QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Soft (6); Soft (5) at 5pm    RAIL – +2 meters the entire course
PENETROMETER – 6.82
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – G. Goold, P. Zimmermann, S. Fletcher, J. Mitchell
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – J. Brown, M. Lincoln
Veterinarian – T. Doherty
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton, M. Sutton
Starter – D. Breed, S. Mackinnon
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards upgraded the track to a Soft 5 at 5pm.
 
 
Race 1: SERENDIPITY FARM QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, a protest was lodged by C. Munce the trainer of 2nd placed PAYLINE (Apprentice T. Fenlon) against 1st place LOST HIS BEANS (R. Maloney), alleging interference over the final 300m. After considering the evidence from connections of both runners and viewing the official race footage, Stewards established that LOST HIS BEANS shifted out under pressure approaching the 200m, Stewards were satisfied that at this point LOST HIS BEANS had no influence on PAYLINE, as PAYLINE had not yet established clear running outside LOST HIS BEANS. Stewards were satisfied that over the final 100m, LOST HIS BEANS did shift out under pressure and PAYLINE which had now established clear running to the outside was obliged to shift out with LOST HIS BEANS, however apprentice T. Fenlon was not obliged to stop riding and stewards were satisfied that the interference suffered was not sufficient to overturn the Long Head margin and therefore dismissed the objection.
 
LOST HIS BEANS – Bumped on a number of occasions in the early stages. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
PAYLINE – Laid in during the early stages of the race making contact with LOST HIS BEANS. Bumped on a number of occasions in the early stages of the home straight when MISS MIRIAM shifted out. Shifted out around the heels of LOST HIS BEANS near the 200m in order to secure clear running.
 
MISS MIRIAM – Shifted out in the early stages of the home straight initiating contact with PAYLINE on a number of occasions.
 
SAUTOIR – Raced greenly over the concluding stages.
 
OVERTERN – Began awkwardly.
 
SWEET CONFESSIONS – Stewards declared SWEET CONFESSIONS a late scratching at 6:09pm when the filly was unable to be loaded into the barriers. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on SWEET CONFESSIONS be refunded with the following deductions to apply – 
 
1st place – 7c win, 4c the place.
2nd place – 8c place.
3rd place – 12c place.
 
Trainer S. Kendrick was advised that SWEET CONFESSIONS would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate before being permitted to race again.
 
 
Race 2: SPS CONCRETE CLASS 3 PLATE  1000M
 
BULSARA – Slow to begin.
 
CARRIBEAN KING – Bumped on jumping.
 
NORD LYON – Raced wide throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have the thumps.
 
INVINOVICH - Jumped out at the start and bumped CARRIBEAN KING.
 
BURNING BELL - Raced wide throughout the event.
 
FUMIKO – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages placing the rider at a disadvantage.
 
 
Race 3: THE PUNT & PLONK GROUP MAIDEN HANDICAP  1000M
 
LUVARCHIE – Shifted out abruptly at the start forcing KAZOTSKY out onto JEWELMAE which was taken out across DEEP DAWN which was checked and lost ground.
 
JEWELMAE – Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer J. Johnston advised stewards that in light of tonight’s performance, he would experiment with the horses gear before trialling JEWELMAE and then assess the mares racing future.
 
ABOVE THE WORLD – Slow to begin.
 
SWERVES – Slow to begin.
 
DEEP DAWN – Checked and lost ground at the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight and when leaving then 100m was obliged to shift out to secure clear running.
 
WINLIKE EMMA – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GYPSY WHITE SOCKS – Inconvenienced after passing the 100m.
 
KAZOTSKY – inconvenienced on jumping away.
 
BACHPACKER – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 4: SHOWZER BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP         1000M
 
BAIYKA – Slow to begin. Bumped, forced wider and inconvenienced leaving the 400m.
 
BEEFEATERS – Raced wide throughout. Bumped, forced wider and inconvenienced leaving the 400m.
 
VOULAIT – Raced wide throughout.
 
BARBARY ROYALE – Leaving the 400m shifted out around VOULAIT to obtain clear running causing interference to BEEFEATERS, GERRYMANDER and BAIYKA. Jockey M. Murphy the rider of BARBARY ROYALE was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. Jockey M. Murphy was reminded of his obligations to ride his mount out to the finish of the race.
 
GERRYMANDER - Bumped, forced wider and inconvenienced leaving the 400m.
 
TWOSEY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a contusion to the near hind thigh.
 
 
Race 5: INTEGRALE HOMES SUMMER PROVINCIAL SPRINT SERIES - HEAT - BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP  1200M
 
Correct weight was delayed for Stewards to view the start of the race to establish if YOUR TOO GOOD had obtained an unfair advantage. Stewards upon reviewing the official race footage established that YOUR TOO GOOD luged forward as the start was effected and were satisfied that the mare had not gained an advantage and therefore declared correct weight on the judges placings. 
 
OVIDIUS – Inconvenienced when rounding the home turn.
 
BEAUX RUMBLE – Shifted out rounding the home turn inconveniencing OVIDIUS. C. Waddell was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
KUDU – Raced wide throughout and then forced wider passing the 600m. Apprentice reported that M. Castle travelled well, had a tendency to lay in during the race and was disappointing in the horses finishing effort.
 
JIMMY'S DREAM – Obliged to alter course near the 100m when placed in restricted room.
 
ZHUANG SHI – Jockey J. Bayliss was fined $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, which is one more than permitted.
 
 
Race 6: CLAYTON'S TOWING BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP         1600M
 
ALL THE SHOPS – Raced wide throughout.
 
STAR CHANCE – Jockey R. Dolan reported his mount over raced in the early stages.
 
SPEED MAP – Connections advised of a change of tactics, that SPEED MAP would be ridden further back with cover if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with the enclosure gate and was passed to race.
 
TONI TOO (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
MOTTRAM – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 7: BVW GROUP CLASS 1 PLATE  2200M
 
SECRET RED – Over raced in the early stages.
 
ZELSON – Jockey A. Thompson was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m, which is two more than permitted.
 
AWESOME MOON (NZ) – A post-race veterinary examination no significant abnormalities. Trainer C Geran advised stewards that in light of tonight’s performance he would discuss with owners the possibility of retiring the mare.
 
FURTHERING – Over raced in the early stages.
 
CHASSAGNE – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4: Jockey M. Murphy – careless riding – AR131(a).
Race 7: Jockey A. Thompson – use of the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
 
Fines
Race 5: Jockey J. Bayliss – use of the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BURNING BELL, MORE FOR READY, BAIYKA, BEFOREHAND, ZELSON, AWESOME MOON (NZ)
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: SWEET CONFESSIONS – unable to be loaded – further barrier certificate required.
 
 
 
Protests
Race 1: 2nd against 1st - dismissed
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3: BACHPACKER – Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Race 5: ZHUANG SHI – Jake Bayliss
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 1: SWEET CONFESSIONS at 6.09pm – unable to be loaded into the barriers.
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.