QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 22 JULY 2016

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – OUT 3.5M 1400-1000, 4.5M 1000-400, 3.5M 400-W/POST, 1.5M REMAINDER
RAIL – SOFT 6 (UPGRADED TO SOFT 5 AFTER R1)
PENETROMETER – 5.1


OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – M Knibbs
Stewards – D Aurisch, C Albrecht, N Boyle
Clerk of Scales – E Barron
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – G Silvestri
Swab attendants – A Challen & J Crompton
Betting Steward – M Heffernan
Bookmaker Supervisor – B Blight
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Secretary – S Rolls


SUPPLEMENTARY:

From Ipswich Turf Club Meeting 8/7/2016 – Race 1

Trainer C. Anderson reported to stewards that HOW BIG’S THE HOLE had undergone treatment for a virus subsequent to the race and advised he would now send the filly for a short spell.

From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting 16/7/2016 – Race 7

Trainer D. Kelly reported that a scope of RED REASON revealed a throat infection and as such the gelding would be sent for a 6 week spell.


Race 1: SKY RACING QTIS 2YO Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Beloso 2nd – Final Zero 3rd – Collar’s Up 4th – Tay Swift

The start was delayed due to a number of runners being difficult to load.

MOSSIRATE – After being boxed the gelding reared dislodging jockey A. Allen. The gelding was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. The gelding trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer J. Thompson was advised that the gelding must compete in an official barrier trial prior to racing again for what stewards deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

SON OF JUSTICE – Trainer K. Sempf advised the gelding would be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit. The gelding was slow into stride and raced at the rear of the field.

BELOSO – Slow to begin.

CLANG AGAIN – Overraced in the early stages.

TAY SWIFT – Taken wider on the first turn. Bumped heavily near the 700m.

MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN – Near the 700m when overracing had to be steadied to avoid heels.

SPUR ME PURPLE – On straightening struck the rail and had to be checked away from heels.

OH BOY – Inconvenienced after passing the 200m.

G Colless the rider of BELOSO pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift out near the 200m when insufficiently clear of SHARP SPEEDO, resulting in that runner having to be steadied to avoid the heels of BELOSO. G. Colless was suspended from riding in races for a period of nine (9) days to commence midnight 23 July 2016 and to expire midnight 1 August 2016.

Jockey L. Dittman (HIDDEN STORM) was stood down due to illness from his remaining engagements and replaced as per the stewards Race Day Summary.

Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Soft 5.


Race 2: SKY RACING QTIS 2YO Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Doubt Defying 2nd – Nordic Show 3rd – Congelator 4th – Shuda Known Better

After being boxed ATTILA reared and dislodged its rider L. Rolls who was injured as a result. ATTILA was subsequently withdrawn by order of stewards at 12.53 p.m. All monies invested on ATTILA were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 12.53 p.m.:

10 cents in the dollar for the win - # 1 (DOUBT DEFYING)
4 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #1 (DOUBT DEFYING)
14 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #11 (NORDIC SHOW)
21 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - # 6 (CONGELATOR)

MAN MADE – Slow to begin.

FLIGHT PRINCE – Shortly after the start had to be steadied when placed in restricted room.

NORDIC SHOW – Laid in in the straight.

Race 3: SKY RACING Maiden Plate – 1800m
1st – Last Moment 2nd – Queen Gee 3rd – Excitement Levels 4th – Gotta Goodie

BRING ME THE VOICE – Slow into stride.

ROCKWATER – Inconvenienced shortly after the start when crowded.


Race 4: SKY RACING Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st – Uh Oh 2nd – Polskie Lady 3rd – Cha Cha Choix 4th – Shawl

ENCOSTOLOGY – Proved difficult to load and bounded as the start was effected. Trainer M. Brosnan was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.

BIDZIIL – Slow to begin.

SHAWL – Slow to begin.

App T. Brooker (SHAWL) was fined $200.00 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.


Race 5: SKY RACING QTIS 3YO Fillies Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Choose The Moment 2nd – Diehard Diva 3rd – Northern Revenge 4th – Right Of Way

BIG MAMA – Slow into stride. Overraced in the middle stages and got its head up when being steadied near the 700m.

SHE GOES POP – Slow into stride. Hung out in the straight.

CORETTA – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.


Race 6: SKY RACING Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 3 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Skylimit 2nd – Mr Cha Cha 3rd – Vision In Motion 4th – *

REDSSON – Near the 150m checked when crowded for room between runners, which both shifted ground marginally.

SKYLIMIT – Trainer T. Gollan explained to stewards that the horse, which has been leading at its most recent starts, had had gear changes fitted including blinkers off. As the horse has been racing in the lead and not finishing its races off the intention today was to settle in a one out one back position with cover. Jockey T. Harrison explained that after travelling a short distance in today’s event the horse dropped the bit, which allowed REDSSON to cross it, resulting in SKYLIMIT racing further back than they had anticipated.

Race 7: SKY RACING Fillies & Mares Class 3 H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Queen Tara 2nd – Western Belle 3rd – Flo Jo Snip 4th – Strata Lady

BECKONING LIGHT – Just prior to the gates being opened put its head down and lost ground as a result.
KATELETTE – Began awkwardly.

FLO JO SNIP – Laid in under pressure for the majority of the home straight.

QUEEN TARA – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Hung out rounding the turn and in the straight.


Race 8: SKY RACING Class 5 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Shower Of Hearts 2nd – Lucky Lucre 3rd – Murder of Crows 4th – Umgeni

LUCKY LUCRE – At the request of App J. Oliver the gelding was examined by the veterinary surgeon at the barriers and cleared to start.

UMGENI – Fractious in the stalls and then propped when the gates opened and lost ground. Hung in in the straight.

MURDER OF CROWS – Slow to begin.

KAZOOM – Overraced in the early and middle stages.

IT’S A THRILLA – Raced 3 wide without cover and then refused to settle. Bumped rounding the home turn. Jockey J. Lloyd explained that from the wide draw he was never able to get any closer than 3 wide. He added that the mare was racing in blinkers today for the first time and as a result overraced badly when unable to obtain cover. He further added the mare was far too keen and as a result was unable to finish the race off. Jockey Lloyd was of the view that connections intend to drop the mare back in distance at its next start. A post race veterinary examination found the mare to be stepping slightly short in front.


Race 9: SKY RACING Class 1 H’Cap – 1300m
1st – Bound For Love 2nd – Spirit Of Husson 3rd – Caviar Girl 4th – Foxy Walk

HALLS CREEK – Crowded near the 800m and had to be steadied. Checked and clipped heels near the 200m.

M. McGuren the rider of SPIRIT OF HUSSON pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift out after the 200m whilst being ridden along, resulting in HALLS CREEK having to be checked, clipping heels and blundering. Jockey McGuren was suspended from riding in races for a period of twelve (12) days to commence midnight 24 July 2016 and to expire midnight 5 August 2016.

SPIRIT OF HUSSON – Lost an off hind plate in running.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 20/7/2016

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 4. T. Brooker – App Jockey – Whip use (7 times) - $200.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 1. G. Colless – Jockey – Careless riding - 9 days (m/n23.7.16-m/n1/8/16) – AR137(a)
Race 9. M. McGuren – Jockey – Careless riding – 12 days (m/n24.7.16-m/n5.8.16) – AR137(a)

Race Day Illness/Injury
L. Dittman – Ill – Medical Cert.
L. Rolls – Injured – Medical Cert.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Final Zero, Queen Gee, Mr Cha Cha, Western Belle, Lucky Lucre, Spirit Of Husson

Bars/Warnings
Race 1. Mossirate – Poor performance – Barrier trial – AR8(t)
Race 4. Encostology – Barrier manners – Warning – AR8(t)

Change of Rider Tactics
Race 1. Son of Justice – Trainer advised gelding will be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit.

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 2. Queen Cora – D. Griffin
Race 7. Katelette – M. Cahill
Race 8. Murder Of Crows – R. Fradd

Late Scratchings
Race 2. Attila @ 12.53 p.m.