STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 4 JULY 2015

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5
RAIL – OUT 4M 1400-W/POST, 2M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.7

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – M Knibbs, P McLean, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C McCormack
Swab attendants – K Kilpatrick & H Schodel
Bookmaker Supervisor – G Daly
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Jockeys Advocate – G Stockdale
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY:

Stewards inquired into an incident that occurred at trackwork at the Gold Coast Turf Club on the morning of Thursday 25 June 2015. Evidence was taken from Mr C. Small, Mrs L. Small, Miss K. Loy and Mr M. Johnston. After considering all evidence Mr Johnston pleaded guilty to a charge under AR175(q) in that on the abovementioned morning he did misconduct himself by using foul language directed at Mr C. Small. Mr Johnston was fined $500.00, $300.00 of which was suspended for a period of 12 months, under LR22(f), on the proviso that he does not breach a similar Rule of Racing.

GENERAL
As J. Morris was indisposed due to illness stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
Race 1: SEA FM Class 4 H’Cap – 900m
1st – Sassy Tycoon 2nd – Prince Tamino 3rd – Innocent 4th – Eagle’s Nest

INNOCENT – Leaving the 800m had to be steadied when tightened for room between CAMPIONESSA and EAGLE’S NEST. Stewards questioned App S. Eilbeck as to the reasons why she lost ground in the early stages, resulting in her racing at the rear of the field. App Eilbeck explained that after beginning well she was forced to steady the mare when tightened for room leaving the 800m, at which point her mount dropped the bit and lost more ground than expected. App Eilbeck added she then had to ride the mare along just to hold its position at the tail of the field however, finished the race off well. App Eilbeck conceded that in hindsight she should have been more vigorous on the mare in the early stages in an effort to hold a midfield position.

PRINCE TAMINO - App C. Schmidt was reminded of her obligations to ride her mounts out to the end of the race.

Race 2: STO Property Maintenance Group Maiden H’Cap – 900m
1st – Mia Madalena 2nd – Delvaux 3rd – Snip Of Royalty 4th – Beer ‘N’ Barmaid

The start was delayed when RADD’S ROSE reared dislodging its rider J. Kokotajlo. The filly was removed from the barriers, inspected by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. The start was further delayed when the bridle of RADD’S ROSE became loose. Trainer P. Rosel was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s barrier manners.

SNIP OF ROYALTY – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer L. Garrett for the late declaration of L. Rolls. Raced wide throughout.

YARD GLASS – Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

SNIP INTO TOWN – Slow to begin.

RADD’S ROSE – Had to be steadied shortly after the start and lost ground.

BEER ‘N’ BARMAID – Inclined to lay in passing the 500m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

POP BUBBLE POP – Hung out approaching the home turn.

MISS SAINTLY – Raced wide throughout.

DELVAUX – Jockey M. Paget reported that from the wide barrier he had to restrain the filly to obtain a position closer to the fence. Jockey Paget added that the filly would be better suited over further ground.

Race 3: Qld Road Surfaces Class 2 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Spanish Saga 2nd – Blatant 3rd – Topending 4th – Neomagic

No racing incidents.

Race 4: Westpac Commercial Banking QTIS 2YO H’Cap – 1100m
1st – Positive Charge 2nd – Planet America 3rd – French Concession 4th – Nighthawk

MISHANI HONCHO – When questioned as to the performance App K. Stanley stated that the gelding was slow to begin. App Stanley added she attempted to improve leaving the 600m but the gelding failed to quicken as expected and was somewhat disappointing. App Stanley was of the view that today’s impost of 59 kilos prevented the gelding from finishing off the race as expected. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

TORONTO FLYER – Blundered on jumping away and lost ground.

LITTLE WEALTH – Began awkwardly and made heavy contact with the off side barrier partition and a short distance later had to be steadied when tightened for room.

NIGHTHAWK – Began awkwardly and shifted out.

PLANET AMERICA – Inclined to lay in during the early stages.

PERFECTLY SWEET – Had to be steadied when tightened for room passing the 900m. Approaching the 600m shifted out and bumped FRENCH CONCESSION.

FRENCH CONCESSION – Passing the 900m had to be steadied when tightened for room. L. Rolls (POSITIVE CHARGE) was severely reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in resulting in interference to FRENCH CONCESSION and PERFECTLY SWEET. Bumped approaching the 600m by PERFECTLY SWEET and forced to race 3 wide from that point onwards.

POSITIVE CHARGE – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.

Race 5: ARYZTA Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st – I Like Candy 2nd – She’s A Ruby 3rd – Jordanaire 4th – Here’s To Luxury

SHE’S A RUBY – Trainer M. Dunn was fined $100.00 for the late declaration of rider. As S. Bogenhuber was then indisposed due to a prior engagement at Toowoomba stewards permitted A. Merritt to be substituted as the rider.

TRE BROWN – Slow to begin.

SHE’S WORTHY – Shortly after the start had to be steadied when tightened for room and lost ground. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

AMY LYNN - Shortly after the start had to be steadied when tightened for room and lost ground.

SHOULDA TO SHOULDA – Bumped on jumping away and became unbalanced. Raced wide throughout. When questioned as to the performance jockey K. Gates stated that the gelding did not travel comfortably in today’s soft conditions. Jockey Gates was of the view that this may have contributed to the poor performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 6: McDonalds Gold Coast Class 2 H’Cap – 2200m
1st – Tampere 2nd – Iniquity 3rd – Interim Approval 4th – Elizabeth’s Dream

NEW ECLIPSE – Trainer G. Irwin advised the horse would be ridden further back in the field today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

INIQUITY – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

TAMPERE – Slow to begin. Held up approaching and rounding the home turn.

SPORT OF KINGS – Slow to begin.

HOLLYWOOD RAIN – Raced wide in the early stages.

ISADJOURNED – Slow to begin. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

CHANGLY – Forced to race 3 wide from the 800m onwards.

ELIZABETH’S DREAM – Leaving the 500m had to be steadied away from the heels of VINE, which was weakening.

NOSUBFORLUCK – Had to be steadied and lost ground near the 400m.

VINE – Jockey B. Wallace reported that the gelding made an abnormal respiratory noise leaving the 600m and then compounded over the final 400m. Trainer J. Wallace undertook to produce the results of an endoscopic examination prior to the gelding’s next start.

Race 7: Ronald McDonald House SEQ BenchMark 80 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Nothing Like Luca 2nd – Cornrow 3rd – Buakaw 4th – Nakanai

CHEAPSKATER – Checked at the start when badly crowded for room.

HYDRAZINE - Checked at the start when badly crowded for room. Held up over the final 200m and went to the line not fully tested.

BUAKAW – Slow to begin. Laid in over the concluding stages.

NOTHING LIKE LUCA – When questioned as to the improved performance trainer J. Litt stated that the gelding had tapered off towards the end of its previous campaign as a result of continual racing on wet tracks. Mr Litt added that at its last start when first up from a spell the gelding got its tongue over the bit resulting in it finishing tailed off. Mr Litt noted that a tongue tie was added to the gelding’s gear for today’s race, which contributed to its improved performance today.

Race 8: Skyline Restaurant Class 1 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Te Rux 2nd – Rolling Roman 3rd – Lost Thief 4th – Zinging

SANSHO DAYU – Fractious in the barriers and put its head down as the start was effected resulting in it losing ground. Had to be steadied from the heels of POMPEII FLYER near the 800m.

CHOPHOUSE TEARS – Slow to begin. Jockey B. Looker reported that it was not his intention to lead today however, when caught wide in the early stages he allowed the filly to stride forward.

TE RUX – Began awkwardly.

BENICO’S PRINCE – Steadied leaving 1100m when awkwardly placed at heels.

ROLLING ROMAN – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 4/7/2015

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. L. Rolls – Jockey – Careless riding – Severe reprimand – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 5. M. Dunn – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR67

From 25.6.15 M. Johnston – Stablehand – Misconduct - $500.00 – AR175(q)
[$300.00 to be suspended for 12 months)

Race Day Illness/Injury
J. Morris – Ill – Medical Cert.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Topending, Hyperactive, Vine, Interim Approval, Te Rux, Chophouse Tears

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Blatant, Cornrow, Rolling Roman

Bars/Warnings
Race 2. Radd’s Rose – Barrier manners – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 6. Vine – Poor performance – Endoscope – AR8(t)

Change of Tactics
New Eclipse – Trainer advised the horse would be ridden further back in the field today if circumstances permit.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 2. Snip Of Royalty – L. Rolls
Race 3. Hyperactive – B. Looker
Race 4. Mishani Honcho – App K. Stanley
Race 4. Supersay – B. Looker
Race 5. I Like Candy – B. Looker
Race 5. She’s A Ruby – A. Merritt
Race 6. Sport Of Kings – C. Schmidt
Race 6. Contravention – A. Merritt
Race 7. Cornrow – A. Merritt
Race 8. Chophouse Tears – B. Looker
Race 8. Sansho Dayu – M. Paget