THE SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB

STEWARDS REPORT Sunday September 17th 2000-

WEATHER:
TRACK RATING:
Moveable rail out 3 metres for the entire circumference

CHAIRMAN: Mr. G. Ireland
QPC STEWARDS: Mr. S. Railton, Mr. D. Collingwood, Mr. W. Geggie.
QPC CADET STEWARD: Mr. J. Williamson

RACE 1
SYDNEY 2000 HANDICAP 1400 metres

CENTRAL WEST was slow to begin.
Near the 500 metres HOLSTARR which was tiring, shifted in and made contract with the hind quarters of CENTRAL WEST which became unbalanced.

RACE 2
AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIANS PLATE 1400 metres

An inquiry was adjourned into the reason apprentice A. Gould failed to arrive on course to fulfil her engagement on YOBOB’S HOPE. A. Gould was subsequently replaced by apprentice M. Rodd.
TAHINI MISS and SHARJULES were both slow to begin.
Shortly after the start BENEDIYM shifted out and made contact with TAHINI MISS.
Approaching the 600 metres TAHINI MISS had to be steadied off the heels of LE LOCK.

RACE 3
GO FOR GOLD HANDICAP 1000 metres

ADVANCEMENT, GRACE’S KIN and GARGOYLE were all slow to begin.
SABAI SABAI was held up for a clear run over the concluding stages of the event.
Trainer P. Bell was advised that ADVANCEMENT which raced ungenerously throughout, must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to its next race start.

RACE 4
GOLD MEDALS HANDICAP 1600 metres

Trainer Chris Deguara was fined the sum of $25 for failing to produce a clearance for KAY GEE.
A post race Veterinary examination of TUNISIA which performed below expectations failed to reveal any abnormality.

RACE 5
STADIUM AUSTRALIA HANDICAP 1000 metres

There were no racing incidents.

RACE 6
OLYMPIC FLAME HANDICAP 1300 metres

On jumping away MY LANCER shifted in and made contact with JUST AT KNIGHT causing JUST AT KNIGHT to become unbalanced. JUST AT KNIGHT then shifted in further hampering RIVER PRINCE and FORCED ASHORE.
When the pace slackened approaching the 900 metres BIRKDALE LAD had to be steadied off the heels of MY LANCER. RIVER PRINCE which was following commenced to over race and shifted out to avoid the heels of that BIRKDALE LAD and made contact with SOUNDS MIGHTY.
Following the event trainer C. Morson informed Stewards that RIVER PRINCE had bled. Mr. Morson was subsequently advised that the gelding will incur the mandatory three month ban from racing. A swab sample was taken from RIVER PRINCE.

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RACE 7
AUSTRALIA PARA OLYMPIANS HANDICAP 1200 metres

Starter Mr. R. Huxham, Club Veterinary Surgeon Mr. P. Hatten and jockey S. Killen were interviewed regarding what transpired prior to the start when CRAFTY GUEST became over fractious in the barriers. Jockey S. Killen explained that CRAFTY GUEST had reared up and struck out which resulted in the front gates being opened however he was not of the view that the gelding had suffered any detriment as a consequence of his behaviour.
Both Dr. Hatten and Mr. Huxham gave evidence that whilst they were aware that the front gate had been opened they were unaware that CRAFTY GUEST had momentarily had its off foreleg between the two gates.
All parties were reminded of the necessity to ensure that all starters are properly scrutinised in such circumstances in future.
Jockey S. Killen was questioned regarding his riding tactics on CRAFTY GUEST and in particular why he elected to race three wide outside ON VENTURA HIWAY and SO EXCITED throughout the middle stages of the event when a position closer to the fence was available behind those runners to the outside of LATIN QUARTER He explained that CRAFTY GUEST had always been a difficult horse to ride and whilst he was aware of the option to take a trailing position behind SO EXCITED he elected not to do so as he felt that the gelding would have raced fiercely in that position. S. Killen also stated that when previously successful on CRAFTY GUEST he felt the gelding had raced more genuinely when allowed to stride along without being unduly restrained. His explanation was noted.
A post race Veterinary examination of CRAFTY GUEST revealed the gelding had sustained lacerations to the off foreleg.

RACE 8
OLYMPIC RINGS HANDICAP 1200 metres

Acting on Veterinary advice SPENBAR SECRET was declared a late scratching at 2.20pm when the gelding received lacerations and bruising to the near hip during transit.
TELEKLAIRE was slow to begin.
Approaching the 800 metres OPAL ICE was tightened for room between SILVERSON which was inclined to lay out and MAURICE which shifted in momentarily.
S. Shield rider of BOLD YEATS accidentally dropped his whip near the 300 metres..


All winners plus RIVER PRINCE (Race 6) were swabbed