QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2008

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – G. Ireland, W. Booshand, K. Daly, S. Lawson
Clerk of Scales – J. Wilkinson
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – A. Williamson, S. Kelly, M. Johnstone
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Huxham
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: OEX QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1400m
1st – Notevennow 2nd – Markhee Miss 3rd – Sarday 4th – Shocking Blue

SARDAY (J. Holder), MR BOOGIEWOOGIE (B. Pengelly) and MARKHEE MISS (T. Dicey) were all slow to begin.

SHOCKING BLUE (G. Geran), which raced greenly throughout, hung out near the 700m, hampering MARKHEE MISS (T. Dicey). SHOCKING BLUE then continued to hang from that point onwards. Trainer P. Sexton was advised that a warning was being placed on SHOCKING BLUE regarding its racing manners.

LUKIN (C. McIver) raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of HEZA ROCKER revealed the horse to be suffering from severe respiratory distress. Trainer L. Ross was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for the horse, including the results of a endoscopic examination, prior to its next race start.


Race 2: The Garage World Maiden Plate - 1200 m
1st –Liberty Mist 2nd – Bella Road 3rd – Luvenger 4th – Red Treasure

Apprentice S. Holcombe was fined $100 for failing to produce a medical clearance as directed.

TRANSGLOBAL (J. Piper), GOLDA’S SECRET (M. Heagney) and AMERICAN GANGSTER (S. Holcombe) were slow to begin.

TRANSGLOBAL and BELLA ROAD (S. Cormack) raced wide throughout.

N. Thomas was dislodged from MR SOLITARY on return to scale, injuring his left arm. N. Thomas was stood down from his engagement on OBI PARK PRINCESSE and was replaced by J. Holder.


Race 3: The Jack Donkey Class 5 H’cap - 1600m
1st – Key To Happiness 2nd – Fortunatus Fidelis 3rd – Shale Shaker 4th - Sansaba

SANSABA (S. Cormack) was slow to begin.

SEEKAWINNER (D. Gill) raced wide in the early stages.

Near the 700m, SHALE SHAKER (B. Evans) improved up on to the heels of KEY TO HAPPINESS (B. Pengelly) and was forced to ease.

Apprentice B. Evans, rider of SHALE SHAKER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that over the concluding stages he did persist in attempting to force a run under the whip between KEY TO HAPPINESS and FORTUNATUS FIDELIS (O. Turpin) where there was insufficient room, which resulted in SHALE SHAKER clipping the heels of FORTUNATUS FIDELIS and blundering. B. Evans was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 9 meetings, to commence at midnight, 26 September 2009 and to expire at midnight, 10 October 2008.

SHALE SHAKER was held up for clear running from the 350m onwards.

Race 4: Dalph Constructions Maiden H’cap - 1600m,
1st – The Ultimate Act 2nd –Renegade Dancer 3rd – Mucho Gracias 4th – Suave Consort

LILIANBEE (M. Heagney) and THE JAZZ DASHER (S. Holcombe) were slow to begin.

MYSTICAL SANDS (Michael Palmer) jumped away awkwardly.

MYSTICAL SANDS overraced in the early stages and raced wide throughout.

Approaching the 1100, LILIANBEE improved on to the heels of WHYDIDYOULEAVEME (A. Spinks) and then shifted out abruptly, hampering KWILLEM (G. Geran). LILIANBEE then raced wide from that point onwards.

Approaching the 300m, PASSIONATE STASH (L. Rolls) shifted out to improve and in doing so forced RED TO RICHES (R. McMahon) wider on the track.

Near the 100m, LILIANBEE (M. Heagney) and SUAVE CONSORT (J. Holder) were both tightened for room between THE ULTIMATE ACT (S. Cormack), which shifted in under pressure, and MUCHO GRACIAS (J. Piper), which was taken out by RENEGADE DANCER (M. Radecker).

A post-race veterinary examination of PROBABILITY failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 5: SMS Fnance Class 1 H’cap - 1000m
1st – Acquired 2nd – Bionic Rock 3rd – Hurricaneprince 4th – Siege

Approaching the 800m, SIEGE (R. Wiggins) had to be steadied when KALKIE KANE (L. Rolls) shifted in. L. Rolls, rider of KALKIE KANE, was advised to exercise more care.

Nearing the 600m, ACQUIRED (J. Holder) improved up on to the heels of SIEGE and had to be steadied.

BOX SEAT (K. Patrick) and BANDITOS (J. Piper) were inclined to hang out from the 450m onwards.

BIONIC ROCK (M. Speers) raced wide throughout.



Race 6: Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club Boat Rowers Class 3 Plate – 1200m
1st – Whimpy 2nd – Abruptions 3rd – Plenty Of Practise 4th – Ivor Special

DRACO (K. Wharton) was slow to begin.

BIGGER THAN (C. McIver) was hampered at the start between FIVE OF A KIND (M. Heagney) and JEMAJAY BELLE (G. Baker), which shifted out.

OBI PARK PRINCESSE (J. Holder) shifted in under pressure near the 100m.



Race 7: Heritage Motor Inn Class 1 H’cap - 1400m
1st – Malandrina 2nd – Through The Waves 3rd – Bougette 4th – Prank Caller

FIONN MAC COOL, which sustained superficial grazes to both hocks when being transported to the course, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.

BOUGETTE (S. Campton) and BARAKO (S. Cormack) were slow to begin.

Leaving the 1000m, GEMINI GEORGE (C. McIver) shifted in, making contact with FION MAC COOL (J. Holder).

In the early stages of the straight, MALANDRINA (R. McMahon) shifted out, making contact with GEMINI GEORGE.

Near the 300m, PRANK CALLER shifted in under pressure, obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten the horse.

PRANK CALLER (M. Palmer) raced wide throughout.

CUMBRE ROCKET (K. Wharton) lost its near fore plate in running.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - SCTC – 21.9.08

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. Scott Holcombe – A/jockey – Fail to produce med. Clearance – $100 - AR175(p)*

Suspensions
Race 3. Brent Evans – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a) – 9 meetings – 21.9.08 to 8.10.08*

Race day injuries/
illness
Race 2. Nathan Thomas – Jockey – Injured – Certificate required*

Absent jockeys
B. El-Issa – Injured – Certificate required*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Heza Rocker – Severe respiratory distress – Endoscopic exam. vet. clearance – LR36(b)
Race 1. Shocking Blue – Raced greenly/hung out – Warning

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. Probability – K. Wharton
Race 5. Siege - R. Wiggins
Race 6. Obi Park Princesse – J. Holder




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