STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 4 MAY 2013

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – DEAD 4 (UPGRADED GOOD 3 @ 10.30 A.M.)
PENETROMETER – 4.45
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – W Birch
Stewards – D Aurisch, A Reardon, K Daly, G Lane, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – C Albrecht
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Lenz
Swab attendant – H Schodel, K Warwick, A Challen, V Burgess
Betting Supervisor – R See
Betting Steward – M Sweeney
Starter – S Andrews & M Henderson
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY:

As jockey M. Du Plessis was unable to fulfil his riding commitments stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

As jockey J.P. Stanley was suspended stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 1: Garrards Horse & Hound Benchmark 90 H’Cap – 2200m
1st – Studio 2nd – Buffett 3rd – Mukaddamah Son 4th – Count Encosta

When asked to explain the seemingly improved performance of BUFFETT (E. Wilkinson) trainer B. Hill explained that the horse was taken on in the lead at its last start which resulted in the horse weakening over the concluding stages. Mr Hill went on to say that BUFFETT was able to dictate terms in the lead today unchallenged which obviously suits its racing pattern.
Race 2: CTJ Diamond Benchmark 85 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Peron 2nd – Whitesails 3rd – Spatha 4th – Keep It Moist

ARADO (App A. Allen) was slow to begin.

SINISTER PRINCE (J. Byrne) jumped awkwardly and shifted in making heavy contact with SIGNPOST (C. Munce).

An inquiry was adjourned into the reason for PERON (M. Cahill) having to be checked near the 900m.

Rounding the home turn BALKUIN (App T. Harrison) was inclined to lay out and upon straightening shifted ground outwards resulting in PERON (M. Cahill), which was attempting to obtain clear running to that horse’s outside being inconvenienced. As a result of this THEFT (App P. Schmidt) and ASSIMILATOR (E. Wilkinson) were both hampered.

THEFT and ASSIMILATOR both raced 3 wide throughout the event.

App K. Matheson reported that WHAT HAPPENEDHENRY was inclined to lay in in the early stages of the home straight which made it difficult for him to bring the horse to the outside of the heels of ASSIMILATOR.

KEEP IT MOIST lost an off hind plate during running.


Race 3: Moreton Hire Ken Russell Memorial Classic 2YO SW Listed – 1200m
1st – Le Val 2nd – Londehero 3rd – Diamond Oasis 4th – Missy Longstocking

PRIMAL FLIGHT (N. Berry) became fractious in the barriers and momentarily cast. PRIMAL FLIGHT was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

SKYTASTIC (B. Stewart) was slow to begin.

HYDRAZINE (A. Pattillo) hung out rounding the home turn resulting in ENQUARE (J. Byrne) being inconvenienced and taken wider on the track.

MISSY LONGSTOCKING (D. Browne) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn until leaving the 250m.

DIAMOND OASIS (J. Cassidy) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn until the 200m when awkwardly placed between LITTLE MISS SMILEY (R. Wiggins) and PRIMAL FLIGHT. DIAMOND CLASS then had to alter course to the outside of the heels of PRIMAL FLIGHT after passing the 200m in order to improve.

HYDRAZINE and ENQUARE also raced wide throughout the event.
When asked to explain the disappointing performance of FLORID AFFAIR rider T. Clark stated that the filly had to do some work when racing 3 wide without cover until entering the home straight and when placed under pressure did not quicken. T. Clark added tha t in his opinion FLORID AFFAIR has come to the end of its preparation. A post race veterinary examination of FLORID AFFAIR revealed no abnormalities. Stable representative Mark Newnham advised that FLORID AFFAIR will now be sent for an immediate spell.


Race 4: Smeg Class 6 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Venture On 2nd – Purfectress 3rd – Prost 4th – Pellegrini

As R. McMahon was overweight stewards permitted C. Munce to be substituted as the rider of ALCANCIA. R. McMahon was subsequently fined the sum of $150.00.

Prior to the declaration of correct weight App R. Jamieson applied to stewards to have her mount declared a non-runner on the basis that shortly before the start was effected the near side rear barrier gate opened when BUSY DOIN’ NOTHIN’ shifted back in the barrier stalls. After taking submissions from App Jamieson and trainer H. Norman and viewing the films, which confirmed App Jamieson’s version, stewards formed the view that whilst the near side rear barrier gate did open prior to the start this did not amount to a denial of a fair start and correct weight was semaphored.

EMVOSS (B. Avdulla) was slow to begin.

VENTURE ON (C. Whiteley) overraced and got its head in the air in the early stages of the event.

Approaching the 1000m EMVOSS commenced to overrace and when being restrained shifted out taking TAIL AND ALL (R. Wiggins) wider on the track. A short distance later TAIL AND ALL shifted in momentarily tightening the running of VENTURE ON, which when restrained overreacted and got its head up.

Passing the 600m PELLEGRINI (G. Colless) shied at the infield and shifted out slightly.

BUSY DOIN’ NOTHIN’ had difficulty securing clear running in the home straight and as a result went to the line not fully tested by its rider.

MARCULOO (T. Clark), EMVOSS and ZAMBONI (K. Wharton) all raced wide throughout the event.

When asked to explain the performance of TAIL AND ALL rider R. Wiggins stated that the gelding travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages but failed to respond to his riding from the 400m and was disappointing. A post race veterinary examination of TAIL AND ALL failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer R. Heathcote undertook to advise stewards of anything that comes to light in the following days that may have explained the gelding’s poor performance


Race 5: H. Harvey Prestige Gold Coast Bracelet 3YO Fillies SW Listed – 1800m
1st – Express Power 2nd – Soapy Star 3rd – Zombie Dancer 4th – Dolphus

Connections advised EXPRESS POWER will race further back today if circumstances permit.
The horse was ridden accordingly.
Prior to correct weight B. Evans the rider of ZOMBIE DANCER which finished third viewed the video footage of the home turn to ascertain whether he had grounds against EXPRESS POWER (J. Cassidy) being declared the winner. After viewieng the footage B. Evans declined to proceed.

DOLPHUS (C. Munce) was tightened for room at the start between HOLD ME TIGHT (M. Cahill) and PURRINGA (A. Pattillo), which shifted in.

Soon after the start SOAPY STAR (B. Avdulla) shifted out resulting in FANTISHA (R. McMahon) being taken out by ZOMBIE DANCER (B. Evans).

Approaching the first turn DOLPHUS improved to the inside of ZOMBIE DANCER and had to be checked when ZOMBIE DANCER shifted in slightly. In the circumstances B. Evans the rider of ZOMBIE DANCER wad advised to provide his fellow riders with more room in the future.

Rounding the turn near the 1400m DOLPHUS when overracing shifted out resulting in GALLINARI (L. Cassidy) being forced wider. DOLPHUS continued to overrace in the middle stages when racing 3 wide.

Near the 700m HOLD ME TIGHT (M. Cahill) had to be eased when tightened for room between GERMAYNE LASS (R. Wiggins) and PURRINGA, which hung in despite the efforts of its rider.

Approaching the 600m SOAPY STAR shifted out slightly from the heels of PURRINGA resulting in ZOMBIE DANCER having to be steadied when tightened for room between SOAPY STAR and EXPRESS POWER.

CATALONIA (M. Hellyer) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

After passing the 400m HOLD ME TIGHT had to be steadied when tightened for room between PURRINGA, which was hanging in and FIESTY BELLE (N. Berry), which shifted out slightly.

NEVER DESPAIR (K. Matheson) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and for a major part of the home straight and went to the line not fully tested.

In the early stages of the straight until near the 250m ANTARCTIC DREAM (P. Hammersley) was held up when awkwardly placed on the heels of the tiring VAQUERA (T. Clark).

When asked to explain the performance of VAQUERA trainer’s representative Mark Newnham stated that whilst the filly had to work in the early stages to establish the lead from the wide barrier he was nevertheless disappointed with the way the filly compounded over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination of VAQUERA revealed no abnormalities. Mr Newnham undertook to advise stewards of anything that comes to light in the following days that may have explained the filly’s poor performance.

Stewards sought an explanation from M. Cahill regarding the performance of HOLD ME TIGHT. M. Cahill stated that although the filly met with some interference between the 700m until soon after straightening he was disappointed that HOLD ME TIGHT did not quicken under riding over the final 300m. M. Cahill further added that HOLD ME TIGHT raced flat today and may be feeling the affects of recent racing. Trainer B. Baldwin will discuss with connections in the coming days whether to proceed with the current preparation and will advise stewards of the outcome. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 6: Attwood Marshall Lawyers Silk Stocking Fillies & Mares Quality Listed – 1200m
1st – Detours 2nd – Karuta Queen 3rd – Punch On 4th – Petty Cury

As R. McMahon was overweight stewards permitted N. Berry to be substituted as the rider of ALLTHERIGHTMOVES. R. McMahon was subsequently fined the sum of $150.00.

BOUND TO BLUSH (T. Clark), which proved difficult to load and bumped the barrier gate when attempting to be loaded, was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race. Trainer J. O’Shea was advised that a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of BOUND TO BLUSH.

The start was further delayed when the electrical start mechanism failed and the field had to be dispatched by manual start.

DUAL CHAMBER (G. Colless) began awkwardly and shifted in making contact with the hind quarters of KARUTA QUEEN (L. Nolen).

MORE STRAWBERRIES (M. Cahill) and GAI’S CHOICE (B. Avdulla) both raced wide throughout the event.

KARUTA QUEEN shifted out under pressure over the final 100m resulting in PETTY CURY (B. Stewart) having to alter course.


Race 7: Carlton Draught Prime Minister’s Cup Quality Listed – 1300m
1st – Famous Seamus 2nd – River Lad 3rd – Fire Up Fifi 4th – Mahisara

KING SAUL (R. McMahon) was slow to begin.

LATIN NEWS (L. Cassidy) and MORNING CAPTAIN (J. Byrne) both raced wide throughout the event.

Trainer G. Ryan and rider B. Avdulla were asked to explain the poor performance of HOT SNITZEL today. B. Avdulla stated that the horse settled in a good spot one out one back and travelled well during the run however, was under pressure when asked for an effort passing the 450m and proved disappointing in the run to the finish. G. Ryan could offer no explanation for the horse’s poor performance advising stewards that the horse had done well since arriving in Queensland. Mr Ryan undertook to advise stewards of anything that comes to light in the following days that may have explained the gelding’s poor performance. A post race veterinary examination of HOT SNITZEL revealed no significant abnormalities.


Race 8: Wimmers Soft Drinks A.D. Hollindale Stakes – 1800m
1st – Lights Of Heaven 2nd – Foreteller 3rd – Transporter 4th – Lamasery

Near the 1400m SOLZHENITSYN (D. Browne) shifted in resulting in LAMASERY (B. Avdulla) having to be steadied. D. Browne the rider of SOLZHENITSYN was reprimanded for this incident.

LUCKY LUNA (R. McMahon) raced ungenerously in the early stages of the event.

FORETELLER (J. Cassidy) raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event.

A post race veterinary examination of LUCKY LUNA revealed the gelding to have a slower than normal recovery rate.


Race 9: Pacific Petroleum Gold Coast Guineas 3YO SW Group 3 – 1200m
1st – Academus 2nd – Al Aneed 3rd – Dances On Stars 4th – General Exhibit

HOLY TOLEDO (P. Hammersley) was slow to begin.

Rounding the home turn AL ANEED (L. Cassidy) was held up and unable to improve when awkwardly placed at the heels of KUCHINSKAYA (N. Berry). AL ANEED was then held up and unable to secure clear running when placed to the inside of the heels of ACADEMUS until the 200m.

SALUTER (D. Browne) raced 3 deep without cover throughout the event.

DANCES ON STARS (B. Avdulla), NARCISSUS (E. Wilkinson) and CASINO CARD (D. Missen) all raced wide throughout the event.

Stewards provided D. Browne with an opportunity of commenting on the performance of SALUTER. D. Browne explained it was his intention to race outside of ROCKY KING (G. Colless) however, he was unable to clear GENERAL EXHIBIT (T. Harrison) after passing the 800m and as a result he was forced to race 3 wide without cover. D. Browne added that he placed the horse under pressure passing the 400m and the gelding did not quicken and was disappointing when it weakened over the final 300m. A post race veterinary examination of SALUTER revealed no significant findings.

R. McMahon reported that when he restrained LUKE’S LUCK in the early stages from the wide barrier the gelding dropped the bit and did not travel well in the middle stages. R. McMahon added that the overall performance of LUKE’S LUCK was disappointing although it did make some ground in the home straight when placed under pressure. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no significant findings.

When asked about the performance of SIZZLING jockey C. Munce stated that the horse performed well in his view given the overall time of 1.08.2 but advised that he was a little disappointed with the horse’s effort over the final 150m.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 4/5/2013

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 8. D. Browne – Jockey – Careless riding – Reprimand - AR137(a)

Fines
Race 4. R. McMahon – Jockey – Overweight - $150.00 – AR120(b)
Race 6. R. McMahon – Jockey – Overweight - $150.00 – AR120(b)

Adjourned Inquiry
Race 2. Reason for Peron to be checked near the 900m.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
All runners Race 7, Race 8 & Race 9 together 46 I-Stat samples

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Buffett, Whitesails, Londehero, Purfectress, Soapy Star, Karuta Queen, River Lad, Foreteller, Al Aneed

Bars/Warnings
Race 6. Bound To Blush – Barrier manners – Warning – AR8(t)

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 5. Express Power – Connections advise horse will race further back today if circumstances permit.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 2. Sinister Prince – J. Byrne
Race 3. Enquare – J. Byrne
Race 4. Alcancia – C. Munce
Race 4. Rhetoric – M. Hellyer
Race 6. Petty Cury – B. Stewart
Race 6. Alltherightmoves – N. Berry
Race 9. Holy Toledo – P. Hammersley
Race 9. Casino Card – D. Missen