RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 2 MARCH 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 6M
PENETROMETER – 5.7

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – P. Gillard, K. Daly, N. Boyle
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – P. Chilton, R. Covell
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – B. Andrews, K. Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


GENERAL

As D. Browne and J. Morris were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards' Summary Sheet.

Jockey B. El-Issa was reprimanded for his standard of dress when arriving on course.

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Race 1: Allchin Airconditioning & ATF Austarlian Temporary Fencing Class 1 H'cap – 1000m

WITH A FLURRY (T. Banks), which was slow to begin, was inconvenienced shortly after the start by GOJO MIMO (C. Munce), which jumped away awkwardly, making heavy contact with the barrier partition resulting in C. Munce, rider of GOJO MIMO making heavy contact with his right foot on the barrier gate.

HEAVEN AND EARTH (S. Apthorpe) overraced for a short distance passing the 700m.

Stewards afforded S. Apthorpe the opportunity to comment on the performance of HEAVEN AND EARTH. He stated that after traveling favourably until the home turn the gelding failing to stretch out when asked for an effort in the home straight and proved disappointing. He was unable to offer any further explanation for the performance. Trainer M. Park advised that in light of today’s performance he would send HEAVEN AND EARTH for a spell.

C. Munce was stood down by the club doctor after injuring his right foot and was replaced for further rides as per stewards sumary.



Race 2: Pelican Motors & M & S Kitchen & Cabinet Making Maiden Plate – 1600m

CHARLIE VICTOR (T. Harrison) and AMITY BAY (K. Wharton) were slow to begin.

After passing the 400m, CHARLIE VICTOR (T. Harrison) had difficulty securing clear running for a short distance at the heels of the tiring HOOKED ON PLATINUM (T. Bell).

In the home straight, DARK MATTER (M. Hellyer) laid in under pressure inconveniencing TRY FOUR near the 200m and again near the 100m.

B. El-Issa, rider of QUEEN GEE, was fined $100 for using his whip in a forehand manner in consecutive strides prior to the 100m. B. El-Issa was also reprimanded for using his whip unnecessarily when returning to scale and striking QUEEN GEE on entering the enclosure.

Stewards questioned G. Killen regarding the tactics adopted on TRY FOUR. Of concern to the stewards was the tactic to settle in the lead in today’s event which was in contrast to its only start. He advised that at its first start the gelding raced greenly and he had been instructed in today’s event to attempt to obtain cover if possible, however when racing wide without cover in the early stages he elected to allow TRY FOUR to improve to the position outside the lead in the middle stages. The explanation was noted.



Race 3: Caloundra Towing Class 2 H'cap – 1200m

LOADED AND READY jumped away awkwardly, causing J. Taylor to make heavy contact with the barrier partition, resulting in jockey Taylor being dislodged. J. Taylor was examined by the doctor and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.

RADIANT ANGEL (M. Cahill) was slow to begin.

Leaving the 900m, CHAMPAGNE BLAZE (C. Whiteley) was steadied to avoid the heels of SARTEAGWEN (E. Wilkinson), which shifted in.

NERVE TEST (N. Masuda) raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.

When asked to comment on the performance QUANTUM SHADOW, T. Bell stated that the gelding travelled well to the home turn however did not finish the race off strongly when placed under pressure in the home straight.



Race 4: Sunshine Coast Business Centre Maiden H'cap – 1200m

Connections advised: MIGHTY SEQUALO would be ridden further back in the field from the wide draw. MIGHTY SEQUALO overraced in the early stages and as a result raced wide in a handy position.

Connections advised that MAZZARINO would also be ridden back in the field. The horse was ridden accordingly.

BLACHARD BLOOM (T. Bell) proved difficult to load and was slow to begin. Trainer C. Lavin was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding.

HAY JESS (A. Allen) laid out rounding the home turn and had difficulty securing clear running until leaving the 200m.

RIPPER NIPPER lost its off fore plate in running.

A post race veterinary examination of LARIMUS, which laid in throughout the event, causing its rider to be unable to fully test the horse failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that a warning would be placed on LARIMUS regarding its racing manners. Mr Heathcote advised stewards he would have veterinary tests performed on the filly in light of today’s performance and would advise stewards of any findings.


Race 5: Skyhook Roof Access Class 3 H'cap – 1600m

I DO CARE (B. El-Issa) was slow to begin.

Leaving the 1200m, GIRLS ON THE AVENUE (T. Banks) shifted out away from the heels of EXPRESS WARRIOR (J. Taylor) and in doing so caused TIPS ‘N’ TALES (T. Bell) to be steadied. T. Banks, rider of GIRLS ON THE AVENUE, was reprimanded for shifting out when insufficiently clear.

In the home straight near the 300m, I DO CARE and TIPS ‘N’ TALES made contact when TIPS ‘N’ TALES shifted out under pressure.


Race 6: Warren Wazza Alcorn Appreciation QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1400m

Trainer L. Treloar advised that he would not issue specific instructions to the jockey for FLIGHT TO ARCTIC, which led last start, other than not to restrain from the barriers. Ridden accordingly.

A NEW STARLIGHT (T. Bell) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, GRANDE GLORY (D. Missen) had to be steadied when inconvenienced by MEADOW DREAMER (M. Hellyer), which was taken out by NORDIC STORY (B. El-Issa), which shifted out slightly.

MEADOW DREAMER overraced in the early stages.

Approaching the 300m, FLIGHT TO ARCTIC (B. Stower) improved onto the heels of the weakening LIKE THIS, causing its rider to stop riding and shift out to secure clear running.
FELTRE (M. Cahill), Berchtesgaden (K. Wharton) and GRANDE GLORY (D. Missen) raced wide throughout.

D. McIntosh, rider of AIN’T GOING DOWN, was reprimanded for using his whip excessively in a backhand manner over the concluding stages.

Stewards questioned E. Wilkinson regarding the tactics adopted on LIKE THIS, which led in today’s event, which is in contrast to its established racing pattern. Having ridden the horse at its most recent start he was of the option that the horse may appreciate racing in a forward position and therefore from the wide alley he rode with vigour in the early stages, however LIKE THIS responded better than he had expected and raced greenly in the lead in the early stages. Trainer Mr G. Taylor advised stewards that it had not been his intention to lead and, in his opinion, the horse had not raced well when ridden in this fashion previously. Mr Taylor was advised that if it was not his intention to lead with LIKE THIS at the horse’s next race start he would be required to notify stewards of any tactical change.

M. Cahill reported that FELTRE raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.

Stewards afforded M. Hellyer the opportunity to comment on the performance of MEADOW DREAMER. He stated that he was instructed to take up a position in the second half of the field, and in the early stages he was unable to secure a position close to the fence so he elected to restrain, resulting in him being positioned at the tail of the field leaving the 1000m. The filly then overraced when the pace slackened near the 800m and despite being under heavy pressure rounding the home turn, MEADOW DREAMER did not respond until the final 200m and, in his opinion, finished the race off fairly.

A post race veterinary examination of NICE TIME (M. Carson), which weakened badly, revealed no abnormalities.


Race 7: Dicky Beach Supporters Club BM75 H'cap – 1200m

MODERN AL (R. Ride) overraced in the middle stages.

LOUPETS (D. Missen) and STAY TIL DAWN (M. Hellyer) raced wide throughout.

ROUVRAY bled during the event. Connections were advised that ROUVRAY would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.

Stewards sought an explanation from M. Hellyer regarding the disappointing performance of STAY TIL DAWN. Jockey Hellyer stated that despite being caught wide he was able to obtain cover, however the gelding did not finish the race off when placed under pressure and laid in in the home straight. He added that, in his opinion, STAY TIL DAWN may have come to the end of its preparation.

A post race veterinary examination of LOUPETS failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer D. Hansen subsequently advised stewards that the gelding would be retired.


Race 8: Dicky Beach Diamond Rewards Class 1 H'cap – 1400m

MR DODO (L. Tarrant) was tightened for room on jumping away between SIRARDI (B. Stewart) and LUVSTROM (E. Wilkinson), both of which shifted ground.

ALL FIVES (B. Appo) overraced in the early stages.

ALL FIVES was held up rounding the home turn.

Near the 400m, DELNIELLO (A. Butler) was tightened for room between TRANSPIRE (T. Bell) and SIRARDI (B. Stewart), which shifted out in an attempt to secure clear running. B. Stewart, rider of SIRARDI, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Leaving the 400m, ALL FIVES was held up on the heels of the tiring LITTLE ELVIS (A. Allen) and as a result shifted out to secure clear running, inconveniencing SIRARDI (B. Stewart). B. Appo, rider of SIRARDI, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

ANGEL’S DESTINY (S. Bogenhuber) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and had to be restrained after improving on to the heels of TRANSPIRE (T. Bell) approaching the 300m.

TRANSPIRE (T. Bell) raced wide throughout.

Stewards asked T. Bell to comment on the performance of TRANSPIRE. He stated that after being wide throughout the filly did not run on as anticipated and proved disappointing but could offer no other explanation for the performance.























STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
B. El-Issa – Jockey – Standard of dress – AR86*
Race 5. Todd Banks – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*

Fines
Race 2. Bobby El-Issa – Jockey – $100 - Use whip consec. Strides prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)*

Absent jockeys
D. Browne – Injured – Cert required*
J. Morris – Illness – Cert required*
C. Munce – Injured – Cert required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Dark Matter, Quen Gee, Outback Lightning, Sarteagwen, Blanchard Bloom, Hay Jess

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 4. Blanchard Blood – Difficult to load - Warning

Bleeders
Race 7. Rouvray – 3 mth bar from racing – AR53A

FALL
Race 3. Loaded And Ready (J. Taylor)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Hooked On Platinum – T. Bell
Skipper’s Rule – E. Wilkinson
Dark Matter – M. Hellyer
Amity Bay – K. Wharton
Charlie Victor – T. Harrison
Race 3. Quantum Shadow – T. Bell
Loaded And Ready – J. Taylor
Nerve Test – N. Masuda
Outback Lightning – A. Allen
Race 4. Hay Jess – A. Allen
Ripper Nipper – M. Carson
Race 5. Cubic Inches – K. Wharton
Express Warrior – J. Taylor’
Race 6. Flight To Arctic – B. Stower
Race 7. Lightfeet – T. Wolfgram
Flying Dynamite – G. Killen
On the Deck – To be advised
Race 8. Tiger Jet – K. Wharton
All Fives – B. Appo
Angel’s Destiny – S. Bogenhuber
Somerset Lass – M. Hellyer
Little Elvis – A. Allen

Late scratchings

Nil.



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