STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 18 JULY 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – OUT 6M 1400-W/Post; OUT 3M remainder
PENETROMETER – 4.3


OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – P Gillard, G Lane, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C McCormack
Swab attendants – H Schodel, V Burgess
Bookmaker Supervisor – G Daly
Starter – S Andrews
Jockeys Advocate – G Stockdale
Secretary – L Stokes


SUPPLEMENTARY:

Races 1 and 3 – App. T Brooker was fined the sum of $200 when unable to claim down to her riding weight. When assessing penalty Stewards took into account that Ms Brooker had only recently returned to race riding after injury.

Races 3 and 6 – As Jockey Nathan Day was to be overweight, Stewards permitted rider replacements as per Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey N Day was fined the sum of $200.

Races 5 and 7 – As Jockey L Rolls was to be overweight, Stewards permitted rider replacements as per Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey L Rolls was fined the sum of $200.




Race 1: Schneider Energy Maiden H’cap – 1200m
1st – Delvaux 2nd – Devil’s Princess 3rd – Really Reilly 4th – Special Jay

CHAOTIC ART - Began awkwardly. Bumped shortly thereafter.

ISLAND EMPIRE - Bumped shortly after start. Over-raced in the early stages resulting in the gelding racing 3 wide without cover throughout. Near the 300m bumped by IL PADRONE and blundered.

DEVIL’S PRINCESS - Raced ungenerously during the middle stages and near the 700m was steadied from the heels of CHAOTIC ART.

PLANET AMERICA - Held up rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight and as a result went to the line without being fully tested. When questioned as to the tactics adopted, Jockey L Rolls stated that his instructions were to obtain a position just off the speed with cover. He added that for that reason he allowed MUSHROOM TREATMENT to cross to the lead passing the 900m. Jockey Rolls further added that the gelding then travelled comfortably during the middle stages. However, he was unable to obtain clear running when disappointed for a run between MUSHROOM TREATMENT and CHAOTIC ART during the early stages and again when disappointed for a run between MUSHROOM TREATMENT and SPECIAL JAY over the concluding stages. Stewards noted the explanation.

SPECIAL JAY – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Jockey Matthew Palmer reported that his intention was to take up a position closer to the speed today, however, the gelding failed to muster the necessary speed in the early stages despite his efforts.

IL PADRONE – Near the 300m bumped DEVIL’S PRINCESS. App. S Eilbeck reported that the gelding hung out for the majority of the race resulting in her racing 4 wide without cover.

REALLY REILLY – Near the 300m checked and lost ground when tightened for room between GALLIC WONDER and SPECIAL JAY. Held up passing the 200m.

ALOFTHYM – App. T Brooker was unable to claim down to her riding weight and as a result only claimed 2 of her 3 kgs. Inconvenienced leaving the 300m and again approaching the 100m.

CHEROKEE PRINCESS – A post-race veterinary examination of the mare which was slow to muster speed in the early stages and trailed the field throughout failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination. Trainer B Herne was advised that the mare must compete in an official trial prior to starting again.

Jockey R Goltz (MUSHROOM TREATMENT) was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right out to the end of the race.

Jockey Matthew Palmer (SPECIAL JAY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift out upon straightening when insufficiently clear of REALLY REILLY. As a consequence REALLY REILLY had to be checked and lost ground when tightened for room between GALLIC WONDER and SPECIAL JAY. Taking into account Jockey Palmer’s good race riding record he was suspended from riding in races for a period of 6 meetings to commence midnight 18/07/15 and to expire midnight 29/07/15.

Race 2: Fredon Ratings Band 0-70 H’cap – 2200m
1st –Satirical Boy 2nd – Real Sting 3rd – Judge Ruby 4th – Tertiary

Trainer advised that CAVENDISH ROAD will be ridden forward today. Ridden accordingly.

JUDGE RUBY – Held up rounding home turn.

Race 3: Etherworks QTIS 2yo H’cap – 900m
1st – Honey KO 2nd – Jetty Betty 3rd – Mr Hennessy 4th – Marauding’s Girl

The start was delayed to hold for an interstate event.

MR HENNESSY - Slow to begin. Forced to race in restricted room approaching the home turn and was then held up rounding the home turn.

KISS THE CONDOR - Slow to begin.

MISHANI DI CAPRIO - Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped MIA MADALENA. Inclined to hang out approaching the home turn. When questioned as to the performance, App. M Graham stated that the gelding failed to muster speed in the early stages which resulted in it racing further back than anticipated. App. Graham noted that despite this the gelding failed to respond to her riding when placed under pressure rounding the home turn and in her opinion was disappointing. Trainer L Ross expressed his disappointment in the gelding’s performance. Mr Ross noted that the gelding was first up from a spell and given the impost of 59 ½ kgs he was obliged to engage an apprentice today. Mr Ross was of the view that the gelding would be better suited with a more senior rider in future.

MIA MADALENA - Bumped on jumping away. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have sustained a laceration to the off hind leg consistent with being galloped on. Trainer T Whittington will be advised that a certificate of fitness will be required prior to its next race start.

VIDA PLAYA – Passing the 500m steadied and lost ground when awkwardly placed at the heels of MIA MADALENA.

CRAIGLEA SHUFFLE - Raced wide throughout.

REAL NAUGHTY - Raced wide throughout.

GINA BALLERINA - Hung out throughout and as a result raced extremely wide approaching and rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be shin sore. Trainer L Ross reported that the filly would now be sent for a spell.

MARAUDING’S GIRL - Raced wide without cover throughout.

JETTY BETTY - App. T Brooker was unable to claim down to her riding weight and as a result only claimed 2 of her 3 kgs. Near the 400m steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of HONEY KO.

Race 4: Schneider Buildings Class 5 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Martilago 2nd – Rainbow Magic 3rd – Pradnya 4th – Will’s Choice

The start was delayed to hold for an interstate event.

PUTAPAVONIT - Slow to begin.

PRADNYA - Slow to begin.


Race 5: Stowe Class 3 H’cap – 1800m
1st – Credit Only 2nd – Outstrip 3rd – Arrow 4th – Flying Charger

MR PENNYPACKER - Raced wide in the early stages when over-racing and was allowed to stride forward to the lead near the 1100m.

GETTING’JIGGYWITHIT - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

PHANTOM CALLER - Raced wide throughout.

FLYING CHARGER - Over-raced during the early and middle stages.

OUTSTRIP - Held up approaching and rounding the home turn.

ARROW - Disappointed for a run to the inside of MR PENNYPACKER leaving the 300m.


Race 6: Schneider Electric Industry C,G&E Class 1 H’cap – 1100m
1st – Out Late 2nd – Starocity 3rd – Danoro Lad 4th – Few Are Chosen

TRICKY JET - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight and bumped SUPERFAST SAKI near the 300m.

STAROCITY - Raced wide during the early stages. Laid in under pressure throughout the home straight.

SUPERFAST SAKI – Bumped passing the 300m. Near the 200m checked with tightened for room and lost ground.

DANORO LAD – Bumped another runner when attempting to improve passing the 300m and as a result was momentarily held up.

Jockey L Rolls (STAROCITY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding for failing to make sufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in passing the 200m resulting in TRICKY JET being taken in on to SUPERFAST SAKI. As a consequence SUPERFAST SAKI had to be checked and lost ground when tightened for room between TRICKY JET and DANORO LAD. Jockey Rolls was suspended from riding in races for a period of 8 meetings to commence midnight 25/07/2015 and to expire midnight 07/08/2015.


Race 7: Schneider Electric F&M Class 1 H’cap – 1100m
1st – Cinnabolda 2nd – Shady Daisy 3rd – Dead-heat - Star Stiletto and True Roses

The start was delayed when STRAWBERRY CRUSH was fractious in the barriers and was then further delayed when IPPY GIRL was also fractious in the barriers. Stable representative B Rogers (STRAWBERRY CRUSH) and Trainer M Leitch (IPPY GIRL) were advised that a warning would be placed on the respective runners’ barrier manners.

I LIKE CANDY - Slow to begin.

IPPY GIRL - Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to both hind legs. When questioned as to the overall performance Trainer M Leitch’s only tangible explanation was that the mare may have been in season.

STRAWBERRY CRUSH - Raced wide during the early stages.

MISS GIBRALTAR - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

STAR STILETTO – Unable to ride the filly right out to the end of the race as a result of being placed in restricted room between TRUE ROSES and SHADY DAISY. A short distance after the wining post STAR STILETTO clipped the heels of SHADY DAISY and blundered. Both Jockeys A Spinks (TRUE ROSES) and N Day (SHADY DAISY) were advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Race 8: Skyline Restaurant Class 2 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Basic Strategy 2nd – Te Rux 3rd – Whatawaltz 4th – Wide Eyed

BOY SCOUT - Slow to begin. Over-raced during the early stages. Near the 500m steadied when placed in restricted room.

SPURSYN - Slow to begin.

LOCKIEBE - Slow to begin. Near the 700m bumped by TE RUX which was inclined to lay in and lost ground.

HYPERACTIVE – Shortly after the start steadied from the heels of WHATAWALTZ. Near the 500m checked when tightened for room and lost substantial ground.

TE RUX – Near the 700m laid in and made contact with LOCKIEBE. Held up approaching the home turn.

RHAEGO – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

PUNTINATO - Raced wide throughout. When questioned as to the performance, Jockey B Looker stated that despite travelling wide throughout, the mare was under pressure passing the 600m and in his opinion was very disappointing. Jockey Looker was unable to offer any explanation for the performance. Trainer’s representative G Thompson was also disappointed and unable to provide any explanation for the performance. Mr Thompson indicated that the mare may now be sent for a spell. A swab sample was taken. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

NEOMAGIC – Raced wide throughout.

App. J Pracey-Holmes (RHAEGO) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding for permitting his mount to shift in approaching the 500m when insufficiently clear of BOY SCOUT which was taken in on to HYPERACTIVE. As a consequence HYPERACTIVE had to be checked and lost substantial ground. App. Pracey-Holmes was suspended from riding in races for a period of 6 meetings to commence midnight 26/07/2015 and to expire midnight 06/08/2015.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 18 JULY 2015

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Races 1 and 3 – App. T Brooker – failing to claim down to riding weight - $200 [AR92(12)]
Races 3 and 6 – Jockey N Day, overweight - $200 [AR120(b)]
Races 5 and 7 – Jockey L Rolls, overweight - $200 [AR120(b)]

Suspensions
Race 1 – Jockey Matthew Palmer – careless riding - 6 meetings – mid. 18/07/15 to mid. 29/07/15 [AR137(a)]
Race 6 – Jockey L Rolls – careless riding - 8 meetings – mid. 25/07/2015 to mid. 07/08/15 [AR137(a)]
Race 8 – App. J Pracey-Holmes – careless riding - 6 meetings – mid. 26/07/2015 to mid. 06/08/2015.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Special Jay, Real Sting, Rainbow Magic, Starocity, Puntinato.

Bars/Warnings
Race 1 – Cherokee Princess, racing manners – Official Trial [AR8(t)]
Race 3 – Mia Madalena, laceration off hind leg – Cert. of Fitness [AR8(t)]
Race 7 – Strawberry Crush – barrier manners – warning [AR8(t)]
Race 7 – Ippy Girl – barrier manners – warning [AR8(t)]

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 2 – Cavendish Road – To be ridden forward today. Ridden accordingly.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 1 – Alofthym – T Brooker
Race 3 – Vida Playa – R Goltz
Race 3 - Craiglea Shuffle – M O’Brien
Race 3 - Real Naughty – Michael Hellyer
Race 5 – Credit Only – K Yoshida
Race 6 – Danoro Lad – R Goltz
Race 8 – Rhaego – J Pracey-Holmes
Race 8 – Neomagic – K Yoshida