QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
SUNDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – 8 meters entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – J Adams, K Daly, P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr S McGinnis
Swab Attendants – J Pedofsky, A Challen
Starter – R Hanson
 
GENERAL
Stewards permitted the following weight variations:
Race 1: J Orman – BOOM RAIDER – 56.5kgs (+1kg)
Race 7: M Butler – AMBERTONE – 54.5kgs (+0.5kg)
 
Race 1: SOMMER PETROLEUM Maiden Plate 2200 metres
 
CONQUERING DREAMS – Shifted out under pressure from the 150m and brushed with BOOM RAIDER.
 
ROYAL SKY – Passing the 800m was unable to improve when held up on the heels of the tiring STRONG AND FAST. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
STRONG AND FAST – Change of tactics – more forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. When the pace steadied near the 1300m commenced to over-race and had to be steadied from the heels of CONQUERING DREAMS. Passing the 1200m shifted in and bumped the running rail.
 
BOOM RAIDER – On arrival at the barriers the tongue tie on the mare was refitted. Bumped near the 150m and taken wider on track.
 
OCEANARIUM (NZ) – Made the turn out of the home straight awkwardly.
 
SAXON ROSE – After making the 1800m crossing awkwardly, a short distance later was taken wider on the track by OCENARIUM. Left a rearward trailing midfield position near the 1600m and progressed forward to race outside the leader from the 1400m.
 
 
Race 2: TENSENS Class 3 Handicap 1800 metres
 
ZAWADI (NZ) – Over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
AMERICAN SAINT – When asked to comment on tactics adopted in the early and middle stages, apprentice A Jones advised instructions were to race in a one-off position and come to the outside, however stated she was unable to comply with these instructions when racing to the inside of  EVITA LA VIE passing the 1300m, she attempted to restrain and shift to the outside of that runner, however she was prevented from doing so as MR SO AND SO improved quickly to her outside approaching the 1200m, resulting in her settling on the rails further back in the field than anticipated. After viewing the patrol footage Ms Jones agreed with Stewards that she had erred in not maintaining a more forward position behind ZAWADI leaving the 1300m however bearing in mind apprentice Jones relative inexperience and her attempt to comply with instructions, Stewards were of the opinion her ride was not culpable under the rules for a charge to be laid under AR129(2). 
 
 
 
Race 3: BATTERY WISE SUNSHINE COAST BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1600 metres
 
BLACKBOOTS – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
PEDAL TO THE METAL – Raced ungenerously and attempted to buck in the early stages of the event. Co-trainer Trent Edmonds was advised PEDAL TO THE METAL must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.
 
JETT AUSTIN (NZ) – Had to be steadied from heels near the 1400m when the pace steadied.
 
 
 
Race 4: PITCHERS HOSPITALITY SUPPLIES QTIS Three-Year-Old Fillies Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
FEAR THE NIGHT – Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event. Steadied from heels near the 700m.
 
AUTISSIER (NZ) – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
QUEEN OF TAYRONA – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
RUSTY ROSE – Blundered on jumping and lost ground. Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
TAVIESLASS (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
DRAMMATICA – Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
KIRELLA SHORES – Near the 300m held up for clear running and had to be steadied from the heels of VERY INTOXICATING before shifting to the inside to obtain clear running.
 
MARTINI MOMENT – Jumped out at the start. When being steadied to obtain cover was inclined to over-race.
 
VERY INTOXICATING – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 5: JLP FABRICATION QTIS Three-Year-Old Colts and Geldings Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
PETER THE PIPER – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
ZA HIDDEN DRAGON – Jumped in at the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor abrasion to the off-hind pastern.
 
GYPSY FOX – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 100m restrained when awkwardly placed between BUIN ROAD and MACH SEVEN.
 
CHANCE WITH WOLVES – On arrival behind the barriers the saddle on the horse was adjusted.
 
CHANCE AT MIDNIGHT – Bumped heavily at the start when ZA HIDDEN DRAGON jumped in.
 
REALAIDE – Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
FAILED TO MENTION – Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 6: ESPRIT RACING Class 5 Handicap 1400 metres
 
FISTICUFFS – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground resulting in rider R Maloney becoming unbalanced in the saddle for a short distance. Shifted in and brushed the running rail near the 1200m.
 
GETYOURGREYON – Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
DON'T DESPAIR – Approaching the 200m inclined to lay in and had to be steadied from the heels of GETYOURGREYON.
 
 
Race 7: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap 1200 metres
 
JABALI GOLD – Fractious after being loaded inti the barriers. Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
GROOMED – Bumped on jumping and lost ground. Held up rounding the home turn.

DUBLE GAZE – Began awkwardly.
 
KOKOPO KITTY – Raced three wide for the majority.
 
DEVINE FACTO – Raced three wide for the majority.
 
AMBERTONE – As S Fawke was to be overweight Stewards permitted M Butler to ride the horse. S Fawke was fined $300 under AR190(3).
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 7: Jky S Fawke – overweight – AR190(3) -$300
Race 7: Jky E Sewell – use of whip 16 times I  totality – AR132(5) - $600                         
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 2: ZAWADI
Race 4: GOSSIP COLUMN
Race 6: NAMAZU
Race 7: DUBLE GLAZE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3: PEDAL TO THE METAL – attempted to buck in early stages - trial
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: BOOM RAIDER – J Orman
Race 4: FEAR THE NIGHT – J Orman
Race 5: FAILED TO MENTION – M Potgieter
Race 7: CHICADILLY – M Hellyer
Race 7: AMBERTONE –
 
 
 
The matters contained within this 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.