RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 2 December 2011

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Dart
Stewards – J. Williamson, T. Quick, R. McCrae, D. Reid
Clerk of Scales – C.Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – M. Johnstone, J. Martin
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – P. Briton, J. Holcombe
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Suppementary Report

Trainer M. Mair was fined $500 under AR53A(5) for failing to report that ROCKY HABIT had bled from both nostrils during trackwork on Saturday, 26 November. As this was the second occasion on which the horse has bled. ROCKY HABIT will now incur a lifetime bar from racing. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account the circumstances surrounding this matter and Mr Mair’s good record throughout his training career.

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From SCTC, 27.11.11 – Race 2.

Trainer J. McLachlan reported that FULL OF SURPRISES had pulled up sore subsequent to competing at the above meeting, and that it was now his intention to give the horse a short let up from racing.

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Race 1: Hackney Insurance Group Maiden H'cap - 1100m
1st – Lomu 2nd – Black Monty 3rd – Light In The Field 4th - Rosehip

Due to a misunderstanding, M. Wood being dually engaged on ROCK TO RULE and POP’S CHOICE, R. Mason substituted as the rider of POP’S CHOICE.

NERO VELLUTO (K. Pope) jumped away awkwardly and lost significant ground. Trainer M. Mair was advised that a warning would be placed on NERO VELLUTO regarding its barrier manners.

ROSEHIP (E. Wilkinson) and LOMU (N. Seymour), which were both slow to begin, were tightened for room shortly after the start between LIGHT IN THE FIELD (A. Kitson) and ALESTELLE LADY (S. Galloway), which shifted in. As a result of this incident, LOMU had to be checked from the heels of ALESTELLE LADY.

Approaching the 800m, LIGHT IN THE FIELD commenced to overrace and as a result improved onto heels and had to be steadied. A short distance later, LIGHT IN THE FIELD shifted out, hampering ALESTELLE LADY which resulted in AN EYE FOR AN EYE (N. Thomas) shifting out, tightening the running of STORM (D. McWhinney), which was racing to the inside of FAIRGLASE (S. Arnold). In this incident, STORM had to be steadied.

NERO VELLUTO was held up rounding the home turn and until entering the home straight.

BRADBURY’S FORTUNE (J. Kropp), STORM and FAIRGLASE raced wide throughout.

S. Galloway reported that ALESTELLE LADY hung out throughout the event.

Stewards questioned J. Kropp regarding the riding tactics adopted on BRADBURY’S FORTUNE, which raced in a forward position in today’s event, which was in contrast to its most recent starts. Apprentice Kropp stated he had been instructed to ride forward from the wide barrier. Stewards adjourned the inquiry in order to interview trainer A. Robinson regarding this matter. A. Robinson will also be interviewed regarding a report which indicated that BRADBURY’S FORTUNE had been left unattended following the running of this race.

LOMU lost its off-fore plate in running.


Race 2: Petstock Maroochydore Class 3 Plate - 1400m
1st – Scene Of The Crime 2nd – Mr Testa 3rd – It’s Wunderbar 4th – Glare

Following QCAT advice at 10:38 a.m. that it had amended the commencement date of trainer of Darryl Hansen’s disqualification to midnight 7 December 2011, MR TESTA, which had been scratched as a result of his disqualification, was reinstated as a starter in this event.

Due to L. Finlay riding at another venue, he was replaced as the rider of IT’S WUNDERBAR by J. Hoopert.

Following a report from trainer A. Mead that IT’S WUNDERBAR injured its near fore hoof when being placed onto the float, that gelding underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to take its place in the field.

Trainer T. Hall was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for SCENE OF THE CRIME by the prescribed time.

IT’S WUNDERBAR was slow to begin.

GLARE (K. Pope) jumped away awkwardly, making contact with DANZACTION (D. McWhinney).

NERO’S FIRE (G. Killen), which jumped away awkwardly and was tightened for room shortly after the start between PAMPERED LASS (J. Kropp), which shifted out, and MURRUMBA DOWNS (E. Kehoe), which shifted in.

GLARE raced wide during the early stages before being ridden forward to assume the lead at a point leaving the 1000m.

DANZACTION (D. McWhinney), which raced ungenerously during the early stages, raced wide throughout the event.

NERO’S FIRE, after improving onto heels near the 900m, was steadied and shifted wider on the track and as a result raced wide from that point onwards.

MR TESTA (M. Wood) hung out from the 800m until rounding the home turn.

E. Kehoe, rider of MURRUMBA DOWNS, was fined $200 for excessive use of the whip on her mount.


Race 3: Petstock Maroochydore Class 3 Plate - 1400m
1st – Hidden Shuffle 2nd – Heartsun 3rd – Final Crunch 4th – County Sherrif

HEARTSUN (R. Mason) reared as the start was effected and lost ground.

Stewards sought an explanation from E. Kehoe regarding the poor performance of ARMSTRONG JONES, which commenced to lose ground quickly after leaving the 900m and finished a distant last. Jockey Kehoe stated that after beginning well, the gelding was unable to go the early speed in the race, and added that perhaps the gelding did not appreciate the kick-back from the cushion surface. A post-race veterinary examination of ARMSTRONG JONES failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

FIDAKAT (N. Tomizawa) raced wide throughout.

Race 4: Stratogen Chartered Accountants Class 2 H'cap - 1600m
1st – Forbidden Fruit 2nd – Hi Jo Silver 3rd – Mukaddahah Son 4th – Backup Plan

BITTERMAGIC was declared a late scratching at 6.20 am on veterinary advice after sustaining an injury to its near foreleg. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance will be required for BITTERMAGIC prior to its next race start.

AEQUITAS (S. Arnold), which was slow to begin, refused to settle during the early stages and improved onto heels and shifted wider and raced wide throughout.

OUIRMANINAMSTERDAM (L. Cheshire), which was held up rounding the home turn, then became awkward and shifted in, making contact with the running rail leaving the 400m when attempting a tight run to the inside of HI JO SILVER (J. Kropp).

D. Missen, rider of MUKADDAMAH SON, was reprimanded for excessive use of his whip in a backhand fashion.

Race 5: Guide Dogs Queensland Class 1 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Ferokka 2nd – Magpie Jack 3rd – Warden Ben 4th – Profitabul

Trainer N. Petersen was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for WARRIOR DELLA SERA by the prescribed time.

MAGPIE JACK (S. Galloway) was slow to begin.

SHADY OUTFIT (A. Pattillo) raced wide throughout and laid in under pressure from the 400m onwards.

IPSO FACTO SELECTO (E. Wilkinson) laid in under pressure over the final stages.

IPSO FACTO bled during the race. Trainer J. Holcombe was advised that the mare would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.

N. Tomizawa, rider of WARRIOR DELLA SERA, reported that his mount resented the kickback when racing behind other runners.


Race 6: Leading Raw Natural Dog Food Maiden H'cap - 1400m
1st – Triumphant One 2nd – Benji Bullet 3rd – Idle Minds 4th – Farrock

TRIUMPHANT ONE (S. Wiseman) was slow to begin.

BENJI BULLET (K. Pope) raced wide during the early stages before being ridden forward to assume the lead at a point approaching the 900m.

Leaving the 500m, ALJAZEERA (G. Killen) had to be steadied when attempting to take a tight run to the inside of FARROCK (G. Goold), which shifted in after coming into contact with the hind quarters of ADINI (M. Hellyer) when endeavouring to secure clear running to the outside of BENJI BULLET (K. Pope).

IDLE MINDS (J. Hoopert) raced wide throughout.















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. Dale Missen – Jockey – Excessive use of whip – AR137A*

Fines
From SCTC trackwork, 26.11.11
Mick Mair – Trainer - $500 – Fail to report bleeder – AR53A*
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Race 2. Troy Hall – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67*
Race 2. Emily Kehoe – Jockey – Excessive use of whip – AR137A*

Race 5. Neville Petersen – Trainer – Late rider $100 - LR67*

Race day injuries/
illness- Nil

Adj inquiries
Race 1. Re riding tactics adopted on Bradbury’s Fortune (Rider J. Kropp/trainer A. Robinson). Trainer A. Robinson also to be interviewed re Bradbury’s Fortune being left unattended following the race.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Black Monty, Mr Testa.

Bleeders
From 26.11.11
Rocky Habit – Bled – 2nd bleed – Life time bar – AR53A
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Race 5. Ipso Facto Selecto – 3 mth bar from racing – AR53A

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Nero Velluto – Began awkward, lost significant ground.
Race 4. Bittermagic - Injury near foreleg – Vet. clearance – AR8(t)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Pop’s Choice – R. Mason
Race 2. It’s Wunderbar – J. Hoopert
Scene Of The Crime – S. Galloway
Race 5. Warrior Della Sera – N. Tomizawa

Late scratchings
Race 4. Bittermagic – 6.20 pm