STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 20 APRIL 2013

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SLOW 6 (UPGRADED DEAD 5 AFTER R3)
PENETROMETER – 5.1
RAIL – OUT 5M 1400-W/POST, 3M REMAINDER

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Dart
Stewards – N Torpey, P Gillard, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – P Reardon
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – J Wearn
Swab attendant – H Schodel & A Schofield
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews & C Jacobs
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY: Nil

Race 1: All Power Steering Class 1 H’Cap – 900m
1st – Phoenix Force 2nd – Djerassi 3rd – Burleigh Heads 4th – Bossboss

NAVY CHIC (Michael Palmer) began awkwardly and lost considerable ground.

PICCIRILLO (A. Erhart) raced greenly in the home straight.

BOSSBOSS (C. Whiteley) laid in under pressure over the final 200m.

PICCIRILLO, CHARTER BOY (A. Pattillo) and WENTING (B. Abbey) all raced wide throughout the event.

C. Whiteley the rider of BOSSBOSS was reminded of his obligations regarding the raising of his arm above shoulder height when using his whip.


Race 2: Big Dog Pet Foods QTIS 2YO H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Skytastic 2nd – Primal Flight 3rd – Flying Riddle 4th – Racing In The Wind

As App A. Holt was overweight and no other suitable apprentice was available stewards permitted C. Whiteley to be substituted as the rider of MO MO.

Stewards adjourned an inquiry to make further enquiries with the Trainers Service Centre into the gear worn by JET FIGHTER.

JET FIGHTER (A. Pattillo), PRIMAL FLIGHT (Michael Palmer), SKYTASTIC (App B. Appo) and MO MO (C. Whiteley) were all tightened for room at the start between CHURCHILL GEM (App J.K. Johnson), which shifted in and RACING IN THE WIND (L. Rolls), which began awkwardly and shifted out. In this incident MO MO lost ground.

NYANDA CROSSING (App S. Payne), DUKE’S CHARM (Matthew Palmer) and ALLHAPPENINGAGAIN (App G. Goold) were all slow to begin.

Shortly after the start CHURCHILL GEM shifted in and away from FLYING RIDDLE (D. Missen), which was shifting ground inwards and as a result CHURCHILL GEM and PRIMAL FLIGHT made heavy contact.

SKYTASTIC hung out rounding the home turn.

App G. Goold the rider of ALLHAPPENINGAGAIN was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that approaching the 400m he rode his mount along hands and heels and improved up onto the heels of JET FIGHTER, shifted out when insufficiently clear of PAJINGO (D. Hayse), causing that runner to be checked and forced outwards. In this incident both NYANDA CROSSING and MYBOYMAURIE (S. Sheargold) which were both racing to the outside were forced wider on the track. App Goold’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of six (6) meetings to commence midnight 21 April 2013 and to expire midnight 1 May 2013.

SOLO SAGA (App M. McKenzie) shifted out under pressure near the 200m and bumped SIR PRANG (App T. Wolfgram).

SKYTASTIC shifted out abruptly near the 150m to obtain clear running.

DUKE’S CHARM and SIR PRANG raced wide throughout the event.


Race 3: Beverly McIlwain Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden SW Plate – 1200m
1st – Bearded Dragon 2nd – Run For Ever 3rd – Thaiday 4th – Tax Rebate

Trainer M. Eggleston was fined the sum of $100.00 for the late declaration of A. Pattillo as the rider of NORDIC JET.

BEARDED DRAGON (App A. Holt) and PATENT PENDING (App B. Appo) were both tightened on jumping away between DESTINY ROAD (D. Missen) and OLD FEELING (L. Rolls), which shifted out.
SHARP BLADE (App M. McKenzie) was slow to begin.

LOCHTORIO (App T. Wolfgram) which began awkwardly was tightened shortly after the start between RUN FOR EVER (C. Whiteley) and TAX REBATE (App J.K. Johnson), which shifted out.

Leaving the 700m RUN FOR EVER improved up onto the heels of BEIJING DANCER (Matthew Palmer) and had to be steadied.

RUN FOR EVER overraced during the middle stages of the event.

Leaving the 300m THAIDAY (D. Hayse) had difficulty obtaining clear running between RUN FOR EVER and BEIJING DANCER.

Near the 100m PATENT PENDING was momentarily held up on the heels of TAX REBATE, which was obliged to shift around that runner’s heels in order to improve.

OLD FEELING, MAGIC CADRE (App S. Payne) and NORDIC JET (A. Pattillo) all raced wide throughout the event.

When questioned regarding the performance of MAGIC CADRE App S. Payne stated that the horse travelled well throughout until placed under pressure from leaving the 600m and failed to respond to his riding and was most disappointing. App Payne further added that the only reasonable explanation he could put forward was that the horse was trapped wide and was not entirely comfortable on today’s surface. His comments were noted.

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


Race 4: Sita Australia Fillies & Mares Maiden SW Plate – 1200m
1st – Champagne Blaze 2nd – Righteous Miss 3rd – Graceful Rose 4th – Regal Tier

Correct weight was delayed to enable App A. Butler the rider of GRACEFUL ROSE which finished third to view the official film to see whether he had grounds against the winner CHAMPAGNE BLAZE (M. Speers) over the final 100m. After viewing the film App Butler did not wish to proceed and correct weight was given.

MISS FIFI (App B. Appo) stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer J. Morrisey was advised that an official warning would be placed on the filly’s barrier manners.

Leaving the 800m GRACEFUL ROSE (App A. Butler) improved onto the heels of CHAMPAGNE BLAZE (M. Speers) and had to be steadied.

LOVETHENIGHTLIFE (App M. McKenzie) overraced during the middle stages of the event.

Over the final 500m GRACEFUL ROSE was disappointed for a run when racing to the inside of REGAL TIER (Matthew Palmer) and was held up on the heels of CHAMPAGNE BLAZE and as a result went to the line without being fully tested.

CHAMPAGNE BLAZE shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages of the event.

REGAL TIER raced wide throughout the event.


Race 5: The Laminex Group Class 3 H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Hush Power 2nd – Lucky Day Kid 3rd – Stalwart Tycoon 4th – Taystar

Trainer T. Crane advised SLICK LAGO may be ridden in a more forward position today if circumstances permit. SLICK LAGO raced in a midfield position.

Correct weight was delayed to enable App J.K. Johnson the rider of LUCKY DAY KID which finished second to view the official film to see whether she had grounds against the winner HUSH POWER (L. Rolls) in the home straight. After viewing the film App Johnson did not wish to proceed and correct weight was given.

SAND BISCUIT (C. Whiteley) and TAYSTAR (App T. Wolfgram) bumped on jumping away.

SLICK LAGO (App A. Holt) and STALWART TYCOON (App G. Goold) were both held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

App G. Goold reported that STALWART TYCOON was inclined to lay out when placed under pressure in the home straight.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of SAND BISCUIT jockey C. Whitely stated that the horse travelled well throughout however when placed under pressure near 400m failed to respond to his riding and was most disappointing. A post race veterinary examination of SAND BISCUIT revealed no abnormalities. Stewards intend to interview trainer Mr Balcombe regarding the performance.


Race 6: Golf Oz Tours Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Anna Lizzie 2nd – Annario 3rd – Midnight Fury 4th – Sasa Motte Koi

App R. Jamieson was reprimanded for failing to arrive on course by the required time due to her travelling from another meeting.

ANNA LIZZIE (C. Whiteley) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start LOLA’S CHOICE (App C. Schmidt) and RAW SNITZEL (M. Speers) were both tightened for room between CHIRICAHUA (App B. Appo) and TAN TAT ALPHA (L. Rolls), which shifted out.

LOTSA JEWELS (A. Pattillo), MANSFIELD PARK (Matthew Palmer) and MIDNIGHT FURY (App T. Wolfgram) all raced wide throughout the event.

App T. Wolfgram the rider of MIDNIGHT FURY pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in near the 200m whilst riding it along with the whip when insufficiently clear of SASA MOTTE KOI (App R. Jamieson), causing that runner to be taken in, which contributed to the interference suffered to TAN TAT ALPHA (L. Rolls). App Wolfgram was suspended from riding in races for a period of five (5) meetings to commence midnight 21 April 2013 and to expire midnight 27 April 2013.

App R. Jamieson the rider of SASA MOTTE KOI also pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) for permitting her mount to shift in near the 200m, which also contributed to the interference suffered to TAN TAT ALPHA. App Jamieson’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of five (5) meetings to commence midnight 22 April 2013 and to expire midnight 28 April 2013.

Michael Palmer the rider of LORD LONHRO was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in near the 100m when insufficiently clear of RAW SNITZEL, resulting in that runner having to be steadied.


Race 7: Alby Adams Memorial Benchmark 85 H’Cap – 1300m
1st – Lady Agulhas 2nd – What Happenedhenry 3rd – Mr Slick 4th – Craiglea Falcon

Connections advised that from the wide barrier the riding instructions for RUN WITH ME would be to try and find cover closer to the fence back in the field if circumstances permit. RUN WITH ME (C. Whiteley) was slow to begin and was ridden accordingly.

The start of this race was delayed when BLOW A KISS (App T. Wolfgram) proved difficult to load.

FITNESS FANATIC (Michael Palmer) and WHAT HAPPENEDHENRY (D. Hayse) were both slow to begin.

SHOW ME AN ACE (Matthew Palmer) overraced during the early and middle stages of the event.

Over the concluding stages DALZAR (App Z. Scullie) improved up onto the heels of CRAIGLEA FALCON (App C. Schmidt).

D. Hayse the rider of WHATHAPPENEDHENRY pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in near the 100m whilst riding along with the whip when insufficiently clear of RUN WITH ME, causing that runner to be steadied. D. Hayse’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of six (6) meetings to commence midnight 23 April 2013 and to expire midnight 30 April 2013.

SHOW ME AN ACE raced wide for the majority of the event.


Race 8: Brisbane Isuzu Class 2 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Witches Lips 2nd – Tizzy Lizzy 3rd – Eskervinth 4th – Trees A Crowd

As App A. Holt was overweight stewards permitted App S. Payne to be substituted as the rider of UNTOWARD. App Holt was subsequently fined the sum of $300.00 under the provisions of AR120(b) being overweight in Race 2 and Race 8.

HERE’S TO YA was declared a late withdrawal at 4.34 p.m. by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice after the filly was injured in the tie up stalls. No deductions were applicable as scratching occurred prior to commencement of betting.

UNTOWARD (App S. Payne) and ESKERVINTH (L. Rolls) were both slow to begin.

Near the 1000m TREES A CROWD (Michael Palmer) had to be steadied when tightened for room by ZABEAUTY (App C. McPherson) which shifted in and away from SUNSET AFFAIR (App B. Appo), which also shifted in. App Appo the rider of SUNSET AFFAIR was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

ESKERVINTH made contact with the running rail of its own accord at the 600m.

Near the 200m UNTOWARD shifted and made contact with the running rail when crowded for room by EXOGRAM (App C. Schmidt).

A post race veterinary examination of SUNSET AFFAIR revealed the filly to be mildly lame in the off foreleg. Trainer G. Heinrich was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced prior to SUNSET AFFAIR again racing.

A post race veterinary examination of EXOGRAM, which raced below market expectations, failed to reveal any abnormalities.






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 20/4/2013

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6. R. Jamieson – App Jockey – Late arrival on course – Reprimand
Race 6. Michael Palmer – Jockey – Careless riding – Reprimand – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 2 & 8 A. Holt – App Jockey – Overweight - $300.00 – AR120(b)
Race 3. M. Eggleston – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR70

Suspensions
Race 2. G. Goold – App Jockey – Careless riding – 6 meetings (m/n21.4.13-m/n1/5/13)
Race 6. R. Jamieson – App Jockey – Careless riding – 5 meetings (m/n22.4.13-m/n1/5/13)
Race 6. T. Wolfgram – App Jockey – Careless riding – 5 meetings (m/n21.4.13-m/n27/4/13)
Race 7. D. Hayse – Jockey – Careless riding – 6 meetings (m/n23/4/13-m/n30/4/13)

Adjourned Inquiry
Race 2. Gear worn by Jet Fighter

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners

Bars/Warnings
Race 4. Miss FiFi – Barrier manners – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 8. Sunset Affair – Mildly lame off foreleg – Vet Cert – AR8(t)

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 5. Slick Lago – Trainer advised may be ridden in a more forward position today if circumstances permit.
Race 7. Run With Me – Change of tactics ridden back with cover.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 2. Churchill Gem – App J.K. Johnson
Race 2. Sir Prang- App T. Wolfgram
Race 2. Mo Mo –C. Whiteley
Race 2. Nyanda Crossing – App S. Payne
Race 3. Nordic Jet – A. Pattillo
Race 6. Chiricahua – App B. Appo
Race 6. Aussie Gal – App M. McKenzie
Race 8. Zabeauty – App C. McPherson
Race 8. Untoward – App S. Payne

Late Scratchings
Race 8. Here’s To Ya @ 4.34 p.m.