QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 15 APRIL 2017  
 
WEATHER – FINE 
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 (GOOD 3 AFTER R2)
RAIL – OUT 6.5M 1400-1000, OUT 8M 1000-400, OUT 5M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.45
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – G Lane, N Finnigan, B Connell
Betting Steward – G Daly
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Wayne-Scott
Swab attendants – K Kilpatrick
Starter – S Andrews & B Lawson
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
 
GENERAL
 
As L. Rolls was overweight stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.  Jockey Rolls was subsequently fined $200.
 
M. McGuren was stood down by the Club’s doctor following his ride in Race 3 and was replaced as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Jockey Mallyon was reprimanded when unable to fulfil his engagements in Race 5 (MAJOR CONSUL) and Race 7 (CITRUS WISH).  In determining penalty stewards were mindful of jockey Mallyon’s unblemished record.
 
 
RACE 1: City Of Gold Coast PM’S Cup Fillies & Mares Class 2 H’Cap – 1100m
 
As App M. Shimodaira was indisposed due to injury stewards permitted App B. Nothdurft to be substituted as the rider of SHEAR VOGUE.
 
HIGH SPECS – Slow to begin.
 
CHASE THE WIND – After beginning awkwardly had to be checked from the heels of FLIRTATIOUS FEMME.
 
MOLLY MIYAKO – Near the 1000m had to be steadied when tightened for room between RAMATUELLE and DREAM PIPER, which shifted in.  Jockey J. Morris (DREAM PIPER) was reprimanded for this incident.  
 
RAMATUELLE – Approaching the 900m had to be steadied when placed in restricted room between FLIRTATIOUS FEMME and DREAM PIPER.
 
App B. Nothdurft the rider of SHEAR VOGUE was cautioned regarding his whip use prior to the 100m.
 
KITTI PING – Jockey D. Griffin reported that the mare was disappointing today and in his opinion had come to the end of its preparation.  Trainer A. Willick confirmed the mare would now be given a short freshen up.
 
DREAM PIPER – Jockey J. Morris reported that in his opinion the mare was not suited by the firm track conditions today.
 
 
RACE 2: Garrards Horse & Hound QTIS 3YO Class 3 Plate – 1800m
 
ERCOLANO – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped MADLUCE MISSILE.  Held up upon straightening and was obliged to shift in to secure clear running.
 
MADLUCE MISSILE – Bumped at the start.  Overraced in the early stages.
 
ISN’T SHE ELEGANT – Began awkwardly.
 
FLIGHT PRINCE – Raced wide in the early stages before obtaining cover near the 1300m.  Approaching the 100m jockey B. Grylls dropped her whip.
 
CAPTAIN DODGE – Overraced in the early stages.
 
DAZZLE EM SID – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
 
RACE 3: Moreton Hire Class 3 Plate – 1800m
 
MARLENE ADELE – Slow to begin.
 
GALIANO – Overraced in the early stages.
 
AMERICAN DIVA – Bumped on a number of occasions in the early stages of the home straight.
 
WATCHED - Bumped on a number of occasions in the early stages of the home straight.
 
CASCATA ROSSA – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have cast a near hind plate and sustained a superficial abrasion to the near hind leg.
 
 
RACE 4: Mayford Contracting Maiden Plate – 1300m
 
SNOOPER – Underwent a veterinary examination at the request of the rider behind the barriers and was subsequently cleared to start.  App C. Bayliss reported that he was concerned with the colt’s action in the early stages and elected to ease it out of the event passing the 800m.  A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.  Trainer L. Ross was advised the colt must complete an official trial prior to its next start.  Mr Ross indicated the colt would now be sent for an immediate spell.
 
SPORTS REPORT – Slow to begin.  Steadied when placed in restricted room near the 900m.
 
ENGRAVED – Began awkwardly.  Trainer B. Hill expressed his disappointment in the gelding’s performance and noted that its recent form had also been disappointing and as such would now be sent for a spell.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MUDGEE ROAD – Began awkwardly.
 
SIDETRIP – Near the 1100m was bumped by LEGAL STATURE.  In the home straight was inclined to shift out and away from WAR CHEST, which was shifting ground under pressure in the straight.
 
WAR CHEST – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
TICKATARE – Held up rounding the home turn.  Jockey J. Mallyon was fined $100 for returning to scale overweight.  Stewards mindful of jockey Mallyon’s good record.
 
DIVISIONAL – Raced wide throughout.
 
LEGAL STATURE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
 
RACE 5: Attwood Marshall Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 2 H’Cap – 1100m
 
As J. Mallyon was overweight stewards permitted N. Thomas to be substituted as the rider of MAJOR CONSUL. 
 
AQUA VITE – Began awkwardly.  Unable to improve between the 600m and 500m when held up on the heels of DENBERN.
 
FAST CHOICE – Slow to begin.
 
MOGUL – Had to be steadied when tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
PERDU – App J. Guthmann-Chester reported that the gelding commenced to hang out upon straightening and continued to do so for the remainder of the event proving difficult to ride.  Trainer D. Joice noted that he had removed the blinkers today after the gelding had been slow away at its previous 2 starts however, bearing in mind the gelding’s racing manners in the home straight he would consider adding blinkers or winkers at its next start.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
 
RACE 6: Brandons Electrical BenchMark 70 H’Cap – 1400m
 
DREAM HABIT – Slow to begin.
 
FREE BILLY – Overraced in the early and middle stages.  Jockey D. Griffin reported that the gelding was awkward in its action over the concluding stages.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
STEAMIN’ – Slow to begin.  Upon straightening was disappointed for a run between RISING LUCK and BASIC STRATEGY, which shifted out.  As a consequence was held up until leaving the 200m after which it was able to secure clear running to the outside of BASIC STRATEGY and in doing so made contact with RISING LUCK.
 
RISING LUCK – Bumped leaving the 200m.
 
 
RACE 7: Book Skyline For PM’S BenchMark 70 H’Cap – 1400m
 
As J. Mallyon was overweight stewards permitted H. Poland to be substituted as the rider of CITRUS WISH.  
 
WALK TO THE BAR – Slow to begin.
 
MOONLIGHT DANCER – Slow to begin.  When questioned as to the performance App J. Guthmann-Chester stated that he was able to ride the gelding as instructed in the early stages in a rearward position.  App Guthmann-Chester further stated that leaving the 1000m he allowed his mount to improve to obtain a position outside WALK TO THE BAR however, passing the 800m was taken to a 3 wide position by that runner.  Given the slow tempo he elected to allow MOONLIGHT DANCER to improve into the race but was continually taken wider on the track as WALK TO THE BAR continued to improve on his inside.  As a consequence he was obliged to race very wide rounding the home turn, which in his opinion had a detrimental affect on the mare’s performance.
 
SILENTO – Slow to begin.
 
WAR BABY – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
THERMAL UNIT – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
VENECIA – Held up upon straightening.
Jockey P. Timbery the rider of THERMAL UNIT was fined $100 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
 
RACE 8: Australian Industry Trade College Class 1 H’Cap – 1300m
 
As J. Morris was overweight stewards permitted H. Poland to be substituted as the rider of MASTER DAME.  Jockey Morris was fined $100. 
 
RAKITNO – Checked and lost ground when tightened for room at the start.  Raced wide throughout.
 
SHEZA LILY – Had to be steadied and lost ground when tightened for room at the start.
 
AGREE TO – Shortly after the start was bumped heavily by CLOVERLEIGH LASS and taken inwards losing ground.  Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
HEARTS HONOUR – Held up in the early stages of the home straight before shifting in across the heels of another runner to secure clear running.  It was reported that the gelding had bled from the near side nostril following the race.  The stable foreperson was advised that the gelding must gallop 1000m to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next start.
 
VIDARR – Shortly after the start was hampered by AGREE TO, which was taken in by CLOVERLEIGH LASS.  Jockey D. Griffin reported that the gelding hung for the majority of the event.
 
SOFT TOP – A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained a laceration to the off hind leg consistent with being galloped on.
 
CLOVERLEIGH LASS – Cast an off hind plate in running.
 
Jockey P. Timbery the rider of CLOVERLEIGH LASS pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that upon jumping he permitted his mount to shift in substantially when insufficiently clear of runners joined to his inside, resulting in RAKITNO being checked and losing ground, SHEZA LILY having to be steadied and losing ground and AGREE TO and VIDARR being severely hampered.  Jockey Timbery’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of twelve (12) days to commence midnight 15 April 2017 and expire midnight 27 April 2017.
 
 
RACE 9: Porky’s Paradise May 6th Class 6 Plate – 1200m
 
UMGENI – After making contact with the outside running rail during the preliminary, the gelding underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.  Raced wide without cover in the early stages.
 
MURDER OF CROWS – Steadied and lost ground at the start when tightened for room.
 
WALWA - Overraced in the early stages.
 
TAPESTRY VISION – Overraced in the early stages.
 
KINCAPLE CHIEF – Bumped by SHARPE HUSSLER near the 300m.
 
RUMERON – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
SHARPE HUSSLER – When questioned as to his riding rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight jockey J. Morris stated that after beginning only fairly from an inside barrier he was obliged to take up a midfield position on the fence.  Jockey Morris stated that the gelding has previously performed best when able to secure clear running to the outside of the field in the home straight and for this reason he elected to shift some 4 horses wider upon straightening in an effort to secure clear running to the outside of MORE THAN MONEY.  However, in doing so he made contact with KINCAPLE CHIEF and was obliged to shift back to the inside of MORE THAN MONEY to secure clear running approaching the 200m.  Trainer C. Munce confirmed the gelding does perform best when afforded clear running to the outside of the field.  Bearing in mind the gelding only finished the race off fairly when afforded clear running over the final 200m stewards did not believe that jockey Morris’ actions were culpable under the Rules of Racing however, they did advise him that he had erred in his decision when failing to take advantage of a run between STEVE’S SURPRISE and MORE THAN MONEY, which was available to him upon straightening.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimand
Race 1.   J. Morris – Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a)
Race 5.  J. Mallyon – Jockey – Overweight – AR120(b)
Race 7.  J. Mallyon – Jockey – Overweight – AR120(b) 
 
Suspension
Race 8.   P. Timbery – Jockey – Careless riding -  12 days (m/n15.4.17-m/n27.4.17) – AR137(a)
 
Fines
Race 2.   L. Rolls – Jockey – Overweight X 2 - $100 – AR120(b)
Race 5.   L. Rolls – Jockey – Overweight X 2 - $100 – AR120(b)
Race 4.  J. Mallyon -  Jockey - Returned to scale overweight – $100 - AR145
Race 7.  P. Timbery – Jockey – Whip Use (9 times) - $100 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 8.  J. Morris – Jockey – Overweight - $100 – AR120(b)
 
Jockey Illness/Injury
M. McGuren – Ill – Medical Cert.
App M. Shimodaira – Injured – Medical Cert.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 4.   Snooper – Eased out of event – Official barrier trial – AR8(t)
Race 8.   Hearts Honour – Bled near side nostril – 1000m gallop – AR8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.   Shear Vogue - App B. Nothdurft
Race 2.   Nordic Show – J. Taylor
Race 4.   Ashiko – S. Bogenhuber
Race 4.   Mudgee Road – J. Morris
Race 5.   Fast Choice – S. Galloway
Race 5.   The Umbrella Man – L. Rolls
Race 5.   Major Consul – N. Thomas
Race 6.   Steamin’ – L. Rolls
Race 7.   Citrus Wish – H. Poland
Race 7.   Lucky Show Girl – D. Griffin
Race 8.  Hearts Honour – R. McMahon
Race 8.  Grand Dazzler – App J. Woodhouse
Race 8.   Cloverleigh Lass – P. Timbery
Race 8.   Master Dame – H. Poland
Race 9.   Steve’s Surprise – S. Galloway
 
Published subject to correction upon revision