STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 10 AUGUST 2013

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
PENETROMETER – 4.24
RAIL – OUT 5M W/POST TO 1400; OUT 8M 1400 TO 1000; OUT 9M 1000 TO W/POST

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Dart
Stewards – I Brown, G Palmer, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C Johnson
Swab attendant – V Burgess, A Schofield
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews, C Jacobs
Secretary – L Stokes

GENERAL

App. Richardson was reprimanded for failing to provide her apprentice wins book.

App. S Payne was reprimanded for failing to provide a letter of authority from his Master.


Race 1: Sky Racing World Maiden H’cap – 1400m
1st – Hora Sexta 2nd – Gotta Chance 3rd – Blackwood Avenue 4th – Hitman Harry

ABSOLUTE MUSIC (M Palmer) which began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with HIDE THE ACE (S Drake).

JACKY LEGS (T Wolfgram) and BLACKWOOD AVENUE (D Green) bumped on jumping away and shortly after the start JACKY LEGS shifted in making contact with GOTTA CHANCE (M McGuren) which began awkwardly.

Approaching the 1000m ALMASEA (S Fawke) had to be steadied when tightened for room between OUR JUDICIARY (K Yoshida) and JACKY LEGS which shifted in. Jockey T Wolfgram (JACKY LEGS) was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances in future.

Near the 900m STUCK WITH A FINE (J Letherby) had to be steadied and lost ground when tightened for room by HIDE THE ACE which shifted in. ABSOLUTE MAGIC which was following had to be steadied as a consequence. Jockey S Drake (HIDE THE ACE) was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances in future.

Jockey J Letherby (STUCK WITH A FINE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift out in order to improve near the 450m resulting in GOTTA CHANCE having to be checked and lose ground when tightened for room between OUR JUDICIARY and STUCK WITH A FINE. Jockey Letherby was suspended from riding in races for a period of 5 meetings to commence midnight 17/08/2013 and to expire midnight 25/08/2013. In assessing penalty stewards were mindful of Jockey Letherby’s exceptional record with regard to careless riding incidents.

Jockey M McGuren (GOTTA CHANCE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 400m he directed his mount to the outside of OUR JUDICIARY resulting in ABSOLUTE MUSIC having to be checked when tightened for room between LIVINGSTON (D Green) and GOTTA CHANCE. As a consequence ABSOLUTE MUSIC clipped the heels of LIVINGSTON and became severely unbalanced and lost ground resulting in LIVINGSTON also becoming unbalanced at that point of the race. Jockey M McGuren was suspended from riding in races for a period of 8 meetings to commence midnight 14/08/2013 and to expire midnight 27/08/2013.

Jockey T Treichel (HORA SEXTA) dropped his whip near the 400m.

Approaching the 100m ALMASEA shifted in under pressure and inconvenienced HIDE THE ACE.

When questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted on HORA SEXTA which led today in contrast to its recent starts, Jockey T Treichel stated that he was instructed to ride the gelding out of the barriers in an effort to take up a forward position. Trainer P Robbins confirmed the instructions and added that he had issued the same instructions at the gelding’s previous two starts, however, HORA SEXTA had been unable to muster the necessary speed on those occasions so as to comply with his instructions. Whilst noting the explanation, Stewards reminded Mr Robbins of his obligations to advise them of any intended change of tactics.

Jockey M McGuren reported that it was his intention to take up a handy position on GOTTA CHANCE, however, after beginning awkwardly and receiving interference shortly after the start he was obliged to race further back in the field than he anticipated. A post-race veterinary examination of GOTTA CHANCE failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

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

Race 2: Sky – Number 1 In Racing 3YO Maiden Plate – 900m
1st – Fastnet Cove 2nd – Puff’s Girl 3rd – Screaming Jet 4th – Scrat

Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey A Pattillo the rider of SCREAMING JET which finished 3rd against PUFF’S GIRL (R Ride) being declared the 2nd placegetter on the grounds of interference over the final 400m. On the evidence it was established that PUFF’S GIRL was inclined to shift out under pressure in the home straight resulting in SCREAMING JET being inconvenienced near the 300m and then marginally inconvenienced near the 100m. However, bearing in mind the official margin of a long neck, Stewards could not be satisfied that the minor inconvenience suffered by SCREAMING JET warranted a reversal of the placings and subsequently dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the numbers semaphored.

ART OF PURFECTION (L Cheshire) and SIR MICK (K Yoshida) were slow to begin.

SCREAMING JET and LIGHTNING ARTIST (S Shield) raced wide throughout the event.

ROMAN SILVER (J Letherby) and PUFF’S GIRL hung out rounding the home turn.

SCRAT (M Speers) was momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

The connections of SIR MICK were advised that an official warning would now be placed on the gelding which raced uncompetitively throughout the race and advised that a repeat performance would result in an embargo being placed on SIR MICK. Trainer C Cousins was advised that SIR MICK would now be retired from his stable.

Race 3: Skyracing.TV Class 2 H’cap – 900m
1st – Hidden Rock 2nd – Little Rip Snorter 3rd – Luskin Sky 4th – First Release

As Jockey Michael Palmer was overweight Stewards permitted him to be replaced by Jockey K Yoshida on HIDDEN ROCK. Jockey Palmer was fined the sum of $100.

PEZENAS (B Richardson) and ARE TEE ESS (J Kehoe) were slow to begin.

WOLFSBURG (S Shield), SHEEDA GAL (B Wallace), LET THE CHIPS FALL (M Mckenzie) and STEEL HARLEM (A Pattillo) raced wide throughout the event.

Near the 200m SHEEDA GAL was obliged to shift out to avoid the heels of WOLFSBURG.

When questioned as to the performance of WOLFSBURG, Jockey S Shield stated that he had expected a forward showing based upon the mare’s work leading into today’s race and as such was disappointed in its performance, despite racing three wide for the majority of the race. Jockey Shield added that WOLFSBURG raced greenly when under pressure in the home straight and shifted in abruptly near the 200m. Trainer C O’Neill agreed with the comments of Jockey Shield and was at a loss to explain the disappointing performance of WOLFSBURG. Ms O’Neill undertook to advise stewards should anything come to light in the coming days that may explain the mare’s disappointing performance.

When questioned as to the performance of PEZENAS, Trainer M Webb stated that he had instructed App. Richardson to settle the gelding in a handy position from the awkward barrier. Mr Webb added that after being slow to begin PEZENAS failed to muster the necessary speed so as to comply with his instructions. Mr Webb indicated that he would attempt to step PEZENAS up in distance at its next start where his intention will be to have the gelding ridden in a similar manner as today. His explanation was noted.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the tactics adopted on LUSKIN SKY, particularly the reason why Jockey K Forrester permitted LUSKIN SKY to shift back in behind HIDDEN ROCK (K Yoshida) near the 300m after obtaining clear running to the outside of that runner earlier in the home straight. After taking initial evidence from Jockey Forrester and Trainer L Kelly, the inquiry was adjourned to a time and date to be fixed so as to allow stewards to examine LUSKIN SKY’s previous races and the betting activities on the race. A post-race veterinary examination of LUSKIN SKY failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

Race 4: Racing Retro Class 3 Plate – 1800m
1st – Hush Power 2nd – Lamici 3rd – Tiger Bassie 4th – Commander Boltz

Near the 1000m COURT’S SUN (T Treichel) improved up onto the heels of SEXTANT (R Ride) and was steadied.

Near the 700m COURT’S SUN momentarily hung in and when being corrected shifted to a three wide position and was obliged to race three wide from that point onwards. A post race veterinary examination of COURT’S SUN which raced below market expectations revealed ….

App. M McKenzie reported that he had intended on settling ALL COIN in a forward position however when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to restrain to take up a trailing position closer to the fence.

Race 5: Form Line Maiden Plate – 1100m
1st – Brigadoon Legend 2nd – Sylvia May 3rd – Witch 4th – Righteous Miss

ISHIPATCHY (L Cheshire) and MURIQUI (D Green) were slow to begin.

UNLIMITED LOU (T Wolfgram) raced wide throughout the event.

Near the 300m RIGHTEOUS MISS (K Forrester) was held up on the heels of WITCH (R Johnson-Bell) and was obliged to shift in to obtain clear running.

A post-race veterinary examination of WASHER revealed the gelding to be lame in the off hind leg. Trainer S Jones was advised that he must obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness for WASHER before its next race start.

Race 6: Bigsports Breakfast.com.au Class 2 H’cap – 1100m
1st – Ellythea 2nd – Aussie Triumph 3rd – Falonleah 4th – Dragon Bay

DRAGON BAY (McMcKenzie) began awkwardly and lost ground.

AUSSIE TRIUMP (C Schmidt) was inclined to lay out in the early stages of the event.

DRAGON BAY over-raced in the early stages of the event and hung out.

LASTING IMAGE (T Treichel) and GUNFIRE POINT (A Pattillo) raced wide for the majority of the event.

AUSSIE TRIUMPH was held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

DRAGON BAY was held up for clear running from the 300m to the 200m.

Jockey T Treichel and Trainer B Hill stated that LASTING IMAGE was having its first start for his stable and had been advised that the gelding performs best when able to lead. Mr Hill stated that LASTING IMAGE was obliged to race wide for the majority of the race when unable to obtain the lead and was of the view that this contributed to the gelding’s disappointing performance. Mr Hill also stated that LASTING IMAGE had trialled well leading into today’s event and undertook to advise stewards should anything come to light over the coming days that may explain the gelding’s poor performance. A post-race veterinary examination of LASTING IMAGE (T Treichel) failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

App. S Fawke was reprimanded for failing to ride EDDIE BIDDER BOY out to the end of the race.

Race 7: Sky Racing App H’cap – 1300m
1st – Dead Heat: Powerful Jet & Chipp’n Away 3rd – Primary Colour 4th – Mr Slick

AKIHITO (T Jeffries) raced wide throughout the event.

BAQABA (N Nishio) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

Jockey A Pattillo (POWERFUL JET) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in near the 700m when insufficiently clear of BRIGADOON JACK (S Payne) causing that runner to be severely tightened for room and as a result being checked and lost its rightful running. BAQABA which was following was checked and MR SLICK (T Treichel) was inconvenienced as a consequence. Jockey Pattillo was suspended from riding in races for a period of 8 meetings to commence midnight 13/08/2013 and to expire midnight 22/08/2013.

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

A post-race veterinary examination of CHIPP’N AWAY revealed minor abrasions to the hind legs consistent with being galloped on.

Race 8: Qld Barrier Trials on Sky Class 1 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Just A Perla 2nd – Mr Honor 3rd – Old Feeling 4th – Power Keeper

JUST A PERLA (M McKenzie) blundered on jumping away.

POWER KEEPER (A Pattillo) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start BEEBEE’S LAST (E Kehoe) and MOCHA MISS (T Jeffries) were both tightened for room between URBANE (S Fawke) and MR HONOR (T Treichel) both of which shifted ground.

NEOMAGIC (S Sheargold) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Approaching 450m INDECISION (C Schmidt) was steadied when tightened for room between MOCHA MISS and URBANE which shifted out slightly.

Near the 300m INDECISION was momentarily held up when attempting to take a narrow run to the inside of GRAND ELEGANCE (L Cheshire).

Near the 200m LIFTING BENNY (M Palmer) was obliged to shift to the outside of NEOMAGIC, which was inclined to shift in under pressure, to obtain clear running.

A post-race veterinary examination of VARAKEL (M McGuren) which weakened in the home straight failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 10 AUGUST 2013

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1 – Jockey S Drake, careless riding – severe reprimand [AR137(a)]
Race 1 – Jockey T Wolfgram, careless riding – severe reprimand [AR137(a)]
Race 6 - App. S Fawke, not riding mount out to the end of race [AR137(b)]

Fines
Race 3 – Jockey Michael Palmer, overweight - $100 [AR120(b)]

Suspensions
Race 1 – Jockey M McGuren, careless riding, 8 meetings; m/n 14/08/13 to m/n 27/08/13 [AR137(a)]
Race 1 – Jockey J Letherby, careless riding, 5 meetings; m/n 17/08/13 to m/n 25/08/13 [AR137(a)]
Race 7 – Jockey A Pattillo, careless riding, 8 meetings; m/n 13/08/13 to m/n 22/08/13 [AR137(a)]

Adjourned Inquiry
Race 3 – Riding tactics adopted on Luskin Sky (K Forrester)


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Aussie Triumph, Gunfire Point, Baqaba, Powerful Jet

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Stuck with a Fine, Little Rip Snorter, Powerful Jet, Mr Honor

Bars/Warnings
Race 2 – Sir Mick, raced uncompetitively – official warning [AR8(t)]
Race 5 – Washer, lame off hind – Vet. Certificate of fitness [AR8(t)]

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 3 – Hidden Rock – K Yoshida