STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 19 JANUARY 2013

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
PENETROMETER – 4.2
RAIL – OUT 1.5M 1400-W/POST, O.5M REMAINDER

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Dart
Stewards – P Gillard, I Brown, C Albrecht
Clerk of Scales – P Reardon
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C Johnson
Swab attendant – C Fedrick & J Martin
Betting Supervisor – D Lonergan
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY: Nil

Race 1: Skyracing.TV Class 3 SW Plate – 2200m
1st – Sell The Silver 2nd – Magnum 3rd – Zenawomann 4th – Thresher

Trainer A. Honess was fined the sum of $100.00 for negligently engaging App R. Jamieson as the rider of THRESHER when App Jamieson had not accepted the ride. App C. Schmidt was subsequently replaced as the rider of THRESHER.

Stewards opened an inquiry regarding the nominations of THRESHER, ROYAL ATTENDANT and LICORICE STICK and the scratching of ROYAL ATTENDANT after acceptances. After taking initial evidence from trainer A. Honess stewards adjourned the inquiry to a time and date to be fixed so as to make further enquiries.

No racing incidents.
Race 2: Sky Racing – No 1 In Racing Class 3 WR 2kg H’Cap – 1400m
1st – O’Grady 2nd – Karl The Great 3rd – Our Triple Treat 4th – Threebytwo

ATTRIBUTES (App C. Schmidt) was slow to begin.

KARL THE GREAT (Matthew Palmer) blundered on jumping away.


Race 3: Ashlee Mundy Tribute Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Reputed 2nd – Grand Suite 3rd – Way Of Being 4th – Rundle Heights

The start of this race was delayed due to NICE RED (App C. Schmidt) and WORLD QUALITY (P. Holmes) becoming fractious in the barriers. Both horses were removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to race.

RUNDLE HEIGHTS (T. Treichel) was slow to begin.

WORLD QUALITY overraced during the early stages of the event.

HAULAGE (Michael Palmer) commenced to hang out leaving the 800m until on entering the straight, placing its rider at a disadvantage.

A post race veterinary examination of WORLD QUALITY, which weakened in the home straight, revealed no abnormalities. Trainer C. Anderson undertook to report to stewards anything that may become apparent which may have had an effect on the horse’s performance in the days subsequent to the event.

P. Holmes the rider of WORLD QUALITY was fined the sum of $100.00 for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. P. Holmes was also reminded of his obligations regarding his whip use on a horse out of contention.


Race 4: The Spring Waterman Fillies & Mares Maiden H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Jo’s Luck 2nd – Tube Ride 3rd – Tertiary 4th – Royal Lake

ROSE OF SEVILLE which was kicked by another runner whilst parading behind the barriers was subsequently withdrawn by order of stewards at 3.25 p.m. acting on veterinary advice. All monies invested on ROSE OF SEVILLE were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 3.25 p.m.:

7 cents in the dollar for the win - # 5 (JO’S LUCK)
8 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #5 (JO’S LUCK)
12 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #8 (TUBE RIDE)
8 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - # 3 (TERTIARY)

CLOSED IN (C. Whiteley) was slow into stride.

WARRIOR EYES (L. Cheshire) and TUBE RIDE (Michael Palmer) were both tightened for room on jumping away.
NINJA FLIGHT (App A. Holt) knuckled on jumping away.

When questioned as to the seemingly disappointing performance of CLOSED IN jockey C. Whiteley stated that the filly never travelled comfortably throughout the event and failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure leaving the 600m and in his opinion may not have appreciated today’s firm track conditions.


Race 5: New Sky Racing I-Phone App Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Just Pure Magic 2nd – Show Me The Gem 3rd – Daisy Can Too 4th – Hush Power

SUNTIME (App B. Appo) and DANCES ON RAINBOWS (L. Cheshire) were both slow to begin.

HOLD FOR RANSOM (App A. Holt) hung out rounding the 800m turn and raced wide from that point onwards.

IRISH GIG (L. Rolls) hung out rounding the home turn.

HOLD FOR RANSOM raced very greenly in the home straight and passing the 200m shifted in making heavy contact with IRISH GIG on 2 occasions and became unbalanced.

When questioned as to the performance of HOLD FOR RANSOM App Holt stated that he was instructed to position the filly where comfortable with cover. App Holt added that when attempting to comply with these instructions he was unable to obtain cover and was obliged to race wide for the majority of the race. App Holt noted that HOLD FOR RANSOM raced greenly when racing without cover and proved difficult to ride in the home straight. Trainer N. McCall noted that HOLD FOR RANSOM was only having its first race start and at its previous 2 starts had raced tractably when racing with cover. Stewards noted their explanations however advised Ms McCall that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of HOLD FOR RANSOM. A post race veterinary examination of HOLD FOR RANSOM revealed no abnormalities.


Race 6: Racing Retro Class 2 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Dashing Dunlop 2nd – Licorice Stick 3rd – Snip ‘N’ Away 4th – Carlson’s Felt

CARLSON’S FELT (Matthew Palmer) was slow to begin.

MILITARY BRIDE (Michael Palmer) commenced to hang out from the 900m until entering the straight.

App C. Schmidt the rider of FACE THE BREEZE pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that she allowed her mount to shift in near the 300m resulting in MILITARY BRIDE having to be checked when tightened for room between LICORICE STICK (App B. Appo) and FACE THE BREEZE. App Schmidt’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings which will begin upon the expiration of a recent suspension incurred, being midnight 27 January 2013, and expiring midnight 7 February 2013.

When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of DASHING DUNLOP trainer M. Brosnan stated that at its most recent starts the gelding had been racing over further distances. Ms Brosnan stated that as DASHING DUNLOP had not been performing well over those distances they had elected to freshen the gelding and step it back in distance. Ms Brosnan noted that DASHING DUNLOP had previously performed well when racing fresh. The explanation was noted.

A post race veterinary examination of MILITARY BRIDE revealed no abnormalities. Trainer G. Heinrich was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of MILITARY BRIDE. Mrs Heinrich advised she would have further tests conducted and advise stewards of anything that may become apparent which may have had an effect on the horse’s performance in the days subsequent to the event.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 19/1/2013

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 1. A. Honess – Trainer – Negligence - $100.00 – AR175(k)
Race 3. P.Holmes - Jockey – Whip use - $100.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 6. C. Schmidt – App Jockey – Careless riding – 7 meetings (m/n27.1.13-m/n7.2.13) – AR137(a)

Adjourned Inquiry
Trainer A. Honess – regarding nominations of Thresher, Royal Attendant and Licorice Stick and the scratching of Royal Attendant after acceptances.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners

Bars/Warnings
Race 5. Hold For Ransom – Racing manners – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 6. Military Bride – Hung out – Warning – AR8(t)

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 1. Thresher – App C. Schmidt

Late Scratchings
Race 4. Rose Of Seville @ 3.25 p.m.