QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
Sunshine Coast Turf Club
SUNSHINE COAST PROVINCIAL– SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – 7 meters entire
PENETROMETER –
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – L Hicks
Stewards – P Chadwick, K Daly, E Little
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr
Swab Attendants – J Pedofsky, L Chaplin
Starter – S Tou
 
GENERAL
 
Due to current covid restrictions Stewards approved the following weight variations:
 
Race 2: App J Molloy – I AM WINKLES - Race 3: M Hellyer – RICHETTI – 54.5kg (+0.5kg)
Race 8: R Wiggins – FIRST SON – 56kg (+0.5kg)
Race 8: M Hellyer – SIZZLING DIAMOMND (+0.5kg)
 
As B Appo was ill and J Huxtable was stood down by the club doctor, riding changes were made as per Race-day summary sheet. Both J Huxtable and B Appo was advised they will require a medical clearance prior to their next race rides.
 
Race 1:A & T TRADING QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate
1000 metres
 
CACAO – Jumped out at the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DOCTOR DEEP – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rider A Mallyon reported DOCTOR DEEP raced greenly in the home straight.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
HE’S A DEVIL – Raced three wide with cover the majority of the event. Entering the home straight laid in across the heels of DOCTOR DEEP and had to be steadied.
 
SPICY KING PRAWN – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
INDEEP – Jumped in at the start. Raced three wide with cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RISING SPIRIT – Tightened on jumping and lost ground. Approaching the 200 meters bumped with INDEEP on several occasions.
 
FURNACE ON FIRE – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight
 
LADY IS AMPED – Trainer T Button was reprimanded under LR30(2) for failing to have the horse on course by the prescribed time. After being loaded into the barriers became fractious, was removed, the saddle was readjusted before undergoing a veterinary inspection and being cleared to start. Raced four wide for the majority of the event.
 
KNOW DAT – Steadied near the 600 meters when awkwardly placed at the heels of HE’S A DEVIL.
 
 
Race 2: DONSKI Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
KICK HI – Checked at the start when MY LAST JUDGEMENT jumped inwards.
 
MY LAST JUDGEMENT – Jumped in at the start. Tightened for room near the 100 metres when BIG MUSKIE shifted out to improve.
 
SEEYALATERGATOR – On arrival at the barriers the saddle on the gelding was readjusted.
 
I AM WINKLES – As J Molloy was to overweight, Stewards permitted L Kilner to ride the mare. J Molloy was reprimanded under AR127. Over-raced in the early and middle stages and near the 900 metres had to steadied from the heels of MY LAST JUDGEMENT. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
REGAL EYES – Change of tactics – from the inside barrier will be ridden more forward than its previous starts. Ridden accordingly. Rider M Kennedy dropped her whip near the 300 meters.
 
BIG MUSKIE – Held up between the 600 metres and the home turn. Shifted out under pressure near the 100 metres.
 
HALFAHOPE – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event. Approaching the 200 metres improved onto the heels of THE CIVILIAN and a short distance later was obliged to shift in to obtain clear running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
STRATEGIC SUCCESS – Rider L Cassidy dropped his whip near the 350 metres.
 
The start was delayed when SHEZA FIRECRACKERbecame fractious en-route to the barriers travelling some distance and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 1:04pm by the order of Stewards. All monies invested on SHEZA FIRECRACKERwere ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 1:04pm:
3 cents in the dollar for the win - TAIRUA
4 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - TAIRUA
4 cents in the dollar for 2nd place - REGAL EYES
3 cents in the dollar for 3rd place - BIG MUSKIE
 
Trainer L Birchley was advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s pre-race manners.
 
ZOFF THE BOSS – Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
TE RAPA – As had not started for an extended period underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Began very awkwardly, shifted out abruptly resulting in rider C Meehan becoming unbalanced for several strides. Had to steadied after improving onto the heels of MY LAST JUDGEMENT approaching the 850m.
 
THE CIVILIAN – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 3: HE PERFECT ITALIANO PLATE Class 5 Handicap 1200 metres
 
CABEIRIAN – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
UNGUARDED – Slow to begin.
 
INDERNILE – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DYNAMIC VERSE – Checked approaching the 1100 metres. T Brooker, rider of FEDERAL AGENT, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that approaching the 1100 metres she made insufficient effort to prevent her mount from shifting in which resulted in DYNAMIC VERSE being crowded onto the running rail and having to be checked. The licence of T Brooker to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days to commence midnight 14th September up to and including midnight 24th September 2021.
 
RICHETTI – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
KING RAGNAR – Rider R Jamieson reported the gelding did not fully let down when placed under pressure in the home straight adding that its best performances have come on tracks with some give in the ground.
 
Race 4: SUPREME CHAMPIONS OPEN Handicap 1000 metres
 
TYCOON ACE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
RHYME NOR RHYTHM – As had not started for an extended period underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
PIZONIE – Blundered on jumping.
 
MOUNT HOREB – Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 5: PFD FOODSERVICES BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1600 metres
 
SMOKIN' PIERRO – From the wide barrier was restrained shortly after the start to a rearward position closer to the rails.
 
GENUINE AL (NZ) – Raced three wide in the early stages.
 
SHINNECOCK – Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
LEICA BITA FUN – Rider S Galloway reported the horse was reluctant to race inside other runners near the 600 metres and when placed under pressure in the home straight was disappointing.
 
STORM HARBOUR – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 6: MCCAIN CRISPERS Class 1 Handicap 1000 metres
 
As a result of jockey J Huxtable requiring medical treatment from QAS staff, the start of this event was amended to 3:53pm.
 
QUACKERY – After being slow to begin was shortly after checked when tightened for room between LA AMIGO and LOVE ME BROKE, both of which shifted ground.
 
LA AMIGO – Bumped on jumping. M Butler, rider of LA AMIGO, was fined $300 under AR132(5) for use of the whip 16 times in total, 2 more than permissible.
 
FLAT KAPPER – Became awkwardly placed at the heels of HIDDEN GLADE rounding the home turn. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
HIDDEN GLADE – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
GALIANNO HOT SHOT – As had not started for an extended period underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Jumped out at the start. Raced in restricted room near the 700 metres.
 
SOMEBODY'S GIRL – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
FRISCO'S IMAGE – Approaching the 300 metres improved onto heels and before shifting out to improve. Laid in under pressure over the final 200 metres.
 
SHELLEY'S SPIRIT – Slow to begin.
 
VIENNA EMPRESS – Approaching the 300 metres raced in restricted room between SOMEBODY’S GIRL and LOVE ME BROKE which shifted out.
 
BEGS BELIEF – Rider M Du Plessis reported concerns with the mare actions in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormal findings.
 
 
Race 7: PRIESTLEY'S GOURMET DELIGHTS Class 1 Handicap 1400 metres
 
The amended start time of this event was 4:33pm
 
KING OF THE COAST – Crowded for room near the 100 metres.
 
LIKEABEEL – From the wide barrier was restrained shortly after the start to a rearward position closer to the rails.
 
SCOTTISH PRINCE – Taken wider on the track passing the 1000 metres.
 
CLEARY ADONIS – Checked passing the 1000 metres.
 
HELSUN – Crowded on jumping and lost ground.
 
STRAITOUTTAHARLEM – Approaching the 1000 metres, whilst over-racing, crowded for room and contacted the running rail and had to be checked when KING OF THE COAST, which was also racing ungenerously was tightened for room by BOHEMIAN BOOM, shifted in momentarily. CLEARLY ADONIS, which was following, was checked in consequence. In acknowledging the racing manners of both STRAIGHTOUTAHARLEM and KING OF THE COAST, L Kilner was nonetheless advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
REFLECTIVE – Slow to begin.
 
Race 8: PRIMO Class 1 Handicap 1400 metres
 
The amended start time of this event was 5:03pm
 
TOLKOWSKY – Rider R Maloney reported after travelling well in the run, TOLKOWSKY did not let down as expected when placed under pressure in the home straight. Trainer D Vandyke indicated he would now consider gear changes prior to the gelding’s next race start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
WINSTON BLUE – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
CALCAREOUS – Held up for clear running between the 400 metres and 250 metres.
 
FIRST SON – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
MARLA JANE (NZ) – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
PITTSBURGH – After being fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
TRUST IN ALOHA – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running between the 500 metres and the 350 metres.
 
HAYATE – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 9: AUSTRALIA'S FLAVOURITE SAUCE RATINGS BAND 0 - 58
Handicap 1800 metres
 
The amended start time of this event was 5:35pm. With the rail out 7 metres the starting barriers were moved 11 metres forward starting the race on the newly laid crossing.
 
On return to scale a protest was lodged by both K Wilson-Taylor, rider of second placegetter ELEUTHERA and C Caserta, rider of fourth placegetter GRATSIE, against first past the IPSO NEM FELEK alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the patrol footage, Stewards found at a point inside the 50m IPSO shifted out abruptly under riding making heavy contact with ELEUTHERA which in turn bumped heavily with GRATSIE resulting both runners becoming unbalanced. Bearing in mind the proximity to the winning post where the incident took place and the manner in which all runners finished the race off, Stewards dismissed the protest and correct weight on the judge’s placings. At a subsequent inquiry J Molloy, rider of IPSO NEM FELEK, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that passing the 100m he permitted his mount to shift out under riding when insufficiently clear of ELUETHERA taking that runner out onto GRATSIE which resulted in both runners bumping heavily and being checked.  The licence of J Molloy to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days to commence midnight 12th September up to and including 22nd September 2021.
 
FOUND THE MARK – Checked passing the 200m when ELEUTHERA, which over-reacted and shifted in abruptly after initially being taken in by IN YOUR ELEMENT. S Lacy, rider of IN YOUR ELEMENT, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
GET ON BOARD – After being loaded into the barriers, broke through dislodging its rider, galloped a short distance, underwent a veterinary examination and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 5:39pm after blood was detected in its near side nostril. On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on GET ON BOARD to be refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:
 
37 cents in the dollar for the win - IPSO NEM FLEK
31 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - IPSO NEM FLEK
25 cents in the dollar for 2nd place - ELEUTHERA
31 cents in the dollar for 3rd place - NITROGLYCERINE
 
Trainer J Field was advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s barrier manners and would also require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
RIGHTEOUSNESS – Declared a late scratching at 5:41pm when unable to be loaded into the barriers. On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on RIGHTEOUSNESS to be refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:
 
18 cents in the dollar for the win - IPSO NEM FLEK
15 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - IPSO NEM FLEK
12 cents in the dollar for 2nd place - ELEUTHERA
16 cents in the dollar for 3rd place - NITROGLYCERINE
 
Trainer G Cornish was advised the mare would require a barrier certificate prior to its next race start.
 
ALLUDERE – Slow to begin.
 
BLACKCURRANT – After being caught in the early stages, was permitted to stride forward to a leading position near the 1200m.
 
NITROGLYCERINE – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
LINCOLN FURY – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the home turn.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1: Trainer T Button – fail to have on course by prescribed time – LR30
Race 2: App J Molloy – overweight – AR127.
 
Fines
Race 6: Jockey M Butler - $300 – whip use 16 times in total – AR132(5) (2nd offence)

Suspensions
Race 3: Jockey T Brooker – careless riding – AR131(a) – 10 days – m/n 14/09/21 up to and including m/n 24/09/2021
Race 9: App J Molloy – careless riding – AR131(a) – 10 days – m/n 12/09/21 up to and including m/n 22/09/2021
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 7: Justin Huxtable – Stood down by Club Doctor
 
Absent jockeys
Beau-Dene Appo – medical required.
Justin Huxtable – medical required.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: LADY IS AMPED
Race 2: I AM WINKLES
Race 3: FEDERAL AGENT
Race 4: MOUNT HOREB
Race 5: LINCOLN TOWN
Race 6: VIENNA EMPRESS
Race 7: GALA RAIN
Race 8: HAYATE
Race 9: IPSO MEM FELEK
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2: SHEZA FIRECRACKER – pre-race manners – warning only.
Race 9: GET ON BOARD – blood nearside nostril after broke through barriers – Vet cert
Race 9: GET ON BOARD – broke through barriers – warning only
Race 9: RIGHTEOUSNESS – refused to load – barrier certificate
 
Protests
Race 9 – 2nd & 4th vs 1st - Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: ANGELIC ANCHOR – M Hellyer
Race 2: ZOFF THE BOSS – B Thornton
Race 2: TE RAPA – C Meehan
Race 2: I AM WINKLES – L Kilner
Race 7: TRIPTONIC – M Du Plessis
Race 9: PLATINUM DEAL - J Murphy
 
Late scratchings
Race 9: RADICAL SPIRIT – 9:15am – Vets advice
Race 9: GET ON BOARD – 5:38pm – Vets advice
 
 
 
 
The above Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant. External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed