QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 30 JUNE 2017
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST/FINE   TRACK RATING – SOFT 6/SOFT 5 (After R3)
RAIL – 2M                                         PENETROMETER – 4.42
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Albrecht
Stewards – R. Hitchener, N. Boyle, E. Barron
Clerk of Scales – B. Connell
Judge – I. Schultz, A. Rayward
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, K. Warwick
Starter – G. Greasley, C. Wallace
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
As B. Stewart was indisposed due to injury, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: LES KINNANE MEMORIAL QTIS 2YO MAIDEN H'CAP – 800M
 
The start of this race was delayed when LION COMING proved reluctant to load.
 
OUR VISION – Jockey J. Orman reported to stewards that his mount raced greenly throughout and would take benefit from today’s event.
 
RANGERZANE – Began awkwardly, shifted wider on the track and as a result lost ground. Raced greenly for the majority of the home straight.
 
WARFACE – Hampered at the start. Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
MISTA BOSS – Slow into stride.
 
SAY IT FORWARD – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 2: ‘UNDER THE LOUVRE’ AT GRANDVIEW MAIDEN PLATE – 1666M
 
EKRAARSONIC – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
MATCH DAY – Slow to begin.
 
OPTIMISTIC HEART – Slow to begin.
 
ACE STRYKER – Stewards accepted trainer T. Thomas’s explanation for the late declaration of A. Allen as rider. Inconvenienced behind the heels of the weakening JAMESLEA BOTA approaching the 400m.
 
JAMESLEA BOTA – Jockey J. Taylor reported at scale that his mount commenced to weaken from the 500m and also made an abnormal respiratory noise. A post-race veterinary examination confirmed the horse was making an abnormal respiratory noise. Trainer C. Halliday will be advised that prior to racing again the horse will require a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination.
 
AVERNA MOUNTAIN – Jockey M. Hellyer reported at scale that his mount was inclined to hang out throughout the event.
 
Race 3: GRANDVIEW STUD MAIDEN PLATE – 1666M
 
SCANDALS – Slow to begin.
 
INVERARAY – Raced three wide without cover. Andrew Spinks was fined $100 for using the whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m. In determining penalty, stewards took into account jockey Spinks’ recent good record regarding the whip rules.
 
MUDGEE ROAD – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, M. Hellyer stated that two starts ago at the Gold Coast the horse was ridden in a more forward position as instructed. He added that at its last start the horse began awkwardly and lost ground, settling further back over an unsuitable trip. He further added that he was instructed to ride aggressively in the early stages to settle in a forward position. Trainer S. Morrisey confirmed that instructions have been previously to settle in a forward position, however last start, due to circumstances, settled further back than anticipated. Stewards noted both explanations. M. Hellyer was fined $200 for using the whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m. In determining penalty, stewards were mindful of jockey Hellyer’s recent poor record in regard to the whip rules.
 
ROBBERS COBBER – Overraced for a short distance passing the 1400m.
 
STRIKER THOMAS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers after it was revealed that the gelding had a small cut on the nearside of its mouth and passed suitable to race. Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout. Weakened in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that a boil on the nearside of the horse’s mouth had burst. Trainer J. Chan will be advised that the veterinary surgeon recommends that the horse undergo treatment for the condition and that a veterinary clearance will be required prior to the horse racing again.
 
LETTER OF CHARM – Inclined to lay in for the entire home straight.
 
MADAM MAHAL – Held up from the 250m until approaching the 50m.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to SOFT 5.
 
Race 4: SELECT FLOORING QLD MAIDEN H'CAP – 1350M
 
KNOCKOURA – Commenced to overrace for a short distance near the 900m and had to be restrained from heels.
 
SWEET RED WINE – Inclined to lay in passing the 1000m, despite the efforts of its rider. Raced wide throughout. Had to be steadied rounding the home turn when buffeted between TURQUOISE, which shifted in, and STREETSUSS, which shifted out slightly. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted and the horse’s performance, jockey R. Fradd stated that his instructions were to take up a forward position if the gelding showed the necessary speed, however if it failed to do this, to find a position with cover. He added that after beginning only fairly, he was unable to take up a forward position and therefore elected to settle in a midfield position. He added that when racing wide the gelding was inclined to lay in, placing him at some disadvantage and also added that the gelding is better suited on firmer racing surfaces. Trainer D. Forster confirmed these instructions to have the gelding settle where comfortable. She added that the horse resents racing between runners and that receiving a bump shortly after entering the home straight may have contributed to the gelding failing to finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
STREETSUSS – Shifted out slightly rounding the home turn, bumping another runner, then a short distance later had difficulty obtaining clear running.
 
FUTURE EVENT – Began awkwardly and then failed to muster speed despite the efforts of its rider. Trainer J. Zielke was afforded the opportunity to comment on the horse’s seemingly improved performance. He stated that the gelding was well suited as it was back in grade today and was also suited by the increase in distance. He added that in his opinion the gelding will appreciate stepping up to a mile in future. Stewards noted his explanation. Rider R. Cuneen was reminded of his obligations regarding his use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
LUCKY GO LUCKY – Raced three wide without cover. Approaching the 100m had to be eased away from the heels of FUTURE EVENT, which shifted out under pressure. Jockey R. Cuneen, the rider of FUTURE EVENT, was advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.
 
TWICE ALONE – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost ground. Trainer C. Halliday was advised that a warning would be placed against the gelding’s barrier manners.
 
KATARINA – Reluctant to proceed to the barriers, then reared in the barriers. A warning was placed on the horse’s pre-race manners.
 
LIGHT OF DE WORLD – Commenced to overrace near the 1200m and had to be restrained, and then a short distance later, passing the 1000m, again had to be steadied when overracing in restricted room to the inside of SWEET RED WINE, which was inclined to lay in despite the efforts of its rider. Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 5: CHANNEL 7 BENCHMARK 62 H'CAP – 800M
 
PUBLISHING POWER – Slow to begin. Shifted out under pressure near the 100m.
 
SHUDAPUTARINGONIT – Trainers B. & D. Healey were fined $100 for the late declaration of J. Oliver as rider. Slow into stride.
 
WHISPERING WINGS – Slow to begin.

 
Race 6: GJ WALSH ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES CLASS 3 PLATE – 1666M
 
BAY RAIDER – Trainer R. Smith was fined $100 for the late declaration of J. Taylor as rider. Slow to begin.
 
MYSTERIUM – Slow to begin.
 
TAIYOSHIN – Slow to begin. Apprentice S. Lacy reported at scale that the gelding, which had the blinkers removed today after overracing at its last start, commenced to overrace from the 1100m and was inclined to lay out throughout, which in her opinion had an effect on the horse’s performance.
 
MANNDAWI – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
VIRGIN TERRITORY – Finished a distant last. Trainer L. Wanless was advised that due to the horse’s recent poor performance it will be barred from competing at provincial meetings until its country form improves.
 
Race 7: WILSON BROTHERS FINANCE CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1100M
 
LIMESTONE COWBOY – Began awkwardly and was then tightened for room shortly after the start. Forced wider on the track near the 800m when hampered by another runner.
 
BEYOND BRAVE – Improved on to the heels of the weakening SHEZA YANKEE near the 400m, shifted in to the inside, was disappointed for a run and had to be checked from the heels of LIMESTONE COWBOY.
 
KICK ‘N’ TEL – Had to be eased approaching the 800m when racing to the inside of BEYOND BRAVE, which was taken in by SHEZA YANKEE, which shifted in when not sufficiently clear. Jockey A. Spinks, the rider of SHEZA YANKEE, was reprimanded for this incident.
 
SNOW FIELDS – Raced three wide without cover.
 
TRAINER’S POCKET – Commenced to overrace passing the 700m and had to be restrained.
 
SOPHIA’S MAGIC – Raced four wide without cover.
 
STORM ANCHOR – Slow to begin. Commenced to overrace near the 900m, shifted out and bumped LIMESTONE COWBOY, then continued to overrace when racing wide on the track. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer R. Drysdale was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing manners.
 
Race 8: IPSWICH LOGAN HORNETS CLASS 5 H'CAP – 1350M
 
CHAQUINTA – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the request of the rider and was subsequently passed suitable to race.
 
MOMENT OF IMPACT – Near the 1000m had to be eased from the heels of SPIRIT OF KIOWA, which shifted in.
 
SPIRIT OF KIOWA – Apprentice S. Sweeney reported that her mount laid in under pressure rounding the home turn.
 
BEAUMARIS – Failed to muster early speed despite the efforts of its rider.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7. Andrew Spinks – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
 
Fines
Race 3. Andrew Spinks - $100 – use whip 9 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 3. M. Hellyer - $200 – use whip 8 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 5. Tnrs. B. & D. Healey - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 6. Tnr. R. Smith - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
 
Absent jockeys
B. Stewart – injured – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Rosebery Affair, Mudgee Road, Snow Fields
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Australian Pharoah, Knockoura, Limestone Cowboy, Endless Puzzle
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. JAMESLEA BOTA – abnormal respiratory noise – vet clearance inc. results of endoscopic examination – AR. 8(t)
Race 3. STRIKER THOMAS – burst boil – vet clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. TWICE ALONE – stood flat-footed at start and lost ground – warning
Race 4. KATARINA – reluctant to proceed to barriers, reared in barriers – warning
Race 6. VIRGIN TERRITORY – poor performance – barred from provincial meetings until country form improves – AR. 8(t)
Race 7. STORM ANCHOR – overraced throughout – warning
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           ACE STRYKER – A. Allen
Race 3.           SCANDALS – R. Stewart
Race 4.           LUCKY GO LUCKY – R. Stewart
Race 5.           SHUDAPUTARINGONIT – J. Oliver
Race 6.           BAY RAIDER – J. Taylor
Race 7.           STORM ANCHOR – J. Taylor
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision