QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 19 NOVEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4       
RAIL – OUT 8M 1400-W/P, 4M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.43
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – G Lane, K Daly, T Bartlett
Betting Steward – B Blight
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – G Silvestri
Swab attendants – H Schodel & D Hall
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting 12/11/2016 – Race 2
 
Trainer B. Dais reported that an endoscopic and veterinary examination of STATE OF TEXAS following its disappointing performance failed to reveal any abnormalities. Mr Dais stated that the horse would now be sent for a spell.
 
RACE 1: BCCS Law Solutions Maiden H’Cap – 900m
1st: Brand Works   2nd: Tamrookum   3rd: Kawana Viva   4th:  Benzoin
 
The start was delayed when TAMROOKUM was fractious in the barriers.  After undergoing a veterinary examination was cleared to start.
 
TAMROOKUM – After being placed back in the barriers was again fractious and began awkwardly.  Trainer J. Morrisey advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.  
 
URUBAMBA – Bounded as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
PISTOL FLIGHT – Began awkwardly.
 
BENZOIN – Overraced for the majority of the event and as a consequence raced wide without cover throughout.  Cast a near hind plate in running.
 
TENT LOVER – Raced wide throughout.
 
RACE 2: Master Builders Class 2 H’Cap – 1100m
1st: Graceville   2nd: Devil’s Fire   3rd: Go Better   4th:  Uh Oh 
 
The start was delayed when STAR OF POMPEII refused to proceed to the barriers.  STAR OF POMPEII was subsequently withdrawn by order of stewards at 1.19 p.m.  All monies invested on STAR OF POMPEII were ordered to be refunded.  Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place-getters prior to 1.19 p.m.:-
 
14 cents in the dollar for the win - #4 (GRACEVILLE)
14 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #4 (GRACEVILLE)
15 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #1 (DEVIL’S FIRE)
13 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - #2 (GO BETTER)
 
SPs were not subject to deductions
 
Stable representative P. Cuddihy was advised that the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 
DUSTY – Fractious in the barriers.
 
POSITIVE QUEST – Overraced in the early stages and as a consequence raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
RACE 3: Colin Biggers  Paisley Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st: Roses of Joy   2nd: Sugar Ray Red   3rd: Moonlight Rain   4th:  Aqua Vite
 
The start was delayed when SPORTS REPORT became fractious in the barriers.  After undergoing a veterinary examination was cleared to start.
 
SPORTS REPORT – Reared as the start was effected, lost considerable ground and as a consequence failed to take any competitive part in the event.  Trainer M. Eggleston advised a barrier certificate will be required prior to the gelding racing again.
 
SHOW ME THE MUSIC – Began awkwardly.
 
AQUA VITE – Began awkwardly.
 
CAPA CAYLEE – Slow to begin.  Near the 1100m was obliged to steady when placed in restricted room and commenced to overrace for some distance thereafter and in doing so bumped MIGHTY IRISH near the 1000m.
 
MIGHTY IRISH – Bumped by CAPA CAYLEE near the 1000m, after which it commenced to overrace and was forced to race wide without cover for the remainder of the event.  Bumped by SUGAR RAY RED near the 400m.
 
HIGH ON YOU – Near the 700m had to be steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of CAPA CAYLEE.
 
SUGAR RAY RED – Near the 400m shifted out and bumped MIGHTY IRISH.
 
KIRIN’S LAD – Approaching the 100m was obliged to alter course to secure clear running.
 
RACE 4: Gold Group Consulting QTIS 3YO Class 1 Plate – 1800m
1st: Up The Tempo   2nd: Mola Ram   3rd: More Than Tears   4th:  Marvel Creation
 
Trainer P. Cartledge was fined $100.00 for the late declaration of L. Cheshire as the rider of ALPENGLOW.
 
MORE THAN TEARS – Proved difficult to load.  Held up rounding the home turn before having to be steadied upon straightening when placed in restricted room. Near the 100m App J. Woodhouse lost the use of his off side rein for a short distance.
 
HUNDRED – Slow to begin.
 
BELLA’S SHADOW – Hampered at the start.
 
MOLA RAM – Near the 1500m was obliged to steady from the heels of MORE THAN TEARS and shifted out bumping MARVEL CREATION.
 
UP THE TEMPO – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
RACE 5: Acclaim Airconditioning Class 1 H’Cap – 1800m
1st: Steering   2nd: Empress Zhao   3rd: More Than A Rose   4th:  Regal Lad
 
MORE THAN A ROSE – Slow to begin.
 
ALTOVISE – Slow to begin.  Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RACE 6: Winning Appliances Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st: Old Tex   2nd: Schemel   3rd: Legs Unbarred   4th:  Larebil
 
TWINCITI DANCER – Trainer W. King advised the mare would be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit.  After being slow to begin the mare settled at the rear of the field.  Raced wide throughout.
 
LAREBIL – Slow to begin.
 
TOTAL SURPRISE – Slow to begin.
 
WACK’EM – After settling outside the leader near the 1000m commenced to overrace and continued to do so through the middle stages despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in the horse weakening over the final 300m.  The stable representative indicated that the gelding will now be sent for a spell.
 
JUST TRUCKIN’ – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
RACE 7: BUSSQ - #1Super Fund RQ Summer Provincial Series (Heat) BM 75 H’Cap – 1200m
1st: Banda Spice   2nd: Dandy One   3rd: Brigadoon Legend   4th:  Nakanai
 
Trainer P. Facoory was fined $100.00 for the late declaration of J. Missen as the rider of UNO BEST.
 
KIM NOIR – Had difficulty securing clear running for the entire home straight when forced to race in restricted room between NAKANAI and DANDY ONE.
 
DANDY ONE – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
ELIMINATOR – Raced wide throughout.

RACE 8: Hanson Imagecrete Class 3 H’Cap – 1400m
1st: Haradify   2nd: Panch Kalyan   3rd: Felix   4th:  Havana Cigar
 
HAVANA CIGAR – Trainer C. Meagher advised the horse would be ridden back in the field today if circumstances permit.  The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
WORLD SERIES – Began awkwardly.
 
FELIX – Slow to begin.  App M. Murphy reported that the gelding was inclined to lay in for the majority of the event.
 
DIDDY WIN DIDDY – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, which resulted in the gelding setting a strong tempo in the lead during the early and middle stages.  App J. Guthmann-Chester stated that he was instructed to pressure the gelding out of the barriers in an effort to take up a forward position, as it had suffered interference in the early stages at its previous 2 starts, which had resulted in it racing further back than anticipated on those occasions.  App Guthmann-Chester added that passing the 1200m he was obliged to continue riding the gelding in an effort to clear HARADIFY, which resulted in him racing a ½ length forward of CASTANITA.  After which he allowed the gelding to continue to stride forward to secure the outright lead where the gelding was inclined to overrace during the middle stages despite his efforts.  Stewards advised App Guthmann-Chester that he should have made a greater effort to maintain the position outside of CASTANITA instead of allowing the gelding to stride forward to the lead.
 
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 4 – P. Cartledge – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR67
Race 7.   P. Facoory – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR67
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Tamrookum, Mola Ram, Empress Zhao, Schemel, Dandy One
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 1.   Tamrookum – Barrier manners – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 2.   Star of Pompeii – Refused to proceed to barrier – Barrier trial – AR8(t)
Race 3.   Sports Report – Reared at start – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
 
Change of Riding Tactics
Race 6.   Twinciti Dancer – Trainer advised the mare will be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit.
Race 8.   Havana Cigar – Advised the horse will be ridden back in the field today if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3.   Show Me The Music – L. Cheshire
Race 3.   Moonlight Rain – L. Dittman
Race 4.   Alpenslow – L. Cheshire
Race 7.   Uno Best - J. Missen
Race 7.   All My Angels – S. Galloway
 
Late scratchings
Race 2.   Star of Pompeii @ 1.19 p.m.
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision