QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2022
 
WEATHER –Overcast                   TRACK RATING – Heavy 8          RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 5.7
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – K Daly, P Reardon
Clerk of Scales – M King
Judge – S McMahon, M Lincoln
Veterinarian – Dr G Cavanaugh
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick
Starter – S Andrews, K Watson
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards accepted the explanation for the number of late rider notifications for Trainer G Heinrich at today’s meeting.
 
As C Small was not riding at today’s meeting, he was replaced as per the Stewards Summary.
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowances-
 
Race 2- GOLDEN ATHENA- C Whiteley- +1/2kg.
Race 4- CAOIMHE- C Whiteley- +1/2kg.
Race 5- SERENADE THE CAT- C Whiteley- +1/2kg.
Race 5- HOUDINI HUDSON- T Wolfgram- +1/2kg.
 
 
Race 1: SKY RACING QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
MISHANI EMBRACE – Racing keenly in the early stages, shifted to a three-wide position to avoid heels near the 800m and as a result raced wide for the remainder.
 
AFFOGATO GIRL – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight.
 
TANTALUM – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISHANI SUNSHINE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
Race 2: QUEENSLAND JEWEL RACEDAY MARCH QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards considered an objection lodged by jockey M Hellyer the rider of the second placed TERANGA against IMMEDIATE RESPONSE (Z Lloyd) being declared the winner alleging interference near the 100m. After taking evidence from all parties and reviewing the patrol footage, stewards found that approaching the 100m IMMEDIATE RESPONSE commenced to lay out resulting in TERANGA which was improving to that runners outside being forced to alter course by shifting inwards to avoid the heels of IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. As stewards were satisfied that had this interference not occurred that TERANGA would have finished ahead of IMMEDIATE RESPONSE, particularly when bearing in mind the manner in which TERANGA finished the race off and the short half head margin, the objection was upheld, and the judge’s numbers were amended accordingly.
 
SEEMEINROME – Near the 1300m, checked to avoid heels.
 
CHANCE AT MIDNIGHT – Raced greenly for the majority of the event.
 
FRESH PRINCE – Rounding the home turn when attempting a narrow run, commenced to lay in and as a result was checked when awkwardly placed at heels.
 
ASTUTE – Near the 1300m, was checked when placed in restricted room to the inside of TERANGA which hung in despite the efforts of its rider. Jockey L Tilley reported that in his opinion the interference suffered to the gelding in the early stages was the major contributing factor to the below market expectation performance.
 
IMMEDIATE RESPONSE – Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
TERANGA – Hung in for the majority of the event.
 
WHITE GLOVE TEST - Near the 1300m, checked to avoid heels. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LAYLAH'S WISH – Near the 1000m, momentarily steadied when placed in restricted room.
 
INCLUSION – Began awkwardly. In the early stages of the home straight, was bumped by another runner and became unbalanced.
 
GOLDEN ATHENA – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 3: THANK YOU BRYAN GUY OPEN Handicap 900 metres
 
ONE STRYKE – Laid in during the early and middle stages.
 
ICED – Slow to begin. Jockey A Jones was fined $400 for using her whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
PRAIRIE FIRE - Jockey M Wishart was fined $700 for using her whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
 
Race 4: GCTC.COM.AU Maiden Plate 1800 metres
 
CHIEFS AND MAHOMES - A Post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which compounded in the home straight failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stewards placed a warning on the competitiveness of the gelding.
 
DOUBLE QUICK – Rounding the home turn improved onto heels and was then disappointed for a run and lost ground.
 
KING'S COUNSEL - As the gelding had not started in an extended period was examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to the event and was passed suitable to race. Bumped near the 1500m and was forced wider. After being caught three wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward by its rider to obtain a position outside the leader near the 1000m. Jockey S Tomlinson was fined $400 for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
MAGAHAT– Bumped on jumping and lost ground.
 
COTE DES BAR – A Post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which compounded in the home straight failed to reveal any abnormalities. The stable representative for trainer C Waller advised that in light of todays performance the stable may now consider the geldings racing future.
 
EMBOSSING – As Jockey B Pengelly was overweight, he was replaced by jockey N Callow. Jockey B Pengelly was fined $100 for accepting a ride when overweight. AR190(3). Shifted three wide to improve from the 800m.
 
ISOMETRIC – After being caught wide in the early stages, was allowed to stride forward by its rider to obtain a position outside the leader near the 1600m. Made the turn approaching the 1400m awkwardly and as a result shifted out bumping another runner.
 
BOOM RAIDER – Began very awkwardly losing ground. Jockey Z Lloyd was reprimanded for using his whip on consecutive occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(i).
 
VIRTUOSITY – Jumped in the air at the start and lost ground. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 5: SKYLINE RESTAURANT Class 1 Handicap 1800 metres
 
DOUBLE BARRELL – Slow to begin.
 
JABBAR – Raced ungenerously whilst being restrained near the 1600m.
 
SERENADE THE CAT – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 1600m when racing keenly was steadied to avoid heels. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Jockey C Whiteley could offer no tangible explanation for the poor performance of the mare which he reported failed to run on in the home straight as he had expected. A Post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have an abrasion to the forehead however no other abnormalities were detected.
 
THE LOVE ROCKET – Began awkwardly.
 
GULLFOSS – Near the 250m Jockey Bayliss’s whip momentarily slipped from his hand before being quickly regathered.
 
SIMON SAYS – Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 6: GALLERY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1100 metres
 
KING'S EXPRESS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight proving difficult to ride out.
 
MAXCALEMMA – Trainer J Smerdon reported that it is the intention for the gelding to be ridden further back in the field if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Lost its near-fore plate in running.
 
SKILORD – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly during the early and middle stages. Lost its off-hind plate in running.
 
IRING – Laid in for the majority.
 
BIZOU – Bumped on jumping and was then checked when awkwardly placed at heels.
 
TALLAHASSEE LASSIE – Jockey M Hellyer reported that the mare travelled comfortably throughout the event however when placed under pressure from near the 700m it failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. Trainer A Williamson expressed disappointment in the performance and advised that in the days following todays meeting he would have his stable veterinarian examine the mare and should any abnormality become present he would report back to stewards. A post-race veterinary examination immediately following the event failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
ZOUMANJI – Began awkwardly, was then bumped shortly after the start, and became unbalanced.
 
I'M STILL STANDING – Just prior to the start being effected the mare put its head down and as the barriers opened turned its head into the adjoining stall and as a result took no competitive part in the event. As stewards were satisfied that if not for its own manners the mare was otherwise afforded a fair start it was declared a runner in this event.
 
 
Race 7: GIBBOS TIPS Fillies and Mares RATINGS BAND 0 - 62 Handicap 1400 metres
 
ELVEENA – Fractious in the barriers. Raced three wide for the majority. Jockey N Callow was reprimanded for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
VON SAGA – Near the 1300m, steadied when awkwardly placed at heels. Jockey I Teh was fined $300 for using her whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
PURE INDULGENCE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
TOP GLAMOUR – Slow into stride.
 
Race 8: BOOK A PRIVATE EVENT @ GCTC Colts, Geldings & Entires RATINGS BAND 0 - 1400 metres
 
The start was delayed approximately 5 minutes when both PITTSBURGH PHIL and HATS cast plates on route to the barrier which required re-fitting on arrival at the barriers.
 
CONFUSION – Raced three-wide with cover for the majority.
 
VANTASTIC - Trainer J Smerdon reported that it is the intention for the gelding to be ridden further back in the field if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Apprentice D McGillivray expressed disappointment in the performance of the gelding which he advised failed to quicken in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
HANDBALL – Raced three-wide without cover for the majority. Disappointed for a run near the 300m and was eased.  
 
REAL HUSSEY – Began awkwardly.
 
COME IN SPINNER – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which jockey K Zechner reported felt short in its action over the final 100m revealed lameness in the heels of both fore legs. Connections were advised they would be required to obtain a veterinary certificate for the gelding prior to next racing.
 
KING'S CONTRACT – Slow to begin. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Raced three-wide with cover for the majority.
 
HATS – Held up and unable to improve from rounding the home turn up until a point near the 200m.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4- Z Lloyd – Use of whip on consecutive occasions prior to the 100m. 132(7)(a)(i).
Race 7- N Callow – Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
Fines
Race 3- M Wishart - $700 - Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to 100m. 132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 3- A Jones - $400 - Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to 100m. 132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 4- S Tomlinson - $400 - Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to 100m. 132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 4-B Pengelly - $100 - Accepting a ride when overweight. AR190(3)
Race 7- I Teh - $300 - Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to 100m. 132(7)(a)(ii).
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
MAGAHAT, BOOM RAIDER, VIRTOUSITY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, MISHANI EMBRACE, CAOIMHE, ZOUMANJI, VON SAGA
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4:          CHIEFS AND MAHOMES – Warning – Uncompetitive
Race 8:          COME IN SPINNER – Vet Cert – Lame both fore legs
Protests
Race 2            2nd Vs 1st - Upheld
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2:           17 INCLUSION - Sheriden Tomlinson,
Race 4:           5 KING’S COUNSEL (FR) - Sheriden Tomlinson,
Race 4:           9 EMBOSSING – Noel Callow,
Race 7:           6 PURE INDULGENCE - Sheriden Tomlinson,
Race 8:           11 REAL HUSSEY - Sheriden Tomlinson,
                        19 PITTSBURGH PHIL - Girish Goomany
 
 
The matters contained within this 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.