RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 22 JULY 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – HEAVY 8 RAIL – 3M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – J. Hackett, D. Reid, P. McLean
Clerk of Scales – C. Albrecht
Judge – P. Chilton, N. Boyle
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – B. Andrews, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – M. Henderson, P. Briton
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

Due to an incident at the Wondai race meeting yesterday, J. Kropp was examined by the club’s doctor today and cleared to fulfil his engagements today.

As apprentice S. Arnold was unable to make the allotted weights for REGAL MARINER (Race 1) and RUTHLESS BABE (Race 4), riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet. At a subsequent inquiry, S. Arnold pleaded guilty to a charge under AR120(b) in that he was unable to make the allotted weights on his respective mounts. In view of apprentice Arnold’s recurring overweight issues, his licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 3 weeks, to commence at midnight, 22 July and to expire at midnight, 12 August.

From Eagle Farm, 21.7.12 – Race 4

Trainer Mrs L. Erhart reported that CAMPANARO suffered injuries to both eyes as a result of being struck by clods on the rain affected track.


Race 1: TJS Services Maiden Plate - 1200m
1st – Rocklea Raider 2nd – Rockin Party 3rd – Millersburg 4th – Light In The Field

KEN’S ROSE (E. Wilkinson), SHADY DEAL (A. Hearn) and ROCKIN PARTY (L. Cassidy) were slow to begin.

CUBA LIBRE (J. Kropp) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with MILLERSBURG (M. Dorrington), which also began awkwardly.

Near the 400m, MILLERSBURG (M. Dorrington) shifted out to obtain clear running and was disappointed for a run between MEGADEMA (A. Spinks) and DELLASERA (A. Erhart), and was then obliged to alter course back to the inside.

LIGHT IN THE FIELD (J. Stanley) and MEGADEMA (A. Spinks) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Stewards questioned apprentice A. Allen regarding the tactics adopted on ROCKLEA RAIDER, which led today contrary to its previous starts. Apprentice Allen stated he was given no specific instructions, particularly in view of the horse’s unknown ability on heavy tracks, and was advised to position the gelding where it was comfortable. He added the horse began well and instead of restraining, he allowed ROCKLEA RAIDER to travel comfortably in the lead. Trainer P. Cox confirmed the instructions and stewards noted the explanations.


Race 2: Easts Leagues Club QTIS 2yo Maiden Plate - 1300m
1st – Saddleback 2nd – Change Often 3rd – Crocodile Dancer 4th – Shtarker

ITARA (J. Kropp) was slow to begin.

HERITAGE LISTED (C. Eaton) began very awkwardly and shifted in, becoming awkward on the heels of SULTRY GAL (R. Wiggins) and then commenced to race greenly, losing contact with the main body of the field. A post-race veterinary examination of HERITAGE LISTED failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer G. Hardy advised that he intended to now spell the horse. Stewards advised Mr Hardy that HERITAGE LISTED must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.

On jumping away, SADDLEBACK (R. McMahon) and HALLSIDE SHOWDOWN (K. Wharton) shifted ground and made contact. As a result, HALLSIDE SHOWDOWN then shifted out on to ROCKING EMPIRE (A. Spinks), which shifted out slightly, which resulted in LADY ECHELON (E. Wilkinson), which shifted in, having to be eased to avoid that horse’s heels and shift outwards.

SHTARKER (D. Browne), ROCKING EMPIRE and SADDLEBACK overraced in the early stages.

ROCKING EMPIRE raced wide in the early stages.

Near the 500m, HALLSIDE SHOWDOWN commenced to hang out and had to be steadied from the heels of LADY ECHELON.

At a point near the 200m, ROCKING EMPIRE had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SADDLEBACK, which shifted in under pressure. R. McMahon, rider of SADDLEBACK, was reprimanded.

SADDLEBACK and DEZARIO (K. Matheson) raced greenly for the majority of the race.



Race 3: Redcliffe Leagues Club Class 1 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Beware Of Me 2nd – San Jose 3rd – Red Raptor 4th – Tradies Hope

LITTLE FEATHER (A. Hearn) was slow to begin.

BEWARE OF ME (L. Dillon) was tightened for room on jumping away between PICCIRILLO (A. Erhart) and TRADIES HOPE (T. Harrison), both of which shifted ground.

RED RAPTOR (B. Richardson) was tightened for room on jumping away between DEVER’S EXPRESS (A. Butler) and SAN JOSE (R. Wiggins), which shifted out.

A short distance after the start, PICCIRILLO shifted in, making contact with the hind quarters of LITTLE FEATHER, and when being corrected then shifted out, making contact with the hind quarters of TRADIES HOPE.

Leaving the 300m, when placed under pressure, SAN JOSE raced greenly for a short distance.

SAN JOSE raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of LITTLE FEATHER, apprentice A. Hearn stated that, in his opinion, the filly may have held its breath during the race, which had a bearing on the horse’s performance today. Trainer F. Phillips agreed with apprentice Hearn regarding his assessment of LITTLE FEATHER’S performance today. A post-race veterinary examination of LITTLE FEATHER failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 4: Caboolture Sports Club Maiden Plate - 1600m
1st – Legazpi 2nd – Touch A Star 3rd – Union Street 4th – Thorn Man

TOUCH A STAR (T. Bell) jumped inwards at the start, making contact with TAYSTAR (G. Cooksley).

Shortly after the start, LEGAZPI (J. Taylor) was tightened for room between LOFTY’S MATE (S. Galloway) and HOOKED ON PLATINUM (E. Wilkinson), which shifted in.

TALE OF HARMONY (K. Matheson) and KEEP IN TIME (A. Allen) made heavy contact soon after the start when both horses shifted ground.

DANE MARGOT (A. Spinks) raced wide in the early stages.

Leaving the 400m, LEGAZPI (J. Taylor) shifted out to obtain clear running, making contact with HOOKED ON PLATINUM, which shifted wider on the track.

D. Missen, rider of MAKO SHARK, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 300m he allowed his mount to shift out under pressure when not fully clear of LOFTY’S MATE, which as a result had to be checked. D. Missen was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 24 July, and to expire at midnight 2 August.

HOOKED ON PLATINUM and TALE OF HARMONY raced wide for the majority of the event.

HOOKED ON PLATINUM lost its off fore plate in running.

A post-race veterinary examination of TALE OF HARMONY and LOFTY’S MATE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 5: Kedron Wavell Services Club Class 1 H'cap – 1400m
1st – Rosehip 2nd – Keepin’ Grace 3rd – Magni 4th – Hey Diddlediddle

HERITAGE SHADOW (C. Eaton) began awkwardly and lost ground.

HEY DIDDLEDIDDLE (M. Dorrington) had a tendency to hang in from leaving the 800m until the winning post.

Jockey E. Wilkinson pleaded guilty to a charge under AR144 in that as the rider of MAGNI, he failed to weigh in after that horse was placed third. After being directed to weigh in, stewards were satisfied that MAGNI had carried the correct weight and declared correct weight on the Judge’s numbers. E. Wilkinson was fined the sum of $400.


Race 6: Greenbank RSL Class 2 H'cap - 1200m
1st – Smart ‘n’ Strong 2nd – Whispering Death 3rd – For Mia 4th – Let It Loose

CONYUEN (A. Hearn) was slow to begin.

WHISPERING DEATH (R. McMahon began awkwardly.


Race 7: TJS Services Benchmark 85 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Trail Boss 2nd – Whateverwherever 3rd – Daneomite 4th – Big Tony

Trainer K. Munce was fined $100 for failing to produce the Document of Description for FRENARDI.

OUR MR CASHMAN (G. Colless) was slow to begin.

J. Stanley reported that TORNADOES was inclined to hang out from the 600m.

Race 8: Glen Hotel Class 3 H'cap - 1600m
1st – Laughing Crusader 2nd – Triumphant 3rd – Spring Queen 4th – Waranga

Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer B. Guy for the late declaration of K. Matheson as the rider of EXPRESS WARRIOR.

Trainer L. Treloar was fined $100 for the late declaration of L. Cassidy as the rider of GOLDEN PALMS.

Due to a misunderstanding, J. Byrne was originally declared as the rider of GENERAL EXPLORER and was replaced by G. Cooksley.

TONZATICKA (K. Pope) and PRINCE LIAM (E. Wilkinson) were slow to begin.

ABSOLOUIE (D. Robinson) was tightened for room at the start and lost ground between MISS VITALITY (M. Palmer) and WARANGA (T. Harrison), shifted out.

TRIUMPHANT ONE (M. Hellyer) and SPRING QUEEN (T. Bell) bumped on jumping away.

STIGORI (S. Galloway) overraced in the early stages and near the 1300m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SPRING QUEEN, which shifted in slightly. As a result of this, STIGORI then continued to overrace and was obliged to race 3 wide for the majority of the race.

Leaving the 300m, WARANGA commenced to shift out under pressure, forcing TRIUMPHANT ONE wider on the track, and then continued to do so until a point near the 200m where SPRING QUEEN, which was racing to the outside of TRIUMPHANT ONE, had to be momentarily steadied when crowded for room by STIGORI, which was taken in slightly by LAUGHING CRUSADER (J. Taylor). A short distance later, TRIUMPHANT ONE then shifted in, dictating the line of WARANGA, which shifted in, inconveniencing GOLDEN PALMS (L. Cassidy) and MISS VITALITY. Both M. Hellyer, rider of TRIUMPHANT ONE, and T. Harrison, rider of WARANGA, were severely reprimanded and advised to keep their mounts on a straight course in similar circumstances.

Jockey E. Wilkinson reported to stewards that PRINCE LIAM became awkward in its action in the prevailing track conditions near the 300m and was restrained. A post race veterinary examination of PRINCE LIAM failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


























STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 5. Eddie Wilkinson – Jockey – Fail to weigh in 3rd – AR144*
Race 7. Kerry Munce – Trainer – Fail to produce Doc. Of Description – AR59A - $100*
Race 8. Len Treloar – Trainer – Late rider – $100 - LR67*

Reprimands
Race 8. Michael Hellyer – Jockey – Careless riding – Severe reprimand – AR137(a)*
Tegan Harrison – A/jockey – Careless riding – Severe reprimand - AR137(a)*


Suspensions
Race 1, 4 Shane Arnold – A/jockey – Overweight – 3 wks – M/n 22.7.12 to m/n 12.8.12 - AR120(b)*
Race 4. Dale Missen – Jockey - C/riding – 8 mtgs – M/n 24.7.12 to m/n 2.8.12 - AR137(a)*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Mako Shark, Dane Margot, Angel From Above, Laughing Crusader

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Heritage Shadow, Touch A Star, Whateverwhenever

Warnings/bars
Race 2. Heritage Listed – Raced greenly – Trial – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Regal Mariner – K. Matheson
Race 4. Ruthless Babe – B. Richardson
Keep In Time – A. Allen
Race 8. Express Warrior – K. Matheson
Golden Palms – L. Cassidy
General Explorer – G. Cooksley

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