QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER 2016
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST              TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                    RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 5.9
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – I. Brown, P. Zimmermann, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – T. Doherty
Swab attendants – J. Crompton, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
As apprentice H. English was injured, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
As G. Colless and apprentice S. Lacy were unable to fulfil engagements on 22 October 2016 due to medical reasons, both riders were examined by the Club doctor and cleared to take their rides.
 
Race 1: FIREFLY EDUCATION CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1600M
 
DON’T RUSH ME – Jumped away very awkwardly and lost ground. Commenced to overrace when the pace slackened approaching the 1300m and was then permitted to stride forward to a position outside the lead passing the 1000m.
 
STEERING – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
STAINER – Overraced when the pace slackened near the 1300m, improved on to heels, had to be steadied and shifted wider and as a result raced three wide without cover for the remainder of the event.
 
MANDAROSSO – Bled from both nostrils, first time. Ineligible to race for 3 months and before resuming racing must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward.
 
Race 2: GLENVIEW PAR 3 GOLD CLUB MAIDEN PLATE – 1400M
 
HAY LIFE – Had to be steadied from heels rounding the home turn. When questioned regarding the horse’s above market expectation performance, trainer B. Dowden indicated that as he has only had the horse for three runs prior to today, he has been satisfied with the way in which the horse has been performing, given that he believes the horse is not suited to racing over 1200m. He advised that he felt that a step up in distance would be appreciated and he also advised that the horse would improve further when stepped up to 1600m. He indicated that he was not surprised by the forward showing today.
 
KING DRABADORE – Overraced in the early stages before being steadied from heels and shifting wider on the track and as a result raced wide from the 800m.
 
WAITING GAME – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Hung out from the 600m until entering the home straight.
 
D’LEEAJET – Slow to begin.
 
QUEENOFTHEPIXIES – Laid out under pressure in the home straight, particularly over the concluding stages.
 
SWIPPA DA MOUSE – Slow to begin. Obliged to alter course near the 300m to secure clear running.
 
DAY OF THE FOX – Overraced in the early stages and raced four wide without cover.
 
BACCARA – Became unbalanced near the 1300m, shifted out and as a result lost ground. Raced wide without cover.
 
IRISH VICE – Jumped awkwardly. Steadied from heels near the 1300m. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and again had difficulty securing clear running in the home straight until approaching the 300m.
 
Race 3: FIRE KNOX STORAGE CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M
 
NIGHTHAWK – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the off foreleg. Trainer S. Kendrick was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance before racing again.
 
SHELTER LADY – Slow to begin.
 
SAVAGE HOOD – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
AGENT ALBERT – Bled from both nostrils, first time. Ineligible to race for 3 months and before resuming racing must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward.
 
Race 4: TEMPLETONS QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
BABY MERLIN – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight, placing its rider at a disadvantage.
 
CORNFORTH – J. Orman reported that it had been his intention to obtain cover in the early stages, however when unable to do so he elected to allow his mount to stride forward and as a result sat three wide without cover.
 
KITTY – R. Wiggins reported that it had not been his intention to lead, however when the horse began well, he pressed his mount in the early stages and as a result the horse led comfortably.
 
UP THE TEMPO – Steadied near the 1000m when placed in restricted room. Stewards asked J. Lloyd to comment on the horse’s performance. He indicated that it had been his intention to position the horse in the forward half of the field, however after being crowded for room in the early stages, he was obliged to steady and then was following a horse which was steadied further at a point near the 700m, which resulted in him being in the second half of the field. He then indicated that from approaching the 500m he pressured the filly and she did not quicken, however when afforded clear running after being held up rounding the home turn, the horse found the line well and was doing its best work over the concluding stages. He indicated that the horse would be much better suited to racing over 1600m with a slower tempo in the early stages where the horse can obtain a position closer to the lead.
 
VENETIAN BEAUTY – Had to be steadied when placed in restricted room near the 900m. G. Colless, the rider of MYSTYKO, was reprimanded and advised to provide runners more clearance when shifting ground.
 
CHIEF JOSEPH – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 5: FENCEPAC BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1600M
 
SECRET HARMONY – Connections advised that although the horse has been ridden forward in the past, the instructions today will be to attempt to secure cover. The horse was ridden accordingly. Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
FUSINA – J. Byrne reported that the horse laid out in the early and middle stages approaching the 800m and did not let down when pressured in the home straight and was disappointing. Trainer R. Heathcote advised that in light of today’s performance the horse will be sent for a spell.
 
HOW CAN I HELP YOU – Overraced in the early stages before being permitted to stride forward and secured the lead passing the 1100m.
 
Race 6: BUDERIM MECHANICAL MAIDEN H'CAP – 1000M
 
KINGS LEGEND – Jumped awkwardly and then raced greenly in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be suffering from mild heat stress.
 
PORT ISAAC – Bumped at the start.
 
BRANDY BAR – Raced wide throughout.
 
AZARENKA – Raced three wide without cover throughout. D. Griffin reported at scale that the horse had been galloped on. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small laceration to the lateral aspect of the near hind cannon.
 
LAKOUDIS – Raced wide throughout.
 
NATURAL BLACK – Jumped awkwardly and bumped another runner. Raced wide throughout.
 
ZOFF ‘N’ OFF – Hampered when placed in restricted room shortly after the start. Obliged to race in restricted room near the 700m.
 
ACE STRYKER – Raced wide without cover.
 
LIFE’S A PICNIC – Raced four wide without cover throughout. Hung out severely rounding the home turn and took no competitive part in the event thereafter. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer B. Snelling was advised that the horse must trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 
SINGLE LASS – Had some difficulty securing clear running rounding the home turn.
 
ZOOMING AWAY – Obliged to race in restricted room near the 700m and was then steadied shortly afterwards. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the near fore tendon. Trainer P. Hill advised that the horse would now be retired.
 
Race 7: ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE SUNSHINE COAST AUXILIARY CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1000M
 
DRUMBEAT’S CHOICE – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced by another runner near the 100m.
 
BELLA SASH – Raced wide without cover.
 
DAM WONDERFUL – Hung out throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
CATENACCIO – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
Race 8: MAROOCHY RSL CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1400M

GREAT PATIENCE was a late scratching at 4:24 p.m. by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice that the horse had a cut on its left poll. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on GREAT PATIENCE be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:
 
0 cent in the dollar for the Win #2
2 cents in the dollar for place of winner #2
2 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #3
2 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #7
 
ALDESAAR – When asked to comment, rider B. Pengelly could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance, stating that the horse failed to let down when pressured in the home straight. He indicated that the horse may appreciate a softer racing surface.
 
LAKOTA SIOUX – Overraced for a short distance after passing the 1000m.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4. G. Colless – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
 
Absent jockeys
App. H. English – injured – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nights Ablaze, D’leeajet, Mystyko, Interventions, Port Isaac, Matildare, Aldesaar, Sugar Hit
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and Patronizing
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3. NIGHTHAWK – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 6. LIFE’S A PICNIC – hung out severely rounding the home turn, took no further competitive part – trial to stewards’ satisfaction – AR. 8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 1. MANDAROSSO – bled both nostrils, 1st time – ineligible to race for 3 months, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
Race 3.AGENT ALBERT – bled both nostrils, 1st time – ineligible to race for 3 months, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           MANDAROSSO – M. Hellyer
Race 8.           GREY NOT BLACK – B. Panya
 
Late scratchings
Race 8. GREAT PATIENCE – 4.24 pm – on vet advice at barriers
 
Published subject to correction upon revision
 
 
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