QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB@ BEAUDESERT

SATURDAY 9 JULY 2022

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – HEAVY 10 RAIL – +2m 700m-200m, +1m Remainder

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G Goold
Stewards – R Hitchener, P Kennedy, D McMahon
Clerk of Scales – P Reardon
Judge – S McMahon, G Anderson
Veterinarian – Dr G Cavanagh
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick
Starter – K Watson


GENERAL

Following a track inspection undertaken on Friday the 8/7/2022 it was determined that a section of the track in the chute near the 1100m was displaying areas of surface water and therefore was unsuitable for racing. As a consequence, the following distance changes were required –

Race 1 was 1400m, now 1550m,
Race 2 was 1200m, now 1100m,
Race 3 was 1200m, now 1100m,
Race 4 was 1200m, now 1100m,
Race 5 was 1400m, now 1550m,
Race 8 was 1200m, now 1100m.

Stewards issued fines to the following trainers for failing to meet their obligations under the relevant rules:

Race 1 - Trainer B Butts was fined $200 pursuant to LR 68(1) for failing to scratch UNO WHAT I’M SAYIN by the prescribed time.

Race 4 - Trainer M Palmer was fined $100 pursuant to LR 67(1) for failing to declare a rider for EMPEROR'S SECRETby the prescribed time.

Race 5– Trainer L Abbott was fined $200 pursuant to LR 67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time.

Race 6 - Trainer L Abbott was fined $200 pursuant to LR 36(6) for failing to scratch BENGAL BANDIT, which was a dual acceptor at this meeting, by the prescribed time

Stewards approved the following overweight allowances at today’s meeting:

Race 7 – MARNIE’S STAR – L Dittman +1/2kg
Race 7 – MONTANNA MAY – J Guthmann-Chester +1kg


Race 1: GLENFIDDICH @ AQUIS STALLIONS QTIS Three-Year-Old
BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1550 metres


VANILLI – Jockey M McGuren was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m.

Race 2: CITY FLEET MAINTENANCE QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap
1100 metres


APRIL IN AUGUSTA – Began awkwardly.

SILVANNA'S SONG– Apprentice W Peel was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the below market expectation performance of the filly other than it was making a slightly abnormal breathing noise during the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. On the recommendation of the veterinary official SILVANNA’S SONG was stood down from racing until an endoscopic examination and report is forwarded for stewards.

Race 3: COLE EXCAVATIONS Maiden Handicap
1100 metres

Following the running of Race 2, stewards and a delegation of senior riders inspected a part of the track near the 1100m chute as concerns were raised with the consistency of the racing surface at this point. Subsequently the starting point of the remaining 1100m races were re-located to the course proper.

EMPEROR'S SECRET - Began awkwardly.

CARREFOUR – Began awkwardly.

BANDIT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

CHAOTIC CRANACHN – Began awkwardly.


Race 4: JUKEBOX @ AQUIS STALLIONS Colts, Geldings and Entires
Class 1 Plate 1100 metres


CRAZY EYED FRED – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

GRAND CHALLENGE – Jockey M Cox pled guilty to a charge pursuant to AR132(5) and had her licence to ride in races suspended for a period of 7 days for using her whip on 17 occasions during the event. Stewards directed the term of suspension to commence midnight the 9/07/2022 and to expire midnight the 16/07/2022.

THE POWER OF ONE – Jockey M McGuren advised stewards that whilst the gelding had previously won on a heavy track, he was of the belief that THE POWER OF ONE did not appreciate todays very heavy surface, and for this reason did not finish the race off as well as anticipated.

Race 5: COLE EXCAVATIONS Class 4 Plate
1550 metres


STATIC LIFT – Jockey J Williams was fined $200 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m, that being 2 more than permitted.

ZEELUCK – Began awkwardly.

Race 6: CITY FLEET MAINTENANCE BEAUDESERT CUP OPEN Handicap 1650 metres

GLEN ORD – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which failed to perform to market expectations revealed blood to be present in the nearside nostril along with a poor post-race recovery. Trainer D Murphy was advised that the gelding would require an endoscopic examination and would also be required to gallop 1000m in the presence of a steward prior to being permitted to race again. Trainer D. Murphy advised stewards that consideration would be given by connections regarding the future racing career of the gelding.

AZARMIN – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

NORDIC SHOW – Began awkwardly.

Race 7: SIMON HANCOCK MEMORIAL Maiden Handicap 1650 metres

MOONLIGHT COWBOY – Slow to begin.

MARNIE'S STAR – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

MONTANA MAY – Began awkwardly.

ROY'S ROAD – Hampered on jumping. Jockey L Allen reported at scale that in her opinion the filly did not appreciate the short backup from its prior engagement on the 6th of July especially given today’s heavy track conditions.

FOXY FRAULIEN – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

Race 8: CITY FLEET MAINTENANCE Fillies and Mares Class 1 Plate
1100 metres

BOOM CHUGGA LUGGA – A post-race veterinary examination of the mare which gave ground from the 600m to be beaten in excess of 37 lengths failed to reveal any abnormalities. Rider C. Bayliss advised stewards that the heavy track conditions may have contributed to the mare failing to be competitive over the final 600m.

SWEET HOME ALABAMA – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

MISHANI ESPRIT – Jockey J Morris reported that the filly did not appreciate the heavy track conditions of today’s event.

MY SNOW QUEEN – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: M McGuren - AR132(7)(a)(ii).

Fines
Race 1: B Butts - $200 - LR68(1).
Race 3: M Palmer - $100 - LR67(1).
Race 5: J Williams - $200 - AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 5: L Abbott - $200 - LR67(1).
Race 6: L Abbott - $200 - LR36(6).


Suspensions
Race 4: M. Cox – 7-day suspension - AR132(5)

Absent jockeys
Troy See – injured – medical clearance required.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
CRAZY EYED FRED, GLEN ORD, AZARMIN, LEMON DUCHESS
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2: SILVANNA'S SONG – Endoscopic examination.

Bleeders
Race 6: GLEN ORD – Endoscopic examination and 1000m gallop.



Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 3: EMPEROR’S SECRET - Ms Brooke Ainsworth
GYPSY FOX - Luke Dittman
BANDIT - Ms Wendy Peel
PERFECT LEGACY - Ms Lani Allen
FUMBLEROOSKI - Jackson Murphy
CHAOTIC CRANACH - Jai Williams
BEYOND THE SEA - Ms Jasmine Cornish
Race 5: BENGAL BANDIT - Matthew McGuren

Late scratchings

Race 1: UNO WHAT I’M SAYIN @ 9:00am




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.