STEWARDS’ REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER 1999
WEATHER: FINE TRACK: GOOD

RAIL: OUT 8 METRES FOR ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE

STEWARDS’ MR T BAILEY (CHAIRMAN), MR J HAIGH, MR J HACKETT
PANEL: MR D TAPSALL and MS. S GILLESPIE (CADET)


GENERAL

From Gold Coast Club Meeting 20 November 1999

Race 6 – Workforce 1 Pty Ltd (Class 3) Handicap – 1,200 metres

Trainer J W D DUKE was fined $25 for presenting MR. NEON in incorrect gear.

From Gold Coast Official Trials – Tuesday 23 November 1999

Trainers J McCARTER and N DOYLE were each fined $25 for having failed to submit a stable return for their respective horses, they being MALTESE PAPIA and WARMUDA which were entered in official barrier trials on the abovementioned date.

From Thursday 25 November 1999

Stewards today concluded their enquiries with regard to a complaint lodged by Mr J QUILLIGAN regarding an alleged incident between himself and registered stablehand Mr S BELL Jnr during the course of the Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting on Saturday 20 November 1999. Further evidence was taken from both parties along with a number of witnesses, they being Mr J Page, Mrs P Davis, Mrs I Melbourne and Mr S Bell Snr. Stewards subsequently found Mr S Bell Jnr guilty of a charge under AR175A after the manner in which he conducted himself towards Mr J Quilligan in the members area on the abovementioned date was in the opinion of the Stewards, conduct prejudicial to the image and interests of racing. Mr S BELL Jnr was fined $250.

RACE 1 – GREEN AND DEACON MAIDEN HANDICAP 1ST DIVISION – 1,200 METRES

Stewards ordered the late withdrawal of AAKHBAR at 11:37 a.m. after being advised by the Trainer J W D DUKE that the horse was lame in the off fore leg. This was later confirmed after an inspection by the club’s veterinary surgeon.

On jumping GWYDIR GEM jumped very awkwardly.

ANIMATE was slowly away.

In the early and middle stages of the race GWYDIR GEM was inclined to over-race.

Approaching the 800 metres turn MIGHTY MAN which was racing greenly shifted out hampering ANIMATE which subsequently lost ground.

Leaving the 600 metres THIEF OF TIME which was making ground was obliged to cover excessive ground, particularly rounding the home turn.

Rounding the home turn GWYDIR GEM shifted out slightly resulting in MARY SOMETHING which was following to be steadied.

Stewards questioned P CUDDIHY (ANIMATE) with regard to the manner in which the horse was ridden today. He explained that his mount was indeed slow to jump and in the early and middle stages of the race was reluctant to race amongst other horses and for some distance leaving the 600 metres he was unable to go forward when held up behind a number of runners. He also added that he was able to obtain a run rounding the home turn and at that point was of the view that the colt was travelling well enough to win. He further stated that he only struck his mount with the whip every second stride due to his mount wanting to run about.

RACE 2 – SIMPLE SOLUTIONS MAIDEN HANDICAP 2ND DIVISION – 1,200 METRES

As P WOLFGRAM was indisposed the following riding replacements were approved:

Race 2 – M PRIVATO SURPRISE ATTACK
Race 5 – N JOLLY MOMENTS OF JOY
Race 6 – M TRAECEY LORD AND MASTER

After being slowly away MACGILLICUDDY shifted out several horses when struck with the whip.

NELLIE HAIR shifted out at the start inconveniencing MR. FERRYMAN which in turn shifted out and made contact with SPORTS CHARM causing that horse to lose ground.

On jumping TWIGGY TOPAZ was crowded for room between EASY SPENDER and YUMSING both of which shifted ground.

RACE 3 – JIM BEAM BLACK (TWO-YEARS-OLD) MAIDEN HANDICAP – 900 METRES

ALL THE TRIMMINGS was slowly away.

At the start CANDY WALK and AWESOME EDGE made contact.

Stewards questioned both Jockey S GALLOWAY and Trainer G DUNN regarding the disappointing performance of MOSES today. S GALLOWAY offered no real excuses, however, did explain that on entering the straight the colt did falter in its action and was of the view that the horse may have been lame. Trainer G DUNN explained that the horse had been working well leading up to the race and he had expected a forward showing from it. The stewards advised Mr Dunn that should MOSES develop any condition in the near future to notify the stewards in due course and he was also advised that should MOSES perform similarly, that further action may have to be taken.

RACE 4 – SUPERANNUATION COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES (CLASS 1) HANDICAP – 1,400 METRES

Near the 1,200 metres MINSTRELLA shifted out and made heavy contact with the hind quarters of FOREST FLASH causing that horse to become unbalanced. Shortly after this MINSTRELLA which was reluctant to hold its position when racing in restricted room between ARAMAIC and FOREST FLASH had to be eased.

Jockey S CAMPTON (ARAMAIC) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a), the careless riding being that rounding the home turn he directed his mount outwards making very heavy contact with FOREST FLASH which in turn also shifted out and then made contact with JUST WALK ON BY causing that horse to become unbalanced. Jockey S CAMPTON’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 meetings to commence immediately and to expire midnight Wednesday 8 December 1999.

Inside the final 300 metres both ARAMAIC and MINSTRELLA shifted ground under pressure.

RACE 5 – DIAMOND FILLIES & MARES (CLASS 1) HANDICAP – 1,400 METRES

WHY WORRY PETA was slowly away.

Near the 700 metres SEPARATE was steadied when racing in restricted room and this resulted in SAY IT AGAIN which was following having to be checked to avoid that horse’s heels.

For a major part of the straight SPRING DANCE was unable to improve when disappointed for clear running.

Near the 300 metres QUICK KATE shifted out slightly resulting in BAERAMI BABE which was following having to be eased.

RACE 6 – TREACHER & ASSOCIATES (CLASS 2) HANDICAP – 1,200 METRES

QUICK GLORY became fractious in the barriers and was subsequently a late withdrawal at 3:37 p.m. acting on veterinary advice. In all the circumstances no further action was taken. Prior to the announcement of ‘correct weight’ all monies invested on QUICK GLORY were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 6 cents in the dollar for a win and 8 cents for a place on the face value of the ticket.

Leaving the 700 metres KING BAY had to be restrained to avoid the heels of TANNER’S TWIST which shifted in when not quite clear. For some distance after this KING BAY raced fiercely. K PURDY (TANNER’S TWIST) was issued with a reprimand and reminded of her obligations when shifting ground.

RACE 7 – VIENNA (CLASS 2) HANDICAP – 1,800 METRES

MIGHTY EEL shifted out abruptly on jumping causing severe crowding to ALL IN RHYTHM, CERTAIN SOUND and to a lesser extent, RUAUMOKO.

Near the 1,200 metres DREAMSICLE had to be restrained off the heels of MIGHTY EEL.

It was noted that CERTAIN SOUND lost its near hind plate during the race.

RACE 8 – MULTICAP WELTER – 1,800 METRES

As S CAMPTON was stood down by the club’s Doctor, Stewards permitted M PRIVATO to be substituted as the rider of BIG OPERA.

CALVERT PRINCE was slowly away and lost considerable ground.

The club’s Veterinary Surgeon inspected BIG OPERA after it finished a distant last and this revealed the gelding showing signs of respiratory distress.

Trainer G WEHLOW reported that INDY MAN twisted its off fore plate during the race.

EIGHT WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED