QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 30 AUGUST 2008

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL - TRUE
PENETROMETER READINGS - 4

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N Torpey
Stewards – K Daly, L Garrett, A Ray, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales - G. Anderson
Judge – S Curran
Veterinarian – M Lenz
Swab attendants – H Scholdel and K Kilpatrick
Bookmakers Supervisor/Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Starter – S Andrews
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:


Race 1: Gold Coast Turf Club Golf Day September 10 Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden H’Cap – 1200m.
1st – Offshore Trader 2nd – Perfect Glass 3rd – Blackal 4th – In The Clink

LIQUIDATE (J. Bowditch) and LORD LUJAIN (A. Robinson) came together and brushed on jumping.

Shortly after the start COSTPLUS (M. Bennett) was tightened for room when racing between LORD LUJAIN and COLIN’S CHOICE (C. Whiteley) which was taken out by GOODTOBETHEKING (D. Barron).

COLIN’S CHOICE raced ungenerously in the early stages of the event.

PERFECT GLASS (M. Heagney) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Leaving the 200m IN THE CLINK (App L. Dittman) had to be steadied off the heels of OFFSHORE TRADER (D. Green) which shifted in under pressure.

Leaving the 100m COSTPLUS was tightened for room when racing to the inside of EL TEMPO (App M. Hellyer) which shifted in. App M. Hellyer the rider of EL TEMPO was severely reprimanded for the incident.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of LIQUIDATE J. Bowditch advised he was at a loss to explain the poor performance as the horse had worked well leading up to today’s event. He further advised that although the horse had overraced he was concerned with the horse’s actions during the event. A post race veterinary examination of LIQUIDATE revealed the horse to be sore in the off fore leg. Trainer B. Guy’s representative was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced before the horse again races.



Race 2: wotspecial.com.au Fillies & Mares Maiden H’Cap – 1200m.
1st – Fivegrand 2nd – Miuccia 3rd – Taj Paru 4th – My Request

As K. Purdy was injured due to a fall in trackwork and as no senior riders were available stewards permitted App L. Dittman to be substituted as the rider of FIVEGRAND.

D. McColm trainer of MINKY was fined the sum of $50.00 for presenting the horse in the enclosure without blinkers.

ZIGALONG (D. Barron) and MISS AMORE (D. Tanti) were both inspected at the barriers by the Club’s veterinary surgeon when both horses were kicked and were passed fit to start.

MYSTICAL SANDS (C. Whiteley) and FLASH OF SILK (M. Heagney) were both slow to begin.

MISS AMORE and FLASH OF SILK were tightened on jumping away between STILETTO HEELS (J. Bowditch) and LACUSTRINE (G. Baker) which was taken out by ZIGALONG (D. Barron).

Near the 1100m ZIGALONG had to be steadied when tightened for room by LACUSTRINE which was taken in by STILETTO HEELS which in turn was taken in by PERSONAL VENDETTA (A. Robinson).

STILLETTO HEELS, ZIGALONG and PERSONAL VENDETTA all raced wide throughout the event.

Approaching the 200m MISS AMORE had to be steadied off the heels of FLASH OF SILK which shifted out to improve.



Race 3: Logan Diggers QTIS 3YO Maiden H’Cap – 900m.
1st – Rapidement 2nd – Brookie Babe 3rd – Warrior Within 4th – Don’t Tell Daddy

ZIGMONT (C. Whiteley) and WARRIOR WITHIN (App L. Rolls) were both slow to begin.

NERANGATANG (A. Robinson) had a tendency to lay in under pressure over the final 250m.

Stewards intend to question R. Golz regarding his failure to fulfil his riding engagement on BINDA BELLE in this event.



Race 4: Logan Diggers Class 4 H’Cap – 900m.
1st – Samui Star 2nd – Lotsamoola 3rd – Tricory 4th - Coreinvestor

The start of this race was delayed due to COONAC (T. Treichel), ROCK THE ROSES (T. Pannell) and COREINVESTOR (A. Robinson) all being fractious in the barriers.

COONAC began awkwardly.



Race 5: Miele H5000 Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m.
1st – Cape Chivas 2nd – Denby 3rd – Ballyvaddy 4th - Firegazer

HUNTALION was withdrawn at 9.05 a.m. by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice.

The start of this race was delayed when DENBY (App L. Rolls) proved difficult to load.

CUGIE (T. Pannell) was slow to begin.

FIREGAZER (D. Tanti) overraced in the early stages of the event.

Near the 600m GRANDPRIX ICHIBIN (App M. Hellyer) shifted in making heavy contact with the running rail.

Near the 600m CAPE CHIVAS (C. Whiteley) shifted in bumping FIREGAZER.

CAPE CHIVAS hung in under pressure in the straight.

Stewards found App L. Rolls the rider of DENBY guilty of a contravention of AR135(b) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout running to ensure that DENBY was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible position relating to his handling of the horse and lack of vigour between the 400m and 200m section of the race. App L. Rolls’ licence to ride was suspended for a period of four (4) weeks to commence midnight 31 August 2008 and up to and including 28 September 2008.



Race 6: Miele Forever Better Class 6 H’Cap – 1400m.
1st – Longstreet 2nd – Heart Of The Lion 3rd – Fissile 4th – Tarlee Dancer

UNDER CONSTRUCTION (A. Robinson) was slow to begin.

MONTE CAVALLO (M. Paget) had a tendency to overrace in the early stages and leaving the 800m had to be steadied off the heels of FISSILE (C. Whiteley) which shifted in. MONTE CAVALLO continued to overrace for some distance thereafter.

Leaving the 100m G. Baker (TARLEE DANCER) was accidentally struck on the right forearm by the whip of C. Whiteley (FISSILE).

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of UNDER CONSTRUCTION jockey A. Robinson was at a loss to offer any tangible explanation. A veterinary examination of UNDER CONSTRUCTION found the horse to be exhibiting some slight respiratory noise. Trainer G. Heinrich was advised that UNDER CONSTRUCTION must pass a veterinary examination before again racing and undergo an endoscopic examination.



Race 7: The Good Guys Class 3 H’Cap – 1200m.
1st – In Bar Go 2nd – Subtle Glance 3rd – City Lights 4th - Zahite

The start of this race was delayed as a result of JIMEOIN (G. Baker) proving difficult to load.

JIMEOIN was tightened on jumping away between CITY LIGHTS (C. Whiteley) and SUBTLE GLANCE (A. Robinson) which shifted out after beginning awkwardly.

DAMNATION (J. Bowditch) and ROSE OF EPHRAIM (App E. Kehoe) were both slow to begin.

CITY LIGHTS and JIMEOIN both overraced in the middle stages of the event when the pace steadied leaving the 800m.

Rounding the home turn DAMNATION shifted out to improve and in doing so bumped ROSE OF EPHRAIM.

A. Robinson the rider of SUBTLE GLANCE accidentally dropped his whip approaching the finish of the event.

A post race veterinary examination of ROTARIAN (App L. Rolls) revealed no abnormalities.



Race 8: 4KQ Class 1 H’Cap – 1800m.
1st – The Sunshine Man 2nd – Ransom Bay 3rd – Nassavette 4th - Dispurser

NEWSNIGHT was declared a late scratching at 4.51 p.m. by order of stewards on the advice of the starter after the horse was unable to be loaded. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on NEWSNIGHT were ordered to be refunded. All winning bets were ordered to be paid less 27 cents in the dollar for a win and 19 cents in the dollar for a place on the face value of the ticket. Trainer J. Morrisey was advised that NEWSNIGHT must officially barrier trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before again racing.

HEARWEARE (D. Green) was tightened on jumping away between NASSAVETTE (App M. Hellyer) and DISPURSER (B. Swanton) and THE HUGGINATOR (N. Thomas) which were taken out by RANSOM BAY (App S. Shirahama).

KING’S SANCTUARY (D. Barron) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1600m HEARWEARE was tightened for room when racing to the inside of FANTASTIC DANE (A. Robinson). A. Robinson the rider of FANTASTIC DANE was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in.

A. Robinson the rider of FANTASTIC DANE reported that his saddle slipped in the early stages placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
THE HUGGINATOR overraced in the early stages.

KING’S SANCTUARY raced wide for the majority of the event before yielding ground badly over the final 400m.

THE HUGGINATOR was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 300m.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 30/8/2008

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
Race 1. M. Hellyer – App Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a)
Race 8. A. Robinson – Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 2. D. McColm - Trainer – Presented horse incorrect gear - $50.00 – AR140A
Suspensions
Race 5. L. Rolls – App Jockey – Failed to take all reasonable/permissible measure – 4 weeks
– AR135(b)
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Race day injuries/illness
K. Purdy – Trackwork fall - Medical Certificate

Absent jockeys
Race 3. R. Goltz

Adjourned inquiries
Race 3. R. Goltz’s failure to fulfil riding engagement

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners plus Heart Of The Lion, Subtle Glance and Newsnight

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Liquidate – Sore off fore leg – Vet Certificate – LR36(b)
Race 6. Under Construction – Slight respiratory noise – Vet Cert & Endoscopic Examination
– LR36(b)
Race 8. Newsnight – Unable to be loaded – Barrier Trial – LR36(b)

Change of Tactics
Race 5. Denby – Intention not to lead and ride horse quieter
Race 8. Snowzame – Intention to ride horse quieter

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Fivegrand – App L. Dittman
Race 2. Miuccia – T. Treichel
Race 2. Flash of Silk – M. Heagney
Race 3. Binda Belle – J. Bowditch

Late scratchings
Race 5. Huntalion @ 9.05 a.m.
Race 8. Newsnight @ 4.51 p.m.