QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB, SATURDAY 13 MAY 2017
 
WEATHER – Overcast               
TRACK RATING – Soft 5 – After R4 downgraded to Soft 6
RAIL – TRUE 400-W/Post; +2 remainder
PENETROMETER READING – 4.75
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Albrecht
Stewards – N Finnigan, G Lane, B Connell
Betting Steward – G Daly
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – A Murdoch
Swab attendants – K Kilpatrick, J Crompton
Starter – S Andrews, M Andrews
Jockeys Advocate – D Tanti
Stewards Secretary – L Stokes
 
Race 1:  Aluminium Access Systems Maiden Plate – 2200m 
1st: Lyrids   2nd: Divisional   3rd:  Stormy Leo   4th:  Maldita
 
STORMY LEO - Began awkwardly.
 
LIKAPOSTIE – Caught wide during the early stages.
 
DIVISIONAL - Commenced to over-race when the pace of the race steadied approaching the winning post on the first occasion.  Commenced to over-race for a short distance passing the 1400m.
 
SAN ANDREAS – Leaving the winning post, tightened for room and had to be checked between MALDITA and STORMY LEO which shifted in.
 
Jockey J Taylor (STORMY LEO) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that leaving the wining post he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of SAN ANDREAS resulting in SAN ANDREAS being tightened for room and having to be checked. Jockey Taylor was suspended from riding in races for 8 days to commence midnight 17.05.17 to midnight 25.05.17.
 
ROMAN SENATOR - Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of event.  When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, App. M Schrapel expressed his disappointment in the performance and said that the gelding travelled well throughout, however, failed to respond when placed under pressure.  He added that in his opinion the gelding may have come to the end of its current preparation.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination. A swab sample was taken.
 
LYRIDS - Inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SUNCANSING – Trainer Ms W Bannerot reported post-race that the gelding returned without its tongue tie.
 
 
Race 2:  John Edney Memorial BenchMark 80 H’cap - 900m
1st: Powerful Saga   2nd: High Cost   3rd: Jack Lancaster   4th:  Payback
 
Stewards accepted the explanation tendered for the late declaration of Jockey M McGuren on JACK LANCASTER.
 
NEPTUNE PALACE - Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
HIGH COST - Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
JACK LANCASTER - Slow into stride despite the efforts of its rider.
 
SASSY TYCOON - Shifted out at the start and bumped NEPTUNE PALACE.
 
PAYBACK - Jockey S Bogenhuber reported at scale that her mount was inclined to hang out for the majority of the event and proved difficult to ride.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.
 
FLAMING ACES – When questioned regarding the performance which was below market expectations, Jockey C Whiteley explained that the mare travelled well throughout, however, was disappointing in its finishing effort.  He noted that the mare’s recent first up form has been disappointing which may have explained today’s performance.
 
Jockey C Whiteley (FLAMING ACES) was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.  When determining penalty Stewards were mindful of his good record and the total use of the whip in the home straight.
 
Race 3: Wholesale Sands and Recyling Maiden H’cap - 1400m
1st: Brookajoe   2nd: Angela’s Beauty   3rd: Safe Harbour   4th:  Desert Rush
 
Stewards accepted the explanation tendered for the late declaration of App. A Fancourt on JUMP ON BOARD.
 
As MAXENTIUS had not started in over 2 years it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
RESET EXPRESS - Stood flat-footed and lost ground at the start.  Near the 100m steadied after being brushed by CHOISTAR LA VISTAH and across the heels of DARESAY and as a result went to the line without being pressured.
 
BIG BAD JOHN - Slow to begin. Hampered shortly thereafter.
 
SHOW US SUMHEART - Near the 1200m steadied away from the heels of DARESAY which shifted in.  Approaching the 1000m placed in restricted room to the inside of CHOISTAR LA VISTAH and had to be eased.
 
BROOKAJOE - Caught wide during the early stages and was allowed to improve forward to obtain the lead approaching the 1000m.
 
JUMP ON BOARD - Raced 3 wide without cover during the early stages.
 
MAXENTIUS - Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
DESERT RUSH - Raced wide throughout. App. G Mitchell reported at scale that her mount raced greenly throughout.  She added that she recommended to connections the addition of blinkers for the filly’s next start.
 
ABSOLUTELY WIN - Near the 500m shifted out to improve and in doing so bumped ANGELA’S BEAUTY which was forced wider as a result.  When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, Jockey R Plum stated that his instructions were to take up a forward position, however, after only beginning fairly and despite his efforts, the gelding failed to show sufficient speed to take up a forward position and as a consequence he elected to obtain cover further back than he had anticipated.  He added that the gelding was not entirely comfortable throughout the run and proved disappointing.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near fore fetlock.  Connections will be advised that a veterinary clearance will be required prior to its next start.
 
ANGELA’S BEAUTY - Forced wider near the 500m.
 
CHOISTAR LA VISTAH - Approaching the 100m steadied when DESERT RUSH shifted in abruptly.  Jockey L Cheshire reported to Stewards that her mount raced greenly throughout and that she has recommended to connections the addition of blinkers and tongue tie for the gelding’s next start. 
 
Jockey J Morris (NED’S ROUND) was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
Race 4: MINC Gold Coast Building Services Class 3 Plate - 1200m
1st: Abohar   2nd: Gorada   3rd: Tamrookum   4th:  Run Louie Run
 
GORADA – Blundered at the start and lost ground.
 
JOMAR’S ELEMENT - Approaching the 900m bumped by ABOHAR and became unbalanced for a short time.  Briefly held up upon entering the home straight before shifting in to obtain clear running.
 
GO THE GANTRY - Raced 3 Wide without cover throughout.
 
TRACONI - Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
 
NILETTE - Raced wide throughout.
 
App. J Mallyon (NILETTE) was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
After the running of Race 4, the track was downgraded to a Soft 6.
 
Race 5:  Battle of Coral Sea Cup BenchMark 80 H’cap - 1800m
1st: Court’s Star   2nd: Spirit of Kiowa   3rd: Rogali   4th:  Anymore
 
CANTILLATE - Slow to begin.
 
EL TOBY - Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from one nostril.  Connections were advised that the gelding must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop prior to racing again.
 
SPEED GONZALES - Raced wide during the early and middle stages.
 
App. S Sweeney (SPIRIT OF KIOWA) was fined the sum of $300 for excessive use of the whip (some of which were consecutive) prior to the 100m.  In determining penalty stewards were mindful of her exemplary record.
 
Race 6: Brandon’s Electrical Class 2 H’cap - 1400m
1st: Denbern  2nd: Wack’em  3rd: Alseeya  4th:  Atouchmore
 
FLYING FRED - Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, App. J Guthmann-Chester stated that in his opinion despite the gelding having won on a soft track at its only start, he was of the view that the gelding failed to handle today’s track conditions.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.
 
TIME TO SAIL - Reared at start and lost ground.  Hampered shortly thereafter.
 
BOCAGE - Began awkwardly.
 
THERMAL UNIT - Raced wide throughout.
 
Jockey J Morris (DENBERN) was fined the sum of $200 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
 
Race 7: Currumbin RSL Class 1 H’cap - 1200m
1st: Eat my Trust   2nd: Tierransanta   3rd: Priest’s Road   4th:  Military Miss
 
EXPLOSIVE BELLE - Stood flat-footed and lost ground at the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
I REMEMBER YOU - Near the 900m tightened for room and steadied.
 
SWEET SODA POP - Near the 900m tightened for room and steadied when placed in restricted room between I REMEMBER YOU and FAMOUS GROUSE.  Raced wide throughout.
 
FAMOUS GROUSE - Raced wide throughout.
 
COLLINS CREEK - Raced wide throughout.
 
MILITARY MISS - Commenced to over-race near the 900m and continued to do so until near the 700m.
 
EAT MY TRUST - Commenced to over-race passing the 800m and had to be steadied.
 
GLONASS - When questioned regarding the disappointing performance Jockey R Plumb was at a loss to explain the performance and could only add that the gelding travelled well until placed under pressure entering the home straight and failed to respond.  As a result near the 200m he elected to ease the gelding over the final stages.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination.  A swab sample was taken.
 
ARABIAN DANCER – The gelding suffered a bleeding attack during the event.  The gelding will incur a three month ban from racing under the provisions of AR53A.
 
Stewards enquired into an incident near the 900m which resulted in Jockey Doyle and Jockey Rolls being tightened for room and buffeted between runners.  After taking evidence from riders Jackson Morris, Luke Rolls, Ben Looker and Shannon Doyle, it was established that when approaching the 900m, runners to the inside of Jockey Doyle had shifted out slightly along with Jockey Looker on the outside shifting in and away from Jockey Morris which shifted in.  As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that any one rider had caused the interference, they reported the matter and took no further action.
 
Race 8: MINC Remedial & Rectification QTIS 3yo H’cap - 1200m
1st: Niccanova   2nd: Zamex   3rd: Real Classic   4th:  Red Scarlet
 
REAL CLASSIC – The gelding which was kicked by another runner behind the barriers underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
ZAMEX - Stood flat-footed and lost considerable ground.
 
RED SCARLET - Shifted in at the start and bumped MIA’S GOT CLASS.
 
OH BOY – Reared in the barriers and became momentarily cast.  The gelding was removed from the barriers and underwent a veterinary examination and cleared to start.  Began awkwardly and made contact with DENLAGO.
 
BLACK CRUSADE - Raced wide without cover throughout.   Stewards questioned App. J Guthmann-Chester as to the reasons why he settled in a wide position when there appeared to be an opportunity to obtain a position with cover in the early stages. App. Guthmann-Chester stated that after travelling a short distance he was of the view that Jockey Mallyon was looking for a position with cover on the fence and therefore he would have shifted over to race outside MIA’S GOT CLASS, however, this did not eventuate and when MIA’S GOT CLASS stayed racing 3 wide he was caught 4 wide.  He further added that in hindsight and after watching the films he agreed with Stewards that it would have been a better option for him to have restrained and taken up a position with cover behind MIA’S GOT CLASS and REAL CLASSIC.  Stewards noted his explanation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
13 MAY 2017
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2 – Jockey C Whiteley, whip use – 6 strikes [AR137A(5)]
Race 3 – Jockey J Morris, whip use - 7 strikes [AR137A(5)]
Race 4 – Jockey J Mallyon, whip use - 7 strikes [AR137A(5)]
 
Suspensions         
Race 1 – Jockey J Taylor, careless riding, 8 days – mid. 17.05.17 to mid. 25.05.17 [AR137(a)]
 
Fines
Race 5 – App. S Sweeney, whip use - 14 strikes - $300 [AR137A(5)]
Race 6 – Jockey J Morris, whip use – 7 strikes - $200 [AR137A(5)]

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre race
Back to Abilene, Outstrip, Military Miss
 
Horses swabbed post race
All winners, Roman Senator, Angela’s Beauty, Alseeya, Glonass, Zamex
 
Warnings
Race 2 – Payback, hung out – racing manners [AR8(t)]
 
Bars
Race 3 – Absolutely Win, lame near fore fetlock – Vet. Certificate of Fitness [AR8(t)]
 
Bleeder
Race 5 – El Toby, bled 1 nostril – 1000m gallop [AR53A]
Race 7 – Arabian Dancer, bled both nostrils 1st time – 1000m gallop/3 months ban from racing [AR53A]
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2 – Jack Lancaster – M McGuren
Race 3 – Jump on Board – A Fancourt
Race 3 – Maxentius – J Taylor
Race 7 – Trust Misty – G Mitchell
Race 7 – Famous Grouse – B Looker
Race 8 – Bella’s Shadow – H Poland