STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 5 JANUARY 2013

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
PENETROMETER – 4.2
RAIL – OUT 5M ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – T Quick, G Palmer, P McLean
Clerk of Scales – T Bartlett
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C McCormack
Swab attendant – H Schodel, K Kilpatrick
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews, M Andrews
Secretary – L Stokes

Race 1: 100% Gold Coast 2YO Maiden Plate – 900m
1st – First Release 2nd – Outstrip 3rd – Puff’s Girl 4th – Chills

Trainer B W Hill was fined the sum of $100 for late rider notification of Jockey C Whiteley on LATARNO.

The start was delayed when FRED’S GIRL (M Palmer) and PUFF’S GIRL (N Tomizawa) proved difficult to load. Trainer K Kemp was advised that PUFF’S GIRL will be required to compete in an official trial to the satisfaction of stewards before starting again.

JACARANDA SPIRIT (K Gates) was slow to begin.

CHILLS (A Holt) began awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and lost ground.

LATARNO (C Whiteley) began awkwardly, shifted in and made heavy contact with PUFF’S GIRL.

LATARNO and JACARANDA SPIRIT both raced greenly for the majority of the event.

CHILLS raced greenly in the home straight.

Race 2: Holmsey & Flan Maiden 3YO and Up H’cap – 900m
1st – Luskin Sky 2nd – Brigadoon Legend 3rd – Shadowy Past 4th – Dr Benjamin

The start was delayed when ACKERIE (E Kehoe) which kicked out in the barriers was removed from the barriers, inspected by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.

LITTLE ORPO (C Schmidt) which was fractious in the barriers was slow to begin.

LUSKIN SKY (A Pattillo) shifted out at the start taking SHADOWY PAST (K Wharton) out on to ACKERIE.

HARKAWAY GIRL (B Appo) was tightened on jumping away between HERTZ SO GOOD (R Hurdle) and ETERNO (R Jamieson) which shifted in.

ACKERIE raced greenly in the early stages of the event and near the 600m improved on to the heels of HERTZ SO GOOD and when being restrained from the heels of HERTZ SO GOOD shifted out and bumped GOLD DEAL (D Missen) which was taken out on to MADEMOISELLE JOLIE (C Whiteley).

BELLA’S CANDY (A Erhart), GOLD DEAL and MADEMOISELLE JOLIE raced wide for the majority of the event.

Approaching the 400m ACKERIE had to be steadied and forced to race in restricted room between GOLD DEAL and LITTLE ORPO which shifted out. App. C Schmidt the rider of LITTLE ORPO was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. App. C Schmidt reported that LITTLE ORPO was inclined to hang out rounding the home turn.

HERTZ SO GOOD hung out rounding the home turn.

BELLA’S CANDY shifted in under pressure over the final 200m.

When questioned as to the performance of GOLD DEAL, Jockey D Missen stated that the gelding which was having its first start, raced greenly in the early stages and near the 600m was forced wider on the track when ACKERIE raced greenly and shifted out. Jockey Missen added that after making the home turn extremely wide he elected to allow GOLD DEAL to balance up before placing the gelding under pressure in the home straight. Jockey Missen further added that GOLD DEAL again raced greenly in the home straight preventing him from fully testing the gelding but nonetheless finished the race off well. His explanation was noted.

Race 3: Leaders Diary Maiden Plate – 1400m
1st – Klubbitt 2nd – Angry Apples 3rd – Jundah Jack 4th – Finger Onthe Pulse

The start was delayed when MISS MCLEAN (B Hodder) proved difficult to load.

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards reviewed an incident near the 50m at which point PEOPLE GET READY (D Missen) suffered interference. After viewing the patrol footage Stewards did not believe that the incident had a material effect on the placings and subsequently declared correct weight.

FAMOUS GROUSE (M McKenzie) was slow to begin.

KLUBBITT (A Pattillo) and JUNDAH JACK (R Jamieson) began awkwardly.

TRULY VEXING (K Wharton) began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped MISS MCLEAN.

Near the 800m JUNDAH JACK shifted out and bumped MISS MCLEAN.

MISS MCLEAN was obliged to race 3 wide for the majority of the event.

ANGRY APPLES (S Payne) and NICE RED (C Schmidt) bumped on 3 occasions in the early stages of the home straight.

App. J K Johnson (FINGER ON THE PULSE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting her mount to shift out under pressure near the 50m whilst riding the gelding along resulting in RICCOSO (M Palmer) being taken out onto PEOPLE GET READY (D Missen) which had to be eased when tightened for room between RICCOSO and JUNDAH JACK. App. Johnson was suspended from riding in races for a period of 7 meetings to commence midnight 12/01/2013 and to expire midnight 25/01/2013.

Upon return to scale App. R Jamieson reported that JUNDAH JACK raced greenly.

When questioned into the seemingly improved performance of KLUBBITT, Trainer L Kelly stated that following the horse’s last start on 22 December 2012, he had added winkers and a tongue control bit and was of the view that these gear changes had improved the gelding’s performance. Mr Kelly added that whilst connections had supported KLUBBITT today, they were not overly confident of its chances leading into the race based on the gelding’s last start. Stewards noted his explanation.

Race 4: The Courthouse Hotel Class 2 H’cap – 2200m
1st – Delmonico 2nd – Wishmore 3rd – Cuban 4th – Sand Biscuit

DELMONICO (K Wharton) began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly.

DELMONICO over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event.

HEAR THE BEAT (R Jamieson) raced wide in the early stages of the event before being allowed to stride forward to take up a position outside the leader near the 800m.

DELMONICO was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

WISHMORE (B Appo) shifted out rounding the home turn taking HEAR THE BEAT wider on the track. SAND BISCUIT (J K Johnson) which had improved to the outside of HEAR THE BEAT was also taken wider on the track.

Leaving the 300m SKATE ON BY (A Holt) shifted in of its own accord and made contact with the running rail becoming unbalanced for a short distance.

WISHMORE (B Appo) shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages of the event.

Jockey P Holmes reported that connections had advised him that they would now consider sending JETSCAPE for a spell.

Race 5: Mal & Luke H’cap – 1200m
1st – Rockdale 2nd – Aquatorial 3rd – Chipp’n Away 4th – Triskele

CHIPP’N AWAY (C Schmidt) which threw its head in the air as the start was effected, began awkwardly and lost ground.

AQUATORIAL (B Appo) began awkwardly, shifted out and hampered SUMMARISE (C Whiteley).

TRISKELE (JK Johnson) was obliged to race wide for the majority of the event.

Upon straightening CHIPP’N AWAY attempted to improve into a run to the outside of ROCKDALE (B Hodder), however, ROCKDALE shifted out near the 300m resulting in CHIPP’N AWAY being disappointed for that run between TRISKELE and ROCKDALE. As a consequence CHIPP’N AWAY was obliged to shift back to the inside of ROCKDALE near the 200m to obtain clear running.

App. J. Johnson reported that she attempted to restrain TRISKELE in the early stages to take up a trailing position in behind AQUATORIAL but was unable to do so when TRISKELE began to race strongly. As a consequence TRISKELE was obliged to race wide for the majority of the race before being able to take up a position outside the leader near the 500m.

Race 6: Hot Tomato Cup Class 2 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Barrassie Brother 2nd – Our Triple Treat 3rd – All Our Wives 4th – Bazinsky

When Jockey P Holmes was unable to make the weight on INTADOM, he was replaced by Jockey E Kehoe. Jockey P Holmes was fined the sum of $100.

Correct weight was delayed to allow Trainer B Guy to view the start to ascertain whether or not MACKENZIE (JK Johnson) had been denied a fair start. After viewing the patrol footage Mr Guy was satisfied that MACKENZIE threw its head in the air on jumping and as a result lost ground. As MACKENZIE had not been denied a fair start the mare was declared a runner and correct weight was declared.

POPSTAR PETE (B Hodder) was tightened for room at the start between TORERO (L Rolls) and OUR TRIPLE TREAT (A Pattillo) both of which shifted ground.

When over-racing leaving the 900m INTADOM (E Kehoe) improved on to the heels of BARRASSIE BROTHER (C Whiteley) and when being restrained shifted out.

MACKENZIE over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

WHISKY HIGHWAY (M Palmer) shifted out under pressure in the home straight.

Stewards questioned App. R Jamieson as to the reasons why ALL OUR WIVES shifted out rounding the home turn allowing BARRASSIE BROTHER to improve and to obtain a run to the inside of ALL OUR WIVES. App. Jamieson stated that ALL OUR WIVES had hung out at previous starts and again today hung out rounding the home turn despite her efforts. Stewards whilst mindful of App. Jamieson’s inexperience noted her explanation however advised that in future she should make every effort to keep her mounts straight so as not to allow other runners to improve to her inside as she had on this occasion.

Race 7: My GC.Com.Au Class 3 Plate – 1400m
1st – Jam Fancy 2nd – Retune 3rd – Believe in Heart 4th – Tapakeg

After being fractious in the float en route to the course, CLASPED (C Schmidt) was examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed to start.

JAM FANCY (D Missen) and COUNTRY PRINCE (R Jamieson) bumped at the start.

App. R Jamieson (COUNTRY PRINCE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting her mount to shift in near the 1200m when insufficiently clear of CHANCERY CODE (A Taylor) which was taken in on to KID TYCOON (R Hurdle) resulting in KID TYCOON being taken in across the running of MITAYDEN (A Holt) causing that horse to clip heels and blunder badly. RETUNE (D Green) which was following was inconvenienced as a consequence. App. R Jamieson was suspended from riding in races for a period of 7 meetings to commence midnight 12/01/2013 and to expire midnight 25/01/2013.

Near the 1100m CHANCERY CODE shifted out and bumped COUNTRY PRINCE.

CLASPED (C Schmidt) and COUNTRY PRINCE raced wide for the majority of the event.

Leaving the 900m TAPAKEG (K Wharton) had to be eased and forced to race in restricted room between RETUNE and CLASPED which shifted in momentarily.

RETUNE shifted in under pressure in the home straight resulting in KID TYCOON being inconvenienced near the 200m.

Stewards questioned App. A Taylor as to the reasons why CHANCERY CODE shifted wide rounding the home turn allowing JAM FANCY (D Missen) to improve and obtain a run to its inside. App. Taylor stated that CHANCERY CODE hung out at that point of the race despite her efforts. She also stated that whilst attempting to prevent CHANCERY CODE from shifting out the saddle slipped. Stewards whilst mindful of App. Taylor’s inexperience noted her explanation however advised that in future she should make every effort to keep her mounts straight so as not to allow other runners to improve to her inside as she had on this occasion.

A post-race veterinary examination of CLASPED failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

Race 8: Howard Wilson Tribute Class 1 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Chosen Talent 2nd – Dazzle Us 3rd – Vilayet 4th – Show Me The Gem

The start was delayed when DEHERE I AM underwent a veterinary examination after dislodging App. JK Johnson during the preliminary. DEHERE I AM was cleared to race.

INDECISION (M McKenzie) was slow to begin.

DAZZLE US (K Wharton) knuckled on jumping away, shifted in and bumped HILL AND GRACE (E Kehoe).

DEHERE I AM (JK Johnson) began awkwardly.


INDECISION over-raced during the early stages of the event.

MY MIRAGE (B Hodder) raced wide during the early stages of the event.

When the pace eased near the 700m SHOW ME THE GEM (D Missen) improved on to the heels of VICTORVETO (R Mason) shifted out and raced wide from that point onwards.

DAISY CAN TOO (A Pattillo) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Near the 500m VICTORVETO improved on to the heels of MY MIRAGE and had to be steadied and as a result shifted out which allowed VILAYET (C Schmidt) to improve to her inside. ROSIE THE MAID (M Palmer) which was following had to be steadied as a consequence.

DAZZLE US and VILAYET were held up rounding the home turn.

Leaving the 200m INDECISION had to be eased when tightened for room between SOLIDIFY (C Whiteley) and VILAYET both of which shifted ground.

Jockey K Wharton will be interviewed at a later date concerning his whip use on DAZZLE US prior to the 100m.















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 5 JANUARY 2013

Summary of action concerning licensees


Fines
Race 1 – Trainer B W Hill, Late rider notification - $100 [LR67]
Race 6 – Jockey P Holmes, Overweight - $100 [AR120(b)]

Suspensions
Race 3 – App. J K Johnson, careless riding – 7 meetings - m/n 12/01/13 to m/n 25/01/13 [AR137(a)]
Race 7 – App. R Jamieson, careless riding - 7 meetings – m/n 12/01/13 to m/n 25/01/13 [AR137(a)]

Adjourned Inquiries
Race 8 – Jockey K Wharton, Whip use.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Summarise, Chipp’n Away, Chancery Code, Retune, Shoe Me the Gem, Daisy Can Too

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Outstrip, Brigadoon Legend, Retune

Bars/Warnings
Race 1 – Puff’s Girl, barrier manners, Official Barrier Trial [AR8(t)]

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 1 – Latarno – C Whiteley
Race 6 – Intadom – E Kehoe