STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 21 APRIL 2012

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 9
PENETROMETER – 6.03
RAIL – OUT 6M 1400-W/POST, OUT 4M REMAINDER

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Dart
Stewards – I Brown, G Lane, G Palmer
Clerk of Scales – K Daly
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C Johnson
Swab attendant – K Kilpatrick & H Schodel
Betting Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY:

From Rockhampton Race Meeting Thursday 19 April 2012

Jockey D. Missen was fined the sum of $200.00 subject to any further submissions for failing to fulfil his riding engagement on CRAIGLEA STELLAR in Race 1.


Race 1: Southport Tigers Maiden SW Plate – 2200m
1st – Eastern Dreams 2nd – Dozing Stampede 3rd – Moratorio 4th – Tushuk

Trainer L. Maudsley was fined the sum of $100.00 under the provisions of AR140B for presenting TUSHUK in the enclosure with bandages that were not properly stitched. These bandages were subsequently removed by order of stewards prior to the horse proceeding to the barriers.

STARSPUN (D. Tanti) was slow to begin.

DOZING STAMPEDE (App T. Harrison) overraced in the early stages when being restrained to take up a position with cover behind MORATORIO (D. Missen). DOZING STAMPEDE continued to overrace for some distance thereafter.

When the pace steadied approaching the 1400m STARSPUN moved wider on the track before obtaining the lead near the 1200m.

TOUGH TACTICS (App R. Hurdle) commenced to hang out from a point leaving the 1400m and continued to do so for the remainder of the event. As a result TOUGH TACTICS proved difficult to ride and finished the race tailed off. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer T. Thomas reported that the gelding would now be retired. Acting on this advice stewards took no further action.

STARSPUN commenced to lay in under pressure in the home straight and near the 250m TUSHUK (App A. Badger) and STARSPUN came together and brushed.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on DOZING STAMPEDE, particularly approaching and rounding the home turn, App T. Harrison stated she was instructed to ride the filly with cover towards the rear of the field and bearing in mind the heavy track conditions to save it for a final sprint over the final 400m. App Harrison also noted she had ridden the filly previously and it had shown a tendency to lay in when placed under pressure. In light of the instructions and previous racing manners App Harrison stated that from a point leaving the 800m she was satisfied trailing MORATORIO which she noted was a fancied runner. App Harrison added that from a point leaving the 600m she attempted to improve to the inside of MORATORIO, bearing in mind that DOZING STAMPEDE has shown a tendency to lay in at its previous starts. App Harrison further added that near the 400m she was momentarily disappointed for a run to the inside of MORATORIO after which the filly finished the race off fairly despite again wanting to lay in under pressure. Trainer R. Milne confirmed the instructions and the previous racing manners of DOZING STAMPEDE. Bearing in mind the instructions and previous racing manners stewards accepted their explanations however, advised App Harrison that in future she must make every endeavour to give her mounts clear running.


Race 2: Thoroughbred Club Gold Coast Welcome Class 1 H’Cap – 900m
1st – Publican 2nd – Better Option 3rd – Supremeheart 4th – Non Capishe

Correct weight was delayed to allow A. Pattillo rider of 2nd placegetter BETTER OPTION and K. Fujii rider of 3rd placegetter SUPREMEHEART to view the patrol film to ascertain whether there were grounds for an objection against PUBLICAN (J.P. Stanley) being declared the winner. After viewing the film both riders elected not to proceed with the protest and subsequently stewards declared correct weight.

The start was delayed due to SUPREMEHEART proving difficult to load.

NO WIN NO WINE (D. Sparks) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 200m CONCRETE LADY (App K. Matheson) had to be eased when tightened for room by GURU TED (A. Mundy), which was laying in under pressure. A short distance later A. Mundy dropped her whip.

Over the final 100m PUBLICAN shifted out under pressure placing SUPREMEHEART in restricted room between PUBLICAN and BETTER OPTION.

KEEP UP THE ATTACK (App T. Harrison) raced wide throughout.

Jockey A. Mundy reported that GURU TED failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.

A post race veterinary examination of PUBLICAN revealed a small laceration to the near hind cannon.


Race 3: Thoroughbred Club of Australia Maiden H’Cap – 1100m
1st – Dame Judarius 2nd – Call Me Gus 3rd – Ready To Rule 4th – Floral Garden

STRAIGHTUP HUSTLER (Michael Palmer) and I’M OFF TA TA (D. Green) were both slow to begin.

BURBERRY CHIC (A. Mundy) began awkwardly and shifted in making contact with BORN SO BEAUTIFUL (L. Rolls)

A post race veterinary examination of BORODULINA (D. Missen), which was retired out of the event in the home straight, revealed the mare to be lame in the off hind leg. Trainer H. Page was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to BORODULINA again racing.

When questioned regarding the performance of STRAIGHTUP HUSTLER jockey Michael Palmer stated that after being slow to begin the horse was unable to muster any early speed and despite urging the horse along during the early stages it lost contact with the main body of the field. M. Palmer further added that when placed under pressure in the home straight the gelding ran on only fairly. Stewards accepted the explanation tendered.

BORN SO BEAUTIFUL lost a near fore plate in running.


Race 4: Hallmark Finance QTIS 2YO Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Courtz Boy 2nd – Regular 3rd – Seastra 4th – Empress Of Rome

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer B. Guy for the late declaration of J.P. Stanley as the rider of SEASTRA.

Stewards acceded to a request from trainer B. Laming to scratch MY MONICA at 1.55 p.m. due to the fact that the filly was a 2 year old having its first start on a heavy track. Due to the fact that there had been no downgrade in the track conditions since fields were finalised at 7.30 a.m. B. Laming was fined the sum of $200.00 under the provisions of LR68 for failing to scratch MY MONICA by the prescribed time.

CUCHULAIN underwent farrier attention behind the barriers prior to the start.

The start was delayed due to the running of an interstate event.

MANSFIELD PARK (K. Fujii) began awkwardly.

REGULAR (D. Barron) began awkwardly and shifted out making contact with COURTZ BOY (D. Griffin).

MANSFIELD PARK raced greenly during the early stages of the event.

REGULAR commenced to hang out rounding the home turn and continued to hang out severely in the home straight placing its rider D. Barron at a disadvantage. A post race veterinary examination of REGULAR revealed the horse to be making an abnormal respiratory noise. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance with the results of an endoscopic examination will be required and that the colt must compete in an official trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next start.

T. Treichel the rider of FLINDERS SEA was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the finish line.

Jockey A. Pattillo reported that COURT HABIT, which compounded in the home straight, failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.


Race 5: Gold Coast Transport Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Greener 2nd – Feltham 3rd – Rocking Easy 4th – San Fernando

The start was delayed due to SAN FERNANDO (K. Fujii) proving difficult to load. Trainer K.J. Martin was advised that an official warning would be placed on the barriers manners of SAN FERNANDO.

TWILIGHT REEF (D. Tanti) was slow to begin.

SKATE ON BY (D. Griffin) began awkwardly almost dislodging its rider and as a result lost ground.

SKATE ON BY blundered near the 800m.

Approaching the 450m SAN FERNANDO shifted out around the heels of FELTHAM (App T. Harrison) to obtain clear running and in doing so forced HARISH (D. Missen) wider on the track.

SKATE ON BY was inclined to lay in in the early stages of the home straight.

HARISH raced wide throughout the event.

T. Treichel the rider of GREENER was reminded of his obligations in regards to excessive use of the whip.

Stewards questioned trainer A. Willick regarding the seemingly improved performance of GREENER. Ms Willick stated that the gelding was having its first start for her stable and had improved in condition since she had taken over the training of GREENER. Ms Willick further stated that the gelding had improved in its work leading into the event and she had expected a more forward showing on its previous performance. Stewards accepted her explanation.


Race 6: Master Floor Preparers Benchmark 80 H’Cap 1200m
1st – Triskele 2nd – Ruapehu Boy 3rd – Doyadeal 4th – Mik Yelrow

NICKIERA (App R. Hurdle) commenced to hang out leaving the 800m and raced wide thereafter.

Near the 500m NEWSNIGHT (App M. McGurren) raced in restricted room between TRISKELE (A. Pattillo) and KALBO (K. Fujii) for a short distance.

DOYADEAL (App P. Keane) was held up and unable to improve when awkwardly placed at the heels of KALBO for a short distance leaving the 500m.


Race 7: Gamma Wealth Management Thoroughbred Club Cup Class 3 SW Plate – 1800m
1st – Secret Garden 2nd – Karoo 3rd – Kaunda 4th – Night Wanderer

As App T. Harrison was duly engaged in this event due to a misunderstanding stewards permitted T. Treichel to be substituted as the rider of TZANANN.

LEGAL DIVA (App R. Jamieson) began awkwardly.

Shortly after the start TZANANN (T. Treichel) was checked when tightened for room between KAROO (D. Missen) and KAUNDA (D. Griffin), which was taken out by VITAL ORGAN (App P. Keane), which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.

App R. Jamieson the rider of LEGAL DIVA was severely reprimanded for permitting her mount to shift in near the 1500m resulting in KAROO being tightened for room and checked.

ENCOSTAS GIFT (D. Green) raced wide from a point leaving the 800m.

Leaving the 600m KAUNDA was steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of ENCOSTAS GIFT.

App N. Nishio the rider of SECRET GARDEN -was admonished for permitting his mount to shift out abruptly on entering the straight and further permitted his mount to continually shift ground over the concluding stages.





Race 8: Wholesale Sands Class 3 WR 1kg H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Margins 2nd – Purfectress 3rd – Anagold 4th – Zamboni

BUSINESS DAY which kicked the back of the barrier stalls was removed, examined and subsequently declared a late scratching at 4.55 p.m. by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice after the filly had sustained a laceration to its hind leg. All monies invested on BUSINESS DAY were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place-getters prior to 4.55 p.m.:-

7 cents in the dollar for the win - #9 (MARGINS)
12 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #9 (MARGINS)
6 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #6 (PURFECTRESS)
12 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - #5 (ANAGOLD)

Connections were advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced prior to BUSINESS DAY again racing.

Near the 1100m PURFECTRESS (App A. Badger) commenced to overrace and shifted wider on the track when being steadied from the heels of MARGINS and as a result was obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event.

Near the 1000m MARGINS (App T. Harrison) which commenced to overrace improved to the inside of ZAMBONI (J.P. Stanley) where there was doubtful room and was checked as a consequence.

App T. Harrison the rider of MARGINS was reprimanded for permitting her mount to shift in at a point leaving the 200m resulting in ZAMBONI having to be steadied.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 21/4/2012

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3. A. Mundy – Jockey – Failed to weigh in as 5th placegetter – AR144 – Reprimand
Race 7. R. Jamieson – App Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a) - Severe reprimand

Fines
From Rockhampton 19/4/12
Race 1. D. Missen – Jockey – Failed to fulfil riding engagement - $200.00 – AR85B

Race 1. L. Maudsley – Trainer – Bandages incorrectly stitched - $100.00 – AR140B
Race 4. B. Laming – Trainer – Failed to scratch by prescribed time - $200.00 – LR68(i)


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Moratorio, Eastern Dreams, Dozing Stampede, Guru Ted, Better Option, Non Capishe

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Better Option, Regular, Karoo

Bars/Warnings
Race 3. Borodulina – Lame off hind leg – Vet Cert – AR8(t)
Race 4. Regular – Racing manners – Barrier trial & Vet Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 5. San Fernando – Barrier manners – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 8. Business Day – Laceration to hind leg – Vet Cert. AR8(t)

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 4. Seastra – J.P. Stanley
Race 4. Court Habit – A. Pattillo
Race 4. Flinders Sea – T. Treichel
Race 4. Magic Twist – D. Green
Race 6. Newsnight – App M. McGurren
Race 7. Tzanann – T. Treichel

Late Scratchings
Race 4. My Monica @ 1.55 p.m..
Race 8. Business Day @ 4.55 p.m.