QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
AQUIS PARK – SATURDAY 3 JUNE 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Synthetic     RAIL – True  
PENETROMETER – n/a
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – S. Fletcher, P. Reardon, A. Schofield
Clerk of Scales – S. Byatt
Judge – S. McMahon, K. McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr N. Gaskell
Swab Attendants – L. Bobeszko
Starter – K. Watson
 
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 2. 6. R. Wiggins (TOW THE LINE) +0.5kg
 
 
Race 1: DINDAS Maiden Handicap 1050 metres
 
DUE DILIGENCE – Raced wide throughout.
 
GET WHAT YOU GIVE – As Y. Lewis was not riding today due to illness, she was replaced by apprentice T. Fenlon. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure over the final 150m.
 
DEEP MYTH – Raced wide throughout. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice B. Wheeler stated that the filly resented the kickback. Near the 500m, when attempting to ease slightly wider to lessen the kickback, the filly raced ungenerously, shifting wider and obliging its rider to check his mount and restrain to a position back near the rail.  
 
 
Race 2: MITEK RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1050 metres
 
CANYOUFEELIT – Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WHISTLING SPIRIT – Began awkwardly.
 
GOOD GIRL – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Disappointed for a run leaving the 500m.
 
TOW THE LINE – Steadied from heels shortly after the start when GOOD GIRL shifted in.
 
STARBOOK – Raced wide throughout.  
 
 
Race 3: HUME DOORS BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1900 metres
 
ZOOMURUDI – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GREEN ESSENCE – Near the 400m, was held up for clear running for a short distance.
 
SAINT MARTIN – Shifted in on jumping and bumped FEUDALIST.
 
MASTER OF MENACE (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
FEUDALIST – Bumped on jumping when SAINT MARTIN shift in.
 
WAIKATO – Leaving the 700m raced in restricted room momentarily when FEUDALIST laid in.
 
 
Race 4: HYNE TIMBER Maiden Handicap 1540 metres
 
BOSTON OF TUFFY – Held up and unable to obtain clear running near the 700m when awkwardly placed between runners until approaching the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Jockey J. Guthman-Chester was questioned regarding tactics adopted. He stated that from a more favourable barrier than last start, his instructions were to ride in a more conservative manner and allow the gelding to finish off the race. Jockey Guthman-Chester further added that on jumping he would have preferred to settle a pair further in advance, however that was unattainable due to MY LAWLESS LADY which was racing keenly during the early stages to his inside, therefore he was then obliged to settle midfield. Trainer P. Robl confirmed these instructions and added that whilst he would have preferred BOSTON OF TUFFY to settle another pair forward, he did note that this may have had an adverse effect on the gelding’s finishing effort. Stewards when considering the explanation, note the circumstances.   
 
ITALIAN AWARD – Raced keenly during the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PATTI WAGGIN – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Raced keenly for a short distance in the middle stages. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
 
Race 5: VANTAGE WINDOWS & DOORS Class 1 Plate 1540 metres
 
JAKAT – Bumped and became unbalanced in the early part of the home straight when RED HOT RUBIX laid in. Raced wide throughout.
 
LUZ LONG (NZ) – As Y. Lewis was not riding today due to illness, she was replaced by apprentice C. Waddell.
 
RED HOT RUBIX – Slow to begin. Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
ZATARA – Slow to begin. Leaving the 800m, faltered before being restrained out of the race by its rider. A post-race veterinary examination determined that the gelding had sustained an injury to its near fore fetlock, and acting on veterinary advice ZATARA was euthanised on humane grounds. Swab samples were taken from the gelding.
 
CRYSTAL BEANZ – Over raced during the early stages.
 
DREAM CANDY – Raced wide throughout.
 
FOXY BARONESS – Raced keenly during the middle stages. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
 
Race 6: WESBEAM AQUIS QTIS 3YO SPRINT SERIES - BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200 metres
 
BELLZEN – Very slow to begin.
 
PAGATO – Raced wide throughout.
 
LADY FALVELON – Stewards approved a late riding change of K. Zechner to replace M. Cahill after it was established that an application for jockey Cahill to ride the filly a half kilogram over the allotted weight was not received as required.
 
 
Race 7: EZEQUOTE BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1200 metres
 
EXPRESSO LOVE – Apprentice T. Fenlon was fined $300 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted.  
 
METZARRO – As Y. Lewis was not riding today due to illness, she was replaced by apprentice C. Waddell. Bumped on jumping before being tightened between runners and blundering.
 
DATA PATCH – Began awkwardly and bumped LANSBROOK.
 
LANSBROOK – Bumped on jumping.
 
FACETIOUS – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Passing the 1000m, when racing keenly, raced in restricted room when PRONTO VINCENTO was taken in slightly by WIN BURN.
 
JUNGLE BLAZE – Race wide throughout.
 
PERNELL – Raced wide throughout.
 
PRONTO VINCENTO – Passing the 1000m, momentarily steadied from WIN BURN which shifted in. Apprentice M. Philpot was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Raced wide throughout.
 
DEELOSH – When asked to comment on the performance of the gelding, apprentice B. Wheeler stated that whilst the mare had competed well on this surface previously, he felt that the mare seemed to resent the kickback and was satisfied with its overall performance.  
 
STREET FIGHTER – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 7. Apprentice T. Fenlon – use of whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300.
 
 
Absent jockeys
Y. Lewis – illness. Medical required.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
DUE DILIGENCE, GET WHAT YOU GIVE, CANYOUFEELIT, GREEN ESSENCE, BOSTON OF TUFFY, FOXY BARONESS.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners; ZATARA.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 2. GET WHAT YOU GIVE – T. Fenlon (replacing Y. Lewis)
Race 1. 5. DARABAZ – C. Taylor
Race 5. 3. LUZ LONG – C. Waddell (replacing Y. Lewis)
Race 6. 8. LADY FALVELON – K. Zechner (replacing M. Cahill)
Race 7. 3. METZARRO – C. Waddell (replacing Y. Lewis)
 
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.