STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 30 JANUARY 2016

WEATHER – SHOWERY
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 9
RAIL – OUT 5M 1400-1000, 6M 1000-400, 5M 400-W/POST, 2.5M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 6.49

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – M Knibbs, C Albrecht, T Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C McCormack
Swab attendants – V Burgess & A Fleming
Bookmaker Supervisor – B Blight
Starter – S Andrews & M Andrews
Jockeys Advocate – G Stockdale
Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY:

From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting 23/1/2016

Trainer S. Tregea was fined $200.00 under the provisions of AR140B for presenting TACTICIAN to race without winkers which were part of the horse’s advertised gear.

GENERAL:

All riders underwent a routine breath analysis upon arriving on course. All riders except jockey J. Morris passed the analysis. After failing a secondary analysis jockey J. Morris was stood down from riding until an inquiry is convened. Jockey Morris was subsequently replaced as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 1: The Dome QTIS 2YO Fillies Maiden Plate – 900m
1st – Royal Hussy 2nd – Shear Vogue 3rd – Ready Seq Go 4th – Boiling

READY SEQ GO – Slow to begin and then slow to muster speed in the early stages of the event.
App B. Derbyshire the rider of ROYAL HUSSY was reprimanded for using her whip on consecutive strides prior to the 100m.


Race 2: Gold Coast Event Centre Class 1 H’Cap – 900m
1st – Star Stiletto 2nd – Go Better 3rd – Royal Hootenanny 4th – Wild Romance

ROYAL HOOTENANNY – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Bumped a short distance later.

WILD ROMANCE – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped ROYAL HOOTENANNY.

ZEFFIRETTA – Slow to begin and then failed to muster speed in the early and middle stages despite the efforts of its rider. Trainer J. Wallace advised that the mare would now be retired following the poor performance.

GO BETTER – Hung out for the majority of the event.

SURPRISE RESULT - When questioned as to his failure to ride the gelding out over the final 100m jockey A. Spinks stated that the gelding failed to handle today’s heavy track conditions and as a result he was reluctant to place it under pressure over the concluding stages. Nonetheless jockey Spinks was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the end of the race.

App A. Denby the rider of WILD ROMANCE was fined $200.00 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.


Race 3: Crave Food & Wine Trackside BenchMark 65 H’Cap – 1800m
1st – Ekofanidea 2nd – Military Lady 3rd – Goldoni 4th – Torbay

TORBAY – Slow to begin. A short distance after the start was hampered by RED HOT DAZZLER, which shifted out. When questioned as to the performance jockey S. Galloway stated that from the wide barrier today he elected to take up a position to the rear of the field, similar to the successful tactics which were adopted at the gelding’s previous start. Jockey Galloway added that the gelding then travelled comfortably throughout and leaving the 700m it commenced to improve into the race on the back of MILITARY LADY. Jockey Galloway further added that despite his efforts the gelding peaked on its run passing the 200m and failed to finish the race off as expected. Jockey Galloway was of the opinion that both the 60kg impost and the heavy track conditions had a detrimental affect on the gelding’s overall performance. Stewards noted the explanation.

RED HOT DAZZLER – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages.

GROBBELAAR – Slow to begin.

MILITARY LADY – Overraced in the early stages and near the 1400m had to be steadied from the heels of EPIC CHOICE.

EKOFANIDEA – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted jockey J. Taylor stated that after beginning well he was of the opinion that GROBBELAAR was going to take up the lead however, after GROBBELAAR was slow to begin and he had begun well he found himself in the lead unopposed. Jockey Taylor noted trainer D. Kelly had indicated that the stable was confident of a forward showing due to the the heavy conditions today. Trainer D. Kelly confirmed that it was not his intention to have the horse lead today and noted that with no early speed in the race it was able to obtain the lead of its own accord.

GOLDONI – When questioned as to the tactics adopted jockey D. Griffin stated that he was given no specific instructions except to settle the gelding wherever it was comfortable. Jockey Griffin noted that after beginning fairly he elected to obtain a trailing position behind GROBBELAAR, which he anticipated would take him into the race. Jockey Griffin added that when the tempo quickened passing the 600m he placed the gelding under pressure in an effort to improve after which it was only able to finish the race off fairly. Stewards noted the explanation.

Jockey A. Spinks to the rider of MILITARY LADY was fined $100.00 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.


Race 4: GCTC Membership Class 2 H’Cap – 1100m
1st – Land Office 2nd – Forward Speed 3rd – Out Late 4th – Yahusha

I AM GROUSE – Began awkwardly and then raced ungenerously in the early stages. The gelding then continued to overrace for the majority of the event.

THE BEE’S KNEES – App T. Brooker reported that the filly got on the wrong leg rounding the home turn and hung out.

DRILL – App S. Eilbeck reported at scale that the gelding slipped on jumping away and failed to handle today’s heavy conditions.

Jockey A. Spinks the rider of YAHUSHA was fined $200.00 for returning to scale in excess of a ½ kilo overweight. In assessing penalty stewards were mindful of jockey Spinks’ good record.


Race 5: GCTC Corporate Suites Fillies & Mares Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st In Nepal 2nd – Waterfront 3rd – Ruby Fire 4th – Miss Havisham

Stewards acceded to a request from trainer T. Edmonds to scratch LYRICIST. LYRICIST was declared at late scratching at 2.25 p.m. Mr Edmonds was subsequently fined $200.00

ROCKZEL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. App S. Eilbeck reported that the filly failed to handle the heavy track conditions.

CITRUS WISH – Jockey V. Johnston reported that the filly failed to handle the heavy track conditions.


Race 6: UBET Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden H’Cap – 1200m
1st – Fiery Heights 2nd – Halls Creek 3rd – Kapstar 4th – Saipan

COOMERA – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

FIERY HEIGHTS – Bumped on jumping away.

TOO ROUGH – Bumped on jumping away.

HALLS CREEK – Bumped on jumping away.

CRAFTY CROSS – Bumped on jumping away. Raced wide throughout. Jockey V. Johnston reported that the gelding failed to handle the heavy track conditions.

SNAPPER – Had to be steadied on jumping away when crowded for room between runners. Raced wide throughout.

SAIPAN – Had to be steadied near the 800m when placed in restricted room between KAPSTAR and FIERY HEIGHTS. Jockey D. Griffin the rider of FIERY HEIGHTS was advised to exercise more care. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.

KAPSTAR – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.


Race 7: Jupiters Hotel & Casino Class 3 H’Cap – 1300m
1st – Dutch Treat 2nd – Stradam 3rd – Fille Ardente 4th – Kariega

KARIEGA – Slow to begin and failed to muster speed in the early and middle stages despite the efforts of its rider. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative B. Pollock stated that the gelding may have resented the addition of a tongue tie for the first time today. Acting on advice that the tongue tie would be removed prior to its next start stewards placed a warning on the gelding’s racing manners.

EXCELARTIE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

HIDDEN LOVE – When questioned as to the tactics adopted today, particularly the strong tempo in the middle stages when leading, App Ainsworth stated that her instructions were to lead if possible. App Ainsworth added that the mare travelled comfortably when leading in the early and middle stages without being pressured. App Ainsworth noted that the mare was up in distance from its last start and weakened over the final 200m. App Ainsworth agreed with stewards and conceded that bearing in mind the heavy conditions and that the mare was stepping up in distance she should have made a better effort to ease the tempo during the middle stages.

K. Yoshida the rider of FILLE ARDENTE was fined $100.00 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.

App B. Ainsworth the rider of HIDDEN LOVE was fined $300.00 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. In assessing penalty stewards were mindful of App Ainsworth’s poor record.


Race 8: Skyline Restaurant Class 1 H’Cap – 1400m
1st – Fleur D’Orage 2nd – Capitanear 3rd – Late Payment 4th – In Bangkok

FLEUR D’ORAGE – Bumped shortly after the start.

CAPITANEAR – Bumped shortly after the start. Leaving the 400m shifted out to improve and bumped SUPREME JOY.

ULTRA EGO – Slow to begin. Lost a near fore and off hind plate in running

SUPREME JOY – Bumped and taken wider leaving the 400m.

LEGAL COUNSEL – App A. Denby reported that the gelding failed to handle the heavy track conditions today.

App T. Brooker the rider of ULTRA EGO was fined $400.00 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. Stewards were mindful of App Brooker’s poor record in relation to this Rule.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB – 30/1/2016

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. B. Derbyshire – App Jockey – Whip use – AR137A(5)(a)(i)

Fines
Race 2. A. Denby – App Jockey – Whip use - $200.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 3. A. Spinks – Jockey – Whip use - $100.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 4. A. Spinks – Jockey – Returned to scale overweight - $200.00 – AR145
Race 5. T. Edmonds – Trainer – Late scratching - $200.00 – AR114
Race 7. K. Yoshida – Jockey - Whip use - $100.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 7. B. Ainsworth – App Jockey - Whip use - $300.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 8. T. Brooker – App Jockey - Whip use - $400.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

From 23/8/16 Race 8 S. Tregea – Trainer – Presented horse with incorrect gear - $200.00 – AR140B

Adjourned Inquiry
J. Morris – Failed routine breath analysis – stood down pending inquiry

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race Horses swabbed
I Am Grouse

Post-Race Horses swabbed
All winners + Shear Vogue, Torbay, Waterfront, Kariega

Bars/Warnings
Race 7. Kariega – Racing manners – Warning – AR8(t)

Rider Replacements/Changes
Race 3. Goldoni – D. Griffin
Race 4. Land Office – D. Griffin
Race 5. Miss Havisham – S. Galloway
Race 8. Supreme Joy – D. Griffin

Late Scratchings
Race 5. Lyricist @ 2.25 p.m.