QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
INNISFAIL TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 1 APRIL 2023
 
WEATHER – OVER-CAST    TRACK RATING –  GOOD (4)           PENETROMETER – N/A
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – S. Copelin, P. Lane   
Clerk of Scales – B. Gray
Judge – R. Ballard
Veterinarian – Tableland Veterinary Services  
Swab Attendant – Tableland Veterinary Services 
Starter – B. Brady
 
Race 1: STAR LIQUOR MAIDEN PLATE – 900 Metres
 
FAST GIRL– As the mare had not raced for an extended period of time, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Dislodged rider K. Swaffer during its preliminary and after galloping some distance was declared a late scratching at 1.17pm on veterinary advice. On the announcement of correct weight all moneys invested on FAST GIRL were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all winning bets prior to 1.17pm.  
42 cents in the dollar on the face value of all win bets and 24 cents in the dollar on the face value of all place bets.
 
Jockey K. Swaffer was examined by the QAS officers and cleared to fulfil her remaining engagements.  
 
DAIQUIRI DAYS– As the filly had not raced for an extended period of time, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Compounded over the concluding stages.
 
PALENTIA SPICE– As the filly had not raced for an extended period of time, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. 
 
DISORDERLY – As the gelding had not raced for an extended period of time, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
AMBER’S POWER – Slow to begin.
 
SUMBANK – Raced wide for the majority of race. Jockey L. Morrison dropped whip her leaving the 100 metres.
 
TYCOON CINDY – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

Race 2: CANECUTTER TAVERN RATINGS BAND 0 – 65 HANDICAP – 900 Metres
 
SOLOMON – Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground. Laid in under
pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 3: GARRADUNGA HOTEL OPEN HANDICAP – 1100 Metres
 
LOUD NOISE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination when arriving at the barriers at
the request of its rider and was cleared to start.  
 
EL OF A SAGA – Shifted in at the start bumping heavily with WITTERICK.
 
WHITTERICK – Bumped heavily on jumping and shifted in bumping GAELIC losing ground as
a result. Checked near the 150 metres when inconvenienced by CUPIDS SON which shifted
in when tiring.
 
GAELIC – Bumped heavily on jumping and lost ground.
 
CUPIDS SON – Shifted in when compounding near 150 metres inconveniencing
WHITTERICK. Jockey L. Morrison was advised to show greater care in similar  
circumstances. Rider L. Morrison dismounted soon after the winning post when she felt
the horse was awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no
significant abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with trainer S. Hoffman in the coming days.      
 
Race 4: IMPERIAL TAVERN BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP – 1200 Metres
 
LAPESKI – As the mare had not raced for an extended period of time, it underwent a pre-race
veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
SWAHILI MAI – Tightened for room on jumping and lost ground.

MY SISTER SAL – Shifted in at the start tightening SWAHILI MAI. Raced wide for the majority
of the race.
 
ENUFF ROSES – Restrained off heels near the 800 metres.   
 
BELOTTI BEANS – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 5: INNISFAIL GOLF CLUB CLASSIC APRIL 22/23 QTIS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP – 1500 Metres
 
LIPEANSASS – Struck rider M.Abe in the head behind the barriers who required medical attention and was unable to fulfil his riding engagement and was declared a late scratching at 4.03pm. On the announcement of correct weight all moneys invested on LIPEANSASS were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all winning bets prior to 4.03pm.  
 
16 cents in the dollar on the face value of all win bets and14 cents in the dollar on the face value of all place bets.
 
SWANKY SUE – Slow to begin.
 
RIGHT BOWER – Slow to begin.
 
FEMALE OFFICER – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.  
 
TOUCH OF BALI – Raced wide in the early stages and lost ground near the 1100 metres when being restrained to take a position closer to the rail. Trainer P. Rowe reported to stewards following the race that the mare had lost its near fore plate and gone down on both back bumpers during running.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All Winners
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1: Fast Girl – Veterinary advice – 1.17pm
Race 5: Lipeansass – Rider injured, unable to ride – 4.03pm.
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s 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.