QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 6 JUNE 2010

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DEAD 4/GOOD 3 AT 11.50AM RAIL – 3M
PENETROMETER - 6


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard,
Stewards – D. Aurisch, G. Ireland, T. Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – T. Quick
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – C. Johnstone
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – M. Henderson, P. Brittain
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

DEAGON OFFICE – MONDAY, 30 MAY 2010

Stewards today continued the inquiry opened into the riding tactics adopted by jockey C. Grylls on PRIX DU SANG in Race 9 at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club on May 28 in particular the decision to race the horse in a three wide position from the 1800m.

Further evidence was taken from C. Grylls and Mr. M. Moroney the trainer of the mare.

Jockey Grylls stated that the mare was extremely agitated prior to the race and overraced at the heels of MORE ON THE TOE at the 1800m resulting in him having to ease Prix Du Sang to a three wide position.

When questioned regarding his decision not to progress forward from this point Jockey Grylls explained that initially he felt there may have been an opportunity to move MORE ON THE TOE to the fence which would have allowed him to regain a position in the one wide line. However as this did not eventuate he remained caught three wide.

In response to questions regarding him not making a forward move when BEAU SAM moved up on his outside from the 1400m Jockey Grylls stated he was content to allow BEAU SAM to progress forward with the intention of taking a trail behind that horse but was left without cover when BEAU SAM was able to take up a position outside the leader.

M. Moroney advised that the instructions were to try and have the horse in a handy position but not to lead or race outside the leader and was surprised with the pre-race behaviour of the mare as she had not shown such a tendency in previous starts.

After considering all the evidence including the most recent New Zealand starts of PRIX DU SANG Stewards, whilst of the opinion C. Grylls may have erred in his ride, could not be satisfied to the required standard that the ride was in contravention of the rules relating to taking all reasonable and permissible measures throughout running.

From SCTC, 28.5.10

Jockey T. Huxham, rider of SLEPNER, was fined $100 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 200m. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account T. Huxham’s honesty in the matter and his guilty plea.

Race 1: Perry’s Hire Maiden H'cap – 1200m
1st – Finagle 2nd – Metaphysical 3rd – Not A Lady 4th – Keep In Time

ALSHAIN (M. Radecker) began awkwardly and shifted out, inconveniencing KEEP IN TIME (K. Sawyers), which was slow to begin.

GOLD REEF CITY (W. Clasohm) was tightened for room shortly after the start between EASE ON BY (M. Hellyer) and FRANKIE ME BOY (S. Guymer), which began awkwardly and shifted in.

VALLEY SAINT (N. Evans) was inclined to overrace in the early and middle stages.

NOT A LADY (T. Huxham) was inclined to overrace in the early stages.

Near the 800m, EASE ON BY (M. Hellyer) improved onto the heels of VALLEY SAINT and had to be steadied.

Leaving the 300m, FRANKIE ME BOY had to be steadied and shifted out to avoid the heels of GOLD REEF CITY, which shifted out under pressure.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of ALSHAIN, M. Radecker stated that after beginning only fairly she was obliged to race in a 3 and 4 deep position, and with the horse being green and having a tendency to hang out, she was unable to press forward to obtain a position closer to the fence. Mr D. Williams, trainer of ALSHAIN, stated that the horse was very immature and, in his opinion, raced greenly today, however, he was of the opinion that ALSHAIN would benefit greatly from today’s experience. Stewards noted the explanation. A post-race veterinary examination of ALSHAIN failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 2: Brisbane Bloodstock Bonus 2yo Maiden H'cap - m
1st – Courallie Star 2nd – Mazumah 3rd – Mossriver 4th – Care Bear

At the request of trainer B. Smith, stewards permitted the late gear change of blinkers to be carried by COURALLIE STAR which was having its first race start. This information was made available through various media outlets. B. Smith was fined $100 for the late notification.

MOSSRIVER (A. Merritt) and MAZUMAH (M. Palmer) were slow to begin.

DONE ALL DONE (C. Munce), JEWEL OF ZAHA (A. Pattillo), DRAGON ROCKER (K. Sawyers) and SERIOUSLY READY (J. Holder) began awkwardly.

Approaching the 650m, CARE BARE (B. Pengelly) shifted out, making contact with JAVA BAY (J. Taylor), which in turn shifted out, making contact with DRAGON ROCKER (K. Sawyers).

Near the 650m, CARE BARE (B. Pengelly) shifted out slightly, making contact with JAVA BAY (J. Taylor), which was racing greenly and in turn shifted out, making contact with CRAIGLEA DANGER (K. Wharton), which had to be steadied after becoming awkward on the heels of MOSS RIVER (A. Merritt). As stewards were of the opinion no one rider could be held responsible, no further action was taken.

Near the 350m, MOSSRIVER (A. Merritt) had to be steadied when tightened for room between DRAGON ROCKER, which shifted out, and JAVA BAY (J. Taylor), which shifted in as a result of both horses racing greenly.

SERIOUSLY READY (J. Holder) hung in under pressure in the home straight.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of DONE ALL DONE, jockey C. Munce stated that after beginning well the horse travelled well until a point near the 500m, however once placed under pressure, the colt failed to respond to his riding, and, in his opinion, proved disappointing. Trainer R. Macrae explained that the horse had pleased him leading up to today’s event and was at a loss to explain the disappointing performance. He further advised that he would have further examinations conducted on DONE ALL DONE when it returned home and undertook to advise stewards of any findings. Stewards noted the explanations. A post-race veterinary examination of DONE ALL DONE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Race 3: Signwave Sunshine Coast Maiden H'cap - 1600m
1st – Bag The Profit 2nd – Tinkler’s Lane 3rd – Prince Octane 4th – Flaming Silk

TINKLER’S LANE, which was kicked by another runner behind the barriers, was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

MOON PIGGY (N. Thomas), BAG THE PROFIT (C. Priest) and BLACK MARKANE (B. Pengelly) were all slow to begin.

When the pace slackened near the 1000m, MOON PIGGY (N. Thomas) improved on to the heels of HERITAGE SHADOW (M. Hellyer) and had to be steadied.

JUSTONETWOMANY (K. Sawyers), BAG THE PROFIT (C. Priest) and FLAMING SILK (M. Hughes) all raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of DON’T DO IT, jockey D. Brown stated that the horse travelled well in the early and middle stages of the event, however was left flatfooted when the field quickened leaving the 700m and found the line only fairly. He was further of the opinion that DON’T DO IT would be possibly better suited on a rain affected track.
A post-race veterinary examination of HERITAGE SHADOW, which compounded in the straight, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of BLACK MARKANE, trainer R. Wilson advised stewards it would be his intention that the horse be retired from racing. Stewards noted his comments however advised MR WILSON that the nomination of BLACK MARKANE would be refused at TAB meetings until such time as it showed consistent form improvement by way of country meetings. A post-race veterinary examination of BLACK MARKANE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Race 4: Shade & Security QTIS 3yo H'cap - 1600m
1st – Sunshine Angel 2nd – Freton 3rd – Craiglea Rocket 4th – Lunar Rose

Trainer M. Jacobs was fined $100 for presenting AL MAZAYA to the enclosure with incorrect gear.

After passing the winning post on pulling up, B. Pengelly was dislodged from DUSTY’S FELT. B. Pengelly was examined by the doctor and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.

E. Wilkinson, rider of LUNAR ROSE pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 200m he permitted his mount to shift out whilst being ridden along and insufficiently clear of ISABELLE LASS (C. Grylls), which had to be checked when tightened for room on to DUSTY’S FELT. E. Wilkinson was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 6 June and to expire at midnight, 16 June 2010.

When questioned regarding the performance of ANDY SAID, apprentice M. Wood stated that shortly after the start the gelding commenced to hang out and in an endeavour to get the horse to settle, allowed ANDY SAID to stride forward, however the gelding continued to hang out throughout the event and commenced to lose ground and proved somewhat uncompetitive. Trainer C. Richardson was unable to offer any explanation for the horse’s performance today and was advised that ANDY SAID must trial to the stewards’ satisfaction prior to being permitted to race again. A post-race veterinary examination of ANDY SAID failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 5: Love & Partners Chartered Accountants Class 1 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Go Cam 2nd – Al Chicago 3rd – Kingo 4th – Outback Girl

The saddle on GO CAM shifted en route to the barriers, necessitating the colt being resaddled behind the barriers.

EL AQUA (M. Wood) and ROWLAND PRINCESS (A. Pattillo) were slow to begin.

Near the 400m, KINGO (J. Taylor) shifted out to improve and in doing so shifted across the heels of ENEMYATTHEGATE (M. Palmer).

Leaving the 200m, EL AQUA (M. Wood) had to be steadied and shifted in to avoid the heels of the tiring LISSOY’S LASS (C. Grylls).

ENEMYATTHEGATE (M. Palmer) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Race 6: JD Dodds Property Valuers Class 1 H'cap – 1400m
1st – Eggypop 2nd – Sturt County 3rd – Cauldron 4th – Ninth Duke

CAULDRON (E. Wilkinson) was tightened for room at the start between COSTIGAN (J. Taylor) and SKEETER (M. Hellyer), both of which shifted ground.

FLY TO RIO (J. Holder) began awkwardly.

EGGYPOP (G. Colless) had a tendency to overrace in the early stages of the race.

NINTH DUKE (T. Huxham) was held up for clear running and unable to improve from a point leaving the 500m until the early part of the straight.

CAULDRON (E. Wilkinson) and FLICKERING STORM (C. Grylls) raced wide for the majority of the event.

A post-race veterinary examination of EGGYPOP revealed the colt to be mildly distressed. Trainer A. Vassel will be contacted by stewards for an update on the horse’s condition.

Race 7: Curran Group Open H'cap – 1300m
1st – Adnocon 2nd – Eire Of Magic 3rd – Zahas Pride 4th – Release Me

POSITRON (A. Merritt) was tightened for room shortly after the start between ADNOCON (G. Colless) and RELEASE ME (E. Wilkinson), which began awkwardly and shifted out.

MASAI PRIDE (M. Wood) was slow to begin. Apprentice M. Wood stated this was detrimental to the horse finishing position.

ZAHAS PRIDE (C. Munce) had a tendency to hang out rounding the home turn and shifted wider on the track, forcing FRISCO’S IN CHARGE wider.

Race 8: Omega Auto Body Repairs Class 3 Plate – 1600m
1st –Charter Boat 2nd – Banana Kick 3rd – Diago 4th – Mr Solitoary

BANANA K SPLIT (M. Hellyer), SLEPNER (J. Kropp) and DIAGO (D. Browne) were all tightened for room shortly after the start between FEARLESS HERO (J. Holder) and CHARTER BOAT (G. Colless), which shifted in.

A short distance after the start, DIAGO commenced to race very ungenerously and shifted to the inside of the running rail and was reluctant to stretch out until jockey D. Brown was able to straighten his mount. When question, trainer L. Birchley stated that it was the horse’s first start without blinkers and attributed the incident to this gear change. He added that it was his intention to experiment further with the horse’s gear. Whilst stewards noted Mr Birchley’s comments, he was advised that DIAGO must trial to the stewards satisfaction prior to being permitted to race again.

Approaching the 400m, SCONANDTINK (S. Guymer) was inclined to shift out under pressure and bumped BANANA SPLIT (R. McMahon) on a number of occasions.

DIAGO commenced to lay out when placed under pressure in the home straight.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. Ric McMahon – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*

Fines
From SCTC, 28.5.10
Race 5. Ty Huxham – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)*

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Race 2. Malcolm Reynolds – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR70*
Race 2. Brian Smith – Trainer – Fail to notify gear change - $100 – AR140B(2)
Race 4. Michael Jacobs – Trainer – Present horse with incorrect gear - $100 – AR140A*

Suspensions
Race 4. Eddie Wilkinson – Jockey – C/riding – 6 mtgs – M/n 6.6.10 to 16.6.10*

Absent jockeys
Scott Holcombe – Ill – Cert. Required*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Metaphysical, Tinkler’s Lane, Al Chicago

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Black Markane – Poor performance - Barred TAB meetings until form improvement – LR36(b)
Race 4. Andy Said – Hung out/poor performance - Trial – LR36(b)
Race 8. Diago – Racing manners – Trial – LR36(b)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Care Bear – B. Pengelly
Race 5. Lady Rich – K. Wharton





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