GOLD COAST TURF CLUB —16 September 2006
WEATHER - UNSETTLED TRACK RATING — DEAD (Upgraded to GOOD after R3)
(Downgraded to DEAD after R6)
RAIL — OUT 2M 1000 — WP AND TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER READINGS —4.2

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards — N Torpey
Stewards — J Haigh, M Tuft, B Turner and I Brown
Clerk of Scales — J Robinson
Judge — C Morrissey
Veterinarian — C McCormack
Swab attendants — H Schodel and K Wolsey
Bookmakers Supervisor — R O’Toole
Starter—C Fanning
Stewards Secretary — S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:
Race 1: Ritz Care Centres QTIS 3Y0 Maiden H’Cap — I800m
lst—Twostonelighter 2nd — Daintree Crossing 3rd —Zinga 4th - Bangtail

GAIRLOCH (S. Hughes) and KEVETTE (C. Small) were tightened on jumping away between DAINTREE CROSSING (A. Best) and TAKE TWO (K. Banks) which was taken out by TWOSTONELIGHTER (App D. Peisley) at the start.

KEVETTE overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.

TAKE TWO overraced in the middle stages of the race.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of TAKE TWO, which although overracing in the early stages yielded ground over the final 400 metres of the event, jockey K. Banks was of the opinion that the horse may have been jaded after having it’s third run in three (3) weeks.

Race 2: Leda Holdings Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden H’Cap — 1300m
1st — Magnetic Bay 2nd — Musketeer 3rd — Genuity 4th — Iron Fist

BUCKALEENIE (T. Treichel) began awkwardly resulting in the horse losing ground.

IRON FIST (D. Griffin) was slow to begin.

BUCKALEENIE, BOHEMIAN BOUNTY (C. Small), COMMANDER LOVE (D. Hayse) and SONNY DA SILVER (App M. Palmer) all overraced in the early stages.

Leaving the 800 metres IRON FIST (D. Griffin) shifted in and made contact with the running rail on two occasions causing the horse to become unbalanced.

Near the 600 metres BOHEMIAN BOUNTY shifted in forcing SONNY DA SILVER which was racing on the inside to make contact with the running rail.
BOHEMIAN BOUNTY again shifted in approaching the 500m metres which again resulted in SONNY DA SILVER making contact with the running rail. IRON FIST which was trailing behind SONNY DA SILVER at this time had to be steadied.
BUCKALEENIE was caught racing wide for the majority of the event.

SONNY DA SILVER was inclined to shift out under pressure in the run to the finish.

Stewards questioned B. Swanton the rider of GENUITY regarding his returning to scale overweight. After considering his explanation stewards gave B. Swanton the benefit of the doubt and took no further action in the matter.

Race 3: Tern, Page Racing Fillies & Mares Maiden H’Cap — 1300m 1st — Mineshaft 2nd — Balzari 3rd — Modern Glamour 4th — Infinite Reality

WHAT A WORLD (M. Traecey) overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.
MODERN GLAMOUR (C. Whiteley) which began awkwardly was tightened shortly after the start by BLIXTEN (App M. Palmer) which shifted out.

MODERN GLAMOUR was inclined to lay in and raced ungenerously over the final 300 metres of the event.

BLIXTEN hung out approaching the home turn. A postrace veterinary examination of BLIXTEN revealed no abnormalities. Trainer J. Traynor will be advised that BLIXTEN must barrier trial to the stewards’ satisfaction before racing again.

Stewards questioned P. Hammersley the rider of INFINITE REALITY regarding his failure to ride his mount out over the final 60 metres of the event. P. Hammersley explained he was of the opinion that the horse had injured itself approaching the 200m point and was concerned with the welfare of the horse over the final stages. A subsequent veterinary examination of INFINITE REALITY found the horse to be lame in the off hind leg and had a poor postrace recovery. In view of these circumstances stewards took no further action against P. Hammersley. Trainer J. Bayliss was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required before the horse races again.

When questioned regarding the tactic to go forward on BALZARI in today’s event compared to the manner in which the horse was ridden at it’s previous start on 9 September 2006 jockey M. Bennett advised that because the horse had drawn a better barrier than it’s previous start their intention was to put the horse in a forward position in today’s event. When questioned regarding the mailer trainer J. Morrisey advised it would be their intention to race the horse in a forward position in the future. Stewards noted their explanations.
The track was upgraded to GOOD after the running of this event.

Race 4: SPL Security Solutions Colts, Geldings & Entires Class I H’Cap — 1200m
1st — Time Lion 2nd — Odyssey Star 3rd — Wings Of Seraph 4th - Boombalarda

JESTER’S IMAGE (S. Shield) was withdrawn at 2.31 p.m. acting on veterinary advice after the horse was injured after rearing in the stalls. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on JESTER’S IMAGE were ordered to be refunded. All winning bets were ordered to be paid less 2 cents in the dollar for a win and 3 cents in the dollar for a place on the face value of the ticket. Trainer D. Campbell was advised that JESTER’S IMAGE would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards before racing again.

TENABLE (C. Eaton) was slow to begin.
MACQUARIE LAD (App M. Palmer) was caught racing wide for the majority of the event.

Race 5: Alan Jones Insurance Agencies Fillies & Mares Class I H’Cap — 1200m
1st — Shantreusse 2nd — It’s Only Me 3rd — Honor Bright 4th — Shani’s Crown

SHANI’S CROWN (M. Bennett) and ANLIN DIOR (T. Treichel) made heavy contact on jumping away and as a result SHANI’S CROWN was forced out making contact with HONOR BRIGHT (App S. Nakamura).

IT’S ONLY ME (C. Whiteley) was slow to begin.

Leaving the 700 metres ELLEANDEE (S. Shield) had to be steadied off the heels of SHANI’S CROWN and as a result STARK NAKED (B. Payne) which was trailing had to be steadied and shifted wider on the track. Shortly after this incident IT’S ONLY ME was then tightened for room between ANLIN DIOR and STARK NAKED when STARK NAKED shifted in.

HONOR BRIGHT (App S. Nakamura) raced ungenerously over the final 100 metres of the event. Trainer’s representative Mrs S Thompson advised that the horse works in blinkers and pacifiers and consideration will be given that the gear be added to the horse for future races. A veterinary examination of HONOR BRIGHT failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 6: Ken Irvine Memorial Classic Class 6 H’Cap — 900m
1st — Aladdins Lion 2nd — Cielo Gold 3rd — Love And Money 4th — Mini Matilda

The start of this race was delayed whilst the near side front plate of ALADDINS LION (App M. Palmer) was refitted after becoming loose in the preliminary.

CIELO GOLD (C. Whiteley) was tightened on jumping away between NASARLO (S. Shield) and ALADDINS LION which shifted in.

Track downgraded to DEAD after running of this event.

Race 7: Gold Coast Titans Class 3 H’Cap — 1400m
1st — Pushpig 2nd — Possum 3rd — Daily Issue 4th - Wokandi

TIMBERS (A. Best) and MACY DEE (T. Treichel) were tightened on jumping away between DAILY ISSUE (D. Griffin) and TROJAN STAR (C. Small) which shifted out.

Shortly after the start POSSUM (D. Barron) was obliged to steady when momentarily tightened between PUSHPIG (C. Whiteley) and DAILY ISSUE which shifted out.

TROJAN STAR overraced in the early stages of the event.

Approaching the 800 metres the saddle of D. Griffin (DAILY ISSUE) began to shift whilst overracing when the pace steadied. As a result DAILY ISSUE shifted out resulting in PUSHPIG becoming momentarily awkward on the heels of DAILY ISSUE and was steadied. Shortly after ANGELS WORD (S. Shield) was taken wider when DAILY ISSUE was still overracing. As a consequence of PUSHPIG having to steady POSSUM and TIMBERS which were following were momentarily hampered.

TIMBERS was obliged to race wide from the 800 metres.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of DESERT TRAIN (M. Bennett) trainer J. Morrisey stated it was the intentions of the connections to give the horse an immediate spell.

Race 8: Oceania Aviation Class 2 H’Cap — 1800m
Ist—Riccolo 2nd—Mezzegie 3rd—Tn Phoenix 4th -Kaneisha

At the start PRE COMMITMENT (D. Griffin), FOURWINNERS (R. Martin) and MUSIC MAKER (S. Shield) were all tightened for room between KANEISHA (A. Best) and GUN CARRIAGE (M. Bennett) which shifted in. In this incident MUSIC MAKER lost it’s position.

RICCOLO (M. Traecey) was slow to begin.
On the home turn FINE WEATHER (A. Erhart) was tightened between TRI PHOENIX (C. Whiteley) and PRE COMMITMENT which shifted out.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 16/9/2006

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands - Nil
Fines - Nil
Suspensions - Nil
Disqualifications - Nil
Race day injuries/illness - Nil
Absent jockeys - Nil
Adjourned inquiries - Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed —All winners
Bleeders - Nil
Warnings/bars: -
• R3 — Blixten — Hung badly — Barrier trial
• R3 — Infinite Reality — Vet Certificate
• R4 — Jester’s Image — Reared and was withdrawn — Barrier trial
Falls - Nil
Adjourned inquiries - Nil
Protests
Nil
Summary of rider changeslLate notifications
Nil
Late scratchings
R4 Jester’s Image