QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 26 JULY 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE                          TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (Retrospective R1)
RAIL – 1M                                         PENETROMETER – 3.75
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – J. Williamson, N. Boyle, P. Zimmermann
Betting Steward – M. Heffernan
Clerk of Scales – B. Connell
Judge – I. Schultz, A. Rayward
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, J. Crompton
Starter – S. Tou, G. Greasley
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: CHANNEL 7 MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M
 
BELIEVE IT OR NOT – Raced three wide without cover.
 
BRAINS – Became unbalanced when racing in restricted room near the 900m and was restrained by its rider.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3 retrospective.
 
Race 2: SCHWEPPES MAIDEN H'CAP – 1350M
 
EUNGAI – Slow into stride.
 
FIERY DUCHESS – Had difficulty securing clear running rounding the home turn and shortly after straightening.
 
SHONECK AFFAIR – Held up rounding the home turn and then was disappointed for running on straightening and then had to be restrained and shifted out near the 150m.
 
WINNING SPIRIT – Had to be restrained from heels when overracing near the 800m. Bled from both nostrils. Ineligible to race for 3 months, and prior to starting again must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a steward.
 
Race 3: CITY OF IPSWICH C,G&E CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1200M
 
JOMAR’S ELEMENT – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
TURKANA – Connections advised that from the outside barrier it would be the intention to have the horse ridden off the speed. Raced in  a three-wide position at the rear of the field and laid in throughout.
 
Race 4: RAY WHITE IPSWICH F&M CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1200M
 
No racing incidents.
 
Race 5: SIRROMET QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
HAYLEE PRINCE – Raced three wide without cover.
 
I THINK NOT – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from cardiac arrhythmia. Connections were advised that before racing again the horse must trial satisfactorily and a veterinary clearance, including the results of an ECG, must be produced.
 
MONTANA PINES – Slow into stride. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight.
 
CLASSAY – Slow into stride. Steadied near the 1000m. Unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages.
 
MINK STAR – Connections advised that after being slow to begin at its last start the horse was ridden forward and then overraced and that the intention today would be to race in a midfield position with cover if circumstances permit. Raced midfield but did not obtain cover. Raced four wide from the 800m.
 
Race 6: SKY THOROUGHBRED CENTRAL BENCHMARK 75 H'CAP – 1500M
 
BETTABET RED – Steadied just prior to the winning post.
 
NAPAYSHINI – Slow into stride.
 
BLOOMING TYCOON – Apprentice M. McGillivray explained that he had no specific instructions today, and from the outside draw he made the decision after beginning well to stride forward in anticipation that BIANTIC would get a position on the rail. He said when he did stride forward in the early stages, BIANTIC remained racing one off the fence throughout and as he was unable to cross in front of CHLOE’S COMET, his mount was left three wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 7: THE QLD TIMES CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1000M
 
PRIME TARGET – Raced wide throughout.
 
EXCEED BATTLE – Raced three wide without cover.
 
BALKAN BAMBINO – Performed uncompetitively. N. Day reported that in his opinion he felt the gelding had muscle soreness. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer P. Duff was advised that the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily before being permitted to start again.
 
Race 8: XXXX SUMMER CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1350M
 
SAYS ME – Became unbalanced near the 250m.
 
I AM THE WARRIOR – Began awkwardly.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Shesees Everything, Shoneck Affair, Damn Fine, Make Her Own Whey, Montana Pines, Biantic
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5. I THINK NOT – cardiac arrhythmia – trial, vet clearance inc. results of ECG -
AR. 8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 2. WINNING SPIRIT – bled both nostrils – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
Race 7. BALKAN BAMBINO – finished tailed off – satisfactory trial – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           CLEARWATER – Beau Appo
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision