STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 6 FEBRUARY 2016
WEATHER – SHOWERY
TRACK RATING – SOFT 7 (DOWNGRADED AFTER R7 TO HEAVY 8 RETROSPECTIVE)
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 5.31

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – G Lane, M Knibbs, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – G Silvestri
Swab attendants – K Kilpatrick & H Schodel
Bookmaker Supervisor – G Daly
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Jockeys Advocate – G Stockdale
Secretary – S Rolls

Race 1: Gold Coast Event Centre QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 900m
1st – My Firecracker 2nd – Umajet 3rd – Jerry’s Witness 4th – Chat Time

CHAT TIME – Trainer C. Anderson advised that with the addition of blinkers today the horse would be ridden in a forward position if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

IYLESAY – Began awkwardly and was then slow to muster speed.

CLEVER CHLOE – Slow to begin. Near the 450m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of UMAJET. Raced wide throughout.

UMAJET - Near the 450m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of COURIER MALE. Inclined to race greenly for the majority of the event and raced wide throughout.
PELLONIA – Held up in the early stages of the home straight.

MY FIRECRACKER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

Race 2: Airr And Tuckers 10th Anniversary Maiden Plate – 1800m
1st – Captain Excel 2nd – Watched 3rd – Gowan Brae 4th – Jerusalem

Stewards accepted trainer K. Schweida’s explanation for the late declaration of App A. Denby as the rider of GOWAN BRAE.

TONNA POWER – Shortly after the start had to be steadied when tightened for room.

SHELLAC – Shortly after the start the saddle slipped forward placing its rider at a disadvantage for the majority of the event. Near the 1500m had to be steadied from the heels of JERUSALEM.

CAPTAIN EXCEL – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.

SAVAROSE – Bumped near the 150m and became unbalanced.

GOWAN BRAE – Bumped near the 150m. Raced 3 wide throughout. Cast a near fore plate in running.

Race 3: GCTC Membership Class 3 Plate 1800m
1st – La Spiaggia 2nd – Rock On Ivy 3rd – Caillebotte 4th – First Rain

KENTAUR – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no significant abnormalities.

CAILLEBOTTE – When questioned as to the tactics adopted jockey M. McGuren stated that his instructions were to obtain a position with cover just off the speed. Jockey McGuren added that after beginning on terms with the runners drawn inside of him he was reluctant to press forward as he was concerned he would be forced to race outside the leader without cover, therefore he elected to restrain in an effort to shift in and improve to the inside of ESKIMO KING, which would have resulted in him settling in a position one out and one back. However, when he attempted to restrain the gelding it commenced to overrace and proved difficult to restrain which allowed ESKIMO KING to shift in and obtain his intended position. As a consequence he was forced to settle further back than anticipated. Stewards noted his explanation.

Race 4: Skyline Restaurant Maiden H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Halls Creek 2nd – Really Reilly 3rd – Multimedia 4th – Sweet Bucks

Trainer S. Hunter was fined $100.00 for the late declaration of M. Paget as the rider of MAJESTIC SHADOW.

SWEET BUCKS – Began awkwardly and shifted in and bumped HALLS CREEK. Raced wide throughout.

HALLS CREEK – Bumped on jumping away and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority.
PALMER – Slow to begin.

PREMIERE PLACE – Slow to begin.

CHASIN’ ACES – Near the 1100m had to be steadied when placed in restricted room between runners. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a poor post race recovery and to be short striding in its near hind leg.

REALLY REILLY – Held up approaching and rounding the home turn.

FLITERO – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

MULTIMEDIA – Raced wide throughout.

Race 5: GCTC Corporate Suites BenchMark 75 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Red Dynamite 2nd – Moon And The Stars 3rd – Regular 4th – Define

HORA SEXTA – Slipped on jumping away, lost significant ground and was then unable to muster speed tailing the field throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was lame in the off fore leg. Trainer P. Robbins will be advised that a veterinary clearance will be required prior to the gelding racing again.

ROYAL SCRIBE – When questioned as to the disappointing performance jockey S. Galloway stated that the gelding raced strongly in the early and middle stages however, when asked to improve leaving the 500m failed to respond and proved disappointing. Trainer D. Kelly was of the opinion that the gelding failed to handle today’s soft track conditions. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 6: Crave Food & Wine Trackside Class 4 H’Cap – 1100m
1st – Pantheress 2nd – American Spirit 3rd – Little Miss Molly 4th – Denman Flyer

The announcement of correct weight was delayed whilst App J. Oliver the rider of 2nd placegetter AMERICAN SPIRIT viewed the film to ascertain if he had grounds to lodge an objection against the winner PANTHERESS (M. McGuren). After viewing the official footage App Oliver advised he did not wish to proceed. Stewards were also satisfied that whilst PANTHERESS had shifted out under pressure over the final 200m AMERICAN SPIRIT was also inclined to shift out and away from PANTHERESS of its own accord and therefore did not believe that there was any interference contributed by PANTHERESS which had a material affect on the placings and as such declared correct weight on the numbers semaphored.

AMERICAN SPIRIT – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped PANTHERESS.

PANTHERESS – Bumped on jumping away.

TRUE PASSION – Slow to begin. Jockey N. Day reported that the gelding failed to travel comfortably at any stage of the event and was disappointing. Jockey Day was unable to offer any tangible explanation for today’s poor performance.

LITTLE MISS MOLLY – Raced wide throughout.

DEEPEST – Raced wide throughout.

DENMAN FLYER – Raced wide throughout.

LEWAULO – Jockey D. Griffin reported that the gelding travelled strongly in the early and middle stages but was immediately under pressure rounding the home turn and proved disappointing. Jockey Griffin noted that the gelding was first up from a spell today and was of the view that it may derive a fitness benefit from today’s performance.

Race 7: GCTC Winners Circle Class 1 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Laika Gordo 2nd – Lake Argyle 3rd – Slippery Saga 4th – Betterthanyouthink

POCOBOZ – Fractious in the barriers. Began awkwardly.

KYOTO ROSE – Stood flatfooted as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. The stable was advised that a barrier certificate would be required prior to the filly’s next start.

BETTERTHANYOUTHINK – Shortly after the start was bumped and became unbalanced.

FAMOUS GROUSE – Raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have caught its near fore heel and as a result lost that plate.

Jockey A. Spinks the rider of BETTERTHANYOUTHINK was fined $200.00 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.

The track was downgraded to a Heavy 8 retrospective to this race.

Race 8: GCTC Crystal Lounge Class 2 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Rideonabigjetplane 2nd – Secret Process 3rd – Steering 4th – Line Breaker

BAYVIEW EMPEROR which was dually accepted as an emergency at Doomben today was declared a late scratching after it obtained a run at Doomben.

KIRCHNER – Stood flatfooted as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Trainer A. Willick was advised that a further barrier certificate must be obtained prior to its next start.

BOARDWALK - Stood flatfooted as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Trainer J. Edwards will be advised that a further barrier certificate must be obtained prior to its next start.

BULLITT COUNTY – Slow to begin. Inclined to hang in over the final 200m and proved difficult to ride. Then hampered over the concluding stages.

STEERING – Slow to begin.

PUNTINATO – Raced wide throughout.

STRATEGIC SHADOW – Raced wide throughout.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 6/2/2016

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 4. S. Hunter – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR67
Race 7. A. Spinks – Jockey – Whip use - $200.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)



Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Umajet, Rock On Ivy, American Spirit, Lake Argyle

Bars/Warnings
Race 5. Hora Sexta – Lame off fore leg – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 7. Kyoto Rose – Stood flatfooted – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 8. Kirchner - Stood flatfooted – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 8. Boardwalk - Stood flatfooted – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 1. Chat Time – With addition of blinkers today will be ridden in a forward position if circumstances permit.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 2. Gowan Brae – App A. Denby
Race 4. Majestic Shadow – M. Paget
Race 4. McDinga – N. Thomas
Race 8. Kirchner – App J. Oliver