QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 22 OCTOBER  2016
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING – GOOD 3                     
RAIL – +4m 1400-1000; +5m 1000-400; +2m remainder
PENETROMETER – 4.36
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – C Albrecht, G Lane, C Fedrick
Betting Steward – G Daly
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – R McMahon
Veterinarian – R Partridge
Swab attendants – H Schodel, K Kilpatrick
Starter – S Andrews
Jockeys Advocate – D Tanti
Stewards Secretary – L Stokes
 
 
RACE 1: Lloyds Auctioneers and valuers QTIS 2yo Maiden Plate – 900m
1st: Swiss Love    2nd: Bungaree Boy    3rd: Daring Rose   4th:  Budmeister
 
DARING ROSE – Began awkwardly and then raced greenly throughout.  Leaving the 600m steadied from the heels of BUNGAREE BOY and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
AUROCHS – Raced greenly in the home straight.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination Trainer L Kelly subsequently reported that the filly was displaying signs of tying up.
 
BUNGAREE BOY – Raced greenly throughout.
 
RACE 2: Lloyds Wine Auctions Class 2 H’cap – 2200m
1st: McGill    2nd: Gotta Goodie    3rd: Big Mama   4th:  Caught A Cracker
 
BIG MAMA - Over-raced during the early and middle stages.
 
MCGILL - Leaving the 900m bumped by FAVOURED GRACE.  For a short distance thereafter inclined to lay in across the heels of FAVOURED GRACE.  Passing the 500m eased when placed in restricted room and then held up rounding the home turn.  Hung in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GOTTA GOODIE – Approaching the 100m inconvenienced by MCGILL.
 
CAUGHT A CRACKER – Near the 100m the rider was obliged to stop riding when placed in restricted room for a short distance to the inside of BIG MAMA.
 
FAVOURED GRACE – When questioned as to the performance, Jockey L Dittman, stated that the mare over-raced in the early stages as a result of BIG MAMA racing strongly to his outside.  Jockey Dittman added that passing the 1600m when BIG MAMA pressed forward of him that horse made contact with his mount resulting in it continuing to over-race for some distance. Jockey Dittman felt that the mare may have been galloped on rounding the home turn.  Whilst disappointed in the performance Jockey Dittman was of the opinion that the mare’s racing manners had a detrimental effect on the performance.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.
 
RACE 3: Lloyds Asset Services Maiden H’cap – 1400m
1st: Ma Raison    2nd: Brooke Express    3rd: Sweet Shamrock   4th:  Marvel Creation
 
BROOKE EXPRESS - Slow to begin.  Shifted out over the concluding stages and bumped SWEET SHAMROCK. 
 
HUSSONPLAZA - Slow to begin.
 
BIDZIL - Steadied when tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
KARLEMA - Leaving the 900m steadied and lost ground when tightened for room between TICKETS TO RIDE and SWEET SHAMROCK both of which shifted ground.
 
MARVEL CREATION - Raced wide from the 900m.
 
REJUVENATE - Raced wide throughout.  Raced greenly throughout.
 
SWEET SHAMROCK - Held up rounding the home turn.  Bumped by BROOKE EXPRESS over the concluding stages.
 
RACE 4: Lloyds Classic Car Auctions Maiden H’cap – 1400m
1st: You Better Not    2nd: More Than Tears    3rd: Night Whisper   4th:  Mogul
 
YOU BETTER NOT was vetted after being fractious in the float en route to the course and was subsequently cleared to start.
 
The start was delayed when SPORTS REPORT was fractious in the barriers.
 
SPORTS REPORT – Slow to begin. Over-raced during the early stages.  Hung in in the home straight.
 
MOGUL - Slow to begin. Over-raced during the early stages. Passing the 500m steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of QUEEN BEATRICE.
 
DATUK ZADRAGON – Began awkwardly.
 
QUEEN BEATRICE - Raced 3 wide without cover during the early and middle stages.  Upon return to scale Jockey B Newport reported that his saddle slipped forward in the early stages placing him at a disadvantage.
 
BENICSTRESS – App. B Ainsworth reported that the gelding hung out for the majority of the event proving difficult to ride.
 
SUAVADO – When questioned as to the tactics adopted when leading today, Jockey M Hellyer stated that he was instructed to urge the filly forward in the early stages as it had been slow to muster speed at its last 2 starts.  Jockey Hellyer added that due to the slow speed in the early stages and a step up in distance today he was able to comply with his instructions.  Trainer P Balzen was reminded of his obligations to advise stewards of any intended change in tactics. 
 
MORE THAN TEARS – When questioned as to the tactics adopted, Jockey J Missen stated that from the awkward barrier today the intention was to obtain cover towards the rear of the field as the filly had over-raced when ridden forward at its first 2 race starts.  Jockey Missen noted that the filly had raced in a similar pattern at its last start and today travelled comfortably at the rear of the field before shifting wider upon straightening to finish the race off well.
 
RACE 5: Lloyds Valuation Services QTIS 3yo Class 1 Plate – 1800m
1st: Sidero Star    2nd: Fairy Dancer    3rd: Sir Plucka   4th:  Flight Prince
 
BLOOMERANG - Raced wide during the early stages.
 
TRUST MISTY - Over-raced during the early stages.
 
MONACO SNOB – Commenced to over-race rounding the first turn near the 1500m and as a result had to be checked from the heels of TRUST MISTY.  At a subsequent inquiry stewards found that the racing manners of both MONACO SNOB and TRUST MISTY contributed to this incident and therefore took no further action.  When questioned as to the disappointing performance, App. M Murphy stated that despite enjoying a comfortable run throughout, the gelding failed to respond to his riding rounding the home turn and proved disappointing.  App. Murphy was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the performance. Stable representative M O’Leary, expressed disappointment in the performance however noted that the gelding was both up in class and distance today. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.
 
FAIRY DANCER - Near the 1500m steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of MONACO SNOB.  Upon return to scale Jockey J Morris reported that the filly felt short in its action.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.
FLIGHT PRINCE - Near the 1500m inconvenienced when FAIRY DANCER had to be steadied from the heels of MONACO SNOB.
 
SIR PLUCKA – Jockey G Goold reported that the gelding raced greenly throughout and may benefit from the addition of blinkers.
 
MONACO SNOB shied on returning to scale and dislodged App. M Murphy.  App. Murphy was examined by the QAS officers and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
RACE 6: The Gold Coast Project for Homeless Youth Inc Class 4 H’cap – 1200m
1st: Star Stiletto    2nd: Amajill    3rd: Mahican   4th:  Best Dance Yet
 
CASTANITA - Fractious in the barriers.  Began awkwardly.  Raced 3 wide without cover from the 600m.
 
CREDIT ONLY - Began awkwardly.
 
STAR STILETTO - Over-raced during the early and middle stages.
 
SUNSET HILLS – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have been galloped on the near hind leg. 
 
RACE 7: Lloyds Plant & Machinery Auctions Ratings Band 0-62 H’cap – 900m  
1st: Aderito    2nd: Royal Hootenanny    3rd: Laika Gordo   4th:  Golfing
 
ROYAL HOOTENANNY – Began awkwardly.  It was reported that the mare was suffering from the thumps post-race.
 
HIDDEN LOVE – Began awkwardly.  Held up rounding the home turn.  It was reported that the mare lost its tongue tie in running.
 
WHATEVER MISS – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
 
BULLETIN BELLE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
LAIKA GORDO – Raced wide throughout.
 

 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Trust Misty, Tuned In, Laika Gordo
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Bungaree Boy, Brooke Express, Fairy Dancer, Royal Hootenanny
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision