QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 22 JANUARY 2010

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – CUSHION


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Z. Turner
Stewards – J. Williamson, D. Aurisch, M. Haigh, K. Wolsey
Clerk of Scales – S. Kelly
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – A. Challen, K. Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – M. Henderson, D. Herne
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

From SCTC, 17.1.10

Race 6. Apprentice K. Cross was fined $100 under AR137(5)(a)(ii) for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
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Race 1: Super Fund Services Australia Maiden Plate - 1600m
1st – Allways Inthedough 2nd – Moon Lady 3rd – Craiglea Astra 4th – Catch Kathleen

TOUCHWOOD (A. Pattillo) was slow to begin.

Passing the 1400m, TOUCHWOOD (A. Pattillo) commenced to overrace on the heels of INDYA MONSOON (R. Hancock) and had to be restrained.

Leaving the 1200m, the saddle on CRAIGLEA ASTRA shifted forward, placing its rider K. Mizobe at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.

Near the 700m, SEEBOHM (G. Butler) shifted in and made contact with RUSTY TRAWLER (G. Killen).

CATCH KATHLEEN had a tendency to lay in for the entire straight.

CATCH KATHLEEN (S. Guymer) and SEEBOHM (G. Butler) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the performance of RUSTY TRAWLER, which performed below market expectations, jockey G. Killen stated that after being trapped in a 3-wide position in the early stages, he was obliged to improve forward and was able to take up a position 1 off the rail near the 1200m. G. Killen added that RUSTY TRAWLER travelled well throughout running, however when placed under pressure, the gelding failed to respond to his riding and, in his opinion, proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of RUSTY TRAWLER failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 2: PFD Foodservices Class 4 H'cap - 1600m
1st –Irishkiwi 2nd – Eedeeal 3rd – Esparanza 4th – Karalius

Prior to the race, connections of PATMOSS advised stewards that the gelding would be ridden quieter if circumstances permitted. PATMOSS was subsequently ridden with cover however had a tendency to overrace from approaching 1400m until near the 1100m.

GODS RIVAL (G. Butler) was slow to begin.

Near the 900m, ESPARANZA (M. Heagney) overraced on the heels of PATMOSS and had to be restrained.


Race 3: La Promenade Resort QTIS 600 2yo Maiden Plate - 1000m
1st – Rascal 2nd – Dark Secrets 3rd – Private Offer 4th – Steady Gun Kate

The start of the race was delayed due to KALINGA BELLE proving difficult to load. Trainer C. Richardson was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly regarding its barrier manners.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by apprentice K. Cross, rider of the 3rd placegetter, PRIVATE OFFER, against RASCAL being declared the winner, alleging interference between the 100m and 50m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the official film of the race, stewards found that whilst RASCAL was inclined to lay in under pressure inside the 100m, which resulted in PRIVATE OFFER having to be momentarily tightened for room, stewards were satisfied that extent of the interference did not warrant a reversal of placings and the protest was dismissed and the Judge’s placings confirmed.

At the start, PRIVATE OFFER (K. Cross) shifted out, making contact with RASCAL (J. Kropp), and as a result RASCAL then shifted out, resulting in JACKPOT JIMMY (M. Hellyer) and SNAZZY CAT (D. Gill) being severely hampered.

Approaching the 800m, TALK PRETTY (R. Hinricks) had to be eased off the heels of STEADY GUN KATE (K. Wharton), which shifted in.

When questioned regarding the performance of BITTERMAGIC, which performed below market expectations, J. Holder explained that the filly, which was having its first start, raced very greenly throughout. J. Holder added that he reported to trainer D. Peoples that that the filly may be better suited with the addition of blinkers. Stewards noted the explanation.

Race 4: Contract Hydraulics P/L Maidne Plate - 1100m
1st –Ocean Of Storms 2nd – Craiglea Cyclone 3rd – Arrebato 4th – Mucho Mucho Deniro

The start of the race was delayed when CRAIGLEA CYCLONE was reluctant to proceed to the barriers. Trainer B. Johnson was advised that the filly would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.

A warning was placed on the NAVILLUS GRANDIVA, which proved difficult to load.

OCEAN OF STORM (K. Sawyers) began awkwardly.

LAST INDIAN (K. Cross) was tightened for room on jumping away between MUCHO MUCHO DENIRO (C. Priest) and NAVILLUS GRANDIVA (A. Spinks), which shifted in.

Shortly after the start, BIG SHOW (J. Holder) shifted in, making contact with OCEAN OF STORMS.

Nearing the 900m, MUCHO MUCHO DENIRO was inclined to shift in and away from the heels of NAVILLUS GRANDIVA. MUCH MUCHO DENIRO then raced ungenerously for a short distance.

Approaching the 800m, BIG SHOW (J. Holder) was momentarily tightened for room and had to be steadied when NAVILLUS GRANDIVA shifted in.

TRIGON (M. Wood) race wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the performance of BIG SHOW, J. Holder stated that the gelding travelled well throughout, however when placed under pressure in the home straight, the gelding failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of BIG SHOW failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary examination of TRIGON revealed the mare to be suffering from heat stress.

A post-race veterinary examination of NAVILLUS GRANDIVA failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Race 5: Minc Services CG&E Class 1 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Agent Blue 2nd – Exploretheworld 3rd – Arrebato 4th – Mucho Mucho Deniro

AGENT BLUE (K. Mizobe) was slow to begin.

SEVEN DWARFS (M. Wood) and EXPLORETHEWORLD (M. Morris) bumped on jumping away.

PRINCEOFTHEPLAZA (C. Kearney) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the performance of ASTON, jockey J. Byrne stated that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure, the gelding failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. He added that ASTON may not have been suited by today’s race surface. A post-race veterinary examination of ASTON failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


When questioned, S. Katsidis explained that RED RAIDERS began well today and was able to obtain a position midfield with cover. He further added that RED RAIDERS travelled fairly throughout and, although finishing 4th, he was of the view that the horse finished the race off well, and would be better suited to distances longer than today’s event. Stewards recorded his explanation.



Race 6: The Big Fish Tavern F&M Class 1 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Marg’s Gold 2nd – Craiglea Ice 3rd – Vigorlic 4th –Midnight Flirt

Trainer J. McLachlan made application to the stewards for VIGORLIC to carry a tongue-tie, which was not in its advertised gear. After taking evidence, stewards acceded to his request and a public announcement was made regarding this gear change.

C. Priest, rider of MIDNIGHT FLIRT, was reprimanded for allowing her mount to shift in near the 800m, which resulted in KINESIS KISS (M. Hellyer) and NOBLESSE OBLIGE (C. Kearney) being tightened for room at the 800m.

CRAIGLEA ICE (K. Mizobe) was inclined to shift in under pressure in the straight.

MISTRESS LUCY (M. Palmer) raced wide throughout.

Apprentice A. Badger, rider of CONQUALO, was fined $100 for using her whip in excess of 5 times prior to the 100m. AR137(5)(a)(ii)

MIDNIGHT FLIRT lost its off hind plate in running.


Race 7: The Lily Room Class 2 H'cap - 1400m
1st – Shot Of The Rails 2nd – Beyond The Limit 3rd – Dai Kon 4th – Moringa’s King

DAI KON (S. Katsidis) was slow to begin.

DAD’SBLUEBOY (S. Drake) was buffeted on jumping away between LUVENGER (C. Priest) and BOUILLABAISSE (A. Spinks), both of which shifted ground.

Shortly after the start, SIR EMLAND (J. Kropp) shifted in, resulting in BEYOND THE LIMIT (M. Wood) being taken in and making contact with KAR KETCH ME (A. Pattillo).

SIR EMLAND (J. Kropp) raced wide in the early stages.

Rounding the home turn, CHEAPSKATERUBI (S. Guymer) was held up on the heels of MATAI (G. Killen) and was unable to improve.

At the 300m, CHEAPSKATERUBI had to be steadied between SIR EMLAND (J. Kropp) and KAR KETCH ME (A. Pattillo), which had a tendency to lay in.

Near the 200m, CHEAPSKATERUBI had to be steadied between KAR KETCH ME (A. Pattillo), which shifted in slightly, and SIR EMLAND (J. Kropp), which shifted out. J. Kropp, rider of SIR EMLAND, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

SHOT OF THE RAILS (A. Best) shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.

DAI KON raced wide throughout.

M. Wood, rider of BEYOND THE LIMIT, was reprimanded for raising his whip arm above his shoulder in the straight.











































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6. Cassie Priest – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 7. Mitchell Wood – A/jockey – Raise whip arm above shoulder – AR137A(4)(b)

Fines
Race 6. Alannah Badger – A/jockey – Use whip more than 5 times prior to 100m – AR137(5)(a)(ii) - $100*

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From 17.1.10
Race 6. Kayla Cross – App. K. Cross – Use whip more than 5 times prior to 100m – AR137(5)(a)(ii) - $100*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Beyond The Limit


Warnings/bars
Race 3. Kalinga Bell – Barrier manners – Warning
Race 4. Craiglea Cyclone – Reluctant to proceed to barriers – Trial – LR36(b)
Race 4. Navillus Grandiva – Barrier manners – Warning

Protests

Race 3. 3rd (Private Offer) v. 1st (Rascal) – Interference between the 100m and 50m – dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

No rider changes.



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