STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 14 MAY 2016

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 (UPGRADED GOOD 3 AFTER R6)
RAIL – OUT 2M 1400-400, TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.49


OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – C Albrecht, G Lane & T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – T Hawthorne
Swab attendants – H Schodel & A Fleming
Bookmaker Supervisor – G Daly
Starter – S Andrews & B Lawson
Jockeys Advocate – G Stockdale
Secretary – S Rolls

GENERAL:

Stewards accepted the explanations tendered by trainer R. Balcombe and rider’s agent M. Weatherstone for jockey K. Matheson being incorrectly engaged on TELEGRAM (Race 3) and BLAISINGJAD (Race 5). Jockey Matheson was replaced by M. Paget in both races.

Race 1: Bosform QTIS 2YO Class 1 Plate – 900m
1st – Greyt Start 2nd – Hidden Light 3rd – Gracefully Chic 4th – Stole The Show

STOLE THE SHOW – Began very awkwardly, shifted in, bumped RANEN and lost significant ground.

RANEN – Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout and hung out rounding the home turn. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

ROWDY RONDA – Bumped at the start.

CAESAR’S SECRET – Began awkwardly. Raced 4 wide without cover throughout and passing the 600m was taken wider on the track by ALASSAK. Rounding the home turn was again taken wider by RANEN, which was hanging out and then upon straightening had to be steadied from the heels of that runner. App R. Johnston-Bell (RANEN) was severely reprimanded for failing to make sufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting out.

GRACEFULLY CHIC – Began awkwardly.

AURUM LAD – Had to be steadied on jumping away when tightened for room between ROWDY RONDA and GRACEFULLY CHIC, which shifted in. Approaching the 300m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of ROWDY RONDA.

GREYT START – Approaching the 600m when being restrained to obtain a position behind KAWANA VIVA, hung out forcing ALASSAK wider on the track. Raced greenly throughout.

ALASSAK – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout and passing the 600m was taken wider on the track by another runner.

S. Bogenhuber (GREYT START) was fined $200.00 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.


Race 2: Wideform Maiden H’Cap – 1300m
1st – Coomera 2nd – Medieval 3rd – Dane Jester 4th – Highdini

PRINCE CONSUL – Began awkwardly.

RED ONYX – Bumped at the start.

OTHER WAY – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

COOMERA – Raced wide throughout. When questioned as to the improved performance trainer J. Morrisey stated that the gelding had overraced at its previous start and failed to run out a strong 1800m as a consequence. Mr Morrisey added that he had freshened the gelding up leading into today’s performance and it was suited by the drop back in distance to 1400m. Mr Morrisey further added that he had not been overly disappointed in the gelding’s performance 2 starts prior to today and 3 starts prior it was not suited by the soft track conditions. His explanation was noted.


Race 3: Beavis & Bartels Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 4 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Baker Boy 2nd – Moment Of Impact 3rd – Patronizing 4th – Camouflage

CAMOUFLAGE – Slow to begin and shortly thereafter had to be steadied when tightened for room.
BAKER BOY – Leaving the 800m improved onto the heels of TELEGRAM and had to be steadied.


Race 4: TJM Scaffolding Class 5 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – The Iliad 2nd – I Am The Sculptor 3rd – Rainbow Magic 4th – It’s A Thrilla

DON’TCRYARGENTINA – Slow to begin.

SENGLEA SUN – Overraced in the early stages.

RAINBOW MAGIC – Near the 50m had to be steadied from the heels of THE ILIAD, which shifted out marginally.

IT’S A THRILLA – Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.

I AM THE SCULPTOR – When questioned as to the tactics adopted in the early stages, specifically if there was an opportunity to press forward and settle outside RAINBOW MAGIC, in a one off position, jockey J. Morris stated that the gelding had won when ridden quietly from inside barriers at its last 2 starts. Jockey Morris added that after beginning on terms today he considered pushing forward to settle outside RAINBOW MAGIC however, was concerned with the genuine speed in the early stages and he therefore elected to restrain in an attempt to obtain cover behind SENGLEA SUN. When SENGLEA SUN was overracing to the outside of PRIZE he was unable to obtain to restrain the gelding in order to obtain cover and was forced to race 3 wide without cover for the majority of the event. Jockey Morris further added that had he elected to press forward early he would have been forced to race 3 wide in any event as RAINBOW MAGIC maintained a position one off the fence throughout. After viewing the patrol footage stewards accepted the explanation.


Race 5: HVAC Class 2 H’Cap – 1100m
1st – Don’t Deny Us 2nd – Goornong Girl 3rd – Tressles 4th – She’s Worthy

GRESELIN – Lowered its head prior to the start and as a consequence lost ground. When questioned as to the performance jockey A. Spinks stated that the filly was under pressure leaving the 700m and had to be hard ridden in an effort to improve its position. Jockey Spinks added that the filly failed to finish the race off as expected and in his opinion was somewhat disappointing. Jockey Spinks was of the opinion that the filly is better suited to races over further distances than that of today’s event. A post race veterinary examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.

GOORNONG GIRL – Raced wide in the early stages.

ROLLING ROMAN – Upon straightening was inclined to lay in before being disappointed for a run near the 250m.

PARTY TILL DAWN – Momentarily held up upon straightening and then passing the 100m was unable to be tested when awkwardly placed at the heels of TRESSLES.

BLAISINGJAD – Leaving the 300m was bumped by PARTY TILL DAWN. Jockey B. Looker (PARTY TILL DAWN) was reprimanded.

SHE’S WORTHY – Upon return to scale App T. Brooker reported her intention was to settle further forward however, the filly failed to muster the necessary speed in the early stages despite her efforts. App Brooker added that leaving the 500m the filly commenced to improve into the race well before being held up for clear running between the 150m and 50m.

Jockey A. Spinks (GRESELIN) was fined $300.00 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. In assessing penalty stewards were mindful of jockey Spinks’ poor record.


Race 6: Australian Post-Tensioning Ratings Band 0-70 H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Snapper 2nd – All Clear 3rd – Legsman 4th – Walwa

COASTAL GEM – Slow to begin.

SAM DE HERO – Slow to begin.

LEGSMAN – Had to be steadied shortly after the start when tightened for room.

VALERIE D’AMOUR – When questioned as to the tactics adopted App C. Schmidt stated she was instructed to try and settle further forward today. App Schmidt added that from the wide barrier she was obliged to push forward to obtain a position closer to the fence, which resulted in her ultimately settling outside the leader. Trainer B. Baldwin confirmed the instructions. Mr Baldwin was reminded of his obligations to advise stewards of any intention to change tactics.

Track upgraded to a Good 3 following the running of this event.


Race 7: Premier Fire Fillies & Mares Class 4 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – My Maisie 2nd – Amata 3rd – Tanzanite 4th – Destiny’s Lass

HIDDEN LOVE – Began awkwardly.

LONGCHAMP BELLE – Near the 900m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of SHANZAM. Held up over concluding stages.

AMATA – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

DUCHESS MOLLY – A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled both nostrils. As this was the first occasion the mare will incur a 3 month embargo prior to racing again.


Race 8: Westfield Community Ratings Band 0-62 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Minkus 2nd – Lucky Show Girl 3rd – Bobby Be Good 4th – Fast Fella

FAST FELLA – Blundered on jumping away.

CARRY THE DRINKS – Began awkwardly and shifted in. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted jockey L. Cheshire stated she was specifically instructed to lead then improve passing the 600m in an effort to obtain an advantage on the rest of the field. Jockey Cheshire added that she was able to comply with these instructions however, conceded that the tactics adopted had a detrimental affect on the gelding’s performance. Nonetheless, Stewards advised Jockey Cheshire that she had erred in her riding of the gelding, in that after obtaining the lead she should have continued to restrain the gelding in the middles stages so as to give it every opportunity to finish the race off instead of allowing it to stride forward from the 700m.

RUFFO – Had to be checked and lost ground when tightened for room shortly after the start.

SENTIMENTAL PRINCE – Had to be checked and lost ground when tightened for room shortly after the start. Passing the 600m had to be steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of NIGHT WOLF.

BOBBY BE GOOD – Hampered shortly after the start.

LUCKY SHOW GIRL – Hampered shortly after the start.

LINE BREAKER – Bumped by FAST FELLA rounding the home turn. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

NIGHT WOLF – Laid in under pressure in the home straight and passing the 100m had to be steadied from the heels of CARRY THE DRINKS.

CALCULATION – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

WATER BOY – Raced wide throughout. When questioned as to the performance jockey D. Griffin stated that his intention was to obtain a midfield position with cover. Jockey Griffin added that when caught wide in the early stages he elected to restrain the gelding in an effort to obtain cover but was still forced to race 3 wide at the rear of the field. Jockey Griffin further added that the gelding never really travelled comfortably in the middle stages and he was disappointed with its finishing effort. Jockey Griffin was of the opinion that the gelding is better suited when ridden positively from an inside barrier.

SUGAR HIT – When asked to comment on the performance of the filly App M. Murphy stated he was instructed to lead today. App Murphy added that in the early stages when CARRY THE DRINKS pressed forward to lead he elected to sit off that runner. App Murphy was of the view that the strong tempo in the early and middle stages had a detrimental effect on the filly’s performance.

K. Stanley (BOBBY BE GOOD) was fined $200.00 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.

Jockey M. McGuren (LUCKY SHOW GIRL) will be interviewed regarding his whip use prior to the 100m at a later date.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 14/5/2016

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. R. Johnston-Bell – App Jockey – Careless riding – Severe reprimand - AR137(a)
Race 5. B. Looker – Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 1. S. Bogenhuber – Jockey – Whip use - $200.00 – AR137A(5)
Race 5. A. Spinks – Jockey – Whip use - $300.00 – AR137A(5)
Race 8. K. Stanley – Jockey – Whip use - $200.00 – AR137A(5)

Adjourned Inquiry
Race 8. M. McGuren – Whip use

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Carry The Drinks, Water Boy, Shanzam, Longchamp Belle,

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Hidden Light, Sanjay, Greselin, Sugar Hit

Bleeders
Race 7. Duchess Molly – Bled first time – 3 month ban & 1000m gallop – AR53A

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 1. Rowdy Ronda – App A. Denby
Race 3. Telegram – M. Paget
Race 5. Blaisingjad – M. Paget