QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB, WEDNESDAY, 8 APRIL 2020
 
WEATHER – SHOWERS                          TRACK RATING – SOFT 6/HEAVY 8 AT 7.30 AM, HEAVY 10 AT 10.10 AM            RAIL – 7M       PENETROMETER – 6.7  

OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards –  D. Aursich, P. Zimmermann, L. Hicks
Clerk of Scales – J. Hackett
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian –  Dr M. Lenz
Swab attendants – A. Challen, J. Pedofsky
Starter – R. Hanson
 
Supplementary Report
 
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Race 1: Butler McDermott Lawyers Maiden H’cap – 1800m
 
THE SEVEN FALLS – Significantly slow to  begin.
 
MAJOR OAK – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
HOWITZER – Raced wide during the early stages before striding forward to a position outside the lead near the 1300m.
 
EDGE OF THE EAVES – Raced wide throughout.
 
NICOSMILE – Raced wide without cover.
 
Following this event, a number of riders were interviewed who were riding in Race 2 after riders had made comments at scale in relation to the safety of the track.  All 7 riders engaged in Race 2 were satisfied to participate in the event, however the consensus  was that as the race meeting continued the track may become unsafe with ongoing damage that would occur.
 
 
 
 
Race 2: Fuji Xerox Business Centre Sunshine Coast QTIS 2yo H’cap –
1000m
 
SHE’S A TIGRESS – Jumped away awkwardly, almost dislodging its rider.
 
TRUST IN ALOHA – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Became awkward after passing the 600m and blundered on a number of occasions prior to the home turn.
 
STARFILLY – Overraced approaching the 500m  and became awkward in the rain-affected conditions.
 
BRIGHT COPPER – Raced wide without cover.
 
BETTER GET SET – Raced wide without cover.
 
Following the running of this event, the stewards inspected the track and were concerned that horses had appeared to lose their footing, particularly rounding the home turn.  Stewards, also being mindful of comments made by riders following this event, were not satisfied that the track was safe to continue racing, as footing had been compromised due to the rain which had fallen during the morning and cancelled the remainder of the race meeting at 12.30 pm.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Nil.
 
Suspensions
Nil.

Fines
Nil.
 
Absent jockey
Nil.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nil.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Major Oak and Sista Elenore
 
Bars
Nil.  

Warning
Nil.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil.  
 
Late scratchings
Race 2.           Lady Grazier   
Race 5.           Hallside Fandango
Race 6.           Rozeira
Race 7.           Sugar Boom
                        Go Deep
Race 8.           Neptune’s Choice
Race 9.           Kerema Mori
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision.