RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 2 JANUARY 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 AT 11.50 AM
RAIL – TRUE PENETROMETER – 5.8

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – A. Reardon, M. Knibbs, I. Brown , E. Baron
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, S. McGinnis
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, G. Gray
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – S. Ehlers, R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


GENERAL

As a result of riders being delayed traffic, Race 2 was rescheduled to 1.21 pm, Race 3 to 1.55 pm. Race 4 at 2.23 pm.

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Race 1: Butler McDermott Lawyers Open H'cap – 2200m

On return to scale a protest was lodged by jockey J. Byrne, rider of the 3rd placegetter, LANDLOCKED, against VOLKHERE being declared 2nd alleging interference over the final 250m and also a breach of the whip rule by M. McGillivray, rider of VOLKERE. On the evidence it was established that VOLKERE shifted out and brushed LANDLOCKED passing the 150m, however stewards did not believe that this interference had a material effect on the placings. Furthermore, it was established that jockey McGillivray did use his whip in excess of the permitted number of occasions, however bearing in mind the half length margin, stewards did not believe that this breach materially affected the placings and dismissed the protest and declared correct weight.

ONGOING VENTURE - Restrained away from heels when the pace steadied near the 1900m.

ALAKRIS – Obliged to steady away from heels near the 1800m. Jockey J. Taylor then elected to push forward to take up a position in the lead near the 1500m. When questioned regarding the reason for him shifting off the fence when leading from the 600m, which allowed SHOTOVER RIVER, the winner, to improve to his inside, jockey J. Taylor explained it was his intention to shift wider approaching and rounding the home turn as it was his view that when the rail was in the true position racing towards the middle of the track is more advantageous. Stewards noted the explanation.

VOLKERE – Apprentice M. McGillivray advised that his mount did not muster speed from the barriers and as a result he had to ride vigorously to take up a forward position. Apprentice M. McGillivray was fined $400 for using his whip 9 times prior to the 100m.

SHOTOVER RIVER - Apprentice L. Dittman was cautioned for reducing the pace of the race excessively approaching and passing the 1800m when leading, which resulted in interference to runners following.


Race 2: Yalumba QTIS 2yo H'cap – 1000m

NUNCIUS – As J. Lloyd was dually engaged, E. Wilkinson was substituted as the rider of the horse. Examined by the veterinary surgeon at the start and cleared to race. Raced greenly in the early stages and shifted in near the 800m away from another runner.

ZENDAYE – Slow to begin.

GOLDEN HILL – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

RAINY DAY WOMAN – Bumped shortly after the start. Hung in in the straight. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

MISS KINDILAN – Had to be checked off heels near the 800m when taken in by another runner.

HEART SKIPT A BEAT – Held up for clear running approaching the 300m, and then had to alter course near the 200m to obtain clear running.

FALLEN FOR YOU – Raced wide throughout.

PARTY BAG – Bumped by another runner near the 50m and became unbalanced. Raced wide throughout. J. Taylor was fined $200 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

Race 3: XXXX One Metro Win H'cap – 1000m

SCENIC ROAD – As A. Fancourt was injured, B. Grylls was substituted as the rider of the horse. Jockey B. Grylls was fined $200 for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m. When assessing penalty stewards took into account that this was Miss Grylls first breach since an enforced lay-off.

URBAN KNIGHT – Trainer D. Hansen was fined $200 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time.

HEAVENLY GLASS – Trainer J. Anderson was fined $200 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time. Raced wide throughout.

TRUE ROYAL – Slow to begin.

CAPITANO – Checked near the 600m when tightened for room.

SPIRIT OF DAWN – Held up rounding the home turn. Jockey R. Wiggins was fined $100 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

CHIEF OF THE CLAN – A post race veterinary examination of the gelding, which weakened in the home straight, revealed the horse to be making a respiratory noise.

PUFF’S GIRL – Shifted in and away from another runner near the 600m. Hung out under pressure over the final 200m.

URBAN KNIGHT – Raced wide throughout. Lost off hind plate in running.

Race 4: Coastline BMW QTIS 3yo H'cap – 1800m

BERLINETTA – Pulled hard in the early stages. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Connections advised that the horse would now be sent for a spell.

CHARCUTERIE – Pulled hard in the early stages.

FAVOURED GRACE – Held up in the early stages of the straight.

KUTTAMURRA AL – Tightened for room near the 300m by another runner.

HESSIAN – Raced wide without cover.


Race 5: Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks Benchmark 75 H'cap – 1800m

PUTAPAVONIT – Slow to begin.

CANONGATE – Steadied when tightened for room approaching the 1000m.

NEUSCHWANSTEIN – Pulled hard in the middle stages.

CRAMMING – Raced wide in the early stages without cover. Stable representative Mr G. Thompson was questioned regarding the improved performance of the horse. Mr Thompson stated that the horse was not suited at recent starts racing over shorter distances and he was confident of a more forward showing as the horse races well at the Sunshine Coast over 1800m.

COMACINA – Hung in under pressure in the home straight and near the 100m had to be steadied from heels. Apprentice S. Fawke reported that from the wide barrier today he was obliged to restrain in an effort to obtain cover and as a result settled further back in the field than anticipated.

Race 6: Access Insulation Benchmark 80 H'cap – 1200m

BUAKAW – Slow to begin.

DIVINE SERVICE – Steadied to avoid heels approaching the 1000m. M. McGillivray, rider of LUCKY BLACK, was reprimanded for shifting in when not fully clear. Jockey D. Griffin was fined $400 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

LUCKY BLACK – Rider M. McGillivray dropped his whip passing the 200m.

DAME DESTINY – Checked near the 200m. Jockey B. Pengelly pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that he permitted his mount, REMAGEN BRIDGE, to shift out near the 200m when not fully clear of DAME DESTINY, which had to be checked. Jockey Pengelly was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 9 days, to commence at midnight, 9 January and to expire at midnight, 18 January
JAM TIN – Raced wide without cover.

HEZA BOBBY DAZZLER – Jockey B. Stewart was fined $400 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 7: Sky Racing Open H'cap – 1600m

FANTISHA – Declared a late scratching on veterinary advice after sustaining an injury to its off hind leg. All monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.

3 cents in the dollar for the Win #2
4 cents in the dollar for place of winner #2
3 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #4
3 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #8

SP bets are subject to deductions

LITTLE BROWN HORSE – Slow to begin.

BEWHATYOUWANNABE – Raced wide without cover.

QUEEN OF THE LOCHS – A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 8: Golden Beach Tavern Benchmark 75 H'cap – 1400m

SELFIE – Trainer advised that the horse would race in a handy position today. The horse was ridden accordingly. Raced wide in the early stages and ridden forward to lead near the 800m.

BUSHY – Prior to correct weight being semaphored, stewards examined footage of the start to ascertain whether the horse obtained an unfair advantage. Stewards were satisfied that whilst BUSHY had lunged forward resulting in its gate opening a fraction early, they deemed that this occurrence did not affect the ultimate running of the event. Shifted out jumping away. Crowded for room near the 1000m. Raced wide without cover.

DANSOLEI – Very slow to begin.

MARTIAL ART – Jumped away awkwardly.

SPUR LE JOUER – Jumped away awkwardly.

STORM FIGHTER – Bumped on jumping away.

CHALUPA – Crowded for room near the 1000m.

GLORIOUS RED – Shifted in near the 1000m when not fully clear. Apprentice M. McGillivray was reprimanded for this incident.

M. McGillivray pleaded guilty to a charge that he used his whip 7 times prior to the 100m. As M. McGillivray had breached this rule earlier in the day, he was suspended from riding in races for a period of 1 week to commence at midnight, 2 January and to expire at midnight, 9 January.

WRITTEN ABOVE ALL – Crowded for room near the 1000m. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.



























STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6. Matthew McGillivray – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)

Suspensions
Race 6 Brad Pengelly – Jockey – C/riding – 9 days – M/n 9.1.16 to m/n 18.1.16 -AR137(a)
Race 8. Matthew McGillivray – A/jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to the 100m – 1 week – 2.1.16 to m/n 9.1.16 - - AR137A

Fines
Race 1. Matthew McGillivray – A/jockey – Use whip 8 prior to 100m - $400 – AR137A*
Race 2. Darryl Hansen – Trainer – Late rider - $200 – LR67*
Jason Taylor – Jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to the 100m – $200 - AR137A*
Race 3. B. Grylls – Jockey – Use whip 11 times prior to 100m - $200 – AR137A*
Julie Anderson – Trainer – Late rider - $200 – LR67*
Ryan Wiggins – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – $100 - AR137A*
Race 6. Dan Griffin – Jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to the 100m - $400 – AR137A
Bradley Stewart – Jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to the 100m - $400 - AR137A

Absent jockeys
A. Fancourt – Injured

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Landlocked, Uno Five, Rainy Day Woman, Heart Skipt A Beat, Capitano, Just Orm, Accidental, The Big Crowning, Charuterie, Putapavonit, Court’s Star, Neuschwanstein, Dame Destiny, Heza Bobby Dazzler, Court Martial Miss, Bushy, Absalon

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Volkhere, Charnley River, The Conspirator, Outraged.

Protests
Race 1. 3rd (Landlocked) v. 2nd (Volkhere) – Interference over final 250m.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Nuncius – E. Wilkinson
Race 3. Scenic Road – B. Grylls

Late scratchings
Race 7. Fantisha – 4.14 pm

Published subject to correction upon revision

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