QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION


STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 9 JULY 2016

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5; UPGRADED TO GOOD 4 after R2
RAIL - +1m 1000 – 400m; TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.78


OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – M Knibbs, G Lane, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – G Silvestri
Swab attendants – H Schodel, A Fleming
Bookmaker Supervisor – B Blight
Starter – S Andrews
Secretary – L Stokes


Race 1: Atmosphere New Homes & Additions QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1400m
1st – Miss Sonador 2nd – Stormy Destiny 3rd – Voanaba 4th – Northern Revenge

The start was delayed when DASH THING underwent a veterinary examination after dislodging App. M Murphy during the preliminary. DASH THING was subsequently cleared to take its place in the event. App. Murphy was not injured in this incident.

MICKEY DAZZLER – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped BRONZED VENOM. Over-raced during the early and middle stages.

BRONZED VENOM – Bumped at the start. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

VOANABA – Slow to begin.

ELUSIVE ELEMENT – Began awkwardly.

SANJAY – Began awkwardly. App. C Schmidt reported that it was not her intention to settle at the rear of the field but after being caught wide early, she was obliged to restrain to find cover.

DASH THING - Raced wide throughout.

LEGAL CODE – Jockey A Spinks reported that the filly raced greenly in the home straight.

NORTHERN REVENGE – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.


Race 2: Premium Project Services Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st – Vintage Beauty 2nd – Bo Bo Horse 3rd – Teo’s Belle 4th – Gruinard Bay

AIMEE’S GAME was declared a late scratching at 12:20pm after being fractious in the float en route to the course. All monies invested on AIMEE’S GAME were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 12:20pm:

0 cent in the dollar for the Win #15
1 cent in the dollar for place of winner #15
1 cent in the dollar for 2nd place #3
2 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #12

FRANKS - Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped EL NINO’S BAMBINO. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

EL NINO’S BAMBINO - Bumped at the start.

STORMY LEO - Bumped at the start.

GRUINARD BAY - Began awkwardly.

After the running of Race 2, the track was upgraded to a GOOD 4.


Race 3: HBG Consulting Class 5 H’cap – 1200m
1st –Moment of Impact 2nd – Saint Hugo 3rd – Brigadoon Legend 4th – Amata

AMATA – Leaving the 200m inconvenienced when tightened for room between HEARTBREAK HARRY and CARTON which shifted out under pressure.

A post-race veterinary examination of MOMENT OF IMPACT revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Under the provisions of AR53A the gelding will incur a mandatory 3 month ban from racing and must compete in a 1000m gallop.

Race 4: Focas Finance Class 1 H’cap – 1800m
1st – Scoutabout 2nd – Lord Chamberlain 3rd – Paleface Ali 4th – Premiere Place

WITCHES LUCK - Slow to begin.

CHEPSTOW - Near the 1300m steadied from the heels of SCOUTABOUT and continued to over-race for some distance thereafter.

HOAGY - Held up for clear running during the early stages of the home straight.


PREMIERE PLACE – When questioned as to the tactics adopted, Jockey D Griffin stated that his intention was to obtain a handy position. Jockey Griffin added that approaching the first turn he attempted to comply with his instructions and obtain cover behind SCOUTABOUT, however, as SCOUTABOUT was being restrained at that point he was unable to restrain PREMIERE PLACE sufficiently to obtain that position. As a consequence of the slow tempo being set by SCOUTABOUT, he was concerned that he would be caught 3 wide and therefore elected to stride forward to settle outside PALEFACE ALI. When questioned as to the change in tactics, Trainer B Guy stated that the gelding had been notoriously slow to begin at its recent starts and with the removal of the blinkers today it began better than expected. Mr Guy added that in his opinion the gelding is best suited when ridden with cover. The explanations were noted.

HUSSY FIVE OH – It was reported that the mare cast its off fore plate in running.

Jockey A Allen (PALEFACE ALI) was fined $200 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.


Race 5: Anderson Recruitment Class 1 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Rolling Roman 2nd – Bound for Love 3rd – Kapstar 4th – Give ‘em Curry

POWER OF BAS - Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer H Page will be advised that the results of an ECG along with an official trial will be required prior to its next start.

CHEVAL LE VENT - Slow to begin.

HEAVENLY DANCER - Slow to begin.

PLOUC - Slow to begin. Raced wide during the early stages. Near the 250m bumped by BOUND FOR LOVE and momentarily held up a short distance later.

KAPSTAR – Over-raced during the early stages.

ROLLING ROMAN - Hung in under pressure over the concluding stages.

BOUND FOR LOVE - When questioned as to the tactics adopted, specifically if there was an opportunity to improve to the inside of KAPSTAR upon straightening, Jockey C Whiteley stated that he had been instructed to shift out upon straightening. Jockey Whiteley added that leaving the 300m he was able to obtain a position outside of KAPSTAR but was then held up on the heels of POWER OF BAS which was weakening until a point near the 200m where he was obliged to shift back in across the heels of KAPSTAR to secure clear running. Trainer T Edmonds confirmed the instructions which were issued, as he was of the opinion that the going on the fence was inferior.


Race 6: Gondwana Wines Cup BenchMark 75 H’cap – 1800m
1st – Panno Rossa 2nd – Blackjack Bella 3rd – No Fairy 4th – Hollywood Barbie

MORE ENERGY - Slow to begin.

LEGSMAN - Over-raced rounding the first turn near the 1400m.

ELLA MAGIC - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare which compounded over the final 400m failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination. Trainer R Craig advised that he would recommend to connections that the mare be either spelled or retired.

HOLLYWOOD BARBIE - Held up rounding the home turn.


Race 7: Turner and Green Class 2 H’cap – 1100m
1st – Passion to Win 2nd – Superstition 3rd – Raise Your Spirits 4th – Generate

Trainer K Goldman was fined the sum of $100 for the late rider notification of Jockey Matthew Palmer on LIPREAD.

OLJA – The gelding which was late arriving on course due to transport difficulties was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Hampered shortly after the start by PASSION TO WIN which was taken out by TRACONI. Held up rounding the home turn.

GRAND CHEVAL - Began awkwardly and a short distance later clipped the heels of SUPERSTITION and blundered.

LIPREAD - Inconvenienced at the start. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.

SUPERDUTY - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

PASSION TO WIN –Bumped near the 200m.

GENERATE - Bumped near the 200m.

JETTY BETTY - Held up over the final 100m.


Race 8: Precise Air Class 3 Plate – 900m
1st – Excelartie 2nd – Quelle Liaison 3rd – Tuscan Falls 4th – Zagazig

SUNFAST - Began awkwardly and lost ground.

BOYD ST HAWK - Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout.

QUELLE LIAISON - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

PRESS SECRETARY - Raced wide throughout.

LAND OFFICE - When questioned as to his riding in the home straight, Jockey D Chipman stated that after being held up upon straightening the horse was inclined to lay in which prevented him from riding it with his usual vigour. Jockey Chipman added that passing the 150m he was obliged to steady in and away from the heels of GO BETTER and noted the horse was doing its best work over the concluding stages. Jockey Chipman was of the opinion that the horse would be better suited over further distance and with the addition of blinkers. Stewards noted the explanation.

MAGIC I AM – When questioned as to the performance, Jockey M McGuren stated that based on the filly’s previous form he anticipated today’s distance of 900m being too short. However, after beginning well the filly was able to obtain a position on the speed but was disappointing in its failure to finish the race off over the final 400m. Jockey McGuren was of the opinion that the filly would derive a fitness benefit from today’s race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a slow recovery rate.

TUSCAN FALLS – Jockey C Whiteley reported that the gelding hung out for the majority of the event.

LIFE’S LIKE THAT – App. G Mitchell reported that the horse was inclined to lay out which prevented her from riding the horse out with her usual vigour.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 9 JULY 2016

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 4 – Jockey A Allen, whip use – 7 strikes - $200 [AR137A]
Race 7 – Trainer K Goldman, Late rider notification - $100 [LR67]

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Hoagy

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Mickey Dazzler, Saint Hugo, Blackjack Bella, Superstition

Bars/Warnings
Race 5 – Power of Bas - Cardiac arrhythmia - ECG and official trial [AR8(t)]

Bleeders
Race 3 – Moment of Impact – bled both nostrils – 3 month ban from racing, 1000m gallop [AR53A]

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 1 – Dash Thing – M Murphy
Race 2 – C Schmidt
Race 4 – Hussy Five Oh – G Mitchell
Race 7 – Generate – M Murphy
Race 7 – Lipread – M Palmer
Race 7 – Traconi – C Small
Race 7 – Grand Cheval – L Cheshire

Late Scratchings
Race 2 – Aimee’s Game @ 12.20pm