QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2009

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – OUT 0.5M ENTIRE CIRCUIT
PENETROMETER READINGS – 4.3

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – J Williamson, G Lane
Clerk of Scales – M Haigh
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Lenz
Swab attendants – K Warwick, A Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor/Betting Steward – R See
Starter – S Andrews
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From GCTC 31/10/2009 – Race 8

T. Treichel the rider of BATTALION was issued with a reprimand for raising his arm above the shoulder when using his whip over the concluding stages.

From ITC 29/10/2009 – Race 3

Trainer K. Doughty was fined the sum of $100.00 for failing to scratch SHEDABOSS by the prescribed time.


Race 1: Prime Class 2 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Izacat 2nd – Icandy 3rd – Spinning Mira 4th – Chubby

STOCKTON BIGHT (K. Forrester) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1000m MYMYSHERONA (G. Baker) commenced to overrace and had to be steadied off the heels of CHUBBY (T. Treichel). MYMYSHERONA continued to overrace for some distance after this incident.

STOCKTON BIGHT also overraced in the early and middle stages.

CHUBBY had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight until after passing the 200m.
Over the concluding stages IZACAT (App M. Wood) shifted out abruptly resulting in SPINNING MIRA (B. Stewart) being inconvenienced and taken out onto the hind quarters of ICANDY (App A. Badger), which became unbalanced.


Race 2: A & L Windows Maiden H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Delezio 2nd – Foreign Lass 3rd – Weinstein 4th – Arabian Sea

TIC TOC TIGER (C. Small) jumped away awkwardly and then had to be checked shortly after the start when tightened for room between DIVIC FIRE (C. Whiteley), which shifted in and WEINSTEIN (G. Baker), which shifted out.

FOREIGN LASS (D. Tanti) shifted in shortly after the start and made contact with CAPRICORN ROSE (App J. Wood).

COURAGE TATTOO (M. Squires) raced 3 wide without cover for a major part of the race.

DELEZIO (T. Treichel) pulled hard in the early stages.

CAPRICORN ROSE hung out after passing the 600m until shortly after entering the home straight. Trainer H. Page was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of CAPRICORN ROSE today.

B. Hull the rider of ARABIAN SEA pleaded guilty to a charge of careless under the provisions of AR137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift out near the 350m when not clear of COURAGE TATTOO (M. Squires), resulting in COURAGE TATTOO having to be checked. B. Hull’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of seven (7) meetings to commence midnight 3 November 2009 and expire midnight 14 November 2009. When assessing penalty stewards took into account B. Hull’s guilty plea.



Race 3: General Beton Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Really Wicked 2nd – Lonesome Tycoon 3rd – Minus One 4th - Grapple

LONESOME TYCOON slipped over prior to entering the mounting yard and was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon who reported a minor abrasion to the near side hip however, was satisfied that the mare was fit to start. LONESOME TYCOON was again examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon upon arrival at the barriers and passed fit to start.

PETESAKE (App M. Wood) was slow to begin.

Near the 400m GRAPPLE (K. Forrester) shifted out and made contact with the hind quarters of BROLGA ROAD (D. Tanti), which became unbalanced.

App M. Wood was reminded of his obligations under the Rules when using his whip on PETESAKE over the concluding stages, when that runner was out of contention.

App M. Wood the rider of PETESAKE, which performed poorly, explained that the gelding never travelled well and failed to respond to his riding from the 600m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

Race 4: Dr Lewinn’s 4YO & Up Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Noble Intent 2nd – Rockin’ Roxy 3rd – Go Chloe 4th - Silverlinity

At the request of rider C. Small, WILY TIM was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon upon arrival at the barriers and passed fit to start.

SIGA TABU BABY (T. Pannell) jumped very awkwardly at the start and lost ground.

WILY TIM (C. Small) shifted out at the start and made contact with ROCKIN’ ROXY (K. Forrester), which was in turn taken out onto BAGGY PANTS (D. Tanti).

VON HOVE (M. Squires) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out resulting in DALSQUALO (App M. Wood) being inconvenienced.

Near the 800m VON HOVE had to be steadied to avoid the heels of FLAWLESS (C. Whiteley). VON HOVE then raced wide for the remainder of the race.

Stewards sought an explanation from C. Whiteley regarding the riding tactics he adopted on FLAWLESS in the early stages of the event. C. Whiteley explained that he was instructed to ride FLAWLESS in a forward position however, after beginning fairly the mare was inclined to shift in after travelling a short distance and after passing the 900m it was evident that he did not have sufficient speed to cross WILY TIM so he elected to restrain FLAWLESS behind WILY TIM and obtain cover. Stewards accepted his explanation.

Stewards questioned G. Baker regarding his riding of GO CHLOE rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. G. Baker explained that he was unable to ride GO CHLOE in his normal manner from the 600m as the mare was inclined to hang out and was very awkwardly placed on the heels of SILVERLINITY (App V. Schubert). G. Baker added that in the early stages of the home straight GO CHLOE was still inclined to lay out and rather than ride vigorously forward he elected to balance the mare before placing her under pressure after passing the 200m. Whilst stewards conceded that GO CHLOE was inclined to hang out they advised G. Baker that his vigour in the early part of the straight was of concern as there appeared to be ample room to the inside of SILVERLINITY to improve. Stewards were of the view that his riding had no material affect on the overall placings of the race and G. Baker was also reminded of his responsibility under AR140(b) to report to stewards as soon as practicable any condition or occurrence that may affect his mount’s running in the race. A post race veterinary examination of GO CHLOE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 5: Coastal Tipper Hire QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st – Faster Son 2nd – Beethog 3rd – Bush Larrikin 4th - Vette

BUSH LARRIKIN (M. Squires) stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer K. Doughty’s representative G. Doughty was advised that BUSH LARRIKIN would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.

RAPID LEICA JACKO (G. Baker) was slow to begin.

JOE THE PLUMBER (App V. Schubert) jumped awkwardly and shortly after the start had to shift in to avoid the heels of GOLDEN SUCCESS (C. Whiteley).

Near the 500m ELITE SHERILEA (App M. Wood) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of GET FREE (App J. Wood), which commenced to weaken.

Approaching and rounding the home turn RAPID LEICA JACKO (G. Baker) was held up and unable to improve.

At the entrance to the home straight BUSH LARRIKIN was hampered by FASTER SON (T. Treichel), which shifted out to improve.

BUSH LARRIKIN was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 300m.

FASTER SON raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

M. Squires pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used the whip on BUSH LARRIKIN in excess of 5 times prior to the 100m. M. Squires was fined the sum of $400.00.

B. Hull the rider of VETTE was found guilty of a charge of careless under the provisions of AR137(a) in that after passing the 200m he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of JOE THE PLUMBER (App V. Schubert), which as a result had to be checked. B. Hull’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of nine (9) meetings to commence midnight 3 November 2009 and expire midnight 17 November 2009. Stewards ordered that this suspension be served concurrently with the suspension incurred in Race 2.

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



Race 6: Gold Coast Bulletin Open H’Cap – 900m
1st – Morcombe 2nd – She’s In The Guide 3rd – Run The Course 4th – Ring Ring

Rounding the home turn MORCOMBE (App S. Bogenhuber) was held up for clear running and had to be steadied off the heels of RING RING (T. Pannell).

App S. Bogenhuber the rider of MORCOMBE pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that she permitted her mount to shift out near the 700m around the heels of HAYLERGAL (A. Taylor) when not clear of AGNES DREAM (App M. Wood), which had to be checked and RUN THE COURSE (D. Tanti), which was following having to be checked. App S. Bogenhuber’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of six (6) meetings to commence midnight 7 November 2009 and expire midnight 17 November 2009. when assessing penalty stewards took into account App S. Bogenhuber’s guilty plea and her good racing riding record.

Trainer T. Wheeler was questioned regarding the improved performance of MORCOMBE. T. Wheeler explained that MORCOMBE has not been suited with its most recent starts by the tracks’ surfaces and he was of the view that on MORCOMBE’S past performances it was a good chance in today’s race.




Race 7: Gold Coast City Council Class 2 H’Cap – 2200m
1st – Brilliant Con 2nd – Arizona Sunset 3rd – Morsecodian 4th - Shanamin

Rounding the home turn L. Cheshire the rider of CORAL FLIGHT dropped her whip.

Rounding the home turn CHEVAUX VAPEUR (G. Baker) was held up and had to shift out to avoid the heels of MORSECODIAN (App V. Schubert).

ARIZONA SUNSET (M. Radecker) raced 3 wide without cover throughout.



Race 8: Carlton Draught Class 1 H’Cap – 1000m
1st – Theblackhand 2nd – Dash’s Princess 3rd – Orbital Miss 4th – Flying Topaze

The start of this race was delayed when NONETHEWISER (App K. Gates) reared in the barriers and struck its head. Subsequently, NONETHEWISER was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

Near the 800m ORBITAL MISS (C. Reith) shifted in and away from FLYING TOPAZE (App M. Wood) and as a result tightened the running of DASH’S PRINCESS (G. Baker).

FLYING TOPAZE (App M. Wood) hung in under pressure over the final 250m.

Near the 200m THEBLACKHAND (D. Tanti) shifted out resulting in DANANGEL (T. Pannell) being hampered and taken out onto the hind quarters of DASH’S PRINCESS.

Inside the final 100m TOO CLUIE (App J. Wood) was obliged to alter course to the outside of the heels of FLYING TOPAZE to obtain clear running.

Approaching the winning post THEBLACKHAND shifted in and brushed ORBITAL MISS.

Trainer L. Kelly was questioned regarding the improved performance of THEBLACKHAND. L. Kelly explained that THEBLACKHAND has been forced to race wide over shorter trips at its 2 most recent starts and he was confident the gelding would run well today. L. Kelly added THEBLACKHAND will be suited over longer distances in the future.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
3/11/2009


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
From GCTC 31/10/2009
Race 8. T. Treichel – Jockey – Whip Use – AR137A(4)(b)
From ITC 29/10/2009
Race 3. K. Doughty – Trainer – Late scratching - $100.00 – LR71

Fines
Race 5. M. Squires – Jockey – Whip use over final 100m - $400.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Suspensions
Race 2. B. Hull – Jockey – C/less Riding – 7 meetings (m/n3/11/09–m/n14/11/09) – AR137(a)
Race 5. B. Hull – Jockey – C/less Riding - 9 meetings (m/n3/11/09-m/n17/11/09) – AR137(a)
Race 6. S. Bogenhuber – App Jockey – C/less riding - 6 meetings (m/n7/11/09-m/n17/11/09)
– AR137(a)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Foreign Lass, Weinstein, Grapple, Morsecodian, Loves A Vino

Post- Race Horses swabbed
All winners plus Arizona Sunset

Warnings/bars
Race 2. Capricorn Rose – Racing manners – Warning – LR36(b)
Race 5. Bush Larrikin – Stood flatfooted - Barrier trial – LR36(b)