QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2008

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 CUSHION TRACK


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Dart
Stewards – W. Birch, A. Ray, P. Gillard, Z. Turner
Clerk of Scales – J. Wilkinson
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – A. Williamson, M. Johnstone
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Huxham
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Race 1: End Of The Road Motel “Karumba” Maiden Plate - 1600m
1st – Hamatym 2nd – Our Wave 3rd – So Long 4th - Williamstown

SO LONG (R. McMahon), HAMATYM (K. Pope) and TWINKLING STAR (C. Dixon) were slow to begin.

THEWAYOFLIFE (E. Wilkinson) began awkwardly.

Near the 1100m, HAMATYM (K. Pope) improved up on to the heels of OUR WAVE (M. Hughes) and was steadied.

Passing the 300m, OUR WAVE, which was weakening, and SHOJA (C. Reith) bumped on numerous occasions.

RESURRECTED (S. Cormack) and NAKAMURA HIROFUMI (O. Turpin) raced wide throughout.


Race 2: Beach on Sixth QTIS 3yo Maiden H'CAPcap - 1000m
1st – Parramount 2nd – Beyond The Limit 3rd – Zekeza 4th – Another Heart

App. C. Dixon was fined $100 for accepting rides on IGGY’S GIRL and NO QUARTER in this event. M. Hellyer was subsequently replaced as the rider of NO QUARTER.

PARAMOUNT (J. Brown) began awkwardly and shifted out, making heavy contact with KALINGA HOOD (K. Wharton), which in turn shifted in, resulting in PURE SLIP (O. Turpin) being crowded between KALINGA HOOD and ZEKEZA (N. Thomas).

IN A BIND (D. Griffin) was slow into stride.

PARAMOUNT and PURE SLIP (O. Turpin) raced wide throughout.

Race 3: S & Y Earthmoving Maiden H‘cap – 1100m
1st –Caucus 2nd – Tuckclang 3rd – Moubassin 4th – Dad’s Blue Boy

As D. Griffin was to be overweight, K. Wharton was substituted as the rider of AMAIZEMEA. D. Griffin was fined $100. AR120(b).

The start of this event was delayed due to MEYDAN proving very difficult to load. Trainer G. Kennedy will be advised that he must provide a barrier certificate for MEYDAN prior to its next race start. Mr Kennedy will also be interviewed regarding the late declaration of K. Cunningham as the rider of MEYDAN.

ALL KIWI (A. Merritt) and SWIFT CASH (D. Van Bekkum) were slow to begin.

DAD’S BLUE BOY (W. Clasohm) began awkwardly.

LISALDATROY (S. Cormack) raced ungenerously during the early stages.

Approaching the 450m, TUCKCLANG (K. Pope) was inclined to hang out, resulting in the filly having to be steadied away from the heels of SWIFT CASH (D. Van Bekkum).

ELATE AND EXCITE (O. Turpin), LANGTIME (J. Taylor) and AMAIZEMEA (K. Wharton) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding TUCKCLANG settling in a position well back in the field today, jockey K. Pope stated that after the filly was a little slow to begin, TUCKCLANG then received minor tightening approaching the first turn, which resulted in the filly settling further back than anticipated. He added that when placed under pressure from the 450m, TUCKLANG responded and finished the race off well. K. Pope further added that at this stage of the filly’s preparation, in his opinion, TUCKCLANG would be better suited over longer distances.

Stewards also questioned G. Auckram regarding the disappointing performance of LEAPIN LEANA. He stated that the mare travelled well, however when placed under pressure from the 600m, LEAPIN LEANA failed to respond to his riding and weakened noticeably in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination of LEAPIN LEANA failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. A post-race veterinary examination of LEAPIN LEANA failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 4: Reed Property Group Class 1 H‘cap - 1100m,
1st – What A Success 2nd – The Sixties 3rd – Wonkavator 4th – Frisco Affair

Trainer D. Steinbeck was reprimanded for presenting BACKSTROKE and SHEALMA late to the enclosure.



WHAT A SUCCESS (R. Mason) shifted out and bumped COXSWAIN (R. Wiggins) at the start.

BACKSTROKE (D. Craven) and MARAQUITAS (E. Wilkinson) were both tightened for room shortly after the start between AMERRYBRIDGE (C. Isdale), which shifted in, and DEVILS RANSOM (K. Cunningham), which shifted out.

Near the 200m, AMERRYRIDGE was inclined to shift in when placed under pressure.

AMERRYBRIDGE (C. Isdale), COSMIC EXPRESS (C. Dixon) and ANY WONDER (R. Hinricks) raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of COXSWAIN revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer B. Wakefield was advised that COXSWAIN would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.

The Club’s veterinary surgeon reported that the THE SIXTIES had bled from both nostrils during the event. Trainer T. Green was advised that THE SIXTIES would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.


Race 5: RCQ QTIS Class 2 H'CAPcap - 1400m
1st – Raffael Nediym 2nd – It’s Wunderbar 3rd – Our Heart 4th – Smart ‘N’ Crafty

OUR HEART (M. Palmer) was very slow to begin.

Passing the 1300m, SHEEZA DRAMA (R. Hinricks) had to be steadied when RAFFAEL NEDIYM (C. Reith) shifted in. C. Reith, rider of RAFFAEL NEDIYM, was advised to exercise more care.

TAMBO TIGER (K. Cunningham) raced ungenerously during the early stages.

Passing the 800m, BRONZE WARRIOR (D. Van Bekkum) shifted out across the heels of RAFFAEL NEDIYM, and in doing so forced SHEEZA DRAMA (R. Hinricks) wider on the track. SHEEZA DRAMA was then obliged to race wide for the remainder of the race.

Near the 200m, SIEGE (J. Bowditch) broke down and was retired from the event. SIEGE was subsequently euthanased on humane grounds.


Race 6: Perren & Penny Plumbing Class 3 Plate - 2000m
1st – No Limitation 2nd – Beau Sam 3rd – Hunka Burnin’ Love 4th – La Mouette

BARAKO (K. Wharton) was very slow to begin.

HUNKA BURNIN’ LOVE (W. Clasohm) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with DAWNS QUEEN (S. Cormack).

DAWNS QUEEN raced wide during the early stages.

An inquiry was opened into the handling of BARAKO. After taking evidence from connections, the inquiry was adjourned to a time and date to be fixed.

A post-race veterinary examination of DAWNS QUEEN failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 7: Bebrok Excavations Class 3 H‘cap - 1000m
1st – Getyourown 2nd – Reonmay 3rd – Red Hot Pistol 4th – A Little Dabl Doya

FORESHORE (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

OUR GENERAL (A. Spinks) and GETYOUROWN (K. Cunningham) bumped on jumping away.

Passing the 450m, LOVE HIT ME (K. Pope) was cramped for room between SHINKO RULER (W. Clasohm) and REONMAY (C. Reith), which shifted in slightly.

Rounding the home turn, GETYOUROWN (K. Cunningham) shifted out around the heels of OUR BELLA STAR (S. Cormack) and in doing so forced FORESHORE (J. Taylor) wider on the track.

Leaving the 200m, A LITTLE DABL DOYA (M. Hughes) was disappointed for a run between CHARDONAIR (M. Palmer) and OUR BELLA STAR (S. Cormack), which shifted in. As a result, A LITTLE DABL DOYA was obliged to alter course to the outside of OUR BELLA STAR in order to improve.

OUR GENERAL (A. Spinks) and OUR BELLA STAR (S. Cormack) raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of LOVE HIT ME revealed the filly to be suffering from cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer T. Hall was advised that LOVE HIT ME must trial, and provide a veterinary certificate of fitness, including the results of an ECG, prior to its next race start.

A post-race veterinary examination of FORESHORE revealed the gelding to have heat stress and to have cast its near fore plate in running.


Race 8: Reed Charity Foundation Class 6 Plate - 1400m
1st – Diamond Sapphire 2nd – Life’s Short 3rd – Where’smine 4th – Diamond Sapphire

DIAMOND SAPPHIRE (R. Mason) began awkwardly and shifted out, tightening FRAMBOISE (E. Wilkinson) and NO TECHNIQUE (O. Turpin) out on to CRAIGLEA COUNTESS (C. McIver).

CRIQUE (K. Pope) and LEVERAGE (M. Okada) bumped on jumping away.

Near the 800m, CRIQUE raced up on to the heels of WHERE’SMINE (K. Cunningham) and blundered.

Leaving the 400m, M. Okada, rider of LEVERAGE, lost the use of his near side rein and as a result shifted in, forcing CASH IN A HURRY (S. Cormack) across the running of CRIQUE (K. Pope), causing that runner to be steadied.

CASH IN A HURRY raced in restricted room to the inside of LEVERAGE from a point leaving the 250m.

CRAIGLEA COUNTESS (C. McIver) raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of CASH IN A HURRY, which raced below expectations, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. Dianne Steinbeck – Present 2 horses late to enclosure

Fines
Race 2. Cameron Dixon – Dual engagement – AR175(k) - $100
Race 3. Daniel Griffin – Overweight - $100 – AR120(b)

Adj inquiries
Race 3. Late dec. rider – Meydan – Tr. G. Kennedy
Race 6. Handing of Barako – Joc. K. Wharton/Tr. R. Bradshaw


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Bleeders
Race 4. The Sixties – 3 mth bar from racing – AR53A
Race 4. Coxswain – 3 mth bar from racing – AR53A


Warnings/bars
Race 3. Meydan – Difficult to load – Barrier cert. – LR70
Race 7. Love Hit Me – Cardiac arrythmia – Trial – Vet. cert. & ECG.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. No Quarter - M. Hellyer
Paramount – J. Brown
Givemechills – K. Cunningham
Race 3. Meydan – K. Cunningham
Amaizemea – K. Wharton
Race 4. Devils Ransom – K. Cunningham
Race 5. Tambo Tiger – K. Cunningham
Race 7. Getyourown – K. Cunningham
Race 8. Where’smine – K. Cunningham




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