QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 2016
 
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 @ 11am             RAIL – 1M
PENETROMETER – 4.2
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Albrecht
Stewards – I. Brown, R. Hitchener, B. Cooke
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – I. Schultz, A. Rayward
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – J. Crompton, A. Schofield
Bookmakers Supervisor – B. Blight
Starter – M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
RACE 1: CHANNEL 7 CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1666M
 
No racing incidents.
 
RACE 2: CITY OF IPSWICH MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M
 
DUBLE MEANING – Trainer B. Lunney was fined $100 for failing to produce the horse's Identification Card. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages and was inclined to lay out from the 600m.
 
ONYX LASS – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost ground.
 
ORQUESTA – Began awkwardly and raced three wide without cover in the early stages.
 
RACE 3: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 70 H’CAP – 800M
 
CAPTAIN TANGO – Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn and had to be steadied from heels.
 
LUSHNESS – Began awkwardly.
 
GO GET SUM – Began awkwardly.
 

 
RACE 4: LAST CHANCE FOR MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON AT ITC CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1666M
 
POOKIES GRIN – Slow to begin. Awkwardly placed at heels momentarily rounding the home turn.
 
COOL DAYS – Slow to begin.
 
BILBERRY STAR – Trainer B. Brown reported that the gelding may not have appreciated today's firm racing surface.
 
RACE 5: WEDDINGS, PARTIES, ANYTHING AT ITC CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1200M
 
FLIRTATIOUS FEMME – Slow to begin. Had to be eased approaching the home turn after improving on to heels.
 
OVER THE VENTURE – When questioned regarding the horse's performance, apprentice J. Oliver stated that the mare was first up today and would appreciate racing over further distances than today's event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
PROUDER – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover.
 
RACE 6: BOOK NOW FOR FESTIVE BUFFET CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1000M
 
ZOU DER ZEE – Slow to begin.
 
TOFU MICK – Raced three wide from the 700m.
 
ARCHDUKE – Slow to begin.
 
CHILDHOOD SECRET – Following today's performance, trainer R. Heathcote reported that the mare would now be retired from racing.
 
DEEP HARBOUR – Raced wide from the 700m.
 
LADY AMERICA – Lost the near fore plate in running.
 
TOSCANAWAY – Rider R. Fradd reported at scale that the mare was having its first start in nearly two years and would take benefit from today's run, along with a step up in distance.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1. Tnr. B. Lunney - $100 – fail to produce Thoroughbred Identification Card – AR. 59
 

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters Races 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision
 
 
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