RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 15 JULY 2012

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK – CUSHION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – D. Reid, S. Kelly, T. Quick,
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – S. du Preez
Swab attendants – B. Andrews, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – P. Briton, M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

GENERAL

Following a track inspection at 6 a.m., and with the track being rated HEAVY 10 and the forecast of showers to continue, stewards made the decision to transfer the meeting from the turf to the cushion track. As a result of the transfer, the distance of Race 7 was amended from 1200m to 1100m.

Race 1: SMITH LEWIS & STAFF PTY LTD QTIS 2YO MAIDEN H’CAP - 1000m
1st – Style Music 2nd – Plumage 3rd – Sunshine Lad 4th – Anchorfel

SINUSOIDAL (D. Griffin) blundered on jumping away.

SHOW DIVA (A. Pattillo) and PLUMAGE (A. Allen) began awkwardly.

MORINGA’S WINDSONG (K. Wharton) stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost considerable ground.

Shortly after the start MORINGA’S WINDSONG commenced to hang and raced wide for the majority of the event. Trainer R. Bradshaw was advised that MORINGA’S WINDSONG must perform to the satisfaction of the stewards in an official trial before it is permitted to race again. A post-race veterinary examination of MORINGA’S WINDSONG revealed no abnormalities.

BOLD NOVA (P. Schmidt) raced wide for the majority of the event.

SHOW DIVA commenced to overrace in the middle stages and near the 500m improved onto the heels of PLUMAGE and had to be steadied.

PLUMAGE laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of SUNSHINE LAD, rider R. Wiggins stated that the colt was unable to muster early speed despite his efforts and in his opinion would benefit from the addition of blinkers, which he reported to connections. Trainer S. O’dea confirmed that it would be his intention to add blinkers to the horses’ gear for its next start. SUNSHINE LAD lost its off fore plate in running.

When questioned regarding the performance of SINUSOIDAL, rider D. Griffin stated that the gelding, which was having its first start back from a spell, was dropping back in distance from its previous starts and in his opinion, as a result of this, was unable to muster early speed and was positioned further back in the field than anticipated. He added that in his opinion SINUSOIDAL would benefit from today’s outing and also when stepped up in distance.

Race 2: CHAZ FLOORS AND BLINDS QTIS 2YO MAIDEN H’CAP - 1000m
1st – Hot Ice 2nd – Rocking Empire 3rd – Itara 4th – Magic Twist

The start was delayed when HOT ICE (J. Hoopert) proved difficult to load. The start was further delayed when HOT ICE lunged forward when loading into the barriers making contact with the back barrier gates. After undergoing a veterinary inspection, HOT ICE was cleared to start. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of HOT ICE.

MAGIC TWIST (A. Butler) and SUNDAY BONNET (B. Richardson) began awkwardly.

Leaving the 700m ITARA (R. Myers) hung out and shifted wider on the track.

Approaching the 600m AMAIZING DRAGON (S. Apthorpe) resented racing to the inside of HOT ICE and raced ungenerously for a short distance.

When questioned regarding the performance of ITARA, apprentice R. Myers stated that in her opinion the horse resented the kickback today and as a result had a tendency to hang out and raced wide. Stewards noted her explanation.

Apprentice A. Butler, the rider of 4th placegetter MAGIC TWIST, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137(b) of failing to ride his mount out to the finish of the race and was fined $400. In determining penalty, stewards could not be satisfied that apprentice Butler’s actions had cost his mount 3rd place.

Race 3: QUEST CARPETS MAIDEN PLATE - 1000m
1st – Beautrix 2nd – Sine Timore 3rd – Light In The Field 4th – Laluscious

The start was delayed when FLASH OF LUCK (P. Schmidt) became cast in the barriers after being fractious. After being examined by the veterinary surgeon, FLASH OF LUCK was declared a late scratching at 1.04 p.m. on veterinary advice. BEAUTRIX (E. Wilkinson) and MISS AQUALON (B. Richardson), which were drawn in adjoining barriers, were also inspected by the veterinary surgeon and were cleared to start. Trainer T. Miller was advised that he must obtain two barrier certificates for FLASH OF LUCK before the gelding is permitted to race again. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on FLASH OF LUCK be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

11 cents in the dollar for the Win #1 - BEAUTRIX
10 cents in the dollar for place of winner #1 – BEAUTRIX
8 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #5 – SINE TIMORE
15 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #6 – LIGHT IN THE FIELD

DAME CASS (J. Letherby) began awkwardly and lost ground.

SINE TIMORE (J. Taylor) and LIGHT IN THE FIELD (J. Stanley) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Approaching the 100m SINE TIMORE hung in under pressure and had to be momentarily steadied.

Jockey J. Stanley advised stewards that LIGHT IN THE FIELD, which usually races forward in its races, was unable to muster early speed despite his efforts.

Race 4: AIRSTEP FOAM UNDERLAY BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP - 1600m
1st – Famous Cry 2nd – Johnnieontherocks 3rd – More On The Toe 4th – Uncle Heaven

GALAXY KING was a late scratching at 7.50 a.m. for veterinary reasons.

The start was delayed when the back gate of SLEPNER (D. Griffin) was damaged whilst that gelding was being loaded. As a result of this, both SLEPNER and FAMOUS CRY (B. Richardson) were moved out one barrier position respectively.

UNCLE HEAVEN (J. Taylor) and SLEPNER were slow to begin.

After apprentice B. Richardson obtained the lead on FAMOUS CRY near the 1400m, the gelding eased of its own accord, resulting in MORE ON THE TOE (J. Stanley), which had improved quickly onto the heels of that runner, being steadied and shifting wider on the track. As a result of this incident, UNCLE HEAVEN, which was racing to the outside of MORE ON THE TOE, was momentarily forced wider on the track. Whilst stewards acknowledged that the racing manners of FAMOUS CRY had contributed to the incident, apprentice B. Richardson was nonetheless advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

FAMOUS CRY commenced to hang out under pressure leaving the 200m and shifted wider on the track and continued to do so until the finish of the race.

Race 5: BETTA-BLINDS MAIDEN H’CAP - 1400m
1st – Audacious Al 2nd – Ruthless Babe 3rd – Nazar’s Pride 4th – Rakhmanova

NAZAR’S PRIDE (G. Goold) and SIR GRAND (K. Pope) were slow to begin.

SIR GRAND raced wide throughout.

SIR GRAND had a tendency to lay in throughout the race.

Stewards questioned trainer M. Mair regarding the performance of SIR GRAND. Mr Mair stated that while he was very disappointed with the horse’s performance today, it is his intention to step the horse up over further distance with the addition of blinkers at its next start, however if it was to perform similarly to today’s effort, he would then review the horse’s racing future. Mr Mair was advised that a warning would be placed on SIR GRAND’s competitiveness in races.

Race 6: CHAZ FLOORS AND BLINDS CLASS 4 H’CAP - 1000m
1st – Running Vixen 2nd – Accelero 3rd – Love Our Girls 4th – Bahama Flyer

Trainer L. Gough was fined $100 for the late notification of apprentice J. Letherby as the rider of ZOFA.

Trainer L. Gough was fined $100 for presenting ZOFA to race without blinkers.

ZOFA (J. Letherby) blundered on jumping away.

ACCELERO (J. Stanley) began awkwardly.

MAYAMAC (D. Browne), LOVE OUR GIRLS (M. Vance) and UNREFUSEABLE (A. Spinks) were slow to begin.

M. Hellyer, the rider of INNOCENT JACK, reported that the horse had a tendency to hang out throughout the race. Trainer L. Treloar was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing manners.

ACCELERO hung out for the majority of the event and shifted wider rounding the home turn forcing INNOCENT JACK (M. Hellyer) and RUNNING VIXEN (P. Schmidt) wide, and then was inclined to hang in when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination of ACCELERO revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Connections were advised that a veterinary certificate must be provided before the horse is permitted to race or trial again.

Race 7: AIRSTEP RUBBER UNDERLAY CLASS 1 H’CAP - 1100m
1st – Loupets 2nd – Rosehip 3rd – Captain Cooper 4th – Vain At Heart

LOMU (R. Myers) began awkwardly and lost ground.

CAPTAIN COOPER (B. Richardson), NOT A DULL MOMENT (A. Pattillo) and BOLSTER (K. Wharton) were slow to begin.

ROSEHIP (G. Goold), CAPTAIN COOPER and NOT A DULL MOMENT raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the performance of BOLSTER, K. Wharton stated that the horse resented the kickback and as a result failed to stretch out. Trainer N. Hocking stated that he was disappointed with the performance of the horse today, given that it had previously won at Toowoomba on the synthetic surface. Stewards advised Mr Hocking that a warning would be placed on the horse’s competitiveness. A post-race veterinary examination of BOLSTER failed to reveal any abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary examination of LOUPETS (D. Browne) revealed the gelding to have blood present in the left nostril. Trainer D. Hansen was advised that LOUPETS must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward before being permitted to race again.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of INTHANON, apprentice J. Letherby explained that the horse travelled well in the early and middle stages, however he could offer no tangible excuse for the poor performance. A post-race veterinary examination of INTHANON failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer M. Bailey stated that he was disappointed with the performance and will continue with the horse’s preparation at non-TAB venues.

Race 8: CHAZ FLOORS AND BLINDS CLASS 2 H’CAP - 1400m
1st – Carved In Stone 2nd – Domini 3rd – The Calibrator 4th – Prince Liam

Trainer D. Heinemann was fined $100 for failing to scratch ROYAL CRUSADER by the prescribed time.

TUNES OF GOLD (R. Hancock) and CARVED IN STONE (J. Byrne) were slow to begin.

TUNES OF GOLD hung in under pressure in the home straight.

Race 9: CHAZ FLOORS AND BLINDS CLASS 1 H’CAP - 1600m
1st – Oceltip 2nd – Onarohl 3rd – Kylie Em 4th – Grand Turk

Stewards acceded to a request from trainer Bradley Smith that due to the change of racing surface he be permitted to add pacifiers to ONAROHL (E. Wilkinson) for this event. In permitting the addition of pacifiers, stewards were mindful that ONAROHL had previously worn pacifiers. This change of gear was notified via an on-course announcement and on Race Day Live.

The start was delayed when both KYLIE EM (J. Taylor) and CARTIER BELLE (K. Wharton) became fractious in the barriers. The start was further delayed when the saddle on KYLIE EM had to be adjusted. Both KYLIE EM and CARTIER BELLE were removed from the barriers and underwent veterinary inspections which cleared both horses to start. After hearing submissions from starter Mr M. Henderson and taking into account mitigating circumstances, stewards advised trainers D. Duryea (KYLIE EM) and K. Munce (CARTIER BELLE) that a warning would be placed on their respective horses regarding their barrier manners.

IRISH GUARD (A. Pattillo) and CARTIER BELLE raced wide for the majority of the event.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. App. A. Butler - $400 – fail to ride mount out to finish – AR. 137(b)
Race 6. Tnr. L. Gough - $100 – late rider – LR. 67
Race 6. Tnr. L. Gough - $100 – present horse without blinkers – AR. 140A
Race 8. Tnr. D. Heinemann - $100 – late scratching – AR. 114

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, 2nd placegetters Races 1-4, 6

Bleeders
Race 7. LOUPETS – blood in one nostril – 1000m gallop – AR. 53A

Warnings/bars
Race 1. MORINGA’S WINDSONG – hung out, raced wide for the majority of the event – official trial to stewards’ satisfaction – AR. 8(t)
Race 2. HOT ICE – difficult to load – warning
Race 3. FLASH OF LUCK – fractious in the barriers, became cast, late scratching – 2 barrier certs. – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. SIR GRAND – uncompetitive – warning
Race 6. INNOCENT JACK – hung out throughout – warning
Race 6. ACCELERO – lame off foreleg – veterinary certificate – AR. 8(t)
Race 7. BOLSTER – uncompetitive – warning
Race 7. INTHANON – disappointing performance – nominations only at non-TAB venues – AR. 8(t)
Race 9. KYLIE EM – fractious in the barriers – warning
Race 9. CARTIER BELLE – fractious in the barriers – warning

Late scratchings
Race 3. FLASH OF LUCK – 1.04 p.m. – vet advice
Race 4. GALAXY KING – 7.50 a.m. – vet advice
Race 8. ROYAL CRUSADER – 9.26 a.m.




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