STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 3RD OCTOBER 2009

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – OUT 5m 1400-WP, OUR 2m REMAINDER
PENETROMETER READINGS – 3.98

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – K. Daly, I. Brown, J. Clarke
Starter – S. Andrews
Clerk of Scales – Mr Z. Turner
Judge – S. McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz
Bookmakers Supervisor/Betting Steward – R. See
Stewards Secretary – S. Rolls
Swab Attendants – T. Bartlett & H. Schodel

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From Ipswich Turf Club Meeting 01/10/2009

Race 5

Trainer B. Smith advised that SARCASTICALLY had pulled up well subsequent to the event. He further advised that he would experiment with a tongue tie on the gelding.

From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting 26/09/2009

Race 7

Stewards concluded an inquiry into the tactics adopted on FORBES which was ridden in the lead in contrast to its normal racing pattern. K. Forrester advised that he had not been provided with any particular instructions except that the horse had not been performing well when ridden back in the field and after riding forward in the early stages he elected to clear the runners to his inside and obtain the lead. Trainer J. Wallace confirmed that K. Forrester had not received any specific instructions although in his view FORBES is best suited when ridden with cover. Stewards reminded K. Forrester of his obligations to advise stewards of any significant change in racing patterns. J. Wallace was advised that he should provide clear instructions to riders in the future.

Race 1: L&M + F& P Maiden Plate – 1800 metres:
1st – Warspite 2nd - Harazi 3rd - My Secret Act 4th - Johanne’s Diamond

Correct weight was delayed to allow App E. Kehoe the rider of second placegetter HARAZI to view the stewards’ footage of the home straight. After viewing the film App E. Kehoe did not wish to proceed with an objection and correct weight was declared.

CAPRICORN ROSE (A. Spinks)jumped away awkwardly and shifted out taking MY SECRET ACT (App. J. Wood) out onto FAST SPIN (G. Baker), which was taken out and made heavy contact with INDEED I AM (A. Mundy). Shortly after this incident INDEED I AM shifted out away from FAST SPIN and forced MORANT’S VISION across the heels of DEVIL’S WINE (D. Peisley).

Near the 1000m CAPRICORN ROSE had to be steadied when tightened for room by FAST SPIN, which was inclined to shift in and away from WARSPITE (App. M. Wood), which also shifted in when not fully clear. App. M. Wood was reprimanded and advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.

Approaching and rounding the home turn FAST SPIN was held up and had to be steadied off the heels of MORANT’S VISION (K. Forrester), which had commenced to weaken.

HARAZI (App E. Kehoe) was held up when unable to obtain clear running in the early stages.

JOHANNE’S DIAMOND (L. Cheshire) hung in in the home straight resulting in its rider L. Cheshire being unable to test the gelding in her normal manner.

DIVE BOMBER (T. Pannell) raced wide for the majority of the event.

A. Mundy the rider of INDEED I AM, which performed below expectations, explained that although she settled further back in the field than anticipated INDEED I AM failed to respond to her riding after passing the 600m and in her view was disappointing in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination of INDEED I AM failed to reveal any abnormalities.

K. Forrester was questioned regarding his riding tactics on MORANT’S VISION today, which was ridden in a forward position, which is in contrast to its recent start where it had been ridden towards the rear. K. Forrester explained that he had received no specific instructions however, as MORANT’S VISION was racing in blinkers for the first time, when the pace was slow in the early stages and he was caught wide on MORANT’S VISION he elected to ride forward to obtain a position closer to the rail.

App M. Wood the rider of WARSPITE was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR 137(a) in that near the 100m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of MY SECRET ACT (App J. Wood), resulting in MY SECRET ACT having to be steadied. App M. Wood’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 meetings to commence midnight 8 October 2009 and to expire midnight 21 October 2009.


Race 2: Keith McLean Life Member QTIS 3YO Maiden H’Cap – 1300 metres:
1st – Lunar Rose 2nd – Luckily 3rd – Schillinsworth 4th – Poised For Success

LIFEBELT, which was fractious when parading onto the track, dislodged its rider G. Baker.

LUNAR ROSE (App M. Wood) and LIFEBELT (G. Baker) were slow to begin.

POISED FOR SUCCESS (K. Pope) and LIFEBELT raced greenly in the early and middle stages.

When placed under pressure rounding the home turn and in the home straight POISED FOR SUCCESS hung in and over the concluding stages threw its head in the air when corrected by its rider K. Pope.

BEEN NAUGHTY (A. Mundy) was inclined to lay out under pressure over the final 300m allowing LUNAR ROSE to obtain a run to that colt’s inside.

G. Baker was questioned regarding the riding tactics he adopted on LIFEBELT today, particularly over the final 500m. G. Baker explained that it was his intention to shift wider on the track entering the home straight however, he was unable to so as POISED FOR SUCCESS shifted out abruptly forward of him. G. Baker added that following this he elected to stay to the inside and he was unable to obtain a clear run for the entire home straight. A post race veterinary examination of LIFEBELT failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 3: L&M Panasonic Maiden H’Cap – 1400 metres:
1st – Taormina 2nd - Amery 3rd – Tic Toc Tiger 4th – Star Eclipse

RIP SNORTER GAL (G. Baker) was slow to begin.

After passing the 800m DIAMONDHEART (L. Cheshire) commenced to pull hard and had to be checked to avoid the heels of COUSINE ISLAND (A. Mundy).

Near the 600m STAR ECLIPSE (J. Cook), which commenced to overrace, had to be steadied off the heels of TAORMINA (A. Spinks).

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight TIC TOC TIGER (C. Small) and COUSINE ISLAND were both held up when unable to obtain clear running.

RIP SNORTER GAL was held up rounding the home turn and in the straight and as a result went to the line not fully tested by its rider G. Baker.

Shortly after entering the straight NO ARGUING (D. Peisely) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of COURT JESTING (T. Treichel), which shifted out when not fully clear. T. Treichel was issued with a reprimand and advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in the future.

PALACE PARTY (K. Pope) raced wide throughout the race.

J. Cook the rider of STAR ECLIPSE was reminded of his obligations to ensure he rides his mounts out to the end of the race.


Race 4: L&M Electrolux Commercial Class 2 H’Cap – 2200 metres:
1st – Brilliant Ween 2nd – Our Ojay 3rd – Shanamin 4th – Pride Of Poland

Stewards questioned App A. Badger regarding the riding tactics adopted on TORA SAN, particularly in the middle stages where TORA SAN was a significant last and losing ground on the main body of the field. App Badger explained that TORA SAN never travelled well today and on entering the back straight continued to lose ground despite her efforts to urge the horse forward. App Badger added that TORA SAN moved wider on the track to improve near the 700m however, failed to finish the race off and was disappointing. Trainer N. Doyle advised he was satisfied with the riding of TORA SAN and explained that the gelding did not appreciate today’s firm track conditions and would now be sent for an immediate spell. A post race veterinary examination of TORA SAN revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer N. Doyle was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced before TORA SAN again races.

A. Spinks the rider of BRILLINAT WEEN and D. Peisley the rider of OUR OJAY were both fined the sum of $400.00 under AR 137A(5)(a)(ii) for using their whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.

T. Pannell the rider of the fifth placegetter ALL AFFAIR will be reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the finish line.


Race 5: L&M Fillies & Mares Class 1 H’Cap – 1200 metres:
1st – Our Moscato 2nd – Kamadiva 3rd – Rowland Princess 4th – Star Of Ombra

Trainer B. Guy was fined the sum of $100.00 for late declaration of rider for LINDO FALCAO.

The start of this race was delayed when LIVE AND LOUD and THEN HE KISSED ME (T. Treichel) both became fractious in the barriers and were examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. LIVE AND LOUD was then unable to be reloaded and was subsequently withdrawn at 3:49pm by order of stewards. No deductions were applicable however; all monies invested on LIVE AND LOUD were ordered to be refunded in full. Trainer L. McPherson was advised that LIVE AND LOUD must obtain 2 barrier certificates before being permitted to race again.

KAMADIVA (K. Pope) overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.

LEMARAC LASS (G. Baker) failed to obtain clear running in the home straight and went to the line not fully tested by its rider.

T. Treichel the rider of THEN HE KISSED ME, which weakened badly in the home straight, explained that the mare travelled well until placed under pressure after passing the 400m and then did not feel comfortable in its action. A post race veterinary examination of THEN HE KISSED ME revealed the mare had pulled up lame in the near fore leg. Trainer L. Birchley was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced before THEN HE KISSED ME again races.

Approaching the 200m LASS EE (App K. Ashton) had to be checked severely to avoid the heels of THEN HE KISSED ME, which was compounding at that stage. A short distance later ABOUT EVE (L. Cheshire) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of MY CARA MIA (A. Spinks), which was also weakening. ABOUT EVE then shifted out to improve and had to be checked off the heels of LEMARAC LASS.

OUR MOSCATO (App M. Wood) raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event.

D. Peisley the rider of LINDO FALCAO will be spoken to in relation to his use of the whip in the straight.


Race 6: L&M Resort News Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 H’Cap – 1200 metres:
1st – Warbrik 2nd – Warrego 3rd – Cheval Argente 4th – El Khartum

WARBRIK was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon upon arrival at the barriers and passed fit to start.

EARLY UP (D. Sparks) jumped away very awkwardly and lost considerable ground.

WARBRIK (M. Dorrington) also jumped awkwardly and brushed the inside partition of the barrier.

CHEVAL ARGENTE (App M. Wood) jumped awkwardly and shifted out making contact with EL KHARTUM (A. Mundy).

App J. Wood the rider of BENNIKE was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR 137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 900m when not clear of CHEVAL ARGENTE (App M. Wood) resulting in that horse having to be checked. App J. Wood’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 meetings to commence midnight 8 October 2009 and expire midnight 22 October 2009.

Near the 700m WARREGO (D. Peisley) had to be steadied off the heels of DOM PAOLO (L. Cheshire).

Over the concluding stages GO EASY (B. Hull) was inconvenienced when tightened for room between WARREGO, which shifted in and CATCHER MAN (A. Spinks), which shifted out slightly.

Approaching the 200m SOUTH GRAFTON (T. Pannell) had to be eased when tightened for room by DOM PAOLO, which shifted out under pressure.

Approaching the 100m GO HARD (App K. Ashton) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of GO EASY. GO HARD was then held up for a clear run over the concluding stages.

A post race veterinary examination of BENNIKE revealed the gelding to have been galloped on the off hind leg.


Race 7: L&M TCL Class 3 H’Cap - 1400 metres:
1st – Beautiful Day 2nd – Swinging To Win 3rd – Taj Paru 4th – Wind Gusts

TRIATYS (D. Sparks) jumped very awkwardly and lost considerable ground.

Upon straightening ELASTANE (App A. Butler) was tightened for room between TAJ PARU (T. Treichel) and TYCOON KEN (L. Cheshire), both of which shifted ground.

DANCING BENI (App K. Ashton) was held up for clear running in the home straight until approaching the 200m.

Approaching the 200m TYCOON KEN (L. Cheshire) was inconvenienced when tightened for room by WIND GUSTS (App J. Wood), which was inclined to lay in under pressure.

Stewards will interview App A. Butler (ELASTANE) and D. Peisley (MR NICHOLAS) with regard to their actions over the final 150m.

When questioned as to the seemingly disappointing performance of ELASTANE. App A. Butler stated that despite travelling well in the early and middle stages the gelding failed to respond in the straight. App Butler further stated that, in his opinion, the long midweek trip from Mackay may have left the gelding somewhat flat for today’s event.

A post race veterinary examination of ELASTANE revealed no abnormalities.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GOLD COAST TURF CLUB SATURDAY, 3RD OCTOBER 2009

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. M. Wood – App Jockey – Careless Riding – AR 137(a)
Race 3. T. Treichel – Jockey – AR 137 (a)

Fines
Race 2. H. Norman – Trainer – Late gear change - $50.00 AR 140B (2)
Race 4. A. Spinks – Jockey – Excessive Whip Use - $400.00 – AR 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 4. D. Peisley – Jockey – Excessive Whip Use - $400.00 – AR 137A (5)(a)(ii)
Race 5. B. Guy – Trainer – Late Rider - $100.00 – LR 70

Suspensions
Race 1. M. Wood – App Jockey – Careless Riding – 8 Meetings m/n 08/10/2009 to m/n 21/10/2009 – AR 137 (a)
Race 6. J. Wood – App Jockey – Careless Riding – 9 Meetings m/n 08/10/2009 to m/n 22/10/2209 – AR 137 (a)

Adjourned Inquiry
Race 7. D. Peisley & App A. Butler – Actions over the final 150m.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Catcher Man, Beautiful Day, Shanamin, Our Ojay, Then He Kissed Me

Post-Race Horses swabbed
Warspite, Lunar Rose, Taormina, Brilliant Ween, Then He Kissed Me, Warbrik, Beautiful Day

Warnings/Bars
Race 4. Tora San – Lame off fore leg – Vet Cert – LR 36(b)
Race 5. Live And Loud – Unable to be reloaded – 2 Barrier Certificates – LR 36(b)
Race 5. Then He Kissed Me – Lame near fore leg – Vet Cert – LR 36(b)

Change of Tactics
Race 2. Unrefuseable – Intention to ride with cover
Race 6. Early UP – Intention to ride quiet

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Amery – App M. Wood
Race 5 Lindo Falcao – D. Peisley

Late Scratchings
Race 1. Dane Raider @ 7:43am
Race 5. Live And Loud @ 3:49 pm