QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – THURSDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2016
 
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 @ 11.30 am
RAIL – 1M                             PENETROMETER – 4.35
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Albrecht
Stewards – I. Brown, R. Hitchener
Clerk of Scales – B. Cooke
Judge – I. Schultz, A. Rayward
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, R. Burchmann
Bookmakers Supervisor – B. Blight
Starter – G. Greasley
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
As R. McMahon advised that he was ill, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey McMahon was advised that he will be required to provide a medical clearance prior to riding again.
 
RACE 1: THE MACK METROLINER CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1666M
 
CARTON – Had to be eased when placed in restricted room momentarily near the 1500m.
 
BILBERRY STAR – Trainer B. Brown advised that the instructions would be to have the horse ridden in a forward position. After beginning awkwardly and being inconvenienced near the 1400m, raced wide throughout. Commenced to weaken from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
RACE 2: THE MACK GRANITE MAIDEN PLATE – 2150M
 
No racing incidents.
 
RACE 3: THE MACK TRIDENT CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1000M
 
RED REASON – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the off hind leg.
 
SIR DONALD – Began awkwardly.
 
REMLAPS JOY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare was suffering heat stress.
 
RACE 4: THE MACK SUPERLINER QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 800M
 
SI SI SEQUALO – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
JET TRACK NINE – Began awkwardly and then failed to muster early speed.
 
RACE 5: THE MACK TRUCK BRISBANE CANNONBALL SERIES (HEAT) BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 800M
 
THOMAS THE TANK – Hung out near the 700m and then continued to hang out for the remainder of the event, proving difficult to ride. A warning was placed on the horse's racing manners.
 
INVITTO – Hampered near the 700m and had to be steadied away from the heels of THOMAS THE TANK, which was hanging out. Had to be eased near the 200m when attempting a run between runners.
 
SOCIETY QUEEN – J. Lloyd reported at scale that he had concerns with the mare's action and therefore he did not pressure his mount over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off hind leg. Trainer J. Devine was advised that the horse would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
GO GET SUM – Apprentice T. Brooker reported that her mount was inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.
 
RACE 6: THE HOORAY HUMPHREY CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1200M
 
DENMAN FLYER – Hampered at the start. D. Griffin reported at scale that he could offer no tangible explanation for the horse's disappointing performance.
 
MAJELLA MAGIC – After being fractious in the barriers, reared as the start was effected and lost ground. When afforded the opportunity to comment on the horse's performance, T. Harrison stated that despite losing ground at the start, the mare was still somewhat disappointing with its finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slower than normal recovery.
 
KATELETTE – Bled from one nostril. Trainer D. Duryea was advised that the horse must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward before being permitted to race again.
 
SWEET REPEAT – Shifted out abruptly at the start.
 
TEEMOLTON – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Absent jockeys
R. McMahon – ill – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters Races 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5. THOMAS THE TANK – hung out – warning
Race 5. SOCIETY QUEEN – lame off hind – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 6. KATELETTE – bled one nostril – 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.          LOST SYMPHONY – T. Harrison
Race 5.          FAVORITE SHADOW – B. Grylls
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision
 
 
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