SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SUN. 21.03.04

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr C. Clifford (Chairman), Mr G. Ireland, Mr D. Collingwood, Mr W. Moore

WEATHER - FINE TRACK - HEAVY RAIL - TRUE



RACE 1: GLENGARRY RACING CLUB NEW MEMBERS H'CAP - 1800M

The start of Race 1 was delayed due to the non-arrival of the ambulance. The amended starting times were: Race 1 - 12.22 p.m.; Race 2 - 12.52 p.m.

After entering the straight MOSHI MOSHI, when attempting a narrow run between SHEOAKS and MISS CICERAO, shifted in and made contact with the hind quarters of MISS CICERAO.

Stewards questioned jockey K. Pope in regard to the performance of SHEOAKS. K. Pope stated that the mare did not travel well throughout the event and dipped on a number of occasions of its own accord. K. Pope added that in his opinion SHEOAKS did not handle today's track conditions. The explanation was noted.

The Club's veterinary surgeon reported that SNEAK A KISS pulled up with mild respiratory distress.


RACE 2: GLENGARRY RACING CLUB JOIN NOW PLATE - 1400M

KISS AND FLY was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1200m DESTINY MAGIC, when being restrained, got its head up in the air for some distance and shifted in and made contact with PLATINUM HUSSY.

Approaching the 800m KISS AND FLY had to be steadied off the heels of DESTINY MAGIC.

Approaching the 600m DESTINY MAGIC shifted out and made contact with KISS AND FLY. A short distance later DESTINY MAGIC was buffeted for some distance by KISS AND FLY. At the same stage, WHERE'STHEBEERDEAR was taken out slightly by CENTUZA BOY which resulted in DESTINY MAGIC being checked off the heels of WHERE'STHEBEERDEAR. CORRIENTE, which was following, also had to be checked in this incident. M. Smith-Lester, the rider of KISS AND FLY, was reprimanded and reminded of his obligation to allow sufficient room to runners to his inside.

Stewards questioned K. Pope in regard to the disappointing performance of PLATINUM HUSSY. K. Pope stated that the filly travelled well until the home turn and when asked for an effort failed to respond to his riding. He further added that PLATINUM HUSSY was never comfortable in today's track conditions. The explanation was noted.

RACE 3: GLENGARRY RACING CLUB PH (07) 5467 1418 H'CAP - 1200M

OCEAN HAWK was a late scratching at 11.40 a.m. on veterinary advice.

On return to scale K. Pope, the rider of 3rd placegetter RAIZAIC, lodged an objection against CARATOLOGY being declared 2nd, alleging interference at the 100m and approaching the finishing line. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the video, it was established that at the 100m CARATOLOGY shifted out abruptly taking the rightful running of RAIZAIC and forcing that runner wider on the track, and approaching the winning post again shifted out abruptly hampering RAIZAIC and therefore stewards upheld the objection and amended the Judge's placings to read:

1st THE TREE
2nd RAIZAIC
3rd CARATOLOGY

Although L. Appo had stopped riding on both occasions, stewards were of the opinion that he should have done so sooner than he did and a reprimand was issued in relation to the interference caused on the second occasion.

RAIZAIC was slow to jump.

Shortly after the start THE TREE and KOOL DAME were hampered between KILLER QUEEN, which shifted in, and HIGH BUCK, which shifted out. In this incident HIGH BUCK became unbalanced.

Approaching the 800m HIGH BUCK had to be steadied off the heels of KILLER QUEEN and shifted out taking KOOL DAME wider on the track.

THE TREE hung in for the majority of the straight and approaching the 75 metres shifted in and made contact with MONKEYPICKEN.

On returning to scale L. Appo, the rider of CARATOLOGY, was dislodged from his mount. L. Appo was examined by the Club's medical officer who reported that he had sustained an injury to his left knee and was stood down from his remaining engagement and was replaced by B. Calkin on EASTWEST WISDOM in Race 8.

Trainer C. Richardson reported that KILLER QUEEN, which finished a distant last, got its tongue over the bit during the event.

RACE 4: www.glengarryracingclub.com.au H'CAP - 1800M

The Club's veterinary surgeon reported that DARK DESIRE was lame in the off foreleg following the event.

RACE 5: CAN'T BEAT 'EM JOIN GLANGARRY RACING CLUB H'CAP - 1200M

MR. HOTSHOT was a late scratching at 9.45 a.m. on veterinary advice.

Trainer R. Armstrong was advised that he must obtain a further barrier certificate for TYCOON ROSE, which proved difficult to load, prior to its next start.

RACE 6: GLENGARRY RACING CLUB PH (07) 5467 1418 H'CAP - 1000M

NO RACING INCIDENTS.

After the event, RANCHO RHYTHM was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon who reported that the gelding had pulled up in a very distressed state and required urgent veterinary attention. The Club's veterinary surgeon carried out further examinations on two occasions after the race and subsequently RANCHO RHYTHM was scoped and treated on course for its condition. Trainer P. Facoory was advised that RANCHO THYTHM must gallop over 1000 metres and must also compete in two official barrier trials prior to its next race start, with the gelding to be scoped after galloping and trialing.

RACE 7: GLENGARRY RACING CLUB MEMBERS DAY H'CAP - 1200M

VULCAN NYMPH and FREE RADICAL were obliged to race wide for the majority of the event.

Apprentice B. Wade was fined $100 for failing to claim down to his declared riding weight. Apprentice Wade was advised that he must not accept engagements when unable to ride at his declared riding weight.

RACE 8: www.glengarryracingclub.com.au H'CAP - 1000M

PUNNETS LANE jumped away awkwardly and shifted out making contact with MAID DANE.

After passing the 800m ATTEMOI had to be steadied between COUSY and PUNNETS LANE, both of which shifted ground. Jockey M. Deguara stated that after this incident ATTEMOI was reluctant to hold its position in the field and in his opinion failed to handle today's track conditions.

Passing the 250m BUCK'S SECRET had to be steadied between EASTWEST WISDOM and the tiring LASSUSIE which shifted out slightly.

As trainer L. Birchley was not in attendance at the meeting, stewards will question him at a later date in regard to the improved performance of COUSY compared to its last start in Rockhampton on 20 February.

All winners were sent to be swabbed.