QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
AQUIS BEAUDESERT – SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING –  Soft 7, Soft 6 (Race 1-6), Soft 5(Race 7-8) RAIL – +2m 600m-1100m; True Remainder and Chute      PENETROMETER – 5.62
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G Goold
Stewards – J Cremin, D McMahon, B Connell
Clerk of Scales – P Reardon
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – N Hamill
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick
Starter – K Watson
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following weight variations at today’s meeting:

Race 4 – ZESTAR – S Cormack – +1/2kg
Race 7 – TWO SMOKIN BARRELS – R Wiggins – +1kg
 
Co-Trainer R Tyrell was fined $200 pursuant to LR 67(1) for failing to a declare a rider for ROSES IN THE RAIN engaged in race 3 by the prescribed time.
 
After the running of Race 1 Apprentice Y Lewis was observed to be in possession of her mobile phone whilst present in the females’ jockey room. Apprentice Y Lewis pled guilty to a charge and was subsequently fined $300 pursuant to AR218(4)(c) for using her mobile phone in the jockey’s room.
 
Race 1: TAB QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1650 metres
 
ZOUCAN TOUCAN – After becoming injured on transportation to the track, was declared a late scratching by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice at 11:36am.
 
CAPYBARA – Began awkwardly and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no significant findings. Stewards advised co-trainer A Simpson that a warning would be placed on the gelding for a poor performance.
 
ROCKED – Slow to begin. On return to scale, a small amount of blood was found to be present in the nearside nostril. A post-race veterinary examination was unable to reveal any further presence of blood, however stewards advised trainer C Meehan that ROCKED would be required to gallop 1000m in the presence of a steward, prior to being able to race or trial again.
 
SILVER PEARL – Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
BOARDIE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Approaching the 50m point, obliged to alter course to the inside of SILVER PEARL which shifted out under pressure. Jockey G Cartwright, the rider of SILVER PEARL, was advised to stop riding and straighten her mounts when they commence to shift ground in future.
 
CARLIE EKSPLODES – Laid in under pressure at the 400m.

Following the running of race 1, the track was upgraded to a soft 6, retrospective.
 
Race 2: PIERATA 1ST YEARLINGS AT MAGIC MILLIONS Class 2
Handicap 1200 metres
 
LOCH LOMOND – Jockey D Peisley dropped his whip approaching the 100m.

GEE BEE ESS – Slow to begin. Approaching the home turn, was momentarily steadied when racing tight to the inside of KIGSCOTE. Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 150m.
 
GREEN LEGEND – Jockey A Spinks advised that leaving the 800m the gelding put in an awkward stride and from that point onwards did not travel comfortably and in his opinion was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
DATA PATCH – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
WAYLAID – Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 3: TAB 2YO CALCUTTA 12 JANUARY Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
On return to scale A Thompson, rider of 3rd placegetter ORIGINAL GLAZE, viewed the patrol footage in the home straight before lodging a protest against 1st placegetter MIDNIGHT DRIFTER ridden by R Wiggins, alleging interference approaching the 150m. After hearing submissions from the connections of both runners and viewing the patrol footage, Stewards found that approaching the 150m MIDNIGHT DRIFTER shifted in when racing greenly under riding and ORIGINAL GLAZE was then obliged to momentarily steady when tightened for room between MIDNIGHT DRIFTER and ROSES IN THE RAIN. Bearing in mind the beaten margin and the manner in which both horses finished the race off, the protest was dismissed, and correct weight declared on the semaphored placings.
 
YANKEE BLOSSOM – After getting its hind leg up in the barriers, was declared a late scratching by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice at 1:31pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards ordered that all monies invested on YANKEE BLOSSOM be refunded with the following deductions to apply -
 
1st – 5c the win, 6c the place
2nd – 4c the place,
3rd – 9c the place
 
Trainer’s representative was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required for the filly prior to it next racing.
 
MIDNIGHT DRIFTER – Laid out rounding the home turn. Raced greenly throughout and shifted in approaching the 150m before being corrected by its rider. Trainer’s representative was advised that a warning would be placed on the geldings’ racing manners.
 
YOU BEAUT JACK – As the gelding had not started for a period of 12 months, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination, and was cleared to start. Raced wide in the early stages. Cast its near-fore plate in running.
 
BARCELONA BABE – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
SUNLARK – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped RUSSIAN PINS. Commenced to give ground from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off-hind leg. Trainer G Cornish was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required for the gelding prior to it next racing.
 
ROSES IN THE RAIN – Shifted out on jumping. Leaving the 150m, shifted in and contacted the running rail and became very awkward in its action for a short distance. Rider J Stanley advised that after the horse contacted the rail and became awkward in its action at the 150m, he did not ride the mare out with his usual vigour approaching the winning post as he felt ROSES IN THE RAIN was not entirely comfortable in its action. Stewards noted his explanation.
 
EARLY CHOICE – Improved onto heels nearing the 150m and was held up for a short distance until leaving the 100m point.
 
RUSSIAN PINS – Bumped on jumping. Jockey M Hellyer was fined $200 pursuant to AR 211(1) for returning to scale in excess of 0.5kg overweight.
 
ALABAMA GOLD – Hampered shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post.
 
ORIGINAL GLAZE – Hampered shortly after the start and lost ground. Over raced leaving the 1000m. Tightened for room and obliged to steady when taken inwards by MIDNIGHT DRIFTER leaving the 150m, which was racing greenly.
 
 
Race 4: AQUIS $1.6M RACEDAY 7 JANUARY Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
DREAM KNIGHT – Slow to begin. Cast its off-hind plate in running.
 
THE PREACHER – For a short distance after the start commenced to race awkward in its action. Leaving the 1000m, commenced to over race for a short distance. Raced wide in the early stages. Obliged to alter course approaching the 150m and was then disappointed for a run between FOREBEARS and DREAM KNIGHT.
 
ART HEIST – Near the 150m, was obliged to shift out and around the heels of MAGURO to secure clear running.
 
GRYPHON – Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
RED HOT LOVE – After breaking away from its handler whilst being unloaded from the float, was quickly recaptured and underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the near-hind leg, consistent with being galloped on.
 
MAGURO – Slow to begin.
 
TERESHKOVA – Momentarily steadied from the heels of RED HOT LOVE approaching the 1000m when that runner laid inwards despite the efforts of its rider. Over raced for the majority of the event. Held up rounding the home turn. Leaving the 200m, disappointed for a run between BRIGHT TIARA which shifted in and RED HOT LOVE which shifted out slightly and had to be checked.
 
BRIGHT TIARA – Raced wide for the majority.
 
CONSECRATED – Raced wide for the majority.
 
PRINCE OF MARAKESH – Raced wide throughout.
 
FOREBEARS – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Leaving the 200m, momentarily steadied from the heels of MAGURO which shifted in under pressure. Jockey M Hellyer the rider of MAGURO was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
Race 5: TAB RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap 1100 metres
 
OURLINK – Slow to begin.
 
BULLET FORCE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
LOGAN'S BLADE – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
FORMULA EXCEL – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with the parade ring fencing and was cleared to start. Laid in under pressure leaving the 150m. Cast its off-hind plate in running.
 
POCKETROCKET – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
ALL DASH – Bumped on jumping. A short distance after the start, was obliged to steadied when crowded between FORMULA EXCEL and BEITSOO which shifted in and away from BOOM RANGA.
 
BEITSOO – Jumped in at the start and bumped ALL DASH.
 
DARK ORIGINS – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
Race 6: BEAUDESERTRACECLUB.COM BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 2450 metres
 
LETS TORQUE A DEEL – Shifted in under pressure over the final 50m. Stewards questioned trainer L Manzelmann regarding the apparent improved performance of the gelding. He stated it was only the second start in his care and the horse had raced on the previous Monday at the Sunshine Coast and in his opinion performed well. He further explained that Lets TORQUE A DEEL had recovered well from this run, and he was confident of a forward showing with the step up in distance and was also of the opinion the gelding races best when it can get to the outside of other runners. Stewards noted the comments of Mr Manzelmann.
 
MEMOIRE PARFAIT – Raced wide in the early stages. Jockey J Guthmann-Chester reported at scale that he wasn’t entirely disappointed in the performance of the gelding as he was obliged to do more work than anticipated in the early stages to find the leading position, and he felt this had an effect on the horse’s finishing effort.
 
TUKI TWELVE – Slow to begin. Leaving the winning post on the first occasion, improved onto the heels of LINCOLN TOWN and had to be steadied. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
LA BREA – Raced wide in the early stages. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, commenced to race keenly and shifted wider and continued to race wide for the remainder of the event. Cast both hind plates. Rider R Wiggins advised that the mare was obliged to cover more ground than anticipated and was under pressure from the 800m. He further added that LA BREA did not feel comfortable in its action when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with the stable in the coming days regarding the condition of the mare.
 
EMBOSSING – Raced wide from the 900m.
 
CLAP CHAP – Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
Race 7: TAB Class 5 Handicap 1400 metres
 
WHAT THE FUSS – When over racing leaving the 1000m, laid out for a short distance. Inconvenienced and carried wider from the 300m.
 
SARODEC – Hung out from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Rider M Butler advised stewards that in his opinion the gelding resented the tongue control bit. Co-trainer A Simpson advised that he would be making gear changes prior to starting SARODEC again. On this undertaking, stewards advised co-trainer A Simpson that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of the gelding.
 
HEMSWORTH – Blundered on jumping. Rider S Cormack advised that after blundering on jumping he was obliged to race further back than he had anticipated. Cast its off-fore plate.
 
ROMAN HEIR – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide from the 800m. Laid out approaching the home turn.
 
Following the running of race 7, the track was upgraded to a soft 5, retrospective to include that race.
 
Race 8: HAPPY NEW YEAR RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1650 metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards acceded to an application from trainer R Singleton and jockey R Wiggins for FOXY FRAULIEN to be declared a non-runner. After reviewing the patrol footage, stewards were of the opinion that FOXY FRAULIEN had been denied the opportunity of a fair start owing to the barrier attendant having hold of the mare’s head when the start was effected resulting in jockey R Wiggins becoming significantly unbalanced and FOXY FRAULIEN also becoming unbalanced. Stewards therefore ordered that FOXY FRAULIN be declared a non-runner pursuant to AR 204(1)(c) that all monies invested on FOXY FRAULIEN be refunded with the following deductions to apply -
 
1st – 12c the win, 10c the place
2nd – 12c the place,
3rd – 9c the place
 
ROYALSPECTOR – Fractious before the start. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Improved onto heels approaching the 600m and had to steadied.
 
GLASHABEE – Raced wide from the 1000m.
 
CLOUDY MISS – Approaching the 400m, had to be steadied when improving onto the heels of DAMREEL.
 
GRENADIERS – Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4: Jockey Michael Hellyer - Careless riding – AR131(a).
 
Fines
Apprentice Y Lewis was fined $300 pursuant to AR218(4)(c) for using her mobile phone in the jockey’s room.
 
Race 3: Jockey Michael Hellyer - $200 - Returning to scale overweight - AR211(1).
Race 3: Trainer Ryan Tyrell - $200 – Late rider declaration – LR 67(1)                      
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SILVER PEARL, LETS TORQUE A DEEL, FOXY FRAULIEN
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: ZOUCAN TOUCAN – Veterinary certificate
Race 1: CAPYBARA – Warning poor performance
Race 3: YANKEE BLOSSOM – Veterinary certificate
Race 3: SUNLARK – Veterinary Certificate
Race 3: MIDNIGHT DRIFTER - Warning racing manners
 
Bleeders
Race 1: ROCKED – Bled one nostril – 1000m gallop
 
Protests
Race 3-         3rd vs 1st – Dismissed.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3: ROSES IN THE RAIN - Justin Stanley
Race 4: FOREBEARS - Noriyuki Masuda
Race 8: GRENADIERS - Andrew Spinks, STELLAR - Karl Zechner
 
Late scratchings
Race 1: ZOUCAN TOUCAN – Vets advice @11:36am
Race 3: YANKEE BLOSSOM – Vets advice @1:31pm
Race 8: FOXY FRAULIEN –Declared a non-runner
 
 
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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.