QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 15 MARCH 2025

WEATHER – Fine            TRACK RATING – Soft 5 (Race 1), Good 4 (Race 2-10)            RAIL – True                    PENETROMETER – 4.85

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – B. Wright, W. Wain, D. McMahon, P. Reardon, A. Dowsett (Assistant Steward), P. Gore (Cadet Steward)

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Eagle Farm Wednesday 12 March 2025:
Race 10: MAGIC MILLIONS GOLD COAST MARCH MAIDEN PLATE 1600M

BRAIN WAVE – Near then 200m was obliged to steady from the heels of I DOUBT IT (C. Graham), which shifted in marginally, after being carried out by PREACHABULL (T. Fenlon) which was carried out by FIRE AND LIGHT (S. Collett) which shifted out when insufficiently clear. Jockey S. Collett pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that passing the 200 she permitted her mount to shift out, carrying out PREACHABULL into the line BRAIN WAVE which was carried out across the heels of I DOUBT IT which shifted in marginally. Jockey Collett’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 17th of March 2025 and to expire midnight 24th of March 2025.
 
GENERAL

Stewards approved the following overweight allowances at today’s meeting:
 
Race 2 – THE CLAIMANT – E. Chaves +1kg (53kg)
Race 5 – LADY SHOTGUN – S. Collett +0.5kg (54.5kg)
Race 5 – CATWALK CRIMINAL – E. Chaves +1kg (53kg)
Race 7 – BREEZIN’ – M. Rodd +0.5kg (55.5kg)

Trainer A. Campton was fined $500 pursuant to LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch dual acceptors ZOUPERB and CATWALK CRIMINAL by the prescribed time.
 
Race 1: VALE LARRY KLINGE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP         1700M

TEXAS (NZ) – Bumped on jumping.
 
DEMON DARB – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped TEXAS. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey V. Duric advised his mount wasn’t suited to the fast early tempo and when asked for an effort passing the 500m, DEMON DARB proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised to report back to Stewards in the subsequent days on the condition of the gelding.
 
CALM SEEKER (NZ) – Over raced in the early and middle stages despite the efforts of its rider attempting to restrain. When questioned on the tactics adopted, particularly when leading by a considerable distance in the early stages, jockey J. Taylor stated that his mount over raced throughout the event and that when passing the 1400m, after attempting to restrain his mount for a considerable distance to allow GREGARIOUS to improve and cross in hope that CALM SEEKER would settle and after GREGARIOUS was unable to cross, he elected to stop restraining and let his mount stride from the 1000m. He further added rounding the home turn his mount commenced to come back to the field.
 
ICHIBAN – Slow to begin.
 
GREGARIOUS – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, particularly when leading by a considerable distance in the early stages, Jockey T. Brooker advised that her instructions were to lead and was expected to place a gap on the field from the 600m. She added that after CALM SEEKER commenced to over race in the early stages she pressured her mount to take up the leading position in early stages but on straightening, passing the 1400m, she became aware that jockey J. Taylor (CALM SEEKER) was attempting to restrain to allow her mount to cross, as such she commenced to ride with vigor in an attempt to cross but was unable to do so after CALM SEEKER continued to over race. She further added that at a point nearing the 1000m that after it became apparent she could not take up the leading position, she restrained her mount but from that point onwards GREGARIOUS commenced to weaken and failed to finish the event off. Jockey Brooker when questioned added that she was unaware of the gap that both GREGARIOUS and CALM SEEKER had placed on the field and in hindsight should’ve made an effort to restrain her mount in middle stages once it became apparent that she would be unable to follow the instructions issued by Trainer A. Campton. Trainer A. Campton stated that he instructed jockey Brooker to lead in today’s event but was surprised to see the gelding leading in such a manner. Stewards advised jockey T. Brooker and trainer A. Campton that they intend to adjourn the inquiry to allow Stewards to examine all aspects of the race, including the wagering on the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a good 4.
 
Race 2: MARTIN COLLINS AUSTRALIA BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP 2400M

HOPEFUL (FR) – Passing the 200m, momentarily inconvenienced by TAPILDOODLEDO (N. Beriman) which shifted out under riding. Jockey N. Beriman was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
TAPILDOODLEDO (NZ) – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
WALTHAM (GB) – Began awkwardly. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on the entering the home straight and was obliged to shift out on straightening.
 
AGE OF SAIL (GB) – Raced wide from the 1200m. Jockey A. Mallyon could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer’s representative was advised to report back to Stewards in the subsequent days on the condition of the mare.
 
CHASSAGNE – Jockey R. Stewart could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer’s representative was advised to report back to Stewards in the subsequent days on the condition of the mare.
 
AMALGAMATION – When questioned on the tactics adopted with settling in a forward position, jockey S. Collett advised it was her instructions to be more positive with the light weight. Trainer M. Wilson was reminded of his obligations to advise Stewards of any change of tactics.
 
Race 3: ARCHER PARK RACING BLUE & WHITE STARS CLASS 4 PLATE 1200M

CASPERNOVA – Approaching the 600m, commenced to over race with its head up for a short distance. When asked to comment, Jockey V. Duric, stated his mount hung out in the early stages and failed to respond to his riding on straightening. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
ABOUT TO EXPLODE – Jockey A. Jones reported the gelding wasn’t suited to the fast early tempo and was disappointing when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.  
 
FUKUBANA – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Jockey A. Mallyon reported his mount wasn’t suited by the slow tempo in the middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
PIVOTAL LAD – Slow to begin. Near the 800m, steadied after improving onto the heels of ABOUT TO EXPLODE whilst over racing.
 
ADIELLA – Laid in on entering the home straight and had difficulty obtaining clear running.
 
PRESSALONG – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Approaching the 900m, steadied after improving onto the heels of TOO HARD TO REFUSE.
 
MISS BAYLES – Trainer K. Kemp advised the mare would now be going for a spell.
 
TOO HARD TO REFUSE – Began awkwardly and shifted in.

Race 4: WASHPOOL LODGE CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1400M

The start of this race was delayed approximately 2 minutes allowing for an interstate race to be run.
 
CADETSHIP – Bumped on jumping. Held up for a short distance passing the 200m.
 
DREAM HOUR – Slow to begin.
 
TRIBECA STAR – Held up for clear running in the home straight and was unable to be tested.
 
AMORE VELOCE – Scrambled on jumping, shifted out and bumped CADETSHIP. Raced wide throughout.
 
ZOUPERB – Near the 1100m, bumped by SHIHAB which shifted out when racing keenly.
 
BRENTWOOD – Began awkwardly. Jockey M. Du Plessis advised that in his opinion BRENTWOOD did not appreciate todays track conditions and may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
PRIME ASSET – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout. Held up for a short distance inside the final 100m.
 
BOLD BOURBON (NZ) – Raced wide throughout. Jockey S. Collett advised the gelding didn’t travel comfortably and may be better suited to a step up in distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SISTINE EXPLORER – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
SHIHAB – Began awkwardly. Near the 1100m, commenced to race keenly, shifted out and bumped ZOUPERB. Continued to over race from this point onwards.
 
Race 5: TAB MILITARY ROSE 1100M

CHINNY BOOM – Raced wide throughout.
 
LIQUOR – Began awkwardly.  
 
BURNING BELL – Near the 1000m, inconvenienced and had to be restrained from the heels of CHINNY BOOM (J. Stanley) which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey J. Stanley was advised to exercise greater care.
 
LADY SHOTGUN – As jockey A. Mallyon was overweight, he was replaced by jockey S. Collett. Stewards accepted jockey A. Mallyon’s reasons for the overweight. Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching and rounding the home turn and shifted wider and bumped with MIGHTY near the 200m.
 
EN POINTE – Passing the 1000m, had to be restrained to avoid the heels of SEBRING GIRL which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
HEROIC MISS – Blundered on jumping. Over raced whilst racing in restricted room passing the 600m.
 
MIGHTY – Passing the 1000m, after improving to the inside of SEBRING GIRL, had to be restrained after racing in restricted room. Bumped near the 200m by LADY SHOTGUN which shifted out. Jockey C. Graham reported her mount over raced throughout the event and hung out during the middle stages.
 
CATWALK CRIMINAL – Jockey E. Chaves reported his mount was inclined to hang in during the middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have lacerations to both hindlegs. Trainer A. Campton was advised that the mare would require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.
 
PARTY SPIRIT – Began awkwardly.  Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
REMLAPS ANGEL – Raced wide throughout. Over raced in the early and middle stages.

Race 6: AQUIS QTIS JEWEL (2YO) 1200M
 
BETTERLUCKNEXTTIME – Taken in at the start and bumped PRETTY DUBIOUS. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a minor laceration to its off hindleg.
 
PRETTY DUBIOUS – Buffeted between runners at the start. Passing the 900m, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SATISFIED MUGS which was carried out by PENROD which shifted out abruptly.
 
SATISFIED MUGS – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped with NOTINGTON PRINCE on a number of occasions. Near the 1000m, steadied from the heels of KING OF GERALDINE, which was taken in by BOOMSHANKA (A. Jones) which shifted in when not clear. Jockey A. Jones was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. Approaching the 900m, steadied from the heels of BETTERLUCKNEXTTIME (R. Wiggins) which shifted in when not clear. Jockey R. Wiggins was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. Leaving the 900m carried wider on the track. Raced wide from that point onwards. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to have a laceration to its near-hindleg.
 
NOTTINGTON PRINCE – Buffeted between runners at the start and then clipped the heels of SATISFIED MUGS and blundered. Passing the 1000m, had to be steadied off the heels of PINK VIXEN.
 
KING OF GERALDINE – Shifted in at the start and bumped BETTERLUCKNEXTTIME.
 
MISHANI PRINCE – Near the 900m, carried wider on the track. Raced wide for the majority.
 
PENROD – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 900m, after improving onto the heels of CUDDLES FOR KIMMY shifted out abruptly, carrying SATISFIED MUGS and MISHANI PRINCE wider on the track. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
CUDDLES FOR KIMMY – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped PINK VIXEN. Passing the 1000m, momentarily inconvenienced and carried inwards when having to avoid the heels of KING OF GERALDINE which was carried in.
 
EGYPTIAN GODDESS – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be exhibiting signs of heat stress.
 
PINK VIXEN – Bumped on jumping. After racing in restricted room between PENROD and SATISFIED MUGS who were both over racing passing the 1000m had to be steadied. Cast its near-hind plate in running.
 
KICKUPHIGH – Over raced in the early stages. Obliged to alter course whilst weakening approaching the 100m.
 
Following the running of this race, jockey V. Duric was examined by the club doctor and stood down from his remaining engagements due to pain in his ribs. Jockey Duric was advised that he would require a medical clearance prior to next race riding.

Race 7: GOLD COAST CITY COUNCIL QTIS JEWEL (3YO) 1200M

ASTAPOR – Raced wide throughout. Jockey J. Stanley reported that after being caught wider and taken wider rounding the home turn, his mount failed to finish off as expected. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
MISHANI ROCK – Over raced in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its near-foreleg. Trainer D. Stanbridge was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.
 
SCRUB CHAIN – Raced wide throughout.
 
MR BUBBALUSKI – Change of tactics; to be further forward if circumstances permit. Began awkwardly and settled midfield.
 
DREAM SMART – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.  
 
BONFIRE SPARK – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Had difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 150m. Jockey R. Dolan reported his mount hung out throughout the event.
 
ZHENG YOU – Raced wide throughout.
 
BETTER THAN WORDS – Slow to begin.
 
READY TO SCHIPP – Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight.
 
Race 8: ASSURED MANAGEMENT CARBINE CLUB GOLD COAST STAKES 1800M

JUNIPAL – Jockey R. Maloney advised in his opinion he believes JUNIPAL may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
CABOCHE (NZ) – Laid in under pressure in the early stages of home straight.
 
MAHAGONI (GB) – Raced wide throughout. Bumped on jumping.
 
WAPITI – Knuckled on jumping, becoming unbalanced and then shortly after bumped MAHAGONI. Raced wide throughout.
 
LINTHORPE LAD – Raced wide throughout.
 
HYDE – Near the 250m, obliged to steady passing the 250m to avoid the heels of THAT’S MOLLY (C. Graham) which shifted out. Jockey C. Graham was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
Race 9: 92.5 TRIPLE M GOLD BREAKFAST WITH LEISEL JONES, LIAM & SPIDA THE GOLD JEWEL 1400M

MISSISSIPPI PRINCE – Hampered passing the 150m when BAD EDUCATION (N. Beriman) shifted out under riding. Jockey N. Beriman was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
RED DEFCON – Slow to begin.
 
FINE SHOT – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CAN'T GETWHATIWANT – Raced wide throughout. Inconvenienced passing the 200m when FINE SHOT shifted out.
 
BAD EDUCATION – Jockey N. Beriman advised it wasn’t her intention to lead however the gelding over raced in the early stages and would not settle.
 
KALUMBURU – Near the 250m, obliged to shift in after becoming awkwardly placed on heels of FINE SHOT which shifted out after obtaining clear running. Raced in restricted room for a number of strides approaching the 100m.

Race 10: PFD FOOD SERVICES BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1000M
 
JACK BE LUCKY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers at the request of the rider and was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 8:12pm. Upon the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on JACK BE LUCKY be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st place – 3c the win, 4c the place
2nd place – 4c the place
3rd place – 4c the place
 
Trainer C. Geran was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.
 
BRING ME KASH – Shifted out over the concluding stages resulting in the gelding being accidently struck with the whip by the rider of FLAG HALL.
 
PIASTRI – Began awkwardly.  
 
PANTELONE – Jockey R. Dolan advised the gelding would take benefit from the run and may appreciate a step up in distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
FLAG HALL – Momentarily inconvenienced over the concluding stages when BRING ME KASH shifted out.
 
ARISPHERE – Began awkwardly.  Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey A. Jones when questioned regarding the performance of ARISPHERE stated that after having to settle further back than anticipated after jumping away awkwardly felt her mount was off bridle during the early and middle stages and after having difficulty obtaining clear running on entering home straight, her mount had a tendency to lay in and had difficulty sprinting in early part of home straight but was pleased in its finishing efforts.
 
SIMBU – Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages. Near the 700m, shifted in before being corrected by its rider. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
ACRES AWAY – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 700m.
 
THIS IS ONE – Began very awkwardly and lost ground.
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6-         Jockey A. Jones was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
Race 6-         Jockey R. Wiggins was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
Race 8-         Jockey C. Graham was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).

Fines
General-       Trainer A. Campton was fined $500 pursuant to LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch dual acceptors ZOUPERB and CATWALK CRIMINAL by the prescribed time.

Suspensions
Supplementary: Jockey S. Collett – Careless riding AR131(a) – license to ride in races suspended for 7 days to commence midnight 17th of March 2025 and to expire midnight 24th of March 2025.

Race day injuries/illness
Jockey V. Duric – Medical required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 2: AGE OF SAIL
Race 3: CASPERNOVA
Race 5: CHINNY BOOM, PARTY FOR TWO, MIGHTY
Race 6: GRAFTERBURNERS, SATISFIED MUGS, CUDDLES FOR KIMMY
Race 7: ASTAPOR, APUNTAR, SCRUB CHAIN, DREAM SMART
Race 8: POLITICAL DEBATE, MAHAGONI, THAT’S MOLLY
Race 9: READY FOR ANYTHING, FINE SHOT
Race 10: ACRES AWAY
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners, MASTER COPY, SCARLET PRINCE, ADIELLA, CENTRESTONE, CHINNY BOOM, PINK VIXEN, MR BUBBALUSKI, BLANTONS RUN, POLITICAL DEBATE, READY FOR ANYTHING, WILD BOTANICA

Warnings/bars
Race 5-         CATWALK CRIMINAL – Lacerations both hindlegs – Vet cert required
Race 7-         MISHANI ROCK – Lame near-foreleg – Vet cert required
Race 10-       JACK BE LUCKY – Late scratching Vets advice – Vet cert required
 
Adjourned inquiries
Race 1-         GREGARIOUS – Racing tactics

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 Race 1:        4 TEXAS (NZ) - Elione Chaves
                    6 SHARP DAZZLER - Matthew McGuren
                    11 ARCHER’S GAME - Robbie Dolan
                    12 JOVITA - Damien Thornton
                    13e THE HUNGARIAN - Mark Du Plessis
                    14e CALM SEEKER (NZ) - Jason Taylor
                    15e ICHIBAN - Ms Angela Jones
                    18e GREGARIOUS - Ms Tiffani Brooker
Race 2:         1 HOPEFUL (FR) - Ms Tahlia Fenlon (a2/50kg),
                    3 WALTHAM (GB) - Vlad Duric
                    10 SCARLET PRINCE - Ms Angela Jones
                    13 THE CLAIMANT - Elione Chaves
Race 3:         7 PIVOTAL LAD - Jag Guthmann-Chester
                    10 ADIELLA - Ms Nikita Beriman
                    12 GREYZOUS - Damien Thornton
                    22e TOO HARD TO REFUSE - Jim Byrne
Race 4:         2 CADETSHIP - Andrew Mallyon
                    9 AMORE VELOCE - Taylor Marshall
                    10 ZOUPERB - Elione Chaves
                    11 BRENTWOOD - Mark Du Plessis
                    13 BOLD BOURBON (NZ) - Ms Samantha Collett
                    15 SISTINE EXPLORER - Ms Cejay Graham
                    17e SHIHAB - Robbie Dolan
Race 5:         6 SEBRING GIRL - Jake Bayliss
                    8 LADY SHOTGUN - Ms Samantha Collett
                    14 CATWALK CRIMINAL - Elione Chaves
                    16e PARTY SPIRIT - Ms Georgina Cartwright
                    19e REMLAPS ANGEL - Robbie Dolan
Race 7:         15 ZHENG YOU - Ms Georgina Cartwright
                    18e READY TO SCHIPP - Andrew Mallyon
Race 8:         6 POLITICAL DEBATE – Ms Angela Jones
Race 9:         1 HATCHET – Noel Callow
Race 10:       3 FLAMING CONQUEST - Ms Georgina Cartwright
                    4 PANTELONE - Robbie Dolan
                    7 JACK BE LUCKY - Andrew Mallyon
                    14e SIMBU - Ryan Maloney
                    16e ACRES AWAY - Jag Guthmann-Chester
                    18e THIS IS ONE - Anthony Allen

Late scratchings
Race 10:       JACK BE LUCKY @8:12pm – Veterinary advice


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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.