STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 24 MARCH 2012

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 9 (UPGRADED HEAVY 8 AFTER R4)
PENETROMETER – 6.1
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – N Torpey
Stewards – K Daly, G Lane, G Palmer
Clerk of Scales – T Bartlett
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Morahan
Swab attendant – K Kilpatrick & K Statham
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews & M Stevens
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY: Nil


Race 1: Sky – Number 1 in Racing Class 1 WR 0.5kg H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Kistamon 2nd – Devil’s Dash 3rd – Stop Crying 4th – Snipofftheoldblock

FELINE GREIGHT (L. Cheshire) overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.

The saddle of KISTAMON (App C. Priest) shifted slightly forward in the early stages of the event.


Race 2: Racing Retro QTIS 3YO H’Cap – 1300m
1st – Purfectress 2nd – Peace Talks 3rd – Crazy Mamma 4th – Solebid

Connections of FLORIDA FELLOW (C. Whiteley), which led last start, advised it was their intention to ride the gelding just off the pace today if circumstances permit due to the horse stepping up in distance. The horse was ridden accordingly.

MASTER MORGAN (App T. Harrison) lost ground when crowded for room shortly after jumping away between CURRAWEE LASS (App J. Letherby) and PEACE TALKS (A. Best), which shifted in.

Approaching the 1000m MASTER MORGAN overraced badly and threw its head in the air.

Leaving the 1000m PURFECTRESS (App A. Badger) overraced at the heels of FLORIDA FELLOW and had to be steadied. PURFECTRESS continued to overrace at the heels of FLORIDA FELLOW until leaving the 700m.

FLORIDA FELLOW overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.

MASTER MORGAN again raced ungenerously for a short distance near the 500m.

CURRAWEE LASS raced wide throughout the event.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MARCH TO VICTORY jockey D. Griffin advised he was of the opinion that the gelding failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.


Race 3: Happy 40th Birthday Nathan MacDonald C, G & E Maiden SW Plate – 900m
1st – Blaisingjad 2nd – Call Me Gus 3rd – Tallai Gold 4th – Sand Biscuit

The start of this race was initially delayed as a result of BLAISINGJAD having to be reshod at the barriers.

A further delay was required as a result of gear changes to SAND BISCUIT and CALL ME GUS.

SAINT WAYNE (D. Missen) and TALLAI GOLD (App T. Harrison) were both slow to begin.

CALL ME GUS (K. Forrester) began awkwardly and shifted out.

ANIKINTIME (C. Whiteley) and TROPHY HUNTER (L. Cheshire) made contact on jumping away.

TALLAI GOLD raced ungenerously for a short distance approaching the 700m.

CALL ME GUS was held up for clear running and unable to improve from the 300m and until the 200m.

L. Cheshire reported that TROPHY HUNTER had a tendency to lay in for the majority of the event and as a result shifted in and bumped ANIKINTIME at the 400m.


C. Small the rider of SAND BISCUIT was reprimanded under the provisions of AR137A for striking his mount with the whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. In deciding penalty stewards took into account C. Small’s previous good record in relation to this type of matter.

When questioned C.Whiteley could offer no tangible explanation for the disappointing performance of ANIKINTIME as the horse failed to respond when placed under pressure leaving the 400m.


Race 4: Happy 50th Birthday Jeff Garrett Fillies & Mares Maiden SW Plate – 900m
1st – Heart Of My Heart 2nd – Floral Garden 3rd – Dame Judarius 4th – Kenetic

GREAT HOPE (L. Cheshire) shifted out at the start making contact with KENETIC (D. Green).

DENIM (Michael Palmer) was slow to begin.

DAME JUDARIUS (App A. Badger) and OUTBACK PRINCESS (D. Missen) made contact on jumping away.

Approaching the 300m DAME JUDARIUS was tightened for room when racing between HASTY DANE (App C. Jokic) and FLORAL GARDEN (M. Paget), which shifted out to improve.

A veterinary examination was carried out on OUTBACK PRINCESS following the event after jockey D. Missen expressed concerns with the horse’s actions during the running of the race, found the mare to be sore in both fore legs. A veterinary certificate of fitness will be required before the mare again races however, trainer W. King advised it would now be the intention to retire OUTBACK PRINCESS from racing.

The track was upgraded to a Heavy 8 following the running of this event.


Race 5: Danyul Hodge’s 30th Birthday Maiden SW Plate – 1400m
1st – Angelonmyshoulder 2nd – Sharma 3rd – Regional 4th – Not A Great Look

Connections of SHARMA (D. Tanti) which led last start, advised it was their intention to ride the gelding just off the pace today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

MAJESTIC EXPRESS was inspected by the veterinary surgeon at the barriers after being kicked by another runner whilst parading. The horse was cleared to start.

NOT A GREAT LOOK (M. Paget) and MAJESTIC EXPRESS were both checked at the start when racing between HEART THROB (App K. Matheson) and SHOW OF HEAVEN (L. Cheshire), both of which shifted ground.

ANGELONMYSHOULDER (D. Sparks) and REGIONAL (App M. Okada) were both slow to begin.


HEART THROB had a tendency to get its head in the air and overraced in the early stages of the event.

ANGELONMYSHOULDER and SHOW OF HEAVEN both raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of HEART THROB App K. Matheson stated that the horse overraced in the early stages of the event and failed to settle. App Matheson further added that the gelding failed to respond when placed under pressure leaving the 500m and proved most disappointing. Stewards will interview trainer L. Kelly at a later date regarding the post race recovery and future program of the horse.

D. Griffin the rider of the fifth placegetter COUNTACH was reprimanded for failing to weigh in.


Race 6: Ashmore PCYC Raceday Class 1 H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Brascan 2nd – Alextheastronomer 3rd – Rocking Easy 4th – Retracted

RETRACTED (App T. Harrison) stood flatfooted at the start resulting in the horse losing valuable ground.

GUV’S LAD (D. Tanti) overraced in the early stages of the event.

BRASCAN (App A. Badger) raced extremely wide for the majority of the event.

ALEXTHEASTRONOMER (App R. Jamieson) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Stewards questioned M. Paget regarding the disappointing performance of FIERCE RIVAL. M. Paget stated that the horse as a result of being fractious in the barriers lost some ground at the start and as a result settled in a position towards the inside which he felt was unsuitable due to the track conditions. He further added that near the 600m he was able to manoeuvre FIERCE RIVAL wider on the track however, the horse failed to respond and proved most disappointing. Stewards will interview trainer L. Kelly regarding the post race recovery and future program of the horse.

Stewards questioned trainer M. Maunder regarding the seemingly improved performance of BRASCAN today compared to its performance at Ipswich on 9 March 2012 where on a slow track it finished second last beaten over 7 lengths. Mr Maunder stated that it had been approximately 4 weeks since the horse’s last start leading up to the Ipswich run and may have been underdone for that event as a result of wet weather during that period. He further stated that BRASCAN was better suited to races of 1800m or longer and is of the view that the event at Ipswich on 9 March which was over 1500m was unsuitable however, at the time he was of the view the horse would be competitive due to being freshened up for that race. He further added it would be his intention to restrict the racing program of BRASCAN to races of 1800m or longer. Stewards noted his comments.




Race 7: Sky Racing World Class 2 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Signpost 2nd – Stabilizer 3rd – One To Go 4th – Big Max

Stewards ordered the withdrawal of STRATUM FORCE at 3.22 p.m. after trainer N. Stephens reported to stewards that an incorrect horse had been transported from his stables to the racecourse. After examination of the horse that was presented to the track today the inquiry was adjourned to a date and time to be fixed.

SIGNPOST (Michael Palmer) and STABILIZER (K. Fujii) made contact on jumping away.

SIGNPOST raced 3 wide throughout the event.

D. Tanti the rider of MISS MIMMICK reported that the horse wanted to lay in badly rounding the home turn. When further questioned regarding the action of the mare over the final 300m D. Tanti stated that the horse was not comfortable in the rain affected going. Stewards will interview trainer L. Wheeler at a later date regarding the recovery of the mare.


Race 8: Qld Barrier Trials On Sky Benchmark 75 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Go Kingpin 2nd – Newsnight 3rd – Dobros 4th – Whispering Gap

DOBROS (C. Whiteley), FOOTSTEPSINTHEDUST (App T. Harrison) and TOY RULER (E. Kehoe) were all crowded for room shortly after the start when racing between AMERICAN GANGSTER (App C. Priest) and WHISPERING GAP (App J. Johnson), which shifted in.

E. Kehoe the rider of TOY RULER was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that she allowed her mount to shift in approaching the 1100m when insufficiently clear of DOBROS, which resulted in DOBROS being checked and shifting in crowding AMERICAN GANGSTER and DUBAI PROSPECT (D. Griffin). E. Kehoe’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of six (6) meetings to commence midnight 1st April 2012 and expire midnight 12th April 2012. In deciding penalty stewards took into account E. Kehoe’s good record in relation to careless riding matters.

FOOTSTEPSINTHEDUST was held up for clear running approaching the home turn.

D. Missen the rider of GO KINGPIN was reprimanded for using his whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.

DOBROS, GO KINGPIN (D. Missen) and NEWSNIGHT (App J. Hull) all raced wide for the majority of the event.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 24/3/2012

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3. C. Small – Jockey – Whip use – AR137A(5) (a)(ii)
Race 5. D. Griffin – Jockey – Failed to weigh in 5th placegetter – AR144
Race 8. D. Missen – Jockey – Whip use – AR137A(5)(a)(i)

Suspensions
Race 8. E. Kehoe – Jockey – C/less riding – 6 meetings(m/n 1.4.12-m/n 12.4.12) – AR137(a)

Adjourned Inquiry
Race 7. Stratum Force – Incorrect horse presented to race.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Peace Talks, March To Victory, Booboisie, Fierce Rival

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Peace Talks, Call Me Gus,

Bars/Warnings
Race 4. Outback Princess – Sore both fore legs – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 2. Florida Fellow – Intention to ride just off the pace if circumstances permit.
Race 5. Sharma – Intention to ride just off the pace if circumstances permit.

Late Scratchings
Race 7. Stratum Force @ 3.22 p.m.