QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF  CLUB
 
SUNDAY, 7 MAY  2017
 
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST             TRACK RATING – GOOD 4   RAIL – 7M          PENETROMETER – 5.64
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Reardon, K. Daly, C. Fedrick                            
Clerk of Scales –  D. Reid
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton, K. Warwick
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
GENERAL
 
As G. Colless and A. Allen were indisposed and R. McMahon suspended, riding changes were made as per the  Stewards Summary Sheet
 
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Race 1:  Ned Whisky Maiden H'cap – 1000m
 
MULTICHOICE – Prior to weighing out, trainer S. Kendrick advised that he had made an oversight in not adding a tongue-tie to the gear of the horse. As the filly had trialled recently at the Sunshine Coast with that gear, permission was granted for MULTICHOICE to race with that gear and he was subsequently fined the sum of $200.
 
BOGEY MAN – Began awkwardly. Attempted to secure clear running outside the leader passing the 400m and was disappointed, and was then bumped by another runner and had to be steadied.  Continued to be held up until the 150m.
 
SOME COLLECT – Slow to begin.
 
ACE STRYKER – Slow to begin. Apprentice J. Guthman-Chester was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
 
BIG VEGA – Steadied near the 900m.  
 
FIND NEMO – Bumped the running rail near the 550m.
 
 
Race 2:  Rhino Range Of Insulation Maiden Plate – 1400m
 
ROYAL RECEIVER – Change of tactics. Connections advised that the horse would be ridden more quietly in the early stages. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
BIG PAPA BEAR – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout and weakened in the home straight.  A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.  Trainer T. Rogers indicated that the horse would now be retired. Stewards however advised Mr Rogers that should circumstances change and the horse  races again, due to the horse making an abnormal respiratory noise, the horse would be required to undergo an endoscopic examination prior to racing again.
 
ORBITAL – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early  stages.
 
CHICAGO NIGHTS – Jumped away awkwardly. Overraced in the early stages.
 
HANCOCK – Jockey D. Browne reported that the gelding overraced in the lead and despite setting a moderate tempo, was disappointed in its finishing effort.
 
DRAGON IN THE CASH – Shifted out and made contact with another runner near the 900m and became unbalanced, losing ground.
 
SINISTER PRINCESS – Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages in the home straight and was bumped by another runner near the 250m.  Stewards questioned jockey  L. Tarrant  regarding the positioning of the horse which raced in a more forward position. He indicated it had not been his intention to be in the forward half of the field however after beginning well he elected to pressure his mount out of the barriers in order to take advantage of this.  Trainer D. Heinemann was also questioned and he indicated he had the filly a little fresher than he would have liked for a 1400m start and did not give any specific instructions as to where to settle in the event.  However after the horse began well, he was satisfied with jockey Tarrant’s decision to press forward.  Stewards advised Mr Heinemann that for the horse’s future starts he would be required to inform stewards of his intentions should he elect to settle further back in the field.
 
ESOR – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 3: Bliss Beautiful Yoga Open H'cap - 1300
 
DANGER CLOSE – Raced with its head in the air when the pace was only steady and refused to settle approaching the first turn.
 
BELFLYER – Held up for clear running from approaching the 400m until nearing the 200m.
 
BRAVE DAZZLER – When attempting to improve into a tight run near the 100m, the gelding became unbalanced and made contact with the hind quarters of AROUSED.
 
 
Race 4:   Kevin & Nola McSweeney Benchmark 80 H'cap – 1600m
 
KALANDULA – Significantly slow to begin.
 
FAST ARROW – Slow to begin. Raced 3 wide without cover and was permitted to improve mid-race to a position outside the lead passing the 600m.
 
RED LETTER DAY – Slow to begin.
 
EIGHT’S A PARTY – Jockey D. Browne reported that from the more favourable alley he found himself in a position closer to the lead than he had anticipated.  Had some difficulty securing clear running after passing the 300m.
 
 
Race 5:  1Equine QTIS 3yo H'cap – 1600m
 
VIVI GRANDA – Slow to begin.
 
AUSSIE TYCOON – Near the 500m attempted to secure clear running to the inside of VIVI GRANDA and had to be steadied.  Apprentice M. Murphy, rider of AUSSIE TYCOON, was reprimanded and advised in similar circumstances he should show more patience when attempting to secure clear running.
 
DAINTY STEPPER – When weakening in the home straight became awkward after being struck with the whip near the 250m and shifted out. The horse again became unbalanced approaching the 100m when struck with the whip and over the concluding stages appeared to shy and shift out.  A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.  Trainer L. Ross was advised that a warning would  be placed on the filly’s racing manners.
 
 
Race 6:   Fish On Flinders Class 1 H'cap – 1600m
 
MIABLA – Steadied from heels approaching the 1300m.   Jockey J. Lloyd reported that after receiving a bump rounding the home from another runner the horse became awkward in its action and weakened in the home straight.   A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer B. Herne indicated he would have the horse trotted up and assessed by his own veterinary surgeon in the coming days and would advise stewards of the outcome.
 
ELUSIVE AFFAIR – Jockey M. Hellyer reported that it had not been his intention to lead but rode forward in the early stages  after being caught wide.
 
SUNRISE GLORY – Slow to begin.
 
SAKAN – Had to be checked to avoid heels when the pace slackened leaving the 1400m. Apprentice M. Murphy, rider of SPUR WITH EASE, was reprimanded  for overly steadying the pace.
 
SCRABBLE – Had to be checked to avoid heels when the pace slackened leaving the 1400m. Apprentice M. Murphy, rider of SPUR WITH EASE, was reprimanded  for overly steadying the pace.
 
LORD CHAMBERLAIN – Overraced when racing in restricted room passing the 1400m.
 
MADLUCE MISSILE – Raced wide without cover.
 
EIGHT CHANCE – Raced very greenly when placed under pressure shortly after entering the home straight, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten. 
 
 
Race 7:  Jim McKeering Real Estate Class 3 Plate – 1400m
 
KEEP ON ROCKING – Jockey D. Browne was asked to comment on the performance of the horse.  He indicted the pace of the race did not suit the gelding and when asked for an effort his mount did not respond and proved very disappointing in the run to the line. Trainer G. Duncan advised he would now consider sending the horse for a spell and would advised stewards of any abnormality that becomes apparent. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
BURNING MOUNTAIN – Jockey M. Cahill was fined $100 for using  his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
 
 
Race 8:  O’Connor Ruddy & Garrett Class 1 H'cap – 1200m
 
ARROGANT BOY – Slow to begin.
 
DRUMS JEWEL – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
VALFIERNO – Jockey L. Tarrant reported that his mount was on the wrong leg and hung out throughout, placing him at a disadvantage in the home straight.
 
DOWNLOADING – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fine
Race 1.           Stuart Kendrick – Trainer – Present horse with incorrect gear - Multichoice - $200 – AR140B(2)*
Race 7.           Michael Cahill – Jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to 100m – $100 - AR137A*
 
 
Reprimand
Race 1.           Jag Guthman-Chester – A/jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to 100m – AR137A*
Race 5.           Michael Murphy – A/jockey - C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 6.           Michael Murphy – A/jockey – C/riding - Overly steadying the pace – AR137(a)*
 
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Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners,
 
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2.           Big Papa Bear – Abnormal respiratory noise – Endoscopic examination – AR8(t)
Race 5.           Dainty Stepper – Shied and shifted ground when struck with whip near 250m and 100m – Warning
 
Jockey absenteeism
G. Colless  - Illness*
A. Allen – Illness*
R. McMahon – Suspended*
 
Late scratchings
Nil.     
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.          Sir Roland – J. Byrne
Race 2.          Light Of de World – T. Chambers
Big Papa Bear – R. Fradd
Race 5.          King Of Monaco – T. Harrison
                        Dainty Stepper – R. Stewart
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision