RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – THURSDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 10M
PENETROMETER – 5.69

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Reardon, G. Palmer, E. Baron
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. Ehlers
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬From SCTC trackwork, 21.10.14

Apprentice L. Tarrant was fined $100 for failing to comply with a steward’s direction. AR175(p).
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As M. McGuren was indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards' Summary Sheet.


Race 1: Chaps Class 2 H'cap – 1600m

PRISCILLA’S STAR – The start of the race was delayed when the horse underwent a veterinary examination before being passed to take its place in the field.

JOHANNA’S OWN – Slow to begin.

PANTALETTES – Jumped away awkwardly. Overraced in the early stages before being shifted wider on the track to take up the lead passing the 800m. Rider T. Harrison reported that in her opinion, the mare did not run out a strong 1600m and she felt this could be attributed to the slow early pace set in the event which caused the mare to overrace. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse had bled from one nostril. Connections were advised that the horse must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m galloped before stewards prior to being permitted to race again.

CUSTER’S REWARD – Steadied from heels approaching the 800m.

Race 2: Wimmers Premium Soft Drink Maiden H'cap – 1800m

RATBAG RUBEN – Connections advised that the horse would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly. Rider M. Hellyer reported the horse laid out rounding the home turn.

SAM DE HERO – Slow to begin. Lost near fore plate in running.

BRANDI – Overraced in the early and middle stages, and leaving the 1200m when the pace slackened, had to be restrained further from heels and shifted out, inconveniencing another runner. Continued to overrace near the 1000m and shifted out, forcing another runner wider.

NEW ECLIPSE – Trainer G. Irwin was reprimanded for presenting the horse to the enclosure with incorrect gear. Inconvenienced leaving the 1200m. Forced wider into a 3 wide position near the 1000m. Raced 3 wide without cover for the remainder of the race.

I’M LEGIT – Trainer T. Sears advised that in light of today’s performance it was his intention that the horse be retired from racing.

JUST TAKE IT – Stewards questioned trainer G. Pollock regarding the improved performance and the tactics adopted in that the horse led in today’s event. He stated he had not instructed the rider to lead, adding that the improved performance could be explained by the addition of blinkers today. He added he had instructed the rider to go forward and not to fight the horse if it commenced to overrace with the addition of blinkers, and was therefore not surprised to see the horse lead passing the 1200m. The explanation was noted.


Race 3: Reed Property Group Maiden Plate – 1200m

SET PIECE – Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $100 for failing to produce the registration papers.

EXTREME SPORT – The start of the race was delayed when the horse proved difficult to load and then became fractious in the barriers. Following a veterinary examination the horse was cleared to take its place in the field. Connections were advised that a further barrier certificate will be required prior the horse racing again. Slow to begin. When afforded the opportunity to comment on the performance, rider D. Browne indicated that it was his pre-race intention to take up a forward position, however with the horse’s barrier manners it was reluctant to race in the early stages and he was obliged to pressure the horse during the first furlong in order to take up a position at the tail of the field. He added that the horse worked to the line fairly.

DUSTY PRINCESS – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

WICKEDLY RISQUE – Raced wide without cover.


Race 4: Sky Racing BM75 H'cap – 1200m

LUXTON DEEPING – The start of this race was delayed when the horse was examined by the veterinary surgeon at the rider’s request and was subsequently found to be sore behind. The horse was declared a late scratching at 2.51 pm. All monies invested on Luxton Deeping were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place-getters prior to 2.51 pm.

0 cent in the dollar for the Win #8
3 cents in the dollar for place of winner #8
4 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #2
2 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #6

SP bets are not subject to deductions

Trainer L. Ross was advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to the horse’s next race start.

The start was further delayed when Ellawisdom underwent a veterinary examination. The horse was cleared to take its place in the field.

PIGGY BANK – Rider A. Best reported the horse did not travel on the bit at any stage of the race and, in his view, would appreciate stepping up in distance.

ITCHINTOWIN – Rider T Bell reported his mount travelled well throughout the event, however did not respond to his riding as anticipated in the home straight.

TEXTILES – Rider G. Killen reported his mount laid in under pressure in the home straight.,

PASSIVITY – Disappointed for a run near the 400m, and was held up behind a weakening runner and went to the line without being fully tested.

ELLAWISDOM – Had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight,.

DEB’S HOPE – Rider L. Tarrant was questioned regarding the tactics adopted. Of particular concern was the horse leading in today’s event which was in contrast to its racing pattern. He stated it was not his instructions to lead, however after it became apparent he would be caught wide in the early stages he rode vigorously after passing the 1100m to take up a forward position. He added when PASSIVITY was steadied approaching the 900m he elected to continue forward and take up the lead. After viewing the patrol footage, stewards accepted the explanation tendered.







Race 5: Yalumba Wines QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1000m

KATY’S SON – Slow to begin. Checked when racing in restricted room leaving the 700m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

RUNWAY ANGEL – Slow to begin.

AL’S MODERN – Steadied shortly after the start. Raced greenly throughout the event.

QUELLE LIAISON – Shifted in near the 600m, making heavy contact with another runner and became unbalanced. Jockey Stewart was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

BALAKLAVA - After receiving heaving contact near the 600m from another runner, became unbalanced and lost ground. Steadied when tightened near the 250m when tiring. Jockey D. Browne reported that, in his opinion, the horse’s performance was disappointing. He said after being ridden aggressively in the early stages to take up a forward position, that after receiving interference near the 600m his mount did not respond to his riding in the home straight and weakened. He felt, in his view, the horse may have come to the end of its preparation, and also having stepped back in distance today, this may have affected the horse’s performance. Trainer S. Mackinnon indicated the horse would now be sent for a spell.

MISS WAR TRACE – Steadied when tightened for room leaving the 900m. Shifted in and away from another runner near the 700m.

COLEY – Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.

SAVANNAH DREAM – Raced wide without cover.

MOUNT MAZE – Raced wide without cover.



Race 6: Butler McDermott Lawyers 0-62 H'cap – 1000m

ARCTIC RED – Declared a late scratching at 2.25 pm after being kicked on the off-side hock in its race day stall.

LAKE ARGYLE – Trainer S. Tregea was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time.

FELINE MISS – Jumped away awkwardly. Unable to secure clear running in the home straight had to be restrained near the 150m to avoid heels.

TRUE ROYAL – Hampered on jumping away. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.

SPIHRO – Steadied near the 600m when placed in restricted room.

KISS MY BRASS – Hung out rounding the home turn and when racing greenly in the home straight was inconvenienced by another runner near the 150m.


Race 7: XXXX BM75 H'cap – 1800m

IN THE GENES – Raced wide in the early stages.

KEEPIN’ GRACE – Raced wide in the early stages.

KISTAMON – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

SHOW OF STRENGTH – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.

MANICERO – Had some difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

PER MILLE – Held up in the home straight and until approaching the 100m.

VICTORVETO – Held up for clear running in the home straight and went to the line without being tested.
































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
From SCTC trackwork – 21.10.14
Luke Tarrant – App. Jockey – Fail to comply with stewards’ direction - $100 – AR175(p)
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Race 3. Stuart Kendrick – Trainer – Fail to produce reg. papers - $100 – AR59A*
Race 6. Steve Tregea – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67

Absent jockeys
M. McGuren – Injured – Cert. required*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race


Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 4. Luxton Deeping – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)

Bleeders
Race 1. Pantalettes – Bled from one nostril – 1000m galloped before stewards – AR53A

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 3. Silver Lee – J. Orman
Race 5. Ghost Mountain – J. Orman
Race 7. Surface Tension – J. Orman

Late scratchings
Race 4. Luxton Deeping – 2.51 pm.
Race 6. Arctic Red – 2.25 pm



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