RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 15 APRIL 2016


WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – 4M
PENETROMETER – 3.98

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – I. Brown, C. Albrecht, N. Boyle
Clerk of Scales – E. Barron
Judge – I. Schultz, A. Rayward
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – M. Henderson, G. Greasley
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

Apprentice Sairyn Fawke pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 175(p) in that he failed to comply with the requirement of the stewards to attend apprentice school on Monday 11 April despite being advised in writing that attendance was required.

S. Fawke was suspended from riding in races for a period of 5 days, to commence at midnight on Sunday 17 April and to expire at midnight on Friday 22 April. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account that apprentice Fawke had previously failed to attend on one occasion.

GENERAL

Due to a malfunction with the official scales, all races were put back one race, with Race 1 to be run at 12.30 pm and Race 9 to be run at 5.15 pm.

As jockey A. Spinks failed to provide a medical clearance, he was stood down from his riding engagements and replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey Spinks was advised that he will be required to provide a medical clearance before riding again.

RACE 1: CUP MARQUEE TIX SELLING FAST MAIDEN H’CAP – 800M

BUCCIERI – D. Chipman was fined $200 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

SANTA CRUZING – When questioned regarding his riding of SANTA CRUZING, jockey Fradd stated that his instructions were to ride the horse in a forward and possibly leading position, however from its wide barrier, after beginning very well, was unable to muster enough speed to cross runners and raced further back in the field than was anticipated. He added that he tested the horse in the early stages of the straight, however it failed to let down and as such he refrained from punishing the horse over the concluding stages. Stewards noted the explanation.

DANYSUS – Fractious in the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Began awkwardly.

DYNAMIC DRIVE – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight. Raced greenly in the home straight and was reluctant to take a narrow run between runners when presented.

ONYX LASS – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer R. Peterson was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse's barrier manners. Mr Peterson reported that ONXY LASS had speedy cuts inside the off hind leg and to the front of the near hind leg.

NOTHIN' ZAPPENIN' – Raced four wide without cover throughout.

RACE 2: CANCER COUNCIL QLD QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M

GENERAL SIDEREUS – Slow to begin. Overraced in the middle stages. Inconvenienced near the 100m when THUMBS UP shifted out abruptly under pressure.

RAHDANE – Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground.

BEAUDACIOUS – Commenced to hang out leaving the 500m until entering the home straight, proving difficult to ride.

IRISH VICE – Raced greenly throughout and hung out rounding the home turn.

THUMBS UP – Slow to begin. Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event. Shifted out abruptly under pressure near the 100m.

UP THE TEMPO – Had to be steadied leaving the 900m when tightened for room between THUMBS UP, which shifted in, and IRISH VICE which, when racing greenly, shifted out.

RACE 3: FUSION FLOORS QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M

ROCKSAY – Slow to begin.

CHAYSE 'N' MASON – Began awkwardly, shifted in and made heavy contact with another runner.

RULER'S PRIDE – Bumped heavily at the start and lost ground. Had to be steadied approaching the 300m when unable to obtain clear running.

GOLDEN SUNSET – Hung out rounding the home turn.

LADY CAROLYN – Raced three wide without cover.

VIRGIN TERRITORY – Raced four wide without cover.

RACE 4: GARDENS GALORE RATINGS BAND 0-65 H’CAP – 1000M

TACTICIAN – Slow to begin.

MASSIVE ATTACK – Had to be steadied to avoid the heels of EXCEEDINGLY FINE (B. Derbyshire) near the 900m. Apprentice B. Derbyshire was advised to exercise more care. Overraced leaving the 800m and had to be restrained from heels near the 700m.

OMISSION – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

TRESSLES – Blundered shortly after the start and lost ground.

LADY DENMAN – Slow to begin. Raced three wide without cover throughout.

RACE 5: IPSWICH JETS LEAGUES CLUB MAIDEN PLATE – 1350M

As R. McMahon failed to arrive on course to fulfil his engagement, T. Harrison was substituted as the rider of RED SAGA. R. McMahon was fined $200.

PONTY – J. Morris dropped his whip approaching the 100m.

TICKETS TO RIDE – Raced three wide without cover.

RED SAGA – Raced wide throughout.

FEELING POSITIVE – Held up for clear running on straightening and approaching the 200m and again near the 150m shifted out making heavy contact with WISHIPOUR, which became unbalanced and in turn shifted out bumping TICKETS TO RIDE. P. Hammersley was advised to show greater care when shifting ground.

PSYCHO SAID SO – Began awkwardly and shifted in, inconveniencing another runner.

SHOW A FLICK – Inconvenienced at the start and lost ground.

RACE 6: HUTCHINSON BUILDERS CLASS 3 PLATE – 1680M

BIANTIC – Slow to begin.

SNAPPER ROCKS – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the horse's performance, rider P. Hammersley stated that after being slow to begin, which resulted in the gelding racing further back in the field than anticipated, the horse never travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages until a point leaving the 700m where it started to improve into the race and found the line strongly over the concluding stages.

I AM THE WARRIOR – Had to be steadied near the 700m when racing in restricted room.

STEERING – Had a tendency to overrace in the middle stages.

 
RACE 7: GLEN STOWER MEMORIAL C,G&E CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M

Trainer G. Heinrich was fined $100 for the late scratching of FIVE SPICES at 7.42 am.

JOHNNY BE QUICK – Began awkwardly and was then severely tightened for room between MANKINI LIVE and ZARFASTAR, which also began awkwardly and then raced ungenerously for some distance, hanging in and making heavy contact with JOHNNY BE QUICK.

DADDY LONGLEGS – Shifted in when improving forward near the 1100m, placing DYNAMIC STAR and MANKINI LOVE, which was overracing, in restricted room for a short distance and then continued to improve forward and inconvenienced BLUE STAR, which had to be restrained to avoid the heels of DADDY LONGLEGS, which steadied the pace when crossing. Whilst stewards noted the racing manners of MANKINI LOVE, apprentice H. English was nonetheless severely reprimanded and advised in future to be fully clear of runners when shifting ground.

BLUE STAR – Inconvenienced and had to be restrained near the 1100m when DADDY LONGLEGS steadied the pace when crossing.

ZARFASTAR – Began awkwardly and then raced ungenerously for some distance, hanging in and making heavy contact with another runner.

MANKINI LOVE – Began awkwardly and shifted in making contact with another runner. Raced in restricted room for a short distance whilst overracing near the 1100m to the inside of DADDY LONGLEGS, which shifted in when improving forward.

DYNAMIC STAR – Bumped at the start. Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 1100m to the inside of DADDY LONGLEGS, which shifted in when improving forward.

RACE 8: BANK OF QLD WINSTON GLADES F&M CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M

Trainer G. Heinrich was fined $100 for the late scratching of FRENCH CHARM at 7.42 am.

CHICAGO – Slow to begin.

PRINCESS IS READY – Tightened for room shortly after the start and had to be steadied. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from entering the home straight until the 50m.

SHE'S A RUBY – Shifted in approaching the 1000m, became awkward on the heels of STELLA GRIS and had to be steadied.

MISS OBERON – Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

STELLA GRIS – When questioned as to his tactics, A. Allen stated that with the blinkers off for the first time today, the horse failed to muster speed in the early stages, which resulted in him being caught wide, so he therefore elected to allow the horse to settle further back in the field in order to obtain cover.

SUPERSAY – Shifted to a three wide position leaving the 800m and raced wide from that point onwards.


RACE 9: FIRST NATIONAL ACTION REALTY IPSWICH CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1350M

As J. Orman was dually engaged, B. Pengelly was substituted as the rider of TAMBO'S HEART.

An inquiry was opened into interference near the 50m. After hearing all of the evidence and viewing the film, it was established that MOTION GRANTED (R. McMahon) had not fully obtained a run to the outside of TAMBO'S HEART, which commenced to shift out under pressure, eventually dictating the line of MOTION GRANTED, which shifted out, making heavy contact with RED CHANDELIER, which became unbalanced and was steadied when taken across the heels of AKACHETA LEE, which shifted in slightly. As stewards were of the opinion that no one rider could be held totally responsible, B. Pengelly (TAMBO'S HEART) was advised to show much greater care in similar circumstances and R. McMahon (MOTION GRANTED) was also advised to show greater care in that other options may have been available to him other than shifting out making heavy contact with another runner.

REALLY REILLY – Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight. Lost its near hind plate in running.

CUBAN FURY – Raced three wide without cover.

VINNIE LOVES ME – Raced wide for the majority of the event.

AKACHETA LEE – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Had to be steadied approaching the winning post when tightened for room between WALTHAM, which shifted in slightly, and TAMBO'S HEART, which shifted out.

MAGIC MOUSE – Improved on to heels near the 300m and had to be steadied.

RED CHANDELIER – Slow into stride.

GREY NOT BLACK – Threw its head in the air leaving the 900m when being restrained to take a sit behind the leaders.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 7. App. H. English – careless riding – severe reprimand – AR. 137(a)

Fines
Race 1. D. Chipman - $200 – use whip 8 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 5. R. McMahon - $200 – fail to fulfil engagement – AR. 85B
Race 7. Tnr. G. Heinrich - $100 – late scratching
Race 8. Tnr. G. Heinrich - $100 – late scratching

Race day injuries/illness
A. Spinks – failed to provide medical clearance – stood down – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Nothin' Zappenin', Real Mystique, Court's Star

Warnings/bars
Race 1. ONYX LASS – stood flat-footed at start, lost considerable ground – warning

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5. WISHIPOUR – A. Allen, RED SAGA – T. Harrison
Race 6. MISHANI PHOENIX – J. Orman
Race 8. FLINDERS PEAK – K. Yoshida
Race 9. TAMBO'S HEART – B. Pengelly

Late scratchings
Race 7. FIVE SPICES – 7.42 am
Race 8. FRENCH CHARM – 7.42 am


Published subject to correction upon revision


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