RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 8 JANUARY 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 4M


OFFICIALS

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

Race 1: Finchcorp Support Maiden H'cap - 1800m
1st – Business Day 2nd – Aside 3rd – Hot Chocolate 4th –Delzina

ASIDE (A. Pattillo) and DELZINA (T. Harrison) were slow to begin.

MORINGA’S SUNDANCE (J. Bowditch), ASIDE and DELZINA overraced in the early stages.

J. Bowditch reported that MORINGA’S SUNDANCE felt awkward in its action on pulling up. A post-race veterinary examination of MORINGA’S SUNDANCE revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg and had a delayed post-race recovery. Trainer R. Bradshaw was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for MORINGA’S SUNDANCE prior to its next race start.


Race 2: Icontrol QTIS 2yo Maiden H'cap - 1000m
1st – Saluter 2nd – General Jackson 3rd – Stellenbosch 4th – Jetling

PUBFEST (D. McWhinney), STEP UP LADY (R. Wiggins) and LET THE CHIPS FALL (R. Hancock) were slow to begin.

KRISTROM (E. Wilkinson) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with SALUTER (J. Byrne).

GENERAL JACKSON (K. Pope) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with HENRY’S SPUR (J. Taylor).

HENRY’S SPUR raced very greenly in the early stages of the race.

Approaching the 200m, GENERAL JACKSON shifted out under pressure and made contact with SALUTER. GENERAL JACKSON continued to shift out under pressure over the final 200m and leaving the 100m shifted out, making heavy contact with SALUTER, resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced and K. Pope, rider of GENERAL JACKSON, having to stop riding and straighten on several occasions. Connections of GENERAL JACKSON were advised that a warning would be placed on that horse regarding its racing manners.

STELLENBOSCH LOVE (Matthew Palmer) shifted out abruptly near the 200m, placing its rider at a disadvantage. STELLENBOSCH continued to lay out under pressure over the concluding stages. Connections of STELLENBOSCH LOVE were advised that a warning would be placed on STELLENBOSCH LOVE regarding its racing manners.

HENRY’S SPUR and KRISTROM raced wide throughout.

J. Bowditch was examined by the club’s doctor following this event. Riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.


Race 3: Hospitality Point Of Sale F&M Class 1 H'cap - 1400m
1st – Withdru 2nd – Sweet Reward 3rd – Little Antics 4th – Fine Tune

JUSSA WOMANN (S. Wiseman) was slow to begin.

S. Arnold reported that LITTLE ANTICS sat back as the gates were released, which resulted in the horse losing considerable ground at the start.

GORGEOUS GOLDIE (R. Jamieson) began awkwardly.

MACUSHNA (B. Looker) was unable to improve when held up on the heels of WITHDRU (J. Stanley) leaving the 600m until a point approaching the 300m.

SWEET REWARD (R. McMahon), ON THE LIFFEY (A. Pattillo) and JUSSA WOMANN (S. Wiseman) raced wide for the majority of the event.


Race 4: Icell CG&E Class 1 H'cap - 1400m
1st – Rock Of The Coast 2nd – Weona Dazzler 3rd – Degree Of Honour 4th - Loupets

MACHO CAT (R. Hancock) and BUSY DOIN’ NOTHIN’ (R. Jamieson) were both slow to begin.

LOUPETS (P. Hammersley) was checked and lost ground at the start when tightened for room between STAG (M. Gray) and MISHANI ARCHER (J. Taylor), which was taken in by WEONA DAZZLER (E. Wilkinson), which began awkwardly and shifted in.

BUSY DOIN’ NOTHIN’ (R. Jamieson) shifted out around the heels of MISHANI ARCHER (J. Taylor) near the 800m to improve and raced wide from that point onwards.

Passing the 600m, WEONA DAZZLER shifted out around the heels of MISTER QUINN (G. Goold) to improve and in doing so took MISHANI ARCHER and BUSY DOIN’ NOTHIN’ wider on the track.

P. Hammersley reported that his instructions were to ride forward on LOUPETS, but after being a little slow to begin and tightened for room at the start, he was forced to settle his mount towards the rear of the field.

A post-race veterinary examination of WITH HEART revealed gelding to have bled from both nostrils. As this was the first time that WITH HEART has bled, trainer G. Hutchesson was advised that the horse would now be barred for 3 months.


Race 5: Tony Finch Maiden H'cap - 1200m
1st – Stage Exit 2nd – My Mate Sully 3rd – Goodhorsehymn 4th – Dynamic Jack

Stewards afforded M. Gray, rider of the 4th placegetter, DYNAMIC JACK, the opportunity to look at the film of the race in the straight to ascertain if he had grounds to lodge a protest against the 3rd placegetter, GOODHORSEHYMN. Subsequently, M. Gray declined to lodge a protest.

Approaching the 1000m, ASLETLLE LADY (T. Harrison) raced in restricted room to the inside of STAGE EXIT (B. Looker) and commenced to overrace and made contact with the running rail on several occasions. Apprentice B. Looker, rider of STAGE EXIT, was advised in similar circumstances to exercise more care and afford more room to runners racing on his inside.

DYNAMIC JACK (M. Gray) and ZELDA’S LAD (T. Bell) overraced in the early stages. .

Approaching the finish line, DANSHAN (K. Pope) had to be steadied when GOODHORSEHYMN (E. Wilkinson) shifted out abruptly. E. Wilkinson, rider of GOODHORSEHYMN, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future.

COMPADRE (N. Thomas) and CHIEF BRIGHT STAR (G. Goold) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Stewards questioned T. Harrison and trainer K. Munce regarding the riding tactics adopted on ALESTELLE LADY in setting a fast tempo in the early stages and establishing a large lead over the remainder of the field. Apprentice Harrison stated that her instructions were to ride the mare with cover, however after beginning well and receiving a bump near the 1000m, ALESTELLE LADY began to overrace badly and despite her best efforts, she was unable restrain and settle the mare. She added that she believed it was then in the horse’s best interests not to overly restrain the mare and to allow ALESTELLE LADY to roll along, which resulted in her establishing a sizable lead. Trainer K. Munce confirmed the instructions and after viewing the stewards race footage, agreed with apprentice Harrison’s explanation. Stewards noted the comments.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of ZELDA’S LAD T. Bell stated that his instructions were to ride the horse back in the field and allow it to finish the race off, which it has not been doing in previous starts. He added that the gelding travelled well in running, however when placed under pressure on straightening, failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of ZELDA’S LAD revealed the horse to be lame in the near foreleg. Connections will be advised that a veterinary clearance will be required for ZELDA’S LAD prior to its next race start.

Stewards interviewed trainer B. Wakefield regarding the seemingly improved performance of STAGE EXIT. Mr Wakefield stated that at the gelding’s first run back from a spell at Doomben on 14 December 2011, the horse was caught wide towards the rear of the field and due to the lack of speed of the race was unable to finish the race off. He added that he was not entirely disappointed with the performance of STAGE EXIT given the circumstances of the race. Mr Wakefield added that he had given the gelding a jump-out following this race and the horse performed well and he was confident of a forward showing today. The explanation was noted.


Race 6: Icount Class 2 H'cap – 1200m
1st – Evening Vision 2nd – Stephen Got Even 3rd –Let It Loose 4th – Special Dargon

EVENING VISION (D. Griffin) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with EXILED (C. Priest).

KESTHIN (R. Mason) raced wide in the early stages.

FLYING DYNAMITE (G. Killen) was unable to improve when held up on the heels of collector (M. Gray) rounding the home turn.

STEPHEN GOT EVENT (T. Harrison) and DOMRAS (S. Wiseman) raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the below market expectation performance of SO FELINE, jockey S. Galloway stated that after enjoying a good run throughout the race, the filly only finished the race off fairly and, in his opinion, was feeling the effects of today’s firm track conditions. He added that filly’s best performances have been on rain-affected tracks. Stewards noted the explanation.


Race 7: Finchcorp Benchmark 85 H'cap – 1200m
1st – Hussonator 2nd – Tightrope 3rd – Patties Mate 4th – Bedlum

EXPLORE THE WORLD (N. Thomas) shifted out at the start and made contact with VIPERA GOLD (M. Hellyer).

I’LL RULE (W. Glass) improved onto the heels of VIPERA GOLD near the 800m and shifted wider on the track to improve and raced wide from that point onwards.

Approaching the home turn, HUSSONATOR (P. Hammersley) shifted out from behind the heels of PATTIES MATE (R. Hancock) to improve and forced EXPLORE THE WORLD and I’LL RULE wider on the track.

TIGHTROPE (A. Pattillo) was held up and unable to gain clear running from a point near the 300m until leaving the 200m.

Approaching the 200m, EXPLORE THE WORLD shifted out slightly, resulting in BEDLUM (J. Taylor) shifting out from behind that runner’s heels and making contact with I’LL RULE, which resulting in that horse becoming unbalanced for several strides.

EXPLORE THE WORLD raced wide for the majority of the event.

Stewards sought an explanation from J. Byrne regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of IMPERIAL COMMAND. He stated that shortly after the start he elected to position his mount behind the speed and not push forward to the lead, and he felt IMPERIAL COMMAND travelled well in this position. J. Byrne added however that when placed under pressure in the straight the gelding finished the race off only fairly and he was disappointed with its effort. He further added that IMPERIAL COMMAND may have not appreciated today’s firm track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination of IMPERIAL COMMAND failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 8: Mathew Finch Class 3 Plate – 1000m
1st – Knox 2nd – Shoot Through 3rd – Mr Bulista 4th – Starstreamed

FUSETTE (D. Gill) was tightened for room at the start between DOUBLE HONOUR (Matthew Palmer) and VEE ONE (R. Wiggins), which shifted out.

SHOOT THROUGH (B. Looker) was slow to begin.

ZAMBONI (R. McMahon) shifted in at the start and made contact with FEROKKA (N. Thomas).

MR BULISTA (J. Kropp) began awkwardly.

AZZURRA BAY (M. Wood) got inside the line of the running rail when entering the course proper near the 700m and when shifting out became awkward at the heels of SHOOT THROUGH and had to be steadied.

CHORAL (T. Harrison), VEE ONE (R. Wiggins), SHOW RULER (D. Missen) raced wide throughout.

R. Wiggins reported that VEE ONE felt awkward in its action and made some abnormal noises. A post-race veterinary examination of VEE ONE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

D. Missen advised stewards that SHOW RULER felt awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination of SHOW RULER revealed the horse to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer T. Miller was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for SHOW RULER prior to its next race start.

















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Raceday illness
J. Bowditch – Illness – Cert. required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Aside, Weona Dazzler, My Mate Sully, Stephen Got Even

Bleeders
Race 4. With Heart – 3 mth bar from racing. AR53A

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Moringa’s Sundance – Lame near fore/slow recovery rate – Vet. clearance – AR8(t)
Race 2. Stellenbosch Love – Racing manners – Warning
General Jackson – Racing mannesr – Warning
Race 5. Zelda’s Lad – Lame off fore – Clearance required
Race 8. Show Ruler – Lame off foreleg – Clearance required


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Fine Tune – J. Taylor
Race 4. Stag – M. Gray
Race 6. Collector M. Gray



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