QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 30 08 2020
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –  Good 4          RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 6.50
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – W. Hadley; J. Hackett; C. Fedrick; P. Reardon
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr N. Hamill
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick; J. Crompton
Starter – R. Hanson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
 
 
 
Race 1: TAB QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1300 metres
 
CUE TO CONQUER – Near the 1000m lost ground when obliged to restrain from the heels of PRIVATE BUTTON.
 
ENRIQUE – Reared on jumping away and lost ground.
 
PRIVATE BUTTON – Over raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover. Stewards asked Tegan Harrison to explain her riding over the concluding stages. Jockey Harrison stated that her mount raced greenly under pressure in the early stages of the home straight and she was obliged to stop riding when awkwardly placed between runners over the concluding stages. Stewards accepted the explanation.
 
 
Race 2: SUNSHINE COAST FLOORING XTRA BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1600 metres
 
CERTAIN DOUBT – Stewards inquired into the riding tactics adopted by apprentice Minonette Kennedy, which resulted in her mount establishing a significant lead during the middle stages of the event. Apprentice Kennedy explained that she had been instructed to attempt to settle in a position outside the leader, which she had anticipated would be SINSHINTO and that she was mindful of her mount having a history of overracing. She added that after having obtained this position the gelding commenced to overrace and as she had been successful in winning a race over the same distance on CERTAIN DOUBT when allowing the horse to establish a significant lead, she felt that this would be a better option than excessively restraining the gelding. She further added however that the horse did not finish the race off when ridden in this fashion today and that this may have been due to the horse having had a month between runs. Trainer John Walk confirmed the instructions, adding that given the time between runs the horse may have raced a little fresh today and in light of this the attempt to establish a significant lead may not have been the best option in todays event. A post race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an elevated heart rate. Stewards accepted that the gelding had overraced in the early stages and therefore also accepted the explanation.
 
SHINSHINTO – Stewards inquired into the riding tactics adopted by apprentice Corey Bayliss due to the pace which was set during the early stages of the event. Apprentice Bayliss explained that he had been instructed to lead if possible, which he did so in the early stages, however when challenged for the lead near the 1200m he elected to restrain and settle behind CERTAIN DOUBT, which in his opinion appeared to be overracing. He stated that his mount did overrace in the early stages after obtaining the lead, however the horse settle well after being crossed by CERTAIN DOUBT near the 1000m. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards accepted the explanation.
 
KEEN ON GOLD – Slow to begin.
 
Race 3: WIMMERS PREMIUM SOFT DRINKS Fillies and Mares Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
BEAUETA – After passing the 900m when the pace slackened was checked to avoid heels. Lost the near hind plate. Post race Veterinary examination found no abnormalities.
 
KALLIE – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
LET’S BOOM – After passing the 900m when the pace slackened was checked to avoid heels. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
MALEEKA BLUES – Raced wide for the majority of the race. Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted by Ryan Maloney, as he settled to the rear of the field, which is in contrast to the horses established racing pattern. He explained that he had been instructed to ride forward, however as his mount only began fairly, he immediately elected to steady and attempt to obtain cover as he was concerned that from the wide barrier draw he would be caught wide without cover. He also added that he was concerned that if he rode the mare aggressively to establish a forward position that she may overrace as it was the horses first start with blinkers. Trainer David Vandyke advised he expected the mare to jump well and race in a forward position however was satisfied with the decision of jockey Maloney during the early stages. He further stated that he had supported the mare and provided betting information as evidence. Stewards noted the comments.
 
RELENTLESS MISS – Over raced in the early stages.
 
WEWANDA – Hung out from the 800m until entering the home straight. Trainer Dennis Beriman was advised a warning is placed on the mare’s racing manners.
 
PALASZCZUK – M. McGillivray replaced J. Guthmann-Chester due to overweight. Guthmann-Chester was subsequently fined the sum of $200
 
TINDER LOVING CARE – Slowly away.
 
Race 4: COASTLINE MINI GARAGE Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
 
FUNNY LEGS – Slowly away. Raced greenly and hung out for the majority and shifted out abruptly over the concluding stages.
 
NIC NAT NUI – Laid in throughout and more so when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
PRICKLY TICK – Start of the race was delayed when Madeleine Wishart was dislodged on the way to the start. PRICKLY TICK then galloped a short distance before making contact with the fence suffering a minor laceration to its near-fore leg and was declared a late scratching at 2.46 pm acting on Veterinary advice.
 
       All monies invested on PRICKLY TICK were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 2:44pm:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win # (NIC NAT NUI)
1 cents in the dollar for the place of winner # (NIC NAT NUI)
3 cents in the dollar for 2nd place # (COME IN SPINNER)
9 cents in the dollar for 3rd place # (NITT WHITT)
 
 
CAPTAIN RIDDLE – Slow to begin.
 
NITT WHITT – Slow to begin.
 
DERUMOR – Du Plessis reported his mount over raced badly in the early and middle stages when racing outside the leader. He added that in his opinion this had a detrimental effect on the gelding’s performance.
 
 
Race 5: OFFICE NATIONAL CALOUNDRA Open Handicap 1000 metres
 
SHARPE HUSSLER – Obliged to alter course over the concluding stages to secure clear running.
 
MISHANI BULLITT – Inspected by the Veterinary Surgeon on arrival at the course as the horse had not raced for over 12 months, found no abnormalities and passed to start.
Trainer T. Pascoe fined $100 failing to lodge stable return to reflect MISHANI BULLITT had been gelded AR102 (a)
 
DREAM MASTER – Wide throughout.
 
ONE STRYKE – Obliged to alter course to secure clear running approaching the 300m.
 
CORAL BAY – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: FINCIERGE Class 1 Handicap 1000 metres
 
Start of the race was delayed in order to hold for an interstate venue.
 
LITTLE VULPINE – Became agitated in the tie up stalls suffering a laceration to its off fore leg, declared a late scratching at 3.35 pm acting on Veterinary advice.
 
All monies invested on PRICKLY TICK were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 2:44pm:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win # (HIGHLAND SON)
1 cents in the dollar for the place of winner # (HIGHLAND SON)
3 cents in the dollar for 2nd place # (MASSABIELLE)
9 cents in the dollar for 3rd place # (CURRY CONNECTION)

 
CHARLIE SPHENE – Performed below market expectations and Larry Cassidy stated that the horse travelled well however failed to respond to his riding from the 300m and proved disappointing however could offer no tangible explanation.
 
HIGHLAND SON – Slow away.
 
HINANO – Raced three wide no cover and inclined to lay in throughout the event.
 
GOBSMACKED – Performed below market expectations and Luke Tarrant could offer no explanation however as the mare was having its first start since December the horse will derive benefit from today’s run.
 
RAMBLIN’ MAN – Jumped awkwardly, blundered, almost dislodging the jockey.
 
Race 7: ALFIES EVENT HIRE Class 1 Handicap 2200 metres
 
FAST DEALER – Wide early and middle stages. Jockey Robbie Fradd reported that it had been his intentions to settle in a more rearward position however when caught wide in the early stages without cover he elected to stride forward after passing the 1600m and assumed the lead after passing the 1100m.
 
UNIQUE JOURNEY – Held up momentarily rounding the home turn.
 
SPURIOUS – Wide without cover in the middle stages.
 
ZAMOSA – Began awkwardly. Over raced early and middle stages.
 
NO MORE BIDS – Wide early stages before being permitted to stride forward to the lead passing the 1700m. Steadied when obliged to race in restricted room near the 700m. Steadied from heels near the 400m.
 
ETHANOL GIRL – Steadied from heels near the 700m when attempting to improve.
 
Race 8: VILI’S FAMILY BAKERY BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1200 metres
 
PERFECT QUALITY – Restrained from heels approaching the 800m when the pace slackened. James Orman reported the gelding raced greenly throughout particularly when under pressure in the home straight.
 
BETTER THAN GROOVY – Slow to begin.
 
ONE MORE CAST – Raced wide no cover.
 
WEIGELA -Inspected by the Veterinary Surgeon on arrival at the course as the gelding had not raced for over 12 months, found no abnormalities passed to start.
 
SIMPLY SO – Slow away. Over raced badly approaching the 800m when the pace slackened.
 
VENI VIDI VICI – Restrained from heels approaching the 800m when the pace slackened and again near the 700m.
 
DER SIEGER – Over raced badly approaching the 800m when the pace slackened.
 
SINISTER PRINCESS – Raced wide.
 
ROGUE DRUMMER – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
 
Fines
 
Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester $200 overweight AR190(3)
Trainer T. Pascoe $100 failing to lodge stable return to reflect MISHANI BULLITT had been gelded AR102(a)

Suspensions
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
 
Absent jockeys
 
 
Adjourned inquiries         
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
FLYBRIDGE, ONE STRYKE, UNIQUE JOURNEY, SIR PELLIAS, ZAMOSA, TAHLAYLA
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
WEWANDA – warning, racing manners
 
Bleeders
 
Falls
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
 
Protests
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3 – M. McGillivray replaced J. Guthmann-Chester (PALASZCZUK) overweight
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 4 - PRICKLY TICK - Deductions made 0c Win, .01c place; .03c 2nd place; .09c 3rd place
Race 6 - LITTLE VULPINE – Veterinary advice. Deductions made .02c Win, .02c place; .53c 2nd place; .07c 3rd place
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision