GOLD COAST TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SAT. 30.09.2002

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr R Sanders, (Chairman), Mr J Graham, Mr J Haigh, Mr D Tapsall and Mr M Tutt (Cadet)

WEATHER - FINE TRACK – GOOD

RAIL – OUT 2.5M FROM THE 1000M TO THE 400M
OUT 1.5M FROM THE 400M TO THE WINNING POST

GENERAL:

Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the reasons for SHANKADI being transported to the Gold Coast Turf Club on Saturday 21 September, 2002 by unregistered persons. Trainer Ms L. MacPherson was found guilty under Local Rule 43 in that she allowed unlicensed persons Mr David Glen Pierce and Mr John Brazier to have custody of the racehorse SHANKADI. Ms MacPherson was fined the sum of $300.00. Both Mr J Brazier and Mr D G Pierce pleaded guilty under AR175(a) to an improper action that being whilst knowingly unregistered had assumed custody of the horse SHANKADI and handled, transported and presented the said horse to the Gold Coast meeting on Saturday 21 September, 2002. Mr J Brazier was fined the sum of $100.00. Mr D G Pierce was fined the sum of $300.00.


RACE 1: LOOK ENTERPRISES H’CAP - 1300 M.

As J. GRAHAM was indisposed Stewards permitted R. MORRIS to be substituted as the rider of FRAME WORK.

The start was delayed when COUNTESS MAXINE and HIGHLY DELIGHTED proved difficult to load. Trainer H. Cox was advised that COUNTESS MAXINE must obtain a barrier certificate prior to its next race start. Trainer L. Dennett was advised that HIGHLY DELIGHTED must obtain a barrier certificate prior to its next race start. Trainer L. Dennett was also advised that a warning would be placed on the mare with respect to its racing manners.

EAGLE SCOUT jumped out at the start hampering KSAR MAGIC.

Rounding the home turn SEAWAY LAD shifted out to improve and made contact with FRAME WORK.

Near the 250 metres HIGHLY DELIGHTED shifted out abruptly after being struck with the whip causing FRAME WORK to be steadied to avoid the heels of HIGHLY DELIGHTED.

A. KENNEDY the rider of HIGHLY DELIGHTED pleaded guilty under AR137(c) in that he made a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post. A. KENNEDY was fined the sum of $200.00.

Correct weight was delayed when the R. MORRIS the rider of the second placegetter FRAME WORK requested to view the Stewards’ film.


RACE 2: STANDFORD PROPERTIES H’CAP - 1800 M.

The start of this race was delayed when BIDDADABA failed to be loaded. The gelding was subsequently a late withdrawal at 1.45 p.m. by order of Stewards acting on advice from the Starter. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on BIDDADDABA were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 9 cents in the dollar for a win and 10 cents for a place on the face value of the ticket. Trainer R. Heathcote’s representative Mr B. Heal was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding.

MISS ENTREVEAUX was slow to begin.

THE NAME’S BOND raced wide in the early and middle stages.

MISS ENTREVEAUX raced ungenerously throughout.

Near the 250 metres KAZAKH BEAU shifted out to improve hampering SHARSHE.


RACE 3: NERANG RSL & MEMORIAL CLUB H’CAP – 1400 M.

DANTIBES’ INFERNO was slow away.

MR. MORIARTI jumped in at the start and made contact with LIMIT NO LOOK.

A short distance later PADDY’S PROMISE shifted out abruptly and made contact with LIMIT NO LOOK. A postrace Veterinary examination of LIMIT NO LOOK which finished a distant last failed to reveal any abnormality. Trainer P. Moody’s representative Ms D. Foster was advised that the gelding would have to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards and obtain a Veterinary Certificate prior to its next race start.

After passing the 600 metres AGEAN PRINCESS had to be checked to avoid the heels of PADDY’S PROMISE which was taken in by MR. MORIARTI which was inclined to lay in. MR. MORIARTI continued to lay in for the remainder of the race.


RACE 4: JOHN FISH DEVELOPMENTS H’CAP – 2200 M.

NO RACING INCIDENTS.



RACE 5: BARR’S FIELD ESTATE H’CAP – 900 M.

As R. THOMAS was to be overweight Stewards permitted C. SMALL to be substituted as the rider of SQUIRTIE BOY. R. THOMAS was reprimanded.

Stewards considered an objection lodged by S. SHIELD the rider of STARATAN which finished third against APP. B. ALBUINO (BLITZ) being declared the second placegetter on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 250 metres. It was established that near the 250 metres when attempting a run where there was doubtful room to the inside of BLITZ. S. SHIELD was accidentally struck across the head by the whip of APP. B. ALBUINO on several occasions. Stewards were of the opinion that S. SHIELD had failed to obtain that run and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings.

ISERE was hampered on jumping away between PRIDE OF WESTON and NOBLE JACKPOT both of which shifted ground.

Approaching the 600 metres NOBLE JACKPOT which was inclined to lay in and away from SQUIRTIE BOY shifted in and made contact with PRIDE OF WESTON. A short distance later NOBLE JACKPOT shifted out across the heels of SQUIRTIE BOY and had to be checked.


RACE 6: H HARVEY SMASH REPAIRS H'CAP – 1200 M.

A postrace Veterinary examination of GASOLINE which tailed off revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer G. Ryan was advised that he must obtain a Veterinary Certificate for GASOLINE prior to its next race start.


RACE 7: PRIMELINE PROPERTIES H'CAP – 1200 M.

RUBY LACE was slow to begin.

EXTREME RED raced wide throughout.

Near the 150 metres VON GALA had to alter course off the heels of GENERAL JUGAH.

A Veterinary examination of VON GALA after the race revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer D. Duryea’s representative Ms D. Duryea was advised that a Veterinary Certificate would be required for the gelding prior to its next race start.

A Veterinary examination of EARLWAY after the race revealed the gelding to be lame in the off hind leg. Trainer A. Bailey will be advised that a Veterinary Certificate will be required prior to the gelding’s next race start.


RACE 8: MAGIC MILLIONS HORSES IN TRAINING SALE H'CAP – 1400 M.

BEAVER LAKE and CAPE SCHANCK were crowded for room at the start when tightened between KID DE LAGO and HI DAD both of which shifted ground.

SMALL PROMISE was slow away.

HI DAD raced wide throughout.

Near the 700 metres ARDOSH had to be steadied off the heels of ALFRISTON. A short distance later ALFRISTON shifted out making contact with ALFRED.

TARA’S SONG and THAT’S CANNY were held up rounding the home turn behind the tiring COSTELLO.

Soon after straightening KEILOR shifted out hampering RUN A MUK.

Near the 200 metres THAT’S CANNY had to be steadied off the heels of SMALL PROMISE which shifted in.

Stewards questioned Trainer B. Guy’s stableforeman Mr A Briffa in relation to the seemingly improved performance of ALFRISTON at today’s event. Mr Briffa stated that at its last start at Eagle Farm on 11 September, 2002 that the entire had to work hard from the outside barrier and its rider M. RODD felt that something may have been amiss with the horse on that occasion. He further added that the horse had worked moderately leading in to today’s event. His explanation was noted.

A postrace Veterinary examination of COSTELLO revealed that the horse was suffering from respiratory distress. Trainer G. Newham was advised that the results of a full Veterinary clearance including an endoscopic examination would be required prior to the gelding’s next race start.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.