QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
SUNSHINE COAST – FRIDAY 4th
 DECEMBER 2020
 
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING –  Good 4    RAIL – Out 5m Entire Course
PENETROMETER – 6.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Williamson
Stewards – D Aurisch, N Boyle, K Daly
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn
Swab Attendants – A Challen, L Chaplin
Starter – R Hanson

 
General - From SCTC 29th November. Race 6 – PLATINUM EUROS.
 
Stewards today, after a review of betting transactions into this event, concluded their inquiry in relation to Rider T Brookers riding of the gelding between the 400 metres and the 200 metres.  On review there were no concerning betting transactions identified on this event.
 
After considering the explanation tendered by Ms Brooker, Stewards found in their opinion she had erred in failing to place sufficient pressure on PLATINUM EUROS in the early stages of the home straight, however this error of judgement was not so unreasonable to find her culpable under the rules when considering PLATINUM EUROS was returning from a lengthy spell and also as evidenced by trainer N McCall that the horse had undergone corrective knee surgery subsequent to its last start. Stewards also took into account rider T Brooker had only recently returned to riding after a lengthy period of disqualification.
 
Trainer N McCall pleaded guilty to a charge under AR105 and was fined $400 for failing to report a condition that may affect a horse’s performance in that PLATINUM EUROS had undergone corrective knee surgery subsequent to its most recent start.
 
 
Race 1: PARKLANDS TAVERN Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
A BIG CHANCE- Checked from heels near the 900 metres and lost significant ground. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
STRAPPED – Slow to begin.
 
SUNDANE – Change of tactics, to be ridden more positively at the start. After being slow to begin settled towards rear of field.
 
AROSEFORZOU – Checked near the 900 metres. T Brooker, rider of MAESTO, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that near the 900 metres she permitted her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of AROSEFORZOU resulting that runner being checked. The license of T Brooker to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight 6th December up to and including midnight 15th December 2020.
 
QIJI BELLEZZA – Had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
SHERRY BABY – Held up rounding the home turn and continued to have difficulty securing clear running until near the 300 metres.
 
MAESTOSO – T Brooker, rider of MAESTO, was suspended for a period of eight days (8) for use of the whip on 17 occasions in totality, to commence midnight 6th December up to and including 14th December 2020.
 
TRUST IN ALOHA – Slow to begin. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
UNLIKELYOCCURRENCE – Severely checked to avoid heels and forced wider near the 900 metres. Held up rounding the home turn and had difficulty securing clear running until near the 300 metres.
 
 
Race 2: DESIGN BY DANNI QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1200 metres
 
MISHANI MACHINE – Slow to begin.
 
SONEYMAR STAR – Bumped at the start when KHANJAR shifted in abruptly. Bumped with KHANJAR approaching the finish line.
 
TRIP THE LIGHT – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
COYNES ROAD – Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping away.
 
KHANJAR – Jumped in abruptly at the start making heavy contact with SONEYMAR STAR. Over-raced in the early stages. Bumped with SONEYMAR STAR approaching the finish line.
 
 
Race 3: GLOVERS CONCRETING Maiden Handicap 1600 metres
 
 
MAKEDON – Near the 1300 metres steadied from the heels of DUSTINS which shifted in when not fully clear. App M Savva, rider of DUSTINS, was reprimanded and advised to provide greater clearance in similar circumstances. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
AUSSIE MYTHOLOGY – Bumped at the start. Over-raced in the early stages. Checked from heels near the 700 metres when MISS DISS commenced to weaken.
 
DAME MARGOT – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
GONZO – Checked from heels near the 700 metres when MISS DISS commenced to weaken.
 
EARN OUT – Caught three wide in the early stages before progressing forward to race outside the leader near the 900 metres. Placed in restricted room near the 200 metres when weakening and had to be steadied.
 
THINK I'M A LADY – Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping AUSSIE MYTHOLOGY. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
THRASHER – Slow to begin.
 
XTRA REWARD – Steadied near the 600 metres to avoid the heels of DUSTINS which shifted in.
 
DUSTINS – Raced three wide without cover for majority of the event.
 
TRUTHIZ – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until a point near the 300 metres.
 
SHE JUST SAID IT – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
 
 
Race 4: PELICAN MOTORS SERVICE CENTRE BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1600 metres
 
 
BROCSON – Rider J Stanley dropped his whip near the 300 metres.
 
GALVARINO – Rider L Cassidy reported it was not his intention to lead, however when over racing and caught wide in the early stages, and with the pace beings only steady, he elected to stride forward near the 1200 metres.
 
 
Race 5: Q ADVERTISING BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1000 metres
 
 
ALL TO DO – Inclined to lay out from the 700 metres until entering the home straight.
 
SUPERARE – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 6: STRIPE PRO SIGNS Class 4 Handicap 1300 metres
 
 
LADY BRAHMOS – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 500 metres until passing the 400 metres.
 
BETTER THAN GROOVY – Began awkwardly. Held up for a short distance passing the 400 metres.
 
SECRET CONQUEST – Began awkwardly.
 
LWAZI – Trainer B Robinson was fined $100 for the late declaration of rider on that gelding.
 
 
Race 7: TAB MAKE A DATE WITH PLAY Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 1 Plate 1200 metres
 
 
BRABHAM – Rider J Morris was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on seven occasions prior to the 100 metres, two more than permitted.
 
TACTICAL MOVE – When asked to comment on the below market performance rider R Stewart advised the gelding raced most disappointing and was very one paced during the race. He added that TACTICAL MOVE never travelled at any stage of the event and when placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with co-trainer T Edmonds in the coming days.
 
LUSKIN HERO – On return to scale rider B Stewart weighed in in excess of ½ kilogram overweight on the gelding. B Stewart was fined $400 under AR211.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3: App M Savva – AR131(a) – careless riding.
Race 7: Jky J Morris – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of the whip on seven occasions prior to the 100 metres.
 
 
Fines
Race 1: Trainer B Robinson – late rider $100 LR67
Race 7: Jky B Stewart – return to scale overweight – AR211 $400
 

Suspensions
Race 1: Jky T Brooker – AR132(5) – excessive use of the whip (17 strikes) - Eight days (7) m/n 6/12 up to and including m/n 14/12
Race 1: Jky T Brooker – AR131(a) – careless riding – Nine (9) days m/n 6/12 up to and including m/n 15/12
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
QIJI BELLEZA, MISHANI MACHINE, AUSSIE MYTHOLOGY, FORT WAYNE, AVOWAL
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus LADY BRAHMOS.
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision