RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 15 APRIL 2012

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – HEAVY 8 RAIL – 8M
PENETROMETER – 7.2


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – S. Kelly, K. Daly, R. Lawson
Clerk of Scales – C. Albrecht
Judge – P. Chilton, N. Boyle
Veterinarian – T. Doherty, J. Flynn
Swab attendants – B. Andrews, M. Johnson
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – J. Holcombe, P. Briton
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

Apprentice G. Goold was reprimanded for failing to provide a letter of authority from his master.

Race 1: Contour Consulting Engineers Maiden H'cap - 1000m
1st – Dinna Sign 2nd – Denmark Hill 3rd – Magnetic Miss 4th - Stay Til Dawn

STELLA FILANTE (R. Hancock) was slow to begin.

EL DRAGO (M. Speers) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, making heavy contact with BELLA’S LULLABY (A. Spinks). BELLA’S LULLABY then shifted out, which resulted in EL DRAGO and CREDIT MISS (R. McMahon) being tightened for room between BELLA’S LULLABY and DENMARK HILL (J. Hoopert).

Passing the 900m, COUNTRY DIVA (M. Gray) attempted to buck for a short distance and as a result lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination of COUNTRY DIVA revealed the filly lame in the off foreleg. Trainer G. Burns was advised that COUNTRY DIVA must trial satisfactorily in an official trial and provide a veterinary clearance for the filly prior to its next race start.

EL DRAGO (M. Speers) raced greenly throughout and near the 800m was inclined to hang out and threw its head in the air. This resulted in CREDIT MISS being taken wider on the track.

COUNTRY DIVA, when racing greenly, was inclined to shift out under pressure over the final 200m.

Near the 150m, DINNA SIGN (S. Drake) shifted out under pressure.

STAY TILL DAWN (A. Allen) and CREDIT MISS raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of MAGNETIC MISS revealed a laceration to its left nostril.


Race 2: Sky Racing 2yo H'cap - 1000m
1st – Sammy Lou 2nd – Let The Chips Fall 3rd – Just Pokenalong 4th – Dadsaidjetta

HOST CHAMPION (J. Byrne) reared at the start and lost ground.

JUST POKENALONG (G. Killen) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, hampering DADSAIDJETTA (G. Geran).

For some distance after passing the 800m, HOST CHAMPION, when overracing, had to be restrained from the heels of FAST PASS (L. Dillon).

Near the 600m, FAST PASS was inconvenienced when tightened for room between HOST CHAMPION and DADSAIDJETTA, which shifted out to improve.

Passing the 700m, FAST PASS, when racing greenly, was inconvenienced when tightened for room between LADY ISLES (A. Spinks) and JUST POKENALONG, which shifted out. G. Killen, rider of JUST POKENALONG, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Near the 250m, LADY ISLES shifted out and away from JUST POKENALONG and bumped DADSAIDJETTA.

Apprentice T. Harrison, rider of LET THE CHIPS FALL, was advised of her obligations to ride her mounts out to the end of the race.


Race 3: RCQ Maiden H'cap - 1400m
1st – Open Heart 2nd – Slick Lago 3rd – Idle Minds 4th – Excellent Dane

MR MAGICIAN was examined by the veterinary surgeon behind the barriers at the request of its rider and was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 1.52 pm when found to be lame in the near foreleg. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on MR MAGICIAN were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions to apply.

12 cents in the dollar for the winner Open Heart
13 cents in the dollar for place of winner Open Heart
7 cents in the dollar for 2nd place Slick Lago
22 cents in the dollar for 3rd place Idle Minds

Trainer T. Hall was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for MR MAGICIAN prior to its next race start.

SLICK LAGO (L. Cassidy), JUST DANDY (L. Finlay) and IDLE MINDS (J. Hoopert) were slow to begin.

Near the 1200m, JUST DANDY shifted in and made contact with IDLE MINDS and when corrected by its rider, shifted out, forcing CREATING ALMAH (S. Drake) wider on the track.

Approaching the 600m, JUST DANDY hung out and forced ALYICHI (M. O'Brien) wider on the track.

Passing the 300m, EXCELLENT DANE (D. Griffin) shifted out around the heels of SPEDELLA (K. Wharton) to obtain clear running and made contact with JUST DANDY.

JUST DANDY hung out for a major part of the race and proved difficult to ride. A post-race veterinary examination of JUST DANDY failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer R. McCall was advised that JUST DANDY would be required to perform in an official barrier trial prior to racing again. He also advised that following its last start the gelding had had some treatment for a possible chest muscle strain, and bearing in mind today’s performance it was his intention to spell JUST DANDY immediately. Stewards reminded Mr McCall of his obligations under AR140(c) to ensure that he reports anything which may have affected the running of a horse in a race.


Race 4: Reed Property Group Benchmark 75 H'cap - 2200m
1st – Billum 2nd – Clangor 3rd – Raunchy’s Warrior 4th – Two Times A Lady

BUNDEEBEAR (A. Pattillo) was slow to begin.

A. Pattillo was asked to explain the riding tactics adopted on BUNDEEBEAR in the middle stages where he made a 3 wide move from the rear of the field. Jockey Pattillo stated that the tempo of the race was fast in the early stages and then slowed noticeably near the 1200m. At this stage he was of the view that rather than trail behind BILLUM, which he felt was the horse to beat in the field and bearing in mind today’s racing pattern, he made the decision to shift wider on the track in an attempt to improve to the position outside the leader, and when CRAB POT commenced to weaken after passing the 1000m, he was obliged to shift 4 wide to improve around that runner. A. Pattillo added that as a result of shifting wider on the track BUNDEEBEAR was forced to race in an inferior section of the track and he was of the view that his had a bearing on the horse’s overall performance. A. Pattillo conceded that in hindsight it would have been a better option to remain trailing BILLUM approaching the 1200m. Stewards agreed with his assessment and were of the view he had erred in making a 3 wide move at that point of the race but were not comfortable that this error warranted any action being taken under the Rules of Racing.

A. Spinks, rider of CRAB POT, reported that after passing the 800m he was not satisfied with the action of the gelding and when CRAB POT began to weaken noticeably he made the decision to ease the horse out of the race. Jockey Spinks was also of the view that CRAB POT seemed to be making an abnormal respiratory noise and he retired the gelding from the race. A post-race veterinary examination of CRAB POT failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. CRAB POT lost both fore plates in running. Stable representative Mr B. Richardson was advised that CRAB POT must compete in an official barrier trial prior to racing again and a veterinary certificate of fitness must be submitted, together with the results of an endoscopic examination.


Race 5: XXXX Class 2 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Sarah’s Secret 2nd – Martika 3rd – Moicheia 4th – Prince Liam

After being loaded into the barriers, SANTA MAURA became fractious. The filly was removed from the gates, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.

STAY PUT (J. Brown) was slow to begin.

STILL AFTER (N. Nishio) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

STAY PUT overraced in the early stages and near the 600m had to be restrained from the heels of PRINCE LIAM (J. Kropp) for some distance.

Passing the 600m, TIE HAND (G. Cooksley) improved onto the heels of PRINCE LIAM when that horse shifted in slightly and as a result clipped the heels of PRINCE LIAM and blundered.

Approaching the 300m, STAY PUT was inconvenienced between STALWART ANIKA (G. Killen) and TIE HAND, which shifted out slightly under pressure.


Race 6: Yalumba Wines Class 1 H'cap – 1600m
1st – Home To The Bride 2nd – Maginnis Magee 3rd – Barely A Fib 4th – Toolbag

CROSS THE STAR (G. Goold) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making heavy contact with ZAROXIE (M. Hellyer), forcing that runner across the heels of FUNDED (L. Finlay).

MAGINNIS MAGEE (S. Drake) was slow to begin.

FELINE GREIGHT (D. Griffin) overraced in the early stages.

MAGINNIS MAGEE was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

CROSS THE STAR and CONYUEN (K. Gates) raced 3 wide for the majority of the event.

Stewards will interview M. Speers regarding his whip use on UNTOWARD.

When questioned regarding the performance of CROSS THE STAR, apprentice jockey G. Goold explained he was able to obtain a trailing position behind HOME TO THE BRIDE (L. Rolls) for a short time near the 1200m, however FELINE GREIGHT commenced to overrace to his inside, forcing CROSS THE STAR wider on the track. He added that he was forced to race 3 wide for the remainder of the race which, in his view had an effect on the horse’s ability to finish the race off.

After passing the winning post FRAGAR broke down in the near foreleg and was subsequently euthanased on humane grounds.

Race 7: WWW.SCTC.Com.Au Class 4 H'cap - 1400m
1st – Modern Al 2nd – Ninth Duke 3rd – Just About Ready 4th – Newland Warrior

PLIERS was declared a late scratching at 8.26 am on veterinary advice.

LOVE OUR GIRLS (M. Vance) was slow to begin.

NINTH DUKE (E. Wilkinson) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with the hind quarters of SIR EMLAND (M. Hellyer).

Near the 1300m, BIG KEN THE CELT (T. Bell) had to be eased when tightened for room by DARTH (D. Green) when that runner shifted in when not fully clear. D. Green, rider of DARTH, was advised to provide his fellow riders with greater clearance when shifting ground in future.

Apprentice J. Wood, rider of NEWLAND WARRIOR, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 1200m when insufficiently clear of MODERN AL (T. Harrison), resulting in T. Harrison having to take hold of MODERN AL to avoid the heels of NEWLAND WARRIOR. Apprentice Wood was issued with a 6 meeting suspension of his licence to ride in races. Apprentice T. Harrison was cautioned regarding her standard of evidence presented at this inquiry.

Apprentice Wood also pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that inside the final 100m he permitted his mount to shift out inside the final 100m when not clear of DARTH (D. Green), resulting in DARTH being tightened for room between NEWLAND WARRIOR and MODERN AL and having to be checked. Apprentice Wood was issued with a 7 meeting suspension, to be served concurrently with the 6 meeting suspension incurred in this race, and to commence at midnight, 15 April and to expire at midnight, 28 April. Following this, NEWLAND WARRIOR continued to shift out and bumped MODERN AL, which was taken out onto JUST ABOUT READY (G. Killen), which as a result became unbalanced.

SIR EMLAND commenced to lose ground from the 800m and compounded in the home straight and was beaten a considerable distance. A post-race veterinary examination of SIR EMLAND revealed the gelding to be suffering from respiratory distress. Trainer M. Land was advised that SIR EMLAND would be required to compete satisfactorily in an official trial and that he must provide a certificate of fitness for SIR EMLAND prior to the horse racing again.

In the home straight until approaching the 200m, LOVE THAT CHICK (R. Hancock) was unable to improve its position when awkwardly placed at the heels of BIG KEN THE CELT (T. Bell).

Trainer S. Thomas was advised that THROUGH THE WAVES (J. Hoopert), which compounded from the 600m and was beaten a considerable distance, would be ineligible to compete at provincial meetings until it can establish some consistent form in country areas.

S. Galloway reported that ST DARCI was inclined to lay in over the final 200m and added that he was hopeful of obtaining a run towards the inside in the home straight however near the 250m had to shift to the outside of JUST ABOUT READY (G. Killen) in order to improve which, in his opinion, resulted in his mount having to finish the race off in an inferior part of the track.


Race 8: Hot 91.1 Class 1 H'cap - 1200m
1st – Longshoreman 2nd – Darlin’ Jules 3rd – Cangai Man 4th – Sir Paragon

Stewards acceded to a request from trainer B. Hudson to allow UNANIMOUS DECISION to race without plates on both hind legs. Stewards advised Mr Hudson that he would be required to present the horse plated according to the rules in future.

Trainer B. Hudson was advised that a warning would be placed on UNANIMOUS DECISION (N. Nishio) after that gelding stood flatfooted at the start, losing ground.

SIR PARAGON (M. Vance) was slow to begin.

BERNERS LEE (A. Allen) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, making heavy contact with MISTY WARRIOR (T. Bell), which in turn shifted in, tightening DAWN RETURN (M. Hellyer) on to the heels of DARLIN’ JULES (L. Cassidy).

Jockey G. Killen, rider of DIET, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that leaving the 800m he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of MISTY WARRIOR, resulting in T. Bell having to take hold of MISTY WARRIOR to avoid the heels of DIET. G. Killen was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 15 April and to expire at midnight, 26 April.

Approaching the 600m, DAWN RETURN hung out and became awkward at the heels of DIET (G. Killen) and as a result lost ground. IDLE JOKER (A. Pattillo), which was trailing, had to be checked to avoid the heels of DAWN RETURN and shifted out, resulting in SOCARADA (J. Byrne) and SAMMIE AMIE (T. Harrison) being taken wider on the track. In this incident, SIR PARAGON improved onto the heels of STALWART WOMAN (D. Griffin) and shifted out. UNANIMOUS DECISION, which was trailing, improved to the inside of SIR PARAGON where there was doubtful room and had to be steadied.

BERNERS LEE (A. Allen) was inclined to lay out when placed under pressure approaching and passing the 200m.


















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Geoffrey Goold – A/jockey – No letter of authority – LR61*

Suspensions
Race 7. Justin Wood – A/jockey – C/riding – 6 mtgs – Concurrent - AR137(a)*
Justin Wood – A/jockey – C/riding – 7 mtgs – Concurrent – M/n 15.4.12 to m/n 28.4.12 – AR137(a)*

Race 8. Glen Killen – Jockey – C/riding – 7 mtgs – M/n 15.4.12 to m/n 26.4.12*

Absent jockeys
J. Letherby – Illness – Cert. Required*

Adjourned inquiry
Race 6. M. Speers whip use on Untoward

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Denmark Hill, Slick Lago, Martika, Ninth Duke

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Country Diva – Bucked – Lame off foreleg - Off. trial – Vet. clearance - AR8(t)
Race 3. Mr Magician – Lame near fore – Vet. clearance – AR8(t)
Just Dandy - Hung Out - Sd Trl
Race 4. Crab Pot – Weakened out of race/respiratory noise – Off. b/trial/vet. clearance/results of endoscopic exam – AR8(t)
Race 7. Through The Waves – Poor performance – Bared to country areas until form improvement.
Race 7. Sir Emland – Respiratory distress – Vet. clearance/official trial – AR8(t)
Race 8. Unanimous Decision – Stood flatfooted at start - Warning


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 7. Vivaheart – A. Pattillo
Sir Emland – M. Hellyer
Race 8 Sir Paragon – M. Vance
Misty Warrior – T. Bell

Late scratchings

Race 3. Mr Magician – 1.52 pm
Race 7. Pliers – 8.26 am