QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER 2016
WEATHER – OVERCAST RAIL – 2M PENETROMETER – 5.94
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
GOOD 3 (After R3)
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – D. Aurisch, E. Barron, T. Frazer
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – T. Doherty
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hanson, J. McIntosh
Jockeys Advocate – G. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
Race 1: GLOVERS CONCRETING PTY LTD CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1600M
INGEEGOODBE – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
TONY BALONEY – Slow to begin and then was slow to muster speed. Laid in from rounding the home turn, placing the rider at a disadvantage.
Race 2: RUMBA BEACH RESORT MAIDEN H'CAP – 1000M
BUCHINSKI – Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
THE KNICK – Weakened in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
KING DRABADORE – Laid out rounding the home turn.
MASTER DENRHO – Raced greenly in the home straight. Trainer P. Duff was asked to explain the horse’s improved performance. He indicated that at Eagle Farm on 9 November the gelding raced well and he expected a forward showing at the horse’s most recent start on 25 November at Ipswich, however the horse performed poorly and he felt that the firm racing surface on that occasion may have been a contributing factor. He also indicated that the addition of blinkers may have been a factor in today’s performance.
Race 3: CRAVE MEDIA CLASS 3 PLATE – 1000M
SURPRISE RESULT – Steadied and lost ground when placed in restricted room passing the 600m. The gelding then laid in from that point onwards.
KATELETTE – Hampered at the start and lost ground.
Following the running of this race the track was upgraded to GOOD 3.
Race 4: PROLIQUOR QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H'CAP – 1000M
KINGSMITH FLYER – Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and bumped another runner.
SURGE BLANCO – Inconvenienced on jumping away and lost ground. Overraced near the 800m and was then obliged to check from heels near the 600m.
TWILIGHT MANEUVER – Raced wide throughout.
GUILTY VERDICT – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Raced greenly and refused to settle in the early stages and then worked home well.
RAJA AMPAT – Raced wide throughout.
ROAD LESSTRAVELLED – Inconvenienced near 750m.
SUSON – Apprentice S. Lacy reported that her mount raced greenly throughout.
Race 5: SHANNON’S REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING MAIDEN H'CAP – 1400M
SICARIO – When asked to comment on the horse’s performance, M. Cahill stated that from the wide alley he was obliged to position the horse at the tail of the field in order to obtain cover closer to the fence and was then obliged to shift very wide on the home turn in order to secure clear running. He indicted that in all the circumstances he was satisfied with the horse’s performance as the horse was doing its best work over the concluding stages and finished the race off well. He advised that connections intend stepping the horse up over more distance. Lost the near fore plate in running.
EQUISTAR – Trainer S. O’Dea’s was fined $100 for failing to produce the horse’s identification papers.
BOUCHARD – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after suffering a minor injury whilst being transported to the track and was passed fit to race.
BIDZIIL – Slow to begin. Had to be steadied near the 900m when placed in restricted room to the inside of LAUDABLE LEMON. Apprentice A. Sewell, the rider of LAUDABLE LEMON, was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear.
D’LEEAJET – Raced wide without cover.
Race 6: TRACKNOLOGY.COM.AU CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M
SANGUINE RED – Late scratching at 7:59 am on veterinary advice.
RED REASON – As B. Pengelly was to be overweight, A. Allen was substituted as rider. Raced wide without cover.
DEEKS – Had some difficulty securing clear running in the early part of the home straight.
SUPER SHOES – Late scratching at 7:37 am on veterinary advice.
CHIEF ADVOCATE – Slow to begin. Overraced near the 900m and had to be steadied from heels.
HELL OF A QUEST – Raced wide throughout.
Race 7: BOSS BUILDING MAINTENANCE PTY LTD RQ SUMMER PROV (HEAT) BM 75 H’CAP – 1400M
I AM THE SCULPTOR – Stewards questioned J. Lloyd regarding the performance and his riding of the horse. He indicated that the gelding began better than he had anticipated, as the horse has historically been slow to begin. He then took hold in order to settle behind THREE BEERS PLEASE, however after passing the 1200m his mount commenced to overrace and he was obliged to shift wider to avoid heels. He attempted to then settle I AM THE SCULPTOR behind FRENCH HUSSLER, however the horse continued to overrace and raced very fiercely until the near the 500m. He also indicated that when bumped by KIM NOIR, which shifted out near the 450m, I AM THE SCULPTOR resented this and raced with its head in the air. He indicated that as the horse overraced, this had a detrimental effect on the overall performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
VENECIA – Tightened for room and had to be steadied when weakening near the 300m. M. Cahill, the rider of FASTA THAN LIGHT, was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift out when not clear.
IT’SALL ABOUTHARRY – Slow to begin.
KIM NOIR – A. Allen reported that his mount, after being slow to begin, was off the bit in the early part of the race, however did respond to his riding over the concluding stages and finished the race off well.
Race 8: SOMMER’S FUEL SUPPLIES RATINGS BAND 0 – 62 H’CAP – 1400M
BOBBY BE GOOD – L. Cassidy reported to stewards that he was disappointed with the gelding’s performance and indicated that connections would give consideration to spelling the horse.
FELIX – Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Trainer L. Bryant indicated that the horse would now be sent for a spell and that he would barrier test the horse at the start of its next preparation. Stewards advised Mr Bryant that a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners.
GAME OF FAME – Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be making an abnormal respiratory noise. Stewards advised connections that the horse must have an endoscopic examination and trial satisfactorily prior to its next start. Connections advised stewards that consideration would be given to retiring the mare.
PERFORATION – T. Harrison reported that her mount overraced throughout. She added that in light of today’s performance, connections would consider starting the horse over a shorter distance next start.
CROUPIER – Held up rounding the home turn and bumped with BO ROSSA on a number of occasions before shifting back to the inside to secure clear running near the 200m.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 5. App. A. Sewell – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Race 7. M. Cahill – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Fines
Race 5. Tnr. S. O’Dea - $100 – fail to produce horse’s identity papers – AR. 59A
Absent jockeys
App. A. Denby – injured – medical clearance req’d
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Surprise Result, Muddy Rope, Outstrip, Bilberry Star, French Hussler, Fasta Than Light, Croupier, Excitement Levels
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Raja Ampat, Star Fury, Bo rossa
Warnings/bars
Race 8. FELIX – stood flat-footed at start, lost considerable ground – warning
Race 8. GAME OF FAME – abnormal respiratory noise – vet report and endoscopic exam, trial – AR. 8(t)
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6. RED REASON – A. Allen
Race 8. BILBERRY STAR – T. Brooker
Late scratchings
Race 6. SANGUINE RED – 7:59 am
SUPER SHOES – 7:37 am
Published subject to correction upon revision
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