STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 1 SEPTEMBER 2012

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
PENETROMETER – 4.01
RAIL – OUT 3M 1400-400, 2M REMAINDER OF COURSE

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Gillard
Stewards – N Torpey, J Dart, P McLean
Clerk of Scales – T Quick
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C Johnson
Swab attendant – A Challen & K Kilpatrick
Betting Supervisor – D Lonergan
Starter – C Jacobs & S Andrews
Secretary – S Rolls


SUPPLEMENTARY:

Stewards today conducted an inquiry into the reasons Ms A. Willaton rode track work at the Gold Coast Turf Club between 27 June 2012 and 7 August 2012 whilst not the holder of an appropriate licence to do so.

As a result of the evidence presented to the inquiry Ms Willaton was charged with a breach of LR7(b).

After hearing all evidence and submissions Ms Willaton pleaded guilty to a charge under LR7(b) and was fined the sum of $400.00. Ms Willaton was given two (2) months in which to pay the fine and was further advised of her right of appeal against this decision.



Race 1: Marcus Edward Concept Salons Class 2 WR 2.5kg H’Cap – 900m
1st – Fiery Lad 2nd – All Is Gold 3rd – McNeice 4th – Silverberg

MCNEICE (C. Whiteley) began awkwardly.

Near the 600m ALL IS GOLD (Michael Palmer) had to be steadied from the heels of SILVERBERG (App R. Jamieson). GIFT OF THE DAY (App A. Holt) which was following had to be steadied as a consequence.

Approaching the 500m GIFT OF THE DAY commenced to hang out inconveniencing ZABEAUTY (App A. Badger) and as a result shifted wider on the track. GIFT OF THE DAY then continued to hang out for the remainder of the race. T. Whittington the trainer of GIFT OF THE DAY was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing manners.

ALL IS GOLD had a tendency to hang out rounding the home turn.

A post race veterinary examination of ZABEAUTY, which proved disappointing, revealed no significant abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination of GIFT OF THE DAY which raced below market expectations revealed a delayed post race recovery. Trainer T. Whittington undertook to report to stewards anything that may come to his attention which may have had an affect on the horse’s performance in the days subsequent to the event.

When questioned into the improved performance of FIERY LAD trainer R. Hurley stated that whilst the stable has been disappointed with FIERY LAD’S most recent runs, bearing in mind they had been after a lengthy lay off, he was of the opinion that the benefit of 2 recent runs and the change of gear to the addition of pacifiers may have been beneficial to the horse’s performance. He further added that after beginning well FIERY LAD was able to race in the lead which is more suited to the horse’s natural racing pattern whereas, after beginning only fairly at its previous starts it was obliged to race back in the field. Mr Hurley further advised stewards that the stable had not supported FIERY LAD for today’s race. Stewards noted his explanation.


Race 2: Novotel Brisbane Maiden 4YO & Up SW Plate – 1200m
1st – Tango King 2nd – Mockba 3rd – Tallai Gold 4th – Raising Hope

RAISING HOPE (Michael Palmer) bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground.

CHIDE (J. Stanley) was slow to begin.

ANCIENT RULER (D. Tanti) began very awkwardly and shifted in making heavy contact with MOCKBA (L. Rolls), which shifted out.

MOCKBA and TANGO KING (C. Whiteley) both overraced in the early and middle stages of the race.

LALUN LOVER (App M. McKenzie) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Stewards questioned J. Stanley regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of CHIDE. J. Stanley stated that after beginning slowly the horse was positioned back in the field and never travelled comfortably throughout the race. He further added that in his opinion CHIDE may be better suited with the addition of blinkers which were removed from the horse for this start. J. Stanley indicated that CHIDE may also appreciate races of a further distance than that of today’s event. Stewards noted his explanation. Stable representative L. Kelly Jnr advised stewards it would be the intention that blinkers again be added to the horse’s gear.


Race 3: Provista Maiden H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Litsa’s Faith 2nd – Unseen 3rd – Chimney Rock 4th – Yarrum

Trainer M. Thexton was fined the sum of $200.00 in that she failed to scratch GEORGIA ON MY MIND by the prescribed time. GEORGIA ON MY MIND was subsequently declared a late scratching at 8.15 a.m. by order of stewards

LITSA’S FAITH which became fractious behind the barriers and backed into the running rail dislodging its rider App A. Holt was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

PERANTO (J. Stanley) began awkwardly and lost ground.

Shortly after the start CHIMNEY ROCK (App A. Hearn) lost ground when being steadied away from the heels of LITSA’S FAITH, which shifted out.

Near the 1000m YARRUM (D. Griffin) had to be restrained off the heels of UNSEEN (App M. McKenzie) for a short distance, which after obtaining the lead commenced to steady the pace. App M. McKenzie the rider of UNSEEN was reprimanded and advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.

CHIMNEY ROCK shifted wider on the track leaving the 800m when attempting to improve its position and then commenced to lay out rounding the home turn shifting wider on the track.

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


Race 4: Optima Homes Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 H’Cap – 1100m
1st – Heart Throb 2nd – Neomagic 3rd – Butch 4th – Natural Velocity

The start of this race was delayed to allow a southern event to be completed.

BUTCH (App D. McWhinney) was fractious in the barriers prior to the start.

VEYSONNAZ (D. Tanti) began very awkwardly and lost ground.

Stewards questioned App D. McWhinney into his riding of BUTCH and the fact that he raced 3 wide throughout the event. App McWhinney advised stewards that his intention had been to take a position closer to the running rail behind HEART THROB (D. Griffin) and NEOMAGIC (L. Rolls), which were the noted speed runners, however once other runners had improved to his inside he was unable to shift in and as a result was obliged to race 3 wide for the remainder of the event. Stewards noted his explanation.



Race 5: Macnaught & Associates Fillies & Mares Class 1 H’Cap – 1100m
1st – Floriade 2nd – Quizette 3rd – Entirly Noble 4th – Esther Caroline

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer L. Manzelmann into the reason Michael Palmer was declared as the rider of RUSSIAN ROYALTY and then replaced by App R. Jamieson.

ENTIRLY NOBLE (Michael Palmer) began awkwardly and shifted out making contact with QUIZETTE (D. Griffin).

EDGE OF LOVE (C. Small) was slow to begin.

FLORIADE (J. Stanley) was tightened for room shortly after the start between DJEBEL’S IMPACT (L. Rolls) and LICK ‘EM LOLLY (D. Tanti), which began awkwardly and shifted out.

QUIZETTE and EDGE OF LOVE both overraced in the early stages of the event.

ESTHER CAROLINE (App A. Hearn) raced wide for the majority of the event.

A post race veterinary examination of LICK ‘EM LOLLY which finished at the rear of the field revealed no abnormalities.


Race 6: Advanced Aesthetics Benchmark 75 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Urnfield 2nd – Chart 3rd – Show Me An Ace 4th – New Ranger

Connections of FALONTINO advised it would be the intention to go forward on the horse and lead today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

RICH ENDOWMENT (C. Whiteley) reared as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Trainer M. Wilson was advised that RICH ENDOWMENT must obtain a further barrier certificate before being permitted to race again.

Shortly after the start NEW RANGER (D. Tanti) shifted out making contact with SHOW ME AN ACE (L. Rolls), which threw its head in the air and lost ground.

Near the 1000m URNFIELD (D. Griffin) had to be restrained off the heels of TOY RULER (App A. Hearn) for some distance, which after obtaining the lead commenced to steady the pace. App A. Hearn the rider of TOY RULER was severely reprimanded and advised to show much greater care in similar circumstances.

Leaving the 1000m SHOW ME AN ACE began to overrace and had to be steadied from the heels of CHART (App A. Holt) and as a result then shifted to a 3 wide position.


Race 7: Consolidated Aps Class 1 H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Don’t Walk Away 2nd – Brother Love 3rd – Brilliant Dragon 4th – Untoward

DON’T WALK AWAY (D. Griffin) and RABANAL (J. Stanley) bumped on jumping away when both horses shifted ground.
Leaving the 1200m TAYSTAR (C. Small) shifted out 3 wide to improve its position and when proceeding to the lead leaving the 1000m LUCKY DAY KID (App J. Johnson) shifted in and away from that runner and made contact with AL NASSMA (App M. McKenzie).

Both UNTOWARD (C. Whiteley) and DON’T WALK AWAY had a tendency to hang in when placed under pressure in the straight.

When questioned regarding the poor performance of AL NASSMA App M. McKenzie advised stewards that in his opinion the horse failed to run out the 1800m of today’s journey. Trainer S. Strazzieri was unable to offer any tangible explanation. In view of today’s performance stewards advised Mr Strazzieri that AL NASSMA would be unable to start at metro and provincial TAB meetings until such time its form improves through way of country meetings. A post race veterinary examination of AL NASSMA failed to reveal any abnormalities.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 1/9/2012

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3. M. McKenzie - App Jockey – Steadying the pace – Severe reprimand – AR137(d)
Race 6. A. Hearn – App Jockey – Steadying the pace – Severe reprimand – AR137(d)

Fines
Race 2. M. Thexton – Trainer – Failed to scratch by prescribed time - $200.00 – AR114

1/9/12 A. Willaton – Track work rider – Unlicensed - $400.00 – LR7(b)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Litsa’s Faith, Yarrum, Urnfield, Toy Ruler, Brother Love, Untoward

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Brother Love

Bars/Warnings
Race 1. Gift Of The Day – Racing Manners – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 6. Rich Endowment – Reared at start – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 7. Al Nassma – Poor performance – Barried from metro/provincial TAB meetings – AR8(t)

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 6. Falontino – Connections advised it would be the intention to go forward and lead if circumstances permit.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 5. Russian Royalty – App R. Jamieson

Late Scratchings
Race 3. Georgia On My Mind @ 8.15 a.m.