THE SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
STEWARDS REPORT Sunday September 9th 2001

WEATHER: Fine
TRACK RATING: Good
Moveable rail out 9 metres for the entire circumference.

CHAIRMAN: Mr. S. Railton
QPC STEWARDS: Mr. D. Collingwood, Mr. W. Flynn,
QPC CADET STEWARD: Mr. M. Tutt, Miss S. Gillespie.

GENERAL; As S. Katsidis was indisposed he was replaced as follows:
Race 2 CELTIC REVENGE M. Paget
Race 4 BELLE PAREZ M. Paget
Race 5 SNAP ACTION M. Paget
Race 6 HARD BID J. P. Stanley
Race 7 GENTEEL BOY J. P. Stanley
Race 8 BROWN DIRT COWBOY J. P. Stanley

As N. Jolly was indisposed he was replaced on STARDUST MEMORIES (Race 4) by S. Galloway.

As R. Thomas was indisposed he was replaced on SPLIT THE WIND (Race 8) by C. Small.

RACE 1
THOMPSON MCNICHOL HANDICAP 1600 metres

HIDDEN BEAUTY was slow to begin.
In the early stages TRANQUIL LAD raced ungenerously and at the 1200 metres shifted in resulting in CENTRAL BANKER being momentarily tightened for room. TRANQUIL LAD then hung out and raced wide from the 800 metres. Trainer M. Mair was advised that TRANQUIL LAD would be required to perform satisfactorily in an official trial prior to its next race start.

RACE 2
JOHN BRAGG SIGNS HANDICAP 1600 metres

When passing the 800 metres CARLTON LAD had to be checked off the heels of SUN SCREEN which was steadied by its rider J. Taylor after assuming the lead.
J. Taylor rider of SUN SCREEN was advised to ensure that in similar circumstances he does not ease the pace too abruptly and cause difficulty for trailing runners.


RACE 3
MEN AT WORK LABOUR HIRE HANDICAP 1000 metres

At the 700 metres CHIEF’S TREASURE shifted out momentarily resulting in KELSO REEF and KRABLOONIK both being hampered.
Soon after entering the straight when tested with the whip KELSO REEF shifted out obliging its rider V. Schweida to stop riding and straighten that gelding.
At the 300 metres when again tested with the whip V. Schweida accidentally dropped her whip which necessitated her having to slap KELSO REEF down the neck with her right hand in order to place her horse under full pressure.
V. Schweida was advised by Stewards that her riding display on KELSO REEF fell short of what was expected of a provincial class rider and that any future rides of a similar nature could result in a review of her riding status.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of CHIEF’S TREASURE jockey G. Duffy stated that the horse showed good speed to settle outside the leader and after straightening he nursed the mare in the early stages of the straight because of its big weight. G. Duffy added that when he eventually pulled the whip near the 200 metres CHIEF’S TREASURE failed to respond and in fact compounded rather badly over the final stages.
A post race Veterinary examination of CHIEF’S TREASURE failed to reveal any abnormality.

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RACE 4
FITTON INSURANCE BROKERS AUSTRALIA HANDICAP 1000 metres

Stewards permitted the late withdrawal of OUR LAA DEE DA at 8am. Stewards accepted the explanation of trainer James Nielsen for this occurrence.
BRODIE’S ROSE jumped away awkwardly and bumped heavily with BELLE PAREZ.
From the top of the straight until after passing the 200 metres MAIZCAY STAR was held up behind STARDUST MEMORIES and SAHARA VIVA.
When placed under pressure in the straight SAHARA VIVA tended to race greenly.

RACE 5
SOMMERS FUEL SUPPLIES HANDICAP 1000 metres

Apprentice A. Morrison who was distressed following his ride on SAHARA VIVA in Race 4 was stood down by the Club Doctor and replaced on SAHARA BRAVE in this event by apprentice A. Merritt.
Prior to the start being effected both BAYARDO and CELTIC DYNASTY broke through the front gates however were quickly restrained by their respective riders. Both horses were inspected by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.
SCORE A CENTURY jumped in at the start inconveniencing SAHARA BRAVE and CUTE MAN.
BONBARA had to be steadied off the heels of TRAMBURY’S TRUST at the 700 metres
SCORE A CENTURY hung out rounding the home turn.
CUTE MAN raced greenly under pressure in the straight.

RACE 6
QUEENSLAND WINNERS CLUB HANDICAP 1200 metres

After being loaded KING CLAUDIUS reared up and got its near foreleg caught over the stall partition and also dislodged its rider S. Galloway. KING CLAUDIUS was inspected by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.
BALAKA jumped inwards at the start taking CRAZY JOE in on to FRAMWORTHY and POWER AND EGO resulting in both FRAMWORTHY and POWER AND EGO suffering some inconvenience.
At the 1000 metres KING CLAUDIUS had to be steadied when cramped for room between IRON ORE which was taken in slightly by BALAKA and AVAN RANCH which drifted out.
BALAKA continued to shift in resulting in IRON ORE being hampered at the 900 metres.
Whilst Stewards accepted that M. Carson, rider of BALAKA, had endeavoured to relieve the tightening he was nonetheless reprimanded for failing to exercise the appropriate degree of care.

RACE 7
BRISBANE LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT HANDICAP 1400 metres

GENTEEL BOY was slow to begin.
THE MOSSY BANK KID tended to over race in the early stages.
After being inclined to race ungenerously during the early and middle stages of the event SPRING CREEK was inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the straight.
Apprentice Mitchell Rice rider of the unplaced CONTENTED PRINCE was severely reprimanded for using an excessive amount of whip on a horse out of contention.

RACE 8
OFFICE NATIONAL HANDICAP 1600 metres

Trainer T Miller was fined the sum of $50 for failing to declare a rider for PRIME INVESTMENT by the prescribed time.
SPLIT THE WIND jumped away awkwardly.
PINNACE made the first turn awkwardly and ran out on to the heels of KANANGA.
On the home turn KANANGA shifted out and made contact with OUR CHEVAL on two occasions.


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Race 8 Contd..
J. Stanley reported that BROWN DIRT COWBOY was inclined to lay in during the event.





Swab samples were taken from all winners as well as THE MOSSY BANK KID and CONTENTED PRINCE (Race 7) and DANZIGAH (Race 8).