STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 3 JULY 2010

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 8
PENETROMETER – 5.62
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE CIRCUIT

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Williamson
Stewards – P Gillard, K Daly, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – M Haigh
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C Johnson
Swab attendant – H Schodel, F Andrews
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews
Secretary – L Stokes


SUPPLEMENTARY:

From GCTC 19/06/2010 – Race 4
Jockey K Forrester the rider of HASSANE pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used the whip on 8 occasions in a forehand manner prior to the 100m. Jockey Forrester was issued with a reprimand for this offence as he had not previously had a penalty issued under this rule.

Race 1: Tradies day Sat 31 July Maiden H’cap
1st – Rio Rex 2nd – Thor Real 3rd – Coolcap 4th – Macushna

RIO REX (K Forrester) was slow to begin.

FLYING TOUCHDOWN blundered and shifted in abruptly on jumping away resulting in App. M Wood being dislodged. The connections of FLYING TOUCHDOWN were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.

Near the 900m when the pace slackened RAGING FORTIES (K Sawyers) and RIO REX both had to be steadied from heels when over-racing.

THOR REAL (D Barron) and REBIRTH (K Fujii) raced wide for the majority of the event.

RIO REX which was held up for clear running rounding the home turn shifted out abruptly near the 300m.

SURGIN’ ON (JP Stanley) was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

When questioned regarding the performance of IN LIGHTS which performed below market expectations, Jockey A Pattillo stated that after travelling well in a good position close to the lead in the early stages, the horse failed to respond when placed under pressure near the 600m and in his opinion did not feel comfortable with today’s rain affected conditions. Trainer D Forster agreed with Jockey Pattillo’s assessment and advised Stewards of her intention not to start IN LIGHTS on rain affected tracks in future. A post race veterinary examination of IN LIGHTS revealed no apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

It was reported that COOLCAP (G Lynch) lost its near fore plate in running.

As Jockey A Pattillo was stood down by the club’s doctor following this engagement. Rider replacements were made pursuant to Stewards’ Race Day Summary.

Race 2: Sky Racing 1 Maiden H’cap – 900m
1st – Show Us A Win 2nd – Vain Elsa 3rd – Razor Gang 4th – Bulldog Star

As App. A Butler was to be overweight, App. M Wood replaced A Butler on LIVADA. App. Butler was fined the sum of $200.

LIVADA took charge of the rider en route to the barriers causing the saddle to slip. LIVADA was re-saddled at the barriers, inspected by the veterinary surgeon and was passed to take its place in the field.

LIVADA (App. M Wood) and SLEEPING SINGLE (C Franklin), which were both slow to begin, made contact on jumping away.

Stewards questioned App. M Wood and Trainer S Jones’ representative C Sparks, regarding the performance of LIVADA which performed below market expectations. App. Wood stated that after showing early speed and taking up a forward position, the horse was disappointing when placed under pressure as it failed to respond from approaching the 400m. Mr Sparks could offer no explanation regarding the performance and undertook to advise Stewards if anything comes to light over coming days which might explain the performance.

Stewards questioned Jockey C Franklin and Trainer P Rankin regarding the performance and handling of SLEEPING SINGLE. Jockey Franklin stated that after being hampered on jumping away, the horse did not feel comfortable in the rain affected conditions and raced greenly throughout. Stewards questioned Jockey Franklin regarding his apparent lack of vigour during the middle stages and early stages of the straight. Jockey Franklin explained that the horse at that stage of the race did not feel comfortable in the conditions and was resenting the kick back from the runners forward of him. Stewards advised Jockey Franklin that given the circumstances with the condition of the track and SLEEPING SINGLE having only its first start, the explanation would be noted however, instructed Jockey Franklin that in future to ride in such a manner that would not leave him open to question.

MAPLE LEAF (D Craven) suffered a bleeding attack during the event. The gelding will incur a mandatory three month ban from racing under the provisions of AR53A.

Jockey C Franklin (SLEEPING SINGLE) was reprimanded for failing to weigh in as the 5th placegetter.

Race 3: Sky Racing 2 QTIS 600 2yo Maiden Plate – 900m
1st – Danzig Dancer 2nd– One Moment Please 3rd – Queen Thyra 4th – Hey Frisco

WHITE SMOKE (JP Stanley) was slow to begin.

HEY FRISCO (App. B Looker) which jumped away awkwardly was further hampered shortly after the start when MURRUMBA DOWNS (D Craven) shifted out after being taken out by QUALITY COUP (K Pope) which shifted out.

WHITE SMOKE (JP Stanley) and MISHANI STEELE (N Thomas) both raced greenly throughout the event.

App. M Wood (REGAL ESTATE) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for failing to stop riding and straighten his mount near the 250m when REGAL ESTATE was inclined to lay in which resulted in the horse shifting in and tightening the running of QUALITY COUP resulting that horse having to check. App. M Wood was suspended from riding in races for a period of 8 meetings to commence midnight 10/07/2010 and to expire midnight 24/07/2010.

A post-race veterinary examination of MISHANI STEELE which tailed off, failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

A post-race veterinary examination of REGAL ESTATE, failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

Race 4: Sky Racing World Open H’cap – 1800m
1st – Rebounded 2nd – Go Cart 3rd – Royal Reign 4th – Tuscany View

Stewards accepted Trainer S O’dea’s explanation as to the reason for the late rider notification on GO CART (App. A Butler).

The start of this race was affected by the starter however, after the field had travelled approximately 100m the false start siren and light malfunctioned which resulted in all riders being of the belief that a false start had occurred. As such, all horses were restrained and turned back to the barriers after racing approximately 600m. As all riders were of the opinion that their horses had not been detrimentally affected and as all horses were cleared by the veterinary surgeon, they were permitted to take their places in the field. Following this and in consultation with the Starter, the back-up false start mechanism was ordered to be used for the remainder of the meeting.

Jockey D Green the rider of OUTER POLE after being caught 3 wide, allowed his mount to stride forward from the 1400m to assume a position 1 off the fence outside the leader.

Jockey D Green (OUTER POLE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in near the 1200m when not sufficiently clear of TUSCANY VIEW resulting in Jockey C Whiteley (TUSCANY VIEW) having to take hold and lose ground. Jockey Green was suspended from riding in races for a period of 6 meetings to commence midnight 11/07/2010 and to expire midnight 18/07/2010.

GO CART shifted out abruptly to obtain clear running leaving the 400m.

A post race veterinary examination of OUTER POLE (D Green) which tailed off, failed to reveal any significant abnormality and Trainer B Dodson advised it would be his intention that the horse be sent for a spell.

Race 5: Sky Racing – Number 1 In Racing Class 1 H’cap – 1800m
1st – Blue Ego 2nd – Sabino Creek 3rd – Rock Rules 4th – Hock The Lot

CEE JAY CLANG (App. B Looker) which was fractious in the barriers and got its near hind leg caught up in the barrier partition was inspected by the veterinary surgeon and passed to take its place in the field.

SHREWD HOSTESS (D Barron) raced wide throughout the event.

Stewards questioned Jockey K Forrester regarding his tactics adopted on BULLCHASE, particularly the tempo that he set during the early and middle stages when leading. Jockey Forrester stated that he had not been given any specific instructions and after beginning well he was satisfied to push the horse forward to the lead. He was of the opinion that BULLCHASE travelled well during the early and middle stages and was not dissatisfied with the tempo set. Trainer W Pholi’s representative, Mr A Pholi, confirmed the instructions and was not dissatisfied with the ride of Jockey Forrester. Stewards noted the comments however, Trainer’s representative, A Pholi, was advised that should it be the stable’s intention to alter the tactics in future starts, they will be required to notify Stewards.

When questioned regarding the performance of CEE JAY CLANG, App. B Looker stated that the horse was under pressure from the 700m and failed to run on. He said that he was at a loss to explain the gelding’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination of CEE JAY CLANG which finished last, failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

Race 6: Sky Racing Media Centre Class 4 H’cap – 2200m
1st – Hollywood and Vine 2nd – Hopeson 3rd – Coen 4th – Famous Fortune

WITH ELEGANCE (K Sawyers) raced wide throughout the event.

Near the 400m NASSAVETTE (App. M Palmer) which was tiring was forced to steady when tightened for room to the inside of HOPESON (K Forrester) which improved into a tight run between NASSAVETTE and the tiring THE SNICSTER (A Merritt) which laid in at that stage of the race. Jockeys K Forrester (HOPESON) and A Merritt (THE SNICSTER) were advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future.

HOLLYWOOD AND VINE (D Griffin) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

Near the 100m SUREFIREROSE (App. M Wood) was hampered when HOPESON shifted out under pressure.

A post-race veterinary examination of SUREFIREROSE revealed the mare to have gone down badly on both hind bumpers.

App. M Wood (SUREFIREROSE) was reprimanded for failing to weigh in as the 5th placegetter.

Race 7: skyracing.com.au Class 1 H’cap – 1100m
1st – Sacrista 2nd – Kingcup 3rd – Lady Tingle 4th – Flying Shadow

The start of this race was delayed when LADY TINGLE (D Green) proved difficult to load.

FOREST JEWELL (JP Stanley) and LADY TINGLE raced wide throughout the event.

A post-race veterinary examination of FIORELLO (K Pope) which tailed off failed to reveal any abnormalities at the time of examination.

Race 8: Racing Retro Class 3 Plate – 1400m
1st – Shezahotshot 2nd – Rogues 3rd – Newsnight 4th – Tower Bridge

TOWER BRIDGE (D Barron) over-raced during the early stages and as a result shifted wider on the track and then raced wide for the majority of the event.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 3 JULY 2010

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
From GCTC 19/06/10 – Jockey K Forrester, whip use [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]
Race 2 – Jockey C Franklin, failing to weigh in as 5th placegetter [AR144]
Race 6 – App. M Wood, failing to weigh in as 5th placegetter [AR144]

Fines
Race 2 – App. A Butler, overweight - $200 [AR120(b)]

Suspensions
Race 3 – App. M Wood, careless riding 8 meetings – mid. 10/07/2010 to mid. 24/07/2010 [AR137(a)]
Race 4 – Jockey D Green, careless riding, 6 meetings – mid. 11/07/2010 to mid. 18/07/2010 [AR137(a)]

Race day Illness/Injury
Jockey A Pattillo, Medical Certificate required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Go Cart, Crowning Force, Bullchase, Smirnoff Lass, Hollywood and Vine, Famous Fortune

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Thor Real, Hopeson, Kingcup, Rogues

Bars/Warnings
Race 1 – Flying Touchdown, racing manners - warning [AR8(t)]

Bleeders
Race 2 – Maple Leaf, Bled both nostrils 1st time – 3 month ban, 1000m gallop [AR53A]

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 2 – Livada App. Mitchell Wood
Race 3 – One Moment Please K Forrester
Race 3 – Quality Coup K Pope
Race 3 – Danzig Dancer A Butler
Race 3 – Mishani Steele N Thomas
Race 4 – Go Cart A Butler
Race 4 – Outer Pole D Green
Race 6 – Nassavette Michael Palmer
Race 7 – Days to Gamble D Tanti