STEWARDS’ REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB

Tuesday, 2 January 2001

WEATHER: FINE TRACK: GOOD

RAIL: OUT 2.5M FROM THE 1800M TO THE 1400M
OUT 5M FROM THE 1400M TO THE 1000M
OUT 10M FROM THE 1000M TO THE 400M

STEWARDS’
PANEL: MR T. BAILEY (CHAIRMAN), MR J. HAIGH, MR J. GRAHAM,
MR D. TAPSALL AND MR M. TUTT (CADET)




RACE 1 – IBS BUSINESS RESOURCES MAIDEN HANDICAP – 900 METRES

The start of this race was delayed slightly when BROOKCRIST became fractious in the barriers, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.

BROOKCRIST was subsequently slow away and hung out rounding the home turn.

Trainer H. NORMAN reported later that HE’S A KWILA had pulled up in a very distressed condition and was showing some signs of colic.



RACE 2 – HAYMAN’S ELECTRICAL MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

As A. WHEADON was indisposed C. SMALL was substituted as the rider of SHOPPING and K. PURDY replaced him as the rider of DANCING TALENT in Race 5.

TASKEND, GOLDIE HAWN and DANCE ‘N’ SWAY were slow away.

In the early stages JEST GREAT raced greenly.

For some distance in the early stages of the home straight KATE CELESTE was unable to improve when held up for clear running behind TAIYO BAY.

GOLDIE HAWN raced greenly throughout and near the 200 metres shifted out momentarily making contact with SHINING KEN.

Near the 100 metres SHOPPING shifted out abruptly and made contact with JEST GREAT.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of DANCE ‘N’ SWAY today Jockey A. COWIE explained that his intentions were to take up a forward position however, his mount jumped awkwardly and got further back than he would have liked. He said that when he commenced to put his mount under pressure leaving the 800 metres the filly continued to hang out and that he was on one reign down the home straight. A Veterinary examination of DANCE ‘N’ SWAY revealed no obvious abnormality and was sent to be swabbed.

Mr B. Hill the representative for Trainer G. Ryan was advised that DANCE ‘N’ SWAY would be required to compete in a barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before it is permitted to race again.

Over the concluding stages BEDAZZLED shifted out under pressure.



RACE 3 – BUSINESS MOBILE HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

Passing the 200 metres ESSWORR shifted out under pressure taking BIRDWATCHER wider on the track.



RACE 4 – QUEENSLAND PGA CHAMPIONSHIP HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

At no stage in the straight did LADY TRICE obtain clear running and subsequently went to the post without being tested.

N. JOLLY (HIDDEN CAMERA) shifted in on two occasions leaving the 1000 metres and the 800 metres causing crowding to WOMANHOOD and to a lesser degree LADY TRICE. In all the circumstances Stewards did not take any direct action however, N. JOLLY was issued with a reprimand and advised to ensure he was sufficiently clear before shifting ground.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of HIDDEN CAMERA N. JOLLY stated that his mount travelled well during the run however, when putting his mount under pressure coming to the home turn it failed to respond. A Veterinary examination of HIDDEN CAMERA revealed signs of respiratory distress and scalping wounds to the off hind pastern. The filly was also sent to be swabbed. Trainer A. BAILEY advised Stewards that he would have HIDDEN CAMERA undergo an endoscopic examination and would determine the filly’s immediate future pending those results.



RACE 5 – IMAGESOURCE HANDICAP – 1400 METRES

CONDUCT jumped awkwardly and shifted in making contact with DANCING TALENT.



RACE 6 – GOLD COAST COUNTRY CLUB WELTER – 1800 METRES

Rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight ANOTHER OFFCUT had a tendency to hang in despite the efforts of his rider and in doing so hampered KYMESSA which was commencing to weaken.



RACE 7 – BILLY’S BEACH HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP – 1800 METRES

MATELOT and MYMATTY both jumped away awkwardly.

Approaching the home turn ZINTA shifted out to improve forcing JUST CASSIDY and MYMATTY wider on the track. At the same stage MR. ORBIT which was following had to be steadied to avoid the heels of ZINTA.



GENERAL

From Gold Coast Turf Club – 30th December, 2000
Race 4 – Brave Warrior Maiden Handicap – 1300 Metres

Trainer A. Bailey reported today that PRAISED had undergone Veterinary treatment as a result of a laceration and bruising to the off hind hock.



SEVEN WINNERS PLUS DANCE ‘N’ SWAY AND HIDDEN CAMERA WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED