STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 31 JULY 2010

WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – SLOW 7
PENETROMETER – 5.25
RAIL – 2M W/POST-1400; 5M 1400-400; 4M 400-W/POST

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – N Torpey
Stewards – J Hackett, K Daly, M Haigh
Clerk of Scales – J Clarke
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C Johnson
Swab attendant – H Schodel, Jessica Martin
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews, D Hearn
Secretary – L Stokes


Race 1: Glenzeil Directors Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden H’cap – 1100m
1st – Zatsacat 2nd – Dekarnage 3rd – Ruapehu Boy 4th – Royal Page Boy

The start of this race was delayed as a result of ROYAL PAGE BOY (App. M Wood) proving difficult to load.

STUTZ POWER (App. B Looker) was slow to begin.

ZATSACAT (K Forrester) shifted out at the start making contact with DEKARNAGE (App. K Ashton).

Approaching the 800m ZATSACAT shifted in and bumped ROYAL PAGE BOY.

Leaving the 800m ROYAL PAGE BOY improved up on to the heels of RUAPEHU BOY and had to be steadied.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of STUTZ POWER, App. B Looker stated that in his opinion the colt failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.


Race 2: Glenzeil Estimators Fillies and Mares Maiden H’cap – 1100m
1st – La Cevenne 2nd – Isajoy 3rd – Elite Sherilea 4th – Chloe’s Dream

Jockey D Tanti rider of CHLOE’S DREAM reported that the filly failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. Trainer A Willick shared the opinion of Jockey Tanti and a veterinary examination of CHLOE’S DREAM failed to reveal any apparent abnormality at the time of examination.

ELITE SHERILEA (App. M Wood) was slow to begin.

VAIN ELSA (B Hull) was tightened on jumping away between LA CEVENNE (App. B Looker) and ZABEAUTY (K Pope) which shifted out after beginning awkwardly.

A short distance after the start ZABEAUTY had to be steadied off the heels of LA CEVENNE.

WITCHES BLACK (L Cheshire) had a tendency to lay out in the early and middle stages of the event.

App. B Looker (LA CEVENNE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in near the 700m when insufficiently clear of WITCHES BLACK causing that horse to be checked which in turn shifted out inconveniencing ISAJOY (R Wiggins), ZABEAUTY and VAIN ELSA. App. Looker was suspended from riding in races for a period of 6 meetings to commence midnight 7/08/2010 and to expire midnight 18/08/2010.

ZABEAUTY had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the straight.

VAIN ELSA hung out badly throughout running. A veterinary examination of the filly found the horse to be lame in both fore legs. A Veterinary Certificate of Fitness will be required before VAIN ELSA again races.


Race 3: Glenzeil Project Managers Maiden Plate – 1800m
1st – Zuzao 2nd – Hawky 3rd – Wild Wild Rose 4th – Stalwart Dance

Stewards questioned Trainer A Ryan regarding the late rider notification for SAINT JUGAH (App. E Kehoe). After considering his explanation, Stewards took no further action as they were of the opinion there were mitigating circumstances.

COUNTRY MILE (L Cheshire), OCEAN OUTLAW (N Evans) and SAINT JUGAH (App. E Kehoe) were slow to begin.

OCEAN OUTLAW raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event.

WILD WILD ROSE (D Green) HAWKY (App. M Wood) and IRON HAWK (K Banks) raced wide for the majority of the event.

MACUSHNA (App. B Looker) over-raced at the heels of SAINT JUGAH approaching the first turn at the 1600m and had to be steadied.

WILD WILD ROSE had a tendency to lay in under pressure over the final 200m.

MACUSHNA which had a tendency to shift in under pressure in the straight bumped LINGFIELD ROAD (B Hull) leaving the 100m.

Approaching the 300m HAWKY was disappointed for a run between WILD WILD ROSE and IRON HAWK and had to alter course to the outside.

Race 4: Glenzeil Site Teams QTIS 600 2YO Maiden Plate – 900m
1st – Fraha 2nd – Caledonian Gold 3rd – Fuato 4th – Eureka Dubai

Trainer B Guy was fined the sum of $100 for the late rider notification for PIXIU (D Tanti).

As App. T Chambers was overweight, she was replaced by App. E Kehoe on FRAHA. Stewards will interview App. Chambers at a later date regarding the matter.

RAY JOAN (App. M Palmer) proved difficult to load. Trainer’s representative was advised that a further Barrier Certificate would be required before the gelding races again.

THEFT (K Banks) and PANTOMIMUS (K Pope) were both slow to begin resulting in both horses losing valuable ground. Warnings were issued.

PIXIU (D Tanti) began awkwardly and shifted in making contact with CASH ‘N’ STYLE (R Wiggins).

Near the 300m THEFT and ZAHA SECRET (D Barron) came together and bumped.

FRAHA (App. E Kehoe) was inclined to shift out under pressure over the final 200m.


Race 5: Glenzeil Health & Safety Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Kingcup 2nd – Gragarden 3rd – El Aqua 4th – Ravendra

AEQUITAS (App. B Looker) was inspected by the veterinary surgeon at the barriers after a small amount of blood was detected in the horse’s mouth. After examination AEQUITAS was cleared to race.

The start of this race was delayed after ZADKIEL (App. A Butler) became cast in the barriers. Acting on veterinary advice, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of ZADKIEL at 2.29 pm. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on ZADKIEL were ordered to be refunded. All winning bets were ordered to be paid less 8 cents in the dollar for a win and 8 cents for a place on the face value of the ticket.

AEQUITAS was slow to begin.

RAVENDRA (K Forrester) and EL AQUA (D Barron) were crowded for room approaching the finish by KINGCUP (B Hull) which shifted in.


Race 6: Glenzeil Contracts Administrators Fillies and Mares Class 1 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Geblitzt 2nd – Madame Bartholdi 3rd – Rockin’ Roxy 4th – Show Us A Win

ZAMELIHA (App. A Kitson) was a late withdrawal at 9.13 am on veterinary advice. Trainer R Heilbronn was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness must be obtained before the mare races again.

ROCKIN’ ROXY (D Tanti) was slow to begin.

ALLISON JADE (D Green) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Near the 300m ROCKIN’ ROXY had to be steadied off the heels of ABOUT EVE (D Barron) which was taken out by GEBLITZT (R Wiggins).


Race 7: Glenzeil Head Office Team Class 2 H’cap – 1800m
1st – Balboa Star 2nd – Hivolt 3rd – Dellblu 4th – Nassavette

WARBRIK (App. A Butler) began awkwardly and shifted in making contact with HANDSOME DANE (App. E Kehoe).

NEED LUV (K Forrester) was slow to begin.

LANTUFF (D Tanti) and NASSAVETTE (N Thomas) both raced wide for the majority of the event.

Approaching the 800m TICKLE ME QUICK (App. K Ashton) shifted out to improve and in doing so forced LANTUFF wider on the track.

LANTUFF and TICKLE ME QUICK came together and bumped on a number of occasions between the 700m and 600m.

Near the 400m BLUE EGO (L Deguara) was tightened for room when racing between LANTUFF and HANDSOME DANE (App. E Kehoe) which endeavoured to shift out to improve. App. E Kehoe was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

NASSAVETTE was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.

Jockey K Forrester (NEED LUV) dropped his whip near the 200m.


Race 8: Glenzeil Quality & Environmental Class 3 Plate – 1400m
1st – Tully Endeavour 2nd – Cousine Island 3rd – Triskele 4th – Regal Scout

Correct weight was delayed to allow App. M Wood the rider of the COUSINE ISLAND which finished 2nd to view the film to see if there were grounds to lodge an objection against TULLY ENDEAVOUR (D Tanti) being declared the winner. After viewing the film App. Wood did not proceed with the matter and correct weight was given on the numbers semaphored.

REGAL SCOUT (R Wiggins) was slow to begin.

TRISKELE (K Pope) which began awkwardly was tightened for room shortly after the start between BLUEBERRY ICE (K Sawyers) and TULLY ENDEAVOUR (D Tanti) which shifted out after beginning awkwardly also.

App. K Ashton (MACKEYE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting her mount to shift in approaching the 1000m when insufficiently clear of LIGHT THE FLARES (JP Stanley) causing that horse to be checked when making contact with CANNY ROCK (App. B Looker). App. Ashton was suspended from riding in races for a period of 6 meetings to commence midnight 7/08/2010 and to expire midnight 18/08/2010.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 31 JULY 2010


Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 4 – Trainer B Guy, $100, late r/notification [LR70]

Suspensions
Race 2 – App. B Looker, careless riding, 6 meetings, mid. 7/08/2010 to mid. 18/08/2010 [AR137(a)]
Race 8 – App. K Ashton, careless riding, 6 meetings, mid. 7/08/2010 to mid. 18/08/2010 [AR137(a)]

Absent jockeys
Race 4 – App. T Chambers, overweight [AR120(b)]

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Iron Hawk, Riviera Clay, Saint Jugah, Handsome Dane, Balboa Star, Lantuff

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Hivolt

Bars/Warnings
Race 2 – Vain Elsa, lame in both fore legs, Vet. C/Fitness [AR8(t)]
Race 4 – Theft, slow to begin, warning [AR8(t)]
Race 4 – Pantomimus, slow to begin, warning [AR8(t)]
Race 4 – Ray Joan, barrier manners, Barrier Certificate [AR8(t)]
Race 6 – Zameliha, Vet. C/ Fitness [AR8(t)]

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 3 – Saint Jugah App. E Kehoe
Race 4 – Fraha App. E Kehoe
Race 4 – Pixiu D Tanti
Race 4 – Caledonian Gold App. Looker
Race 4 – Stratum Force J Stanley
Race 8 – Blueberry Ice K Sawyers

Late Scratchings
Race 5 – Zadkiel @ 2.29 pm
Race 6 – Zameliha @ 9.13 am