QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
SUNSHINE COAST – SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING – Good 4          RAIL – +7m Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Williamson
Stewards – S Fletcher, S Heidke, D McMahon, J Cremin, M Smith,
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr G Cavanaugh
Swab Attendants – J Crompton, J Pedofsky
Starter – S Tou
 
GENERAL
 
As jockey J Adams, apprentice A Donald and apprentice Z Lloyd were not riding at today’s meeting, riding replacements were made as per the Steward’s summary.
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowances at today’s meeting-
 
Race 4 – YOUNG CLIFFY – Luke Tarrant +0.5kg
 
Race 1: FIBRETRACK Class 3 Handicap 1000 metres
 
HIGHLAND SON – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Unable to secure clear running in the home straight and near the 250m, when attempting to shift out to secure clear running, made contact with WINE NOT ROSES, causing both horses to become unbalanced. Shifted out when approaching the 100m to secure clear running. Stewards questioned jockey J Orman regarding his tactics when rounding the home turn, which resulted in his mount improving to the inside of WINE NOT ROSES, rather than steady and attempt to secure clear running wider on the track around the heels of GOLLY HUTT. Jockey Orman stated that he had given consideration to heavily restraining HIGHLAND SON at that point, however the gelding had already over raced near the 600m and he felt it was more likely that he would obtain a run to the inside of COMBAT KID or to the outside of that runner and the inside of WINE NOT ROSES. After considering the explanation tended, Stewards were satisfied that jockey Orman’s actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and therefore took no further action. Stewards inquired with jockey J Orman (HIGHLAND SON) and jockey T Brooker (WINE NOT ROSES) regarding the contact between those runners in the home straight. Jockey Orman indicated that contact between the two runners was initiated when he attempted to shift out whilst WINE NOT ROSES had maintained a tight line to his outside. Jockey Brooker acknowledged that she had directed her mount inwards in an attempt to hold HIGHLAND SON behind COMBAT KID, however she tended evidence that supported the assertion from jockey Orman that any contact between the two runners had been initiated by HIGHLAND SON. After considering the evidenced tended and observing the Stewards footage, Stewards took no further action.
 
COMBAT KID – Jockey M Powell was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
WINE NOT ROSES – Shifted in near the 250m, bumping with HIGHLAND SON which also shifted out, and became unbalanced.
 
Race 2: RDA SUNSHINE COAST QTIS Three-Year-Old Colts and Geldings Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
GET WHAT YOU GIVE – Slow to begin.
 
HEMSBY – Jockey G Cartwright reported that her mount was inclined to hang out throughout the event, particularly over the concluding stages.
 
RUBUNKAR – Shifted out away from HEMSBY, which shifted out on two occasions in the home straight.
 
SHADES OF LOUVRE – Raced wide throughout. Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn. The saddle shifted during the event.
 
SPIRIT OF HEATH – Cast its off-fore plate in running. Steadied from heels after passing the 600m.
 
SUENITO – Held up rounding the home turn, shifted out across heels to secure clear running and became unbalanced after bumping SHADES OF LOUVRE.
 
WHISKY DREAM – Jockey N Tomizawa reported that his mount was inclined to hang in throughout the event, particularly over the concluding stages, placing him at a disadvantage.
 
WHISKY TRAIN (NZ) – Slow to begin and hampered shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 3: EMMA FLAVELLE-WATTS DRESSAGE QTIS Three-Year-Old Fillies Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
CICCONE – Had difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 400m. Jockey A Thompson reported that his mount raced ungenerously throughout and in his opinion, may have resented the application of a tongue tie.
 
ICEDRIESLING – Approaching the 200m, was checked from the heels of the tiring BAMBOLEO which shifted in.
 
SMILE UPON A STAR – Slow to begin.
 
WITH INTENT – Slow to begin.
 
BAMBOLEO – On return to scale jockey T Brooker reported that her mount felt awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
Race 4: MARTIN COLLINS AUSTRALIA BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 2200 metres
 
LIKEABEEL – After a report from steward S Heidke that LIKEABEEL was observed in the tie up stalls with a clay poultice applied to both hind legs, Stewards interviewed trainer P Busuttin and after, obtaining evidence from Mr Busuttin and the race day veterinary surgeon Dr G Cavanaugh, Stewards were satisfied that LIKEABEEL had received medication on race day, in that the poultice was active on both hind legs up to an hour before the race start time and therefore acting under AR249(3), stewards declared LIKEABEEL a late scratching at 2:34pm. Both blood and urine samples were taken from LIKEABEEL, and Mr Busuttin was advised that the matter would be adjourned until the results of the analysis of these samples are available. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on LIKEABEEL be refunded with the following deductions to apply-
 
1st – 5c the win, 6c the place
2nd – 5c the place
3rd – 6c the place
 
 
GO MILLO – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice B Wheeler was fined $300 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
THATFRIDAYFEELING (NZ) – Slow to begin. Caught wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward by its rider to obtain a position outside the leader near the 1400m.

ZIPPY POWER – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be revealing signs of mild heat stress.
 
CHAYSE 'N' NOAH (NZ) – Over raced in the early stages.
 
POPPY JOAN – Over raced in the early stages.
 
YOUNG CLIFFY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a cough. Trainer K Jones reported that the horse would now be sent for a spell.
 
ALPHA JANE – Over raced in the early stages. Jockey T Brooker reported that her mount raced flat after a short back up between runs. Trainer D Hansen reported that the horse would now be sent for a spell.
 
VENOMOUS – Permission was granted for apprentice C Collis to not claim on the gelding as there were no other suitable riders. Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: POLYTRACK BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1300 metres
 
BAMBALAM – Raced wide throughout.
 
TIMELY SHADOW – Slow to begin.
 
AMBER BLONDE – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: RDA BURPENGARY Maiden Handicap 1300 metres

CAPITAL MEG – Declared a late scratching at 10:28am when a suitable rider could not be engaged to ride at that weight.
 
SECRET RED – Reared and fell over, making heavy contact with the ground behind the barriers and was declared a late scratching by order of the stewards at 4:11pm. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on SECRET RED be refunded with the following deductions to apply –  
 
1st – 4c the win, 5c the place
2nd – 4c the place
3rd – 8c the place
 
Trainer J Johnston was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.
 
MONEY MAN – Jockey T Brooker reported that her mount laid in under pressure in the home straight, placing her at a disadvantage.
 
AZURE PRIDE – Shifted it’s near fore plate in running.
 
WHYTEEPEE – Slow to begin.
 
BROOKLYN DASH – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
CHICA LINDA – Tightened for room and bumped at the start and lost ground.
 
LOVEZELADYS – Bumped heavily approaching the 400m.
 
ISLAND LADY – Raced wide.
 
BAGEEL – Over raced in the middle stages
 
PRIDE AN' JOY – Slow to begin.
 
LYTABLAZE – Began awkwardly, making heavy contact with CHICA LINDA. Over raced in the early stages and was checked from heels near the 1000m and continued to over race until passing the 600m. Again improved onto heels approaching the 400m and was checked to avoid the heels of the weakening BAGEEL, shortly afterwards shifted out and bumped with LOVEZELADYS.
 
 
Race 7: WILLIAM SANDERS CLASSIC RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap1600 metres
 
The start was delayed when BEAUREGARD reared, opening its barrier and the barrier of GIVEITALLALI. GIVEITALLALI cantered a short distance before being restrained by its rider. Both horses were examined by the veterinary surgeon, GIVEITALLALI was cleared to start, and BEAUREGARD was declared a late scratching.
 
BEAUREGARD – Reared and heavily struck the front of the barrier with its head causing its barrier to open. Examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice at 4:53pm. Trainer’s representative was advised that the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to next racing. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on BEAUREGARD be refunded with the following deductions to apply –
 
1st – 3c the win, 4c the place
2nd – 3c the place
3rd – 5c the place  
 
ROMAN HEIR – Over raced in the early stages. Jockey T Harrison reported that her mount hung out for the majority.
 
SARSEN – Held up for clear running from the 600m to the 400m. Jockey E Chaves was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
STREET FIGHTER – Whilst weakening, was steadied when inconvenienced near the 300m. Jockey J Huxtable reported that
 
MILAGRO – Bumped on several occasions by RISE’N’SHINE from the 1000m to the 800m.  
 
BETTER LAD – Slow to begin.
 
RISE'N'SHINE – Slow to begin. Near the 1000m rider C Robertson directed out to improve his mounts position and in doing so initiated contact with MILAGRO resulting in contact between theses two runners on a number of occasions until the 800m when J Orman the rider of MILAGRO attempted to hold his position one off the fence.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1-         Jockey Matthew Powell was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
Race 7-         Jockey E Chaves was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
Fines
Race 4-         Apprentice B Wheeler was fined $300 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
Absent jockeys
Apprentice A Donald – Med cert required
Apprentice Z Lloyd – Med cert required
Jockey J Adams – Med cert required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ICEDRIESLING, GO MILLO, TIMELY SHADOW, WHYTEEPEE, ISLAND LADY, SARSEN
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, LIKEABEEL
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6-         SECRET RED – Warning
Race 8-         BEAUREGARD – Barrier Certificate
 
Adjourned inquiries
Race 4-         LIKEABEEL
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3:         15 BAMBOLEO - Ms Tiffani Brooker
Race 4:         9 VENOMOUS – Cody Collis
Race 5:         9 TIMELY SHADOW – Samantha Collett
Race 6:         21 PRIDE AN’ JOY - Wendy Peel
Race 7:         4 SARSEN - Elione Chaves
 
Late scratchings
Race 4:         LIKEABEEL
Race 6:         CAPITAL MEG
Race 6:         SECRET RED
Race 8:         BEAUREGARD
 
 
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.