QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
AQUIS PARK GOLD COAST – SATURDAY 17 JULY 2021
 
 
WEATHER – FINE

TRACK RATING – SOFT 6

RAIL – +3M ENTIRE
 
PENETROMETER – 5
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – D Aurisch, M Winwood, A Turner
Clerk of Scales – P Reardon
Judge – S McMahon, G Anderson
Veterinarian – Dr N Hamill
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick, A Challen
Starter – S Andrews, K Watson
 
 
RACE 1: MARSH ADVANTAGE INSURANCE MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 METRES
 
LIPEANSASS – The gelding refused to load into the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 12:05pm by order of Stewards. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared all bets on LIPEANSASS be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:
 
3 cents the win (LEICA BITA FUN)
13 cents the place (LEICA BITA FUN)
10 cents the place (PLAN CEE)

Trainer L Kelly was advised that a barrier certificate would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
 
FOCUS – Slow to begin. Near the 900 metres, commenced to race keenly and as a result was shifted wider to avoid the heels of another runner and as a consequence raced three-wide without cover for the remainder. Stewards questioned rider A Chau in regards to the below market expectation performance. Rider A Chau reported that after beginning only fairly he rode his mount along in the early stages to secure a more forward position, however when the pace of the race steadied near the 900 metres he was forced to shift out when racing keenly and as a result was forced to race three-wide from this point. Rider Chau went on to state that despite racing wide from near the 900 metres he was disappointed with the finishing effort of the gelding, which he advised was under pressure from well before the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. A post-race swab sample was collected for analysis.
 
VIKING FOREVER – Began awkwardly.
 
 
RACE 2: ARCHERS THE STRATA PROFESSIONALS QTIS TWO-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400 METRES
 
The start of the race was delayed initially when REAL DIVINE required resaddling at the barriers. The start was further delayed when DOOR INTO SUMMER proved difficult to load.
 
TOKYO FRIENDS – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which commenced to weaken from the 600 metres, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
HATS – Hampered and forced wider on the track by another runner on jumping. Forced wider on the track by another runner rounding the home turn and again near the 200 metres.
 
DOOR INTO SUMMER – Began awkwardly. Rider K Yoshida reported on returning to scale that his mount had a tendency to race greenly and hung out for the majority of the event.
 
EYE OF RA – Hampered and forced wider on the track by another runner on jumping. Raced three-wide without cover for the majority.
 
 
RACE 3: ARC UTILITIES MANAGEMENT QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400 METRES
 
JABBAR – Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
ONE POINT FIVE – Stewards questioned rider J Guthmann-Chester in regards to the below market expectation performance. Rider Guthmann-Chester reported that the filly was stepping up to 1400 metres in today’s event for the first occasion and for that reason had a tendency to race keenly in the early stages. Rider Guthmann-Chester further reported that from a point near the 900 metres he commenced to receive pressure from TANGO TINO, which was racing to his outside, which further resulted in his mount continuing to overrace through the middle stages. Rider Guthmann-Chester went on to report that despite this, he was disappointed with the manner in which the filly finished the race off and expressed disappointment with its performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be displaying mild lameness in the off hind and some nasal discharge.
 
TANGO TINO – Stewards opened an inquiry in relation to the tactics adopted by rider R Bishop on the filly from the 900 metres. Of concern to Stewards was rider Bishop’s decision to ride the filly along at that point of the race when there appeared to be an opportunity to maintain a position racing outside ONE POINT FIVE without placing pressure on his mount at that point. Stewards, after taking evidence from rider Bishop and Trainer B Laming, adjourned the inquiry to examine the details of the sectional times and wagering on the event. Rider R Bishop was fined $600.00 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on nine (9) occasions prior to the 100 metres, being four (4) more than permitted.
 
BIG HITTER – Began awkwardly. Was then steadied from heels shortly after the start before failing to muster speed and as a consequence lost considerable ground at the start.
 
 
RACE 4: STRATA COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS MAIDEN PLATE 1800 METRES

CANISTER – Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
REMARKABLES – Stewards permitted rider B. Pengelly to ride 0.5 kilograms over his allocated weight due to the covid restrictions. Began awkwardly and then hung out in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages and as a consequence settled further forward than anticipated.
 
ROYAL SKY – Began awkwardly. Hung in during the early and middle stages. Stewards questioned rider M McGillivray in regards to his riding between the 700 metres until approaching the 400 metres as to whether there was an opportunity to place the colt under greater pressure at that point to improve when racing in a rearward position. Rider McGillivray reported that he was instructed to ride the colt in a rearward position as it races best when ridden in this manner. Rider McGillivray further reported that for this reason he settled in a rearward position and was reluctant to place the colt under pressure prior to the 500 metres as he was concerned that the colt may not finish its race off if pressured too soon in the event. Rider McGillivray added that when placed under pressure coming to the home turn, the colt hit a flat spot and failed to quicken as he had expected, however from the 150 metres in his opinion ran on reasonably. Stewards noted the explanation of McGillivray, however advised him that in their opinion on this occasion it may have been more advantageous to place the colt under pressure to improve sooner than he did on this occasion.  
 
SHADOW FOX – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. After being held up approaching the 200 metres, attempted to shift out to secure clear running however was prevented from doing so by another runner, which was hanging in, and as a consequence was held up for a considerable distance. Rider J Guthmann-Chester accidentally dropped his whip approaching the 100 metres.
 
STOCKED AND LOADED (NZ) – Tightened for room at the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
RACE 5: TK ELEVATOR BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1800 METRES
 
LARMOUR – Began awkwardly.
 
BRONZED VENOM – Began awkwardly.
 
HE'S THE DEEL – Improved onto heels near the 1400 metres and as a consequence was shifted wider on the track and was allowed to stride forward by its rider to obtain the leading position near the 1100 metres.
 
RICHEST – Hung in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
RACE 6: ROCHELE PAINTING CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400 METRES
 
GENUINE AL – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying the thumps.
 
LOUIS JANUARY – Apprentice J Lloyd was fined $300.00 pursuant to AR131(b) for failing to ride LOUIS JANUARY out to the end of the race. In determining penalty, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that his failure to ride LOUIS JANUARY out to the end of the race had cost it 3rd place, bearing in mind the margin of a neck between 3rd placegetter and 4th placegetter.
 
BROOK HILL – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Held up approaching and rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
KOZLUCA – Stewards permitted rider B. Pengelly to ride 0.5 kilograms over his allocated weight due to the covid restrictions. Rider B Pengelly could offer no explanation for the below market expectation performance other than that the gelding would derive a significant fitness benefit from today’s event as a result of being first up from a significant spell. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. A post-race swab sample was collected for analysis.
 
DESTINY'S SON – Raced three-wide without cover for the majority.  
 
MR AZRAY – Raced three-wide with cover for the majority.  
 
THE WARDSMEN – Slow to begin. Approaching the 700 metres, improved onto heels and was steadied.
 
 
RACE 7: KELLY+PARTNERS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1400 METRES
 
GREEN JACKET – After beginning awkwardly, was then tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
THE IRONS – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
BRYNEICH – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GO DARCY (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
LEGAL COUNSEL – As rider B Pengelly was unable to make the allocated weight due to the covid restrictions, Stewards permitted T Wolfgram to ride the gelding.
 
PRINNY'S SUCCESS – Slow to begin.  
 
BLACKLOG (NZ) – Held up from the 350 metres until passing the 200 metres.
 
 
RACE 8: ARCHERS BCM GOLD COAST 0 - 62 HANDICAP 1200 METRES
 
BRINKMANSHIP – Began awkwardly. Raced three-wide without cover for the majority.
 
LADY MAGNUS – Slow to begin.
 
MOTHER’S DAY – Rider A Allen reported that, in his opinion, the mare got its tongue back during the event and may benefit from the addition of a tongue-tie.
 
PITTSBURGH PHIL – Raced three-wide with cover for the majority.
 
HAYATE – Held up rounding the home turn and then had some difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
STRYKING EMERALD – Leaving the 500 metres, when attempting a run when there was doubtful room, was steadied from heels and as a consequence lost ground.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 3. Ryan Bishop - Rider - Whip use prior to 100m - 9 occasions - 4 more than permitted - $600.00 fine - AR132(7)(a)(ii) - 3rd offence
Race 6. App. Jaden Lloyd - Rider - Failed to ride LOUIS JANUARY out to the end of the race -  $300.00 fine - AR131(b)

Adjourned inquiries          
Race 3. Ryan Bishop - TANGO TINO - To be reconvened when details of the sectionals and wagering on the event have been examined.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1. LIPEANSASS, PLAN CEE
Race 2. HODGSON, TOKYO FRIENDS
Race 3. ONE POINT FIVE
Race 4. STOCKED AND LOADED
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Race 1. FOCUS
Race 3. ONE POINT FIVE
Race 5. HEAD UP HIGH
Race 6. KOZLUCA
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. LIPEANSASS - Refused to load - Barrier certificate required - AR20(e)
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7. LEGAL COUNSEL - Travis Wolfgram to replace Brad Pengelly (overweight)
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 1. LIPEANSASS @12:04pm - Refused to load
Race 4. SUGARPUSH @9:30am - Veterinary advice
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision