STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 21 MAY 2011

WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – SLOW 6 (DOWNGRADED SLOW 7 @ 10.15 A.M.)
PENETROMETER – 5.05
RAIL – OUT 5M 1400-400, 3M 400-W/POST, 2M REMAINDER

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – N Torpey
Stewards – K Daly, G Lane, G Palmer, R McCrae
Clerk of Scales – C Fedrick
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C McCormack
Swab attendant – R Burchman
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY:

As A. Pattillo was overweight stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. A. Pattillo was subsequently fined the sum of $100.00.

From Gold Coast Turf Club 9 April 2011

Stewards today continued an inquiry into the riding tactics of G. Lynch on GOLDEN HUT in Race 7 at the Gold Coast Turf Club on Saturday 9 April 2011. After taking further evidence from G. Lynch and trainer R. Cole stewards found G. Lynch guilty of the contravention of AR135(b) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure GOLDEN HUT was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best position possible place in the field. The specifics of the charge were that G. Lynch attempted to take a run to the inside of MICKYDOO (T. Treichel) on the home turn when insufficient racing room existed and failed to take runs between ZYMURGY (D. Tanti) and SAVOIR FLAIR (K. Fujii) approaching the 300m and SAVOIR FLAIR and MADAME SLEEPER (D. Missen) leaving the 300m. G. Lynch was found guilty of the charges and his licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of four (4) weeks to commence midnight 29 May 2011 and expire midnight 26 June 2011.


Race 1: Coastal Tipper Hire 3YO Maiden Plate – 900m
1st – Sun Warrior 2nd – Niabro 3rd – Mr Gifford 4th – Once Bitten

Stewards questioned App P. Schmidt regarding her failure to take her ride on RIZZUTOE’S ROOF. After considering her explanation stewards were of the opinion that there were extenuating circumstances and took no further action. App P. Schmidt was replaced by App B. Wallace.

MR GIFFORD (Michael Palmer) was fractious in the barriers.

ALLTHERIGHTMOVES (App T. Huxham), which was fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly.
OUR PICK (D. Tanti) began awkwardly.

ONCE BITTEN (J.W. Stanley) and MR GIFFORD made contact on jumping away.

Near the 600m SUN WARRIOR (App L. Rolls) had to be steadied away from the hind quarters of SAMMY JUNIOR (App O. Turpin), which shifted out.

ONCE BITTEN raced greenly in the straight.

NIABRO (App B. Looker) had a tendency to lay in when placed under pressure over the final 200m.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the riding tactics adopted on ALLTHERIGHTMOVES, particularly over the final 400m. After taking evidence from App T. Huxham and trainer L. Kelly the inquiry was adjourned until a date and time to be fixed.


Race 2: Allcoast Recycling QTIS 2YO Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st – Dorchester 2nd – Purfectress 3rd – Voodoo Black Magic 4th – Zed Man

DORCHESTER (App P. Schmidt) and AKASHIC (D. Missen) were both slow to begin.

ZED MAN (Michael Palmer) shifted out at the start making contact with TOP BUTTON (N. Seymour), which in turn shifted in making contact with COSSOTTO (A. Pattillo).

AKASHIC and ZED MAN came together and bumped shortly after the start.

Approaching the 1100m AKASHIC and ZED MAN were both tightened for room and had to be steadied when racing to the inside of MOTACADE (App L. Rolls), which shifted in and TOP BUTTON, which shifted out away from COSSOTTO. TOP BUTTON and COSSOTTO then came together and bumped approaching the 1000m.

PURFECTRESS (C. Whiteley) and FINE TUNE (D. Tanti) both raced wide for the majority of the event.

MOTACADE hung out during the middle stages of the race which resulted in the horse making the home turn awkwardly. Trainer B.W. Hill was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its racing manners.

Near the 800m PURFECTRESS and AKASHIC made contact.

D. Missen the rider of AKASHIC reported his horse failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.

D. Tanti the rider of FINE TUNE reported his horse failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.

A post race veterinary examination of AKASHIC failed to reveal any significant findings.


Race 3: Laurie Kimlin QTIS 2YO Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st – Easy Successful 2nd – Delorosa 3rd – Flashy Fella 4th – Bold Aussie

Trainer K. Schweida was fined the sum of $100.00 for presenting RAVISSANTE FILLE to the enclosure with the incorrect gear.

The start of this race was delayed when BOLD AUSSIE (Michael Palmer) and NOT A GREAT LOOK (K. Fujii) proved difficult to load.

SPECIAL EVENT (D. Tanti) was slow to begin.

EASY SUCCESSFUL (C. Whiteley) and SPURFECT (N. Thomas) made contact on jumping away.

SPECIAL EVENT overraced in the early stages of the event.

Rounding the home turn STAY SINGLE (App J. Wood) shifted out and bumped SPURFECT.

STAY SINGLE raced greenly when racing between WINDS ME UP (D. Missen) and SPURFECT over the final 200m.

WINDS ME UP and SPECIAL EVENT both raced wide for the majority of the event.

A post race veterinary examination of FLASHY FELLA revealed the colt to be showing signs of mild distress.


Race 4: Ross Cook Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Royal Charger 2nd – Dobros 3rd – Exceptionalhonour 4th – Beach Lady

BEACH LADY (A. Pattillo), which was initially slow to begin, was crowded shortly after when racing between KEMBLA HEIGHTS (J.P. Stanley) and EXCEPTIONALHONOUR (D. Tanti), which shifted out.

WINNING APPROACH (App J. Wood) began awkwardly and shifted out making contact with ROCKET ECLIPSE (Michael Palmer).

Leaving the 700m ROYAL CHARGER shifted out making heavy contact with EXCEPTIONALHONOUR.

KEMBLA HEIGHTS raced wide for the majority.


Race 5: Brett Cook Open H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Yummy 2nd – Beartracker 3rd – Man From Oz 4th – Warrior Within

Trainer S. O’Dea’s representative was advised that a warning would be issued for presenting MONASHEE WARRIOR in the enclosure with incorrect gear.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MONASHEE WARRIOR jockey J.P. Stanley stated that the horse never travelled well at any stage and in his opinion failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. He further added that the horse had an increase in weight and the extra distance of 1800m may have also been a contributing factor.

When questioned regarding the riding tactics on MOLOTOV today compared to previous tactics adopted on the gelding App A. Kitson stated that the intention was to ride the horse in a forward position however MOLOTOV overraced when challenged by MONASHEE WARRIOR in the early stages and she was unable to restrain the gelding to take a trail on MONASHEE WARRIOR. Stewards noted the explanation given.

A post race veterinary examination of MONASHEE WARRIOR failed to reveal any significant findings.


Race 6: The Brandworks Cup Class 6 Plate – 2200m
1st – Break The Ice 2nd – Arizona Sunset 3rd – Mancuso 4th – Il Cardinale

SUPERZEEL was declared a late scratching at 12.35 p.m. by order of stewards due to the downgrade of the track to a “slow 7”.

Connections advised it was the intention to ride PINOT GIRL quietly and allow to the horse to settle at the back of the field if circumstances permit. PINOT GIRL was ridden accordingly.

BREAK THE ICE (T. Treichel) and CROSS TOWN TRAFFIC (N. Evans) were both fractious in the barriers.

MANCUSO (J. Taylor) was inclined to hang out rounding the turn at the 1800m.

ARIZONA SUNSET (J.P. Stanley) raced wide from the 1600m to the finish of the race.

IL CARDINALE (C. Whiteley) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of PINOT GIRL jockey A. Mundy stated that the mare travelled well until placed under pressure near the 600m where at that point it failed to respond to her riding. A post race veterinary examination of PINOT GIRL found the mare to be lame in the near hind leg. A veterinary certificate of fitness will be required prior to PINOT GIRL again racing.


Race 7: Marlene Cook Class 1 H’Cap – 900m
1st D/Heat - Achievements & Silva Nova 3rd – Hidden Shuffle 4th – Stabilizer

This start of this race was initially delayed after LUCETTE (App B. Wallace) was late arriving at the barriers after dislodging its rider whilst parading to the barriers.

SHABAMALAM was declared a late scratching at 2.50 p.m. after the horse was unable to be loaded. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on SHABAMALAM were ordered to be refunded. All winning bets were ordered to be paid less 12 cents in the dollar for a win and 11 cents in the dollar for a place on the face value of the ticket. Trainer L. Hatch was advised that two (2) barriers certificates must be obtained before SHABAMALAM again races, one (1) of which must be obtained in an official barrier trial.

The start was further delayed as a result of IRISH OYSTER (App L. Rolls) proving difficult to load. Trainer M. Eggleston was advised that a barrier certificate must be obtained prior to IRISH OYSTER again racing.

Correct weight was delayed at the request of jockeys Michael Palmer and D. Missen who both requested the opportunity to view the photo finish of the event. After taking evidence from both riders, in particular D. Missen, and the judge S. McMahon no formal objection was entered by either jockey and therefore correct weight was declared on the placings as semaphored by the judge.

SEQ THE GENERAL (App J. Wood) and IRISH OYSTER (App L. Rolls) were both slow to begin.

DEB’S CHOICE (A. Pattillo) and DODGE COUNTY (App T. Huxham) both began awkwardly.

HIDDEN SHUFFLE (J.P. Stanley) had a tendency to lay out over the final 300m which prevented its rider from fully testing the filly.

DEB’S CHOICE laid in for the majority of the event.


Race 8: Pacific Petroleum Class 2 H’Cap – 1300m
1st – Simmering 2nd – Rosagaze 3rd – Mitayden 4th – Rioqualo

Trainer A. Ross was fined the sum of $100.00 for the late declaration of J.P. Stanley as the rider for BILLY AUCASH.

Trainer D. Kelly’s representative was advised that a reprimand would be issued for presenting RIOQUALO with the incorrect gear.

SIMMERING (App M. Speers) and HEART’S DELIGHT (A. Mundy) were both slow to begin.

Leaving the 800m HEART’S DELIGHT had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of BILLY AUCASH (J.P. Stanley).

MITAYDEN (App B. Looker) overraced in the early stages and leaving the 800m shifted out and bumped OUR TRIPLE TREAT (T. Treichel).

Approaching the 600m SHEDABOSS (J. Taylor) shifted out to improve and in doing so made heavy contact with OUR HUSSEY (K. Fujii).

BILLY AUCASH (J.P. Stanley) and OUR HUSSEY both raced wide for the majority of the event.


Race 9: George Baker Memorial Class 4 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Kalbo 2nd – Flinders City 3rd – Teraset 4th – Start Again

KAMAKURA (D. Green), MADAME SLEEPER (App L. Rolls), XANTHOS (App B. Wallace) and PUMPLECHOOK (App P. Schmidt) were all slow to begin.

STALLONE (D. Tanti) overraced in the early stages of the event.

SUPREME AFFAIR (App J. Wood) had a tendency to lay in when racing wide in the middle stages of the event.

MOSSANAY (D. Missen), WHITE PHOSPHORUS (J.P. Stanley) and SUPREME AFFAIR all raced wide throughout the event.







STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 21/5/2011

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
R8 D. Kelly – Trainer – Presented horse with incorrect gear – AR140A - Reprimand
R5 S O’Dea – Trainer – Presented horse with incorrect gear – AR140A - Reprimand

Fines
R3 K. Schweida – Trainer – Presented horse with incorrect gear - $100.00 - AR140A
R8 A. Ross – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR67
R6&9 A. Pattillo – Jockey – Overweight - $100.00 – AR120(b)

Suspensions
From GCTC 9/4/11
G. Lynch – Jockey – Failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures – 4 weeks m/n29/5/11-m/n26/6/11) – AR135(b)

Adjourned Inquiries
Race 1. Riding tactics adopted on Alltherightmoves


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners

Bars/Warnings
Race 2. Motacade – Racing Manners - Warning
Race 6. Pinot Girl – Lame near hind leg – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 7. Shabamalam – Refused to load – 2 Barrier Certs. (1 an official barrier trial) –AR8(t)
Race 7. Irish Oyster – Difficult to load – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 6. Pinot Girl – Intention to ride horse quietly and allow to settle at back of the field if circumstances permit.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 1. Rizzutoe’s Roof – App B. Wallace
Race 2. Top Button – N. Seymour
Race 4. Rabbitsortheumpire – K. Forrester
Race 7. Lucette – App B. Wallace
Race 7. Dodge County – App T. Huxham
Race 8. Billy Aucash – J.P. Stanley

Late Scratchings
Race 6. Superzeel @ 12.35 p.m.
Race 7. Shabamalam @ 2.50 p.m.