QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 26 SEPTEMBER 2009

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – OUT 5M 1400 – WP; OUT 2M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER READINGS – 3.9

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – S Fletcher, L Garrett, D Reid
Clerk of Scales – J Clarke
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – M Lenz
Swab attendants – H Schodel, T Bartlett
Bookmakers Supervisor/Betting Steward – J Haigh
Starter – S Andrews
Stewards Secretary – L Stokes

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

As App. A Badger was indisposed, Stewards permitted rider replacements as per Stewards’ Race Day Summary.

Prior to the commencement of today’s meeting, Stewards brought to the attention of all riders the amendments made by the Australian Racing Board to the whip rules and all provisions under AR137A.

Race 1: Spring High Tea 10 October Book Now QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 1200m.
1st – What Happenedhenry 2nd – Brigadoon Jack 3rd – Impactor 4th – Silver Rocket

SILVER ROCKET (G Baker) was slow to begin.

BRIGADOON JACK (D Peisley) raced greenly in the early stages of the event.

Near the 900m MOUNTAIN OF DREAMS (M Heagney) which was over-racing had to be checked off the heels of STAR CURE (R Wiggins) which shifted in slightly and away from RED DASH (B Hull). As a result of MOUNTAIN OF DREAMS being checked this gelding shifted out and made heavy contact with MASTER WINNER (App. M Wood) which was taken out on to BRIGADOON JACK.

After passing the 500m STAR CURE shifted in and brushed the running rail and became unbalanced.

SILVER ROCKET raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.

Jockey B Hull the rider of RED DASH which performed below expectations explained that RED DASH travelled well until placed under pressure upon entering the home straight and failed to respond to his riding from that point. Jockey Hull added that RED DASH may be feeling the effects of recent racing. A post-race veterinary examination of RED DASH (B Hull) failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.

Jockey K Pope was questioned regarding the poor performance of NEVERSAIDIT’SEASY today. Jockey Pope explained that the filly never travelled well at any stage and was disappointing.

Jockey A Mundy was questioned regarding the performance of LIVELY LILLIE today. Jockey Mundy explained that the filly worked hard from a wide gate in the early stages in an attempt to obtain the lead and as a result weakened over the final 100m. Jockey Mundy added that LIVELY LILLIE being first up from a spell would benefit from today’s race.

Race 2: Spring Racing Dining Book Now! 4YO & Up Maiden H’cap – 1200m.
1st - Akacheeta 2nd - Refinance 3rd – Sunshine Lass 4th - Proselyte

The start of this race was delayed as BE AFRAID (P Timbery) became fractious behind the barriers and reared over backwards. BE AFRAID was examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. Trainer T Timbery’s representative was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s barrier manners.

PRINCE OF THIEVES (T Pannell) was also passed fit to start by the veterinary surgeon as that gelding was kicked behind the barriers by SUNSHINE LASS (L Cheshire).

The start was further delayed when SWEDISH (D Tanti) broke through the barriers and galloped for a short distance. SWEDISH was also examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to run.

Correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey C Small rider of the 5th placegetter, MILLHOUSEN, to view the photo finish. After viewing this Jockey Small was satisfied with the Judge’s placings and correct weight was declared.

BRASCAN (C Whiteley) jumped away awkwardly and was then severely hampered shortly after the start between HOTTEST (App. M Wood) which shifted out and TRIGON (M Heagney) which shifted in slightly.

PRINCE OF THIEVES (T Pannell) knuckled shortly after the start.

SWEDISH (D Tanti) slipped behind at the start and lost ground.

SUNSHINE LASS (L Cheshire) raced 3 wide without cover throughout the race.

SWEDISH over-raced in the middle stages of the event.

After passing the 600m SHEBEARNI (M Radecker) improved up on to the heels of TRIGON and as a result shifted out hampering BRASCAN (C Whiteley).

SWEDISH hung in under pressure in the home straight.

After passing the 100m AKACHEETA (B El-Issa) shifted out abruptly.

Jockey C Small rider of the 5th placegetter, MILLHOUSEN, was reminded of his obligations to ensure he rides his mounts to the end of the race.

Jockey M Radecker was questioned regarding the riding tactics she adopted on SHEBEARNI in today’s race. Jockey Radecker explained that she was instructed to ride the mare where comfortable and after beginning awkwardly raced at the rear of the field. Jockey Radecker added that when steadied off heels near the 600m SHEBEARNI commenced to race greenly and as a result rather than ride forward vigorously, she elected to keep the mare balanced rounding the home turn. Her explanation was noted.

A post-race veterinary examination of BRASCAN failed to reveal any abnormalities

Race 3: Melbourne Cup 3 November Book Now Class 1 H’cap – 1800m.
1st – Emerald Hill 2nd - Morongla 3rd - Langtime 4th – Pride of Poland

RENOVATIONS (App. M Wood) jumped away awkwardly, shifted in resulting in JOEYS DREAM (D Griffin) being severely hampered.

JOEYS DREAM over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event.

After making the crossing near the 1600m CLASSY FRANKY (D Piesley) commenced to over-race, shifted out and had to be steadied off the heels of REDESIGN (B Hull) which also shifted in when not fully clear. Jockey Hull the rider of REDESIGN was advised to give his fellow riders sufficient clearance when shifting ground in future. CLASSY FRANKY continued to over-race for some distance.

RENOVATIONS was obliged to race 3 wide without cover for a major part of the race.

Near the 700m REDESIGN had to be steadied off the heels of CONTOURS (T Pannell). As a consequence REDESIGN shifted out resulting in PRIDE OF POLAND (K Pope) being hampered and taken wider on the track. T Pannell rider of CONTOURS was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in the future.

Jockey B Hull was questioned regarding the performance of REDESIGN today. Jockey Hull explained that REDESIGN was pressured in the early stages of the race in the lead, however, when the field sprinted near the 600m the mare was left flat-footed and in his view was disappointing in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination of REDESIGN revealed the mare to be striding short in its front action.

Jockey M Heagney rider of LANGTIME was issued with a reprimand for his whip arm being above his shoulder in the final 100m.

Race 4: Book Your Christmas Party at the GCTC Fillies and Mares Class 3 H’cap – 1200m.
1st – Easy Play 2nd - Fivegrand 3rd – Jeweller’s Gem 4th – Spanish Sister

Stewards advised Trainer L Kelly that a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of SHERANN after the mare proved difficult to load today.

SPANISH SISTER (M Heagney) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Jockey D Tanti (SHERANN) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in at the 250m when not clear of SHOTIME (B El-Issa). As a result SHOTIME was tightened for room and had to be checked. Jockey Tanti was suspended from riding in races for a period of 6 meetings to commence midnight 26/09/2009 and to expire midnight 04/10/2009.

Jockey D Tanti was questioned regarding the performance of SHERANN which performed below expectations. Jockey Tanti explained that the mare travelled well until placed under pressure shortly after entering the home straight and failed to respond to his riding from that point and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of SHERANN revealed the mare to have sustained a minor abrasion to the near fore stifle.

Race 5: Annual General Meeting 22 October Colts and Geldings Class 3 H’cap – 1200m.
1st – Van Rooyen 2nd – Courtroom Drama 3rd - Elshamah 4th - Stoner

Near the 1100m ELSHAMAH (R Wiggins) was inconvenienced by JOURNEY ON (D Peisley) which shifted out and away from OUR HAWK (D Tanti).

STONER (App. M Wood) was obliged to race 3 wide without cover throughout the race.

Jockey B El-Issa (VAN ROOYEN) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift out near the 300m when not clear of JUDGE ME FAIR (C Whiteley) which was taken out across the rightful running of JOURNEY ON (D Peisley) which was checked as a result. Jockey El-Issa was suspended from riding in races for a period of 9 meetings to commence midnight 26/09/2009 and to expire midnight 08/10/2009.

Approaching the 200m PROPHETEER (K Pope) had to be checked when tightened for room between STONER (App. M Wood) which shifted out slightly and ELSHAMAH (R Wiggins) which shifted in when not fully clear. Jockey R Wiggins the rider of ELSHAMAH was reprimanded and advised to exercise far greater care when shifting ground in the future.

Race 6: Heels & Holly Book Now! Class 5 H’cap – 1400m.
1st - Innocenzio 2nd - Bradfield 3rd – Oh So Rosy 4th – Somewhere Safer

SOMEWHERE SAFER (A Mundy) was slow to begin.

Near the 800m SOMEWHERE SAFER (A Mundy) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SWISS ALPS (App. M Wood) which when over-racing shifted in and away from OH SO ROSY (C Whiteley).

App. M Wood rider of SWISS ALPS was cautioned for his whip action over the final 150m where his arm was above his shoulder.

Over the concluding stages BRADFIELD (App. E Kehoe) shifted out under pressure forcing OH SO ROSY (C Whiteley) wider on the track. App. E Kehoe was advised to make a greater effort in the future to stop riding and straighten her mounts.

Race 7: Uni Break Out Outlook 21 November Class 2 H’cap – 1400m.
1st - Dienekes 2nd – Glitter Galore 3rd - Monates 4th - Trictaat


FORBES (K Forrester) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out resulting in FENNEC FOX (App. M Wood) being taken out on to SOCIAL CAT (M Radecker) which was hampered.

TRICTAAT (T Pannell) jumped away awkwardly.

Rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the straight TRICTAAT was held up and unable to improve.

CROSS TOWN TRAFFIC (G Baker) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the home straight and as a result went to the line not fully tested by its rider.

After passing the 200m GLITTER GALORE (B El-Issa) shifted in resulting in IN SHA TIN (L Cheshire) being taken in on to SEQUASTAIRE (D Peisley) which was inconvenienced.

IN SHA TIN raced wide throughout the event.

Jockey K Forrester was questioned regarding the riding tactics he adopted on FORBES which was ridden forward today in the lead which was in contrast to its most recent starts when it has been ridden towards the rear of the field. Jockey Forrester explained that FORBES had trialled well recently when ridden forward in the field and he was instructed to ride the gelding positively in the early stages. Stewards adjourned this matter to enable them to interview Trainer John Wallace.

Race 8: Skyline Gold Premium Restaurant Dining Class 2 H’cap – 900m.
1st - Orientelle 2nd - Outcrop 3rd - Contested Bid 4th - Monching

The start of this race was delayed when LITTLE MISS BARBIE which reared and was momentarily caught on the rear gate was examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

ORIENTELLE (App. M Wood) had to be checked shortly after the start between LITTLE MISS BARBIE (L Cheshire) and MONCHING (App. E Kehoe) which was taken out by MANILLA GIRL (K Forrester).

In the early part of the straight until after passing the 200m MANILLA GIRL was held up and unable to improve.

A post-race veterinary examination of OUTCROP revealed the gelding to have been galloped on the off hind sustaining a superficial laceration.








STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
26 SEPTEMBER 2009


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3 – Jockey M Heagney – Whip arm above shoulder over final 100m [AR137A]
Race 5 – Jockey R Wiggins – c/less riding [AR137(a)]

Cautions
Race 6 – App. M Wood – Whip arm above shoulder over final 150m [AR137A]

Suspensions
Race 4 – Jockey D Tanti - c/less riding – 6 meetings, mid. 26/09/2009 to mid. 04/10/2009 [AR137(a)]
Race 5 – Jockey Bobby El-Issa – c/less riding – 9 meetings, mid. 26/09/2009 to mid. 08/10/2009 [AR137(a)]

Absent jockeys
App. Alannah Badger – Involved in car accident en route to course – No medical certificate req.

Adjourned Inquiry
Race 7 – Riding tactics on Forbes (Trainer J Wallace)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
Refinance, Redesign, Luctonian, Judge Me Fair, Oh So Rosy, Semisyn

Post- Race Horses swabbed
All winners of races 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 + Sherann

Warnings/bars
Race 2 – Be Afraid – barrier manners – warning [LR36(b)]
Race 4 – Sherann – barrier manners – warning [LR36(b)]

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1 – Smirnoff Lass D Griffin
Race 1 – Silver Rocket G Baker
Race 2 – Hottest App. Mitchell Wood
Race 2 – Proselyte G Baker
Race 2 – Sunshine Lass L Cheshire
Race 7 – Cross Town Traffic G Baker
Race 7 – Fennec Fox App. Mitchell Wood