QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2017  
 
WEATHER – FINE 
TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4                   
RAIL – OUT 5M 1400-400, OUT 3M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.4
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Albrecht
Stewards – D Aurisch, G Lane, T Bartlett
Betting Steward – G Daly
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – T Newton
Swab attendants – K Kilpatrick & G Gray
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
From Doomben Race Meeting 1/2/2017 – Race 1
 
Jockey P. Timbery was fined $100.00 for failing to fulfil his engagement on AWESOME MORE when found to be overweight.
 
GENERAL
 
As jockey Matthew Palmer was indisposed due to personal reasons stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
RACE 1: WINOOKA QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 900m
1st: Atomic Missile   2nd: Miss Oratorio   3rd: Cartwheelin Charli   4th:  Believe It Or Not
 
CARTWHEELIN CHARLI – Shortly after the start had to be steadied when tightened for room between runners and lost ground.   Jockey R. McMahon reported to stewards that after receiving tightening shortly after the start and losing some ground he was obliged to race further back than anticipated.  Jockey McMahon added that the filly raced greenly throughout and finished the race off strongly and would derive benefit from the experience of today’s race.
 
MISS ORATORIO – Commenced to hang out from the 600m until entering the home straight.
ATOMIC MISSILE – Rounding the home turn shifted out to improve and in doing so made contact with WHO’S MY DAD, which in turn shifted out making contact with TOECANARGIE MAN, which was forced wider.  In this incident jockey N. Thomas (ATOMIC MISSILE) was advised to exercise more care.  When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance trainer T. Thomas stated that the gelding has been racing wide in its most recent starts however, today was able to obtain a position with cover and therefore as a result was able to finish its race off.  Mr Thomas added that the addition of blinkers also attributed to the improved performance.  Stewards noted his comments.  
 
BEYOND BRAVE – Inconvenienced near the 200m.
 
WHO’S MY DAD – Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
TOECANARGIE MAN - Raced wide 3 wide throughout.
 
BELIEVE IT OR NOT – When questioned regarding the performance jockey J. Morris explained that after having a favourable run throughout and travelling strongly into the home straight the gelding failed to finish the race off as expected.  Jockey Morris added that he was of the view that the gelding may have come to the end of its current preparation.
 
VOL VALLEE – When afforded the opportunity to comment on the disappointing performance jockey M. Hellyer stated that the filly raced greenly throughout after obtaining the leading position.  Jockey Hellyer added that he had recommended to connections that the filly may be better suited being ridden with cover to allow it to finish the race off.  A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be suffering from cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer D. Murphy was advised he would be required to provide the results of an ECG prior to the filly racing again.  Mr Murphy confirmed that it was now his intention to send the filly for an immediate spell.
 
 
RACE 2: TREVALLION Maiden Plate – 1100m
1st: Prolific Belle   2nd: Kick ‘N’ Tel   3rd: Princess Roulette   4th:  Climate
 
LIGHTNING MELD – Shifted out at the start and bumped SIDERE.
 
CLIMATE – Raced wide in the early stages and as a result was allowed to stride forward to take up a position outside the leader near the 800m.
 
SIDERE – Near the 400m had to be steadied from heels.
 
PROLIFIC BELLE – Momentarily held up approaching the 300m.
 
PRINCESS ROULETTE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
RACE 3: BLACK TARQUIN Class 3 H’Cap – 1800m
1st: Gorada   2nd: Watched   3rd: Favulous Floyd   4th:  Joueur
 
As C. Schmidt was overweight stewards permitted L. Cheshire to be substituted as the rider of FAVULOUS FLOYD.  Jockey Schmidt was subsequently reprimanded.
TIME’S UP – Stood flatfooted at the start and lost ground.
 
NIGHT WOLF – Began awkwardly.  Leaving the 1500m commenced to overrace for a short distance.
 
GORADA – Approaching the 700m shifted out to improve and raced wide from that point on.
 
JOUEUR – When racing in restricted room near the 400m brushed the hind quarters of FAVULOUS  FLOYD, resulting in FAVULOUS FLOYD becoming unbalanced. 
 
WATCHED – Near the 300m was disappointed for a run between NIGHT WOLF and FAVULOUS FLOYD, which shifted out.  WATCHED was obliged to steady and shift back to the inside to obtain clear running.  
 
RACE 4: EDGAR BRITT Maiden H’Cap – 1400m
1st: Nordic Show   2nd: Same Old   3rd: Silent Flyer   4th:  Flinders Dragon
 
WISHIPOUR - Dislodged its rider during its preliminary.  After being recaptured underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers, which cleared the gelding to start.
 
GILLTOWN – Slow into stride.  A post race veterinary examination of the gelding, which trailed the field throughout and was uncompetitive, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.  Trainer B. Laming advised stewards it was his intention to retire the gelding from racing.
 
LEFKAS ISLAND – Began awkwardly.
 
ONE PIECE – Near the 1200m was hampered by LEFKAS ISLAND, which shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider.  Raced 3 wide without cover in the early stages before obtaining a position outside the leader near the 900m.
 
NORDIC SHOW – Raced wide in the early stages before obtaining a position with cover near the 1100m.
 
RACE 5: MUSIDORA Fillies & Mares Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st: Speranza   2nd: Metazoa   3rd: She Goes Pop   4th:  Karen’s Heart
 
ABANDONMENT – Began very awkwardly and shifted out abruptly. Commenced to weaken from the 600m and finished a distant last.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.  In light of today’s performance trainer Ms A. Willick was advised that the filly would have to officially trial prior to the next start.  Ms Willick indicated to stewards it was now her intention to send the filly for a spell.
 
KERMANDIE STAR – Hampered at the start and lost ground.  Overraced in the early stages at the rear of the field.  Stable representative D. Barron advised that in his opinion the mare may not have handled the firm track conditions.
 
Stewards opened an inquiry into the riding tactics adopted on both WALTZ IN FLIGHT (App C. Bayliss) and SHE GOES POP (App J. Hodge).  Of concern to the stewards was the tempo set in the early and middle stages when leading the field by a considerable distance.  After taking initial evidence from apprentices C. Bayliss and J. Hodge, together with evidence from stable representative T. Edmonds and trainer of WALTZ IN FLIGHT B. Dais, stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date and time to be fixed to allow both apprentices’ masters to be present.
 
RACE 6: NEARULA Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st: King Red   2nd: Academy Hill   3rd: Like A Ruler   4th:  Late Payment
 
SANJAY – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped POWERFUL FLASH.  Commenced to overrace fiercely and had to be restrained near the 1200m.  Jockey M. Hellyer was reprimanded for returning to scale overweight.   In issuing penalty stewards took into account mitigating circumstances.
 
POWERFUL FLASH – Shifted in and made contact with the running rail near the 1200m. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance jockey J. Morris stated that it was his intention to take up a forward position however, the gelding failed to show any speed in the early stages despite his urgings.  Jockey Morris added that the gelding commenced to weaken from the 600m and again despite his urgings failed to finish the race off and proved most disappointing.  A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from mild heat stress and a swab sample was taken for analysis.  Trainer Mrs H. Page was advised that in light of today’s performance the gelding would be required to officially trial prior to racing again.  Mrs Page advised stewards that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
 
ACADEMY HILL – Raced wide in the early stages and when unable to obtain cover was allowed to stride forward to sit outside the leader near the 900m.
 
INFINITE REIGN – Bumped by SANJAY upon entering the home straight when weakening.
 
FOGOSO – Raced wide throughout.
 
CAPTAIN TREASURE -  Raced wide throughout.
 
RACE 7: HONEYLIGHT Class 2 H’Cap – 1200m
1st: Poncherello   2nd: Jetintoit   3rd: One Mansini   4th:  Gods ‘N’ Warriors 
 
The start was delayed when LUPO NERO cast a near fore plate and required farrier attention.
 
Correct weight was delayed when trainer S. Henley made application to have PAJADOS  declared a non-runner as he was of the view that it was not afforded a fair start.  After taking evidence and viewing the official films stewards established that PAJADOS had become fractious and reared simultaneously as the start was effected and took no competitive part in the race.  Therefore, stewards were of the view that it was as a result of the gelding’s barrier manners and declared the gelding a runner.  Stewards advised Mr Henley that the gelding would require a further barrier certificate before racing again.
 
CAPTAIN EYCHE – Held up for a short distance entering the home straight.
 
SOLICITATION – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3.   C. Schmidt – Jockey - Overweight - AR120(b)  *
Race 6.  M. Hellyer – Jockey – Returned to scale overweight – AR145
 
 
Fines
From Doomben 1.2.17
Race 1.   P. Timbery – Jockey – Overweight - $100.00 – AR120(b)
 
Adjourned Inquiries
Race 5.   Riding tactics – She Goes Pop (App J. Hodge) & Waltz In Flight (App C. Bayliss)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Joueur & Karen’s Heart
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Powerful Flash, Silent Flyer
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 1.   Vol Vallee – Cardiac arrhythmia – ECG – AR8(t)
Race 5.   Abandonment – Disappointing performance – Barrier trial – AR8(t)
Race 6.   Powerful Flash – Disappointing performance – Barrier trial – AR8(t)
Race 7.   Pajados – Barrier manners – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3.   Favulous Floyd – L. Cheshire
Race 5.   Swift Response – B. Grylls
Race 6.   Sanjay – M. Hellyer
 
Published subject to correction upon revision