STEWARDS’ REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 13TH NOVEMBER, 1999

WEATHER: FINE TRACK: GOOD

RAIL: OUT 7M FROM THE 1000M TO THE 400M
OUT 6M FOR THE REMAINDER

STEWARDS’
PANEL: MR T. BAILEY (CHAIRMAN), MR J. GRAHAM, MR C. MCLUNE,
MR D. AURISCH AND MISS S. GILLESPIE (CADET)




RACE 1 – ZEPHYRZ MAIDEN PLATE – 1300 METRES

PADDY’S GIFT jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

Shortly after the start ESELTEE had to be steadied when crowded slightly by FORMATIVE which shifted in.

Inside the 1000 metres FRENCH TOAST raced fiercely when being restrained to take up a position closer to the fence.

Near the 300 metre mark ARDUOUS KING which was laying in shifted in and made heavy contact with INTENTIONS, which forced PHASING in slightly hampering TWIGGY TOPAZ.


RACE 2 – WINGER CHARGER HANDICAP – 900 METRES

GIFTED PLANET missed the start by several lengths and tailed off out of the event. Mr C. Duff the representative for Mr P. Duff was advised that before GIFTED PLANET races again they must obtain a further barrier certificate and also must compete in a trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards. A Veterinary examination of GIFTED PLANET after the race failed to reveal any abnormality.

LUNCHTIME BLUES was slow away.

For some distance rounding the home turn and entering the home straight HYSTERICAL BOSS, which was inclined to lay in, shifted in on several occasions making heavy contact with WESTBROOK DOT COM on at least two occasions. Whilst Stewards were of the view that the racing manners of HYSTERICAL BOSS had not helped the situation, nevertheless A. BAKER (HYSTERICAL BOSS) was issued with a reprimand for failing to make a greater effort to ensure his fellow riders are given sufficient racing room.


RACE 3 – BRAVE WARRIOR HANDICAP – 900 METRES

As Jockey S. SHIELD was ruled unfit by the Club’s Doctor Stewards permitted the subsequent replacements:-

Race 3 FOREST SPRITE N. WILLIAMS
Race 6 GOLD SEA A. COWIE
Race 8 CLAN MCLEOD A. BAKER

JUST GUS was slow away.

Inside the final 100 metres C. DINN (DETECT) was obliged to stop riding his mount and straighten it when it was inclined to lay in.

T. PATTILLO (MIGHTY BOMBER) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137(b) in that leaving the 30 metre mark he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race. In all the circumstances of this particular case the Stewards were of the view that the appropriate penalty be that T. PATTILLO be fined the sum of $500.00.



RACE 4 – JIM BEAM BLACK HANDICAP – 1300 METRES

After being slow away TIGER YEATS had to be steadied off the heels of JOEL’S EXPRESS which shifted in.

M. BENNETT (COURTESY CALL) was charged with careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in near the 900 metres causing JADE LA RAE to be checked. After considering submissions made by M. BENNETT the Stewards felt some doubt existed as to whether the charge could be sustained, therefore the Stewards gave M. BENNETT the benefit of the doubt and decided not to proceed with the charge.

Rounding the home turn SPUN was reluctant to hold its position on the fence and as a result shifted out across the heels of JOEL’S EXPRESS, subsequently having to be checked.



RACE 5 – THE LEAGUES’ CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF NSW HANDICAP – 1400 METRES

After leaving the 400 metres BALIUS was disappointed for clear running until nearing the 100 metre mark.



RACE 6 – GENERAL NEDIYM HANDICAP – 1400 METRES

SPRING DANCE was slow away.

K. PURDY (THELMA MAY) was issued with a reprimand for unnecessarily crowding WHIPPED and SPRING DANCE leaving the 600 metres. As a result of this incident SPRING DANCE lost some ground.

For a major part of the home straight BAERAMI BABE did not obtain clear running and subsequently went to the line not fully tested.

A Veterinary examination of WHIPPED after the race revealed the filly had sustained lacerations to the off fore and off hind legs.







RACE 7 – BRISBANE MARRIOTT HOTEL HANDICAP – 1800 METRES

Rounding the turn near the 1400 metres CENTURY EDITION got its head up when being steadied to avoid the heels of SEASONS which shifted in momentarily. This resulted in OUR CHOICE which was travelling on the fence to be crowded. In all the circumstances no direct action was taken however, S. CAMPTON (SEASONS) was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

Leaving the 1000 metres TRUMPETS shifted in momentarily placing SEASONS in restricted room and as a result had to be steadied, this caused CENTURY EDITION which was following to be eased.

Near the 300 metres when attempting to obtain clear running SWIFT KNIGHT shifted out and made contact with CEREMONIAL DANCER.




RACE 8 – FOSTER’S LIGHT ICE WELTER – 1300 METRES

NO REPORT



EIGHT WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


GENERAL

From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting 6th November, 1999-11-13

RACE 2 – PARCELPOST HANDICAP

Trainer G. Ryan was fined $50.00 for racing TILLY’S PLACE with gear that had not been declared.