STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 22 SEPTEMBER 2012

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
PENETROMETER – 4.23
RAIL – OUT 5M 1400-400, 4M REMAINDER

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Gillard
Stewards – K Daly, I Brown, T Bartlett, P McLean
Clerk of Scales – D Reid
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C McCormack
Swab attendant – K Kilpatrick & A Challen
Betting Supervisor – D Lonergan
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Secretary – S Rolls


SUPPLEMENTARY:

Stewards today inquired into an incident which occurred in the race day tieup stalls at the Gold Coast race meeting on Friday 31 August 2012. Evidence was taken from licensed stablehands Mr Graham Cameron and Miss Melanie Monroe and Gold Coast Turf Club official Mr Craig Jacobs.

Miss Monroe subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under AR175(q) in that she entered into a verbal altercation with Mr Cameron using expletive language in the horse tieup stalls.

In considering penalty stewards were mindful of Miss Monroe’s personal circumstances and penalised her the sum of $1,000.00, with $500.00 to be suspended for a period of 12 months on the condition that she does not reoffend in that time under the provisions of LR22(f).

Stewards ordered that Miss Monroe be allowed 3 months to pay the fine. Miss Monroe was advised of her appeal rights.


Race 1: Leisure Pools QTIS 3YO Maiden H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Default 2nd – Popular Belief 3rd – Market Tycoon 4th – Winnaspinna

PHOENIX FORCE (Michael Palmer) began awkwardly.

SARDANA LAD (Matthew Palmer) jumped in at the start making contact with EMPRESS OF ROME (M. Gray).

Leaving the 1000m SARDANA LAD shifted out making contact with CRACOW (B. Looker).

WINNASPINNA (L. Rolls) had a tendency to overrace in the early and middle stages of the event.

Approaching the 700m LAST BET (D. Missen) improved up onto the heels of SARDANA LAD, which was steadied onto the heels of EMPRESS OF ROME.

Near the 600m LAST BET became unbalanced and shifted wider on the track.

Near the 500m CRACOW shifted out making contact with ROCKING EMPIRE (App A. Holt).

Approaching the 500m SARDANA LAD shifted out around the heels of EMPRESS OF ROME making contact with LAST BET.

ROCKING EMPIRE raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the performance of LAST BET jockey D. Missen stated that in his opinion the pace of the race had not suited the gelding and further that LAST BET raced greenly in the middle stages however, when balanced in the home straight and placed under pressure LAST BET only found the line fairly.

When questioned as to the performance of DEFAULT compared to its last start trainer Harold Norman stated that on that occasion from the outside barrier the gelding was required to work hard in the early stages to take up a forward position and as a result failed to finish the race off as expected. Mr Norman added that today DEFAULT was able to take up its usual forward position with relative ease, and in his opinion also benefited by a drop back in grade and the engagement of a claiming apprentice in today’s race. His explanation was noted.


Race 2: Currumbin Creek Tavern Benchmark 75 H’Cap – 2200m
1st – That’s Karma 2nd – Famous Fortune 3rd – Billum 4th – White City

As L. Rolls was unable to make the allotted weight on WORLD BY NIGHT he was replaced by J. Stanley. L. Rolls was subsequently fined the sum of $100.00.

WHITE CITY (P. Holmes) and FAMOUS FORTUNE (T. Treichel) were both slow to begin.

Near the 1800m BAIL ME OUT (L. Morrison) had to be eased when tightened between MUSIC MAESTRO (J. Hoopert) and FAMOUS FORTUNE, which shifted in. T. Treichel the rider of FAMOUS FORTUNE was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

After being obliged to race 3 wide in the early stages J. Stanley then allowed WORLD BY NIGHT to improve forward until obtaining the lead near the 1300m.

MUSIC MAESTRO overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.

When questioned as to the performance of MUSIC MAESTRO jockey J. Hoopert stated that due to the slow speed in today’s race the gelding overraced in the early and middle stages of the race and in doing so shifted in and made contact with the running rail on a number of occasions. J. Hoopert further advised that in his opinion the gelding may not have run out a solid 2200m. A post race veterinary examination of MUSIC MAESTRO revealed the gelding to have sustained a laceration to its off hind leg.

L. Morrison rider of BAIL ME OUT was fined the sum of $100.00 in that she used her whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.


Race 3: Frederick Martin Bartlett Memorial Class 1 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Kiev 2nd – Entirly Noble 3rd – Russian Royalty 4th – Billy Jay

BENNIKE (K. Wharton) was slow to begin.

KIEV (D. Missen) jumped in at the start making contact with RUSSIAN ROYALTY (J. Taylor).

Near the 800m BILLY JAY (T. Treichel) raced in restricted room between BENNIKE and AUSSIE GAL (App R. Jamieson), which shifted in momentarily. App R. Jamieson the rider of AUSSIE GAL was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Approaching the 600m BILLY JAY hung in brushing BENNIKE, which shifted in making contact with the running rail.

Leaving the 500m KIEV, which was hanging in, shifted in resulting in PERFECT PUZZLE (Matthew Palmer), which was racing to its inside, making contact with the running rail and losing ground. KIEV then continued to hang in for the remainder of the race. Trainer M. Brosnan was advised a warning would be placed on the racing manners of KIEV. As a result of this incident Matthew Palmer the rider of PERFECT PUZZLE injured his right ankle when making contact with the running rail. After being examined by the ambulance officers Matthew Palmer was stood down from his remaining engagements and was further advised that he must obtain a medical clearance prior to his next race ride. Matthew Palmer was subsequently replaced in races 6, 7 and 8 as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

AUSSIE GAL raced wide for the majority of the event.

Following the running of this race A. Pattillo who was struck in the head by ENTIRLY NOBLE prior to the start was examined by the ambulance officers and cleared to fulfil his engagement in Race 4.

Race 4: Mutuals 2012 Cup Benchmark 80 WR 0.5kg H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Santo De Lago 2nd – Whispering Gap 3rd – Mimics 4th – Kalkie Kane

BIG GIRLS DONT CRY (L. Rolls) was fractious in the barriers prior to the start and was slow to begin.

STRAP THEORY (K. Wharton) began awkwardly.

SANTO DE LAGO (A. Pattillo) overraced in the early stages of the event.

Following the running of this event A. Pattillo was further examined by the Club’s doctor and stood down from his remaining engagements and replaced as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. A. Pattillo was advised he must obtain a medical certificate before his next race ride.


Race 5: The Good Times Pub Group Plate Maiden SW Plate – 900m
1st – My Shabella 2nd – More Colors 3rd – Falonleah 4th – Just A Cracker

As A. Pattillo was injured stewards permitted K. Wharton to be substituted as the rider of FALONLEAH.

The start was delayed when both OTIMO (L. Cheshire) and MY SHABELLA (T. Treichel) were inspected by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

The start was again delayed when FALONLEAH (K. Wharton) was reluctant to proceed to the barriers and then proved difficult to load. Trainer L. Kelly was advised that FALONLEAH must trial to the satisfaction of stewards before being permitted to race again.

The start was further delayed when a veterinary examination of DANA PRINCE revealed the gelding to have a laceration to its off hind leg and as such DANA PRINCE was subsequently withdrawn by order of stewards at 2.55 p.m. acting on veterinary advice. All monies invested on DANA PRINCE were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 2.55 p.m.:-

0 cents in the dollar for the win - # 14 (MY SHABELLA)
0 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #14 (MY SHABELLA)
4 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #3 (MORE COLORS)
3 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - # 9 (FALONLEAH)

Trainer W. King was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to DANA PRINCE being permitted to race or trial again.

FALVELESTE (J. Taylor) proved difficult to load. Connections were advised that a further barrier certificate must be obtained before FALVELESTE is permitted to race again.

BATAR GIRL (D. Auckram) was fractious in the barriers. Trainer R. Dicey was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners.

MY SHABELLA (T. Treichel) and INFIRST (App R. Jamieson) came together at the start.
MORE COLOURS (App A. Holt), MISS CAPE CROSS (J.P. Stanley) and MRS MACGILLYCUDDY (A. Mundy) were all tightened for room at the start between OTIMO and FALVELESTE, both of which shifted ground. As a result of this incident both MISS CAPE CROSS and MRS MACGILLYCUDDY lost ground. A post race veterinary examination of MRS MACGILLYCUDDY revealed the mare to have sustained a laceration to its off fore leg.

Leaving the 500m JUST A CRACKER (K. Pope) commenced to hang out and did so for the remainder of the race and as a result raced wide rounding the home turn. Trainer J. Bannon was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.

MORE COLORS was momentarily held up rounding the home turn.

MY SHABELLA was inclined to hang out throughout the event and shifted wider in the home straight despite the efforts of its rider. Trainer B. Hill was advised that MY SHABELLA would be required to trial to its next race start. A post race veterinary examination of MY SHABELLA failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination of JUST A CRACKER revealed the gelding to be suffering from severe heat stress.


Race 6: Nick Shepherdson Plumbing Maiden SW Plate – 1300m
1st – Tallai Gold 2nd – Sandpiper Bay 3rd – Episode Star 4th – Miss Defier

MISS DEFIER (J.P. Stanley), RHYTHM OF MY HEART (J. Taylor), AUSSIE ALIBI (T. Treichel) and COGNITO ERGO SUM (Michael Palmer) were all tightened for room at the start between CIARA PRINCESS (L. Rolls), which shifted in and MAXIMUM CASH (C. Small), which shifted out resulting in both RHYTHM OF MY HEART and MISS DEFIER being checked and losing ground.

EPISODE STAR (App A. Fancourt) was slow to begin.

When questioned as to the disappointing performance of RHYTHM OF MY HEART jockey J. Taylor stated that after suffering severe interference shortly after the start the mare lost considerable ground and then despite his efforts was reluctant to stretch out in the early and middle stages of the race. He further added that in his opinion RHYTHM OF THE HEART may have resented racing in pacifiers for the first time however, upon straightening RHYTHM OF MY HEART began to race more tractably and finished the race off fairly. Trainer N. Boyle, after viewing the patrol footage, agreed with the comments of J. Taylor and indicated that he would remove the pacifiers at the mare’s next start. Mr Boyle also undertook to advise stewards should anything be amiss in the days subsequent. Considering the interference suffered early in the race stewards noted the explanations.


Race 7: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Class 2 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Albert’s Choice 2nd – Priscilla’s Star 3rd – Tango King 4th – Barrassie Brother

AT SPEED (B. Looker) was slow to begin.

PERFECT DAYS (J. Hoopert) blundered shortly after the start and lost ground.

P. Holmes the rider of BARRASSIE BROTHER pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 1000m he permitted BARRASSIE BROTHER to shift in when insufficiently clear of TANGO KING (L. Rolls) resulting in that runner being checked to avoid the heels of BARRASSIE BROTHER P. Holmes’ licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings to commence midnight 1 October 2012 and to expire midnight 13 October 2012.

Near the 700m AT SPEED shifted in making contact with PRISCILLA’S STAR (J. Taylor).

Approaching 500m HUSH POWER (T. Treichel) had to be eased when tightened for room by PRISCILLA’S STAR which shifted in.

AT SPEED raced wide for the majority of the event.


Race 8: Club 100 Class 2 H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Mightysui 2nd – Untoward 3rd – Fierce Rival 4th – Alkiori

Trainer S. Campbell was fined the sum of $100.00 in that he failed to enact a gear change (winkers) for RED SPUR by the required time.

RED SPUR (J. Taylor) was tightened for room on jumping away between GOLD RECORD (J. Hoopert) and MOMENT TO REMEMBER (K. Wharton), both of which shifted ground.

UNTOWARD (L. Cheshire) which was slow to begin then overraced in the early stages of the event.

GOODY FOUR SHOES (App R. Jamieson) raced wide for the majority of the event.

App A. Fancourt advised stewards that NEW RANGER had a tendency to hang out when placed under pressure in the home straight proving difficult to ride out.












STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 22/9/2012
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Race 2. L. Rolls – Jockey – Overweight - $100.00 – AR120(b)
Race 2. L. Morrison – Jockey – Whip use prior to 100m - $100.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 8. S. Campbell – Trainer – Failed to notify gear change by prescribed time - $100.00 – AR140B

From 31/8/2012
Melanie Monroe – Stablehand – $1,000.00 - Misconduct - AR175(q)
[*$500.00 to be suspended for period of 12 months under LR22(f)]
[* 3 months to pay fine]

Suspensions
Race 7. P. Holmes – Jockey – Careless riding – 7 meetings (m/n1/10/12-m/n13/10/12) – AR137(a)

Race Day Illness/Injury
Matthew Palmer – Injury – Medical Cert.
A. Pattillo – Ill – Medical Cert.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Alkiori, Untoward, Fierce Rival

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Whispering Gap

Bars/Warnings
Race 3. Kiev – Racing manners – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 5. Dana Prince – Laceration to off hind leg – Vet. Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 5. Falonleah – Barrier manners – Barrier trial – AR8(t)
Race 5. Falvelelste – Difficult to load – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 5. Batar Girl – Fractious in barriers – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 5. Just A Cracker – Racing manners – Warning – AR8(t)

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 2. World By Night – J. Stanley
Race 5. Falonleah – K. Wharton
Race 5. Infirst – App R. Jamieson
Race 6. Bengee Boy – K. Wharton
Race 6. Ciara Princess – L. Rolls
Race 7. Tango King – L. Rolls
Race 8. Delmonico – L. Rolls
Race 8. Fierce Rival – J. Stanley
Late Scratchings
Race 5. Dana Prince @ 2.55 p.m.