QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Heavy (10)    RAIL – +1.5M 1800M-350M; True Remainder   PENETROMETER – 6.53
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – S. Coulthard, P. Reardon, A. Schofield
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – S. McMahon, G. Anderson.
Veterinarian – Dr N. Gaskell
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, K. Kilpatrick
Starter – K. Watson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following rider overweights:
Race 2. L. Dittman (STAR MAGNUM) + 1/2kg
Race 4. A. Allen (NANAKAROBI YAOKI) + 1kg
Race 8. N. Callow (FORGET ROMANCE) +1/2kg  
 
 
Race 1: THE PALMS SUPER SATURDAY ON SALE BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2200 metres
 
GOTTA BE FIRST – Jockey J. Taylor was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted.
 
SHERRIFF CODY – Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
 
Race 2: GC SPRING CARNIVAL BOOK NOW Class 5 Handicap 1100 metres
 
LORD MARKEL (NZ) – Approaching the 900m, momentarily steadied from the heels of GO DARCY which shifted in when awkwardly placed to the inside of THE GENERAL. Over raced in the middle stages.
 
THE GENERAL (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
STAR MAGNUM – Jockey L. Dittman advised that the gelding travelled comfortably, however in his opinion, may not have been suited by the distance of today’s event, particularly given the heavy track conditions.
 
MARRIED TO THE MOB – Approaching the 900m, had to be steadied from the heels of STAR MAGNUM, which shifted in when not fully clear. Rider L. Dittman was advised to exercise greater care.
 
GO DARCY (NZ) – Slow to begin. Over raced in the middle stages.
 
Race 3: VALE JIM CALLAGHAN Maiden Handicap 900 metres
 
POLYGAL – Had to have its tongue tie refitted on arrival at the start. Raced greenly and commenced to over race when being restrained in the early stages.
 
ICHACHA – Approaching the 900m, was bumped and forced inwards by POLYGAL, which commenced to race greenly whilst being restrained.
 
MAX'S SOURCE – Began awkwardly. Put in an awkward stride approaching the 200m.
 
 
Race 4: SPRING SOIREE ON SALE RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap 1200 metres
 
WILL HE FOXTROT – Slow to begin. Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted in the early stages, and the overall performance of WILL HE FOXTROT. Apprentice J. Williams advised Stewards that his instructions were not to overly pressure the gelding in the early stages, and allow the horse to balance up, in an effort to allow the horse to finish the race off, as it was resuming from a recent letup. He further stated that he was advised not to race to the inside of the track as connections believed this to be inferior going. Apprentice Williams advised that after beginning awkwardly, and bearing in mind the instructions issued, he did not overly pressure WILL HE FOXTROT to maintain the position, racing behind BONNIE EV, resulting in CORONEL managing to secure the position in front of him. Apprentice Williams further added that the gelding did not commence to travel comfortably until approaching the 700m, and the gelding finished off well when placed under pressure in the home straight. Stewards noted apprentice Williams comments.  
 
THE GOLDEN SOUL – Raced three wide for the majority.
 
CORONEL – Apprentice Y. Lewis advised that that gelding failed to handle today’s track conditions and would also appreciate a step up in distance.
 
NANAKOROBI YAOKI – Over raced in the early stages.
 
SIDEWALK – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination due to late arrival on course due to traffic delays and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. On returning to scale, jockey Michael Hellyer reported that the gelding failed to handle today’s heavy track conditions.
 
FLOWER – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination owing to not starting in a race for an extended period of time, and was cleared to start.  
 
 
Race 5: HOOLEY'S BUCKS PARTY 2022 Maiden Handicap 1700 metres
 
JAKAT – Raced three wide until approaching the 1200m.
 
NINA ARTIE – Slow to begin. Hampered shortly after the start and to be steadied.
 
SEQUOIA CHIEFTAIN (NZ) – Approaching the 1000m, had to be steadied from heels. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
DU JOUR IDEA – As Apprentice S. Tomlinson had taken ill, Stewards permitted Apprentice Y. Lewis to replace him on the mare. Raced three wide throughout.
 
AMALFI QUEEN – Raced three wide in the early stages. Rider S. Cormack advised that the mare over raced in the early and middle stages, which may have had a detrimental effect on its finishing effort.

FIDDLER ONTHE ROOF – Raced keenly when racing in the early stages. Shifted out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
SPEND IT – Jumped outwards at the start and bumped with ROSE OF MAHER and became unbalanced.
 
GOLD SAMURAI – Approaching the 1200m, after being crossed by JAKAT, raced keenly at heels and shifted out.
 
ARGYLEBYTHESEA – Bumped shortly after the start. Approaching the 1400m, raced in restricted room for a short distance and had to be steadied when GOLD SAMURAI shifted outwards when over racing at heels. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
ROSE OF MAHER – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
 
Race 6: YOU NEED A MY QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY Class 2 Handicap 1700 metres
 
AL SAHARA – Began awkwardly. Rider N. Callow commented that the mare raced keenly in the middle stages however when placed under pressure in the home straight, was disappointing in its finishing effort. Underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no obvious abnormalities other than the mare slightly short striding in the near foreleg.
 
A DEEL OF HUMOUR – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
PRINCESS SPARKLES – Raced three wide from the 900m. Rider R. Fradd reported that the mare travelled well and responded to his riding when asked for an effort leaving the 600m however, did not maintain its run in the home straight, which he attributed to the heavy track conditions.
 
SHOPPING WISE – Began awkwardly resulting in its rider becoming momentarily unbalanced. Momentarily held up approaching the home turn.
 
DINNY'S A SUSPECT – Raced three wide without cover for the majority.
 
CHAOTIC CRANACH – Slow to begin and hampered shortly afterwards. Raced keenly in the early stages. Leaving the 600m raced in restricted room.

 
Race 7: TRILLIONAIRE THUGS NFT COLLECTION OPEN Handicap 1300 metres
 
PARKO – Jockey L. Allen advised on returning to scale that the gelding did not appreciate todays’ heavy track conditions. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the horse and the overall performance, jockey L. Allen explained that her instructions were to ride the horse in its usual pattern she had it ridden it previously, where she has established a clear lead on the horse. She is of the opinion that the horse is best ridden in this manner. She further added that after establishing the lead, she was able to allow the gelding to travel comfortably in the middle section of the event, however, approaching the home turn, the horse became awkward in its action and did not feel comfortable when placed under pressure in the heavy track conditions. Stewards questioned stable representative J. Morrisey who advised them that in his opinion the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation given the manner in which PARKO finished the race. Stewards noted the comments of both Mr Morrisey and rider L. Allen. A post race veterinary examination revealed a slow post race recovery and a swab sample was taken from the gelding.
 
THE DARK (NZ) – Jockey M. Hellyer commented that did not handle today’s heavy track conditions.
 
 
Race 8: SPRING SOIREE ON SALE Class 2 Handicap 1350 metres
 
PERNELL – Due to the trainer taking ill, PERNELL was scratched by order of Stewards at 8.05am.
 
DERBARI – Brushed with ROMAN HEIR at the 50m.
 
ROMAN HEIR – Approaching the 50m, laid in under pressure and brushed with DERBARI and became unbalanced.
 
MA MA'S ROSE – Jockey A. Allen reported that the mare didn’t handle today’s heavy track conditions.
 
SPILL THE DIAMONDS – Jockey M. Hellyer advised on returning to scale, that it was not his intention to lead, however after beginning well he elected to take up a forward position.
 
KALPANA – Held up in the early stages of the home straight.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1. Rider Jason Taylor – use of whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 5. Rider Troy See – unable to make allocated weight – AR190(3).
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 5. App. Sheridan Tomlinson – ill – medical clearance required.

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
THE GENERAL, ICHACHA, CHAYSE ‘N’ MENARI, FIDDLER ONTHE ROOF.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, SHOPPING WISE, PARKO.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. 3. POLYGAL – W. D’Avila
Race 3. 15e. MAX’S SOURCE – M. Castle
Race 4. 2. WILL HE FOXTROT – J. Williams
Race 4. 13e. SIDEWALK – M. Hellyer
Race 4. 14e. FLOWER – W. D’Avila
Race 5. 5. DU JOUR IDEA – Y. Lewis
Race 5. 11e. SPEND IT – M. Hellyer
Race 5. 12e. GOLD SAMURAI – T. Brooker
Race 5. 13e. ARGYLEBYTHESEA – J. Cornish
Race 5. 14e. ROSE OF MAHER – J. Taylor
Race 6. 11e. CHAOTIC CRANACH – J. Taylor
Race 6. 12e. BOOM STORM – M. Castle
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 8. 13e. PERNELL - 8.05am by order of Stewards.
 
 
 
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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.