SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SUN. 5.9.04

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr W. Wood (Chairman), Mr J. Hackett, Mr D. Hensler,
Mr G. Ireland, Mr B. Turner

WEATHER - FINE TRACK - GOOD

RAIL - 10M. ALL TRACK

GENERAL: As Y. Yamazaki and R. Crilley were injured/indisposed, the following riding replacements were approved:

Y. Yamazaki
Race 1 ANCIENT KING M. RICE

R. Crilley
Race 1 JUST A FREAK K. YOSHIDA

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FROM ITC MEETING, 3.9.04

Apprentice R. McMahon was fined $100 under LR58 for failing to provide a letter from his master of authority at the Ipswich Turf Club meeting on 3 September 2004.

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RACE 1: ARCHER GOWLAND MAIDEN H'CAP - 1300M.

At the start, ANCIENT KING jumped awkwardly.

ANCIENT KING and BLU SPY brushed near the 1200m..

JUST A FREAK jumped inwards at the start, brushing MY MAREMOSSO.

JUST A FREAK raced wide making the home turn, covering extra ground, and was inclined to lay in in the straight, forcing jockey K. Yoshida to stop riding and straighten his mount near the 100m. and again at the 50m..

From its wide barrier, EUREKA MATILDA was forced to cover extra ground for the major part of the event.

Trainer T. Thomas was questioned over the apparent improved performance of BLU SPY as opposed to its previous start at Ipswich on 26 August 2004 when it ran last of 11 in a 1350m. maiden. Mr Thomas stated that the mare jumped well at Ipswich, had the run of the race, and there had been stable support for BLU SPY on that occasion. Jockey G. Farrer reported to Mr Thomas that he has ridden the horse twice, and although travelling well coming to the turn, does not give anything under his his riding. Mr Thomas felt that there was a drop in class today as opposed to the Ipswich field. Mr Thomas's explanation was noted, and stewards will review the film and betting sheets of the Ipwich meeting.


RACE 2: KEN HICKS & ASSOCIATES QTIS 3-Y-0 MAIDEN H'CAP - 1300M.

M. McDonald was examined by the club's doctor after riding in race 1 and stood down from his engagement on KALINGA TATE in this event and on PITCH BLACK in race 7. J. Hoopert was substituted as the rider of KALINGA TATE and PITCH BLACK.

An objection was lodged by J. Hoopert, rider of the 3rd placegetter, KALINGA TATE, against 2nd placegetter, GRAND MEMORIES, ridden by M. Rice, alleging interference from the home turn to the winning post. It was established that near the 250m., GRAND MEMORIES shifted out, brushing KALINGA TATE, however J. Hoopert was not disadvantaged in riding his mount out to the line. On the evidence presented by the parties concerned, and from the stewards' own observations after viewing the the patrol films, the objection was dismissed.

I KNEW IT jumped outwards at the start, brushing MILL CREEK in on to MINLANI, which bumped the hind quarters of OUR JANGLES.

PEPE LE PEU jumped inwards at the start, bumping KALINGA TATE.

OUR JANGLES pulled hard in the early stages of the race, and near the 900m., shifted out, slightly tightening KALINGA TATE on to I KNEW IT, which eased, losing ground.

Near the 400m., OUR JANGLES had to be steadied to avoid the heels of I KNEW IT.


RACE 3: QRSE TELSTRA COUNTRY WIDE THREE-YEAR-OLD AND UPWARDS CLASSIC PLATE MAIDEN H'CAP - 1000M.

When GENERAL SLAVIR was unable to be mounted in the enclosure, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the stewards at 2.09 p.m.. All monies invested on GENERAL SLAVIR were ordered to be refunded, with winning bets made prior to the withdrawal ordered to be paid less 32 cents in the dollar for win bets and less 21 cents in the dollar for place bets on the face value of the ticket. Trainer G. Ryan's representative was informed that GENERAL SLAVIR must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before starting again.

ACADEMY'S RULE was slow to move when the gates were released, losing ground.

Shortly after the start, GINOMISS shifted in, causing YOHOHO to ease, which then moved inwards, tightening MISTER RAW on to PICCOLODEON. Apprentice R. Plumb, rider of GINOMISS, was shown the video of the incident and advised to keep his mounts straighter in future.

Correct weight was delayed due to D. Brown, rider of the 4th placegetter, CRAIGLEA CLASS, wishing to view the photo finish print for 3rd.




RACE 4: POWERPOLE FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1200M.

At the start, HEAVENLY DANE was tightened for room between MISS AB FAB and BUSHDAH, losing ground.

Near the 900m., SILVER HOPE shifted in, brushing DRIVES ME CRAZY, causing that mare to strike the running rail. Shortly after, SILVER HOPE eased when it ran on to the heels of MISS AB FAB.


RACE 5: THE ANZ CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1600M.

LANA BELLE was not shown in the race book as carrying blinkers when the mare in fact carries that gear. An announement was made over the public address system regarding this matter.


RACE 6: QRSE MUNRO THOMPSON CLASS 3 H'CAP - 1000M.

MIGHTY MOOSE was difficult to load into the gates. Trainer A. Donnelly was informed that a warning would be placed on MIGHT MOOSE.

PHILLY jumped awkwardly, brushing DEFECTING PLAYBOY.

When the gates were released, FREE HIT was slow into stride, losing ground.

From its wide barrier, ALL OZZIE was forced to cover extra ground for the major part of the event.

Near the 450m., MUSHOOD struck the running rail and became unbalanced.

Near the 350m., DEFECTING PLAYBOY eased to avoid the heels of IN THE JUDGE'S BOX, and near the 100m., when making ground quickly, DEFECTING PLAYBOY shifted in to avoid the heels of MIGHTY MOOSE and bumping CRAIGLEA HELLE on to MUSHOOD, both horses becoming unbalanced.

RACE 7: RAAS RIGHTS OPEN H'CAP - 1200M.

Trainer T. Bita was fined $50 for failing to effect the transfer of ownership for CANADIAN TIME. (AR22).

BISHOP BILL was slow to move when the gates were released, losing ground.

MT. GOWER pulled hard in the early stages of the event.

Near the 800m., DISTINCTLY, which was pulling hard, shifted out, forcing CANADIAN TIME and COOKE STREET wider on the track.

Stewards opened an inquiry into interference to DISTCINCTLY near the 100m.. After taking evidence from G. Farrer (DISTINCTLY), L. Deguara (CANADIAN TIME) and D. Ballard (MIGHTY ICON), the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

CANADIAN TIME cast its off fore plate during the running of the race.

A post-race veterinary examination of COOKE STREET revealed the gelding had a respiratory infection. Trainer G. Ryan's representative was notified that he must produce a veterinary certificate for COOKE STREET before its next race start.


RACE 8: RESORT NEWS H'CAP - 1200M.

MONEY WALKS jumped awkwardly, unbalancing apprentice R. McMahon.

At the start, INTER THE FREY jumped inwards and bumped CHAIRMAN MEOW.

Near the 900m., THE GABBA shifted out, brushing LUX.

An inquiry was opened into interference between the 1100m. and 950m.. It was established that HONEST NED (R. Mason) allowed her mount to move in, tightening ABSTRACTED on to CARRY ON ACE, causing JO BRO to be checked and lose ground, and in turn bumping the hind quarters of INTER THE FRAY, which became unbalanced. Ms R. Mason subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR 137(a) and was suspended from riding in races from midnight, 5 September, until midnight, 18 September 2004.

All winners were sent to be swabbed.