RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – 8M
PENETROMETER – 5.8

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – C. Albrecht, E. Barron, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – P. Patil
Swab attendants – J. Crompton, K. Warwick
Jockey Advocate – G. Smith
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hansen, C. Loveridge
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


GENERAL

As J. Byrne and M. McGuren were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards' Summary Sheet.

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Stewards today inquired into a report from betting agency Tabcorp in relation to an account held in the name of jockey A. Best. After taking evidence from jockey Best he pleaded guilty to a charge under AR83C in that on 7 October 2014 he did use this account to lay a bet on a thoroughbred race. After considering submissions on penalty, stewards fined jockey Best the sum of $500.



Race 1: The Render Centre QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1600m

ELUSIVE ELEMENT – Slow to begin. Apprentice L. Tarrant reported at scale that, in his opinion, his mount had come to the end of its preparation.

WILL HE TORQUE – Jumped away awkwardly.

MISHANI NEFERTITI – Laid in across the heels of SOL WITNESS near the 1500m and had to be steadied, then commenced to overrace until passing the 800m. Stewards questioned B. Stewart regarding the performance of his mount and also the tactics adopted. Jockey Stewart indicted that as the horse had previously settled worse than midfield in its races he had anticipated that he would ride filly in a similar fashion. He added his mount began well in today’s event and he obtained cover quickly, however the filly overraced in the middle stages and he gave consideration when the pace was only steady to shift wider and continue to the lead, however as this had not been the horse’s pattern he was reluctant to do so and when the pace quickened passing the 800m he remained following the leaders. He added that the horse did not respond to his riding in the latter stages of the race and felt that this was as a result of the horse overracing in the early stages. He indicated that he had suggested to connections that the horse would be more inclined to settle in its races if the blinkers were removed from its gear, or it may be a better option to consider riding the horse on the speed. Trainer L. Ross indicated that following today’s race it would be his intention to leave the blinkers on the filly and race over a shorter distance at its next race start. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

GRAND DAZZLER – Bumped by WILL HE TORQUE after passing the 500m and forced wider on the track. M. Kai, rider of WILL HE TORQUE, was reprimanded.

FLYING ONE MORE – Stewards questioned G. Colless regarding his riding in the early stages of the home straight where it appeared there may have been a run for him to take between SOL WITNESS and ANSWERED. He explained that after entering the home straight he positioned himself to take this run, however he did not feel there was sufficient room between those 2 horses and after waiting for a short period he elected to shift out around the heels of SOL WITNESS. He stated that after making this decision SOL WITNESS shifted out slight and, in his view, this presented a run between those horses, however he had already committed to shifting to the outside of that horse’s heels. He indicated he did not feel that this decision made any difference to the colt’s finishing position. Stewards accepted the explanation.

Race 2: Austral Masonry Class 1 H'cap – 1600m

BIANTIC – Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn and until approaching the 200m.

THAT’S MAGIC – Tightened for room at the start.

ATARARTZI – Tightened for room at the start. Overraced in the early stages and had to be restrained from heels passing the 1400m.

RABASCO – Overraced in the early stages.

PALEFACE ALI – A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Race 3: Harmer Concreting Maiden H'cap – 1400m

GYPSY GOLD – Connections indicated that the horse would be ridden in a more forward position in today’s event. The horse was ridden accordingly.

SYAMANTAKE MANI – Slow to begin. Steadied off heels near the 800m when the pace slackened.

STARLET’S QUEST – Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with the barrier partition. Steadied off heels near the 800m when the pace slackened.

O’SPACEHELLO – Overraced at heels after passing the 1000m and was checked, shifted out, causing MOMENT OF SILENCE to be checked from heels. Steadied off heels near the 800m when the pace slackened.

MOMENT OF SILENCE – Checked from heels after passing the 1000m.

HEROIC ROCK – Raced 3 wide without cover.

MOMENT OF SILENCE – Raced 3 wide throughout.

UNDOUBTEDLY GRAND – Stewards questioned K. Wharton regarding the tactics adopted in today’s event, which was in contrast to the horse’s established racing pattern. Jockey Wharton indicated in the enclosure prior to the event he and trainer Mr B. Hill discussed the possibility of riding the horse in a more forward position today, and whilst the intention was not to lead, both parties were satisfied that the horse would be ridden in a more forward position in today’s event. Mr Hill confirmed this was the case and stewards, in light of the evidence, issued Mr Hill with a reprimand under AR135A in that he failed in his obligations to notify stewards of a change in tactics.



Race 4: Stacks Building Supplies Maiden Plate – 1000m

FANCY ME – Trainer T. Stevens was fined $100 for failing to the produce the identification papers for the horse. Hung out after leaving the 700m and rounded the home turn significantly wide, taking no competitive part for the remainder of the event. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be demonstrating stringhalt action in its off hind leg. Trainer T. Stevens was advised he must provide a veterinary clearance for the horse and that it must officially trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to its next race start.

QUARTER – Significantly slow to begin. Trainer L. Shayler was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s barriers manners.

MYSTERIUM – Slow to begin. Had a tendency to hang out throughout the race.

CLEAR REFLECTION – Slow to begin.

SAMMY SPARROW – Obliged to race in restricted room approaching the 600m when inconvenienced by another runner.

DRUMBEAT’S CHOICE - Whilst racing wide and positioned outside the heels of FANCY ME, was forced significantly wider and lost ground when that horse hung out badly after leaving the 600m.

MEET GEORGE JETSON – Raced 3 wide without cover.

BIG BAMBOO – Lost its near fore plate in running.


Race 5: Lindsay Consulting Ratings Band 0-70 H'cap – 1000m

STELLARCRAFT – Began awkwardly.

TANGENT – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn and obliged to alter course over the concluding stages to obtain clear running.

CRAIGLEA MASTA – Raced wide without cover.

LILLY THE FILLY – Raced wide throughout.


Race 6: Reece Plumbing Class 1 H'cap – 1200m

UNIQUE PEARL – Slow to begin.

BOLD NAVIGATOR – Tightened for room on jumping away and lost ground.

CABANA BOY – Overraced in the early stages.

ENDOY – Overraced after passing the 800m.

CAMOUFLAGE – Held up rounding the home turn.

BILBERRY STAR – Had difficulty securing clear running for a short distance passing the 300m.

ORCHESTRAL PRINCE – A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 7: Austral Masonry Class 2 H'cap – 1400m

TOUCH HEAVEN – Slow to begin.

ON DEMAND – Raced 3 wide without cover. Rider S. Eilbeck reported that the performance was disappointing, however felt that the horse appreciates softer racing surfaces than today’s.

RED LETTER DAY – Laid in under pressure after passing the 400m.

KODO – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight and had to be steadied from heels near the 300m.

DEITCH – Jockey D. Browne was asked to comment on the performance. He indicated that he had been instructed to position the horse just behind the lead with cover. He attempted to fulfil these instructions, however was obliged to steady when positioned wide and was further back in the field than he would have liked. Jockey Browne indicated the horse did not travel comfortably at any stage of the event and finished the race off only fairly. He added that the horse may appreciate being sent for a spell. Trainer S. Kendrick indicated that DEITCH would be given a short let up.



Race 8: Hy-Tec Concrete Class 4 H'cap – 1600m

ROBARD – Slow to begin.

STONE IN HIS SHOE – Jumped away awkwardly and made heavy contact with the barrier partition and lost ground, causing the horse to be positioned in the second half of the field. Held up rounding the home turn and in the straight until approaching the 200m when tightened for room and restrained. Stewards afforded apprentice Tarrant to comment on the performance. He stated that after beginning awkwardly, the gelding overraced and was reluctant to settle at the rear of the field, which was further back than anticipated. He added that after passing the 600m the gelding was travelling comfortably however after being disappointed for a run near the 200m then only found the line fairly.

JUST KEEP GIVING - Held up rounding the home turn and in the straight until approaching the 200m when tightened for room and restrained.





























STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Manabu Kai – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 3. Bruce Hill – Trainer – Fail to advise tactic change – AR135A*
Suspensions

Fines
A. Best – Jockey – Place bet on thoroughbred race with Ubet - $500 – AR83C*

Absent jockeys
J. Byrne – Injured – Cert. required*
M. McGuren – Ill – Cert. Required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 4. Quarter – Very slow to begin – Warning
Race 4. Fancy Me – String halt action in off hind leg – Trial, vet. Clearance – AR8(t).

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Elusive Element – L. Tarrant
Race 2. Rabasco – K. Wharton
Race 3. Circuit Breaker – B. Stewart
Race 4. Tycoon Tyke – L. Tarrant
Race 5. Stellarcraft – B. Stewart
Lilly The Filly – K. Wharton
Race 6. Cabana Boy – R. Fradd
Race 7. Amajill – K. Wharton
Race 8. Stone I His Shoe – M. McGuren
Resetalenko – R. Fradd



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