STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 7 NOVEMBER 2015

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 6 (UPGRADED TO SOFT 5 @ 12 P.M.)
(UPGRADED TO GOOD 4 AFTER R2)
RAIL – OUT 3M 1400-1000, OUT 4M 1000-400, OUT 3M 400-W/POST, TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 5.06

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – G Lane, N Boyle, T Frazer
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C McCormack
Swab attendants – K Kilpatrick & H Schodel
Bookmaker Supervisor – G Daly
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Jockeys Advocate – G Stockdale
Secretary – S Rolls

GENERAL
Stewards accepted the explanations tendered by trainer G. Pollock for the late declaration of App R. Payne as the rider of FYNNSTAR (Race 4) and J. Taylor as the rider of CUSTER’S REWARD (Race 6).

Race 1: L J Hooker Southport Fillies & Mares Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Red Hot Element 2nd – Blessings 3rd – Walwa 4th – Clear Reflection

WALWA – Slow to begin. When asked to comment on the performance of the filly jockey D. Griffin stated that due to the small field and slow tempo in the early stages he elected to push forward to settle outside the leader, after which he was able to set a moderate tempo. Jockey Griffin added that bearing in mind the easy sectionals he was most disappointed with the filly’s failure to respond when placed under pressure rounding the home turn. Jockey Griffin was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the disappointing performance. A swab sample was taken from WALWA.

Stewards will interview trainer D. Bowen at a later date regarding his acceptance and subsequent scratchings of QUACKERLINA and DARBREE.

Race 2: L J Hooker Pacific Pines QTIS 3YO Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Secret Puzzle 2nd – Hannah’s Wish 3rd – Big Bamboo 4th – Light Shows

SECRET PUZZLE – Upon arriving at the barriers the filly underwent a veterinary examination after making contact with the outside running rail during the preliminary and was subsequently cleared to race.

BIG BAMBOO – Obliged to race wide early and allowed to stride forward to settle outside the leader passing the 900m. Upon return to scale jockey S. Galloway reported that he elected to shift wider upon straightening, where in his opinion the going was better.

KARAHARAGA – Bumped by LIGHT SHOWS approaching the 100m and became unbalanced.

DEEP DOWN – Upon return to scale App S. Eilbeck reported the filly raced greenly throughout.

JOLLY BOY – When questioned as to the performance jockey J. Stanley stated that the gelding quickened when asked to respond upon straightening however, he was disappointed in the gelding’s finishing effort after it weakened noticeably over the final 200m. Jockey Stanley was of the view that the gelding was stepping up in class today and as a result failed to carry the 59 kilo impost. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

LIGHT SHOWS – When questioned as to the tactics adopted over the final 500m jockey D. Griffin stated that leaving the 500m he elected to shift out so as to improve but was unable to do so due to DEEP DOWN being positioned to his outside. Jockey Griffin added that upon straightening he attempted to follow SECRET PUZZLE however, when that runner initially failed to quicken as expected he elected to shift out to secure a run between BIG BAMBOO and HANNAH’S WISH. Before he was able to obtain that run HANNAH’S WISH shifted in, which resulted in LIGHT SHOWS being held up for a short distance. Jockey Griffin was then obliged to again shift out to secure clear running to the outside of HANNAH’S WISH and in doing so bumped KARAHARAGA approaching the 100m. Jockey Griffin further added that when able to obtain clear running over the final 100m the filly finished the race off well.

Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 4.

Race 3: L J Hooker Coomera Fillies & Mares Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Star Of Night 2nd – Little Miss Rocker 3rd – Steal A Diamond 4th – Prolific Belle

RARE AIR – Began awkwardly and shifted in during the early stages bumping VELOCE JAY on a number of occasions. Bumped by LITTLE MISS ROCKER on straightening. When questioned as to the tactics adopted on the filly, which led today in contrast to its previous 2 starts, jockey J. Morris stated he was instructed to ride the filly out of the barrier in an attempt to obtain a forward position. Jockey Morris added that from the wide barrier he was obliged to ride the filly vigorously in the early stages so as to comply with his instructions. Jockey Morris was of the opinion that the pressure required to take up a forward position in the early stages had a detrimental affect on its overall performance. Jockey Morris noted that the filly had recently trialled well when settling in a forward position and would derive a fitness benefit from today’s run. Trainer B. Ahrens confirmed the instructions and stated that he had issued similar instructions at the filly’s previous starts however, on those occasions it had begun awkwardly and raced greenly at the rear of the field. Whilst noting the circumstances stewards reminded Mr Ahrens of his obligations to advise them of any change of tactics. Mr Ahrens indicated that he would issue similar instructions in future and would step the filly up over further distances.

VELOCE JAY – Bumped by RARE AIR on a number of occasions in the early stages.

LITTLE MISS ROCKER – Shifted out upon straightening and bumped RARE AIR.

STAR OF NIGHT – Upon straightening was inconvenienced by RARE AIR, which was taken wider. Jockey D. Griffin reported that it was not his intention to settle in a handy position today however, after the filly began better than expected he was content to allow RARE AIR to cross forward of him in order to obtain cover from that runner.

STEAL A DIAMOND – When questioned as to the tactics adopted jockey L. Rolls stated that his intention was to obtain a position on the speed however, after beginning only fairly he was initially caught 3 wide and therefore elected to restrain to obtain cover and as a result settled further back in the field than anticipated.


Race 4: L J Hooker Broadwater Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Martinelli 2nd – Devil’s Fire 3rd – Give ‘Em Curry 4th – Shenval

FREE FLOWING - Slow to begin.

FYNNSTAR – Inclined to overrace in the early stages and had to be steadied from the heels of DEVIL’S FIRE near the 900m. Upon straightening had to be checked from the heels of FREEPORT and lost ground. App R. Payne reported that the gelding was inclined to hang out from the 800m onwards.

SHENVAL – Held up approaching the home turn. When questioned as to the tactics adopted jockey S. Galloway stated that from the awkward barrier he was content to obtain a midfield position with cover bearing in mind the strong tempo in the early stages. Jockey Galloway added that in the early stages he anticipated he would be able to settle in a midfield position outside of FREEPORT, which he thought would cross to the rail. However, when PUT YOUR HANDS UP improved to the inside of FREEPORT he was going to be caught 3 wide so elected to restrain to get cover behind FREEPORT, which resulted in him racing further back in the field than anticipated.

PUT YOUR HANDS UP – Held up rounding the home turn.

ROCKLEIGH – Upon straightening had to be steadied from the heels of FREEPORT. When questioned regarding the performance jockey M. Hellyer stated that from the wide barrier he was forced to settle further back than anticipated. Jockey Helllyer added that the gelding had commenced to improve into the race however, its momentum was impeded when forced to steady from the heels of FREEPORT, which had broken down, as such he was not overly disappointed with the gelding’s performance.

GIVE ‘EM CURRY – App S. Eilbeck’s whip broke leaving the 100m.

RAYS ARE LUCKY – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

FREEPORT – A post race veterinary examination of the gelding, which was eased out of the race rounding the home turn, revealed a fracture to the off hind cannon and pastern. FREEPORT was subsequently euthanised on humane grounds.


Race 5: L J Hooker Nerang Class 2 H’Cap – 1100m
1st – Excelartie 2nd – Party Till Dawn 3rd – Hellaroo 4th – Castanita

MEMPHIS GIRL – After arriving on course with a temperature the filly was examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching at 2.30 p.m.

The start was delayed when PARTY TILL DAWN was fractious in the barriers.

DAZET – Near the 800m had to be checked and lost ground when tightened for room to the inside of SWEET REPEAT. At a subsequent inquiry stewards established that CASTANITA shifted in despite the efforts of its rider when being steadied from the heels of HELLAROO. After which SWEET REPEAT shifted in and away from CASTANITA, which resulted in DAZET being tightened for room. Stewards did not believe that any one rider was at fault and therefore took no action. Near the 600m DAZET again had to be checked and lost ground when tightened for room to the inside of SWEET REPEAT, which shifted in after being checked from the heels of PARTY TILL DAWN.

SWEET REPEAT – During the middle stages commenced to overrace and had to be steadied from heels.

EXCELARTIE – Shifted in under pressure over the final 200m.

HELLAROO – Approaching the 100m was inconvenienced by EXCELARTIE, which shifted in.


Race 6: L J Hooker Mudgeeraba Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Scotty Be Gotti 2nd – Simply Showtime 3rd – Habsburg 4th – Myboycellito

HABSBURG – Trainer T. Bailey was reprimanded for failing to produce the document of description for the gelding.

Correct weight was delayed to enable M. Hellyer the rider of 4th placegetter MYBOYCELLITO to view the patrol footage to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge a protest against the 3rd placegetter HABSBURG (J. Morris). After viewing the film M. Hellyer advised that he did not wish to proceed and correct weight was declared on the numbers as semaphored.

BLACK SALT – Slow to begin. When questioned as to her riding of the gelding App R. Payne stated that her instructions were to ride the gelding out of the barriers as it had been previously slow to begin. App Payne noted that the gelding was again slow to begin today and as a result settled at the rear of the field. App Payne added that passing the 800m the gelding commenced to race ungenerously and hung out and when being steadied lost ground. App Payne further added that rounding the home turn she was taken wider on the track by other runners improving their position however, once balanced on straightening the gelding finished the race off well. Stewards advised App Payne that she had erred in her riding leaving the 800m when she failed to improve into the race on the back of SCOTTY BE GOTTI firstly and then MYBOYCELLITO, when those runners commenced to improve their position.

SECRET TRYST – Slow to begin. Leaving the 900m improved onto the heels of ANNIHILATION when the pace slowed and had to be checked.

GEORGIO – Raced wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to the lead near the 800m.

SIMPLY SHOWTIME – Raced wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to settle outside the leader near the 800m. Lost an off hind plate in running.

ANNIHILATION – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted jockey V. Venkaya stated he was specifically instructed to obtain cover. Jockey Venkaya added that for this reason he allowed GEORGIO and then SIMPLY SHOWTIME to cross forward of him resulting in the tempo of the race slowing excessively.

HE’S DIRT CHEAP – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted App B. Ainsworth noted that the gelding was stepping up in distance and as a result had been instructed to obtain cover. App Ainsworth stated for this reason she allowed GEORGIO to cross forward of her to obtain the lead. Stewards advised App Ainsworth that bearing in mind the slow tempo she should have attempted to maintain the lead.

MYBOYCELLITO – Bumped by HABSBURG on 2 occasions over the final 100m.

HABSBURG - Bumped by MYBOYCELLITO on 2 occasions over the final 100m.

CUSTER’S REWARD – Jockey J. Taylor reported he was held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight and added that the slow tempo in the early and middle stages and subsequent sprint home did not suit the gelding’s usual racing pattern.

ANNIHILATION – Lost an off fore plate in running.

Race 7: L J Hooker Robina/Varsity BenchMark 75 H’Cap – 1800m
1st – The Thomas Affair 2nd – Mr Scary D/Heat 3rd – Surface Tension/Kid Tycoon

The announcement of correct weight was delayed whilst connections of equal 3rd placegetter KID TYCOON sought to review the Judge’s decision. After viewing the official photo connections were satisfied with the Judge’s placings and correct weight was declared on the placings as semaphored.

ROCK MUSICIAN – Slow to begin.

MR SCARY – Raced wide in the early stages before pressing forward to obtain the lead near the 1300m.

KID TYCOON – Near the 800m improved onto the heels of ELLA MAGIC and had to be steadied.

SURFACE TENSION – Near the 800m improved on to the heels of KID TYCOON when being steadied, shifted out and raced wide for the remainder.

THE THOMAS AFFAIR – Held up rounding the home turn.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 7/11/2015

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6. T. Bailey – Trainer – Failed to produce doc. of description – AR59A

Adjourned Inquiry
Race 1. D. Bowen re acceptance and subsequent scratchings of Quackerlina and Darbree.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Big Bamboo, Light Shows, Rock Musician

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Walwa, Light Shows, Little Miss Rocker, Hellaroo

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 4. Fynnstar – App R. Payne
Race 6. Custer’s Reward – J. Taylor

Late Scratchings
Race 5. Memphis Girl @ 2.30 p.m.