QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 30 DECEMBER 2016
 
 
WEATHER – FINE              RAIL – 7M (1600m - 1200m); 9M Remainder   
PENETROMETER – 4.5
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5
                                    GOOD 4 @ 11AM
                                    GOOD 3 (Race 1 retrospective)
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Albrecht
Stewards – R. Hitchener, G. Dimsey, B. Cooke
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, A. Murdoch
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton
Bookmakers Supervisor – B. Blight
Starter – S. Tou
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS
 
Trainer K. Schweida reported to stewards that ROCKSAY had bled both nostrils during track work throughout the week. Mr Schweida indicated to stewards that the colt would now be retired from racing.
 
RACE 1: DF AND JE MILES MAIDEN PLATE – 1700M
 
CANTERBURY KING – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, jockey J. Lloyd stated that his instructions were to race in a handy position and after beginning well he found himself racing in the lead without overly pressuring his mount and therefore elected to maintain the lead.
 
SCHWARZY – Raced wide in the early stages before being restrained to obtain a position with cover. When questioned regarding the horse's disappointing performance apprentice B. Panya explained that her instructions were to attempt to obtain the lead, however the gelding failed to show sufficient speed to obtain the lead and therefore she elected to restrain her mount near the 1400m to obtain cover. She added that once placed under pressure near the 400m the gelding failed to respond and in her opinion raced flat today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
LETTER OF CHARM – Began awkwardly. Raced wide from the 1000m when improving. Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn. M. Cahill reported at scale that he had his whip knocked out of his grasp near the 200m.
 
STRAYING – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers after making contact with the running rail during its preliminary and was cleared to race.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3 retrospective.
 
RACE 2: RAILWAY HOTEL ALLORA CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M
 
DANSU – When asked to explain the horse's disappointing performance, jockey J. Lloyd sated that the gelding raced greenly throughout and was inclined to change legs repeatedly in the home straight. He added that nevertheless the gelding still proved disappointing and will take benefit from today's racing experience. Trainer D. Duryea expressed her disappointment in the performance and indicated that she would now add blinkers to the horse's gear and the horse would possibly compete in a jump-out before its next race start A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slightly slow recovery rate. A swab sample was taken.
 
MYSTYKO – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Had to be steadied near the 400m when racing greenly. When afforded the opportunity to comment on the horse's disappointing performance, jockey L. Cassidy explained that after beginning awkwardly the gelding settled at the rear of the field and never travelled comfortably throughout. He added that the gelding then was inclined to hang out rounding the home turn and was most disappointing over the concluding stages. He added that in his opinion the gelding may have resented the tongue tie, which was part of the horse's gear for the first time. Trainer T. Rogers confirmed that the gelding would now be sent for an immediate spell.
 
SACROMONTE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
HE'S ALL HEART – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
RACE 3: RAY WHITE IPSWICH MAIDEN PLATE – 1025M
 
KING RED – Stewards questioned trainer B. Laming regarding the horse's seemingly improved performance. Mr Laming noted that at the gelding's previous start it raced wide throughout and towards the rear of the field. He added that the gelding benefited today from the small field and was able to race closer to the speed. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
MAN MADE – Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
THE PONTSTER – Had to be steadied near the 100m when placed in restricted room between runners.
 
PANDORA'S TALE – Steadied from heels shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off foreleg consistent with being galloped on.
 
RACE 4: THE ENTIRE GROUP CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1700M
 
GAME PIE – Bumped with another runner at the start. Momentarily held up approaching the home turn.
 
DAZZLE US – Shifted in abruptly approaching the winning post.
 
SUBSOLAR – Bumped with another runner at the start. Had to be eased approaching the 400m.
 
BEXSTAR – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
HIDDEN BELLS – Examined by the veterinary surgeon behind the barriers at the request of the rider and cleared to race.
 
PREMIERE PLACE – Had to be steadied near the 200m when placed in restricted room between BEXSTAR, which shifted out when weakening, and ST REMY, which shifted in slightly.
 
RACE 5: GRANDVIEW STUD CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1350M
 
PRINCE OF THE TURF – Bumped at the start. Jockey J. Lloyd could offer no tangible explanation for the horse's disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A swab sample was taken. Stewards requested trainer L. Kelly to report anything that comes to light in coming days which may have had an effect on the horse's disappointing performance.
 
DANE JESTER – Had to be restrained from the heels of BERNITCHY when overracing near the 700m.
 
BERNITCHY – When questioned regarding the horse's performance Ms T. Harrison stated that at the 600m the gelding was travelling strongly behind the short-priced favourite, which she anticipated improving into the race, affording her the opportunity to follow it into the event, however rounding the home turn and entering the home straight she was held up on that horse's heels and was unable to shift out when STORMY GREY had improved to her outside. She added that the gelding was reluctant to improve in between runners when the opportunity presented.
 
FLEUR D'ORAGE – Began awkwardly resulting in the rider becoming unbalanced.
 
RACE 6: HAPPY 2017 FROM ITC QTIS 3YO CLASS 3 PLATE – 1350M
 
The start of this race was delayed to hold for an interstate event in progress.
 
GESSNER – Had to be checked near the 1000m after improving to the inside of LADY CAROLYN when overracing.
 
DOUBLE SUPERLATIVE – Shifted out to obtain clear running near the 500m, forcing HE'S FOR REAL wider.
 
TREASURE GALLERY – Bumped with another runner at the start.
 
GOLD DENARI – Commenced to overrace shortly after the start when being restrained to obtain cover. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn. Had to be steadied approaching the winning post when tightened for room.
 
LADY CAROLYN – Bumped with another runner at the start.
 
REAL MYSTIQUE – Near the 1100m had to be steadied away from the heels of GOLD DENARI when laying out. Held up for a short distance upon entering the home straight and was obliged to shift back to the inside to obtain clear running. A short distance later, when laying out, had to be steadied from the heels of LADY CAROLYN. Inclined to hang out for the majority of the home straight. A warning was placed against the horse's racing manners.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Dansu, Prince of the Turf, King of Monaco, Swiss Art, Dazzle Us
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6. REAL MYSTIQUE – laid out/hung out – warning
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.          COME OVER JOE – M. Hellyer
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision
 
 
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