QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 13 FEBRUARY 2010

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK RATING – DEAD 4
RAIL – OUT 7M 1400-WP, 5M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER READINGS – 4.45

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – K Daly, S Fletcher, G Lane, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – M Haigh
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C Johnson
Swab attendants – H Schodel & J Martin
Bookmakers Supervisor/Betting Steward – R See
Starter – S Andrews & D Hearn
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting 16 January 2010 - Race 5

Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the reason for HANDSOME DANE falling on the home turn and App E. Kehoe the rider of ON THE BARBY being dislodged. Evidence was taken from J. Stanley (HANDSOME DANE), G. Baker (COMING UP TRUMPS) and D. Tanti (COUNTY RAIDER). After considering the evidence it was established that HANDSOME DANE, which was under pressure, did shift out and away from COUNTY RAIDER, which shifted out slightly, as a result HANDSOME DANE made contact with the hind quarters of COMING UP TRUMPS, which after receiving this contact shifted in slightly. This resulted in HANDSOME DANE clipping the heels of COMING UP TRUMPS and falling. ON THE BARBY which was following was severely checked dislodging App E. Kehoe and MATTER OF PRIORITY, LUCKY LANDING and PLAIN SKAR also being severely checked. As stewards were of the view that this incident could not be attributed to the carelessness of any one rider no further action was taken.

Race 1: Oceania Aviation Fillies & Mares Maiden Plate – 1400m
1st – Glorietta 2nd – Smart Of Course 3rd – Chapter 4th – Crysclang

App A. Chau the rider of CHAPTER was fined the sum of $300.00 for failing to claim down to his minimum riding weight.

TIGER’S MISTRESS was examined by the veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and cleared to race.

GLORIETTA (D. Griffin) jumped very awkwardly and shifted out severely hampering ABBIDAN (B. Swanton).

CHAPTER (App A. Chau) shifted in at the start taking BLASKO (P. Hammersley) in onto TIGER’S MISTRESS (S. Galloway), which as a result was hampered.

Near the 600m PRINCESS SINGA (L. Cheshire) had to be steadied off the heels of SHE’S THE BOMB (T. Treichel) and shifted out taking SMART OF COURSE (K. Yoshida) wider on the track.

App A. Chau the rider of CHAPTER was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that near the 450m he permitted his mount to shift in to the inside of the heels of SHE’S THE BOMB where there was insufficient room for 2 horses and when he was not sufficiently clear of TIGER’S MISTRESS, resulting in TIGER’S MISTRESS being severely checked. MAGIC CASHEL (D.Tanti) and ALONG CAME DOLLY (A. Merritt) which were following were also hampered in consequence. App. Chau’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings to commence immediately and to expire midnight 26 February 2010. When assessing penalty stewards took into account that at a crucial stage ABBIDAN shifted in and made contact with SHE’S THE BOMB which contributed to the severity of the interference sustained to TIGER’S MISTRESS. B. Swanton the rider of ABBIDAN was reprimanded and advised to make a greater effort in the future to keep his mounts on a straight course.

GLORIETTA raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event.

ABBIDAN raced 4 wide without cover throughout the event.

A post race veterinary examination of MAGIC CASHEL revealed no abnormalities.


Race 2: NABBusiness Queensland Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden Plate – 1400m
1st – Maraetai 2nd – Down Another Track 3rd – Big Boori 4th – Cinque Terre

Trainer M. Eggleston was fined the sum of $200.00 for failing to declare riders for HOLDING THE FORT and LORD THEODORE in this event and GRAPPLE (Race 7) by the prescribed time.

JEUNES DESTINY was examined by the veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and cleared to race.

JEUNES DESTINY also shifted its near fore plate and as a result required farrier attention behind the barriers.

LINES (S. Galloway) jumped awkwardly and made contact with the hind quarters of CINQUE TERRE (R. Wiggins).

LINES, when overracing in the early stages, shifted in approaching the 1000m and brushed the running rail.

In the early part of the home straight CINQUE TERRE was held up and unable to improve.

DANE’S INSIGNIA (K. Pope) was held up for clear running for some distance approaching and passing the 200m.

MARAETAI (P. Hammersley), LORD THEODORE (K. Yoshida) and BIG BOORI (K. Purdy) all raced wide throughout.

S. Galloway the rider of LINES, which performed below expectations, explained that the gelding overraced in the early stages however, travelled well before being briefly held up rounding the home turn and upon straightening failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. S. Galloway advised connections that LINES may be better suited with the blinkers removed in future race starts. A post race veterinary examination of LINES revealed no abnormalities.

Jockey G. Baker was questioned regarding the poor performance of HOLDING THE FORT. G. Baker explained that as the pace in the race was only moderate he was able to settle further forward than anticipated however, the gelding never travelled well throughout and failed to respond to his riding and upon entering the home straight weakened from that point. A veterinary examination of HOLDING THE FORT revealed a poor post race recovery rate. Trainer M. Eggleston was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance prior to the gelding’s next race start.

Trainer T. Timbery was advised that JEUNES DESTINY would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again for an unsatisfactory performance.

An inquiry was opened into T. Treichel’s handling of ALETHEIA in the home straight. Evidence was taken from T. Treichel and trainer Mrs H. Page. This inquiry was adjourned to a time and date to be fixed to allow stewards to examine betting activities on this particular race.


Race 3: Goldmount Lodge Fillies & Mares Class 1 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Go Chloe 2nd – Crack The Kitty 3rd – Star Stepper 4th - Lostris

JOEYS DREAM (D. Tanti) was slow to begin.

CRACK THE KITTY (K. Yoshida) raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event.

L. Cheshire the rider of FACING PARIS advised stewards on return to scale that the filly had its tongue over the bit when returning to the enclosure after the race.

S. Galloway was questioned regarding the performance of STAR STEPPER today. S. Galloway explained that the filly was able to lead without any pressure and travelled well until shortly after straightening where she failed to respond to his riding. S. Galloway added that in his view STAR STEPPER may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer T. Bailey confirmed it was his intention for STAR STEPPER to be spelled.

Trainer B.W. Hill was questioned regarding the improved performance of GO CHLOE today. Mr Hill explained that the mare was only having its second start for his stable and at its most recent start at the Gold Coast on 30 January 2010 it was not comfortable in the rain affected going. He added he was confident the mare would perform well today as its track work in recent times had been very good.

Race 4: QPD QTIS 3YO H’Cap – 900m
1st – Stratercaster 2nd – Lightstar 3rd – Powerful Light 4th – Glacial Miss

GLACIAL MISS (G. Baker) was slow to begin.

RIOQUALO (K. Forrester) jumped awkwardly and shifted in making contact with the hind quarters of GRAND FOLLY (S. Galloway).

G. Baker the rider of GLACIAL MISS explained that after the filly was slow to begin she made ground in the home straight although in his view was not comfortable on today’s “dead” track. He added that the filly will be better suited in races over a longer distance.


Race 5: Ken Irvine Memorial Fillies & Mares Class 3 H’Cap – 1300m
1st – Goldfinger 2nd – Magic Symphony 3rd – Ghost Queen 4th – Meter Maid

OUR DREAMING (App A. Badger) and ALTISSIMO (D. Barron) were both slow to begin.

Approaching the 1000m OUR DREAMING was checked when tightened for room by MISS MAGGIE (M. Radecker), which shifted in and away from GOLDFINGER (App A. Chau).

After passing the 200m OUR DREAMING shifted in under pressure and became awkward when racing in close proximity to the running rail.

ALTISSIMO raced wide throughout the event.

App A. Badger the rider of OUR DREAMING, which performed below expectations, explained that after meeting with interference near the 1000m the filly never travelled comfortably from that point. A post race veterinary examination of OUR DREAMING failed to reveal any abnormalities.



Race 6: NABPrivate Wealth Class 2 H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Eastline 2nd – Dorado Beach 3rd – Coming Up Trumps 4th – Classy Felix

COMING UP TRUMPS (G. Baker) and HINDSIGHT (T. Treichel) were both slow to begin.

DORADO BEACH (D. Craven) overraced in the middle stages.

Near the 100m CLASSY FELIX (K. Pope) was inconvenienced by LION BEAUTY (R. Wiggins), which shifted out under pressure. CLASSY FELIX was then obliged to shift in to improve.

Following the event it was reported CLASSY FELIX had lost its near fore plate in running.

A post race veterinary examination of CLASSY FELIX failed to reveal any abnormalities.

After the running of this race D. Craven was stood down by the Club’s doctor and replaced as the rider of A LOT OF FAITH by L. Cheshire in Race 8. D. Craven was advised that he must produce a medical certificate before again riding.

Race 7: Leda Developments Pty Ltd Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Must Be You 2nd – Bootooloo 3rd – Sir Roseland 4th – Rock Art

DVORAK (N. Paine) stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer K. Nipperess was advised that DVORAK must obtain 2 further barrier certificates or trial officially before being permitted to race again.

After passing the 1000m DUSTY GOLD (G. Baker), after being tightened slightly by TELEVISION (M. Palmer) which shifted in, resented racing to the inside of that runner and became unbalanced and lost ground. MORONGLA (L. Cheshire) which was following had to be checked to avoid the heels of DUSTY GOLD.

Near the 200m SIR ROSELAND (T. Treichel) had to be steadied momentarily to avoid the heels of TELEVISION, which shifted in under pressure.

Near the 100m DUBACHI (D. Griffin) was disappointed for a run between ROCK ART (D. Tanti) and TELEVISION. DUBACHI then had difficulty obtaining a clear run over the concluding stages.

GRAPPLE (R. Wiggins) raced wide throughout the event.



Race 8: Terry Page Racing Colts & Geldings Class 3 H’Cap – 1300m
1st – Izacat 2nd – Klubbing 3rd – Tully Endeavour 4th - Elshamah

A LOT OF FAITH (L. Cheshire) was hampered at the start by IZACAT (M. Palmer), which shifted in.

REEF COURT (D. Barron) was inclined to lay out after leaving the 600m and approaching the home turn TULLY ENDEAVOUR (M. Radecker) shifted out around the heels of KLUBBING (D. Green) to improve taking REEF COURT wider on the track.

PUB TORQUE (S. Galloway) shifted out rounding the home turn and made contact with KLUBBING, which also shifted in slightly.

S. Galloway was questioned regarding the performance of PUB TORQUE. S. Galloway explained that the gelding never travelled that well when leading and upon straightening, after being bumped heavily by KLUBBING, failed to respond to his riding from that point. A post race veterinary examination of PUB TORQUE revealed no abnormalities.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
13/2/2010


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. B. Swanton – Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 1. A. Chau – App Jockey – Failed to claim full allowance – $300.00 – AR92(12)
Race 2. & 7. M. Eggleston – Trainer – Late declaration of riders (x3) - $200.00 – LR70

Suspensions
Race 1. A. Chau – A/Jockey – C/less riding – 7meetings(m/n13/2/2010-m/n26/2/2010)-AR137(a)

Race day injuries/illness
D. Craven – Ill – Medical Cert.

Adjourned inquiries
Race 2. T. Treichel’s handling of Aletheia

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Down Another Track, Klubbing, Television, Hindsight, Facing Paris, Smart Of Course

Post- Race Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2. Holding The Fort – Poor post race recovery rate – Vet. Cert. – LR36(b)
Race 2. Jeunes Destiny – Poor performance – Barrier trial – LR36(b)
Race 7. Dvorak – Stood flatfooted at start – 2 Barrier Cert or Barrier trial – LR36(b)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Sarah’s Joy – Matthew Palmer
Race 2. Holding The Fort – G. Baker
Race 2. Lord Theodore - K. Yoshida
Race 6. Blistering Miss – Matthew Palmer
Race 7. Grapple – R. Wiggins
Race 8. A Lot Of Faith – L. Cheshire