QUEENSLAND RACING
STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB (3 MARCH 2007)

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING - GOOD
RAIL - TRUE
PENETROMETER READINGS – 4.2

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – W Birch
Stewards – N Torpey, C Fredrick, J Millican, I Brown
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S Curran
Veterinarian – C McCormack
Swab attendants – H Schodel, T Bartlett
Bookmakers Supervisor – J Haigh
Starter – D Nicholson
Stewards Secretary – L Stokes

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From GCTC 24 February 2007 – Race 8

Advice was received by Stewards from Trainer P Stanley regarding the blood tests carried out on his horse DALCOLO which performed below expectations. Although these tests found no abnormalities P Stanley has had the horse treated for some soreness across the back.

Race 1: Youth Excel Maiden Plate – 1400m.
1st - Ilikeadacolour 2nd – Every Which Way 3rd – Daddy Frank 4th - Compulsive

Trainer M Brosnan was fined $100 for late notification of rider for THAT’S HISTORY.

DADDY FRANK (D Craven), THAT’S HISTORY (D Tanti) and TESTA LEONE (C Whiteley) were all a little slow to begin.

COMPULSIVE (M Bennett) over-raced for a short distance leaving the 1000m.

TESTA LEONE raced ungenerously in the early stages and was inclined to lay out for the majority of the event.

Near the 350m EVERY WHICH WAY (App. M Palmer) shifted out to improve and in doing so took DR DUJON (App. L Rolls) out on to DADDY FRANK.

COMPULSIVE and GYPSY FORTUNE (D Barron) both laid in when placed under pressure in the straight.

TESTA LEONE lost both fore plates in running.




Race 2: Ready Towing 2yo Maiden Plate – 1300m.
1st – Gold Omega 2nd – Tenterfield 3rd – Megaboy 4th – Lilyvale Lady

PUNCH UP which dislodged Jockey D Tanti in the enclosure was a late scratching at 12.42 pm when Jockey D Tanti was unable to mount due to injury. On the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on PUNCH UP be refunded with deductions of 26 cents in the dollar for the win and 19 cents in the dollar for the place on the face value of win and place tickets applicable. Trainer P Balzen was advised that PUNCH UP must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before its next race start. As D Tanti was stood down for the remainder of the meeting Stewards permitted the following rider replacements:

Race 3: ENCHANTIVE P Denton
Race 7: ELYSIAN FIELD N Day
Race 8: SUPREME AGENDA D Barron

ROCK AWAY THE DAYS (App. M Palmer) and MEGABOY (App. D Carrigg) were tightened on jumping away between LILYVALE LADY (D Craven) which shifted out slightly and WULLKURAKA (M Heagney) which shifted in.

Rounding the first turn MIRABOO (G McCarthy) shifted in despite the efforts of its rider, tightening the running of WULLKURAKA which had to be steadied.

DAYLIGHT DANCE (D Griffin) and BAY LADY PAY (D Barron) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Near the 800m MEGABOY improved up on to the heels of MIRABOO and had to be steadied.

Near the 350m MEGABOY shifted out to improve and in doing so made contact with BAY LADY PAY which in turn shifted out taking DAYLIGHT DANCE (D Griffin) out on to ROCK AWAY THE DAYS (App. M Palmer).

Approaching the 200m MEGABOY again shifted out hampering BAY LADY PAY.

ROCK AWAY THE DAYS shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.

Race 3: Charlie Caltabiano 3yo & Up Maiden H’cap – 1000m.
1st – Unscheduled 2nd – Bluqualo 3rd – Tax Evasion 4th – Bold Prediction

JAY LOW GIRL which could not be loaded into the barrier stalls was a late scratching at 1.31 pm by order of the Stewards.

NICE OUTFIT which became fractious in the barriers, was withdrawn on vet’s advice at 1.33 pm.

On the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on JAY LOW GIRL and NICE OUTFIT be refunded. Stewards further ordered that all bets placed prior to the withdrawal of JAY LOW GIRL and NICE OUTFIT be paid less 22 cents in the dollar on the face value of all win bets and 19 cents in the dollar on the face value of all place bets and all successful wages placed subsequent to the withdrawal of JAY LOW GIRL and prior to the withdrawal of NICE OUTFIT were ordered to be paid less 3 cents in the dollar on the face value of all win bets and 3 cents in the dollar on the face value of all place bets.

Trainer M Thexton was advised that JAY LOW GIRL must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before its next race start.

Trainer J Wade was advised that NICE OUTFIT would require a Barrier Certificate and Veterinary Certificate of Fitness prior to its next race start.

Mr H Wilson Trainer of MOON QUEST which was difficult to load was advised that the horse would require a further Barrier Certificate prior to its next race start.

DREAM TWISTER (T Treichel) stood flat-footed as the gates opened and lost considerable ground.

ETERNAL MAGIC (K Pope) and FOOLISH MIND (M Phillips) made contact on jumping away.

ETERNAL MAGIC raced very ungenerously approaching the first turn and shifted out taking TAX EVASION wide on the track.

ETERNAL MAGIC continued to race ungenerously for some distance thereafter.

TAX EVASION over-raced in the middle stages of the event.

MOON QUEST (M Bennett), BOLD PREDICTION (S Campton) and TAX EVASION all raced wide for the majority of the event.

Race 4: BASF Construction Chemicals Class 2 H’cap – 1000m.
1st – Snip of Kintyre 2nd – Dusty Zephyr 3rd – Hamingja 4th – Sequalo Magic

KINGSFIELD which sustained an abrasion in the float en route to the course was examined by the club’s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.

KINGSFIELD (App. L Rolls) and OBOE D’MOR (D Griffin) were both slow to begin.

OBOE D’AMOR raced 3 wide for the majority of the event.

Race 5: Face Value Dental Class 1 H’cap – 1300m.
1st – Bradfield 2nd - Little Stranger 3rd – Biansmart 4th – Post on Tyne

LAST LION (K Pope) was slow to begin.

LITTLE STRANGER (C Whiteley), DE SHABILLE (S Jones) and VOLTAAT (M Heagney) were all tightened for room on jumping away between POST ON TYNE (D Griffin) which shifted out slightly and ASTRAL TRAVEL (D Barron) which shifted in. In this incident VOLTAAT lost its position.

BRADFIELD (T Treichel) was inclined to lay out for the majority of the event and when placed under pressure shifted out in the straight.

Leaving the 900m GALANGAL (S Campton) improved up on to the heels of BIANSMART (App. K Cunningham) and shifted out taking ASTRAL TRAVEL wider on the track.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of POST ON TYNE, Jockey D Griffin stated that he was able to position the horse just off the speed and it travelled well until near the 400m where POST ON TYNE was under pressure and failed to respond to his riding thereafter. Jockey Griffin further stated that the only explanation he was able to offer is that the gelding did not appreciate racing inside other horses today, however, felt POST ON TYNE was disappointing. Trainer M Thexton stated that POST ON TYNE worked well leading up to today’s event and she was at a loss to explain the disappointing performance. Ms Thexton advised Stewards that she would have her stable vet inspect POST ON TYNE in the next 24 hours and advise Stewards of anything which may explain the gelding’s performance today.

Race 6: Force Access H’cap – 900m.
1st – Omnitrader 2nd – Double Lineage 3rd - Algorithm 4th – Miss Steen

ALGORITHM (App. M Hackett) was slow to begin.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of MISS STEEN, Jockey D Griffin stated that the horse travelled well in a position outside the leader, however was under pressure shortly after entering the straight and failed to run on thereafter. A post race veterinary examination of MISS STEEN failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 7: Genie Class 4 H’cap – 1400m.
1st – Becks Crown 2nd – Mubbs 3rd – Fissile 4th - Possum

ARCHER’S PRIDE (App. S Holcombe) was slow to begin.

POSSUM (C Whiteley) raced 3 wide for the majority of the event.

At the 900m JOE JITSU (App. J Quinnell) shifted in of its own accord and made contact with the running rail.

Leaving the 350m MONTERRICO (K Pope) and FISSILE (D Griffin) both had to be steadied when tightened for room between JOE JITSU which commenced to hang out and POSSUM which shifted in slightly.

Race 8: George Patterson Y&R Class 2 H’cap – 2200m.
1st – Beartracker 2nd – Supreme Agenda 3rd – With Him 4th – Kazak Flyer

Shortly after the start BEAU SAM (T Treichel) shifted out and made contact with ADILHTAM (N Day).

Leaving the 400m BEARTRACK had to be steadied when attempting a run to the inside of BEAU SAM where there was insufficient room. BEARTRACK was then held up until approaching the 200m.

Approaching the 300m ADILHTAM (N Day) and WITH HIM (App. M Palmer) made contact on several occasions.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GCTC
(3 MARCH 2007)

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 1 – Trainer M Brosnan - $100 – Late notification of rider [LR70]

Race day injuries/illness
Race 2 – Jockey D Tanti - dislodged from Punch Up – Medical Certificate required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2 – Punch Up – Barrier manners – Barrier Trial
Race 3 – Nice Outfit – Barrier manners – Barrier Certificate/Vet. Certificate
Race 3 – Jay Low Girl – Barrier manners – Barrier Trial
Race 3 – Moon Quest – Barrier manners – Barrier Certificate

Protests
Nil

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1 – That’s History – D Tanti
Race 3 – Moon Quest – M Bennett
Race 3 – Enchantive - P Denton
Race 7 – Elysian Field – N Day
Race 8 – Supreme Agenda – D Barron

Late scratchings
Race 1 – Punch Up @ 12.42 pm
Race 3 – Jay Low Girl @ 1.31 pm
Race 3 – Nice Outfit @ 1.33 pm