QUEENSLAND RACING
STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 26 MAY 2007

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING - GOOD
RAIL – OUT 3M 1400 – WP; TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER READINGS – 3.9

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – W Birch
Stewards – K Daly, M Tutt, W Geggie, M Haigh
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S Curran
Veterinarian – C McCormack
Swab attendants – H Schodel, T Bartlett
Bookmakers Supervisor/Betting Steward – D Collingwood
Starter – G Fanning
Stewards Secretary – L Stokes

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS: Nil

Race 1: Racing Every Saturday in Paradise Maiden H’cap – 1200m.
1st – Bet ‘N’ Barney 2nd – Cool Edge 3rd – Ella Cinders 4th – Ever Win

CAMENO ROAD and IT’SONLYMONEYHONEY both proved difficult to load. Trainers J Penfold (CAMENO ROAD) and G Newham (IT’SONLYMONEYHONEY) were advised that a warning would be placed on the horses’ in relation to their barrier manners.

BOLD GUN (D Barron) and CHINESE WALL (D Griffin) were both slow to begin.

MONASHEE PRINCESS (K Pope) jumped away awkwardly.

BOLD GUN raced fiercely in the early stages.

MONASHEE PRINCESS and DUNBALLOGUE (S Campton) raced wide throughout the event.

Race 2: 92.5 Gold FM Maiden Plate – 1800m.
1st – Kariad 2nd – Tails Are Wagging 3rd – Tanami Tracker 4th - Bangtail

KARIAD (C Whiteley), ADILHTAM (App. W Pearson), BANGTAIL (D Coleman) and BOX OFFICE (App. J Murphy) jumped away awkwardly.

ADILHTAM raced wide in the early stages.

BOX OFFICE raced wide from leaving the 1300m to the winning post.

TAILS ARE WAGGING (D Griffin) which was inclined to lay in in the early stages of the straight shifted out abruptly inside the 50m.

Stewards questioned Trainer M Flanigan and Jockey T Treichel in relation to the riding tactics adopted on FIVE STRAIGHT, particularly in the early stages. T Treichel stated that as he had drawn barrier 3 it was his intention to ride the horse forward to obtain a position near the lead and after securing a position just behind the leader he continued to urge FIVE STRAIGHT forward to maintain that position until a point approaching the 1300m. Trainer M Flanigan concurred with these instructions.

When questioned regarding the tactics employed on BOX OFFICE today, in particular App. J Murphy’s apparent decision to move wider on the track near the 1300m, App. Murphy stated that after beginning awkwardly the horse over-raced during the early and middle stages and near the 1300m BOX OFFICE improved up towards the heels of another runner resulting in her having no alternative but to shift BOX OFFICE wider on the track. App. Murphy stated that she then attempted to gain a position closer to the fence shortly thereafter but was unable to do so. Her explanation was noted.

BROSNAN’S GOLD (G Palmer) lost its off hind plate in running.

A post race veterinary examination of ADILHTAM failed to reveal any abnormality.

After the running of this event Jockey G Palmer was stood down by the club’s Doctor and replaced as per the Stewards’ Summary.

Race 3: Centro Surfers Paradise Class 3 Plate – 1800m.
1st – Danoiserie 2nd – Desert Train 3rd – Ace Arena 4th – Agent Eightysix

Leaving the 1600m DANOISERIE (C Whiteley) shifted in resulting in AGENT EIGHTYSIX (App. M Hughes) being taken in on to ACE ARENA (M Heagney) which had to be steadied.

HIM IS SIERRA (M Traecey) raced wide in the early stages of the event.

LANGFUHR’S CHOICE (App. J Jones) raced 3 wide throughout the event.

DANOISERIE laid in when placed under pressure in the straight.

Race 4: Southport Workers Community Club Class 2 H’cap – 900m.
1st – The Darkcee 2nd – Post on Tyne 3rd – August Fair 4th - Amerrybridge

ROCK THE ROSES Trainer’s representative, Mr Henderson, was advised that ROCK THE ROSES which broke through the barrier stalls would require a further Barrier Certificate before racing again. The gelding was a late withdrawal at 1.33 pm by order of the Stewards. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on ROCK THE ROSES were ordered to be refunded. All winning bets were ordered to be paid less 10 cents in the dollar for a win and 10 cents for a place on the face value of the ticket.

AUGUST FAIR (App. J Clarke) and HONOR BRIGHT (C Whiteley) were slow to begin.

THE DARKCEE (M Heagney) raced wide throughout the event.

Leaving the 250m EQUATES (T Treichel) had to be steadied and alter course off the heels of HONOR BRIGHT (C Whiteley) which shifted out.

FOXIE EM (App. M Hackett) was held up for clear running from a point leaving the 200m until near the 50m.

Jockey J Lowe (AMERRYBRIDGE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in inside the 100m when insufficiently clear of HONOR BRIGHT resulting in that horse having to check to avoid heels and a short distance later continued to allow AMERRYBRIDGE to shift in when not clear of EQUATES (T Treichel) resulting in that horse having to check. Jockey Lowe was suspended from riding in races for a period of 7 meetings to commence midnight 26 May 2007 and to expire midnight 7 June 2007.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of HONOR BRIGHT today, Jockey C Whiteley stated that the mare was having its second start back from a spell and in his opinion the horse was a gross mare and would take benefit from today’s run. A post race veterinary examination of HONOR BRIGHT revealed the mare to have sustained a minor abrasion to the off hind fetlock and was mildly distressed.

App. M Hackett was fined the sum of $100 for failing to ride FOXIE EM out to the finish of the race.

A post race veterinary examination of CLANGSHOT failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 5: Gold Coast Superbowl 2yo h’cap – 1200m.
1st – Little Sparrow 2nd – Majestic Ruler 3rd – Atomic Huss 4th - Dalzar

LITTLE BLACK DRESS (M Traecey) and KING OF SPIRIT (C Eaton) had to be steadied on jumping away when tightened for room between DECIBELLA (App. D Peisley) which shifted out and CALYPSO HEART (D Griffin) which shifted in slightly.

AMEX GOLD (C Whiteley) and ELEDA (App. M Hackett) had to be checked on jumping away between ATOMIC HUSS (N Day) and PERRI LOU (D Coleman) both of which shifted ground.

Jockey N Day the rider of ATOMIC HUSS was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in near the 1100m when insufficiently clear of AMEX GOLD resulting in that horse being tightened on to the hind quarters of PERRI LOU and having to be steadied.

AMEX GOLD, OUR MAGIC and A DIAMOND (T Treichel) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Near the 300m DALZAR (App. J Murphy) shifted out to improve and in doing so made contact with OUR MAGIC (T Pannell).

Race 6: A.S.A.P. Glass Class 6 H’cap – 1200m.
1st – Lesmartre 2nd – San Vitale 3rd – Captain Venturi 4th - Tellasecret

A post race veterinary examination of CHAIN OF THOUGHT (App. W Pearson) which compounded over the concluding stages failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 7: Centro Surfers Paradise Class 1 H’cap – 1300m.
1st – Amaranthine 2nd – Two Seasons 3rd – Witchy Poo 4th – Kirralee Queen

Trainer’s representative S Hammersley was advised that a warning would be placed on TWO SEASONS (D Griffin) which proved difficult to load in relation to the horse’s barrier manners.

BOOFHEAD (S Campton) and HARAM (T Treichel) were slow to begin.

AMARANTHINE (App. M Palmer) jumped out at the start and made contact with WITCHY POO (App. J Clarke).

LE MONT BLANC (D Coleman) over-raced in the early stages and near the 700m improved up on to the heels of AMARANTHINE and had to be steadied.

BENJI’S BABE (App. M Hughes) commenced to hang out rounding the first turn and near the 600m had to be steadied off the heels of BARWON RIVER (D Green). BENJI’S BABE then continued to hang out for the remainder of the event. Trainer G Goold was advised that BENJI’S BABE must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before it starts again.

MY MANDOLIN (C Eaton) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Near the 350m LE MONT BLANC improved up on to the heels of the tiring GREY SATYR (App. D Peisley) and was obliged to alter course to obtain clear running.

Near the 350m BENJI’S BABE shifted out and made contact with BOOFHEAD.

Near the 200m CRYSTAL GAYZA (D Barron), whilst attempting a run to the inside of the tiring GREY SATYR, shifted out and made contact with the hind quarters of that horse.

A post race veterinary examination of GREY SATYR revealed the gelding to have sustained a minor laceration to the near side hock.

Race 8: 90.9 Sea FM Class 3 H’cap – 1400m.
1st – Thorondo 2nd – Felecia 3rd – Grand Corso 4th – In a Heartbeat

As App. D Peisley was to be overweight, App. M Hackett was replaced as the rider of ALL MUSCLE. App Peisley was fined the sum of $100.

MY FLIGHT (D Barron) was slow to begin.

LIONATAQ (App. W Pearson) jumped in at the start and made contact with TAG (N Day).

GRAND CORSO (D Griffin), FOXTROT GUN (App. L Rolls) and ALL MUSCLE raced wide for the majority of the event.

Approaching the 300m SEE THE FLAMES (App. M Hughes) shifted out to improve and in doing so made heavy contact with MY FLIGHT (D Barron). A short distance later THORONDO (K Pope), which had been held up, shifted out making contact with SEE THE FLAMES which in turn shifted out and bumped MY FLIGHT.

Near the 300m LIONATAQ shifted out and made contact with FOXTROT GUN.

App. L Rolls (FOXTROT GUN) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in near the 200m when insufficiently clear of LIONATAQ resulting in that horse having to be checked, strike heels and blunder. App. L Rolls was suspended from riding in races for a period of 8 meetings to commence midnight 30 May 2007 and to expire midnight 11 June 2007.

INVOLVE (C Whiteley) was unable to obtain clear running from the 150m to inside the 100m.

BELTINSKI (D Tanti) was held up for clear running over the final 70m.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
26 MAY 2007


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5 – Jockey N Day – Careless riding [AR137(a)]

Fines
Race 4 – App. M Hackett – Failing to ride mount out to end of race $100 [AR137(b)]
Race 8 – App. D Peisley – overweight - $100 [AR120(b)]

Suspensions
Race 4 – Jockey J Lowe – C/riding – midnight 26/05/2007 to midnight 07/06/2007 - 7 meetings [AR137(a)]
Race 8 – App. L Rolls – C/riding – midnight 30/05/2007 to midnight 11/06/2007 – 8 meetings [AR137(a)]

Race day injuries/illness
Race 2 – Jockey G Palmer – Ill – Medical Certificate

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1 – Cameno Road – barrier manners - warning
Race 1 – It’sonlymoneyhoney – barrier manners – warning
Race 4 – Rock The Roses – barrier manners – Barrier Certificate [LR36(b)]
Race 7 – Two Seasons – barrier manners – warning
Race 7 – Benji’s Babe – hung out – official Barrier Trial [LR36(b)]

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5 – Calypso Heart D Griffin
Race 7 – Barwon River D Green
Race 7 – Boofhead S Campton
Race 8 – All Muscle App. M Hackett

Late scratchings
Race 4 – Rock the Roses @ 1.33 pm.