QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2020
 
WEATHER – SHOWERS                         RAIL – 6M                          PENETROMETER – 6.7
TRACK RATING –  SOFT 6
SOFT 7 @ 8:35 AM
                                HEAVY 8 @ 10:40 AM
                                HEAVY 9 @ 12:45 PM
                                HEAVY 10 after Race 2                     
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, P. McLean, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants – E. Hodges, L. Chaplin
Starter – R. Hanson
 
GENERAL
 
Following the downgrading of the track to SOFT 7 and the further downgrading to HEAVY 8 and HEAVY 9, stewards acceded to requests by trainers to scratch their horses as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: WIMMERS PREMIUM SOFT DRINKS MAIDEN H'CAP – 2200M
 
CAIRNSY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a poor post-race recovery.
 
CALLHIMWATUWANT – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
HOSTILE STAR – Slow to begin. Obliged to check passing the winning post on the first occasion when tightened for room by TOP ORDER. A. Spinks, the rider of TOP ORDER, was reprimanded for shifting in when not clear. Shifted wider on the track after passing the 1600m, improved in a three-wide position and settled outside the lead passing the 800m. Stewards asked rider R. Fradd to comment on the horse’s performance and his tactics. He stated that he had been instructed to ride in a more forward position and when the filly began poorly he waited until the field settled before allowing the horse to stride forward to take up a more forward position. Trainer P. Jenkins was asked to comment. He advised that he was satisfied with the manner in which jockey Fradd had ridden HOSTILE STAR and would be discussing the horse’s immediate racing future with connections.
 
LEICABLE – As apprentice M. Wishart failed to arrive on course, M. Du Plessis was substituted as the rider of the mare. Slow to begin.
 
Race 2: ACCESS INSULATION SUNSHINE COAST QTIS 2YO C&G MAIDEN H'CAP – 1000M
 
EAGLES FOREVER – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
MISHANI FRAUDSTER – Attempted to jump a section of damaged course near the 200m where the start of the race prior, which was over 2200m, had occurred.
 
PAPERCLIP – Reared as the start was effected.
 
PHANTOM SPIRIT – Raced greenly for a short distance near the 700m.
 
ZAYDE – Attempted to jump a section of damaged course near the 200m where the start of the race prior, which was over 2200m, had occurred.
 
After the running of this event a number of riders addressed concerns with a section of the track near the 200m which had been damaged during the running of Race 1. Stewards and a number of riders inspected that section of track and it was deemed safe to continue racing, however, due to discoloration from dirt which had been brought to the surface, the Club was directed to cover the area with grass clippings, which stewards and riders were satisfied with, to alleviate concerns.
 
As a result, Races 3 to 9 were put back one race start time, with Race 10 scheduled to be run at 6:45 pm.
 
Following the running of this race the track was further downgraded to HEAVY 10.
 
Race 3: COASTLINE BMW QTIS 2YO FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
CIVITAS – Tightened for room on jumping away and lost ground.
 
COUNTRY SHOWGIRL – Slow to begin. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn and was bumped by CIVITAS near the 300m.
 
RED RUBI – Slow to begin. Raced greenly in the middle stages and then became unbalanced approaching the 500m when awkwardly placed at heels.
 
SIZZLELOVER – Raced wide throughout.
 
TAORMINA MATCH – Raced wide without cover.
 
UNLIKELYOCCURRENCE – Raced wide throughout.
 
QUEEN SAFARI – Tightened for room on jumping away and lost ground.
 
BEL’S DESIRE – Raced wide without cover.
 
On return to scale a number of riders addressed concerns to stewards relating to poor visibility due to kickback. A number of riders who rode in the event gave evidence to stewards relating to those concerns. Stewards then interviewed all riders who were engaged to ride in Race 4. As a riding group, the riders indicated they were not satisfied that the visibility was adequate to ensure safety and therefore the remainder of the race meeting was called off at 3:20 pm.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1. Andrew Spinks – careless riding – AR131(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Fiorelli, Nicosmile, Mad Irish Tycoon
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1.         DOMINICA ROSE – S. Cormack
Race 2.         NOKONDI – L. Cassidy
Race 4.         CHALET GRAND – M. Du Plessis
Race 6.         CENTREFIRE – S. Cormack
Race 7.         JOY’S REWARD – M. Du Plessis
Race 8.         DARING BELLE – M. Cahill
Race 9.         PURE INDULGENCE – L. Dittman
                      REDSTONE – B. Nothdurft
                     MINOAN SPIRIT – A. Sewell
Race 10.       CHARWAY – B. Nothdurft
                     STEPPED IN PAINT – D. Smith
 
Late scratchings
Race 3.         TOOROOLOO – 11:00 am
                     THE DARLING – 11:20 am
Race 4.         EXPRESS FANTASY – 11:00 am
                     LUCKY TIME – 9:36 am
Race 7.         BERING SEA – 11:00 am
Race 8.         GRAPHITE EXPRESS – 12:20 pm
Race 9.         PURE INDULGENCE – 12:20 pm
Race 10.       CONTEMPTUOUS – 7:53 am
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision