QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
AQUIS BEAUDESERT – SATURDAY 30 DECEMBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Overcast               TRACK RATING –  Soft 7 (Race 1-2), Soft 6 (Race3-9) RAIL – True                 PENETROMETER – 5.69
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – B. Wright
Stewards – K. Daly, D. McMahon, S. Borg (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – S. Fletcher
Judge – S. McMahon, K. McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr J. Weir, Dr J. Gardner
Sample Attendants – L. Bobeszko, D. Cain
Starter – K. Watson
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowance at today’s meeting:
 
Race 1 – LYNDALL – S. Cormack +0.5kg (54.5kg)
 
As Apprentice S. Wilcock had transportation difficulties and could not attend today’s meeting, she was replaced as per the Stewards summary.
 
Race 1: GCTC & SCENIC RIM COUNCIL CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1650M
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 8minutes due to the late arrival of the ambulance.
 
SURCOTE – Eased down from the 400m and finished a distant last. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer R. Beaton reported the gelding would now be sent for a spell. Nonetheless, Trainer R. Beaton was advised the gelding would have to perform to the satisfaction of Stewards in an Official trial prior to next racing.
 
MASTERPLAN – Weakened quickly from the 500m. Cast its near fore plate in running. Apprentice J. McGrath reported her mount may not have handled the soft track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
THE KHAN (NZ) – Hung out approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
INDENTED HEAD – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. For a short distance passing the 600m, raced wide without cover.
 
GOOGAZ – For a short distance approaching the 600m, was awkwardly placed at the heels of MASTERPLAN before shifting out around that horse, obliging INDENTED HEAD to race wider without cover.
 
Race 2: WAYNE LACEY MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP    2450M
 
Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester was examined by the QAS officials prior to the running of this race and was cleared to fulfil his riding engagements.
 
COLLECTION POINT – Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester reported the slow tempo of the race didn’t suit his mount, which resulted in the gelding failing to run on.
 
MAN OF HEART – Raced three-wide without cover from the 600m.
 
Following the running of race 2, the track was upgraded to a soft 6.
 
Race 3: SHELDON FOGARTY MEMORIAL CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1200M
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by Apprentice A. Graham, the rider of the second placed BRAVE WARRIOR, against DESTINY’S REPUBLIC (Apprentice C. Krahnen) being declared the winner, alleging interference inside the final 100m. On the evidence, Stewards were of the view that near the 50m DESTINY’S REPUBLIC shifted in under pressure when not clear resulting in BRAVE WARRIOR being checked and losing its running. Despite the interference caused to BRAVE WARRIOR, Stewards were of the view that had the interference not occurred, BRAVE WARRIOR would still not have finished ahead of DESTINY’S REPUBLIC at the end of the race and therefore the objection was dismissed, and correct weight was given on the judges semaphored numbers.
 
SKIDDAW – Apprentice S. Champkin reported her mount put in an awkward stride near the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
GET WHAT YOU GIVE – Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester reported his mount felt short in its action in front. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BRAVE WARRIOR – Near the 50m, checked and lost its rightful running.
 
MAJESTICS REQUEST – Slow to begin.
 
Apprentice C. Krahnen the rider of DESTINY’S REPUBLIC pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that near the 50m, she failed to make sufficient effort to prevent her mount from shifting in when not clear of BRAVE WARRIOR, resulting in that runner being checked and losing its rightful running. Apprentice C. Krahnen’s permit to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight the 6th of January 2024 and to expire midnight the 15th of January 2024.
 
Race 4: TAB MAIDEN PLATE 1100M
 
MAJOR FREESTONE – Near the 700m, raced fiercely onto the heels of ARENELLA, shifted out abruptly and hampered LASER BEAM. Trainer K. Schweida was advised a warning would be recorded against the gelding for its racing manners.
 
VELOCE METEOR – Shifted in on jumping and bumped TELQUEL. Raced wide without cover for most of the event. Beaten favourite. Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester reported the gelding, which was having its first start, raced greenly when caught wide and did not respond to his riding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.  
 
TELQUEL – Bumped on jumping and carried in.
 
VOCALS – Slow to begin.
 
SUMMER READY – Shifted out on jumping.
 
LASER BEAM – Hampered passing the 700m. Held up for a run from the 400m until passing the 200m.
 
GAME OF THRONUM – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination. Began awkwardly and shortly after, was tightened for room checked.
 
FIDDLER ONTHE ROOF – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after contacting the gates when being loaded. Shifted in on jumping.
 
Race 5: TAB WE'RE ON RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1100M
 
CONFIRM NOR DENY – At the request of jockey K Zechner, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was found to be lame in the near-hind leg. Subsequently, was a late withdrawal on veterinary advice at 2:48pm. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on CONFIRM NOR DENY be refunded with the following deductions to apply – 
 
1st place – 4c the win, 4c the place
2nd place – 5c the place
3rd place – 4c the place
 
Trainer V. Venkaya was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to resuming racing or trialling.
 
PALACE KEYS – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
JACKSON ON TIME – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after getting its off hindleg up in the gates.
 
MARLEEDOONE – Slow to muster early speed.
 
PHARMA BOOM – Raced wide without cover from the 500m.
 
Race 6: GCTC $1.6M RACEDAY JANUARY 6 MAIDEN PLATE 1400M
 
IDEELIC – Held up and steadied passing the 400m, to avoid the weakening DESTINY’S DANCER.
 
MARLEE'S ZANDER – Knuckled on jumping. Inconvenienced approaching the 300m.
 
SEVENTIES HIT – Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester was fined $400 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m, 3 more than permitted.
 
THE BEST BAD BOY – Began awkwardly and was then bumped by SALOON GIRL which was taken in by TUQIRI.
 
TUQIRI – Began awkwardly.
 
DESTINY'S DANCER – When commencing to weaken passing the 400m, brushed the rail after being tightened by SMASH IT MADDI, which was laying in. As a result, MARLEE’S ZANDER was inconvenienced and ENTERPRISE FUSE was hampered.  Apprentice C. Krahnen reported her mount made an abnormal breathing noise. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SALOON GIRL – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout. When weakening approaching the 500m, laid out.
 
SMASH IT MADDI – Laid in passing the 400m.
 
ENTERPRISE FUSE – Hampered approaching the 300m.
 
Race 7: TAB FASTER VISION MAIDEN PLATE 1400M
 
ENTERPRISE SUCCESS – Raced four-wide without cover for most of the event.
 
LITTLE RED POWER – Raced three-wide without cover for most of the event.
 
SEA OF CORTEZ – Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages.
 
SNAKESKIN – Approaching and rounding the home turn, hung out.
 
MIANDA – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
SISTA SUE – Jockey R. Jamieson reported her mount did not feel right in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer H. Norman was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate prior to resuming racing or trialling.
 
MISS ORWELL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Tightened for room and checked near the 300m.
 
SWERVES – After beginning well with blinkers for the first time, raced in a forward position. Commenced to weaken from passing the 400m.
 
DUSTYIAM – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
TAVIESLASS (NZ) – Change of tactics-to be ridden more forward. Settled in a midfield position. Held up from the 400m until the 200m.
 
Apprentice M. Castle, the rider of LADY DEANNE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that near the 300m, she permitted her mount to shift in when not clear of MISS ORWELL, resulting in that filly being tightened onto the rail and checked. Apprentice M. Castle’s permit to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight the 6th of January 2024 and to expire midnight the 13th of January 2024.
 
 
Race 8: GCTC TAB 2YO CALCUTTA JANUARY 13 BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400M
 
EDIFICATION – Slow to muster early speed.
 
KING OF THE DESERT – Began awkwardly. Blundered near the 400m.
 
BREAKING GROUND – Raced keenly approaching the 800m and shifted out momentarily. Jockey C. Bayliss reported his mount wasn’t suited by the slow tempo of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
MYCHYNA (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
 
SIENNA'S AWARD – When racing tight to the inside of BIGGIE near the 400m, lost its footing behind, became badly unbalanced and blundered. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BIGGIE – Jockey A. Thompson was fined $200 pursuant to AR211(1) for weighing in, in excess of 0.5kg over his declared weight.
 
Race 9: HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BRC CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400M
 
TEQUILA NIGHTS – Carried wide near the 400m when MIGHTY ZION shifted out. Beaten favourite. Jockey C. Bayliss reported the gelding didn’t travel comfortably throughout the event and when placed under pressure from the 600m, failed to respond to his riding and was very disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer J. Bruce was advised the gelding must perform to the satisfaction of Stewards in an Official trial prior to next racing.
 
MOUNT ZION – Shifted out near the 400m.
 
NICE WATER – When questioned regarding her riding in the middle stages, apprentice Y. Lewis explained she was asked from a wide draw, to let the gelding find its feet where comfortable. She said NICE WATER did not show early speed after leaving the gates and elected to settle at the rear in the early and middle stages where the gelding travelled comfortably. She added she had to wait until passing the 400m to make a run and was able to secure running to the inside of MOUNT ZION, which shifted out approaching the home turn. She further added NICE WATER made strong ground under pressure in the home straight and would take benefit from its first up run.

AMISFIELD – Near the 300m, steadied and shifted in to avoid the heels of SHADES OF LOUVRE, which was giving ground.
 
HELEN'S DREAM – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers after dislodging the bridal in the enclosure and making contact with the enclosure gate. Subsequently, was cleared to start. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 6-         Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester was fined $400 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m, 3 more than permitted.
Race 8-         Jockey A. Thompson was fined $200 pursuant to AR211(1) for weighing in, in excess of 0.5kg over his declared weight.

Suspensions
Race 3-         Apprentice C. Krahnen – Careless riding AR131(a) – 9 days to commence midnight the 6th of January 2024 and to expire midnight the 15th of January 2024.
Race 7-         Apprentice M. Castle – Careless riding AR131(a) – 7 days to commence midnight the 6th of January 2024 and to expire midnight the 13th of January 2024.
 
Absent jockeys
Apprentice S. Wilcock – Transport difficulties
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race
Race 1: GOOGAZ, NEWMARKET MISS
Race 2: BADER, MAN OF HEART
Race 6: THE BEST BAD BOY
Race 9: NICE WATER
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1-         SURCOTE – Poor performance – Official trial
Race 4-         MAJOR FREESTONE – Racing manners – Warning
Race 5-         CONFIRM NOR DENY – Lame near hind – Veterinary certificate
Race 7-         SISTA SUE – Lame off foreleg – Veterinary certificate
Race 9-         TEQUILA NIGHTS – Poor performance – Official trial
 
Protests
Race 3:         2nd vs 1st – Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 3:         1 SKIDDAW – Ms Sariah Champkin (a2/51kg)
Race 4:         4 VELOCE METEOR – Jag Guthmann-Chester
                     19 GAME OF THRONUM – Corey Sutherland (a3/56kg)
                     21 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF – Karl Zechner
Race 5:         16 PHARMA BOOM – Ms Rikki Jamieson
                     18 TOP BIRD – Sean Cormack
                     21 CONFIRM NOR DENY – Karl Zechner
Race 6:         5 THE BEST BAD BOY – Jasper Franklin (a0/56)
                     16 ENTERPRISE FUSE – Nozi Tomizawa
                     17 MISTY GOLD – Zac Sprie
Race 7:         1 ENTERPRISE SUCCESS – Rob Thorburn (a3/52kg)
                     17 IMPOSING TIGER – Nozi Tomizawa
 
Late scratchings
Race 5-         CONFIRM NOR DENY @ 2:48pm – Veterinary advice
 
 
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.