QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST – SUNDAY 17th APRIL 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Soft 5           RAIL – 4 meters entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Adams
Stewards – K Daly, P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr S McGinnis
Swab Attendants – L Chaplin
Starter – R Hanson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
 
As S Fawke and K Yoshida were both ill, riding changes were made as per the Race Day summary sheet.
 
Stewards approved the following weight variations:
Race 1: SHEZ ANUISANCE – L Miller 54.5kg (+0.5kg)
Race 4: HYPERION ANGEL – L Miller 54.5kg (+0.5kg)
 
 
Race 1: VILI'S FAMILY BAKERY Maiden Handicap 1000 metres
 
DELUXE LEGEND – Raced five wide throughout.
 
DRAGON CLAWS – Raced four wide throughout. When asked to comment on the performance rider R Wiggins could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance, adding that in his opinion the horse would derive benefit from the race experience. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

BEANHUGGED – Inclined to lay in during the early stages of the home straight. M Butler, rider of BEANHUGGED, was fined $200 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
EPAUVESCENT – Raced three wide throughout. Approaching the 300m laid in and became awkwardly placed at the heels of HOME OWNER. Rider C Meehan reported EPAUVESCENT was inclined to lay in throughout the event.
 
BEACH LAP – On arrival at the barriers the earmuffs were re-fitted after it was established they had been placed over the bridle. Trainer D Joice was reprimanded under AR106 for the incorrect application of that piece of gear.
 
HOME OWNER – Slow to begin.
 
SHEZANUISANCE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
Race 2: TAB VENUE MODE COUNTRY HEIST BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1400 metres
 
 
KAPPY CINO – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
SWAN ISLAND – Rider J Molloy reported the horse over-raced in the early stages and in his opinion failed to handle the step-up distance today. Trainer B Gorman reported it would be his intention to give SWAN ISLAND a short let up and going forward would drop the horse back in distance.
 
WALSHIE – Shifted in and brushed the running rail near the 800m. When questioned regarding tactics today, specifically her decision to restrain in the middle stages, M Castle stated instructions were to be positive out of the barriers however after being pressured by runners to the outside she elected to restrain and obtain cover which resulted in WALSHIE racing in a midfield position on the rails. M Castle, rider of WALSHIE, was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m, two more than permitted.
 
AVOCA – After complaining of soreness to his right foot post-race, rider M Hellyer was examined by the club doctor and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements.
 
SWEET VENOM – Rider H Richardson indicated it was not her intention to lead, however after being forced wider on the track approaching the 800m and with a lack of pace to the inside, she allowed SWEET VENOM to stride forward and lead the event. Ms Richardson added going forward it would be the intention of the stable to ride the horse in a similar manner.
 
MODERN FAMILY – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MY GIRL SPIRIT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 3: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE Class 4 Plate 1600 metres
 
AIOLOS – Jumped out at the start and bumped FAST TRAIN.
 
FAST TRAIN – Bumped at the start.
 
RAINS APLENTY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MAHUSSEY – Bumped at the start. Over-raced in the middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the near foreleg. Trainer T Pascoe was advised MAHUSSEY would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
BELLICOSE – Jumped in at the start and bumped MAHUSSEY.
 
 
Race 4: ADAMS & SPARKES TOWN PLANNING Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
After breaking away from the handler in the tie-up stalls ROMAN QUEEN slipped over sustaining abrasions to the near side foreleg and nearside hock and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 2:02pm on veterinary advice. On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on ROMAN QUEEN refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:
 
1st HELL OF A PRINCE -9c win, 7c place
2nd SIZZLING DIAMOND – 10c place
3rd TYSON’s FURY – 9c place
 
Trainer D Hansen was advised ROMAN QUEEN would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
ROCK DREAMER NZ – Trainer J Smerdon was fined $100 under LR67 for the late declaration of rider on the gelding. Bumped heavily at the start.
 
TYSON'S FURY – Slow to begin.
 
TRIPLE CITIZEN – After improving onto heels near the 100m was obliged to wider on the track to obtain clear running.
 
HELL OF A PRINCE – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event. Over-raced in the early stages of the event.
 
SIZZLING DIAMOND – Disappointed for a run approaching the 300m before shifting out to obtain clear running.
 
ANGELIC ARCHER – The tongue tie on the horse was reapplied on arrival behind the barriers. Held up for the majority of the home straight before obtaining clear running inside the final 100 meters. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
HYPERION ANGEL – Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 5: SUNCOAST CABS Class 1 Handicap 1800 metres
 
KOLLUR – Caught racing three wide in the early stages before progressing forward to race outside the leader from the 1300m. When asked to comment on the performance rider K Wison-Taylor stated the horse travelled well to the home turn however when placed under pressure soon after failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery. Trainer D Vandyke advised Stewards KOLLUR would now be leaving his stable.
 
LESMURDIE – Caught racing three wide in the early stages before progressing forward to lead the event from the 1000m. The licence of J Grob, rider of LESMURDIE, was suspended to ride in races for a period of 7 days under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on ten occasions prior to the 100m, 5 more than permitted to commence midnight 17th April up to and including midnight 24th April 2022.
 
GO MILLO – Over-raced in the middle stages of the event.
 
FRIEND OF GOD – Over-raced in the middle stages of the event.
 
CONGENIAL MISTRESS – Declared a late scratching at 1:20pm after being treated by the on-course veterinary surgeon for a rash as the result of insect bites when being transported to the track.
 
 
Race 6: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY Class 2 Handicap 1300 metres
 
BOLD PERFORMER NZ – Over-raced in the early stages of the event.
 
MISTER LARRABEE – Slow to begin. Momentarily held up for clear running passing the 200m.
 
SECRET TALES – Jumped out at the start and bumped SEA RIPPLE.
 
VIENNA EMPRESS – Slow to begin.
 
SEA RIPPLE – Bumped at the start by SECRET TALES. Over-raced in the early stages of the event.
 
 
Race 7: SKY RACING Class 3 Plate 1000 metres
 
REJINSKY – Slow to begin.
 
STREAKA – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Bumped by ZINGALONG near the 800m which shifted in momentarily.
 
ZINGALONG – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
QUEEN SWEEPER – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
RED RUBI – After beginning awkwardly was restrained shortly after the start from the wide barrier to a rearward position with cover.
 
GLORIOUS RUBY – Cast off fore plate during the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
 
Race 8: MARTIN COLLINS AUSTRALIA BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1200 metres
 
BATANGAS ENTRY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have bled from both nostrils for the second time. As such BATANGAS ENTRY will incur a lifetime ban from racing under AR79(6).
 
TICKLER – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
BLAZING MAC – When asked to comment on the performance rider R Fradd reported the horse travelled comfortably in the run and did not appreciate racing around other horses adding that BLAZING MAC is better suited in races where it is able to lead.
 
ANGELS SHARE – From the wide barrier was restrained shortly after the start to a rearward position closer to the rails.
 
REDSTONE – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1: Trainer D Joice – AR106(1) – incorrect application of gear
 
Fines
Race 1: Jky M Butler – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 6 times prior to 100m - $200 (5th offence)
Race 2: App M Castle – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 7 times prior to 100m - $300 (6th offence)
Race 4: Trainer J Smerdon – late rider declaration – LR67 - $100

Suspensions
Race 5: Jky J Grob – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 10 times prior to 100m (2nd offence) – m/n 17/4/22 – m/n 24/4/22
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: IVINOVICH
Race 2: KAPPY CINO
Race 2: SWAN ISLAND
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3: MAHUSSEY – lame near foreleg – Vet certificate
Race 4: ROMAN QUEEN – abrasions near foreleg and near hock - Vet certificate
Race 8: BATANGAS ENTRY – bled both nostrils second time – lifetime ban – AR79(6)
 
Bleeders
Race 8: BATANGAS ENTRY – bled both nostrils second time – lifetime ban – AR79(6)

 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1: HOME OWNER – N Thomas
Race 2: MY GIRL SPIRIT – L Miller
Race 4: ROCK DREAMEWR – J Cornish
Race 4: HELL PRINCE – R Fradd
Race 5: FRIEND OF GOD – S Thornton
Race 5: CONGENIAL MISTRESS – I Teh
Race 8: ANGELS SHARE – L Tarrant
 
Late scratchings
Race 4: ROMAN QUEEN – 2:04pm – Vets advice
Race 5: CONGENIAL MISTRESS – 1:20pm – Vets advice
 
 
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.