QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 11 JULY 2010

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – DEAD 4 RAIL – 2M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – W. Birch
Stewards – G. Ireland, K. Daly
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton, I. Schultz
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – M. Henderson, P. Briton
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Race 1: Butler McDermott Lawyers Maiden Plate - 1400m
1st – Care Bear 2nd – Sophies Special 3rd – Itimio 4th – Our Secret Affair

GAL FAWKES (N. Thomas) was slow to begin.

SKILFUL RAIN (A. Merritt) raced ungenerously in the early stages.

ITIMIO (E. Wilkinson) overraced and refused to settle in the early and middle stages.

MORINGA’S MCCOY (K. Sawyers), KUDA ROCK (K. Wharton), STORM’S BELLE (K. Gates) and WIND ZIPPER (T. Huxham) raced 3 wide for the majority of the event.

D. Brown, rider of KING ECHELON, which performed below expectations, advised stewards that the horse received minor contact from another runner in the early stages, but from that point onwards enjoyed a nice trail behind the eventual winner, CARE BEAR. He added however that the gelding was under pressure from leaving the 700m and proved very disappointing over the concluding stages.


Race 2: Nambour Relay 10th Anniversary Maiden H'cap - 1000m
1st – Impactor 2nd – Persian Sea 3rd – Silverzen 4th – Benji Bullet

Trainer B. Guy was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for IMPACTOR by the prescribed time.

TRIBULATION (K. Gates) began awkwardly and lost ground.

OUR DAISY LANE (P. Hammersley) raced wide throughout.

Stewards sought an explanation from S. Katsidis regarding the tactics adopted in the early stages, which resulted in SILVERZEN settling in a position midfield. S. Katsidis stated that he was instructed to ride the horse with cover and was conscious of not being too aggressive in the early stages as the horse was having its first start in blinkers and he did not want to risk having SILVERZEN overrace. He further added that SILVERZEN was under pressure to hold its position and felt that the filly would appreciate a step up in distance to 1200m or 1400m. The explanation was noted.

Trainer B. Guy was asked to explain the seemingly improved performance of IMPACTOR today in winning as compared to its most recent start at the Gold Coast when 7th of 12 on 19 June. Mr Guy stated that on that occasion the colt was forced to travel 3 wide outside the speed and he felt that in the circumstances this performance had considerable merit. He added that after discussions with apprentice M. Wood subsequent to its last start, he brought IMPACTOR back in distance to 1000m, which he felt was a factor in its improved performance today.


Race 3: Team Robinson’s Crusoe Class 4 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Gorm The Old 2nd – Lightstar 3rd – Hawk Hunter 4th – Morning High

ONE OUTED (P. Hammersley) jumped outwards at the start, taking CRAIGLEA WHIZARD (K. Wharton) out on to MORNING HIGH (J. Byrne).

GORM THE OLD (B. Stewart) laid in under pressure in the home straight.

M. Cahill reported that HAWK HUNTER was under pressure to maintain contact with the main body of the field and was of the opinion that the gelding would be better suited over a longer distance than that of today’s event.

Race 4: ABC Learning Centres QTIS 3yo Class 3 Plate - 1000m
1st – Lucky Deluchi 2nd – Show Ruler 3rd – I’ll Rule 4th – Agent Blue

Trainer L. Patton was fined $500 for negligence in saddling in that she omitted to include the lead bag when presenting EDWARDSCISSORHANDS to race.

EDWARDSCISSORHANDS (S. Bayliss) and I’LL RULE (J. Taylor) were slow to begin.

SWIFT SANDS (D. Griffin) jumped outwards at the start, making contact with GO CAM (S. Katsidis).

Approaching the 300m, STRICTLY FLAMENCO (J. Kropp) shifted out and made contact with TOPTWO (D. Browne).

TOPTWO raced wide throughout.

M. Speers, rider of SPECIAL AURA, which compounded noticeably over the concluding stages, reported that, in his opinion, the filly, which was up in class today and first up from a spell, failed to handle the slightly rain-affected track, and was of the opinion that the filly’s inability to lead today had a significant bearing on the performance. A post-race veterinary examination of SPECIAL AURA failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 5: John Love Electrical Class 1 H'cap – 1600m
1st – Ninth Duke 2nd – Connemara Lad 3rd – bidthemobgooday 4th – Pick Of Destiny

CONNEMARA LAD (M. Cahill) jumped outwards at the start and made contact with NINTH DUKE (J. Kropp).

BIDTHEMOBGOODAY (D. Browne) shifted out shortly after the start and bumped CHINRUB (P. Hammersley).

CONNEMARA LAD (M. Cahill) was inclined to overrace when being restrained to take up a position closer to the rails in the early stages.

MADAM CONI (J. Byrne) was momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

PICK OF DESTINY (K. Sawyers) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and until after passing the 300m.

MADAM CONI (J. Byrne), BAG THE PROFIT (C. Priest) and GET UPPITY (J. Taylor) raced wide for the majority of the event.

S. Katsidis, rider of FLEXIBILITY, reported that the slow tempo of the race in the middle stages did not suit the mare, adding that he was obliged to remain towards the inside section of the track when making a run in the home straight, which he believed to be an inferior section of the track today.


Race 6: Cancer Council Queensland Class 3 H'cap – 1400m
1st – Aiglon 2nd – Golden Jaguar 3rd – Pumplechook 4th – Xanthos

Trainer T. Hall was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for BUBBLED by the prescribed time.

ANOTHER HEART (D. Griffin) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, resulting in DAWNS QUEEN (J. Kropp) being taken out on to LUCKY SPIN (J. Taylor), which had to be steadied off the heels of GLAIZEM (B. Looker).

INCENDIO (J. Byrne) was slow to begin.

INCENDIO was momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

Passing the 400m, INCENDIO, which was inclined to lay in, had to be steadied off the heels of GLAIZEM (B. Looker), which was taken out by TULLY ENDEAVOUR (J. Bowditch).

B. Looker, rider of GLAIZEM, was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift out near the 300m, resulting in INCENDIO (J. Byrne) having to be steadied to avoid the heels of GLAIZEM.

Near the 100m, SHADOW BUSTER (E. Wilkinson) had to be steadied when tightened for room between FAMOUS CRY (N. Thomas), which shifted in slightly under pressure, and MULGA BOB (M. Palmer), which was taken out by BUBBLED (P. Hammersley) when that horse shifted out when tiring. In the circumstances, stewards took no direct action other than to remind both P. Hammersley, rider of BUBBLED, and N. Thomas, rider of FAMOUS CRY, of their obligations to stop riding and straighten their mounts if they shift ground.

INCENDIO, DAWNS QUEEN, PUMPLECHOOK (J. Holder) raced wide throughout.

Jockey R. Wiggins reported that he was obliged to restrain MONSHEREE to a rearward position in the early stages after he was trapped extremely wide from its wide barrier.

Stewards sought an explanation from B. Looker regarding the first-up performance of GLAIZEM today. B. Looker stated that the horse travelled satisfactorily until a point near the 700m, at which time it was immediately under pressure and failed to respond to his riding thereafter. He further added that horse’s respiratory rate on return to scale was unusually elevated, in his opinion, which suggested to him that GLAIZEM may take benefit from the today’s race. Stewards intend to interview trainer R. Patterson regarding the horse’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination of GLAIZEM failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary examination of SHADOW BUSTER revealed the gelding to have sustained a laceration to the near side hind heel.


Race 7: Nambour Relay 10th Annivsary Open H'cap – 1400m
1st – Deacon 2nd – Mauries Pick 3rd – In Rehearsal 4th – Abert Cadabra

MILLERS WHEEL (J. Byrne) and IN REHEARSAL (T. Huxham) were slow to begin.

LOMBARDY (P. Hammersley) was held up in the straight until a point near the 250m.


Race 8: Star Shots Class 1 H'cap – 1200m
1st – Point Pain 2nd – Tornadoes 3rd – I’myourhuckleberry 4th – Top Puss

ZABELKA was declared a late scratching at 9.30 am on veterinary advice.

Trainer P. Fleming was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for QUEEN OF BLING by the prescribed time.

SHOGOLD (K. Pope) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with TOP PUSS (T. Huxham).

EL AQUA (J. Taylor) and I’MYOURHUCKLEBERRY (D. Browne) made contact on jumping away.

Approaching the 1000m, QUEEN OF BLING (J. Kropp) was dictated inwards and had to be steadied momentarily from the heels of FINAGLE (J. Holder), which shifted in when not quite clear. At the same stage, I’MYOURHUCKLEBERRY shifted out away from QUEEN OF BLING, hampering POINT PAIN (S. Katsidis).

SPECIAL SOMETHING (P. Hammersley) raced ungenerously for a short distance passing the 800m.

TOP PUSS (T. Huxham) was held up in the early stages of the straight and passing the 300m was momentarily placed awkwardly at the heels of the tiring QUEEN OF BLING (J. Kropp).

SPECIAL SOMETHING was momentarily held up for clear running passing the 300m.

TORNADOES (E. Wilkinson) raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

MR NIBBLES (I. Coombes), LOVE THAT CHICK (N. Thomas), TONY’S PRIDE (M. Cahill) raced wide throughout.

P. Hammersley reported that he was forced to restrain SPECIAL SOMETHING to take up a rearward position in the early stages when trapped wide from its wide barrier.

J. Byrne, rider of ROGER, which performed below market expectations, reported that due to being caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to press forward to obtain the position outside the leader and then relaxed well in running, however passing the 700m, the gelding was under pressure and failed to respond to his riding in the home straight. He added that he felt the horse was not completely comfortable on the slightly rain affected track. A post-race veterinary examination of failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6. Ben Looker – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*

Fines
Race 2. Brian Guy – Trainer - Late rider – $100 - LR67*
Race 4. Lyn Paton – Trainer – Present horse without lead bag - $500 – AR175(k)*
Race 6. Troy Hall – Late rider – $100 - LR67*
Race 8. Ric McMahon – Jockey – Overweight - $200 – AR120(b)*
Race 8. Peter Fleming – Trainer – Late rider – $100 - LR67*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Sophies Special, Persian Sea, Connemara Lad, Mauries Pick

Adjourned inquiry
Race 6. Re performance of Glaizem
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Gal Fawkes – N. Thomas
Lights Image – J. Taylor
Storm’s Belle – K. Gates
Moringa’s McCoy – K. Sawyers
Race 2. Prosper – K. Sawyesr
Impactor – J. Byrne
Race 5. Welsh Celebrity – D. Griffin
Race 6. Bubbled – P. Hammesley
Golden Jaguar – C. Munce
Race 8. Queen Of Bling – J. Kropp
El Aqua – J. Taylor
Love That Chick – N. Thomas
Mr Nibbles – I. Coombes

Late scratchings
Race 8. Zabelka – 9.30 am




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