QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 18 JUNE 2022
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – SOFT 5, GOOD 4 FOLLOWING RACE 3                        RAIL – 5.5M 1400-W/POST; 3M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.9
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – C Simpson, P Reardon, D McMahon
Clerk of Scales – M King
Judge – S McMahon, G Anderson
Veterinarian – Dr N Gaskel
Swab Attendants – J Crompton
Starter – K Watson
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowances at today’s meeting-
 
Race 1- VANCITY- M Murphy +1/2kg
 
As Jockey J Guthmann-Chester was to be overweight in races 3 and 8, he was subsequently replaced as per the stewards summery. Jockey Guthmann-Chester was fined $200 for accepting the rides when overweight AR190(3).
 
Race 1: SKY RACING Maiden Handicap 1800 metres
 
DOONICAN – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
DIAMOND DAGGER – At the request of trainer H Norman, the mare was examined by the veterinary surgeon upon arrival on the course. Subsequently the mare was deemed suitable to race. Forced wider on the track by another runner rounding the home turn.
 
JEWEL FLIGHT – Near the 250m, was bumped on the hind quarters by another runner and as a result became unbalanced. Jockey J Guthmann-Chester was reminded of his obligations to ride his mount to the conclusion of the event.
 
SCENIC RIM – As Jockey J Huxtable was to be overweight, he was subsequently replaced by Jockey A Fancourt. Jockey Huxtable was fined $200 for accepting the ride on the gelding when overweight. AR190(3). After being caught wide in the early stages, was ridden forward by its rider to obtain the leading position near the 1400m.
 
BULLET HERO – Near the 1600m, momentarily raced in restricted room and was eased. Held up rounding the home turn. Near the 250m, commenced to lay in making contact with the hind quarters of JEWEL FLIGHT and as a result became unbalanced and shifted out abruptly. For the remainder of the event, had a tendency to lay in.
 
VANCITY – Slow to begin. Forced wider on the track by another runner rounding the home turn.
 
Race 2: WILKINSON SEAFOOD QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1400 metres
 
BETTER CLASS – Jumped in the air at the start and lost ground.
 
REBEL NEWS – Raced three-wide without cover from the 900m. Hung out for the majority of the event.
 
RED TOP – Slow to begin and then failed to muster early speed. Stewards questioned jockey J Guthmann-Chester in relation to the performance of the gelding. Jockey Guthmann-Chester advised that prior to the event, with the benefit of race experience, he had expected the gelding to be able to obtain a midfield position. Jockey Guthmann-Chester added however the gelding was slow to begin and failed to stride out in the early stages and for that reason settled in a rearward position. Jockey Guthmann-Chester went on to say that during the middle stages until a point near the 150m, the gelding travelled reasonably and took some time to quicken into the event despite his urgings. Jockey Guthmann-Chester added that over the final 150m the gelding responded to his riding and finished the race off well. When asked by stewards as to whether there was an opportunity to improve wider on the track from the 500m rather than improving to the inside, jockey Guthmann-Chester advised that near the 500m he was positioned inside the heels of BONNIE VALE which was racing to his outside and as a result of this he was reluctant to take hold of his mount to ease around this runners heels and therefore he formed the decision to elect to obtain runs to the inside. Stewards noted Jockey Guthmann-Chester’s explanation.
 
THE UPRISING– Began awkwardly. Near the 1100m, momentarily raced in restricted room and was eased.
 
BONNIE VALE – Cast its near hind plate in running.
 
MONTANA MAY – Raced three-wide in the early stages before being forced wider by another runner near the 900m. As a consequence was allowed to stride forward by its rider to obtain a position outside the leader near the 800m. Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
ROCK WAR – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 3: PACIFIC WEST FOODS QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1400 metres
 
LOST IT IN VEGAS – Slow to begin and despite the urgings of its rider trailed the field throughout. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer L Kelly advised that in light of today’s performance it is the intention for the gelding to be leaving his stable.
 
OUR POLARIS – Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced three-wide with cover throughout.
 
BERNMARK – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
DAY TIME MARTINIS – Raced three-wide without cover throughout. Following the event it was observed that the filly had obtained a minor laceration to its off-hind heel.
 
FLYING JUSTICE – Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
RONLEE GAL – Bumped on jumping.
 
YOUGETWHATYOUGET – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 4: DAVE CHOPPER MCCAWE BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1800 metres
 
Following the running of race 3, the track was upgraded to a good 4.
 
BECANDLENI – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Jockey N Callow reported that the mare over raced in the early and middle stages and for that reason from near the 800m he allowed the horse to stride forward to improve into the event. Jockey Callow added that whilst the mare quickened for a short distance it was under pressure prior to the home turn and in his opinion, over racing in the early stages was the major contributing factor to what in his view was a disappointing performance.
 
ELEUTHERA – Apprentice J Molloy was reprimanded for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
EMALEAH – Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE CARPENTER – Jockey M Murphy was fined $200 for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
UNEARTHED – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
Race 5: KB FOOD Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1400 metres
 
LAYLA'S SONG – At the request of jockey A Fancourt the filly was examined by the veterinary surgeon upon arrival at the barriers. Subsequently LAYLA’S SONG was declared a late scratching by order of the stewards at 2:17pm when found to be lame in the offside-hind leg. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on LAYLA’S SONG be refunded with the following deductions to apply to all bets placed prior to 2:17pm-  
 
1st – 8c the win, 8c the place
2nd – 12c the place
3rd – 11c the place
 
Trainer H Norman was advised that he would be required to obtain a veterinary certificate for the filly prior to next running.
 
SISTER KATHLEEN – Raced ungenerously whilst being restrained in the early stages.
 
DAULAT MACHTIGAMOR – Jockey J Taylor was reprimanded for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
STAR SEEKER – Slow to begin. Apprentice J Williams was reprimanded for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii). Apprentice J Williams was fined $100 for failing to seek permission from the stewards prior to leaving the course. AR128(2).
 
WILLINGA PANACHE – Laid in over the final 400m. Apprentice A Jones was reprimanded for using her whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
TIMELY SHADOW – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: AMANDA SUMMERFIELD Colts, Geldings and Entires BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1400 metres
 
OREGON – Began awkwardly.
 
REGAL EDITION – Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground. Apprentice A Jones was fined $200 for using her whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
SIR GUNSEN – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
A BIG CHANCE – Began awkwardly.
 
HOUDINI HUDSON – Began awkwardly. Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 900m and as a result raced three-wide without cover for the remainder of the event.
 
THUNDER MOON – Jockey J Guthmann-Chester could offer no explanation for the below market expectation performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
Race 7: CHEFS @ AQUIS PARK OPEN Handicap 1200 metres
 
GOGOL – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
THE PINES – Jockey R Fradd advised that the mare travelled comfortably in the run in a worse than midfield position as per its customary racing pattern however when asked to quicken in the home straight the mare responded for only a short distance and peaked on its run passing the 100m. Jockey Fradd added that as the mare was only second up from a lengthy spell in today’s event, it would derive a significant fitness benefit from today’s event.
 
PROMETHEUS – Cast a near-hind plate in running.
 
 
Race 8: STEPHEN SUMMERFIELD RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1200 metres
 
PERFECT QUALITY – Near the 1100m raced in restricted room and was forced to shift out when awkwardly placed at heels.
 
PRIME ASSET – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
SIZZLING RIVER – Began awkwardly.
 
SUGAR ZONE – Began awkwardly.
 
GEM OF THE LOCHS – Approaching the 1000m, raced in restricted room and was eased. Raced three-wide without cover for the majority.
 
SENECA FALLS – Began awkwardly losing ground.
 
BEN HUR – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
BONNIE EV – Near the 600m, when awkwardly placed at heels, shifted out abruptly and as a result became unbalanced.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4:           Apprentice J Molloy was reprimanded for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 5:           Apprentice J Williams was reprimanded for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 5:          Apprentice A Jones was reprimanded for using her whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 5:          Jockey J Taylor was reprimanded for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Fines
Race 1:           Jockey J Huxtable was fined $200 for accepting a ride when overweight. AR190(3).
Race 4:           Jockey M Murphy was fined $200 for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 5:           Apprentice J Williams was fined $100 for failing to seek permission from the stewards prior to leaving the course. AR128(2).
Race 6:           Apprentice A Jones was fined $200 for using her whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Jockey J Guthmann-Chester was fined $200 for accepting rides when overweight. AR190(3).
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
JEWEL FLIGHT, SCENIC RIM, BLACK SUNRISE.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
LAYLA'S SONG -     Vet Certificate
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:      7 SCENIC RIM – Ms Alannah Fancourt
Race 3:      6 ACADIAN FOREST – Ms Alannah Fancourt
Race 4:      6 THE CARPENTER – Michael Murphy
Race 8:      14 BONNIE EV – Michael Hellyer
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 5:          LAYLA’S SONG
 
 
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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.