RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER 2015

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 (GOOD 3 RETROSPECTIVE AFTER R1)
RAIL – OUT 7M ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 5.58

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M Knibbs
Stewards – N Boyle, K Daly, C Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – P Reardon
Judge – P Chilton & C Dunn
Veterinarian – G Cowley
Swab attendants – K Warwick & G Gray
Bookmakers Supervisor – W Flynn
Starter – S Elhers & R Hanson
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: Nil

Race 1: Anmel Cherrypicker Hire QTIS 2YO Maiden SW Plate – 1000m

GOLDEN SUNSET – Bumped at the start.

GENERAL ASSAULT – Slow to begin.

TREASURE GALLERY – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages and had to be restrained from heels near the 700m.

SHE’S FAST – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

MINNI MAI – Trainer S. Jones reported that the colt, which tailed off, will now be gelded.

J. Taylor the rider of PARTY BAG was reprimanded for using his whip in a backhand manner on more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 3 retrospective.

Race 2: Prodigy Promotional Merchandise & Workwear Maiden WR 0.5kg H’Cap – 1000m

CASH LEAKAGE – Checked when crowded for room at the start.

ONE MANSINI - Checked when crowded for room at the start. Awkwardly placed close to heels on straightening.

ORADONNA – Bumped heavily on jumping and became unbalanced.

BEAT STREET – Laid out rounding the home turn.

IT’S A STICK UP – Hung out rounding the home turn.

Race 3: Monaco Resort Class 1 H’Cap – 1600m

DAZZLING SHIRAZ – Bounded at the start and lost ground.

MAGICAL PRINT – Slow into stride.

FASTQUEST – When questioned as to the tactics adopted App B. Appo explained that he anticipated racing in a forward position however, after beginning well found himself left in the lead. App Appo stated the horse then overraced badly and continued to get its head up and despite his efforts it refused to settle. App Appo further stated that he had hoped another runner may cross, which would allow him to obtain cover however, this did not occur. When asked why he had not given the horse more rein and allow it to stride he stated he was concerned that had he done so it would have continued to bolt and he was concerned he may have established an extensive lead, which may have resulted in the horse not finishing the race off. Trainer B. Lockwood stated that the horse was second up today over 1600m however, in his opinion had done enough work to be competitive. Mr Lockwood added the horse had been somewhat difficult in its work and at times has proved hard to settle. Mr Lockwood did express his disappointment with the ride and said it may have been better for App Appo to allow the horse more rein to see if it would have settled better. Stewards advised App Appo that the manner in which he rode in restraining FASTQUEST for as long as he did, may have been unreasonable and that he had erred in not at least allowing the horse a little more rein in an endeavour to see if it settled better and race more tractably.

Race 4: Ocean Views Resort Maiden H’Cap – 1400m

IDAHO – As D. Griffin was indisposed due to personal reasons stewards permitted Matthew Palmer to be substituted as the rider. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

GYPSY GOLD – Near the 250m was momentarily held up when disappointed for a run.

EL JADIDA – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.

HESSIAN – Bumped heavily on the home turn.

App T. Williams the rider of HESSIAN was reprimanded for using her whip in a backhand manner on more than 5 times on prior to the 100m.

Race 5: All Pest Qld Class 3 SW Plate – 1400m

EULO was declared a late scratching at 7.55 a.m. by order of stewards.

ROBARD – Stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground. Struck the running rail when crowded for room near the 900m. Trainer W. Bannerot was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners. Ms Bannerot advised that it will be her intention to place blinkers on the horse at its next start.

KARIEGA – Checked on jumping away when crowded for room.


Race 6: QFFS & Prime Foodservice Meats Class 1 H'Cap – 1200m

TRUE ROSES – Stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground.

ASYOUDO – Slow into stride.

PURE INTELLIGENCE – Near the 900m checked when crowded for room by LAKOTA SIOUX, which shifted out itself after being steadied from the heels of the leader.

BOLD NAVIGATOR – Inconvenienced and carried wider near the 900m and then raced 3 wide without cover thereafter. Bumped heavily on straightening.

DEEKS – On straightening was held up when disappointed for a run when PURE INTELLIGENCE shifted out slightly.


Race 7: Sunshine Coast Newspaper Company Benchmark 75 H’Cap – 1800m

SERPENT – Slow into stride.

CLASSIC STAR – Jockey M. Hellyer reported his mount was inclined to hang in for the majority.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. J. Taylor – Jockey – Whip use backhand manner – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 4. T. Williams – App Jockey – Whip use backhand manner – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Fines
Race 7. G. Duncan – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR67
Race 7. S. Kendrick – Trainer – Late rider - $200.00 – LR67

Absent jockeys
D. Griffin – Personal reasons


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus She’s Fast, Boys From The Bush, Mr Moonbeam, Robabank, Deeks

Warnings/bars
Race 5. Robard – Barrier manners – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 6. True Roses – Barrier manners – Warning – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. Idaho – Matthew Palmer
Race 7. Surface Tension – App R. Johnston-Bell
Race 7. Nearctic Ruler – A. Allen

Late scratchings
Race 5. Eulo @ 7.55 a.m.

Published subject to correction upon revision


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