Stewards Report. Metropolitan TAB QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION STEWARDS REPORT GOLD COAST TURF CLUB SATURDAY 18 MARCH 2017

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1 Stewards Report Metropolitan TAB QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION STEWARDS REPORT GOLD COAST TURF CLUB SATURDAY 18 MARCH 2017 WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING SOFT 7 (UPGRADED SOFT 6 AFTER R4) RAIL TRUE POSITION ENTIRE CIRCUIT PENETROMETER 5.3 OFFICIALS Chairman of Stewards D Aurisch Stewards M Knibbs, C Albrecht, E Barron, B Connell Betting Steward G Daly Betting Supervisor A Kitching Clerk of Scales J Robinson Judge S McMahon Veterinarian M Lenz & S Flynn Swab attendants K Warwick, K Kilpatrick, A Fleming Starter S Andrews & M Andrews Stewards Secretary S Rolls SUPPLEMENTARY From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting 7 January 2017 Stewards today concluded an inquiry into a report received from members of the Integrity Regulatory Unit regarding the possible treatment of Mr D. Kelly s runners at this meeting. Mr Kelly was today advised that swab samples taken from RED DECK, ALDINI, HI SON and UMGENI were reported by the Racing Science Centre to be free of prohibited substances. Mr Kelly was subsequently fined $200 under part (5) of AR178 F(1) for failing to properly record the treatment of the abovementioned horses on the day prior to this particular meeting. GENERAL As jockey M. McGuren was indisposed due to transport difficulties stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. RACE 1: A & T Trading QTIS 2YO H Cap 1200m

2 1st: Miss Exfactor 2nd: Shogun Sun 3rd: Stella s Dream 4th: Maharni LUCKY FEELING Jumped away awkwardly and was hampered soon after the start when tightened for room. Overraced in the early stages. YOICHI Overraced in the early stages. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. ALPINE KING Approaching the 800m struck the heels of YOICHI when that runner was restrained. App M. Murphy was cautioned for using his whip on ALPINE KING when out of contention. RACE 2: Moco Meats Class 3 Plate 1800m 1st: Lieder 2nd: Rosador 3rd: Positive Problems 4th: Karakabeel LIEDER Slow to begin. KING RED Raced in restricted room to the inside of POSITIVE PROBLEMS over the final stages. RACE 3: Cracker Barrel BenchMark 75 H Cap -2200m 1st: Magnatune 2nd: Marau Daze 3rd: Scarlet Poet 4th: Spirit Of Kiowa ENDLESS DON Raced 3 wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to a position outside the leader near the 1400m. LEPRECHAUN LAD Overraced in the early stages. LIGHTNING BELL Had to be checked approaching the 600m when tightened for room between SKYTREK and OUTSTRIP. OUTSTRIP When asked to explain the disappointing performance App A. Fancourt stated that she rode the gelding with cover and when she applied pressure in the home straight it did not respond to her riding. SCARLET POET When questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted on the mare today, which settled towards the rear of the field which is in contrast to its most recent starts, App T. Brooker explained that she had no specific instructions and after travelling a short distance was unable to muster speed and as a result settled at the rear of the field. Trainer P. Overell stated that he was surprised SCARLET POET was unable to muster speed from the barrier and he attributed this to the mare having blinkers removed today. Mr Overell further added that he will consider removing the cross over nose band from SCARLET POET in future starts. THREE POINTS Stewards questioned A. Spinks regarding the reason for him leaving a trailing position behind SPIRIT OF KIOWA approaching the 1400m and electing to improve 3 wide to the outside of that runner. Jockey Spinks explained that THREE POINTS is one paced and when the pace steadied approaching the 1400m he moved forward 3 wide to the

3 outside of SPIRIT OF KIOWA and near the 1200m he attempted to shift that runner to the rail and obtain a position trailing ENDLESS DON. Jockey Spinks added that when SPIRIT OF KIOWA remained one off the fence he was forced to race 3 wide for the remainder of the event. Trainer G.Duncan confirmed that THREE POINTS is one paced and he was not that dissatisfied with the tactics adopted by jockey Spinks. Mr Duncan added that in his view the gelding did not race well on today s rain affected track. Stewards advised jockey Spinks that in their opinion he had erred by leaving a trailing position behind SPIRIT OF KIOWA near the 1400m however, were of the view that his riding was not so unreasonable as to be culpable under the Rules. Trainer K. Hickmott was fined $200 for presenting LEPRECHAUN LAD to race in plates which were in an unsatisfactory condition and required farrier attention. Following the running of this event jockey G. Colless was stood down for the remainder of the day and replaced as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. RACE 4: Simplot Foodservices BenchMark 75 H Cap 900m 1st: Moshki 2nd: Aimalac Millie 3rd: Live Fast 4th: Alpine Dragon The start of the race was delayed when EXCELARTIE became fractious in the barrier and reared and struck App T. Brooker in the face. App Brooker was subsequently cleared to take her ride. The start was further delayed when SASSY TYCOON proved difficult to load. Trainer M. Eggleston was advised that the mare must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next start. SASSY TYCOON Jumped very awkwardly and lost ground. GO BETTER Hampered at the start. EXCELARTIE Began very awkwardly, shifted out and lost considerable ground. App T. Brooker explained that after losing ground at the start the gelding did not travel at any stage despite her urgings and trailed the field throughout the event. Trainer L. Garrett undertook to report to stewards anything that may come to light in the coming days that would explain today s performance. DYLAN S LUCK Had to be steadied near the 800m from the heels of PERDU, which was inclined to lay in away from THOMAS THE TANK. When afforded the opportunity to comment on the performance jockey J. Byrne stated that in his opinion the gelding raced flat today and failed to respond when placed under pressure in the home straight and proved disappointing. PERDU Approaching the 600m had to be eased when tightened for room between LIVE FAST and THOMAS THE TANK, which shifted in slightly. Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Soft 6. RACE 5: Perfect Italiano Class 6 Plate 1400m

4 1st: Brazen Moss 2nd: Charcuterie 3rd: Hotel Coste 4th: Slydini MERCURIAN Slow to begin. Held up approaching and rounding the home turn. OUR RACKETEER Slow to begin. NEUSCHWANSTEIN Passing the 400m had to be steadied from the heels of BRAZEN MOSS, which shifted out. Raced wide throughout. CHARCUTERIE Held up in the early stages of the home straight. ARTHUR LE ROI Raced very wide without cover throughout. SLYDINI Raced wide without cover throughout. MAKEADANE Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. RACE 6: Moco Food Services Gold Coast Stakes 1800m 1st: Transporter 2nd: Kalandula 3rd: Fast Arrow 4th: Sabkhat COURT S STAR Reared at the start and lost ground. Raced wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward to obtain the lead passing the 1000m. FAST ARROW Passing the 1000m had to be checked. HI SON Overraced badly in the early stages. MARGIN TRADER Raced wide without cover throughout. SHOREHAM Raced wide without cover throughout. HUDSON COUNTY App A. Fancourt reported at scale that her mount hung in for a major part of the race and weakened in the home straight. App Fancourt advised that connections will now consider sending the gelding for a spell. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. TRANSPORTER When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer L. Hatch stated that the gelding appreciates rain affected tracks and races well at the 1800m of today s race. Mr Hatch added he was confident of a forward showing today. L. Cassidy the rider of SHOREHAM pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 1000m mark he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of COLOUR CHARGE, which was taken in onto HI SON, which was tightened for room and taken in across the heels of TRANSPORTER and as a result had to be checked. L. Cassidy was suspended from riding in races for a period of nine (9) days to commence midnight 19 March 2017 and to expire midnight 28 March 2017.

5 RACE 7: Carbine Club Of Queensland Goldmarket (Listed) 1200m 1st: Upstart Pride 2nd: Jopa 3rd: Flamboyer 4th: Hi I m Back GOOD JOB BRO Approaching the 1100m had to be eased when tightened for room between UMGENI and I M ALONE, which was taken in slightly by JOPA. SORORITY SISTER Raced wide without cover throughout. SIR MOMENTS When asked to explain the performance of the gelding D. Browne stated that with the fast tempo he settled back in the field and when he went to make a run from the 600m SIR MOMENTS did not quicken as expected, which he attributed to the fast tempo and the handicap weight of 61 kilos. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. RACE 8: Moco Seafood QTIS 3YO H Cap 1200m 1st: Our Beebee 2nd: Tyzone 3rd: Manaya 4th: Bold Shot MANAYA Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. MANIAS Rounding the home turn was unable to secure clear running. PLATINUM TYCOON Raced wide without cover throughout. STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY Summary of action concerning licensees Suspensions Race 6. L. Cassidy Jockey Careless riding - 9 days (m/n m/n ) AR137(a) Fines Race 3. K. Hickmott Trainer - Presented horse to race in unsuitable plates - $200 AR141(A) From GCTC D. Kelly Trainer Failed to properly record treatment - $200 AR178F(1)(5) Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses Horses swabbed pre-race Maharni, King Red, Alpine King, Gypsy Wild, Positive Problems, Spirit Of Kiowa, Three Points, Brazon Moss, Sabkhat, Hi I m Back Horses swabbed post-race All winners plus Shogun Sun, Rosador, Aimalac Millie, Maraudeze Bars/Warnings

6 Race 4. Sassy Tycoon Difficult to load Barrier Cert. AR8(t) Summary of rider changes/late notifications Race 4. Aimalac Millie S. Galloway Race 4. Go Better D. Griffin Race 5. Delightful Feeling S. Galloway Race 5. Our Racketeer A. Spinks Race 6. Friendly Dragon A. Spinks Race 7. Good Job Bro L. Cassidy Race 8. Master Dame App A. Sewell