QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
 
GOLD COAST – SATURDAY 9TH APRIL 2022
 
WEATHER – Overcast/Showers TRACK RATING –  Heavy 9, Heavy 10 after race 7   RAIL – 6.5m 1400-400, 5m 400m- W/Post, 3m Remainder
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann
Stewards – M King, P Kennedy, D McMahon
Clerk of Scales – C Fedrick
Judge – S McMahon, G Anderson
Veterinarian – Dr M Lenz
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick
Starter – S Andrews, K Watson
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following rider to ride overweight.
 
Race 1 No Jay Jubilee (NZ) – L Dittman 56kg
Race 6 Frazzled – L Dittman 56kg
 
 
 
Race 1: POLYTRACK Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
PALACE HOUSE – Laid in leaving the 800m despite the efforts of its rider. Rider reported that it was inclined to lay in throughout, a post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer S Kumpikas was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
LA FUSEE – Leaving the 800m, raced in restricted room when PALACE HOUSE laid in despite the efforts of its rider, which resulted in LA FUSEE being steadied.
 
FASOLIA – Raced wide throughout. Jockey reported the filly did not handle todays track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be short striding in front.
 
STAR SEEKER – Near the 1000m, raced in restricted room and was steadied. Raced wide throughout.
 
NO NAY JUBILEE (NZ) – Steadied near the 700m. Steadied from heels rounding the home turn when LA FUSEE was carried out by INDEEP which shifted out. Jockey L Dittman reported that the filly would benefit from a rise in distance, he also added that rounding the home turn it was accidently struck across the head by the rider of LA FUSEE.
 
DOOR INTO SUMMER – Slow to begin then bumped. Bumped near the 200m.
 
INDEEP – Buffeted leaving the 800m. Bumped near the 200m.
 
CHAYSE 'N' MENARI – Began awkwardly then bumped.
 
OVER THE FALLS – Steadied shortly after the start when momentarily tightened between runners. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SIR BANGALOW – Lost an off-hind plate.
 
Race 2: ASCOT LODGE RACING QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 65
Handicap 1400 metres
 
Despite Newcastle race 1 running approximately 5 minutes late, Gold Coast was viewed on Sky Racing 2.
 
FORGET ROMANCE – Jockey reported that the filly did not handle todays track conditions.
 
ROYAL REBELLION – Slow to begin.
 
ROYAL ARCHER – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 3: GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND Class 5 Handicap 1400 metres
 
ACCESSORY – Bumped on jumping. Apprentice J Williams was reprimanded for using the whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
BUSHIDO – Jockey A Fancourt was reprimanded for using the whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
RIOT ACT – Raced three wide with cover. Jockey N Callow reported at scale that in his opinion the gelding did not handle todays track conditions and proved very disappointing. Stewards questioned Jockey Callow regarding tactics in particular in the early part of the race when RIOT ACT began well and appeared to have a half to three-quarter length margin on the runners drawn to his inside. Jockey Callow stated that with no instructions issued regarding tactics and with multiple runners which showed speed to his inside he elected to take cover in a three-wide trailing position on THE KNIGHT. Jockey Callow was of the opinion that if he had elected to continue to press RIOT ACT forward from the start at best it may have settled one horse closer but still three-wide. Stewards noted the explanation provided by jockey Callow but still intend to review wagering on the event. A post-race veterinary examination determined the gelding to be sore across its loin on palpation.
 
DARING BELL – Bumped on jumping.
 
THE KNIGHT – Raced three wide throughout.
 
Race 4: ARRON KENNEDY MEMORIAL RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1300 metres
 
MY ZEBRINKA – Rider C Jokic indicated that following today’s disappointing performance, the gelding would now be spelled.
 
HERECUM DA DRUMS – Slow to begin.
 
SPRITES – Shortly after the start, buffeted between runners and restrained.
 
NANAKOROBI YAOKI – Buffeted between runners on jumping and lost ground.
 
LA PETITE MISSILE – Began awkwardly. Trainer C Anderson was reprimanded pursuant to AR227(a) in that he was negligent for breaching the rider overweight policy. Jockey Jag Guthmann-Chester was replaced by Jockey Georgina Cartwright.
 
LAYLA'S SONG – Began awkwardly. Bumped on the hindquarters rounding the home turn when SUBAYAI shifted out to improve.
 
Race 5: KOLLOSCHE RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1300 metres
 
GAUNTLET – Began very awkwardly and shifted in. Near the 100m was tightened for racing room and bumped with THE GOLDEN SOUL.
 
WAR TOY – Near the 100m, was inconvenienced when awkwardly placed at the heels of XUANNU which was bumped by ROMAN HEIR.
 
ROMAN HEIR – Laid in near the 120m before being corrected by its rider.
 
THE GOLDEN SOUL – Near the 100m was bumped on several occasions by GAUNTLET.
 
RISE'N'SHINE – On jumping, tightened between runner and lost ground.
 
LUCAP (NZ) – On jumping, tightened between runner and lost ground.
 
REBEL LEADER – Began awkwardly.
 
XUANNU – Bumped near the 120m and shifted in.
 
Race 6: ACCURATE ROAD PROFILING SERVICES Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
AMPHAWA – Held up for running approaching the home turn.
 
RIVER PARK – Jockey J Grob reported that his mount didn’t handle todays track conditions.
 
ARGYLEBYTHESEA – Began awkwardly and then bumped.
 
BIG HITTER – Raced three wide throughout.
 
SOFTEN IT UP – Trainer advised from the wide barrier the gelding will be ridden back in the field with cover, ridden accordingly. Held up for running approaching the home turn.
 
FRAZZLED – Held up for running approaching the home turn.
 
METZARRO – Slow to begin.
 
OCEAN ROYALE (NZ) – Raced three wide throughout.
 
CARLIE EKSPLODES – Raced three wide throughout.
 
GEOSTORM – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Rider reported that in her opinion the gelding did not handle todays track conditions and also stated that it was inclined to lay out throughout. Cast a plate in running.
 
TOKYO FRIENDS – Tightened on jumping and lost ground.
 
Race 7: KUDOS TO COOKIE Class 1 Plate 900 metres
 
SAN ANTONIO – Declared a late scratching at 2:40pm on veterinary advice after the gelding sustained a laceration to its near fore fetlock.
 
ASTROPHYSICS – Unable to muster early speed.
 
DREAM WEAVING – Leaving the parade area made contact with a rail and underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Momentarily raced tightly between runners shortly after the start.
 
MADE OF MONEY – Raced wide throughout.
 
TIMELY REWARD – Raced wide throughout. Rider reported that the mare felt awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off fore. Trainer was advised that they would be required to obtain a veterinary clearance prior to its next running.
 
YOUR TOO GOOD – Jockey J Guthmann-Chester pleaded guilty pursuant to AR211(2) in that he returned to scale in excess of 0.5kg and was fined $300.

Race 8: JYE ROCKET CLASSIC Class 3 Plate 1300 metres
 
Prior to the running of race 8 the track was downgraded to a heavy 10 after further showers.
 
OCEAN EMPEROR – Jockey N Callow reported that his mount was not entirely comfortable with todays track conditions.
 
UNO AMOR – Began awkwardly.
 
VIRTUOSITY – Jockey A Allen was reprimanded pursuant to AR190(3) in that he was unable to fulfil his riding engagement. Stewards when considering penalty noted jockey Allen’s very good record regarding this rule. Jockey A Allen was replaced by Jockey B Ainsworth. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Jockey Ainsworth reported that after being slow away she asked the filly to improve however it then commenced to race keenly and whilst it was not her intention, she then elected to allow her mount to stride forward to a position outside the lead near the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
Race 9: DUCATI GOLD COAST BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1800 metres
 
BROCSON – Slow to begin.
 
PERNELL – Slow to begin. Jockey A Allen reported that in his opinion the gelding was not suited by todays track conditions.
 
THE HOUSEMAN – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3-          Jockey A Fancourt – Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 3-          Jockey J Williams – Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 4-          Trainer C Anderson – Negligent for breaching the rider overweight policy. AR227(a)
Race 8-          Jockey A Allen – Unable to fulfil his riding engagement. AR190(3)
Fines
Race 8-          Jockey J Guthmann-Chester – Fined $300 – Returned to scale in an excess of 0.5kg. AR211(2)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
GREY DEFENCE, BUSHIDO, BROCSON
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1 -         PALACE HOUSE – Warning – Racing manners.
Race 7-          TIMELY REWARD – Vet certificate – Lame off fore.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 4 -         LA PETITE MISSILE – Jockey G Cartwright
Late scratchings
 
Race 7-          SAN ANTONIO - @2:40pm – Vets Advice.
 
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s 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.