QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB - SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER 2019
 
 
WEATHER –  FINE            
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4           
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 6.46

OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards –  K. Daly,  L. Hicks, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales –  J. Hackett
Judge – P. Chilton, W. Ellis
Veterinarian – Dr T. Doherty
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, G. Gray
Starter – R. Hanson
Secretary – S. Rolls
 
 
GENERAL
 
As D. Smith was injured and R. Maloney was ill Stewards permitted rider changes as per the
Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
 
Race 1: Phelan Ready QTIS 2YO Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
As App J. Huxtable was delayed due to transport difficulties Stewards permitted S. Cormack to be substituted as the rider of HAIRDO.
 
The start was delayed 2½ minutes when SIZZLING RIVER and STELLAR WAY had to be resaddled behind the gates.
 
MISHANI QUEEN – Began very awkwardly almost dislodging its rider and lost significant ground. Jockey L. Tilley reported he made heavy contact to his left knee with the barrier partition on jumping. Jockey Tilley confirmed he was fit to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
BANGERS AND MAYO – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped READY FOR MAGIC on jumping.
 
READY FOR MAGIC – Bumped on jumping.
 
ATOMIC FEATHER – Momentarily hampered between runners shortly after the start.  Forced wider near the 800m when SIZZLING RIVER commenced to overrace and was shifted away from the heels of STELLAR WAY. Cast the off fore plate in running.
 
QUEEN SWEEPER – Overraced in the early stages.
 
SIZZLING RIVER – Raced keenly in the early stages and raced greenly throughout.
 
 
Race 2: Consular QTIS 3YO Handicap – 1600m
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by D. Griffin the rider of STUTTERING which finished second against BETTER ETHICS (J. Bayliss) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference in the home straight. Stewards were of the opinion that near the 200m there was a minor shift out by BETTER ETHICS, resulting in STUTTERING being taken out marginally and then inside the final 100m BETTER ETHICS raced greenly, continued to shift wider on the course and caused STUTTERING to be inconvenienced and shifted wider. When considering the degree of interference suffered by STUTTERING and noting the long neck margin Stewards could not be satisfied to alter the placings and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings.
 
DARK ARCHER – Began awkwardly.
 
VIOLET – Slow into stride. Overraced approaching the 1200m and was then obliged to steady from heels near the 1100m.
 
REDSTONE – After being caught wide early its rider elected to improve and settled in a position outside the lead near the 900m
 
LEADBURN LION – Overraced in the early and middle stages. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding, which performed poorly, revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
STUTTERING - Lost the off side hind plate in running.
 
SOUTHERN SWING – When asked to explain the tactics adopted Jockey R. Stewart explained that his instructions were to be positive on the horse however after pulling very hard in the early stages and he then elected to press forward. Jockey Stewart added after being caught three wide in the middle stages he was of the opinion REDSTONE, which was racing outside the leader, would progress forward and lead the race. When this did not eventuate he was obliged to race three wide for the remainder of the event. Jockey Stewart further stated that SOUTHERN SWING was dropping back in distance in today’s event and he therefore elected to allow the gelding to stride forward from the 600m. Stewards noted his explanation.
 
 
Race 3: TAB Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
CACTOBLASTIS – Began awkwardly and as a result shifted wider. When placed under pressure near the 300m shifted wider momentarily bumping ZOUVILLA.
 
ZOUVILLA – Began awkwardly. Bumped near the 300m. Raced three wide for the majority.
ZAGITOVA – Began awkwardly and shifted in making contact with TRUMPED UP, which was buffeted between runners. Near the 400m was forced wider when HAPPY BIBI improved to its inside. Raced three wide for the majority.
 
MISS TAYLOR – Bumped on jumping.
 
TRUMPED UP – Near the 900m overraced and improved onto the heels of HAPPY BIBI. Held up rounding the home turn and then inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 150m.
 
DAWN SHADOW – Near the 900m when the pace steadied commenced to overrace at the heels of TRUMPED UP, shifted wider forcing COMZELADY wider on the course.
 
COMZELADY – Forced wider near the 900m. Raced three wide for the majority.
 
MY MATE VINNY – Put in an awkward stride near the 500m. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
 
Race 4: Mitanni Class 5 Handicap – 1200m
 
MR TICKETS – Had difficulty obtaining clear running momentarily near the 300m.
 
ZOFF ‘N’ OFF – Rider lost his whip near the 200m.
 
 
Race 5: Rock Show Maiden Handicap – 1800m
 
Stewards accepted R. Wiggins’ explanation for failing to fulfil his engagement on HOSTILE STAR and permitted App J. Huxtable to be substituted as the rider.
 
VINASTA – Restrained at the start from the wide gate. Held up rounding the home turn. Improved onto the heels of the tiring MISSILE MANIA near the 200m and obliged to come around its heels in order to obtain clear running.
 
LUTECE – Slow into stride before mustering speed.
 
HOSTILE STAR – Slow into stride.
 
KING OF THE REALM – Raced wide early before settling outside the leader near the 1300m.
 
MISSILE MANIA - Caught wide in the early stages and elected to improve and settle outside the leader near the 1100m.
 
STEELCAPSTILLETTOS – Forced wider rounding the home turn when HIGHLAND SKIPPER shifted wider to improve.
 
LOVE VENUS – When attempting to improve near the 200m was momentarily steadied when THE INVESTIGATOR shifted in.
 
PILOTE – Raced three wide throughout.
Race 6: Tarzan Class 3 Handicap – 1000m
 
LET’S GO BOBBY – Blundered on jumping.
 
ROTHMAN – Began moderately.
 
SUPER FREAK – Began moderately.
 
DUELLATOR – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
KING OF THE DESERT – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
Race 7: Heavenly Knight Class 3 Handicap – 1400m
 
GETS SMOKIN’ – Bumped heavily on jumping and forced inwards. Shifted out abruptly near the 300m causing interference.
 
MAJESTIC IVY – Bumped heavily on jumping. Held up rounding the home turn. Severely checked when attempting a tight run between GETS SMOKIN’ and LOVE AND ROCK IT near the 300m when GETS SMOKIN’ shifted out abruptly before being corrected immediately by its rider.
 
LOVE AND ROCK IT – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Bumped on the hind quarters when MAJESTIC IVY was checked and shifted outwards near the 300m
 
BIRKIN BLACK – Raced three wide throughout.
 
WESTHAM - A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from severe heat stress and was treated on course.
 
Following his ride in this race App B. Nothdurft was examined by the Club’s Doctor and stood down from his remaining ride. App Nothdurft was subsequently replaced by R. Goltz as the rider of LOVES A LOTTERY in Race 8.
 
Race 8: Bassie’s Pride Class 1 Handicap – 1600m
 
FIRST DAWN – Blundered on jumping.
 
HALLOWED GIRL – Began awkwardly.
 
HAYATE – Began awkwardly.
 
ARC OF GOLD – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
TAKEITTOTHELIMIT – Hampered on jumping.
 
MURLESS – Held up for clear running from the home turn until the 250m.
 
SHINING BLUE – Raced three wide throughout.
 
ZOUZOUZALO – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Nil
 
Suspensions
Nil

Fines
Nil
 
Raceday Injury/Illness
R. Maloney – Ill – Medical Cert. required
App B. Nothdurft - Ill – Medical Cert. required
 
Absent Jockeys
D. Smith - Injured
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nil
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus
Race 1. QUEEN SWEEPER (2nd)
Race 2. STUTTERING (2nd)
Race 3. TRUMPED UP (2nd)
Race 4. SEND US A SIGN (2nd)
Race 6. LET’S GO BOBBY (2nd)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. ATOMIC FEATHER – R. Stewart
Race 1. HAIRDO – S. Cormack
Race 2. STUTTERING – D. Griffin
Race 3. RHUEZON – R. Stewart
Race 3. HAPPY BIBI – App J. Huxtable
Race 5. PILOTE – S. Cormack
Race 5. HOSTILE STAR – App J. Huxtable
Race 7. GETS SMOKIN’ – L. Tarrant
Race 8. REPULSE – M. McGillivray
Race 8. LOVES A LOTTERY – App B. Nothdurft
Race 8. WINERIES – App J. Murphy
Race 8. LITTLE DRUMMER BOY – A. Spinks
Race 8. LOVES A LOTTERY – R. Goltz
 
Protests
Race 2. 2nd (STUTTERING) -v- 1st (BETTER ETHICS) – Dismissed.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision