QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 10 JANUARY 2010

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SLOW 7
RAIL – 7M 1400-400, 5M REMAINDER


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – G. Ireland, K. Daly, K. Wolsey
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – M. Johnstone, J. Flynn
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – P. Cousins
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

From ITC meeting, 9.1.10 – Race 1.

Trainer H. Richardson reported that HEAD STOCKMAN had pulled up sore following this event and would now be sent for a spell.

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Race 1: Proliquor Solutions Maiden H'cap - 1600m
1st – Count Iglesia 2nd – Tudor Arcade 3rd – Bullchase 4th – Riviera Clay

Connections advised that it would be the intention to ride BACKSTAGE in a more forward position today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

ABODE (J. Letherby) reared as the start was effected and lost ground.

WHISPERING ACT (J. Wood) jumped away awkwardly, making contact with MYPERION (J. Holder).

RIVIERA CLAY (G. Baker) and MISS UNI (M. Speers) were both tightened for room at the start between SEATUNE (M. Hellyer) and DE FAME DE FORTUNE (B. Hull), which shifted in.

MISS UNI made the 1200m turn awkwardly, shifted out and had to be steadied from the heels of MYPERION.

Near the 900m, CATCH KATHLEEN (S. Guymer), which was inclined to lay in, shifted in, tightening the running of BACK STAGE (M. Morris), which had to be steadied.

Passing the 800m, TUDOR ARCADE (J. Kropp) was tightened for room and made contact with the running rail when racing to the inside of RIVIERA CLAY, which hung in at that point.

RIVIERA CLAY continued to race ungenerously until a point near the 500m, causing BACK STAGE, which was racing to the inside, to be steadied. Shortly after, RIVIERA CLAY shifted out, hampering CATCH KATHLEEN. A warning was issued to the connections of RIVIERA CLAY regarding is racing manners.

Leaving the 300m, SEATUNE had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between CAVALLO D’ORO (K. Sawyers) and RIVIERA CLAY, which was taken in by DE FAME DE FORTUNE.

A short distance later, CAVALLO D’ORO had to be steadied when racing between BACK STAGE and RIVIERA CLAY, which was taken in by MYPERION, which shifted in.

SEATUNE was momentarily held up for clear running near the 200m.

OWIE (C. Kearney) and CAVALLO D’ORO raced wide for the majority of the event.

OWIE lost its off hind plate in running.


Race 2: Sky Racing Maiden Plate - 1200m
1st – Barmazal 2nd – Clear Drop 3rd – Lily Markane 4th – Dane’s Insignia

Permission was granted for MARKWIN to wear a tongue-tie, which was not originally advertised as part of that mare’s approved racing gear.

The start of this race was delayed when DANE’S INSIGNIA required farrier attention.

PIKA (C. Reith) was slow to begin.

WESTE (L. Henry) shifted out at the start, making contact with CLEAR DROP (A. Pattillo).

Near the 900m, PIKA (C. Reith) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of BARMAZAL (J. Byrne), which was inclined to overrace. SON OF RANIERA (A. Merritt), which was following, also had to be steadied and shifted out, making contact with CLEAR DROP, forcing that horse wider on the track.

Leaving the 900m, GO DAN GO (J. Holder) commenced to overrace and shifted considerably wider on the track and then raced wide for the remainder of the race.

Near 500m, WESTE was inclined to hang out and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of GO DAN GO, which shifted in momentarily.

Over the concluding stages, ITSA PUNT (J. Taylor) had to be steadied when tightened for room between DANE’S INSIGNIA (K. Pope) and LILY MARKANE (K. Wharton), which shifted out.

WASTE and MARKWIN (M. Speers) raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of PILERWA LANE (O. Turpin) failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Race 3: Coastal Equipment Sales H'cap - 1000m
1st – Cattleman 2nd – She’s All Greek 3rd – That’s Better 4th - Youcantseeme

SNAGAPOT and FLYING OPTION (Race 8) were declared a late scratchings at 8.35 pm. Trainer N. King was fined the sum of $200.

Connections advised that YOUCANTSEEME would be ridden back in field if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

SHE’S ALL GREEK (M. Hellyer) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, PLENTY OF PRACTISE (J. Holder) had to be steadied when tightened for room between DANCE GIRL DANCE (S. Katsidis) and THAT’S BETTER (T. Huxham), which shifted in under pressure. T. Huxham, rider of THAT’S BETTER, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

When questioned regarding the performance of DANCE GIRL DANCE, S, Katsidis stated that, in his opinion, the 1000m of today’s event was too short at this stage of its preparation as he was unable to have the mare travelling on the bit at any stage during the event. Trainer K. Kemp agreed with jockey Katsidis’s assessment, adding that, in his opinion, DANCE GIRL DANCE proved disappointing in the way it finished the race off over the concluding stages.

Jockey J. Byrne reported that SLEEPY JACKSON weakened badly over the final 200m and was awkward in its action. Stable representative Mr S. Broderick advised stewards that following today’s performance it would be the stable’s intention to recommend to the owners that the gelding be retired from racing.


Race 4: Suncoast Cabs Class 1 H'cap - 1000m,
1st – Danes Kid 2nd – Frisco Lights 3rd – Zadkiel 4th - Rosejoy

A pre race veterinary examination of ROSEJOY cleared the horse to race.

ROSEJOY (S. Apthorpe) and ZADKIEL (J. Taylor) were slow to begin.

CADILLAC QUEEN (K. Yoshida) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with DANES KID (S. Katsidis). A short distance later, DANES KID shifted in, causing CADILLAC QUEEN to be steadied.

Near the 900m, WORLD BY NIGHT (C. Reith) had to be steadied when tightened for room to the inside of FRISCO LIGHTS (M. Hellyer), which had a tendency to hang in at that point.

CHALLOMAN (K. Wharton) and EDITAVE (J. Holder) raced wide for the majority of the event.

S. Apthorpe, rider of ROSEJOY, was reprimanded for striking his mount with the whip after the winning post.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of NOOSA BAY, O. Turpin stated that, in his opinion, the horse travelled well throughout the race and after racing awkwardly in the early stages, it settled in a handy position, however failed to run on when paced under pressure in the straight. Trainer R. McCall stated the mare had worked well and in his opinion was disappointing. Stewards noted the explanations of both parties.

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


Race 5: Sunshine Coast Daily QTIS 3yo H'cap - 1000m
1st – Aquila Brave 2nd – Opal Ombra 3rd – Falvelina 4th – Canadian Joy

The start of this race was delayed to hold for another racing venue.

At the start, FALVELINA (J. Byrne) was severely checked and blundered between OPAL OMBRA (M. Radecker) and RAGAZZA DELLA SEERA (L. Henry), which was taken out by CANADIAN JOY (P. Wolfgram).

NAVILLUS GRANDIVA (S. Guymer) jumped away awkwardly, losing ground.

The veterinary surgeon reported that FALVELINA returned to scale with the presence of blood in one nostril as a result of a small laceration.

A post-race veterinary examination of STAR SHOW revealed it to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer B. Miller was advised that the gelding would be barred from racing for 3 months.


Race 6: “Freshen The Impression’ Landscape Mainenance Class 3 H'cap - 1800m
1st – My Flight 2nd – Slepner 3rd – Silver Dream 4th – Pressed On

SILVER DREAM (L. Rolls) had difficulty obtaining clear running leaving the 200m.

Stewards sought an explanation as to the reason for MY FLIGHT leading, which was in contrast to previous tactics adopted. Trainer D. Newham stated that it had not been her intention to instruct A. Pattillo to lead on the horse and was surprised as it previously had shown a tendency to be slow to begin. She further added that the horse was having its first start over 1800m and this, coupled with the horse not having had a start for more than a month, may have resulted in MY FLIGHT being fresh enough to take up the leading position. Jockey A. Pattillo stated that the horse began better than he had anticipated and looked to position the mare in a midfield position, however approaching the 1600m when it became apparent he was going to be caught in a 3-wide position, he elected to allow MY FLIGHT to stride forward and assume the lead. Stewards accepted the explanation.

Race 7: Best Security Class 2 H'cap – 1200m
1st – Swirling Moss 2nd – Magic Symphony 3rd – Dahara Prize 4th – Weekend Shopper

Trainer T. Crane was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for SWIRLING MOSS by the prescribed time.

POINCIANA (K. Pope) was slow to begin.

KAR KETCH ME (M. Hellyer) was tightened for room at the start between MAGIC SYMPHONY (P. Hammersley) and DIBABA (S. Katsidis), which jumped away awkwardly.

WEEKEND SHOPPER (O. Turpin) began awkwardly.

MAGIC SYMPHONY (P. Hammersley) raced wide throughout.

Leaving the 500m, POINCIANA had to be steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of the tiring MOLLY BE SMART (C. Kearney).

When questioned regarding the performance of DIBABA, S. Katsidis stated that the horse was very fractious pre-race and sweated up badly. He was of the opinion that this affected the filly’s performance, adding that DIBABA also failed to handle the rain affected conditions. Trainer S. Broderick undertook to advise stewards of any abnormality that may come to his attention with the filly which may have had a bearing on the performance.


Race 8: Seapointe Homes Class 1 H'cap - 1400m
1st –Lion Beauty 2nd – Taffy 3rd – Duke Of Danes 4th –

Trainer S. O’Dea was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for LION BEAUTY by the prescribed time.

The start of this race was delayed due to DUKE OF DANES requiring farrier attention. DUKE OF DANES was examined by veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.

IVY’S LEAGUE (A. Pattillo) was slow to begin.

ROUGH DANCE (C. Reith) was tightened for room at the start between KINGCUP and TAFFY (M. Hellyer), which began awkwardly and shifted in.

KINJIROCK (P. Wolfgram), VISION OF FALVELON (S. Guymer) and JESS SAR BELLE (P. Hammersley) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

ROUGH DANCE (C. Reith) overraced during the early and middle stages and shifted in near the 700m, making contact with the running rail.

A short distance later, ROUGH DANCE shifted out, making contact with JESS SAR BELLE (P. Hammersley).

Leaving the 600m, TAFFY (M. Hellyer) shifted out in an attempt to obtain clear running, making contact with COUNTLESS MOMENTS (J. Byrne).

TAFFY was held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the straight.

A post race veterinary examination of IVY’S LEAGUE failed to reveal an abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination of BROLGA ROAD failed to reveal any abnormalities.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. Shannon Apthorpe – Jockey – Strike horse after w/post - AR137(4)(e)*

Fines
Race 2. Jan Pritchard - Trainer - Failed to notify gear - $200 - AR140A
Race 3/8. Norma King – Trainer – 2 late scr - $200 – AR114*
Race 7. Tony Crane – Trainer - Late rider - $100 – LR70*
Race 8. Steven O’Dea – Trainer– Late rider - $100 – LR70*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Tudor Arcade,

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Riviera Clay – Racing manners/Hung in – Warning
Race 5. Star Show – Bled – 3 mth bar – AR53A

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Back Stage – M. Morris
Miss Uni – M. Speers
Race 2. Pilwerwa Lane – O. Turpin
Weste – L. Henry
Race 5. Falvelina – J. Byrne
Race 7. Swirling Moss – R. McMahon
Race 8. Lion Beauty – R. Wiggins

Late scratchings

Race 1. Snagapot – 8.35 am
Race 8. Flying Option – 8.35 am



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