QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB, WEDNESDAY, 5 AUGUST 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING – GOOD 4            RAIL – 7M           PENETROMETER – 6.5
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards –  P. Zimmermann, L. Hicks,  W. Hadley, P. McLean
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr T. Doherty
Sample Collection Officer – A. Challen, L. Chaplin
Starter – R. Hanson
 
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Supplementary Report
 
From SCTC, 2.8.20
 
Trainer P. Duff was fined $200 under AR227(a) in that he was negligent in failing to adequately keep a treatment book.
 
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Race 1: Wealthamed QTIS 3yo H’cap – 1200m
 
LEMON DUCHESS – A pre-race veterinary examination cleared the horse to start.  Hung out throughout the event and rounding the home turn shifted out making contact with READY TO CHASE. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.  Trainer G. Cornish was advised that the filly must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.
 
CALCAREOUS – Jumped away awkwardly. Jockey M. Cahill reported that his saddle shifted back approaching the 800m, which, in his opinion, affected the horse’s performance.
 
MOONAN ME – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out. Forced wider rounding the home turn.
 
DAPHNE FRANCES – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
READY TO CHASE – Tightened between runners on jumping.  Forced wider rounding the home turn.
 
MASTER RED – Forced wider by READY TO CHASE rounding the home turn.
 
Race 2: Bassett Barks Pty Ltd F&M Maiden Plate – 1400m
 
GOMATHI – Connections advised that the horse would be ridden back in the field from the wide barrier. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
BEDTIME SONG – Slow to begin. Jockey Fradd reported that the mare pulled up very quickly after the winning post and therefore underwent a post race veterinary examination, which failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
STONEFISH – Reared as the start was effected.
 
Race 3: Clayton’s Towing Service CG&E Maiden Plate – 1400m
 
FLYBRIDGE  – Connections advised that the horse would be ridden back in the field from the wide barrier.  The horse was ridden accordingly.  Held up from rounding the home turn until  the 200m and was then obliged to alter course in order to secure clear running.
 
DORISS – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room approaching the 800m. After being unable to improve shifted out in order to obtain clear running and became awkward at heels near the 550m.
 
FROM NOW – Bumped on jumping away. Raced wide and laid in in the home straight.
 
PURE DEAL – Jockey Cahill reported that in order to obtain a position closer to the fence   was obliged to settle further back in the field than he would have liked.  Jockey Cahill advised the horse was doing its best work over the concluding stages and would appreciate a step up in distance from today’s race.
 
TRAVOLI – Overraced in the early stages and restrained from heels.  Approaching the 800m was forced wider after passing the 500m and as a result had to be restrained from heels. Bumped at the 200m when FLYBRIDGE shifted out to improve.
 
ROACCI – At the 800m improved on to the heels of TRAVOLI and shifted in, momentarily tightening DORISS.
 
SIR WHITTINGTON – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
ACEME – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
 
Race 4: Joli Fashions Class 5 H’cap – 1200m
 
 
JINX ‘N’ DRINX – At the request of jockey A. Allen was examined by the veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and was cleared to start.  Leaving the 100m improved on to the heels of KING RAGNAR and shifted wider.
 
EPIC RANT – Jumped away awkwardly.  Rider lost his whip leaving the 100m.  When questioned into the performance, jockey J. Huxtable advised that the gelding travelled  comfortable throughout until rounding the home turn, however proved disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight. Trainer N. McCall advised stewards that in light of todays performance the gelding would now be sent for a short spell. Post race vet examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
KING RAGNAR -  Approaching the 800m shifted wider to improve.
 
SECRET SPIRIT – Taken wider by KING RAGNAR  approaching the 800m and raced 3 wide without cover for the remainder of the event. Weakened over the concluding stages.  When questioned into the performance, jockey R. Maloney stated his mount did not travel comfortably at any stage of the event and despite racing wide was disappointing. He added that the gelding was inclined to lay in in the home straight. Trainer D. Vandyke advised that in light of today’s performance the gelding would be leaving the stable.  Mr Vandyke was nevertheless advised that the horse would be required to trial prior to its next race start.
A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
VOILA – Jockey L. Dittman was reprimanded for his whip action in raising his whip arm above shoulder height, and was also fined $300 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
 
LIPS ‘N HIPS – Raced  3 wide with cover.
 
 
Race 5: Acquired Awareness Traffic Management Pty Ltd Benchmark 60 H’cap - 1200m
 
ROGUE DRUMMER  - Jumped away awkwardly. Placed in restricted room approaching the 1000m and made heavy contact with the running rail and lost ground.
 
CRAB BOY -  Jumped away awkwardly. Near the 1000m, shifted in and away from other runners whilst overacing causing interference to BIRKIN BLACK.  As a result a warning was placed on the racing manners of CRAB BOY. Inconvenienced approaching the 400m.
 
FA FA  - Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground.
 
DEVINE GREY – Shortly after the start was tightened between runners and lost ground.
 
BIRKIN BLACK – Tightened for room approaching the 1000m.   Severely checked and lost ground when racing to the inside of CRAB BOY, which shifted in and away from other runners whilst overacing. Shifted out near the 450m in an attempt to gain clear running and made heavy contact with DARING BELLE, which became unbalanced for a short distance.
 
DARING BELLE – Raced 4 wide without cover and was heavily bumped approaching the 400m.
 
 
Race 6: Urban Certifiers Class 2 H’cap – 1400m
 
SOARING HEART – Jumped awkwardly and shifted out and made contact with CONSULAR.  Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
CONSULAR – Bumped on jumping and shifted out.
 
STYLISH SAGA – Jumped awkwardly.  Awkwardly placed at heels when attempting to gain clear running near the 400m.
 
QUALIFY – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
SAYL – Jumped awkwardly and overraced in the middle stages.
 
OUR ECHO – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
RUN TO GLORY –  Stewards questioned jockey J. Byrne regarding the tactics adopted on the horse in being ridden in a forward position which was in contrast to the horses most recent start.   Jockey Byrne stated that when the horse has started over a similar distance it has been ridden in a forward position and given the lack of pace in today’s race he had discussed with trainer T. Gollan on being ridden in a more forward position.  Stable representative G. McKeller stated it was the intention last start to ride forward, however was unable to do so as other runners had improved to the inside during the early stages, and therefore as a result was placed back in the field. Stewards noted the explanation 
 
Race 7: Waterworths Nursery Class 1 H’cap – 1800m
 
DIVINE ASCOT – Declared a late scratching at 10.55 am on veterinary advice.
 
THE INVESTIGATOR – Jumped awkwardly. Jockey Pengelly reported that it had been his intention to ride the gelding in a more forward position, however after electing to take up a trailing position behind WAR’S END, that horse lost ground away from the lead and he was obliged to also lose ground away from the lead. Jockey Pengelly was questioned regarding his apparent failure to ride his mount out over the concluding stages. He explained that as MISSILE MANIA shifted out under pressure when racing to his inside at that point he was obliged to stop pressuring his mount as his racing line was being effected. Stewards accepted this explanation. Jockey B. Pengelly was fined $500 for excessive use of his whip prior to the 100m.
 
DEBONAIR DES – Steadied when placed in restricted room approaching the 800m, and again became awkward and was steadied at a point passing the 650m.
 
NITROGLYCERINE – Near the 900m improved on to the heels of NEVER LOSE FAITH and shifted wider.
 
NEPTUNE’S CHOICE – Raced 3 wide until being allowed to stride forward and take up a position behind the lead passing the 850m.
 
MISSILE MANIA – Disappointed for a run passing the 400m and had to be steadied, and again after being disappointed for a run at the 200m shifted out to obtain clear running.
 
NEVER LOSE FAITH - Jockey J. Guthman-Chester pleaded guilty to a charge under AR131(a) in that near the 200m after being disappointed for a run between APITHANOS (R. Maloney) and NEPTUNE’S CHOICE (J. Huxtable), he directed his mount out when not clear of NEVER LOSE FAITH, causing that horses rider to take hold and resulting in the horse losing its rightful running.  Furthermore he continued to shift out, inconveniencing DEE CEE DELIGHTS.  Jockey J. Guthman-Chester’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days, to commence at midnight, 8 August and to expire at midnight, 17 August.
 
TORMINO – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and continued to have difficulty obtaining clear running until a point passing the 200m.
 
APITHANOS – Raced 3 wide until being permitted to stride forward and take up the lead at a point passing the 800m.
 
Race 8: TAB Benchmark 68 H’cap – 1000m
 
MONAN JOYCE – Jumped away awkwardly. Obliged to race in restricted room near the 700m.
 
SUNLANDER – Tightened for room near the 700m and obliged to steady before race wide for the remainder of the event.
 
DOLLY SPARTAN – Jumped awkwardly. Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
MOONSHINE LADY – Prior to the declaration of correct weight,  trainer W. Hulbert made application for his runner, MOONSHINE LADY,  to be declared a non runner.  After viewing the race replay stewards found that other than for the mare’s own actions it had been afforded a fair start and was therefore declared a runner. Reared as the start was effected, which resulted in rider A Thompson striking his head on the barrier cross bar. A Thomson suffered a suspected head injury and as a result MOONSHINE LADY took no competitive part in the event. Apprentice Thompson was advised that he must complete a concussion test and provide a doctors certificate prior to riding again.
 
INVIGORATING – Held up rounding the home turn
 
MODELKA – Bled from both nostrils during the event. As this was the first time the horse had bled, it will now incur a 3 month bar from racing and must perform a 1000m gallop before stewards prior to its next race start.
RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
From SCTC, 2.8.20
Pat Duff – Trainer – Negligence – Fail to adequately keep a treatment book - $200 – AR227(a)*
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Raced 4.       Luke Dittman – Jockey  - Use whip 8 times prior to 100m - $300 – AR132(7)(a)(ii)*
Race 7.         Brad Pengelly – Jockey  - Use whip  11 times prior to 100m - $500 - AR132(7)(a)(ii)

 
Reprimands
Race 4.                   Luke Dittman – Jockey - Raise whip arm above shoulder height (Voila) – AR132
 
Suspension
Race 7.         Jag Guthman-Chester – Jockey – C/riding – 9 days – M/n 8.8.20 to m/n 17.8.20 – AR131(a)
 
Absent jockeys
Nil.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre -race
Doriss, Pure Deal, Extra Fantasy, John Book, Never Lose Faith, Debonair Des
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners,  Angelic Archer, Epic Rant, Tormino, I’m A Team Boy
 
Bars
Race 1.         Lemon Duchess – Hung out – Trial – AR20(e)
Race 4.         Secret Sprit – Poor performance – Trial – AR20(e)
Race 5.         Crab Boy – Racing manners – Warning

 
Bleeder
Race 8.         Modelka – Bled both nostrils – 3 mth bar from racing/1000m gallop before stewards – AR79(7)(8)
 
Late Scratchings
Race 7.         Devine Ascot – 10.55 am
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil.
 
 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)