RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 1 FEBRUARY 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 RAIL – 5M
PENETROMETER – 6.04

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – M. Knibbs, C. Albrecht, P. Reardon
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – T. Doherty
Swab attendants – J. Altadonna
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – S. Elhers, R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From Doomben, 30.1.15 – Race 2

A post race veterinary examination of Privlaka revealed the horse to have sustained a torn hamstring muscle and would now be sent for a spell. A veterinary clearance must be produced prior to its next race start.

From SCTC, 30.1.15 – Race 3

Trainer R. Lipp was fined $100 for the late scratching of Argie’s Heart
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Race 1: Love & Partners Chartered Accountants Maiden Plate – 1600m

EXCITEMENT LEVELS – Declared a late scratching at 11.05 am on veterinary advice after being injured in its float when being transported to the course. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to its next race start.

SO RIDICULOUS – Slow to begin.

ELUSIVE LEGACY – Slow to begin.

GYPSY GOLD – Raced wide in the early stages before assuming a position outside the lead passing the 1000m.

EXCITEMENT DREAM – Raced wide until near the 800m.

SO RIDICULOUS – Trainer B. Gill was questioned regarding the improved performance of the horse. He indicated it appreciated the step up in distance to 1600m of today’s event, and at the horse’s most recent start had been forced to race wide and had hung out after the 600m when improving into the event. He indicated that for this reason he had engaged a left-handed whip rider and was of the view that this had a beneficial effect on the performance.

BEAU D’ARGENT – Rider D. Brown reported that at no stage throughout the event did the gelding travel comfortably and he was forced to place pressure on his mount at various times during the early and middle stages to hold its position, however the gelding offered very little when placed under pressure in the home straight and weakened over the final 200m. He was however unable to offer an explanation for the performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be lame in the near hind leg. A veterinary clearance must be produced prior to its next race start.

MISS TRISTY – When questioned regarding the performance, rider Miss T. Harrison indicated that the filly began better than expected as the horse is normally slow to begin and without having to pressure her mount found herself in a forward position, and when attempting to secure cover near the 1200m received minor contact from the horse to its outside and for this reason Miss Tristy commenced to race keenly and she held that position in the lead. She felt that having ridden in this manner may not have suited the filly and other than returning to scale with blood in its mouth could offer no further explanation for the performance. Trainer Mr S. O’Dea agreed that having ridden in this manner may not have suited the horse and that it would now be his intention to continue with the preparation and stepping up to 1800m and attempt to have the horse ridden more quietly.


Race 2: Monaco Resort Class 2 H'cap – 2200m

NEXT ERA – Slow to begin and hampered at the start, losing ground. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

REGAL CONSERVE – Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner.

DARYL’S RUN – Overraced in the early stages before being permitted to stride forward to a position outside the lead near the 1200m.


Race 3: PFD Food Services Palmwoods QTIS 3yo Fillies Maiden Plate – 1200m

PURE DIAMOND – Jumped away very awkwardly and raced wide throughout.

CHOSEN HEART – Slow to begin.

INNOCENT MOON – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

GOOD LOOKIN’ GIRL – Lost its off fore plate in running.

Race 4: Programmed Property Services Maiden H'cap – 1200m

TAKE NO NOTICE – Trainer P. Duncan was fined $200 for an incorrect gear change. Disappointed for a run near the 400m and had to be steadied before shifting back to the inside to secure clear running.

INVICTUS MANEO – Slow to begin.

LEGALLY COOL – Tightened for room and severely hampered at the start. Lost its off hind plate in running.

SACKFUL – Tightened for room at the start, losing ground at the start. Overraced during the early stages.

HIDING – Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner. Hung out when rounding the home turn and then shifted in, inconveniencing runners to its inside near the 400m. Rider T. Brooker reported the horse raced greenly throughout the event. Trainer D. Wilson was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse regarding its racing manners.

STRIKING WARRIOR – Bucked after travelling a short distance and was then retired from the race. Trainer A. Jones was advised that the horse must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.

DAZZLING SHIRAZ – Shifted in near the 800m, inconveniencing another runner. Rider G. Geran was advised to exercise more care.

ACTIVE ROCK – Had to be steadied and lost ground near the 800m when inconvenienced by another runner. Tightened for room and had to be checked near the 400m.

GREY NOT BLACK – Raced wide without cover.

SAFECRACKER – Rider R. Fradd reported the horse raced in blinkers for the first time today and, in his opinion, this caused the horse to be fractious prior to being loaded and also in the barriers and throughout race. He indicated he had recommended to connections to remove the blinkers and step the horse up to races over longer distances. Trainer D. Bell agreed with jockey Fradd’s comments and indicated he would more than likely remove the blinkers for its next race start.


Race 5: Searles Garden Products Class 1 H'cap – 1000m

RAGE WITHIN – Trainer P. Flemming was reprimanded for failing to provide the Document of Description for the horse.

MISSAMORK - The start was delayed when the hosre became fractious in the barriers, hitting its head on the front gates. The horse underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to take its place in the field. Then found to have blood in its near-side nostril post race, which was attributed to the contact in the barriers. Stewards took no action against the horse. When attempting to be steadied approaching the 800m, the gelding overraced until leaving the 700m.

MIDNIGHT CURFEW – Raced in restricted room near the 400m and had to be steadied before having difficulty securing clear running near the 200m. Rider J. Lloyd reported the saddle slipped shortly after the start, placing him at some disadvantage. He added that the gelding raced greenly for the majority of the race.

AL ALMIGHTY – Raced wide without cover. Laid in under pressure from the 400m.


Race 6: Stanley River Thoroughbreds Class 1 H'cap – 1400m

Jockey J. Byrne was fined $100 for being dually engaged on Forty Nil Manly and Nik Nik.

FORTY NIL MANLY – Trainer M. Dunn will be fined $100 for the late declaration of rider.

COLD BLOODED – Slowly into stride.

DIDDY WIN DIDDY – Rider J. Lloyd reported his mount overraced in the early and middle stages.

DELNIELLO – Raced wide without cover.


Race 7: TJS Services Qld Class 3 Plate – 1200m

GUMDALE BOY – Fractious in its race day stall and declared a late scratching on veterinary advice. All monies invested on the horse withdrawn by the order of the stewards at 3.55 pm were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.

1 cent in the dollar for the Win #9
3 cents in the dollar for place of winner #9
4 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #10
5 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #7

SP bets are not subject to deductions

HIDDEN ROSE – Slow to begin.

DYNA ROSE – Slow to begin.

QUEEN CAESAR – Inconvenienced by another runner near the 1100m. Following this the mare overraced until approaching the 700m.

TUMULT – Inconvenienced by another runner near the 1100m.

AMERICAN HUSSLER – Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.



Race 8: Sunshine Coast Newspaper Company Ltd Class 4 H'cap – 1600m

LADY’S COMMAND – Slow to begin.

FAST ARROW – Slow to begin.

NOVIKOV – Raced 3 wide without cover.

ASTATUS – Overraced near the 1200m when the pace slackened.

LA RIVE DROITE – Obliged to steady approaching the 1200m when crossed by another runner. Then overraced until the 1000m. Inconvenienced near the 500m and forced wider on the track.

STROMBO – Apprentice B. Ainsworth was reprimanded for allowing her mount to shift in near the 1200m when not sufficiently clear of another runner. Inconvenienced near the 500m and forced wider on the track.

UTMOST FAITH – Raced wide in the early stages before taking up a position outside the lead near the 1000m.

FAST ARROW – Laid in under pressure in the home straight, causing its rider to stop riding near the 200m.




























STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5. Peter Fleming – Trainer – Fail to provide the Doc. Description for Rage Within – AR59A*
Race 8. Brooke Ainsworth – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*

Fines
From SCTC, 30.1.15
Race 3. Rex Lipp – Trainer – Late scratching Argies Hart - $100 – AR114*

Race 4. Paul H. Duncan – Trainer – Incorrect gear change - $200 – AR175(k)*
Race 6. Matthew Dunn – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67*
Jim Byrne – Jockey - $100 – Dual engagement - AR85B*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
From Doomben, 30.1.15.
Race 2. Privlaka – Torn hamstring muscle – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)

Race 1. Excitement Level – Severe lac’n near hind – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 4. Striking Warrior – Bucked – Off. Trial - AR8(t)
Hiding – Raced greenly throughout - Warning

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 4. Merovech – M. McGuillvray
Sackful – B. Grylls
Race 6. Forty Nil Manly – J.Byrne
Nik Nik – J. Taylor

Late scratchings

Race 1. Excitement Levels – 11.05 am
Race 7. Gumdale Boy – 3.55 pm



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