STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 14 MARCH 2015

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 4; UPGRADED TO GOOD 3 AFTER R4
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 4.42


OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – D Aurisch, G Lane, E Barron
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Lenz, S Flynn
Swab attendants – V Burgess, H Schodel, K Warwick
Bookmaker Supervisor – G Daly
Starter – S Andrews
Jockeys Advocate – G Stockdale
Secretary – L Stokes


SUPPLEMENTARY

From GCTC - 07/03/2015
Race 5 – Trainer C Meagher reported that OH CANDY had been retired following its disappointing performance.

GENERAL

As Jockey B El-Issa was serving a suspension, he was ineligible to fulfil his riding engagements. Rider replacements were made as per Stewards Race Day Summary.


Race 1: Trevor Bailey Racing Stables Open H’cap – 2200m
1st – Perplexity 2nd – Secret Garden 3rd – Vodnik 4th – Anton En Avant

No racing incidents.

Race 2: Gold Coast Bulletin BenchMark 90 H’cap – 1800m
1st – Eight’s a Party 2nd – Scotty Be Gotti 3rd – Bewhatyouwannabe 4th – Collar

EIGHT’S A PARTY – Slow to begin.

COLLAR – Over-raced for majority of event and failed to settle despite the efforts of its rider.

SPECIFIC CHOICE – When questioned as to the performance, App. B Grylls stated that she was instructed to take up a forward position. She added that when asked to improve leaving the 600m, the gelding failed to respond to her riding and proved disappointing. App. Grylls was of the view that the tempo of today’s race did not suit the gelding and had a detrimental effect on its performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities at the time of examination. A swab sample was taken.

Race 3: Tattersall’s Racing Club QTIS 2yo Plate – 1200m
1st – Secret Trail 2nd – Powerful Saga 3rd – Skater Girl 4th – Favoured Grace

Upon arriving on course BIG DOLLARS was found to have swelling in the off fore leg. The colt was subsequently withdrawn by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 1.02pm. Trainer J Gregory was advised that he must obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness before the colt’s next race start.

CRAIGLEA WANDOO – Slow to begin. Hampered shortly after start. Held up during early stages of home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be lame in the near fore leg. Trainer K Johnston was advised that she must obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness before the colt races again.

ONE STANDOUT – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

FAVOURED GRACE – Began awkwardly. Held up rounding home turn.

Race 4: Girls on Tour One Metro Win H’cap – 1200m
1st – Wobbly Boots 2nd – Royal Shout 3rd – Manicero 4th – Ike’s Legacy

App. M McGuren was reprimanded for failing to fulfil his riding engagement on BABUR due to being overweight.

Stewards accepted the explanation provided by Trainer T Sears for incorrectly engaging Jockey L Cassidy as the replacement for Jockey B El-Issa on ROYAL SHOUT.

SKYTASTIC – Slow to begin.

FELON – Bumped shortly after start.

REAL FAVULOUS – Steadied when tightened for room near the 900m.

JEFFERSON PARK – Obliged to race wide early and laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be making an abnormal respiratory noise. Trainer C Martin will be requested to have an endoscopic examination performed, the results of which are to be forwarded to Stewards.

IKE’S LEGACY – Raced wide throughout.

BABUR – Held up for clear running between the 400m and 200m.

BIG DECISION – Held up for clear running during the early stages of the home straight.

Jockey J Morris (ROYAL SHOUT) was reminded of his obligations with regard to the height of his whip over the concluding stages.

The track was upgraded to a Good 3 after the running of Race 4.

Race 5: #Pointsforhope at Jupiters QTIS Open Plate – 1400m
1st – Platinum State 2nd – Flamboyer 3rd – Ms Ba Bella 4th – Anymore

The start was delayed when the ambulance officers were required to attend to an on course patron.

TRAKSTAR – Slow to begin.

FLAMBOYER – Began awkwardly.

LONDEHERO – Hampered shortly after the start.

QUEEN OF THE LOCHS – Hampered shortly after the start.

MISS COVER GIRL – When questioned as to the performance, Jockey M Cahill stated that the filly began better than expected today resulting in him being obliged to race wide for the majority of the event. Jockey Cahill further stated that he was reluctant to restrain the filly to take up a position at the tail of the field with cover as he was satisfied that the filly was comfortable travelling in its 3 wide position during the early stages. Jockey Cahill added that the filly quickened when asked to improve leaving the 500m however peaked on its run over the concluding stages. Whilst noting that the filly was obliged to cover extra ground today, Jockey Cahill was of the view that being second up over 1400m may explain why the filly failed to finish off the race as expected. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

PLATINUM STATE – When questioned as to the improved performance, Trainer B Guy stated that he had not been disappointed in the gelding’s last start at Doomben where it set a fast early sectional which resulted in it weakening over the concluding stages. Mr Guy added that the gelding’s best performances have been over today’s distance of 1400m and due to the cancellation of recent meetings due to weather conditions had been unable to place the gelding in 1400m races. His explanation was noted.

Jockey M Cahill (MISS COVER GIRL) was fined the sum of $100 for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than the permitted number of times prior to the 100m.

Race 6: Matthew Dunn Racing Class 6 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Siegfried 2nd – Diamond Fund 3rd – Nicky Nocky 4th – Fast Arrow

The start was delayed when DOCTOR DAVID became fractious in the barriers. The gelding was removed from the barriers and declared a late scratching by order of the Stewards on veterinary advice at 4.02pm. All monies invested on DOCTOR DAVID were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 4.02pm:

3 cents in the dollar for the win - # 5 (SIEGFRIED)
3 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #5 (SIEGFRIED)
3 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #2 (DIAMOND FUND)
5 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - # 7 (NICKY NOCKY)

Trainer C Mahon was advised that he must obtain a further Barrier Certificate before the gelding’s next race start.

MICKEN which was drawn beside DOCTOR DAVID was also removed from the barriers and after a veterinary examination was cleared to take its place in the race.

REUNITE – Slow to begin. Hampered shortly after the start.

FAST ARROW – Hampered shortly after the start. Steadied from heels passing 400m.

MICKEN – Raced wide throughout.

RAINBOW MAGIC – Raced wide throughout.

NICKY NOCKY – Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

SONS OF GOD – Over-raced during the early stages.

Race 7: Carbine Club Gold Coast Stakes – 1200m
1st – Rocket to Glory 2nd – Architect 3rd – Mr Favulous 4th – Neo

BERMUDA BLU – Trainer T Bartley advised that it is the intention for the mare to take up a position just off the speed today. Settled in a mid-field position.

KEREDARI – Slow to begin.

SIR MOMENTS – Began awkwardly. Unable to improve passing the 400m when positioned behind ARCHITECT, then obliged to shift out upon straightening to obtain clear running.

KEMPELLY – Began awkwardly.


BERMUDA BLU – Steadied when tightened for room near the 900m.

BLACK CASH – Raced wide throughout.

Jockey J Taylor (AIMEE) dropped his whip upon straightening.

Race 8: Sky Racing QTIS 3yo H’cap – 1200m
1st – Upstart Pride 2nd – Homehill 3rd – Trubia 4th – Hazard Bay

HOMEHILL – Trainer K Schweida reported that the gelding will be ridden worse than mid-field today. Raced accordingly.

TRUBIA – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Held up between 400m and 200m and bumped another runner on a number of occasions.

RICH REWARD – Stood flat-footed when the start was effected and lost considerable ground.

AMIZADE – Blundered on jumping away. Bumped another runner shortly thereafter.

UPSTART PRIDE – Bumped shortly after the start.

NOTONYOURLIFE – Near the 1000m steadied from heels. Passing the 600m steadied from the heels of HAZARD BAY. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have been galloped on the off fore leg.

DENARIUS – Near the 700m steadied when tightened for room.

MISTER BOOZE – Raced wide throughout. Steadied from heels near the 300m.

GOLDIE’S IMAGE – Raced wide throughout.

CASTANITA – Bumped on a number of occasions approaching the 200m.

CODE NOIR – When asked to comment on the overall performance, Jockey G Colless stated that after beginning well he was able to take up a handy position where it travelled well during the early and middle stages. Jockey Colless added that the gelding commenced to improve into the race passing the 400m, however, in his opinion failed to finish the race off as expected over the final 200m and proved disappointing. Trainer M Dunn thought the gelding raced flat today and may be better suited when ridden towards the rear of the field. Mr Dunn indicated that the gelding would now be freshened before its next race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be short striding in front.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 14 MARCH 2015

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4 – App. M McGuren, overweight [AR120(b)]

Fines
Race 5 – Jockey M Cahill, whip use - 7 strikes - $100 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Architect, Upstart Pride, Katelette, Neo, Keredari Sir Moments, Pillar of Creation, Diamond Fund, Reunite, Trakstar, Ms Ba Bella, Babur, Wobbly Boots, Powerful Saga, Skater Girl, Kiss Me Deadly, Craiglea Wandoo, Collar, Eights A Party, Perplexity, Love the Beaches.

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Vodnik, Specific Choice, Craiglea Wandoo, Royal Shout, Architect.

Bars/Warnings
Race 3 – Craiglea Wandoo, lame near fore leg – Vet. Cert. Fitness [AR8(t)]
Race 4 – Big Dollars, swelling off-fore leg – Vet. Cert. Fitness [AR8(t)]
Race 4 – Jefferson Park – abnormal respiratory noise - endoscopic examination [AR8(t)]
Race 6 – Doctor David - barrier manners – Barrier Certificate [AR8(t)]

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 7 – Bermuda Blu – Take up a position just off the speed – Settled in a mid-field position.
Race 8 – Homehill – Ridden worse than mid-field – Ridden accordingly.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 4 – Royal Shout – L Cassidy – J Morris
Race 4 – Babur – J Orman
Race 6 – Nicky Nocky – D Griffin
Race 7 – Neo – J Morris
Race 8 – Katelette – C Whiteley

Late Scratchings
Race 3 – Big Dollars @ 1.02pm