QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE                TRACK RATING – GOOD 4           RAIL – 9M
PENETROMETER – 6.4
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, K. Daly, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – Dr C .Wain
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, L. Chaplin
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Doomben, 18.12.19
 
Stewards today inquired into the reasons why SHONO MERCY fell passing the 900m.   Stewards took evidence from jockey D. Smith, rider of SHONO MERCY, and jockey N. Day, rider of NALSSEDORI and viewed the footage of the race.  After considering all the evidence, it was established that NALSSENDORI was overracing passing the 1000m and proving difficult to be restrained.  SHONO MERCY, which was following NALSSENDORI, was also overracing and at a point approaching the 900m improved to inside the heels of NALSSENDORI and whilst being restrained clipped the heels of that runner and fell.  Stewards were of the opinion  that they could not apportion blame to any one rider and deemed it to be a racing incident and took the matter no further.
 
GENERAL
 
As jockey J. Byrne was indisposed, and jockey A. Allen was riding at another venue, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.
 
 
Race 1: Australis Safety Rail Class 1 H’cap – 1200m
 
HARD YAGA – Began awkwardly.
 
GOT NO DOUBT – Began awkwardly. After passing the 400m was disappointed for a run to the outside of WISHFILLY and to the inside of QUEEN OF THE NIGHT and had to be steadied and alter course to the inside to secure clear running.
 
WISHFILLY – Began awkwardly. Passing the 300m was bumped by KING ALFONSO, which shifted out to improve.
 
COOK IT CHARLIE – Bumped on the hind quarters on jumping away. Passing the 300m had to be eased when crowded for room by  STEPPED IN PAINT, which shifted out to improve.
 
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT – Began awkwardly and bumped the hind quarters of RAISE AN ARMY. After being crossed by PHIONAIX approaching the 1000m commenced to overrace and had to be restrained from the heels of that runner.
 
KING ALFONSO – Slow to begin.
 
STEPPED IN PAINT – After passing the 800m commenced to hang out, and approaching the 600m became awkwardly placed at the heels of COOK IT CHARLIE.
 
RAISE AN ARMY – Passing the 300m had to be steadied away from the heels of COOK IT CHARLIE, which shifted out to secure clear running.
 
AURORA CHARM – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 2: Noosa Heads Surf Club Class 4 H’cap – 2200m
 
DENARIUS – Began awkwardly and blundered on jumping away.
 
TOY BOY – Slow to begin.
 
RAMTASTIC – Approaching the 100m laid in when placed under pressure and bumped BOLD ENDEAVOUR.
 
BOLD ENDEAVOUR – After passing the 100m was crowded for room by  RAMTASTIC, which laid in and was bumped on a couple of occasions.
 
 
Race 3: ABA Partners Ratings Band 0-60 H’cap – 1400m
 
The start of the race was delayed when RAINS APLENTY lost its tongue-tie en route to the barriers, which had to be replaced.
 
THUMBS UP – After starting from a wide barrier was restrained to the rear of the field to obtain a position closer to the rail. After passing the 200m had some difficulty securing clear running.
 
PURE INDULGENCE – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Passing the 1200m had to be steadied away from the heels of MAKFI AMOUR and in doing so shifted in, bumping with SOLDIERS. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.
 
POPULIST – Crowded for room on jumping and lost ground.  After passing the 200m improved on to the heels of SOLDIERS, then was unable to secure clear running and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
SOLDIERS – Passing the 1200m raced in restricted room to the inside of PURE INDULGENCE and was bumped.  Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.
 
MISS LIBERTAS – In the early part of the home straight had to be steadied away from heels and had some difficulty securing clear running.
 
COASTAL PRINCE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
PIERRE BIZEL – Raced 3 wide with cover.
 
UBIRR ROCK – Raced 3 wide with cover.
 
 
Race 4: Australis Roofing Class 1 H’cap – 1800m
 
KUNGA GEORGE MUNGA – Reared slightly as the start was effected.  Passing the 800m was shifted 3 wide in an endeavour to improve.
 
PUMPKIN DIAMOND – Slow to begin. Bumped passing the 300m.
 
MIGHTY QUINN – After being crossed passing the 1600m by TOO HARD TO MISS, commenced to overrace and the rider had difficulty restraining the horse behind the leader. After passing the 1400m shifted out and away from the heels of TOO HARD TO MISS and was allowed to stride forward to obtain the lead passing the 1200m.
 
FINNFERNO – After passing the 1600m when in a trailing position had to be steadied away from the heels of NOM DE THEATRE and shifted out.
 
MODEMISTIC – Approaching the 1400m had to be steadied away from the heels of MIGHTY QUINN.
 
SIR HARRY – Approaching the 1200m was forced 3 wide by  MIGHTY QUINN, which shifted out to improve.  Jockey B. Pengelly was fined $100 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
 
HOLLY’S SONG – Passing the 1000m when in a rearward position had to be steadied away from the heels of ROCCO.  Approaching the 800m was forced wider on the course when KUNGA GEORGE MUNGA shifted out to improve.
 
ARC OF GOLD – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.
 
ROCCO – Bumped passing the 300m.
 
NOM DE THEATRE – Passing the 50m was inconvenienced by  FRUEDINKS, which shifted out to improve.
 
Race 5: Apex Building Products (Qld) Benchmark 62 H’cap – 1000m
 
KING OF THE NORTH – As the horse had not started for over 18 months, was examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to the start and was cleared to take its place in the field.
 
HEART OF AUSTRALIA – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 250m had to be steadied away from the heels of KAORU KING, which laid in.
 
BLACK JAGUAR – Bumped on jumping.  Approaching the 300m laid out under pressure, forcing KAORU KING wider on the track.
 
HONOUR PROMISE – Blundered on jumping. Inconvenienced passing the 300m. Raced 4 wide with cover.  
 
RAMBLIN’ MAN – Bumped by  KAORU KING and forced wider passing the 300m. Raced 3 wide.
 
WOODLEY’S GOLD – Laid in despite the efforts of its rider approaching the 250m. Inconvenienced passing the 300m .Raced 4 wide without cover.
 
KAORU KING – Forced wider passing the 300m. Raced 4 wide without cover.
 
CAILINI – Raced 3 wide with cover.
 
 
Race 6:  Australis Safety Rail Maiden H’cap – 1000m
 
THREEPOINT MISSILE – Slow to begin.
 
DADDY WARBUCKS – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
RAPIDO SHOW – Began awkwardly, resulting in jockey M. Du Plessis becoming unbalanced.
 
QUEEN SAFARI – Began awkwardly and bumped with COACH CARTER.  Raced 3  wide  without cover throughout.  Following the event, trainer M. Mair reported the filly had pulled up shin sore and it was now his intention to send QUEEN SAFARI for a spell.
 
COACH CARTER – Bumped on jumping away.
 
SVINDAL – When racing in a rearward position commenced to overrace passing the 800m and proved difficult to be restrained.
 
 
Race 7: Raz Roofing Maiden Plate – 1400m
 
HELSUN – Slow to begin.
 
STEELCAPSTILETTOS – Began awkwardly.
 
LOVE VENUS – Began awkwardly and then was bumped shortly after the start. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
OLYMPIC DAWN – Raced 3 wide without cover.  After passing the 600m commenced to hang out and made the home turn extremely wide and was unable to be fully tested. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.  Trainer I. Livingstone was advised that OLYMPIC DAWN must trial satisfactorily prior to it next race start.
 
WILCANUISE – Held up rounding the home turn. Improved onto heels passing the 300m and had to alter course and shift in abruptly before again improving on to the heels of FROM NOW approaching the 150m and had to be shifted out to secure clear running.
 
LORD GRAYCLIFF – Passing the 400m improved on to the heels of the tiring COUNT CLANG and had to alter course abruptly to the outside and in doing so made contact with LOVE VENUS.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2.           Maryann Brosnan – Trainer – Late rider Toy Boy - $100 – LR67
Race 4.           Brad Pengelly – Jockey – Use whip 9 times prior to the 100m/total 13 - $100 - AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Absent jockeys
Nil.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nil.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Stepped In Paint, Ramtastic,  Fruedinks, Threepoint Missile, From Now.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 7.           Olympic Dawn – Hung out – Trial – AR20(e)
 
Protests
Nil.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           Queen Of The Night – S. Thornton
                        Got No Doubt – J. Bayliss
                        Oscars Lot – M. Hellyer
Race 2.           Toy Boy – J. Bayliss
Race 3.           Rains Aplenty – J. Orman
Race 4.           Kunga George Munga – C. McIver
Race 6.           Threepooint Missile – A Fancourt
                        Idea From Heaven – D. Smith
Race 7.           The Moa Factor – N. Thomas
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil.
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision