QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB –  SUNDAY 17 MARCH 2019
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST                         RAIL – 3M                             PENETROMETER – 6.98
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 9
HEAVY 8 (After Race 1)
SOFT 7 (After Race 3)

OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – J. Hackett, G. Goold, S. Heidke
Clerk of Scales –   P. Reardon
Judge – P. Chilton, W. Ellis
Veterinarian – Dr G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, J. Crompton
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: HIKOKI CLASS 2 PLATE – 2200M
 
DAZZLE EM SID – Overraced passing the 1600m and as a result shifted to a three wide position and improved to one off the fence outside the lead passing the 1300m, however, the horse did continue to overrace during the middle stages.
 
RAINS APLENTY – Bumped by another runner leaving the 200m.
 
KUIPER – G. Colless dropped his whip shortly after passing the 400m.
 
SUNDAYINMANHATTAN – Shifted out away from another runner leaving the 200m and as a result bumped a runner to its outside.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to HEAVY 8.
 
Race 2: METABO CLASS 3 PLATE – 1600M
 
NEVER IN DOUBT – Inconvenienced by the riderless TUCANO near the 1100m.
 
TOBACCO ROAD – Inconvenienced by the riderless TUCANO after passing the 1200m. The veterinary surgeon reported that the gelding had a poor post-race recovery.
 
TUCANO – Jumped away awkwardly, causing its rider to become unbalanced. The horse then made contact with another runner which resulted in the horse stepping sideways. This caused jockey R. Maloney to be dislodged and fall shortly after the start. Jockey Maloney was examined by the Club doctor, who also reviewed the race footage and was satisfied that no further medical review was required of jockey Maloney. Stewards also ruled that the horse had been afforded a fair start and declared the horse a runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the horse had sustained minor abrasions to the hind legs.
 
IRON DUKE – Bumped by another runner on jumping away. Overraced in the early stages.
 
NAPOLEON’S WAR – Inconvenienced near the 900m.
 
SECOND THOUGHT – Connections advised that the horse would be ridden further back in the field. The horse was ridden accordingly. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 3: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER BENCHMARK 80 H’CAP – 1200M
 
Trainer B. Currie was fined $100 for failing to scratch MR CHOW by the prescribed time.
 
The start of this race was delayed when a rail in the home straight became detached and as a result the horses remained in the enclosure whilst this was remedied. The start was further delayed when MANA had to undergo a veterinary inspection after making heavy contact with the enclosure gate when being released on to the course.
 
CLOUDS – Overraced when restrained to obtain cover near the 800m.
 
DENARIUS – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the straight.
 
RISING STOCK – Jumped awkwardly. Commenced to race ungenerously and laid in when restrained in an attempt to have the horse settle, and did so until leaving the 700m.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to SOFT 7.
 
Race 4: KINCROME QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
Trainer N. McCall was fined $100 for the late declaration of R. Stewart as the rider of THE SINNER.
 
As G. Colless was to be overweight, T. Harrison was substituted as the rider of ROCK TOUR. G. Colless was fined $100.
 
The start of this race was delayed significantly when MAGIC DESERT MOON dislodged L. Tarrant in the enclosure and kicked him in the right hip. As the horse was still in the enclosure, a replacement rider was obtained and C. Eaton was weighed out and the horse was saddled prior to the runners proceeding to the barrier. L. Tarrant was subsequently transported to hospital.
 
BAY NOT GREY – Jumped away awkwardly, made contact with another runner and lost ground.
 
THE SINNER – Raced wide throughout. Forced wider after passing the 600m.
 
WOODLEY’S GOLD – Jumped away awkwardly, made contact with another runner and lost ground. Steadied when inconvenienced by another runner approaching the 900m. Forced wider when racing greenly near the 600m.
 
FIRERISE – Slow to begin.
 
OUR GIRL TAMIYA – Shifted out to improve near the 600m and in doing so forced runners to the outside wider on the track and a short distance later was placed in restricted room and had to be steadied approaching the 400m.
 
ROCK TOUR – Steadied when inconvenienced by another runner approaching the 900m. As a result of this incident, N. Day (OUR GIRL TAMIYA), who allowed his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear, was reprimanded.
 
Race 5: MAKITA MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
Trainer A. Hayward was fined $100 for failing to scratch LIFE’S A WITCH by the prescribed time.
 
The start of this race was delayed due to the significant delay in the previous event, and further delayed when SEVENTY BELOW became fractious in the barriers and was cast. Subsequently, the horse was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 4:01 pm. Trainer P. Duff’s stable representative was advised that a veterinary clearance will be required and the horse must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to starting again. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on SEVENTY BELOW be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 4:01 pm:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win #4
4 cents in the dollar for place of winner #4
1 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #1
5 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #2
 
FESTIVE REWARD – Raced wide throughout. Forced wider rounding the home turn.
 
MISS NASTY – Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 6: JC HIRE F&M MAIDEN H’CAP – 1400M
 
The start of this race was delayed when STARBEATS required farrier attention behind the barriers.
 
GEM OF THE LOCHS – Jumped awkwardly.
 
ZEDGE – Inconvenienced on jumping away and lost ground.
 
CALISTO – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
NANCY BIRD – Raced wide from the 700m.
 
Race 7: MILWAUKEE CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1300M
 
Trainer B. Currie was fined $100 for failing to scratch STAR FROM HEAVEN by the prescribed time.
 
As D. Evans was to be overweight, C. Gallagher was substituted as the rider of HOOVESGOTCHA. After considering D. Evans’ very good record relating to the overweight rule, stewards issued a reprimand.
 
BRICKHALL – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
LADY EIGHTY EIGHT – Disappointed for a run approaching the 300m before shifting back to the inside to secure clear running. The veterinary surgeon reported that the mare had poor post-race recovery and showed signs of being dehydrated.
 
BROOKAJOE – Improved on to heels near the 1000m and then shifted out, inconveniencing another runner.
 
HOOVESGOTCHA – Inconvenienced and had to be steadied near the 1000m.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4. N. Day – careless riding – AR131(a)
Race 7. D. Evans – overweight – AR190(3)
 
Fines
Race 3. Tnr. B. Currie - $100 – fail to scratch by the prescribed time – AR181
Race 4. Tnr. N. McCall - $100 – late rider declaration – LR67
Race 4. G. Colless - $100 – overweight – AR190(3)
Race 7. Tnr. B. Currie - $100 – fail to scratch by the prescribed time – AR181

Race day injuries/illness
L. Tarrant – injured – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Tatalina, Tucano, Allknight Saint Our Girl Tamiya, Lady Eighty Eight
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and Deck of Aces
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5. SEVENTY BELOW – became cast in barriers, late scratching – barrier certificate, veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.           THE SINNER – R. Stewart
                        MAGIC DESERT MOON – C. Eaton
                        ROCK TOUR – T. Harrison
Race 7.           HOOVESGOTCHA – C. Gallagher
 
Late scratchings
Race 3.           MR CHOW – 8:35 am
Race 4.          CONTEMPTUOUS – 8:34 am – vet reasons
Race 5.          LIFE’S A WITCH – 7:47 am
                        SEVENTY BELOW – 4:01 pm – vet advice
Race 6.          EULEILAH – 7:34 am
Race 7.           STAR FROM HEAVEN 8:35 am
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision