GOLD COAST TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SAT. 21.09.2002

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr R Sanders, (Chairman), Mr J Graham, Mr J Haigh, Mr D Tapsall,
and Mr S Hurford (Cadet)

WEATHER - FINE TRACK – SLOW (Upgraded to DEAD after Race 5)

RAIL – Out 1.5 Metres from the 1000 Metres to the Winning Post
True position for remainder.

GENERAL:


RACE 1: ‘BOOK NOW FOR MELBOURNE CUP’ H’CAP - 1200 M.

REAL IMPRESSIVE was declared a late scratching at 7.55 a.m. due to a clerical error.

PAMELA which reared over in the enclosure was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Officer and was declared a late scratching at 12.45 p.m. No deductions were applicable.

CHOCOLATE TART and UPPITY were slow to begin.

Trainer G. Sheehan was reprimanded for presenting PAMELA to race in a non-approved bit.


RACE 2: ALLKILL PEST CONTROL H’CAP - 1400 M.

TOWN FLIRT was slow to begin.

MILATTA was forced to race wide throughout.

Soon after entering the straight LADY ON A MISSION shifted in and made contact with KIMBERLEY COOL.

MANICURED was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

TOWN FLIRT was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Officer after the running of this race and was found to be shin sore in the near fore leg and had sustained a laceration to the near hind pastern.


RACE 3: MIKE MCCABE REAL ESTATE H’CAP – 1400 M.

HERO WORSHIP, LION HUNT and PODINSKI were all hampered on jumping away between WESTLYN ROAD and RIDE THE SEAS, both of which shifted ground.

Near the 900 metres WESTLYN ROAD had to be checked off the heels of NIX ‘N’ KNOTS.

Approaching the first turn BLAZING SHARI hung out taking NIX ‘N’ KNOTS wider on the track.

After passing the 200 metres WESTLYN ROAD had to be steadied to avoid the heels of HERO WORSHIP which was inclined to lay in. HERO WORSHIP continued to lay in for the remainder of the event.


RACE 4: PROPERTY.COM.AU H’CAP - 1200M.

CHARVILLA was declared a late scratching at 8.15 a.m. acting on Veterinary advice.

KINBEACHIE jumped away awkwardly.

MOBY was slow to begin.


RACE 5: GOLD SERVICE PORTFOLIO (GOLD COAST) H’CAP – 1200 M.

FANTESSA was declared a late scratching at 2.38 p.m. acting on Veterinary advice.

Near the 800 metres MILLCAY lost ground when reluctant to race in restricted room to the inside of CAPRILL.

The track was upgraded to DEAD after running of this event.


RACE 6: KINGSMORE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE H'CAP – 900 M.

STONECRUSHER was slow to begin.

SKIMBLESHANKS jumped away awkwardly.

Approaching the 600 metres ICY SNIP had to be steadied off the heels of ANTARES which shifted out slightly.


RACE 7: GOLD SERVICE PORTFOLIO (INTERNATIONAL) H'CAP – 1200 M.

SHANKADI was declared a late scratching at 4.38 p.m. by order of Stewards acting under the powers of AR50. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on SHANKADI were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 12 cents in the dollar for a win and 11 cents for a place on the face value of the ticket. After taking evidence from licensed trainer Mr T. Fay, registered stablehand Mr G Laming, Mr G Pierce and Mr J Brazier the inquiry was adjourned to a time and date to be fixed to enable trainer of SHANKADI Ms L MacPherson to be present.

SIPPY DOWNS was slow to begin.

Near the 950 metres S. Shield the rider of GRACE’S ROSES was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of RING THAT BELL resulting in RING THAT BELL having to be checked.

Near the 250 metre mark LADY BLASWICK which was tiring had to be steadied to avoid the heels of JAYWALKER which shifted in.

Near the 100 metres ST. COLUMBANS shifted out and brushed PATRICIA CATHERINE.


RACE 8: MIKE MCCABE REAL ESTATE H'CAP – 1400 M.

NATTI was a late scratching at 7.55 a.m. due to a clerical error.

MAGIC WAYS and RAUTAI’S WARRIOR bumped on jumping away.

App. S. McLean the rider of IN COBARGO was fined the sum of $100.00 for returning to scale in excess of ½ kilo overweight.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.