QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 18 MARCH 2007

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD RAIL – 7M 1200-400
6M REMAINDER


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – W. Birch
Stewards – G. Ireland, S. Fletcher, K. Daly, S. Lawson
Clerk of Scales – J. Wilkinson
Judge – C. Minns
Veterinarian – S. Joslyn
Swab attendants – A. Williamson, C. George
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Huxham
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Suplementary Report
From Esk Jockey Club, 17.3.07

Stewards fined A. Nichols $100 under AR120(b) for accepting rides in which he was found to be overweight.


Race 1: Peregian Springs Golf Club Maiden Plate - 1400m
1st – Our Mr Stilts 2nd – Sinchelle 3rd – Weight’s Right 4th - Menotti

On return to scale a protest was lodged by S. Drake, rider of the 3rd placegetter, WEIGHT’S RIGHT, against OUR MR STILTS (M. Hughes) being declared the winner, alleging interference leaving the 300m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol video, stewards found that leaving the 300m, OUR MR STILTS (M. Hughes) improved to the inside of EVERY WHICH WAY (D. Peisley) where there was sufficient room to do so, however a short distance later EVERY WHICH WAY shifted in, taking OUR MR STILTS in on to WEIGHT’S RIGHT, which had to be checked. As the interference suffered by WEIGHT’S RIGHT could not be directly attributed to OUR MR STILTS, the protest was dismissed and the Judge’s placings confirmed. At subsequent inquiry, D. Peisley, rider of EVERY WHICH WAY, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 250m he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of OUR MR STILTS, resulting in that horse being taken in on to WEIGHT’S RIGHT, which had to be checked. D. Peisley was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 21 March and to expire at midnight, 30 March 2007.

M. Rice, rider of MENOTTI, was fined $100 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram overweight in race 1.

Race 2: Rebel Sport Maiden H’cap - 1000m
1st – Lennie Sequalo 2nd – Rublana 3rd – It Ain’t Half Hot 4th – Bluqualo

TOP ROSS (B. El-Issa) blundered on jumping away.

IT AIN’T HALF HOT (S. Holcombe) and ISTI POLLY (K. Pope) jumped away awkwardly.

PATRA (D. Van Bekkum), which was slow to begin, had to be steadied shortly after off the heels of JENN (J. Taylor), which was taken out by DREAM TWISTER (D. Griffin).

Leaving the 300m, SET THE TABLE (M. Rice) shifted in to obtain clear running and in so doing took DREAM TWISTER inwards.

IT AIN’T HALF HOT was held up and unable to improve rounding the home turn.

DESERT DASH (K. Cunningham) raced wide throughout the event.


Race 3: Advance Sports QTIS 3yo Maiden H’cap – 1200m
1st – El Mio 2nd – Hamatym 3rd – Sui Generis 4th - Wishenda

The stable representative for trainer R. McCall was advised that a fine of $50 would be imposed for presenting WILDLIFE BOY to the enclosure with incorrect gear. AR140A.

TIME LORD (D. Peisley) jumped outwards at the start and bumped HAMATYM (K. Wharton). In this incident, TIME LORD became unbalanced and shifted in, making contact with SUI GENERIS (T. Pannell).

EL MIO (K. Cunningham) overraced in the early stages.

WISHENDA (A. Spinks) overraced in the early and middle stages.

BANJO (J. Taylor), which had commenced to race ungenerously, shifted out rounding the 800m turn, taking THE SUNSHINE MAN out on to JETSMART (A. Nichols). BANJO raced ungenerously for some distance thereafter and made contact with THE SUNSHINE MAN on several occasions racing up to the 600m.

BANJO was held up and unable to improve rounding the home turn.

Near the 350m, PEGASUS PRIDE (K. Forrester) was held up for clear running on the heels of THE SUNSHINE MAN (M. Cahill). A short distance later, PEGASUS PRIDE again had to be steadied when disappointed for clear running between THE SUNSHINE MAN and PROUD JESTER (D. Griffin) and was then obliged to alter course outwards.

WEST OF HOLLYWOOD (S. Galloway), JETSMART (A. Nichols) and HAMATYM (K. Wharton) raced wide throughout.

BANJO (J. Taylor) and MAXIMISS (S. Drake) were held up for clear running over the concluding stages.

WISHENDA lost its off fore plate in running

Apprentice S. Drake was questioned in relation to her riding of MAXIMISS in the home straight and in particular her decision to switch to the inside upon straightening. S. Drake stated that she had considered moving her horse wider on the track rounding the home turn, however upon straightening a run opened between PEGASUS PRIDE (K. Forrester) and JETSMART (A. Nichols) forward of her. However, shortly after straightening PEGASUS PRIDE shifted out to obtain clear running, resulting in MAXIMISS having to be steadied and shift to the inside of that horse. S. Drake stated she was then unable to secure uninterrupted running to the finish line. S. Drake’s explanation was noted.

Race 4: MCH Corporation Class 1 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Jacaranda Charm 2nd – Big Bone Gal 3rd – Ozjuria 4th – Strezlecki Prince

MAGIC TOP (M. Price) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, making contact with the hind quarters of JEMAJAY BELLE.

CANYOUHEARTHEBELL (D. Peisley) and BIG BONE GAL (M. Radecker) made contact on jumping away.

EIGHT RELIC (J. Taylor) raced ungenerously rounding the 800m turn.

Approaching the 600m, EIGHT RELIC had to be steadied when tightened for room between FORTUNATUS FIDELIS (S. Bogenhuber) and JACARANDA CHARM (K. Forrester), which shifted out slightly.

CANYOUHEARTEHBELL was inclined to lay out in the middle stages.

Leaving the 300m, EIGHT RELIC shifted in abruptly and had to be steadied off the heels of ZACS EQUAL (C. Spry). A warning was issued to the connections of EIGHT RELIC in regard to that gelding’s racing manners.

M. Radecker, rider of BIG BONE GAL, dropped her whip near the 200m.

Race 5: Sunshine Coast Children’s Therapy Centre Class 4 H’cap – 1300m
1st – Thundering Girl 2nd – Drop Of Hennessy 3rd – Bloomin Lovely 4th – Proud Hunter

RISEUPSINGING (B. El-Issa) and COOLIBAH KID (D. Carrigg) jumped away awkwardly.

Race 6: Fosters Class 2 H’cap – 1600m
1st – Shale Shaker 2nd – Frisco Darling 3rd – Hayil’s Magic 4th – Spanish Tycoon

ONLY A FLING (K. Pope) had to be steadied shortly after the start to avoid the heels of SPANISH TYCOON (S. Drake), which was taken out by LUMIERE D’ETOILE (S. Bogenhuber).

Near the 1300m, LUMIERE D’ETOILE (S. Bogenhuber) improved on to the heels of STENTORIAN (T. Pannell) and when being steadied shifted out, resulting in SPANISH TYCOON (S. Drake), which was following, shifting in to avoid heels of LUMIERE D’ETOILE and as a result ONLY A FLING had to be steadied.

LUMIERE D’ETOILE (S. Bogenhuber) continued to overrace for some distance thereafter.

ONLY A FLING (K. Pope) raced ungenerously making the 1200m turn.

Leaving the 500m, FRISCO DARLING (M. Hughes) shifted out to obtain clear running, forcing STENTORIAN (T. Pannell) wider on the track.

Race 7: Lend Lease Sunshine Plaza Open H’cap – 1000m
1st – Zoe’s Lad 2nd – Ally Bee 3rd – Qualo Star 4th – Clanger

MAXY LEGS (R. Mason) was slow to begin.

ZOE’S LAD (A. Lane) was held up for a short distance upon straightening and obliged to alter course to obtain clear running.

ORRONG (A. Spinks) had to be steadied leaving the 400m when momentarily tightened for room between SLICK OPERATOR (D. Griffin) and MAXY LEGS (R. Mason), which shifted out slightly. ORRONG was then held up for clear running until approaching the 200m.

Approaching the 200m, GENERALISSIMO (S. Galloway) had to be checked when tightened for room between CLANGER (S. Holcombe), which shifted in, and SLICK OPERATOR (D. Griffin), which shifted out when tiring. A short distance later, SLICK OPERATOR had to be steadied off the heels of MAXY LEGS (R. Mason), which shifted out. R. Mason, rider of MAXY LEGS, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Leaving the 100m, MAXY LEGS (R. Mason) had to be steadied when tightened for room by SLERCH (S. Bogenhuber), which shifted out, and CLANGER (S. Holcombe), which shifted in. S. Bogenhuber, rider of SLERCH, and S. Holcombe, rider of CLANGER, were reprimanded and advised they must make greater efforts to keep their mounts on a straighter path in future.

MAXY LEGS (R. Mason) was held up for clear running from rounding the home turn until approaching the 250m.

Race 8: Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club Class 1 H’cap – 1600m
1st – Star Of Noosa 2nd – Bullish Star 3rd –Aquaracer 4th – Karalee

Near the 250m, SUPREME COCKTAIL (M. Radecker) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of MORETON MAGIC (A. Spinks).

REFLECT AND DREAM (S. Holcombe) raced 3 wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of VOIGHT, M. Cahill stated that the horse enjoyed a nice run throughout the race, however was momentarily held up on entering the straight then failed to sprint and, in his opinion, proved very one-paced today. M. Cahill further stated that he advised connections that the horse may be better suited over longer distances than today’s event.

A post race veterinary examination of VOIGHT failed to reveal any abnormalities.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - SCTC – 18.3.07

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Adam Nichols – Jockey – Overweight – Esk, 17.3.07 – AR120(b) - $100
Race 3. Ray McCall – Trainer – Present horse with incorrect gear - $50 – AR120A
Race 1. Mitchell Rice – Jockey – Return to scale overweight - AR145 - $100

Reprimands
Race 7. Sky Bogenhuber – App. Jockey – Careless riding
Race 7. Scott Holcombe – App. Jockey – Careless riding

Suspensions
Race 1. Danny Peisley – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a) – 8 mtgs – M/n 21.3.07 to m/n 30.3.07

Race day injuries/
illness
M. Price – Ill – Certificate required

Absent jockeys
C. Eaton – Personal reasons
L. Timson – Ill – Certificate required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed
All winners and Hamatym

Warnings/bars
Race 4. Eight Relic – Racing manners – Warning

Protests
Race 1. 3rd(Weight’s Right) v. 1st (Our Mr Stilts) – Interference leaving 300m - Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Proud Jester – D. Griffin
Race 6. Only A Fling – K. Pope
Kensfair Lady – M. Heagney
Race 7. Kouneli – M. Cahill
Race 8. Morton Magic – A. Spinks
Bullish Star - D. Peisley


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