QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB @ BEAUDESERT
 
SATURDAY 17th JUNE 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING – Soft 4            RAIL – True
PENOTROMETER – 4.71
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – K Daly
Stewards – S Heidke, D McMahon, B Connell
Clerk of Scales – P Reardon
Judge – S McMahon, K McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr L Cosgrove
Swab Attendants – L Bobeszko
Starter – K Watson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
From SCTC meeting 11th June Race 3 Maiden Hdcp 1400m – Trainer G Thornton reported he was pleased with how ALPINE WIZARD had pulled up following the event, and it was his intention to continue with the horse’s current preparation.
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following weight variations at today’s meeting:
Race 2 NEVER DANCE 56kg (+0.5kg)
 
Race 1: TAB BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 2450 metres
 
CHIEF COMMAND – Raced in restricted room near the 600m. When asked to comment rider J Adams could offer no tangible explanation for the disappointing performance other than the horse may not have been suited by todays track conditions. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant abnormalities other than a small abrasion to the near front bumper. Trainer D Scanes advised that it was his intention to continue with the gelding’s preparation and would report back to Stewards in the coming days any condition which may come to light.
 
JIMMY THE TULIP – Apprentice D McGillivray was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted, including two strikes on consecutive occasions.
 
GREEN ESSENCE – Passing the 500m had to be steadied momentarily from the heels of JIMMY THE TULIP which shifted out to improve. D McGillivray, the rider of JIMMY THE TULIP, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Cast off hind shoe in running.
 
BURY ROAD – Caught wide in the early stages before progressing forward to obtain the lead near the 1800m.
 
BRING THE STARS – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
CHAYSE 'N' NOAH – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the mare to be lame in the near hind leg. Trainer V Venkaya was advised that a veterinary clearance will be required prior to the horse racing again. Trainer V Venkaya advised Stewards it would be his intention to spell the mare.
 
GOOGAZ – Began awkwardly.
 
MASTER OF MENACE– From the wide draw restrained shortly after the start and shifted behind runners to obtain a rearward position closer to the rail.
 
 
Race 2: TAB Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
On arrival at the barriers the bridle of GOLD SAMURAI was readjusted.
 
SOMBANI – Due to transport difficulties Jockey C. Robertson was replaced by C. Bayliss.
 
LION KING – Stewards inquired into tactics adopted by App D McGillivray, particularly in the early and middle stages of the event. D McGillivray stated instructions were to lead if possible and if not able comply with these instructions to ride the horse with a sit. He advised he pressured the horse in the first 200m of the event in an attempt to comply with these instructions and approaching  the 900m, when attempting to restrain LION KING to obtain a sit, the horse raced keenly and failed to settle despite his efforts before weakening from the 400m. D McGillivray added that in his opinion the horse failed to run out a strong 1400m. Trainer J Bellamy concurred with the instructions issued, and agreed that LION KING did not settle as well as expected and was of the opinion the horse is not suited to racing over the 1400m of today’s event and going forward he would be limiting the horse’s future starts to races over shorter distances. Stewards noted the explanations from both parties. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have no abnormalities detected.
 
NEVER DANCE – Stood flat footed and lost ground. Stewards advised trainers’ representative for M Wilson that a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners. When laying in approaching the 100m improved onto heels and had to be momentarily steadied. Rider M McGillivray reported NEVER DANCE raced greenly at various stages of the event and had recommended that consideration be given to adding a nose roll to the horse’s gear going forward.
 
DARABAZ - Raced wide for the majority. Passing the 100m put in an awkward stride and became unbalanced.
 
SILK SASH – Trainer V Venkaya advised Stewards that considering today’s disappointing performance the mare would now be leaving his stable.
 
Race 3: TAB Fillies and Mares Class 3 Plate 1200 metres
 
SPOOKY SPIRIT – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PAGATO – As Apprentice J Williams was unable to claim down to his riding weight, he was replaced by Apprentice C Waddell. Apprentice Williams was fined $400 under the provisions of AR143(14)(a) for failing to claim his full allowance. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account his recent poor record under this rule.
 
SECRET QUALITY – Inclined to lay in under pressure from the 300m.
 
 
Race 4: BEAUDESERT CUP 8TH JULY Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 3 Plate 1200 metres
 
ATOMIC SELFIE – From the wide barrier and was obliged to restrain to rearward position after being caught wide in the early stages. Raced keenly whilst being restrained. Raced wide from the 500m. When asked to comment B Wheeler explained he was obliged to settle further back in the field than anticipated from the wide draw to obtain cover and is not suited to having to race wide on the track from 500m.
 
BRIDEZILLA (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
DEEP FIRE – Made the home turn wider on the track.
 
ROSE OF SHIRAZ – Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 5: BEAUDESERT CUP 8TH JULY Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 3 Plate 1200 metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Jockey T Brooker rider of dead heat 3rd place getter MIO SORENTO viewed the head on patrol footage of the home straight before electing to take the matter no further.
 
HILL BILLY FLYER – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event. On pulling up M Kennedy was dislodged from HILL BULLY FLYER. Apprentice M Kennedy was examined by QAS staff and cleared of injury.
 
MIO SORRENTO – Passing the 100m, after improving into a narrow run between CHILLIWACK and PRIME ASSET, laid in and was unable to be fully tested by its rider in her normal manner from that point.
 
PRIME ASSET – When the pace of race eased near the 600m improved onto the heels of AINSWORTH had to be restrained and shifted out racing wide for the remainder of the event.  Inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 100m.
 
MOUNT FUJI – Restrained shortly after the start to obtain a position with cover closer to the rail.
 
Race 6: MEN MATTER RACEDAY 29 JULY BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1650 metres
Correct weight was delayed allowing Stewards to view the photo finish image for 3rd and 4th. After doing so correct weight was declared on the semaphored placings.
 
A FIGHTING FURY – Forced wider on the track near the 1200m when FOUR MILE LANE shifted out. Raced wide for the remainder of the event.
 
FOXY FRAULIEN – Shifted in shortly after the start and crowded SURREEL. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance Apprentice J Williams stated the mare is better suited when leading in races and in today’s event, after being caught wide in the early stages, the mare was not suited when the tempo of the race improved significantly from the 800m. Stewards noted the explanation by Apprentice J Williams.
 
HOT PROFIT – From the wide draw restrained at the start, was shifted across runners to obtain cover closer to rail at the rear of the field. Taken wider on the track near the 1200m. Trainer G Thornton advised the gelding lost the near fore plate in running, adding that HOT PROFIT may not have appreciated todays racing surface.
 
APATAKI (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
SHADYVALE STORM – Passing the 100m had to be steadied when crowded for room between APATAKI and SURREEL which laid in under pressure. Jockey C Bayliss was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
FOUR MILE LANE – Slow to begin. Near the 1500m commenced to over race badly and when being restrained by its rider the saddle shifted forward significantly placing rider L Tarrant at a distinct disadvantage. As a result, a short distance later, after making the crossing at the 1200m awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and was allowed to stride forward by its rider to the lead the event near the 700m. In this incident, HOT PROFIT and A FIGHTING FURY were taken wider as a result.
 
SURREEL – Crowded shortly after the start. Laid in under pressure leaving the 100m.
 
KALPANA – Raced wide. Near the 900m momentarily placed in restricted room between SAGRADO and HOT PROFIT which shifted in. J Adams rider of HOT PROFIT was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
 
Race 7: AQUIS STALLIONS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1400 metres
 
REFORMIST – From the wide barrier restrained shortly after the start to obtain a position with cover closer to the rail toward the rear of the field.Leaving the 1000m commenced to over race when being restrained and raced ungenerously for a short distance.
 
BIRMINGHAM – Restrained from heels near the 700m when the pace of the race eased.
 
UNION SPIRIT – Laid out under pressure from the 100m.
 
EYE SHOOT TO WIN – Taken wider on the track near the 800m when BIRMINGHAM shifted out and was then obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event.
 
BULL DIMPLE RUM – Raced keenly for a short distance near the 900m.
 
ALL'S FAIR – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running between the 400m and entrance to the home straight.
 
MIDNIGHT BOOM – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
Race 8: AQUIS STALLIONS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1400 metres
 
After contacting the clerk of the course pony while moving onto the track, AFSOON underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers and was cleared to start. Inconvenienced rounding the home turn.
 
HE'S THE NEWS – Rounding the home turn rider N Callow momentarily lost use of offside rein resulting in HE’S THE NEWS shifting in and inconveniencing AFSOON. Approaching the 100m shifted out under pressure and bumped with LUCKY BEAN before being corrected by its rider.
 
SCILAGO – Slow to begin.
 
LUCKY BEAN – Bumped near the 100m.
 
DEELOSH – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ROSATO – Over raced for a short distance between the 1200m and 900m. Laid in under pressure over the final 100m.
 
Race 9: TAB Class 5 Handicap 1400 metres
 
OLYMPIC LEGEND – Shifted in at the start and bumped CIRCLING.
 
WOLF MOON – After being crossed by OLYMPIC LEGEND near the 1100m over raced at that runners’ heels for a short distance thereafter.
 
CIRCLING – After beginning awkwardly was bumped by OLYMPIC LEGEND.
 
PHILLY SPECIAL – Began awkwardly and lost ground.Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which found the presence of blood in both nostrils. As this was the second such bleeding attack, under the provisions of AR79(6) co-trainer Toby Edmonds was advised that the mare would now incur a lifetime ban from racing in Australia.
 
SIENNA'S AWARD – Raced wide for the majority.
 
DREAM SONG – Approaching the finish line obliged to steady when awkwardly placed at the heels of PHILLY SPECIAL.
 
DOM TYCOON – Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1: App D McGillivray - use of whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted and two strikes being consecutive – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
Fines
Race 3: App J Williams – AR143 (14)(a) – fail to claim allowance down to riding weight - $400
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1 BURY ROAD
Race 1 GREEN ESSENCE
Race 2 LION KING
Race 6 SURREEL
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: CHAYSE ‘N’ NOAH – Lame near hind – veterinary clearance required.
Race 2: NEVER DANCE – Barrier manners – warning.
 
Bleeders
Race 9: PHILLY SPECIAL – bled both nostrils second occasion – lifetime ban – AR79(6)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: SOMBANI – C Bayliss (replacing C Robertson)
Race 3: PAGATO – App C. Waddell (replacing J Williams)
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.