QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
AQUIS PARK – SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Showers       TRACK RATING –  Heavy 10       RAIL – +1.5m Entire Course
PENETROMETER – 6.23
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – C Simpson, P Reardon
Clerk of Scales – D McMahon
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – N Gaskel
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick
Starter – K Watson

 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweight allowances at today’s meeting-
 
Race 1- WANDILLA – C Bayliss – +1kg
 
Race 1: THE PALMS ON SALE NOW Maiden Handicap 1700 metres
 
THE GREY PANTHER – After becoming fractious in the barriers THE GREY PANTHER was declared a late scratching by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice at 12:41pm. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on THE GREY PANTHER be refunded with the following deductions to apply-  
 
1st – 5c the win, 5c the place
2nd – 9c the place
3rd – 8c the place
 
JAKAT – Jumped awkwardly. Bumped by A DEEL OF HUMOUR near the 200m and had to be eased.
 
ENTERPRISE FUSE – Jockey M Hellyer reported that his mount didn’t handle the track.
 
REGIMENTAL MUSIC – Inconvenienced at the start. Inconvenienced when tightened for room near the 200m.
 
A DEEL OF HUMOUR – Near the 200m, shifted in under pressure and bumped JAKAT. Jockey L Allen was advised to show greater care when shifting ground.
 
COCO JEWEL – Raced three-wide for majority of the race. Forced to shift out by A DEEL OF HUMOUR near the 800m.
 
IDONO – Jumped awkwardly and bumped REGIMETAL MUSIC. Jockey W D’Avila reported that his saddle shifted back preventing him to ride the horse to the line in his normal manner.
 
WANDILLA – Raced three-wide early before being allowed to stride forward by its rider to take up the leading position near the 1300m.
 
NO MORE RED – Apprentice Williams was reminded to at all times ride his mount to the end of the race. Apprentice Williams was fined $300 for failing to claim his full amount. AR143(14)(a)
 
Race 2: FRIENDS OF TRINITY FOUNDATION Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
The start was delayed when ISLAND MAGIC had to be resaddled. There was a further delay when BONGANI had to have its tounge-tie refitted.
 
PLAINTIFF'S FRIEND – Raced three-wide throughout.
 
PRINCE OF MARAKESH – Raced three-wide with cover for the majority.
 
BONGANI – Was inclined to lay out from the 800m to the 400m.
 
Race 3: 3 GC TROPICS RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1350 metres
 
SAN PIERRE – Began awkwardly and bumped with BYRON EYES.
 
BYRON EYES – Bumped on jumping.
 
Race 4: PLATINUM STANDARD GRADING RATINGS BAND 0 – 58 Handicap 1350 metres
 
GEM OF THE LOCHS – Declared a late scratching at 12:24pm due to transportation issues.
 
NORTH ROCKS – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
REBEL LEADER – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 5: COMMERCIAL 1 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 2200 metres
 
QUOTANT – Lame in the near foreleg and declared a late scratching at 2:09pm.
 
SAINT MARTIN – Raced three-wide early. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
HARVESTA – Over raced in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
MAGIC MIKEY – Jumped away awkwardly. Jockey J Taylor reported that it was his intention to settle closer, but after beginning poorly he settled at the rear of the field.
 
JABBAR – Trainer J Gilmore was reprimanded for allowing his horse to leave the course early. AR165(3)
 
Race 6: AIM FINANCIAL Class 3 Plate 1200 metres 
 
MIRACLE DAY – Slow to begin.
 
KINGSCOTE – Brushed with another horse in the home straight.
 
UNCLE BUD – Inclined to lay in soon after straightening in the home straight.
 
CONCEALED DYNAMITE – Slow to begin.
 
Race 7: EDEN ACADEMY Class 1 Plate 1100 metres
 
CAPTIVARE – Declared a late scratching at 2:44pm due to transportation issues.
 
UNO MOON – Began very awkwardly and lost ground.
 
NICCI DE ROSA – Jockey L Allen reported that her mount failed to handle the heavy track conditions.
 
RALPHIE – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Trainer G Dougherty reported that he may remove the blinkers.
 
Race 8: COMMERCIAL 1 GOLD COAST BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1100 metres
 
COSMIC SERENADE – Became fractious in the mounting yard and reared over, dislodging its rider. On arrival at the barriers COSMIC SERENADE was examined by the veterinary surgeon passed fit to run.
 
EXCEL IN THE SUN – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
DREAM ENTITY – Slow to begin
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5-          Trainer J Gilmore was reprimanded for allowing his horse to leave the course early. AR165(3)
 
Fines
Race 1-          Apprentice Williams was fined $300 for failing to claim his full amount. AR143(14)(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
HARVESTA
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:           12e DEVINE FALLS - Cyril Small
Race 2:           10e PLAINTIFF’S FRIEND - Jai Williams (a3/52kg),
                        12e CRYSTALLIZATION - Ms Rikki Jamieson
                        14e PRINCE OF MARAKESH - Jason Taylor
Race 4:           9 JIMMY NEUTRON - Ms Lani Allen
Race 7:           10e FORKED TONGUE - Mr Troy See
                        11e RALPHIE - Micheal Hellyer
Race 8:           14e EXCEL IN THE SUN - Robbie Fradd
                        16e DREAM ENTITY - Ms Jasmine Cornish (a1.5/51kg),
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1:          3 THE GREY PANTHER – Vets advice
Race 4:          7 GEM OF THE LOCHS – Transport issues
Race 7:          1 CAPTIVARE – Transport issues
 
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.