QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
BEAUDESERT – TUESDAY 15th NOVEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – FINE     TRACK RATING – Good 4, Good 3 after Race 3 RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.68
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – K Daly, S Coulthard
Clerk of Scales – C Warren
Judge – B Blight, J Brown
Veterinarian – Dr R Partridge
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick
Starter – K Watson

 
 
GENERAL
At the request of Sky Racing Channel, the start time of Race 3 was amended to 2:52pm from 2:47pm to assist with interstate programming schedules.
 
Race 1: Prydes Easifeed Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
The start of this race was delayed allowing the Clerk of the Course to be re-positioned off the course proper.
 
MAGIC KALIUWA – Began awkwardly. Inclined to lay out for the majority of the event.
 
DISPLAYS – Jumped out at the start and hampered EVERLASTING STARS.
 
NORTHULDRA – Bumped at the start.
 
EVERLASTING STARS – Hampered at the start.
 
DEDORS LAD – Jumped out at the start and bumped NORTHULDRA. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
LICENCED AND READY – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
LEISURE GAMES – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 2: Prydes Easifeed Three Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
OAKFIELD GREVILLEA – Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping and was turned inwards.
 
HOOFPRINT – Bumped heavily at the start and lost ground.
 
MARTINI DANCER – Jumped out at the start and bumped with MY DAY.
 
LORD LOUISON – Slow to begin.
 
SOCIAL DAME – Lost ground at the start when crowded for room between BOARDIE, which jumped out and OAKFIELD GREVILEA which was turned inwards after being bumped on the hindquarters.
 
BOARDIE – As jockey T See was unable to attend the meeting due to a mechanical breakdown, Stewards permitted Jackson Murphy to ride the horse. Jumped out at the start. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
TAMSIN – When asked to comment on her decision to race one off the fence throughout the event which ultimately allowed the eventual winner MARTINI DANCER to obtain a run to her inside approaching the home turn, rider M Cox statedinstructions to lead however in her opinion she had not cleared MARTINI DANCER sufficiently to safely cross that runner and therefore elected to remain in a one-off position. Stewards noted the explanation. M Cox, rider of TAMSIN, was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(i) for consecutive use of the whip on 2 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
BYCULLA – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 3: Prydes Easifeed Easiperform Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 3 minutes when FIVE CHERRYS dislodged rider L Allen leaving the saddling enclosure and was then reluctant to proceed to the start. On arrival at the barriers the FIVE CHERRYS underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
KING'S HALO – Checked leaving the 700m. At a subsequent inquiry J Molloy, rider of MAILOUT, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that near the 700m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of KING’S HALO which was checked and REG’N’KATH being crowded for room. The licence of J Molloy to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight 20th November up to and including midnight 29th November 2022.
 
ON THE MANTLE – Slow to begin.
 
RUPERT'S BOY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Near the 150m was steadied when awkwardly placed at heels.
 
ASSERTIN LADY – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
LEVEL ONE – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
MASAWU – Checked at the start and lost ground when NIRVANA NINJA jumped in abruptly.
 
VALE STREET – Slow to begin.
 
NIRVANA NINJA – Jumped in abruptly at the start.
 
FIVE CHERRYS – Jumped out at the start.Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
REG 'N' KATH – Crowded for room and lost ground near the 700m.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
 
Race 4: Prydes Easifeed Racing Cube BM62 Handicap 1400 metres
 
MISHANI CONMAN – When asked to comment on the disappointing performance, rider R Wiggins stated the horse travelled reasonably in a forward position in the early and middle stages however when placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding.A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Rider R Wiggins dropped his whip passing the 100m.
 
ROMAN HEIR – Steadied from heels near the 1100m and shifted wider on the track for a short distance. Lost near fore plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor abrasions to the near fore fetlock.
 
SUILVEN – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
BOLD DELAGO – Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 700m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
 
Race 5: Prydes Easifeed EnergyPak Class 1 Handicap 1650 metres
 
MAGIC MIKEY – Leaving the home straight on the first occasion near the 1400m was steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of NIGHT VISION. M Powell, rider of NIGHT VISION, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
LIMPET – Crowded for room and had to be steadied near the 1500m when NIGHT VISION shifted in. M Powell, rider of NIGHT VISION, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.
 
DIAMOND DAGGER – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
SWEAR ON A PROMISE – Raced wide in the early stages before obtaining the position outside the leader near the 1200m.

CHAOTIC CRANACH – Crowded a short distance after the start when THE LOVE OF MARY was taken out by MAGIC MIKEY which was shifted out momentarily away from heels.
 
 
Race 6: Prydes Easifeed Easilyte Class 3 Handicap 1650 metres
 
ULTIMATE POWER – Slow to begin. Near the 1300m raced with its head in the air when being restrained and lost ground.
 
STRUT – When the pace steadied approaching the 1300m, shifted wider on the track, progressed forward, and raced wide for the remainder of the event.
 
ROSE PIN – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Rider M Savva reported she felt the horse felt short in its action on pulling up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
FOUR MILE LANE – After contacting the saddling enclosure fence moving onto the track, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers and was cleared to start.When the pace steadied approaching the 1300m, shifted wider on the track, progressed forward, and raced wide for the remainder of the event.
 
ICE ELITE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
TYCOON PLAYER – Near the 1300m raced with its head in the air when being restrained and lost ground.
 
 
Race 7: Prydes Easifeed Easioil 0 - 55 Handicap 1100 metres
 
TRINITY MISSILE – Lost off hind plate in running. Following the declaration of correct weight it was identified that the gelding erroneously wore blinkers during the event which was not part of its declared gear. Stewards subsequently contacted trainer K Waugh, who was not present at today’s meeting in relation to the matter. Ms Waugh advised that the gelding, whom is currently in the care of another trainer on her behalf whilst present in Queensland, was saddled by that stables staff and was fitted with blinkers by mistake. Ms Waugh advised that it was not at her request to apply blinkers to the gelding however a miscommunication had occurred between herself and the race day staff saddling TRINITY MISSILE which led to the error. Stewards in not issuing a penalty to Ms Waugh acknowledged that oversight was not identified by Stewards when the gelding was presented to the enclosure to race. This matter was reported to QRIC’s acting Chief Steward for his attention.    
 
MOUNT PADRAO – Began awkwardly.
 
TOGZ – Jumped out at the start. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
CORBIN – Slow to begin.
 
TOP MASTER – Hampered shortly after the start when WHISTLIN' ARROW laid out. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ASTROPHYSICS – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
WHISTLIN' ARROW – Laid out in the early stages hampering both XUANNU and TOP MASTER.
 
XUANNU – Hampered shortly after the start when WHISTLIN' ARROW laid out. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Following the declaration of correct weight it was established that due to an error after loading XUANNU the pre-race earmuffs had not been removed prior to the start and had been left attached to the horse. The starter was reminded of his obligation in this regard. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
 
Race 8: Prydes Easifeed Biomare Cubes BM62 Handicap 1100 metres
 
ANOTHER SPIRIT – Slow to begin.
 
JUNGLE BLAZE – Slow to begin.
 
BLINDING LIGHT – Began awkwardly.
 
MY ODDETTE – Shifted in under pressure in the home straight.
 
AURA GOLD – Raced in restricted room near the 800m. Hung out in the middle stages of the event.
 
TOP BABE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide from the majority of the event.
 
REAL TIDY – Raced in restricted room near the 800m.
 
SISTER KATHLEEN – Raced wide from the majority of the event.
 
DOCTOR JACK – Raced in restricted room near the 800m. Near the 650m crowded for roomand had to be checked when racing to the inside of REAL TIDY which shifted marginally. At the same time AURA GOLD which was racing to the outside of REAL TIDY also shifted in whilst laying in. As stewards could not be satisfied based on the evidence available that either App Willis (REAL TIDY) of App Champkin (AURA GOLD) had ridden carelessly at this point, no further action was taken. Checked leaving the 400m when racing to the inside of JUNGLE BLAZE which was taken in by BLINDING LIGHT which stepped in marginally before being corrected by its rider. Jockey A Mallyon the rider of BLINDING LIGHT was advised that his riding was not careless to a level to warrant a charge of careless riding being issued, however was nerveless advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2: Jky Melissa Cox (TAMSIN) – AR132(7)(a)(i) – consecutive use of the whip prior to 100m.
Race 5: Jky Matthew Powell (NIGHT VISION) – AR131(a) – careless riding
 
Fines
Race 2: Trainer Annabel Neasham – late rider declaration – LR67(1) - $200
Race 7: Trainer Peter Moncrieff - late rider declaration – LR67(1) - $100

Suspensions
Race 3: App Jake Molloy (MAILOUT) – AR131(a) – days – m/n 20th Nov – m/n 29th 2022
 
Absent jockeys
Troy See – mechanical breakdown
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SPOOKY SPECTRE, FASOLIA, NIRVANA NINJA
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:         13 ALPINE ACE - Jackson Murphy
Race 2:         7 FASOLIA - Ms Samantha Collett
                    11 BOARDIE – Jackson Murphy
                       13 BYCULLA - Taylor Marshall
                    15 GOLD INVEST - Ms Lani Allen
Race 3:         15 VALE STREET - Ms Rikki Jamieson
                    17 NIRVANA NINJA - Ms Tegan Harrison
                    18 FIVE CHERRYS - Ms Lani Allen
                    19 REG ’N’ KATH - Cyril Small
Race 6:         10 POWERWOLF (NZ) - Ms Lilli Barr
                    11 TYCOON PLAYER - Jason Taylor
Race 7:         8 WHISTLIN’ ARROW - Ms Lilli Barr
Race 8:         14 NO RETREAT - Ms Lani Allen
                    17 LOGAN’S BLADE - Ms Georgina Cartwright
 
 
 
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.