RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 10 JANUARY 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 5.83

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – M. Knibbs, E. Barron, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – T. Doherty
Swab attendants – J. Crompton, G. Gray
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – S. Ehlers, R. Hanson
Jockeys Advocate – G. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

Race 1: VALSPAR MAIDEN H'CAP – 1000M

DRAGON FIRE – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight whilst weakening.

LEGAL ASSISTANT – Slow to begin.

SCHREIBER – Fractious in the barriers. Bumped by another runner on jumping. Returned to scale with blood in both nostrils. Connections were advised that under the provisions of AR. 53A the horse will now be ineligible to start for 3 months, and prior to resuming racing must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a steward.

DEVLIN POCKET – Slow to begin.

CHAT TIME – Trainer C. Anderson advised that it would be the intention to have the horse ridden in a mid to back position if circumstances permit. The horse settled in a midfield position.

CRUISING SPEED – Fractious in the barriers. Began awkwardly and then raced wide throughout.

MARSHALL STROMBERG – Apprentice T. Williams was fined $100 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

VINCHERO – Trainer B. Dais was fined $100 for failing to notify a gear change by the prescribed time. Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner.


Race 2: HIGGINS COATINGS QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M

As B. Stewart was to be overweight, J. Byrne was substituted as the rider of SARGOOD LANE. B. Stewart was fined $100.

CASH LEAKAGE – Had to be steadied from heels near the 500m due to a weakening runner. Had some difficulty securing clear running over the final 100m.

KING RED – Raced wide throughout.

MONSIEUR GUSTAVE – Slow to begin.

CAPETOWN HUSSEY – Raced wide throughout.

CAVIAR GIRL – Slow to begin. Had to be steadied from heels near the 500m due to a weakening runner.

FLIGHT OF ANGELS – Steadied from heels near the 900m. Apprentice S. Eilbeck, the rider of OUR RACKETEER, was reprimanded for permitting her mount to shift in at that point when not fully clear.

IONA FLASH – G. Colless reported that the horse made an abnormal respiratory noise during the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities, however connections were advised that the results of an endoscopic examination would be required prior to the horse’s next start.

OUR STORY – Raced wide without cover throughout.

SUBSOLAR – Overraced in the early stages and had to be steadied from heels near the 900m.

Race 3: WISHLIST SUNSHINE COAST HEALTH FOUNDATION QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M

BRAD THE LAD – Overraced and raced greenly during the early stages, having to be steadied from heels.

ONE UP – Overraced in the early stages. Hung out from the 800m to the 400m.

WICKED INVESTMENT – Slow to begin. Collapsed in the enclosure following the event, attended to by the veterinary surgeon, recovered in the swab stall and was diagnosed to have suffered heat stress. Trainer P. Butterworth was advised that the horse must be sent for a spell and must trial satisfactorily prior to racing again. Stewards questioned apprentice M. McGillivray and trainer P. Butterworth regarding the tactics adopted as apprentice McGillivray rode very vigorously during the first 400m to obtain the lead at a point passing the 800m. Apprentice McGillivray indicated that he had been informed that the horse has a tendency to be slow to begin and with this in mind he was asked to be positive out of the barriers in an attempt to obtain a position in the forward half of the field. He indicated that near the 1000m, after having ridden vigorously, he felt he would settle the horse in a three wide position trailing SHIROTAI, however when that horse continued forward and he was left in a three wide position without cover, he elected to pressure the horse again in order to be positioned closer to the fence and he was then forced to continue to the lead when COMMAND HUNTER shifted away from the fence near the 800m. Stewards advised apprentice McGillivray that, given the circumstances in that he had ridden vigorously for the first 200m, he would have been better served to remain in a three wide position rather than ask the horse for a further effort when leaving the 1000m. Whilst stewards felt that this was an error in judgment, they did not feel that the error should render him culpable under the rules and took no further action. Trainer P. Butterworth was reprimanded as in the circumstances stewards felt that he should have advised them of an alteration in the way in which the horse was to be ridden.

A STELLAR CAUSE – Overraced in the early stages.

D’LEEAJET – Had to be steadied from heels near the 900m.

ONE MANSINI – Raced wide throughout.

TAHITIAN FLYER – Raced wide throughout.

Race 4: ALFASI HIRE BM75 H’CAP – 2200M

LASCAR – Raced wide from the 1300m and laid in under pressure in the home straight. Stewards questioned R. Fradd regarding his riding of the horse after passing the 1600m where it appeared he had opportunity to improve forward when the pace slackened significantly. He stated that he had considered pressuring the horse to go forward, however DANISH HOMBRE improved quickly to his outside and he was therefore forced to steady and as a result he elected to shift back to the inside to trail WHATALOVELYDAY. A short distance later he attempted to shift out and follow CLASSIC STAR in order to improve into the race. After doing so CLASSIC STAR obtained a position one off the fence and as a result he was then positioned three wide and unable to improve. Stewards accepted the explanation.

WHATALOVELYDAY – Steadied near the 1300m when placed in restricted room.

STAR FORMATION – After being slow to begin, was then ridden forward when the pace slackened approaching the 1600m and obtained the lead after passing the 1200m.

DANISH HOMBRE – Ridden forward from the 1600m when the pace slackened in order to obtain a position closer to the lead.

SCOOT FILOOT – Trainer J. Munce was advised that the horse is barred from competing at TAB venues until such time as its form improves at non-TAB venues. Stewards interviewed K. Gates regarding her actions when approaching the 1600m, which were to significantly steady the pace after having obtained the lead, which resulted in a number of horse which were trailing having to be steadied and take evasive action to avoid heels. Stewards advised jockey Gates that in the circumstances they were satisfied she had excessively steadied the pace and issued her with a reprimand under AR. 137(a).

Race 5: NURTURE FINANCIAL GROUP MAIDEN H'CAP – 1400M

SIR GREGOR – Raced greenly throughout and then whilst racing greenly approaching the 400m was inconvenienced by another runner which shifted out.

MAN ON THE MOVE – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages and then raced wide from the 900m.

SPIRIT MINDED – Connections advised that because of the wide barrier it would be the intention to have the horse ridden back in the field. The horse raced in a rearward position and had a tendency to overrace in the early stages. Obliged to shift wider on the track after passing the 400m in order to avoid the heels of another runner.

TONNA POWER – Obliged to shift wider on the track after passing the 400m in order to avoid the heels of another runner.

GREY NOT BLACK – Apprentice S. Eilbeck was reprimanded for allowing her mount to shift out rounding the home turn, forcing other runners wider on the track.

As K. Wharton was stood down by the Club doctor after his ride in this race, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 6: TAUBMANS CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1300M

KARIEGA – Slow to begin.

RAPID ARROW – Had difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn and had to be steadied near the 400m. A. Taylor was reprimanded for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m. The veterinary surgeon reported that the horse pulled up with mild heat stress.

BALINESE BOY – R. Fradd reported that his mount laid in throughout the event and he is of the opinion that the horse performs best on rain-affected track conditions.

QUICK SPUR – Apprentice S. Eilbeck was fined $100 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

Race 7: NORTHSHORE BODY CORPORATE CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1800M

SPECIAL KARMA – S. Galloway was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 400m he directed his mount out, forcing other runners wider and resulting in them having to be checked. S. Galloway’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, to commence at midnight on Saturday 16 January and expire at midnight on Sunday 24 January 2016.

NEAR THE CITY – Forced wider on the track near the 400m.

KIRSTEN COVE – Raced wide during the early stages.

ONE LUCKY SHEILA – Forced wider on the track near the 400m.

THAT’S MAGIC – Slow to begin. Had to be checked and shift wider on the track when inconvenienced near the 400m.

SENOR CARLOS – Slow to begin. Had to be checked when inconvenienced near the 400m.

TUMBLING AL – Trainer R. Davidson was reprimanded for the late declaration of A. Spinks as the rider of this runner.

PASSION IN FLIGHT – Forced wider on the track near the 400m to avoid heels.

Race 8: HIGGINS COATINGS CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M

CALL ME BILLY – Raced wide throughout without cover.

WEWONYA – Tightened for room at the start and had to be steadied. Improved on to heels over the concluding stages and was obliged to alter course.

SILVER HEELS – Raced wide throughout. Obliged to steady to avoid heels whilst weakening near the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

BOLD NAVIGATOR – Apprentice M. McGillivray was fined $100 for failing to fulfil his engagement on BOLD NAVIGATOR. B. Stower was substituted as the rider of this horse.

SO QUICK – Forced wider at the 600m and made the home turn considerably wide.

Race 9: HUW HAD A TEN CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M

EGIPTIENNE – Slow to begin.

FELTON ROAD – When asked to comment on the horse’s performance, K. Yoshida stated that after being a little slow to begin his mount raced further back in the field than he would have liked and travelled comfortably whilst racing greenly, however was under pressure from the 600m and in his view was somewhat disappointing.

FLEUR D’ORAGE – Raced wide without cover.

ULTRA EGO – Raced wide throughout.

ALPINE STYLE – A. Taylor was fined $300 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

THE YES MAN – Shortly after entering the home straight shifted in of its own accord and made heavy contact with the running rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the near foreleg. Trainer K. Munce was advised that he will be required to produce a veterinary clearance for the horse prior to its next start.

Race 10: VALSPAR CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1400M

The start of this race was delayed due to ambulance personnel attending to a patron.

HENRYVONHUFEISEN – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have slower than normal post-race recovery. Trainer G. Duncan was advised that he will be required to produce a veterinary clearance for the horse prior to its next start.

RED CLAW – Blundered out of the barriers.

STEVENSON – A. Taylor was fined $100 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

HOLMGANG – Reared as the start was effected and took no competitive part in the event. Following the event stewards considered whether the horse should be declared a non-runner. After viewing the footage, stewards were of the opinion that the horse had been afforded a fair start. Trainer B. Hull was advised that the horse must obtain a further barrier certificate before racing again.

SHANTICO – Apprentice M. Murphy was fined $200 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

DELNIELLO – Significantly slow to begin.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. App. S. Eilbeck – careless riding - AR. 137(a)
Race 4. K. Gates – excessively steady the pace – AR. 137(d)
Race 5. App. S. Eilbeck – careless riding - AR. 137(a)
Race 6. A. Taylor – use whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m – AR.137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 7. Tnr. R. Davidson – late rider declaration – LR. 67

Suspensions
Race 7. S. Galloway – careless riding – 8 days (16.1.16 - 24.1.16) – AR. 137(a)

Fines
Race 1. Tnr. B. Dais - $100 – late gear notification – AR. 140B
Race 1. App. T. Williams - $100 – use whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m – AR.137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 2. B. Stewart - $100 – overweight, replaced – AR. 120(b)
Race 6. App. S. Eilbeck – $100 – use whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m – AR.137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 9. A. Taylor - $300 – use whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m – AR.137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 10. A. Taylor - $100 – use whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m – AR.137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 10. App. M. Murphy - $200 – use whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m – AR.137A(5)(a)(ii)

Race day injuries/
illness
K. Wharton – stood down by doctor – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Saipan, Super Kangaroo, Faiconi

Warnings/bars
Race 2. IONA FLASH – rider reported horse made abnormal respiratory noise – results of endoscopic examination prior to next start – AR. 8(t)
Race 3. WICKED INVESTMENT – collapsed in enclosure, suffered heat stress – must be sent for a spell and must trial satisfactorily prior to next start – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. SCOOT FILOOT – non-competitive – barred from TAB venues until form improves – AR. 8(t)
Race 9. THE YES MAN – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 10. HOLMGANG – reared at start, took no competitive part – barrier certificate – AR. 8(t)
Race 10. HENRYVONHUFEISEN – slow post-race recovery – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)

Bleeders
Race 1. SCHREIBER – bled both nostrils – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. VINCHERO – S. Eilbeck
Race 2. WORLD SPECIAL – E. Wilkinson, SARGOOD LANE – J. Byrne
Race 3. ONE MANSINI – J. Byrne
Race 5. TONNA POWER – J. Byrne, GREY NOT BLACK – S. Eilbeck
Race 6. TALON LADY – N. Thomas
Race 7. TUMBLING AL – A. Spinks
Race 8. BOLD NAVIGATOR – B. Stower, FAMOUS GROUSE – B. Ainsworth
Race 9. THE YES MAN – N. Thomas
Race 10. HIDDEN ROAD – T. Williams, GLENROCK MAX – J. Hoopert

Late scratchings
Nil

Published subject to correction upon revision


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