STEWARDS REPORT GOLD COAST TURF CLUB 18 AUGUST 2004

STEWARDS: Mr D Hensler (Chairman), Mr J Hackett, Mr , Mr W Flynn, Mr W Wood and
Mr P Gillard

WEATHER: OVERCAST TRACK: DEAD

RAIL: TRUE POSITION

GENERAL:

Stewards today concluded an inquiry which was opened at Doomben on Wednesday, 16 June 2004 into the reason why S. Seamer was dislodged from MISS EM near the 1100m. in race 5 on that program. Stewards today took further evidence from S. Katsidis (CARLITA MISS), D. Tanti (GYPSY MINX) and S. Galloway (SHE'S BEAUTIFUL), and evidence was taken from S. Seamer, rider of MISS EM. After taking all evidence into consideration and veiwing the video, stewards were of the opinion that approaching the 1100m., GYPSY MINX slightly shifted in and away from HYMN TO HER of its own accord, resulting in GYPSY MINX making contact with the hind quarters of MISS EM. This in turn caused MISS EM to make contact with the running rail for some distance, which resulted in S. Seamer being dislodged from his mount. Stewards were of the opinion that no one rider was at fault and no direct action was taken against any rider.

From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting 24 July, 2004

Trainer G. Loader was fined the sum of $100.00 for late notification of rider for GUILTY JOKER.


RACE 1: HALF MILE CREEK H'CAP - 1400M

App. S. Drake was fined the sum of $50.00 for failing to claim down to her set riding weight. App. Drake was permitted to retain her ride at the request of trainer C. Weston.

TYROGUE and JADE VICTORY were both slow to begin.

MONTES MIGHT and SILVER CLASSIC jumped away awkwardly.

Leaving the 1100 metres after ORANGE MARMALADE assumed the lead MONTES MIGHT commenced to overrace when being restrained and as a result shifted in and brushed the running rail approaching the 1000 metres. KING JADE which was following also had to be restrained off the heels of MONTES MIGHT and in doing so shifted out and hampered SPECIAL LANGFUHR. BARBARY which was following SPECIAL LANGFUHR shifted out to avoid that runner's heels and made contact with SILVER CLASSIC.

BALRINO BOY was inclined to hang out throughout.

JADE VICTORY raced wide after leaving the 700 metres.

Inside the 200 metres MARDOZA commenced to lay in when placed under pressure. This resulted in TELEMONT which was racing to the inside of that runner and behind the heels of ZUKARLA being held up for clear running for some distance.


RACE 2: - STRONGBOW PLATE - 1800M

JUST TOO GOOD jumped in at the start and bumped NERRENA.

VICTORY HERO was slow to begin.

Rounding the first turn I'M A WAG lost ground when being steadied off the heels of TANNER.

PRINCE CARTIER was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.

Leaving the 550 metres LANZO had to be steadied to avoid the heels of DARKWOOD LODGE which shifted out from behind the heels of HIDDEN JEWELS.

Leaving the 300 metresVICTORY HERO was disappointed for clear running when attempting to improve to the outside of the heels of MISS DARBONNAIRE and when racing to the inside of DANE MAGIC. In this incident DANE MAGIC shifted in and brushed VICTORY HERO. VICTORY HERO was then held up for clear running for the remainder of the straight.

TANNER which commenced to compound rounding the home turn and finished a distant last in the event was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer P. Duff was advised that TANNER must barrier trial to the stewards' satisfaction and he must provide the results of an ECG test prior to TANNER racing again.


RACE 3: COUGAR BOURBON H'CAP - 1800M

NARWHAL jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after entering the straight JUST BROWSING was held up for some distance behind the heels of CONFLICTING.

Approaching the 300 metres M. Gray the rider of NARWHAL accidentally dropped his whip.

GRAND LOVER lost its off for plate in running.


RACE 4: CARLTON MID-STRENGTH H'CAP - 1200M

Trainer G. Loader was fined the sum of $100.00 for failing to effect the transfer of ownership for GUILTY JOKER prior to the horse racing in today's event.

NEDEYEV jumped out at the start and bumped ALADDIN'S LAMP.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of ROAD TO HEAVEN C. Whiteley stated that although he was obliged to race three (3) wide for most of the race, in his opinion the horse did not handle the dead track conditions and failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure inside the 600 metres. His explanation was noted. A veterinary examination of ROAD TO HEAVEN failed to reveal any abnormality and a swab sample was taken. It was reported ROAD TO HEAVEN lost it's off fore plate in running.


RACE 5: MORETON HIRE CLASSIC QTIS H'CAP - 1200M

PICKASTAR was slow to begin.

RAINBOW JOY jumped in at the start and tightened MISS CAROLION onto RIVKIN'S RESERVE.

Approaching the 150 metres TEA BISCUIT had to steady and shifted out to avoid the heels of ANCIENT FORCE (J. Byrne) which in turn shifted out to improve behind the heels of BIRDLADY. J. Byrne was reprimanded for shifting ground when not clear.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of MISS CAROLION A. Kennedy stated that the filly travelled comfortable in the early and middle stages but when placed under pressure inside the 600 metres failed to respond to his riding and as a result failed to run on. This explanation was noted. A veterinary examination of MISS CAROLION failed to reveal any abnormality.

An inquiry was opened into the reasons why at the 200 metres MOSS MANIA clipped the heels of RAINBOW JOY and blundered dislodging it's rider S. Katsidis. Evidence was taken from K. Pope (RAINBOW JOY) and C. Whitelely (CAFFE FRANCAIS and the matter was adjourned to enable S. Katsidis, who was transported to hospital, to be present. When S. Katsidis was dislodged PICKASTAR, OUR ELSA and MISS CAROLION were all hampered to varying degrees. Stewards then permitted the following rider replacements for S. Katsidis:-

Race 6 GLOW OF LIGHT J. Byrne
Race 7 DEVIL A. Kennedy
Race 8 A YEN TO WIN Z. Purton


RACE 6: CARLTON & UNITED BEVERAGES H'CAP - 1400M

D. Green was dislodged from GOLD TREAT enroute to the barriers. GOLD TREAT was quickly recaptured and passed fit to start. D. Green was examined by the ambulance officials and cleared to fulfil his riding engagement.

GOLD TREAT and MRS CROMWELL both jumped away awkwardly.

Rounding the first turn OMALAMI had to be steadied off the heels of GLOW OF LIGHT.

Approaching the 250 metres COME TO THE EDGE was accidentally struck over the head by the whip of D. Green (GOLD TREAT). In this incident COME TO THE EDGE shifted in and as a result had to be steadied off the heels of GOLD TREAT.


RACE 7: CARLTON DRAUGHT GOLDMARKET H'CAP - 1400M

Due to a printing error SHIVIRGO was incorrectly advertised to wear blinkers in the racebook.

TREVISCAY and NESSUNO jumped away awkwardly.

DEVIL was slow to begin.

WARRIOR TRADER and SIR DAN came together at the start.

Shortly after the start TREVISCAY had to be checked when tightened for room between TELLEM and NESSUNO both of which shifted ground.

Approaching the first turn NESSUNO commenced to overrace when being restrained off the heels of TELLEM.

Rounding the home turn NESSUNO shifted out and tightened PROUDLY AGRO onto the hind quarters of SPECIAL SONG. PROUDLY AGRO became unbalanced in this incident.

SIR DAN and DAMIGOS were obliged to race wide throughout.

K. Pope the rider of JUST AWE was found guilty of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 250 metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear resulting in OMNITRADER striking heels and blundering. K. Pope was suspended for a period of eight (8) meetings to commence midnight 22 August, 2004 and expire midnight 5 September, 2004.

Approaching the 200 metres N. Day the rider of NESSUNO accidentally dropped his whip.

TREVISCAY was held up for clear running over the concluding stages.

When questioned regarding his riding tactics on PROUDLY AGRO, which usually gets back in the field, Z. Purton stated that due to the delay in the barriers when NESSUNO became fractious this resulted in PROUDLY AGRO jumping extremely well and when attempting to restrain and take up a position with cover the gelding took charge and commenced to overrace. He explained that for some distance he attempted to settle his mount but felt it resented his efforts and continued to overrace and thereby taking up a more prominent position. He further stated that PROUDLY AGRO continued to overrace and leaving the 900 metres had to be steadied off the heels of OMNITRADER. His explanations were noted. A veterinary examination of PROUDLY AGRO failed to reveal any abnormality.


RACE 8: SKYY BLUE H'CAP - 1400M

TELTREE was slow to jump.

SET FOR STARDOM jumped in at the start and made contact with CANE CUTTER.

A YEN TO WIN jumped away awkwardly and shifted out making contact with HUKA LODGE. TELTREE which was racing to the outside of HUKA LODGE had to be steadied in this incident.

SET FOR STARDOM shifted out making the home turn taking POP WILL, DEMOLITION and TELTREE wider on the track.

Approaching the 250 metres POP WILL had to be eased away from the heels of SET FOR STARDOM which shifted out under pressure.



EIGHT WINNERS PLUS ROAD TO HEAVEN WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.