RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2015
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – 12M 850M-WP INCLUDING 1000M CHUTE, 10M REMAINDER PENETROMETER – 6.06
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – M. Knibbs, N. Boyle, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – E. Barron
Judge – P. Golley, P. Chilton
Veterinarian – D. Patil
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – R. Thomas, S. Ehlers
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
Race 1: Butler McDermott Lawyers F&M H'cap – 1000m
MIA MAGIC – Slow to begin.
HER TIME – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Held up after entering the home straight and until leaving the 300m.
TIMELESS LADY – Jumped away awkwardly, making contact with another runner. Overraced for a short distance passing the 700m. Jockey L. Londregan reported that, in his opinion, the filly would be suited to races over longer distances as it was doing its best work over the concluding stages.
ENCORE SALL – Overraced for a short distance passing the 700m.
RECOLETA – Raced wide without cover.
EQUAL RULER – Raced 3 wide without cover.
ELUSIVE HEIST – Trainer G. Walters indicated to stewards that the horse would now be retired, nevertheless stewards advised Mr Walters that should circumstances change, the horse would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to starting again. A post race veterinary examination of the mare, which finished a distant last, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
TOOGOOLAWAH TRUMP - When asked to comment on the performance, jockey B. Pengelly indicated that after passing the 500m he was obliged to pressure the filly in order to hold its position and was somewhat disappointed with the horse’s finishing effort. He added however he felt the filly would appreciate a step up in distance which would allow it to travel more comfortably in the early stages.
Race 2: Damian Browne Jockey Of The Year F&M Class 2 H'cap – 1000m
QUELLE LIAISON – Slow to begin. Checked after passing the 200m when tightened for room to the inside of LIGHTNING DRIFT, which had been taken in slightly by TONGUE OF FIRE, which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice R. Payne indicated that after being slow to begin she gave consideration to attempting to press forward between runners, however was concerned she would not be able to hold a position between runners due to horses shifting in from the outside and elected to shift across and obtain a trailing position. She added her mount was finishing the race off well prior to being interfered with after passing the 200m.
LIGHTNING DRIFT – Shifted in slightly and was corrected by its rider near the 200m.
START THE SHOW – Slow to begin.
LIGHTNING DRIFT – Laid in for a short distance approaching the 600m and lost ground.
THE BEE’S KNEES – Shifted out near the 500m and made contact with another runner.
SLEEP TIGHT – Received a bump from another runner near the 500m. Raced 3 wide.
TONGUE OF FIRE – Raced wide without cover.
Race 3: Access Insulation Maiden H'cap – 1600m
SHE’S A UNIT – Very fractious in the barriers and reared as the start was effected and jumped away awkwardly, losing significant ground. Trainer T. Thomas indicated that the horse would now be sent for a spell, and stewards advised Mr Thomas that the mare would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to next start.
HEROIC ROCK – Obliged to steady near the 700m after attempting to shift out and push another runner wider on the track. Steadied after passing the 300m when inconvenienced by another runner.
SYAMANTAKA MANI – After passing the 700m was being bumped by another runner.
DANZER GIRL – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
NAUTILUS – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running for a short distance passing the 400m.
LE BIJOU – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
GYPSY GOLD – Jockey G. Colless reported it had not been his intention to ride the horse as far back in the field as he did, however after beginning awkwardly he was obliged from the awkward alley to find cover.
Race 4: Luke Tarrant Apprentice Of The Year Maiden Plate – 1200m
SAMMY SPARROW – Jumped away awkwardly and lost significant ground.
OUR ROCKY – When racing keenly passing the 900m was bumped by another runner and became unbalanced.
KING OF THE CASTLE - Stewards questioned jockey J. Lloyd regarding the tactics, which was to lead in today’s event. He indicated he had been given no specific instructions, however rode vigorously out of the barriers in order to cross OUR ROCKY. He then felt that when the favourite improved to the outside near the 800m he would be better served holding the position to the inside of that horse, however he was disappointed with the way the gelding weakened over the final 500m. Trainer Mr P. Duff confirmed there were no specific instructions issued and indicated he was disappointed with the horse’s finishing effort and would now step the horse up over 1400m where the gelding may be able to obtain a forward position without being overly pressure in the early stages. He added that KING OF THE CASTLE had trialled during the week and, in hindsight, this may have left the horse a little flat for today’s event.
Race 5: Coastline BMW QTIS 3yo C&G Maiden Plate – 1200m
DUKE OF CHRISTOPHE – Slow to begin.
TYCOON TYKE – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Jockey M. McGuren reported his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise throughout the race and post race.
ZOU DER ZEE – Raced 3 wide without cover.
HALLSIDE REBEL – Raced wide throughout.
SAVAGE HOOD – Stewards questioned trainer Mr M. Webb regarding the improved performance. He indicated that due to the horse having poor pre-race manners he had started it at its first start from a spell wearing earmuffs and with hindsight was of the opinion that the earmuffs caused the gelding to switch off as it was unable to muster early speed and was disappointing. He indicated that on the horse’s previous trial form and work leading into today’s race he expected improvement.
Race 6: Le Chef 2yo of the Year Class 1 H'cap – 1400m
UNIQUE PEARL – Significantly slow to begin. Disappointed for a run near the 400m and had to be steadied.
BLACK SALT – Slow to begin.
BOLD NAVIGATOR – Had to be steadied from heels leaving the 700m and shifted wider on the track for a short distance. Rider K. Wharton advised he felt the horse was short in its action post race. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer B. Gill was advised to report back to stewards in the coming days regarding the horse’s recovery.
BELLEVUE AVENUE – Trainer P. Butterworth was questioned regarding the performance of the filly which finished last. He indicated he instructed his rider not to lead, however due to lack of speed in the race, apprentice S. Eilbeck was obliged to settle outside the lead. He felt this was detrimental to the horse’s performance and that it would now be his intention to have the horse ridden with cover if possible. Mr Butterworth added however that in light of today’s performance the horse would be sent for a short spell.
Race 7: Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks Ratings Band 0-65 H'cap – 1800m
NEVER IGNORE – As Jockey D. McIntosh was to be overweight, J. Orman was substituted as the rider of the horse. Jockey D. McIntosh was reprimanded. Pulled up lame in the near foreleg. following the event. Trainer G. Schwenke was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the horse racing again.
STRINGY – Slow to begin. Bled during event. Connections were advised that the gelding would be barred from racing for 3 months.
RESETALENKO – Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner.
COUP D’ETAT – Slow to begin. Obliged to steady and forced wider on the track passing the 1000m. Raced wide until the 600m.
ONE MORE TWO MORE – Had to be steadied shortly after the start when tightened for room. Jockey A. Spinks reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
UNIQUE MISTIQUE – When placed in restricted room approaching the 1200m overreacted and lost ground after making contact with the running rail. Obliged to check from heels passing the 1000m and shifted out, inconveniencing other runners.
ALFIE JUNIOR – Had to be checked from heels after passing the 1000m.
PERISHA – Obliged to steady and forced wider on the track passing the 1000m. Raced wide from the 800m.
SERPENT – Jockey M. Heller dropped his nearside rein for a short distance near the 200m.
SILVERENE – Leaving the 1000m after being bumped by another runner became very awkward and lost significant ground.
Race 8: Stuart Kendrick SCTC Trainer of the Year Class 3 Plate – 1200m
NEARARCTIC CHILLER – Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $200 for failing to declared a rider for the horse by the prescribed time.
ROSELLA – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
MOMENT OF IMPACT – Held up for a short distance passing the 500m. Jockey R. Wiggins was fined $200 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
LITTLE FIGHTER – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn.
ZEEVA – Hung out throughout the event and weakened badly in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed a significant laceration to the near fore fetlock. Stewards will monitor the horse’s recovery with trainer A. Williamson.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 7. Damian McIntosh – Jockey – O/weight – AR120(b)*
Andrew Spinks – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Fines
Race 8. Stuart Kendrick – Trainer – Late rider - $200 – LR67*
Ryan Wiggins – Jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to 100m – $200 - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Bleeders
Race 7. Stringy – 3 mth bar from racing - AR53A
Bar
Race 7. Never Ignore – Lame near fore – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7. Never Ignore – J. Orman
Race 8. Nearctic Chiller – M. McGuren
Late scratchings
Nil.
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