STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 21st OCTOBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Synthetic     RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann
Stewards – K Daly, P Reardon, A Brook
Clerk of Scales – O Nieddu
Judge – S McMahon, K McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick
Starter – S Marr
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Ipswich - 18/10/2023 Race 1 – Trainer K Schweida reported that following WOODY’S MATE disappointing performance the horse would now be sent for a spell.
 
Gold Coast -7/10/2023 Race 3 – Stewards today concluded the inquiry into the circumstances in which FINE RUBY fell and dislodged Apprentice Emily Lang approaching the home turn. After initial evidence was taken from riders in the vicinity of the incident the inquiry was adjourned until such time evidence could be taken from Apprentice Lang and Stewards were in receipt of the findings following a postmortem of FINE RUBY. The subsequent postmortem analysis revealed a likely cardiac event leading up to the incident which was supported by evidence of pericardial effusion (fluid in sac surrounding heart) and other post-fall injuries. Stewards when considering these findings could therefore not attribute this incident to any rider error.
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following weight variations at today’s meeting:
Race 6: TIGERTUDE – J Adams 56.5kg (+0.5kg)
 
 
Race 1: CHANDON GARDEN SPRITZ PARTY Maiden Handicap 2000 metres
 
ROCHEAUX – Began awkwardly.  Raced wide in the early stages before progressing forward to lead the event from the 1000m.
 
SLAVA OMNIAWONDAIN – Over-raced in the early stages. When asked to comment on tactics adopted apprentice E Lang advised instructions were to allow the horse to race in a forward position and after being able to obtain the lead soon after the start then elected to allow ROCHEAUX to cross near the 1000m when that runner improved quickly to its outside. E Lang added when placed under pressure from the 600m SLAVA OMNIAWONDAIN did not respond to her riding and weakened from that point. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities, however Trainer J Holcombe advised the horse had bled from both nostrils following the initial examination and would now incur a 3 month ban and must gallop 1000m in the presence of a steward under AR79(4) prior to resuming racing. Mr Holcombe advised the horse would now be retired from racing.
 
BOOG'S BOY – On arrival at the barriers the saddle on the horse was readjusted.
 
SUDDEN SUSPECT – C Eaton, rider of SUDDEN SUSPECT, was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
TROUBLESHOOT – Slow to begin. Lost off hind plate in running.
 
 
Race 2: ATTWOOD MARSHALL LAWYERS Maiden Plate 1540 metres
 
CAPTURED IN TIME – After being crowded at the start, bumped with ROMEUS a short distance later. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
RAINEWATER – Fractious after being loaded into the barriers resulting in both front legs momentarily becoming cast on the front barrier partition. Jumped out at the start.A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ROMEUS – After being crowded at the start, bumped with CAPTURED IN TIME a short distance later.
 
ANOTHERLOVELYDAY – Jumped in at the start. Entering the home straight rider W D’Avila momentarily lost use of his whip before regathering a short distance later.
 
MAGIC OF MILLO – Near the 1100m steadied when SIR LORD shifted in. K Zechner, rider of SIR LORD, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
 
Race 3: REVELSTONE STUD Class 1 Plate 1200 metres
 
UPLOADS – Slow to begin. Held up and unable to improve between the 600m and 400m.
 
CONTESSA NILE – Slow to begin.
 
STAR OF ROBIGLEN – Near the 700m, when over-racing, was awkwardly placed at the heels of SPICY LEGEND, became unbalanced and shifted out momentarily. Raced wide for the remainder of the event.
 
OUR ECEE – Near the 600m, when racing keenly, momentarily improved to the inside of VELVET and had to steadied.
 
SUKICHE – Lost off hind plate in running.
 
VELVET – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be suffering from heat stress.
 
 
Race 4: ATTWOOD MARSHALL LAWYERS Class 1 Handicap 1900 metres
 
GLEAMING LEGEND – Over-raced in the middle stages of the event. Leaving the 700m improved into a doubtful run to the inside of NOT A FAT BOY before being restrained and shifting out across heels taking ENUNCIATION wider on the track. S Callow, rider of GLEAMING LEGEND, was advised to exercise greater care on similar circumstances. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ENUNCIATION – Forced wider on the track approaching the 600m when GLEAMING LEGEND shifted out. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LADY TOWNSON – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the home turn.
 
GREEN ESSENCE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
 
Race 5: RICHARD ATTWOOD QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1050 metres
 
BOOMING FAST – Taken in when crowded for room and had to be checked across the heels of WHISKEY DANCER passing the 900m. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn.
 
WHISKEY DANCER – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have muscle soreness across the hindquarters.
 
OUR NAN DIANE – Laid in crowding runners near the 900m and again near the700m. Trainer P Robl was advised a warning would be placed on the racing manners of OUR NAN DIANE for hanging in. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
SPECIALTIE – Crowded for room and taken in passing the 900m.
 
VIENNAWAITSFORYOU – Near the 900m, after being inclined to lay in, was taken in further when OUR NAN DIANE laid in before being corrected by its rider. In acknowledging the racing manners of OUR NAN DIANE, apprentice C Waddell was reminded of her obligations to stop riding and correct her mounts when they shift ground in similar circumstances. Trainer K Schweida indicated he would now consider making gear alterations in light of today’s performance. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
 
Race 6: ATTWOOD MARSHALL LAWYERS BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1540 metres
 
DORSET COAST – Approaching the 200m steadied from the heels of TEE AMICI after attempting to improve into a doubtful run to the inside of that runner.
 
SHOPPING WISE – Jumped in at the start and bumped TIGERTUDE resulting in rider J Franklin becoming momentarily awkward in the saddle.
 
SUKHBIR – Raced in restricted room approaching the home turn.
 
DIVINE COURAGE – Crowded for room at the start and lost ground.
 
TIGERTUDE – Bumped on jumping.
 
TEE AMICI – Jumped out at the start. Passing the 1400m shifted wider on the track and was ridden forward to lead the event from the 1200m.
 
 
Race 7: BOB MARSHALL Maiden Handicap 1050 metres
 
PILLAGER – Blundered badly on jumping losing significant ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
FULL CRY – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
INSPIRED SHADOWS – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
MISTY GOLD – Very fractious when being ridden to the barriers. Trainer V Venkaya was advised the horse must trial satisfactorily under race day conditions prior to its next race start. Began awkwardly.Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ROAR HIDE – On arrival at the barriers the saddle on the horse was readjusted.
 
 
Race 8: ATTWOOD MARSHALL LAWYERS BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1050 metres
 
DASHING GEE GEE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Lost near fore plate in running.
 
KING OF THE DESERT – Jumped in at the start. Raced wide in the early stages of the event.
 
SHINSHINTO – R Simpson, rider of SHINSHINTO, was suspended from riding in races pursuant to AR132(5) for use of the whip on 19 occasions for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 21st October up to and including midnight 28th October 2023.
 
FLYING RUPERT – Crowded on jumping and lost ground.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions
Race 8: App R Simpson – AR132(5) – use of the whip 19 times – m/n 21st Oct up to & including m/n 28th Oct 2023
 
Fines
Race 1: C Eaton – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of the whip 6 times prior to 100m.

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: FAST LADY
Race 1: SUDDEN SUSPECT
Race 2: CAPTURED IN TIME
Race 2: SIR LORD
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6: OUR NAN DIANE – hanging in - warning only  
Race 7: MISTY GOLD – pre-race manners – trial
 
Bleeders
Race 1: SLAVA OMNIAWONDAIN – bled both nostrils 1st time – Std 3 months & 1000m gallop in presence of steward
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 7: WORTHY ESSGEE – Ronald Simpson
Race 7: MISTY GOLD – Grish Goomany
Race 7: ROAR HIDE – Karl Zechner
Race 8: MAXIMUM ALTITUDE – Zac Wadick
 
 
 
 
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.