QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – THURSDAY 22 MARCH 2018
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 (SOFT 6 RETROSPECTIVE AFTER R1)
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.72
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – I. Brown (Races 1 to 4, 6 & 7), K. Daly, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales – B. Cooke
Judge – I. Schultz, B. Wilson
Veterinarian – Dr. A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Starter – S. Tou
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Gold Coast – Saturday 10.08.18
Race 8 – C. Whitely, the rider of POLEMIC, was reprimanded for excessive use of his whip prior to the 100m.
 
GENERAL
 
As J. Lloyd was injured and R. Stewart was indisposed due to illness, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
As T. Brooker was unable to fulfil her engagement in Race 6 due to a dual engagement, a riding replacement was made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: KEVIN KEIDGE MEMORIAL CLASS 4 H’CAP – 800M
 
ALATORA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer S. Lee was advised that the horse will be ineligible to race for 3 months, and prior to resuming racing must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward.
 
STRIVE TO SUCCEED – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
Following the running of this race the track was downgraded to a Soft 6 retrospective.

Race 2: DR MERVYN FISH MEMORIAL MAIDEN H’CAP – 1666M
 
BRING EURO – Trainer C. Waller advised that the gelding would be ridden midfield with cover today if circumstances permit however, after beginning awkwardly, the gelding was caught racing 3 wide without cover until the 700m at which point the gelding was shifted to a 4 wide position when IT’S CHOUX TIME improved to its inside.
 
IT’S CHOUX TIME – Trainer C. Waller advised that the mare would be ridden in a more forward position than its last start. The mare was ridden accordingly.
 
NEW DEAL – Began awkwardly.
 
EXORBITANCE – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Laid in at the 300m and became unbalanced after making heavy contact with the hindquarters of CLEAR THE DEBT.
 
NEVER IN DOUBT – Commenced to overrace when the pace slackened approaching the 1200m, and had to be steadied from heels.
 
GOTHIC ROMANCE – Hampered on jumping away. Had to be steadied away from heels approaching the 1000m. Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
ROCK WITH PASSION – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, Apprentice T. Williams advised that after pushing forward it was her initial intention to stay outside the leader however, when the pace slackened approaching the 1200m, the gelding commenced to race keenly and she allowed her mount to stride forward to obtain the lead.
 
DROVER’S YARN – Bumped at the start and became unbalanced. Had to be steadied away from heels approaching the 1000m.
 
ALMA BUBBLES – Trainer C. Anderson advised that the filly would be ridden off the speed today. The filly was ridden accordingly. Disappointed for a run near the 500m, and then raced in restricted room and was held up until passing the 300m.
 
SIR ROTHEWAY – Hampered on jumping away.
 
CLEAR THE DEBT – Bumped heavily on the hindquarters at the 300m by EXORBITANCE which had a tendency to lay in.
 
Race 3: GRANDVIEW STUD MAIDEN PLATE – 1350M
 
ALLABOUT THATBASS – Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
FOURGRANDMAN – Held up for clear running from the 500m until the 300m, and was again disappointed for a run approaching the 200m. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, jockey J. Byrne stated that at its previous start the horse, when fresh, began well and was caught wide and allowed to stride forward. He further advised that today from the wide barrier the gelding began well, and that his instructions were to ride the horse with cover and, as a consequence, he was obliged to restrain it to the rear of the field to comply with those instructions. Trainer M. Wilson indicated that he would like to place the gelding over 1600m at its next start and advised that, should it draw a favourable barrier, it would be his intention to have it ridden in a midfield position.
 
THE DANGER – Had a tendency to lay out over the final 200m.
 
FLYING PRINCE – Disappointed for a run after passing the 500m. Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
MEYIWA HITAM MAWAR – Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
TOKORIKI LAD – Bumped on jumping away. Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
THE PONY – Held up from the 500m until after passing the 400m.
 
Race 4: SIRROMET QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
BOLD SAM – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
GOLD MONARCH – Slow into stride and, after travelling a short distance, raced fiercely and had to be steadied away from heels on a number of occasions.
 
HI FIVER – Overraced in the middle stages and had to be restrained from heels. Momentarily held up passing the 400m and had some difficulty obtaining clear running until straightening.
 
SEQUABLUR – Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
DON’T STUTTER – Trainer C. Anderson advised that the filly would be ridden towards the rear of the field today.  After beginning well, and with the slow tempo, was unable to be restrained, and had to race in a 4 wide position without cover for the remainder. Lost the off hind plate in running.
 
MANILA MISS – Became fractious in the barriers, and began awkwardly when hampered between runners. Held up for clear running from the 400m to the 300m.
 
TAABINGA – Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: CARLTON MID CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to view the patrol footage of the start to determine if BAUHINIA STORM was denied a fair start or gained an advantage. It was established that the gelding lunged forward in the barrier just prior to the start being effected, making contact with the barrier gates and , as a result, lost considerable ground at the start. Stewards were satisfied that BAUHINIA STORM did not gain an unfair advantage, and that the ground lost at the start was a result of the gelding’s own manners.
 
STAR ADELE – Began awkwardly. Heavily bumped near the 200m by PROSSIMITA which was taken out by COURTING JOY.
 
A BEAR IN THERE – Jockey A. Best was fined $200 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram over his allotted weight.
 
ALASTRIONA – Raced wide with cover throughout. Held up from the 400m until entering the straight.
 
PROSSIMITA – Hung in throughout the event. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Overraced in the early stages and, as a result, raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Heavily bumped near the 200m by COURTING JOY (App. B. Nothdurft) which shifted out to improve. Apprentice B. Nothdurft was issued with a severe reprimand under AR. 137(a) for shifting ground when not sufficiently clear. Jockey J. Taylor reported that his saddle shifted at the 1000m. Trainer J. Anderson was advised that the gelding will have to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
CUSHTY PRINCESS – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
Race 6: SCHWEPPES BM58 H’CAP – 1666M
 
WHO’S YOUR DADDY – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Held up from the 500m until passing the 300m.
 
ANNIHILATION – Caught wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting an abnormal respiratory noise. Trainer K. Stabe was advised that the gelding will require a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination, prior to racing again.
 
LONELY HEARTS CLUB – Commenced to overrace approaching the 1400m, and had to be steadied away from heels.
 
MONTRER DAME – Tightened between runners on jumping away, and lost ground.
 
GO DAISY – Stewards questioned Trainer S. Morrisey regarding the filly’s performance. Mr. Morrisey expressed his opinion that the performance today was very disappointing and he could offer no explanation for the performance, given that the filly was in a nice trailing position in the event, other than that the filly may struggle to run out a strong 1600m. He added that he will freshen the filly up, and drop it back in distance for its next start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BEERINAWINEGLASS – Bumped on jumping away.
 
EMPRESS ZHAO – Had to be eased when awkwardly placed at the heels of SALUTE THE PRINCE which shifted in approaching the winning post.
 
Race 7: RAY WHITE IPSWICH CLASS 3 PLATE – 1350M
 
GLEN ORD – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
HAYLEE PRINCE – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding, Apprentice H. English explained that it was not her intention to be in a forward position however after beginning well from a wide barrier she allowed the gelding to stride forward to obtain the lead.
 
PLAN RED – Began awkwardly. Overraced in the early and middle stages and had to be restrained from heels on a couple of occasions. Held up for clear running from the 500m until entering the straight at which point it shifted wider to obtain clear running. Stewards questioned jockey J. Byrne as to whether he had an opportunity rounding the home turn to improve into a run to the inside of BALABINA. Jockey Byrne stated that he had made a decision to commit to improve to the outside of BALABINA which he felt was weakening. He added that prior to BALABINA shifting out, which subsequently afforded a run to the inside of that runner, he had committed himself and improved to the outside of the heels of BALABINA.
 
TYCOON ROSSA – Had to be steadied passing the 300m when racing in restricted room and then shifted wider on the track to obtain clear running.
 
SHINING BROOKE – Slow to begin.
 
SONADOR FIRE – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5. App. B. Nothdurft – severe reprimand – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
 
Fines
Race 5. A. Best – $200 – weigh in overweight – AR. 145

Absent jockeys
J. Lloyd – injured – medical clearance req’d.
R. Stewart – ill – medical clearance req’d.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BIGMOREDRIVE, CAPTAIN TREASURE, TYCOON ROSSA
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and second placegetters
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5. PROSSIMITA – hung in – barrier trial to satisfaction of Stewards – AR. 8(t)
Race 6. ANNIHILATION – respiratory noise – Vet. Certificate, Endoscopic Examination – AR8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 1. ALATORA – bled both nostrils – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           BRING EURO – M. Cahill
                        EXORBITANCE – J. Byrne
Race 4.           DON’T STUTTER – S. Cormack
Race 5.           STAR ADELE – M. Macgillivray
Race 6.           SALUTE THE PRINCE – S. Cormack
                        EMPRESS ZHAO – S. Bogenhuber
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision