RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2014
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SLOW 7/SLOW 6 AFTER RACE 1
RAIL – 5M PENETROMETER – 6.2
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – D. Aurisch, E. Barron, T. Frazer
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – J. Crompton, J. Altadonna
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – S. Ehlers
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
Race 1: Makita Australia QTIS 2yo H'cap – 1000m
LE CHEF – Declared a late scratching at 9.40 am. Trainer D. Hansen was fined $200 for failing to scratch by the required time.
Apprentice L. Tarrant was fined $100 for being dually engaged on Elemental Boy and Second Time Around.
LATE PAYMENT – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
SWEET REPEAT – Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner.
COUNTER MEAL - Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner.
SHOW COMMAND – Obliged to alter course when inconvenienced by another runner near the 100m.
SECOND TIME AROUND – Raced greenly throughout and laid in badly under pressure in the home straight. A warning was placed on the horse regarding its racing manners.
Following this event the track rating was upgraded to Slow 6.
Race 2: Milwaukee Tools Maiden H'cap – 1200m
AMUSEMENT – Trainer B. Robbins was reprimanded for negligence in failing to collect his saddle in a timely manner. Held up for clear running approaching the 400m and entering the home straight.
OMITTANCE – Slow to begin.
CAN RAIN – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Bumped at the 400m.
ZIGGY’S SPIRIT – Jumped away awkwardly, making contact with another runner. Shifted in near the 400m, bumping another runner. Raced greenly for a short distance thereafter.
ARCTIC LAD – Bumped on jumping away.
Race 3: Hitachi Power Tools BM80 H'cap – 1800m
MORALS – Inspected by the veterinary surgeon at the request of its rider after arriving at the barriers, found to be lame in the off fore leg and subsequently declared a late scratching at 2.03 pm. All monies invested on the mare were ordered to be refunded, with the following deductions applicable.
0 cent in the dollar for the Win #2
2 cents in the dollar for place of winner #2
2 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #4
SP bets are subject to deductions. A veterinary clearance must be provided prior to its next race start.
ZELLARO – Shifted wider on the track after passing the 1200m when the pace was very slow and assumed the lead at a point near the 900m .
LORD PYRUS – Overraced in the lead during the early stages.
Race 4: Paslode Maiden Plate – 1600m
OTHER WAY – Jockey A. Taylor was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on her mount. Of particular concern was the reason for continuing forward outside the lead passing the 800m when a strong pace had already been set. Jockey Taylor advised she was attempting to fulfil instructions of which she had been told if her mount was not able to lead she would be expected to make a run from the 800m as the gelding can maintain a long run and does not possess a quick sprint. Stewards noted the explanation.
Race 5: Bosch Power Tools Class 1 H'cap – 1800m
STAR FORMATION – Slow to begin. Raced greenly when under pressure in the home straight.
THOMAS THE WELSH – Stewards questioned G. Goold regarding the tactics adopted on the horse, which led by a significant margin in the middle stages. He indicated from the wide alley he endeavoured to ride the horse forward and obtain a position closer to the fence, however when he attempted to settle his mount after passing the 1600m, the horse raced keenly and set a faster tempo than he would have liked. He felt this could be attributed to the horse being fresh as it was stepping up from 1200m at its most recent start. Stewards noted the circumstances and accepted the explanation.
BELLA FORTUNA – Shifted wider passing the 1200m and ridden forward to a position closer to the lead near the 800m.
VAN HOOLIGAN – Trainer H. Van Hoeyen was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its competitiveness in today’s event.
Race 6: Get Tools Direct Class 3 H'cap - 1200m
MOSSCAT – K. Wharton was examined by the doctor and stood down from this engagement and replaced by A. Allen. Forced wider near the 800m. Then raced 3 wide from that point onwards.
GIDS – Steadied approaching the 1000m when tightened for room.
BALLINGALL BOY – Shifted out near the 800m, forcing another runner wider on the track. Steadied near the 400m, when inconvenienced by another runner. Apprentice R. Jamieson reported her mount raced keenly with the addition of blinkers today and raced ungenerously for most of the event. A post race veterinary examination of the horse, which weakened over the final 300m failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
HENNY’S HERO - Shifted out to obtain clear running near the 400m, inconveniencing another runner. When asked to comment on the performance, G. Killen indicated that from the wide alley he was obliged to pressure the horse in the early stages to obtain a forward position, and he was of the opinion this had an effect on the overall performance. He was also of the view that today’s race was of a higher standard than the horse’s 2 previous starts.
OVERRULE – Had difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight, and was obliged to alter course approaching the 350m.
PICTURE IT – Raced wide without cover.
Race 7: Metabo Australia Class 1 H'cap – 1000m
SMALL TALK – Examined by the veterinary surgeon after taking skin of its off hip. Cleared to take its place in the field.
DANORO LAD – Declared a late scratching at 4.42 pm on veterinary advice when found to be sore behind. All monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.
3 cents in the dollar for the Win #2
4 cents in the dollar for place of winner #2
3 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #1
8 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #6
SP bets are not subject to deductions. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to its next race start.
SWEET AND SAVAGE – Slow to begin.
AL ALMIGHTY – Restrained from heels near the 600m.
IT’S A THRILLA – Held up rounding the home turn, then had to be restrained when disappointed for a run leaving the 400m and could not secure clear running until near the 200m.
JESSELTON – Raced wide without cover. Lost its near fore plate in running.
ZIPPITY ZOU – Jockey C. Munce was questioned regarding the performance and his riding of the mare over the final 150m. He indicated that from the 200m his mount commenced to weaken and for this reason he stopped applying pressure to his mount. He added that over the final stages the mare made an abnormal respiratory noise. Stewards were of the view that his actions had no material effect on the placings in the race, however advised him that he would be expected in similar circumstances to ride his mounts out at least in a hands and heels fashion. Trainer B. Herne indicated that the mare had been in an agitated state throughout the day, and in light of today’s performance would now be sent for a spell. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 2. Bond Robbins – Trainer - fail to collect his saddle in a timely manner – AR175(k)*
Fines
Race 1. Luke Tarrant – A/jockey – Dual engagement - $100 – AR85B*
Race day injuries/
illness
Kelvin Wharton – Jockey – Illness – Clearance required*
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 1. Second Time Around - Raced greenly throughout – Warning.
Race 3. Morals – Injured – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 5. Van Hooligan – Poor performance – Warning
Race 7. Danoro Lad – Sore behind – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6. Mosscat – A. Allen
Late scratchings
Race 3. Morals – 2.03 pm
Race 7. Danoro Lad – 4.42 pm
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