RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 2014

WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – SOFT 7 (UPGRADED SOFT 6 AFTER R6)
RAIL – OUT 4M ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 6.22

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M Knibbs
Stewards – K Daley, C Albrecht, E Barron
Clerk of Scales – G Dimsey
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – P Patil
Swab attendants – J Altadona, A Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W Flynn
Starter – S Ehlers, R Hanson
Jockey’s Advocate – R. Mason
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls

Race 1: Yalumba Wines QTIS 2YO Maiden WR 1kg H'Cap – 1000m

PRINCE RAHEEB – Slow to begin.

EXCELLENT SPIRIT – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly a short distance after the 600m.

BANDA SPICE – Hung in in the early part of the straight.

MISTA BARISTA – Lost an off hind plate in running.

Race 2: Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks 4YO & Up Maiden H’Cap – 1000m

No racing incidents.

Race 3: Happy 50th Marie Maiden H’Cap – 1800m

EIGHT FIGURES – Slow to begin.

Race 4: 7 Sunshine Coast Maiden SW Plate – 1300m

LITTLE MOUNTAIN – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages. Checked off heels and shifted out near the 1000m when following ELIZONDO. Overraced from the 800m.

GALLANTLY – Slow to begin. Checked off heels near the 1000m when following ELIZONDO.

ELIZONDO – Near the 1000m received a bump from STALWART CRUISE and then commenced to overrace badly and had to be checked. Steadied near the 600m.


Race 5: The Gorgeous Class 2 H’Cap – 1400m

NEXT ERA – Slow to begin. Hung in in the home straight.

ANGELS CROWN – Slow to begin.

BALINESE BOY – When questioned in relation to the improved performance trainer B. Gill explained that at the horse’s most recent run it was hampered at the start and again disappointed in the straight on that occasion. Mr Gill added BALINESE BOY was a horse that in the past has taken 2 to 3 runs to find its peak form and also has shown that it appreciates softer track conditions. Mr Gill stated that stepping the horse up to its ideal distance of 1400m added to the reasons why he thought the horse would give a forward showing today.


Race 6: Coastline BMW Racing Ministers 2YO Classic 17-1-15 F&M Class 1 H'Cap – 1200m

FASTNET HEART was declared a late scratching at 11.05 a.m. by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice. Trainer T. Crane was advised that a veterinary clearance must be produced prior to the horse racing again.

BARNTOWN – After being ridden hard in the early stages the horse then commenced to overrace approaching the first turn and received a bumped from WHAT A SENSATION.

WHAT A SENSATION – Shifted in near the 800m making contact with BARNTOWN and became unbalanced.

VIV’S VEGAS – Hung in in the straight.

BLUE MINI – On straightening was accidentally struck across the nose by the whip of another rider.

ZIGGY’S SPIRIT – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance rider D. Browne explained that the horse travelled wide throughout however, he was of the view that with the weight the horse was required to carry and today’s soft track conditions were telling factors in its disappointing performance. Jockey Browne added that the horse raced flat and in his opinion may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer G. Duncan indicated that he would recommend to connections that the mare now go for a spell.

Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Soft 6.


Race 7: XXXX Summer Lime C, G & E Class 1 H'Cap – 1200m

SPANISH SAGA – Rider G. Killen stated that the colt did not seem to handle the soft track conditions nor appreciate the blinkers which were on for the first time.

Race 8: Bank of Qld Mooloolaba Class 1 H'Cap – 1600m

As L. Williams was ill stewards permitted M. Hellyer to be substituted as the rider of SMOKIN’ ELLE.

As T. Bell was dually engaged stewards permitted A. Spinks to be substituted as the rider of REGAL SHOW. T. Bell was subsequently fined $200.00.

REGAL SHOW – Connections advised they would instruct rider A. Spinks to be positive from the gates and race in a forward position. The horse was ridden accordingly.

HANGOVER TOO – Began awkwardly.

MORE BEAUTIFUL – Slow to begin.

OLYMPIC QUEEN – Bumped by VODNIK on jumping.

VODNIK – Had to be steadied after the 200m when disappointed for running.

SMOKIN’ ELLE – Lost a near fore plate in running.

MORE BEAUTIFUL – Stewards questioned App T. Brooker in the presence of jockey’s advocate Rachel Mason and trainer C. Williamson regarding her tactics throughout . App Brooker advised her instructions were to be positive on the horse and try to ride in a forward position with cover if possible. App Brooker stated that MORE BEAUTIFUL began awkwardly and as a result she was at the tail of the field shortly after the start. App Brooker further stated that approaching the 1200m MORE BEAUTIFUL commenced to race keenly and she had difficulty restraining the mare and with the instructions in mind she allowed MORE BEAUTIFUL to shift to the outside of the field to allow it to stride forward in an endeavour to fulfil her instructions by obtaining a forward position with cover. App Brooker added that when she allowed the mare to stride forward down the back straight she was unable to obtain a position and consequently got left racing midfield extremely wide on the track. App Brooker said she continued to allow MORE BEAUTIFUL to improve its position mid race and on the turn. She said although the mare hit the lead momentarily in the straight, it began to weaken. Trainer C. Williamson confirmed the instructions given and stated the mare has been reluctant to begin well in its previous starts and hoped that the good draw today it might begin well. After reviewing the film Mr Williamson conceded that her endeavours to follow the instructions after missing the start, were acceptable bearing in mind the manner in which the mare was racing however, he expressed disappointment with how wide the horse travelled from the 600m and would rather her shift the mare in closer to the other runners. App Brooker was advised that her riding of MORE BEAUTIFUL lacked judgement and showed a distinct lack of initiative she was told that bearing in mind the position she was racing in early it would have been a far better option to have remained racing with the cover she had behind the eventual winner rather than shifting out and racing as wide as MORE BEAUTIFUL did. App Brooker was advised that the ride would also be referred to the relevant RQ officials in the training department for their perusal and any further tuition that they believe is necessary.






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 8. T. Bell – Jockey – Dual engagement - $200.00 – AR85B

Race day injuries/
illness
Race 8. L. Williams – Ill – Medical Cert.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Dam Wonderful, On Demand, Get On Down, Hangover Too

Warnings/bars
Race 6. Fastnet Heart –Veterinary condition – Vet. Cert – AR8(t)

Change of Riding Tactics
Race 8. Regal Show – Connections will instruct rider to be positive from the gates and race in a forward position.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. Banksy – K. Wharton
Race 5. Balinese Boy – R. Fradd
Race 7. Bradbury’s Quest – I. Coombes
Race 8. Regal Show – A. Spinks
Race 8. Smokin’ Elle – M. Hellyer

Late scratchings
Race 6. Fastnet Heart @ 11.05 a.m.




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