STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 16 JANUARY 2016

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL - +4M 1400M-WP; + 2.5M remainder
PENETROMETER – 4.5

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – M Knibbs, C Albrecht, E Barron
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C McCormack
Swab attendants – K Kilpatrick, V Burgess
Bookmaker Supervisor – G Daly
Starter – S Andrews
Secretary – L Stokes


SUPPLEMENTARY:

Gold Coast Turf Club (track work) - 8 January 2016 – Jockey A Dykes was fined $100 for smoking a cigarette whilst mounted on a registered thoroughbred.

Race 1: First National Real Estate BM65 H’cap – 2200m
1st – Coup D’Etat 2nd – Royaltown Road 3rd – Whispering Tess 4th – Ekofanidea

ROYALTOWN ROAD - Bumped on jumping away.

SECRET TRYST - Bumped on jumping away. Over-raced during the early and middle stages. When questioned as to the tactics adopted today, Jockey L Rolls stated that he was instructed to obtain a mid-field position with cover. Jockey Rolls added that he was able to comply with these instructions, however, due to the slow tempo the gelding over-raced in the early and middle stages. When questioned if he considered improving into the race with COUP D’ETAT in the back straight, Jockey Rolls stated that the gelding had previously been ridden in that fashion and on that occasion did not finish its race off. Jockey Rolls further added that he placed the gelding under pressure leaving the 600m at which point it failed to improve into the race and proved disappointing. Trainer S Morrisey confirmed the instructions. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities at the time of examination.

JOLIE MADELEINE – App. S Fawke reported that the mare over-raced during the early stages.

COUP D’ETAT – When questioned as to the improved performance Trainer J Thomas stated that the gelding had worked well leading into today’s race and was hopeful of a forward showing. Mr Thomas added that the slow tempo and the positive ride by Jockey Morris to ride forward to the lead in the middle stages along with the drop in weight and improved fitness, were all factors that contributed to today’s improved performance.

Jockey J Morris (COUP D’ETAT) was fined the sum of $300 for returning to scale overweight.
Jockey Morris was also fined the sum of $100 for using his whip on more than the permitted number of occasions prior to the 100m.

App. M Murphy (ROYALTOWN ROAD) was fined the sum of $200 for using his whip on more than the permitted number of occasions prior to the 100m.

Race 2: Karl Raberger Memorial Maiden H’cap – 1300m
1st – Karakabeel 2nd – Bo Bo Horse 3rd – Adjourned 4th – Hope Island

Stewards accepted Trainer D Bell’s explanation for the late declaration of Jockey T Brooker as the rider of OORAWAN.

The start was delayed when SPORTS REPORT was fractious in the barriers. The gelding underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

HOPE ISLAND - Connections advised that the gelding would be ridden forward today if circumstances permit. Raced wide during the early stages before being ridden forward to a position outside the leader near the 600m.

SPORTS REPORT – Near the 1000m checked when tightened for room. Shortly thereafter steadied from the heels of BO BO HORSE for a considerable distance. Jockey L Rolls (BO BO HORSE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in near the 100m when insufficiently clear of SPORTS REPORT. As a consequence SPORTS REPORT had to be steadied and lost ground. Jockey Rolls was suspended from riding in races to commence mid. 24/01/2016 to mid. 05/02/2016.

HAGIA SOPHIE – Raced wide throughout.

Race 3: Australasian Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd QTIS 3YO Maiden H’cap – 1400m
1st – Our Angelica 2nd – Watched 3rd – Ritzy’s Command 4th – In Kobe

Trainer B Guy was fined $100 for the late declaration of Jockey C Small as the rider of CONTRITE.

The start was delayed when A REAL HEARTBREAKA proved difficult to load.

SHELTER LADY - Shortly after the start steadied and lost ground when tightened for room. Momentarily held up approaching 100m.

CONTRITE - Bumped shortly after the start. A short distance later shifted out and bumped LETTER OF CHARM.

LETTER OF CHARM - Bumped shortly after the start.

RITZY’S COMMAND - Bumped shortly after the start. Hampered by another runner over the concluding stages.

KING ARCHER - Bumped shortly after the start and lost ground.

MULTIMEDIA - Bumped shortly after the start.

IN KOBE - Leaving 1000m steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of another runner.

ZIZOU WARRIOR - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

THE TROUBLE MAKER – Raced greenly in the home straight.

OUR ANGELICA - Shifted out under pressure over the final 200m. When questioned as to the improved performance, Trainer S Iverson noted the filly was only having its second race start today and at its first start at Warwick had raced wide throughout beaten 6.6 lengths and as such was not overly disappointed in that performance. Mr Iverson added that the filly had stepped up to a more suitable distance of 1400m today and had impressed in an unofficial trial earlier in the week.

BIG BAMBOO – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer J Zielke will be advised that a veterinary clearance will be required prior to its next start.

App. B Appo (IN KOBE) was fined the sum of $500 for using his whip on more than the permitted number of occasions prior to the 100m. In assessing penalty Stewards were mindful of App. Appo’s poor record.

As Jockey J P Stanley was to be overweight he was replaced on ROLLING by Jockey J Taylor. Jockey Stanley was reprimanded, stewards bearing in mind his good record.

Race 4: Smoke Alarm Solutions C,G&E Class 1 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Bilberry Star 2nd – Arena Salon 3rd – The Dark Passenger 4th – Grobbelaar

ARENA SALON – Jockey M Palmer was dislodged during the preliminary. The gelding was quickly recaptured and underwent a veterinary examined and cleared to start. After fulfilling his riding engagement in Race 5, Jockey M Palmer was stood down as a result of an injury sustained in this incident to his left hip. Rider replacements were made as per Stewards’ Race Day Summary.

GROBBELAAR - Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a puncture wound to the off fore cannon.

BILBERRY STAR - Slow to begin.

THE DARK PASSENGER - Over-raced during the early and middle stages.

PUDMARDELS – Near the 800m improved to the inside of THE DARK PASSENGER where there was doubtful room and had to be checked as a consequence. Held up during the early stages of the home straight and then disappointed for a run near the 200m.

Race 5: First National Investments and Projects BM75 H’cap – 1200m
1st – One Grey 2nd – More Than Money 3rd – Oak ‘N’ Arthur 4th – Lord Lonhro

BASSILLIQUE - Began awkwardly. Jockey J Morris reported that the gelding got its tongue over the bit during the race.

BARON DOURO - Slow to begin.

LORD LONHRO - Began awkwardly.

MORE THAN MONEY - Inconvenienced near the 800m.

HIDDEN ROSE - Over the concluding stages obliged to race in restricted room preventing it from being ridden right out to the end of the race.

ONE GREY – When questioned as to the seemingly improved performance Trainer B Guy stated that similar instructions to lead had been issued at its last start, however, on that occasion the gelding was unable to cross other runners to the inside and as a result raced 3 wide throughout. Mr Guy also noted that the gelding was down in class today and was able to cross to the lead easily and dictate terms.

Race 6: Combined Electrical Services Class 2 H’cap – 1100m
1st – Hidden Love 2nd – Aussie Jack 3rd – Tressles 4th – Everyday Hero

BLETCHY BOY - Began awkwardly and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities at the time of examination.

CYRENIA - Over-raced during the early and middle stages and as a consequence raced wide for the majority of event.

GODS ‘N’ WARRIORS - Over-raced during the middle stages. Inclined to lay in, in the home straight.

SUPERIOR DRAGON - Raced wide throughout.

BIG GREEN PONY – Jockey A Spinks reported that the gelding over-raced in the early and middle stages and as a result was obliged to shift out passing the 700m and raced wide from that point onwards.

Race 7: First National Broadbeach F&M Class 1 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Blooming Tycoon 2nd – Kyoto Rose 3rd – Ultra Ego 4th – Spur Me Up

ORNE RIVER - Blundered on jumping away.

MAGICAL PRINT - Slow to begin.

HOT HYPNOSIS - Raced wide throughout.

FORTUNATE FOUR - Raced wide for the majority of event.

ULTRA EGO - Passing the 600m improved onto the heels of another runner and steadied.

KYOTO ROSE - Shifted out under pressure in the home straight and passing the 100m momentarily lost the use of his off side rein.

HOT HYPNOSIS – When questioned as to the tactics adopted, App. R Johnston-Bell explained that after being caught 3 wide without cover the gelding proved too strong for him and for this reason he felt he had little option but to allow it to stride forward from the 1000m outside the leaders. He added that he had been instructed to try to have the horse in a handy position however, when he was unable to obtain cover he felt it best to let the horse run along. He added in hindsight it may have been better to have attempted to restrain the gelding but he said he was unable to do so.

Race 8: Edmonds Racing Class 4 H’cap – 1400m
1st – La Spiaggia 2nd – St Andrews 3rd – Telmemore 4th – Amajill

Trainer T Edmonds was fined the sum of $100 for the late declaration of Jockey J Taylor as the rider of LA SPIAGGIA.

As Jockey B Evans was to be overweight and as there was no suitable senior rider available, he was replaced on ROYAL SCRIBE by App. R Johnston-Bell. Jockey Evans was fined the sum of $100.

ROYAL SCRIBE - Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

I DO CARE - Slow to begin. Held up rounding home turn.

AMAJILL – As Jockey M Palmer was indisposed through injury and there was no suitable senior rider available, he was replaced by App. N Masuda. Steadied from heels rounding home turn.

WE’RE READY – Stewards questioned Trainer J Pritchard regarding the gelding’s nomination for this race after she had previously indicated that the horse would be stepped up in distance at its next start after performing poorly at Beaudesert. Ms Pritchard stated that she had been unable to find a suitable race over 1800m and as such had elected to drop the gelding back in distance to 1400m with the specific instructions to afford the gelding clear running as it had been held up behind runners at its previous two starts. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which compounded from a point leaving the 600m failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination. Trainer J Pritchard advised that the gelding would now be sent for a spell. Notwithstanding, Ms Pritchard was advised that the gelding would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before racing again.

DREAM SPEED – App. S Eilbeck reported that the mare hung out rounding the home turn and in the home straight. App. Eilbeck added that she had intended on settling in a position closer to the speed.

App. N Masuda (AMAJILL) was fined the sum of $100 for using his whip on more than the permitted number of occasions prior to the 100m.










STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 16 JANUARY 2016


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3 – Jockey JP Stanley, overweight [AR120(b)]

Fines
From GCTC (track work) 08/01/16 – Jockey A Dykes, smoking while mounted - $100 [LR12A]
Race 1 – Jockey J Morris, whip use prior to 100m – 6 strikes - $100 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]
Race 1 – Jockey J Morris, return to scale overweight - $300 [AR145]
Race 1 – App. M Murphy, whip use prior to 100m – 7 strikes - $200 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]
Race 3 – Trainer B Guy, late rider declaration - $100 [LR67]
Race 3 – App. B Appo, whip use prior to 100m – 7 strikes - $500 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]
Race 8 – Trainer T Edmonds, late rider declaration - $100 [LR67]
Race 8 – Jockey B Evans, overweight - $100 [AR120(b)]
Race 8 – App. N Masuda, whip use prior to 100m – 7 strikes - $100 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]

Suspensions
Race 2 – Jockey L Rolls, careless riding – 12 days - mid. 24/01/2016 to mid. 05/02/2016 [AR137(a)]

Race Day Illness/Injury
Jockey Matthew Palmer – Medical Certificate


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
St Andrews

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Royaltown Road, Big Bamboo, Arena Salon, Aussie Jack, Kyoto Rose

Bars/Warnings
Race 3 – Big Bamboo, lame in off fore leg – Vet. Cert. Fitness [AR8(t)]
Race 8 – We’re Ready, compounded from the 600m – Trial to Stewards’ satisfaction [AR8(t)]

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 2 – Hope Island – to be ridden forward. Raced wide early before ridden forward to position outside leader near 600m.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 2 – Oorawan – T Brooker
Race 3 – Contrite – C Small
Race 3 – Rolling – J Taylor
Race 3 – Letter of Charm – V Johnston
Race 6 – Gods ‘N’ Warriors – J Taylor
Race 6 – Superior Dragon – S Fawke
Race 7 – Magical Print – S Eilbeck
Race 7 – Blooming Tycoon – J Taylor
Race 8 – La Spiaggia – J Taylor
Race 8 – Royal Scribe – R Johnston-Bell
Race 8 – Amajill – N Masuda