RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2011

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SLOW 6
RAIL – OUT 10M (1400-W/POST), OUT 8M (REMAINDER)


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Torpey
Stewards – P. Gillard, K. Daly, G. Palmer, R. McCrae
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – R. Ellsworthy, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Huxham, J. Holcombe, M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Stewards today resumed an inquiry into the reason for Matthew Palmer being dislodged from TAFFY at Sunshine Coast on Sunday, 18 July 2010. After considering all evidence tendered and further evidence from jockey M. Palmer, who was unable to appear at the initial inquiry, it was established that approaching the 400m TAFFY had improved into a tight run to the inside of MARAETAI (P. Hammersley), which then put both MARAETAI and TAFFY in restricted room when racing between KALINYA (C. Gilby) and GRANITE KING (K. Gates) and in a position where MARAETAI could not relieve any pressure as a result of racing tight inside the heels of KALINYA. Shortly after, GRANITE KING, which was tiring, shifted out marginally, causing TAFFY to clip that runner’s heels and blunder, dislodging M. Palmer. After considering all submissions and viewing the patrol film, stewards deemed the incident to be caused by a combination of factors with no one rider or horse considered to be totally at fault.

Race 1: ACCESS INSULATION 4YO & UPWARDS MAIDEN PLATE - 1000m
1st – Bucks Point 2nd – Dawn Boy 3rd – Votive 4th – Maria Rosa

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer R. Faithfull’s representative for failing to declare J. Taylor as the rider of BELLA HERITAGE by the prescribed time.

The start was delayed when ARGUN (S. Drake) became fractious in the barriers. After undergoing a veterinary examination, ARGUN was cleared to start. Following the event a further veterinary examination of ARGUN found the horse to have suffered a slight injury to its nose.

MARIA ROSA (D. Browne) shifted in at the start, making contact with SAINT FAUSTINA (M. Hellyer).

DAWN BOY (O. Turpin) began awkwardly.

ARGUN shifted in at the start, making contact with BUCKS POINT (C. Munce).

DAWN BOY hung in leaving the 700m, inconveniencing ARGUN.

SAINT FAUSTINA had a tendency to lay out under pressure in the straight.

Race 2: STANLEY RIVER THOROUGHBREDS CLASS 1 H’CAP - 1200m
1st – Baa Baa Jet 2nd – I’m Busy 3rd – Finagle 4th – Gold Budda

Trainer R. Heathcote advised stewards that following LUCASAM’s last start disappointing performance at Ipswich on 11 February, he has had tests carried out on the gelding but they were unable to identify any specific reason for the poor performance. He added that the horse has worked well since and he is hopeful of the horse being positioned handy today and he expects a more forward showing.

BAA BAA JET (Michael Palmer) began awkwardly.

FINAGLE (E. Wilkinson) and I’M BUSY (C. Munce) bumped at the start when both horses shifted ground.

HANGAR SEVEN (D. Browne) raced wide throughout the event.

Approaching the 600m GOLD BUDDA (J. Taylor) improved on to the heels of I’M BUSY and had to be steadied.

I’M BUSY and FLASH THE ROCK (B. Stewart) came together and bumped on a couple of occasions between the 650m and the 550m.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of HANGAR SEVEN, D. Browne stated that although the horse was caught wide for the majority of the event, he was disappointed with the horse’s finishing effort. Trainer L. Birchley also was disappointed with the gelding’s performance and advised stewards it would be his intention to have a thorough veterinary examination carried out on the gelding in the immediate future. Stewards will contact the trainer regarding the results of those tests at a later date.

B. Stewart, the rider of FLASH THE ROCK, was reprimanded under AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of LUCASAM, B. El-Issa could offer no tangible explanation. Trainer R. Heathcote advised stewards that the horse had pleased him in trackwork leading up to today’s event and was at a loss to explain the poor performance. Mr Heathcote advised that he would monitor the horse’s progress and review its current racing preparation. A post-race veterinary examination of LUCASAM revealed no abnormalities.



Race 3: ACCESS INSULATION CLASS 1 H’CAP - 1600m
1st – Cash ‘N’ Style 2nd – Indeseado 3rd – Makyeah 4th – Curse Of Adam

The saddle of ELDOSHAR (J. Wood) shifted during its preliminary, resulting in that runner having to be resaddled at the barriers. As a result of ELDOSHAR being unable to be resaddled due to being fractious it was declared a late scratching at 1.33 p.m. On the announcement of correct weight, stewards ordered that all monies invested on ELDOSHAR be refunded, with deductions of 16 cents in the dollar on the face value of win tickets and 18 cents in the dollar on the face value of place tickets to apply.

CURSE OF ADAM (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

CURSE OF ADAM laid in under pressure in the home straight.

Race 4: GRANDVIEW HOMES MAIDEN H’CAP - 1400m
1st – Psyclone Miss 2nd – Silverzen 3rd – Iglesia Grace 4th – Octavar

CATSUIT (M. Hellyer) arrived at the barriers without its near hind plate and with its off hind plate sprung. The off hind plate was removed by the farrier and the filly raced without hind plates.

KENTARO (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start CATSUIT shifted in making contact with NOONDAY (J. Byrne), which in turn shifted in making contact with SILVERZEN (D. Browne).

REHNQUIST (Mathew Palmer) raced wide in the early stages.

BIG MAX (P. Schmidt) had a tendency to hang out in the early stages.

MOON LANDING (M. Heagney) and HIDDEN BABE (L. Cassidy) raced wide for the majority of the event.

MOON LANDING and HIDDEN BABE were both inconvenienced leaving the 400m when BIG MAX shifted in, and approaching the 200m MOON LANDING was tightened for room when racing between HIDDEN BABE and BIG MAX, which hung out at that point.

Near the 250m OCTAVAR (K. Wharton) was tightened for room when racing to the inside of KENTARO which shifted in.

Race 5: ACCESS INSULATION QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H’CAP - 1000m
1st – Miss Barwang 2nd – Dane Giggle 3rd – Faith No More 4th – Bilt Leica

The start was delayed when JEWEL OF CASHEL (M. Hellyer) proved difficult to load. Trainer M. Bailey was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly for its barrier manners.

Both CONYUEN (M. Morris) and FAITH NO MORE (M. Wood) began awkwardly.

Shortly after the start MISS BARWANG (E. Wilkinson) shifted in making contact with FAITH NO MORE.

BILT LEICA (J. Bowditch) and JEWEL OF CASHEL were tightened for room shortly after the start between HANDFULOFHUNDREDS (J. Wood), which shifted out, and MISS MILNE BAY (D. Barron), which shifted in.

JEWEL OF CASHEL laid in when placed under pressure in the early stages of the straight.

Leaving the 200m HANDFULOFHUNDREDS had to be steadied to the inside of BILT LEICA, which shifted in under pressure.

BIT OF SUCCESS (S. Kennedy) was inclined to shift out under pressure over the final 200m of the event.

FAITH NO MORE had a tendency to lay in under pressure over the final 200m and near the 100m laid in across the hind quarters of DANE GIGGLE (Mathew Palmer) and had to be steadied.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MISS MILNE BAY, D. Barron stated that in his opinion the filly failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination of MISS MILNE BAY revealed no abnormalities.

Race 6: STANLEY RIVER THOROUGHBREDS CLASS 4 H’CAP - 1200m
1st – D’Jet 2nd – Vivaheart 3rd – Folichonne 4th – Freton/Bossie Boy (deadheat)

BOSSIE BOY (P. Hammersley) was examined by the veterinary surgeon upon arrival at the course after the horse broke away from its handler en route to the track. BOSSIE BOY underwent a further veterinary examination at the barriers and was cleared to race.

FOLICHONNE (D. Browne) and FRETON (R. Wiggins) were both slow to begin.

Trainer M. Thexton reported to stewards that SHOWCITI had bled from its left nostril following the event. M. Thexton was advised that the gelding must gallop over 1000m to the satisfaction of stewards prior to being permitted to race again.

Race 7: ACCESS INSULATION CLASS 2 H’CAP - 1400m
1st – Special Something 2nd – Inch Ahead 3rd – Vipera Gold 4th – Elusive Shadow

VIPERA GOLD (M. Hellyer), which slipped over leaving the enclosure, was inspected by the veterinary surgeon upon arrival at the barriers and cleared to start.

CACHACA (R. Hancock), SOPHIES SPECIAL (M. Radecker) and SPECIAL SOMETHING (C. Munce) were slow to begin.

Near the 900m SOPHIES SPECIAL, which resented racing to the inside of MONTREUX JAZZ (D. Browne), threw its head in the air.

MONTREUX JAZZ raced wide in the early stages.

KENNY’S MAGIC (K. Gates) raced wide throughout.

SOPHIES SPECIAL shifted to a three wide position leaving the 700m.

Near the 350m KENNY’S MAGIC was disappointed for a run to the inside of SOPHIES SPECIAL and as a result had to alter course.

INCH AHEAD (P. Keane) was inclined to shift ground under pressure over the final 300m.

Race 8: ACCESS INSULATION OPEN H’CAP - 1000m
1st – Haizum 2nd – Monashee Dancer 3rd – Charming Rogue 4th – Cattleman

DIXIE LASS (A. Spinks) and SPECTACULAR PIC (M. Hellyer) were both slow to begin.

LUCKY DELUCHI (P. Hammersley) and MESSAGE BANK (J. Wood) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Approaching the 600m DIXIE LASS shifted in and made contact with the running rail.

Near the 500m CLASSY CRYSTAL (J. Kropp) was tightened for room when racing to the inside of CHARMING ROGUE (G. Colless) which shifted in and away from LUCKY DELUCHI.

DIXIE LASS hung out rounding the home turn.

CATTLEMAN (S. Bogenhuber) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 200m.

CHARMING ROGUE improved on to the heels of MONASHEE DANCER (A. Kitson), which was shifting ground as the horses approached the finish, resulting in CHARMING ROGUE having to alter course.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. B. Stewart – excessive whip use – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Bleeders
Race 6. SHOWCITI – bled one nostril – 1000m gallop before stewards – AR. 53A(7)

Warnings/bars
Race 5. JEWEL OF CASHEL – warning on barrier manners

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. BELLA HERITAGE – J. Taylor
Race 5. BIT OF SUCCESS – S. Kennedy
Late scratchings
Race 3. ELDOSHAR – 1.33 p.m. at barriers