RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DEAD 4 RAIL – 2M
PENETROMETER – 5.3

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – M .Knibbs, K. Daly, N. Boyle
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – J. Altadonna, S. Heinke
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Unwin
Starter – R. Hansen, S. Ehlers
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
Jockey Advocate – D. Tanti

Race 1: Springers Sola Class 1 H'cap – 1600m

TREECAT MAGIC – The start was delayed when the horse sprung its off hind plate. After being replated, it was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

CHILWERO – Commenced to overrace shortly after the start and continued to do so until improving forward to the lead at a point approaching the 800m. Rider M. Cahill reported to stewards that the horse raced fiercely in the early and middle stages and refused to settle, which was a telling factor on the overall performance. Stewards noted the explanation, and a swab sample was taken.

VINTAGE BON – Steadied to avoid heels shortly after the start.

TREECAT MAGIC – Shifted in near the 400m and was corrected.

ASTRALIN – Raced 3 wide throughout.

Race 2: Shabnariz Pty Ltd – Interlast – Class 3 H'cap – 1400m

HARPSUND - As S. Galloway was to be overweight, A. Taylor was substituted as the rider of the horse. S. Galloway was fined $100. Slow into stride.

QUICK SPUR – Began awkwardly.

PICTURE IT – Overraced badly near the 1200m and had to be checked off heels.
UNION – Overraced in the early stages and then had a tendency to lay out.

DEADLY DENNIS – Bumped and became unbalanced approaching the 400m. Raced 3 wide throughout.

Race 3: Caboolture Sports Club Maiden H'cap – 1000m

BRANDY ‘N’ STYLE – The start was delayed when the horse became fractious in the barriers. Underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Trainer J. McLachlan was advised that a warning was placed on the horse regarding its barriers manners. Tightened for room and had to be steadied nearing the finish line. Lost off fore plate in running.

MISS REMY – Slow to begin. Restrained to avoid heels approaching the 500m.

SCILLION – Crowded for room at the start and lost ground.

WICKED WOODY – Steadied to avoid heels approaching the 800m.

DESTINY CREEK – Disappointed for clear running and had to be steadied leaving the 200m.

LA BOADICEA – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

JUST TAKE IT – raced wide for the majority of the race.


Race 4: Martin Jonkers Motors Maiden H'cap – 1000m

STEPS TO STARDOM – 5th placegetter trainer Mr S. Kendrick lodged a protest against ROYAL CHOICE being declared 3rd allgeging interference near the 200m. After hearing all evidence and viewing the race footage, it was established that ROYAL CHOICE shifted out around the heels of runners forward of it at this point, making heavy contact with STEPS TO STARDOM, which in turn became unbalanced and shifted out, making heavy contact with DEEKS, which was forced wider on the track. In view of the severe interference, stewards upheld the protest and correct weight was semaphored on the numbers: No. 6 – NIVALI - 1st No. 5 - MY LITTLE FLICKA – 2nd No. 12 - DOOM CITY DRAGON – 3rd NO. 10 - STEPS TO STARDOM – 4th No. 2 - ROYAL CHOICE – 5th. At a subsequent inquiry, including the evidence taken from the protest hearing, M. Hellyer, rider of ROYAL CHOICE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding. M. Hellyer was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 9 meetings, to commence at midnight, 13 September and to expire at midnight, 28 September.

Race 5: Lindsay Transport Class 1 H'cap – 1200m

LEGAL COUNSEL – Slow to begin.

SUNDAY EXPERT – Slow to begin.

MOCK ME NOT – Began awkwardly.

WARLOCK – Tightened for room shortly after the start.

DETER – Momentarily raced in restricted room near the 400m. Raced wide throughout.

EARLSTOUN RULER – Raced wide throughout.

Race 6: Silver Lining Foundation QTIS 3yo Maiden H'cap – 1400m

BRAUHAUS – Slow to begin.

GOTHIC MIGHT – Raced wide for the majority of the race.


Race 7: Global Financial Marketing Maiden Plate - 1400

MORE LIES – Overraced in the early and middle stages and threw its head in the air.

SOLITAIRE’S VISION – After being tightened for room and losing considerable ground at the start, apprentice R. Vigar elected to shift wider on the track and improved forward and as a consequence raced wide throughout and finished tailed off. Stewards, in company with rider advocate Mr D. Tanti, informed apprentice Vigar that, in their opinion, he erred in his judgment in the early stages of the race and advised him that in similar circumstances the better option would be to allow the horse settle back in the field, giving the horse every chance to finish the race off.

BOLD HAVEN – Trainer G. Taylor was asked to comment on the performance of the horse. He advised stewards he was most disappointed with the filly’s performance and would be looking to place the horse in easier company in its immediate future starts.




















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
Race 4. Michael Hellyer – Jockey – C/riding – 9 mtgs – M/n 13.9.14 to m/n 28.9.14 – AR137(a)*

Fines
Race 2. Scott Galloway – Jockey – Overweight - $100 -.AR120(b)*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Brandy ‘N’ Style – Barrier manners – Warning

Protests
Race 4. 5th (Steps To Stardom) v 2nd (Royal Choice) – Interference near 200m - Upheld

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Harpsund – A. Taylor





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