QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
SUNSHINE COAST – FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Overcast     TRACK RATING –  Synthetic Polytrack     RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Williamson
Stewards – D Aurisch, P Zimmermann, K Daly, G Goold, C Simpson
Clerk of Scales – R Hanson
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr T Doherty
Swab Attendants – A Challen, L Chaplin
Starter – W Abbey
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
From SCTC Stewards office 26th November 2021: Mr Michael Mathews pleaded guilty to a charge under AR105(d) in that as the trainer of FASTLING he failed to report to Stewards as soon as practicable an occurrence that may have affected a horse’s performance, specifically that a piece of wire had gone into the back of a hind hoof of FASTLING on the day prior to the horse starting at Doomben on 13th October 2021. Mr Mathews was fined $400.
 
GENERAL
 
 
Race 1: SUNSHINE COAST DAILY Maiden Handicap 1000 metres
 
When ISHOULDBESOLUCKY was unable to be loaded into the barriers and IMPERIUM LASS, after being loaded into the barriers became fractious and kicked out behind injuring its near hind leg, both runners were declared late scratching’s at 6:14pm.
 
On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on both ISHOULBSOLUCKY and IMPERIAL LASS be refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:
 
1st MYSTIC AROMA – 3c win, 3c place
2nd NOT ANOTHER – 3c place
3rd GRANDEUR ROSE – 8c place
 
Trainer P Duff was advised ISHOULBESOLUCKY would require a further barrier certificate prior to its next race start.
Trainer T Button was advised IMPERIUM LASS would require a further barrier certificate and a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
MYSTIC AROMA – Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
GODDESS OF DREAMS – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Improved onto heels near the 600 metres and had to be steadied.
 
FAVOURITE THINGS – Raced three wide for the majority of the event. Rider A Fancourt reported the mare did not feel comfortable in its action throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Lost its near hind plate in running.
 
BEAUETA – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
NOT ANOTHER – Held up in the early stages of the home straight. Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
 
Race 2: GO TRANSIT MEDIA GROUP Colts, Geldings and Entires RATINGS BAND 0 - 62 1000 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 2 minutes following the delay from Race 1.
 
Prior to declaration of correct weight R Fradd, rider of third placegetter SUPER FAMOUS, lodged a protest against second placegetter PHANTOM SPIRIT (T Brooker), alleging interference in the home straight. After taking evidence from connections of both runners and viewing the patrol footage Stewards found that after being brushed by PHANTOM SPIRIT which shifted out near the 300 metres SUPER FAMOUS was then taken in and bumped with PHANTOM SPIRIT when KING RAGNOR laid in a short distance later. After considering where the incident took place, the manner in which both horses finished the race off and the minimal degree of interference, Stewards dismissed the protest.  
 
ALL STARS – Jumped out at the start and bumped PHANTOM SPIRIT.
 
BOLD HUNTER – Began awkwardly.
 
BLUEANT – Slow to begin.
 
PHANTOM SPIRIT – Bumped on jumping away. Raced three wide for the majority of the event. Laid out and became awkwardly placed at heels near the 600 metres and continued to do so until entering the home straight.
 
KING RAGNAR – Laid in a brushed with SUPER FAMOUS near the 200 metres.
 
SUPER FAMOUS – Shifted out and bumped with PHANTOM SPIRIT near the 300 metres.
 
BELISTIC MAN – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Laid out from the 800 metres until entering the home straight.
 
LOVE ME BROKE – Raced four wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
 
Race 3: GRAMBOWER CONCRETE CONSTRUCTIONS OPEN Handicap 1000 metres
 
ELOQUENTLY – Raced in restricted room shortly after the start.
 
I DREAM OF GREEN – Raced three wide in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
MAGIC TRICK – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 4: CONTRACT HYDRAULICS PTY LTD Class 1 Handicap 1100 metres
 
Following the declaration of correct weight and on review of the patrol footage, it was determined that FORCHE, which had been drawn in barrier eight, did in fact begin from barrier 11. Rider G Cartwright, Trainer A Simpson and Starter W Abbey were interviewed regarding this matter and after considering the evidence provided, particularly from rider G Cartwright, stewards determined that this error did not have a material effect on the horses performance.  
G Cartwright, rider of FORCHE, was reprimanded under AR198(1) for failing to ensure that her horse occupied its allocated barrier as determined by the barrier draw.This incident was also brought to the attention of the Sunshine Coast Turf Club management and also Starter Mr W Abbey to ensure loading procedures are correctly followed to prevent a similar occurrence in the future.
 
CHECKERS (NZ) – Bumped on jumping. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
FASTLING – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
KEETA – On arrival at the barriers underwent a veterinary examination at the request of the rider and was cleared to start. Jumped out at the start and bumped CHECKERS.
 
I AM SUPERIOR – Steadied from heels near the 300 metres.
 
HOT PROFIT – Bumped on jumping.
 
FORCHE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ARRIVERDERCI ROMA – Raced ungenerously when being restrained to obtain cover in the early stages.
 
KINGOFTHEHARBOUR – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 5: GT PRINT Colts, Geldings and Entires BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1400 metres
 
BETTER LAD – Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
COME IN SPINNER (NZ) – On arrival at the barriers the saddle on the gelding was readjusted. Held up for clear running from approaching the home turn until near the passing the 400 metres.
 
LEXINGTON LAD – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
DER SIEGER – Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 6: COASTAL VEHICLE SOLUTIONS BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1600 metres
 
ZEPPELIN – Slow to begin. Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted in the early and middle stages of the event and in the presence of senior rider J Bayliss, apprentice J Molloy advised that instructions were to race in a forward position and after crossing GLAMOUR FOX near the 1100 metres he steadied and raced in a one-wide position following a call from apprentice L Kilner, rider of COSMIC GOSSIP, which was racing to the inside. J Molloy added from that point he attempted to settle his mount and elected to remain in a one wide position after CROCKETT had established a significant lead on the main body of the field. Stewards advised apprentice Molloy that he had erred in not allowing ZEPPELIN stride forward after crossing GLAMOUR FOX near the 1100 metres and should not have steadied as this caused his mount to lose ground unnecessarily during the middle stages. However, given apprentice Molloy’s license status and relative inexperience, stewards took no further action other than to draw this ride to the attention of the Racing Queensland training department.
 
COSMIC GOSSIP – Raced in restricted room and had to be steadied when crowded for room near the 800 metres.
 
GLAMOUR FOX – Restrained to avoid heels of ZEPPELIN near the 1100 metres.
 
BRANDO – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 7: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY Maiden Plate 1600 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 3 minutes after the QAS ambulance vehicle prematurely left the racecourse following Race 6.
 
ATE HINCHES – Near the 1300 metres raced in restricted room for a short distance and had to be steadied. Raced three wide without cover for the majority.
 
KERMAKAYA – Slow to begin.
 
ZOFF THE BOSS – Slow to begin.
 
NORTHERN WATER – Near the 1100 metres forced wider on the track for a short distance. Lost both front plates in running.
 
PORT OFFICE – Near the 1300 metres raced in restricted room for a short distance and had to be steadied.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4: Jky G Cartwright – AR198(1) – fail to ensure horse begins from allocated barrier.
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: NOT ANOTHER
Race 3: ELOQUENTLY
Race 4: KEETA
Race 6: COSMIC GOSSIP
Race 7: ATE HINCHES
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: ISHOULDBESOLUCKY – refused to load - further barrier certificate.
Race 1: IMPERIUM LASS – fractious in barriers - further barrier certificate and veterinary clearance after injuring hind leg.
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
 
Protests
Race 2: 3rd v 2nd – dismissed.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: BINNALONG BELLE – K Wilson-Taylor
Race 1: GODDESS OF DREAMS – M Butler
Race 1: GRANDEUR ROSE – Z Loyd
Race 1: BEAUETA – N Thomas
Race 1: NOT ANOTHER – T Brooker
Race 4: I AM SUPERIOR – B Thornton
Race 4: ARRIVERDERCI ROMA – K Cowan
Race 4: KINGOFTHEHARBOUR – I Teh
Race 5: JABALI GOLD – G Cartwright
Race 7: ZOFF THE BOSS- S Cormack
Race 7: WUMIC – G Cartwright
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 1: IMPERIUM LASS – 6:14pm – fractious in barriers, injured hind leg
Race 1: ISHOULBESOLUCKY – 6:14pm – refused to load
 
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.