QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
SUNSHINE COAST – SUNDAY 16TH MAY 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING – Soft 6 upgraded to Soft 5 after Race 2 at 1.05pm       RAIL –  + 4 metres
PENETROMETER – 6.7
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Williamson
Stewards – K Daly, E Little, P Kennedy, N Boyle
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – P Chilton, W Ellis
Veterinarian – Dr S McGinness
Swab Attendants – L Chaplin, J Crompton
Starter – R Hanson
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Panel: K Daly, J Williamson
 
From Toowoomba QRIC office, May 13th 2021: Stewards opened an inquiry into anincident rounding the home turn which resulted in MISS BULITZ, ridden by RGoldsbury, being taken wider on the track when racing to the inside of MIRALIE,ridden by L McCoy in Race 3 Band 0-60 Hdcp at Burrandowan on 8th May2021.
This inquiry was unable to be commenced on the day as R Goldsbury had to leave the course to fulfillengagements at the Toowoomba meeting conducted that evening.  Leannne McCoy was subsequently found guilty ofa charge of improper riding under AR 131(a) in that approaching and roundingthe home turn she intentionally directed MIRALIE outwards and rode aggressivelywhich resulted in MIRALIE shifting out and contacting MISS BULITZ which becameunbalanced and lost ground. The licence of L McCoy to ride in races wassuspended for a period of 3 weeks to commence midnight 15th May upto and including 5th June 2021. In assessing penalty Stewards tookinto account recent penalty precedents under this rule, her very good riding recordover a long period of time, as well as Ms McCoy’s current personal
circumstances.   
 
 
Sunshine Coast 9th May 2021 – Race 7 – SPIRIT RICH
Trainer R Heathcote reported that after returning to his stables he had his veterinary surgeon perform an endoscopic examination on the mare which revealed a throat infection which is being treated with antibiotics before being sent for a spell.
GENERAL
 
As senior jockeys Ryan Wiggins, Matthew McGillivray and apprentice Madeleine Wishart did not attend today’s meeting due to illness, riding replacements were permitted by Stewards as per the Stewards Raceday Summary.
 
 
Race 1: PARKLANDS TAVERN QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
The start of this race was delayed by approximately five minutes to allow for a section of running rail near the 1800m crossing to be adjusted and realigned.
 
The start was further delayed when LADY MUMMA which was kicked by another runner behind the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and subsequently declared a late scratching by order of Stewards acting on veterinary advice 12.19pm. All bets placed on LADY MUMMA were to be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply for all successful bets placed prior to 12.19pm:
 
1 Cent in win for first – SQUARE DANCE
5 Cents in place for first – SQUARE DANCE
3 Cents in place for second – SPIRIT’S CHARM
3 Cents in place for third - BELTARIA
 
The start was again delayed when GOLDEN OUTBREAK refused to load into the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching by order of Stewards at 12.26pm. All bets placed on GOLDEN OUTBREAK were to be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply for successful bets placed between 12.19pm and 12.26pm:
 
0 Cents in win for first - SQUARE DANCE
3 Cents in place for first - SQUARE DANCE
2 Cents in place for second – SPIRIT’S CHARM
1 Cents in place for third - BELTARIA
 
 
GOLDEN OUTBACK – Late scratching at 12.26pm by order of Stewards after refusing to load into the barriers. Trainer G Taylor was advised that a further barrier certificate would need to be obtained for the gelding prior to being permitted to start in a race.
 
CONQUERING DREAMS – Made contact with the fence en route to the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination after arriving at the barriers and was cleared to start.
 
CLAIRVUE JET – Slow to begin.
 
INTO EGYPT – Commenced to hang out after passing the 800m for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinarian examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer T Gollan was advised that the filly would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to being permitted to start in a race.
 
BELTARIA - A post-race veterinary examination revealed some respiratory congestion. Co Trainers J Symons and S Laxon were advised that an endoscopic examination would need to be performed, results of which and a veterinary clearance to be provided to Stewards prior to being permitted to start in a trial or race.
 
 
 
 
Race 2: HOT 91 LADIES OAKS DAY 28TH MAY QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
 
ARCARIUS (NZ) – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
LEAVE ME ALONG – Overraced in the early stages of the event.
 
THE LANDING – Rider reported that after placing the gelding under pressure passing the 600m it failed to respond and weakened in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
ENTERPRISE MIA – Bled both nostrils for the first time. Trainer M Lakey was advised that the filly would be barred from racing for a period of three months under the provisions of AR79(4)(b), and then must gallop 1000m in the presence of stewards prior to being permitted to trial or start in a race.
 
VOIGHT – Inconvenienced and obliged to steady to avoid heels near the 100m.
 
 
 
After the running of this race the Stewards upgraded the track from a Soft 6 to a Soft 5 at 1.05pm.
 
 
 
Race 3: ACCESS INSULATION SUNSHINE COAST Maiden Handicap 1000 metres
 
 
I AM SUMI – Rider S Cormack reported that the mare hung out after passing the 600m until entering the home straight.
 
NORSE MYTHOLOGY –Inconvenienced near the 300m, and obliged to shift out to secure clear running.
 
GALAXY GEM – After being loaded became fractious in the barriers, was removed examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Near the 200m when placed in restricted room whilst weakening had to be steadied.
 
KURU LASS – Near the 150m had to be steadied when racing in restricted room.
 
SWEAR ON A PROMISE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
JOLLO – Rider dropped his whip after passing the 200m.
 
WORDS UNSPOKEN – Trainer G Taylor was reprimanded for the late declaration of rider for the mare. After being loaded, got its near foreleg up in the barriers, was removed examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
BEAUETA – After passing the 300m had difficulty securing clear running for a short distance.
 
 
 
Race 4: WIMMERS PREMIUM SOFT DRINKS Class 4 Plate 1400 metres
 
 
MODERN FAMILY – Jockey J Murphy pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip seven times prior to the 100m, two more than permitted. Jockey J Murphy’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of seven days to commence midnight 16/5/21 and to expire midnight 23/5/21. In determining an appropriate penalty Stewards were mindful that this was jockey Murphy’s thirteenth offence in relation to a breach of this whip rule since August 2020.
 
ZOULOU DANCER – After passing the 1200m overraced for a short distance before racing three wide without cover throughout.
 
STARBUSTER – Began awkwardly making contact with the barrier partition.
 
DEE DAY DIVA – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
 
Race 5: XXXX DRY SACRED ELIXIR QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1400 metres
 
 
TIGER HEART – Bumped on jumping.
 
GOLDEN EIGHTY – Rider M Rodd reported that the gelding overraced throughout the event and in his opinion this had a detrimental effect on its finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
SITUATION ROOM – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
TUTUKAKA (NZ) – Bumped shortly after the start. Raced greenly in the home straight when placed under pressure.
 
BULLOO – Began awkwardly. Steadied from heels near the 700m and shifted out and raced wide from that point.
 
THAT'S A MIRACLE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 6: YALUMBA WINES BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1600 metres
 
The start was delayed by three minutes when CERTAIN DOUBT had to have the off fore plate refitted behind the barriers and subsequently underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
CITY SMART – Slow to begin.
 
BIZOU – Stewards accepted the reasons for the late change of rider for the mare.
 
CERTAIN DOUBT – Cast the off fore plate after arriving at the barriers, had to have it refitted, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Jockey L Tarrant reported that the gelding felt awkward in its action over the concluding stages of the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
SARA MAN – Rider A Spinks reported that the gelding hung in over the final 600m of the event and therefore he was unable to fully test his mount over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
 
 
Race 7: MARTIN COLLINS AUSTRALIA Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1300 metres
 
The start was delayed by two minutes to allow for the farrier to arrive behind the barriers after attending to LOVE PUZZLE in the tie-up stalls.
 
RENOUF – Began awkwardly. Overraced for a short distance passing the 800m when racing in restricted room.
 
JUBAI PRIDE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SPENSIERATO – Began awkwardly.
 
THREE PHASE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ROTHSHADOW – Jockey M Hellyer reported that the filly laid out over the final 300m of the event.
 
BLACKCURRANT – Stewards permitted the mare to race without the cross-over nose band at the request of the rider after being fractious in the enclosure and behind the barriers. Slow to begin. Jockey J Morris reported that the tongue tie may have been displaced during the event.
 
GEM OF THE LOCHS – Raced three wide from the 800m.
 
SKILLED ARTIST – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
LOVE PUZZLE – Was late entering the saddling enclosure when it required the farrier to re-adjust both hind plates.
 
 
 
 
Race 8: TAB VENUE MODE Colts, Geldings and Entires BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1300 metres
 
The start was delayed by five minutes when ABOVE THE SKY and RAMBLIN’ MAN had to have their off fore and near fore plates respectively refitted after arriving behind the barriers. Both horses were examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.
The start was further delayed when BACK THE ROCK after being loaded into the barriers, was fractious, reared, was removed from the barrier underwent a veterinary examination and cleared to start.
 
BACK THE ROCK – After being loaded into the barriers, was fractious, reared, was removed from the barrier underwent a veterinary examination and cleared to start. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
I AM SUPERIOR – Leaving the 1000m had to steadied and shift out to avoid the heels of CHECKERS which shifted out when not fully clear. Apprentice J Lloyd rider of CHECKERS was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) for this incident.
 
MOB BUSTER – Slow to begin.
 
ABOVE THE SKY – Inconvenienced near the 100m when awkwardly placed at the heels of  CHECKERS.
 
RAMBLIN' MAN – Began awkwardly, shifted in crowding AMERICAN HONOR.
 
AMERICAN HONOR – Crowded on jumping and lost ground.
 
 
 
Race 9: SKY RACING Class 2 Plate 1200 metres
 
LOUIS JANUARY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight placing the rider at a disadvantage and unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3. Gordan Taylor – trainer – LR67
Race 8. Apprentice J Lloyd – AR131(a) – careless riding
 
 

Suspensions
Race 4. Jackson Murphy – jockey – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – used whip 7 times prior to the 100m - 7 days suspension m/n 16/5/21 to m/n 23/5/2
 
 
Absent jockeys
Matthew McGillivray – illness – medical clearance required
Ryan Wiggins – illness - medical clearance required
Madeleine Wishart – illness – medical clearance required

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Modern Family, Tutukaka, Missed The Alarm, I Am Superior, Sea Dragon
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and Spirit’s Charm, Heavenly Archer, Aquajak.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. Baltaria – raspatory congestion – endoscopic exam – veterinary clearance -      AR 20(e)
Race 1. Golden Outback – refused to load – barrier cert – AR20(e)
Race 1. Into Egypt – Hung out – official trial – AR20(e)
 
 
Bleeders
Race 2. Enterprise Mia – Bled both nostrils for first time – AR79(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1. CONQUERING DREAMS – Ben Thompson
Race 3. WORDS UNSPOKEN – Andrew Spinks
Race 3. BEAUETA – apprentice Wendy Peel
Race 4. ZOULOU DANCER – Michael Rodd
Race 6. BIZOU – Ben Thompson
Race 6. PRINCES CAVALLO – apprentice Wendy Peel
Race 7. SPENSIERATO – apprentice Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Race 7. BOLD INSPIRATION – Mark Du Plessis
Race 7. SKILLED ARTIST – apprentice Wendy Peel
Race 8. HEAVENLY ARCHER – apprentice Kate Cowan
Race 8. AMERICAN HONOUR -  Chris Caserta
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision