QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER  2016
 
WEATHER – FINE             
TRACK RATING – SOFT 6 (UPGRADED TO SOFT 5 @ 12 O’CLOCK)
(UPGRADED TO GOOD 4 AFTER R1) 
RAIL – OUT 2M 1400-400, TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 5.1
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – P Gillard, C Albrecht, N Boyle & N Finnigan
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – G Silvestri
Swab attendants – A Challen & J Markey
Betting Supervisor – B Blight
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
From Eagle Farm Meeting Saturday 17/9/2016 – Race 7
 
Trainer D. Hansen reported that LE CHEF will undergo a knee operation following its disappointing performance, after which he anticipated the gelding would return to racing.
 
From Doomben Meeting Saturday 1/10/2016 – Race 4
 
A veterinary examination of THE CONSPIRATOR following the race revealed it to have injured a near fore suspensory ligament.  The gelding was then transported to a nearby veterinary clinic where scans revealed a severe rupture to the near fore suspensory ligament. Connections in discussions with the attending veterinarian elected to humanely euthanise the gelding.
 
 
RACE 1: EQPAY Fillies & Mares Maiden H’Cap - 1400M
 
TRIP TO RIO – Slow to begin.
 
HUKA PELE – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped RAVAILLION.  Overraced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover.
 
RAVAILLION – Bumped at the start and raced wide without cover throughout.
 
MISTY ISLAND – Jockey M. Hellyer suffered a seemingly harmless fall when returning to scale.  Jockey Hellyer cleared himself to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 4.
 
 
RACE 2: MARCUSWILSONRACING.COM.AU Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden H’Cap - 1400M
 
SCENSAY – Began awkwardly.
 
 
RACE 3: EQPAY Horse Racing Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 4 H’Cap - 1200M
 
DIVERSIFIER – Overraced in the early stages.
 
 
RACE 4: The Sketta Kelly Fillies & Mares Class 4 H’Cap - 1200M
 
FAICONI – Slow to begin.
 
POOKIES GRIN – Slow to begin.
 
DUCHESS MOLLY – Slow to begin.
 
KYOTO ROSE – Near the 900m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of CASTANITA, which shifted in.  T. Harrison (CASTANITA) was severely reprimanded.
 
OUR LADY MAC – When questioned as to the tactics adopted jockey R. Fradd stated his intention was to obtain a position with cover however, when caught wide early there was no option but to restrain the mare to obtain cover so he elected to stride forward to the lead.
 
 
RACE 5: EQPAY Easy, Quick. Paid On Time C,G&E Class 2 H’Cap - 1400M
 
R. Fradd the rider of BOURBON ROAD was fined $200.00 for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
GIULIANI – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance App J. Oliver stated his intention was to obtain a forward position however, after beginning on terms with the rest of the field the gelding failed to muster the necessary speed.  App Oliver stated that he was then concerned that he would be caught wide in the early stages so elected to restrain the gelding to obtain a position with cover.  App Oliver added that despite travelling well in that position the gelding failed to respond when asked for an effort and proved disappointing.  Trainer T. Gollan undertook to have an endoscopy performed on the gelding, the results of which will be forwarded to stewards.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
OUR ROCKY – When questioned regarding the tactics App B. Ainsworth stated that it was always her intention to take up a rear position.  App Ainsworth added that in consultation with trainer T. Green it was agreed that the gelding performs best when able to improve to the outside of the field and for this reason when the tempo slowed leaving the 800m she elected to shift 3 wide to improve into the race.  After confirming the instructions with Mrs Green stewards noted the explanation.
 
 
RACE 6: Gold Coast Equine Clinic Ratings Band 0-65 H’Cap - 1800M
 
THE LYNCHES – Jockey J. Taylor reported that in his opinion the gelding had come to the end of its preparation and will recommend to connections that it now be sent for a spell.
 
 
RACE 7: EQPAY Strata Fillies & Mares Class 2 H’Cap - 1400M  
 
As J.  Morris was delayed due to transport difficulties stewards permitted J. Taylor to be substituted as the rider of HYPERACTIVE.
 
SAYS ME – Trainer T. Gollan advised the mare would be ridden closer to the speed today if circumstances permit.  The horse was ridden forward in the early stages before settling in a handy position.
 
BLOOMING TYCOON – Began awkwardly and shifted in making heavy contact with SUITE MOVER.
 
SUITE MOVER – Bumped heavily by BLOOMING TYCOON at the start and lost ground.  Near the 500m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of BLOOMING TYCOON.
 
HYPERACTIVE – Hampered at the start and lost ground.
 
TAYLOR BAY – Had to be steadied from heels shortly after the start.
 
VICTORY PARADE – Overraced for a short distance passing the 1000m and then near the 250m was held up when disappointed for a run to the inside of AUDREE. Jockey L. Lloyd reported that in his opinion the mare is better suited on rain affected surfaces.  Nonetheless he was still disappointed in today’s performance.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
RITZY’S COMMAND – Leaving the 300m had to be steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of VICTORY PARADE.
 
LADY MICAELA – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
CHOICE PRINCESS – Raced wide throughout.
 
AUDREE – Jockey L. Cassidy reported his mount was inclined to lay out near the 800m and continued to do so for the remainder of the event.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 4.   T. Harrison – Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a)
 
Fines
Race 5.   R. Fradd – Jockey – Whip use – 6 times - $200.00 – AR137A
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Dubleo’s Lad
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Husson Boots, Wack ‘Em, Khaleesi, Our Rocky, The Lynches
 
Change of Riding Tactics
Race 7.   Says Me – Advised will be ridden closer to the speed today if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7.   Hyperactive – J. Taylor
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision