QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
GOLD COAST – SATURDAY 26TH MARCH 2022
 
WEATHER –FINE               TRACK RATING – HEAVY 9        RAIL – 3M 1400M TO W/P; TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 6.1
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – P Zimmermann, P Reardon, C Fredrick
Clerk of Scales – M King
Judges – S McMahon, G Anderson, S Mallyon
Veterinarian – Dr A Hopgood
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick, L Bobeszko
Starter – K Watson, S Andrews
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Stewards today concluded an inquiry in relation to Jockey B Pengelly’s riding of BALTRAY over the final 500m in Race 4 at the Gold Coast on 4 December. Stewards adjourned the inquiry on the day of the race to allow them to undertake a review of the betting activity on the race and well as to consider the evidence tendered at the inquiry.
 
The betting review on the race did not reveal and abnormal activity and BALTRAY’S trainer Mr L Wheeler provided evidence to the inquiry that he had wagered on the gelding to be successful in the event.
 
After considering at the evidence available to them, Stewards advised Jockey Pengelly that in their opinion he had erred by not placing BALTRAY under greater pressure to improve it position in the early stages of the home straight. Jockey Pengelly was further advised that in their opinion this failure ultimately was a contributing factor in him being disappointed for a run near the 150m due to him not being positioned closely enough to the runners in advance of him to take advantage of this run prior to it closing due to ground he was required to make up as a result of his prior lack of vigour.
 
Stewards did accept Jockey Pengelly’s explanation in relation to his riding over the final 100m and noted that Jockey Pengelly had committed to shifting to the outside of PRIME ASSET to improve as the run started to present between PRIME ASSET and TAKING FLIGHT and thus, he was not in a position to take advantage of the run between those runners once it presented.
 
In all the circumstances, despite being of the opinion that Jockey Pengelly had erred in the early stages of the home straight, in totality, Stewards were not of the opinion that Jockey’s Pengelly’s level of culpability was sufficient enough to be in contravention of any of the relevant rules, and therefore took the matter no further.     
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowance at today’s meeting-
 
Race 4 - CARREFOUR- N Callow + 1kg
 
Race 1: TOTAL TOOLS BURLEIGH WATERS QTIS Three-Year-Old
Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
VANBLITZEM – Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages and as a result proved difficult to restrain.
 
SPIRIT OF ZAZOU – Bumped on jumping.
 
BEANS MEANS – Underwent a Veterinary inspection prior to the start after being kicked by another runner, passed to take its place in the field. Jockey J Guthmann-Chester reprimanded for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
MARNIE'S STAR – Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight proving difficult to ride out.
 
GIULIA – Raced keenly and was steadied from heels for a considerable distance during the middle stages.
 
SANKELISKAR – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 2: BOSTIK SMART ADHESIVE QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
AWE – Jockey G Colless reported that the gelding was forced to race wide during the event however given the heavy track rating he did not feel this had a detrimental effect on the horse’s performance. Jockey Colless added that the gelding travelled comfortably during the event however when placed under pressure in the home straight, failed to respond to his riding and in his opinion proved disappointing.  Post race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
UNION SPIRIT – As the tongue-tie could not be fitted to the gelding, Stewards granted permission for the use of a tongue-control bit to be used on the gelding. App S Tomlinson reported his saddle shifted to the off-side on jumping placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race. App S Tomlinson fined $300 for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
DA PARTY GAL – Held up rounding the home turn. Raced greenly when placed under pressure over the final 200m. Lost the off-fore plate during running.
 
READY FOR BETTER – Became restless in the barriers as the start was effected and as a consequence lost considerable ground. Post-race Veterinary examination revealed the filly to be suffering mild heat stress.
 
KISS OF THE DAY – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
Race 3: SEQ FORMWORK Maiden Plate 1800 metres
 
ENJOUEE – Raced wide without cover throughout. Laid in for the majority of the home straight when placed under pressure by its rider.
 
FIGHTINGFORJUSTICE – Slow to begin.When questioned in relation to the below market expectation performance of the gelding, jockey N Callow reported that the gelding raced one paced in today’s event and failed to quicken when placed under pressure from the 500m.   Jockey Callow was unable to offer any further tangible explanation for its performance. Post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near-fore leg. Trainer L Kelly was advised a Veterinary Certificate of soundness is required prior to the gelding next racing. The gelding was also sent for a post-race swab.

FRANKEL MOON – Began awkwardly and was then tightened for room shortly after the start losing ground.
 
KOWLOON GEM – Inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 200m. Jockey G Colless reprimanded for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
BAY STREET – Tightened for room at the start, lost ground.
 
ENUNCIATION – Near the 200m was bumped on the hind-quarters and became unbalanced.
 
THE WOLVERINE – Improved onto heels approaching the 200m and was forced to shift to the outside to secure clear running. Disappointed for a run near the 50m.
 
OCEANARIUM – Jumped with its head in the air. After being caught wide in the early stages was ridden forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 1400m. As a consequence settled further forward than anticipated.
 
CRAYPOT – Near the 250m when commencing to weaken, was placed in restricted room and eased when racing to the inside of ENJOUEE which laid in after being taken in slightly by KOWLOON GEM which also laid in at this point.
 
Race 4: DEWALT GUARANTEED TOUGH Maiden Plate 1400 metres
 
BUTLERS BEACH – Post race Veterinary examination of the gelding which tailed off failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer B Robinson was advised that in light of today’s performance the gelding would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing.
 
BLAZEN BOOTS – Jockey L Dittman reported the gelding raced greenly during the event and when placed under pressure from the 500m failed to quicken as he had expected and as a result ran on only fairly in the home straight.
 
DODGEBALL – Slow to begin.
 
CARREFOUR – Began awkwardly.
 
REALISED – As App S Tomlinson was unable to make the required weight, replaced by App A Jones. App Tomlinson was subsequently fined $200 for failing to fulfil his engagement.
 
REBEL LEADER – Near the 1200m put in an awkward stride.
 
Race 5: TOTAL TOOLS PRICE BEAT GUARANTEE Class 3 Handicap1800 metres
 
No racing incidents.
 
Race 6: MAKITA AUSTRALIA Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 1
Handicap 1200 metres
 
BAKUHATSU – Jockey J Guthmann-Chester fined $300 for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
REMUNERATIVE - As the gelding had not started in a period exceeding 12months, it was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start. Slow into stride.
 
SPRITES – Began only fairly and was then bumped shortly after the start losing ground. Near the 700m laid in and as a result was steadied when awkwardly placed at heels.
 
WOODY WOOD DUCK - Trainer B Robinson was fined $100 for the late notification of App. J Cornish as the gelding’s rider.
 
NOPAIN – Began awkwardly and was then hampered by another runner shortly after the start.
 
TOP PASS – Jockey S Lacy reported that the gelding did not handle today’s track conditions.
 
Race 7: TOTAL TOOLS EVERY TOOL EVERY TRADE Fillies and Mares
Class 1 Handicap 1200 metres
 
SMART SUCCESS – Began only fairly and failed to muster early speed.
 
TESSNEEM – After standing awkwardly in the barriers, was slow to begin and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
I'M A FOXYGIRL – Jockey J Guthmann-Chester advised the gelding failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.
 
BONNIE EV – Slow to begin.
 
MY GIRL SKY – Jockey S Lacy had her licence suspended for a period of 10 days for using her whip excessively during the event, that being on 17 occasions.  Period of suspension to commence at midnight 27/03/2022 and to expire midnight 06/04/2022 AR132(5)
 
REGAL EYES – Blundered near the 800m. App M Kennedy advised the mare failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.
 
Race 8: TOTAL TOOLS BURLEIGH WATERS RATINGS BAND 0 - 60
Handicap 1400 metres
 
AVENUE OF STARS – Slow to begin. Lost the near-fore plate in running.
 
HOT PROFIT – As a result of drifting noticeably in betting Stewards ordered the gelding, on arrival at the barriers, to undergo a pre-race Veterinary examination. Subsequently deemed suitable to take its place in the field. Slow to begin. Momentarily held up approaching the home turn.  Following the event trainer B Hill, upon questioning by Stewards, expressed surprise at the market drift and added that the gelding, following its last start win, had trained on well and had not missed any track work. Mr Hill added that in his opinion the gelding presented well for today’s event and could offer no tangible explanation for the performance.  Mr Hill did however advise that in his opinion the gelding has a history of mixing its form and as a consequence of this based on today’s performance may consider its future in his stable. Trainer B Hill undertook to advise Stewards should any abnormality become present in the days subsequent to today’s race. A further post-race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. The gelding was also sent for a post-race swab sampling. Stewards intend to view the wagering on the event, and should any irregularities become present, they reserve the right to inquire into this matter further.
 
BRALLIER – Post-race Veterinary examination indicated that the gelding may have choked down during the event, however no other abnormalities were detected.
 
HAPPY CANDY - Trainer M Costa was reprimanded for the late notification of App. A Jones as the mare’s rider. In assessing penalty Stewards were mindful of Mr Costa’s prior good record in relation to this rule.
 
THE DEMTEL MAN – Jockey N Callow reported that in the early stages of the home straight the gelding may have gone amiss and for that reason he elected to ease the gelding down from this point. Post-race Veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
THE KNIGHT – Reared as the gates opened.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- Jockey J Guthmann-Chester (BEANS MEANS) – Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 3- Jockey G Colless (KOWLOON GEM) - Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 8- M Costa (HAPPY CANDY) - Late rider notification. LR67
 
Fines
Race 2- App S Tomlinson (UNION SPIRIT) - $300 – Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 4- App S Tomlinson (REALISED) - $200 – Failing to fulfil engagement. AR190(3)
Race 6- B Robinson (WOODY WOOD DUCK) - $100. Late rider declaration. LR67
Race 6- Jockey J Guthmann-Chester (BAKUHATSU) – $300 - Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 7- Jockey S Lacy (MY GIRL SKY) – suspended for excessive use of the whip 17 times – AR132(5) – 10 days commencing m/n 27/03/2022 and to expire m/n 06/04/2022
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ENJOUEE, ENUCIATION, THE DEMTEL MAN
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Race 3 – FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE
Race 8 – HOT PROFIT
Warnings/bars
Race 3 – FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE– Veterinary Certificate – lame near-fore leg
Race 4 – BUTLERS BEACH – Poor performance – Barrier Trial required.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 4:           13 REALISED – Ms Angela Jones
Race 6:           11 WOODY WOOD DUCK - Ms Jasmine Cornish
Race 7:           14 TOGZ - Ms Jasmine Cornish
Race 8:           6 HAPPY CANDY - Ms Angela Jones
 
 
 
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.