QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 21 JULY 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE                           TRACK RATING – SOFT 5/GOOD 4 (After R3)
RAIL – 8M                                         PENETROMETER – 4.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – J. Williamson, P. Zimmermann, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales – L. Hicks
Judge – I. Schultz, A. Rayward
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, R. Burchmann
Starter – S. Tou, G. Greasley
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: GRANDVIEW STUD C,G&E MAIDEN H'CAP – 1020M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow stewards to view the patrol footage of the start of the race to determine whether GALLANT SAGA was afforded a fair start. On viewing the videos it was evident that GALLANT SAGA reared as the start was effected, its head making heavy contact with the crossbar and unbalancing rider J. Lloyd, who was dislodged. The horse subsequently followed the field riderless. Upon being recaptured and returning to the enclosure, it was noted that the gelding was bleeding from both nostrils. A post-race veterinary examination confirmed the presence of blood in both nostrils as a result of external trauma. Trainer P. Duncan was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners. J. Lloyd was examined by ambulance officers and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
SNEAKY SNIPER – L. Dittman dropped his whip at the 50m.
 
GOOD GRAB – Began awkwardly.
 
REMOLAD – Began awkwardly.
 
DESK POP – Slow to begin.
 
FINAL PERFORMANCE – Raced wide throughout. Apprentice S. Lacy reported at scale that each time she attempted to improve on the horse, which raced greenly throughout, the colt was inclined to shift ground and as a result she was prevented from fully testing her mount over the final stages. Trainer T. Webb was advised that a warning would be placed on horse’s racing manners.

Race 2: SIRROMET F&M MAIDEN H'CAP – 1020M
 
ALASKAN GOLD – Began awkwardly and shifted out, making heavy contact with BIA TYCHE. Raced wide throughout. Had a tendency to lay in in the home straight and on a number of occasions became awkward at the heels of WILLOWBROOK WONDER.
 
MARVELOOS – Began awkwardly. Had a tendency to hang out throughout the event, placing its rider in some difficulty. A post-race examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer B. Ahrens advised stewards that he would make alterations to the horse’s gear prior to its next start, however Mr Ahrens was nonetheless advised that the mare must trial to the satisfaction of stewards before racing again.
 
ROTINDY – Improved on to heels approaching the 400m, had to be checked and as a result shifted wider on the track.
 
SEND A MEMO – Had a tendency to hang out and made the home turn awkwardly.
 
BIA TYCHE – Bumped heavily on jumping. Made the home turn awkwardly and had a tendency to lay out and then approaching the 200m was momentarily held up and had to shift wider on the track to obtain clear running.
 
GIFTOFLIFE – Slow to begin.
 
Race 3: CITY OF IPSWICH QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1700M
 
BRICKHALL – Connections advised that it would be the intention to have the horse ridden more positively out of the barriers. The horse was ridden accordingly and settled in the lead.
 
KIRIN’S LAD – Had to be steadied momentarily rounding the home turn when tightened for room between LUCY LE ROC and BRICKHALL, which shifted out slightly.
 
REDHAZE – Hampered shortly after the start between BRICKHALL and KIRIN’S LAD.
 
TWICE ALONE – Began awkwardly and shifted out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had been galloped on on the off hind leg.
 
LUCY LE ROC – Began awkwardly and shifted in, bumping LEGACY WARS.
 
MISHANI PILGRIM – Began awkwardly and shifted out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the filly had blood in its mouth. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
SIP SIP SIP – Hampered on jumping.
 
LEGACY WARS – Bumped and hampered between runners at the start.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 4.

 
Race 4: SKY THOROUGHBRED CENTRAL CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M
 
DODGE THE PRESS – Bumped heavily at the start.
 
CHOICE SON – Began awkwardly and made heavy contact with DODGE THE PRESS. Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
KITTI PING – Had a tendency to lay in on entering the straight and was momentarily held up on the heels of JELLYBEAN until a point approaching the 150m.
 
MY CRIMSON LAD – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer M. Reynolds for the late declaration of Beau Appo as rider.
 
Race 5: SCHWEPPES CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1530M
 
THE GRINGO – When questioned regarding the instructions given to jockey J. Lloyd, trainer P. Gardner advised that it was the intention to have the horse ridden in a forward position, however he would be content if the horse obtained cover as it was resuming today from a long spell. When questioned, J. Lloyd stated that from the 1 barrier the gelding began fairly and held the inside running rounding the first turn and he was quite comfortable settling in the lead. He said that if another runner wanted to assume the lead passing the 1300m he would have relinquished that position, however as the tempo was only moderate and as DUBLEO’S LAD raced outside his mount without applying any pressure, he was happy to remain in that position. Stewards noted his comments.
 
ASTRONOMIC – Held up for clear running after rounding the home turn and was unable to obtain clear running for the entire straight and as a result went to the line without being fully tested.
 
CAPTAIN TREASURE – Disappointed for a run approaching the 100m and went to the lint without being fully tested.
 
PRIEST’S ROAD – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
GUADALUPE – Began awkwardly and lost some ground. Jockey R. Fradd reported that the horse put in a number of awkward strides in the home straight and as a result stewards ordered that the horse undergo a veterinary examination, which revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg.
 
CAPE DENISON – Hampered between runners on jumping. When questioned regarding the tactics she adopted after passing the 600m, apprentice S. Lacy explained that the mare was only travelling fairly and she elected to look for an inside run and ride for luck. She said that upon entering the straight she was disappointed for a run and was held up until approximately the 70m where she obtained clear running and then her mount was not fully tested in the run to the line as she felt the mare was improving at a rate to place herself in a position where she would be awkwardly placed at the heels of runners ahead of her. Co-trainer Mr J. Symons agreed with apprentice Lacy’s explanation. Stewards, however, were of the view that apprentice Lacy made an error of judgment approaching the home turn and felt there may have been an opportunity to come to the outside which would have given the mare a chance to obtain clear running and finish the race off. Stewards accepted apprentice Lacy’s explanation for her lack of vigour over the final stages. Stewards found that even though her ride may have been an error of judgment, it was not to a point to be culpable under the rules, however advised apprentice Lacy that as she is now a metropolitan apprentice, she would be expected to show better judgment than she did in her riding of CAPE DENISON. Stewards elected to take no further action but will peruse betting activity on the event and should anything come to light, the inquiry would be reopened.
 
ROSDANE – Commenced to hang out after rounding the first turn at the 1350m and continued to do so for the remainder of the event. Trainer J. Noud was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing manners.
 
Race 6: RAY WHITE IPSWICH RATINGS BAND 0-70 H'CAP – 1700M
 
HARADIFY – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
ROGALI – Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn when STEAL A DIAMOND laid in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
BOLD HEART – Commenced to overrace when the pace slackened approaching the 1000m, had to be restrained from the heels of THE SNOW QUEEN and then shifted three wide to improve.
 
WIMPOLE STREET – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and had to be checked when awkwardly placed at heels in the early part of the home straight.
 
CHARLES THE THIRD – Slow to begin.
 
BAY RAIDER – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
Race 7: THE QLD TIMES CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1350M
 
JACQUERIC – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
POSITIVE QUEST – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, apprentice C. Bayliss stated that he had been instructed to lead, which the mare did without being unduly pressured. He added that after obtaining the lead shortly after the start, the mare commenced to overrace and despite his efforts on a number of occasions to restrain the horse and slacken the speed, the mare continued to overrace before tiring in the home straight and finishing a distant last. When questioned, trainer H. Page stated that it had been the stable’s intention to see if the horse would settle in the lead stepping up over a longer distance, however she agreed with the comments of apprentice Bayliss that the horse overraced. She indicated that she would now be discussing the horse’s immediate racing future with the owners with a view to perhaps retiring the mare. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Brickhall, Roman Ruby, My Crimson Lad, Astronomic, Budget Bender
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. GALLANT SAGA – reared at start, dislodged rider – warning
Race 1. FINAL PERFORMANCE – raced greenly throughout - warning
Race 2. MARVELOOS – hung out throughout – trial to satisfaction of stewards – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. ROSDANE – hung out throughout - warning
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1.           GALLANT SAGA – J. Lloyd
Race 4.           DODGE THE PRESS – M. McGillivray
                        MY CRIMSON LAD – Beau Appo
Race 5.           THE GRINGO – J. Lloyd
Race 6.           BAY RAIDER – S. Galloway
Race 7.           TEMUJIN’S MOON – J. Woodhouse
 
Late scratchings
Race 3.          YEPPOON – 8:15 am – vet reasons
                        DARING DEEDS – 9:25 am – vet reasons
 
Published subject to correction upon revision