STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 29 DECEMBER 2012

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 8 (UPGRADED TO SLOW 7 @ 12.30 P.M.)
(UPGRADED SLOW 6 AFTER R2)
(UPGRADED DEAD 5 AFTER R6)
PENETROMETER – 5.86
RAIL – OUT 7M 1400-1000, 9M 1000-W/P, 5M REMAINDER

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Hackett
Stewards – G Palmer, G Lane, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – P Reardon & P McLean
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – J Wearn
Swab attendant – H Schodel & K Kilpatrick
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – C Jacobs & S Andrews
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY:

The track was upgraded from a Heavy 8 to a Slow 7 at 12.30 p.m.

Race 1: Stuart James Memorial Benchmark 75 H’Cap – 900m
1st – Jantzen 2nd – Pegunny Warrior 3rd – Huckleberry Dane 4th – Heart Throb

Trainer M. Tremble was fined the sum of $100.00 for failing to notify the rider of PEGUNNY WARRIOR by the prescribed time.

HEART THROB which became very fractious in the barriers shifted an off hind plate. Following the recommendation from the shoeing inspector approval was granted for the near hind plate to be removed and the horse raced without hind shoes.

LIGHTFEET LADY (App B. Appo) jumped away awkwardly, shifted in making heavy contact with the hind quarters of PEGUNNY WARRIOR (C. Whiteley) and lost ground. As a result LIGHTFEET LADY had to be ridden hard in the early stages to hold a forward position. App Appo explained that LIGHTFEET LADY did not feel comfortable on the rain affected track. App Appo was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right to the finish line.

Near the 500m HEART THROB (A. Pattillo) was inclined to overrace at the heels of HUCKLEBERRY DANE (App A. Holt) and had to be steadied.


Race 2: Commercial Kitchen Company Class 1 H’Cap – 900m
1st – Shoeshine Boy 2nd – Flinders Singa 3rd – Both Ears 4th – Cover Up

SHADOWY PAST was declared a late scratching at 7.55 a.m. acting on veterinary advice.

Correct weight was delayed to allow App B. Appo the rider of the 2nd placegetter FLINDERS SINGA, in the company of his master, to ascertain if he had grounds for a protest against the winner SHOESHINE BOY (App M. McKenzie) as a consequence of an incident near the 500m. After viewing the video footage App Appo did not proceed with the protest.

COVER UP (C. Whiteley) jumped in the air at the start and lost ground.

Stewards questioned C. Whiteley as to the seemingly disappointing performance of COVER UP. C. Whiteley explained that approaching the home turn the horse had travelled well with cover however on straightening he elected to shift to the outside rather than pursue an inside run as he was of the opinion the going may be firmer out wider. C. Whiteley added that after shifting to the outside of the heels of FLINDERS SINGA (App B. Appo) he was forced wider when FLINDERS SINGA shifted out. C. Whiteley further added that whilst the horse responded to his riding shortly after straightening the horse’s run ended approximately 50m from the finish and in his opinion was somewhat disappointing.

App B. Derbyshire reported that in her opinion DANGEROUS EDITION was not comfortable on the rain affected track.


Race 3: Silverchef Ltd Fillies & Mares Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Navy Chic 2nd – Choruses 3rd – Warrior Eyes 4th – Fantastic Eight

Trainer P. Robbins reported that WARRIOR EYES would be ridden just off the pace if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

NAVY CHIC (T. Treichel) and WARRIOR EYES (L. Cheshire) were both slow to jump.

Shortly after the start TINGLE TIME (Michael Palmer) was tightened between CHORUSES (D. Green) and FANTASTIC EIGHT (K. Wharton), which shifted in.

A short distance later FANTASTIC EIGHT was tightened between TINGLE TIME, which shifted out slightly and I’M LIVINGTHEDREAM (App C. Schmidt), which shifted in when not fully clear. App C. Schmidt the rider of I’M LIVINGTHEDREAM was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Approaching the 1000m CHORUSES had to be steadied when tightened for room between I’M LIVINGTHEDREAM and PUPPY TORQUE (App B. Appo), which shifted out slightly.

ROSE OF SEVILLE (App R. Jamieson) raced wide in the early and middle stages of the race.

Near the 500m NAVY CHIC had to be steadied when improving onto the heels of TINGLE TIME.

Near the 250m NAVY CHIC shifted in and made contact with RED TUTU (D. Missen) when that horse was placed under pressure. T. Treichel the rider of NAVY CHIC was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

PUPPY TORQUE and I’M LIVINGTHEDREAM both raced wide throughout the event.

When questioned as to the performance of TERTIARY App B. Hodder explained that after being trapped wide in the run to the first turn she elected to ease the filly to gain cover however the filly seemed to lose interest and did not respond to her riding until she placed the filly under extreme pressure in the home straight and it ran home fairly. Trainer J. Morrisey stated that the horse has shown some wayward tendencies in the lead up to today’s race and is of the opinion that the filly needs racing experience. Their explanations were noted.

Following the running of this race the track was upgraded to a Slow 6 retrospective.


Race 4: Kudos Gym Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Astral Aura 2nd – Bundu Boy 3rd – Tispura Tonite 4th – Azide

App A. Holt was notified late as the rider of ASTRAL AURA however following an explanation from trainer B. Guy no action was taken.

ASTRAL AURA jumped with its head in the air.

TISPURA TONITE (A. Pattillo) jumped away awkwardly and struck the outside barrier partition.

Shortly after the start TISPURA TONITE and AZIDE (J.P. Stanley) brushed.

FAMOUS GROUSE (App R. Jamieson) shifted in shortly after the start and brushed FIERCELY SHINING (T. Treichel).

FAMOUS GROUSE was caught 3 wide rounding the first turn.

Approaching the 600m FAMOUS GROUSE shifted in placing FIERCELY SHINING and TISPURA TONITE in restricted room.

FAMOUS GROUSE raced wide for the majority of the event.

A post race veterinary examination of TISPURA TONITE revealed no abnormalities.

When questioned as to the seemingly disappointing performance of TISPURA TONITE trainer L. Kelly explained that the horse had been resuming from a lengthy spell and that during the horse’s preparation it had a minor setback and as a consequence he felt that the horse’s condition may have given out over the concluding stages.


Race 5: Master Floor Preparers QTIS 3YO Maiden SW Plate – 900m
1st – Rainbow Magic 2nd – Giant Crusher 3rd – True Allegiance 4th – Racer Ace

RAINBOW MAGIC (App B. Appo) jumped away awkwardly and missed the start.

Leaving the 800m PINK BRIETTA (T. Treichel) had to be momentarily eased as a result of being crossed by FRITZ OF OAK (App T. Huxham) when insufficiently clear.

L. Cheshire the rider of RACER ACE pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that she permitted her mount to shift in near the 550m when insufficiently clear of FRITZ OF OAK, resulting in that horse having to be checked and shift out across her heels. L. Cheshire’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of seven (7) meetings to commence midnight 5 January 2013 and expire midnight 16 January 2013.


Race 6: Strongbow Fruits – A Refreshing Mix For Summer Class 2 H’Cap – 1800m
1st – La Bella Mermaid 2nd – Sand Biscuit 3rd – Our Grand Finale 4th – Lentini Mist

App A. Butler was fined the sum of $100.00 for failing to provide a letter of authority following the absence of his master Mr Hearne. App Butler was further fined the sum of $100.00 for failing to wear the correct attire.

Prior to Race 1 trainer L. Kelly advised stewards that CHIDE would be ridden forward today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

Near the 1000m OUR GRAND FINALE (D. Green) brushed the running rail when momentarily cramped for room by SKATE ON BY (T. Treichel), which shifted in.

Near the 1400m DELMONICO (J.P. Stanley) was inclined to overrace and shifted out off the heels of OUR GRAND FINALE.

A post race veterinary examination of CHIDE (App B. Appo), which performed below expectations, revealed the gelding had sprung its off front shoe and as a result was lame in the off fore leg. A veterinary certificate of fitness will be required prior to CHIDE again racing. Trainer L. Kelly will recommend to connections that the horse be sent for a spell.

A post race veterinary examination of GAMBINO (App C. Schmidt), which performed poorly, revealed the gelding had sustained a laceration to the off hind heel and had injured its near hind bumper. Trainer P. Robbins was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to GAMBINO again racing.

A post race veterinary examination of DELMONICO revealed the gelding to be suffering from the thumps and exhaustion. Trainer P. Campbell was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required prior to DELMONICO again racing.

Race 7: Sneaky Sound System Cup Class 1 H’Cap – 1300m
1st – Believe In Heart 2nd – Rock Paper Sissors 3rd – Hush Power 4th – Etrangere

TIGER BASSIE (C. Whiteley) was slow to begin.

Near the 900m BRAVE PALATINSK (App A. Holt) shifted out off the heels of HUSH POWER (App B. Hodder) and as a result forced ETRANGERE (J.P. Stanley) wider on the track.

App B. Hodder the rider of HUSH POWER pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that leaving the 300m she permitted her mount to shift in causing KISSING TYPE (K. Wharton) to be checked and become unbalanced losing ground. App Hodder’s licence to ride in races was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) meetings to commence midnight 5 January 2013 and to expire midnight 13 January 2013.

Near the 200m ETRANGERE (J.P. Stanley) hung in onto the heels of GOLD BEST (D. Green) and had to be steadied.

When questioned as to the performance of MAGIC GONSKI trainer M. Lakey explained that he had instructed App B. Appo to have the horse ridden forward however the horse did not have sufficient speed. App Appo explained that after attempting to take up a forward position he had no alternative other than to settle back in the field due to the horse’s lack of pace. Mr Lakey added that whilst the horse had pleased this preparation he could offer no excuse for the horse’s performance today.

Following the running of this race the track was upgraded to a Dead 5 retrospective.

Race 8: Potbelleez DJZ Class 4 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Little Brown Horse 2nd – Witches Wonder 3rd – Flagges Flying 4th – Major Cash

Trainer L. Murphy was fined the sum of $100.00 for failing to notify the rider of FLAGGES FLYING by the prescribed time.

GO KINGPIN (App B. Appo) was slow to jump.

Shortly after the start LITTLE BROWN HORSE (App A. Holt) and WITCHES WONDER (T. Treichel) brushed.

WITCHES WONDER was caught wide rounding the first turn and raced wide until obtaining cover near the 700m.

Near the 200m WITCHES WONDER was disappointed for a run between FLAGGES FLYING (J.P. Stanley) and MAJOR CASH (App R. Jamieson) and had to shift to the outside to obtain clear running.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 29/12/2012

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 1. M. Tremble – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR67
Race 6. A. Butler – App Jockey – No letter of authority - $100.00 – LR61
Race 6. A. Butler – App Jockey – Failed to obey direction [incorrectly attired] - $100.00 – AR175(p)
Race 8. L. Murphy – Trainer - Late rider - $100.00 – LR67

Suspensions
Race 5. L. Cheshire – Jockey – Careless riding - 7 meetings (m/n 5.1.13-m/n16.1.13) – AR137(a)
Race 7. B. Hodder – App Jockey – Careless riding – 6 meetings (m/n5.1.13-m/n13.1.13) – AR137(a)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Red Tutu, Fantastic Eight, Gambino, La Bella Mermaid, Etrangere, Believe In Heart

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners

Bars/Warnings
Race 6. Gambino – Laceration to off hind heel & injury to near hind bumper – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 6. Delmonico – Suffering from thumps & exhaustion – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 6. Chide – Lame off fore leg – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 3. Warrior Eyes - Intention to ride just off the pace if circumstances permit.
Race 6. Chide – Intention to ride forward if circumstances permit.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 1. Pegunny Warrior – C. Whiteley
Race 4. Astral Aura – App A. Holt
Race 8. Flagges Flying – J.P. Stanley

Late Scratchings
Race 2. Shadowy Past @ 7.55 a.m.