STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 3 MAY 2014

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 8
PENETROMETER – 5.9
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – A Reardon
Stewards – D Aurisch, G Palmer, G Lane, E Barron
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Lenz
Swab attendant – V Burgess, H Schodel & A Challen
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews & M Stevens
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY:

From Eagle Farm 26 April 2014 – Race 7 Victory Stakes G2 1200m

Trainer N. Mayfield-Smith advised stewards that in the days subsequent to the event FAMOUS SEAMUS (NZ) was found to have suffered a near side black eye.

From Eagle Farm 30 April 2014

Following the disappointing performance of WRITTEN ABOVE ALL, which competed in Race 9 Winning Edge Presentations Class 4 H’Cap 1600m, trainer R. Heathcote advised that he was at a loss to explain the poor performance as the gelding had pleased him in its trackwork and that a subsequent veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. He further stated that WRITTEN ABOVE ALL has recovered well and he will monitor the horse’s progress before making a decision on the horse’s current preparation.

Mr Heathcote further explained that he was also disappointed with the performance of NEUSCHWANSTEIN, which competed in Race 7 Channel Seven Class 2 H’Cap 1300m, and that following a subsequent veterinary examination it was decided that the gelding would be sent for an immediate spell.

Race 1: Ethel Kerrison Birthday Benchmark 85 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Sir Moments 2nd – Monbazillac 3rd – Thefifthhole 4th – Mr Favulous

Near the 700m SIR MOMENTS (T. Bell) when overracing had to be restrained from the heels of MR FAVULOUS (App M. McGuren), shifted out and made contact with POWERFUL JET (App L. Tarrant), forcing that runner wider.

MONBAZILLAC (C. Munce) had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight until approaching the 200m.

LUCKY SOUND (L. Cassidy) and MOUNT KOSCIUSZKO (J. Taylor) both raced wide without cover throughout the event.

App S. Payne reported that COMMANDARE did not handle today’s track conditions.

When asked to explain the disappointing performance of LUCKY SOUND jockey L. Cassidy stated the gelding was not entirely comfortable on today’s heavy track and although it has been successful in the past on similar surfaces in his view it is better suited on dead tracks.


Race 2: LeGassick Class 6 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Heart Of Many 2nd – Voodoo Blue Magic 3rd – Bingo Bobby 4th – Emerald Duke

FERMENT (App A. Holt) began very awkwardly and lost ground.

KING LUDWIG (T. Bell) jumped awkwardly and shifted in making heavy contact with EMERALD DUKE (G. Boss).

Approaching the 1000m MORE LEVERAGE (B. El-Issa) had to be steadied when briefly tightened for room by SUBSTATION (R. McMahon), which shifted in when not quite clear.

KING LUDWIG hung in when placed under pressure approaching and rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.

KING LUDGWIG and KARL THE GREAT (V. Colgan) both raced wide without cover throughout the event.

Jockey M. Du Plessis reported that ONGOING VENTURE hung in throughout the event and near the 700m shifted in abruptly tightening the running of HORA SEXTA (J. Byrne). HEART OF MANY (C. Munce) which was following also had to be steadied and shifted out forcing BINGO BOBBY (J. Taylor) wider.

App A. Holt reported that FERMENT failed to handle today’s track conditions.

When asked to explain the performance of MORE LEVERAGE jockey B. El-Issa stated that the gelding raced flat today and did not handle the prevailing track conditions and his view may be feeling the affects of recent racing. Trainer B. Currie advised that MORE LEVERAGE would now be sent for a spell.


Race 3: Moreton Hire Ken Russell Memorial Classic 2YO SW Group 3 – 1200m
1st – Aimee 2nd – Sagatona 3rd – Goodbye Kevin 4th – Sarisara

DESTINY’S GENERAL (C. Newitt) was slow to begin.

FREEZETHEMILLIONS (R. McMahon) and CHOC MOUNTAIN (R. Wiggins) made heavy contact at the start.

OUR ROCK O’REILLY (B. Stewart) jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

LAREBIL (L. Cassidy) raced greenly in the early stages and near the 900m had to be steadied from the heels of OUR ROCK O’REILLY, which shifted in slightly. Following this incident LAREBIL continued to race greenly in the middle stages of the event.

Passing the 900m POWER DE TED (L. Rolls) when racing keenly had to be steadied from the heels of RYAN’S ROGUE (M. Cahill), which was taken in slightly by SARISARA (T. Bell).

CHOC MOUNTAIN and SARISARA both raced without cover throughout the event.

Jockey Hellyer reported that LUCKY TOM was inclined to lay in throughout the event.

Jockey Bell reported that he did not anticipate riding SARISARA in a forward position leading but after beginning well and with the horse carrying blinkers for the first time SARISARA raced keenly and he allowed it to race forward to race outside the lead.

A post race veterinary examination of JUST A SINGLE GIRL (App T. Harrison) revealed the filly had sustained a laceration to the near hind leg consistent with being galloped on.


Race 4: H. Harvey Prestige Gold Coast Bracelet 3YO Fillies SW Listed – 1800m
1st – Tinto 2nd – Paris Match 3rd – Asadauskaite 4th – Tornado Miss

Trainer T. Gollan was fined the sum of $100.00 for presenting TORNADO MISS without blinkers.

Connections advised it was their intention to settle PARIS MATCH further back in the field today from the wide barrier. The horse was ridden accordingly.

PERFORMIA (G. Geran) was slow to begin.
PERFORMIA made the 1600m crossing awkwardly and shifted in and bumped ASADAUSKAITE (D. Browne).

After passing the 1600m CHOP CHOP (R. McMahon) had to be steadied when tightened for room by MEADOW DREAMER (J. Taylor), which was taken in by TINTO (T. Bell). Jockey Bell was reprimanded and advised to show greater care when shifting ground.

After passing the 100m MOON AND THE STARS (M. Hellyer) shifted in under pressure and brushed CHOP CHOP.

G. Colless the rider of FAIRYTALE BELLE was fined the sum of $100.00 for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.

MOON AND THE STARS raced wide without cover throughout the event.

Jockey C. Munce reported at scale that QUEST FOR PEACE did not quicken when he placed the filly under pressure and believed the track conditions were not suited to the filly.

Jockey M. Cahill reported that when he placed LITTLE BIT DITSY under pressure the filly did not respond and he was of the belief this was due to the rain affected track.

Jockey Bell reported that he did not anticipate riding TINTO in a forward position but after beginning well and with the horse carrying blinkers for the first time TINTO raced keenly and he allowed it to stride forward.


Race 5: Turangga Farm Silk Stocking Fillies & Mares Quality Listed – 1200m
1st – Srikandi 2nd – La Pieta 3rd – Platinum Rocker 4th – Little Brown Horse

LADY COLOURS (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

JACQUETTA (R. McMahon) and SATURN ROCK (L. Cassidy) were both hampered at the start when tightened for room between ALLTHERIGHTMOVES (V. Colgan) and BEACH BABE (M. Cahill), which shifted out slightly.

Rounding the home turn LA PIETA (C. Newitt) was held up and unable to improve when awkwardly placed at the heels of CHORUSES (App P. Schmidt).

At the entrance to the home straight SARI (T. Bell) shifted out and made heavy contact with SATURN ROCK, which as a result was taken out onto DARLIN’ JULES (App A. Allen), which was hampered. T. Bell was issued with a severe reprimand for this incident.

In the early part of the home straight LITTLE BROWN HORSE (J. Byrne) was unable to secure clear running.

GALLINARI (R. Wiggins) and BEACH BABE both raced wide without cover throughout the event.

Race 6: Carlton Draught Prime Minister’s Cup Quality Listed – 1300m
1st – Dances On Stars 2nd – Final Crescendo 3rd – Benny’s Buttons 4th – Belltone

MISHANI WARRIOR (G. Colless) and FILLYDELPHIA (D. Browne) were both slow to begin.

GUNDY SON (R. Wiggins) had to be checked soon after the start when tightened for room between ROTHERA (C. Newitt) and BENNY’S BUTTONS (C. Munce), which shifted in.

Rounding the home turn STEEL ZIP (B. Stewart) shifted out around the heels of BENNY’S BUTTONS in order to improve and made contact with FINAL CRESCENDO (T. Bell), forcing that runner wider.

FINAL CRESCENDO and DANCES ON STARS (M. Cahill) both raced wide without cover throughout the event.

A post race veterinary examination of MISHANI WARRIOR, which compounded badly in the home straight, revealed the gelding to be sore over the hind quarters. Trainer L. Ross will be advised that he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness for the gelding prior to racing again.


Race 7: Wimmers Soft Drinks A.D. Hollindale Stakes Standard Weight For Age Group 2 – 1800m
1st – Streama 2nd – Mr O’Ceirin 3rd – Precedence 4th – Junoob

FLYING HOME (J. Byrne) raced ungenerously in the early stages of the race.

JUNOOB (N. Rawiller) was momentarily tightened for room near the home turn between PRECEDENCE (G. Colless) and MORIARTY (C. Newitt), which shifted in.

L. Cassidy the rider of GREY ASSIGNMENT was reprimanded for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.

N. Rawiller the rider of JUNOOB was fined the sum of $200.00 for using his whip in a forehand manner on 6 occasions prior to the 100m and in consecutive strides.


Race 8: Attwood Marshall Lawyers Gold Coast Guineas 3YO SW Group 3 – 1200m
1st – Dothraki 2nd – Safeguard 3rd – Palmera Lad 4th – Costa Viva

MISS HUSSON (C. Newitt), SNITZEL’S JEWEL (L. Cassidy) and COSTA VIVA (V. Colgan) were all slow to begin.

Making the home turn INTO THE RED (C. Munce) had to be steadied when attempting a run to the outside of TOTAL AUTHORITY (E. Wilkinson) where there was insufficient room.

Approaching the 100m MISS HUSSON shifted in under pressure and bumped the hind quarters of ENQUARE (J. Byrne).

Over the final stages of the race ENQUARE and MISS HUSSON bumped heavily on 2 occasions.

App A. Allen the rider of PALMERA LAD was reprimanded for using his whip consecutively prior to the 100m in a forehand manner.

TOTAL AUTHORITY raced wide without cover throughout the event.

V. Colgan was questioned regarding the riding tactics he adopted on COSTA VIVA after leaving the 600m. Jockey Colgan stated that the filly was having its first run in some time and at that stage of the race he was reluctant to improve around SNITZEL’S JEWEL as he was of the belief he would have been taken extremely wide and therefore he elected to improve to the inside of SNITZEL’S JEWEL to save ground. His explanation was noted.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 3/5/2014

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. T. Bell – Jockey - Careless riding – Reprimand – AR137(a)
Race 5. T. Bell – Jockey - Careless riding – Severe reprimand – AR137(a)
Race 7. L. Cassidy – Jockey - Whip use – Reprimand – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 8. A. Allen – App Jockey – Whip use – Reprimand – AR137A(5)(a)(i)

Fines
Race 4. T. Gollan – Trainer – Presented horse with incorrect gear - $100.00 – AR140A
Race 4. G. Colless – Jockey – Whip use - $100.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 7. N. Rawiller – Jockey – Whip use - $200.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(i)


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Asadauskaite (NZ), Goodbye Kevin, Mount Kosciuszko, Our Rock O’Reilly, Fiesty Belle, Monbazillac, Karl The Great, Saturn Rock, Hora Sexta, Chop Chop (NZ), Paris Match, Srikandi, Good Job Bro, Streama, Dances On Stars (NZ), Rollout The Carpet, Flying Home, Snitzel’s Jewel, Safeguard, Final Crescendo, Moriarty

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Voodoo Blue Magic, Monbazillac, Paris Match, Final Crescendo, Mr O’Ceirin, La Pieta

Bars/Warnings
Race 6. Mishani Warrior - Sore over the hind quarters – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 4. Paris Match – Connections advise it is the intention to settle the horse further back in the field from the wide barrier today.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 1. Mount Kosciuszko – J. Taylor
Race 2. Substation – R. McMahon
Race 2. Fiesty Belle – App T. Harrison
Race 5. Lady Colours – J. Taylor
Race 5. Choruses – App P. Schmidt