STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 3 JANUARY 2015

WEATHER – OVERCAST
RACK RATING – SOFT 7 UPGRADED TO SOFT 6 @ 12.05 PM
UPGRADED TO SOFT 5 AFTER R1
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 5.22

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – A Reardon, G Palmer, G Lane, G Dimsey
Clerk of Scales – P Mclean
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Lenz
Swab attendants – H Schodel, V Burgess, K Kilpatrick
Bookmaker Supervisor – R See
Starter – S Andrews
Jockeys Advocate – G Stockdale
Secretary – L Stokes


GENERAL

Stewards will undertake further enquiries as to the alleged changes in the advertised start times for races 3 and 4 after acceptances, which were not communicated to Stewards.

Race 1: First National QTIS 2YO H’cap – 1200m
1st – Le Chef 2nd – Real Good 3rd – Red Magic 4th – Kyoto Rose

MISTRAL THIEF – The start was delayed when the colt proved difficult to load. Raced wide throughout.

SAGARONNE – Examined by the veterinary surgeon after dislodging the rider in the enclosure and cleared to start. Raced ungenerously in the early stages.

KYOTO ROSE – Slow to begin. Near the 1000m steadied from heels.

SHIPWRECKED – Held up rounding the home turn.

DAGGA BOY – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped ALLON ZEE. A short distance later was bumped by REAL NAUGHTY and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have over-reached resulting in it casting the off fore plate causing a laceration to its near fore heel. Trainer advised the horse would now be sent for a spell.

REAL NAUGHTY – Began awkwardly and shifted out making heavy contact with DAGGA BOY.

ALLON ZEE – Bumped on jumping away.

INFINITE LEE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the near fore leg. Trainer B Currie will be advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required before the filly races again.

After the running of Race 1, the track was upgraded to a Soft 5.


Race 2: Direct Connect One Metro Win H’cap – 1800m
1st – Meteorologist 2nd – Rocbolt 3rd – Tracey’s Angel 4th – Hush Power

AVALANCHES – Trainer T Bailey reported that the gelding will now be sent for a spell. A swab sample was taken.

ROCK OF DIAMONDS – Slow to begin.

SNAPCRACKLE – Slow to begin. Near the 500m steadied from heels. Held up for clear running between 300m and 150m.

MAJESTIC SOUND – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

SCARBOROUGH – Raced wide throughout.

HOME TO THE BRIDE – Near the 500m had to be steadied from the heels of the tiring MAJESTIC SOUND.

METEOROLOGIST – When questioned as to the seemingly improved performance of the gelding, Trainer M Wilson stated that he had not been disappointed in its last start where from a wide barrier it was forced to race further back than anticipated and ran on well. Mr Wilson added that he was critical of the Jockey’s ride at its previous start at Doomben, however, he did concede that METEOROLOGIST did not race well at Doomben. Mr Wilson also noted that the gelding had always performed best over today’s distance of 1800m at the Gold Coast where it is trained. His explanation was noted.

Jockey J Byrne (METEOROLOGIST) was fined the sum of $200 for excessive use of his whip in a forehand manner and in consecutive strides prior to the 100m. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account Jockey Byrne’s good record.

Jockey M Cahill (ROCBOLT) was fined the sum of $300 for excessive use of his whip in a forehand manner and in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.

Race 3: First National Investments & Projects QTIS 3YO H’cap – 1800m
1st – Jumbo Prince 2nd – Glorious Red 3rd – Rising Luck 4th – Flying Lucky

Due to transportation difficulties, Stewards permitted Jockey J Taylor to replace Jockey K Wharton as the rider of SECRET TRYST.

The start was delayed when the surcingle on GLORIOUS RED had to be replaced behind the barriers.

HOLLYWOOD BARBIE – Bumped shortly after start.

SPUR LE JOUER - Bumped shortly after start.

KEEP ON ROCKING – Near the 1400m steadied to avoid the heels of ALL CLEAR which shifted in. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be sore over the loins. Trainer G Duncan will be advised that he must obtain a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness before the gelding races again.

RECKLESS ABANDON – Raced wide throughout.

PRETTY VACANT –Held up rounding home turn.

SECRET TRYST – Upon straightening had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of another runner.

HULA GIRL – Jockey T Harrison reported that the filly failed to travel comfortably throughout and in her opinion did not appreciate leading.

RED BERETTA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from mild heat stress.

Race 4: Smoke Alarm Solutions F&M BM75 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Nicky Nocky 2nd – Rich Reward 3rd – Moon and the Stars 4th – Elitist

HUSSY ERIN – Slow to begin.

ANASHEED – Slow to begin.

STRAWBERRYCHAMPANE – Slow to begin. Steadied near the 900m.

SARI – Hampered on jumping away.

NICKY NOCKY – Steadied when tightened for room by ATHENA FIRE (T Bell) near the 900m. Jockey Bell was advised to exercise more care in future. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance, Trainer A Willick stated that the mare failed to travel comfortably at its last start in the early and middle stages and was forced to race on the rail which in her opinion was inferior going. Ms Willick noted when able to shift out upon straightening the mare finished the race off well. Ms Willick stated that at its run prior to that, which was first up from a spell and up in class, the mare was not suited to the tempo of the race on that occasion and failed to sprint home with the leading division. On the basis of those two performances Ms Willick was confident of an improved showing today. Whilst noting the explanation Stewards ordered that the mare remain on course so that a further blood sample could be taken.

EKOFANIDEA – Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn and bumped by MOON AND THE STARS and taken wider on the track.

MOON AND THE STARS – Shifted out to improve near the 400m and bumped another runner.

ELLA MAGIC – Near the 400m had to be steadied when placed in restricted room.

WHERE’S THATDRAGON – Hung out rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination. Trainer has advised that the filly will be sent for a spell.

Race 5: The Finger Class 6 Plate – 1200m
1st – Voodoo Blue Magic 2nd – Knight Templar 3rd – Caellum 4th – Hydrazine

NUMBER ONE GUN – Trainer B Cavanough was fined the sum of $200 for presenting the gelding to race in incorrect gear, namely blinkers instead of a visor. The gelding was permitted to race with blinkers. Public announcements were made to this effect.

FREEROCKER – Slow to begin.

SENGLEA SUN – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from mild heat stress.

CAELLUM – Began awkwardly.

KNIGHT TEMPLAR – Over-raced during the early stages.

SENGLEA SUN – Raced wide throughout.

BELIEVE’N’RECEIVE – Raced wide throughout.

WRITE CHEEK – Shifted out under pressure over the final 200m.

VOODOO BLUE MAGIC – Trainer L Ross will be interviewed at a later date regarding the gelding’s seemingly improved performance.

Race 6: Attwood Marshall Lawyers Bat Out of Hell H’cap – 900m
1st – Plateau Gold 2nd – Natural Dancer 3rd – The Storeman 4th – Prettyfamous

The start was delayed as a result of MIGGERU being fractious in the barriers.

NATURAL DANCER – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.

AGITATE - Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities at the time of examination. A swab sample was taken. When questioned as to the disappointing performance Jockey G Colless stated that despite rearing at the start the horse gathered speed quickly and was able to obtain a handy position, however, upon straightening failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. Jockey Colless stated that he was at a loss to explain the disappointing performance. Trainer K Schweida was also at a loss to explain the disappointing performance except to note that the horse may not have appreciated racing in ear muffs today which were an addition for the first time. Mr Schweida undertook to have further blood and veterinary tests conducted, the results of which he would report to Stewards.

SIMPLY SMART – Near the 600m steadied when tightened for room between MIGGERU and THE STOREMAN both of which shifted ground. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

CRAIGLEA CRUZ – Raced wide throughout.

LISA FASHIONISTA – Raced wide throughout.

FLYING RIDDLE – Raced wide throughout.

ADEBISI – Raced wide throughout.

Race 7: Carlton Draught Goldmarket H’cap (Listed) – 1300m
1st – Gundy Son 2nd – Daph ‘N’ Alf 3rd – Kempelly 4th – Cum Dividend

SOROS – Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Trainer K Schweida was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.

RIVA DE LAGO – Hung out rounding home turn.

TAMBO’S JEWEL – Steadied when tightened for room near the 400m. Lost near fore plate in running.

Jockey T Harrison (GUNDY SON) was reprimanded for using her whip above shoulder height over the concluding stages.

Race 8: Australasian Thoroughbred Syndications C,G&E BM75 H’cap – 1400m
1st – Friendly Dragon 2nd – Bushy 3rd – Purrvosa 4th – Budget Bender

HLUDOWIG – Raced wide during the early stages.

THE YOWIE – Raced wide for majority of event.

COSMONAUT – Raced wide for majority of event. Steadied when tightened for room approaching the 200m. A short distance later steadied again to avoid the heels of another runner.

CHEVAL DU FEU – Steadied when tightened for room near the 200m.

BUSSELTON – When questioned regarding the tactics App. S Fawke stated that he was instructed to position the gelding in the second half of the field. For this reason he elected to restrain the gelding after beginning well so as to comply with his instructions. App. Fawke added that the gelding failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure from the 500m and proved disappointing. Trainer B Lockwood will be interviewed as to the overall performance of the gelding at a later date.

EMERALD DUKE – App. B Appo reported that he dropped his whip shortly after the start.

PALMERA LAD – Jockey M Cahill dropped his whip near the 200m.

App. S Payne (FRIENDLY DRAGON) was fined the sum of $500 for excessive use of his whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.

Jockey J Watkins (PURRVOSA) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift out passing the 200m when insufficiently clear of COSMONAUT which had to be steadied and lose its rightful running. Jockey Watkins was suspended from riding in races for a period of 5 meetings to commence midnight 06/01/2015 and to expire midnight 16/01/2015.

Jockey J Watkins was fined the sum of $200 for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than the permitted number of occasions prior to the 100m.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 3 JANUARY 2015

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
Race 8 – Jockey J Watkins, careless riding, 5 meetings – mid. 06/01/2015 to mid. 16/01/2015 [AR137(a)]

Reprimands
Race 7 – Jockey T Harrison, whip use [AR137A(4)(b)]

Fines
Race 2 – Jockey J Byrne, whip use - $200 [AR137A(5)]
Race 2 – Jockey M Cahill, whip use – $300 [AR137A(5)]
Race 5 – Trainer B Cavanough, present horse with incorrect gear - $200 [AR140B(2)]
Race 8 – App. S Payne, whip use - $500 [AR137A(5)]
Race 8 – Jockey J Watkins, whip use - $200 [AR137A(5)]

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Le Chef, Real Good, Red Magic, Infinite Lee, Real Naughty, Master Avatar, Meteorologist, Rock of Diamonds, Majestic Sound, Hollywood Barbie, Spur Le Jouer, Red Beretta, Flying Lucky, Nicky Nocky, Hussy Erin, Rich Reward, Elitist, Four Strings, Freerocker, Knight Templar, Number One Gun, Senglea Sun, Plateau Gold, Signified, Flying riddle, Lisa Fashionista, Ike’s Legacy, Cum Dividend, Daph ‘n’ Alf, Soros, Tambo’s Jewel, Storm Crazy, Hludowig, Cheval du Feu, Friendly Dragon, Budget Bender.

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Avalanches, Real Good, Glorious Red, Agitate, Knight Templar, Daph ‘n’ Alf, Busselton.

Bars/Warnings
Race 1 – Infinite Lee – lame near fore leg – Veterinary Certificate of fitness [AR8(t)]
Race 3 – Keep on Rocking, sore over loins – Veterinary Certificate of Fitness [AR8(t)]
Race 7 – Soros, stood flat-footed as start effected – barrier manners – warning [AR8(t)]

Rider Replacements/Changes

Race 1 – Mistral Thief – Tim Bell
Race 3 – Secret Tryst – J Taylor
Race 5 – Purchased – C Whiteley
Race 6 – Miggeru – T Harrison
Race 8 – Purrvosa – J Watkins