QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2008

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – OUT 6M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – W. Birch
Stewards – G. Ireland, L. Garrett, S. Lawson, S. Kelly (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – J. Wilkinson
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – C. Fedrick, M. Johnstone
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Huxham
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

As G. Baker was injured and as S. Galloway and S. Holcombe were stood down by the Club’s doctor after fulfilling earlier engagements, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 1: COTTON BUILDING COMPANY H'CAP - 1800m
1st – My Almanac 2nd – California Express 3rd – Winmara 4th – La Marianne

Stewards questioned apprentice M. Hughes, the rider of LA MARIANNE, as to why he had not allowed his mount to stride forward in the middle stages and apply more pressure to the leader MY ALMANAC (R. Mason) when it had become apparent that that horse had slowed the pace of the race considerably. M. Hughes stated that LA MARIANNE was only having its second start over 1800m and with the blinkers on today felt that whilst the horse had overraced in the early stages it was best to give the mare an opportunity to settle as to afford it every chance to run the distance out. He added that he was able to make ground on the leader approaching the 450m and upon straightening was within a length of MY ALMANAC. M. Hughes further added that LA MARIANNE failed to respond to his riding as anticipated in the straight and in his opinion was better suited to shorter distances.

Race 2: BEST SECURITY H'CAP - 1200m
1st – Tanzill 2nd – Moubassin 3rd – Go Rainey 4th – Ivorbeatem

WE’RE ALL IN IT (R. Wiggins) was slow to begin.

CHINTZ (C. Kearney) jumped away awkwardly.

MOUBASSIN (S. Cormack) shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.

Race 3: SHADE & SECURITY H'CAP - 1400m
1st – My Counsel 2nd – Craiglea Symphony 3rd – Zigalong 4th – Gracemere

GRACEMERE (M. Heagney) had to be steadied shortly after the start when tightened for room between ZIGALONG (D. Craven) and XAAR CRAZY (K. Wharton), which shifted in.

Passing the 800m PALACE PARTY (J. Wood) was tightened for room by CRAIGLEA SYMPHONY (A. Badger), which had commenced to overrace and shifted in when being restrained. A short distance later CRAIGLEA SYMPHONY, which continued to overrace, shifted out and made contact with BODY DOUBLE (A. Pattillo).

CRAIGLEA SYMPHONY and GRACEMERE were inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

Race 4: HAYMANS ELECTRICAL H'CAP - 1400m
1st – Octahedron 2nd – Siege 3rd – Swift Leo 4th – Ready To Rise

READY TO RISE (S. Cormack) raced three wide throughout.

J. Piper, the rider of CARRY ON KENZIE, was reprimanded under AR. 137(a) for allowing her mount to shift in near the 650m resulting in SWIFT LEO (R. McMahon) having to be steadied.

OCTAHEDRON (B. Pengelly) laid in under pressure over the concluding stages of the event.

A post-race veterinary examination of CARRY ON KENZIE (J. Piper) failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 5: MINC SERVICES H'CAP - 1600m
1st – Stiletto Heels 2nd – Red Treasure 3rd – Probability 4th – Hamatym

Trainer T. Gillespie was fined $100 under AR. 140A for presenting CINQUACASINO to race with incorrect gear.

J. Piper was fined $200 under AR. 92(12) for failing to claim her full allowance on SHREPS.

FLEET AFFAIR (K. Wharton) was slow to begin.

CINQUACASINO (J. Wood) jumped in at the start making contact with NICE LOOKER (R. Mason).

TYRCONNELL (P. Wolfgram) and THE TRAPS ARE SET (M. Heagney) overraced in the early and middle stages.

Leaving the 1200m SHREPS (J. Piper), which had commenced to overrace, shifted out when being restrained taking SMARTAZARIZ (R. Wiggins) wider on the track.

CINQUACASINO, SMARTAZARIZ and ALL THE JAYS (K. Forrester) raced wide for the majority of the event.


Race 6: SOMMERS FUEL SUPPLIES H'CAP - 1400m
1st – Eleventh Command 2nd – Chaufuhr 3rd – Vargas Girl 4th – Luna Pride

CHAUFUHR (S. Cormack) overraced for a short distance near the 800m.

LUNA PRIDE (S. Bogenhuber) lost its nearside fore plate in running.

Race 7: HAYCROFT WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS H'CAP - 1200m
1st – Geebeetee 2nd – Eye Eye Silver 3rd – Cuban Dancer 4th – Fielding

As B. Pengelly was to be overweight, C. Reith was substituted as the rider of CUBAN DANCER. B. Pengelly was fined $200 under AR. 120(b).

BERANI MERAH JAMBU (J. Wood) jumped away awkwardly and lost considerable ground.

ON ICE (K. Wharton) and FIELDING (A. Merritt) raced wide for the majority of the event.

GOYOUSOANDSO (N. Thomas) overraced for a short distance leaving the 900m.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of GUISSEPINO, jockey R. Wiggins stated that the mare travelled well during the event, however failed to stretch out when placed under pressure. R. Wiggins was of the opinion that the mare appreciates more give in the ground than today’s surface. A post-race veterinary examination of GUISSEPINO failed to reveal any abnormalities.

ON ICE (K. Wharton) lost its nearside hind plate in running.




ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - SCTC – 2.11.08

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. J. Piper – careless riding – AR. 137(a)

Fines
Race 5. T. Gillespie - $100 – present horse with incorrect gear – AR. 140A
Race 5. J. Piper - $200 – fail to claim full allowance – AR. 92(12)
Race 7. B. Pengelly - $200 – overweight – AR. 120(b)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. GO RAINER – K. Wharton; STOR HEST – N. Thomas
Race 3. ZIGALONG – D. Craven
Race 5. RED TREASURE – N. Thomas
Race 7. CUBAN DANCER – C. Reith; BERANI MERAH JAMBU – J. Wood; ADMIRAL’S AMANTE – K. Forrester




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