RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 19 JUNE 2016

WEATHER – SHOWERY TRACK RATING – CUSHION RAIL – TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Reardon, M. Knibbs, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – K. Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hanson, S. Loveridge
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

From Doomben, 15.6.16 – Race 4

Trainer S. Kendrick reported that Our Racketeer had been x-rayed and found to have bone chips in the off-side knee. The horse will have corrective surgery performed prior to being sent for a spell. Stewards advised Mr Kendrick that a veterinary certificate will be required prior to its next race start.

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General

As S. Lacy and S. Eilbeck were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards' Summary Sheet.


Race 1: Coca Cola Zero Maiden H'cap – 1000m

SWIPPA DA MOUSE – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground, and then hung out from the 800m to the 400m.

WINNING SPIRIT – Hung out from the 800m to the 400m.


Race 2: Mount Franklin QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1100m

ELUSIVE ELEMENT – Slow to begin.

IZZAH – Laid out under pressure in the home straight, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten over the concluding stages. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the horse regarding its racing manners.


Race 3: Powerade Maiden Plate – 1400m

FREE FLOWING – As J. Morris was not riding at this meeting, T. Harrison was substituted as the rider of the horse.

GUINIGI PRINCE – Slow to begin.

GHOST MOUNTAIN – Slow to begin.

Race 4: Goulburn Valley Open H'cap – 1100m

VINTAGE MOSS – Hung out rounding the home turn.

CRAIGLEA MASTA – Laid in rounding the home turn.


Race 5: Maker’s Mark Ratings Band 0-62 H'cap – 2150m

TOWKASH – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Raced extremely wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse was suffering from thumps and was lame in the off hind leg.

QABLA – Raced wide without cover throughout.

WAR FRONT – Raced wide throughout.

PUISSANCE DECHEVAL – Lost its near fore plate in running.

Race 6: Canadian Club Class 1 H'cap – 1100m

EGIPTIENNE – Refused to proceed to the barriers. Declared a late scratching at 3 pm. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on the horse be refunded, with the following deductions applicable to successful wagers placed prior to the withdrawal time.

8 cents in the dollar for the Win #3
7 cents in the dollar for place of winner #3
10 cents in the dollar for 2nd place # 8

KAHNEMAN – Had a tendency to lay out rounding the home turn.

Race 7: Coca Cola Amatil Class 3 Plate – 1400m

SHE’S WORTHY – Significantly slow to begin. Lost its off fore plate in running.

EXCELLENT SPIRIT – Lost its near fore plate in running.



Race 8: Jim Beam Class 1 H'cap – 1600m

HICKSON ROAD – Connections advised that the gelding would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. Jockey J. Lloyd stated his mount never travelled well throughout the event and failed to handle the prevailing conditions. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be suffering from a significant cough. Trainer reported the horse was found to have had an internal haemorrhage and would now be spelled.

BEXSTAR – Apprentice T. Brooker reported her mount hung out during the race until passing the 400m.































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Absent jockeys
S. Eilbeck – Personal reasons
S. Lacy – Injured – Clearance required


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Puissance Decheval, Kahneman,

Horses swabbed pre-race
Swippa Da Mouse, Red Saga, Craiglea Masta, Rockday, Godwood, Marlahn,
Kahneman, Maddy’s Girl, Red Chandelier.


Warnings/bars
From Doomben, 15.6.16

Race 3. Our Racketeer – Bone chips off side knee/corrective surgery – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 2. Izzah – Laid in in straight – Warning


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Free Flowing – T. Harrison
Red Saga – J. Orman
Race 8. Bexstar – T. Brooker

Late scratchings
Race 6. Egiptienne – 3 PM

Published subject to correction upon revision