QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2010

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SLOW 6/DEAD 5 AFTER RACE 3
RAIL – 3M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Z. Turner
Stewards – J. Hackett, G. Ireland, D. Reid, J. Clark
Clerk of Scales – S. Kelly
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – M. Johnstone, J. Martin
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – T. Woodham, R. Huxham
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

As jockey S Katsidis was injured, riding replacements were made as per the stewards race day summary.


Race 1: The Good Guys QTIS 2yo Maiden Plate - 1200m
1st – Heavens Own 2nd – Tit Tat Tooee 3rd – Driving Reign 4th – River Lad

THREE COOL CATS (G. Baker) was slow to begin.

AFRICAN MAMA (J. Taylor) was tightened for room on jumping away between LA BELLA LUNA (P. Hammersley) and SECRET SAFARI (A. Badger), both of which shifted ground.

Shortly after the start, AFRICAN MAMA (J. Taylor) had to be steadied off the heels of SECRET SAFARI, which shifted out.

STALWART REIGN (L. Degara) raced wide in the early stages.

DRIVING REIGN (K. Pope) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.

Passing the 600m, TIT TAT TOOEE (J. Byrne), which was racing greenly, improved up on to the heels of STALWART REIGN and shifted out wider on the track. TIT TAT TOOEE then raced wide from that point onwards.

Near the 550m, HEAVENS OWN (D. Browne) shifted out to improve, taking DRIVING REIGN wider on the track.

Rounding the home turn, DRIVING REIGN had to be steadied off the heels of the tiring STALWART REIGN and shifted wider on the track.

Over the concluding stages, DRIVING REIGN shifted in under pressure, resulting in CRAIGELLACHIE (M. Palmer) being hampered.

RIVER LAD (A. Spinks) and LA BELLA LUNA raced wide throughout.


Race 2: Mater Health Services Maiden H'cap - 1600m
1st – Clear Drop 2nd – Area Fiftyone 3rd – Teleboy 4th – Indeed I Am

ESKIMO HEAT (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

Passing the 1200m, MOON LADY (J. Byrne), which was inclined to overrace, shifted out 3 wide and went forward to assume the lead near the 1000m.

Leaving the 800m, TELEBOY (M. Radecker) had a tendency to race fiercely at the heels of MOON LADY.

Near the 500m, CLEAR DROP (D. Browne) shifted out to improve and in doing so made contact with INDEED I AM (C. Munce), forcing that gelding wider on the track.

C. Priest, rider of SON OF VOW, dropped her whip near the 300m.

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


Race 3: Biggift.com.au Class 6 Plate - 1600m
1st – Jazz Heart 2nd – Oh So Rosy 3rd – Riseupsinging 4th - Patmoss

OH SO ROSY (S. Guymer) and MORINGA’S KING (P. Hammersley) were tightened for room on jumping away between RISEUPSINGING (M. Radecker) and JAZZ HEART (J. Byrne).

Approaching the 1500m, OH SO ROSY (S Guymer) had to be steadied off the heels of RISEUPSINGING (M Radecker) when that horse shifted in slightly.

S. Guymer, rider of OH SO ROSY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 550m he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of MORINGA’S KING (P. Hammersley), which resulted in MORINGA’S KING being checked. S. Guymer was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 14 February and to expire at midnight, 26 February.

Stewards questioned apprentice J. Letherby, rider of GRAND COMMANDER, regarding his riding, particularly in the early and middle stages whereby he applied significant pressure to PRINCE TELESTO (T. Huxham) after that horse had crossed to the lead. Apprentice Letherby stated that his instructions were to lead if possible or endeavour to take a position behind the leader if pressured. Apprentice Letherby further stated that once PRINCE TELESTO raced up to his outside, his intentions were to take hold and allow that horse to cross to the lead, however after leaving the 1100m, his mount had improved onto the heels of PRINCE TELESTO. Apprentice Letherby added that rather than risk his mount over racing, he elected to shift to the outside of the heels of PRINCE TELESTO, however GRAND COMMANDER travelled strongly and rather than fight his mount he allowed it to stride. Trainer W. Baker confirmed the instructions adding that in his opinion apprentice Letherby should have shown greater initiative to assess the situation, and that the pressure applied in the early stages no doubt had a bearing on GRAND COMMANDER not finishing the race off as expected. After taking into consideration all the evidence, including the patrol films, stewards elected not to issue charges against apprentice Letherby, however stewards intend to refer apprentice Letherby to the Riding Skills Panel for mentoring and such remedial or technique training as they see fit. AR92A(2)

Stewards questioned apprentice T. Huxham regarding the riding tactics adopted on PRINCE TELESTO, in particular his efforts to lead. T. Huxham stated that his instructions from the connections were to use all endeavours to lead. Stewards acknowledged that PRINCE TELESTO’s normal pattern of racing is to lead, and whilst acknowledging this pattern of racing, stewards today were concerned that apprentice Huxham should have realised that he had to work excessively hard to lead today when GRAND COMMANDER appeared intent on leading. Trainer R. Bradshaw confirmed the instructions however agreed that in the circumstances apprentice Huxham may have applied more pressure to lead than had been anticipated. Stewards advised T. Huxham that he should ensure he takes all measures necessary to ensure that horses are competitive whilst endeavouring to obey instructions. Trainer R. Bradshaw was advised that he should allow for some flexibility when issuing instructions in particular where circumstances may alter.


Race 4: Heartkids Qld Inc Class 1 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Rich Baby 2nd – Mr Sugaray 3rd – He’s A Hoot 4th – Kalinga Lady

BLUE FREEZE (K. Wharton) was tightened for room on jumping away between RAGAZZA DELLA SERA (J. Taylor) and RICH BABY (D. Browne), both of which shifted ground.

A short distance later, BLUE FREEZE was further tightened for room between DELLA SERA and RICH BABY, which after making contact with GIZA (K. Pope), shifted in.

Rounding the home turn, HE’S A HOOT (G. Baker) was inclined to lay in.

RICH BABY laid in in the home straight.

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


Race 5: James The Butler Maiden H'cap - 1200m
1st – Polyrhythm 2nd – Star Cure 3rd – De Bois 4th – Mr Munch

PERSIAN STORY (C. Priest) was tightened for room on jumping away between SWEET SOUND (P. Hammersley) and WHITE WITH TWO (K. Wharton), both of which shifted ground.

WHITE WITH TWO (K Wharton) and DE BOIS (J. Byrne) raced ungenerously in the early stages.

MILLIE’S GIRL (J. Kropp), PERSIAN STORY (C. Priest) and ELEGANT RULER (M. Heagney) raced wide throughout.

K. Pope, rider NESSUN DORMA, was fined $200 for returning to scale overweight.


Race 6: The Heritage Building Society Class 4 H'cap – 1000m m
1st – New Journey 2nd – Patch’s Express 3rd – Karalius 4th – Rotarian

MONASHEE DIVA (S Egan) jumped away very awkwardly and lost significant ground.

Apprentice K. Mizobe, rider of DONNY’S MAGIC, was severely reprimanded for failing to take sufficient measures to straighten his mount when it was inclined to hang out rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight. As a result of him allowing his mount to shift out, TAKE A STAND (M. Radecker) was hampered, and COEN (K. James), which was racing to that horse’s outside, was also inconvenienced and forced wider.

A post race veterinary examination of DONNY'S MAGIC failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 7: James’ Home Services Heartkids Class 2 H'cap – 1200m
1st – In A Bind 2nd – Rovert 3rd – Hawk Hunter 4th – Brackin Road

RED ROCKER (G. Killen) was tightened for room on jumping away between ROVERT (K. Wharton) and VON ZIPPER (S. Guymer)p, both of which shifted ground.

READY ASSET (A. Merritt) was also tightened for room at the start between HAWK HUNTER (M. Radecker) and SMART ‘N’ CRAFTY (D. Browne), which shifted out.

Leaving the 200m, D. Brown, rider of SMART ‘N’ CRAFTY, dropped his whip.

HAWK HUNTER and SMART ‘N’ CRAFTY raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of WIPEOUT, J. Byrne stated that the horse travelled well throughout running and whilst the horse was travelling well on straightening and in the early part of the straight, WIPEOUT did not finish the race off as expected. J. Byrne added that connections had informed him the horse had been working well in preparation for today’s race, and being mindful that the horse had not started for a month and rising in class today, he was of the opinion these factors may have contributed to the performance. As trainer L. Birchley’s representative had left the course, connections will be interviewed to ascertain how the horse pulled up on the days following the race. A post-race veterinary examination of WIPEOUT failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 8: Joshua Books Class 1 H'cap - 1400m
1st – Ashma’s Gold 2nd – Opal Ombra 3rd – Princeoftheplaza 4th – Ishi Classic

PRINCEOFTHEPLAZA (K. Pope) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with WARANDO STREET (M. Palmer).

FUBAH (M. Speers) was slow to begin.

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

OPAL OMBRA (M. Radecker) had a tendency to lay in the early stages of the straight.

Near the 250m CHILLABUNDY (C. Spry) had to be steadied off the heels of UPUPAWAY (J. Taylor), which was taken out by OPAL OMBRA, which shifted out. M. Radecker, rider of OPAL OMBRA, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

ASHMA’S GOLD (J. Byrne) and GOLDEN GLIMPSE (M. Heagney) raced wide throughout.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimand
Race 6. K. Mizobe – Jockey – Careless Riding – AR137(a)

Fine
Race 8. K. Pope – Jockey – Return to scale o/weight - $200 – AR145

Suspensions
Race 3. Shaun Guymer – A/jockey – C/riding – 6 mtgs – M/n 14.2.10 to 26.2.10 – AR137(a)*

Race day injuries/
illness

Absent jockeys
S. Katsidis – Injured – Certificate required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Tit Tat Tooee

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. La Bella Luna – P. Hammersley
Race 2. Moon Lady – J. Byrne
Race 3. White With Two – K. Wharton
Race 6. Take A Stand – M. Radecker
Race 7. Wipeout – J. Byrne
Race 8. Golden Glimpse – M. Heagney
Ashma’s Gold – J. Byrne



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