QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – MONDAY, 26 DECEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE                        TRACK RATING – SOFT 5/GOOD 4 AT 11.20AM
RAIL – 6M                       PENETROMETER – 6.07
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – A. Reardon, D. Aurisch, M. Knibbs
Clerk of Scales –  K. Daly
Judge – P. Golley, P. Chilton  
Veterinarian – J. Olijnyk
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, S. Heidke
Bookmakers Supervisor –W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
GENERAL
Jockey B. Pengelly made claim to the engagement to ride Cylinder Beach on Saturday, 31 December in the Bernborough Handicap in that he had the belief that if the horse was weighted at 55 kilograms he would retain the ride. Stewards interviewed trainer Miss Desley Forster, who acted on behalf of the owners, and agreed that there had been discussion as to whether B. Pengelly would ride the horse. However the decision from the owners was that they engage J. Byrne.  Stewards, acting under Local Rule 52, ruled that jockey J. Byrne should ride the horse however that jockey B. Pengelly  should be paid a fee of a win or losing ride on the horse.
 
 
 
Race 1: Hahn Super Dry Maiden Plate – 1200m
WINNING SPIRIT – After arriving on track late due to traffic congestion, was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.
POET’S SOCIETY – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
MOONLIGHT RAIN – Began awkwardly and shifted out, bumping another runner. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
VIKINGESS – Bumped on jumping away by another runner.
BRINGEM –  Inclined to lay out and became awkward at the  heels of VIKINGESS passing the 800m.
Race 2: XXXX Summer Bright Class 3 H’cap – 1400m 
SKYTREK – A pre race veterinary examination behind the barriers revealed  blood in its mouth as a result of a small laceration to its tongue and was cleared to start.  Shortly after straightening brushed the running rail on a number of occasions and became unbalanced when attempting to improve into a narrow run to the inside of JILL’S CHARM.
CUSHION PINK – Slow to begin.
Race 3: XXXX Maiden H’cap – 1600m
GHOST MOUNTAIN – Change of tactics. Connections advised that the horse would be ridden forward to obtain the lead if circumstances permit.  The horse subsequently settled outside the leader in the early stages.  In light of today’s poor performance, stewards advised connections that the horse’s nomination would be refused at metropolitan meetings until its form improved at provincial  meetings.   Trainer R . Gafa advised that it as his intention to retire the mare.
Correct weight was delayed to allow jockey J. Lloyd, rider of  4TH  placegetter,  WHAT’S THAT, the opportunity to view the footage in the straight to ascertain if he had grounds to lodge a protest against EQUISTAR being declared the winner. Subsequently, J. Lloyd declined to lodge a protest.
EQUISTAR – Slow to begin.
ENDLESS DON – After racing 3 wide in the early stages pressed forward at a point passing the 1300m to take up a position outside the leader.
WHAT’S THAT – When attempting to take a run to the inside of EQUISTAR (J. Mallyon) at the 250m, the horse was accidentally struck by the whip of J. Mallyon.  In this incident, WHAT’S THAT overreacted and lost ground.
INVERARAY – Had a tendency to lay out under pressure over the final 250m.
BIDZIIL – Over the final 250m was inclined to lay in under pressure, placing apprentice A. Fancourt at some difficulty.
Race 4: James Squire QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1200m
OUR CINDERELLA – Slow to jump.
RAJA AMPAT – Began awkwardly.
ZOUTANO – Passing the 800m when overracing had to be steadied away from heels and in doing so forced OVERLAP wider.
ZOFF OF THE WORLD – Had to be steadied away from heels approaching the 800m when attempting to be restrained.  After leaving the 800m had to be checked away from heels. Then raced wide without cover for the remainder of the event.  A post race veterinary examination revealed a light haematoma on the side of its neck.
KINGSMITH FLYER – Held up rounding the home turn.
DAWN FIGHTER – Tired over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination revealed atrial fibrillation.   Connections were advised that the horse would barred from racing until the results of an ECG  and a veterinary clearance for the horse are provided.
TIPSY – Raced wide throughout.  Jockey T. Harrison was reprimanded for accepting dual engagements on this horse and SURGE BLANCO.  Jockey A. Spinks was substituted as the rider of TIPSY
 
Race 5. Hahn Super Dry 3.5 QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate (2)
SEA MIRACLES – Change of tactics. Connections advised the filly would be ridden off the pace if circumstances permit.  Knuckled on jumping away. Rider L. Cassidy reported it was his intention to go forward on the filly, however it was unable to muster sufficient speed and therefore he elected to try and take a trailing position but in doing so due to runners improving to his inside, he was caught 4 wide in the early stages and then raced wide for the remainder of the race.
REAL SPICY – Slow to begin.  Held up rounding the home turn.
ROAD LESSTRAVELLED – Had to be checked off the heels of RED APPEAL, which shifted in after passing the 900m.  Apprentice M. Murphy, rider of RED APPEAL, was advised to show greater care when shifting ground. Lost its off hind plate in running.
EYERONIC – Had to be steadied off the heels of SHONECK AFFAIR after improving to the inside of its heels approaching the 800m. 
GOLDEN SUNSET – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
SHONECK AFFAIR – Raced 3 wide after passing the 800m.
Race 6: XXXX Gold Open H’cap – 1000m
DARCIWOOD – A pre-race veterinary examination of the horse, which had not started since October 2015, cleared the gelding to take its place in the field.
REAL GOOD – Slipped behind as the start was effected and became unbalanced and made heavy contact with the barrier partition.
LADY JETSETTER – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.  Apprentice T. Brooker was reprimanded for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.  
Race 7: XXXX Class 1 H’cap  – 1000m
I’M O’REILLY – Slow to begin.
ALLENA – Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
Race 8:  The Gorgeous Class 2 H’cap – 1200m
BEAT STREET – Had its  head in the adjoining stall as the start was effected and therefore missed the start by approximately 6 lengths. Trainer S. Kendrick was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its barrier manners.
PRECIPITATE – Overraced in the early stages of the event.
SHEEZALADY – Inclined to lay out over the concluding stages.
SAILOR GERRI – Raced 3 wide throughout.
Race 9: XXXX Summer Bright Class 1 H’cap – 1400m
FOX FORCE – Slow into stride and then was hampered shortly after the start.
DEEKS – Began awkwardly and shifted out making contact with another runner.
QUEENOFTHEPIXIES – Bumped at the start.
FYNNSTAR – Inclined to hang out rounding the home turn and tired over the concluding stages.
SENSOFWONDER – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout, and then was eased down over  the concluding stages.  A post race veterinary examination revealed soreness behind. Trainer P. Duncan was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to its next race start. Trainer P. Duncan advised that the mare would now be spelled.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimand.      Race 6.               Tiffany Brooker – A/jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to the
100m – R137A*
Race 4.               Tegan Harrison – Jockey – Accept dual engagements on Tipsy and Surge Blanco – AR85B*
Absent jockeys 
Nil.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners,  Bilbery Star, Beat Street, The Exhibitionist, Golden Sunset, Olympic Prince, Executed,
Warnings/bars
Race 3.               Ghost Mountain – Poor performance – Nomination refused at metropolitan meetings until its form improved at provincial venues – AR8(t)
Race 4.               Dawn Fighter  - Atrial fibrillation – Results of an ECG, and trial to be produced – AR8(t)
Race 8.               Beat Street – Missed the start by several lengths – Warning – AR8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.               Kingsmith Flyer – R. Wiggins
                            Tipsy – A. Spinks
Race 5.               Smooth Velvet – A. Spinks
 
Late scratchings
Nil.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision
 
 
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