QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 31  MAY 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE             
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – OUT 8M 1700-1200, 9M 1200-800, 10M 800-300, 9M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.05
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Albrecht
Stewards – D Aurisch, E Barron, B Cooke
Clerk of Scales – P Zimmermann
Judge – I Schultz & A Rayward
Veterinarian – A Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A Challen
Starter – G Greasley & C Wallace
Jockey  Advocate – S Scriven
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
From Sunshine Coast Turf Club Meeting 28/5/2017 – Race 4
 
Trainer J. Sargent subsequently reported that following this event PETER JOHN was found to be sore in the near fore leg having sustained a suspensory ligament injury and would now be sent for a spell.
 
GENERAL
 
After suffering a fall at the Rockhampton meeting on 30 May 2017 App M. McGillivray subsequently passed an after injury concussion test and also provided a clearance from the Rockhampton Hospital and was cleared to fulfil his engagements today.
 
Race 1: Cup Day 17 June QTIS 2YO Maiden H’Cap – 800m
 
Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer A. Williamson for the late declaration of App J. Guthmann-Chester as the rider of MISHANI ALLURE.
 
LIBERTY LASS – Checked at the start when tightened for room between runners and lost ground.  Held up for a short distance upon entering the home straight. Approaching the 400m when racing greenly shifted out abruptly and had to be eased.
 
CATCHULATA – Began awkwardly.
 
MISHANI ALLURE – Began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly making contact with LIBERTY LASS.
 
WONDER BOOM – Raced wide without cover throughout.  Laid in under pressure for the majority of the home straight.
 
ANGEL DANE – Raced wide throughout.  When questioned regarding the performance jockey N. Tomizawa stated his intentions were to obtain a forward position however, soon after the start his mount was unable to muster sufficient speed and was caught racing wide.  Jockey Tomizawa added that the filly raced greenly throughout the event.
 
 
Race 2: Marquee Tix Selling Fast Class 5 H’Cap – 1200m
 
HELLAROO – Disappointed for a run on entering the home straight and was obliged to shift to the inside to obtain clear running.
 
TAILLEVENT – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
SUNNY VICTORY – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 3: Beach Party On Sale Maiden SW Plate – 1200m
 
OMNIA TIDAK TAKUT – Slow to begin.
 
DIVINE UNICORN – Slow to begin.
 
MUMFORD - Near the 900m was tightened for room between DIVINE UNICORN and KASCATA, which shifted in when taken in by YANKEE ROLLER, which was not sufficiently clear.  Jockey R. Plumb (YANKEE ROLLER) was issued with a severe reprimand.  A short distance later MUMFORD had to be checked and again was tightened for room between KASCATA and DIVINE UNICORN, which shifted out.
 
KNOCKOURA – Near the 200m when laying in had to be checked from the heels of the weakening YANKEE ROLLER. Jockey J. Lloyd reported at scale that his mount raced greenly throughout and in his opinion resented racing in the cross over nose band.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
CHRONOLOGICAL – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
ALL PLUCK – Raced wide throughout.
 
TREASURER JOH – Raced wide throughout.
 
J. Byrne (CHRONOLOGICAL) was found guilty of a charge under AR137(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race.  Jockey Byrne was subsequently fined $200.  In determining penalty stewards were satisfied that his actions had not cost his mount 4th or 5th placings.
 
Race 4: Infield DJ Festival Class 3 H’Cap – 1540m
 
As J. Orman was overweight for LEGS UNBARRED in this race and Race 5 (SIDETRIP) stewards permitted replacements as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.  Jockey Orman was subsequently fined $300.
 
LAREBIL – Commenced to hang out at the 1000m and continued to do so until rounding the home turn and took no competitive part over the concluding stages. Near the 400m commenced to overrace badly and had to be restrained by its rider. Trainer L. Kelly was advised that the gelding must compete in an official trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.  A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Mr Kelly advised stewards that the gelding would most likely be leaving his stable.
 
LIBERTY ISLAND – Tightened for room between runners a short distance after the start and had to be steadied.  Near the 1200m raced keenly with its head in the air for a short distance.
 
LEGS UNBARRED – Raced wide in the early stages and was allowed to stride forward to assume the lead near the 1400m.
 
BLOOMING TYCOON – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
SALMANAZAR – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance jockey J. Byrne stated that the gelding has had previous breathing issues and today travelled well but was unable to finish the race off, which he attributed to the breathing issues.  A post race veterinary examination recommended that the gelding undergo throat surgery to relieve the breathing issues and a veterinary clearance would be required prior to its next start.
 
 
Race 5: Riverlink Fashions On The Field 3YO H’Cap – 2200m
 
As  J. Orman was overweight stewards permitted J. Taylor to be substituted as the rider of SIDETRIP.
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by P. Hammersley the rider of WAKE UP VICTA which finished third against the winner FONTEIN LAD (N. Beriman) and the second placegetter THE BARRACUDA (M. Hellyer).  On the evidence it was established that THE BARRACUDA had shifted in inconveniencing WAKE UP VICTA and then FONTEIN LAD shifted out abruptly, which further hampered WAKE UP VICTA.  Bearing in mind where the interference took place and the distance of the race stewards were not of the opinion that this interference had a material affect on the placings and therefore dismissed both objections and declared correct weight as semaphored.    
 
ROYAL RECEIVER – Began awkwardly and a short distance later had to be checked from the heels of WAKE UP VICTA.  A short distance after the start upon entering the course proper when attempting to obtain cover closer to the fence shifted in abruptly and had to be steadied.  Jockey J. Lloyd reported to stewards that his whip had become entangled near the100m.
 
FLYING FRED – Approaching the winning post on the first occasion when being restrained to obtain cover commenced to overrace.
 
SHINE TAK STAR – Bumped at the start and then had to be checked from the heels of FONTEIN LAD.  Raced wide without cover from the 1200m.
 
TISANI GREY – Slow to begin.
 
WAKE UP VICTA – Inconvenienced at the start and then hampered and had to be steadied away from the heels of  FONTEIN LAD, which shifted out abruptly.
 
ABERLADY – Near the 100m shifted out and away from ROYAL RECEIVER and bumped SHINE TAK STAR. 
 
 
Race 6: Buy Now 1866 On The Green Fillies & Mares Class 2 H’Cap – 1100m
 
As D. Griffin was injured stewards permitted L. Rolls to be substituted as the rider of AZARENKA.
 
ALKIPPE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers at the request of its rider and was cleared to start.  Jockey A. Spinks reported at scale that as he had concerns  the mare may have sustained an injury he eased it over the concluding stages.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
FABVIER – Slow to begin.
 
STAR PAINTER – Hampered when tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
HIRTSHALS - Hampered when tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
DELIRIUM – Raced keenly during the early and middle stages.
 
SAYS ME – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.
 
AZARENKA – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
EXCEEDINGLY CANNY – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted App B. Ainsworth stated that after beginning only fairly from the wide barrier she was of the view that due to the runners to her inside displaying superior speed she felt it was a better option to restrain her mount to obtain a position with cover closer to the rail rather than be caught extremely wide.  App Ainsworth added that approaching the home turn she contemplated saving ground by  improving to the inside however, when it was evident that a run would not eventuate she elected to shift out and improve into the race.  App Ainsworth further added that the mare found the line fairly.  Stewards noted her explanation.
 
 
Race 7: XXXX Summer Tix On Sale Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 2 H’Cap – 1100m
 
MADIBA – Blundered at the start.
 
ADERITO – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
LWAZI – Shifted in at the start.
 
TURKANA – Hampered at the start.  Held up upon entering the home straight until approaching the 200m and had to be checked to avoid the heels of BOTTARGA .  Then for the remainder had to be steadied away from heels and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
N. Tomizawa the rider of BOTTARGA pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that approaching the 200m he allowed his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of TURKANA, resulting in that runner being tightened for room and having to be checked.  Jockey Tomizawa’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of nine (9) days to commence midnight 3 June 2017 and expire midnight 12 June 2017. 
 
TAMROOKUM – Laid in under pressure for the majority of the home straight proving difficult to ride.
 
 
Race 8: Queenslander UBET Ratings Band 0-75 H’Cap – 1710m
 
REALLY SURE – Slow to begin.  Momentarily held up rounding the home turn behind VENECIA.
 
HOTEL COSTE – Slow into stride.  Steadied rounding the home turn when placed in restricted room.
 
CASHINKO – Held up rounding the home turn and for a short distance in the home straight. Had to be steadied over the concluding stages when attempting a narrow run to the inside of BOLD AVENUE and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
PRIVATE HERO – When questioned regarding the performance jockey M. Hellyer stated that the gelding was under pressure from the 600m and in his opinion had not appreciated the tight turn of the track.  Jockey Hellyer added that the gelding would be better suited on a larger track over further distance.  A post race veterinary examination revealed minor lacerations to the off hind leg.
 
 

 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimand
Race 3.   R. Plumb – Jockey – Careless riding – Severe reprimand – AR137(a)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Suspensions
Race 7.   N. Tomizawa – Jockey – Careless riding – 9 days (m/n3/6/17-m/n12/6/17) – AR137(a)
 
Fines
Race 3.   J. Byrne – Jockey – Failed to ride mount out - $200 – AR137(b)
R4 & 5.   J. Orman – Jockey – Overweight X 2 - $300 - AR120(b)
 
Absent jockeys
D. Griffin – Injured – Medical Cert.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4.   Larebil – Hung out – Official barrier trial – AR8(t)
Race 4.   Salmanazar – Respiratory noise – Vet Cert – AR8(t)
 
Protest
Race 5.   Dismissed -  3rd (Wake Up Victa) -v- 1st (Fontein Lad) & 2nd (The Barracuda)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1.   Mishani Allure – J. Guthmann-Chester
Race 4.   Legs Unbarred – T. Harrison
Race 5.   Sidetrip – J. Taylor
Race 5.   Tisani Grey – J. Guthmann-Chester
Race 6.   Azarenka – L. Rolls
Race 6.   Alkippe – A. Spinks

 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision