STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 20 JUNE 2015

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 7 (UPGRADED SOFT 6 @ 10.30 A.M.)
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 5.21

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – A Reardon, D Aurisch, M Knibbs, N Boyle
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Lenz, C Johnson & S Flynn
Swab attendants – H Schodel, K Kilpatrick & J Crompton,
Bookmaker Supervisor – G Daly
Starter – S Andrews & M Henderson
Jockeys Advocate – G Stockdale
Secretary – S Rolls

GENERAL

Acting on a report from members of the Integrity Regulatory Unit (IRU) following an inspection of trainer A. Willick’s stables where DIADEME (trained by B. Baker) was located for today’s event, stewards opened an inquiry into the possible race day treatment of that mare. After taking evidence from trainers B. Baker and A. Willick, stablehand G. Lobb, Dr M. Lenz and the IRU members Mr N. Torpey and Mr J. Hackett, stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that DIADEME had not received treatment today. Stewards therefore declared DIADEME a late scratching at 3.05 p.m. acting under the provisions of AR8(m). The inquiry was adjourned to a time and date to be fixed so as to allow for the products found during the stable inspection to be analysed. DIADEME also had blood and urine samples taken.


SUPPLEMENTARY:

As App L. Tarrant was ill stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 1: Hardy Brothers Jewellers QTIS 3YO H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Feels Like Home 2nd – She’s Miss Devine 3rd – Night Rituals 4th – Top Tone

Prior to the announcement of correct weight stewards viewed the patrol footage to ascertain if the connections of NIGHT RITUALS had grounds to lodge an objection against the second placegetter SHE’S MISS DEVINE (R. Wiggins) after being bumped on a number of occasions in the home straight. After viewing the film stewards were of the view that despite contact between the 2 runners those incidents did not materially affect the placings.

TRY ‘N’ CATCH ME – Began awkwardly.

YOUWAITANDSEE – Slow to begin.

JESSE CANYON – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

FEELS LIKE HOME – Bumped shortly after the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 300m and 200m.

SHE’S MISS DEVINE – Hung in in the home straight placing its rider at a disadvantage and making contact with NIGHT RITUALS on a number of occasions. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. A post race veterinary examination of the filly revealed no significant abnormalities.

NIGHT RITUALS – Bumped on a number of occasions by SHE’S MISS DEVINE in the home straight.

ELITE DUBLEO – Had to be steadied leaving the 300m when tightened for room between NIGHT RITUALS and SHE’S MISS DEVINE, which shifted in.

SAINT HUGO – Raced wide throughout.

CANTBUYBETTER – Jockey M. Zahra reported the gelding failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure rounding the home turn and proved disappointing. Jockey Zahra was of the view that the gelding may appreciate racing over further ground. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no significant abnormalities.

ROUND MOUNTAIN GAL – Jockey S. Galloway was fined $100.00 for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.

Race 2: Carlton Mid Class 6 Plate – 1400m
1st – Elusive Catch 2nd – L’Entrecote 3rd – Athena Fire 4th – Kalandula

SOLO SAGA – Had to be steadied near the 1000m when tightened for room by L’ENTRECOTE, which was inclined to lay in.

KALANDULA – Steadied from the heels of ATHENA FIRE near the 600m.

L’ENTRECOTE – Steadied from the heels of KALANDULA near the 600m.

ATHENA FIRE – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.

WRITTEN ABOVE ALL – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Jockey D. Browne reported at scale that the gelding was under pressure from the 600m and was most disappointing. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

RANKED – Raced wide throughout.

KAZOOM – Jockey T. Angland reported at scale that in his opinion the horse did not handle the soft track conditions.

ELLAWISDOM – App E. Ljung reported it was not her intention to lead today however, after beginning well the mare found itself in a position where she was content to remain.

Race 3: 150 Years Of Tattersall’s Stakes – 1400m
1st – Harlem River 2nd – Star Of Night 3rd – Falloch 4th – Lady No More

HARLEM RIVER – Examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to the race and was cleared to start.

THE UMBRELLA MAN – Began awkwardly. Jockey T. Bell reported the gelding weakened noticeably over the final 400m and noted something was amiss with its action. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

A REAL HEARTBREAKA – Began awkwardly.

WICKED INVESTMENT – Slow to begin.

SHOTACROSS THE BOW – Held up rounding the home turn.

STAR OF NIGHT – Held up rounding the home turn.

POSITIVE CHARGE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

TRINCANTO – Raced wide throughout.

SUGAR HIT – Raced wide throughout.

Race 4: Singapore Airlines Daybreak Lover – 1800m
1st – No Tricks 2nd – Right Or Wrong 3rd – Court’s Star 4th – Rhodin Drive

RIGHT OR WRONG – Trainer L. Gough advised if the horse begins well it will take up a forward position. The horse was ridden accordingly. Checked and lost ground at the 300m when tightened for room between NO TRICKS and COURT’S STAR, which shifted out. Jockey H. Bowman (COURT’S STAR) was reprimanded for this incident.

Correct weight was delayed to enable D. Browne the rider of second placegetter RIGHT OR WRONG to view the patrol footage to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge a protest against the winner NO TRICKS (B. Avdulla). After viewing the film D. Browne advised that he did not wish to proceed with the protest.

GRAPPA BRANDY – Had to be eased when tightened for room shortly after the start.

COURT’S STAR – Slow to begin.

OLD HABITS – Raced wide throughout.

Race 5: Southbank Insurance Brokers Open H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Addictive Habit 2nd – Made To Order 3rd – Lucky Lago 4th – Epic

The start was delayed when JETSET LAD was fractious in the barriers.

JETSET LAD – Slow to begin.

LUCKY LAGO – Jockey K. McEvoy reported at scale that his mount was held up shortly after entering the straight.

ANY DAY WILL DO – A post race veterinary examination of the mare failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

ADDICTIVE HABIT – When questioned as to the improved performance trainer L. Somervell stated that the gelding performs best when racing on rain affected surfaces and did not appreciate the specific nature of the Doomben track at its previous 2 starts.

Stewards will question jockey C. Whitely at a later date regarding his riding of JETSET LAD over the final 400m, as jockey C. Whiteley had left the course to fulfil an engagement at Toowoomba.

TORNADO MISS – Jockey T. Bell reported that he had been instructed to lead on the mare and when the tempo was even in the early stages he elected to steady outside the leader however, when the pace slowed passing the 1000m he improved forward and led.

Race 6: Carlton Draught Tattersall’s Cup Group 3 – 2400m
1st – Escado 2nd – Shoreham 3rd – Epingle 4th – Banca Mo

SHOREHAM – Trainer G. Ryan advised the horse will be ridden back in the field today from the wide barrier. The horse was ridden accordingly. Near the 200m shifted in and bumped BANCO MO. Inclined to lay in between the 200m and 100m when endeavouring to improve outside of ESCADO.

BANCA MO – Pulled hard in the early and middle stages. Tightened for room between runners after leaving the 900m. Jockey T. Bell (SURPASS) was reprimanded for not being fully clear when shifting out. Bumped near the 200m.

MAJOR MAJOR – Raced wide without cover from the 1400m.

POP ‘N’ SCOTCH – Raced wide from the 800m.

MONACO DOLL – Had to be steadied passing the 500m and lost ground when tightened for room between SHOREHAM and BACHELOR ZEEL.

EPINGLE - A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the near fore leg. Connections advised that the mare will now be retired.

Race 7: Sky Racing Tattersall’s Club Tiara Group 1 – 1400m
1st – Srikandi 2nd – Avoid Lightning 3rd – Lumosty 4th – Bound For Earth

TARLOSHAN – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages.

SOLICIT – Overraced in the early stages.

CATKINS – Had to be steadied from the heels of SOLICIT near the 1100m. When questioned as to the performance jockey H. Bowman stated that in the early stages he elected to settle behind SOLICIT, which he anticipated settling closer to the speed. However, when HAZARD allowed SRIKANDI to cross to the lead he was forced to race further back than anticipated. Jockey Bowman added that the tempo in the middle stages did not suit CATKINS and as a result he was not overly disappointed with its performance.

ROSE OF CHOICE – Had to be steadied from the heels of REAL SURREAL near the 800m.

PEGGY JEAN – Held up rounding the home turn.

AVOID LIGHTNING – Jockey T. Clark accidentally dropped his whip near the 200m.

REAL SURREAL – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout. A post race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no significant abnormalities. Jockey M. Cahill reported that he pressured the mare in the early stages to take up a forward position however, commenced to race keenly which resulted in him being caught wide for the majority of the race. Nothwithstanding jockey Cahill was of the view that the mare may have failed to back up from its last start 7 days prior. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

DUBLIN LASS – Raced 5 wide without cover throughout. A post race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no significant abnormalities.
Race 8: Tattersall’s 150th Anniversary Stakes Group 3 – 1200m
1st – Dothraki 2nd – Target In Sight 3rd – Rocket To Glory 4th – Dances On Stars

TIME TO PLUNDER – Slipped as the start was effected and lost ground.

TARGET IN SIGHT – Shifted out to improve on straightening and bumped FINAL CRESCENDO.

FINAL CRESCENDO – Bumped on straightening.
INTO THE RED – Jockey R. Wiggins reported that the gelding slipped on jumping away and did not feel comfortable throughout the run.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 20/6/2015
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 4. H. Bowman - Jockey – Careless riding – Reprimand – AR137(a)
Race 6. T. Bell – Jockey – Careless riding – Reprimand – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 1. S. Galloway – Jockey – Whip use - $100.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Adjourned Inquiry
Race 5. C. Whiteley – Re riding tactics on Jetset Lad over final 400m.

Absent jockeys
App L. Tarrant – Ill – Medical Cert.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Made To Order, The Offer, Jetset Lad, Srikandi, Solicit, Estonian Princess, Wicked Investment, Trincanto, Harlem River, Yulong Baby, Sambuca Shot, Bachman, Real Surreal, Lumosty, Hazard, Diademe, Rose Of Choice, Avoid Lightning, Politeness, Star Lady, Whittington, Target In Sight, Round Mountain Gal, Saint Hugo, L’Entrecote, Cantbuybetter, Kazoom, Zuccherina

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Saint Hugo, Trincanto, Right Or Wrong, The Offer, Shoreham, Avoid Lightning

Adjourned Inquiry
Race 7. Diademe – Possible race day treatment.

Change of Tactics
Race 4. Right Or Wrong – Trainer L. Gough advised if the horse begins well it will take up a forward position.
Race 6. Shoreham – Trainer G. Ryan advised the horse will be ridden back in the field today from the wide barrier.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 3. Trincanto – D. Browne
Race 4. Lucoblu – M. Zahra
Race 5. Epic – G. Colless
Race 6. Holly Holy – P. Hammersley
Race 7. Diademe – G. Colless
Race 7. Politeness – T. Berry
Race 7. Tarloshan – D. Griffin
Race 7. Dublin Lass – J. Byrne

Late Scratchings
Race 7. Diademe @ 3.05 p.m.