QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
AQUIS PARK GOLD COAST POLY – SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine            TRACK RATING – Synthetic          RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – B. Wright
Stewards – K. Daly, S. Heidke, D. McMahon (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon, S. Borg (Cadet)
Judge – S. McMahon, K. McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr N. Gaskell
Swab Attendants – K. Kilpatrick
Starter – K. Watson
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowances at today’s meeting-
 
Race 1 – PABALLO – R. Wiggins +0.5kg (56.5kg)
Race 1 – READY ENABLE – C. Taylor +1kg (55kg)
Race 4 – BEFOREHAND – S. Galloway +0.5kg (56.5kg)
Race 5 – WAHINE GALAXY – M. Cahill +1kg (54kg)
 
As Apprentice Z. Wadick was ill and not riding at today’s meeting, riding changes were made as per the Steward’s Summary. Apprentice Wadick was advised he would require a medical certificate prior to next race riding.
 
Race 1: ISEEKPLANT MAIDEN HANDICAP  1540M
 
THE BRONX BULL – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. App J. Williams was fined $400 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
LUCKY JESS – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
PABALLO – Jockey R. Wiggins was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
MAGIC OF MILLO – Raced keenly in the middle stages. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, jockey W. D’Avila advised he was asked to take up a forward position from the wider gate, however it was not his intention to lead. He added as the gelding was racing keenly, he was obliged to cross and lead, however despite his efforts in the middle stages, continued to race keenly.
 
Race 2: SCOTPAC CLASS 1 PLATE    1540M
 
BRINGME – Approaching and rounding the turn near the 1200m, laid out.
 
CUE TO CONQUER – App J. Williams was fined $400 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
NOT A FAT BOY – Slow into stride. Jockey M. McDonald was fined $300 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m, 3 more than permitted.

RUN RAMPANT – Late withdrawal at 9:58am on veterinary advice. Co-trainer G. Lane was advised the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.
 
SADDLES – Bumped on jumping. Near the 1400m, got its head up when being steadied from the heels of LEINSTER. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, App E. Lang stated she was asked to take up a rearward position on the gelding with the view that there would be sufficient speed in the race to allow her mount to stride freely in that position, she said in accordance with her instructions, she attempted to settle SADDLES at the rear of the field, however in the early and middle stages the gelding raced keenly and resented the kickback. App Lang said when the pace of the race quickened from passing the 900m, her mount was left flat footed so she endeavoured to work the gelding into the race without bustling it, but then commenced to ride the gelding strongly from the 600m. She added SADDLES made ground under pressure in the straight and in her opinion, finished the race off well. App Lang conceded prior to looking at the films of the race that in the middle stages she would have been best to allow SADDLES to stride and even race wide without cover to avoid the kickback. Trainer A. Campton confirmed the instructions, noting that SADDLES led at its previous start over 1600m, which was not the intention and did not finish the race off at that occasion. He said that for this reason he instructed app Lang to ride the horse back with cover, as has been its normal pattern. Trainer A. Campton was reminded of his obligations to advise Stewards of any change of tactics under AR100(1)(a). A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SEEKING GUIDANCE – Shifted in at the start and bumped SADDLES. Jockey M. Hellyer reported his mount laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 3: BIZCAP CLASS 1 PLATE 1050M
 
BURGUNDER – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
MY MOSES – Began awkwardly. App S. Champkin the gelding, which tailed the field for most of the event, laid out in the home straight.
 
SCOTTISH JEWEL – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer B. Gentle was advised the mare would require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.
 
NOBLE STYLE – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Race 4: COLLAS MORO ROSS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP         1900M
 
SHADYVALE STORM – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, App E. Lang stated her instructions were to lead and allow the gelding to roll along in front. She said she was unable to lead, so she elected to sit to the outside of WONFORWAZZA, until the 700m where she was asked to improve. She added the gelding responded when under pressure until weakening passing the 200m. Trainer P. Butterworth confirmed the instructions, however expected the gelding to have a soft lead. He expressed disappointment with the ride and believed app Lang should have attempted to take a sit off WONFORWAZZA in the middle stages. Apprentice Lang was notified in the circumstances of today’s race, Stewards were in agreement with trainer P. Butterworth in that she should have attempted to take a sit off WONFORWAZZA in the middle stages, which would have allowed some respite for the gelding, in an endeavour to help SHADYVALE STORM finish the race off better. Apprentice E. Lang was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
WONFORWAZZA – Began awkwardly and shifted out. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, jockey M. Cahill said it was his intention to lead, however the gelding began awkwardly and when SHADYVALE STORM, worked to its outside approaching the 1600m, it was his intention to make that gelding work harder before allowing it to cross. M. Cahill stated WONFORWAZZA then commenced to race keenly and laid out passing the 1500m and again passing the 1400m, carrying SHADYVALE STORM wider. He added the gelding continued to race keenly in the middle stages with SHADYVALE STORM racing half a length to the outside and in the circumstances, he felt he was obligated to allow WONFORWAZZA to stride. He further added the gelding commenced to weaken from passing the 400m and was eased down from the 150m.
 
BLUE SWIMMER – Jockey M. Hellyer reported the gelding felt a miss through the run and was eased down from 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer A. Perks was advised the gelding must perform to the satisfaction of Stewards in a trial prior to next racing.
 
BEFOREHAND – As Jockey J. Morris was overweight, he was replaced as the rider of the gelding by jockey S. Galloway. Subsequently, jockey J. Morris was fined $200 pursuant to AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
OSAKA MISS – Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: GT ADVISORY & CONSULTING MAIDEN PLATE 1150M
 
AVENTINE HILL – Jockey M. McDonald reported the gelding hung out, may not have been suited to racing on the synthetic surface and for this reason, he did not place the gelding under pressure from the 400m. Trainer V. Venkaya was advised the gelding must perform to the satisfaction of Stewards in a trial prior to next racing.
 
ORLIGADO – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
ARABIAN FOX – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after contacting the running rail leaving the enclosure and was cleared to start.
 
WAHINE GALAXY – Jockey M. Cahill reported the filly hung out throughout the event. Co-trainer Trent Edmonds was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s racing manners. Co-trainer Trent Edmonds did however advise that they would consider an alteration to the horse’s gear.
 
GEMMAYZE (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
 
MARALAH – Late withdrawal at 9:58am on veterinary advice. Co-trainer G. Lane was advised the mare would require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.
 
Race 6: MACKAY GOODWIN BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200M
 
LA SOEUR – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
AGENT OF MAYHEM – Began awkwardly with its head up and lost ground.
 
BULLET FORCE – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Jockey M. Cahill reported his mount didn’t handle racing on the synthetic surface.
 
BOSTON OF TUFFY – Slow into stride.
 
HATTUSA – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1-         Jockey R. Wiggins was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
Race 4-         Apprentice E. Lang was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
 
Fines
Race 1-         Apprentice J. Williams was fined $400 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
Race 2-         Apprentice J. Williams was fined $400 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
Race 2-         Jockey M. McDonald was fined $300 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m.
Race 4-         Jockey J. Morris was fined $200 pursuant to AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
Absent jockeys
Apprentice Z. Wadick – Medical required
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: HIT ‘EM UP, PABALLO
Race 2: BRINGME,
Race 4: BEFOREHAND
Race 5: LORD VADER
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2-         RUN RAMPANT – Late scratching on vet advice – Veterinary certificate required.
Race 3-         SCOTTISH JEWEL – Lame near foreleg – Veterinary certificate required.
Race 4-         BLUE SWIMMER – Poor Performance – Official trial.
Race 5-         MARALAH – Late scratching on vet advice – Veterinary certificate required.
Race 5-         AVENTINE HILL – Racing manners – Official trial.
Race 5-         WAHINE GALAXY – Racing manners – Warning
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2:         2 CUE TO CONQUER - Jai Williams (a2/54kg),
Race 4:         1 SHADYVALE STORM - Ms Emily Lang (a2/51kg),
                    6 BEFOREHAND - Scott Galloway
Race 5:         13 GEMMAYZE (NZ) - Chris Taylor
 
Late scratchings
Race 2-         RUN RAMPANT @9:58am – Veterinary advice
Race 5-         MARALAH @9:58am – 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.