QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 8 November 2008

WEATHER - OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – OUT 3M 1400-W/P, TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER READINGS – 4.12

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N Torpey
Stewards – K Daly, J Dart, I Brown, K Wolsey and B Irvin
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S Curran
Veterinarian – M Lenz
Swab attendants – T Bartlett and H Schodel
Bookmakers Supervisor/Betting Steward – J Haigh
Starter – S Andrews
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS: Nil


Race 1: Express Post Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden H’Cap – 1400m.
1st – Educated 2nd – Inch Ahead 3rd – Honour Reign 4th – Ornamental Figure

App C. Isdale was fined the sum of $200.00 for failing to comply with the requirement to provide a medical clearance.

HONOUR REIGN (D. Tanti) which began awkwardly, was tightened shortly after the start between PAINTERS GOLD (T. Pannell) and ORNAMENTAL FIGURE (App L. Dittman) which was taken out by EDUCATED (D. Griffin).

ARAYNAM (App B. Looker) and ALTA LOMA (App L. Rolls) were both slow to begin.

ALTA LOMA raced wide for the majority of the event.

IN THE MOVE (C. Whiteley) was inclined to lay in for the majority of the event and as a consequence IN THE MOVE and INCH AHEAD (App C. Isdale) came together and bumped on a number of occasions between the 300m and 100m.

Leaving the 100m INCH AHEAD ducked out sharply causing IN THE MOVE to be checked and ORNAMENTAL FIGURE to be inconvenienced.
PAINTERS GOLD and ALTA LOMA both suffered bleeding attacks during the running of the event. Both horses will incur a mandatory three (3) month ban from racing. A swab sample was taken from both PAINTERS GOLD and ALTA LOMA.

Race 2: E Letter Solutions Fillies & Mares Maiden H’Cap – 1400m.
1st – Tikit To Glory 2nd – My Request 3rd – Rhidan’s Chant 4th – Fly Misty

As S. Campton was delayed in Sydney stewards permitted C. Whiteley to be substituted as the rider of RHIDAN’S CHANT.

MIKAHNA (N. Day) was slow to begin.

LADY HAGAN (D. Green) and TIKIT TO GLORY (D. Griffin) came together and brushed on jumping away.

Shortly after the start SUZIE SEQUALO (App J. Wood) and MYSTIFIED LOVER (T. Pannell) came together and bumped.

Approaching the 800m TIKIT TO GLORY which overraced at the heels of MY REQUEST (C. Reith) had to be steadied and shifted out.

R. Cameron trainer of LADY HAGAN (D. Green), which tired badly over the final 600m resulting in the filly being uncompetitive, was instructed not to start the filly again at TAB meetings until the filly performed at the desired standard.


Race 3: Express Post International QTIS 3YO Maiden H’Cap – 900m.
1st – Delago Pilli 2nd – Danes Kid 3rd – Oigles 4th – Haylee Miss

Upon return to scale a protest was lodged by C. Reith the rider of OIGLES which finished fourth against HAYLEE MISS (App L. Rolls) being declared third placegetter on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 200m of the event. After considering the matter and acting on their own observations stewards upheld the protest. In upholding the protest stewards were of the opinion that HAYLEE MISS had shifted out on at least 2 occasions over the final 200m and in doing so impeded the progress of OIGLES. Bearing in mind the short head margin between the 2 horses stewards upheld the protest and amended the placings to read:-

1st Delago Pilli
2nd Danes Kid
3rd Oigles
4th Haylee Miss

The connections of HAYLEE MISS were advised that a warning would be placed on the filly regarding its racing manners. It was also noted that PICCOLO KNIGHT (N. Day) which was following was inconvenienced as a result of this incident.

HAYLEE MISS and SWISS GOLD (C. Small) were tightened on jumping away between PICCOLO KNIGHT and DELAGO PILLI which shifted out.

OIGLES and DANES KID (D. Tanti) came together and brushed on jumping away.

Approaching the 800m PICCOLO KNIGHT was tightened for room between DELAGO PILLI and OIGLES (C. Reith) both of which shifted ground.

Leaving the 600m HAYLEE MISS had to be steadied off the heels of DANES KID.
Race 4: Clive Anthony’s 3YO & Up Fillies & Mares Class 1 H’Cap – 1000m.
1st – Vulcania 2nd – Bingil Bay 3rd – Rock Idol 4th – Tunnel Of Love

FEATHERY was declared at late scratching at 3.05 p.m. by order of stewards acting on advice from the Starter after the mare was unable to be loaded. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on FEATHERY were ordered to be refunded. All winning bets were ordered to be paid less 13 cents in the dollar for a win and 12 cents in the dollar for a place on the face value of the ticket. Trainer S. Jones was advised that FEATHERY must trial to the satisfaction of stewards before again racing.

KENGRASON (D. Green) began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with BINGIL BAY (T. Pannell) which in turn shifted in making heavy contact with the hind quarters of CRACK THE KITTY (D. Tanti), resulting in that horse becoming unbalanced and losing ground.

SHIMISHIMI WOOSH (App C. Isdale) was slow to begin.


Race 5: E Parcel 3YO & Up Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 H’Cap – 1000m.
1st – Lovmieko 2nd – Sweed 3rd – Wild Glow 4th – Wonkavator

Trainer P. Moncrieff was fined the sum of $100.00 for failing to declare a rider for WILD GLOW by the prescribed time.

The start of this race was delayed as a result of TELERIAN (App L. Rolls) proving difficult to load.

WONKAVATOR (N. Day) was slow into stride.

T. Pannell the rider of SWEED was unbalanced for a short distance at the start.

D. Green the rider of CANIVORTHRILL reported that his horse failed to stride out in the early stages of the event.

CANIVORTHRILL was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 200m.

LOVMIEKO was inclined to lay in during the early stages of the straight resulting in its rider App B. Looker having to change his whip action to the right hand and when struck with the whip at that point LOVMIEKO shifted out again resulting in its rider having to change his whip action to the other hand. App B. Looker the rider of LOVMIEKO was fined the sum of $100.00 for striking the gelding passing the winning post. In assessing penalty stewards took into account App B. Looker’s good record in relation to this type of matter.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of ALCARNTSPELL, C. Whiteley stated that the horse travelled well until placed under pressure at the 300m. Stewards also questioned trainer E. Petrie who confirmed his disappointment with the horse and advised that it was his intention to have further veterinary tests carried out on the gelding. He also advised stewards after consultation with the jockey and owners it would be the intention to ride ALCARNTSPELL off the pace in future races. A post race veterinary examination of ALCARNTSPELL revealed no abnormality.

Race 6: Express Courier International Class 3 H’Cap – 1400m.
1st – Magique Mine 2nd – Prisons 3rd – Chilli Magic 4th - Tiggeroo

The start of this race was delayed as a result of CHILLI MAGIC proving difficult to load. Stable representative was advised that an official warning would be placed regarding the barrier manners of the mare.

TIGGEROO (J. Murphy) raced wide for the majority of the event.

C. Whiteley the rider of MAGIQUE MINE accidentally dropped his whip leaving the 300m.

J. Murphy the rider of TIGGEROO was reminded of her obligations regarding the use of the whip.



Race 7: Mail Marketing Class 2 H’Cap – 1200m.
1st – Ustino A Girl 2nd – Mr Heartbreaker 3rd – Ladyswood 4th – Costa Mucho

COSTA MUCHO (D. Tanti) was tightened for room shortly after the start between LADYSWOOD (C. Reith) and BET ‘N’ BARNEY (App B. Looker) which shifted out.

Approaching the 800m PERILOUS PRINCESS (App C. Isdale) had to be steadied off the heels of LITEASAIR (N. Day) which shifted in.

Leaving the 800m BET ‘N’ BARNEY overraced badly at the heels of LADYSWOOD and shifted out forcing PERILOUS PRINCESS and DONT PAYTHE RANSOM (D. Green) wider on the track. As a result PERILOUS PRINCESS and DONT PAYTHE RANSOM both raced wide for the remainder of the event.








STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
8/11/2008


Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 1. C. Isdale – App Jockey – Failed to provide medical clearance - $200.00 – AR175(p)
Race 5. P. Moncrieff – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR70
Race 5. B. Looker – App. Jockey – Whip use - $100.00 - AR137A(2)(e)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners plus Painters Gold, Alta Loma, Sweed

Bleeders
Race 1. Painters Gold – Bled 1st time – 3 month ban – AR53A
Race 1. Alta Loma – Bled 1st time – 3 month ban – AR53A

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Haylee Miss – Racing manners – LR36(b)
Race 4. Feathery – Unable to be loaded – Barrier trial – LR36(b)
Race 6. Chilli Magic – Barrier manners – Warning – LR36(b)

Protests
Race 3. 4th against 3rd - Upheld

Change of tactics
Mystified Lover – Connections advised intended to ride in a handier position today.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Rhidan’s Chant – C. Whiteley
Race 5. Wild Glow – J. Murphy

Late scratchings
Race 4. Feathery @ 3.05 p.m.