QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST – SUNDAY 10TH APRIL 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING – Soft 7, Soft 6 after Race 1           RAIL – 2 meters entire
PENETROMETER – 7.3
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Adams
Stewards – P Zimmermann, K Daly, C Simpson
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr S McGinness
Swab Attendants – A Challen, J Pedofsky
Starter – R Hanson
 
General 
Stewards permitted the following weight variations:
Race 8: FORCHE – C Robertson – 55kg (+1kg)
 
Race 1: PIERCE AVENUE LODGE PTY LTD QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden
Handicap 1400 metres
 
CLASSIQUE GAL – Passing the 200m became awkwardly placed on the heels of ROADTRIP for a short distance. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BETTER STRINGS – Slow to begin.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Soft 6.
 
Race 2: PICKERING BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES Maiden
Plate 2200 metres
 
On returning to scale and after viewing the patrol footage a protest was lodged by R Maloney, rider of second placegetter ENJOUEE, against first past the post TURN ME OVER (J Orman) alleging interference in the home straight from the 300metres. After taking evidence from connections of both runners and viewing the patrol footage Stewards found that a point near the 300m ENJOUEE was bumped by TURN ME OVER which shifted out under pressure, with both horses then brushing momentarily near the 150 metres. Bearing in mind where the incident took place, the half neck margin at the finish and the manner in which both horses finished the race off, Stewards dismissed the protest and correct weight declared on the semaphored placings.
 
CONQUERING DREAMS – As R Wiggins was unable to arrive on course due to an intrastate flight delay, Stewards permitted M Du Plessis to ride the gelding.
 
ENJOUEE (FR) – Over-raced for a short distance near the 1600m and obliged to steady from the heels of CONQUERING DREAMS. Bumped near the 300m.
 
GIRRAMAY – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
STRATEGIC SUCCESS – Held up in the early stages of the home straight before shifting in to secure clear running.
 
TURN ME OVER (NZ) – Steadied from the heels of ENJOUEE passing the winning post on the first occasion. R Maloney, rider of ENJOUEE, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident. Laid out under pressure near the 300m and bumped ENJOUEE.
 
OCEANARIUM (NZ) – Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
 
Race 3: BOSS BUILDING MAINTENANCE BENCHMARK 62 Handicap
1000 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 7 minutes to allow both WHO SHOT MAGGIE and EXCEED TYCOON to be replated.
 
EXCEED TYCOON – After being loaded into the barriers reared and cast the off fore plate which was refitted. Underwent a veterinary examination before being reloaded into the barriers and was cleared to start.
 
SHE'S A TIGRESS – After being saddled required farrier attention prior to being presented in the enclosure.
 
MELISMA – When asked to comment on the performance rider R Maloney stated the horse became fractious due to the extensive delay prior to the start and this had a bearing on the overall performance of the horse. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
WHO SHOT MAGGIE – On arrival at the barriers the off fore plate was refitted. Jumped out at the start.
 
FIFTY FOUR SQUARES – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
Race 4: RESI HOMES PTY LTD Class 2 Handicap 1600 metres
 
ELEGANT DROVER – Weakened noticeably over the concluding stages. When asked to comment rider J Orman reported the horse over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event and this had a detrimental effect on the overall performance of ELEGANT DROVER. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
NISHIKORI – Rider reported the horse raced ungenerously in the early stages and then failed to travel comfortably at any stage of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery. Trainer M Dunn advised he would report back to Stewards any condition which may come to light in the coming days to explain the performance.
 
STOCKED AND LOADED (NZ) – Slow to muster speed in the early stages.
 
JELLISHOT – Raced three wide with cover from the 1100m.
 
KINKUNA – As A Allen was ill Stewards permitted A Thompson to ride the gelding.
 
EARN OUT – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 5: CHAPS MENSWEAR QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 3 minutes after the near hind plate could not be refitted and the off-hind plate was required to be removed.
 
BOLD RANSOM – Reared as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Over-raced in the early stages. Trainer G Cornish was advised the horse would require a further barrier certificate prior to its next race start.
 
CRUISING BILL – Raced four wide for the majority of the event.
 
DEDORS LAD – Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
NORD LYON – Bumped at the start. Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
ANATINI – Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
FIERY EXCHANGE – After the near hind plate was unable to be refitted on arrival at the barriers, Stewards permitted the horse to race bare behind.
 
MARTINI MOMENT – Over-raced in the early stages of the event.
 
PERFECT LEGACY – On arrival behind the barriers rider M Du Plessis was kicked in the left foot by the Clerk of the Course pony before being cleared to fulfill his engagement. M Du Plessis was examined by QAS staff following the event and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements.
 
TANGO BAY – Slow to begin. When over-racing near the 800 metres put in an awkward stride and became unbalanced.

UWANTAZAR – Jumped out at the start and bumped NORD LYON. Weakened noticeably in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer T Thomas was advised the horse would incur a bar at TAB venues until it establishes form at country tracks.
 
THE REAL SAINT – Trainer C White was fined $400 under LR68 for failing to scratch the horse by the prescribed time. In assessing penalty Stewards considered the failure to scratch had resulted in another runner being denied a start in the race.
 
 
Race 6: BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
BEAUREGARD – Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running over the final 100 metres.
 
IRON SAINT – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
ECHOES OF MY MIND (NZ) – Slipped over in the tie-up stalls sustaining superficial abrasions to the near foreleg. A pre-race veterinary examination cleared the horse to start. Slow to begin.
 
UP TO ME - Began awkwardly.
 
UZERLI – Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
WATACHOICE – Jumped in at the start and bumped ZAYDE.
 
ZAYDE – Bumped at the start.
 
VELOCIRAPTOR – Jumped out at the start and lost ground.
 
NIC ME SOME – Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
BULLET HERO – When asked to comment rider B Stewart reported the horse failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure in the early stages of the home straight and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
 
Race 7: SCOTT MCMAHON ELECTRICAL Class 1 Handicap 1200 metres
 
FIRST PEOPLES – When asked to comment on the disappointing performance rider B Stewart reported the horse obtained an easy lead in the early stages and travelled well to the home turn, however when placed under pressure was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed  a slow post-race recovery. 
 
READY FOR ANYTHING – Raced wide with cover for the majority of the event. Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
BETTER THAN EPIC – Bumped at the start.
 
FASTLING – Raced wide with cover for the majority of the event. Blundered on a number of occasions approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
MARLA JANE (NZ) – Raced wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
MADAM AVA – Slow to begin.
 
MERSEYSIDE – Slow to begin. Bumped at the start.
 
WINE NOT ROSES – When over-racing near the 800m had to be steadied from heels.
 
DIVENIRE – Jumped in at the start and bumped BETTER THAN EPIC. Disappointed for a narrow run passing the 300m between WINE NOT ROSES and DANEROCK.
 
DANEROCK – Fractious after being loaded into the barriers. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse had bled from the nearside nostril. Trainer M Mair was advised under the provisions of AR79(8) DANEROCK must gallop 1000m in the presence of a Steward prior to its next race start.
 
 
 
Race 8: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1400 metres
 
CAPODANNO – Rider S Thornton could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
HOPEFUL STAR – Slow to begin.
 
LADY RINGO – Raced three wide throughout the event.
 
FORCHE – C Robertson, rider of FORCHE, was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted. 
 
NITROGLYCERINE – Rider dropped his whip near the 150 metres.
 
CONCEALED DYNAMITE – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2: R Maloney – AR131(a) – careless riding
Race 8: C Robertson – use of whip 6 times prior to 100m

Fines
Race 4: Trainer C White – Fail to scratch THE REAL SAINT by prescribed time – LR68 - $400

Absent jockeys
R Wiggins – Acceptable
L Cassidy – ill – medical required
A Allen – ill – medical required
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 2: ROYAL GEORGE
Race 4: ELEGANT DROVER
Race 6: BULLET HERO
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus ENJOUEE
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5: BOLD RANSOM – reared at start lost ground – barrier certificate
Race 5: UNWANTAZAR – poor performance – stood down TAB venues
 
Bleeders
Race 7: DANEROCK – bled one nostril – 1000m gallop
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2: EMBOSSING – S Collett
Race 2: CONQUERING DREAMS – M Du Plessis
Race 4: KINKUNA – A Thompson
Race 5: DEDORS LAD – J Molloy
Race 5: MARTINI MOMENT – S Collett
Race 5: MISS TAPESTRY – S Cormack
Race 6: VELOCITAPTOR – M Du Plessis
Race 7: FASTLING – A Thompson
Race 7: DIVENIRE – N Thomas
Race 7: WOODY WOOD DUCK – M Castle
Race 8: HOPEFUL STAR – M Du Plessis
Race 8: TICINO BELLE – S Collett
Race 8: NITROGLYCERINE - A Thompson
Race 8: CONCEALED DYNAMITE – T Brooker
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 5: THE REAL SAINT – 10:13am – fail to scratch by prescribed time
 
 
 
 
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.