STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING – Synthetic       RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – B. Wright
Stewards – K. Daly, S. Fletcher, S. Borg
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – S. McMahon, K. McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr J. Weir, Dr J. Gardner
Sample Attendants – K. Kilpatrick
Starter – K. Watson

 
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweight allowance at today’s meeting:
Race 2: TASUMA – C. Taylor + 0.5kg (54.5kg)
Race 4: ITALIAN AWARD – M. Cahill + 0.5kg (55.5kg)
 
 
 
Race 1: FESTIVE FEAST 16TH DECEMBER CLASS 1 PLATE 1540M
 
DUNZOOMING – Required farrier attention on arrival at the track after shifting its near fore plate during transport to the track. Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 2: ACCLAIM AIR INSTALLATION BM60 HANDICAP 1900M
 
CUE TO CONQUER – Held up for clear running from the 500m until approaching the 300m.
 
ENUNCIATION - Stewards declared ENUNCIATION on veterinary advice at 12.53pm after the gelding was kicked in the near side by SACRED COVE behind the barriers. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on ENUNCIATION be refunded with the following deductions to apply – 
 
1st place – 16c win, 15c the place.
2nd place – 18c place.
3rd place – 26c place.
 
 
RONLEE GAL – Reared at the start and lost ground. Near the 300m made contact with TASUMA unbalancing that runner behind. Jockey J. Huxtable reported the mare may have not backed up from its start at the Gold Coast on 25/11/23 and may have been found wanting over today’s distance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
SACRED COVE (NZ) – In the early stages raced keenly and laid out.
 
TASUMA (NZ) – Near the 300m became unbalanced behind when contacted.
 
 
Race 3: ACCLAIM AIR ADMIN TEAM QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100M
 
LIETUVA – Jumped awkwardly. Near the 300m became unbalanced when brushed by WIN AND TONIC, which momentarily shifted in.
 
SUNDAY SKY – Apprentice jockey C. Waddell was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted.
 
WIN AND TONIC – Raced wide until near the 600m.
 
BURLESQUE BOY – Approaching, rounding the home turn and in the home straight, hung out. Trainer T. Wolfgram was advised a warning would be recorded against the gelding’s racing manners.
 
HEROIC OSCAR – Slow to begin. Rider J Taylor reported the gelding was not suited to the synthetic surface and was reluctant to stretch out. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. On an undertaking from Trainer M. Kropp he would not start HEROIC OSCAR on the synthetic surface in the near future, no action was taken. Trainer M. Kropp was reprimanded under the provisions of AR 102 for failing to notify that HEROIC STAR had been gelded.
 
SMOKIN MATCH – Slow to begin.
 
LASER BEAM – When under pressure near the 200m, shifted out towards the heels of SHE IS ALL MAGIC and was steadied.
 
WIND RUSH FARM – Shifted out at the start.
 
 
Race 4: LEX & DEBBIE DAY MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200M
 
SEEYA LATER GATER – Apprentice J. Franklin was fined $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted.
 
MAN OF VALOR – Jumped awkwardly.
 
ZARTAMAY – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SCOTTISH FARMER – Approaching the 900m got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of WORTHY ESSGEE, which was shifting in. Approaching the 700m shifted out towards the heels of PRIVATE TENDER, and a short distance later became awkward on that runner’s heels.
 
IRRIGATOR – Held up for clear running approaching the 400m until near the 150m.
 
 
Race 5: ACCLAIM AIR DAIKIN PREMIER DEALER MAIDEN PLATE 1540M
 
DE NILE (USA) – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
LE GAGNEUR – Rider C Taylor reported after beginning well from a wide gate, he allowed his mount to stride and obtain the lead near the 1200m.
 
REVIEWS – Jockey M. Hellyer reported his mount hung out in the early stages of the race, felt awkward in its action and was eased down passing the 500m. Raced wide early. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer P. Barron was advised the gelding would be required to perform to the satisfaction of Stewards in a jump out before being permitted to race again.
 
BETTER BELIEVE IT – Blundered on jumping away. Laid in under pressure in the home straight proving difficult to ride out properly.
 
SHEEZABENFICA – Near the 1200m race tight inside of THE KHAN. Eased down from the 200m. Rider P. Payne reported the mare did not appreciate the kick back and was not suited to the synthetic surface. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have mild symptoms of heat stress.
 
 
Race 6: ACCLAIM AIR VRTP BM62 HANDICAP 1540M
 
Correct weight was delayed for Stewards to consider an application from trainer G. Doughty to have AGENT OF MAYHEM declared a non-runner on the grounds the gelding was not afforded a fair start. After considering evidence from starter K. Watson and viewing the official race footage, Stewards were of the opinion that AGENT OF MAYHEM reared whilst being attended and upon the gelding returning to the ground, the attendant released his hold affording AGENT OF MAYHEM the opportunity to jump with the field. Therefore, AGENT OF MAYHEM was declared a starter and correct weight declared on the judges’ placings. Trainer G. Doughty was advised a warning would be placed against the barrier manners of the gelding.
 
AVENUE OF STARS – When asked if there was an opportunity to steady her mount in the middle stages, apprentice Y. Lewis stated it was the intention to lead but as the gelding tends to race keenly, she was unable to restrain her mount in the middles stages and elected to allow the gelding to stride freely. She added had she have been able to give the gelding a breather AVENUE OF STARS, may have been able to finish the race off better.
 
DIVINE COURAGE – Slow to begin.
 
SILVER WARRIOR (SAF) – Laid in under pressure from the 200m.
 
 
Race 7:ACCLAIM AIR SALES BM55 HANDICAP         1050M
 
ANNAKURI – Tightened for room at the start. Approaching the 600m commenced to race keenly and then awkwardly placed to the inside of heels of TIKKA READY, before then being steadied and shifted out across that runner’s heels near the 500m.
 
GHOST HUNTER – Raced wide from the 600m.
 
TIKKA READY – Fractious in the gates prior to the start. Jumped in at the start, tightening SUPER ART and ANNAKURI between GERETY, which shifted out.
 
ROTHERO ESSGEE – Slow to begin.
 
UPLOADS – Slow to begin and lost ground. M. Hellyer reported the gelding was reluctant to show any speed from the gates, tailed out early before working into the race late from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
GERETY – Jumped out at the start.
 
SUPER ART - Tightened for room at the start.
 
 
Race 8:ACCLAIM AIR ON THE ROAD SERVICE BM68 HANDICAP 1200M
 
The start was delayed when SERIGALA was extremely difficult to load and MOSCINI also being difficult to load. Trainer T. Cowan was advised SERIGALA must obtain a further barrier certificate before being permitted to race again. Trainer D. Groves was advised a warning would be placed on the barrier manner’s of MOSCINI.
 
THE BILLIONAIRE – Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost its position. Hampered near the 800m. Raced wide without cover from the 700m.
 
SUBSTITUTION – Crowded near the 800m. Held up for clear running from the 300m until passing the 100m.
 
CIRCLING – Slow to begin and then crowded for room. Hampered near the 800m.
 
SERIGALA – Jumped awkwardly.
 
TERRAMEADES – Jumped awkwardly. Crowded near the 800m.
 
CRACKER ESSGEE – Apprentice D. McGillivray pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a), in that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 800m when not clear of THE BILLIONAIRE which was taken in onto ALMIGHTY RISING, which in turn was taken in onto TERRAMEADES which was in turn was tightened in onto SUBSTITUTION. This resulted in THE BIILONAIRE being hampered and eventually ALMIGHTY RISING being tightened, clipping the heels of THE BILLIONAIRE and blundering. Apprentice D. McGillivray’s permit to ride in races was suspended for a period of 15 days to commence at midnight 9 December and to conclude at midnight 24 December 2023. In assessing penalty, account was taken into App D. McGillivray’s guilty plea, good record, his status as an apprentice, the careless riding template and the interference caused to a number of runners.

BUNGARRIBEE LAD – Shifted out shortly after the start, taking I PROMISE YOU out, which tightened ALMIGHTY RISING and THE BILLIONAIRE between GET WHAT YOU GIVE. As a result THE BILLIONAIRE lost its position.
 
ALMIGHTY RISING – Tightened for room shortly after the start. Tightened, clipped heels and blundered near the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have abrasions to both forelegs.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3: Apprentice C. Waddell – Use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 3: Trainer M. Kropp – Fail to notify gelding of HEROIC OSCAR – AR102
 
 
Fines
Race 4: Apprentice J. Franklin – Use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m - $300 fine – AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 8: Apprentice D. McGillivray – Careless riding – suspension of permit to ride in races for 15 days to commence at m/n 9/12 and conclude at m/n 24/12/23.
 
 

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race
DUNZOOMING, RONLEE, EVERYNOW’N’THEN, REVIEWS, GEMMAYZE (NZ), TIGER FOR LIFE
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3: BURLESQUE BOY – Hung out during the race – warning on racing manners.
Race 5: REVIEWS – Poor performance – trial to the satisfaction of Stewards.
Race 8: SERIGALA – Difficult to load – further barrier certificate required.
Race 8: MOSCINI – Difficult to load – warning on barrier manners.
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7: BOARDIE – Casey Waddell
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 2: ENUNCIATION – Late scratching at 12.53pm on 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.