QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 30 June 2007

WEATHER - OVERCAST TRACK RATING - DEAD
RAIL – OUT 8M 1400-1000, 10M 1000-400, 9M 400-WP AND 4M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER READINGS – 4.35

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N Torpey
Stewards – K Daly, L Garrett, J Dart and M Haigh (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S Curran
Veterinarian – L Kelly
Swab attendants – H Schodel and T Bartlett
Bookmakers Supervisor/Betting Steward – D Collingwood
Starter – S Andrews
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:


Race 1: Racing Every Saturday In Paradise QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 1200m.
1st – Hillside 2nd – Sir Teles 3rd – Grande Vargue 4th - Dodgalady

FLEET LOVER (D. Craven) which refused to load was declared a late withdrawal at 11.34 a.m. by stewards acting on advice from the starter. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on FLEET LOVER 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 T. Hardy was advised that FLEET LOVER must trial to the satisfaction of stewards before racing again.

TRIPLE YOUR LUCK (T. Treichel) was slow to begin.

DODGALADY (M. Heagney) and BLAZING MOA (G. Auckram) brushed on jumping away.

Approaching the 1000m CROWN BAR (D. Barron) appeared to shy and ran off the track forcing SIR TELES (D. Green) and DODGETTE (App J. Clarke) wider.

BLAZING MOA was inclined to race ungenerously in the middle stages of the event.

COVERO (C. Small) was caught racing wide for the majority of the event.

Leaving the 400m BLAZING MOA had to be steadied off the heels of DODGETTE which shifted out to improve.

CROWN BAR was inclined to lay out under pressure over the final 200m which resulted in DODGETTE being forced wider on the track.


Race 2: Gold Coast Transport Maiden Plate – 1400m.
1st – Dark Rose 2nd – Heir Pegasus 3rd – Rainbow Raider 4th - Scared

HEIR PEGASUS (D. Griffin) and ENCARGO (D. Tanti) came together and bumped on jumping away.

HEIR PEGASUS was caught racing wide in the early and middle stages.

DUNBALLOGUE (C. Small) and HEARWEARE (M. Bennett) were caught racing wide for the majority of the event.

EMIRATI (G. Auckram) hung out rounding the home turn.

SCARED (T. Treichel) was held up for clear running from the home turn until approaching the 250m.

Approaching the 200m HEARWEARE which had a tendency to lay in had to be steadied when shifting across the heels of RAINBOW RAIDER (App M. Palmer) which shifted out.

A postrace veterinary examination of DUNBALLOGUE revealed the gelding to have ruptured it’s near fore tendon. Trainer J. Glare was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced before DUNBALLOGUE is permitted to race again.

Stewards reprimanded App T. Chambers (EYEPOD) for failing to claim down to her minimum riding weight. In deciding the matter stewards took into account the mitigating circumstances.


Race 3: Harvey Norman Commercial Maiden H’Cap – 1800m.
1st – Khayyam 2nd – Val Osiris 3rd – Bangtail 4th – Tanami Tracker

SCHOLARLY LASS (T. Treichel) was slow to begin.

KHAYYAM (D. Craven) was tightened on jumping away between HERDSMAN (App M. Palmer) and STRELITZIA (C. Small) both of which shifted ground.

A short distance later STRELITZIA was tightened for room between VAL OSIRIS (N. Day) and KHAYYAM which was taken out by HERDSMAN.

Approaching the first turn READ MY LIPS (App L. Rolls) which had a tendency to overrace had to be steadied off the heels of KHAYYAM when that horse crossed to the lead.

SCHOLARLY LASS was caught racing wide for the majority of the event.

Leaving the 200m READ MY LIPS shifted out abruptly and bumped BRACADALE (D. Green).

TANAMI TRACKER (D. Barron) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 200m.

J. Watkins the rider of BANGTAIL was fined the sum of $100.00 for contravention of AR145 in that he returned to scale overweight.

When questioned regarding the riding tactics in today’s race as compared to previous tactics adopted on the horse D. Craven advised that he felt after considering the performance of the horse’s previous starts and with the extra distance in today’s event he felt it was in the best interests of the horse to obtain a more forward position. Stewards noted the explanation but reminded D. Craven of the obligations of connections to advise of any change in tactics.


Race 4: Dennis Cairns & Associates Maiden H’Cap – 1800m.
1st – Cee Me Now 2nd – Iza Comin’ 3rd – Gods Rival 4th – Fools Rush In

Trainer B. Gentle was fined the sum of $100.00 for late declaration of rider for FOOLS RUSH IN.

SUNLATION (D. Tanti) was slow to begin.

DEPUTY DODGE (App S. Holcombe) began awkwardly.

DEPUTY DODGE was caught racing wide in the early and middle stages.

Near the 900m CEE ME NOW (M. Heagney) improved up onto the heels of FOOLS RUSH IN (D. Green) and had to be steadied.

GODS RIVAL (D. Craven) raced wide for the majority of the event.



Race 5: Surfers Paradise AFC Class 2 H’Cap – 900m.
1st – Dusty Zephyr 2nd – August Fair 3rd – Puff the Magic 4th – Kingsfield

AUGUST FAIR (App J. Clarke) which was slow to begin shifted out and brushed PANAMA JACK (T. Treichel).

THE MOOPS (D. Tanti) and LE MONT BLANC (W. Pearson) came together on jumping away.

LE MONT BLANC overraced in the early stages.

FINAL OPINION (D. Craven) and EMPIRE LINE (App L. Rolls) were caught racing wide for the majority of the event.

AUGUST FAIR shifted out under pressure over the final 200m.

KINGSFIELD (A. Merritt) was held up for clear running on straightening and until near the 250m.

Race 6: Universal Supplies Open H’Cap – 1800m.
1st – Adavale Hornet 2nd – Finder Page 3rd – Picablu 4th - Authoress

Stewards considered an objection lodged by D. Griffin the rider of FINDER PAGE which finished second against ADAVALE HORNET (App A. Winfield) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference at the 800m. After considering the matter, taking into account where the incident took place and the margin between the horses at the finish stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the interference suffered by FINDER PAGE at that point could warrant a reversal of placings and therefore dismissed the protest. At a subsequent inquiry App A. Winfield was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of FINDER PAGE, which in turn was carried in onto AUTHORESS (D. Tanti) resulting in both FINDER PAGE and AUTHORESS having to be checked. App A. Winfield’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 meetings to commence immediately and to expire midnight 14 July 2007.

WHEEL THE LEAD (M. Heagney) and PERSONAL LOOK (M. Squires) were both slow to begin.

ADAVALE HORNET was caught racing wide in the early and middle stages.

When attempting a run in limited racing room on the home turn PERSONAL LOOK and DANEFULL (D. Green) came together and bumped.



Race 7: Central Access Hire Fillies & Mares Class 1 H’Cap – 1200m.
1st – Blackbutt Girl 2nd – Carasimba 3rd – Shesheda 4th - Niemcz

NEVER EVER AGAIN (App L. Rolls) and TRUCE TIME (A. Merritt) both began awkwardly resulting in both horses coming together making heavy contact.

NOMADS (D. Craven) and FOOLED (App M. Palmer) came together on jumping away.

FOOLED overraced in the early stages.

Near the 900m NOMADS became unbalanced and shifted out and when steadied shifted back in tightening PRANCY NANCY (T. Treichel) and NEVER EVER AGAIN.

NOMADS suffered a bleeding attack during the event. The horse will incur a mandatory 3 month ban from racing. A swab sample was taken from NOMADS.


Race 8: Tradelink Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 H’Cap – 1200m.
1st – Bundala 2nd – Just Seven 3rd – D/Heat - Ebor and Determination

SUPERINTENDENT (App M. Palmer) and PLEBEIAN (N. Day) were both slow to begin.

ROCK THE ROSES (App L. Rolls) began awkwardly and shifted out making contact with BUNDALA (D. Tanti).

Leaving the 900m SILENT TORNADO (App C. Nicoll) overraced when placed on the inside of EBOR (D. Griffin). As a consequence FOND BOND (App O. Turpin) which was trailing shifted out forcing THE MARSHALL STAR (W. Pearson) and JUST SEVEN (G. Auckram) wider. A short distance later NICE OUTFIT (J. Quinnell) had to be steadied off the heels of SILENT TORNADO.

Approaching the 100m ROCK THE ROSES had to shift in abruptly to avoid the heels of GREAT SOUTHERNLAND (M. Bennett) which was tiring.

App L. Rolls (ROCK THE ROSES) accidentally dropped his whip near the 350m.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of CITY LIGHTS jockey D. Barron advised that the horse travelled well until the turn but failed to put in over the final 400m. Trainer T. Whittington could offer no tangible explanation for the horse’s performance. Trainer T. Whittington was instructed to advise the stewards of any significant abnormalities should they come to light in the next 48 hours.


Race 9: Surfers Paradise AFC Class 3 H’Cap – 1400m.
1st – Tenfold 2nd – Standover Lady 3rd – Life’s Short 4th – Magique Mine

AISELGI (M. Bennett) was slow to begin.

STANDOVER LADY (S. Campton), AISELGI and LIFE’S SHORT (D. Craven) all overraced in the early stages.

Approaching the 900m AISELGI improved up onto the heels of STANDOVER LADY and had to be steadied. As a consequence RUBY’S PARTY (N. Day) which was trailing also had to be steadied.

SOUTHERN SISTER overraced in the middle stages and approaching the 600m shifted out off the heels of HAYIL STONE MISS (App M. Palmer) forcing AISELGI wider.

LIFE’S SHORT and CRACKAWAY (N. Evans) both raced wide for the majority of the event.

ANNIGONI (W. Pearson) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 300m.

S. Campton the rider of second placegetter STANDOVER LADY was found guilty under the provisions of AR137(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out to winning post. S. Campton was fined the sum of $200.00.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
30/7/2007


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. Tasha Chambers – App Jockey – Failure to claim down to minimum riding weight
- AR92(12)
Fines
Race 3. Jasen Watkins – Jockey – Returned to scale overweight – AR145
Race 4. Brian Gentle - Trainer – Late declaration of rider - $100.00 – LR70
Race 9. Sean Campton – Jockey – Failed to ride mount out - $200.00 - AR137(b)

Suspensions
Race 6. Alisha Winfield – App Jockey – Careless riding - 8 meetings – AR137(a)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners plus August Fair, Finder Page, Nomad

Bleeders
Race 7. Nomad – Bled – 3 month ban – AR53A

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Fleet Lover – Refused to load – Barrier trial – LR36(b)
Race 2. Dunballogue – Ruptured near fore tendon – Vet Certificate – LR36(b)

Protests
Race 6. 2nd against 1st Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. D. Craven – Fleet Lover
Race 1. G. Auckram – Blazing Moa
Race 2. T. Chambers – Eyepod
Race 4. D. Green – Fools Rush in
Race 7. A. Merritt – Truce Time
Race 8. J. Quinnell – Nice Outfit
Race 9. J. Quinnell – Lucky Lucy

Late scratchings
Race 1. Fleet Lover