STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 18 FEBRUARY 2012

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
PENETROMETER – 4.02
RAIL – 5M 1400-W/Post; 3.5M Remainder

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Dart
Stewards – I Brown, G Lane, G Palmer
Clerk of Scales – T Bartlett
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C Johnson
Swab attendant – H Schodel, K Warwick
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews, M Stevens
Secretary – L Stokes


SUPPLEMENTARY:

As Jockey J Watkins could not make the weight for race 4 and race 5, Stewards permitted rider replacements as per Stewards’ Race Day Summary. Jockey Watkins was fined the sum of $300.

Race 1: CCS Insurance Solutions Class 4 Weights Raised 2kg H’cap – 1800m
1st – Tycoon’s Heart 2nd – Blissful Honour 3rd – Spring Violet 4th – Will Impress

ICE APPLE (N Thomas) was slow to begin.

When the pace of the race steadied at the 1400m, ICE APPLE commenced to over-race for a short distance.

Race 2: Professional Investment Services 3yo Maiden Set Weights Plate – 1100m
1st – Florida Fellow 2nd – Ima Queenslander 3rd – Aspy Bay 4th – Outback Fortune

STOPSIGN (D Tanti) began awkwardly.

ASPY BAY (C Whiteley) was slow to begin.

CHRISSIE’S LASS (M Paget) raced wide throughout the event.

SMITH STREET (D Griffin) raced greenly throughout the event.

Near the 800m IMA QUEENSLANDER (D Missen) was eased when tightened for room by SWEET TABOO (App. T Harrison) which shifted in. App. Harrison was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future.

Race 3: Comminsure Fillies and Mares Maiden H’cap – 1200m
1st – Mosstango 2nd – Quasera 3rd – Jekama 4th – Miatoko

As App. S Arnold was late arriving on course due to transportation difficulties he was replaced on EARLY NEWS by App. J Johnson.

App. L Rolls was fined the sum of $200 for failing to fulfil his riding engagement on ZAHAVAH. He was subsequently replaced on ZAHAVAH by Jockey D Griffin.

MIATOKO (D Barron) was slow to begin.

EARLY NEWS (App. J Johnson) and ROYAL SAVIVRE (T Treichel) bumped on jumping away.

EARLY NEWS over-raced during the early stages of the event.

RYE FILLY OURS (A Pattillo) and ROYAL SAVIVRE raced in restricted room from the 600m until leaving the 500m.

JEKAMA (C Whiteley) was momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn when awkwardly placed at the heels of ABUNDANT RESOURCES (App. A Kitson) which shifted out slightly. RYE FILLY OURS which was following was also held up as a consequence.

Near the 100m RYE FILLY OURS shifted to the outside of ZAHAVAH’s (D Griffin) heels in order to improve and in doing so forced ROSE OF SEVILLE (D Missen) wider on the track. Jockey A Pattillo the rider of RYE FILLY OURS was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future.

A post-race veterinary examination of ROSE OF SEVILLE revealed the filly to be lame in the near fore leg. Trainer H Page was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness must be obtained for ROSE OF SEVILLE before the filly’s next race start. Ms Page indicated that the filly would now be sent for a spell.

Race 4: Onepath Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden H’cap – 1200m
1st – Waltz With You 2nd – Lonhroad 3rd – New Ranger 4th – Desperate Dan

KUYA (App. S Arnold) was tightened for room upon jumping between LONHROAD (C Whiteley) and DESPERATE DAN (L Cheshire) which became awkward and shifted out.

LONHROAD over-raced during the early stages of the event.

MAXIMUM CASH (T Treichel) raced wide throughout the event.

Near the 300m PUKEKURA BOY (App. T Harrison) was disappointed for a run between NO MORE DOUBTS and LONHROAD which shifted in marginally. As a consequence PUKEKURA BOY was held up until a point leaving the 200m.

Near the 200m when weakening MUM’S BOY (App. J Johnson) became unbalanced. JAIL HOUSE ROCKING (N Thomas) which was following was inconvenienced and obliged to shift in to obtain clear running.

A post-race veterinary examination of NO MORE DOUBTS which raced below market expectation failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

Race 5: Motor Neurone Disease Qld Class 1 H’cap – 900m
1st – Vaarwel 2nd – Twenty Two Red 3rd – Sunsets On Fire 4th – Dibella

Trainer R Todd was reprimanded under the provisions of AR140A for failing to properly fit the fetlock bandages on EYELADY. As a consequence the bandages were removed from the mare.

THREEOFUS (N Thomas) and TWENTY TWO RED (D Missen) were slow to begin.

DELOROSA (App. T Harrison) blundered on jumping away.

DIBELLA (D Griffin) began awkwardly.

TWENTY TWO RED hung out rounding the home turn.

When questioned as to the tactics adopted on DELOROSA, particularly in the early stages of the event, App. T Harrison stated that she had intended riding the filly in a more forward position however it blundered upon jumping. App. Harrison added that after DELOROSA blundered she attempted to ride the filly forward so as to take up a more prominent position however, it still felt awkward in its action and as such she allowed the filly to find its feet which resulted in DELOROSA racing further back than she had anticipated. App. Harrison further added that in her opinion DELOROSA found the line strongly under heavy riding. Her explanation was noted.

When questioned as to the overall performance of DIBELLA, Jockey D Griffin stated that connections had advised him that the filly had been freshened up since its last start win over 900m. Jockey Griffin was of the opinion that as a result of this DIBELLA was unable to muster the necessary speed in the early stages, despite his efforts, to obtain a more forward position. Jockey Griffin is of the opinion that DIBELLA is now looking for further ground in its races. Jockey Griffin explained that DIBELLA was then held up from the 400m to the 300m when attempting to improve to the outside of SUNSETS ON FIRE (A Pattillo). Once DIBELLA obtained a position to the outside of SUNSETS ON FIRE the filly was forced to race in restricted room between SUNSETS ON FIRE and TWENTY TWO RED until a point leaving the 150m. His explanation was noted.

Race 6: Churchy’s Angels Class 1 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Moroccan Dancer 2nd – Vortex 3rd – Marculoo 4th – Solar Heart

MATTY’S SEQUEL (App. T Harrison) began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped MARCULOO.

SNIP IT FAST (App. L Rolls) and MISS SHABANGABANG (E Kehoe) over-raced during the middle stages of the event when the pace slackened.

Near the 800m SNIP IT FAST was eased off the heels of DIAMOND HEIST (App. R Hurdle) which shifted in.

MATTY’S SEQUEL raced wide until a point near the 800m where it assumed a position outside the leader.

MARCULOO (T Treichel) raced wide throughout the event.

SOLAR HEART (D Green) was held up for clear running leaving the 500m.

DIAMOND HEIST shifted out rounding the home turn forcing MATTY’S SEQUEL wider on the track.

A post-race veterinary examination of MATTY’S SEQUEL revealed the gelding to be displaying signs of heat stress.

Race 7: Peace of Mind Class 2 H’cap – 1400m
1st – What About Me 2nd – Go The Blaze 3rd – Dehere I Am 4th – President

MISS NAPOLLI (App. S Arnold) was a late scratching by order of Stewards at 4.40 pm acting on veterinary advice when the mare made heavy contact with the outside running rail upon leaving the saddling enclosure and subsequently became cast. All monies invested on MISS NAPOLLI to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place-getters prior to 4.40 pm:

9 cents in the dollar for the win - #3 (WHAT ABOUT ME)
11 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #3 (WHAT ABOUT ME)
18 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #5 (GO THE BLAZE)
22 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - #10 (DEHERE I AM)

Trainer J Morrisey was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness would be required prior to MISS NAPOLLI racing again.

LILLIANNE’S CHOICE (C Whiteley) was slow to begin.

When the pace steadied near the 800m BEEBY GEM (K Fujii) improved up on to the heels of WHAT ABOUT ME (D Griffin) and was steadied. In this incident COLOUR ME GRAND (A Pattillo) which was following was also steadied off the heels of BEEBY GEM and was obliged to shift wider to avoid that runner’s heels. COLOUR ME GRAND was obliged to race wide from this point onwards.

SQUARE UP (App. T Harrison) and LILLIANNE’S CHOICE raced wide from a point approaching the 700m.

Race 8: Kelly Doughty Benchmark 75 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Felon 2nd – Garozzo 3rd – Lucky Songs 4th – Reece

NEWSNIGHT (App. S Arnold) was slow to begin.

LUCKY SONGS (App. T Harrison) improved up on to the heels of FELON (L Cheshire) near the 900m and was steadied.

Near the 600m INCITEMENT (App. L Rolls) improved up on to the heels of PUNCH UP (A Pattillo) and was steadied.

LUCKY SONGS was held up for clear running rounding the home turn to a point near the 200m.

Near the 400m PUNCH UP had to be eased when tightened for room between INCITEMENT and FELON shifted out in order to improve. Jockey L Cheshire the rider of FELON was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future. A post-race veterinary examination of PUNCH UP revealed the gelding to have shifted an off fore plate during running which may have attributed to it compounding in the home straight.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 18 FEBRUARY 2012

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5 – Trainer R Todd, failing to properly fit fetlock bandages [AR140A]

Fines
Race 3 – App. L Rolls, failure to fulfil riding engagement - $200 [AR85B]
Races 4 & 5 - Jockey J Watkins, overweight - $300 [AR120(b)]

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Blissful Honour, Ima Queenslander, Quasera, Lonhroad, Twenty Two Red, Arozzo

Bars/Warnings
Race 3 – Rose of Seville, lame near fore leg – Vet. Cert. Fitness [AR8(t)]
Race 7 – Miss Napolli, lacerations to near stifle – Vet. Cert. Fitness [AR8(t)]

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 3 – Zahavah – D Griffin
Race 3 – Early News – J Johnson
Race 4 – Jail House Rocking – N Thomas
Race 5 – Threeofus – N Thomas
Race 7 – Legal View – T Treichel

Late Scratchings
Race 7 – Miss Napolli @ 4.40 pm