IPSWICH TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT WED.11.4.01

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr A. Reardon (Chairman); Mr T. Bailey; Mr J. Hackett; Mr G. Ireland; Mr R. Sanders.

WEATHER - FINE TRACK - GOOD RAIL - 8M. ALL TRACK


RACE 1: BURGLAR OF BAMFF H'CAP - 1520M.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by G. Colless, rider of the second placegetter, REBEL REBEL, against CAPE SCHANCK being declared the winner, alleging interference in the final 200m.. On the evidence, stewards were of the view that inside the final 50m., CAPE SCHANCK shifted out under pressure, making contact with REBEL REBEL on at least 3 occasions, and from that evidence formed the opinion that the degree of interference suffered as a result of this incident by REBEL REBEL exceeded the short head margin between the 2 horses at the finish. Therefore they upheld the objection and amended the placings to read as follows: No. 4 - REBEL REBEL - 1st; No. 1 - CAPE SCHANCK - 2nd; No. 7 - BEACH PARADE - 3rd.

SAHARA SUZY shifted out at the start and made contact with BEACH PARADE.

Approaching the 200m., FURIOUSITY had to be steadied when tightened for room between SHECKY'S PRIDE and KAREN ANN, which shifted out.

Trainer A. Bailey was questioned regarding the improved performance of REBEL REBEL as compared to its second last placing at the Gold Coast on 31 March. A. Bailey stated on that occasion he had requested the gelding be ridden quietly, however REBEL REBEL raced fiercely when caught wide and as a result he removed the blinkers today and had expected the horse to improve when ridden quietly.



RACE 2: DIXIE KID H'CAP - 1350M.

YOUNG BRAVO, which sustained a laceration to the off hind leg in its race day stall, was examined by the club's veterinary officer and passed fit to start.

YOUNG BRAVO jumped outwards at the start and made contact with EN BATEAU.

BUGLET was held up for clear running from the 200m..


RACE 3: FLINDERS H'CAP - 1350M.

BORN CHIC was slow to begin.


RACE 4: APPLETON GOLD H'CAP - 1350M.

HAD A HUNCH raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.

Near the 900m., SHADEAL PRINCE, which was pulling hard, shifted in and brushed the running rail.

Apprentice A. Morrison was fined $200 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogrom over his declared riding weight.


RACE 5: DONEGAL MIST H'CAP - 1100M.

CREONA DARKNESS and SWEET CHERI PIE both jumped awkwardly.


RACE 6: BEACHSIDE H'CAP - 1100M.

SPECTACULAR SECRET was slow to begin.

Near the 600m., CRIMSON AND GOLD brushed the running rail and shifted out, making contact with HARD BID.


RACE 7: OOMPALA H'CAP - 1022M.

Shortly after the start, TURF SWANK shifted out, taking AXOLOTI out on to TELEBAN, which had to be steadied.

A veterinary examination of TUPELO, which performed disappointingly, failed to reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken from the mare.


RACE 8: ARDEED H'CAP - 2150M.

As G. Colless was indisposed after riding in race 6, S. Galloway was substituted as the rider of SALANZA.

Near the 1400m., PAST AND PRESENT had to be restrained off the heels of HOT ASH SLAY.



ALL WINNERS AND TUPELO WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.