STEWARDS REPORT
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 15 MAY 2014
WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – SLOW 6 RAIL – 4M 1400-400, TRUE REMAINDER
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I. Brown
Stewards – D. Aurisch, G. Palmer, C. Albrecht & E.Barron
Starter – S. Andrews
Clerk of Scales – C. Albrecht
Judge – S. McMahon, W. Anderson, M. Grundy
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendant – K. Warwick, A. Challen
GENERAL:
From GCTC, 10.5.14 – Race 4
Trainer R. Lyford reported that Mahoe Lass returned to his stables following the race with an elevated temperature that may have explained its disappointing performance. Mr Lyford added that a subsequent endoscopic examination and blood tests had failed to reveal any significant abnormality.
Trainer T. Edmonds reported that the only explanation he could tender for the disappointing performance of Red Diamonds was that it may have got its tongue over the bit during the race. Mr Edmonds stated that he would experiment with some gear changes for Red Diamonds prior to its next race start.
From Eagle Farm, 11.4.14 – Race 7.
Rider B. El-Issa, rider of Alquero was issued with a reprimand for allowing his mount to shift in after passing the 100m, tightening the running of Get On Down and as a result having to be eased.
Race 1: Bartercard Maiden Plate – 1200m
MR SEDUCTION (J. Byrne) stood flatfooted as the start was effected and lost ground. Trainer T. White was advised that a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of MR SEDUCTION.
Shortly after the start, ASTER BLOOM (J. Taylor) shifted out and bumped YETI (S. Galloway).
FORTY NIL MANLY (C. Schmidt) was slow to begin.
CARRY FORWARD (M. Gray) shifted out at the start and bumped MISS PRIMADONNA (N. Masuda).
Passing the 200m, CARRY FORWARD (M. Gray) was obliged to shift back to the inside of TOMMY’S HI (L. Rolls) to obtain clear running.
YETI raced wide for the majority of the race.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of AQUATOR, T. Harrison stated that she was instructed to position the gelding where it was comfortable, which resulted in AQUATOR leading today. She added that when attempting to restrain the gelding passing the 800m, it was inclined to get its head up and hang out during the middle states of the race. T. Harrison further stated that, in her opinion, AQUATOR may have chocked down during the race, resulting in it failing to finish the race off as expected. Trainer’s representative Mrs N. Tanti stated that based on its trial following its last start disappointing performance at Eagle Farm, the stable had expected a forward showing. Mrs Tanti added that AQUATOR had been inclined to overrace in its work and agreed that its racing manners today may have contributed to the disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination of AQUATOR revealed it to be short in its action. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would required for AQUATOR prior to its next race start, and a swab sample was taken.
Race 2: GCOMM Maiden Plate – 2200m
TARGET BEACH (J. Worley) and TRY FOUR (G. Killen) bumped on jumping away.
OUR YELLOW RIBBONS (R. Wiggins) began awkwardly and shifted out and bumped MR GOGARTY (M. Cahill)
Approaching the winning post on the first occasion CHARBOXA (T. Treichel) shifted in and inconvenienced MR GOGARTY. T. Treichel, rider of CHARBOXA, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Near the 1800m, FULL HAMMER (J. Morris) had to be steadied when tightened for room between TRY FOUR (G. Killen) and CLARENCE VIEW (C. Munce), which shifted in when insufficiently clear. C. Munce, rider of CLARENCE VIEW, was reprimanded.
CLARENCE VIEW bled from both nostrils during the event. Trainer T. Edmonds was advised that CLARENCE VIEW would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.
Race 3: Wilclean Event Services QTIS 2yo H’cap – 900m
The start of this race was delayed when FAN THE FIRE (S. Bogenhuber) underwent a veterinary examination after being fractious in the barriers. FAN THE FIRE was subsequently cleared to start.
TROPICAL (S. Fawke) was slow to begin.
COUNTING STARS (L. Rolls) shifted in at the start and bumped DANE MARGETTE (J. Byrne).
EXTRA SHOT (B. Stower) raced greenly in the home straight.
EXTRA SHOT and AMATA (J. Johnson) raced wide for the majority of the race.
Race 4: First Up Racing Connections CG&E Class 1 H’cap – 1100m
ORPHEUS RED (C. Schmidt) was slow to begin.
M. Cahill reported POLAR SHIFT failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of ORPHEUS RED, P. Schmidt stated that the gelding, after being slow to begin, failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.
Race 5: PKF Gold Coast F&M Class 1 H’cap – 1100m
Trainer P. Facoory was fined $100 for failing to scatch WOMEN BE SHOPPING by the prescribed time.
Jockey A. Allen reported that YARRUM was inclined to lay out throughout the race.
Race 6: Cambio Group Class 2 H’cap – 1400m
Acting on advice from Racing New South Wales that part owner L. Seamer had been disqualified earlier today, stewards ordered that CARA BLANCA be declared a late scratching at 1.40 pm.
Connections advised that THAIDAY would take up a position with cover in contrast to is last 2 starts where it led. THAIDAY raced wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to take up a position outside the leader near the 800m.
OLD FEELING (J. Morris) began awkwardly, resulting in jockey Morris becoming very unbalanced in the saddle and almost becoming dislodged before regaining his balance. Jockey Morris lost the use of his near-side iron for some distance in this incident. This resulted in OLD FEELING racing further back in the field than anticipated.
TRICK TRONIC (N. Masuda) was slow to begin.
OLD FEELING (J. Morris) raced wide in the middle stages of the event.
M. Hellyer reported that BERNIE OF BABYLON (M. Hellyer) was inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.
Passing the 200m, THAIDAY shifted in under pressure and inconvenienced TRICK TRONIC.
SPIHRO (T. Harrison) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight and as a result SPIHRO was unable to be ridden out over the concluding stages.
When questioned as to the improved performance of OLD FEELING, trainer J. Morrisey stated that, in his opinion, the gelding appreciates racing on rain affected surfaces.
Race 7: Robina Town Centre Class 4 H’cap – 1800m
LEGAZPI (J. Taylor) and TOSHINAGA (C. Schmidt) were slow to begin.
SHOW OF STRENGTH (G. Killen) and THE INVENTOR (M. Cahill) raced wide throughout.
Leaving the 700m, PRECIOUS TIME (V. Colgan) improved onto the heels of LEE HO FOOK (R. Wiggins) and had to be steadied.
Approaching the 100m, PRECIOUS TIME had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between SHOW OF STRENGTH and THE INVENTOR, which shifted out marginally.
CABALLO RAPIDO (M. Vance) was held up rounding the home turn.
Approaching the 100m, CABALLO RAPIDO was obliged to shift to the inside of DUELLED FORCE (C. Munce), which was weakening, to obtain clear running.
M. Cahill, rider of THE INVENTOR, was fined $300 for using his whip more than 5 times, 3 of which were in consecutive strides prior to the 100m. Stewards were mindful of jockey Cahill’s good record regarding breaches of this rule.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
From Eagle Farm, 11.4.14
Race 7. Bobby El-issa – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
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Race 2. Chris Munce – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Fines
Race 5 Paul Facoory – Trainer – Late scr – $100 - AR114*
Race 7. Michael Cahill – Jockey – Use whip 9 times (3 consec) – $300 AR137A(5)(a)(i)(ii)
Suspensions – Nil
Absent jockeys - Nil
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed – Aquator, Full Hammer, Extra Shot,
Horses swabbed pre race – Could Be Lucky, Storm Lass, Bernie Of Babylon, Genghis, Toshinaga, The Inventor
Bars
Race 1. Aquator – Short in its action – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Warnings
Race 1. Mr Seduction – Stood flatfooted at start.
Bleeders
Race 2. Clarence View – 3 mth bar from racing – AR53A
Rider Changes
Race 5. Women Be Shopping – T. Wolfgram
Race 7. Caballo Rapido – M. Vance
Late Scratching
Race 6. Cara Blanca – 1.40 pm
