QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 28 JANUARY 2017  
 
WEATHER – FINE 
TRACK RATING –  HEAVY 9; UPGRADED TO HEAVY 8 AFTER R2; UPGRADED TO SOFT 7 AFTER R4;
RAIL – +4M 1400-400; TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 6.47
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – M Knibbs
Stewards – N Boyle, G Lane, T Bartlett
Betting Steward – G Daly
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – T Newton
Swab attendants – H Schodel, K Kilpatrick
Starter – S Andrews, M Andrews
Jockeys Advocate – D Tanti
Stewards Secretary – L Stokes
 
 
RACE 1: XXXX Summer Bright Maiden H’cap – 900m
1st: Shrewvelon    2nd: Pride of Destiny    3rd: Bravado Miss    4th:  Good Catch
 
EVENING – Severely checked when crowded at the start.
 
TRUE STEPPER - Severely checked when crowded at the start.
 
SHREWVELON - Began awkwardly.
 
PRIDE OF DESTINY - Began awkwardly. Hung out badly making the home turn.
 
BRAVADO MISS - Carried extremely wide by another runner rounding the home turn.
 
GOOD CATCH - Near the 50m inconvenienced slightly.
 
RACE 2: Skyline Restaurant Maiden H’cap – 1800m
1st: Perilous Love    2nd: Yesido    3rd: Mizaru    4th:  Tempa Mental
 
DESK TOP - Stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground.
 
After the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a ‘Heavy 8’.
 
RACE 3: Gallery Restaurant Class 3 H’cap – 1400m
1st: Rideonabigjetplane    2nd: Old Tex    3rd: Collywobble    4th:  Pure Intelligence
 
No racing incidents.
 
RACE 4: Winners Circle QTIS 3YO Maiden H’cap – 1400m
1st: Son of Justice    2nd: Our Red Jet    3rd: Love Battles    4th:  Stoke It Up
 
PRIMAL TOUCH - Steadied when crowded on jumping away.

KIRIN’S LAD - Bumped on jumping away.
 
JUMP ON BOARD – Began awkwardly. App. J Guthmann-Chester explained that the horse raced in a forward position and travelled comfortably during the first half of the race.  From the 600m when placed under pressure, it commenced to weaken quickly and he did not persist in riding it out because he was concerned something may have been amiss.  A veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination. Trainer H Page advised the gelding had been somewhat difficult in its preparation in the lead up to today’s event.  The horse had trialled on a couple of occasions, one of which it led and was successful.  She said today she instructed the rider to race in a forward position however she was of the view after looking at today’s video that it may have resented running inside and behind other runners.  She was also of the view that the horse having its first start, over 1400m on a heavy track, was a contributing factor in it being distanced today.  Ms Page added that she will continue with the horse’s preparation, however, will hopefully step the horse up in distance and may consider racing more patiently than today.  Ms Page’s explanation was noted.
 
TAKARAKKA - Lost its near hind plate shortly after the start.
 
OUR RED JET – In the straight, continually shifted ground and proved difficult to ride out.
 
SONIC BLOOM – Eased out of the event after the 800m and failed to finish.  Jockey L Rolls stated that the gelding felt uncoordinated in its action in the early stages and as he was concerned for its welfare he retired the gelding from the event.  A veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination. Trainer M Caltabiano stated the horse was disappointing at its previous start and after today’s performance he would be sending it for an immediate spell.  Mr Caltabiano was advised that the horse would be required to perform competitively in an official barrier trial before racing again.
 
After the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a ‘Soft 7’.
 
RACE 5: Gold Coast Event Centre BenhMark 75 H’cap – 1200m
1st: Nakanai    2nd: Relampago    3rd: Delightful Feeling    4th:  Primed for Destiny
 
DREAM SPEED – Prior to correct weight being declared, App.  Murphy wished to view the start as he was of the opinion that he did not have adequate hold of the reins when the start was effected.  On review it was confirmed that DREAM SPEED was fractious for a short time just before the start was effected, resulting in App. Murphy having to re-gather his reins, however, Stewards were satisfied that App. Murphy had sufficient control and adequate hold of his reins when the start was effected.  DREAM SPEED then began awkwardly, threw its head up and lost considerable ground.  Stewards were of the view that it was afforded a fair start and correct weight was declared.
 
RACE 6: GCTC Functions 7 Days a Week Class 2 H’cap – 1100m
1st: All Over Bosanova    2nd: Excalibrator    3rd: My Firecracker    4th:  Generate
 
Trainer J Smerdon was fined the sum of $100 for the late declaration of App. J Guthmann-Chester on FIRECRACKER.
 
MY FIRECRACKER – Began very awkwardly, was bumped and then threw its head up abruptly resulting in its rider becoming unbalanced in the saddle and it losing considerable ground.
 
RACE 7: Gold Coast Stakes March 18 Class 2 H’cap – 1800m
1st: Barraaj    2nd: Bigmordrive    3rd: Absolute Gem    4th:  Regal Lad
 
TIME’S UP – Raced keenly during the early stages and subsequently got caught racing 3 wide without cover into the first turn.  For this reason it was allowed to stride forward by its rider and crossed to the lead near the 1000m.
 
ABSOLUTE GEM - Over-raced during the early stages and then checked from heels near the 1200m.
 
MARKOVER – For some distance after the 700m inconvenienced and carried back by a tiring runner.
 
BARRAAJ – It was reported, that the gelding lost its off front plate in running.
 
BIGMORDRIVE – Post-race the trainer advised that the gelding had been galloped on.
 
RACE 8: Become a GCTC Member Class 1 H’cap – 1300m
1st: Kaphni    2nd: All Hype    3rd: Soft Top    4th:  Malkara
 
TIDE’S OUT - Began awkwardly and struck its gate.  During the middle stages commenced to over-race and checked from heels near the 800m.
 
KAPHNI - Slow into stride.
 
MALKARA - Laid in under pressure.
 
 
 

 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
28 JANUARY 2017
 
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 6 – Trainer J Smerdon, late rider declaration - $100 [LR67]
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Pride of Destiny, Old Tex, Relampago,
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 4 – Sonic Bloom, official barrier trial [AR8(t)]
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 3 – Collywobble – L Rolls
Race 6 – My Firecracker – J Guthmann-Chester
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision