QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
BEAUDESERT – FRIDAY 25th AUGUST 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine           TRACK RATING –  Soft 5 (Race1-2), Good 4 (Race 3-9)     RAIL – 3m 1100-W/Post; 1.5m remainder              PENETROMETER – 4.96
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – K. Daly
Stewards – R. Hanson, D. McMahon (Cadet), S. Byatt (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – E. Tickner
Judge – S. McMahon, K. McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr S. Colgan
Swab Attendants – L. Bobeszko
Starter – K. Watson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From SCTC 20th August 2023 Race 8 Class 1 Hdcp – SIR CARTER: Trainer W. Hulbert reported a veterinary examination of the horse the following day revealed an ulcer in the upper respiratory tract. Mr Hulbert added SIR CARTER was currently receiving treatment for this condition, and that going forward a tongue tie would now be added to the horses approved racing gear.
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowances at today’s meeting-

Race 2 – HIGHLAND CATHEDRAL – J. Guthmann-Chester +0.5kg (56kg)
 
Prior to race 1, Jockey N. Thomas was examined by the QAS officials after suffering a cut to the middle finger on his right hand and was cleared to fulfil his engagements.
 
Due to an IT Issue with Racing Australia DECARBONISE was listed as a scratching late yesterday afternoon. This was incorrect and DECARBONISE was declared a definite starter for today’s meeting.
 
 
 
Race 1: TAB MAIDEN PLATE 1650M
 
AGRO AGAIN – Began awkwardly, resulting in jockey J. Adams’ left shoulder contacting the barrier partition. At the entrance to the home straight, momentarily held up at the heels of BAGUIO. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
UTAH JOHNNY – Slow to begin.
 
YOUNG PIP – Jumped out at the start. Left a trailing position at the 800m and progressed forward to race outside the leader a short distance later
 
CATCH CRIES (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
LOVE LOCH – Connections advised that it would be the intention for the mare to be ridden further forward in today’s event if circumstances permit. After being unable to muster speed in the early stages, was caught three-wide and progressed forward to lead the event from the 900m.
 
Race 2: JONKER AT AQUIS STALLIONS MAIDEN PLATE 1650M
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing stewards and starter K. Watson to view start of the event. After taking evidence from all riders who rode in the race and viewing the official patrol footage, Stewards found that prior to the start AMIRITE and WHITTLESFORD both became fractious in the barriers, and as the start was effected WHITTLESFORD lunged at the gates, prematurely opening its barrier. LICENCE TO THRILL, which was drawn to the outside of WHITTLESFORD, blundered on jumping dislodging jockey N. Thomas. After hearing comments from all riders, Stewards considered applications from both L Tarrant, rider of WHITTLESFORD and N Thomas, rider of LICENCE TO THRILL, to be considered non-runners. Based on the available patrol footage and evidence submitted by Mr Watson, Stewards were of the opinion neither WHITTLEFORD or LICENCE TO THRILL were denied a fair start under AR204 and correct weight declared on the semaphored placings.
 
PARIS FASHION – On arrival at the barriers, Jockey K. Zechner requested for the mare to be examined by the veterinary surgeon. The mare was found to be lame on the off foreleg and was subsequently declared a late scratching by order of the stewards at 12:18pm acting on veterinary advice. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on PARIS FASHION be refunded with the following deductions to apply – 
 
1st place – 0c the win, 0c the place.
2nd place – 10c the place.
3rd place – 17c the place.
 
Trainer D. Murphy was advised that PARIS FASHION would require a veterinary certificate prior to next racing.
 
BACK 'EM BLACK – Slow to begin.
 
SMELTER (IRE) – Slow to begin.
 
WHITTLESFORD – Trainer J Zielke advised that from the wide barrier, it would be the intention for the gelding to be ridden in a less forward position. Lunged at the gates prior to the start being effected and prematurely opened its barrier. When caught racing wide, was inclined to over race in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which finished a significant distance behind the field revealed no abnormalities.
 
AMIRITE – Raced wide for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare which finished a significant distance behind the field revealed it to be lame in the near hindleg. Trainer M. Frappell was advised that AMRITE would require a veterinary examination prior to next racing.
 
LICENCE TO THRILL – Blundered at the start and dislodged jockey N. Thomas. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the near hind pastern.
 
Race 3: TAB QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1400M
 
LISSARO (NZ) – Shifted out at the start and bumped with LEEANNIE. Forced wider rounding the home turn.
 
MALTALI – Slow to begin. Inclined to lay in from the 700m to the 250m. Jockey A. Thompson reported that in his opinion his mount was not suited by the tight turning track.   inclined to lay in from the 700m to the 250m.
 
LEEANNIE – Shifted in at the start and bumped with LISSARO. Over raced for some distance between the 1100m and the 800m, whilst being restrained.
 
STILETTOS – Passing the 500m, momentarily became awkwardly placed at the heels of HUSSY EMPRESS which shifted out to improve. Apprentice A. Donald the rider of HUSSY EMPRESS was advised to exercise greater care.
 
Following the running of Race 3 the track was upgraded to a good 4, retrospective to include that race.
 
Race 4: STRONGER AT AQUIS STALLIONS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200M
 
MISHANI CRUISE – Put in an awkward stride soon after entering the home straight and was then inclined to lay in under pressure thereafter.
 
SHORT NAP – Slow to begin, was unable to muster speed at any stage in the event and finished a considerable distance behind the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Co-Trainer R. Tyrell was advised that the gelding would be barred from racing at TAB venues until its form improves at non-tab venues.
 
 
Race 5: ROGER 'WHALE' TRIFFITT LEGEND MAIDEN HANDICAP          1200M
 
The start was delayed when GOLD 'N' GLAMOROUS became lose behind the barriers and made contact with a fence at the back of the 1400m chute. GOLD ‘N’ GLAMOROUS was subsequently declared a late scratching by order of the stewards at 2:12pm. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on GOLD ‘N’ GLAMOROUS be refunded with the following deductions to apply: 
 
1st place – 9c the win, 7c the place
2nd place – 17c the place
3rd place – 17c the place
 
A post-race veterinary examination of GOLD ‘N’ GLAMOROUS revealed a laceration to near fore cannon. Co-trainer T Edmonds was advised the horse would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
GALLODORO – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.  Passing the 300m, obliged to restrain when awkwardly placed at the heels of BOOMSITA, which after being inclined to lay out was taken out when FIGHTING IDOL improved into narrow run between TAROTCARD and BOOMSITA. In assessing the incident, Stewards could not attribute the blame to any one rider and took the matter no further.
 
MORE LOVE – Raced wide throughout.
 
VITA NOVA – Slow to begin.
 
JUST FOR PLEASURE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Reported the horse raced greenly throughout.
 
MILEY'S MEMORY – Raced wide for the majority.
 
BOOMSITA – Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.
 
TAROTCARD – Began very awkwardly resulting in jockey S. Cormack’s arm contacting the barrier partition and lost ground. Passing the 400m, laid in, brushed the running rail and became momentarily awkward in its action.
 
Race 6: KOBAYASHI AT AQUIS STALLIONS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400M
 
GOLDEELUCK – Near the 150m, shifted out under pressure before being corrected by its rider.
 
NAUGHTY HARRY (NZ) – Shifted out on jumping and bumped OVER THE FALLS. Raced wide throughout. Approaching the 150m, momentarily eased from the heels of ANATINI which shifted out.
 
JACKSON ON TIME – Passing the 600m, obliged to steady when TOO HARD TO REFUSE shifted in when not fully clear. Jockey K. Matheson the rider of TOO HARD TO REFUSE was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
OVER THE FALLS – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
ANATINI – Began awkwardly and was bumped shortly after. Leaving the 600m, had to be steadied from heels when the pace of the race eased.
 
SENNACHIE – Restrained at the start to a rearward position closer to the rails.
 
CARREFOUR – Began awkwardly, crowded between runners and lost ground. Raced wide until obtaining a position outside the leader near the 600m. Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted by jockey B. Ainsworth, the rider of CARREFOUR, particularly when after being crowded at the start and losing ground elected to progress forward to take up a forward position near the 600m before weakening from the 400m. B. Ainsworth stated that instructions were to lead or be in the first four, however after settling at the rear of the field, elected to allow CARREFOUR to stride forward as she was conscience that the mare can over race when racing behind other runners. Trainer G. Cornish confirmed the instructions issued, expressing some disappointment in the tactics adopted. After viewing the patrol footage, Stewards were of the opinion B. Ainsworth had erred in that after being obliged to race at the rear of the field, she allowed CARREFOUR to progress forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 600m, which was a critical factor in the mare weakening from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination of CARREFOUR revealed no abnormalities.
 
SUMMER STAR – Shifted out at the start and bumped ANATINI.
 
Race 7: BEAUDESERT RACEDAY OCTOBER 2ND BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP 1400M
 
THE IRONS – Bumped at start and a short distance later commenced to lay out resulting in COLLAY’S SPIRIT being awkwardly placed at heels and having to steady.

AMMOUDI BAY – Shortly after the start was restrained to obtain a rearward position closer to the rails. Passing the 100m, hampered when BEEF WEEK PRINCESS laid in before being corrected by its rider.
 
COLLAY'S SPIRIT (NZ) – Bumped at start. Held up between the 600m and the 300m.
 
TAVIS TOWN (NZ) – Jockey L. Tarrant reported that his mount never travelled comfortably throughout the race and was disappointing in its overall performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.  Trainer P. Duncan advised Stewards although the horse had been showing signs of tying-up in the weeks leading up to today’s event, TAVIS TOWN had responded well to treatment and had pleased in its work during the week. Mr Duncan further advised Stewards that he would report back in the coming days any condition which may come to light to explain todays disappointing performance, adding that he would be discussing the horses immediate racing future with connections.
 
BEEF WEEK PRINCESS – Near the 100m, shifted in under pressure before being corrected by its rider.
 
RISING STAR – Shifted out at the start and bumped THE IRONS. For some distance between the 800m and the 600m, raced tightly to the inside of GENERAL DUBAI. Raced in restricted room to the inside of GENERAL DUBAI near the 250m. Jockey A. Jones the rider of GENERAL DUBAI was advised to exercise more care and provide greater room for runners to her inside than she did on this occasion.
 
FINE RUBY – Raced keenly for some distance between the 900m and the 600m, before shifting wider to improve.
 
Race 8: LEAN MEAN MACHINE AT AQUIS STALLIONS CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1200M
 
TRAMONTO – Began awkwardly resulting in jockey J. Guthmann-Chester becoming unbalanced in the saddle and losing ground. Near the 700m improved onto the heels of GREEK STAR and shifted out. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CELESTIAL SOL – Slow to begin.
 
VANTAN EXPRESS – Near the 700m, taken out when TRAMONTO improved onto the heels of GREEK STAR and shifted out. Raced wide throughout.
 
CHILLIWACK – Began awkwardly.
 
HE'S THE NEWS – Reared at the start and lost significant ground.
 
GREEK STAR – Passing the 100m, crowded for room and had to be steadied between HE’S THE NEWS and SELLING SUNSET which shifted in. Jockey B. Ainsworth, rider of SELLING SUNSET, was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
SELLING SUNSET – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 9: TAB BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1100M
 
BEAU ARROW – Reared as the start was affected and lost ground.
 
KOBE LAD – Laid in near the 900m and bumped MY ODDETTE. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
MY ODDETTE (NZ) – Joining up to the course proper near the 900m, was bumped when KOBE LAD laid in despite the efforts of its rider. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
SPANISH ANGELS – Raced wide for the majority. Taken wider near the 700m. Forced wider rounding the home turn when SNEAKY THREE hung out.
 
UPPER CLASS GIRL – Slow to begin.
 
SNEAKY THREE – Raced wide for the majority. Hung out rounding the home turn, taking SPANISH ANGELS wider on the track.
 
ALL STARS – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority. Taken wider near the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near-hind leg. Trainer M. Renehan was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to next racing.
 
MAROON MAGIC – Near the 700m, when the pace steadied, was obliged to steady from the heels of ZEELUCK, shifted out and took SPANISH ANGELS and ALL STARS wider.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 8 -        Jockey B. Ainsworth was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: YOUNG PIP
Race 1: CLUBHOUSE
Race 2: HIGHLAND CATHEDRAL
Race 3: MALTALI
Race 6: GOLDEELUCK
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2 -        PARIS FASHION – Lame off-fore late scratching at the barriers– Vet cert required.
Race 2 -       AMIRITE – Lame near-hind – Vet cert required.
Race 4 -        SHORT NAP – Poor performance – Tab venue bar until non-tab form improves
Race 9 -        ALL STARS – Lame near-hind – Vet cert required.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2:         12 LICENCE TO THRILL - Nathan Thomas
Race 5:         13 GOLD ’N’ GLAMOROUS - Ms Angela Jones
                    17 TAROTCARD - Sean Cormack
Race 6:         13 SUMMER STAR - Taylor Marshall
Race 7:         5 AMMOUDI BAY - Ryan Wiggins
                    11 BEEF WEEK PRINCESS - Bailey Wheeler (a0/52kg),
Race 8:         13 SELLING SUNSET - Ms Brooke Ainsworth
Race 9:         15 ALL STARS - Jag Guthmann-Chester
                    16 MAROON MAGIC - Kyle Wilson-Taylor
                    17 ZEELUCK - Jason Taylor
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 2:         PARIS FASHION @12:18pm – Late scratching at the barriers.
Race 5:         GOLD ‘N’ GLAMOROUS @2:12pm – Late scratching at the barriers
 
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.