QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
GOLD COAST POLY TRACK – SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2023
 
WEATHER – FINE   TRACK RATING – SYNTHETIC              RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – P Zimmermann, P Reardon, J Cremin
Clerk of Scales – S Fletcher
Judges – S McMahon, S Mallyon, J Brown
Veterinarian – Dr. N Gaskell
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick, L Bobeszko
Starter – K Watson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Sunshine Coast - 5th February,2023 – Race 7 – Trainer L Gough reported that following the disappointing performance of DIMINELE the colt will now be sent for a spell.
 
 
Race 1: SKYLINE RESTAURANT Class 5 Plate 1900 metres
 
No racing incidents to report.
 
Race 2: 65 YEARS OF ALEX Fillies and Mares Class 2 Plate 1050 metres
 
GLAMOUR AND GLORY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISS TEFE – Slow to begin.
 
Race 3: THE SPRING WATERMAN Class 5 Handicap 1100 metres
 
IRING – In the early stages hung in badly and shifted in despite its riders efforts. Trainer A Chau was advised a warning will be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
BOHO BEAUTY – Reluctant to proceed to the barriers. Co-trainer Mr. Toby Edmonds was advised a warning would be issued against the mare’s pre-race behavior. Leaving the 900m was placed in restricted room and checked when racing to the inside of IRING which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
DARK HORSE – Raced keenly in the early stages and was steadied from heels leaving the 900m.
 
POWER BOOM – Slow to begin. On return to scale jockey K Zechner reported that the mare was reluctant to stretch out through the kick back in the early and middle stages however, in the home straight when asked to quicken, ran on reasonably.
 
ALL STARS – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: DOOKSIE'S GOLDEN JUBILEE Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
 
CREATIVE – Began awkwardly.
 
THE WHITE MOUSE – Jockey C Whiteley advised that his mount was not suited by the synthetic racing surface and was reluctant to race through the kick-back during the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer Mr. M Lakey was advised a Veterinary Certificate is required for the mare prior to next racing.
 
DOOBIE RUBY - As the mare had not started in a period exceeding 12 months, it was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon upon arrival at the track and passed suitable to race. Fractious in the parade yard dislodging jockey A Thompson.
 
RUSSIAN DIVA – Slow to begin. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 5: GLOBAL TURF Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 2 Plate 1050 metres
 
Following the running of Race 4, Jockey A Thompson who had been dislodged in the enclosure in the previous event, was examined by the Ambulance Officials after exhibiting muscle soreness to his left side and as a consequence was stood down from his remaining engagements in Toowoomba. Jockey Thompson was advised he will be required to obtain a medical certificate prior to next riding.
 
The start was delayed when OUTBACK PLAYBOY proved difficult to load. A warning was issued against the geldings barrier manners.
 
ALBERT'S IN CHARGE – Prior to the event trainer P Campbell advised Stewards that she will be instructing Apprentice H Gillie to ride the gelding in a hands and heels fashion only if possible as the mare resents being struck with the whip.
 
SAGRADO - As the gelding had not started or trialled for a period of 11 months, it was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon upon arrival at the track and passed suitable to race.
 
GREYT INTENTIONS – Slow to muster early speed.
 
OUTBACK PLAYBOY – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 6: GET WELL SOON NOEL RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1200 metres
 
MASTER RED – Shifted out marginally approaching the 900m.
 
KING'S CONTRACT – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
LITTLE VISTA – Approaching the 1000m momentarily steadied to avoid heels.
 
CASH ARTIST – Laid in approaching the 900m. Jockey A Spinks was reprimanded for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
BURDEKIN - Jockey M McGuren was reprimanded for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
CORDYCEPS MIRACLE - As the gelding had not started in a period exceeding 12 months, it was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon upon arrival at the track and passed suitable to race.  
 
STAR SEEKER – When asked to comment on the improved performance, trainer Mr. K Devine advised that the mare had been racing in a tongue tie which it resented significantly at its most recent start at Murwillumbah on 21st January, 2023 and for that reason he elected to remove that gear from the mare for todays event. Mr Devine added that in addition to that gear change he also applied blinkers to its gear for todays event which he felt may have contributed to the improved performance. Mr Devine went on to state that whilst he had expected an improved performance today, he was somewhat surprised to see it win todays event.  Stewards noted the explanation.
 
CHAMPION PARADE – Approaching the 900m was steadied when placed in restricted room when racing between CASH ARTIST which laid in and MASTER RED which shifted out marginally.
 
Race 7: VALE ROSS TINNISWOOD RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap1540 metres
 
WAYLAID – Jumped in the air at the start. Raced keenly during the early and middle stages.
 
PAPAS DREAM – Began awkwardly and was bumped shortly after the start.
 
CAPITEEL – Began awkwardly. As a result of being caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward early by its rider to obtain a position outside the leader near the 900m. Jockey P Hammersley was reprimanded for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
KNOWITALL JACK – Over raced during the early stages proving difficult to restrain. Apprentice B Wheeler reported that after over racing in the early stages his mount travelled comfortably through the middle stages however, when the horse racing in advance of him commenced to yield ground from the 900m, this resulted in him getting shuffled back through the field for some distance before being able to shift to the outside of that runner near the 700m. Apprentice Wheler further added from this point the gelding ran on only fairly and in his opinion resented the kick back. Stewards noted the explanation. Apprentice B Wheeler was reprimanded for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6: - Jockey A Spinks – use of whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m - AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
Race 6: - Jockey M McGuren – use of whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m - AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
Race 7: - Apprentice B Wheeler – use of whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m - AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
Race 7: - Jockey P Hammersley – use of whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m - AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 4: - Jockey A Thompson – muscle soreness – Medical Certificate.

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
HEMSWORTH, LUCKY EXCHANGE, EVRYNOW’N’THEN, ALLAY, PAPAS DREAM, WOWIT’S WILLYWONKA
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
BEITSOO, ALL STARS, BURDEKIN
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3:- IRING – Hung in – Warning.
 
Race 3:- BOHO BEAUTY – Reluctant to proceed to the barriers – Warning.
 
Race 4: - THE WHITE MOUSE – Lame off foreleg – Veterinary Certificate prior to next racing.
 
Race 5: - OUTBACK PLAYBOY - difficult to load – Warning.
 
 
 
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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.