QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2017
 
WEATHER FINEE                       
TRACK RATING GOOD 4 (GOOD 3 AFTER R2)
RAIL TRUE ENTIRE COURSEE                       
PENETROMETER 4.6
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards M Knibbs
Stewards A Reardon, C Albrecht, P Zimmerman, L Hicks
Clerk of Scales D Reid
Judge I Schultz, L Smyth
Betting Steward A Kitching
Veterinarian A Murdoch
Swab Attendants K Warwick, J Crompton, G Gray
Starter S Tou & G Greasley
Stewards Secretary S Rolls
 
GENERAL
 
As R. Plumb was overweight stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.. Jockey Plumb was subsequently fined $300.
 
 
Race 1: Daimler Trucks Brisbane QTIS 3YO Colts & Geldings HHCap 1200m
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TROMMELSCHLAGEN Began awkwardly, was then bumped and shortly after clipped heels and dipped.
 
TIMPERLEY Laid in under pressure.
 
SNITZKRAFT Cast a near hind plate in running.
 
 
Race 2: CNE Concrete Pumping QTIS 3YO Fillies WR 0.5KG HHCap
1200m
 
MISS EXFACTOR Stood awkwardly in the gates and consequently missed the start slightly.. Bumped on 2 occasions in the home straight.
 
ADORADANCER Began awkwardly.. Hung out on the home turn and shifted ground in the home straight.
 
DANSEZ Jockey D. Browne explained that whilst the filly travelled 3 wide without cover when asked for a effort in the straight it did not respond.. He was of the opinion that the filly may have come to the end of its preparation and been affected by todayys warm conditions.
 A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
COLOSIMO Cast a near fore plate in running.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
 
Race 3: City Of Ipswich Spring Sprinters Cup Open HHCap 1350m
 
FLAMBOYER After establishing the lead then overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
SOMEDAY A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had blood in the right nostril.. Trainer D. Forster was advised that the gelding must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward prior to racing again.
 
CHARLIE BOY When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer T. Gollan stated that at its previous start at Doomben on 9 September 2017 the gelding overraced with blinkers.. He added that the removal of the blinkers for todayys event may have been beneficial to its performance.
 
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Race 4: City Of Ipswich Spring Stayers Cup Open HHCap 2150m
 
CONSTANT RETURN Stood flatfooted and missed the start. Hung out on the home turn. A warning was placed against the mare regarding its barrier manners..
 
CAUTHENNS POWER A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
OUTRAGED Stewards questioned jockey R. McMahon regarding his tactics in the middle stages after the 1500m where it appeared as though he could have been able to improve his position to the outside of ANOTHER COCKTAIL however, seemed to allow CONSTANT RETURN to improve around him, which left him racing at the rear of the field.. Jockey R. McMahon stated that OUTRAGED is a backmarker and is inclined to pull in its races and he did not consider allowing it to stride forward at that stage as he was concerned it may begin to overrace.. He added he did not believe that his failure to improve at that stage had any bearing on his finishing position..
 
 
Race 5: Folsom Prison Class 3 SW Plate - 1000m
 
Trainer L. Gough was fined $100 for the late notification of D. Browne as the rider of MOVING PRESS.
 
STAR JUSTICE Blundered on jumping.
 
SUGAR RAY RED Had to be steadied shortly after the start.
 
ICE FROST Bumped near the 900m.. A post race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off hind leg and that the mare had lost a plate in running.
 
DANSU Hung out on the home turn.. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.. When asked to explain the performance jockey J. Lloyd stated that the horse in the past has shown it performs best when able to race in the lead.. He said from todayys awkward draw the horse began awkwardly and was unable to muster speed and consequently raced 3 wide in a rearward position.. He said the horse changed strides on a number of occasions throughout the run and hung out making the home turn.. He added the horse did not feel comfortable in its action and he did not persist in running it out in the home straight.. He was of the opinion that the horse may be better suited stepping up in distance and may race better if able to find the lead.. Trainer S. Lee advised that he would have blood samples taken from the horse in the ensuing days, the results of which he would report to stewards.
 
DUTY DUDE Jockey B. Looker was asked to explain the reason why approaching and rounding the home turn he shifted away from the rail to a position behind the leader when on straightening a run presented to the inside of the leader DREAM OF ASCOT.. He explained that the horse in the past has shown that it finishes off best when given clear racing room and that with this in mind he intended to endeavour to shift out in the straight to find clear running.. He said that although he did so DUTY DUDE did not quicken when placed under pressure and was somewhat one paced in the run to the line.
 
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Race 6: Iron Jack Beer Benchmark 85 HHCap 1200m
 
LE CHEF Began very awkwardly.. Hung in over the concluding stages.
 
FIERY HEIGHTS Bumped heavily near the 900m.
 
LIVE FAST Bumped heavily near the 900m.. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
DREAM FINNISH Near the 900m had to be steadied away from heels and shifted out.
 
ALASKAN WOLF Near the 100m was accidentally struck across the head by the whip of jockey M. McGillivray (LIVE FAST).
 
MISHANI SLEUTH Near the 250m had to be steadied when crowded slightly. Raced wide throughout.
 
PRIME TARGET Hung out on the home turn.. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had sustained an injury to the near fore suspensory.. Trainer G. Richardson was advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to the gelding racing again. Mr Richardson advised the gelding would now sent for an immediate spell.
 
 
Race 7: Cattle Creek Ratings Band 0-70 WR 0.5KG HHCap 1200m
 
WE BUILT THIS CITY Slow into stride.
 
RED HANDLE Near the 1100m clipped heels and blundered.
 
HOT GOSSIP Inconvenienced and carried wider near the 900m.
 
BAGUS - Struck the rail near the 1000m when crowded.
 
Jockey J. Oliver the rider of SIROCAN pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that after the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PASSION TO WIN, resulting in that runner having to be steadied to avoid heels. Jockey Oliverrs licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of eight (8) days to commence midnight 24 September 2017 and expire midnight 2 October 2017.
 
SIROCAN A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
 
Race 8: Hans Trailers Benchmark 75 HHCap 1666m
 
Trainer D. Murphy was fined $100 for the late notification of R. Stewart as the rider of SHOTACROSS THE BOW.
 
SPRING TYCOON Bumped at the start.. For some distance after the 700m was inconvenienced when followingg SHOW DAY, which was weakening and as a result was carried back towards the rear of the field by the home turn.. App T. Brooker reported that in her opinion the horse was disappointing and may not have backed up from its win last Saturday at Doomben.
 
ANZIO Rounding the home turn when endeavouring to secure clear running was held up and had to be checked from the heels of the tiring SHOTACROSS THE BOW.
 
MOONLIGHT DANCER Bumped at the start.
 
JUST AS LOYAL Slow into stride.
 
SNAPPER Slow into stride.
 
EL CAMPEADOR Slow into stride.
 
ROCK MYLADY Steadied off heels near the 1300m. Cast an off fore plate in running.
 
SHOW DAY A post race veterinary examination revealed gelding to be suffering from the thumps.
 
 
Race 9: Channel 7 NMW SC WR 2KG HHCap 1350m
 
VOLTAIRE LUMIERE Severely checked when crowded for room at the start.. Hung in under pressure.
 
SHOW COMMAND Severely hampered at the start.
 
DESMONNS PRIDE Crowded for room at the start..  Lost its off front plate in running.
 
FASTA THAN LIGHT Began very awkwardly and shifted out abruptly.
 
STAR OF NIGHT Steadied momentarily near the 200m when tightened.
 
ZIP TO THE MOON Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
BERGERAC A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from cardiac arrhythmia.. Trainer S. Tregea was advised the gelding would be required to perform satisfactorily in an official trial and a veterinary certificate must be produced including the results of an ECG prior to racing again.

 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions
Race 7..  J. Oliver Jockey Careless riding
8 days (m/n24.9.17-m/n2.10.17) AR137(a)
 
Fines
Race 1 & 77  R. Plumb Jockey Overweight X 2 - $300 AR120(b)
Race 5..  L Gough Trainer Late rider - $100 LR67
Race 8..  D. Murphy - Trainer Late rider - $100 LR67
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Le Chef, Dream Finish, Red Handle, The Equalizer, Snapper, Star of Night, Flying Charger, Voltaire Lumiere
 
Horses swabbed
All winners plus Maharni, Adoradancer, Frespanol, Vassal, Ice Frost, Brooklyn Storm, Alaskan Wolf, Hot Gossip, We Build This City, Just As Loyal,
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3..  Someday Bled one nostril 1000m gallop AR8(t)
Race 4..  Constant Return
Barrier manners Warning AR8(t)
Race 6..   Prime Target Injury to near fore suspensory Vet Cert. AR8(t)
Race 9..  Bergerac Cardiac arrhythmia Official trial, Vet Cert. & ECG AR8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1..  Warface M. Cahill
Race 5..  Moving Press D. Browne
Race 7..  The Equalizer R. Fradd
Race 7..  Sailor Gerri M. McGillivray
Race 7..  Lady Micaela L. Cassidy
Race 8..  Shotacross The Bow R. Stewart
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision