RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – MONDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 2M
PENETROMETER – 5.2

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – J. Williamson, J. Dart, G. Dimsey
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton, N. Boyle
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Unwin
Starter – P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


GENERAL

From Doomben, 12.10.13 – Race 8

Trainer D. Roberts reported that Facile Tigre was found to have post race swelling in the near fore pastern. Mr Roberts was advised that the gelding would be required to be inspected and cleared by the veterinary surgeon prior to racing.

From Sunshine Coast, 12.10.13 – Race 1

Trainer D. Roberts reported that an endoscopic examination of Falvalina found traces of mucas. He stated that the gelding had commenced treatment. Stewards Mr Roberts that a veterinary clearance would be required for Falvalina prior to its next race start.

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As L. Tarrant and J. Hoopert were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards' Summary Sheet.


Race 1: www.SCTC.Com.au Class 1 H'cap – 1200m

PICTURE IT (V. Colgan) was slow to begin.


Race 2 : Reed Property Group Maiden H'cap – 2200m

CRAIGLEA RELOAD (T. Tincknell), which was fractious in the stalls, lunged at the gates as the start was effected and consequently missed the start.

T. Tincknell explained after CRAIGLEA RELOAD touched the front of its gate as the start was effected, it then took a step backwards resulting in her horse being slow to begin. Miss Tincknell advised she had been specifically instructed to lead from the inside draw, however when this incident occurred at the start, in the early stages she then elected to shift out and improved her position around the field. She said near the 1400m when she was able to position outside YARRAWA BOY she was of the view that that horse may have handed up the lead, however when it did not do so she was left racing outside the lead until a point near the 800m where she was able to stride forward to cross to the lead. Trainer B. Gill confirmed the instructions given and having viewed the film was somewhat satisfied that the ride in that, in his opinion, CRAIGLEA RELOAD is a horse which performs best when establishing the leading position. Apprentice Ticknell was nevertheless advised that in the stewards’ opinion it may have been better for her to have not taken off as early as she did which resulted in CRAIGLEA RELOAD covering extra ground from the 2000m to the 1400m.

G. Goold, rider of FORT CONSTANTINE, explained when CRAIGLEA RELOAD shifted around him near the 1800m, to press forward, he was of the view that that horse may have been working forward to the lead and he therefore endeavoured to shift out and stride forward from the 1600m, in the hope to race outside that horse. He said when he did elect to stride forward his horse was unable to improve as quickly as it did. He also became aware that CRAIGLEA RELOAD was unable to cross to the lead, therefore his mount was left racing 3 wide for the remainder of the journey from the 1400m. G. Goold’s explanation was noted.

RESERVED lost its off fore plate in running.


Race 3: Hot 91.1 Maiden Plate – 850m

LAS CRISTINAS (M. Crawford) was tightened for room and had to be checked at the start between GAYLEN (J. Byrne), which shifted in, and BURNT TOAST (S. Lanigan), which shifted out.

THEFRIENDLYMAULER (K. Matheson) was slow to begin.

GERMAN GENERAL (M. Hellyer) was hampered at the start by BUTTER’N’DASH (D. Gill), which began awkwardly.

BUTTER’N’DASH (D. Gill) hung out throughout the event and in the straight proved difficult to ride out.


Race 4: Oktoberfest@SCTC 25th Qct QTIS 3yo Maiden H'cap – 1300m

Shortly after the start, GALLERY OF STARS (V. Colgan) shifted out abruptly, resulting in it clipping the off hind heel of HARNILIAM (T. Bell) and blundering badly. V. Colgan, rider of GALLERY OF STARS, reported that when this occurred his saddle shifted back and to the near side.

In the early stages, FORTY NIL MANLY (C. Schmidt) overraced.

Near the 1000m, HARNILIAM was restrained to avoid the heels of ENDLESS PUZZLE (P. Homes), which shifted in when barely clear.

For a short distance on straightening, FORTY NIL MANLY (C. Schmidt) was held up.


Race 5: Wimmers Soft Drinks Class 3 Plate – 1400m

HOT CHILLI MILLY (B. Appo) and GLACIER KING (G. Goold) were slow to begin.

From about the 300m until after the 200m, HOT CHILLI MILLY was held up to the inside of HATZIS (D. Browne) and behind SO DOMINANT (V. Colgan).

STROMBO (J. Johnson) raced 3 wide without cover for the entire journey.

J. Byrne, rider of the 4th placegetter, HALLSIDE SHOWDOWN, was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right out to the end of the race.

A post race veterinary examination of STROMBO revealed the gelding to have bled from one nostril. Connections were advised that the gelding would be required to complete a gallop of 1000m before a steward. months.


Race 6: XXXX Class 2 H'cap – 1800m

NO MORE BULL (R. Wiggins) was slow to begin.

T. Bell reported the saddle on BROTHER LOVE shifted back shortly after the start.

T. Bell, rider of BROTHER LOVE, was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 7: Yalumba Wines BM75 H'cap – 1200m

Connections advised that GENERAL SHAREEF would be ridden further back in the field if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

On jumping, STRUMMING (B. Appo) was inconvenienced by SUBSTATION (C. Munce), which shifted out.






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6. Timothy Bell – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)*

Absent jockeys
L. Tarrant, J. Hoopert – Injured – Certs. Required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Kazan, Craiglea Reload, Glacier, Daisyodee

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Dinna Sign, Prime Quest, Sagacious, Strombo, Daisyodee

Warnings/bars
From SCTC, 12.10.13
Race 1. Falvalina – Endoscopic exam revealed mucas – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
From Doomben, 12.10.13
Race 8. Facile Tigre – Post race swelling near fore pastern – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)

Bleeders
Race 5. Strombo – One nostril – 1000m gallop before stewards – AR53A

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Proud Val – A. Holt
Race 2. Yarrawa Boy – B. Appo
Race 3. The Friendlymauler – K. Matheson
Burnt Toast – S. Lanigan
Race 4. Ellie Belle – B. Appo
Race 5. Strombo – J. Johnson
Hot Chilli Milly – B. Appo





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