QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 17 JANUARY 2010

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3/GOOD 2 AFTER RACE 4
RAIL – TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Torpey
Stewards – G. Ireland, J. Williamson, T. Quick S. Lawson
Clerk of Scales – M. Haigh
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – C. Johnstone
Swab attendants – A. Challen, J. Martin
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Huxham
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

As M. Palmer was ill, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.


Race 1: Coastal Solarwise 4yo Maiden H'cap - 1000m
1st – Wipeout 2nd – Coz He Wants To 3rd – Lady Hagan 4th – The Wild Card

KBARIS (M. Radecker) was fractious in the barriers.

WHY DUBAI (K. Ashton) began awkwardly.

COZ HE WANTS TO (P. Wolfgram) and LADY HAGAN (J. Wood) made contact on jumping away.

KIRKUK (M. Hellyer) and BOOROCKA (A. Spinks) were slow to begin.

THE WILD CARD (L. Cheshire) overraced in the early stages.

P. Wolfgram, rider of COZ HE WANTS TO, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of MUCHO MUCHO DENIRO (C. Priest), which was turned in on to KIRKUK (M. Hellyer), resulting in M. Hellyer, rider of KIRKUK, having to check the momentum of his horse near the 850m. P. Wolfgram was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 17 January, and to expire at midnight, 27 January.

WHY DUBAI raced greenly in the middle stages, resulting in the horse making contact with the running rail on a number of occasions.

LADY HAGAN was inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.

MUCHO MUCHO DENIRO (C. Priest) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight, and near the 150m shifted in, making contact with BOOROCKA.

GO DAN GO (J. Holder) and GOLD DOWN UNDER (K. Pope) raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of KIRKUK, M. Hellyer stated that the horse did not travel well and seemed to lose interest after receiving a checked at the 850m. A post-race veterinary examination of KIRKUK failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 2: L. J. Hooker Mooloolaba 3yo Maiden Plate - 1000m
1st – Tony’s Pride 2nd – Star Of Falvelon 3rd – Off My Rocker 4th – Rosebrook Dancer

Trainer R. Bradshaw was fined $200 for racing MORINGA’S MCCOY with incorrect gear.

MORINGA BUBBLES, which broke through the barriers and dislodged its rider before galloping for a considerable distance, was declared a late scratching at 12.46 pm. EVENING VISION, which proved difficult to load and was fractious in the barriers before rearing up and becoming cast in the barriers, was withdrawn by stewards acting on veterinary advice at 12.48 pm. Subsequent to the event all monies invested on MORINGA BUBBLES and EVENING VISION were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 28 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 22 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets, applicable to bets placed prior to 12.46 pm, and deductions of 25 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, and 18 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets, applicable to bets placed between 12.46 pm and 12.48 pm. Connections of EVENING VISION were advised that the filly must obtain 2 further barrier certificates before being permitted to race again.

Prior to correct weight, stewards permitted J. Kropp, rider of the 3rd placegetter, OFF MY ROCKER, to view the film of the race in the straight to ascertain if he had grounds against the winner, TONY’S PRIDE. Subsequently, J. Kropp did not wish to proceed with a protest and correct weight was semaphored on the Judge’s placings.

DE BOIS (G. Killen) was slow to begin.

CAITLIN SMILE (K. Purdy), which was slow to begin, was tightened for room shortly after the start between TONY’S PRIDE (S. Scriven) and OFF MY ROCKER (J. Kropp), which shifted out.

MORINGA’S MCCOY (T. Huxham) was tightened for room shortly after the start when racing between SPECKLED SHINING (K. Sawyers) and SHAZOOM (G. Baker), which shifted in.

Near the 200m, SHAZOOM shifted in abruptly, forcing TONY’S PRIDE in on to OFF MY ROCKER. Mr D. Caldwald, trainer of SHAZOOM, was advised that due to the horse’s barrier manners and racing manners, the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before being permitted to race again.

ROSEBROOK DANCER (J. Byrne) raced wide for the majority of the event.


Race 3: The Complete Garden Maiden 3yo & UP H'cap - 1400m
1st – Rocktonic 2nd – Harney 3rd – Encostas Gift 4th – Cinque Terre

TERESA (J. Taylor) and STONEY PARK (J. Byrne) were slow to begin.

Near the 800m, PICCOLOTTO (K. Sawyers) was crowded for room when racing between STONEY PARK (J. Byrne) and TIC TOC TIGER (K. Cross), which shifted in.

Passing the 100m, HARNEY (S. Scriven) and ROCTONIC (G. Killen) came together and brushed.

FROZEN TIME (C. Priest) and TIC TOC TIGER raced wide throughout.

PICCOLOTTO lost its off hind plate in running.



Race 4: Infinity Solar Class 1 H'cap - 1200m
1st – Maroon Bells 2nd – In A Bind 3rd – Sandwood 4th – Hilda’s Lady

MISS STREETEM (K. Ashton) blundered on jumping away.

MAROON BELLS (S. Katsidis) was slow to begin.

Near the 800m, SLENDER OPTION (M. Hellyer) was tightened for room when racing to the inside of MONSIEUR MARCEAU (C. Priest), which was taken in by FALPLAY (C. Reith).

MONSIEUR MARCEAU was inclined to hang in during the middle stages of the race.

HILDA’S LADY (J. Holder) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and until near the 250m.

Passing the 250m, THAT’S ARCHIES MUM (K. Wharton) and GO CHLOE (G. Baker), which were yielding ground, were tightened for room when racing between MONSIEUR MARCEAU and MAROON BELLS, which shifted out to improve.

Following this event, the track rating was upgraded to Good 2.

Race 5: Reserve Restaurant Class 1 H'cap - 1600m
1st – Kamakura 2nd – Bidthemobgooday 3rd – Fort Carre 4th – Joyeux Joy

QUITE STYLISH (K. Cross) stood flatfooted at the start, resulting in the horse losing valuable ground.

TESTA’S BIG LASSIE (M. Hellyer) was slow to begin.

SPIRAL GALAXY (P. Wolfgram) was tightened for room on jumping away between SHOCKING BLUE (S. Katsidis) and COUNT IGLESIA (J. Wood), which shifted in.

O. Turpin, rider of SIR MOSSMAN (O. Turpin), was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that approaching the 1300m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of COUNT IGLESIA (J. Wood), which in turn was forced on to SHOCKING BLUE, resulting in SHOCKING BLUE losing its rightful position. O. Turpin was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 17 January and to expire at midnight, 28 January 2009.

Near the 850m, HANGOVER HENRY (J. Holder) had to be checked when tightened for room when racing to the inside of FORT CARRE (J. Byrne), which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

Approaching the 400m, BRADASH (K. Banks) was tightened for room when racing between TAFFY (T. Huxham) and FORT CARRE (J. Byrne), which shifted out to improve. J. Byrne, rider of FORT CARRE, was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future.

T. Huxham, rider of TAFFY, lost his whip near the 300m.

Leaving the 100m, BRADASH and CHIEF CHERON (J. Letherby) were both crowded for room when racing between TAFFY and QUITE STYLISH, which shifted in.

DUVIVIER (K. Wharton) and BIDTHEMOBGOODAY (L. Cassidy) raced wide for the majority of the event.

A post-race veterinary examination of TAFFY revealed the horse to have been galloped on on the near hind leg.


Race 6: Gary Crick Auto Group QTIS 2yo 600 Plate - 1200m
1st – Tough Luck 2nd – Funky Lady 3rd – Random Orbit 4th – Sticksy

STICKSY was examined by the veterinary surgeon at the barriers and cleared to start after the horse kicked out at the barriers.

PROUD AS PUNCH (A. Pattillo) was slow to begin.

STICKSY (L. Cassidy) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with RANDOM ORBIT (B. Pengelly).

ISABELLA’S IMPULSE (K. Cross) was slow to begin.

L. Cassidy reported that after STICKSY began awkwardly, it was then inclined to hang out for the majority of the race.

MYSTIC DRAGON (D. Gill) and RANDOM ORBIT raced wide for the majority of the event.

ASIDE (K. Pope) was inclined to hang out for the majority of the race.

Race 7: Sunshine Coast Daily Sunshine Coast Quality Listed Cup - 1400m
1st – Barlinnie 2nd – Voice Commander 3rd – Sommersea Drive 4th –Dalzar

Trainer L. Gough was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for CROSSWISE by the prescribed time.

PAYMORE (K. Wharton), BAQABA (L. Cassidy) and SOMMERSEA DRIVE (K. Pope) were all tightened for room on jumping away between LUCKY LUNA (A. Pattillo) and VOICE COMMANDER (T. Angland), both of which shifted ground.

Near the 1200m, RISEUPSINGING (M. Radecker) was checked when racing to the inside of LUCKY LUNA, DALZAR (C. Reith) and BAQABA. After taking evidence from riders, and acting on their own observations, L. Cassidy, rider of BAQABA, was given the benefit of the doubt as to whether he was allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of LUCKY LUNA. In deciding the matter, stewards took into account that the initial movement from DALZAR prior to the incident had established tight racing to both LUCKY LUNA and RISEUPSINGING (M. Radecker).

Passing the 1000m, RISEUPSINGING was again crowded for room when racing to the inside of PAYMORE and HARD TO CATCH (J. Bowditch), which shifted in.

Near the 900m, CROSSWISE (C. McIver) commenced to overrace at the heels of COCKTAIL SUPREME (A. Taylor) and continued to do so for some distance.

Passing the 800m, BARLINNIE (G. Colless) and MR SLICK (S. Katsidis) were both tightened for room when racing between CROSSWISE, which was overracing, and RAGS TO RICHES (B. Pengelly), which shifted in.

BARLINNIE had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight.

Leaving the 300m, DALZAR shifted out and brushed SAM’S EXPRESS.

SOMMERSEA DRIVE was inclined to shift out under pressure over the final 100m.

RAGS TO RICHES and SAM’S EXPRESS raced wide for the majority of the event.

A post-race veterinary examination of BAQABA revealed the gelding to be lame near foreleg. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for the gelding prior to its next race start.


Race 8: Access Insulation Class 3 H'cap - 1400m
1st – Freton 2nd – Soulima 3rd – Academy Magic 4th – Sigurdardottir

ACADEMY MAGIC (S. Scriven) and JUNGLE TESSLA (L. Cassidy) were slow to begin.

SOULIMA (G. Colless) shifted in at the start, making contact with AVAGO (M. Hellyer).

AMERICAN GANGSTER (J. Taylor) was inclined to overrace in the early stages.

Approaching the 800m, MATAI (M. Radecker) was tightened for room and shifted in, making contact with the running rail when racing to the inside of MAJESTIC RULER (L. Cheshire).

Approaching the finish line, SIGURDARDOTTIR (K. Banks) shifted in and bumped JUNGLE TESSLA (L. Cassidy).

ZEKEZA (B. Pengelly) raced wide for the majority of the event.


When questioned regarding the performance of DELAGO PILLI, K. Purdy stated that the horse was unable to sprint in today’s event and, in her opinion, the gelding was looking for further distance. The comments were noted.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5. Jim Byrne – Jockey – C/riding – Severe reprimand - AR137(a)*

Fines
Race 2. Robert Bradshaw – Trainer – Present horse with incorrect gear – $200 - AR140A*
Race 7. Lindsay Gough – Trainer – Late rider – $100 - LR70*

Suspensions
Race 1. Phillip Wolfgram – Jockey – C/riding – 6 mtgs – M/n 17.1.10 to m/n 27.1.10 – AR137(a)*
Race 5. Owen Turpin – Jockey – C/riding – 7 mtgs – M/n 17/1/10 – 28/1/10*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Harney, Funky Lady


Warnings/bars
Race 2. Evening Vision – Barrier manners – 2 b/certs – LR36(b)
Shazoom – Barrier manners and racing manners – B/trial – LR36(b)
Race 7. Baqaba – Lame near foreleg – Vet. clearance – LR36(b)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. Rosebrook Dancer – J. Byrne
Race 3. Frozen Time – C. Priest
Race 5. Dane Raider – G. Killen
Quite Stylish – K. Cross
Race 7. Crosswise – C. McIver

Late scratchings

Race 2. Moringa Bubbles – 12.46 pm
Evening Vision – 12.48 pm



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