RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3/GOOD 2 AFTER RACE 1 RETROSPECTIVE RAIL – 8M PENETROMETER – 4.96

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – G. Palmer, M. Knibbs, E. Barron
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – P. Chilton, I. Shultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, S. Heidke
Bookmakers Supervisor – R. See
Starter – M. Henderson, S. Elhers
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: Chaps Returns To Bulcock Street QTIS 3yo H'cap – 1000m

TRUE PASSION – Jumped away awkwardly.

MOJO RISING – Inconvenienced on jumping away. Was found to be making an abnormal respiratory noise on return to scale. A veterinary examination was performed which confirmed that the horse was suffering from some form of respiratory abnormality. Trainer S. Kendrick was advised that a veterinary clearance, including the results of endoscopic examination, must be provided to stewards prior to its next race start.

BEAU JET – Inconvenienced on jumping away.

The track rating was upgraded to Good 2 retrospective following this event.


Race 2: Welcome Back Chaps Maiden Plate – 1000m

CHASTE ANGEL - Laid in under pressure in the home straight, making contact with another runner. Jockey R. McMahon was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that when riding his mount along, which was inclined to lay in, and after being corrected near the 700m, then allowed the filly to shift in, tightening the running of JUST KEEP GIVING, which resulted in that horse running out of room and having to be checked between ATALAGA and SHE BRINGS JOY. R. McMahon was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 25 October, and to expire at midnight, 2 November. Raced wide for the majority of the race.

PETRANI – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

KURKOVA – Bumped in home straight. Raced wide for the majority of the race.


Race 3: Yalumba F& M Class 1 H'cap – 1200m

ATALAGA – Trainer J. Meagher was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time. Slow to begin.

BALGOWNIE – Trainer P. Duncan was fined $200 for failing to effect a gear change by the required time. Jockey El-Issa was asked to explain the tactics he adopted on the horse today. He stated he had been instructed to ride forward and was looking for cover during the early stages, however as it appeared he would be caught wide he elected to ride vigorously to take up a position in the lead, which had not been the pre-race plan to occupy this position.

MOONLIGHT DANCER – Slow to begin.

NADA TO PRADA – Forced to race wide from the 800m onwards. Jockey T. Harrison was charged with careless riding, in that leaving the 200m she allowed his mount to shift in under pressure, which resulted in a tightening to PIE LADY, obliging its jockey to take hold of his mount and lose ground at this stage. As Miss Harrison left the course prior to the conclusion of this inquiry, the matter of penalty was set aside until jockey Harrison is available to be interviewed.

PIE LADY – Stewards asked E. Wilkinson to comment on the below market expectation performance. Jockey Wilkinson stated after allowing BALGOWNIE to cross in the early stages and take up a trailing position, and when NADA TO PRADA improved to his outside, he said that his mount, in his opinion, did not feel comfortable when racing in this position. He added that in hindsight the mare may be a horse which appreciates leading as in 2 of its 3 starts it has performed well when permitted to lead. He was of the view this was the explanation for the poor performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.



Race 4: XXXX Class 5 H'cap – 1200m

LITTLE ELVIS – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground at the start.

ARAWAK – Tightened for room and steadied approaching the 1100m. After being held up for clear running leaving the 400m, then was obliged to alter course near the 200m to secure clear running.

RIVER OF GLORY – Forced to race 3 wide without cover from the 800m onwards.

ALL MY ANGELS – Had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight.





Race 5: Sky Racing Maiden Plate – 1400m

LAWMAKER – Trainer T. Crane was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time. Overraced in the early stages.

STELLA BLONDE – Slow to begin.

ELEGANT MACHINE – Slow to begin. After being held up rounding the home turn, then had difficulty securing clear running in the home straight and went to the line without being fully tested. Stewards interviewed jockey R. McMahon regarding his riding of that mare from the 600m. He stated that after shifting away from the fence to improve into the race near the 500m, he was unable to shift any wider on the track as CARNECAR was positioned to his outside. He then added that for the remainder of the straight he was attempting to secure clear running between GALLIVANTING and SPIRIT TORQUE, however was disappointed for this run when SPIRIT TORQUE shifted out slightly. He further added that he then attempted to secure clear running outside GALLIVANTING and again was disappointed and had to be steadied near the 100m from that horse’s heels. He was of the view that he only obtained clear running over the final 20 metres of the race. After considering the video footage, stewards were satisfied with the explanation tendered by jockey McMahon and took no further action.

GALLIVANTING – After being caught wide in the early stages, then was permitted to stride forward to lead after passing the 800m. Rider T. Brooker reported her mount hung out throughout the race.

CASA CIELLO – Raced with its head in the air for a short distance passing the 1100m when being restrained.

CARNECAR – Held up upon entering the home straight and had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 200m.

WICKED TRILOGY – Held up rounding the home turn and when attempting to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight had to be steadied. Disappointed for clear running and had to be steadied after passing the 100m.

PANCH KALYAN – Raced wide throughout.

MISTY MONTANA – Raced wide throughout.


Race 6: Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks Class 1 H'cap – 1600m

PALACE WHISPERS – Slow to begin.

NINE TIMES – Slow to begin. Rider A. Best reported that as a result of being slow to begin he was obliged to race further back in the field than he would have liked.

LEGAL COUNSEL – Jumped away awkwardly.

UNIQUE MISTIQUE – Inconvenienced on jumping away.

HYPERACTIVE – After being caught wide in the early stages, then permitted to stride forward to assume the lead near the 800m.



Race 7: Reed Property Group C,G&E Class 1 H'cap – 1200m

MELBOURNE BILLY – Slow to begin. Vetted and found to have been galloped on on the off foreleg.

MAXIRODS – Jumped away awkwardly, losing ground. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages.

CITY SAVVY – Slow to begin.

DELNIELLO – Slow to begin. Obliged to alter course to obtain clear running near the 200m.

SAGAMASTER – Overraced in the early stages. Improved onto heels near the 500m and was checked.

TRIBAL ART – Steadied near the 900m when tightened for room. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced 3 wide throughout.

BOLD ASSIGNMENT – Raced wide throughout.


GENTLEMAN JACK – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

DAYTIME HERO - A post race veterinary examination revealed a nasal discharge. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to its next race start.



Race 8: Butler McDermott Lawyers Class 3 H'cap – 1400m

STREET ROSE – Slow to begin. Unable to improve rounding the home turn.















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
Race 2. Ric McMahon – Jockey – C/riding – 6 mtgs – M/n 25.10.14 to m/n 2.11.14 - AR137(a)*

Fines
Race 3. Paul H. Duncan – Trainer – Late gear change - $200 – AR140A*
John Meagher – Trainer – Late ride - $100 – LR67*
Race 5. Tony Crane – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67*

Adjourned Inquiry
Race 3. Re T. Harrison – Carless riding inquiry/leave course with stewards’ permission.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Hyperactive, Tribal Art


Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Just Keep Giving, True Passion, Pie Lady, Umasaga, Arawak

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Mojo Rising – Suffering from respiratory abnormality – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 7. Daytime Hero - Nasal discharge - Vet. Clearance - AR8(t)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Atalaga – R. McMahon
Race 5. Lawmaker – J. Morris
Panch Kaylyan – K. Yoshida





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