STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 19 JULY 2014

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
PENETROMETER – 4.17
RAIL – TRUE 400M-W/POST; OUT 2M REMAINDER

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


Race 1: Thoroughbred Club Gold Coast Maiden H’cap – 900m
1st – Mr good Looking 2nd – Elisaro 3rd – Betterthanyouthink 4th – Sirocan

MR GOOD LOOKING (S Galloway), BETTERTHANYOUTHINK (M Hellyer) and ARIA’S GIFT (A Dykes) were slow into stride.

SIROCAN (B Looker), STANATHOL (D Missen), DON’T TELL THE GIRLS (B Stower) all raced wide for the majority of the event.

Leaving the 600m OTIMO (C Schmidt) had to be steadied when tightened for room by ELISARO (B El-Issa) which had a tendency to lay in during the middle stages of the race.

Near the 400m STANATHOL was placed in restricted room when SIROCAN (B Looker) shifted in slightly. A short distance later ELISARO (B El-Issa) improved onto the heels of KLEINTON KID (T Treichel) and had to be steadied and then shifted out making contact with LITTLE PADDY (J Orman). Both Jockeys B El-Issa and B Looker were reprimanded for their actions in this incident.

STANATHOL was inclined to lay in over the final 200m placing its rider at a disadvantage.

Passing the 100m LITTLE PADDY had to be steadied when tightened for room between KLEINTON KID and STANATHOL. As a consequence OTIMO was held up for clear running over the final 100m.

It was reported that KLEINTON KID lost its near hind plate in running.

Race 2: Sedgman Yeats Class 4 H’cap – 1800m
1st – Pinball Lass 2nd – Stuboy 3rd – Tertiary 4th – Captain Fastbuck

DAYMO (T Treichel) was presented to race with race plates instead of concussion plates which had been advertised. Trainer J Graham advised Stewards that DAYMO’s last two starts had been with race plates and as such DAYMO was permitted to race with race plates today. A public announcement was made to this effect.

CAPTAIN FASTBUCK (L Cheshire) was slow to begin.

PINBALL LASS (B El-Issa) was held up in the early stages of the home straight when disappointed for a run to the outside of DAYMO.

Approaching the 400m TERTIARY (S Fawke) had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of STUBOY (L Rolls).

Race 3: AFS / Hallmark Finance Class 2 H’cap – 1100m
1st – Babur 2nd – Polar Blitz 3rd – Lonyx 4th – Great Inagua

SPEEDY SAM (S Fawke) which began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped RAISE YOUR BANNER (L Cheshire).

LONYX (S Galloway) began awkwardly.

Near the 900m LONYX had to be steadied when tightened for room between ANASHEED (C Schmidt) and SPEEDY SAM (S Fawke) which shifted in. App. Fawke was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear.

Near the 350m BABUR (T Treichel) had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of SPEEDY SAM which was inclined to lay in.

When questioned as to the performance of SPEEDY SAM today, App. S Fawke stated that after beginning awkwardly he was obliged to pressure the filly to obtain its customary forward position outside the leader. App. Fawke added that SPEEDY SAM was under pressure passing the 500m and in his opinion was disappointing today. Trainer J Morrisey was of the view that the work SPEEDY SAM was required to do in the early stages of the event had a detrimental effect on the filly’s ability to finish off the race as expected. A post-race veterinary examination of SPEEDY SAM revealed the filly to be displaying signs of coming into season.

Jockey S Galloway (LONYX) was reprimanded for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than the permitted number of occasions prior to the 100m.

Race 4: Muckerts Sawmill Maiden Plate – 1300m
1st – Topending 2nd – Runlike the Rapids 3rd – Embrace 4th – Seeking Louie

Upon arriving behind the barriers, Jockey L Rolls requested that UNCLE TOM undergo a veterinary examination as he had concerns over the gelding’s action during the preliminary. After an initial consultation with Jockey Rolls the veterinary surgeon cleared UNCLE TOM to race, however, Jockey Rolls was still not totally satisfied with UNCLE TOM’s action at which point the gelding was re-examined by the veterinary surgeon and subsequently withdrawn by order of stewards at 1.55pm acting on veterinary advice. All monies invested on UNCLE TOM were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 1.55pm:

2 cents in the dollar for the Win #6 (TOPENDING)
3 cents in the dollar for place of winner #6 (TOPENDING)
2 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #5 (RUNLIKE THE RAPIDS)
2 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #10 (EMBRACE)

Trainer H Page was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required before UNCLE TOM races again.

PANYA (Hellyer) was slow to begin.

MASTER CAT (B El-Issa) over-raced in the early stages of the event.

EMBRACE (G Cooksley) raced wide during the early and middle stages of the event.

RUNLIKE THE RAPIDS (B Looker) and PENNY’S CHOICE (S Galloway) raced wide throughout the event.

TOPENDING (P Holmes) was held up in the early stages of the home straight.

SEEKING LOUIE (C Schmidt) shifted out under pressure in the home straight and in doing so bumped EMBRACE on a number of occasions. App. C Schmidt was advised to stop riding and straighten her mounts in future.

RUNLIKE THE RAPIDS was inclined to lay in, in the early stages of the home straight.

When questioned as to the seemingly improved performance of TOPENDING, stable representative W Hulbert noted that the gelding had won a trial prior to its last start which was its first race back from a spell. Mr Hulbert added that at its last start TOPENDING had trailed the winner throughout before weakening over the final 400m which he attributed to the gelding’s lack of race fitness. Mr Hulbert also noted that in his opinion TOPENDING’s last start was against a stronger class of horse than that of today’s race. His explanation was noted.

Race 5: CLM Accountants Thoroughbred Club Cup F & M Class 1 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Killarney Belle 2nd – Pippi Longsocks 3rd – Sybil Action 4th – Gods Gift to Women

Shortly after the start, EUPHONIUM (B El-Issa), EMOTIONS IN MOTION (J Kokotajlo) and SPEED TO BERN (T Treichel) were all tightened for room between PIPPI LONGSOCKS (M McGuren) and MISS GIBRALTAR (R Vigar) which began awkwardly and shifted out. Both EUPHONIUM and SPEED TO BERN had to be steadied and lost ground as a consequence.

MISS GIBRALTAR raced wide during the middle stages of the event.

PIPPI LONGSOCKS raced wide throughout the event.

When questioned as to the tactics adopted on EMOTIONS IN MOTION which raced extremely wide throughout Jockey Kokotajlo stated that after being tightened for room shortly after the start he was obliged to race wide in the early stages of the event. Jockey Kokotajlo noted that EMOTIONS IN MOTION had shown a tendency to hang out in track work and today commenced to hang out leaving the 800m resulting in him racing extremely wide approaching and rounding the home turn. Whilst noting his comments Stewards were nonetheless critical of Jockey Kokotajlo’s riding and advised him that he should have made a greater effort on this occasion to prevent EMOTIONS IN MOTION from racing as wide as it did today.

Race 6: Thoroughbred Club of Australia Class 3 Plate – 1400m
1st – Mr Ahlberoni 2nd – Double Power 3rd – Wobbly Boots 4th – Head Dragon

Approaching the 600m MR AHLBERONI (M McGuren) improved onto the heels of LIGHTNING VAULT (R Vigar) and had to be steadied and lost ground.

Near the 600m MAN WITH THE PLAN (D Missen) improved onto the heels of HEAD DRAGON (B El-Issa) and had to be steadied.

When questioned as to the disappointing performance of DOLPHUS today, App. J Orman noted that the mare was having its first start in four weeks. App. Orman added that DOLPHUS raced strongly in the early stages of the event before settling and travelling comfortably in the lead during the middle stages of the race, however, weakened noticeably over the final 400m. App. Orman also stated that DOLPHUS made an abnormal respiratory noise upon pulling up. Trainer T Edmonds was of the view that DOLPHUS would be better suited when ridden with cover but noted the circumstances of today’s race where the slow pace in the early stages resulted in DOLPHUS leading of its own accord. Mr Edmonds undertook to have an endoscopic examination performed following the race, the results of which he would report back to Stewards. A post-race veterinary examination of DOLPHUS revealed the mare to have a slower than normal post-race recovery.

When questioned as to his riding of MAN WITH THE PLAN rounding the home turn and in the home straight, Jockey D Missen stated that after being a little slow to begin he was content to take up a position at the rear of the field. Jockey Missen added that leaving the 600m the gelding commenced to improve however he was forced to steady from the heels of HEAD DRAGON. Jockey Missen also stated that MAN WITH THE PLAN did not travel comfortably at any stage of today’s race and in his opinion failed to stretch out on today’s track surface. Jockey Missen added that for this reason he was reluctant to ride MAN WITH THE PLAN with his usual vigour in the home straight. His explanation was noted.

Race 7: Bet Gold C, G & E Class 1 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Rideonabigjetplane 2nd – Unbowed 3rd – Neomagic 4th – Beijing Dancer

SON OF A WARRIOR (N Paine) was examined by the veterinary surgeon behind the barriers at the request of the Jockey and subsequently passed to take its place in the field.

RIDEONABIGJETPLANE (C Schmidt) was slow into stride.

MAGIC IN ACTION (S Fawke) began awkwardly and shifted out.

Leaving the 700m when the pace slackened, QUAD (B El-Issa) and SIR SQUIGGLE (T Treichel) commenced to over-race at the heels of the leaders and had to be steadied. UNION (JP Stanley) and RIDEONABIGJETPLANE which were following had to be steadied as a consequence.

LOUPPY BEND (J Orman) and UNBOWED (G Cooksley) raced wide for the majority of the event.

NEOMAGIC (L Cheshire) was held up for clear running during the early stages of the home straight.

UNION was held up for clear running approaching the 400m to a point near the 150m.

A post race veterinary examination of SON OF A WARRIOR revealed the gelding to be mildly lame in the off fore leg.


Race 8: Mermaid Beach A.E.M.E. SLSC 3YO Class 2 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Kalandula 2nd – Riverbolda 3rd – Skytastic 4th – Dame Destiny

The start was delayed when FASTA THAN LIGHT (S Galloway) proved difficult to load. The stable was advised that a further Barrier Certificate would be required before FASTA THAN LIGHT races again.

SKYTASTIC (B El-Issa) was slow to begin.

HE DON’T CARE (D Missen) began awkwardly shifted out and bumped ENDLESS PUZZLE (P Holmes).

RED DIAMONDS (J Orman), BROWN WATER (M Hellyer) and COOL TRICK (T Treichel) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Near the 800m SKYTASTIC improved onto the heels of BIRDIE BLITZ (A Best) when being steadied and shifted in making contact with ROWA’S MARK (S Fawke).

A post-race veterinary examination of HE DON’T CARE revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer R McCall was advised that HE DON’T CARE will be barred from racing for 3 months under the provisions of AR53A.






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 19 JULY 2014

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1 – Jockey B El-Issa, careless riding [AR137(a)]
Race 1 – Jockey B Looker, careless riding [AR137(a)]
Race 3 – App. S Fawke, careless riding [AR137(a)]
Race 3 – Jockey S Galloway, whip use – 6 strikes [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Pinball Lass, Carlson’s Felt, Runlike the Rapids, Pippi Longsocks

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Pippi Longsocks, Riverbolda

Bars/Warnings
Race 4 – Uncle Tom, unusual hind leg gait, Vet. Cert. Fitness [AR8(t)]
Race 8 – Fasta Than Light, barrier manners – Barrier Certificate [AR8F(t)]
Race 8 – He Don’t Care – bled both nostrils – 3 months ban from racing, 1000m gallop [AR53A]

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 8 – Riverbolda – L Rolls

Late Scratchings
Race 4 – Uncle Tom @ 1.55pm