QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
AQUIS PARK GOLD COAST – SATURDAY 1st JULY 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Synthetic     RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – K Daly
Stewards – S Fletcher (Steward), O Legg (Cadet), P Reardon (Asst Steward)
Clerk of Scales – D McMahon (Cadet)
Judge – S McMahon, S, Mallyon, K McMahon.
Veterinarian – Dr N. Gaskell
Swab Attendants – K. Kilpatrick
Starter – K Watson
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Kilcoy 29th June 2023 Race 1 – EGALITE: Representative for trainer L Hatch advised the horse had pulled up well following its disappointing performance, and it would be the stable’s intention to continue with the current racing preparation of EGALITE.
 
 
GENERAL
 
As M. Philpot was injured, riding changes were made as per the Race Day summary sheet.
 
Stewards permitted the following weight variations at today’s meeting:
Race 2: MY DOG DIESEL – Michael Cahill 55kgs (+1kg)
 
Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $300 under LR 36(6)(a) for failing to scratch dual acceptor RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS from race 6 by the prescribed time.
 
 
Race 1: 1 WILKINSON'S STAFF WARRIORS QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1100 metres
 
ALL ABOUT LEWIS – Approaching the 100m when struck with the whip, shifted in abruptly and bumped BONNIE GEE GEE.
 
BOOM KING – Began very awkwardly, jumped out and made heavy contact with outside barrier partition and lost ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
ON THE TARGET – When asked to comment, rider C. Bayliss explained the horse was somewhat awkward in its during the middle stages of the event, however when placed under full pressure passing the 150m, the gelding responded to his riding and finished the race off strongly.
 
PASSING OUT – Slow to begin and was then unable to muster speed in the early stages.
 
BONNIE GEE GEE – Approaching the 100m was bumped when ALL ABOOUT LEWIS shifted in when struck with the whip. Laid in under pressure over the final 100m. Jockey M. Cahill advised he was of the opinion the horse may have got its tongue over the bit during the race. Co trainer Trent Edmonds advised the stable would consider adding a tongue tie to the horses approved gear going forward.
 
 
Race 2: JW MARRIOTT GOLD COAST RESORT & SPA Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
BLUSHING LUCAS – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
DOMINANCE – Jockey D. Peisley, rider of DOMINANCE was fined $400 under AR 132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip nine times prior to the 100m, which is four more times than permitted.
 
BAILEY BOO – After being crossed by runners passing the 1000m BAILEY BOO lost ground despite the efforts of its rider. Rider Andrew Spinks reported at scale that he was of the opinion the horse resented the kickback at that point and he therefore elected to shift wider on the track to avoid any further kickback from that point. Trainer J. Mott advised stewards he concurred with the comments of A. Spinks and advised stewards it was his intention not to race the horse on the synthetic track going forward. Acting on this undertaking, stewards took no further action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
GOLDEN SHAO – Blundered shortly after the start and lost ground.
 
MY DOG DIESEL – Raced wide throughout. Jockey M. Cahill, rider of MY DOG DIESEL, was reprimanded under AR 132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip six times prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
 
Race 3: THE KB Maiden Handicap 1900 metres
 
RENEWED IMPACT – Caught wide in the early stages and restrained to a rearward position near the 1600m. Forced wider on the track from the 800m. When asked to comment, rider M. Cahill advised it was not his intention to settle so far back in the field today, however after being caught wide in the early stages, he was obliged to settle in a rearward position. He added he was able to work into the race leaving the 800m but was forced wider on the track from that point when riders to his inside shifted out to improve into the race. M. Cahill added in his opinion RENEWED IMPACT may not have backed up from its most recent start at the Gold Coast on the 24th of June 2023. Stewards noted his explanation. 
 
LOVELY THOUGHTS – Jumped out at the start. Raced keenly in the middle stages of the event. Approaching the 400m, laid in and had to be steadied from the heels of MR REDDINGTON. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SUPER FENKEL – Began awkwardly.
 
PAINFUL – Jumped in at the start.
 
DARABAZ – Laid out rounding the home turn. Rider Andrew Spinks reported it was not his intention to lead, however after beginning well and being caught wide in the early stages, the horse was inclined to lay out, adding that it was for this reason he allowed DARABAZ to stride forward and lead the event from the 1200m.
 
SUBVERSIVE – Slow to begin. Rounding the home turn, momentarily improved onto the heels of DARABAZ and had to be steadied.
 
 
Race 4: THE PACIFIC WEST Class 1 Handicap 1900 metres
 
TEA LEAVES – Leaving the 700m, improved into a narrow run to the inside of BOSTON OF TUFFY, which laid out marginally and to the inside of JAKAT and raced in restricted room for some distance between those runners. As a result, near the 500m, JAKAT was crowded for room and had to be steadied when TEA LEAVES laid in. N. Callow, rider of TEA LEAVES, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Held up for clear running approaching the 400m.
 
BOSTON OF TUFFY – When asked to comment on the performance rider J Guthmann-Chester advised the horse raced flat today and was disappointing when placed under pressure from the 600m, adding that in his opinion the horse had not backed up from its most recent start on 24th June 2023. Trainer P. Robl reported this was the horse’s fifth start in a 6 week period, and in light of today’s disappointing performance BOSTON OF TUFFY would now be sent for an immediate spell.
 
JAKAT – Crowded for room and had to be steadied approaching the 400m.
 
PATTI WAGGIN – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide from the 800m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RABBIT STU – Began awkwardly, shifted in and lost ground.
 
TORQUE ESPAGNA – After being caught wide in the early stages, was restrained to a rearward position at the 1400m. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
LAGO DI BRAIES – Slow to begin. Near the 350m, held up on the heels of the tiring BOSTON OF TUFFY and had to be restrained.
 
GENERAL WOLFFE – Dropped his whip passing the 100m. When asked to comment on tactics adopted when leading the event, Jockey Andrew Spinks advised it was not his intention to lead however after being caught wide in the early and middle stages he elected to allow GENERAL WOLFFE to stride forward from the 1200m. Trainer R. Cameron confirmed the instructions issued. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
 
 
Race 5: THE STOREY BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1200 metres
 
EMMY REGINA – Jockey N. Callow reported with the drop back in distance today, the horse was not suited by the fast early pace of the race, adding during the middle stages EMMY REGINA resented the sand kickback and when placed under pressure in the home straight and finished the race off only fairly.
 
MENSA MAESTRO – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BADGERS NUTS – Slow to begin. When asked to comment on tactics adopted in the early stages of the event, particularly the amount of pressure applied when racing outside the leader from the 1000m to the 600m, Apprentice J. Williams stated instructions were to lead if possible and to maintain momentum in the early and middle stages which is the horses preferred racing style. He added after being slow to begin he was obliged to ride BADGERS NUTS with vigour to comply with the instructions, adding that when placed under pressure at the entrance of the home straight, the horse was disappointing. Co trainer T. Button confirmed the instructions issued adding that he was of the opinion BADGERS NUTS would derive significant fitness benefit from today’s race. Stewards noted the explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS – When asked to comment on his riding of the horse in the home straight, Apprentice Jockey B. Wheeler said he pressured the horse from the 350m and passing the 200m was of the opinion the horse was not responding to his riding. He added near the 50m the horse began to respond to his hands and heels riding and he applied the whip from that point onwards. Stewards noted his explanation. B. Wheeler was fined $300 pursuant to rule AR 132(6)(e) for using his whip on one occasion after passing the winning post.
 
 
Race 6: THE LUMP RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1100 metres
 
GET WHAT YOU GIVE – Slow to begin.
 
MASTER RED – Slow to begin.
 
AWESOME AUDREY – Shifted in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ANCHORAGE – Raced wide early and middle stages. Trainer I. Turner was fined $200 pursuant to AR 67(1) for failure to declare rider within the prescribed time.
 
 
 
Race 7: WILKINSON SEAFOOD BENCHMARK 60 Handicap1540 metres
 
AGENT OF MAYHEM – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Passing the 1200m improved onto heels, shifted out abruptly and bumped PALATIAL PRINCE which was taken wider on the track. Continued to over race and near the 900m when being restrained, shifted in, and bumped PEAK ROAD. Raced wide from the 700m. Forced wider rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on tactics adopted, Jockey N. Callow advised instructions were to ride the horse with cover as it tends to over race, however, in hindsight he was of the opinion he would have been better served to allow the horse to stride forward from the 1200m rather than continue to restrain at that point. Trainer G. Doughty confirmed the instructions issued adding that today the pace of the race in the middle stages did not suit the racing pattern of AGENT OF MAYHEM. Stewards noted the explanation of both parties. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
DOM TYCOON – Near the 1200m, over raced when being restrained to obtain cover. Forced wider rounding the home turn. Near the 300m disappointed for a run between PALATIAL PRINCE and ALL THE SHOPS which shifted out before being obliged to shift to the inside to secure clear running.
 
PEAK ROAD – Bumped near the 800m by AGENT OF MAYHEM which shifted in.
 
ALL THE SHOPS – Laid out rounding the home turn. Jockey J. Adams reported his mount was inclined to hang out for majority of the event.
 
PALATIAL PRINCE – Bumped passing the 1200m by AGENT OF MAYHEM which shifted out abruptly. Forced wider rounding the home turn.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2 – Jockey M. Cahill – use of whip six times prior to the 100m – AR 132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Fines
Race 2 – Jockey D. Peisley – use of whip nine times prior to the 100m – AR 132(7)(a)(ii) – $400
Race 5 – Trainer I. Turner – failure to declare rider within the prescribed time – LR 67(1) – $200.
Race 5 – Apprentice B. Wheeler – used his whip on one occasion after passing the winning post – AR 132(6)(e) - $300.
Race 6 – Trainer S. Kendrick – failure to scratch dual acceptor within prescribed time – LR 36(6)(a) – $300.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 3 – LOVELY THOUGHTS, NICE WATER
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 3:         6 DARABAZ - Andrew Spinks
Race 4:         7 TORQUE ESPAGNA - Ms Casey Waddell (a3/50kg),
Race 5:         10 RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS - Bailey Wheeler (a1.5/52kg),
Race 6:         9 ANCHORAGE - Corey Bayliss
 
 
 
 
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.