STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – TUESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2012

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
PENETROMETER – 4.1
RAIL – OUT 1.5M 1000-400, 0.5M REMAINDER

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – G Palmer
Stewards – A Reardon, N Torpey, P McLean
Clerk of Scales – P Reardon
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – G Baldwin
Swab attendant – H Schodel & M Johnson
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – M Andrews & C Jacobs
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY:

As App A. Holt was indisposed due to illness stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Prior to the commencement of today’s meeting stewards inspected the track and found 3 small areas of concern, the first prior to the winning post, secondly on the home turn and thirdly at the 800m turn close to the inside running rail, which appeared to be softer in those sections of the track. Stewards did not believe it was necessary to downgrade the track as the areas were only small in area. The track manager advised there may be a problem with the irrigation in those areas.



Race 1: Lexus Of Southport Class 1 H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Oriental Grace 2nd – Kenamon Belle D/Heat 3rd – Litsa’s Faith & Major General

Trainer M. Wilson was fined the sum of $100.00 for the late declaration of T. Treichel as the rider for KENAMON BELLE.

BEAUTY STRIKE (Matthew Palmer) laid in for the majority of the straight.

Michael Palmer the rider of MAJOR GENERAL was reprimanded for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. In assessing penalty stewards took into consideration his good record.

Following the running of this event the riders expressed concern with a section of the track of approximately 10m near the 800m as they were of the opinion there was a significant variation of track conditions in that particular area. After consultation with the track manager it was decided in the best interests of all parties that the rail be moved out 2m over that particular section of the track.


Race 2: Precision Cup Class 2 H’Cap – 900m
1st – Beeby Gem 2nd – Feeling Naughty 3rd –Embraer 4th – Both Ears

ROSIE THE MAID (L. Rolls) was slow into stride.

BOTH EARS (App R. Jamieson) laid in shortly after the start and brushed FEELING NAUGHTY (T. Treichel).


Race 3: Gold Coast City Council Maiden H’Cap – 900m
1st – Rocco In The House 2nd – Colonel Sodhi 3rd – Room Eight 4th – Shadowy Past

TAT’S IMAGE was withdrawn by order of stewards at 2.57 p.m. acting on veterinary advice. All monies invested on TAT’S IMAGE were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 2.57 p.m.:

0 cents in the dollar for the win - # 1 (ROCCO IN THE HOUSE)
3 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #1 (ROCCO IN THE HOUSE)
5 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #11 (COLONEL SODHI)
4 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - #9 (ROOM EIGHT)

Trainer A. Doyle was advised that a warning would be placed on TAT’S IMAGE which was fractious in the mounting enclosure and took charge of its rider on the way to the barriers.

SHOW YOU CARE (T. Treichel), RAGE RAGE (L. Cheshire) and COLONEL SODHI (Matthew Palmer) were all slow into stride.

Shortly after the start BALTORO (D. Griffin) shifted in and bumped ROOM EIGHT (App G. Goold).

ROCCO IN THE HOUSE (E. Kehoe) laid out approaching the home turn forcing COLONEL SODHI wider on the track.

ROOM EIGHT raced greenly in the home straight and near the finish shifted out and made contact with COLONEL SODHI.


Race 4: Coastal Tipper Hire Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden SW Plate – 1100m
1st – Cheval Du Feu 2nd – Believe In Heart 3rd – Writtenintherain 4th – Famous Grouse

SAINT WAYNE (T. Treichel) was slow into stride.

HARVEY’S LOSS (App G. Goold) shifted in at the start and bumped FAMOUS GROUSE (L. Rolls), which in turn shifted in and bumped BELIEVE IN HEART (A. Pattillo).

HARVEY’S LOSS raced wide for the majority of the event.

A. Pattillo reported after the race that BELIEVE IN HEART was reluctant to stretch out in the early and middle stages of the event.

A post race veterinary examination of SAINT WAYNE revealed the gelding to be showing signs of the thumps. Trainer H. Page was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required prior to SAINT WAYNE again racing.


Race 5: Boral Fillies & Mares Maiden SW Plate – 1100m
1st – Just A Rockstar 2nd – You’re So Lucky 3rd – Gold Best 4th – Infirst

Trainer P. Robbins was fined the sum of $100.00 for the late declaration of L. Cheshire as the rider of WARRIOR EYES.

The start of this race was initially delayed due to an interstate race.

The start of this race was further delayed when PASSING GLANCES refused to load. PASSING GLANCES was subsequently withdrawn at 4.22 p.m. by order of stewards. All monies invested on PASSING GLANCES were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 4.22 p.m.:

26 cents in the dollar for the win - # 4 (JUST A ROCKSTAR)
22 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #4 (JUST A ROCKSTAR)
24 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #11 (YOU’RE SO LUCKY)
19 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - # 2 (GOLD BEST)

Trainer G. Heinrich’s representative was advised that PASSING GLANCES must compete in an official barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.

JUGGLES (D. Griffin) jumped out at the start and bumped GOLD BEST (D. Tanti).

Near the 600m JUGGLES was reluctant to hold its position when racing to the inside of INFIRST (App R. Jamieson).

Approaching the 400m YOU’RE SO LUCKY (App G. Goold) when attempting to obtain clear running shifted out making heavy contact with WARRIOR EYES (L. Cheshire).


Race 6: Vital Hearing Class 3 SW Plate – 1400m
1st – Hi Son 2nd – Kiev 3rd – Ellythea 4th – Sammie Amie

Prior to Race 5 trainer D. Scanes advised it will be the intention to ride ST BEUNE back in the field today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

KIEV (D. Missen) was slow into stride.

SAMMIE AMIE (D. Tanti) jumped out at the start and brushed ELLYTHEA (T. Treichel).

Approaching the home turn ELLYTHEA was inclined to lay out which enabled KIEV to obtain a run to the inside of ELLYTHEA and to the outside of MITAYDEN (D. Griffin).

KIEV shifted out making heavy contact with ELLYTHEA on straightening.

L. Rolls the rider of GO THE BLAZE dropped his whip at the 100m.

HI SON (App R. Jamieson) raced wide throughout the event.


Race 7: International Scaffolding Pty Ltd Class 1 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Pure Whisper 2nd – Uno Joker 3rd – Starfire Girl 4th – Rock Paper Sissors

ROCK PAPER SISSORS (T. Treichel) was tightened for room at the start between STARFIRE GIRL (L. Rolls) and DANCES ON RAINBOWS (L. Cheshire), both of which shifted ground.

Leaving the 500m and until near the 300m mark ARISTON (App G. Goold) was held up for clear running.

ROCK PAPER SISSORS and DANCES ON RAINBOWS both raced wide throughout.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 6/11/2012

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Michael Palmer – Jockey – Whip use – Reprimand – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Fines
Race 1. M. Wilson – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR67
Race 5. P. Robbins – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR67

Absent jockeys
App A. Holt – Ill – Medical Cert.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Litsa’s Faith, Beauty Strike, Kenamon Belle

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Kenamon Belle, Feeling Naughty, You’re So Lucky

Bars/Warnings
Race 3. Tat’s Image –Pre race behaviour – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 4. Saint Wayne – Showing signs of the thumps – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 5. Passing Glances – Refused to load – Barrier trial – AR8(t)

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 6. St Beune – Trainer advised intention to ride horse back in the field if circumstances permit.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 1. Kenamon Belle – T. Treichel
Race 3. Room Eight – App G. Goold
Race 5. Warrior Eyes – L. Cheshire
Race 5. You’re So Lucky – App G. Goold

Late Scratchings
Race 3. Tat’s Image @ 2.57 p.m.
Race 5. Passing Glances @ 4.22 p.m.