QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 18 MARCH 2017  
 
WEATHER – FINE 
TRACK RATING –  SOFT 7 (UPGRADED SOFT 6 AFTER R4)      
RAIL – TRUE POSITION ENTIRE CIRCUIT
PENETROMETER – 5.3
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – M Knibbs, C Albrecht, E Barron, B Connell
Betting Steward – G Daly
Betting Supervisor – A Kitching
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Lenz & S Flynn
Swab attendants – K Warwick, K Kilpatrick, A Fleming
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting 7 January 2017
 
Stewards today concluded an inquiry into a report received from members of the Integrity Regulatory Unit regarding the possible treatment of Mr D. Kelly’s runners at this meeting.   Mr Kelly was today advised that swab samples taken from RED DECK, ALDINI, HI SON and UMGENI were reported by the Racing Science Centre to be free of prohibited substances.  Mr Kelly was subsequently fined $200 under part (5) of AR178 F(1) for failing to properly record the treatment of the abovementioned horses on the day prior to this particular meeting.

GENERAL
 
As jockey M. McGuren was indisposed due to transport difficulties stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
 
RACE 1: A & T Trading QTIS 2YO H’Cap – 1200m
1st: Miss Exfactor   2nd: Shogun Sun   3rd: Stella’s Dream   4th:  Maharni
 
LUCKY FEELING – Jumped away awkwardly and was hampered soon after the start when tightened for room.  Overraced in the early stages.
 
YOICHI – Overraced in the early stages.  Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
ALPINE KING – Approaching the 800m struck the heels of YOICHI when that runner was restrained. 
 
App M. Murphy was cautioned for using his whip on ALPINE KING when out of contention.
 
 
RACE 2: Moco Meats Class 3 Plate – 1800m
1st: Lieder   2nd: Rosador   3rd: Positive Problems   4th:  Karakabeel
 
LIEDER – Slow to begin.
 
KING RED – Raced in restricted room to the inside of POSITIVE PROBLEMS over the final stages.
 
 
RACE 3: Cracker Barrel BenchMark 75 H’Cap -2200m
1st: Magnatune   2nd: Marau Daze   3rd: Scarlet Poet   4th:  Spirit Of Kiowa
 
ENDLESS DON – Raced 3 wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to a position outside the leader near the 1400m.
 
LEPRECHAUN LAD – Overraced in the early stages. 
 
LIGHTNING BELL – Had to be checked approaching the 600m when tightened for room between SKYTREK and OUTSTRIP.
 
OUTSTRIP – When asked to explain the disappointing performance App A. Fancourt stated that she rode the gelding with cover and when she applied pressure in the home straight it did not respond to her riding.
 
SCARLET POET – When questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted on the mare today, which settled towards the rear of the field which is in contrast to its most recent starts, App T. Brooker explained that she had no specific instructions and after travelling a short distance was unable to muster speed and as a result settled at the rear of the field.  Trainer P. Overell stated that he was surprised SCARLET POET was unable to muster speed from the barrier and he attributed this to the mare having blinkers removed today.  Mr Overell further added that he will consider removing the cross over nose band from SCARLET POET in future starts.
 
THREE POINTS – Stewards questioned A. Spinks regarding the reason for him leaving a trailing position behind SPIRIT OF KIOWA approaching the 1400m and electing to improve 3 wide to the outside of that runner.  Jockey Spinks explained that THREE POINTS is one paced and when the pace steadied approaching the 1400m he moved forward 3 wide to the outside of SPIRIT OF KIOWA and near the 1200m he attempted to shift that runner to the rail and obtain a position trailing ENDLESS DON.  Jockey Spinks added that when SPIRIT OF KIOWA remained one off the fence he was forced to race 3 wide for the remainder of the event.  Trainer G.Duncan confirmed that THREE POINTS is one paced and he was not that dissatisfied with the tactics adopted by jockey Spinks.  Mr Duncan added that in his view the gelding did not race well on today’s rain affected track.  Stewards advised jockey Spinks that in their opinion he had erred by leaving a trailing position behind SPIRIT OF KIOWA near the 1400m however, were of the view that his riding was not so unreasonable as to be culpable under the Rules.
 
Trainer K. Hickmott was fined $200 for presenting LEPRECHAUN LAD to race in plates which were in an unsatisfactory condition and required farrier attention.
 
Following the running of this event jockey G. Colless was stood down for the remainder of the day and replaced as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
 
RACE 4: Simplot Foodservices BenchMark 75 H’Cap – 900m
1st: Moshki   2nd: Aimalac Millie   3rd: Live Fast   4th:  Alpine Dragon
 
The start of the race was delayed when EXCELARTIE became fractious in the barrier and reared and struck App T. Brooker in the face.  App Brooker was subsequently cleared to take her ride.
 
The start was further delayed when SASSY TYCOON proved difficult to load.  Trainer M. Eggleston was advised that the mare must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next start.
 
SASSY TYCOON – Jumped very awkwardly and lost ground.
 
GO BETTER – Hampered at the start.
 
EXCELARTIE – Began very awkwardly, shifted out and lost considerable ground.  App T. Brooker explained that after losing ground at the start the gelding did not travel at any stage despite her urgings and trailed the field throughout the event. Trainer L. Garrett undertook to report to stewards anything that may come to light in the coming days that would explain today’s performance.
 
DYLAN’S LUCK – Had to be steadied near the 800m from the heels of PERDU, which was inclined to lay in away from THOMAS THE TANK.  When afforded the opportunity to comment on the performance jockey J. Byrne stated that in his opinion the gelding raced flat today and failed to respond when placed under pressure in the home straight and proved disappointing.
 
PERDU – Approaching the 600m had to be eased when tightened for room between LIVE FAST and THOMAS THE TANK, which shifted in slightly.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Soft 6.
 
RACE 5: Perfect Italiano Class 6 Plate – 1400m
1st: Brazen Moss   2nd: Charcuterie   3rd: Hotel Coste   4th:  Slydini
 
MERCURIAN – Slow to begin.  Held up approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
OUR RACKETEER – Slow to begin.
 
NEUSCHWANSTEIN – Passing the 400m had to be steadied from the heels of BRAZEN MOSS, which shifted out.  Raced wide throughout.
 
CHARCUTERIE – Held up in the early stages of the home straight.
 
ARTHUR LE ROI – Raced very wide without cover throughout.
 
SLYDINI – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
MAKEADANE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
 
RACE 6: Moco Food Services Gold Coast Stakes – 1800m
1st: Transporter   2nd: Kalandula   3rd: Fast Arrow   4th:  Sabkhat
 
COURT’S STAR – Reared at the start and lost ground.  Raced wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward to obtain the lead passing the 1000m.
 
FAST ARROW – Passing the 1000m had to be checked.
 
HI SON – Overraced badly in the early stages.
 
MARGIN TRADER – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
SHOREHAM – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
HUDSON COUNTY – App A. Fancourt reported at scale that her mount hung in for a major part of the race and weakened in the home straight.  App Fancourt advised that connections will now consider sending the gelding for a spell.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
TRANSPORTER – When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer L. Hatch stated that the gelding appreciates rain affected tracks and races well at the 1800m of today’s race.  Mr Hatch added he was confident of a forward showing today. 
 
L. Cassidy the rider of SHOREHAM pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 1000m mark he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of COLOUR CHARGE, which was taken in onto HI SON, which was tightened for room and taken in across the heels of TRANSPORTER and as a result had to be checked. L. Cassidy was suspended from riding in races for a period of nine (9) days to commence midnight 19 March 2017 and to expire midnight 28 March 2017.
 
 
 
 
RACE 7: Carbine Club Of Queensland Goldmarket (Listed) – 1200m
1st: Upstart Pride   2nd: Jopa   3rd: Flamboyer   4th:  Hi I’m Back
 
GOOD JOB BRO – Approaching the 1100m had to be eased when tightened for room between UMGENI and I’M ALONE, which was taken in slightly by JOPA.
 
SORORITY SISTER – Raced wide without cover throughout.
SIR MOMENTS – When asked to explain the performance of the gelding D. Browne stated that with the fast tempo he settled back in the field and when he went to make a run from the 600m SIR MOMENTS did not quicken as expected, which he attributed to the fast tempo and the handicap weight of 61 kilos. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
 
RACE 8: Moco Seafood QTIS 3YO H’Cap – 1200m
1st: Our Beebee   2nd: Tyzone   3rd: Manaya   4th:  Bold Shot
 
MANAYA – Slow to begin.  Raced wide throughout.
 
MANIAS – Rounding the home turn was unable to secure clear running.
 
PLATINUM TYCOON – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions
Race 6.   L. Cassidy – Jockey – Careless riding - 9 days (m/n19.3.17-m/n28.3.17) – AR137(a)
 
Fines
Race 3.   K. Hickmott – Trainer -  Presented horse to race in unsuitable plates - $200 – AR141(A)
 
From GCTC 7.1.17
D. Kelly – Trainer – Failed to properly record treatment - $200 – AR178F(1)(5)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Maharni, King Red, Alpine King, Gypsy Wild, Positive Problems, Spirit Of Kiowa, Three Points, Brazon Moss, Sabkhat, Hi I’m Back
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Shogun Sun, Rosador, Aimalac Millie, Maraudeze
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 4.  Sassy Tycoon – Difficult to load – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 4.   Aimalac Millie – S. Galloway
Race 4.   Go Better – D. Griffin
Race 5.   Delightful Feeling – S. Galloway
Race 5.   Our Racketeer – A. Spinks
Race 6.   Friendly Dragon – A. Spinks
Race 7.   Good Job Bro – L. Cassidy
Race 8.   Master Dame – App A. Sewell
 
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision