RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 18 APRIL 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING –GOOD 4 RAIL – 8.5M
PENETROMETER – 5.82

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – P. Gillard, C. Albrecht, T. Fraser
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – S. Heidke, J. Crompton
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Unwin
Starter – S. Elhers, R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey



SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From SCTC, 12.4.15 – Race 6

Trainer R. Wilson reported to stewards subsequent to this event that WAR HAMMER was found to be suffering from a virus, with significant nasal discharge. He advised that veterinary attention and treatment had been undertaken and the horse would be given a short spell.

Race 9

Stewards concluded an inquiry into the reasons for Legal Counsel falling near the 1200m of this event. Stewards took further evidence from jockey A. Taylor, rider of LEGAL COUNSEL, and after viewing the patrol footage, found that at a point approaching the 1200m Punters Journey, after having obtained the lead, was steadied and shifted out slightly. This in turn caused WEWONYA which was also being steadied, to shift out, resulting in Legal Counsel, which was racing to the outside of this horse, striking the heels of WEWONYA, blundering and falling. In all the circumstances stewards could not attribute blame to any rider involved in this incident and considered it an unfortunate racing incident and took no further action.





Race 1: Statewide Taxation Services Maiden Plate – 1000m

On return to scale a protest was lodged by A. Spinks, rider of the 3rd placegetter, LEGAL ASSISTANT, against TANNIC being declared 2nd, alleging interference over the final 200m. After taking evidence from the riders concerned and viewing the stewards’ patrol video it was found that whilst jockey Spinks was taken wider on LEGAL ASSISTANT by TANNIC over the final 200m, stewards could not be satisfied that the interference suffered was sufficient to reverse the placings and correct weight was subsequently semaphored on the Judge’s placings.

MUSTANG JACK - Became fractious in the barriers and put its head down as the start was effected and lost considerable ground, and then was further hampered by SUPERIOR DRAGON, which reared and shifted out, losing ground.

SUPERIOR DRAGON: Reared at the start and lost ground. Raced wide and hung out for the majority of the race.

LEGAL ASSISTANT – Shifted out near the 500m to obtain clear running and made heavy contact with another runner.

EMERGE – Was inconvenienced and forced wider by another runner near the 550m.

EXCEED WITH SPEED – Raced wide without cover and was forced wider by another runner near the 550m.

TRUE ROSES – Held up for clear running after passing the 400m and had difficulty obtaining clear running until leaving the 150m.

EXCEED WITH SPEED – Rider R. Johnston-Bell was fined $100 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m in a forehand manner.


Race 2: Kelly Equine Veterinary Services Class 3 Plate – 2200m

COUP D’ETAT – Shifted out approaching the 800m and in doing so initiated contact with another runner, forcing that horse wider on the track. Stewards questioned C. Maund regarding his reasons for shifting wider on the home turn which afforded clear running for the favourite SUPER COACH back to his inside. Jockey Maund explained that he had been instructed by trainer J. Thomas to ensure that his mount was the widest runner in the home straight as the horse has previously had a tendency to resent racing inside of other runners. He accepted that in hindsight he may have erred in shifting as wide as he did, however he was endeavouring to fulfil the instructions he had been given. Stewards confirmed the instructions with Mr Thomas, however advised jockey Maund that, in their opinion, he had erred, but given the margin between first and second, stewards did not take further action.

QUICK SPUR – Received pressure from another runner and was forced wider form the 800m and continued to buffet with that horse until near the 600m.



Race 3: Karl Dehaen Equine Service Maiden H'cap – 1400m

TRIPLE WON – Connections advised that with blinkers on for the first time it would race in a forward position if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly. Examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to the start after being kicked by another horse behind the barriers and was subsequently cleared to take its place in the field.

DUKE OF STAGHURST – Slow to begin.

ELIZABETH’S DREAM – Slow to begin. Had to be steadied and made contact with the running rail when tightened for room near the 750m.

LA BOADICEA – Tightened for room near the 750 and had to be steadied.

CARRY FORWARD – Apprentice S. Fawke was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in, tightening runners near the 750m.

WICKED TRILOGY – Raced wide without cover.

DUAN MAJOR – Raced wide without cover.


Race 4: Mair Construction Class 1 H'cap – 1600m

HOLLYWOOD RAIN – Declared a late scratching at 11.10 am after being injured in its float en route to the track.

STEPS TO STARDOM – Raced wide throughout without cover.

CREDIT ONLY – Raced wide throughout.

ENCHANTEE – Raced wide throughout.

LOST THIEF – Rider S. Galloway was fined $100 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

DEEP POCKETS – Rider K. Wharton was fined $200 for using his whip excessively in a backhand manner in the home straight.


Race 5: Greg Grant Saddlery Class 1 H'cap – 1200m

ORPHEUS RED – Slow to begin and lost significant ground.

DETACHMENT – Slow to begin. Had difficulty securing clear running rounding the home turn and again held up approaching the 200m.

VENECIA – Rider L. Attard reported his mount was inclined to lay out from the 800m until entering the home straight.

SPIRIT TORQUE – Improved onto heels and lost ground leaving the 700m.

CLASSIC ELEMENT – Held up for a short distance rounding the home turn.

NUDGEE – Raced wide without cover


Race 6: Jim McGill Memorial/Jan McMillian Benchmark 80 H'cap – 1400m

THE THOMAS AFFAIR – Trainer L. Mayfield-Smith was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for the horse. Jumped away awkwardly and made heavy contact with the barrier partition. Rider L. Rolls dropped his whip near the 200m. Tightened for room between runners over the concluding stages and had to be steadied.

SPICE OF LIFE – Slow to begin. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

FIVE O’CLOCK – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Had to be restrained when disappointed for a run between runners leaving the 600m.

CALL ME RUSTY – Raced 3 wide without cover.


Race 7: Gallopers Sports Club/Wholesale Sands & Recycling Class 2 H'cap – 1400m

MR RAINMAKER – Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $200 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time.

EXCELARTIE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

VIMZIG – Slow to begin.

IRIRIKI – Raced wide without cover.

















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3. Sairyn Fawke – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 1. R. Johnston-Bell – A/jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to 100m - $100 - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 4. Scott Galloway – Jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to 100m - $100 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Kelvin Wharton – Jockey – Excessive use of whip backhand – $200 - AR137A
Race 6. L. Mayfield-Smith – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67
Race 7. Stuart Kendrick – Trainer – Late rider - $200 – LR67


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Protests
Race 1. 3rd (Legal Assistant) v. 2nd (Tannic) – interference over the final 200m - Dismissed


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 4. Host Nation – A. Spinks
Race 7. Vimzig – L. Rolls

Late scratchings

Race 4. Hollywood Rain – 11.10 am



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