STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 27 DECEMBER 2014

WEATHER – SHOWERS
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4; DOWNGRADED TO SOFT 6 @ 11.30 AM
DOWNGRADED TO SOFT 7 RETROSPECTIVELY (R1)
DOWNGRADED TO HEAVY 8 AFTER R6
DOWNGRADED TO HEAVY 9 RETROSPECTIVELY (R7)
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 4.35


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

SUPPLEMENTARY:

From Ipswich Turf Club Friday 19 December 2014 – Race 7 – When questioned as to his riding of BREEZE ON BY over the concluding stages, Jockey R Wiggins stated that shortly before the end of the race he stopped riding when PRIVATE LABEL which was racing to his inside bumped the running rail and became unbalanced. As Stewards did not believe this incident had a material effect on the placings they accepted his explanation.

From Brisbane Race Club Meeting 20 December 2014 – Race 6 - Jockey T Treichel was reprimanded for failing to weigh in as fifth placegetter on FINISHING CARD.


Race 1: Schneider Electric BenchMark 85 H’cap – 1100m
1st – Flying Riddle 2nd – Trail Boss 3rd – Vienna Queen 4th – Lesley’s Choice

Due to traffic delays en-route to the course, Stewards permitted Jockey J P Stanley to replace Jockey E Wilkinson on STATE OF WEALTH.

TRAIL BOSS – Slow to begin. A veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from the near side nostril. A further examination revealed the blood to be the result of an external laceration.

VIENNA QUEEN – Began awkwardly.

TRICKY ROCKET – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. When questioned as to the disappointing performance, Jockey L Tarrant stated that the gelding did not travel comfortably at any stage of the race and in his opinion may have come to the end of its current preparation. Trainer H Page advised that the gelding would be sent for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities at the time of examination.

FLYING RIDDLE – When questioned as to the improved performance stable representative G Green stated that at its last start the gelding, after beginning well, over-raced for the majority of the event when positioned outside the leader and as a result compounded over the concluding stages on that occasion. Mr Green stated that the gelding performs better when able to be ridden with cover as it was today. His explanation was noted.

Race 2: Stuart James Memorial Open H’cap – 1800m
1st – Goldslick 2nd – Avalanches 3rd – Double Impact 4th – Aldini

LUCKY LUCRE – Slow to begin.

ALDINI – Slow to begin.

WAR ENDS – Over-raced during the early and middle stages.

Race 3: Mick Turner No Metro Wins H’cap – 1200m
1st – Diamond Fund 2nd – Mr Jetset 3rd – Forest Way 4th – Duelled Force

Due to the downgrade of the track Stewards permitted the late withdrawal of DARCEY at 12.00 pm.

RIDEONABIGJETPLANE – The start was delayed when the gelding shifted its near fore plate when being presented to race. A veterinary examination of the gelding behind the barriers and after its preliminary found the gelding to be lame in that same leg and as such was declared a late scratching by order of stewards at 2.44 pm. All monies invested on RIDEONABIGJETPLANE were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 2.44 pm:

7 cents in the dollar for the Win #8 [DIAMOND FUND]
7 cents in the dollar for place of winner #8 [DIAMOND FUND]
5 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #9 [MR JETSET]
8 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #1 [FOREST WAY]

PANDORA CHARM – Shifted its off hind plate in the enclosure. After receiving farrier attention behind the barriers was cleared by the veterinary surgeon to start. Stewards questioned Jockey T Harrison into the seemingly disappointing performance. Jockey Harrison stated that the horse travelled well throughout and when placed under pressure failed to respond and proved most disappointing. Trainer B Baldwin stated that despite having performed well on rain affected tracks previously, the mare failed to handle today’s prevailing track conditions.

RAINBOW MAGIC – Began awkwardly and bumped FOREST WAY.

FOREST WAY – Bumped on jumping away.

MR JETSET – Slow to begin. Near the 200m was obliged to alter course to the outside of DIAMOND FUND to obtain clear running.

DUELLED FORCE – Over-raced early and middle stages.

AQUATOR – Over-raced early and middle stages.

NICKY NOCKY – Jockey J Taylor reported that the mare did not feel comfortable in the prevailing track conditions and as such attempted to position the mare wider on the track in the early stages. Jockey Taylor added that he was only able to shift wider on straightening at which point the mare commenced to respond to his riding and finished the race off well.

Jockey R Wiggins (DIAMOND FUND) was fined the sum of $200 for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than the permitted number of occasions prior to the 100m.

Race 4: Eric Cowell Memorial F&M BenchMark 85 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Breakfast in Bed 2nd – Endless Shadow 3rd – Playtime 4th – Nicked and Court

As L Cassidy was to be overweight he was replaced on GALLINARI by Jockey R Fradd. Jockey Cassidy was reprimanded. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account his good record and mitigating circumstances.

QUEEN OF THE LOCHS – Fractious in tie up stall. A veterinary examination cleared the mare to race. Subsequent to the downgrade of the track Stewards permitted the late withdrawal of the mare at 2.14 pm.

NICKED AND COURT – Over-raced from leaving the 1200m to near the 1000m.

ENDLESS SHADOW – Near the 1000m steadied from heels.

Race 5: B.J. McLachlan Stakes (Group 3) – 1200m
1st – Mishani Honcho 2nd – Wicked Intent 3rd – Star of Night 4th – Old Trieste

VIDA PLAYA - Trainer T Bailey advised that the filly would be ridden towards the rear of the field today. Ridden accordingly. Over-raced in the early stages when being restrained.

MISTRAL THIEF – The start was delayed when the colt proved difficult to load.

FLAMENCO GIRL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Leaving the 600m hampered when forced to race in restricted room between MISHANI HONCHO and BLINK ‘N’ MISS and lost ground as a consequence.

BLINK ‘N’ MISS – Leaving the 700m bumped by WICKED INTENT. A short distance later was steadied when tightened for room between IT’S VEGAS BABY and WICKED INTENT and lost ground.

OLD TRIESTE – Leaving the 900m commenced to over-race and steadied from heels near the 700m. Approaching the 100m shifted in under pressure.

RIGHT OF WAY – Raced wide throughout. Approaching the 100m inconvenienced.

Race 6: Vo Rogue Plate (Group 3) – 1300m
1st – Mywayorthehighway 2nd – Hijack Hussy 3rd – Worthy Cause 4th – Loveitt

The announcement of correct weight was delayed whilst Jockey D Browne reviewed the patrol footage to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge a protest against the 2nd placegetter HIJACK HUSSY (T Bell). Jockey Browne subsequently elected not to proceed with an objection.

TALES OF FASHION – Bumped on jumping away. Steadied near 50m and lost ground.

FRILLY CURTAIN – Shortly after the start shifted out and bumped YEAGER. Bumped shortly after start. Raced wide throughout.

YEAGER – Bumped shortly after start. Near the 1000m bumped, became unbalanced and over-race for a short distance.

DEIHEROS – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Trainer L Kennewell advised Stewards that the rider reported to him that the gelding did not travel comfortably at any stage of the race and that he would now add a tongue tie to its gear. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities at the time of examination.

HIJACK HUSSY – Shortly after the start had to be steadied and lost ground when tightened for room between FRILLY CURTAIN and DEIHEROS and shifted out.

STROAK – Near the 1000m shifted in when attempting to improve to the inside of FRILLY CURTAIN and in doing so bumped YEAGER and became unbalanced. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

WORTHY CAUSE – Raced wide throughout.

LOVEITT – Near the 300m steadied from the heels of WORTHY CAUSE. Hampered over the concluding stages when forced to race in restricted room between WORTHY CAUSE and HIJACK HUSSY.

SOLDI DOMANI – Steadied from heels near the 50m.

Jockey D Griffin (MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift out near the 50m when not clear of TALES OF FASHION which had to be steadied. Jockey Griffin was suspended from riding in races for a period of 7 meetings to commence midnight 31/12/2014 and to expire midnight 11/01/2015.

Jockey D Griffin (MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY) was fined the sum of $200 for excessive use of his whip in a backhand manner.

Race 7: Gold Coast Christmas Cup C,G&E BenchMark 85 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Daph ‘n’ Alf 2nd – Romanarma 3rd – Siegfried 4th – Elmantosh

HEART OF MANY – Began awkwardly. Over-raced during the early stages.

MISHANI WARRIOR – Slow to begin.

WINGARA – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

App. S Payne (DANAGAZE) was fined the sum of $200 for excessive use of his whip on a horse out of contention.








STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 27 DECEMBER 2014

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

From Brisbane Race Club – 20/12/2014 - Race 6 – Jockey T Treichel, failing to weigh in as 5th placegetter [AR144]
Race 4 – Jockey L Cassidy, overweight [AR120(b)]

Fines
Race 3 – Jockey R Wiggins, whip use - $200 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]
Race 5 – Jockey C Whiteley, whip use - $200 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]
Race 6 – Jockey D Griffin, whip use - $200 [AR137A(3)]
Race 7 – App. S Payne, whip use - $200 [AR137A(4)(c)]

Suspension
Race 6 – Jockey D Griffin, careless riding, 7 meetings – mid. 31/12/2014 to mid. 11/01/2015 [AR137(a)]

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
State of Wealth, Tricky Rocket, Lesley’s Choice, Aldini, Goldslick, Avalanches, Belegic, Diamond fund, Duelled force, Breakfast in Bed, Royal Consort, Blink ‘n’ Miss, Vida Playa, Homehill, Tales of Fashion, Daph ‘n’ Alf, Southerly, Wingara.

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Trail Boss, Avalanches, Mr Jetset, Endless Shadow, Wicked Intent, Hijack Hussy

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 5 – Vida Play – ridden towards the rear of the field – ridden accordingly.

Rider Replacements/Changes

Race 1 – State of Wealth – J P Stanley
Race 3 – Duelled Force – J Lloyd

Late Scratchings

Race 3 – Darcey @ 12.00 noon
Race 4 – Queen of the Lochs @ 2.14 pm