QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – FINE                          TRACK RATING –GOOD 4, GOOD 3 (Race 1-8)                     RAIL – 3M 1800M to 350M WHERE 3M CUTAWAY APPLIES
PENETROMETER –4.59
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – G Goold, P Reardon, D McMahon
Clerk of Scales – S Coulthard
Judge – S McMahon, G Anderson, S Mallyon
Veterinarian – Dr N Gaskell
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick, L Bobeszko
Starter – S Marr

 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowance at today’s meeting-
 
RACE 6- SHOTGUN DIVA- T See- +1/2kg.
 
 
Trainers I Turner (TANKER) and B Gorman (SWAN ISLAND) were each fined $300 for failing to scratch their respective runners, which were dual accepters at this meeting, by the prescribed time. LR36(6)(a)
 
 
Race 1: The HW Litigation Race Day Class 1 Handicap 900 metres
 
UNO MOON – Near the 600m, was steadied when crossed by GOSSIP TOURQUE which shifted in when not completely clear. Jockey A Allen, the rider of GOSSIP TOURQUE was advised to exercise greater care.
 
MADE OF MONEY – Turned its head in the barrier stall as the start was affected and as a result lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly which trailed the field revealed it to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer M Fry was advised a vet certificate will be required for the filly prior to it next racing.
 
THAT'LL BE THE DAY – Bumped heavily on jumping. Raced greenly throughout.
 
ALBERT'S IN CHARGE – Cast its off-fore plate in running.
 
Following the running of this event, the track was upgraded to a good 3, retrospective to include that race.
 
Race 2: The Frans Vandenbroek Memorial QTIS Two-Years-Old
Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
MISHANI AVIATOR – Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
FINAL APPEAL – Over raced in the early stages.
 
I AM THOR – Began awkwardly.
 
MISHANI PERFECTION – Forced wider by another runner shortly after the start. Laid in under pressure rounding the home turn and raced greenly in the home straight.
 
MISHANI TWILIGHT – Forced wider by another runner shortly after the start. Rounding the turn near the 700m, hung out, shifted wider on the track and as a result, lost ground.
 
Race 3: The George Webber Memorial Maiden Handicap 1700 metres
 
GLEN MASSEY – Over raced in the middle stages.  When asked to comment on the performance of the gelding, jockey A Allen reported that the gelding raced greenly during the event and as it was only having its third start in a race today it would derive a significant benefit from the race experience of today’s event. Jockey Allen added that he advised trainer P Duncan that in his opinion the gelding would also benefit from the addition of blinkers to its gear. Trainer P Duncan advised that the gelding would now be sent for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. A swab sample was taken.
 
ISOMETRIC – Over raced in the middle stages.
 
RUFUS WINRIGHT – Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 900m, and as a result raced wide without cover for the remainder.
 
CRYSTALLIZATION – Over raced during the early and middle stages.
 
THE WOLVERINE – Disappointed for a run near the 250m and was checked before shifting to the inside to secure clear running.
 
 
Race 4: The Meg Daniel & Prue Webber BM68 Handicap 1700 metres
 
OUR REBEL – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
BETTER ETHICS – Over raced during the middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
GO DARCY – Approaching the 1400m, was steadied when awkwardly placed at heels. Jockey D Peisley reported that in his opinion the gelding did not handle the firm surface today.
 
SAVAHEAT – Slow to begin.
 
SIDEWALK – Near the 1500m, raced with its head in the air and lost ground. Near the 1200m, whilst racing keenly improved onto heels and blundered.
 
Race 5:The HW Litigation Minions Class 2 Plate 1200 metres  
 
KOBESTAR – Laid in during the early stages of the home straight.
 
LOCH LOMOND – Raced three-wide throughout.
 
MIDNIGHT RAMBLER – Near the 200m, was forced inwards when ORPHAN’S TRUST laid in.
 
WITHOUT CHOICE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a significant tendon injury to the off foreleg. Trainer V Venkaya was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to the gelding next racing.
 
Race 6: 6 The HW Litigation 20th Anniversary 0 - 58 Handicap 1350 metres
 
METAL ROCK – Jumped in the air at the start.
 
VANTASTIC – Slow to begin.
 
EARLY THOUGHTS – Near the 900m, improved onto heels and shifted wider for a short distance.
 
FORMULA EXCEL – Apprentice Y Lewis advised that the gelding travelled comfortably during the event, however when asked to quicken, raced one paced and in her opinion based on this would be better suited in races over a greater distance than that of today’s event. Apprentice Lewis added that the gelding was also not suited by the firm racing surface.
 
PERNELL – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
KASEAR – Raced three-wide with cover for the majority.
 
SHOTGUN DIVA – Over raced in the early stages, and after being crossed near the 900m, improved onto heels and was checked severely.
 
SUBAYAI – Raced three-wide without cover for the majority.
 
Race 7:The Be Proactive BM65 Handicap 1100 metres  
 
ZA HIDDEN DRAGON – Near the 700m, put in a number of awkward strides, shifted in making contact with the running rail, and as a result became unbalanced and lost significant ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the inside of the near hind leg consistent with having been galloped on. Trainer M Caltabiano was advised that the gelding would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to next racing.
 
SIP IT SLOW – Near the 650m, improved onto the heels of ZA HIDDEN DRAGON, which had lost considerable ground, and as a result was severely checked.
 
LUCIFER'S REWARD – Leaving the 1000m, was momentarily steadied when placed in restricted room. Near the 650m, improved onto heels and shifted wider.
 
 
Race 8:SUMMER CARNIVAL ON SALE SUMMER PROVINCIAL SPRINT SERIES - HEAT – BENCH 1100 metres  
 
ONE STRYKE – Raced keenly during the early and middle stages.
 
TANKER – Hung out throughout the event. Raced three-wide without cover throughout. Jockey R Fradd reported that in his opinion, hanging out and racing wide throughout when first up from a spell in today’s event, were the major contributing factors to the below market expectation performance.
 
KING OF THE DESERT – Jockey L Dittman reported that his mount was not suited by the firm racing surface today.
 
SWAN ISLAND – Began awkwardly. Apprentice O Kendal was fined $200 for using her whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
COSSIE – Apprentice Y Lewis was reprimanded for using her whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
WINTER RAIN – Apprentice M Savva was reprimanded for using her whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
APPLE TART – Reared in the barriers as the start was affected, and as a result lost considerable ground.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 8-          Apprentice Y Lewis was reprimanded for using her whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 8-          Apprentice M Savva was reprimanded for using her whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Fines
Race7-           Indiana Turner- $300 Fail to Scratch dual acceptor by the prescribed time. LR 36 (6)(a).
Race 7-          Beau Gorman- $300. Fail to Scratch dual acceptor by the prescribed time. LR36(6)(a).
Race 8-          Apprentice O Kendal was fined $200 for using her whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ISOMETRIC, SAVAHEART, CIRCLING
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, GLEN MASSEY, LOOKS LIKE, ENTERPRISE BELLA
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1-          MADE OF MONEY – Vet Cert
Race 5-          WITHOUT CHOICE – Vet Cert
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 7:           9 MASTER RED - Jason Taylor
                        10 LUCIFER’S REWARD - Ms Lani Allen
Race 8:           9 KNOCKKNEE - Sean Cormack
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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.