QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2007

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING - GOOD
RAIL – 2M 1400-1000, 3M 1000-400 & 1M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER READINGS – 3.5

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Hackett
Stewards – N. Torpey, W. Birch, J. Dart, Z. Turner
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – S Curran
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – B. Andrews, P. Kennedy
Bookmakers Supervisor/Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Starter – D. Fanning, C. McCormack
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Apprentice J. Jones was granted a release from riding today due to stewards receiving information in relation to the bio-security measures in place in New South Wales. G. Colless was unable to fulfil his engagements due to illness. Riding changes for J. Jones and G. Colless were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

Jockey B. El-Issa was today fined $200 for failing to provide a medical clearance.

Jockey W. Pearson was fined $200 for failing to obey bio-security protocols.

From GCTC, 16.9.07
Stewards today inquired into the reason for NOREIL being checked near the 300m in race 5 at the above meeting. After taking evidence from the riders concerned, M. Bennett, rider of WHO DEALT THIS, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that he shifted out near the 300m when insufficiently clear of NOREIL, resulting in that horse being checked. M. Bennett was suspended from riding in races for a period of 8 days, to commence at midnight, 20 September and to expire at midnight, 28 September. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account mitigating circumstances.

Jockey M. Bennett was reprimanded for failing to seek permission from the stewards prior to leaving the course at the above race meeting.



Race 1: Heels & Holly Xmas Pack Available Maiden H’cap – 900m
1st – Single Bound 2nd – Propheteer 3rd – Newsroom 4th – Cachinnation

RAINCOAT (B. Pengelly) jumped away awkwardly.

GOLDEN DELIGHTS (D. Baron) began awkwardly and shifted outwards, losing ground at the start.

LOOKIN’ BACK LUCKY (Michael Palmer) and THE VICTA (B. El-Issa) were hampered on jumping away between NEWSROOM (L. Dittman) and LOOKIN’ BACK LUCKY (Mat Palmer), which shifted in.

EDWARD BEAR (J. Holder) and EVERGREEN KID (T. Chambers) bumped at the start. A short distance later EVERGREEN KID then shifted out, making heavy contact with BOWLING ALONG (K. Forrester).

Approaching the 700m, EDWARD BEAR was momentarily tightened for room between THE VICTA, which shifted out, and EVERGREEN KID.

Nearing the 600m, EDWARD BEAR commenced to hang out and raced greenly over the concluding stages of the race. A warning was issued to the connections of EDWARD BEAR regarding its racing manners.

THE VICTA lost its near hind plate in running.

Race 2: Picnic Platters Released For Melbourne Cup Maiden H’cap – 900m
1st – Canivorthrill 2nd – Curtain 3rd – Tootsie Zynsky 4th – Rib Tickler

WATCHMEDANCEDADDY (Mat Palmer), which jumped away awkwardly and lost ground at the start, was hampered shortly after the start by NOVATEUR (D. Tanti), which shifted out.

THE MUSE (D. Barron) was inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.

Passing the 350m, JENN (D. Pires) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of TOOTSIE ZYNSKY (T. Pannell), which shifted out to improve.

Near the 300m, TOOTSIE ZYNSKY (T. Pannell), when racing greenly, was inclined to lay in and had to be checked off the heels of NOVATEUR (D. Tanti), which had a tendency to lay out.

Passing the 250m, RIB TICKLER (D. Griffin) was disappointed for a run between JENN (D. Pires) and NOVATEUR (D. Tanti) and had to be eased to avoid the heels of NOVATEUR.

A post race veterinary examination of ONE LAST TANGO revealed that the filly had sustained a laceration to the off hind fetlock.

Race 3: Young Members – Only $60 3YO Maiden QTIS Plate – 1300m
1st – Lauren’s Halo 2nd – Carnegie Raider 3rd – Legal Fee 4th – Mossman Bay

At the entrance to the straight, FALVALADY (J. Clarke) was tightened between MOSSMAN BAY (W. Pearson) and MARTINI PRINCESS (B. El-Issa), which shifted out to improve.

MARTINI PRINCESS (B. El-Issa) jumped away awkwardly.

MISS CABRIOLET (B. Pengelly) also jumped awkwardly, almost dislodging its rider.

FRENCH PENN (D. Tanti) was hampered on jumping away between THECHAMPISHERE (T. Pannell) and MOSMAN BAY (W. Pearson), which shifted out.

Near the 200m, MARTINI PRINCESS faltered when racing in restricted room between LARRY’S BOY (J. Holder) and LAUREN’S HALO (Mat Palmer), which shifted in.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MARTINI PRINCESS, B. El-Issa stated that other than not backing up since its previous run, he could offer no explanation. Trainer B. Gentle was also at a loss to explain the poor performance. A post race veterinary examination of MARTINI PRINCESS failed to reveal any abnormalities. A swab sample was taken from MARTINI PRINCESS.

A post race veterinary examination of LEGAL FEE revealed the colt to have sustained a laceration to the lateral canon on the off fore leg.

Race 4: Corporate Marquees Available For Magic Millions Maiden H’cap – 1200m
1st – Princess Ginachenka 2nd – Sudden Storm 3rd – Winnie’s Boy 4th – Miss Falsterbo

NEENASIMONE (S. Seamer) was slow to begin.

NO HOLDING BACK (W. Pearson) raced wide throughout.

Race 5: Turf Stars Terrace – Book Now Open H’cap – 1200m
1st – Omnitracer 2nd – Dance The Waves 3rd – General Patton 4th - Damigos

DANEWIN BEAUTY (B. Pengelly) and SUUBIRD (M. Palmer) brushed on jumping away.

T. Chambers, rider of OMNITRADER, accidentally dropped her whip at the entrance to the straight.

Race 6: Xmas Lawn Party – Sat 15 Dec Class 6 Plate – 1400m
1st –Daily Issue 2nd – Ancient Impulse 3rd – Andrology 4th – Shew Stone

BEEBEEKAYE (J. Holder) and BURGUNDY PRINCE (J. Byrne) were a little slow to begin.

ANCIENT IMPULSE (D. Pires) was caught 3 wide after the start and obliged to race 3 wide for the entire race.

Approaching the 600m, MASHUDU (B. El-Issa) attempted to take a run to the inside of MR JUBILEE (L. Cheshire) where there was not fully sufficient room as MR JUBILEE was yielding ground.

Nearing the 400m, MASHUDU, when taking a tight run between TELLASECRET (J. Clarke) and the tiring MR JUBILEE (L. Cheshire), made contact with the hind quarters of MR JUBILEE, resulting in that horse becoming unbalanced and being checked. B. El-Issa, rider of MASHUDU, was given the benefit of the doubt as to whether he was fully responsible for the incident.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of BURGUNDY PRINCE, J. Byrne stated that the horse relaxed early in the race as in the past the horse has been inclined to pull hard. However when asked for an effort in the straight, the horse did not respond to his riding as expected and he felt something may have been amiss. A veterinary examination following the race revealed no abnormalities. Trainer’s representative Mr Scott Hammersley indicated that the stable would have further veterinary tests carried out when the horse had some time to recover from the race, and undertook to inform stewards of any abnormality that may come to light that may have had some bearing on the disappointing performance today. A post race veterinary examination of BURGUNDY PRINCE failed to reveal any abnormalities.

The club’s veterinary surgeon also reported that MR JUBILEE, which finished a considerable distance from the main body of the field, was lame in the near fore leg, and was suffering from respiratory distress. Trainer K. Fleming was advised that he must produce a veterinary clearance for MR JUBILEE prior to its next race start.


Race 7: Skyline Restaurant – Book Now Class 3 Plate - 1800m
1st – Fools Rush In 2nd – Dive At Five 3rd – Haram 4th - Encargo

EVE ANGELENE reared as the start was effected, causing S. Seamer to make contact with the top of the barrier stalls and as a result was dislodged. S. Seamer was attended to by ambulance officers and was unable to take his remaining ride due to suffering rib injuries. A medical clearance will be required before S. Seamer resumes riding.

IMAGED (K. Forrester) missed the start.

ZABINSKI (J. Holder) shifted outwards shortly after the start, forcing HAZERATION (B. Pengelly) out on to COOL EDGE (D. Barron).

Rounding the first turn, COOL EDGE became unbalanced when racing inside the riderless EVE ANGELENE.

Near the 1400m, COOL EDGE had to be checked when the riderless horse shifted in towards the rail.


Race 8: Corporate Membership Available Class 3 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Muscle Up 2nd – Rock The Roses 3rd – Jad 4th - Maredamah

Trainer S. Jones was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for FANGLES by the prescribed time.

Trainer M. Eggleston pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 118A in that he added to the gear that had been weighed out on ROCK THE ROSES by way of the addition of a girth cover, and further that he removed from the gear of KING LYPHARD a girth cover. Mr Eggleston was fined the sum of $200.

DESTINATION (C. Isdale) was slow to begin.

Near the 200m, MUSCLE UP (B. Pengelly) shifted out and brushed FANGLES.

POST ON TYNE, which bled during the event, was declared ineligible to race for 3 months.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
19.9.07 2007

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Matthew Bennett – Jockey – Fail to seek permission to leave course – GCTC.16.9.07 – AR175(p)

Fines
Bobby El-Issa – Jockey – Fail to provide medical clearance - $200 – AR175(p)
William Pearson – Jockey – Fail to obey bio-security protocols - $200 – AR175(p)
Race 8. Stephen Jones – Trainer - $100 – Late rider – LR70
Race 8. Mel Eggleston – Trainer – AR118A – Added to gear/removed gear – $200

Suspensions
Race 5. GCTC. 16.9.07. M. Bennett – Jockey – C/riding – 8 days – 20.9.07 – 28.9.07 – AR137(a)

Race day injuries/illness
Race 7. Scott Seamer – Injured – Clearance required

Absent jockeys
G. Colless – Ill – Certificate required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed
All winners, Martini Princess

Bleeders
Race 8. Post On Tyne – 3 mths bar

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Edward Bear – Hung out/raced greenly - Warning
Race 6. Mr Jubilee – Lame near fore/respiratory distress – Vet clearance – LR36(b)

Falls
Race 7. Eve Angelene (S. Seamer)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Golden Delights – D. Baron
Newsroom – L. Dittman
Race 2. The Muse – D. Barron
Grey Dreamer – B. El-Issa
Race 3. Sigurd – D. Griffin
Race 4. Sudden Storm – B. Pengelly
Race 6. Tellasecret – J. Clarke
Shew Stone – B. Pengelly
Race 7. Haram – Michael Palmer
Race 8. Post On Tyne – L. Dittman
Fangles – Matt Palmer
Pre Commitment – K. Yeung
More Whisky – S. Seamer