QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB

FRIDAY 11 APRIL 2025

WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING – SOFT 5RAIL – +5m 1000m-W/Post, +4m Remainder           PENETROMETER – 4.84

OFFICIALS

Stewards – B. Wright (Chair), J. Adams, D. McMahon, S. Fletcher, P. Gore (Cadet)

 
Race 1: KB SEAFOOD QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300M

HONKYTONKHILLBILLY – Slow to begin.
 
RED CODE – Shifted in at the start and bumped TUDOR WINKLE.
 
SOLIDUDE – Approaching the 1000m, momentarily steadied from the heels of RED CODE (J. Guthmann-Chester), which shifted in when not fully clear. Rider J. Guthmann-Chester was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
STATEMENT OF TRUTH – Near the 1000m, steadied from the heels of VERONA AFFAIR (N. Tomizawa), which shifted in when not fully clear. Rider N. Tomizawa was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
TUDOR WINKLE – Taken in at the start and was bumped. Near the 1100m, momentarily steadied from the heels of STATEMENT OF TRUTH (M. Rodd), which shifted in when not fully clear. Rider M. Rodd was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
VERONA AFFAIR – Passing the 150m, momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of SOLIDUDE (B. Lerena), which shifted out under pressure when not quite clear. Rider B. Lerena was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.  Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

Race 2: HUON CAVIAR QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1400M

ELROND – Approaching the 200m, eased when tightened between HE’SGOTTHESAY, which shifted out slightly and WILL IT SNOW (J. McMurray), which shifted in under riding. Apprentice J. McMurray was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. THE MESSIAH, which was following, was hampered and shifted out and away from its heels.
 
HE'SGOTTHESAY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer G. Thornton was advised that in accordance with AR79(4), HE’SGOTTHESAY shall not without permission of the Stewards: (a) be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse, recognised training track, private training establishment, or other place for a period of two months; (b) start in any race for a period of 3 months, and then only after: (i) a gallop of at least 1000 meters; or (ii) an official trial or jump-out; in the presence, and to the satisfaction of a Steward.
 
TARAVIA (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
THROTTLE RESPONSE – Began awkwardly.  
 
WILL IT SNOW (NZ) – Trainer B. Laming was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time. Contacted the rail on leaving the enclosure and underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers. Near the 1100m, tightened for room. Raced wide throughout. Near the 300m, heavily bumped and had its hindquarters turned. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
AMAHNI'S GIRL – Contacted the rail on leaving the enclosure and underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers. Approaching the 800m, improved onto the heels of TARAVIA and steadied.
 
MISS HIGHFALUTIN (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
 
THE MESSIAH – Near the 1100m, tightened onto the rail by CADTELVETRANO, which was tightened by ZEPHIRINE, which was taken in by WILL IT SNOW, which was taken in by HE’SGOTTHESAY (B. Thornton), which shifted in when not clear. Rider B. Thornton was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. Near the 300m, taken out by ELROND and bumped with ZEPHIRINE. Near the 200m, hampered and shifted out to avoid the heels of ELROND.
 
TINTAURA – Slow to begin. Held up for a run from the 450m until passing the 300m.
 
ZEPHIRINE – Near the 1100m, tightened for room. Near the 300m, was severely checked after being bumped by THE MESSIAH, which was taken out by ELROND (T. Fenlon) which shifted out under riding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BOROGORU – Slow to begin. Near the 300m, hampered and obliged to shift out.
 
CASTELVETRANO – Near the 1100m, tightened for room. Passing the 900m, steadied when racing tight between THE MESSIAH and ZEPHIRINE, which was laying in. Held up for a run from the 450m until passing the 300m. Approaching the 100m, eased when racing in restricted room between HE’SGOTTHESAY and TINTAURA.
 
Apprentice T. Fenlon pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that near the 300m she permitted her mount to shift out when not clear of THE MESSIAH, which was taken out onto ZEPHIRINE, which in turn was taken out onto WILL IT SNOW, resulting in THE MESSIAH being tightened, ZEPHIRINE being severely checked and WILL IT SNOW being turned sideways. BOROGORU, which was following, was hampered and obliged to shift out as a result. In issuing the charge, Stewards acknowledged apprentice Fenlon had checked before looking to shift out, however; THE MESSIAH had rightfully improved quickly to her outside into a run. Apprentice Fenlon’s permit to ride in races was suspended for a period of 12 days to commence midnight 19th of April 2025 and to expire midnight 1st of May 2025. When determining penalty, Stewards considered Apprentice Fenlon’s guilty plea, record in relation to this rule and the QRIC careless riding penalty guidelines.
 
Race 3: BLUE WAVE KB SEAFOOD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100M

BOOTS WITH THE FUR – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Laid in throughout. Approaching the 250m, laid in and became awkwardly placed on the heels of MAYBE.
 
WOLF'S A CHANCE – Began awkwardly. Trailed the field throughout. Rider A. Thompson reported his mount, which was having its first start, didn’t appreciate the track conditions and resented the kickback. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. As Stewards considered the performance of WOLF’S A CHANCE unsatisfactory, Trainer J. Aitkenhead will be advised the gelding would be required to Officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing.
 
MAYBE – Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
GALAXY SUNSET – Began awkwardly. Rider M. Hellyer reported his mount didn’t appreciate tonight’s track conditions.
 
AKKU – Raced wide throughout.
 
CASTLE OF CARDS – Near the 700m, checked when tightened by MAYBE, which shifted in and away from BOOTS WITH THE FUR, which laid in.

Race 4: THE PACIFIC WEST BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000M

LUVARCHIE – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and was obliged to shift out to improve.
 
ZUETORO – When being steadied approaching the 800m, shifted out towards the heels of LOKEN and was checked. Rider J. Bayliss reported his mount didn’t handle the track conditions. Trainer J. Bruce advised he would report back to Stewards in the subsequent days with how the gelding pulls up.
 
BEITSOO – Apprentice C. Krahnen was reminded of her obligations to fully ride her mounts out to the end of the race.
 
LOKEN – Over raced early. Raced wide throughout
 
Race 5: SALMON STALLION RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1400M

ALL ABOUT ARTIE – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until passing the 200m. Passing the 150m, momentarily inconvenienced and had its hindquarters contacted after shifting out marginally.
 
FEBRUARY (NZ) – Bumped on jumping.
 
SECURITY ADVISOR – Raced wide throughout.
 
MALTALI – Slow to begin.
 
WARRIOR FOR PEACE – Passing the 700m, steadied after improving onto the heels of AMNESIA. Held up rounding the home turn. Passing the 200m, raced in restricted room for a considerable distance until passing the 100m and shifted ground when hanging out severely over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.  Trainer B. Cavanaugh was advised a warning would be placed on the racing manners of the gelding.
 
SUPRENDRE – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout.  
 
QUALITY MISS – Bumped on jumping.
 
COOL MUSIC – Slow to begin. Passing the 1300m, improved onto heels and shifted out. Held up approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
GRACIE BLUE – Passing the 1300m, momentarily inconvenienced by COOL MUSIC, which shifted out after improving onto heels.
 
Following the running of this race, rider M. Rodd was examined by the QAS officials after complaining of back pain and was stood down from his remaining engagement. Rider M. Rodd was advised he would require a medical clearance prior to next riding.
 
Race 6: THE LUMP AND MAJELLA ANNIVERSARY BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1200M

BOWRIDER – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
IMPENDOR – When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, rider A. Mallyon reported his mount didn’t travel comfortably in the shifty ground and resented racing with the kickback. He also added his mount never felt comfortable under foot.
 
TREASURER – Reared as the start was effected and lost considerable ground (4L). Trainer M. Renehan will be advised a warning would be placed on the gelding.
 
SHAPIN POWER – Laid out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
VIERVILLE – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
WYNETTE – Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight.
 
BOLD JULIUS – Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight.
 
Race 7: WILKINSON SEAFOOD CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1100M

HE'S HEAVEN – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
LADY SHOTGUN – Slow to begin.
 
OUTWEIGHED – Raced wide throughout. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until inside the 200m.
 
MUSCHIALLI – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
KODIAK – Raced keen early.
 
SUPER IMPRESSIVE – Over raced in the early stages and passing the 1000m, steadied after improving onto heels. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight.
 
SPEED MAP – Over raced in the early stages. Rider J. Bayliss reported his mount didn’t handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
Race 8: TAB HOLLINDALE STAKES DAY MAY 10TH BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1800M

KATDEEL – Apprentice A. Graham pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100m (13 in totality). Apprentice Graham’s permit to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 19th April 2025 and to expire midnight 26th April 2025.
 
RED MILE – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Held up from the 450m until shifting out around heels near the 350m. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
GUARDED OPTIMIST (NZ) – As rider M. Rodd was stood down, he was replaced by rider J. Bayliss on the gelding.
 
PARIS AFFAIR – Near the 1500m, steadied from the heels of SAN JOSE BOY (J. McMurray), which was racing very tight. Apprentice J. McMurray was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. Over raced in the early and middle stages. After racing wide without cover from the 1400m, elected to go forward and take the lead from the 1200m. After dipping near the 300m, was eased down in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Co-Trainer T. Edmonds advised he would report back to Stewards in the subsequent days with regards to how the gelding pulls up.
 
ENTERPRISE PRIVATE – Slow to begin. Rider A. Mallyon reported his mount didn’t handle the track conditions.
 
BACKLIT BEAUTY – Held up from the 450m until the 300m.
 
ROMAN HEIR – Over raced in the early and middle stages and shifted out to a three-wide position without cover from the 1000m.
 
SAN JOSE BOY – Apprentice J. McMurray dropped his whip near the 250m.
 
YOU AND I (NZ) – Change of tactics; to settle further back from the wide barrier. Rider J. Morris reported, after beginning well, although he was anticipating going back on the gelding, and when runners to the inside did not show early speed, he elected to press forward on his mount and take the lead passing the 1400m.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1-         Rider B. Lerena – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 1-         Rider J. Guthmann-Chester – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 1-         Rider M. Rodd – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 1-         Rider N. Tomizawa – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand
Race 2-         Rider B. Thornton – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand
Race 8-         Apprentice J. McMurray – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand

Fines
Race 2-         Trainer B. Laming was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time.
 
Suspensions
Race 2-         Apprentice T. Fenlon – Careless riding – AR131(a) – 12 days commencing m/n 19th April and expiring m/n 1st May.
Race 8-         Apprentice A. Graham – Use of whip – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – 7 days commencing m/n 19th April and expiring m/n 26th April.

Race day injuries/illness
Rider M. Rodd – Back pain – Medical clearance required.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 2: FIRST MAN, TARAVIA
Race 8: ENTERPRISE PRIVATE

Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3-         WOLF'S A CHANCE – Official trial – Poor performance
Race 5-         WARRIOR FOR PEACE – Warning – Hung out
Race 6-         TREASURER – Warning – Reared at the start and lost considerable ground
 
Bleeders
Race 2-         HE'SGOTTHESAY – Bled both nostrils for the first time.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2:         8 WILL IT SNOW (NZ) - Jace McMurray (a2/52kg),
Race 3:         14 CASTLE OF CARDS - Nozi Tomizawa
Race 4:         12 LOKEN - Michael Rodd
                    13 HIT - Dale Smith
Race 5:         19 COOL MUSIC - Jai Williams (a0/54.5kg),
                    21 GRACIE BLUE - Cobi Vitler (a3/53kg),
Race 6:         18 ZATTASTAR - Jake Bayliss
                    19 BOLD JULIUS - Jag Guthmann-Chester
Race 7:         13 SPEED MAP - Jake Bayliss
Race 8:         3 GUARDED OPTIMIST (NZ) - Jake Bayliss


The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.

 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.