QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION



STEWARDS REPORT



GOLD COAST TURF CLUB



SATURDAY 19 MARCH 2022



WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING –SOFT 5 , GOOD 4 AFTER RACE 3, GOOD 3 AFTER RACE 7. RAIL – TRUE

PENETROMETER – 4.8



OFFICIALS



Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener

Stewards – P Chadwick, D Aurisch, P Reardon, D McMahon

Clerk of Scales – M King

Judge – S McMahon, G Anderson, S Mallyon

Veterinarian – Dr M Lenz

Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick, J Pedofsky

Starter – K Watson, S Andrews



GENERAL



Stewards approved the following overweights at today’s meeting-



Race 4- SAYL- A Mallyon +1/2kg

Race 5- JULE’S SPIRIT- L Cassidy +1/2kg

Race 6- HONKYTONK DIVA- J Orman +1/2kg





Race 1: RED BOOT CHARITY EVENT Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 72 Handicap 1200 metres



The start was delayed when EURO BELLE cast an off-hind plate at the barriers and was attended to by the farrier.



PLUTOCRAT – Declared a late scratching at 10:20am after becoming injured whilst being transported to the track.



EURO BELLE – Near the 50m, was disappointed for a run and eased when BRILLIANTLY laid in under pressure. Jockey L Dittman the rider of BRILLIANTLY was advised to exercise more care.



SIENNA'S CHOICE – Laid out rounding the home turn.



JUBAI PRIDE – Began awkwardly, losing ground.



XUANNU – Raced three-wide without cover throughout.



Race 2: SKY RACING Colts, Geldings and Entires BENCHMARK 72 Handicap 1200 metres



Upon weighing in and prior to the declaration of correct weight it was observed by stewards that jockey R Maloney the rider of ALREADY BLESSED had weighed in 0.5kg under his allotted weight. Jockey Maloney advised that all the gear in which he had weighed out was present and he was unable to explain the reduction in weight. Stewards when considering the provisions of AR209(2)(a), which provides riders with a 0.5kg allowance when weighing in, were satisfied that jockey Maloney had not weighed in underweight in excess of the provided allowance and therefore declared correct weight and took the matter no further other than to remind jockey Maloney to be mindful of his practices when weighing in and out for races.



HIGH COST – Raced three-wide without cover throughout.



PRAIRIE FIRE – Approaching the 800m, was steadied after improving onto heels.



RAGING POLE – Slow to begin.



HOLIDAY DREAMS – Jockey J Orman advised that the gelding travelled comfortably in the leading position in today’s event however when placed under pressure failed to quicken as he expected and ran on only fairly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.



DIXON BAY – Near the 900m, was steadied to avoid the heels of ALREADY BLESSED which shifted in when not completely clear. Jockey R Maloney the rider of ALREADY BLESSED was advised to exercise more care.



SPENDING MY TIME – Raced three-wide with cover for the majority and approaching the 600m when racing ungenerously, was checked from heels. Near the 200m was tightened for room and checked when racing between FIFTEEN ROUNDS which shifted out after being taken out marginally by PRAIRIE FIRE and SAVVY LAD which shifted in. As stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the incident could be attributed to any one rider, stewards ruled the matter to be a racing incident.



FESTIVAL PRINCE – Raced four-wide without cover throughout.



FIFTEEN ROUNDS – Slow to begin.



HE KNOWS – Raced four-wide with cover throughout.



Race 3: SEA 90.9 BIANCA, DAN AND BEN BENCHMARK 75 Handicap 1800 metres



YOUNGBLOOD – Raced three-wide with cover for the majority.



LINTHORPE LAD – Slow to begin.



CALL ME LEGEND – Apprentice W Peel advised that the gelding was reluctant to stretch out in the early and middle stages and in her opinion appeared to race somewhat flat today. Apprentice Peel added that she suggested to trainer K Hickmott that potentially the gelding would benefit from a short freshen up.



IRUKANDJI – A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to both hind bumpers.



OCTAVIAN – Raced three-wide with cover for the majority.



DON'T DESPAIR – Raced three-wide for the majority.



DUNE FORTY FIVE – Slow to begin.



APPLICATIONS – After being caught wide in the early stages, was allowed to stride forward by its rider to obtain the leading position near the 1300m.



SO YOU'RE MAGIC – After being caught wide in the early and middle stages, was ridden forward by its rider to obtain a position outside the leader near the 1000m.





Race 4: ASSURED MANAGEMENT CARBINE CLUB GOLD COAST STAKES 1800 metres



Following the running of race 3 the track was upgraded to a good 4.



Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey R Wiggins the rider of the 3rd placed HAIL MANHATTAN against STARDOME (S Collet) being declared 2nd, alleging interference over the final 50m. After taking evidence from all parties and reviewing the patrol footage stewards found that near the 50m STARDOME shifted in under pressure making heavy contact with HAIL MANHATTAN which was bumped and became unbalanced. As stewards were satisfied that had this contact not occurred that HAIL MANHATTAN would have finished ahead of STARDOME at the conclusion of the event the objection was upheld, and the judge’s placings amended accordingly.



The start was delayed when ZIGALLENE proved difficult to load.



HAIL MANHATTAN – Improved onto heels entering the home straight and was forced to alter course to the inside to secure clear running.



HAPPY GO PLUCKY – Raced three-wide without cover for the majority.



STAR OF MICHELIN – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.



TAMILAIDE ben – Jockey B Thompson reported that the gelding failed to quicken as he had expected in the home straight and in his opinion may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer L Kelly advised that in light of today’s performance the gelding would now be spelled.



SIR BARNABUS – Rounding the home turn was bumped and forced wider. Jockey J Byrne could offer no explanation to the below market expectation performance of the gelding.



HUMBOLT CURRENT – Slow into stride. When questioned as to the seemingly improved performance, stable representative Mr B Killian advised that following the horse’s satisfactory performance at Doomben on 1 January 2022, it was sent for a freshen up and as a consequence when racing almost 6 weeks between runs derived a fitness benefit from its run at Doomben on 12 February 2022. Mr Killian added that at its most recent start at Toowoomba the gelding was not suited when racing to the inside of runners when asked to improve over the final 600m and as a consequence was not entirely disappointed with its performance on that occasion. Mr Killian went on to state that as a result of these factors he had expected a forward showing from the gelding in todays event and was not entirely surprised to see the horse win. Stewards noted the explanation.


SUPERGIANT – Held up rounding the home turn.



TAVION PRINCE – Rounding the home turn was bumped on the hind quarters by HAIL MANHATTAN when attempting to secure clear running.



SAYL – Momentarily held up approaching the 200m before shifting to the outside to secure clear running.



Race 5: MARTIN COLLINS OPEN Handicap 900 metres



Stewards opened an inquiry with respect to a report received by QRIC’s Integrity Investigation Team (IIT) in relation to the possible race day treatment of GLOBAL CITIZEN. The Co-trainer of GLOBAL CITIZEN trainer Toby Edmonds provided evidence that the inquiry that gelding had been treated with a product for a hoof condition for some time prior to today’s event. Mr Edmonds added that after the gelding was plated in preparation for today’s event this morning, his staff had inadvertently reapplied the product to the horse’s front hooves. As stewards were satisfied that this action had constituted a race day treatment, they ordered that GLOBAL CITIZEN be declared a late scratching at 12:30pm. Stewards ordered that both blood and urine samples be taken from the gelding for analysis. Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a time and date to be fixed to allow for the results of the swab samples to be returned.



THE TENOR – Slow to begin. Improved onto heels rounding the home turn and was eased.



USMANOV – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have overreached in running which resulted in a laceration to the near fore heel. The gelding also cast its near fore plate in running.



Race 6: AQUIS QTIS JEWEL 2YO 1200 metres



TOBA – Bumped on jumping. Jockey S Thornton reported that the gelding failed to travel comfortably at any stage during the event and for that reason she elected to ease the horse down over the final 500m. Trainer R Lipp advised in light of today’s performances the gelding would now be spelled. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer R Lipp was advised that in light of todays performance he would be required to barrier trial the gelding prior to next racing.



BURNISH GOLD – Tightened for room at the start. Laid out rounding the home turn and then was bumped by another runner near the 300m.



CLASSIQUE GAL– Bumped on jumping.



LADY FALVELON – Bumped on the hind quarters shortly after the start and became unbalanced.



TOW THE LINE – After beginning only fairly, was bumped heavily shortly after the start.



Race 7: TAB MILITARY ROSE PLATE 1100 metres



SMART 'N' SEXY – Slow to begin.



SAY HAYA– Slow to begin.



WINSIDE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.



NICCI TRIX – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.



Race 8: TAB QTIS JEWEL 3YO 1200 metres



Following the running of race 7 the track was upgraded to a good 3.



BARISTASISTA - After becoming fractious in the barriers BARISTASISTA was declared a late scratching by order of the stewards at 4:34pm. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on BARISTASISTA be refunded with the following deductions to apply-



1st 1c the win, 1c the place

2nd 2c the place

3rd 2c the place



TIGER LEGEND – Raced three-wide with cover throughout. Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 200m.



AHOOSHU – Raced three-wide with cover throughout. Jockey L Tilley was fined $300 for returning to scale in excess of 0.5kg overweight. AR211(2).



LEGAL ESPRIT – Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 200m.



GEMELON BOLT – Hung out rounding the home turn.



BLACKJACK BOOM – Jockey R Fradd reported that the gelding had a tendency to hang out from the 900m.



BIRRIECART – Near the 900m was steadied to avoid heels. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.



BETTER THAN EPIC – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which tailed off failed to reveal any abnormalities.



ENTERPRISE POMME – Raced three-wide without cover throughout.



MAGNETIC DRIVE – Slow into stride.



Race 9: CANADIAN CLUB GOLD JEWEL 1400 metres



LAST CHANCE – Blundered on jumping and was bumped shortly after. Raced three-wide without cover for the majority. When awkwardly placed at heels in the early stages of the home straight was forced wider by another runner.



RED CHASE – Bumped heavily at the start and lost ground.



STUTTERING – After beginning only fairly, shifted out shortly after the start and as a result made contact with another runner and blundered.



SAFEWORK – Bumped at the start and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages. When questioned in relation to the below market expectation performance, jockey S Thornton reported that after being hampered at the start and settling further back than she had anticipated SAFEWORK then commenced to over race during the early stages which she felt was a major factor in the horse failing to run on as she had expected in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.



DERULO – Began awkwardly making heavy contact with another runner.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY



Summary of action concerning licensees



Fines

Race 8. Jockey L Tilley was fined $300 for returning to scale in excess of 0.5kg overweight. AR211(2).



Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses



Horses swabbed pre-race

NICCI’S SPIRIT, RICH LISTER, HIGH COST, IRUKANDJI, TAMILAIDE, GLOBAL CITIZEN, SHE’SGOTTHEBOOM, GLAMBORGINI, PRINCE OF BOOM, LEGAL ESPRIT, ENTERPRISE POMME, MASTER JAMIE



Horses swabbed post-race

All winners



Warnings/bars

Race 6. TOBA – Poor performance. Barrier trial required.



Adjourned inquiries

Race 5. The late scratching of GLOBAL CITIZEN



Protests

Race 4. HAIL MANHATTAN vs STARDOME – Upheld



Late scratchings

Race 1. PLUTOCRAT @10:20am - injured whilst being transported to the track.

Race 5. GLOBAL CITIZEN @12:24pm – By order of the stewards.



The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review. The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant. External reviews are managed by QCAT, and are not published on the Commission’s website.



This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.