RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 1 JULY 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK – CUSHION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Dart
Stewards – G. Palmer, K. Daly, R. McCrae
Clerk of Scales – D. Reid
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – M. Henderson, P. Briton
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY

From 23.6.12 Tattersall’s Racing Club – Eagle Farm:

Race 4: Stewards inquired into the reason for HOLEY GADOLEY (G. Cooksley) having to be steadied near the 400m. After taking evidence from C. Munce (HOSS AMOR), G. Colless (PLATINUM STATE) and G. Cooksley, it was established that prior to this incident PLATINUM STATE was hanging out, which enabled HOLEY GADOLEY to improve to its inside passing the 500m. A short distance after this HOSS AMOR improved to the outside of PLATINUM STATE and PLATINUM STATE shifted in away from that runner, which resulted in HOLEY GADOLEY being tightened for room. Stewards were comfortably satisfied that this incident was due to the racing manners of PLATINUM STATE and no rider error.

Race 1: RACING RETRO MAIDEN H’CAP - 1000m
1st – Little Feather 2nd – King Eagle 3rd – Itara 4th – Just Pink

Subject to further submissions from trainer K. Walker, a fine of $100 will be imposed for the late declaration of P. Hammersley as the rider of ITARA.

ITARA (P. Hammersley), JUST PINK (J. Taylor) and PLACID HOST (S. Drake) were all tightened for room at the start between KING EAGLE (D. Gill) and BEYOND THE STORM (B. Avdulla), both of which began very awkwardly and shifted ground. In this incident PLACID HOST and ITARA both lost ground.

Stewards questioned B. Avdulla regarding the performance of BEYOND THE STORM. He stated that today he had no specific riding instructions, however after beginning well he elected to push forward in an endeavour to take up the lead. He added that at a point leaving the 800m when caught wide, he was unable to assume the lead when the two runners to his inside improved and therefore he elected to take hold in an endeavour to obtain a position closer to the fence. He further added that BEYOND THE STORM failed to respond to his riding in the home straight and weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of BEYOND THE STORM failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 2: OFF THE RAILS MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
1st – Kylie Em 2nd – Idle Minds 3rd – Fleet Anchor 4th – Ruthless Babe

Stable representative P. O’Rourke was advised that trainer R. Balcombe will be fined $100 for ALLAMANDA LAD (P. Hammersley) being presented late into the mounting yard.

The start was delayed when ALLAMANDA LAD required farrier attention behind the barriers. The start was further delayed when that runner proved difficult to load. Connections were advised that 2 further barrier certificates, one being in an official barrier trial, must be obtained prior to the horse’s next start.

AGAINST ALL ODDS (S. Drake) blundered on jumping away.

KYLIE EM (J. Taylor) began awkwardly.

AGAINST ALL ODDS overraced in the early stages.

HOOKED ON PLATINUM (E. Wilkinson) and IDLE MINDS (D. Browne) laid in under pressure in the home straight.

Race 3: SKY RACING WORLD CLASS 2 H’CAP - 1400m
1st – Slysera 2nd – Domini 3rd – Lotachoc 4th – Skater Dude

CHUBBY CHIPMUNK (M. Hellyer) underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers at the request of its rider and was cleared to start.

LOTACHOC (D. Browne) was a little slow to begin.

Shortly after the start SLYSERA (G. Goold) shifted out abruptly, forcing DOMINI (M. Gray) out on to CHUBBY CHIPMUNK.

DOMINI overraced during the early stages.

STAGE EXIT (A. Allen) raced wide throughout.

M. Gray, the rider of DOMINI, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that approaching the 400m he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of CHUBBY CHIPMUNK, forcing that runner out, causing KEEPIN' GRACE (R. Mason) to be tightened for room between CHUBBY CHIPMUNK and STAGE EXIT (A. Allen) and as a result having to be checked. M. Gray’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings, to commence at midnight on Wednesday, 4 July, and expire at midnight on Sunday, 15 July 2012.

The veterinary surgeon reported that KEEPIN' GRACE (R. Mason) was sore in the near hind leg and had sustained an abrasion to the near foreleg. Connections will be advised that a veterinary clearance will be required prior to the horse’s next start.


Race 4: SKY FORM QTIS 3YO H’CAP - 1100m
1st – Bahsa 2nd – Ten To Zero 3rd – In A Storm 4th – Typhoon Red

CARESSABLE ONE (K. Matheson) was slow to begin.

TYPHOON RED (N. Tomizawa) began awkwardly.

SOCARADA (J. Taylor) overraced during the early stages.

TYPHOON RED raced wide throughout.

TROILUS FUSE (D. Gill) hung out rounding the home turn, placing its rider at a disadvantage.

Race 5: FORM LINE CLASS 1 H’CAP - 1100m
1st –The Calibrator 2nd – Sunset Showdown 3rd – Cangai Man 4th – Wishbone Jack

NOT A DULL MOMENT (K. Pope) knuckled badly at the start, almost dislodging its rider, and as a result lost considerable ground.

Apprentice A. Hearn, the rider of MATILLA BAY, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 900m he made insufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in when insufficiently clear of BALLROOM DANCE (D. Browne), causing both BALLROOM DANCE and BESEECH (E. Wilkinson) to be tightened for room, resulting in BALLROOM DANCE having to be checked and losing its rightful running. Apprentice Hearn’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings, to commence at midnight on Saturday, 7 July, and expire at midnight on Wednesday, 18 July 2012. In addition, apprentice Hearn was advised that he must attend one session with the Riders Advisory Panel for further tuition.

WISHBONE JACK (K. Matheson) was held up for clear running from the 500m until entering the early part of the straight.

A. Spinks (VAIN AT HEART) reported that his saddle shifted back rounding the home turn, placing him at a severe disadvantage in riding his mount out in his usual manner.

Apprentice A. Hearn reported that MATILLA BAY wanted to hang in throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of BALLROOM DANCE (D. Browne) revealed the filly to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer N. McCall was advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to the horse’s next start.

Race 6: SKYRACING.TV BENCHMARK 80 H’CAP - 2000m
1st – Rambling On 2nd – Tickled 3rd – More On The Toe 4th – Court Connection

COURT CONNECTION, which had become cast in its stable stall prior to being transported to the course, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and a further veterinary inspection after arrival at the barriers and was cleared to race.

Connections advised that TRIUMPHANT ONE (M. Hellyer) would be ridden more aggressively to take up a forward position.

As K. Pope was to be overweight, J. Taylor was substituted as the rider of GALAXY KING. K. Pope was fined $100.

A delay was caused to the start when RAMBLING ON (B. Avdulla) had to be resaddled behind the barriers.

RAMBLING ON was slow to begin.

A post-race veterinary examination of GALAXY KING (J. Taylor)revealed that the gelding had sustained a hoof injury as a result of losing its near fore plate in running.

Race 7: SKY RACEDAY CLASS 1 H’CAP - 1600m
1st – Golden Palms 2nd – Grand Turk 3rd – Le Beau Cheval 4th – Oceltip

Shortly after the start CHURCH LANE (J. Taylor) blundered and lost ground.

B. Avdulla reported that after beginning well LE BEAU CHEVAL overraced in the early stages and assumed the position in the lead with having pressure applied to obtain this position.

Race 8: GOOD LUCK TO JO MCKINNON CLASS 3 PLATE - 1000m
1st – Fusette 2nd – Mr Thatcher 3rd – Blaisingjad 4th – Phantomoftheopera

As L. Dillon was stood down due to licensing issues, J. Taylor was substituted as the rider of MAGPIE JACK.

Trainer N. McCall was fined $100 for the late declaration of E. Wilkinson as the rider of FUSETTE.

MILLYEN (R. Ride), which was fractious in the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and was declared a late scratching at 4.36 p.m. on veterinary advice. All monies invested on MILLYEN were ordered to be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

6 cents in the dollar for the Win #11 – FUSETTE
7 cents in the dollar for place of winner #11 – FUSETTE
6 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #2 – MR THATCHER
6 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #5 – BLAISINGJAD

Trainer T. Ainsworth was advised that MILLYEN must obtain 2 further barrier certificates prior to its next start.

ACCELERO (J. Stanley) bounded in the air at the start.

BLAISINGJAD (P. Hammersley) and FUSETTE (E. Wilkinson) were slow to begin.

BAHAMA FLYER (A. Hearn) raced ungenerously during the middle stages of the event.

Near the 200m SARAH’S SECRET (J. Lloyd) was hampered when tightened for room by PHANTOMOFTHEOPERA (N. Nishio) which shifted in under pressure. At a subsequent inquiry apprentice N. Nishio was issued with a reprimand.

P. Hammersley (BLAISINGJAD) reported at scale that he lost his offside rein over the concluding stages.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 8. App. N. Nishio – careless riding – AR. 137(a)

Fines
Race 1. Tnr. K. Walker - $100 – late rider – LR. 67
Race 2. Tnr. R. Balcombe - $100 – horse late in mounting yard – AR. 175(p)
Race 6. K. Pope - $100 – overweight, fail to fulfil engagement – AR. 120(b)
Race 7. Tnr. N. McCall - $100 – late rider – LR. 67

Suspensions
Race 3. M. Gray – careless riding – 7 mtgs – (m/n 4.7.12 – m/n 15.7.12) – AR. 137(a)
Race 5. App. A. Hearn – careless riding – 7 mtgs – (m/n 7.7.12 – m/n 18.7.12) – AR. 137(a)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Troilus Fuse, Court Connection, Tickled, Le Beau Cheval, Oceltip

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2. ALLAMANDA LAD – difficult to load – 2 barrier certs (1 in official barrier trial)
Race 3. KEEPIN' GRACE – lame near hind leg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. BALLROOM DANCE – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 8. MILLYEN – fractious in the barriers, late scratching – 2 barrier certs

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 6. GALAXY KING – J. Taylor
Race 8. MAGPIE JACK – J. Taylor

Late scratchings
Race 8. MILLYEN – 4.36 p.m. – vet advice



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