STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY,
14 JANUARY 2012

WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
PENETROMETER – 4.13
RAIL – .5M ALL TRACK

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – W. Birch
Stewards – D. Aurisch, N. Torpey, J. Dart, C.Albrecht
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, C. Johnstone, D. Wright, S. Flynn
Swab attendant – A. Challen, K. Warwick, B. Lawson, F. Andrews, K. Kilpatrick, H. Schodel
Betting Supervisor – M. Sweeney
Starter – M. Henderson, S, Andrews, M. Andrews, C. Jacobs
Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: BMW ‘M5 Magic Millions Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st – Number One Gun 2nd – Viking Heart 3rd – Bolero Dancer 4th – Light Warrior

EMPLUS, which sustained a minor laceration to the off hind leg when being transported to the track, was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.

ROCK MONSTER (P. Hammersley), DAZZLE US (J. Bowditch) and YEAR OF THE TIGER (J. Byrne) were all tightened for room at the start between BLACK MONTY (L. Finlay) and NUMBER ONE GUN (J. Cassidy), both of which shifted ground.

A short distance after the start, LIGHT WARRIOR (N. Rawiller), when being ridden along, commenced to buck and shifted out, inconveniencing VIKING HEART (C. Mnce). LIGHT WARRIOR continued to shift out, resulting in COUP RAYVAN (M. Rodd) having to be steadied when taken across the heels of HELVETIAN PRIDE(B. Avdulla). Trainer G. Waterhouse was advised that LIGHT WARRIOR would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.

GESTICULATION (C. Whiteley) overraced for a short distance approaching the first turn.

Approaching the 400m, LIGHT WARRIOR shifted out to improve around the heels of DREAMY DAZZLER (R. McMahon) and in doing so took HELVETIAN PRIDE outwards. As a result of this movement, EMPLUS (T. Berry), GESTICULATION and DAZZLE US were all taken wider.

Near the 200m J.Cassidy rider of NUMBER ONE GUN accidentally dropped his whip.

DREAMY DAZZLER, which had been held up for a short distance prior to this point, shifted out near the 200m, resulting in WINDSPLITTER (D. Griffin) having to be steadied when taken across the heels of BOLERO DANCER. R. McMahon, rider of DREAMY DAZZLER, was issued with a severe reprimand. ROCK MONSTER (P. Hammersley) which was following, was obliged to shift out abruptly to avoid the heels of WINDSPLITTER. DREAMY DAZZLER then had difficulty obtaining clear running for the remainder of the event.

YEAR OF THE TIGER (J. Byrne) laid in under pressure in the home straight.

BOLERO DANCER, GESTICULATION and DAZZLE US raced wide for the majority of the race.

A post race veterinary examination of HELVETIAN PRIDE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 2: Sky Racing World Magic Millions Class 6 Plate – 1200m
1st – Stratford 2nd – State Of Wealth 3rd – Devinardi 4th – Dux Bellorum

Trainer T. Bailey was fined $200 for failing to declare M. Rodd as rider for MY ELIXA by the prescribed time.

Connections of DUX BELLORUM advised that the horse would be ridden in a more forward position today. The horse was ridden accordingly.

FALLS CREEK (G. Schofield), FREE DIVE (R. Thompson) and NEGOMBO (C. Brown) raced wide for the majority of the race.

Stewards sought an explanation from C. Munce regarding the reason for SPIRIT OF FLATLEY settling towards the rear of the field today, which was in contrast to its normal racing pattern. C. Munce advised that he had specific instructions today from trainer K. Wood to settle further back in the field today than normal. Trainer K. Wood was subsequently fined $200 for failing to advise stewards of his intention to vary the tactics on the gelding. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account Mr Wood good record over a long period of time in the industry.

Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that GRIFFON, which bled from both nostrils during the event, would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months in accordance with AR53A.


Race 3: Marriott Magic Millions Country Cup – 1400m
1st – Onetimeatbandcamp 2nd – My Man Of War 3rd – Pleasure Of Pain 4th – Crazy Mamma

As G. Schofield was to be overweight, B. Avdulla was substituted as the rider of CRAZY MAMMA. G. Schofield was fined $200 (AR120(b))

FEUER DRACHE (J. Byrne) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with SONS OF GOD (D. Griffin).

PLEASURE OR PAIN (C. Williams) blundered at the start.

Leaving the 1100m, SLICK IMAGE (S. Galloway) became awkwardly placed at the heels of SONS OF GOD for a short distance and had to be steadied.

After passing the 900m, ROCKET ON BY (C. Whitely) commenced to overrace and improved up on to the heels of TIYATRO (R. McMahon) and when being restrained shifted out. ROCKET ON BY was obliged to race wide from that point onwards.

ROCKET ON BY hung in when placed under pressure in the straight.

When switching the whip near the 200m, C. Whitely, rider of ROCKET ON BY, had his whip knocked from his grasp by the whip of J. Byrne, rider of FEUER DRACHE.

SLICK IMAGE laid in when tiring in the straight and near the 200m became awkward on the heels of HIDDEN BABE (C. Munce) for some distance. TIYATRO, which was trailing SLICK IMAGE, was inconvenienced as a consequence.

S. Galloway, rider of SLICK IMAGE, dropped his whip near the 100m.

Inside the final 100m, ONETIMEATBANDCAMP (T. Bell) shifted out under pressure, taking MY MAN OF WAR (C. Brown) wider on the track. T. Bell, rider of ONETIMEATBANDCAMP, was advised to exercise more care.

SCENE OF THE CRIME (T. Berry) hung in when placed under pressure in the straight, resulting in its rider being unable to fully test the horse.

SONS OF GOD, SLICK IMAGE and FEUER DRACHE raced 3 wide throughout.


Race 4: Myer Magic Millions Sprint – 1000m
1st – Schiffer 2nd – Seek And Find 3rd – Nuptse 4th – Paprika

The start of this race was delayed when CHILLED dislodged its rider when proceeding to the barriers. CHILLED was examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed suitable to race.

The start was further delayed when WARRIOR GIRL was reluctant to proceed to the barriers.

BELLE D’AMOUR (C. Munce) and WARRIOR GIRL (G. Schofield) were checked at the start when tightened for room between NUPTSE (T. Berry) and HUCKLEBERRY DANE (P. Hammersley), both of which shifted ground.

Shortly after the start, GOLD TRAIL blundered.

Stewards sought an explanation from jockey N. Rawiller for the seemingly disappointing performance of GOLD TRAIL. N. Rawiller stated that the horse did not feel comfortable during running and he felt that at this stage of gelding’s career it may be better suited to tracks rated dead or worse. A post race veterinary examination of GOLD TRAIL failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

JOINT CHIEFS (G. Colless) raced wide throughout.

A post race veterinary examination of WARRIOR GIRL revealed the horse had been galloped on on the off foreleg and sustained lacerations to the outside of the fetlock. Trainer K. Purdy will be advised that a Veterinary clearance will be required for WARRIOR GIRL prior to its next race start.


Race 5: $2 Million BMW Magic Millions 2yo Classic – 1200m
1st – Driefonteinn 2nd – No Looking Back 3rd – Alezan 4th – Sizzling

Trainer T. McEvoy advised that LITTLE CRITTER would be ridden behind the pace if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

Following this race, T. Berry, rider of the 2nd placegetter DRIEFONTEIN, exercised his right to view the film of the race to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge a protest against NO LOOKING BACK being declared the winner. After viewing the film an objection was lodged by T. Berry alleging interference over the final 150m. After taking evidence from the relevant parties, stewards were of the view that NO LOOKING BACK did commence to shift out under pressure approaching the 100m and continued to do so until the winning post, which resulted in DRIEFONTEIN being taken wider, and inside the final 50m being impeded to the extent that rider T. Berry was unable to fully test his mount. Stewards were comfortably satisfied that had DRIEFONTEIN been able to maintain its rightful line of running and been able to be fully tested by its rider, T. Berry, DRIEFONTEIN would have finished ahead of NO LOOKING BACK. As a result the protest was upheld and the Judge’s placings were amended accordingly. At a subsequent inquiry, N. Rawiller, rider of NO LOOKING BACK, was issued with a reprimand and advised to make greater efforts to stop riding and straighten his mounts in similar circumstances in future.

DISCREET (C.Williams) and LADY COLOURS (P. Hammersley) had to be checked at the start when tightened for room between NOONOORA BURR (R. McMahon), which was taken out by HOSS AMOR (B. Avdulla) and FUNDIDO (G. Schofield), which shifted in.

AMORINO (J. Cassidy) was slow to begin.

An inquiry into the reason for LOVE LAUGHING (M. Wood) and SIZZLING (C. Munce) having to be checked near the 1000m was adjourned as jockey J. Waddell, rider of TRAVINO, had left the course without the permission of the stewards. Following this incident, AMORINO (J. Cassidy) was tightened for room between SNIPZU (G. Colless), which shifted in slightly, and SIZZLING (C. Munce), which after being tightened for room, shifted out.

An inquiry into the reason for LITTLE CRITTER (J. Byrne) having to be checked leaving the 900m was adjourned as J. Waddell, rider of TRAVINO, had left the course without the permission of the stewards. In this incident, SIZZLING, which was trailing, had to be checked.

Jockey M. Rodd reported that ALEZAN THUNDER hung out for a major part of the race.

SNIPZU (G. Colless), AMORINO (J. Cassidy), PURE WHISPER (D. Browne)raced three wide throughout, FUNDIDO (G. Schofield) raced extremely wide throughout.

A post race veterinary examination of SIZZLING revealed the colt to have been galloped on its near hind leg and sustained a minor laceration.

As a result of a delay due to the protest hearing in this race and the presentation of trophies t the winning connections, the remaining races were rescheduled as follows: Race 6 – 3.42 pm; Race 7. 4.18 pm; Race 8. 5 pm; Race 9. 5.43 pm

Race 6: $1 Million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3yo Guineas – 1400m
1st – Punch On 2nd – Easy Running 3rd – Happy Hussy 4th – Subarc

LUCKY MORNA (C. Munce) and PEPPER JET (M. Rodd) were severely hampered at the start when tightened for room between PUNCH ON (P. Hammersley) and ROCKET TO GLORY (C. Whiteley), which shifted in abruptly.

HAPPY HUSSY (C. Brown) jumped away awkwardly.

SHOW A PRINCE (R. Thompson) also jumped awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with AQUATORIAL (B. Stewart).

An inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed into the reason for COLLECTOR (K. Wharton) being checked near the 1000m.

After passing the 1000m, SUBARC (N. Rawiller) had to be checked when tightened for room by PUNCH ON (P. Hammersley), which shifted in and away from BIGGLES (T. Bell) despite the efforts of its rider. Stewards were comfortable P. Hammersley, rider of PUNCH ON, had made sufficient effort to afford SUBARC sufficient racing room and no further action was taken.

SUBARC had difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight until near the 200m.

Over the concluding stages, SUBARC had to be steadied when EASY RUNNING (D. Browne) shifted out under pressure.

BIGGLES (T. Bell) and NOISY OCEAN (C. Williams) raced wide throughout.

A post race veterinary examination of AQUATORIAL revealed the horse to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer R. Macrae will be advised that a veterinary clearance will be required for the horse prior to its next race start.


Race 7: R.M. Williams Magic Millions Cup – 1400m
1st – Spirit Of Boom 2nd – Startsmeup 3rd – Latin News 4th – Steel Zip

INTERVIEW was declared a late scratching at 9.20 am on veterinary advice due to an elevated temperature.

HERE DE ANGELS (R. Thompson) and READY TO RIP (C. Williams) were slow to begin.

A charge of careless riding was issued against D. Tanti, rider of GEARED UP, in that near the 1200m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of LATIN NEWS (C. Brown), resulting in that horse being crowded for room at that point of the race. After hearing submissions from D. Tanti, stewards found him not guilty, however advised him and J. Byrne, rider of EXCELLANTES, which was racing to the outside of GEARED UP, to provide their fellow riders sufficient racing room when crossing.

After passing the 1000m, CATAPULTED (M. Rodd) commenced to overrace and had to be checked off the heels of EXCELLANTES (J. Byrne) and as a result shifted out, forcing LATIN NEWS wider on the track. CATAPULTED raced 3 wide for the remainder of the race.

Passing the 400m, READY TO RIP was inconvenienced when tightened for room between TOP DROP and SPIRIT OF BOOM, which shifted out to improve.

Near the 200m, ADNOCON was inclined to shift away from SPIRIT OF BOOM and as a result bumped READY TO RIP.

STEEL ZIP (J. Taylor) was unable to secure clear running rounding the home turn and in the home straight until approaching the 200m.

From the 150m until approaching the 50m, MY DESTINY (J. Ford) was held up when awkwardly placed at the heels of STARTSMEUP.

READY TO RIP (C. Williams), TOP DROP (G. Schofield), LATIN NEWS (C. Browne) and ADNOCON raced wide throughout.

Stewards sought an explanation from M. Rodd regarding the performance of CATAPULTED. He stated it was his intention to race in the leading division today however after being slow to begin, CATAPULTED resented racing inside horses and overraced in the early stages to the extent that after passing the 1000m it had to be checked after improving onto the heels of to EXCELLANTES (J. Byrne). Following this, CATAPULTED was obliged to race wide and when placed under pressure at the entrance to the straight did not respond to his riding. A post race veterinary examination of CATAPULTED failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination of MY DESTINY revealed the horse to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer C. Karakatsanis will be advised that a veterinary clearance for MY DESTINY will be required prior to its next race start.

A post race veterinary examination of ADNOCON revealed the horse to be lame in the near foreleg. Trianer G. Ryan will be will be advised that a veterinary clearance will be required for ADNOCON prior to its next race start.


Race 8: Korean Air Magic Millions Stayers Cup – 1800m
1st – Kontiki Park 2nd – Playaction 3rd – Racing Heart 4th – Satch

EQUISSENTIAL (G. Schofield) and SKY RAIDER (C. Williams) were slow to begin.

BREAK THE ICE (C. Munce) and FIFTEEN CARAT (M. Palmer) were tightened for room at the start between HIDDEN KISSES (B. Stewart) and EMVOSS (J. Bowditch) which began awkwardly and shifted out.

BREAK THE ICE made the crossing awkwardly near the 1600m and shifted in, making contact with the running rail and losing ground.

N. Rawiller, rider of KONTIKI PARK, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that on the fist turn he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of RACING HEART (J. Byrne), resulting in that horse being taken in on to FROM LONDON (T. Bell), which in turn was tightened on to EMVOSS (J. Bowditch), resulting in FROM LONDON and EMVOSS having to be severely checked. HIDDEN KISSES and BREAK THE ICE, which were trailing, also had to be checked. In assessing penalty, stewards believed that the degree of carelessness exhibited by N. Rawilller in this incident to be high, and therefore stewards suspended his licence to ride in races for a period covered by 12 meetings, to commence at midnight, 21 January and to expire at midnight, 8 February. A fine of $2000 was also imposed.

C. Williams, rider of SKY RAIDER, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 1100m when insufficiently clear of HIDDEN KISSES, resulting in B. Stewart, the rider of HIDDEN KISSES, having to vacate his position and lose his rightful running. C. Williams was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence immediately and to expire at midnight, 22 January 2012.

B. Stewart, rider of HIDDEN KISSES, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 900m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of BREAK THE ICE, resulting in that horse losing its rightful position. B. Stewart was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence immediately and to expire at midnight, 21 January.

Leaving the 900m, EMVOSS commenced to overrace and improved up on to the heels of FROM LONDON. EMVOSS then shifted out taking SKY RAIDER (C. Williams) wider on the track.

Passing the 800m, SKY RAIDER shifted in and bumped FIFTEEN CARAT.

PLAYACTION (J. Taylor) hung in under pressure in the home straight.

A post race veterinary examination of FIFTEEN CARAT failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination of EMVOSS revealed the horse to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer T. Edmonds will be advised that a veterinary clearance will be required for EMVOSS prior to its next race start.

Race 9: Sony Foundation Magic Millions F&M H’cap – 1300m
1st – Capital Commander 2nd – Arms Length 3rd – Miss Barwant 4th – Miss Marx

Approaching the 800m, JUST ANOTHER (J. Byrne) commenced to hang out and continued to do so for the remainder of the event, and as a result shifted much wider on the track. Trainer S. Wilson was advised that JUST ANOTHER must compete satisfactorily in an official barrier trial prior to its next race start.

WEARS RED FEATHERS (R. Thompson) and STRAP THEORY (R. McMahon) were held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.

MISS IMAGICA (C. Munce), MADISON COUNTY(J. Bowditch) and LA BELLA LUISA (J. Ford) raced wide throughout.






























STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Ric McMahon – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 5. Nash Rawiller – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*


Fines
Race 2. Trevor Bailey – Late rider - $200 – LR67*
Kelso Wood - $200 – Fail to advise change of tactics
Race 3. Glyn Schofield – Jockey – O/weight - $200 – AR120(b)*
Race 8. Nash Rawiller – C/riding - $2000 – AR137(a)


Suspensions
Race 8. Brad Stewart – Jockey – C/riding – 7 mtgs – M/n 14.1.11 to m/n 21.1.11 AR137(a)

Nash Rawiller – Jockey – C/riding – 12 mtgs – M/n 21.1.12 to m/n 8.2.12 AR137(a)

Craig Williams – Jockey – C/riding – M/n 14/1/11 to m/n 22.1.12 -AR137(a)


Adjourned inquiries

Race 5. Re Love Laughing and Sizzling being checked near 1000m (Jockey J. Waddell left course)
Re Little Critter being checked near 900m (Jockey J. Waddell left course)

Race 6. Collector checked near 1000m.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed



Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners, Startsmeup, Playaction, Arms Length, Viking Heart, State Of Wealth, My Man Of War, Seek And Find, No Looking Back, Easy Running

Bars/Warnings
Race 1. Light Warrior – Bucked – Trial
Race 4. Warrior Girl – Galloped on off foreleg - Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 6. Aquatorial – Lame near fore – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 7. My Destiny – Lame near fore – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 9. Just Another – Hung out – Off. Trial – AR8(t)


Bleeders
Race 2. Griffon – 3 mth bar from racing – AR53A

Rider Replacements/Changes

Race 2. My Elixa – M. Rodd
Race 3. Crazy Mamma – B. Avdulla
Race 9. Madison – J. Bowditch

Late Scratchings

Race 7. Interview – 9.20 am