QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
AQUIS PARK GOLD COAST – SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2020
 
 
WEATHER – FINE             
TRACK RATING –  GOOD (4) (GOOD (3) @ 3:48PM)           
RAIL – 3.5M 1400M – W/POST, 2M REMAINDER      
PENETROMETER – 4.55  
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – P. Zimmerman, W. Hadley, P. Reardon, A. Turner
Clerk of Scales – P. McLean
Judge – S. McMahon, G. Anderson, S. Mallyon
Veterinarian – Dr G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants – K. Fitzpatrick, L. Chapman
Starter – S. Andrews, K. Watson
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards acceded to an early request from trainer T. Edmonds for jockey R. Fradd to replace T. Harrison as the rider of PALICKI in Race 3 on today’s program.
 
 
Race 1: HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY BRENDAN HUGGETT Class 4 Handicap 900 metres
 
GHABBIE – Late to arrive on course due to transportation difficulties. The mare was examined by the veterinary surgeon and was cleared to start. Shifted in near the 400 metres inconveniencing USURP. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
USURP – Severely checked near the 400 metres to avoid the heels of GHABBIE, which shifted in. Apprentice M. Kennedy, in the presence of senior rider T. Harrison, pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a) in that near the 400 metres she permitted her mount GHABBIE to shift in under riding when not sufficiently clear of USURP, resulting in that runner being severely checked and losing ground. Apprentice M. Kennedy had her licence to ride in races suspended for a period of nine (9) days to commence at midnight on 4 October 2020 and to expire at midnight on 13 October 2020. Stewards deemed this incident to be a mid-range offence. Stewards further took into account Ms Kennedy’s guilty plea and her first breach under this rule of racing. 
 
SERTIN – Laid in leaving the 300 metres having to be steadied.
 
MIGHTY MITTERE – Tendency to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LILLI LIGHTS OUT – Rider B. Pengelly, when questioned in to the mare’s performance, was unable to offer any tangible explanation and was disappointed with its performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
NIEWAND – Rider T. Wolfgram was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip in that he used his whip on fifteen (15) occasions, being one (1) more than permitted pursuant to AR132(5).
 
 
Race 2: LLOYD HICKMOTT Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
THE HOUSEMAN – Tightened for room and lost ground shortly after the start.
 
GO BETTER –Severely checked when tightened for room near the 900 metres to avoid the heels of GO FACTOR, which was forced inwards by MENINDEE. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Rider N. Tomizawa pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a) in that near the 900 metres he permitted his mount MENINDEE to shift in when not sufficiently clear of GO FACTOR, resulting in that runner being taken in onto the rightful running of GO BETTER, which had to be checked and lose his rightful running. Rider N. Tomizawa had his licence to ride in races suspended for a period of ten (10) days to commence at midnight on 26 September 2020 to expire at midnight on 6 October 2020. Stewards deemed this to be a mid-range offence Stewards further took into account his guilty plea and exemplary record under this rule.
 
WEALTHY BACHELOR – Slow to begin. Shifted in near the 700 metres, brushing the running rail and becoming awkward in its action for a short distance. Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
MAGNATE – Began awkwardly. Was hampered near the 900 metres to avoid the heels of GO BETTER when that runner was checked and lost ground. Overraced in the middle stages.
 
CRAIGLEA DANIEL – Laid in shortly after the start, hampering the HOUSEMAN. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
GO FACTOR – Was inconvenienced near the 900 metres. Laid in leaving the 300 metres until near the 250 metres, proving difficult to ride.
 
 
Race 3: HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY PHOEBE Fillies and Mares Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
OCTIC –Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer M. Reynolds as to the reason for S. Galloway being a late declaration as the rider of the gelding. Delayed the start when it shifted its off hind plate, which was removed. When unable to be re-plated, its near side hind plate was also removed and the mare raced without its hind plates. Raced three-wide without cover for the majority of the race. At a subsequent inquiry, trainer M. Reynolds was fined the sum of $400 for presenting OCTIC to race without its plates secured and properly fitted pursuant to AR107(1).
 
CAT TWO – Began very awkwardly, throwing its head in the air and lost considerable ground. Raced ungenerously approaching the home turn and shifted wider. Trainer A. Sweeney was advised that the mare must obtain a barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
TINY TIARA – Slow to begin.
 
PYTHIA – Slow to begin.
 
FLEUR DE JOUR – Commenced to overrace in the early stages, having to be restrained from heels near the 900 metres.
 
THE MOA FACTOR – Improved onto heels near the 750 metres and shifted wider. Raced wide from that point onwards.
 
RELENTLESS MISS – Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 400 metres.
 
 
Race 4: THE PALMS PICNIC EDITION QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
MISS JEDI –As jockey T. Harrison was dually engaged she was replaced by J. Bayliss as the rider of the filly. Ms Harrison was fined the sum of $200 pursuant of AR127.

BULLGARI – After refusing to proceed to the barriers, the gelding was declared a late scratching at 3:15pm by order of Stewards. All bets placed on BULLGARI to be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply for successful bets placed prior to 3:15pm:
 
0 cents in the win for 1st (SHAMROCK LU)
1 cent in the place for 1st (SHAMROCK LU)
2 cents in the place for 2nd (CASA TRANQUILA)
3 cents in the place for 3rd (MISS JEDI)

N. Hocking, trainer of BULLGARI, was advised that the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to being permitted to race again.
 
SMALL REWARD –Trainer J. Zielke advised a change of tactics in that it was the intention to ride the filly in a more forward position if circumstances permit. Was ridden out of the gates but was unable to muster early speed and settled at the rear of the field.  
 
MY FIXATION – Slow to begin.
 
DOCTOR JACK – Slow to begin. Overraced for a short distance when being restrained shortly after the start. Raced three-wide without cover for the majority of the race.  
 
KING OF THE COAST – Slow to begin. Was tightened for room near the 800 metres between NOBLE WAR, which shifted out slightly when overracing, and MISS JEDI, which shifted in. J. Bayliss, rider of MISS JEDI, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) and advised to show greater care. Raced greenly in the home straight and shifted out under pressure near the 50 metres.
 
NOBLE WAR – Shifted outwards on jumping, bumping CASA TRANQUILA.
 
CASA TRANQUILA – Bumped on jumping.
 
PRIDE OF JEZEBEL – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
The track was upgraded to a Good (3) following the running of this race.
 
 
Race 5: THE DOME GARDEN PARTY Class 1 Handicap 1800 metres
 
SPURIOUS – Shifted its off hind plate and was unable to be re-plated and as such had its near hind plate removed and raced without hind plates. Slow to begin. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
BROOKER AVENUE – Slow to begin.
 
BRYBECK – Slow to begin. Disappointed for a run near the 150 metres.
 
THE GOOD THE BAD – Shifted in near the 1600 metres becoming awkward on heels and having to shift wider. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
FALAEB – Had a tendency to lay in near the 350 metres.
 
 
Race 6: TAB CREATE YOUR SPRING CALENDAR Class 2 Handicap 1400 metres
 
HUSSONMAN – When questioned in to its performance, rider A. Allen was unable to offer any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was lame in its near hind leg. Trainer T. Gollan was advised that HUSSONMAN would require a veterinary certificate prior to being permitted to race again.
 
BACK THE ROCK – Fractious in the barriers. Slow to begin.
 
THE WARDSMEN – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 7: DERBY DAY BOOK NOW RATINGS BAND 0 - 62 Handicap 120
 
INFLAMMABLE – Delayed the start when proved difficult to load. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners. Began awkwardly and shifted in, tightening runners to its inside. Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Rider A. Fancourt was cautioned over the use of her whip when her mount was out of contention.
 
WHITEBAIT PATTIE – Tightened for room on jumping. Overraced in the early stages.
 
SIDEKISS – Tightened for room on jumping and shifted in, bumping THE THICK OF IT.
 
THE THICK OF IT – Was bumped on the hindquarters on jumping and became unbalanced. Was accidentally hit over the head by the whip of another rider leaving the 200 metres. Raced ungenerously for the majority of the race. When questioned in to the seemingly improved performance, trainer B. Healy advised when racing for the first time clockwise the gelding hung out and since that run he has changed its training program and a step-up up in distance today was beneficial to the gelding’s performance. Stewards noted his explanation.
 
DEFACTOR – Overraced in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
PERFECT QUALITY – Commenced to overrace when being caught wide and as a result was allowed to improve forward to obtain the lead leaving the 700 metres.
 
SHINSTAR – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1. Travis Wolfgram – Jockey – Excessive use of the whip – 15 occasions – 1 more than permitted – AR132(5)
Race 4. Jake Bayliss – Jockey – Careless riding – AR131(a)
 
Fines 
Race 3. Malcolm Reynolds – Trainer – Plates not securely and properly fitted – $400 fine – AR107(1)
Race 4. Tegan Harrison – Jockey – Dual engagement – $200 fine – AR127

Suspensions
Race 1. Minonette Kennedy – Careless riding – Nine (9) day suspension – midnight 04/10/2020 to midnight 13/10/2020 – AR131(a)
Race 2. Nozi Tomizawa – Careless riding – Ten (10) day suspension – midnight 26/9/2020 to midnight 06/10/2020 – AR131(a)

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
COSSIE, THE HOUSEMAN, PYTHIA, OCTIC, THE GOOD THE BAD, QUEEN OF THE NIGHT, RICHEST, SIR HUSSON, WHITEBAIT PATTIE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and AMAZINGLY
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3. CAT TWO – Barrier manners – Barrier certificate required – AR20(e)
Race 4. BULLGARI – Pre-race manners – Trial – AR20(e)
Race 6. HUSSONMAN – Veterinary certificate required – AR20(e)
Race 7. INFLAMMABLE – Barrier manners – Warning
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. PALICKI – R. Fradd
Race 3. OCTIC – S. Galloway
Race 3. FLEUR DE JOUR – A. Sewell
Race 3. THE MOA FACTOR – A. Spinks
Race 4. MISS JEDI – J. Bayliss
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 4. BULLGARI @ 3:15pm
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision