STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 12 JANUARY 2013

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
PENETROMETER – 4.14
RAIL – 0.5M ENTIRE CIRCUIT

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – W Birch
Stewards – A Reardon, D Aurisch, J Dart, D Winter
Betting Steward – M Sweeney
Clerk of Scales – S Kelly
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Lenz, K Caldwell, S Flynn, C Johnson
Swab attendant – H Schodel, J Martin, M Johnstone, R. Lawson, K Kilpatrick, K Warwick
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews & M Henderson
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY:

As B. Shinn was indisposed stewards permitted rider replacements as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Stewards inquired into the circumstances surrounding the scratching of ASSAIL this morning on veterinary advice due to lameness in the near fore foot. The filly was inspected yesterday afternoon by the RQL Chief Veterinary Surgeon Mr Martin Lenz in the presence of Senior Steward Mr John Hackett and trainer Mr C Connors and found to be suitable to race. Trainer C. Connors informed stewards that when the filly was brought from its box this morning he noted that it was exhibiting soreness in the near fore foot and he sought veterinary advice from Dr Charlie McCormack. Dr McCormack informed stewards the horse was lame in the near fore foot which he attributed to the onset of an abscess. Their explanations were noted.

Race 1: Surfers Paradise Marriot Resort And Spa Magic Millions Maiden 3YO & Up SW Plate – 1200m
1st – Danrho 2nd – Gallinari 3rd – Night Chills 4th – Crashing

Prior to the start INSPURATIONAL was examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed suitable to race.

ARTALO (D. Dunn) stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer R. Lipp was advised that ARTALO must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to being permitted to race again.

BULL SHARK (M. Rodd) stood flatfooted at the start and lost ground. Trainer J. Morrisey was advised that a warning would be placed on BULL SHARK.

Soon after the start ROYAL JESTER commenced to buck dislodging its rider D. Browne. Trainer L. Birchley was advised that ROYAL JESTER must compete in an official barrier trial prior to racing again.

A short distance after the start NIGHT CHILLS (J. Byrne) shifted in making heavy contact with CRASHING (P. Hammersley).

Approaching the 300m GALLINARI (L. Cassidy) shifted out to improve taking ROSE OF CLARE (T. Berry) out onto CRASHING, which had to be momentarily tightened.

Approaching the 300m when placed under pressure TIGER JET (R. Wiggins) raced greenly, shifted out and had to be steadied from the heels of ROSE OF CLARE. TIGER JET continued to race greenly under pressure in the home straight.

Near the 250m the riderless ROYAL JESTER shifted in forcing GALLINARI in onto FLAME FIGHTER (Michael Palmer). ROYAL JESTER continued to shift in and approaching the 100m severely tightened the running of DANRHO (H. Bowman), resulting in that horse having to be checked. GIANT CRUSHER (J. McDonald) which was trailing DANRHO had to be steadied as a consequence.

FLAME FIGHTER, SUMMERS ON THE RUN (T. Bell) and INSPURATIONAL (Matthew Palmer) all raced wide throughout the event.

G. Colless reported that HIALEAH JET did not begin well however travelled comfortably in the middle stages but then failed to respond to his riding from rounding the home turn. G. Colless added that HIALEAH JET was making an abnormal respiratory noise. A post race veterinary examination of HIALEAH JET revealed no abnormality. Trainer A. Bailey undertook to have an endoscopic examination performed on the horse and to provide the results to stewards prior to its next race start.

A post race veterinary examination of INSPURATIONAL revealed the mare to be lame in the near fore leg. Trainer L. Lawler will be advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be provided prior to INSPURATIONAL again racing.


Race 2: Korean Air Magic Millions Stayers Quality Cup – 1800m
1st – Kinnersley 2nd – Anagold 3rd – Bid Spotter 4th – What Happenedhenry

Approaching the first turn TAI TAI TESS (D. Dunn) shifted in and made contact with MASTER AVATAR (J. McDonald), which as a result shifted in and bumped EQUISSENTIAL (J. Byrne). Following this incident TAI TAI TESS made the turn at the 1400m awkwardly and shifted out and when corrected by its rider shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of D. Dunn resulting in PEPPERWOOD (L. Cassidy) being checked, clipping the heels of TAI TAI TESS and blundering. Stewards were satisfied that D. Dunn the rider of TAI TAI TESS had not exhibited any carelessness in his riding in this incident.

Approaching the 600m KINNERSLEY (T. Berry) when endeavouring to improve and shift PLAYACTION (J. Taylor) wider on the track, became awkward at the heels of WHAT HAPPENEDHENRY (G. Colless) when PLAYACTION held its line of running.

A post race veterinary examination of PLAYACTION, which compounded badly in the home straight, revealed the gelding to have a slower than normal recovery rate.

Stewards sought an explanation from C. Newitt regarding the tactics adopted and the overall performance of NOISY OCEAN. C. Newitt stated that he was instructed to ride the horse positively and endeavour to obtain a position just behind the speed however, running to the first turn he was trapped wide on the track and was obliged to ride NOISY OCEAN forward and take a position outside the leader. He added that NOISY OCEAN settled well and travelled nicely however, when pressured only accelerated for a short distance before tiring. Trainer B. Guy confirmed the instructions and felt the need for C. Newitt to pressure NOISY OCEAN in the early stages in order to cross runners to his inside had an affect on the horse’s capacity to finish the race off. A post race veterinary examination of NOISY OCEAN revealed no abnormalities.


Race 3: R.M. Williams Magic Millions Fillies & Mares Quality WR 2.5kg H’Cap – 1300m
1st – Bennetta 2nd – Playtime 3rd – Capital Commander 4th – Cuddlesome

Trainer P Strong advised MAFIA PRINCESS would be ridden in a quieter fashion today. The horse was ridden accordingly.

MISS BARWANG (E. Wilkinson) began awkwardly and shifted out making contact with PURE REALITY (M. Rodd).

CUDDLESOME (B. Stewart) and MOSSE DIVA (H. Bowman) were both slow to begin.

A short distance after the start MAFIA PRINCESS (K. Wharton) raced ungenerously when being restrained off the heels of STOLEN KISSES (P. Hammersley).

Leaving the 1000m MOROCCAN DANCER (Michael Palmer) commenced to hang out and did so throughout the middle stages placing its rider at a disadvantage.

After passing the 100m MOSSE DIVA had to be steadied from the heels of PURE REALITY and was obliged to alter course.

CRAZY MAMMA (M. Cahill) raced wide in the early stages of the event.

CUDDLESOME and BENNETTA (J. McDonald) both raced wide throughout the event.


Race 4: Myer Magic Millions Open Quality Sprint – 1000m
1st – Shamrock Slipper 2nd – Bella Rossie 3rd – Rocket To Glory 4th – Doubtful Jack

NUMBER ONE GUN reared in the barriers and got both fore legs momentarily caught in the front gates. NUMBER ONE GUN was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and was subsequently withdrawn by order of stewards at 2.08 p.m. All monies invested on NUMBER ONE GUN were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 2.08 p.m.:

13 cents in the dollar for the win - # 11(SHAMROCK SLIPPER)
16 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #11 (SHAMROCK SLIPPER)
14 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #12 (BELLA ROSSIE)
15 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - #7 (ROCKET TO GLORY)

Trainer J. O’Shea was advised that a warning would be placed on NUMBER ONE GUN for its barrier manners. When considering the matter stewards took into account the previously unblemished record of the gelding.

Trainer G. Portelli was advised that a warning would be placed on BELLA ROSSIE after the mare proved difficult to load.

BELLA ROSSIE (C. Reith) and ROCKET TO GLORY (G. Colless) were both held up and unable to obtain clear running in the home straight until near the 200m.


Race 5: $1 Million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas – 1400m
1st – Saluter 2nd – Sizzling 3rd – Driefontein 4th – Hoss Amor

HEZA JETSETTER (R. Wiggins) and AVALADYLUCK (C. Newitt) were both slow to begin.

DRIEFONTEIN (T. Berry) and GRAND BUSINESS (D. Dunn) made contact at the start.

CALIENTE (P. Hammersley) was inconvenienced soon after the start when tightened for room between REGULAR (M. Rodd) and LADY COLOURS (T. Bell), which was taken in by NO LOOKING BACK (G. Schofield).

Approaching the 1000m AVALADYLUCK was tightened for room between GRAND BUSINESS, which when overracing shifted out slightly and SIZZLING (C. Williams), which was taken in by PLATINUM STATE (H. Bowman), which shifted in when not quite clear. Following this incident GRAND BUSINESS continued to overrace and CALIENTE, which was following had to be steadied from the heels of GRAND BUSINESS.

AVALADYLUCK made the turn at the 900m awkwardly and shifted out.

Near the 600m NO LOOKING BACK improved up onto the heels of SALUTER (D. Browne) and when being steadied lost ground abruptly resulting in NOOGOORA BURR (E. Wilkinson), which was following having to be steadied. When restrained NOOGOORA BURR overreacted and shifted out resulting in SIZZLING having to be checked.

Rounding the home turn and early part of the straight NO LOOKING BACK and PLATINUM STATE came together when NO LOOKING BACK was attempting to obtain clear running to the outside of LUCKY HUSSLER (Matthew Palmer).

Passing the 100m NO LOOKING BACK shifted out under pressure taking PLATINUM STATE out onto HEZA JETSETTER forcing that horse wider on the track. G. Schofield the rider of NO LOOKING BACK was reprimanded and advised he must stop riding and straighten his mounts sooner than he had on this occasion.

LUCKY HUSSLER, PLATINUM STATE, HOSS AMOR (J. McDonald) and SIZZLING all raced wide throughout the event.

When questioned regarding the performance of NO LOOKING BACK G. Schofield could offer no real excuse for the horse’s disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination of NO LOOKING BACK revealed no abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination of CALIENTE revealed the mare to be suffering from the thumps and exhibiting soreness in both fore legs. Trainer B. Hill will be advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required prior to CALIENTE racing again.


Race 6: $2 Million Jeep Magic Millions 2YO Classic – 1200m
1st – Real Surreal 2nd – Sweet Idea 3rd – Missy Longstocking 4th – Global Dream

SWEET IDEA cast a plate during its preliminary and had to be reshod. The horse was subsequently examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed suitable to race.

GREYTFILLY (R. Wiggins) and GRACIOUS PROSPECT (App C. Schofield) were both tightened for room at the start between ARCHITECT (A. Erhart), which shifted out after receiving a bump from MISSY LONGSTOCKING (D. Browne) and I’M TOO SEXY (L. Currie), which shifted in shortly after the start.

CLEVADUDE (C. Newitt) was slow to begin.

CALCATTA (D. Dunn) shifted in of its own accord approaching the 900m and made contact with the running rail.

Leaving the 800m TICKET TO TOORAK (J. Mott) improved up onto the heels of CHOOSE A SAGA (E. Wilkinson) and when being restrained shifted in tightened the running of CHANGE OF HONOUR (M. Rodd).

From a point passing the 600m until straightening to the run home MISSY LONGSTOCKING was unable to improve forward when placed awkwardly at the heels of TICKET TO TOORAK (J. Mott).

CHANGE OF HONOUR raced greenly in the straight when placed under pressure.

ARCHITECT laid in under pressure in the straight.

CERTITUDE (T. Berry), SIR LUMINAR (H. Bowman), GLOBAL DREAM (G. Colless) and GRACIOUS PROSPECT all raced wide throughout the event.

When asked to explain the performance of CLEVADUDE jockey C. Newitt stated that the horse was fractious in the barriers and was slow to begin. C. Newitt added that the horse did not show its customary speed in the early stages, got on the wrong leg approaching the first turn and in his view had not appreciated racing in a clockwise direction. Trainer R. Hore-Lacy expressed his disappointment in the performance of CLEVADUDE advising stewards that the horse sweated up quite badly in the lead up to the event which is unusual for the gelding and added that at the horse’s two previous starts it has been able to lead and dictate terms. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from heat stress and to be exhibiting a slower than normal recovery rate. .

A post race veterinary examination of I’M TOO SEXY revealed the filly to have lost a near fore bar shoe during the race.

A post race veterinary examination of CERTITUDE revealed the filly to be showing mild signs of heat stress.


Race 7: Oracle Magic Millions Quality Cup – 1400m
1st – Triple Elegance 2nd – Gundy Son 3rd – Stratford 4th – Cross Of Gold

BIGGLES was examined behind the barrier and passed fit to start.

BIGGLES ducked its head as the start was effected and lost ground.

Near the 200m PHELAN READY (D. Browne) had to be momentarily steadied from the heels of STARTSMEUP (M. Rodd), which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

R. Wiggins the rider of GUNDY SON was fined the sum of $500.00 for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.

T. Berry the rider of FAST CLIP was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the finish line.

M. Rodd reported at scales that he had to constantly apply pressure to STARTSMEUP to hold its position and the horse hung in when placed under pressure in the straight. STARTSMEUP lost an near fore plate in running.

A post race veterinary examination of SONS OF GOD revealed the horse to have lost an off fore plate in running.

A post race veterinary examination of THE FIFTH HOLE revealed the gelding to have a delayed post race recovery.

A post race veterinary examination of BIGGLES revealed the gelding to be displaying a short striding action in both fore legs.


Race 8: Sky Racing World Magic Millions Class 6 SW Plate – 1200m
1st – Whisperossa 2nd – Show Affection 3rd – State of Wealth 4th – I’m Cool

On jumping away NEDIYM’S QUEST (J. Taylor) shifted out and bumped the hind quarters of WITCHES WONDER (J. Byrne) turning that horse inwards, which resulted in NEDIYM’S QUEST having to be checked when tightened for room between WITCHES WONDER and G’DAY OLD MATE (B. Stewart).

STATE OF WEALTH (L. Cassidy) and NEDIYM’S QUEST both overraced in the early stages of the event.

Near the 600m STATE OF WEALTH when racing fiercely, improved to the inside of the heels of RED HOT HUSSLER (Michael Palmer) where there was insufficient room, resulting in G’DAY OLD MATE being tightened onto the running rail and having to be checked. NEDIYM’S QUEST which was following also had to be checked.

FORSTER (H. Bowman) was held up in the early part of the straight until passing the 300m.

CARMINE KING (J. McDonald), DOUBLE IMPACT (E. Wilkinson), GENTLE GIANT (C. Reith) and SHOW AFFECTION (T. Bell) all raced wide throughout the event.

A post race veterinary examination of FORSTER revealed a laceration to the off fore fetlock.

A post race veterinary examination of G’DAY OLD MATE revealed the gelding to have been galloped on the off hind hock, cannon and heel. The gelding also lost its near hind plate in running.







STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 12/1/2013

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5. G. Schofield – Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 7. R. Wiggins – Jockey – Whip use - $500.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Absent jockeys
B. Shinn - Indisposed

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Vaarwel, Race 5 – all runners except Lucky Hussler, Race 6 – all runners,

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Gallinari, Anagold, Playtime, Bella Rossie, Sizzling, Sweet Idea, Gundy Son, and Show Affection

Bars/Warnings
Race 1. Artalo – Stood flatfooted – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 1. Bull Shark – Stood flatfooted – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 1. Royal Jester – Bucked – Barrier trial – AR8(t)
Race 1. Inspurational – Lame near fore leg – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 4. Number One Gun – Barrier manners – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 4. Bella Rossie – Difficult to load – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 5. Caliente – Thumps & sore both front legs – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 3. Mafia Princess – Intention to ride horse in a quieter fashion today.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 1. Giant Crusher – J. McDonald
Race 2. Master Avatar – J. McDonald
Race 3. Cuddlesome – B. Stewart
Race 4. Leealan – T. Berry
Race 5. No Looking Back – G. Schofield
Race 6. He’s A Ladies Man – J. Byrne
Race 8. Gentle Giant – C. Reith
Race 8. Nediym’s Quest – J. Taylor

Late Scratchings
Race 4. Number One Gun @ 2.08 p.m.