QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK GOLD COAST –
SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2021
 
WEATHER – SHOWERY   TRACK RATING – SOFT 6, Soft 7 @11:50am RAIL – +2M 1400M-400M;TRUE REMAINER
PENETROMETER –5.07
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – L Hicks, P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – K Daly
Judge – S McMahon, G Anderson
Veterinarian – Dr M Lenz
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick, H Lewindon
Starter – S Andrews, K Watson
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowances-
 
Race 3- DREAM CHANCE- C Meehan +1kg
Race 7- YOU’RE NEXT- R Wiggins +1/2kg
 
Due to rainfall after the scratching deadline, the track was downgraded to a soft 7 at 11:50am.  
 
RACE 1: BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY @ GCTC QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400 METRES
 
WENEIRI- Hung out from the 600m. When questioned in relation to the disappointing performance Jockey R Fradd advised that the colt travelled comfortably during the event, however from a point near the 600m, commenced to hang out and in the home straight failed to run on proving very disappointing. Co Trainer Trent Edmonds was at a loss to explain the disappointing performance of the colt which he advised that continued to train on well following its last start victory. A post race Veterinary examination revealed the colt to have a minor laceration to its cheek. A swab sample was taken. Trainer T Edmonds will be advised a warning would be issued against the colt for hanging out.  
 
SECRET TALES- Began awkwardly.

ILIKEIT ILOVEIT- Hung out from the 700m.
 
BAGGER PRINCE- Attempted to buck in the early stages resulting in its rider losing the use of his off side iron for some distance before tailing off in the home straight. Trainer B Robinson was advised he will be required to obtain a further barrier certificate for the gelding prior to next racing.

 
Race 2: BECOME A GCTC MEMBER TODAY MAIDEN PLATE 1800 METRES
 
CHIANTARI – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 300m bumped on the hind quarters and became unbalanced.
 
FOCUS – After being bumped on the hind quarters leaving the 300m was tightened for room and lost ground when forced to shift in abruptly. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
JABBAR – Held up rounding the home turn. Leaving the 300m was tightened for room when attempting a narrow run between FOCUS which shifted out marginally and JAKK’S RIGHT which also shifted in marginally. A short distance later when continuing to pursue the narrow run shifted in abruptly resulting in FOCUS also being forced to shift in abruptly.
 
MOONLIGHT ECLIPSE – Slow into stride.
 
SPIRITUAL – Improved onto heels near the 1300m and as a result shifted out. As a consequence raced wide for the remainder. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have sustained a black eye, consistent with having been struck by a clod.
 
JEM JEM – Over-raced early and middle stages. Leaving the 300m checked when awkwardly placed at heels. Post race Veterinary examination revealed the horse to have been galloped on the off hind leg.  
 
SUGARPUSH – Saddle shifted to the offside rounding the home turn resulting in the rider being unable to fully test his mount in the home straight.
 
Following this race Jockey J Guthmann-Chester took ill and was subsequently replaced on his remaining engagement as per summary.
 
RACE 3: VALE BOB LITTLE MAIDEN HANDICAP 900 METRES
 
EVAN ALMIGHTY – Laid out under pressure in the home straight and passing the 100m required the rider to stop riding and straighten his mount.
 
ANOTHER SPIRIT - Tightened for room at the start.
 
ART HEIST – Slow to begin.
 
EXPERT WITNESS– Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RED DRESS– Began awkwardly. Near the 700m tightened for room and was checked when runners either side shifted ground marginally. Raced ungenerously for some distance in the middle stages.
 
TIACLAIR – Began awkwardly and shortly after was tightened for room.
 
SUNNY EKCELS – Slow to begin.
 
DUSTY HAZE – Tightened for room at the start. Near the 700m tightened for room and was checked when runners either side shifted ground marginally.
 
RACE 4: PINK RIBBON CUP 18 SEPTEMBER BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP
900 METRES
 
SQUIRREL HUNTER (NZ)– Steadied when awkwardly placed at heels in the early stages.
 
LADY TULESSA– Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
MACEDON FLYER– Began awkwardly.
 
MILLIONS STAR – Slow to begin.
 
THE BUMBLEBEE – Began awkwardly.
 
THE DARLING – A post race Veterinary examination revealed the horse to have been galloped on the off hind leg.  
 
RACE 5: THE PALMS SUPER SATURDAYS ON SALE BENCHMARK 62
HANDICAP 2200 METRES
 
The start was delayed approximately 3 mins when FU NI cast a near fore plate upon arrival at the barriers which required farrier attention.
 
LOOKS LIKE (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
FU NI - Jockey S Galloway was fined $400 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100 metres, three more than permitted.
 
PIEROPAN – Jockey Callow reported that his mount travelled only reasonably during the event and was hard ridden from leaving the 1000m to improve its position. He added that upon straightening the gelding commenced to respond to his vigorous riding and ran on strongly from this point.
 
EMSHALKY – Allow to stride forward near the 1400m to obtain a position outside the leader near the 1100m.
 
UNDER ORDERS – Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn and was eased.
 
ASTRAL KNIGHT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced with its head in the air whilst being restrained for some distance passing the 1800m.
 
CHIEF COMMAND – Near the 1800m was steadied when awkwardly placed at heels. Held up at the heels of tiring runners for some distance approaching and passing the 600m.
 
SPIRIT OF EDYN – After being caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward to obtain a leading position near the 1600m.
 
RACE 6: GLASSHOUSE GARDEN PARTY FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200 METRES
 
SIMPLY SO – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
LADY MAGNUS – Raced ungenerously whilst being restrained in early stages.
 
OSAYCAN – Stood flat footed and lost significant ground. Trainer L Kelly was advised that the mare would require a further barrier certificate before racing again.
 
COSSIE – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
RACE 7: GALLERY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BENCHMARK 60 HA 1200 METRES
 
DARING MAN – Slow to begin.
 
GOGOL – Jumped in the air at the start and lost ground. Raced three wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CAPTIVATED – Dipped on jumping.
 
CHILLIWACK – Raced three wide with cover throughout. Jockey N Callow reported that despite racing wide throughout in his opinion the gelding raced somewhat flat today and proved disappointing in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormal findings.
 
AUTMED – Raced in restricted room in the early stages and lost ground.
 
CORONEL – Raced ungenerously whilst being restrained in the early stages.
 
KAVALMO (NZ) – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
BOOM RANGA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rider S Fawke was reprimanded under AR132(5) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner, that being 15 times in total.
 
RACE 8: FESTIVE FEAST ON SALE NOW CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1400 METRES
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight Jockey A Fancourt rider of SIESTA KEY, the 2nd placegetter, lodged an objection against DASH FOR DREAMS (T Brooker) being declared the winner alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the Stewards patrol footage, it was established that near the 75m DASH FOR DREAMS shifted out under pressure making contact with SIESTA KEY forcing that runner wider on the track. Stewards however could not be satisfied that the extent of the interference suffered to SIESTA KEY was greater than the margin separating both runners at the finish, and therefore they dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings.
 
 
MOONAN ME – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
RABBIT CLAUSE – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
DASH FOR DREAMS– Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
SIESTA KEY– After improving onto heels near the 800m shifted to a three wide position and as a consequence raced three wide for the remainder. 
 
DORSET COAST– Raced three wide for the majority.
 
DIVINE ROCA (NZ)– Slow to begin.
 
WICKMO – Slow to begin and as a consequence settled further back than anticipated.
 
WHILE WE CAN– Slow to begin.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7 - Jockey S Fawke - Excessive whip use - 15 times - AR132(5) (1st Offence).
 
Fines
Race 5 – Jockey S Galloway – Excessive whip use prior to the 100m - $400 AR132(7)(a)(ii). (4th offence).
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 2 – Jockey J Guthmann-Chester – Illness - medical certificate required.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
WENEIRI, DIAMOND BEANS, FOCUS, JABBAR, TWILIGHT PHENOMENA, LOOKS LIKE, ASTRAL KNIGHT, SIMPLY SO
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, WENEIRI, and second placegetters in Races 5, 6, and 8
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- BAGGER PRINCE- Bucked. Further barrier certificate required.
Race 1- WENEIRI- Hung out throughout – Warning on racing manners
 
Protests
Race 8 – 2nd v 1st. Dismissed.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3 – EXPERT WITTNESS – B Ainsworth replaced J Guthmann-Chester (Illness)
 
 
 
 
The above Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant. External reviews are managed by QCAT, and are not published on the Commission’s website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed