QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


GOLD COAST TURF CLUB - 2 APRIL 2005

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING - GOOD
RAIL - OUT 3M 1400-1000, OUT 5M 1000-400, OUT 3M 400-WP, TRUE FOR REMAINDER
PENETROMETER READINGS - 3.64


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - J. Hackett
Stewards - J. Graham, P. Gillard, M. Tutt, C. Harris
Starter - G. Fanning
Clerk of Scales - S. Curran
Judge - C. Morrissey
Veterinarian - P. Jefferies
Swab attendants - A. Muilwyk and L. Durkin
Bookmakers Supervisor - R. O'Toole
Stewards' Secretary - S. Rolls


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Following an inquiry into the reason for B. Stewart arriving late for Race 5 at Eagle Farm on 1st April, 2005, stewards imposed no penalty following his explanation however, B. Stewart was reprimanded and advised of his responsibilities to ensure he is on course by the prescribed time.


Race 1: Bernard Lewis Plate Class 3 H'Cap - 900m
1st - Star Of The Galaxy 2nd - Aretino 3rd - Brandy Bloomer 4th - Joeken

I EXPLORE was slow to jump.

Shortly after jumping away ARETINO was inclined to lay in resulting in BRANDY BLOOMER being crowded.

Leaving the 700 metres ARETINO continued to lay in and made contact with the hind quarters of STAR OF THE GALAXY.

Stewards questioned App. L. Fyfe the rider of BIRDLADY with regards to his riding tactics particularly, where he restrained his mount near the 600 metres. App. Fyfe explained that whilst the horse did not have the necessary pace to lead, he elected to endeavour to take a trail after being caught four (4) wide and near the 600 metres he restrained his mount as he felt BRANDY BLOOMER, which was racing to his inside would move closer to the rails. App. Fyfe added that when he eased his mount at that point it seemed to relax and this resulted in him being placed further back than anticipated. Stewards advised App. Fyfe that he had shown poor judgement particularly to restrain his mount near the 600 metres, bearing in mind it was a 900 metre race.

Near the finishing line BRANDY BLOOMER was inclined to lay in behind the heels of ARETINO.




Race 2: The Gold Coast Bulletin Carsguide Maiden H'Cap - 1000m
1st - Galactical 2nd - L'Unica Donna 3rd - Monkeypicken 4th - Drewlicious

FAIR DEAL which was a little slow to jump was tightened shortly after the start between GALACTICAL and L'UNICA DONNA when both horses shifted ground.

FAIR DEAL commenced to hang out passing the 800 metres and continued to hang out throughout the race.

When racing in restricted room approaching the 600 metres MONKEYPICKEN was inclined to shift in and away from ANLIN DIOR resulting in JAX being cramped for room.

On straightening LION'S IMAGE was inclined to hang in and made contact with the hind quarters of DREWLICIOUS. LION'S IMAGE continued to hang in and near the 200 metres when attempting to prevent his mount from shifting in onto DREWLICIOUS, the saddle of LION'S IMAGE rolled to the near side placing it's rider A. Kennedy at a disadvantage in riding his mount out to the finish.

JAX was held up behind the heels of DREWLICIOUS approaching the finishing line.

A. Kennedy (LION'S IMAGE) and D. Green (GALACTICAL) were each fined the sum of $50.00 for misconduct in the weighing room following this race.



Race 3: Seaway Kiosk 3YO & Up Maiden Plate - 1300m
1st - Ellay Confidential 2nd - Senart 3rd - Pillows 4th - Upandon

M. Dickson was dislodged from MILVERTON LASS when proceeding to the barriers. M. Dickson was examined by the ambulance officers and was passed fit to ride. MILVERTON LASS was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.

MAMBARI, OUR LITTLE BEAUTY and UPANDON were all slow to jump.

When being restrained to take a trail near the 1200 metres PANTHERA got it's head up and raced ungenerously.

Leaving the 1200 metres OUR LITTLE BEAUTY also got it's head up and raced ungenerously when being restrained to take a trail.

OUR LITTLE BEAUTY continued to race ungenerously rounding the first turn.

Approaching the 800 metres MAMBARI shifted out and brushed the hind quarters of UPANDON.

Shortly after entering the straight CONDUIT shifted in and made contact with the hind quarters of SENART.

B. Stewart reported CONDUIT faulted near the 100 metres and he felt there may have been something amiss with the horse. A veterinary inspection of CONDUIT revealed no abnormality at the time of examination and trainer G. Alati indicated that the horse would be spelled.

M. Dickson the rider of MILVERTON LASS was severely reprimanded for using his whip unnecessarily when his mount was out of contention.



Race 4: Assetloan Co. 2YO Maiden H'Cap - 900m
1st - Flying Test 2nd - Snips Command 3rd - Cashkitty 4th - Whispering Gypsy

IRISH DIAMOND jumped away awkwardly.

REELIN AND ROCKING and BUCKO both missed the start.

Near the 550 metres CASHKITTY was inclined to race a little ungenerously and had to be checked and shifted out across the heels of FLYING TEST. N. Day (FLYING TEST) was severely reprimanded and instructed to provide more clearance when crossing.

Making the home turn CASHKITTY was inclined to lay in and brushed the hind quarters of FLYING TEST became unbalanced and shifted out.

Near the 100 metres N. Day the rider of FLYING TEST had to stop riding when his mounted shifted in onto SNIPS COMMAND.



Race 5: Peter Gallager Memorial Cup Class 1 H'Cap - 1400m
1st - Baronial 2nd - Marlene Gaye 3rd - Shakeeba Gaze 4th - Leenys Loot

VIXENS TRAIL was tightened at the start between MARLENE GAYE and RUSSIAN ADVOCATE which shifted in.

Near the 900 metres CLARENCE PEAK raced in restricted room between COLONIAL NED and BARONIAL which shifted in when four (4) wide on the track.

CLARENCE PEAK was obliged to race three (3) wide throughout.

Near the 400 metres LEENYS LOOT had to shift out abruptly off the heels of CLARENCE PEAK

At the entrance to the straight VIXENS TRAIL was disappointed for a between RUSSIAN ADVOCATE and ADMIRALADY which shifted out.

Near the 200 metres ADMIRALADY had to be eased to avoid the heels of RUSSIAN ADVOCATE which shifted in.



Race 6: Gall Stanfield & Smith Class 4 H'Cap - 1800m
1st - Going Solo 2nd - Timesto 3rd - In Extremis 4th - Positive Impact

Following a report from the Club's shoeing inspector Mr Langdon that TYCOON JESTER had cast both hind plates on two (2) occasions, he sought stewards' approval for the horse to be raced without hind plates. Stewards acceeded to this request.

TIMESTO got it's head up and raced ungenerously rounding the first turn.

Leaving the 1000 metres TIMESTO had to be eased to avoid the heels of TYCOON JESTER which shifted in. C. Rogers the rider of TYCOON JESTER was cautioned and instructed to provide more room in future when crossing.

TYCOON JESTER was inclined to overrace in the middle stages.

EXQUISITELY compounded and finished a considerable distance from the main body of the field. A veterinary examination revealed the horse to be suffering from a respiratory tract obstruction. Trainer B. Baldwin advised stewards that he would recommend to the owners that the horse's current racing program be reviewed and that the horse be retired.



Race 7: Moraitis Fresh Produce Class 2 H'Cap - 1200m
1st - Try Some Magic 2nd - Gallant Harry 3rd - April Sun 4th - Who Dealt This

ROMAN OMEN which was fractious in the barriers and DREAM RUNNER were both examined behind the barriers and cleared to race.

Prior to the start being affected ROMAN OMEN again became fractious in the barriers, reared and refused to settle. As a result of the horse's behaviour stewards acted on the recommendation of the starter and withdrew the horse at 4.58 p.m. Following the late withdrawal of ROMAN OMEN all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded in full and deductions were made in accordance with the rules. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on ROMAN OMEN were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 6 cents in the dollar for a win and 7 cents in the dollar for a place on the face value of the ticket. Connections were advised that the horse would have to pass a further barrier test before racing again.

APRIL SUN jumped in the air at the start.

KING'S REQUEST was caught three (3) wide at the start and was obliged to race three (3) wide throughout the race.

DREAM RUNNER was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon after the race which revealed the horse to be suffering from the thumps.



Race 8: Johnson Solicitors & Courthouse Hotel - Friends of Pedro Class 6 H'Cap - 1200m
1st - Gloucester Road 2nd - Polka Queen 3rd - Cane Cutter 4th - Dynamic Dancing

Due to illness App. S. McDonald was replaced by App. R. McMahon as the rider of CANADIAN BUNNY.

Following a misunderstanding in the notification of A. Kennedy as the rider of SMART STRIKE no action was taken and
D. Green was substituted as the rider.

PERDEE was caught wide after the start and was obliged to race extremely wide throughout.

GLOUCESTER ROAD shifted out to improve on entering the straight and made contact with KENDRICK LAD.

SMART STRIKE, DYNAMIC DANCING and STARS O' GOLD were all tightened between COMMON KNOWLEDGE which shifted in and CANADIAN BUNNY which jumped outwards at the start.

KID TREASURE jumped away awkwardly and shifted in away from SUNFAIR and made contact with STYLISH COSSACK.

Leaving the 900 metres DYNAMIC DANCING hung out and raced ungenerously.

Near the 700 metres CANADIAN BUNNY raced in restricted room inside DYNAMIC DANCING which had been racing ungenerously.








ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED









STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - GOLD COAST TURF CLUB - 2/4/2005

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands - Eagle Farm 1/4/05 - B. Stewart - Late on course
Race 3 - M. Dickson - Unnecessary use of whip AR137A(1)
Race 4 - N. Day - Insufficient clearance when crossing
Fines - Race 2 - D. Green - Misconduct - $50.00 - AR83(a)
Race 2 - A. Kennedy - Misconduct - $50.00 - AR83(a)
Suspensions - Nil
Raceday Injuries/Illness - Race 8 - App. S. McDonald - Illness - Certificate required
Absent Jockeys - Race 8 - App. C. Maloney - Transport difficulty
Adjourned Inquiries - Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners
Bleeders - Nil
Warnings/Bars on horses - Nil
Requirement for retrial/barrier certificates/bars - Race 7 - ROMAN OMEN - Barrier manners - Barrier test
Falls - Nil
Plating issues - Nil
Adjourned inquiries - Nil

Protests

Nil

Summary of rider changes/Late Notifications

Race 2 - L'UNICA DONNA
Race 4 - COBBI LAD
Race 7 - DREAM RUNNER
Race 8 - STARS O' GOLD
Race 8 - CANADIAN BUNNY
Race 8 - SMART STRIKE
Race 8 - SUNFAIR

Late scratchings

Race 7 - ROMAN OMEN