STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 11 JANUARY 2014

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – DEAD 4 (UPGRADED GOOD 3 @ 10.30A.M.)
PENETROMETER – 4.5
RAIL – OUT 0.5M 1000M-400M, TRUE REMAINDER

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – W Birch
Stewards – D Aurisch, A Reardon, I Brown, G Palmer, P McLean
Clerk of Scales – C Albrecht
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Lenz & C Johnson
Swab attendant – H Schodel, K Kilpatrick, V Burgess, E Cullen, M Johnson & R Burchmann
Betting Supervisor – R See & D Lonergan
Starter – S Andrews & M Henderson
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY: Nil

Race 1: Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa Magic Millions 3YO & Up Maiden SW Plate – 1200m
1st – Anymore 2nd – The Yowie 3rd – Snippets Land 4th – Oh Candy

BURNING SAILS (D. Oliver), DEE MINISHING (M. Rodd) and TOPENDING (M. Speers) were all slow to begin.

TRAITOR (J. Taylor) jumped away awkwardly and made contact with the near side barrier partition. TRAITOR was inconvenienced a short distance later when TALON LADY (C. Newitt) shifted in and made contact with TRAITOR.


After passing the 1000m KISS MY BRASS (G. Goold) shifted in when insufficiently clear of SNIPPETS LAND (J. McDonald), which had to be steadied and when awkwardly placed on the heels of KISS MY BRASS shifted in taking THE YOWIE (S. Baster), which was overracing, in slightly. THE YOWIE continued to shift in away from SNIPPETS LAND resulting in ANYMORE (P. Robl) being taken in across the rightful running of BORN SUPERSTAR (N. Berry), which had to be checked. DEE MINISHING which was following had to be steadied and shifted out taking TRAITOR, MYSONHARRY (M. Cahill) and BURNING SAILS wider on the track. G. Goold the rider of KISS MY BRASS will be issued with a reprimand for the initial tightening to SNIPPETS LAND however, stewards were of the opinion that there were a number of contributing factors to the remainder of the incident.

OH CANDY (App T. Harrison) had difficulty securing clear running from rounding the home turn until passing the 200m.

Approaching the 200m WENTWELL (C. Munce) shifted out under pressure inconveniencing MYSONHARRY.

NO IFS OR BUTS (T. Berry), WENTWELL, MYSONHARRY and BURNING SAILS all raced wide throughout the event.

A post race veterinary examination of NO IFS OR BUTS which weakened in the home straight failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Stewards sought an explanation from J. Taylor regarding the performance of TRAITOR. J. Taylor stated that after being hampered soon after the start the gelding was unable to muster any early speed and as a result settled towards the rear of the field. J. Taylor added that he was hampered near the 900m by IN FULL VIEW (T. Bell), when that runner shifted out and when he was able to shift to the outside soon after straightening TRAITOR worked to the line well. Stewards noted his explanation.


Race 2: Oracle Magic Millions Stayers Quality Cup – 1800m
1st – Noisy Ocean 2nd – Scorpio Queen 3rd – Dienekes 4th – Black Jet

Connections advised HI SON will be ridden in a handy position with cover today if circumstances permit. HI SON (M. Cahill) was ridden forward to cross to the lead in the early stages before surrendering that position after passing the 1400m.

After travelling a short distance HI SON got its head to the side and attempted to savage DAZZLE US (J. Byrne) before being corrected by its rider. Trainer D. Kelly was advised that a warning would be placed on HI SON regarding its racing manners. Mr Kelly advised stewards that HI SON returned to the enclosure with its tongue over the bit. Mr Kelly further advised that HI SON would now be given a short let up.

Near the 1600m KAYPERS (P. Robl) commenced to overrace and shifted in despite the efforts of its rider and bumped BLACK JET (G. Colless), which was taken in onto SARBI (J. Taylor), which had to be checked.

MORE MORE MORE (C. Munce) raced 3 wide in the early stages and as a result was allowed to stride forward to cross to the position outside of the leader near the 1000m.

BLACK JET overraced in the middle stages of the event.

Approaching the 600m BLACK JET shifted out in an attempt to improve its position and made contact with KAYPERS.

When MORE MORE MORE commenced to weaken passing the 600m SCORPIO QUEEN (L. Cassidy), which was following had to be steadied and shifted to the outside of the heels of that runner.

NOISY OCEAN (T. Berry) and KAYPERS both raced 3 wide throughout the event.

G. Colless reported that BLACK JET was unable to accelerate and was left flatfooted when the pace of the race quickened passing the 500m. G. Colless added that BLACK JET worked to the line well under pressure in the home straight.


Race 3: R.M. Williams Magic Millions Fillies & Mares Quality H’Cap – 1300m
1st – Driefontein 2nd – Miss Leibert 3rd – Arms Length 4th – Sept De Coeurs

SEPT DE COEURS (T. Bell) was slow to begin.

Passing the 1000m MISS LEIBERT (B. El-Issa) shifted in and bumped ANNA LIZZIE (G. Colless), which was taken in onto PLAYTIME (J. Taylor), which was tightened for room.

DIVINE CITY (C. Munce) raced 3 wide for the majority of the event.

MISS LEIBERT raced 3 wide throughout without cover.

When asked to explain the performance of DIVINE CITY jockey C. Munce stated that he restrained the mare from a wide barrier. However when the tempo of the race slowed after passing the 900m he elected to make a sustained run 3 wide from that point. C. Munce was of the opinion that in the circumstances that DIVINE CITY performed well. Trainer G. Taylor agreed with Jockey Munce and added that when the race developed into a sprint home DIVINE CITY was not suited when racing towards the rear of the field. A post race veterinary examination of DIVINE CITY failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 4: Myer Magic Millions Quality Sprint – 1100m
1st – Whittington 2nd – Emmalene 3rd – Steel Zip 4th – Seeking More

A veterinary inspection of AVALADYLUCK after it was fractious in the tie-up stall cleared the mare to race.

THE BLACK SUPERMAN (P. Holmes) was slow to begin.

Near the 500m AVALADYLUCK (T. Bell) was momentarily tightened for room by HIDDEN WARRIOR (B. Shinn), which was taken in slightly by EXCELLANTES (G. Colless).

ROCKET TO GLORY (C. Munce) and SEEKING MORE (App K. Matheson) both hung out rounding the home turn.

FLORIDA FELLOW (J.K. Johnson) was held up and unable to improve rounding the home turn.

Approaching the 200m HIDDEN WARRIOR shifted out around the heels of PLANET VOGAGE (P. Robl) resulting in EXCELLANTES, which was weakening having to be steadied and taken out onto FLORIDA FELLOW (J.K. Johnson), which was tightened for room between EXCELLANTES and STEEL ZIP (J.P. Stanley). B. Shinn the rider of HIDDEN WARRIOR was advised to show greater care when shifting ground in future.

HIDDEN WARRIOR and FLORIDA FELLOW raced 3 wide throughout the event.

EXCELLANTES raced extremely wide throughout the event.

M. Cahill the rider of EMMALENE was issued with a reprimand for using his whip in a forehand manner in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.


Race 5: Gold Coast $1 Million Magic Millions 3YO SW Plus Penalties Guineas – 1400m
1st – Sweet Idea 2nd – Estonian Princess 3rd – Enquare 4th – Tinto

TINTO (T. Bell) blundered at the start.

WOULDNT IT BE NICE (B. Shinn) jumped away awkwardly.

WOULDNT IT BE NICE was tightened for room soon after the start between NORTHERN GLORY (T. Berry) and WEINHOLT (H. Bowman), which shifted out.

Near the 1200m THE BOWLER (C. Newitt) and BRING A RING (P. Robl) were momentarily tightened for room by GRACIOUS PROSPECT (S. Baster) which shifted in slightly before being corrected by its rider.


Approaching the 1000m WEINHOLT commenced to overrace and had to be steadied from the heels of BRING A RING.

NORTHERN GLORY, WOULDNT IT BE NICE, ARCHITECT (B. El-Issa) and MISSY LONGSTOCKING (M. Cahill) all raced wide throughout the event.

J. McDonald the rider of SWEET IDEA was fined the sum of $200.00 for making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post.


Race 6: Jeep $2 Million Magic Millions 2YO SW Classic – 1200m
1st – Unencumbered 2nd – Oakleigh Girl 3rd – Ruby Soho 4th – Cyclone

VIENNA ROYALE (C. Munce) was slow to begin.
STROAK (M. Cahill) had to be checked at the start when tightened for room between SAGATONA (R. Thompson) and I AM THE GENERAL (J. Noonan), which jumped awkwardly and shifted in.

DIVINE SERVICE (E. Wilkinson) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out bumping CELESTIAL DRAGON (T. Bell) on a number of occasions. DIVINE SERVICE and CELESTIAL DRAGON then buffeted for some distance when CELESTIAL DRAGON shifted in away slightly from OAKLEIGH GIRL (C. Newitt).

Near the 1100m DIVINE SERVICE was taken in slightly and struck the heels of UNENCUMBERED (N. Berry) and blundered badly. Stewards were satisfied that this incident was not the result of the carelessness exhibited by any rider.

Passing the 1000m both CELESTIAL DRAGON and INVISIBLE (J. McDonald) were tightened for room by GEROMAYO (S. Baster), which was taken in slightly by PINCH RIVER (R. Wiggins).

Near the 800m CELESTIAL DRAGON had to be eased when tightened for room between UNENCUMBERED and GEROMAYO, which shifted in when not quite clear. CELESTIAL DRAGON had to be eased and shifted out making heavy contact with INVISIBLE. S. Baster the rider of GEROMAYO was issued with a reprimand and advised to afford his fellow riders with greater clearance in future.

SAGATONA was held up and unable to improve approaching and rounding the home turn.

Passing the 400m CELESTIAL DRAGON which was weakening had to be eased when tightened for room between INVISIBLE and CYCLONE (B. Shinn), which shifted out slightly after becoming awkward on the heels of UNENCUMBERED. STROAK which was following also had to be steadied and alter course.

After passing the 300m CYCLONE had to be eased when tightened for room between ECHO GAL (T. Berry) and RUBY SOHO (M. Rodd), which shifted out. M. Rodd the rider of RUBY SOHO was issued with a reprimand and advised to show greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Approaching the 200m GEROMAYO which was hanging out under pressure shifted out and made contact with INVISIBLE.

ECHO GAL, SHEER STYLE (J. Collett), INVISIBLE, DIVINE SERVICE and TOTALLY SURE (G. Colless) all raced wide throughout the event.

N. Berry the rider of UNENCUMBERED was fined the sum of $500.00 for making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post.

A post race veterinary examination of CELESTIAL DRAGON which compounded in the home straight revealed no abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination of UNENCUMBERED revealed the horse had bled from the off side nostril during the race. Trainer B. Baker will be advised that UNENCUMBERED will have to gallop over a 1000m to the satisfaction of stewards prior to being permitted to race again.


Race 7: Avmin – Air Charter Specialists Magic Millions Quality Cup – 1400m
1st – Velrosso 2nd – Phelan Ready 3rd – Club Command 4th – Gundy Son

Stewards questioned trainer K. Fleming acting on a report received from the RQ Integrity Regulatory Unit which had been conducting surveillance prior to today’s meeting that equipment used to stomach drench was located in the feed room of trainer Fleming, which contained a yellow coloured residue. After giving consideration to the evidence provided by Mr Fleming in response to the report, stewards could not be satisfied that LUCKY HUSSLER had, or was likely to have received treatment and accordingly allowed the horse to maintain its engagement in this event. The inquiry was then adjourned until such time as the results of analysis of the substance contained in the equipment were known. The results of blood samples analysed on the blood gas analyser prior to the race were within normal range and a sealed pre race blood sample was also taken from LUCKY HUSSLER.

PHELAN READY was examined by the veterinary surgeon at the barriers at the request of its rider E. Wilkinson and cleared to take its part in the race.

CLUB COMMAND (B. Shinn) blundered at the start.

LUCKY HUSSLER (M. Cahill) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out inconveniencing STARTSMEUP (B. Stewart).

CLUB COMMAND, DOUBTFILLY (T. Bell) and REGULAR (T. Berry) all raced 3 wide throughout the event.

SNITSKY (J. Collett) raced extremely wide throughout the event.

Stewards sought an explanation from J. Collett regarding the riding tactics he adopted on SNITSKY in the early stages of the race. Of particular concern was Jockey Collett’s failure to obtain a positon closer to the rail when it appeared there was an opportunity to do so. J. Collett stated that he was instructed to ride the horse in a handy position with cover and after beginning well from the wide barrier it was his intention to secure a trailing position behind CLUB COMMAND however, when that runner improved forward he took hold of SNITSKY and attempted to obtain cover in a midfield position. Jockey Collett added that as DOUBTFILLY had improved to his inside approaching the 1000m, and as the tempo of the race had increased he was reluctant to improve forward and attempt to cross CLUB COMMAND as he felt it would have been detrimental to the competitive chances of SNITSKY. Therefore he was obliged to race 4 wide for the remainder of the race. Jockey Collett agreed in hindsight it would have been a better option to press forward in the early stages after beginning well and attempt to cross CLUB COMMAND and gain a position closer to the rail.




Race 8: Sky Racing World Magic Millions Class 6 SW Plate – 1200m
1st – Commandare 2nd – Pure Whisper 3rd – Target In Sight 4th – Nediym’s Quest

HEZA JETSETTER (G. Colless) and BEAUTIFUL TIMING (T. O’Hara) were both slow to begin.

GUNDY SPIRIT (R. Wiggins) blundered badly at the start and lost ground.

NEDIYM’S QUEST (T. Berry), NOOGOORA BURR (B. El-Issa) and GUNDY SPIRIT all raced 3 wide throughout the event.

TARGET IN SIGHT (J. McDonald) raced 4 wide throughout the event.

R. Wiggins reported that after blundering badly at the start GUNDY SPIRIT did not feel entirely comfortable in its action particularly when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination of GUNDY SPIRIT failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 11/1/2014

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. G. Goold – Jockey – Careless riding – Reprimand – AR137(a)
Race 4. M. Cahill – Jockey – Whip use prior to 100m – Reprimand – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 6. S. Baster – Jockey – Careless riding – Reprimand – AR137(a)
Race 6. M. Rodd – Jockey – Careless riding – Reprimand – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 5. J. McDonald - Jockey – Celebratory gesture prior to winning post - $200.00 – AR137(c)
Race 6. N. Berry – Jockey – Celebratory gesture prior to winning post - $500.00 – AR137(c)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + The Yowie, Scorpio Queen, Miss Leibert, Emmalene, Estonian Princess, Oakleigh Girl, Phelan Ready, Pure Whisper

Bars/Warnings
Race 2. Hi Son – Racing manners – Warning – AR8(t)

Bleeders
Race 6. Unencumbered – Bled – 1000m gallop - AR53A

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 2. Hi Son – Will be ridden in a handy position with cover today if circumstances permit.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 3. Sept De Coeurs – T. Bell
Race 5. Estonian Princess – M. Rodd
Race 5. Shiraz Attack – D. Oliver