QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
IPSWICH,  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE                TRACK RATING – HEAVY 8/SOFT 7 AFTER RACE 5
RAIL – 8M – 500M-300M,  6M REMAINDER          PENETROMETER –  5.25
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – N. Boyle , P. Zimmerman, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales – E. Barron
Judge – I. Shultz, A. Rayward
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Starter S.Tou
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
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Race 1: Teamcupcakes QTIS 3yo Class 1 Plate – 800m
 
ROUND ‘EM UP – Missed the start.
 
Race 2: Swichettes QTIS 2yo H’cap – 1020m
 
Consideration was given to a protest lodged by J. Byrne, rider of the 2nd placegetter, Sassy Style, against Aileach being declared the winner, alleging interference 100m after the start. On the evidence it was established that Aileach shifted in when not fully clear of Sassy Style, resulting  in him having to restrain his mount and lose some ground at that point.  Whilst stewards conceded the extent of the interference was in the vicinity of the finishing margin at the finish, they also took into account that SASSY STYLE was at least 2 lengths ahead of Aileach but then finished stronger in the home straight to win the race and therefore the protest was dismissed. Subsequently,  Apprentice E. Ljung pleaded  guilty to  a charge of careless riding in that  she permitted her mount to shift in 100m after the start when not sufficiently clear of Sassy Style, causing that horse to be checked severely. Apprentice Ljung was suspended for a period of 12 days, to commence at midnight, 4 March 2018 and to expire at midnight, 16 March 2018.
 
SASSY STYLE – Became fractious in the gates and reared as the start was effected.
 
MIRACLES APLENTY – Bumped heavily on 2 occasions near the 800m. Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
SET BEAT - Bumped heavily on 2 occasions near the 800m.  Tired over the concluding stages and finished tailed off.  The horse was scoped post race, which revealed it to be showing signs of a displaced soft palate.  Trainer B. Sturgess advised it would now be treated and sent for a short spell. Stewards further advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided and that the horse must perform satisfactorily in an official trial prior to racing again.   
 
Race 3: Boom Racing F&M Class 3 H’cap – 1020m
 
LIPS ‘N HIPS  - Correct weight was delayed to ascertain whether the horse afforded a fair start.  Stewards ascertained that as the start was effected Lips ‘N Hips, which was being handled by a barrier attendant, reared as the gates opened, losing considerable  ground.  Subsequently stewards found that the horse was not impeded by the attendant and declared the horse a starter.    Apprentice jockey A. Sewell was reminded of his obligations  to ride his mounts right out to the finish line.  
 
 
Race 4: Tridan Electrical Maiden Plate – 1350m
 
LET’S GO CHAMP – As R. Plumb was to be overweight, L. Dittman was substituted as the rider of the horse.  Jockey R. Plumb was fined $100.  Raced 3 wide throughout without cover.
 
CRYSTAL AMOR – Was found to have blood in its mouth on arrival at the barriers,  was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.   Held up on straightening and had to be shifted in. Lost its near fore plate in running.
 
BOOTIFULBLUE – Overraced in the early and middle stages and had to be steadied from heels near the 1200m.
 
COURTING JOY – Hung in badly near the 1000m and had to be corrected before pressing on to race outside the lead. Shifted in abruptly near the 900m.
 
THE DANGER – Hampered slightly near the 900m.
 
MOSHE LASS – Hung out badly from the 600m.
 
 
Race 5: Sammut Bulow Maiden Plate – 1350m
 
SO YOU WISH – Whilst parading to the start, the bridle became detached, resulting in jockey M. Cahill being dislodged and the horse cantering a circuit of the course riderless. The horse was subsequently declared a late scratching 1.50 pm on veterinary advice with the following deductions applicable.  
 
8 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
4 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets for the place
14 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place  bets
14 cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd place  bets
 
SLAM DUNKED – Inclined to hang in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RIVER OF LOVE – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
 
Race 6: Trujflo CG&E Class 3 H’cap – 1020m
 
STONE PHILOSPHER – Trainer R. Cochrane  was fined $200 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time. Hung out on the home turn. Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
OH BOY – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
WHYCATHIM – After the 600m commenced to hang out badly and was checked off the heels of Stone Philospher.
 
MUDDY ROPE – Lost its near fore plate in running.
 
WESTERN ALLIANCE – Hung out on the home turn, then finished tailed off.   A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant findings other than a laceration to the near hind fetlock.
 
 
Race 7: Sirromet Class 1  H’cap – 1350m
 
AUERBACH –  Which was standing awkwardly in its stall, then lost ground as the start was effected.
 
BRING YOUR AY GAME – Steadied when crowded on jumping.
 
DYNASTIC – Began awkwardly.
 
GREEN LUCK – Began awkwardly.
 
DEFECTIVE – Bumped on the hind quarters on jumping away.  Apprentice A. Fancourt dropped her whip near the 100m.
 
 
Race 8: Channel 7 Benchmark 70 H’cap  - 1200m
 
OLD HABITS – Which was standing awkwardly, lost ground when the gates were released.
 
LIPSYNC – Began very awkwardly.
 
NAKANAI – Began awkwardly.  Steadied when crowded for room near the 400m.
 
BARNSLEY – Slow into stride.
 
MYSTIC MOON – Overraced in the lead.
 
UNBOWED  - Raced 4 wide from the 700m.
 
MALMOOSA – Raced 3 wide after passing the 700m.
 
 
Race 9: Ray White Ipswich Benchmark 70 H’cap  - 1690m
 
BURNING MOUNTAIN – Upon arrival at the track, trainer Mr P. Sexton advised stewards that the gelding was fractious in the float en route to the track and sustained minor abrasions to the left hock.  Was subsequently examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.
 
REAL MYSTIQUE – Began awkwardly.
 
SCOUTABOUT – Became unbalanced and bumped shortly after the start.
 
KING RED – Raced 3 wide without cover until the 800m.
 
MR ATTITUDE – Hung out from the 800m.
 
MENDELSSOHN – Held up behind heels from the 500m and then shifted in and raced in restricted room until near the 300m.  Then after the 200m it briefly  secured clear running and was accidentally struck across the nose by the whip of jockey M. Hellyer (Scoutabout) near the 150m.  Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 10:  City Of Ipswich Class 4 H’cap  - 1350m
 
On return to scale a protest was lodged by jockey L. Cassidy, rider of the 2nd placegetter, Gregory, against Lyricist being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 200m.  After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol video, stewards found that near the 250m, Lyricist shifted out marginally, slightly inconveniencing  GREGORY.  Thereafter both horses shifted ground of their own accord.   As stewards could not attribute the shift of both horses solely to Lyricist, and bearing in mind the long head margin at the finish, stewards did not consider the inconvenience at the 250m suffered by GREGORY  exceeded the  margin and therefore dismissed the objection.  
 
HARADIFY – Slow to begin.
 
DAZET – Began very awkwardly. Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
ELJETEM – Began awkwardly.   Hung out on the home turn.
 
OVERLAP – Bumped at the start.
 
MADLUCE MISSILE – Bumped at the start.
 
WHO’S YOUR DADDY – Held up and had to be steadied from heels near the 350m.
 
LYRICIST – Hung out on the home turn. Raced 3 wide with cover.
 
GREGORY – Raced 3 wide with cover.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspension
Race 2.           Emma Ljung – 12 days suspension - M/n 4.3.18 to m/n 16.3.18 – AR137(a) 
 
Fines
Race 4.           Ryan Plumb – Jockey – Overweight - $100 – AR120(b)
Race 2.           Brett Sturgess – Trainer - Late rider - $200 – LR67
Race 6.           Mark R. Cochrane – Trainer – Late rider - $200 – LR67
 
 
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Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Evamac, Sassy Style, Real Cute, The Danger, River Of Love, Stone Philospher, Defective, Scoutabout, Gregory
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
The Groom, Miracles Aplenthy, Burning Mountain, Benico’s Prince
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2.           Set Beat – Poor performance – Vet. Clearance/official trial -  AR8(t)   
 
 
Protest
Race 2.           2nd – (Sassy Style)  v. 1st – (Aileach) – Interference 100m after the start – Dismissed
Race 10.        2nd (Gregory) v 1st (Lyricist) – Interference over the final 200m - Dismissed
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.           Let’s Go Champ – L. Dittman
 
Late scratchings
Race 5.          So You wish -  1.50 pm     

 
Published subject to correction upon revision