QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 10 OCTOBER 2009

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – +7m 1400m – W/P; +4 W/P – 1400m
PENETROMETER READINGS – 4

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – P Gillard, K Daly, T Bartlett, B Irvin
Clerk of Scales – D Reid
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – A Glynn
Swab attendants – H Schodel, R Burchmann
Bookmakers Supervisor/Betting Steward – R See
Starter – S Andrews, D Hearn
Stewards Secretary – L Stokes

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From GCTC 19 September 2009 - Stewards concluded an inquiry opened on 19 September 2009 into the reasons for the scratching of AKACHEETA and CADOGAN SQUARE from Race 2 at the GCTC. After considering the written statements produced by the trainer of both horses, Ms A Willick and veterinary reports received indicating that each horse was unfit to race on the day, Stewards took no further action in the matter other than to remind Ms Willick of the provisions of AR68A(2) relating to the acceptance of horses for races with the primary purpose of boosting the total number of acceptors for a race thus allowing such race to proceed.

From Sunshine Coast 9 October 2009 – Race 5 – Stewards today questioned Jockey B El-Issa regarding the riding tactics he adopted on PRESSED ON, in particular over the final 600m. Jockey El-Issa explained that after being tightened for room at the 600m PRESSED ON was unable to sprint when the pace quickened approaching and rounding the home turn and rather than ride the horse aggressively at that stage he elected to keep PRESSED ON balanced until shortly after entering the home straight. Jockey El-Issa added that PRESSED ON was not travelling well at that stage, was on a loose rein and worked to the line only fairly. Trainer B Gentle confirmed that PRESSED ON is very one-paced and was satisfied with B El-Issa’s riding of the horse after receiving interference at the 600m. Stewards noted the explanations of both parties.

From GCTC 3 October 2009 - Race 6 – App. J Wood was issued with a reprimand for using the whip on BENNIKE in a forehand manner 6 times prior to the 100m.

From GCTC 3 October 2009 - Race 7 – Jockey T Treichel was issued with a reprimand for using the whip on TAJ PARU in a forehand manner 6 times prior to the 100m.


Race 1: Surfside Buslines QTIS 3YO H’cap – 900m.
1st – Alesprit 2nd – Lissoy’s Lass 3rd – Dashing Irmy 4th – Chenka Star

BEENOBLE (B El-Issa) was slow to begin.

TYCOON TATTOO (M Tomizawa) was tightened for room shortly after the start between SWIFT SANDS (D Tanti) which shifted out and LISSOY’S LASS (App. J Wood) which was taken in by CHENKA STAR (D Barron). A short distance later TYCOON TATTOO shifted in and away from LISSOY’S LASS resulting in SWIFT SANDS having to be checked.

Rider G Baker advised Stewards that ALESPRIT put in a number of awkward strides shortly after the start and in his opinion this was due to the filly racing in an all elastic girth. It would be his recommendation to connections to use a girth cover in future. Trainer B Laming was advised that Stewards would be monitoring the filly’s racing manners in the future.

BEENOBLE hung out rounding the home turn. A subsequent veterinary examination of BEENOBLE failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer P Bell was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding for its racing manners today.

DASHING IRMY (J Holder) was inclined to hang out when placed under pressure in the home straight.

Race 2: Heritage Brothers Funeral Services Fillies & Mares Maiden H’cap – 1200m.
1st - Refinance 2nd – Tycoon Stella 3rd – Zero Suspicion 4th – Fragrant Star

FRAGRANT STAR (App. E Kehoe) began awkwardly and was then tightened for room shortly after the start between I’MONTOP (D Tanti) and MISS ONLY YOU (G Baker) which shifted out.

When the pace steadied after passing the 800m, ZERO SUSPICION (K Yoshida) had to be steadied off the heels of TYCOON STELLA (L Cheshire). MISS ONLY YOU which was following also had to be steadied.

I’MONTOP raced 3 wide for a major part of the race.

Near the 600m DOROTHY (K Purdy) shifted out and away from ZERO SUSPICION which resulted in I’MONTOP being inconvenienced and taken wider on the track.

TYCOON STELLA was held up and unable to improve rounding the home turn.

Jockey J Holder rider of STREET AFFAIR which compounded badly in the home straight explained that the filly travelled well until placed under pressure and after entering the straight did not feel comfortable in its action. Trainer K Doughty agreed with Jockey Holder’s explanation and advised that she would have further examinations conducted on STREET AFFAIR and advise Stewards should anything come to her attention that may have had a bearing on the filly’s performance today. A post-race veterinary examination of STREET AFFAIR failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.

Race 3: Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens Class 6 H’cap – 1400m.
1st – Cuban Dancer 2nd - Bernardo 3rd - Gather 4th – Prince Lionheart

GATHER (D Tanti) and INNOCENZIO (K Forrester) were slow to begin.

When the pace steadied approaching the 800m both PRINCE LIONHEART (A Merritt) and CUBAN DANCER (D Craven) commenced to over-race.

BERNARDO (App. J Wood) shifted out after passing the 600m and bumped PRINCE LIONHEART.

Upon entering the straight BERNARDO shifted out to improve where there was insufficient room. As a result BERNARDO made heavy contact with the hindquarters of INNOCENZIO and then shifted in and had to be steadied off the heels of SOMEWHERE SAFER (A Mundy). BERNARDO was then held up until passing the 200m. After passing the 200m BERNARDO improved into a narrow run between ELEVENTH COMMAND (G Baker) and SOMEWHERE SAFER. SOMEWHERE SAFER then shifted out and away from BERNARDO resulting in both INNOCENZIO and PRINCE LIONHEART being inconvenienced. App. J Wood (BERNARDO) was reprimanded and advised to ensure there is sufficient room to improve into a run in future.

Jockey K Forrester the rider of INNOCENZIO which performed below expectations, explained that the gelding travelled well but when placed under pressure after passing the 400m was disappointing from that point. Jockey Forrester added that INNOCENZIO was best suited on rain affected tracks. A post-race veterinary examination of INNOCENZIO failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.

Jockey G Baker reported that ELEVENTH COMMAND hung out throughout the race. A post-race veterinary examination of ELEVENTH COMMAND failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.

Race 4: Wes & Ashley Heritage Class 3 Plate – 1800m.
1st – Ken and Kim 2nd – Arizona Sunset 3rd - Albuquerque 4th – Super Wonton

HALF DRUNK (D Green) stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground.

After passing the crossing at the 1600m NASSAVETTE (C Small) had to be steadied when tightened for room by WYNNUM HIGH (A Merritt) which shifted in. Jockey A Merritt rider of WYNNUM HIGH was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.

After passing the 600m until the entrance to the straight NASSAVETTE was held up when unable to obtain clear running.

Upon straightening HOLY APOLLO (T Treichel) which was weakening was tightened for room between SUPER WONTON (G Baker) and HALF DRUNK which was taken out slightly by WYNNUM HIGH.

After passing the 200m NASSAVETTE was inconvenienced when tightened for room by WYNNUM HIGH which was taken in slightly by HALF DRUNK.

Race 5: Easton Funeral Services Class 1 H’cap – 1400m.
1st - Catallion 2nd - Semisyn 3rd – Glitter Galore 4th – Doo Ron

CROIX DE FER (G Baker), MORONGLA (C Small) and CATALLION (D Griffin) were all tightened for room on jumping away between POP LEGEND (N Tomizawa) and SEMISYN (D Tanti) which shifted out.

Near the 900m GLITTER GALORE (T Treichel) commenced to race fiercely and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of FENNEC FOX (B El-Issa) and then shifted out resulting in CATALLION being inconvenienced.

MORONGLA over-raced in the middle stages of the event.

Rounding the home turn DOO RON (App. E Kehoe) and CROIX DE FER were held up and unable to improve.

Jockey G Baker (CROIX DER FER) was examined by the ambulance officers after striking his foot on the barriers and cleared to fulfil his remaining riding engagements.

Race 6: Heritage Brothers Prepaid Funeral Plans Class 1 H’cap.
1st – Bianca Blues 2nd - Flying Topaze 3rd - Nonethewiser 4th – Triple Ay

HAY BABY which was fractious in the mounting yard, dislodged Jockey D Green after entering the track. Acting on veterinary advice HAY BABY was a late withdrawal at 4.31 pm by order of the Stewards. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on HAY BABY were ordered to be refunded. All winning bets were ordered to be paid less 3 cents in the dollar for a win and 3 cents for a place on the face value of the ticket. Trainer P Stokes was advised that a warning would be placed on HAY BABY’s pre-race manners.

JUST CINDERS (G Baker) was slow to begin.

TRIPLE AY (T Treichel) and THEBLACKHAND (D Tanti) bumped shortly after the start. TRIPLE AY then shifted in and made contact with the hindquarters of FIERY LAD (B El-Issa).

THEBLACKHAND raced wide without cover throughout the race.

Jockey K Forrester the rider of FLYING TOPAZE pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in after passing the 100m when not clear of TRIPLE AY resulting in TRIPLE AY being restrained to avoid FLYING TOPAZE’s heels. Jockey K Forrester was suspended from riding in races for a period of 7 meetings to commence mid. 10/10/09 and to expire mid. 22/10/09.

Jockey J Holder was questioned regarding the riding tactics he adopted on GRAPPLE in the home straight. Jockey Holder explained that he was held up rounding the home turn and then improved into a run between FIERY LAD and NONETHEWISER (App. K Gates) approaching the 100m however had to steady as that run closed due to NONETHEWISER shifting out under pressure. GRAPPLE then shifted to the inside to obtain clear running. App. K Gates (NONETHEWISER) was advised that she would be expected to stop riding and straighten her mounts sooner than she did on this occasion.

Race 7: Melaleuca Funeral Centre Class 2 H’cap – 1200m.
1st – Red Amigo 2nd - Outcrop 3rd - Izacat 4th - Shotime

DAINTAIN BOY (G Baker) was a late withdrawal at 5.13 pm by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice after the gelding became cast in the barriers. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on DAINTAIN BOY were ordered to be refunded. All winning bets were ordered to be paid less 9 cents in the dollar for a win and 10 cents for a place on the face value of the ticket. Trainer S Lowe was advised that he would have to obtain 2 further Barrier Certificates for DAINTAIN BOY before the gelding races again.

SATULA (D Barron) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start RED AMIGO (D Griffin) blundered.

Jockey T Treichel the rider of SUPER CONFIDENT which performed poorly explained that the mare pulled hard in the early and middle stages and then failed to respond to his riding after passing the 600m and was very disappointing. Trainer T Bailey explained that SUPER CONFIDENT had worked very well leading into today’s race and he undertook to report any abnormality that may be detected in the coming days that may explain the mare’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination of SUPER CONFIDENT failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
10 OCTOBER 2009


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
From GCTC 03/10/09 – Race 6 - App. J Wood – whip use [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]
From GCTC 03/10/09 – Race 7 - Jockey T Treichel – whip use [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]
Race 3 – App. J Wood – c/less riding [AR137(a)]

Suspensions
Race 6 – Jockey K Forrester, c/less riding, 7 meetings mid. 10/10/09 to mid. 22/10/09 [AR137(a)]

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Post- Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Arizona Sunset, Super Confident

Warnings/bars
Race 1 – Beenoble – Hung out - warning [LR36(b)]
Race 6 – Hay Baby – Pre-race manners – warning [LR36(b)]
Race 7 – Dantain Boy – Barrier manners – 2 Barrier Certificates [LR36(b)]

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1 – Tycoon Tattoo M Tomizawa
Race 2 – Dorothy K Purdy

Late scratchings
Race 6 – Hay Baby @ 4.31 pm
Race 7 – Dantain Boy @ 5.13 pm