STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 30 JUNE 2012

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 10
PENETROMETER – 6.51
RAIL – OUT 2M 1400-W/POST, TRUE REMAINDER OF COURSE

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – N Torpey
Stewards – G Palmer, G Lane, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – C Albrecht
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C Johnson
Swab attendant – K Kilpatrick & H Schodel
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY:

Trainer T. Crane was fined the sum of $300.00 for failing to scratch SERIOUSLY READY (Race 1) and SLICK LAGO (Race 4) by the prescribed time, which resulted in both horses being declared late scratchings at 7.43 a.m.

From Sunshine Coast Turf Club Meeting 17 June 2012 – Race 5

Trainer S. Croxford advised stewards that MOT DE PASSE had sustained serious injuries to its near side knee during the race and as a result will be retired from racing.

Race 1: Fred And Swift Treweeke Memorial Class 2 H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Buffett 2nd – Vesting 3rd – Cobalt Blue 4th – Don Palermo

Subject to any further submissions being received L. Birchley the trainer of VESTING was fined the sum of $100.00 for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time.
App A. Holt was fined the sum of $100.00 for failing to claim his full allowance on COBALT BLUE.

SEATTLE DANE (T. Treichel) was slow to begin.

COBALT BLUE (App A. Holt) had a tendency to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

Stewards questioned S. Thurlow the rider of DON PALERMO regarding the horse racing in a rearward position today in comparison to two of its most recent starts where it has raced in a forward position. S. Thurlow advised the instructions given were to race the horse in a mid to mid-back position, which he felt was consistent with the instructions given at Grafton on 15 June 2012. Trainer G. Yorke confirmed the instructions given to S. Thurlow and advised that it would be the pattern to ride DON PALERMO back in the field in future engagements.


Race 2: Professionals Mermaid Beach QTIS 2YO WR 0.5kg H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Offense 2nd – You’re Mine 3rd – Default 4th – Fragezeichen

DEFAULT (A. Mundy) had to be resaddled at the barriers.

DOG BONE PICNIC (D. Missen) was slow to begin.

DEFAULT and YOU’RE MINE (App T. Harrison) came together and bumped on a number of occasions in the early stages of the event.

FRAGEZEICHEN (L. Finlay) laid in in the early stages of the event and near the 1100m COMPLETE SECRET (S. Thurlow) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of FRAGEZEICHEN when that horse again shifted in.


Race 3: Salute Your Service Maiden SW Plate – 2200m
1st – The Big Boy Sings 2nd – Shesastad 3rd – Red Majesty 4th – Set To Zero

SOUND WORLD was withdrawn due to being ineligible under the provisions of AR54A(a) relating to a 2 year old racing in a an event of a distance exceeding 2000m.

SHESASTAD (M. Gray) began awkwardly.

COUNTRY MILE (C. Small) was slow to begin.

Rounding the first turn at the 1900m THE BIG BOY SINGS (T. Treichel) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SO SHARPLY (P. Timbery), which shifted in and away from SET TO ZERO (App T. Harrison). COUNTRY MILE and LEICA DIVORCE (D. Tanti) which were trailing were both inconvenienced and had to be steadied in this incident.

SET TO ZERO had a tendency to hang out for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the performance of KING OF FLORENCE jockey D. Missen was of the view that the gelding failed to handle today’s heavy track conditions. Trainer P. Balzen agreed with the comments of the jockey but further advised it would be the intention to send the gelding for a spell. A veterinary examination of KING OF FLORENCE found no abnormalities at the time of examination.

Stewards further questioned trainer P. Balzen regarding the acceptance of the gelding for a race on 16 June 2012 over a distance of 1400m compared to the 2200m of today’s event and previous race starts over this distance. P. Balzen advised that he was unable to find a more suitable race for KING OF FLORENCE on 16 June 2012 and in his opinion was obliged to place the horse in the 1400m event. Stewards, whilst noting the explanation provided by P. Balzen nonetheless advised the trainer it would be expected that he would place the horse in all races that would allow it to be competitive.

Stewards questioned jockey T. Treichel regarding the seemingly improved performance of THE BIG BOY SINGS today compared to its last start at Coffs Harbour on 21 June 2012 where the horse finished 10th beaten by 9.5 lengths. T. Treichel advised that he was somewhat surprised with the horse’s improved performance today as the horse was most disappointing on 21 June 2012. He did add that for that race on 21 June 2012 blinkers were placed on the horse and it may have taken benefit from the gear today and the fact the horse had stepped up in distance to 2200m today. Stewards noted his comments.

SO SHARPLY lost both front plates in running.


Race 4: Surfers Paradise RSL Maiden H’Cap – 1300m
1st – Keeninska 2nd – Recited 3rd – Desperate Dan 4th – Lady Spanner

LADY SPANNER (D. Missen) and RHAEBUS (K. Wharton) were both slow to begin.

KEENINSKA (T. Treichel) began awkwardly and shifted out making contact with PACHINO GIRL (App T. Harrison).

KEENINSKA was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and near the 300m made contact with DESPERATE DAN (D. Griffin) when that horse shifted in.


Race 5: Korean Veterans Day Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 H’Cap 1400m
1st – Lose It 2nd – Seqsea 3rd – Popstar Pete 4th – Cee The Dragon

CEE THE DRAGON (K. Wharton) was slow into stride.

POPSTAR PETE (App T. Harrison) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on LOSE IT in today’s event, which saw the gelding race at the rear of the field in contrast to its most recent start on 11 June 2012, App A. Butler stated the horse did not begin as well as expected and as a result was caught wide and as such he therefore elected to restrain the horse to the rear of the field. Stewards noted his comments.


Race 6: Southport RSL Memorial Association Class 4 WR 2kg H’Cap – 1400m
1st – The Middleweight 2nd – Magic Shuffle 3rd – Famous Cry 4th – In A Tangle

SLIPSTREAMS (C. Whiteley) and THEGREATANDTHEGOOD (App A. Hearn) made heavy contact on jumping away and a short distance later both SLIPSTREAMS and THEGREATANDTHEGOOD were tightened for room when racing between CATCHIONS (T. Treichel) and THE MIDDLEWEIGHT (D. Tanti), which shifted in.

The saddle of THEGREATANDTHEGOOD shifted forward during the early stages of the event placing the rider at a disadvantage over the latter stages of the race.

Near the 1000m SLIPSTREAMS was crowded for room when racing between IN A TANGLE (D. Griffin) and RARE SUBJECT (A. Pattillo), which shifted in.


Race 7: Southport RSL Sub-Branch Fillies & Mares Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – I Am But A Fool 2nd – Wanda’s Girl 3rd – Gorgeous Goldie 4th – Soaring Angel

LAVISH LIFESTYLE (C. Whiteley), which initially began awkwardly, shifted out making contact with LADY WHO (App T. Harrison).

WANDA’S GIRL (D. Griffin) shifted out at the start and bumped VIVAREA (D. Tanti).

LADY MARY (K. Wharton) was slow to begin.

When questioned regarding the poor performance of LADY WHO, which after leading tired badly over the final 400m, App T. Harrison was of the view that the filly failed to handle today’s heavy track conditions. Trainer J. Morrisey was also of the view that the filly failed to handle the prevailing track conditions as well as the fact that LADY WHO was backing up from an Ipswich run on 22 June 2012. Mr Morrisey further advised stewards it would be his intention not to race LADY WHO on a similar track in future. A post race veterinary examination of LADY WHO revealed no abnormalities at the time of examination.

Stewards questioned K. Wharton (LADY MARY) regarding the fact the horse settled at the rear of the field today, which is in contrast to the previous racing pattern of LADY MARY. K. Wharton advised that the horse was having its first start for the new trainer and as a result of gear changes designed to allow the horse to settle in its races it was expected the horse would be in a handy position however, the horse began only moderately and in K. Wharton’s opinion failed to handle the heavy track conditions. Stewards noted his explanation.


Race 8: Howl At The Moon Benchmark 85 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Brigadoon Jack 2nd – Back On Top 3rd – Sheedy 4th – Falontino

FALONTINO (A. Pattillo) began awkwardly and shifted out making contact with TENNESSEE BLUE (App R. Ride).

SHE’S A ROCK STAR (C. Whiteley) was slow to begin.

Leaving the 900m BACK ON TOP (App A. Fancourt) was tightened for room and had to be steadied when racing to the inside of BRIGADOON JACK (App T. Harrison), which shifted in. App T. Harrison the rider of BRIGADOON JACK was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Approaching the 700m FALONTINO improved up onto the heels of BACK ON TOP and had to be steadied.

Near the 700m LUCKY DELUCHI (A. Mundy) improved up onto the heels of TENNESSEE BLUE and had to be steadied.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 30/6/2012

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 1 & 4 T. Crane – Trainer – Failing to scratch by prescribed time - $300.00 – AR114
Race 1. L. Birchley – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR67
Race 1. A. Holt - App Jockey – Failed to claim full allowance - $100.00 – AR92(12)


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Vesting, You’re Mine, Seqsea

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 1. Vesting – K. Wharton

Late Scratchings
Race 1. Seriously Ready @ 7.43 a.m.
Race 4. Slick Lago @ 7.43 a.m.