RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2011

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – TRUE

PENETROMETER – 4.7

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – S. Fletcher, R. McCrae, P. Reardon
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – A. Challen, B. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – P. Briton, J. Holcombe
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

Jockey T. Huxham, who did not ride at the Gold Coast Turf Club yesterday due to illness, was examined by the club’s doctor and cleared to fulfil his engagements today.

Race 1: Mansell Bulk Haulage Class 2 H'cap - 1400m
1st – My Quilter 2nd – Hearts’n’diamonds 3rd – Rogertheredneck 4th – Path To Freedom

Just prior to the start being effected, MISS VITALITY (A. Butler) lifted its hind leg on to the barrier platform and as a result lost considerable ground.

HEARTS’N’DIAMONDS (P. Hammersley), when being restrained shortly after the start, threw its head in the air.

Leaving the 900m, KING BAROO (T. Bell) commenced to overrace and improved onto the heels of HEARTS’N’DIAMONDS approaching the 800m and had to be restrained.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of I’M BUSY, K. Pope stated that after enjoying a good run throughout the event, the horse, when placed under pressure leaving the 500m, improved into the race, however passing the 200m failed to run on as anticipated and, in his opinion, was disappointing and indicated that connections would give consideration to the horse being spelled. . Trainer M. Mair advised stewards that I’M BUSY would now be sent for a spell in view of its performance. The explanation was noted. A post-race veterinary examination of I’M BUSY failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 2: Peninsular Resort Mooloolaba Maiden Plate - 1400m
1st – Explorer Club 2nd – Guaranteed Success 3rd – Golden Cygnet 4th – Cottonwood

Correct weight was delayed to enable stewards to view the start of the race to ascertain if AWESOME RANSOM (M. Hellyer) was afforded a fair start. After hearing submissions from starter Mr P. Briton, apprentice Hellyer and trainer K. Wood, stewards subsequently, ascertained that due to a barrier malfunction, AWESOME RANSOM was not afforded a fair start, and in those circumstances the mare was declared a non runner. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on AWESOME RANSOM be refunded, with the following deductions to apply on successful wagers as follows:

For bets placed on the winner and placegetters prior to 1.41 pm:

20 cents in the dollar for the winner No. 4
22 cents in the dollar for the place of winner No. 4
21 cents in the dollar for the 2nd placegetter No. 5
16 cents in the dollar for the 3rd placegetter No. 11

Following this race, in consultation with the starter, Mr Briton, it was agreed that all following races be manually started.

ACES ‘N’ KINGS (P. Schmidt), HOOKED ON PLATINUM (J. Hoopert) were slow to begin.

FULL OF SURPRISES (E. Wilkinson), which was slow to begin, was unable to muster any speed in the early stages despite the efforts of its rider.

HOOKED ON PLATINUM commenced to hang in under pressure leaving the 500m and did so for the remainder of the race.

Approaching the 200m, NEAT TRICK (R. Wiggins) had to be momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of COTTONWOOD CREEK (T. Harrison), which shifted out under pressure.

DENS ERA (T. Huxham), HOOKED ON PLATINUM and MISTER CHIPPER (D. Gill) all raced wide for the majority of the event.

A post-race veterinary examination of AWESOME RANSOM revealed the horse to have skin off its nose and blood in its left nostril as a result of making contact with the barrier gates. Trainer K. Wood will be advised that he must furnish a veterinary clearance prior to AWESOME RANSOM being permitted to race again.


Race 3: The Ross Maclean Fellowship Maiden 4yo & Up H'cap - 1000m
1st – What Do You Want 2nd – Alestelle Lady 3rd – Not Declared 4th – Lissome Lass

KABBO (R. Hancock), which was a little slow to begin, was then inconvenienced shortly after the start when tightened for room between LISSOME LASS (E. Wilkinson) and TIMELY SURPRISE (A. Butler), which began awkwardly and shifted in.

DRAG QUEEN (M. Hellyer) and ADINI (K. Gates) began awkwardly.

GIVE IT A CRAC (G. Geran) overraced leaving the 800m and near the 600m had to be steadied off the heels of LAVA CORONA (D. Browne) and shifted away from that runner’s heels and then raced greenly for the remainder of the race.

NOT DECLARED (T. Harrison), ADINI and TIMELY SURPRISE (A. Butler) raced wide throughout.


Race 4: Wear In Business QTIS 3yo Maiden H'cap - 1000m
1st – Shadow Princess 2nd – Forty Zip 3rd – Skater Dude 4th - Magni

Trainer D. Hansen was fined $400 in that he failed to scratch COPPIN by the prescribed time. In considering penalty, stewards took into account the late scratching cost an emergency a start in the race.

LADY RUTHERFORD (D. Gill) and FRASCA (M. Hellyer) were slow to begin.

ACCELERO (P. Hammersley) began awkwardly.

Near the 900m, DR HOUSE (P. Schmidt) had to be steadied when tightened for room between ACCELERO (P. Hammersley) and FORTY ZIP (D. Browne), which shifted in, resulting in DR HOUSE shifting to the outside of the heels of FORTY ZIP. D. Brown, rider of FORTY ZIP, was reprimanded.

After hearing submissions from trainer B. Gill, stewards advised him that a warning would be placed on UNIQUE FUSE regarding its poor performance.


Race 5: Stripe Pro Signs H'cap – 1800m
1st – Hollywood And Vine 2nd – Patmoss 3rd – Telestah 4th – Uncle Jan

UNCLE JAN (P. Schmidt), HOLLYWOOD AND VINE (E. Wilkinson) and SLEPNER (T. Huxham) were all slow to begin.

SIONG TEE (P. Hammersley) raced wide in the early stages.

Race 6: Blacklaw Civil Contractors Class 1 H'cap - 1200m
1st – Sinister Prince 2nd – Leveractions 3rd – Bahama Flyer 4th – Tudor Glen

As O. Turpin was indisposed, S. Gallaway was substituted as the rider of URBAN MENACE.

A pre race veterinary examination of URBAN MENACE, which had not started for some considerable time, cleared the horse to race.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by jockey D. Browne, rider of the 2nd placegetter, LEVERACTON against SINISTER PRINCE (T. Huxham) being declared the winner, alleging interference in the home straight. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol video, stewards found that leaving the 300m, SINISTER PRINCE shifted out, making slight contact with LEVERACTION, and then near the 200m LEVERACTION shifted in, making slight contact with SINISTER PRINCE, and again approaching the 100m, SINISTER PRINCE shifted out, making slight contact with LEVERACTION. In considering the degree of interference suffered by LEVERACTION, stewards could not be satisfied that the objection warranted a reversal of placings, and as such the protest was dismissed and correct weight was declared on the Judge’s placings.

URBAN MENACE (S. Galloway) began awkwardly.

CRAZY WAYS (R. Hancock) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 800m, LA MARIPOSA (P. Schmidt) had to be restrained to avoid the heels of LEVERACTION (D. Browne), which shifted in. When the pace then slackened, LA MARIPOSA commenced to overrace and became awkward on the heels of LEVERACTION, and shortly after shifted to a 3-wide position. Whilst stewards took into account that LA MARIPOSA did have a tendency to overrace at that point of the race, D. Browne, rider of LEVERACTION, was nonetheless severely reprimanded and advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.

MATILLA BAY (E. Wilkinson) overraced in the middle stages of the race and had to be steadied on a number of occasions between the 800m and the 500m. CRAZY WAYS, which was following, also had to be steadied.

Race 7: Ian Whiston & Associates Class 1 H'cap - 1600m
1st – Bloomin Tipsy 2nd – Desert Vision 3rd – Church Lane/Count Romano

The starting time of this race was delayed due to the lengthy protest hearing following Race 6.

Approaching the 1400m, DESERT VISION (A. Pattillo) improved into a position following AI JO (K. Yoshida), however when the pace slackened had to be restrained, and soon after was tightened for room and became awkward on to the heels of ALLURE SPENDER, which commenced to hang in and shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. DESERT VISION then commenced to overrace for some distance after this incident. TROILUS FUSE (S. Galloway), which was racing back and to the inside of DESERT VISION, was also inconvenienced in this incident. As stewards deemed no one rider could be held responsible, no further action was taken.

WARRANT (L. Cumberland) overraced in the middle stages.

Leaving the 300m, DESERT VISION was obliged to shift wider on the track to avoid the heels of ALLURE SPENDER, which shifted out. DESERT VISION then had a tendency to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

COUNT ROMANY (P. Hammersley) and BLOOMIN TIPSY (G. Goold) raced wide for the majority of the event.

CHURCH LANE lost its off fore plate in running.

Correct weight was delayed to allow A. Pattillo, the rider of 2nd placegetter, DESERT VISION, to ascertain if he had grounds to lodge an objection against the winner, BLOOMIN TIPSY (G. Goold) for possible interference near the 1400m. After viewing the patrol film, A. Pattillo declined to proceed and correct weight was semaphored.
M. Hellyer, rider of CROWN THE WARRIOR, reported to stewards that whilst it was his intention to ride his mount in a mid to rear position, which is its customary role, that after beginning well and being caught wide he was unable to obtain his desired position and allowed the gelding to improve forward and race outside the leader to obtain a position closer to the rail.
















































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. Damian Browne – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 7. Damian Browne – Jockey – C/riding – Severe reprimand - AR137(a)*


Fines
Race 4. Darryl Hansen – Trainer – Late scr. – $400 - $AR114*


Race day injuries/
illness
R. Wiggins – Jockey - Illness - Cert Required*

Absent jockeys
O. Turpin – Illness – Cert. Required*

Protest
Race 6. 2nd (Leveraction) v. 1st (Sinister) – Interference in straight - Dismissed


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Cottonwood Creek, Golden Cygnet, Slepner, Telestah La Vistah, Al Jo, Cape Versailles

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Bar
Race 2. Awesome Ransom - Skin off nose and blood in left nostril – Vet. clearance – AR8(t)

Warning
Race 4. Unique Fuse – Poor performance

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6. Urban Menace – S. Galloway
Crazy Ways – R. Hancock

Late scratchings
Race 4. Coppin – 8.15 am.

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