QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 17 OCTOBER 2009

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – OUT 7M 1400-W/POST; OUT 4M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER READINGS – 4.05

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J Hackett
Stewards – J Schreck, S Fletcher, Z Turner, B Irvin
Clerk of Scales – C Fedrick
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Lenz
Swab attendants – T Bartlett, K Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor/Betting Steward – R See
Starter – S Andrews
Stewards Secretary – L Stokes

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Race 1: Melbourne Cup Book Now Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden H’cap – 1400m.
1st – Amery 2nd – Dance Request 3rd – The Snicster 4th – Diamondheart

PUBLIC IMAGE (B Hull) jumped away awkwardly and missed the start. PUBLIC IMAGE was then caught 5 wide on the first turn and was obliged to race wide for the majority of the race.

DANCE REQUEST (D Tanti) and TIC TOC TIGER (C Small) came together at the start.

Near the 900m DUNBALLOGUE (App. E Kehoe) clipped the heels of DANCE REQUEST and faltered, shifting inwards. As a result COUSINE ISLAND (D Peisley) became unbalanced, made contact with the running rail and THE SNICSTER (C Whiteley) which was following had to be checked. App. Kehoe the rider of DUNBALLOGUE was instructed to exercise more care in similar situations.

Jockey C Whitely was questioned as to his riding of THE SNICSTER in the straight. Jockey Whiteley stated that after initially testing the gelding on straightening it was unable to take advantage of a run between DANCE REQUEST and AMERY (T Treichel) and close to the line he had to steady THE SNICSTER from the heels of AMERY.

Race 2: Paynter Dixon Fillies and Mares Maiden H’cap – 1400m.
1st – March Rose 2nd - Supervolito 3rd – Foreign Lass 4th - Luckily

ME TINKS (D Peisley) jumped away awkwardly and missed the start.

LUNAR LIFE (G Baker) and MARCH ROSE (T Pannell) came together at the start.

Approaching the 800m ME TINKS had to be steadied when it was inclined to hang out on to the heels of MARCH ROSE.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of LUCKILY, Jockey D Tanti stated that his mount was under pressure at the 600m and was hard ridden, and in his opinion felt that LUCKILY may be better suited when stepped up in distance. Trainer’s representative, Mr S Hammersley, agreed that the run was disappointing and felt that the filly may not have appreciated being bustled in the early stages to hold a forward position. Mr Hammersley however advised that he had discussed the filly’s run with Trainer B Guy and Mr Guy advised that he would notify Stewards if anything came to light in the days following the race which may have had any bearing on LUCKILY’s performance today. A post-race veterinary examination of LUCKILY failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 3: Eric Palyaris 70th Birthday Maiden Plate – 900m.
1st - Danangel 2nd – Red Suit 3rd - Exelero 4th – La Cevenne

The start of this race was delayed slightly when FELINE FANTASY (App. E Kehoe) proved difficult to load. Trainer G Kirkup was advised that he would be required to obtain 2 Barrier Certificates for FELINE FANTASY before the mare races again.

A warning was issued to the connections of LA CEVENNE (G Baker) which proved difficult to load.

RED SUIT (D Tanti) jumped away awkwardly.

SUNDAY STORY (T Treichel) blundered shortly after jumping away.

RED SUIT was inclined to lay inwards in the run to the finish.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of LA CEVENNE, Jockey G Baker stated that the filly may have jarred up on the firm surface. Trainer T McCarthy stated that the filly had trialled well in preparation for today’s race however the surface on that occasion was rain affected and he agreed with Jockey Baker’s assessment that the filly may have jarred up on the firm surface today. A post-race veterinary examination of LA CEVENNE found the filly to be showing signs of soreness and was short in its action. Trainer T McCarthy was advised that he would be required to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness for LA CEVENNE before the filly races again.

A post-race veterinary examination of EXELERO (T Pannell) failed to reveal any abnormalities.

It was reported that CHEER TIME (D Barron) cast its near side front plate in running.

Race 4: Cas & Simon All The Best On Your Wedding Day 7 November QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st – Swiss Rose 2nd - Kasafuego 3rd - Dulbydilla 4th – Modern Zoe

RAINING FIRE reared as the start was effected and then attempted to buck losing valuable ground. Stewards questioned Jockey D Griffin as to his riding of RAINING FIRE, particularly after the filly had lost valuable ground in the early stages. Jockey Griffin stated that after missing the start RAINING FIRE then became unbalanced and attempted to buck and as a result of the filly’s waywardness, he then rode RAINING FIRE hard in an effort to have it travelling tractably, however the filly over-raced rounding the first turn and as it refused to settle, he allowed it to progress forward wide on the track. Jockey D Griffin added that RAINING FIRE was then under pressure on straightening and compounded in the straight. The connections were advised that due to the unsatisfactory performance of RAINING FIRE today, the horse will be required to pass an official barrier trial before racing again.

KASAFUEGO (T Treichel) and MODERN ZOE (D Barron) were a little slow to jump.

Leaving the 800m HAYILINITY (D Tanti) and DULBYDILLA (T Pannell) bumped.

SWISS ROSE (J Holder) shifted out to improve on the home turn taking HAYILINITY and KASAFUEGO wider on the track.


Race 5: Smirnoff Class 1 H’cap – 1800m.
1st – Morsecodian 2nd - Shanamin 3rd - Morongla 4th - Warspite

WARSPITE (D Tanti) jumped away awkwardly.

NEVER CHEAP (D Peisley) was held up rounding the home turn and on straightening had to be eased off the heels of CORAL FLIGHT (T Pannell).

PRIDE OF POLAND (J Holder) was reluctant to leave the saddling enclosure and proceed to the barriers. The gelding also did not finish the race off today as expected. Trainer B Thornton informed Stewards following the race that PRIDE OF POLAND had come to the end of its preparation and would now be spelled.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of CORAL FLIGHT, Jockey T Pannell stated that the gelding travelled only fairly in the early stages and did not respond to his riding when asked for an effort and as a consequence did not finish the race off today. As Trainer M Brosnan had left the course Stewards will interview her at a later date. CORAL FLIGHT cast the off hind plate in running.


Race 6: Heritage Brothers Funeral Services Class 1 H’cap – 1200m.
1st – La Bella Luisa 2nd - Tegic 3rd - Akacheeta 4th – Rowland Princess

LA BELLA LUISA (App. E Kehoe) jumped away awkwardly.

DESTINY WARRIOR (G Baker) also jumped away awkwardly and shifted in making contact with GO EASY (L Cheshire) forcing that horse in on to RAINY KNIGHT (J Holder).

AKACHEETA (D Griffin) jumped out at the start forcing TEGIC (D Barron) out on to ROWLAND PRINCESS (T Pannell).

Passing the 200m ROWLAND PRINCESS and LA BELLA LUISA bumped.

A post-race veterinary examination of AKACHEETA revealed low grade lameness in the off side fore leg.




Race 7: Paul Wilkins Memorial Class 3 H’cap – 1000m.
1st - Fairchild 2nd – D/Heat Celestafy & Left Standing 4th - Orientelle

MALESIA which dislodged Jockey D Peisley at the barriers and then galloped a significant distance before being captured was a late withdrawal at 4.40 pm by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on MALESIA were ordered to be refunded. All winning bets were ordered to be paid less 13 cents in the dollar for a win and 16 cents for a place on the face value of the ticket.

MARTHA SAY (App. A Badger) was examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to racing and was cleared to race.

MARTHA SAY jumped away awkwardly and was inclined to hang in for some distance after the start.

CELESTAFY (B Hull) shifted out under pressure in the run to the finish and in doing so hampered ORIENTELLE (T Pannell).

Race 8: Magic Millions Dining Packages Out Now Class 2 H’cap – 1400m.
1st – Star of Ombra 2nd – Swinging to Win 3rd - Chubby 4th - Mymysherona

HAWKEYE PIERCE (A Merritt) and CAUCUS (T Pannell) came together at the start.

MYMYSHERONA (G Baker) and ACADEMY PRIDE (C Whiteley) bumped on jumping away.

Shortly after the start CAUCUS shifted out taking STAR OF OMBRA (D Peisley) out on to TIGGEROO (L Cheshire).

Near the 800m STAR OF OMBRA had to be eased away from the heels CAUCUS.

A post-race veterinary examination of CAUCUS (T Pannell) which compounded over the concluding stages of the event was found to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer John M Fleming was advised that he must produce a veterinary certificate of fitness for CAUCUS before the gelding races again.

Stewards will interview D Griffin rider of CHUBBY, in relation to him raising his whip arm above his shoulder at a later date.





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


Summary of action concerning licensees


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Etching, Xena’s Last Act, Rainy Knight, Orientelle, Caucus, Academy Pride

Post- Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Dance Request, Supervolito,

Warnings/bars
Race 3 – La Cevenne – barrier manners – Warning [LR36(b)]
Race 3 – La Cevenne – short in its action – Vet. c/fitness [LR36(b)]
Race 3 – Feline Fantasy –barrier manners – 2 Barrier Certificates [LR36(b)]
Race 4 – Raining Fire –barrier and racing manners – Official Barrier Trial [LR36(b)]
Race 8 – Caucus – lame off fore leg – Vet. c/fitness [LR36(b)]

Late scratchings
Race 7 – Malesia @ 4.40 pm