QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 4 MARCH 2017  
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING –  SOFT 7 (UPGRADED SOFT 6 AFTER R3)
RAIL – OUT 7M 1400-W/POST, 5M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 5.6
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Albrecht
Stewards – G Lane, N Boyle, P Reardon
Betting Steward – G Daly
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – A Murdoch
Swab attendants – K Kilpatrick & R Mai
Starter – S Andrews & B Wilson
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
 
GENERAL
 
Trainer L. Birchley was fined the sum of $200.00 for the late declaration of N. Day as the rider of RED SILHOUETTE in Race 1 and MR METICULOUS in Race 2.
 
 
RACE 1: Gold Coast Stakes Day Fillies  & Mares Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st: Lefkas Island   2nd: Red Silhouette   3rd: Scarlet Hussie   4th:  Rose Of Woorim
 
Rose Of Woorim – Trainer M. Leitch advised the instructions would be to race in a more forward position today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
EMPRESS ZHAO – Began awkwardly.
 
RED SILHOUETTE – Overraced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover.  Shifted out near the 600m and raced 3 wide without cover from that point onwards.  Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TRAINER’S POCKET – A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be suffering from mild heat stress.
 
 
 
RACE 2: Skyline Bookings Online Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st: Ahmah Star   2nd: Fogoso   3rd: Nelumbo   4th:  Creationist
 
MALKARA – After arriving late on course the gelding underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.  When questioned regarding the disappointing performance jockey D. Griffin explained that it was his intention to settle closer to the speed today however, after being crossed by runners to his outside he was shuffled further back in the field than anticipated.  Jockey Griffin added that the gelding was somewhat disappointing in the home straight.  Jockey Griffin noted that MALKARA raced without a bit lifter, which may have had an affect on its performance.  Stewards also questioned trainer M. Costa regarding the gelding’s late arrival on course and also the horse racing without a bit lifter.Mr Costa was subsequently fined $200.00 for the gelding’s late arrival on course and $100.00 for presenting the gelding to race without a bit lifter, which is part of its gear. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no significant findings. A swab sample was taken.
 
NELUMBO – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
AGREE TO – Shifted in abruptly at the start making contact with CREATIONIST.  Overraced in the early stages.  When questioned regarding the performance jockey R. Bishop stated that the gelding, after having a favourable run throughout, failed to quicken as expected.  Jockey Bishop added that the gelding may not have appreciated the soft track conditions today.  A post race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no significant findings.
 
FOGOSO – Approaching the 400m had to be steadied when held up for clear running.
 
CREATIONIST – Raced wide throughout.
 
AHMAH STAR – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted jockey J. Taylor explained his instructions were to be positive on the gelding and also to be mindful that the gelding is one paced.  Jockey Taylor added that after settling at the rear of the field in the early stages he elected to stride forward when the pace slackened near the 1100m.  Jockey Taylor further added it was not necessarily his intention to lead however, he was mindful that the gelding is one paced.
 
Jockey R. Bishop (AGREE TO) was fined $400.00 for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race.  Stewards in determining penalty were satisfied that jockey Bishop’s actions had cost the horse 4th place.
 
 
RACE 3: GC Events Centre QTIS 2YO Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st: Capital Gain   2nd: Nivo   3rd: Maharni   4th: Citrain*
 
The start was delayed when CAPITAL GAIN required farrier attention.
 
CAPTIAL GAIN – Began awkwardly and then made contact with DROVER’S YARN shortly after the start and lost ground.
 
GOLD SUN – Bumped at the start.
 
SCOVERMAN – Bumped at the start.
 
DROVER’S YARN – Inclined to lay in under pressure for the majority of the home straight.
 
NIVO – A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly had sustained a laceration to the near hind pastern.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Soft 6.
 
 
RACE 4: Hens, Bucks & Birthdays @ GCTC Class 3 Plate – 900m
1st: Royal Hootenanny   2nd: Mr Hennessy   3rd: Go Better   4th:  Perdu
 
MARAUDING’S GIRL – Slow to begin.  Had to be steadied after improving onto heels near the 400m.
 
MR HENNESSY – Shifted out shortly after the start and made contact with GOT NEWS FOR YOU.
 
GO BETTER – Held up on entering the home straight when unable to improve.  Near the 200m attempted to shift out to obtain clear running however, was disappointed for a run before shifting back to the inside and obtaining clear running approaching the 100m. 
 
 
RACE 5: PM’S Cup May 2017 Maiden H’Cap – 1400m
1st: Same Old   2nd: Netzach   3rd: Miabla   4th:  War Chest
 
JUMP ON BOARD – Trainer H. Page advised the horse would be ridden aggressive out of the gates and go forward if circumstances permit.  Jockey J. Morris reported at scale that his mount began awkwardly and made contact with the barrier partition, which resulted in his saddle shifting to the side placing him at a disadvantage and as a result raced towards the rear of the field.  Jockey Morris noted that as a result of his saddle shifting he was reluctant to place the gelding under pressure in the home straight.  
 
QUEEN GEE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.  Raced wide throughout.
 
LEGAL ATTIRE – Slow to begin.
 
NICE TO DREAM – Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly.  When questioned regarding the tactics adopted jockey J. Taylor stated that from the wide barrier it was always his intention to take up a forward position.  He added that at the filly’s last start it raced over a 1000m and today stepping up to the 1400m the filly showed good gate speed and as such he found a forward position easily and as runners had improved to his inside it was evident he was going to be caught racing 3 wide and therefore elected to press forward and assume the lead.  Jockey Taylor further added that the filly’s best performances have been when able to take up a position closer to the speed.  He further added that in his opinion the filly may not run out a strong 1400m.
 
MIABLA – Hampered at the start.  Improved onto the heels of STAGE EXPRESS had to be checked and lost ground.
 
STAGE EXPRESS – Approaching the 1000m was tightened for room between SAME OLD and LIGHT OF DE WORLD, which shifted in when not fully clear.  Jockey A. Denby (LIGHT OF DE WORLD) was reprimanded for this incident.  A post race veterinary examination of the gelding which weakened in the home straight revealed no significant findings. 
 
NETZACH – Near the 800m when attempting to obtain a position behind TRUE STEPPER, shifted in making contact with WAR CHEST on a couple of occasions as jockey Poland (WAR CHEST) was attempting to hold her line, also shifted out and bumped NETZACH causing that runner to become unbalanced and forced wider on the track.  Stewards advised both jockey Poland (WAR CHEST) and App Guthmann-Chester (NETZACH) to be mindful of their actions and to exercise more care in similar circumstances.  Raced wide throughout.
 
SAME OLD – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
LIGHT OF DE WORLD – Raced wide throughout.
 

RACE 6: Weddings @ GCTC BenchMark 65 H’Cap – 1800m
1st: Whynotroc   2nd: Steal A Diamond   3rd: Premiere Place   4th:  French Song
 
THIN DISGUISE – Slow to begin and made contact with KIKONGO and was then inclined to lay out across heels and had to be steadied. Near the 1400m had to be eased from heels.  When offered an opportunity to comment on the performance App J. Woodhouse stated that the gelding was slow to begin and then trailed the field throughout.  App Woodhouse added that at the 600m he placed the gelding under pressure in an attempt to improve into the race however, the gelding was reluctant to improve despite his urgings.  App Woodhouse further added that the gelding had a tendency to hang out rounding the home turn and raced ungenerously throughout. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer B. Currie indicated that in light of today’s performance he was of the view that the gelding may not have handled today’s track conditions and may have come to the end of its current campaign and therefore will be sent for a spell.
 
ONEMOREGYPSY –Near 1500m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of BARRAAJ, which shifted in when not fully clear.  Jockey R. Plumb (BARRAAJ) was advised to exercise more care.  ONEMOREGYPSLY Had to be steadied again shortly after when the pace of the race steadied.   Stewards reprimanded jockey Plumb (BARRAAJ) for the manner in which he slackened the tempo at that point.
 
WHYNOTROC – Had to be checked near the 1500m.
 
 
 
 
 
RACE 7: GCTC Functions 7 Days A Week Class 4 H’Cap – 1400m
1st: Flo Jo Snip   2nd: Rolling Roman   3rd: Royal Roulette   4th:  Rideonabigjetplane
 
GALWAY TOWN – Became fractious and missed the start by a considerable distance and took no competitive part in the race.  Trainer K. Monckton was advised that the mare would require a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
CHELSEA STAR – Blundered shortly after the start.
 
ROYAL ROULETTE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
ANNIHILATION – Raced wide throughout. 
 
 
RACE 8: Ideal Bridal Expo Class 2 H’Cap – 1200m
1st: Excalibrator   2nd: Wack’Em   3rd: Bold Peak   4th: Silent Statue
 
SILENT STATUE – Near the 800m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of EXCALIBRATOR, which shifted in when not fully clear.  Jockey J. Morris (EXCALIBRATOR) was issued with a reprimand.
 
BOLD PEAK – Near the 800m was inconvenienced and forced wider on the track and as a result raced 3 wide without cover for the remainder.

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5.   A. Denby – Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a)
Race 6.   R. Plumb – Jockey –  Reduced speed of the race – AR137(d)
Race 8.   J. Morris – Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a)
 
Fines
R 1 & 2   L. Birchley – Trainer – Late rider X 2 - $200.00 – LR67
Race 2.  R. Bishop – Jockey – Failed to ride out mount to the finish - $400.00 – AR137(b)
Race 2.  M. Costa – Trainer – Horse late on course - $200.00 – LR30
Race 2.  M. Costa – Trainer - Incorrect gear - $100.00 – AR140A
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Creationist, True Stepper, Kikongo, Onemoregypsy
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Malkara, Nivo, Rolling Roman
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 7.   Galway Town – Barrier manners – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
 
Change of Riding Tactics
Race 1.   Rose Of Woorim – Instructions will be to race in a more forward position today if circumstances permit.
 
Race 5.   Jump On Board – Trainer advised horse will be ridden aggressive out of the gates and will go forward if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.   Red Silhouette – N. Day  
Race 2.   Mr Meticulous – N. Day
 
Late scratchings
Race 6.   I’m No Ruby @ 7.50 a.m.  
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision