SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SUN.28 MARCH 2004

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr D. Hensler (Chairman), Mr G. Ireland, Mr D. Collingwood, Mr D. Tapsall

WEATHER - Fine TRACK - Slow RAIL - True Position



RACE 1: BIG KART TRACK QTIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1400M.

SEA DRIVE and GREAT ELLE came together at the start.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of SEA DRIVE, J. Byrne could offer no explanation for the performance other than, in his opinion, the gelding may not have appreciated backing up after racing on 20 March.

B. Stewart, rider of THEY SAID, was fined $50 for failing to weigh in 5th.


RACE 2: KINGS BEACH REAL ESTATE H'CAP - 1600M.

Shortly after entering the straight, BLUES SPECIAL raced in restricted room between EUROSYMBOL and LORD MAYOR, which shifted out slightly under pressure.


RACE 3: CALOUNDRA RSL H'CAP - 1600M.

BUMPERS SMILE and ROSATORIA were slow to begin.

MOCKERY was obliged to race wide throughout the event.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of TUCKLAN SKY, K. Pope stated that at the filly's last start when second at the Sunshine Coast on 14 March she had led on that occasion when the race was run at a similar pace on a slow track. He was at a loss to explain today's performance and advised that when TUCKLAN SKY was placed under pressure inside the 300m., the filly commenced to compound to finish last in the event. A veterinary examination of TUCKLAN SKY failed to reveal any abnormality and a swab sample was taken.


RACE 4: HOT 91 PLATE

B. Wade was unable to claim down to his riding weight in this event. As trainer T. Joseph had no objection, stewards permitted B. Wade to fulfill his engagement on LUCKY GOLD.

BEDIVERE was slow to begin.

I'M A HOOLIGAN jumped outwards at the start, hampering ALOE'S BOY.

SIGNATORY was crowded for room at the start between LORD MARS and EXHORT, which jumped inwards.

LOPPER and FLYING SQUAD both jumped away awkwardly and made heavy contact.

Leaving the 1000m., MISS LEHAAR was obliged to steady off the heels of LUCKY GOLD, which shifted out.

Approaching the first turn, OCEAN HAWK shifted in and brushed MIDDLE CLASS, which in turn shifted in momentarily tightening the running of LORD OF MARS. LORD OF MARS, when being restrained, commenced to race ungenerously and had to be checked after hanging out across the heels of MIDDLE CLASS. SIGNATORY, which was following, also had to be steadied off the heels of LORD OF MARS.

Near the 800m., BEDIVERE shifted out and brushed MISS LEHAAR, which as a result had to be steadied off the heels of LUCKY GOLD.

Over the concluding stages, LOPPER was tightened for room and had to be steadied between MIDDLE CLASS and EXHORT, which was taken out by CARATOLOGY.

CARATOLOGY, LUCKY GOLD and MISS LEHAAR were all obliged to race wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination LOPPER failed to reveal any abnormality other than the gelding had lost both hind plates in running.


RACE 5: FUJI XEROX H'CAP - 2200M.

MARAVEDI was slow to begin.

BETTER LIGHT commenced to hang and lose ground from the 800m..

ASALUNE and LADY JAY both underwent veterinary examinations which failed to reveal any abnormalities.


RACE 6: COTTON TREE MEATS H'CAP - 1200M.

MORINGA'S MANDRAKE was slow to begin.

SPINOUT jumped inwards at the start, hampering STAR MASTER.


RACE 7: HAYMANS ELECTRICAL H'CAP - 1000M.

As B. Wade was unable to fulfill his engagement on HEELS ON WHEELS at his riding weight, he was subsequently replaced by T. Pannell. For his weight infringement in race 4 and this event, B. Wade was fined the sum of $100. Stewards directed B. Wade that in future he was not permitted to take any rides unless able to claim down to his riding weight of 54 kilograms.

BRIEF STREET, which reared over in the enclosure and then failed to proceed to the barriers, was declared a late scratching at 3.51 p.m.. GREY CARAT was fractious in the barriers and as a result WILD COLONIAL GIRL took fright, lunged forward and dislodged its rider, S. Galloway. After completing a circuit of the course, WILD COLONIAL GIRL was declared a late scratching at 3.56 p.m.. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on BRIEF STREET and WILD COLONIAL GIRL were ordered to be refunded, with bets made prior to 3.51 p.m. subject to deductions of 24 cents in the dollar for win bets, 22 cents in the place bets, and bets made between 3.51 p.m. and 3.56 p.m. subject to deductions of 16 cents in the dollar for win bets, 14 cents in the dollar for place bets. Trainer L. Mayfield-Smith's representative was advised that a warning would be placed on BRIEF STREET regarding the gelding's enclosure manners, and furthermore in future BRIEF STREET must be led to the barriers. He was also advisd that a veterinary clearance for BRIEF STREET must be presented prior to the gelding's next race start. In the circumstances, no action was taken against WILD COLONIAL GIRL.

CARVE UP had to be checked at the start when tightened for room between HEELS ON WHEELS and CAROLINA'S BOY, which shifted out abruptly.

JUST A HOOT was slow to begin.

DECKED IN DIAMONDS jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after entering the straight and again inside the 300m., CAROLINA'S BOY shifted in under pressure, hampering OUR GIRL ANNIE.

CAROLINA'S BOY, which led into the straight, commenced to compound and finished second last in the event. CAROLINA'S BOY then stumbled and fell after the winning post, dislodging it rider, S. McDonald. S. McDonald was transported to hospital for observation. A post-race veterinary examination of CAROLINA'S BOY failed to reveal any significant abnormality other than the gelding was in a distressed state. Acting on the advice of the club's veterinary surgeon, CAROLINA'S BOY must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to starting again.


RACE 8: LEADING EDGE TELECOMS SUNSHINE COAST H'CAP - 1400M.

KING LATARMISS shifted in at the start and made heavy contact with WEDDING BAND.

Rounding the home turn, JUST A WORD was held up for clear running for some distance.

All winners and TUCKLAN SKY were sent to be swabbed.