RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 16 JANUARY 2016

WEATHER – SHOWERY TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 RAIL – 2M 1200-400, TRUE REMAINDER PENETROMETER – 5.89

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Reardon, D. Aurisch, P. Gillard
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, S. Flynn
Swab attendants – A. Challen, A. Schofield, B. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan, W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hansen, S. Ehlers
Jockey Advocate – G. Smith
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


GENERAL

As D. Griffin was indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards' Summary Sheet.

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Race 1: Coastline BMW 3 Series H'cap – 2200m

UNO FIVE – Caught wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to a position outside the lead after passing the 1600m.

ONGOING VENTURE – Overraced for a short distance after passing the 1200m.

SHOTOVER RIVER – Apprentice L. Dittman was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 2: Coastline BMW X5 1MW H'cap – 1200m

THREE BEERS PLEASE – The start of this race was delayed when the gelding had to have its near fore plate reapplied. Slow to begin.

CHAMPAGNE BLAZE – Overraced when the pace slackened approaching the 900m.

NEPTUNE PALACE - Overraced when the pace slackened approaching the 900m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

HONEY TOAST – Inconvenienced on a number of occasions in the home straight after leaving the 300m.

BRITAILA KATE – Raced 3 wide without cover.

MANA MANU – Lost its off fore plate in running.



Race 3: Coastline BMW 7 Series H'cap – 1200m

After viewing stewards’ footage of the start of this event it was established VINTAGE MOSS (B. Stower) and CRAIGLEA CRUZ (J. Orman), which were drawn in adjoining stalls, had jumped from incorrect barriers. After questioning apprentice B. Stower and apprentice J. Orman it was established on entering the barriers both apprentices raised concerns with barrier staff that they felt they were being led into the incorrect barriers, however these concerns were not addressed with the starter or assistant starter. After considering the evidence, stewards could not attribute blame to either rider, and starter, Mr R .Hansen, was instructed to inform barrier staff in future that if any rider raised concerns in relation to their barriers, those concerns are to be directed through the starter or assistant starter. Stewards also felt that this error had not materially affected the horse’s finishing positions and no further action was taken.

DEVINE SERVICE – Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner.

VINTAGE MOSS – Slow to begin.

DREAM CHOICE – Raced wide without cover.

TYPHOON RED – After overracing in the early stages shifted wider from the 600m and made the home turn wide.

EASY RUNNING – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running between the 200m and 100m.


Race 4: Coastline BMW 4 Series Benchmark 90 H'cap – 1800m

HI SON – Change of tactics. Connections advised that the horse, which normally leads would race in a midfield to back position if circumstances permit. Settled in a midfield/handy position.

CRAMMING – Slow to begin. Jockey B. Stewart was fined $300 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

CANTBUYBETTER - Slow to begin and then overraced in the early stages.

CANONGATE – Overraced in the early stages and improved onto heels and shifted to a 3 wide position after passing the 1300m and remained wide without cover from that point onwards.

METEOROLOGIST – Raced wide. Jockey R. Wiggins was fined $200 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

TRACEY’S ANGEL – Apprentice T. Wolfgram was fined $200 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.



Race 5: Coastline BMW 5 Series Benchmark 75 H'cap – 1000m

SOUND THE HORN – Declared a late scratching at 1.30 pm on veterinary advice after being injured en route to the track.

SPIRIT OF THE DAWN – Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $300 for the late declaration of a rider for the horse. Stewards took into account the poor record of Mr Kendrick in relation to breaches of this rule.

IONA FAST ONE – Blundered on jumping away.

ALPEN ROSE – Slow to begin.

LIBERATION – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and then was inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

REMAGEN BRIDGE - Had to be restrained after passing the 200m when tightened for room.

KRAFTWERK – Laid out under pressure in the home straight when struck with the whip.

PIRANDELO - Lost off hind plate in running.


Race 6: Coastline BMW 2yo Classic QTIS 2-Years-Old Plate – 1200m

ROYAL TITHE – Apprentice L. Dittman was reprimanded for being overweight and unable to fulfil his engagement on the horse. Shifted out to improve passing the 500m and blundered of its own accord. Raced wide. Jockey R. Wiggins was fined $400 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

CAPTAIN’S PICK – As J. Hull was to be overweight, G. Colless was substituted as the rider of the horse. Hung out throughout. J. Hull was fined $100. Connections were advised that the horse must trial satisfactorily in an official trial prior to its next race start. Stewards scrutinised the whip use of jockey G. Colless in this event. Stewards were satisfied that his whip use was warranted due to the manner in which the horse was hanging and that it was reasonable in order to prevent his mount shifting wider on the track.
GENERAL COS – Trainer C. Allardyce was reprimanded for presenting the horse late on course.

LADY SOLEMO – Bucked soon after the start and was restrained by its rider and took no competitive part in the race. Trainer R. Cameron was advised that the horse must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.

CANTON ROAD – Overraced in the early stages.

STRIKING STUNNAH – Had some difficulty securing clear running over the concluding stages.

ONE GOLDEN DAY – Raced wide without cover.

RIVER RACER – Raced wide.

ROTHABYE – Apprentice B. Grylls was fined $200 for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 7: Coastline BMW 2 Series Benchmark 80 H'cap – 1400m

COLOUR CHARGE – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.

AIMEE – Slow to begin.

RISING LUCK – Held up for clear running after passing the 400m, and continued to be held up until approaching the 300m and had to be steadied when racing in restricted room.

ABU BEN ADAM – Tightened for room approaching the 300m and had to be eased.

FRIENDLY DRAGON - Raced wide without cover.

CASH ‘N’ STYLE – Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight despite the efforts of its rider. Raced wide.

FOREST WAY – Became awkward approaching the 300m after shifting out and being bumped on the hind quarters by another runner. Lost off hind plate in running.

FAST ARROW – Jockey A. Taylor was fined $300 for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

GID UP STROP – Stewards asked apprentice J. Orman to comment on the performance of the horse. He indicated he was disappointed, however felt that the performance could be attributed to the horse having its first start this preparation over 1400m, on a rain-affected track, and from the wide barrier he was forced to settle at the rear of the field. He added that when asked for an effort from the 600m, his mount did not respond to his riding. Trainer R. Heathcote agreed the apprentice Orman’s comments.



Race 8: Coastline BMW X6M QTIS 3yo H'cap – 1200m

MILITARY MISS – Slow to begin. A post race veterinary examination revealed mild soreness in the near foreleg.

TOO GOOD TO REFUSE – Slow to begin. Jockey R. Fradd reported his mount laid out under pressure in the home straight placing him at a disadvantage.

MARTIAL ART – Slow to begin. Apprentice B. Stower was fined $200 for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

MY GIRL HAYLEY – Overraced approaching the first turn. Shifted out to avoid heels passing the 800m, inconveniencing another runner. Became unbalanced after being bumped by another runner approaching the 400m and again after leaving the 400m.

RELAMPAGO – Inconvenienced by another runner near the 800m. Forced to race wide throughout.

DON’T DENY US – Overraced approaching the first turn.

SHOT ACROSS THE BOW – Held up rounding the home turn and until approaching the 350m, and then obliged to alter course after passing the 200m and again at the 100m.

CAPTAIN EYCHE – Jockey J. Lloyd, rider of MR EPIC, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that approaching the 400m he shifted out, which dictated the line of POWERFUL SAGA, taking that horse outwards and making heavy contact with CAPTAIN EYCHE, resulting in that horse making heavy contact MY GIRL HAYLEY and continued to shift out leaving the 400m again taking POWERFUL SAGA wider on the track, which caused CAPTAIN EYCHE to be tightened for room and checked after making contact with the hind quarters of MY GIRL HAYLEY. J. Lloyd was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 9 days, to commence at midnight, 24 January and to expire at midnight, 2 February. Raced wide without cover.

POWERFUL SAGA – Forced wider approaching the 400m making heavy contact with anther runner. Again forced wider leaving the 400m and was inconvenienced near the 350m.

MONACO PLAYBOY – Raced wide without cover.

MIRI MIRI – Lost off fore plate in running.















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspension
Race 8. Jeff Lloyd – Jockey – C/riding – 9 days – M/n 24.1.16 to m/n 2.2.16 - AR137(a)

Reprimands
Race 1. Luke Dittman – A/jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to the 100m - AR137A*
Race 6. Luke Dittman – A/jockey – O’weight - AR120(b)*
Race 6. Caroline Allardyce – Trainer – Present General Cos late on course – AR124*

Fines
Race 4. Brad Stewart – Jockey – Use whip 6 prior to the 100m - $300 – AR137A*
Ryan Wiggins – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to the 100m - $200 - AR137A *
Race 4. Travis Wolfgram – A/jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to 100m - $200 – AR137A
Race 5. Stuart Kendrick – Trainer – Late rider - $300 – LR67*
Race 6. Jake Hull – Jockey – Overweight - $100 - AR120(b)*
Ryan Wiggins – Jockey – Use whip 8 times prior to 100m - $400 - AR137*
Bridget Grylls – A/jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to 100m - $200 – AR137A*
Race 7. Alisha Taylor – Jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to 100m - $300 - AR137A*
Race 8. Brook Stower – A/jockey – Use whip 8 times prior to 100m - $200 – AR137A

Absent jockeys
D. Griffin – Injured – Clearance required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Banda Spice, Martial Art, , Shotacross The Bow, Just A Perla, Colour Charge, Fast Arrow, Lady Solerno, Stryking Stunnah, Captain’s Pick, Gun Case, Natural Dancer

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Miri Miri, River Racer, Uno Five, Cramming, Mana Manu

Warnings/bars
Race 6. Lady Solemo – Bucked – Trial – AR8(t)
Race 6. Captain’s Pick – Bucked – Trial – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Divine Service – E. Wilkinson
Race 5. Spirit Of Dawn – T. Wolfgram
Race 7. True Royal - M. Cahill
Race 8. Captain Eyche – E. Ljung

Late scratchings
Race 5. Sound The Horne – 1.30 pm

Published subject to correction upon revision