SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – OUT 3M
PENETROMETER – 5.2


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – A. Reardon, J. Hackett, D. Reid
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton, N. Boyle
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – B. Andrews, M. Johnstone
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – P. Briton
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

GENERAL

As R. McMahon was injured, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 1: RESORT PUBLISHING MAIDEN PLATE - 1400m
1st – Pat’s Boy 2nd – Buakaw 3rd – Bolts’n’holts 4th – Give It Berries

Connections of PAT'S BOY (J. Stanley) advised that it will be the intention to have the horse ridden in a more forward position than at its previous start. The horse was ridden accordingly.

The saddle on BENDIGO BELLE (B. Richardson) shifted during its preliminary, resulting in the horse working strongly. As a result, the start of this race was delayed to enable BENDIGO BELLE to be resaddled after arriving at the barriers and to undergo a veterinary examination which cleared the horse to start.

The start was further delayed when BUAKAW (K. Wharton) proved difficult to load. Trainer K. Munce was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners.

STALWART TYCOON (C. Kearney) began awkwardly.

BOLTS'N'HOLTS (D. Browne) threw its head in the air on jumping away.

DOUBTFUL PRINCE (L. Appo) overraced in the early an middle stages.

BOLTS'N'HOLTS raced wide for the majority of the event.

Near the 600m DOUBTFUL PRINCE, which was overracing, improved on to the heels of the tiring SEQUA BLOOM (M. Cahill) and when being steadied shifted in tightening the running of PAT’S BOY, which had to be checked and lost its position. BUAKAW, which was following, was also inconvenienced in this incident. As stewards deemed this to be a racing incident, no further action was taken.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on BOLTS'N'HOLTS, jockey D. Browne stated that it was the intention to have the horse ridden in a forward position, however with the fast pace early, the horse was unable to muster sufficient speed to clear runners to its inside and as a result was obliged to race three wide for the majority of the event. He added that under the circumstances he was not disappointed with the gelding’s performance and was of the opinion that the horse would be better suited to a distance longer than that of today’s event where it would be able to obtain a forward position. He further added that the horse may benefit from the addition of blinkers, which he advised the trainer. Trainer J. McLachlan agreed with jockey Browne’s assessment and advised stewards that a decision as to whether blinkers will be added to the gear of BOLTS'N'HOLTS would depend on whether the horse is stepped up in distance or races over distances similar to that of today’s event.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today on STATING, which raced in a more forward position today than that of its previous starts, jockey E. Wilkinson stated that his instructions were that if the horse was to begin well, to try and have it in a more forward position. Jockey Wilkinson said that as a result of being caught wide he elected to push forward which resulted in the horse racing outside the leader to obtain a position closer to the running rail. Trainer C. Stott confirmed the instructions to jockey Wilkinson and also agreed it was not the intention for the horse to be up sharing the lead. Whilst stewards noted the circumstances, Mr Stott was nonetheless advised of his obligations to inform stewards if there is to be any change to a horse’s normal racing pattern. Mr Stott further advised that in view of today’s performance, STATING would now be sent for a spell.

Race 2: EBM INSURANCE CLASS 1 H’CAP - 1600m
1st – Goodhorsehymn 2nd – May 3rd – Macho Cat 4th – Noble Game

SEEYAMONDAY (D. Hayse) and MACHO CAT (R. Hancock) were slow to begin.

GOODHORSEHYMN (J. Stanley) overraced in the early stages.

NOBLE GAME (M. Cahill) raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a position one off the fence approaching the 1000m, however when the pace slackened approaching the 800m was obliged to shift wider on the track and improve forward.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of HEART OF TEXAS, rider G. Killen stated that the horse travelled well throughout the race until leaving the 300m where it failed to respond to his riding and in his opinion may not have run a solid 1600m. Trainer K. Clark-Peoples advised stewards that she was disappointed with the mare’s performance today and pending further veterinary examinations will give consideration to HEART OF TEXAS being sent for a short let-up. Ms Clark-Peoples gave an undertaking to advise stewards of any further findings from subsequent tests. A post-race veterinary examination of HEART OF TEXAS revealed no abnormalities.

When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of GOODHORSEHYMN, trainer C. Jordan stated that in his opinion the horse has matured going into its second preparation and had benefited from a step up in distance and winkers on for the first time today in a race that he believed was not of strong opposition. Stewards noted his explanation.

Race 3: ANZ BANK CLASS 2 H’CAP - 1000m
1st – Thrillers 2nd – Richmond Grove 3rd – Miss Kaydee 4th – Little Mrs Murphy

THRILLERS (D. Browne), PERSIAN STORY (B. Richardson) and NAVAL ACTION (B. Derbyshire) were slow to begin.

LITTLE MRS MURPHY (T. Harrison) shifted out at the start making contact with ENOUGH IS ENOUGH (G. Killen), which in turn shifted out making contact with PICCOLO DYNASTY (E. Wilkinson).

R. Hurdle, the rider of RICHMOND GROVE, reported that the gelding had a tendency to hang out throughout the race and when placed under pressure in the home straight shifted wider on the track. Stable foreman B. Killion was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of RICHMOND GROVE. A post-race veterinary examination of RICHMOND GROVE failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 4: MCADAM SIEMON MAIDEN H’CAP - 1000m
1st – Dash For Dollar 2nd – The Blizzard 3rd – Coolbie 4th – Sanzida

After beginning well PERSIAN EYES (B. Richardson) was unable to muster early speed.

SANZIDA (B. Derbyshire) raced wide throughout.

COOLBIE (D. Missen) hung in when placed under pressure in the home straight and near the 100m had to be momentarily steadied off the heels of THE BLIZZARD (K. Pope).

A post-race veterinary examination of COOLBIE failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 5: HYNES LAWYERS BENCHMARK 70 H’CAP - 2200m
1st – Dolly Dolly 2nd – Magnum 3rd – Golden Palms 4th – All In Time

BLOODHOUND (D. Browne) was slow to begin.

KAMARAH (R. Hancock) began awkwardly.

ALL IN TIME (B. Richardson) raced wide in the early stages.

Race 6: ARCHERS BODY CORPORATE CLASS 3 H’CAP - 1400m
1st – Jersey Shore 2nd – The Calibrator 3rd – Goldcat 4th – Leveraction

ARCTIC (S. Galloway) was slow to begin.

RAUNCHY’S WARRIOR (L. Cassidy) began awkwardly and lost ground.

Leaving the 200m ARCTIC had to be momentarily steadied when tightened for room between SO DOMINANT (E. Wilkinson) and LEVERACTION (G. Goold), which hung in.

SHEEZ KEEN (A. Spinks) hung in under pressure over the concluding stages and approaching the finish line shifted in hampering ARCTIC.

Rider G. Goold reported that LEVERACTION raced ungenerously rounding the home turn and then commenced to hang in when placed under pressure in the home straight, proving difficult to ride out.

PASSIVITY (B. Stewart) lost its off hind plate in running.

Race 7: RAAS RIGHTS CLASS 5 H’CAP - 1000m
1st – Opal Ombra 2nd – Martika 3rd – Daneomite 4th – Karanja

EXPRESSWAY (L. Tarrant) began awkwardly and lost ground.

KELBENJAR (A. Taylor) was slow to begin.

Apprentice B. Derbyshire, the rider of CALARABEN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 800m she permitted her mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of BELLE D’AMOUR (C. Munce), resulting in BELLE D’AMOUR being tightened on to the hind quarters of KELBENJAR, having to be checked and losing its rightful running. Apprentice Derbyshire’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings, to commence at midnight on Sunday, 14 October, and expire following the day meeting at Ipswich on Friday, 26 October 2012.

Race 8: PANDANUS CLASS 1 H’CAP - 1200m
1st – Tapiki 2nd – Finnigan’s Folly 3rd – Voodoo Black Magic 4th – Mister Tips

FRAYED (L. Tarrant) was slow to begin.

TAPIKI (L. Cassidy) began awkwardly.

L. Appo, the rider of SUSASHI, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that approaching the 900m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of FINNIGAN'S FOLLY (C. Munce), resulting in that runner having to be checked when making contact with the running rail. L. Appo’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings, to commence at midnight on Sunday, 14 October, and expire following the day meeting at Ipswich on Friday, 26 October 2012.

Leaving the 900m FINNIGAN'S FOLLY (C. Munce) shifted in making contact with the running rail.

Leaving the 600m MISTER TIPS (A. Taylor) improved on to the heels of DIXIE FLYER (K. Wharton) and had to be steadied. In this incident both SUSASHI (L. Appo) and FINNIGAN'S FOLLY, which were following, had to be steadied as a result.

Approaching the 200m JUST POKENALONG (G. Killen) had to be restrained when tightened for room between MISTER TIPS, which was taken out by VOODOO BLACK MAGIC (A. Spinks), which was hanging out under pressure, and TAPIKI, which shifted in slightly.

Near the 100m MISTER TIPS was accidentally struck over the head by the whip of A. Spinks (VOODOO BLACK MAGIC).

Trainer Ms B. Sutton reported that DIXIE FLYER had been galloped on on the off hind leg during the event.

Trainer L. Ross was questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted on VOODOO BLACK MAGIC today where the horse was ridden forward to obtain the lead, which is in contrast to its racing pattern in previous starts. Mr Ross stated that the gelding has been a very difficult horse to train and has had a habit of missing the start and as such he had instructed jockey A. Spinks to ride the horse in an aggressive manner and when the horse did begin well it had been able to race forward and these had also been the instructions for the horse at its previous start for this stable. Stewards noted the explanation, however advised Mr Ross of his obligations to inform stewards if there is to be any change to a horse’s normal racing pattern.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
Race 7. App. B. Derbyshire – careless riding - 7 mtgs (14.10.12 – ITC mtg 26.10.12) – AR. 137(a)
Race 8. L. Appo – careless riding - 7 mtgs (14.10.12 – ITC mtg 26.10.12) – AR. 137(a)

Absent jockeys
R. McMahon – injured – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Doubtful Prince, Noble Game, Little Mrs Murphy, Moment To Remember, Famous Fortune, The Calibrator

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, May, Magnum, Martika,

Warnings/bars
Race 1. BUAKAW – proved difficult to load – warning on barrier manners
Race 3. RICHMOND GROVE – hung out throughout, shifted wider in straight – warning

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. GIVE IT BERRIES – G. Killen
Race 2. NOBLE GAME – M. Cahill
Race 4. DASH FOR DOLLAR – D. Browne
Race 5. DOLLY DOLLY – S. Galloway
Race 6. ARCTIC – S. Galloway

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