QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
Friday 31January 2025
 
 
WEATHER – Fine  
TRACK RATING –  Soft 5; Good 4 (5:15pm)
RAIL – +3m Entire Course
PENETROMETER – 6.4
 
OFFICIALS
 
Stewards – J. Williamson (Chair); G. Goold, S. Fletcher, H. Matthews; L. De Witt – Rowson (Asst. Stew); A. Dowsett (Cadet)
 
GENERAL
 
The track was upgraded to a Good 4 at 5:15pm.
 
Due to a malfunction with the on-course lighting, races 3 – 7 were put back by one race to the following revised times: 
Race 3 – 7:38pm
Race 4 – 8:08pm
Race 5 – 8:38pm
Race 6 – 9:10pm
Race 7 – 9:35pm
 
Race 1: SYMONS LAXON RACING MAIDEN PLATE         2200 M
 
CITY OF TROY (NZ) – Apprentice R. Thorburn reported the gelding was making an abnormal respiratory noise. A post-race veterinary examination confirmed the gelding to be making a respiratory noise. Trainer N. Hemmings was advised the gelding would require veterinary clearance inclusive of an endoscopic scope prior to resuming racing.
 
CUT DIAMONDS – Apprentice O. Kendal dropped her whip near the 300m.
 
JUSTANOTHER HUNGEE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer L. Mayfield-Smith advised Stewards that he would be discussing the horse’s immediate racing future with connections. Trainer L. Mayfield-Smith was advised JUSTANOTHER HUNGEE would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming racing.
 
Race 2:PELICAN WATERS GOLF CLUB BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP        2200 M
 
OUR ORATOR – The tongue tie on the gelding was refitted behind the barriers.
 
SON OF SATONO (NZ) – Jockey J. Stanley reported his mount weakened badly and could offer no further explanation other than that on return to the enclosure, the gelding’s tongue was back, however had no concerns with the horse’s breathing. A post-race veterinary examination of SON OF SATONO (NZ), revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer K. Taplin was advised the gelding would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming racing.
 
FORUM ONE – Slow to begin.
 
Race 3:HIGGINS COATINGS QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000 M
 
The start of this race was delayed due to a malfunction with the on-course lighting. As a result, races 3 – 7 were put back by one race to the following revised times: 
Race 3 – 7:38pm
Race 4 – 8:08pm
Race 5 – 8:38pm
Race 6 – 9:10pm
Race 7 – 9:35pm
 
BENT BRIDGE – Began awkwardly. Had difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn.
 
CHANTILLY QUEEN – Slow to begin and lost significant ground. Despite the urgings of its rider, tailed off in the early stages.
 
PRONTO PERCY – Over raced when restrained to settle during the early stages.
 
SCRIPTUS VIVACE – Began awkwardly.
 
ZOUSAIN GIRL – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
INSAIN LADY – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
Race 4:RACE ZONE RACING SUPPLIES QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP       1200 M
 
FRATIANNO – Began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with STROMBOLI DELIGHT.
 
FASHION FLASH – Raced wide for the majority.
 
WAKU WAKU  – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
INVISIBLE TARGET – Raced wide for the majority.
 
BODYSWERVE – Slow to begin. Over-raced badly during the early stages. Hung out rounding the home turn. Inconvenienced and had to be steadied whilst weaking leaving the 400m. Raced wide for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.  Trainer D. Vandyke was advised the filly would be required to officially trial the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming racing. 
 
STROMBOLI DELIGHT – Began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with FRATIANNO.
 
BITTEN BY A PRINCE – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 5: KENDRICK RACING COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1200 M
 
I AM LETHAL – Became awkward shortly after the start. Over raced during the early stages. Held up for clear running from near the 350m until leaving the 200m. 
 
LION CLASS – Over raced in the early stages when restrained to obtain cover.
 
RIVER RIBBLE – Held up for clear running from the 400m onwards and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
SELOUS – Slow to begin. Near the 150m, obliged to race in restricted room and had to be steadied between LION CLASS and I AM LETHAL both of which shifted ground.
 
BECAMO – When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey B. Thornton stated it had been his intention to race in a more forward position, however the gelding was slow to begin and he was obliged to settle at the tail of the field. He indicated this had a detrimental effect on the horse’s performance and he was somewhat disappointed in it’s finishing effort.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.  
 
SMART RECOGNITION – Jockey M. Rodd reported it had not been his intention to lead, however when caught wide in the early stages and racing keenly with the addition of blinkers for today’s event, he allowed his mount to stride forward to the lead.
 
BONJOUR RUPERT – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: MULTIMEAT AUSTRALIA CLASS 5 HANDICAP         1400 M
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing R. Stewart rider of fifth placegetter TYNDRUM GOLD (GB) to view the Stewards footage from the 600m and home straight. After doing so, he elected not to pursue the matter further and correct weight was declared.
 
AMERICAN PRESIDENT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced ungenerously during the early stages. Laid out from the 600m. Jockey L. Tarrant reported the gelding had lost its near side bubble cheeker during the event.
 
TYNDRUM GOLD (GB) – Stewards inquired into the circumstances which led to TYNDRUM GOLD (GB) being tightened for room near the 500m and then being obliged to race in restricted room whilst help up in the home straight when attempting to secure clear running between BILLIONAIR BABY and TAVISTORM (NZ). Stewards established that near the 500m, TAVISTORM (NZ) rider K. Wilson-Taylor was holding a tight four-wide line, and in doing so shifted in slightly bumping TYNDRUM GOLD (GB) causing that horse to be awkwardly placed at the heels of BILLIONAIR BABY. From the 500m until the 400m, stewards established that BILLIONAIR BABY shifted out slightly causing there to be insufficient room for TYNDRUM GOLD (GB) to improve between BILLIONAIR BABY AND TAVISTORM (NZ) and Stewards were satisfied that whilst TAVISTORM (NZ) did shift in in the home straight, TYNDRUM GOLD (GB) did not establish clear running to the inside of that gelding and went to the line without being fully tested. Stewards questioned jockey R Stewart regarding the tactics adopted, in particular his riding after passing the 1100m when the pace of the race was steady he restrained to allow PRIME ASSET to cross to the lead and furthermore, after shifting to the outside of that runner he again steadied when leaving the 800m to allow BILLIONAIR BABY to cross before shifting to a three wide position near the 600m. Jockey R. Stewart stated in his view he would possibly lead the race however, instructions from stable foreman T. Pollard were to attempt to obtain cover as the gelding was first up over 1400m and he felt that there was other speed in the race. In hindsight with the slowly run race, he felt that leading would have been a better option. Stewards confirmed the instructions issued with Mr Pollard and accepted the explanation provided.
 
AIR MARSHAL – Held up for clear running from the 400m onwards and went to the line without being fully tested. Stewards questioned jockey J Guthmann-Chester regarding his riding between the 800m and 400m. Stewards adjourned this matter to a time and date to be fixed.
 
 
Race 7: TAB BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP   1600 M
 
RIVIERA BLUE – Began awkwardly.
 
MIDNIGHT DRIFTER – Jockey J. Bayliss reported that the horse races better when positioned with cover and did not finish the race of as expected.
 
LAVONI – Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
TOKYO BANDIT – Began awkwardly.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
 
Fines
 

Suspensions

 
Adjourned inquiries         
 
Race 6: 6 AIR MARSHAL – J. Guthmann-Chester – tactics adopted.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race.
Race 1: BETTER BELIEVE IT, CUT DIAMONDS
Race 2: SON OF SATONO (NZ), FORUM ONE
Race 5: RIVER RIBBLE
Race 7: CLIPPER SHIP
 
Horses sampled post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: 1 CITY OF TROY (NZ) – veterinary clearance inclusive of endoscopic scope required - abnormal respiratory noise.
Race 1: 7 JUSTANOTHER HUNGEE – official trial required – poor performance.
Race 2: 3 SON OF SATONO (NZ) – official trial required – poor performance.
Race 4: 11 BODYSWERVE – official trial required – racing manners and poor performance.  
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 3 BOLERO – S. Cormack
Race 1: 4 CUT DIAMONDS – O. Kendal
Race 1: 5 NAVILLUS HELLFIRE – L. Tarrant
Race 2: 5 FORUM ONE – M. Du Plessis
 
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.