STEWARDS REPORT GOLD COAST TURF CLUB SAT.3 JULY 2004

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr D. Hensler (Chairman), Mr C. Waller, Mr J. Graham, Mr M. Tutt, Mr D. Tapsall.

WEATHER  FINE TRACKGOOD

RAIL OUT 8M. 400  WP
4M REMAINDER

GENERAL

FROM GCTC MEETING, 19.6.04  RACE 7. CMA BRISBANE & GOLD COAST CLASS 3 H'CAP  1800M.

Stewards today reconvened an inquiry into the reasons why M. Johnston, D. Browne, and apprentices A. Best and A. Morris were dislodged from ther respective mounts approaching the home turn. At the inquiry on 19 June, evidence was taken from M. Traecey (LOOK HERE TAY), L. Deguara (WESTMINSTER HALL), N. Day (STAR CLANG), K. Pope (DAPPLE EXPRESS), D. Browne (PERETTE), A. Erhart (SNOWY WEATHER), A. Morris (MAKE ME STRONG), M. SmithLester (AIDAN JAMES), A. Kennedy (ULTIMATE FORCE) and D. Green (POLISH COURT). At the reconvened inquiry, further evidence was taken from D. Green and D. Browne, in addition to M. Johnston (PARAMETER) and A. Best (BALEZE). After hearing the riders' observations and viewing the patrol films, it was established that M. Johnston's saddle had slipped to the off side rounding the 1400m. turn, which placed him at a disadvantage in controlling his mount. Inside the 500m., the stirrup leather became detached when the tree of the saddle broke, and as a result M. Johnston was dislodged from the offside of the horse. D. Green reacted by shifting his horse out to avoid the fallen Johnson, which resulted in BALEZE striking that runner's heels and falling, dislodging A. Best. MAKE ME STRONG, which was following, was unable to avoid the fallen BALEZE and also fell, dislodging A. Morris. In turn, PERETTE, which was following MAKE ME STRONG, collided with the fallen BALEZE and stumbled, alsodislodging its rider, D. Brown. Stewards presented the saddle as an exhibit at this inquiry as possession of it was taken after the fall. Upon examination, it was found to be in a serviceable condition and in fact confirmed M. Johnston's evidence that the tree had broken away from the saddle. On the basis of all the evidence presented to the stewards, they were satisfied that the incident was of an accidental nature.

As C.Rogers was indisposed, the following riding replacements were approved:

Race 1: GUILTY JOKER R. McMahon
Race 3: CASH ALL OVER A. Russo
Race 5: MISS LIFESAVER D. Ballard
Race 6: HIGHBURY LASS D. Ballard
Race 8: CYCLONIC WAYS M. Spriggs

RACE 1: ABACUS AUSTRALIA H'CAP  900M.

IN THE JUNGLE jumped away awkwardly.

Rounding the home turn, C. Whiteley was obliged to steady BANDIERA when it commenced to lay out towards the heels of DAME NOVA.

During the running of the race, M. Spriggs, rider of STARS O' GOLD, was struck in the face by a clod, which required medical attention.


RACE 2: ALLAN RUSSELL SIGNS H'CAP  1400M.

CAPE TOWN LOUIE reared in the gates and lost ground at the start.

RACE 3: RAPTIS H'CAP 900M.

PARTY ELF was slow into stride.

RACE 4: SURF CITY COACHES H'AP  1300M.

PHYSICAL FORTUNE jumped away awkwardly.

ANDYMICK reared as the gates opened.

PP INCE HARPO was slow to begin.

A veterinary examination of PRINCE HARPO revealed the gelding to be shin sore in both forelegs. Trainer T. Fay was advised that he must barrier trial PRINCE HARPO prior to racing again.

RACE 5: FAST PROOF PRESS PLATE  1800M.

At the request of apprentice D. Gay, the club's veterinary surgeon examined SCOTCH AND ICE prior to the start and passed the horse fit to start.

DAMAH GEM jumped outwards at the start and tightened SCOTCH AND ICE and MISS LIFESAVER.

MALL TRAIN jumped away awkwardly.

Rounding the first turn, when being restrained, DAMAH GEM got its head up in the air and lost ground.

M Cant reported that INTADANE raced greenly throughout the event.

Over the concluding stages, MAKIN LOVE was obliged to steady off the heels of ICE BIRD, which shifted in under pressure.

When questioned, D. Gay, rider of SCOTCH AND ICE, explained that he lost the use of his near side iron at the start and did not regain the use of the said iron until inside the 1400m. He further stated that the horse was reluctant to race at any stage despite being ridden along, and he was reluctant to push the horse out in the straight as, in his opinion, he felt there may have been something amiss in its action. Trainer A. McRae advised that SCOTCH AND ICE would now be having a short spell and he undertook to give the horse a jump out prior to racing again. A postrace veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormality or soreness, however the veterinary surgeon did note that SCOTCH AND ICE exhibited an unusual hind leg gait.

RACE 6: X FACTOR H'CAP  1000M.

POSH TOUCH was crowded for room at the start between LION'S ROSE and MILLIBACI, which shifted in.


MILLIBACI was obliged to race wide throughout the race.

RACE 7: SURFERS PARADISE DEMONS FOOTBALL CLUB H'AP  1000M.

As. S. Shield was to be over weight, M. Cant was substituted as the rider of ROCK HEART. S. Shield was reprimanded over this infringement due to his good record in this regard.

VALLUGA was slow to begin.

BELCOFF jumped inwards at the start, forcing COURTLY TRUMP on to SOVEREIGN SPUR.

RACE 8: QRSE GOLD COAST TRANSPORT H'CAP  1300M.

The start was delayed when JASON'S JOY proved difficult to load.

FRENCH DAGGER and DUMP 'N' BURN jumped away awkwardly.

Leaving the 700m, TELWA commenced to over race and when being restrained off the heels of HIGHLAND STORM, shifted in and hampered UTURN. FRENCH DAGGER, which was following, also had to be steadied off the heels of TELWA.

CYCLONIC WAYS was obliged to race wide throughout the race.

Following the event, C. Whiteley reported that JASONS JOY hung in throughout the event and was under pressure and commenced to compound inside the500m. A postrace veterinary examination of JASONS JOY failed to reveal any abnormality. Trainer R. Lipps’ representative undertook to inform stewards of anything that may come to light in the ensuing days that may explain the disappointing performance of JASONS JOY. Mr Lipps’ representative was also advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.