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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          100 Club Race Day Sunshine Coast Sunday 5th December 2010


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Race 1 Super Fund Services Australia Maiden Plate (Maiden @ Set Weights) 1000 Metres

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stewards Report extract : Following 25mm of rain overnight and a total of 140mm for the week, and the forecast of a chance of storms, today's meeting was transferred to the cushion track. As a result of this, the distance for Race 7 was changed from 1300m to 1100m, and Race 8 from 1200m to 1100m.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Trainer K. Stabe was fined $100 under LR. 67 for failing to declare M. Hellyer as the rider of SKILFUL RAIN by the prescribed time.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SAMMY JUNIOR (J. Byrne) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 200m.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1st   Domini     Damian Browne     Pat Duff (Deagon)   3.50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2nd  Cryzlar     Tyrone Huxham     Michael Jacobs (Sunshine Coast)   $3.60
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3rd   Sammy Junior     Jim Byrne     Syd Watters (Sunshine Coast)   $1.90 Fav
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4th   Tribulation     Ken Pope     Mick Mair (Sunshine Coast)   $6


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Margins: 1 x 3 1/4     Time: 58.84     Last 600: 34.90


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Race 2 Tacoma Plumbing & Drainage Pty Ltd Plate (QTIS 2 Year Old Maiden @ Set Weights) 1000 Metres

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stewards Report extract : M. Hughes, who was dislodged from DENS ERA in the mounting yard, was examined by the Club doctor and paramedics and cleared to take his ride.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Trainer K. Birse was advised that a warning was being placed on the pre-race behaviour of KILWINNING OPTION (R. Wiggins) which was reluctant to proceed to the gates.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The start of this race was delayed when DENS ERA had to be resaddled, and further delayed when DENS ERA became fractious in the gates and was removed. Following a veterinary inspection, DENS ERA was declared a late scratching at 1.08 p.m. by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice. KILWINNING OPTION, which was in the adjoining stall, also underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.  Trainer R. Bradshaw's stable representative was advised that DENS ERA must compete in an official barrier trial prior to racing again.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SOCIETY LASS (C. Munce) shifted out at the start and hampered KILWINNING OPTION.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          O'JUNIOR (K. Pope) was inclined to hang out in the middle stages.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SOCIETY LASS was inclined to hang out for the majority of the event.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          KAHUI (M. Radecker) raced greenly in the home straight.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1st   Olympia's Flame     Eddie Wilkinson     Jason McLachlan (Sunshine Coast)   $3.40
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2nd  Kilwinning Option     Ryan Wiggins     Kevin Birse (Blackall)   $2.60 Equal Fav
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3rd   Society Lass     Chris Munce     Troy Hall (Sunshine Coast)   $3.30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4th   Kahui     Mandy Radecker     Pat Duff (Deagon)   $2.60 Equal Fav


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Margins: 3 1/2 x 3/4     Time: 1.00.35     Last 600: 35.38


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Below Right: The huge team of connections line up for the winning photo.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Race 3 The Big Fish Tavern Handicap (Class 3) 1000 Metres

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stewards Report extract : CRAIGLEA ROYALE (K. Wharton) was tightened on jumping between BEFORE THE STORM (D. Griffin) and SWELL (E. Wilkinson), which shifted out.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          TEIVOVO (J. Holder) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stewards sought an explanation from jockey K. Wharton regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of CRAIGLEA ROYALE. Jockey Wharton stated that at no stage was the horse comfortable in today's track conditions and was inclined to lay in rounding the 600m turn. Stewards noted the explanation.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1st   Before The Storm     Daniel Griffin     Steven Thomas (Gympie)   $2 Fav
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2nd  Swell     Eddie Wilkinson     Jason McLachlan (Sunshine Coast)   $4.80
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3rd   Teivovo     Jason Holder     Kelly Doughty (Gold Coast)   $3.80
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4th   Craiglea Royale     Kelvin Wharton     Peter Fleming (Sunshine Coast)   $2.25


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Margins: 3/4 x 6 1/2     Time: 59.44     Last 600: 35.24


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Below Right: A very happy Steven Thomas


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Race 4 Mansell Bulk Haulage Plate (Maiden @ Set Weights) 1400 Metres

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stewards Report extract : Connections advised that if circumstances permit HEARTS'N'DIAMONDS will be ridden in a more forward position than at its previous starts. A public announcement was made to this effect. After being slow to begin, the horse settled at the rear of the field.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Trainer D. Steinbeck's representative, Mr C. Downs, was advised that a fine of $100 under LR. 67 would be imposed for her failing to declare D. Griffin as the rider of GUNSHIP by the prescribed time.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          GUNSHIP, which was found to be lame in the off foreleg upon arrival at the barriers, was declared a late scratching by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice at 2.12 p.m.  Trainer D. Steinbeck's stable representative, Mr C. Downs, was advised that a veterinary clearance must be produced for GUNSHIP prior to its next start.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Near the 600m SOL D'ORO (T. Harrison) shifted out around the heels of STAR OF KINTYRE (O. Turpin) to improve and in doing so forced MAYWYNINTHESPRING (C. McIver) wider on the track.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Apprentice O. Turpin, the rider of STAR OF KINTYRE, was fined $100 under AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip in a forehand manner in excess of 5 occasions prior to the 100m.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1st   Hearts'N'Diamonds     Michael Cahill     Jason McLachlan (Sunshine Coast)   $1.20 Fav
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2nd  Granite King     Ken Pope     Mick Mair (Sunshine Coast)   $6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3rd   Sol D'Oro     Tegan Harrison     Bruce Hill (Gold Coast)   $31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4th   Star Of Kintyre     Owen Turpin     Laurie Gough (Bundaberg)   $13


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Margins: 3 1/4 x 1 3/4   Time: 1.26.15     Last 600: 35.67


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Race 5 Programmed Property Services Handicap (Class 2) 1400 Metres

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stewards Report extract : WILDCARD BILLY (M. Cahill), which began awkwardly, was further tightened between RIM OF FIRE (C. Munce) and DIEHARD TRYING (E. Wilkinson), which shifted out.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ESSENCE'NRESTRAINT (D. Griffin) was disappointed for a narrow run to the inside of SARABAH ROSE (M. Hughes) rounding the home turn and shifted out around the heels of RIM OF FIRE to obtain clear running.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1st   Sarabah Rose     Michael Hughes     Mick Mair (Sunshine Coast)   $8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2nd  Essence'Nrestraint     Daniel Griffin     John Thompson (Gold Coast)   $3.40
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3rd   Sir Lister     Damian Browne     Tony Bita (Deagon)   $3.10 fav
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4th   Diehard Trying     Eddie Wilkinson     Jason McLachlan (Sunshine Coast)   $8


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Margins: 1 x Short Neck     Time: 1.25.70     Last 600: 35.38


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Race 6 Griffith Parry Lawyers Handicap (Class 1) 1600 Metres

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stewards Report extract : Trainer T. Thomas was issued with a reprimand under LR. 67 for failing to declare D. Griffin as the rider of BAG THE PROFIT by the prescribed time. In issuing a reprimand, stewards took into account Mr Thomas's unblemished record in regard to these matters.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          As D. Griffin was to be overweight, C. McIver was substituted as the rider of BAG THE PROFIT. D. Griffin was issued with a reprimand under AR. 120(b). In issuing a reprimand, stewards took into account D. Griffin's previous good record and exceptional circumstances in this instance.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DUEL SHOW (D. Browne) raced wide in the early stages until assuming a position one off the fence behind the leader near the 800m. When assuming this position, BAG THE PROFIT (C. McIver) had to be momentarily steadied off the heels of DUEL SHOW. D. Browne was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          MORINGA'S KING (J. Byrne) was obliged to shift 4 wide on the track to improve when the pace steadied leaving the 800m. MORINGA'S KING then raced wide for the remainder of the event.




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1st   Aracingwewillgo     Michael Hellyer     Kathy Stabe (Deagon)   $4.60
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2nd  Count Iglesia     Tyrone Huxham     Gerry Moon (Sunshine Coast)   $5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3rd   Duel Show     Damian Browne     Pat Duff (Deagon)   $2 Fav
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4th   Lady Of Spain     Chris Munce     Mick Mair (Sunshine Coast)   $4.20


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Margins: 1 x 3/4      Time: 1.36.39     Last 600: 35.79


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Below Centre: Kathy Stabe gives her winning horse a pat while jockey Michael Hellyer dismounts. While on the right, all the winners pose for a photo.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Race 7 TSQI- TSQ Industries Handicap (Open) 1100 Metres

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stewards Report extract : SOMMERSEA DRIVE (G. Colless), after beginning awkwardly, shifted in making contact with the hind quarters of STOLIT (J. Kropp).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SOMMERSEA DRIVE raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SOMMERSEA DRIVE raced wide throughout.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1st   Silvern     Tyrone Huxham     Jason McLachlan (sunshine Coast) $1.70 Fav
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2nd  Deacon     Michael Cahill     David Murphy (Eagle Farm)   $10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3rd   Sommersea Drive     Glen Colless     Trevor Miller (Sunshine Coast)   $2.60
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4th   Stolit     Jason Kropp     Trevor Miller (Sunshine Coast)   $5.50


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Margins: 9 3/4 x 2 1/2     Time: 1.03.88      Last 600: 33.90  Although not notified at the time, it is believed that the time run was a track record.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Below Right: All the winners.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Race 8 Suncare Handicap (Class 1) 1100 Metres

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stewards Report extract : As R. Wiggins was stood down by the Club doctor following his ride in Race 2, M. Hellyer was substituted as the rider of TOP PUSS. R. Wiggins was advised that he must produce a medical clearance before resuming riding.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DARK WARRIOR (T. Huxham) shifted in at the start, making contact with CHECK THE CHIPS (J. Kropp).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          TOP PUSS (M. Hellyer) shifted out at the start and made contact with DOMRAS (N. Thomas).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Shortly after the start GOLD BUDDA (M. Radecker) had to be eased off the heels of CAVALLO D'ORO (K. Wharton), which was taken out slightly by INCANDESCENT (J. Holder).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Leaving the 600m STAINGLASS (O. Turpin) was eased when CERTEZZA (D. Browne) shifted in.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Near the 50m FOMAL WINTER (C. McIver) improved on to the heels of CERTEZZA and was obliged to shift to the inside of that runner.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1st   Incandescent     Jason Holder     Jason Dittman (Sunshine Coast)   $3.60
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2nd  Stainglass     Owen Turpin     Robert Wilson (Sunshine Coast)   $13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3rd   Certezza     Damian Browne     Andrew Williamson (Sunshine Coast)   $5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4th   Cavallo D'Oro     Kelvin Wharton     Carolyn Hickey (Sunshine Coast)   $10


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Margins: 1 3/4 x 1/2     Time: 1.05.66     Last 600: 35.59


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