RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2012

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK CUSHION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – N. Torpey, K. Daley, C. Albrecht
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – C. Johnstone
Swab attendants – A. Challen, B. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – P. Briton, D. Herne
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

Due to the meeting being transferred to the Cushion Track, the distance of Race 5 was reduced to 1100m.

As K. Wharton, A. Spinks and J. Hoopert were not riding at today’s meeting, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

_____________________________

Stewards intend inquiring into the circumstances which led to A. Spinks being replaced on his engagements in Races 4 and 5.


Race 1: Ambassador Travel Services Mares Maiden H'cap - 1000m
1st – White Heather 2nd – Zabeauty 3rd – Djebel’s Impact 4th – Light In The Field

ZABEAUTY (T. Harrison) was slow to begin.

Stewards questioned apprentice J. Kropp and trainer J. Johnston regarding the tactics adopted on LIGHT IN THE FIELD, in particular his apparent failure to restrain his mount when caught wide leaving the 900m in an attempt to secure a position with cover closer to the rail when it appeared he had opportunity to do so. Apprentice Kropp stated he had been instructed to attempt to take up a position just behind the leader if possible and as a result he rode vigorously in the first 100m. However when it became apparent he did not have sufficient speed to cross runners to his inside he elected to attempt to settle LIGHT IN THE FIELD, and as he had been instructed not to be positioned too far back he was satisfied that being positioned wide outside the leaders was a satisfactory option given the circumstances. Trainer J. Johnston confirmed the instructions. Both apprentice Kropp and Mr Johnston agreed that in hindsight apprentice Kropp would have been better served to steady when leaving the 900m and taking up a trailing position. Stewards advised apprentice Kropp that whilst in their opinion he had erred, they were however not satisfied that this had a significant detrimental effect on the overall performance and took no further action.

Race 2: Chaps Menswear QTIS 2yo Maiden Plate - 1000m
1st – Dansal 2nd – Brilliant Rose 3rd – I Don’t Care 4th – Ahsoka


SIR KNOX, which dislodged its rider during the preliminary and galloped a considerable distance, was declared a late scratching at 1.39 pm. Subsequent to the event, stewards ordered all monies invest on SIR KNOX be refunded with the following deductions to apply on successful wagers as follows:

For bets placed on the winner and placegetters prior to 1.39 pm:

0 cent in the dollar for the winner No.5 - Dansal
6 cents in the dollar for the place of the winner N0.5 - Dansal
4 cents in the dollar for 2nd place No.Brilliant Rose

AHSOKA TANO (T. Harrison) was slow to begin.

DANSAL (R. Mason) laid in under pressure from the 400m onwards.


Race 3: East Coast Shades Entires & Geldings Maiden H'cap - 1000m
1st – St Qualo 2nd – Comico 3rd – Big Dreams

Jockey L. Cassidy advised that after being slow to begin, he rode BIG DREAMS vigorously during the early stages and improved onto heels approaching the 800m and the gelding overraced with its head in the air until approaching the 600m. He added that, in his opinion, BIG DREAMS may be better suited in races over longer distances with a slower early pace which would enable the horse to obtain a position without being pressured during the early stages.


Race 4: Tacoma Plumbing & Drainage Pty Ltd Maiden H'cap - 1600m
1st – Doreboy 2nd – Passo Corto 3rd – Pinter 4th – Craiglea Calipso

MODERN EXPRESS was examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to the race and cleared to take its place in the field.

DOREBOY (J. Kropp) and STORMIN (N. Thomas) were slow to begin.

STORMIN (N. Thomas), after overracing during the early stages, had to be steadied from the heels of ROCKIN’ ROZ (J. Taylor) near the 1300m and as a result shifted wider on the track and raced wide form that point onwards.

STORMIN shifted out to improve from the 800m and raced wide from that point onwards.

A post-race veterinary examination of MODERN EXPRESS revealed the horse to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer R. Bradshaw was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for the horse prior to its next race start.



Race 5: Anmel Cherrypicker Hire Class 2 H'cap - 1100m
1st –Choral 2nd – Shimmering Heights/Flying Indy 4th – Abdicated

E. Wilkinson was examined by the doctor and stood down from his remaining engagements. D. Browne was substituted as the rider of SHIMMERING HEIGHTS. Rider changes for Races 5 and 6 were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

Leaving the 800m, CHORAL (T. Harrison) raced ungenerously and shifted out when restrained to avoid the heels of SHIMMERING HEIGHTS (D. Browne), which shifted in whilst being eased. Jockey D. Brown, rider of SHIMMERING HEIGHTS, was reprimanded for this incident.

Race 6: Niagara Furniture Finishes Pty Ltd Benchmark 75 H'cap - 1400m
1st – Machination 2nd – Get That Indya 3rd – Taira 4th – Diehard Trying

MACHINATION (A. Badger) lost ground when was tightened for room at the start between TAIRA (S. Wiseman) and GET THAT INDYA (L. Cassidy), both of which shifted ground.

Approaching the 1200m, JACARANDA LEADER (G. Killen) had to be steadied when tightened for room to the inside of RUNNING VIXEN (K. Gates), which when overracing shifted in and away from SWEET REWARD (D. Browne),which also shifted in. D. Browne, rider of IRISHKIWI, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. RUNNING VIXEN (K. Gates) then overraced at the heels of IRISHKIWI (D. Browne) until the 600m and was steadied from heels on a number of occasions.

D. Griffin reported that, in his opinion, EXPRESSWAY did not run out a strong 1400m. Trainer M. Mair agreed with jockey Griffin’s assessment and advised that he would now look to start the horse in races of 1200m or less.

A post-race veterinary examination of JACARANDA LEADER which finished a distant last, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer B. Ruming advised that in light of today’s performance he would consider retiring the gelding.


Race 7: Weddings At SCTC Class 1 H'cap - 1400m
1st – For Mia 2nd – Feltham 3rd – Sweet Reward 4th – Rock To Rule

HONOURDO (N. Thomas), which was slow to begin, commenced to overrace approaching the 1200m before being positioned outside the leader approaching the 800m.

ROCK TO RULE (R. Mason) laid in under pressure in the home straight.








STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5. Damian Browne – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)

Race day injuries/
illness
E. Wilkinson – Illness – Cert. Required*

Absent jockeys
K. Wharton, J. Hoopert – Transport difficulties*

Adj inquiries
Re circumstances which led to A. Spinks being replaced on his engagements in Races 4 and 5.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Feltham, For Mia, Maianbar

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Zabeauty, Feltham


Warnings/bars
Race 4. Modern Express – Lame near fore – Clearance required.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 3. St Qualo – D. Browne
Race 4. Modern Express – M. Hellyer
Pinter – M. Gray
Race 5. Flying Indy – J. Taylor
Race 7. Honourdo – N. Thomas

Late scratchings
Race 2. SIR KNOX – 1.39 pm



***********************