QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 30 JUNE 2018
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST             TRACK RATING – HEAVY 8                    RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 6.88
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Reardon, D. Aurisch, N. Boyle, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – P. Chilton, W. Ellis
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz, Dr G. Silvestri, Dr S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton, A. Challen
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
As T. Williams was ill and P. Hammersley was injured, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: iSTYLE TV BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1400M
 
On return to scale M. McGillivray, the rider of ALL THAT IS, made an application to have his mount declared a non-runner. After viewing the video footage it was established that as the barriers were activated the horse reared and lost significant ground as a result. In the circumstances, stewards were satisfied that, other than for its own actions, the horse was afforded a fair start.
 
REALLY REILLY – Inconvenienced on jumping.
 
DRUMBEAT’S CHOICE – Slow to begin.
 
GENERAL COS – Raced wide without cover.
 
CONTRALTO – Raced wide throughout.
 
SNAPCHAT GIRL – Jumped away awkwardly, making heavy contact with another runner.
 
Race 2: GLOVERS CONCRETING BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1400M
 
Trainer P. Jenkins was fined $100 for failing to present MANA on course by the prescribed time.
 
MANA – Apprentice S. Lacy reported that her mount had travelled well, however when asked for an effort did not respond, which she felt could be attributed to failing to handle the heavy racing surface. The veterinary surgeon reported that the horse was suffering thumps post-race, which may have explained the horse’s poor performance.
 
VICTORY EIGHT – Overraced when the pace slackened passing the 1200m.
 
MYSTICAL RENEGADE – Overraced at heels during the early stages. Obliged to race in restricted room and had to be steadied near the 300m.
 
CADOGAN – J. Orman reported that whilst he had been instructed to ride in a forward position, it had not been his intention to lead, however with no early speed and after being caught wide in the early stages he allowed his mount to stride forward to obtain the lead passing the 1000m.
 
GODZONE GIRL – Overraced when the pace slackened in the early stages.
 
Race 3: SUMMERVELD RACING STABLES BENCHMARK 85 H’CAP – 1600M
 
SABKHAT – Lost the off hind plate in running.
 
ZAMEX – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
ROSIE POSIE – Raced wide without cover whilst overracing in the early stages. Stewards questioned apprentice G. Goldsbury regarding her riding of the horse. Stewards raised concerns that when the pace in the early stages of the race was only steady, whether there had been opportunity for her to allow the mare to stride forward in an attempt to obtain the lead rather than have the horse overrace whilst in a three wide position. Apprentice Goldsbury indicated that she was of the opinion that the track surface away from the fence was superior to racing on the fence and she was therefore content to race wide. She added that she did not feel that the overracing was having a detrimental effect on the horse’s performance. Stewards accepted apprentice Goldsbury’s explanation, however advised her that in similar circumstances she would be better served revising her race tactics to suit the pace of the race.
 
NATURAL BLACK – Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 4: BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS BRUCE MCLACHLAN CLASSIC QTIS 2YO H’CAP – 1200M
 
UNCONDITIONAL – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
KING OF THE NORTH – Overraced in the early stages before weakening badly in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be sore across the back. Connections were advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
THE FIRE TRAP – Connections advised that it would be the intention to have the horse ridden forward from the wide barrier. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
TIPPING – Apprentice J. Murphy dropped his whip near the 100m. Apprentice J. Murphy reported that in his opinion his mount was not entirely comfortable on the rain-affected surface.
 
MILLY WILL PARTY – Slow to begin. Steadied when placed in restricted room after passing the 400m.
 
SHOW DECK – Slow to begin.
 
WINTER PASSAGE – R. Stewart reported that his mount overraced during the early stages before obtaining cover near the 1000m.
 
Race 5: YALUMBA WINES WINTER PROVINCIAL SPRINTERS SERIES (FINAL) BM 80 H’CAP – 1200M
 
After viewing the stewards’ patrol footage, R. Stewart, the rider of ROCKY SUPREME, placed 2nd by the Judge, lodged an objection against SUPER SUAVE (B. Stewart) being declared the winner, alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos, it was established that although SUPER SUAVE did shift out leaving the 50m and brush ROCKY SUPREME, taking that runner slightly off its line, the extent of the interference did not have a material effect on the finishing position of ROCKY SUPREME, and noting the proximity of the interference to the winning post, stewards dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings.
 
During the preliminary, rider M. Du Plessis believed that UTHRED may have broken down after it had blundered and would not weight-bear on its off foreleg. UTHRED was then declared a late scratching at 2:32 pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice. A post-race examination of the horse by the veterinary surgeon revealed no significant abnormalities, however trainer T. Button was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the horse’s next start.
 
On the announcement of correct weight, stewards ordered that all monies invested on UTHRED be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to scratching time:
 
10 cents in the dollar for the win #9
10 cents in the dollar for place of winner #9
10 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #13
8 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #17
 
ALASSAK – Raced wide without cover. Tightened for room and had to be steadied near the 250m to avoid heels.
 
SUPER SUAVE – Shifted out to improve near the 250m and in doing so inconvenienced runners to the outside. Rider B. Stewart was reprimanded for this incident.
 
RISING STOCK – Kicked by another runner in the enclosure, inspected by the veterinary surgeon, underwent a further veterinary examination behind the barriers and was passed fit to race. Trainer G. Duncan was reprimanded for being negligent in saddling in that he presented the horse to the enclosure without a surcingle.
 
SISTER PATTI – Became unbalanced when bumped by another runner near the 400m. Again bumped near the 350m and then was obliged to steady when placed in restricted room near the 250m.
 
ROCKY SUPREME – Shifted in slightly when bumped on the hind quarters near the 300m, forcing its rider to straighten his mount.
 
MISTA BUSY – Obliged to steady from heels when placed in restricted room near the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the horse had sustained a laceration to the off hind tendon. Trainer L. Wanless was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
ROUND MOUNTAIN GEM – Steadied from heels near the 1000m.
 
JETSONIC – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: XXXX OPEN H’CAP – 1000M
 
DAL CIELO – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
PROMPT RETURN – Connections advised that it would be the intention to have the horse ridden in the forward half of the field. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
RINGO’S A ROCKSTAR – Hung out from the 700m until entering the home straight and then laid in under pressure in the home straight, placing its rider at a disadvantage.
 
BONSHO – Reared as the start was effected and then shifted out abruptly , losing significant ground.
 
ZOUZOUKAKIA – Lost the off hind plate in running.
 
MOSRAI – Jumped away very awkwardly and lost significant ground.
 
Race 7: XXXX SUNSHINE COAST GUINEAS – 1600M
 
MISHANI BULLITT – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
SEAWAY – Obliged to race in restricted room passing the 800m. Placed in restricted room whilst weakening over the concluding stages and had to be steadied. When asked to comment on the horse’s performance, G. Colless indicated that after enjoying a favourable run throughout the event and travelling strongly, the horse was presented with a clear run in the early stages of the home straight and then when asked for a response, proved disappointing and whilst inconvenienced over the concluding stages was in his opinion disappointing in the run to the line.
 
MAGNUFIGHTER – Obliged to race in restricted room approaching the 1200m.
 
BOLD ASSASSIN – Inconvenienced on jumping away and lost ground. After being held up for clear running rounding the home turn, shifted in abruptly and inconvenienced another runner. Rider R. Wiggins was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care.
 
GO DIXIE – After being caught wide in the early stages the horse was permitted to stride forward to a position in the lead passing the 900m.
 
HEIR TO THE THRONE – Jumped away awkwardly. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
ENTERPRISE MOSS – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
THE ICE KNIGHT – Placed in restricted room after passing the 400m and had to be steadied.
 
FIGHTING TEO – Inconvenienced at the start.
 
UNIQUE MAGIC – Shifted wider on the track approaching the 300m and then placed in restricted room after leaving the 200m and had to be steadied.
 
Race 8: SCOTT MCMAHON ELECTRICAL CALOUNDRA CUP – 2400M
 
SACRED MASTER – Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings other than that the horse had lost the near fore plate in running. Trainer T. Pike advised that he now intends spelling the horse and discussing with connections the horse’s racing future.
 
MY DIAMANTINE – Raced wide throughout.
 
SERGEANT BLAST – Overraced in the early stages and had to be checked from heels passing the winning post on the first occasion and then continued to overrace and shifted wider passing the 1600m and raced three wide without cover from that point onwards.
 
MISS DUBOIS – Connections advised that the horse would be ridden more conservatively from the wide draw. The horse was ridden in a rearward position.
 
POP ‘N’ SCOTCH – Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
SKULDUGGERY – Slow to begin. Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
Race 9: OAKS HOTELS & RESORTS GLASSHOUSE H’CAP – 1400M
 
LUCKY HUSSLER – B. Rawiller reported at scale that the horse was reluctant to stride. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the off foreleg. Connections were advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
ULMANN – Restrained from the wide alley to take up a position at the tail of the field.
 
LEGLESS VEUVE – Hampered on jumping away. Raced four wide without cover throughout.
 
MAN OF HIS WORD – Restrained from heels after leaving the 600m.
 
PRIVLAKA – Tightened for room at the start and had to be steadied. Bumped by another runner and became awkward near the 400m.
 
JAMAICA RAIN – Jumped awkwardly and made contact with another runner.
 
FIT FOR PURPOSE – Slow to begin. Blundered approaching the 500m.
 
ITALIA BELLA – Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
A MIST OPPORTUNITY – Forced wider from the 500m and was buffeted between runners until approaching the 400m when steadied. M. Hellyer, the rider of ITALIA BELLA, was reprimanded for this incident.
 
Race 10: BOQ MOOLOOLABA QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1200M
 
WINTER BRIDE – Improved on to heels near the 500m and had to be shifted out to obtain clear running.
 
KING RAGNAR – Laid out from the 500m and placed its rider at a disadvantage from the 400m. This resulted in the horse becoming very awkward near the 200m when the rider applied significant pressure to the offside rein. After taking evidence from apprentice S. Lacy and trainer R. Wilson, stewards placed a warning on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
OKANAGAN MISS – Blundered near the 1000m. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer M. Kropp was advised that prior to racing again the horse will require a veterinary clearance and must perform satisfactorily in an official trial.
 
ENTERPRISE MARCH – Raced wide without cover.
 
THE PARTY GIRL – Slow to begin. Apprentice J. Murphy reported that the horse was not entirely comfortable in the heavy racing surface.
 
TEAGZ – T. Harrison reported that the horse hung out from the 900m and that the trainer will experiment with gear changes prior to next start.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5. Tnr. G. Duncan – negligence in saddling – AR. 140A
Race 5. B. Stewart – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Race 7. R. Wiggins – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Race 9. M. Hellyer – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
 
Fines
Race 2. Tnr. P. Jenkins - $100 – present horse late on course – LR. 30

Absent jockeys
T. Williams – ill – medical clearance req’d
P. Hammersley – injured – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Contralto, Glitra, Mana, Hingus Rose, Our Gravano, Rosie Posie, Godzone Girl, Natural Black, Exceedingly, Round Mountain, Sweet Repeat, Enterprise Moss, Crystal Amor, Winter Bride, Toujours L’amour, Fit For Purpose, Aqua Vite, I’m a Rippa, Skulduggery, Tradesman, Rising Stock, Charlie Cat, Yaba Dabl Doya, Mista Busy, Tipping, Aquagem, Ringo’s a Rockstar, Irish Constabulary, Heir to the Throne, The Ice Knight, The Bostonian, My Diamantine
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and Privlaka, First Crush, Bold Assassin
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. KING OF THE NORTH – sore across the back – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. UTHRED – blundered, would not weight-bear on off foreleg, late scratching – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. MISTA BUSY – laceration off hind tendon – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 9. LUCKY HUSSLER – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 10. KING RAGNAR – laid out – warning
Race 10. OKANAGAN MISS – finished tailed off – veterinary clearance and official trial – AR. 8(t)
 
Protests
Race 5. ROCKY SUPREME (2nd) v. SUPER SUAVE (1st) – alleged interference over the concluding stages – dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           PRESSWAY – M. Cahill
Race 3.           OUR GRAVANO – D. Browne
Race 4.           KING OF THE NORTH – S. Lacy
Race 5.           MISTA BUSY – B. El-Issa
Race 7.           GO DIXIE – R. Stewart
Race 8.           SERGEANT BLAST – R. Stewart
                        SAN TELMO – M. McGillivray
Race 9.           AQUA VITE – S. Bogenhuber
                        FIT FOR PURPOSE – M. McGillivray
                        ITALIA BELLA – M. Hellyer
                        A MIST OPPORTUNITY – J. Orman
Race 10.        SEQUALO’S SPIRIT – T. Brooker
 
Late scratchings
Race 5.          UTHRED – 2:32 pm – vet reasons
Race 8.          ALL IN VOGUE – 7:33 am
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision