STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 22 FEBRUARY 2014

WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
PENETROMETER – 4.3
RAIL – 6.5M 1400-W/POST; 3M REMAINDER OF COURSE

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Dart
Stewards – I Brown, G Lane, E Barron
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C Johnson
Swab attendant – E Cullen, V Burgess
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews
Secretary – L Stokes

SUPPLEMENTARY

Stewards today finalised an adjourned inquiry into the tactics adopted on MARACOOLA on Saturday 15 February 2014 in the JK Financial Solutions QTIS 3YO Handicap over 900m. After taking initial evidence from Jockey Jackson Morris as the rider of MARACOOLA the inquiry was adjourned to interview Trainer Matthew Dunn who was not present on the day in question.

Jockey Morris stated that he was instructed to take up a position with cover and then obtain clear running to the outside of the field. Jockey Morris added that after beginning well he did not pressure MARACOOLA so as to comply with his instructions and as such obtained a mid-field position with cover in the early stages. However approaching the 600m he suffered interference which resulted in MARACOOLA being positioned further back in the field than anticipated. Jockey Morris further added that after straightening he attempted to shift MARACOOLA to the outside of the field as per his instructions but the filly was inclined to lay in behind other runners and as such he was only able to position it to the outside of the field over the final 100m.

Mr Dunn confirmed the instructions which were issued on the basis that MARACOOLA on its previous runs had performed best when placed to the outside of other runners. Mr Dunn added that whilst MARACOOLA had always impressed him with its work he was still experimenting with its best pattern of racing and as such would issue instructions to have the filly ridden in the lead at its next start in the hope that it would not be obliged to race inside other horses.

In light of the instructions that were provided and the interference suffered in the middle stages, Stewards noted the explanations. However Stewards advised Jockey Morris that they were critical of his riding in that after beginning well the better option would have been to maintain a position inside of YOU WIN AGAIN (T Treichel) and furthermore, once he elected to shift MARACOOLA to the outside he should have made greater effort to obtain that position earlier than he did.

Race 1: Dan Griffin’s Back! 2yo Maiden Plate – 1100m
1st – Deuced 2nd – Be the Magic 3rd – Outraged 4th – Ddraig Goch

BE THE MAGIC (T Treichel) which began awkwardly, shifted out inconveniencing LOCHLEE (JK Johnson).

FLAX ‘N’ RICE (S Fawke) began awkwardly and lost ground.

I LIKE CANDY (P Timbery) which began awkwardly, shifted in resulting in DDRAIG GOCH (M Gray) having to be checked and tightened for room between GENERAL SAGA (M Hellyer) and I LIKE CANDY.

OUTRAGED (S Galloway) was slow to begin.

Passing the 900m when attempting to take up a position with cover LOCHLEE commenced to over-race and when awkwardly placed on the heels of BE THE MAGIC shifted wider on the track. LOCHLEE raced wide for the remainder of the event.

Near the 800m FLAX ‘N’ RICE shifted in and away from BE THE MAGIC resulting in DDRAIG GOCH having to be steadied.

Passing the 800m GENERAL SAGA when racing greenly improved onto the heels of I LIKE CANDY was steadied and shifted out at which point it had to be checked from the heels of CHLORIDE (D Missen) and lost ground.

OUTRAGED over-raced for the majority of the event and as a result raced wide throughout.

CHLORIDE and BE THE MAGIC raced wide throughout the event.

Stewards enquired into the handling of CHLORIDE, particularly Jockey D Missen’s riding of that gelding rounding the home turn and in the home straight. Particular concern of Stewards was Jockey Missen’s apparent lack of vigour. Jockey Missen noted that CHLORIDE was having its first start today and shortly after the start he attempted to restrain the gelding in an effort to obtain cover, however, CHLORIDE then commenced to race ungenerously and was inclined to hang in the middle stages of the event proving difficult to ride. As a consequence CHLORIDE was forced to race three wide throughout. Jockey Missen stated that upon straightening he was disappointed for a run between OUTRAGED (S Galloway) and DEUCED (D Griffin) and near the 300m he was afforded clear running between those runners but the gelding continued to race intractably and was inclined to lay in for the majority of the home straight which prevented him from riding the gelding with his usual vigour. Trainer L Munro stated that he expected a forward showing today and as such had supported the horse. After viewing the patrol footage Mr Munro agreed with Jockey Missen as to CHLORIDE’s ungenerous racing manners. Acting on the evidence of Jockey Missen, Stewards ordered that CHLORIDE must perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial prior to starting again. Furthermore, Jockey Missen was fined the sum of $500 under AR140(b) for failing to advise Stewards as soon as practicable of the racing manners of CHLORIDE which affected his riding of that gelding. A post-race veterinary examination of CHLORIDE failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

Race 2: Dave Bannister 70th Birthday Class 1 H’cap – 900m
1st – Hide the Moon 2nd – Choruses 3rd – Alpine Dragon 4th – Creditable

AMAZING FATE (S Fawke) and HELEN’S ANGEL (JK Johnson) were both fractious in the barriers causing a delay to the start. Both Trainer H Bowditch and Trainer H Page were advised that warnings would be placed on the barrier manners of their respective runners.

Trainer H Bowditch reported that in light of today’s performance, AMAZING FATE may have come to the end of its current racing preparation and indicated that the filly would be sent for an immediate spell.

THAIDAY (T Wolfgram) knuckled over at the start.

Shortly after the start THAIDAY and MARKSFIELD (N Tomizawa) had to be checked and lost ground when tightened for room between HIDE THE MOON (A Pattillo) and CREDITABLE (M Hellyer) both of which shifted ground. Jockeys Pattillo and Hellyer were advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances in future.

CREDITABLE was inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

Race 3: Commercial Kitchen Company Class 4 H’cap – 1400m
1st – River Spirit 2nd –Platinum Mint 3rd – Spinhro 4th – Albert’s Choice

CHEVAL DU FEU (N Masuda) began awkwardly.

SPINHRO (M Gray) was slow to begin.

Near the 1000m CHEVAL DU FEU shifted in and made contact with the running rail.


Leaving the 400m LUCKY DAY KID (JK Johnson) had to be steadied when forced to race in restricted room between SPINHRO (M Gray) and PLATINUM MINT (M Hellyer) which shifted out.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of CHEVAL DU FEU, App. M Masuda stated that his riding instructions were to race in a handy position with cover behind the leader if circumstances permit. He stated that after beginning fairly he was able to obtain a position staying off the fence behind the leader as instructed. He stated that he placed the gelding under pressure from a point near the 600m in an endeavour to improve however was immediately under pressure from this point and in his opinion was most disappointing in its failure to finish off the race. Trainer D Kelly stated that he instructed App. Masuda to obtain a handy position as CHEVAL DU FEU was first up over 1400m. Mr Kelly expressed his disappointment in the performance of the gelding and was of the opinion that it did not perform well fresh as it had also been disappointing when first up in its previous campaign. Mr Kelly undertook to advise Stewards should any abnormalities come to light following the event which may explain the disappointing performance. Stewards noted their explanations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities at the time of examination.

Race 4: Michelle Thompson Heading to 50 Maiden Plate – 1400m
1st – Tears 2nd – Palomine Garnet 3rd – Ivan Attitude 4th – Rhaego

The start was delayed when LIMONCELLO (M McKenzie) reared and became cast for a short time. LIMONCELLO was removed from the barriers, inspected by the veterinary surgeon and was subsequently withdrawn by order of stewards at 2.38pm. All monies invested on LIMONCELLO were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 2.38pm:

3 cents in the dollar for the win - #8 (TEARS)
2 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #8 (TEARS)
4 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #12 (PALOMINE GARNET)
4 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - #4 (IVAN ATTITUDE)

Both TEARS (D Missen) and IVAN ATTITUDE (A Pattillo) which were positioned in adjoining stalls were removed from the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

FULL HAMMER (S Fawke) and KAWAII CAT (T Treichel) were slow to begin.

Shortly after the start DRAGON TALE (T Wolfgram) shifted out abruptly.

LANIKAI MISS and RHAEGO both had to be checked and lost ground at the start when tightened for room between ANOTHER SHADE (M Hellyer) and SPUR CHANCE which began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly.

HOLIDAY (J Drury) raced wide throughout the event.

FISHFLY (K Wharton) was forced to shift wider leaving the 700m and raced wide from that point onwards.

FISHFLY was inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of SPUR CHANCE (JK Johnson) which compounded over the final 600m failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities at the time of examination. Trainer H Page will be advised that the horse would now be barred from racing at provincial meetings until such time as it established its form in the country.

App. T Wolfgram reported after the race that DRAGON TALE had a tendency to over-race which resulted in him racing further forward than he had originally anticipated.

Race 5: Glenzeil Construction Class 2 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Pure Reality 2nd – Laserjack 3rd – Great Inagua 4th – Gwenth jean

Connections advised Stewards that GREAT INAGUA (M Hellyer) would be ridden further back in the field today from the wide barrier if possible. Ridden accordingly.

Trainer G Heinrich was fined the sum of $200 for failing to enact a stable return for the gear change of removal of glue-on shoes to standard racing plates for PURE REALITY.

GREAT INAGUA was slow to begin.

Leaving the 1000m STRAIGHT (C Small) commenced to over-race at the heels of LADY DE RETZ (T Treichel) when the tempo slowed and as a result shifted out taking PURE REALITY (JK Johnson) wider on the track. PURE REALITY was forced to race three wide from that point onwards. A short distance later REGAL TIER (D Missen) which had improved to the inside of STRAIGHT also commenced to over-race for a considerable distance during the middle stages and had to be steadied from the heels of LADY DE RETZ.

LUCK FROM ABOVE (L Cheshire) raced wide throughout the event.

LUCK FROM ABOVE and STRAIGHT bumped near the 200m.

Jockey D Missen (REGAL TIER) was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right out to the end of the race.

Jockey D Missen reported that REGAL TIER was inclined to over-race during the middle stages of the event and hung out rounding the home turn.

Race 6: Original Super Starfish Class 2 H’cap – 1800m
1st – Harbor Springs 2nd – Man with the Plan 3rd – Avalanches 4th – Popstar Pete

Trainer T Bailey was fined the sum of $100 for the late notification of Jockey S Galloway on AVALANCHES.

BOLD EMBRACE (C Whiteley) raced wide during the early stages to a point near the 1300m where able to obtain a position sitting outside the leader.

PERSIAN BOOK (C Small) over-raced in the early stages of the event.

AVALANCHES (S Galloway) over-raced during the early and middle stages of the event.

When the pace of the race slowed leaving the 1000m AVALANCHES, (D Missen), MAXIMUM CASH (K Forrester), SAMAXAMIA (T Wolfgram), JAVA BAY (M McKenzie), HARBOR SPRINGS (T Treichel) and CUBIC INCHES (K Wharton) all had to be steadied.

POPSTAR PETE (J Morris) hung out rounding the home turn.

Jockey S Galloway reported at scale that AVALANCHES was inclined to lay in preventing him from riding his mount in his usual manner.

Jockey J Drury rider of DIAPHYSIS reported at scale that the saddle slipped forward near the 1000m placing her at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.

Race 7: Garrads Horse & Hound H’cap – 1100m
1st – Final Crescendo 2nd – Quick Witted 3rd – Florida Fellow 4th – Impala

QUICK WITTED (T Wolfgram) and LIFE PATROL (C Whiteley) were slow to begin.

FLORIDA FELLOW (JK Johnson) knuckled over on jumping away.

Shortly after the start FLORIDA FELLOW and CHIPP’N AWAY (M Palmer) were tightened for room between IMPALA (K Wharton) and MOUNT KOSCIUSZKO (A Spinks) which shifted in.

HAVATRYST (T Treichel) and FLORIDA FELLOW raced wide throughout the event.

Leaving the 800m IMPALA improved on to the heels of MOUNT KOSCIUSZKO and had to be steadied resulting in CHIPP’N AWAY which was racing to the inside of IMPALA having to be steadied.

A post-race veterinary examination of CHIPP’N AWAY (M Palmer) which compounded in the home straight revealed failed to reveal any abnormalities at the time of examination. Trainer T Edmonds will be interviewed regarding the performance of the gelding at a later day.

A post-race veterinary examination of DEVINARDI (S Fawke) revealed the horse to have bowed its near fore tendon. Trainer T Bailey will be advised that he must obtain a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness before the gelding races again.

Race 8: Victoria Kent 50th Birthday Class 1 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Miss Fifi 2nd – Attitudinal Miss 3rd – Yarrandi 4th – Run for Ever

A delay was caused to the start of this race when PEOPLE GET READY (T Treichel) became fractious. The gelding was removed from the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed to take its place in the field.

NIELLO’S GIFT (A Pattillo) and ATTITUDINAL MISS (C Whiteley) were slow to begin.

RUN FOR EVER (J Drury) and DHARAVI (T Wolfgram) bumped on jumping away.

Shortly after the start RUN FOR EVER and DHARAVI had to be checked and lost ground when tightened for room between BREEZE ON BY (S Fawke) which shifted in and KING KAIYO (N Masuda) which shifted out after making contact with PEOPLE GET READY (T Treichel). DHARAVI then over-raced for a short distance thereafter.

PORTLAND PUZZLE (M McKenzie) and KING KAIYO raced wide throughout the event.

EASYAYE (JK Johnson) and YARRANDI (K Wharton) were held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

RUN FOR EVER had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of PORTLAND PUZZLE which weakened over the final 400m revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer R Drysdale was advised that he must obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness before the gelding races again.






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 22 FEBRUARY 2014

Summary of action concerning licensees


Fines
Race 1 – Jockey D Missen – $500 - failure to advise Stewards of horse’s racing characteristics [AR140(b)]
Race 5 – Trainer G Heinrich - $200 – failing to enact gear change on stable return [AR140A(2)]
Race 6 – Trainer T Bailey – late rider notification - $100 [LR67]

Reprimand
Race 7 – App. S Fawke – whip use – 7 occasions prior to 100m in forehand manner [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Cheval Du Feu, Albert’s Choice, Spur Change, Rhaego, Masterful Play, Luck from Above

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Man with the Plan, Palomine Garnet

Bars/Warnings
Race 1 – Chloride – racing manners – Official barrier trial [AR8(t)]
Race 2 – Amazing Fate – barrier manners – warning [AR8(t)]
Race 2 – Helen’s Angel – barrier manners – warning [AR8(t)]
Race 4 – Pure Chance – racing manners – barred from provincial meetings [AR8(t)]
Race 7 – Devinardi – bowed near fore tendon – Vet. Certificate of fitness [AR8(t)]
Race 8 – Portland Puzzle – lame off fore leg – Vet. Certificate of fitness [AR8(t)]

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 5 – Great Inagua – From wide barrier, further back in field – ridden accordingly.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 4 – Limoncello – M McKenzie
Race 6 – Avalanches – S Galloway
Race 7 – Impala – K Wharton
Race 7 – Life Patrol – C Whiteley
Race 8 – Hey Frisco – C Small

Late Scratchings
Race 4 – Limoncello @ 2.38pm