RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2012

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – DEAD 4/DEAD 5 AFTER RACE 3/SLOW 6 AFTER RACE 6 RAIL – TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – I. Brown, S. Kelly, K. Daly, C. Albrecht
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – I. Shultz, C. Dunne, N. Boyle
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – K. Gates, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – P. Briton, J. Holcombe
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Race 1: Sky Racing Fillies and Mares Maiden Plate - 1400m
1st – Tuskegee Hawk 2nd – Ma royal Hiney 3rd – Heart Of Texas 4th - Alextheastronomer

Trainer G. Pollock was reprimanded for failing to submit a completed stable return for DAWN’S SNIP.

SHOOT FER LOVE (G. Killen) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 400m, TUSKEGEE HAWK (L. Cassidy) shifted out to improve and in doing so made contact with HEART OF TEXAS (J. Taylor), forcing that horse wider on the track.

HIGHLY RATED commenced to yield ground rounding the home turn and broke down in the near knee shortly after leaving the 400m. HIGHLY RATED was subsequently transported to a veterinary hospital for assessment, where the horse was euthanased on humane grounds.

Stewards afforded E. Wilkinson, rider of UNDA THE INFLUENCE, the opportunity to comment on the performance of UNDA THE INFLUENCE. Jockey Wilkinson stated that after beginning from a wide alley he was forced to take hold to take up a position at the tail of the field in order to obtain a position cover closer to the rail. He was of the opinion that this had a detrimental effect on the overall performance of the horse as he was required to make up too much ground in the latter stages of the race. E. Wilkinson added that rounding the home turn he had difficulty improving into clear running as a result of HIGHLY RATED compounding badly at that point. He also added that In his opinion the horse would be more suited to races over 1600m.

Apprentice T. Harrison was afforded the opportunity to comment on the performance of ALEXTHEASTRONOMER. She stated that from an awkward alley the mare began well and she was forced to take hold to ride the horse in its normal racing pattern, which is in the second half of the field. She added that her mount resented this and overraced during the early stages. T. Harrison further added that approaching the 600m she attempted to improve between runners and was forced to steady from heels when disappointed for a run. Stewards also questioned her regarding the amount of vigour shown approaching the 400m where it appeared she had opportunity to improve. T. Harrison stated that she was reluctant to pressure ALEXTHEASTRONOMER too early in the event as the horse at this stage was not afforded clear running and she did not wish to stop the horse’s momentum at any stage should she be unable to obtain clear running. Apprentice Harrison added that, in the circumstances, she was pleased with the overall performance.


Race 2: Reed Property Group CG&E Maiden Plate - 1400m
1st – Toolbag 2nd – Le Bonx Chonx 3rd – Brave Palatinsk 4th – Sideshow Summer

THE FIGHTING IRISH (L. Finlay) was slow to begin.

Rounding the home turn, MORATORIO (R. McMahon) improved onto the heels of the tiring BENJI BULLET (K. Pope) and had to be checked. LUCK’S ON OUR SIDE (J. Stanley), which was following, was also forced to check as a consequence.

DE LEONE (R. Wiggins) had difficulty obtaining clear running for a short distance leaving the 400m.

SIDESHOW SUMMER (A. Spinks) and OCTAVAR (T. Harrison) raced wide throughout.

Trainer M. Mair reported that, in his opinion, the poor performance of BENJI BULLET could be attributed to the horse being more suited to racing on the cushion track. He added that in light of today’s performance the gelding would be sent for an immediate spell.

Stewards questioned T. Bell regarding the tactics adopted on TOOLBAG, in particular his reasons for positioning the horse towards the tail of the field . He added that from the wide alley the intention was to race in a more forward position, however after travelling a short distance he was of the view that he was not going to be able to secure a position closer to the fence and elected to take hold in order to do so.

Jockey B. Stewart was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on LE BONX CHONX, in particular his reasons for taking up a position in the second half of the field, which was in contrast to the gelding’s recent racing pattern. He stated that after beginning well and being ridden forward in the early stages it became apparent he would be unable to secure a position outside the leader and he elected to take hold to take up a position closer to the fence with cover. The explanation was noted.






Race 3: RCQ QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate - 1600m
1st – Lady Racer 2nd – Passo Corto 3rd – Acadane 4th – Wishmore

PASSO CORTO (E. Wilkinson), which was fractious in the barriers, stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer P. Messara was advised that he would be required to provide a further barrier certificate for PASSO CORTO prior to its next race start.

OUTBACK FORTUNE (T. Harrison), BRILLIANT FACETS (A. Pattillo) and BRILLIANT DRAGON (J. Byrne) were all tightened for room between LADY RACER (T. Bell) and CRAIGLEA CALIPSO (R. Mason), which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. In this incident, BRILLIANT DRAGON and BRILLIANT FACETS lost ground.

After leaving the 400m, CRAIGLEA CALIPSO commenced to shift out under pressure, hampering LADY RACER and forcing that horse wider on the track. In light of this incident, and also the gelding’s manners shortly after the start, trainer T. Miller was advised a warning would be placed on CRAIGLEA CALIPSO regarding its racing manners.

G. Killen, rider of YOUR MOVE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 300m he allowed his mount to shift inwards, which resulted in ACADANE (S. Drake) being tightened for room and checked when racing between YOUR MOVE and WISHMORE (R. McMahon). G. Killen was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 4 March and to expire at midnight, 16 March.

NOT JUST FOR SHO (R. Wiggins) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the performance of BRILLIANT DRAGON, J. Byrne stated that the gelding raced flat today and gave him the indication it was in need of a spell. Trainer R. Heathcote confirmed that BRILLIANT DRAGON would be sent for an immediate spell. A post-race veterinary examination of BRILLIANT DRAGON failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on ACADANE in tailing the field which was in contrast to its most recent starts, jockey Drake stated it was her intention to race in a closer position today, however from the wide barrier she was forced to eased ACADANE in the early stages to take up a position with cover. She added that despite being ridden at the tail of the field today she believed it would be the stable’s intention to continue to ride the horse in a forward position in future where barrier draws permit.

A post-race veterinary examination of BRILLIANT FACETS revealed the filly to be suffering from acute heat stress. Trainer G. Heinrich was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for BRILLIANT FACETS prior to its next race start.

A post-race veterinary examination of PASSO CORTO failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

NOT JUST FOR SHO lost its near hind plate in running.




Race 4: Yalumba Wines Class 1 H'cap - 1600m
1st – Egyptian Tomb 2nd – Caressable One 3rd – Not A Lady 4th – Winds Me Up

RETRACTED (D. Griffin) and CARESSABLE ONE (C. Munce) were tightened for room at the start between EGYPTIAN TOMB (R. Wiggins), which began awkwardly, and ALJAZEERA (G. Killen), which shifted out.

HEIR EXPRESS (K. Gates) raced wide in the early stages.

CHEVALLUM PARK (S. Galloway) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

BETTER LATER (T. Bell) was held up rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight, and as a result went to the line without being fully tested.

RETRACTED, which was held up for a short distance approaching the 300m, had difficulty obtaining clear running near the 200m and again over the final 100m and as a result went to the line without being fully tested.

Near the 100m, SWEET REWARD (R. McMahon) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of BETTER LATER, which shifted out when attempting to secure clear running. T. Bell, rider of BETTER LATER, was advised to exercise more care.

ALJAZEERA, EGYPTIAN TOMB (R. Wiggins) and SILENT FORCE (A. Spinks) raced wide throughout.

SILENT FORCE lost its off hind plate in running.


Race 5: Hahn Super Dry 3.5 Class 1 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Greyzeel 2nd – Private Show 3rd – Florida Fellow 4th – Enough is Enough

On arrival at the barriers, EDINGLASSIE GIRL was examined by the veterinary surgeon and found to be lame in the off foreleg. Stewards ordered all monies invested on EDINGLASSIE GIRL be refunded, and the following deductions to apply:

For bets placed on the winner and placegetters prior to 2.49 pm:

1 cent in the dollar for the winner GREYZEEL
11 cents in the dollar for the place of the winner GREYZEEL
7 cents in the dollar for 2nd place PRIVATE SHOW
7 cents in the dollar for 3rd place FLORIDA FELLOW

Trainer T. Whittington was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for EDINGLASSIE GIRL prior to its next race start.

DIAMOND HEIST (J. Byrne) and MICHANI ARCHER (R. Mason) were both slow to begin.

MISHANI ARCHER raced ungenerously with its head in the air for the majority of the event, and approaching the 100m improved on to the heels of the tiring RESTLESS HEART (G. Killen) had to be checked and shifted in, resulting in NOT A DULL MOMENT (L. Finlay) being inconvenienced . Trainer C. Williamson reported that as a result of this incident, RESTLESS HEART was galloped on on both hind legs.

RESTLESS HEART (G. Killen) and COCO BABY (A. Kitson) raced wide throughout.

PRIVATE SHOW (R. Wiggins) shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.

When questioned regarding the performance of SPURFECT, P. Hammersley stated that the filly was first up today and would be better suited to races over longer distances and as a consequence was unable to keep pace in the early stages. He was also of the view that SPURFECT failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. Trainer J. McLachlan agreed with jockey Hammersley’s comments.

Stewards afforded jockey J. Byrne the opportunity to comment on the performance of DIAMOND HEIST, which weakened badly over the concluding stages. J. Byrne stated that despite missing the start as a result of being fractious in the barriers he was able to take up a favourable position just behind the speed, however the gelding failed to respond when pressured approaching the 400m and weakened badly. Trainer Mr R. Heathcote was unable to offer any explanation for the performance, adding that in light of today’s performance he would discontinue the current racing preparation of DIAMOND HEIST. A post-race veterinary examination of DIAMOND HEIST failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 6: Contour Consulting Engineers Benchmark 70 H'cap – 1800m
1st – Flying Dynamite 2nd – Clangor 3rd – Dance Idol 4th – Lady Carlson

Trainer B. Brown reported that WORLD BY NIGHT, which competed at Doomben on 29 February, was found to have been galloped on on the near foreleg and had subsequently received chiropractic treatment. WORLD BY NIGHT was examined today by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.

Shortly after the start, LADY CARLSON (L. Cassidy) was tightened for room between JUSSA WOMANN ((D. Griffin) and ICE APPLE (E. Wilkinson), which shifted out.

FLYING DYNAMITE (G. Killen) was slow to begin.

KEN AND KIM (A. Smith) raced wide in the early stages.

WILL IMPRESS (J. Stanley) was held up in the early stages of the home straight when unable to improve to the outside of MEDIUS (R. Mason) due to JUSSA WOMANN being positioned to the outside.

Near the 300m the tiring SQUARE UP was inconvenienced and had to be steadied away from the heels of ICE APPLE, which shifted out under pressure.

Stewards afforded P. Hammersley the opportunity to comment on the below market expectation performance of SQUARE UP, which weakened badly over the concluding stages. P. Hammersley stated after travelling well he commenced to pressure the horse approaching the 600m and he was forced to pull the whip shortly after that point and the gelding proved very disappointing over the concluding stages. He could offer no tangible explanation for the performance. Trainer B. Hill expressed his disappointment in the performance of SQUARE UP but was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the disappointing performance. Trainer B. Hill undertook to report to stewards any abnormality which becomes apparent that may have had a bearing on today's performance.

Apprentice A. Smith will be interviewed at a later date regarding her whip use on KEN AND KIM in the straight.


Race 7: XXXX Class 4 H'cap - 1400m
1st – Port Gallery 2nd – Evening Vision 3rd – Red Royal 4th – Tallyho

Connections advised that JOHNNIEONTHEROCKS would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. After being slow to begin, JOHNNIEONTHEROCKS was ridden in a rearward position.

PORT GALLERY (C. Munce) and JOHNNIEONTHEROCKS (J. Stanley) were slow to begin.

After passing the 1000m, L. Finlay, rider of EVENING VISION, steadied the pace in front and as a consequence RED ROYAL (J. Byrne) and SUPREME AFFAIR (S. Galloway) commenced to overrace when following and at a point near the 800m were both forced to check to avoid heels. In this incident, DOMINI (J. Taylor) was hampered and forced wider on the track. Jockey L. Finlay was reprimanded under the provisions of AR137(d) for excessively slowing the speed at that point of the race.

Stewards afforded J. Taylor the opportunity to comment on the performance of DOMINI, which raced wide throughout. J. Taylor expressed his disappointment in the gelding’s performance however was unable to offer any explanation except for the fact that it was obliged to race wide for the majority of the race. Trainer P. Duff was also unable to provide any explanation for the disappointing performance undertook to report to stewards any abnormality which becomes apparent that may have had a bearing on today's performance. A post-race veterinary examination of DOMINI, which raced wide throughout, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 8: Hot 91.1 Class 2 H'cap – 1400m
1st – Laud Bentley 2nd – Red Centurion 3rd – Angusroy 4th – Ampho Power

Connections advised that SPUR POINT would be ridden just off the pace if circumstances permit. SPUR POINT was ridden accordingly.

LAUGHING CRUSADER (L. Cassidy), FRAGAR (T. Bell) and SIDADA (S. Drake) were slow to begin.

Near the 1200m, RAUNCHY’S WARRIOR (D. Griffin) was buffeted between AMPHO POWER (B. Stewart) and SPUR POINT (G. Killen), which shifted in and away from LAUD BENTLEY (J. Byrne), which also shifted in.

RED CENTURION (K. Wharton), SIDADA (S. Drake) and SPUR POINT (G. Killen) raced wide throughout.

Stewards questioned trainer L. Treloar regarding the tactics he adopted on FRAGAR, in particular his reasons for the gelding being positioned at the tail of the field, which was in contrast to the horse’s most recent starts. Mr Treloar stated that when ridden forward at its most recent start, FRAGAR was then caught wide and had a difficult run. It was therefore his intention today from the wide alley to have FRAGAR positioned in the second half of the field. Stewards issued Mr Treloar with a reprimand under AR135A and he was reminded of his obligations to advise stewards of any alteration to riding tactics in future.

Stewards questioned S. Galloway, rider of ANGUSROY, regarding his apparent lack of vigour when improving into a run shortly after the 400m between EDDIE (E. Wilkinson) and CORSTON (A. Pattillo). Jockey Galloway stated that given the rain affected conditions and also his concern that the run may close due to CORSTON being inclined to shift out under pressure, and therefore was reluctant to ride the gelding vigorously at that point. He added that when obtaining that run near the 300m, CORSTON did in fact shift out under pressure, causing him to be inconvenienced, and he then also had difficulty obtaining clear running leaving the 200m when forced to shift back to the inside of LAUD BENTLEY (J. Byrne) at this point. Stewards accepted S. Galloway’s explanation.

Jockey K. Wharton, rider of the second placegetter, RED CENTURION, was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip in a backhand manner over the final 300m.



























STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Graham Pollock – Trainer – Fail to lodge amended s/return – LR42*
Race 7. Lyle Finlay – Jockey – Excessive slowing of pace – AR137(d)

Race 8. Len Treloar – Trainer – Fail to advise change of tactics – AR135A
Race 8. Kelvin Wharton – Jockey – Excessive use of whip - AR137A3


Suspensions
Race 3. Glen Killen – Jockey – C/riding – 7 mtgs – M/n 4.3.12 to m/n 16.3.12 – AR137(a)*

Adj inquiries
Race 6. App. A. Smith – Whip use in straight on Ken And Kim

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre race: Lady Carlson, Clangor, Raunchy’s Warrior, Laud Bentley, Red Centurion, Angusroy.

Post race: All winners, Not A Lady, My Royal Hiney, Passo Corto.

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Passo Corto – Barrier manners – B/cert. – AR8(t)
Craiglea Calipso – Racing Manners - Warning
Race 5. Edinglassie Girl – Lame near foreleg – Vet. clearance – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5. The Who – K. Gates
Race 8. Conyuen – K. Gates

Late scratchings
Race 5. Edinglassie Girl - 2.49 pm



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