QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY (NIGHT) 27 SEPTEMBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE                           TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4                                 RAIL – 7M
PENETROMETER – 6.49
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – L. Hicks, B. Connell, C. Fedrick, N. Boyle
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – Dr T. Doherty
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton, L. Chaplin
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: AUSCREDITS CLASS 5 H'CAP – 1400M
 
On return to scale D. Griffin, the rider of ITALIA BELLA, placed 2nd by the Judge, lodged an objection against AMERICAN GENIUS being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 250m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos, it was established that AMERICAN GENIUS shifted out noticeably over the final 200m, at which point ITALIA BELLA improved wider on the track to race to its outside. Stewards were of the view that the shift by ITALIA BELLA away from AMERICAN GENIUS was minor, that no contact was made between the runners and that jockey Griffin was not impeded from fully testing his mount over the concluding stages. Bearing in mind the manner in which both runners finished the race off and the margin separating them at the finish, stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that had AMERICAN GENIUS not shifted ground ITALIA BELLA would have won the race and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings.
 
AMERICAN GENIUS – Shifted out under hard riding over the final 200m. J. Bayliss was reminded of his obligations when his mounts are shifting ground.
 
HIDDEN BUDGET – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
ROCK ON DESTINY – A. Spinks was fined $100 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. In determining penalty, stewards took into account jockey Spinks’ good record in relation to this rule, however were also mindful of the totality of his whip use.
 
Race 2: BAMPAK QTIS 3YO C&G MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
ABDICATING – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
CONQUER MEE – Fractious in the barriers. Had difficulty obtaining a clear run on the home turn.
 
MIDNIGHT RUN – Began awkwardly, shifted out and lost several lengths. Raced greenly, made the home turn awkwardly and shifted wider.
 
ROCKSHORE – Began awkwardly.
 
SPEEDYCOM – When asked to comment, rider R. Maloney could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance. Co-trainer Trent Edmonds advised that he would assess the gelding’s future program.
 
WHISTLIN’ ARROW – Raced greenly over the final 400m.
 
Race 3: VARIETY RUSSELL SHEEHAN MEMORIAL C,G&E CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1000M
 
METSON – Held up approaching the home turn until obtaining clear running between FEARNLEY and DUELLATOR approaching the 250m.
 
RABBIT HUNTER – Slow into stride and lost ground. Overraced in the early and middle stages and refused to settle. Obliged to steady near the 600m when awkwardly placed at the heels of IMA TEAMBOY.
 
FEARNLEY – Bumped heavily on jumping.
 
IMA TEAMBOY – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
SHADOW OF TIME – Buffeted between runners on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
DUELLATOR – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 4: DNL BUILDING SERVICES MAIDEN H'CAP – 1300M
 
AHEADOFHISTIME – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Overraced in the middle stages before its rider elected to improve three wide passing the 600m.
 
FIZZ – Slow into stride and then was tightened between MONGELICA and AHEADOFHISTIME on jumping and lost some ground.
 
JUMP START – Overraced and proved difficult to ride in the early stages before its rider elected to push forward and assume the lead near the 900m. Put in some awkward strides rounding the home turn, shifted wider and then was eased down over the final 250m. A post-race veterinary examination determined that the filly may have a wind issue. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination, would be required, and that the filly must trial to the satisfaction of stewards, prior to returning to racing.
 
DECK OF ACES – Trainer I. Prizeman was fined $100 for failing to declare A. Sewell as rider by the prescribed time. Rider was obliged to shift nearer to the inside to secure clear running passing the 150m after being awkwardly placed at the heels of runners. Unable to be fully tested near the line after improving on to the heels of MOSSFAIR.
 
MONGELICA – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
Race 5: AUSSIE-POOCH MOBILE QTIS 3YO FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
ASCOT PRINCESS – Slow into stride. Overraced for a short distance approaching the 800m. Raced greenly leaving the 600m, shifted in and was steadied.
 
CURRY CONNECTION – Connections advised that from the wide barrier the horse would settle in a rearward position if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly. Raced three wide with cover.
 
DARING BELLE – Began moderately. Raced three wide without cover.
 
SHE’S OUR RIPPA – Shifted out under pressure whilst under hard riding inside the final 200m.
 
SIZZADORE – Raced three wide with cover.
 
SWEET TAPIT – Began awkwardly. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure over the final 300m.
 
Race 6: BLUE HOPE CLASS 1 PLATE – 2200M
 
LINCOLN’S COMMAND – After racing wide in the early stages its rider elected to improve and settle outside the lead near the 1600m.
 
LUCADEAL – Performed below market expectation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. When asked to comment on the gelding’s performance, J. Bayliss stated that his mount was under pressure from the 600m and when placed under hard riding over the final 300m, failed to respond and proved disappointing.
 
 
EXPERT REPLY – After racing wide in the early stages its rider elected to improve and assume the lead near the 1600m.
 
C’MOME PADDYREILLY – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages in a rearward position.
 
MISHANI SECRET – Began awkwardly. Overraced near the 1900m and was steadied from heels.
 
SOME IT IS – Slow into stride. Apprentice M. Wishart pleaded guilty to a charge under AR211(1) of weighing in in excess of half a kilogram over her allotted weight and was fined $300.
 
Race 7: NOOSA CAR & TRUCK C,G&E BENCHMARK 65 H'CAP – 1200M
 
BARNSLEY – Inclined to lay in over the final 300m.
 
MAGIC LAD – Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
FEW TOO MANY – Jumped awkwardly and shifted in. Leaving the 900m was steadied from the heels of MARAWAKA, which shifted in.
 
REMLAPS ROCK – Shifted out when placed under heavy pressure near the 300m before being corrected by its rider.
 
MARAWAKA – Obliged to steady from heels leaving the 900m and shifted in before being corrected.
 
MASLOW – Bumped on jumping. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1. Andrew Spinks - $100 – excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 4. Tnr. I. Prizeman - $100 – late rider declaration - LR67
Race 6. App. M. Wishart - $300 - weighed in in excess of half a kilogram overweight – AR211(1)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Hidden Budget, Mishani Secret
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters Races 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. JUMP START – possible wind issue – veterinary clearance including results of endoscopic examination, trial to stewards’ satisfaction – AR20(e)
 
Protests
Race 1. ITALIA BELLA (2nd) v AMERICAN GENIUS (1st) – alleged interference over the final 250m - dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.           DECK OF ACES – A. Sewell
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
Published subject to correction upon revision