STEWARDS’ REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB

Saturday 29 December 2001

WEATHER: FINE TRACK: GOOD

RAIL: OUT 8 METRES FROM THE 1400 METRES TO THE 400 METRES
OUT 7 METRES FOR THE REMAINDER

PENETROMETER 3.73

STEWARDS’ MR D HENSLER (CHAIRMAN), MR J GRAHAM, MR J HAIGH,
PANEL: MR D TAPSALL AND MR M TUTT (CADET)



GENERAL

From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting 15 December, 2001-12-29

Stewards today interviewed APP. M. RICE’S Master Mr G. Moon regarding the reasons why APP. M. RICE had returned to scale in excess of one-half kilo overweight in Race 3 on TIMELESS IMAGE and on STORM PRINCESS in Race 8. Subsequently Stewards fined APP. M. RICE the sum of $50.00 each for two(2) breaches of AR 145 and in addition he was also fined the sum of $50.00 for failing to seek a clearance from Stewards to leave the racecourse on the day in question.


RACE 1 – FEDERATION WALK MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1800 METRES

TRUMP DOMINION was tightened at the start between DIOMEDES and TATHRA ROAD which jumped inwards.

TATHRA ROAD raced fiercely in the early and middle stages when being restrained off the heels of SET OF BELLS.

Approaching the 450 metres DIOMEDES shifted out around the heels of the tiring SIBECCA and in doing so was unable to obtain a clear run between that runner and CONEEDA. As a result DIOMEDES had to be checked off the heels of CONEEDA. TRUMP DOMINION which was following was obliged to shift out to avoid the heels of DIOMEDES.

When questioned regarding the performance of SIBECCA APP. A. BEST stated that he was instructed to ride the horse in a more forward position today as opposed to its previous starts but that the horse commenced to compound inside the 500 metres and did not run on in the straight. Trainer G. Rafter explained that the change of instructions were in an attempt to test the horse over 1800 metres in a forward position as in his opinion SIBECCA is a one pace runner and he did not want it impeded for clear running behind the field. Trainer G. Rafter was also notified of his obligations to advise Stewards of any substantial change in instructions as was the case on this occasion.

A post-race Veterinary examination of SIBECCA failed to reveal any abnormalities.

When questioned regarding the performance of TRUMP DOMINION APP. C PROSSER stated that her mount at no stage travelled comfortably in the event and failed to run on in the straight when placed under pressure.

A post-race Veterinary examination of TRUMP DOMINION failed to reveal any abnormality.

HERO WORSHIP lost its off hind plate in running.



RACE 2 – TWEED BAIT HOOKED ON QUALITY CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1800 METRES

Trainer G. Heinrich was fined the sum of $50.00 for late notification of rider for SEA OF DARKNESS.

Approaching the first turn CENZARINA was tightened for room between SEA OF DARKNESS which initially shifted in and SPRUCED UP which shifted out after making the turn awkwardly. M. RODD (SEA OF DARKNESS) was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

CENZARINA shifted ground outwards when placed under pressure inside the final 200 metres.



RACE 3 – GOLD COAST SEAWAY 3 YEAR OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1300 METRES

A short distance after the start PHIL THE FLASHER had to be checked between STAR PIPPA and SPIRIT WINS which was taken in by QUITE SPECIAL which jumped away awkwardly.

BR’ISLAND BOY jumped away awkwardly.

BUSH TRIUMPH was slow to begin.

Approaching the first turn PLUSH SPLENDOUR shifted out abruptly to avoid the heels of QUITE SPECIAL which also shifted out and away from STAR PIPPA.

KING’S AURA raced fiercely when being steadied off the heels of STAR PIPPA in the middle stages.

Approaching the 700 metres BUSH TRIUMPH had to be steadied off the heels of QUITE SPECIAL and as a result shifted out taking PLUSH SPLENDOUR wider on the track.

When questioned regarding the performance of PHIL THE FLASHER Jockey J. POLLARD stated that after losing considerable ground at the start through interference his mount did not respond to his riding throughout the race and at times felt awkward in its action. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the colt showed a slower than normal recovery rate.



RACE 4 – TWEED BAIT BEST CATCH MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

OPAL LASS jumped away awkwardly and made contact with BARAMOND.




Rounding the first turn ABANKA which was racing ungenerously had to be steadied when placed in restricted room between CUITE MAN and SLICK TIME which shifted out marginally. FORMAL AFFAIR which was following had to ease as a consequence.



RACE 5 – SEAWAY KIOSK CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 900 METRES

Due to a barrier malfunction COMET WAY, MY TEMPEST, PEGGY EILEEN and ROYAL ABY all broke through the barriers prior to the start. After being restrained all runners were inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.

Approaching the 450 metres PEGGY EILEEN and MY TEMPEST bumped which resulted in PEGGY EILEEN making contact with the running rail.



RACE 6 – TWEED BAIT CUP SUPER QRIS ADDED STAKES 2 YEAR OLD HANDICAP – 1200 M

HOLLY BUSH LANE jumped away awkwardly.



RACE 7 – SAND PUMPING JETTY CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES

RHYTHMIC ROAD which dislodged its rider behind the barriers and cantered into the 1800 metre shute was returned to the barriers, underwent a Veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.

Rounding the home turn THESPIAN PRINCE shifted out to obtain clear running and in doing so bumped HISTORY KING.

HISTORY KING which was obliged to travel wide throughout the event and compounded in the straight underwent a Veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities.



RACE 8 – TWEED BAIT LAZY DAYS CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES

PITCH BLACK which sustained a bump to the head enroute to the course was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.

No racing incidents to report.







EIGHT WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED