RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2014


WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – 2M (800m-400m), TRUE (Remainder) PENETROMETER – 4.2

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Palmer
Stewards – A. Reardon, J. Dart, A. Kitching
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – I. Shultz, N. Boyle
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – M. Henderson
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

Race 1: MCNAMARA & ASSOCIATES SOLICITORS CLASS 1 H’CAP – 800M

WOMEN BE SHOPPING (T. Wolfgram) began awkwardly.

CAPTAIN SPUR (C. Spry) raced wide throughout.

Leaving the 600m KASEY CHELSEA (S. Bogenhuber) commenced to hang out until entering the home straight.

WOMEN BE SHOPPING hung out rounding the home turn.

Race 2: WALKER PENDER GROUP QTIS 2YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1100M

Trainer G. Cornish was advised that a fine of $100 will be imposed for presenting IBELIEVEICANFLY to the enclosure without blinkers, which is part of the horse's approved gear.

SIMBAH (R. Wiggins) and NOTHING BUT GOLD (R. McMahon) were slow into stride.

A short distance after the start MADGE (B. Stower) blundered.

Near the 900m NOTHING BUT GOLD hung in across the heels of MADGE and had to be steadied.

Stewards questioned M. Cahill regarding the disappointing performance of ARKROYAL. Jockey Cahill stated that the horse travelled well in the early and middle stages, however leaving the 600m, when placed under pressure, failed to respond to his riding and he could not offer any tangible reason for the performance. Trainer S. Iverson expressed his disappointment with the performance and advised that the horse would be sent for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination of ARKROYAL revealed lameness in both forelegs. Mr Iverson was advised that should ARKROYAL race within the next 6 weeks, he would be required to produce a veterinary clearance for the horse.

Trainer L. Morton advised stewards that TURBO JET (L. Rolls) was galloped on on the near hind leg and lost its off hind plate in running.

Race 3: BANK OF QUEENSLAND – WINSTON GLADES MAIDEN H’CAP – 1200M

TANZANITE (R. Wiggins) and HARSIESE (S. Fawke) were slow into stride.

SLALOM (W. Abbey) raced wide throughout.

Leaving the 500m FRISCO JOE (R. Jamieson) was held up on the back of HARSIESE and near the 400m had to be steadied from the heels of HARSIESE when disappointed for a run between PEARLS FOR ME (T. Bell) and SLALOM.

On return to scale EXSTRATUM had blood in the nearside nostril. Trainer M. Dunn was advised that EXSTRATUM must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward before being permitted to race again.

Race 4: NEW HOPE CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1000M

MILLYEN (L. Rolls), which reared in the gates, dislodging its rider and becoming cast, was declared a late scratching at 2.11 pm. After considering the evidence put forward by trainer T. Ainsworth and the horse's previous barrier manners, stewards advised Mr Ainsworth that MILLYEN must perform to the stewards' satisfaction in a series of official barrier trials prior to being permitted to start again. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on MILLYEN be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

8 cents in the dollar for the Win #1
5 cents in the dollar for place of winner #1
29 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #7

Following the event L. Rolls was stood down due to injury to his left foot. Jockey Rolls was advised that he will be required to produce a medical clearance prior to riding again. A. Merritt was substituted as the rider of CUBIC INCHES in Race 8.

Near the 800m MR BUMBLE (T. Brooker) shifted in of its own accord, making contact with the running rail, became unbalanced and shifted out, forcing STYLISH DRAGON (S. Drake) out and across the heels of ALL IS GOLD (J. Byrne), which at the same time shifted in. J. Byrne was severely reprimanded and advised to allow runners to his inside more room in similar circumstances.

Near the 600m MR BUMBLE again made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced.

DESERT PLAYBOY (D. McIntosh) raced wide throughout.

Race 5: HUMAN RESOURCE SOLUTIONS MAIDEN PLATE – 1666M

LULIN (M. Cahill), which kicked out in the barriers, getting its hind leg caught in the back gate, was removed, inspected by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

GENERIS HEART (G. Goold) began very awkwardly and lost ground.

DARK MATTER (M. Hellyer) was slow into stride.

SHOW THE SILVER (F. Jervis) attempted to jump the crossing near the 1500m.

LIGHTHORSE HARRY (N. Yamada) overraced in the early and middle stages.

Near the 1100m BENICIO'S JEWEL (R. Jamieson) commenced to overrace for some distance.

Near the 1000m DEFINITELY BAY (P. Holmes) shifted in, making heavy contact with CROSSON (S. Payne).

LIGHTHORSE HARRY and BANK JOB (B. Appo) raced wide throughout.

Near the 400m BANK JOB shifted in and made contact with BENICIO'S JEWEL. A short distance later BENICIO'S JEWEL had to be steadied from the heels of CASH CREEK (J. Byrne).

Near the 300m DARK MATTER was disappointed for a run between CASH CREEK and GENERIS HEART, which shifted out slightly.

Near the 200m BENICIO'S JEWEL had to be steadied when tightened for room between LIGHTHORSE HARRY and INESCAPABLE (J. Morris), both of which shifted ground slightly. A short distance later CASH CREEK shifted out to obtain clear running and in doing so forced INESCAPABLE out on to LIGHTHORSE HARRY, which became unbalanced.

Near the 100m DARK MATTER had to be steadied when disappointed for a run to the inside of GENERIS HEART, which shifted in. Apprentice G. Goold (GENERIS HEART) was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Apprentice G. Goold was severely reprimanded for using inappropriate language after passing the finishing line.

Race 6: KENT RELOCATION SERVICES CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1100M

YOUTHFUL PRINCE (A. Fancourt) was slow into stride.

DHARAVI (T. Wolfgram) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

ROXENBURGH (C. Schmidt) raced wide throughout.

Near the 1000m ROMAN CONFLICT (S. Payne) had to steady momentarily between SLAINTE (R. Wiggins) and FLYING RIDDLE (D. Missen), which shifted in. Jockey Missen was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

Race 7: WEST SIDE BUS CO CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1350M

ROMEO LAD (Matthew Palmer) was slow into stride.

Near the winning post WORLD SERIES (A. Pattillo) shifted out abruptly across the heels of NEW YORK ROCKSTAR (R. Wiggins).

Race 8: CHANNEL 7 CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1666M

PLAY LUCK (J. Johnson) underwent a veterinary inspection behind the barriers and was cleared to start.

After viewing the stewards' patrol footage, T. Bell, the rider of 3rd placegetter DESERT HARRY, lodged an objection against SAMAXAMIA (R. Wiggins) being declared 2nd, alleging interference over the concluding stages. After considering the evidence tendered by all parties and viewing the video, stewards found that although there was a slight brush between SAMAXAMIA and DESERT HARRY over the concluding stages, they were of the opinion that the brush between the two runners did not warrant a reversal of the placings and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judge's placings. At a subsequent inquiry T. Bell was fined $200 under AR. 165(3) for lodging what stewards deemed to be a frivolous objection.

SAMAXAMIA shifted out at the start, making contact with DESERT HARRY (T. Bell).

STAR FORMATION (M. Cahill) began awkwardly and lost ground at the start.

PLAY LUCK raced wide in the early and middle stages.

Leaving the 1400m PARK CENTRAL (M. O’Brien) commenced to overrace for some distance.

PARK CENTRAL raced wide for the majority of the event.

Near the 250m DESERT HARRY shifted out and made contact with COWORTH PARK (M. Hellyer), which became unbalanced.

Near the 100m SAMAXAMIA shifted in under pressure, making contact with the hind quarters of KAINJI ROCK (A. Butler), which was turned out.

A post-race veterinary examination of PER MILLE (S. Payne) revealed the gelding to be suffering cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that before PER MILLE is permitted to race again, it must perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial and he must produce a veterinary clearance for the horse, including the results of an ECG.

A post-race veterinary examination of PLAY LUCK revealed the gelding to have an abnormal action behind. Trainer B. Guy was advised that he must produce a veterinary clearance for PLAY LUCK prior to its next start.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. J. Byrne – careless riding – severe reprimand – AR. 137(a)
App. G. Goold – used inappropriate language – AR. 175(q)

Fines
Race 2. Tnr. G. Cornish - $100 – present horse to race without blinkers – AR. 140A
Race 8. T. Bell - $200 – lodged frivolous objection – AR. 165(3)

Race day injuries/illness
L. Rolls – injured – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Tanzanite, Generis Heart, Benicio's Jewel, Slainte, Play Luck

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Captain Spur, One Big Party, Flying Riddle, Samaxamia

Warnings/bars
Race 2. ARKROYAL – lame both forelegs – veterinary clearance if raced within 6 weeks – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. MILLYEN – series of official barrier trials to stewards' satisfaction – AR. 8(t)
Race 8. PER MILLE – cardiac arrhythmia – official barrier trial, veterinary clearance & ECG results – AR. 8(t)
Race 8. PLAY LUCK – abnormal action behind – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)

Bleeders
Race 3. EXSTRATUM – bled 1 nostril – 1000m gallop – AR. 53A

Protests
Race 8. DESERT HARRY (3rd) v. SAMAXAMIA (2nd) – interference over the concluding stages – dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 8. CUBIC INCHES – A. Merritt

Late scratchings
Race 4. MILLYEN – 2.11 pm
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