STEWARDS’ REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 1 MAY, 1999

WEATHER: FINE TRACK: GOOD

RAIL: OUT 5M FROM THE 1800M TO THE 1400M
OUT 8M FROM THE 1400M TO THE 400M
OUT 10M FROM THE 400M TO THE 1800M

STEWARDS’
PANEL: MR T. BAILEY (CHAIRMAN), MR P. GILLARD. MR D. AURISCH AND
MR D. HOOPER (CADET)




RACE 1 – OUR CAVALIER HANDICAP – 1800 METRES

Soon after the start PORTLETHEN shifted out making contact with DELFOAK which resulted in that horse becoming very unbalanced.

Near the 1200 metres HAPPY GATHERING shifted in momentarily making contact with ANNISTON.

Near the 1000 metres MISS DJIBOUTI was momentarily crowded for room when racing to the inside of FICKLE FANCY.


RACE 2 – REEDY CREEK QUARRIES HANDICAP – 1300 METRES

Stewards permitted the late withdrawal of NEW SHOES at 10.40 a.m. acting on Veterinary advice.

As D. SPRIGGS was the declared rider on both KIALOA and DOODLE DANDY, Stewards subsequently permitted M. TRAECEY to be substituted as the rider of DOODLE DANDY. D. SPRIGGS was subsequently fined $50.00 for accepting two rides in the one race.

Over the concluding stages FAMOUS shifted out under pressure and as a result inconvenienced HURRY HURRY. A. COWIE (FAMOUS) was issued with a reprimand and reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.


RACE 3 – OLD BURLEIGH TOWN HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

Soon after the start ARCHIVES and CORNISH CASTLE were crowded for room between SHOWRANCH and UPTOWN BOY which shifted in when not quite clear. B. COOPER (UPTOWN BOY) was advised to exercise more care.


Inside the 400 metres ARCHIVES shifted in momentarily causing some crowding to TIP TOP SHOWGIRL which subsequently was reluctant then to hold its position after making contact with the running rail. In all the circumstances of this particular case the Stewards decided not to take any direct action however, M. SCHUMACHER (ARCHIVES) was issued with a reprimand for failing to make a greater effort to keep his mount on a straight course.



RACE 4 – ELESANAR CONSTRUCTIONS HANDICAP – 1800 METRES

Near the 1000 metres SWIFT KNIGHT which was being restrained off the heels of ILLINOIS shifted out making contact with SANDY DARLING, which in turn hampered SIR COOL.



RACE 5 – WAVERLEY PARK LODGE HANDICAP – 1300 METRES

Near the 600 metres SUAVE DOCTOR shifted out to improve and in doing so made heavy contact with JACK THE RIPPER.

Near the 200 metre mark JODAVRO brushed the running rail when momentarily tightened for room by PRIOR PLANNING, which shifted in to obtain clear running.

Over the concluding stages N. DAY (SUAVE DOCTOR) dropped his near side reign and subsequently was unable to ride his mount out right to the winning post.

A Veterinary examination of JODAVRO after the race revealed signs of respiratory distress and both fore legs showed signs of old injuries to the flexor tendons but no soreness was evident.



RACE 6 – ASCOT LODGE HANDICAP – 1300 METRES

Near the 1100 metres FORGIVENESS shifted out slightly brushing GOING PLACES which in turn shifted out making heavy contact with FLOCK.

For a major part of the straight TAKANASHI had difficulty in obtaining clear running.

Near the 200 metres TEMPE QUEEN had to be eased to avoid the heels of FORGIVENESS which shifted ground slightly.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FLOCK today N. JOLLY explained that whilst his mount was obliged to race three wide he said that once he placed his mount under pressure leaving the 800 metres it failed to respond. Mr N. Auld the stableforeman for Mr E. Woolston explained that the filly had worked well up to the race and he was of the view that filly could win today. He added that FLOCK may be looking for further distance than the 1300 metres of today’s event. A Veterinary examination of FLOCK after the race failed to reveal any significant abnormality.



RACE 7 – THE COWELL CUP – 1400 METRES

At no stage in the home straight was CROOKED BLAZE able to obtain clear running and subsequently went to the line not fully tested.



RACE 8 –TRAINTECH 2000 PTY LTD HANDICAP – 2200 METRES

HAMAKI jumped awkwardly.

Approaching the crossing near the 1800 metres PLACID OAK which was overracing shifted out and forced HAMAKI wider on the track.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of HAMAKI today G. PALMER explained whilst his mount was inclined to overrace in the early stages and was also forced three wide for a short distance, he was able to take up a forward position where his mount travelled comfortably. He added that once he put his mount under pressure leaving the 600 metres it failed to respond and the only other contributing factor may be in his opinion that HAMAKI failed to run out the 2200 metres of today’s race. His explanation was noted.



GENERAL

Race 3 – Old Burleigh Town Handicap – 1200 Metres

J. FELIX replaced K. POPE as the rider of KINGSWAY. K. POPE will be interviewed at a later date regarding this matter. Trainer P. Campbell was also fined $50.00 for failing to declare a rider for KINGSWAY by the prescribed time.


Race 6 – Ascot Lodge Handicap – 1300 Metres

N. JOLLY replaced A. RUSSELL (overweight) as the rider of FLOCK. A. RUSSELL will be interviewed at a later date regarding the matter.


EIGHT WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED