RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 25 MARCH 2012

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK – CUSHION


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Dart
Stewards – S. Fletcher, T. Quick, R. McCrae
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – I. Schultz, C. Dunn, N. Boyle
Veterinarian – T. Doherty
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – P. Briton, J. Holcombe
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From Eagle Farm 21.3.12 – Race 1: Trainer M. Palmer reported that he had blood tests carried out on BANANA KICK subsequent to its run which revealed the gelding had an infection. Mr Palmer advised that the horse will be treated and given a short let-up.

Race 1: CONTOUR CONSULTING ENGINEERS QTIS 2YO H’CAP - 1000m
1st – Just Pokenalong 2nd – Rattle The Tin 3rd – Flying Lamborgini 4th – Mishani Persuader

The explanation tendered by trainer T. Thomas for the late declaration of apprentice S. Wiseman as the rider of ELLAWISDOM and NICKIERA (Race 7) was accepted.

SHE’S A MIRAGE (M. Gray) and MISHANI PERSUADER (P. Hammersley) were slow to begin.

DADSAIDJETTA (L. Finlay) began awkwardly and was buffeted between ELLAWISDOM (S. Wiseman) and HEZA RICHES (R. McMahon).

Near the 900m JUST POKENALONG (G. Killen) shifted out despite the efforts of its rider, causing MISHANI PERSUADER to steady. In this incident DADSAIDJETTA and ELLAWISDOM, which were following, were hampered as a consequence.

HEZA RICHES raced wide for the majority of the event.

ELLAWISDOM raced extremely wide rounding the home turn.

R. McMahon (HEZA RICHES) was reprimanded for raising his whip arm above shoulder height.


Race 2: SKY RACING CLASS 1 H’CAP - 1400m
1st – Aessex 2nd – Heir Express 3rd – La Flash 4th – Chevallum Park

LUNAR CYCLE (M. Hellyer) was slow to begin.

Near the 1200m ALJAZEERA (L. Finlay) was steadied when tightened for room between LADY FLEMING (E. Wilkinson) and HEIR EXPRESS (K. Gates) which shifted in and away from DIXIE FLYER (L. Dillon), which also shifted in. At a subsequent inquiry both apprentice K. Gates and L. Dillon were advised to ensure there is sufficient racing room for fellow riders when shifting ground in future.

CHEVALLUM PARK (S. Wiseman), which overraced during the early and middle stages, raced wide throughout.

Apprentice S. Wiseman (CHEVALLUM PARK) dropped her whip near the 400m.

Race 3: RCQ MAIDEN H’CAP - 1600m
1st – Flinders Rock 2nd – Kounistra 3rd – La Doubt 4th – Bling Bling Kid

STARSPUN (M. Hellyer) and BUTCH'S MATE (P. Hammersley) were slow to begin.

BUTCH'S MATE overraced during the early stages.

BLING BLING KID (L. Finlay) overraced during the middle stages.

SIDESHOW SUMMER (A. Spinks) raced wide until a point near the 1200m where it was able to take a position outside the leader.

DANA PRINCE (A. Butler) raced wide throughout.

Leaving the 1000m FLINDERS ROCK (T. Harrison) improved up on to the heels of SIDESHOW SUMMER and was steadied. BLING BLING KID, which was following, was checked when it became awkwardly placed at the heels of FLINDERS ROCK and shifted wider, resulting in LA DOUBT (S. Drake) being hampered.

When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of FLINDERS ROCK, trainer M. Palmer stated that the gelding had pleased him leading up to today’s event and the only tangible explanation he could offer was that the horse may have been suited to the cushion track surface.

S. Drake (LA DOUBT) was reminded of her obligation to ride her mounts out to the end of the race.

When asked for an explanation for the disappointing performance of BUTCH'S MATE, P. Hammersley said that after beginning slowly, the gelding settled behind the leaders and when placed under pressure in the home straight failed to respond to his riding. He added that in his opinion BUTCH'S MATE is much better suited when able to dictate in the lead.



Race 4: REED PROPERTY GROUP CLASS 4 H’CAP - 1600m
1st – Blaze To Fortune 2nd – Red Centurion 3rd – Visona Rose 4th – Mukaddamah Son

As J. Stanley was ill, G. Killen was substituted as the rider of DIEHARD TRYING.

DIEHARD TRYING (G. Killen) was slow to begin.

A post-race veterinary examination of ISLAND TYCOON (R. Hancock), which compounded in the home straight, revealed no significant findings. Trainer S. Barling indicated that it would be the intention to retire the gelding.

When asked for an explanation for the seemingly improved performance of BLAZE TO FORTUNE, trainer C. Halliday stated that this was the gelding’s third start from a spell, it was stepping up in distance and she had been pleased with its work leading into the race and had expected a forward showing. She added that the horse had won on the cushion track.

Race 5: XXXX MAIDEN H’CAP - 1100m
1st – Art Of Cognac 2nd – Smith Street 3rd – Farmerwantsawife 4th – Zozuqualo

Trainer M. Jacobs will be interviewed regarding the late scratching of NEPETA CATARIA at 8.45 a.m.

Trainer T. Hall was fined $100 for failing to declare D. Browne as the rider of ART OF COGNAC by the prescribed time.

CAPTAIN COOPER (L. Finlay) and TOPAZ DANCER (G. Killen) were both slow to begin.

ARDI BEATSEM (I. Coombes) and SUFFERIN SUCCOTASH (D. Gill) raced wide throughout.

THROBBING (M. Gray) overraced during the early stages.

P. Hammersley reported on return to scale that ZOZUQUALO had lost both fore plates during the event.

A. Spinks reported that GOODHORSEHYMN was inclined to hang out from leaving the 800m.

Race 6: YALUMBA WINES CLASS 2 H’CAP - 1100m
1st – Lady Gower 2nd – Dubai Storm 3rd – Threatened Danger 4th – Oscarmania

Trainer R. Litton was fined $100 for failing to declare D. Browne as the rider of DUBAI STORM by the prescribed time.

SILVERBERG (T. Harrison) was slow to begin.

SILVERBERG overraced during the early stages.

MISS KAYDEE (A. Butler) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight and approaching the 200m, when attempting to take a run between SILVERBERG and THREATENED DANGER (E. Wilkinson), laid in and became awkwardly placed at the heels of THREATENED DANGER for some distance, obliging apprentice Butler to steady MISS KAYDEE and shift the horse inwards in order to improve.

Apprentice A. Butler (MISS KAYDEE) was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts right out to the finish line.

Race 7: HOT 91.1 BENCHMARK 80 H’CAP - 1000m
1st – Kelbenjar 2nd – Nickiera 3rd – Explore The World 4th – Sea Marvista

Trainer N. McCall was fined $100 for failing to declare P. Hammersley as the rider of KELBENJAR by the prescribed time.

The explanation tendered by trainer B. Gill for the late declaration of D. Gill as the rider of FINAL CRUNCH was accepted.

OUR MR CASHMAN (D. Browne) knuckled on jumping away.

DANEWIN GIRL (J. Johnson) began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with EXPLORE THE WORLD (G. Killen), which in turn shifted out and bumped NICKIERA (S. Wiseman).

D. Browne (OUR MR CASHMAN) reported that he eased to obtain cover behind LUCKY DELUCHI (K. Wharton) near the 900m.

NICKIERA and DANEWIN GIRL raced wide throughout.

FINAL CRUNCH (D. Gill) lost its off fore plate in running.

Race 8: WWW.SCTC.COM.AU CLASS 1 H’CAP - 1000m
1st – Deep Faith 2nd – Publican 3rd – Enough Is Enough 4th – Lotachoc

As G. Colless was ill, E. Wilkinson was substituted as the rider of WHITE HEATHER.

OLIGARCH (A. Spinks) knuckled badly at the start, almost dislodging its rider and as a result lost ground.

WHITE HEATHER (E. Wilkinson) began awkwardly.

LOTACHOC (D. Browne) and NORTHERNER (K. Wharton) were slow to begin.

SPLASH AND DASH (P. Hammersley) began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with PUBLICAN (B. Stewart).

NORTHERNER, LOTACHOC, SPLASH AND DASH and WHITE HEATHER raced wide throughout.

Over the final 100m WILD RUMOURS (L. Dillon) shifted in under pressure.

B. Stewart (PUBLICAN) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii) of using the whip more than 5 times in a forehand manner prior to the 100m and was fined $200.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. R. McMahon – raise whip arm above shoulder height – AR. 137A(4)(b)

Fines
Race 5. Tnr. T. Hall - $100 – late rider – LR. 67
Race 6. Tnr. R. Litton - $100 – late rider – LR. 67
Race 7. Tnr. N. McCall - $100 – late rider – LR. 67
Race 8. B. Stewart - $200 – use whip 8 times forehand prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)

Absent jockeys
J. Stanley, G. Colless – ill – medical certs req’d

Adj inquiries
Race 5. Tnr. M. Jacobs re late scratching of NEPETA CATARIA

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Rattle The Tin, Heir Express, Kounistra, Red Centurion, Dubai Storm

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. DIEHARD TRYING – G. Killen
Race 8. WHITE HEATHER – E. Wilkinson

Late scratchings
Race 5. NEPETA CATARIA – 8.45 a.m.




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