QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB, SUNDAY, 3 MARCH  2019
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST             TRACK RATING – SOFT 5          RAIL – 11M         PENETROMETER – 6.76
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards –K. Daly, P. Reardon, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales –  G. Goold
Judge – Paul Chilton, W. Ellis
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch                                                                    
Swab Attendants –  J. Crompton, A. Challen
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
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Race 1: Alex Surf Club Maiden H’cap – 2200m
 
No racing incidents.
 
 
Race 2:  Kingsley St Clair Memorial QTIS 3yo Fillies Maiden H’cap – 1000m
 
ME MUM’S FOXY – As R. Plumb was delayed in traffic, T. Marshall was substituted as the rider of the horse. Slow to begin. Had difficulty securing clear running rounding the home turn whilst inclined to lay in.
 
KITTY DAMOUR – Declared a late scratching at 1.55 pm on  veterinary advice after slipping over in the tie-up stalls, injuring its off hind leg.  Subsequent to the event all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.
 
23 cents in the dollar for win bets
10 cents in the dollar for place bets for the win
15 cents in the dollar for 2nd place bets
31 cents in the dollar for 3rd place bets
 
Trainer B. Baldwin was advised that a veterinary clearance must be supplied prior to its next race start.
 
SHE GOES BOOM – Laid in under pressure in the home straight, causing its rider to stop riding over the concluding stages.
 
MS ORBITAL SPIRIT – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
Race 3:  E. Designers QTIS 3yo CG&E Maiden H’cap – 1000m
 
SPARTAN JET – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
SIC BO – Slowly into stride.
 
PER ARDUA – Raced 3 wide without cover. Jockey L. Tarrant reported the horse was making abnormal respiratory noises during the event.  A post race veterinary examination of the horse, which weakened over the concluding stages,  found the gelding to be making abnormal respiratory noises during the event.  Connections were advised that a veterinary certificate must be provided, including the results of an endoscopic examination, prior to its next race start.
 
EXACTAMENTE – Overraced in the lead during the middle stages of the event. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 4: Creative Stone Class 1 H’cap – 1400m
 
TOO HOT TO HOLD – Slow to begin, then hampered shortly after the start. Had some difficulty securing clear running after passing the 400m.
 
MOUNT PANORAMA – Placed in restricted room near the 150m, causing its rider to stop riding for a short distance.
 
 
Race 5: In Curtains Class 2 H’cap – 1200m
 
ADORADIVA – The start was delayed when the horse became fractious in the barriers, causing its bridle to become dislodged. The horse continued to be fractious whilst attempts were made to reattach the bridle.  The horse was then removed from the barriers and was then declared a late scratching at 2.58 pm.
 
Subsequent to the event all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.
 
33 cents in the dollar for win bets
17 cents in the dollar for place bets for the win
27 cents in the dollar for 2nd place bets
20 cents in the dollar for 3rd place bets
 
Connections were advised that the horse must perform satisfactorily in 2 official barrier trial prior to its next race start.
 
MISS BENETEAU – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the straight.
 
MAKES YOU THINK – Slow to begin.
 
COMIC STORY – Overraced in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight, and then laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SPLASH OF CRISTAL – A post race veterinary examination of the horse, which finished a distant last after racing 3 wide without cover, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
Race 6: First Response Maintenance Solutions Maiden Plate – 1200m
 
EVA THE DIVA  – The start was delayed as a result of the tongue-tie having to be fitted behind the barriers. The attempts to do so were unsuccessful. The horse was permitted to race without this piece of gear. Slow to begin.
 
STRIKING DISTANCE  - The start was then significantly delayed when the horse became fractious in the barriers, became cast and was declared a late scratching at 3.41 pm with the following deductions applicable.
 
23 cents in the dollar for win bets
12 cents in the dollar for place bets for the win
28 cents in the dollar for 2nd place bets
26 cents in the dollar for 3rd place bets
 
Connections were advised that a  further barrier certificate must be obtained  prior to its next race start.  
 
SEARING SPEED – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced by another runner near the 250m.
 
FORENSIC AUDITOR – Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner.
 
MIRACLESFROMHEAVEN – Laid in under pressure in the straight.
 
JETE – When asked to comment on the performance of the horse, jockey Spinks indicated the horse was making an abnormal respiratory noise throughout the race.
 
 
Race 7: Maroochydore Roos Drummo Memorial Class 4 H’cap  - 1600m
 
HENRY’S ON COURSE – Slow to begin. Had difficulty securing clear running for a short distance passing the 100m.
 
KEEP ON ROCKING – Slow to begin.
 
GUN BOLT – Slow to begin.
 
SKYLIGHT – Held up rounding the home turn and again had difficulty securing clear running from the 250m until leaving the 100m, and when attempting to shift out to gain clear running made contact with another runner a short distance later.  
 
SAIL THE STARS – Bumped by another runner approaching the 100m, and over the concluding stages became awkward when placed in restricted room between runners.
 
OWN SWEET WAY – Stewards questioned jockey R. Stewart regarding the tactics adopted, which were to lead in today’s event, which contrasted the horses most recent start when the horse settled at the tail of the field. Jockey Stewart indicated he felt there was not a great deal of speed in todays event and anticipated settling behind the anticipated leader OMNIA MARKA TAYADA, however OWN SWEET WAY began only fairly and he was obliged to ride the horse vigorously to attempt to obtain this position. As a result OWN SWEET WAY commenced to overrace and he elected to allow the horse to stride forward to the lead near the 1400m.  Trainer N. McCall indicated she had not instructed jockey Stewart to lead necessarily, however as the horse, for a previous trainer, had been ridden in a more forward position, she instructed jockey Stewart to ride accordingly. Stewards, in the circumstances, did not feel any action should be taken against trainer N. McCall other than to remind her of her obligations when a change of tactics may be adopted.
 
 
Race 8: National Construction Management Class 1 H’cap – 1000m
 
TINDER – Trainer K. Purdy was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time.
 
PINNACLE STAR – Jumped awkwardly and made contact with another runner. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
MOSAQUA – Bumped by another runner on jumping away.
 
SLUGSNEPHEWJONNY – Obliged to race in restricted room after passing the 800m and as a result was steadied and lost ground.
 
RUBY RUSH – Had some difficulty securing clear running near the 250m and when shifting out made contact with another runner.
 
JULE’S SPIRIT – Bumped by another runner near the 250m.
 
TOUJOURS L’AMOUR – Raced wide without cover and had a tendency to lay in throughout the event.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines 
Race 8.           Kelly Purdy – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67*
 
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Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners,  Miraclesfromheaven, Tinder
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Cairndow, Expert Reply, Missy Musketeer, One Man Grand, Dulcie, Spartan Jet, Hot Sock, Iron Duke, Searing, Keep On Rocking, Duke Tie
 
 
Bar/Warning
Race 2.           Kitty Damour – Injured off hind leg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 3.           Per Ardua – Vet. Clearance, results of an endoscopic examination – AR8(t)
Race 5.           Adoradiva – Barrier manners/late scratching – 2 official barrier trials – AR8(t)
Race 6.           Striking Distance – Barrier manners/late scratching – B/cert – AR8(t)
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           Me Mum’s Foxy – T. Marshall
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 2.          Kitty Damour – 1.55 pm
Race 5.          Adoradiva – 2.58 pm
Race 6.          Striking Distance – 3.41 pm
 
Published subject to correction upon revision