STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Synthetic       RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – B. Wright
Stewards – K. Daly, S. Fletcher, D. McMahon, S. Borg(Cadet)
 
 
 
GENERAL
 
BRAVE BOY (Race 2) was a late withdrawal at 12.02pm on confirmation the gelding had sustained an injury at the stables. Trainer C. Zintilis was advised that BRAVE BOY would require a veterinary clearance before racing next.
 
 
Race 1: KURRAWA SURF CLUB MAIDEN PLATE         1200M
 
MORE THAN XTRA – Shifted out shortly after the start and bumped I AM AMAZES, which became unbalanced. Rider N. Masuda could offer no explanation for the performance of the gelding, which weakened from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer S. Sixtus was advised a warning would be placed against the gelding for its poor performance.
 
THOMAS MAX – Became fractious in the barriers, reared and momentarily sat down, dislodging jockey B Ward. The gelding subsequently underwent a veterinary examination. Rider B. Ward was assessed by QPS and cleared to ride.
 
WEEKEND ARTIST – Rider M. Palmer was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
I AM AMAZES – Bumped and became unbalanced shortly after the start.
 
CAPITAL GRENADE – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the request of the trainer and did not reveal any abnormalities.
 
SMASH 'N' GRAB – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 2: MAGGIE CHOO QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1050M
 
HORRIBLE HANK – Shifted in and bumped HERE’S TO POWER. Race wide without cover in the early stages.
 
MISHANI HITMAN – Began awkwardly.
 
HERE'S TO POWER – Bumped at the start. Passing then 900m steadied when racing tight between HORRIBLE HANK and ILIOS, which momentarily rolled out.
 
ILIOS – Race wide throughout. Near the 300m was inconvenienced when HORRIBLE HANK (C. Meehan) shifted out. Rider C. Meehan was notified to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
MISHANI EMPIRE – Slow to begin and then slow to muster speed. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice E. Lang stated the filly did not show any early speed, however; responded to her riding in the home straight and at this stage of its career, may be looking for further ground.
 
 
Race 3: BLOWFISH OCEAN GRILL + BAR QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1050M
 
WOOLMAR – Fractious going onto the track and could not be mounted. Declared a late withdrawal at 1.37pm. Upon the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on WOOLMAR be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st place – 0c win, 1c place
2nd place – 3c place
3rd place – 6c place
 
Trainer D. Bell was advised that WOOLMAR would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate, which would require the gelding to parade to the satisfaction of Stewards.
 
GO THE GUINNESS – Slow to begin,
 
ONATARE – Slow to begin. Approaching then 900m when awkwardly placed, steadied and shifted out across the heels SILVERADO MISS. Near the 300m was checked when disappointed for a run between EXCEED TO AMBITION, which was taken out slightly by HANK THE HUSTLER, and DESTINY DALAI(L. Miller), which shifted in whilst being corrected. Jockey L. Miller was severely reprimanded and notified he must make greater effort to straighten his mounts in similar circumstances. Inconvenienced over concluding stages.
 
TWOPOINTFOUR – Passing the 800m steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of EPIC FLASH (J. Guthman-Chester), which was shifting in. Rider J. Guthman-Chester was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
EXCEED TO AMBITION – Raced wide throughout.
 
DESTINY DALAI - Raced wide without cover throughout. When under pressure from the 200m laid in and caused some inconvenience to ONATARE.
 
 
Race 4: HOT SHOTT BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1540M
 
FORTIFIED (NZ) – Shifted out at the start.
 
BIE'RES – Near the 350m became momentarily unbalanced when contacted by PERNELL, which shifted out to improve.
 
SKYLON (NZ) - Change of tactics-more forward. Fractious in the barriers and slow to begin, settling in a rearward position. Rider R. Wiggins was fined $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
 
Race 5: COOLANGATTA SURF CLUB CLASS 1 HANDICAP         1050M
 
PANGAEA – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Rider J. Guthman reported the blinkers were added to the gelding’s gear today in an endeavour to assist it in beginning better. He said PANGEA was unsettled in the gates and when the start was effected, was slow into stride and settled at the rear of the field. He added the gelding travelled well in the middle stages but when asked for an effort in the straight, responded only moderately and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. A sample was taken for analysis.
 
CAPTAIN ARTIE – In the early stages raced keenly.
 
VELVET – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
TORRE EGGER – Began awkwardly.
 
CONFIRM NOR DENY – Raced wide throughout.
 
TAMSIN – In the early stages raced keenly.
 
 
Race 6: SILVERCHEF BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2000M
 
NO MORE RED – Jockey D. Peisley was fined $1000 under the provisions of AR132(5) for using his whip on 19 occasions in totality.
 
FIDDLER ONTHE ROOF – Near the 600m steadied when disappointed for a run between NO MORE RED and HEREDITARY. Approaching the 400m checked when again disappointed for a run between HEREDITARY, which was giving ground and SIR ZINO.
 
SIR ZINO (NZ) – Change of tactics-to be ridden in a more forward position. Settled midfield.
 
HEREDITARY (NZ) – When asked to comment on the performance, rider C. Meehan stated he rode in a forward position and travelled well in the early and middle stages, however; when he placed the gelding under pressure from the 600m, it failed to respond and was disappointing.
 
SUDDEN SUSPECT – Slow to begin and tailed the field for most of the event. Trainer’s representative Mr S. Bowling was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding for its poor performance.
 
 
Race 7: COMMERCIAL KITCHEN COMPANY BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1540M
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by apprentice C. Collis, rider of second placed BREAKING GROUND, against the winner REFORMIST, ridden by P. Hammersley, alleging interference over the final 200m. On the evidence, it was established that REFORMIST shifted in near the 200m, carrying BREAKING GROUNG in slightly. Thereafter, BREAKING GROUND had an unimpeded run the end of the race. As Stewards were of the view that despite any interference received by BREAKING GROUND, that gelding would not have finished ahead of REFORMIST at the end of the race, therefore, the objection was dismissed and correct was declared on the numbers 4,1,7.3.

REFORMIST – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide without cover from the 700m.
 
APPLE CIDER - Rider M. Palmer was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
STEP ON FIRE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection after making contact with the enclose gate.
 
HOT BANANAS – Held up for a run for a short distance passing the 300m.
 
VACATION LEAVE – Required farrier attention to the near hind plate at the barriers.
 
FIVE STAR DEANTER – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 8: HOLLINDALE 11 MAY ON SALE BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1200M
 
OUR FREE SPIRIT – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
SADDLES – Near the 50m was momentarily steadied and shifted to the inside of FLYING MILO to keep improving.
 
I AM A HIT – Slow to begin.
 
HYDROELECTRIC – Apprentice E. Lang reported with the addition of the blinkers for the first time today, the gelding was too keen early and when asked for an effort in the straight, failed to respond.
 
FLYING MILO – Raced wide without cover throughout the event. Hung out approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
NORTHERN STAR – Rider N. Masuda reported the mare travelled well, however; when place under pressure from the 400m failed to respond and weakened significantly in the straight.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1: Jockey M. Palmer - use of the whip six (6) times prior to the 100m - AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 3: Jockey L. Miller – careless riding – AR131(a) – Severe reprimand
Race 7: Jockey M. Palmer - use of the whip six (6) times prior to the 100m - AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
 
 
Fines
Race 4: Jockey R. Wiggins - $300 - use of the whip six (6) times prior to the 100m - AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 6: Jockey D. Peisley - $1000 – use of whip on nineteen (19) occasions in totality – AR 132(5)

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race
FORTIFIED, AMMAND, SIR ZINO, DIMESION
 
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners, PANGEA and BREAKING GROUND
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: MORE THAN EXTRA – Poor performance – Warning
Race 6: BRAVE BOY – Late scratching/injury – Veterinary clearance required
Race 6: SUDDEN SUSPECT - Poor performance – Warning
 
 
 
Protests
Race 7: Second (BREAKING GROUND) V First (REFORMIST) - Dismissed
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 3: WOOLMAR at 1.37pm - Stewards
Race 6: BRAVE BOY at 12.02pm - Stewards
 
 
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.