STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 15 NOVEMBER 2014

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 4.4

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – A Reardon, G Palmer, G Lane & E Barron
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Lenz & D Wright
Swab attendants – K Kilpatrick, V Burgess & A Schofield
Bookmaker Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews & M Stevens
Jockeys Advocate – G Stockdale
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY: Nil

Race 1: First Up Racing Connections QTIS 2YO H’Cap – 900m
1st – Mishani Di Caprio 2nd – It’s Vegas Baby 3rd – Honey Ko 4th – Whatever Miss

MATILDARE – Began awkwardly.

COMMANDS THE WORLD – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be suffering from a minor case of heat stress.

HONEY KO – Hampered shortly after the start.

WHATEVER MISS – Hung out rounding the home turn.

IT’S VEGAS BABY – Raced greenly in the home straight.

Race 2: Telstra Tweed BenchMark 70 H’Cap – 1100m
1st – Sammi Jain 2nd – Blooded 3rd – Champagne Blaze 4th – Vals Boy

The start was delayed when TORERO was fractious in the barriers. TORERO was then removed from the barriers and underwent a veterinary examination after which it was declared at late scratching at 1.21 p.m. by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice. All monies invested on TORERO were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 1.21 p.m.:

5 cents in the dollar for the win - # 12 (SAMMI JAIN)
5 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #12 (SAMMI JAIN)
7 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #2 (BLOODED)
6 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - # 8 (CHAMPAGNE BLAZE)

Trainer J. Morrisey will be advised that TORERO must obtain a barrier certificate prior to racing again.

THE RIGHT ONE – Reared as the start was effected losing substantial ground and as a result failed to take any competitive part in the race. Trainer B. Baldwin was advised that THE RIGHT ONE must obtain a barrier certificate prior to racing again.

STARSTREAMED – Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn.

CHAMPAGNE BLAZE – Held up rounding the home turn.

VALS BOY – Raced wide throughout.

BLOODED – Raced wide throughout.

TWISTED MOUNTAIN – Cast a near fore plate in running.

CURFEW – Rider T. Bell reported that the gelding was making an abnormal respiratory noise during the race. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stable representative C. Dunn undertook to have an endoscopic examination performed, the results of which she would report to stewards.

FAR DOOLEY – When questioned as to the tactics adopted App L. Dittman stated he was instructed to lead and allow the gelding to travel comfortably of its own accord as it had resented being restrained when leading at its previous start. The explanation was noted.

Race 3: Kiyomi At Jupiters Open Fillies & Mares H’Cap – 1100m
1st – Tukiyo 2nd – Prettyfamous 3rd – Vienna Queen 4th – Miss Stash

FAITH ‘N’ COURAGE – Connections advised the intention would be to obtain cover and as a result may be ridden further back in the field today. Jockey J. Byrne reported that from the wide barrier he was obliged to restrain the mare to the rear of the field so as to comply with his instructions and due to the slow tempo the mare failed to finish off the race as expected.

TEAR IT UP – Eased when tightened for room shortly after the start.

WHITE STOCKING – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

PRETTYFAMOUS – Shifted in under pressure in the home straight.

ADORABUBBLE – Had to be steadied when tightened for room approaching the 100m. B. El-Issa (PRETTYFAMOUS) was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. When questioned as to the overall performance jockey T. Bell expressed his disappointment but was unable to offer any explanation. Trainer B. Lockwood reported that the mare was unusually distressed following the race today nonetheless was still disappointed in the performance and undertook to report to stewards any abnormalities that may come to light in the days following the race. A swab sample was taken.

VIENNA QUEEN – When questioned as to the tactics adopted rounding the home turn jockey T. Harrison stated she was specifically instructed to shift off the fence as connections were of the view that the inside racing pad was inferior. Trainer T. Gollan confirmed the instructions that were issued. The explanations were noted.

Race 4: Commercial Kitchen Co. QTIS 3YO H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Miss Cover Girl 2nd – Furbish 3rd – Walk To The Bar 4th – Gid Up Strop

WALK TO THE BAR – Began awkwardly.

BUCKIN THE BLUES – Inconvenienced approaching the 1200m. Held up rounding the home turn.

POWER DE TED – Passing the 800m was inclined to lay in and made contact with the running rail.

TOUCH OF BELLA – Raced wide throughout.

ALL CASHED UP – Commenced to weaken leaving the 600m and finished the race tailed off. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be short striding in front and as a result may have jarred up on today’s surface. Trainer T. McCarthy was advised that ALL CASHED UP must compete in an official barrier trial to the satisfaction of steward prior to racing again.

Race 5: Garrards Horse & Hound BenchMark 85 H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Ongoing Venture 2nd – Arctic 3rd – Avalanches 4th – Mr Scary

ONGOING VENTURE – Connections advised the intention would be to ride the horse in a forward position if circumstances permit. The horse raced in a rearward position after failing to muster the necessary speed early. Had to be steadied when tightened for room near the 1700m. R. McMahon (WHAT ABOUT ME) was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

BURNOUT – Slow to begin.

SECRET GARDEN – Blundered on jumping away.

DUSTY’S FELT – Raced wide in the early stages.

ARCTIC – Held up when forced to race in restricted room rounding the home turn and was unable to be fully tested when held up for the majority of the home straight.

LEGSMAN – Held up leaving the 200m and was obliged to alter course to obtain clear running.

G. Cooksley (AVALANCHES) was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip in a forehand manner prior to the 100m.

WHAT ABOUT ME – Trainer K. Schweida reported that in his opinion the gelding may have failed to run out a strong 1800m and also may not have appreciated today’s firm surface. Mr Schweida indicated he would now give the gelding a short freshen up. A swab sample was taken.

Race 6: Cordner Taylor BenchMark 80 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Dream Of Slips 2nd – Darcey 3rd – Romanarma 4th – Cash In

THEFIFTHHOLE – Began very awkwardly, shifted out and lost ground. When questioned as to the tactics adopted App B. Appo stated he was specifically instructed to lead. App Appo added that after beginning awkwardly he placed the gelding under pressure to comply with his instructions. App Appo added that when he had ridden the gelding previously it had not been competitive when unable to lead so he was content to continue to ride it forward in an attempt to obtain the lead during the middle stages. App Appo further added he was unable to clear BEYOND INFINITY leaving the 500m and as a result the gelding failed to finish off the race as expected. Stewards advised App Appo that he had erred in failing to take up a trailing position behind DREAM OF SLIPS when there was an opportunity to do so leaving the 1000m. The stable reported that the gelding would now be retired.

THE BLACK SUPERMAN – Had to be checked when tightened for room on jumping away and lost ground.

ROMANARMA - Had to be checked when tightened for room on jumping away and lost ground.

WARHOGG – Held up from the 300m to the 150m.

EASTERN PRINCE – Steadied from heels near the 250m.

Race 7: Super Starfish Open H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Sir Moments 2nd – Aldini 3rd – Gundy Son 4th – Steel Zip

DOUBLE IMPACT – Overraced for some distance passing the 900m. Lost the off hind plate in running.

NOISY OCEAN – Forced to race wide from the 800m onwards.

BRAVE ALI – Raced wide throughout.

GUNDY SON – When questioned as to the tactics adopted, which appeared in contrast to the gelding’s recent racing pattern jockey J. Byrne stated that he was given no specific instructions today. Jockey Byrne added that his intention was to obtain cover however, from today’s wide barrier he was obliged to race wide in the early stages and so he allowed the gelding to stride forward to obtain a leading position.

HOPFGARTEN – When questioned as to the disappointing performance App B. Grylls stated that after beginning only fairly she was content to allow the gelding to travel where it was comfortable, which resulted in it racing further back than anticipated. App Grylls added that the gelding raced flat today and failed to respond to her riding at any stage and proved disappointing. App Grylls was of the view that the gelding may have failed to back up from its first up performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off hind leg and sore over its rump. A swab sample was taken. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that a veterinary certificate will be required prior to HOPFGARTEN racing again.

Race 8: Tattsbet OMW H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Abu Ben Adam 2nd – Written Above All 3rd – Little Bit Ditsy 4th – My Quilter

LITTLE BIT DITSY – Began awkwardly.

WRITTEN ABOVE ALL – Slow to begin.

ROYAL JESTER – Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running over the final 200m and as a result went to the line not fully tested.

MORE THAN MONEY – Had to be eased when tightened for room leaving the 300m.

J. Morris (WONDERFUL JESTER) was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right out to the end of the race.

SPEEDY SAM – When questioned as to the tactics adopted on the mare, which resulted in it leading by a considerable distance jockey T. Harrison stated her instructions were to lead however, when she became concerned with the tempo being set leaving the 1000m she attempted to steady the mare at which point it failed to relax. Jockey Harrison added that the mare had raced in a similar pattern previously where it had still proved to be competitive and as such she was of the view that given the way the mare failed to finish the race off today it may have come to the end of its current racing preparation. Whilst noting the explanation stewards advised jockey Harrison that in their opinion she should have made a greater effort to restrain the gelding after obtaining the lead leaving the 1100m. Stable representative M. Downes confirmed the mare would be sent for an immediate spell. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 15/11/2014

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5. G. Cooksley – Jockey – Whip use – Reprimand – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
26
Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + 5

Bars/Warnings
Race 2. Torero – Fractious – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 2. The Right One – Reared – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 4. All Cashed Up – Uncompetitive – Barrier trial – AR8(t)
Race 7. Hopfgarten – Lame off hind leg & sore over rump – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)

Change of Rider Tactics

Race 3. Faith ‘N’ Courage – Intention will be to obtain cover. May be ridden further back in the field today.

Race 5. Ongoing Venture – Intention will be to ride the horse in a forward position if circumstances permit.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 1. It’s Vegas Baby – C. Munce
Race 2. Awesome Sight – App B. Grylls

Late Scratchings
Race 8. Nivali @ 8.51 a.m.
Race 2. Torero @ 1.21 p.m.