STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 31 MARCH 2012

WEATHER – SHOWERS
TRACK RATING – SLOW 6; SLOW 7 @ 12.10 PM; HEAVY 8 after running R2
PENETROMETER – 5.09
RAIL – 3M 1400-WP; 1.5 REMAINDER OF COURSE

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Gillard
Stewards – I Brown, K Daly, G Lane
Clerk of Scales – T Bartlett
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C Johnson
Swab attendant – H Schodel, K Kilpatrick
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews
Secretary – L Stokes

SUPPLEMENTARY:

Stewards enquired into an incident that occurred at track work at the Gold Coast Turf Club on Tuesday 27 March 2012. After hearing all submissions from Trainer T Edmonds and club employee Mr M Andrews, Trainer T Edmonds pleaded guilty to a charge of improper conduct and was fined the sum of $200. Stewards further advised Mr M Andrews that a report of this matter would be forwarded to the CEO of the Gold Coast Turf Club.

From Sunshine Coast – 4 March 2012 – App. A Smith (KEN AND KIM) was fined the sum of $100 for excessive whip use.

Monday 26 March 2012 – Stewards today inquired into the circumstances regarding another horse being brought to the racecourse instead of STRATUM FORCE which was to compete in Race 7 at the Gold Coast Turf Club meeting on March 24. That horse subsequently being identified as BE MY LOVE.

Evidence taken from STRATUM FORCE’s Trainer Norm Stephens and strapper Mick Ryan established that Mr Stevens had left for the race meeting prior to the horse departing with Mr Ryan in charge of the loading of the horse onto the float and escorting it to the track. Mr Ryan who works only on a part-time basis for Mr Stephens stated that as the horse transport arrived significantly late he quickly collected the gear outside the horse’s stall and led the horse which he believed was STRATUM FORCE to the float.

Photographic evidence produced to Stewards by Mr Stephens revealed that both STRATUM FORCE and BE MY LOVE have very similar facial markings.

Stewards after giving careful consideration to the matter were of the view that the incident resulted from a combination of factors that resulted in an inadvertent mistake being made. Stewards were satisfied that there was no ulterior motive to the actions and as such took the matter no further other than to advise Mr Stephens that ultimate responsibility for the presentation of his horse rests with him.

Race 1: Sky – Number 1 in Racing QTIS 2YO H’cap – 900m
1st – Sippin’bundy 2nd – Rouble Rose 3rd – Little Orpo 4th – Annie Lizzie

ANNA LIZZIE (D Barron) which was a little fractious in the barrier stalls put its head to the side when the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Stable representative, Mr S Jones, was advised that a further Barrier Certificate must be obtained for ANNA LIZZIE prior to its next race start.

ROUBLE ROSE (M Palmer) shifted out shortly after the start making contact with LITTLE ORPO (K Pope).

Jockey D Barron the rider of ANNA LIZZIE was fined the sum of $200 in that he failed to ride that filly out to the end of the race. In assessing penalty Stewards could not be satisfied that this action had any material effect on the placings at the finish.

Race 2: Racing Retro Benchmark 75 H’cap – 1800m
1st – Kevejon 2nd – Daad’s Overtime 3rd – Dobros 4th – Colour Me Grand

KEVEJON (App. A Kitson) was slow to begin.

HASLINGTON (K Forrester) raced wide in the early stages before being allowed to improve forward near the 1400m to take up a leading position.

FOOTSTEPSINTHEDUST (App. T Harrison) shifted in of its own accord near the 1300m and brushed the running rail.

COLOUR ME GRAND (D Griffin) raced wide for the majority of the race.

DOBROS (D Barron) laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

When questioned regarding the performance of HASLINGTON, Jockey K Forrester stated that in his opinion, the gelding failed to handle today’s prevailing track conditions, bearing in mind the 59kg impost.

After the running of this race, the track was downgraded to a ‘Heavy 8’.

Race 3: Star Stable Maiden Plate – 1800m
1st – More Dust 2nd – Moratorio 3rd – Rundle Heights 4th – New Ranger

RUNDLE HEIGHTS (App. C Jokic) was slow to begin.

REGIONAL (K Forrester) began awkwardly and lost ground.

Shortly after the start MORATORIO (R Tunnell) and EXCALIBRE (App. J Wood) were tightened for room between JAMAICAN DANCER (C Whiteley) and AS WE GO BY (App. B Wallace) which shifted out. A short distance later EXCALIBRE commenced to buck for some distance and lost ground. Trainer R Cameron was advised that EXCALIBRE must trial to Stewards’ satisfaction before racing again.

PHAN RANG (T Treichel) raced wide in the early stages of the race.

Near the 1200m MORE DUST (D Griffin) which was over-racing, shifted in making contact with YAMERTON (A Mundy) which was also over-racing resulting in that horse becoming unbalanced. REGIONAL which was following had to be steadied.

NEW RANGER (D Tanti) shifted wider on the track leaving the 700m to improve and raced wide from that point onwards.

Race 4: Form Line Maiden H’cap – 1300m
1st – Maginnis Magee 2nd – Harkaway Girl 3rd – Grace got Mail 4th – Me and Mr Jones

The start of this race was delayed when PORTLAND PUZZLE (D Tanti) was fractious during its parade and slipped over in the enclosure. After undergoing a veterinary examination behind the barriers, PORTLAND PUZZLE was passed to take its place in the field.

IN KOH CHANG (D Griffin) began awkwardly.

IN KOH CHANG, GRACE GOT MAIL (App. T Harrison) and MR AND MR JONES (C Whiteley) had a tendency to over-race in the early and middle stages of the event.

App. T Harrison the rider of GRACE GOT MAIL was reminded of her obligation to ride her mounts out to the finishing line.

A post-race veterinary examination of SHEKELS OF GOLD (K Forrester) which compounded in the home straight revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer D Bowen advised Stewards that it is now his intention that the gelding be retired from racing in view of today’s performance.

Race 5: Chairman Ray Fillies & Mares Class 1 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Endless Shadow 2nd – Zabeauty 3rd – Atlantis Gem 4th – Vortex

Trainer H Wilson was fined the sum of $100 for presenting VORTEX (M Palmer) to race with incorrect gear.

SHE’S CANDY (M Paget) blundered on jumping away.

TWILIGHT REEF (D Tanti) was slow to begin.

ENDLESS SHADOW (App. R Hurdle) began awkwardly.

DIBELLA (C Whiteley) raced wide throughout the race.

ENDLESS SHADOW was held up for clear running rounding the home turn until the early part of the straight.

SHE’S CANDY had to be steadied near the 400m when awkwardly placed at the heels of SANTA MAURA (D Griffin).

Race 6: Leon Morton Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Vacallo 2nd – Fractions 3rd – Ritzy’s Boy 4th – Made in America

Stewards acceded to a request by Trainer Mr B Hudson that UNANIMOUS DECISION race without its hind plates due to the horse being fractious and unable to be plated behind.

As App. C Jokic was reprimanded for being unable to take advantage of her full claim, she was replaced on UNANIMOUS DECISION by App. R Jamieson.

THRILLERS (D Griffin) and COASTAL (App. B Wallace) were slow to begin.

UNANIMOUS DECISION (App. R Jamieson) jumped out at the start making contact with MADE IN AMERICA (M Palmer). A short distance later UNANIMOUS DECISION was tightened for room between MADE IN AMERICA and VACALLO (App. R Hurdle) which shifted out.

THRILLERS was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

Approaching the 300m VACALLO blundered and shifted in resulting in FEARTHEDAWN (App. A Smith) shifting in and away from that runner and crowding the running of ALRIODANE (K Wharton) which had to be steadied.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of THRILLERS, Jockey D Griffin stated that whilst THRILLERS did have difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight, he was further of the opinion that the gelding was not comfortable in today’s heavy conditions. A post-race veterinary examination of THRILLERS revealed no apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

Race 7: Sky Racing World Class 3 Plate – 900m
1st – Coup Rayvan 2nd – Gift Of The Day 3rd – Blind Justice 4th – Texas Red

The start of this race was delayed slightly when LOOSE CANNON (App. A Badger) was kicked during its preliminary. After being examined by the veterinary surgeon, LOOSE CANNON was cleared to start.

Stable representative Mr P Bell for Trainer D Bell, was advised that a penalty of $100 would be applied for presenting BLIND JUSTICE (App. M McKenzie) to race in incorrect gear.

Correct weight was delayed when Jockey T Treichel (GIFT OF THE DAY) exercised his right to view the film to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge a protest against the winner, COUP RAYVAN (App. T Harrison) alleging interference near the 400m. After viewing the film Jockey Treichel declined to proceed and correct weight was given on the judge’s numbers.

BLIND JUSTICE began awkwardly.

PRECIOUS MANDY (App. B Wallace) was slow to begin.

At the start DANCES ON RAINBOWS (D Barron) had to be checked and lose its rightful position when tightened for room between PRECIOUS MANDY and LILLAVARDEE (App. B-R Derbyshire) which was taken out by LITTLE ANTICS (M Paget).

QUEEN THYRA (C Whiteley) jumped out at the start making contact with GIFT OF THE DAY (T Treichel) and a short distance later GIFT OF THE DAY was tightened for room between QUEEN THYRA and MONASHEE GOLD (App. Rikki Jamieson) which shifted out.

LILLAVARDEE, TEXAS RED (App. J Letherby), LOOSE CANNON, DANCES ON RAINBOWS and PRECIOUS MANDY raced wide for the majority of the event.

QUEEN THYRA was inclined to hang out between the 500m and 400m and had to be steadied when awkwardly place at the heels of LISSOY’S LASS (D Tanti).

QUEEN THYRA had difficulty obtaining clear running from leaving the 400m until inside the final 200m.

PRECIOUS MANDY was inclined to hang in under pressure in the home straight.

Race 8: Qld Barrier Trials on Sky Class 2 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Peppered Black 2nd – Dead Heat Willhaveahundred and Mitayden 4th – Dairy

BANDIDAS (D Barron) was a late withdrawal at 12.13 pm by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice.

HARISH (R Tunnell) was slow to begin.

CAR THREE (App. J Letherby) and OUR TRIPLE TREAT (App. S Payne) over-raced in the early stages of the event.

THE INVENTOR (A Mundy) raced wide throughout the event.

Jockey D Missen (PEPPERED BLACK) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in leaving the 1300m when insufficiently clear of MISS NAPOLLI (App. T Harrison) which shifted in making contact with the running rail and having to be checked. MISS NAPOLLI commenced to over-race for some distance after this. Jockey Missen was suspended from riding in races for a period of 8 meetings to commence midnight 31/03/2012 and to expire midnight 10/04/2012.

From leaving the 200m HARISH was unable to obtain clear running for the remainder of the race and went to the line without being fully tested.

When questioned regarding the performance of MISS NAPOLLI, App. T Harrison stated that after suffering interference near the 1300m the mare began to over-race badly and continued to do so for some distance. App. Harrison was also of the view that after suffering interference in the early stages MISS NAPOLLI was reluctant to travel comfortably on today’s heavy track. A post-race veterinary examination of MISS NAPOLLI failed to reveal any abnormalities at the time of examination and a swab sample was taken.

App. S Payne the rider of OUR TRIPLE TREAT was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 31 MARCH 2012

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6 – App. C Jokic, unable to claim full allowance [AR92(12)]
Race 8 – Jockey S Payne, whip use [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]

Fines
From Sunshine Coast 04/03/12 – App. A Smith, whip use - $100 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]

From 28/02/2012 - Trainer T Edmonds, improper conduct, $200 [AR175(q)]

Race 1 – Jockey D Barron, failing to ride mount out to finish, $200 [AR137(b)]
Race 5 – Trainer H Wilson, presenting horse with incorrect gear, $100 [AR140A]
Race 6 – App. A Smith, unable to claim full allowance - $100 [AR92(12)]
Race 7 – Trainer D Bell, presenting horse with incorrect gear, $100 [AR140A]


Suspensions
Race 8 – Jockey D Missen, careless riding, 8 meetings – mid. 31/03/12 to 10/04/12 [AR137(a)]

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Haslington, Two Times a Lady, As We Go By, Tarturi, Our Triple Treat

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Daad’s Overtime, Moratorio, Harkaway Girl, Miss Napolli

Bars/Warnings
Race 1 – Anna Lizzie, barrier manners, Barrier Certificate [AR8(t)]
Race 3 – Excalibre, commenced to buck, Official Trial [AR8(t)]

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 4 – Maginnis Magee – M Paget
Race 4 – Shekels of Gold – K Forrester
Race 6 – Unanimous Decision - App. R Jamieson

Late Scratchings
Race 5 – Private Show @ 1.25 pm – Track downgrade
Race 8 – Red Hot Hussler @ 1.25 pm – Track downgrade
Race 8 – Bandidas @ 12.13 pm – Veterinary advice
Race 8 – Little Boutique @ 1.16 pm – Track downgrade
Race 8 – Gotcha @ 2.34 pm – Track downgrade
Race 8 – Familiar Feeling @ 2.34 pm – Track downgrade