RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 3 JULY 2011

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SLOW 7 RAIL – 2M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Torpey
Stewards – J. Williamson, L. Morrison, C. Albrecht, P. Reardon, A. Kitching
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – P. Briton, M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From SCTC meeting, 17.6.11 – Race 4

Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the performance and handling of AIGLON. After a review of betting trends in the event, further evidence was taken from trainer P. Messara, and after considering this and also evidence taken on the day, stewards advised apprentice T. Huxham that, in their opinion, they could be satisfied with the explanations tendered as to the reasons for AIGLON being ridden in a rearward position as the horse reared as the start was effected. However stewards advised apprentice Huxham that he had erred in failing to pressure AIGLON and attempt to follow INCITEMENT (P. Hammersley), which had commenced to improve into the event between the 600m and 400m. Furthermore, the concerns that stewards addressed with apprentice Huxham in relation to his vigour over the final 400m was addressed by apprentice Huxham explaining that he has been attempting to model his riding style so as to ride with less whip use and in a more hands-and-heels style. Whilst stewards were not entirely satisfied with apprentice Huxham’s vigour, they were not of the view that in all the circumstances, this had a material effect on the gelding’s overall performance, and given apprentice Huxham’s relative lack of experience as an apprentice, took no further action.

As M. Gray, D. Missen and P. Keane were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.




Race 1: Racing Retro Brisbane Bloodstock Bonus 2yo Maiden Plate - 1000 m
1st –Silent Lake 2nd – Morning Captain 3rd – Redsyn 4th - Corston

SHELOVESTOROCKET (J. Hoopert) shifted out abruptly at the start, causing its rider J. Hoopert to be dislodged. Trainer R. Bradshaw was advised that he would be required to provide a barrier certificate for SHELOVESTOROCKET prior to its next race start.

ETCHED IN GLASS (D. McWhinney) was tightened for room shortly after the start when racing between MORNING CAPTAIN (J. Holder) and REDSYN (E. Wilkinson).

SILENT LAKE (O. Turpin) was slow to begin.

BAGGER BONES (K. Pope) began awkwardly.

ETCHED IN GLASS overraced in the early stages of the race

MORNING CAPTAIN overraced in the early and middle stages of the race.

BALMAROSSA (G. Killen) had a tendency to lay in when placed under pressure in the straight.

BALMAROSSA and MAKE A DEAL (K. Wharton) both raced wide for the majority of the event.


Race 2: Off The Rails Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st – Pincent 2nd – Zamboni 3rd – Vesting 4th – Dashing Dunlop

The training partnership of J. Symons and S. Laxon was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for PENCENT by the prescribed time.

ROCKIN PARTY (W. D'Avila), which was initially slow to begin, then shifted out, making contact with CHURCH LANE (D. McWhinney).

DASHING DUNLOP (E. Wilkinson) shifted in shortly after the start, crowding FARMERWANTSAWIFE (N. Thomas), and when steadied by its rider, FARMERWANTSAWIFE shifted out abruptly, inconveniencing CHEVALLUM PARK (K. Pope) and CHURCH LANE.

CHEVALLUM PARK had a tendency to hang out in the early and middle stages.

CHURCH LANE had a tendency to lay out in the early stages of the straight, which inconvenienced CHEVALLUM PARK.

Leaving the 200m, DASHING DUNLOP shifted in, making heavy contact with the hind quarters of VESTING. As a result, DASHING DUNLOP then shifted out and had to be eased to avoid the heels of PINCENT (D. Browne). Trainer’s representative for trainer P. Messara was advised that a warning would be placed on DASHING DUNLOP regarding its racing manners.

CHURCH LANE, ROCKIN PARTY (W. D'Avila), LOO CHAIN (J. Taylor) and COTTONWOOD CREEK (G. Colless) raced wide for the majority of the event.

JUST PINK was examined by the veterinary surgeon after the event when its rider expressed concern regarding the horse’s action over the final 400m. A post-race veterinary examination of JUST PINK failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Connections advised that it would be their intention to send JUST PINK for an immediate spell.


Race 3: Sky Racing World Class 1 H'cap – 2200m
1st – Sancy Diamond 2nd – Petergabriel 3rd – Kasturie 4th – Victoria Cristal

NIGHT SHADOW (Matthew Palmer) was a little slow to begin.

SMIRNOFF LASS (J. Hoopert) got its head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance approaching the turn out of the front straight on the first occasion.

MAGIC OPTION (J. Taylor) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages of the race.

SANCY DIAMOND (K. Wharton) raced wide until obtaining a position outside the leader near the 1200 metres.



Race 4: Skysportsradio.com.au Maiden H'cap - 1600m
1st – Taira 2nd – Clonmacnoise 3rd – Hidden Star 4th – Moringa’s Sundance

DANSHAN was declared a late scratching at 2.38 pm after the gelding injured itself in its race day stall. Subsequent to the event all monies invested on DANSHAN were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 4 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 5 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets.

JUSSA WOMANN (C. Munce) and MISS DRAGONESS (N. Thomas) were slow to begin.

HIDDEN STAR (B. Stewart) and CLONMACNOISE (D. McWhinney) made contact on jumping away.

Approaching the 1400m, TAIRA (D. Browne) and BIRDS OF SONG (A. Spinks) both had to be steadied from the heels of HIDDEN STAR (B. Stewart), which shifted in.

JABIRU DREAMING (W. D'Avila) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

J. Taylor, rider of LE TOUR DE FRANCE, dropped his whip leaving the 300m.

CLONMACNOISE (D. McWhinney) raced wide for the majority of the event.

O. Turpin reported that RICH KINGDOM overraced during the event.

B. Stewart was dislodged from HIDDEN STAR on pulling up after the winning post.




Race 5: Form Line Class 3 Plate - 1600m
1st – Ceramic 2nd – Strictly Business 3rd – First Instinct 4th – Kenny’s Magic

Near the 1200m JAZZ MUSIC (N. Yamada) was tightened for room when racing to the inside of FIRST INSTINCT (C. Ormsby), which shifted in away from STRICTLY BUSINESS (D. Browne).

CERAMIC (C. Munce) had a tendency to lay in when placed under pressure in the straight.

STRICTLY BUSINESS (D. Browne) was caught racing wide for the majority of the event.


Race 6: Sky, Number 1 In Racing Class 5 H'cap – 1200m
1st – Verridon 2nd – Explore The World 3rd – Thundershot 4th – De Bois

SHEZAHOTSHOT (K. Wharton) was slow into stride.

DE BOIS (E. Wilkinson) and JUSTLUK (P. Hammersley) came together and bumped on a number of occasions in the early stages of the race.

DANEODIN (J. Taylor), DE BOIS and VERRIDON raced wide.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of LUMINOUS HARMONY, M. Palmer stated that the horse travelled well in running, however when placed under pressure on entering the straight the mare failed to run on as expected. Stewards will interview trainer B. Guy regarding the performance of LUMINOUS HARMONY. A post-race veterinary examination of LUMINOUS HARMONY failed to reveal any significant abnormalities at the time of examination.


Race 7: Sky Racing Class 1 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Alltherightmoves 2nd – Ty Seeker 3rd – Product 4th – Spring Rain

PORTUGUESE (J. Stanley) and HIRVIENTE (J. Fry) began awkwardly.

HI JO SILVER (K. Pope) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 800m, TY SEEKER (E. Wilkinson) was tightened for room when racing between FOMAL WINTER (K. Wharton), which shifted in, and SPRING RAIN (Matthew Palmer), which was taken out by AL CHICAGO (D. Browne).











STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. John Symons & Sheila Laxon – Training partnership – Late rider - $100 – LR67*

Absent jockeys
Patrick Keane – Illness – Cert. Required*
Dale Missen – Illness – Cert. Required*

Adj inquiries
Race 6. Re performance of Luminous Harmony (Trainer B. Guy).

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Shelovestorocket – Veered out at start, dislodging rider – B/cert – AR8(t)
Race 2. Dashing Dunlop – Racing manners - Warning

Falls
Race 1. J. Hoopert (Shelovestorocket)
Race 4. B. Stewart (Hidden Star)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Etched In Glass – D. McWhinney
Race 2. Pincent – D. Browne
Race 4. Miss Dragoness – N. Thomas
Race 5. Sir Emland – C. Priest
Race 6. Thundershot – D. McWhinney
Race 7. Dale Missen – Spring Rain

Late scratchings
Race 4. Danshan – 2.38 pm



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