QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE                           TRACK RATING –  SOFT 5                      RAIL – 3M
PENETROMETER – 4.7
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – I. Brown, P. Zimmermann, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – I. Schultz, A. Rayward
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, J. Crompton
Starter – S. Tou
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
From Gold Coast – Saturday 17 March 2018 – Race 8:
Co-trainer K. Wood reported that an endoscopic examination of SNITZKRAFT following its poor performance revealed the colt to be  broken-winded. Mr Wood advised that SNITZKRAFT would be sent for a spell, during which time it would undergo corrective surgery.
 
From Doomben – Saturday 24 March 2018 – Race 2:
Trainer T. Sears reported that an endoscopic examination of ALLORAINE on Monday revealed the presence of mucous in the horse’s trachea, which will now be treated accordingly.
 
GENERAL
 
As T. Marshall (injury) and M. McGillivray (illness) were indisposed, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: CHANNEL 7 F&M MAIDEN H'CAP – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed when SOHO FLYER was fractious in the barriers and the rider requested that he have the saddle refitted.
 
RABBIOSA – An application was made by trainer T. Gollan to add blinkers to the horse’s gear. As the gelding was having its first start and had recently trialled with blinkers on, stewards acceded to the request. Mr Gollan was fined $200 for failing to effect a gear change by the prescribed time. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
SMOKIN’ HUSSAY – Bumped on jumping. Raced greenly and had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TIANYAR – Raced wide in the early stages before pressing forward to obtain the lead approaching the 700m. Commenced to weaken after passing the 400m and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the filly had a poor post-race recovery.
 
VOLIVOLI – Began awkwardly, blundered and lost ground.
 
TRUST ISSUES – Began awkwardly and bumped SMOKIN’ HUSSAY.
 
SOHO FLYER – Fractious in the barriers. Slow to begin and then was hampered shortly after the start.
 
Race 2: SCHWEPPES C,G&E MAIDEN H'CAP – 1200M
 
CLOSE THE BOOK – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
PEMULWUY – Raced three wide with cover. Slightly inconvenienced passing the 800m and had to shift wider on the track.
 
ACTION D’IMPULSION – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the expected performance of the horse, trainer B. Dais explained that the gelding had not started for over 12 months but had trialled well in blinkers leading up to today’s event. He was of the opinion that the gelding, from a favourable barrier, would be competitive. Stewards noted that the gelding was well supported in betting. Mr Dais advised that he and connections had only a small investment on the gelding today.
 
SHOOT FOR REAL – Had to be checked and steadied away from the heels of GREYNOMAD passing the 800m.
 
GREYNOMAD – Blundered passing the 900m when checked from the heels of MASTER MAGIC AL which shifted in. R. Stewart, the rider of MASTER MAGIC AL, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in at that stage when insufficiently clear of GREYNOMAD. Jockey Stewart’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 8 days, to commence at midnight on Sunday 1 April and expire at midnight Monday 9 April 2018. In determining penalty, stewards were mindful of jockey Stewart’s plea of guilt and his good record in relation to this rule. Hampered rounding the home turn when racing in restricted room. Had to be steadied away from heels over the final 50m and shift back to the inside.
 
KING DINISTY – Improved on to the heels of the tiring MOSSERATI passing the 400m and shifted out, slightly hampering GREYNOMAD.
 
KEEN TIARA – Bumped and became unbalanced shortly after the start. Raced three wide without cover throughout. When questioned regarding the improved performance of the gelding, trainer D. Duryea explained that she has had some difficulty with the gelding’s tractability and wayward racing manners. She added that although the gelding’s track work has been good, it has not performed to the same extent in its races. She said that the horse was first up from a long spell, during which time she has experimented with some gear changes in its track work and was of the opinion that the gear changes for today’s race contributed to the improvement in the gelding’s performance.
 
MOSSERATI – After leading in the early stages the horse compounded to finish a distant last. When questioned regarding the gelding’s poor performance, jockey L. Rolls was of the view that the horse may have choked down. Trainer B. Hill advised stewards that he would experiment with some gear changes for its future races, which may include adding a tongue tie.
 
CANUNGRA KID – Overraced in the early stages and had to be steadied away from heels on a number of occasions. Held up from the 450m and was disappointed for a run to the inside of ACTION D’IMPULSION and then in the home straight had to shift out to improve.
 
Race 3: RAY WHITE IPSWICH QTIS 3YO FILLIES H'CAP – 1350M
 
LETS GET NAUTI GAL – Had a tendency to lay in passing the 400m.
 
HI LIZZY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. J. Lloyd reported that the filly was making an abnormal respiratory noise. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings other than that the filly was in season.
 
LA SCOPA – Began awkwardly and then was bumped shortly after the start. Slightly hampered passing the 400m when LETS GET NAUTI GAL laid in.
 
GREAT POWERS – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 4: CARLTON MID QTIS 3YO H'CAP – 1000M
 
BOLD XAVVI – Overraced in the middle stages.
 
TABBING – P. Hammersley was reminded of his obligation to ride his mount out to the end of the race.
 
TOUJOURS L’AMOUR – Overraced in the middle stages. M. Cahill was reminded of his obligation to ride his mount out to the end of the race.
 
BEBADO – Bumped on jumping.
 
INDY BONBON – Began awkwardly and bumped BEBADO.
 
Race 5: SIRROMET CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1100M
 
RULER’S PRIDE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
CAPTAIN EYCHE – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
DEUS – Hampered on jumping.
 
LOOK LIKE ELVIS – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
MR CHOW – Raced four wide without cover throughout. When questioned as to the horse’s improved performance, trainer B. Currie expressed his genuine surprise and was unable to offer any tangible explanation. Mr Currie stated that following its last place at Gatton on 24 March, he advised owners that the gelding should be moved on to another stable, however, as it had already been nominated for today’s event, connections determined that it should be given one last chance for the stable. Mr Currie added that he had not been overly disappointed in its performance three starts ago at Toowoomba, however, was disappointed in the tactics adopted at its disappointing performance at Moree two starts ago and for these reasons had originally nominated it for today’s event. Furthermore, when he noticed that SPURCRAFT, which was nominated for the same race at Gatton and also today’s race, had been scratched from Gatton, he elected to start the gelding there in an effort to avoid competing against SPURCRAFT. Whilst noting the explanation, stewards will make further inquiries. Stewards confirmed with managing owner Mr S. Elliot Mr Currie’s comments.
 
SANCTUARY COVE – Slightly hampered approaching the 900m when cramped for room to the inside of NELLIE’S DELIGHT.
 
TEMPETE ROUGE – Held up rounding the home turn until entering the home straight.
 
OUR ROCKY – Slow to begin. Had to be restrained from heels rounding the home turn and was held up until entering the home straight, and again at the 200m had to steady away from heels and shifted out to obtain clear running.
 
ALL PICKLED – Overraced in the middle stages. Had to be checked passing the 150m when awkwardly placed at the heels of NELLIE’S DELIGHT, which shifted out. B. Ainsworth, the rider of NELLIE’S DELIGHT, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.
 
NELLIE’S DELIGHT – Began awkwardly. Had a tendency to lay out under pressure approaching the 100m.
 
STAR OF POMPEII – Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost considerable ground.
 
After riding in this race jockey J. Lloyd was stood down due to illness and riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 6: CARLTON DRAUGHT BENCHMARK 62 H'CAP – 2150M
 
STAR ECHO – Slow to begin. Improved on to the heels of RUBY GURU approaching the 400m and had to be shifted out.
 
SCARLET POET – Slightly hampered when racing in restricted room in the early stages of the home straight. Cast the near hind plate in running.
 
STREET COMIC – After being caught wide from a wide barrier, was restrained to the rear to obtain a position closer to the rail passing the 1400m.
 
SHANDAARA – Due to personal circumstances, L. Cassidy was unable to fulfil his engagement and was replaced by R. Fradd. Had to be steadied passing the 400m when tightened for room between ALFIE JUNIOR and STAR ECHO, which shifted out. M. Hellyer, the rider of STAR ECHO, was advised to exercise more care.
 
BEERINAWINEGLASS – Momentarily held up and had to be steadied away from heels and shift wider on the track to obtain clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
ALFIE JUNIOR – Forced wider on entering the home straight and hampered by STAR ECHO, which shifted out to improve. M. Hellyer, the rider of STAR ECHO, was severely reprimanded and advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.
 
Race 7: CITY OF IPSWICH BENCHMARK 75 H'CAP – 1000M
 
SAIPAN – Improved on to the heels of WIGGLESWORTH passing the 800m, clipped heels and blundered, and then a short distance later clipped the heels of LIFE’S LIKE THAT and blundered.
 
LIFE’S LIKE THAT – Overraced in the early and middle stages and got its head up on a number of occasions and raced three wide without cover throughout. Bumped by another runner on a number of occasions on entering the home straight.
 
ANNATIME – Raced three wide with cover.
 
ARIZONA WILDCAT – Held up and had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight and bumped with LIFE’S LIKE THAT on a number of occasions.
 
WIGGLESWORTH – Overraced in the early stages and then hung out rounding the 800m turn.
 
Race 8: SKY RACING CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1666M
 
TENNESSEE FLING – Trainer W. Nugent was fined $200 for failing to declare J. Byrne as rider by the prescribed time. Overraced in the early stages and got its head up on a number of occasions when being restrained from heels. Again had to be restrained away from heels when the pace slackened passing the 900m.
 
HIGH AFRICAINE – Raced three wide with cover throughout. Shifted out to a four wide position to improve when the pace slackened passing the 900m. When questioned regarding the horse’s improved performance, trainer B. Currie stated that the mare was fitter, having its third run in from a spell and stepping up to a more suitable distance on a soft track, which the mare appreciates. He was of the opinion that the mare would race much better and gave her a reasonable chance of finishing in the prize money. He further stated that at her last start the mare raced on the inside section of the track which in his opinion was far inferior to the rest of the track. He further added that the mare, now that she is up in distance, would continue to step up in distance and he expected her to be competitive, especially on rain-affected tracks.
 
DARK ELEMENT – Overraced passing the 1300m, got its head up when being restrained and had to be steadied away from the heels of DAZET. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, jockey L. Rolls explained that the horse was fresh and overraced throughout the event and raced more forward than anticipated. When questioned regarding the horse’s overall finishing effort over the concluding stages, he said the gelding was disappointing and that the early effort may have told at the finish. Trainer B. Lockwood said that in light of today’s performance he would look to freshening up the gelding before returning to racing.
 
RAMATUELLE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6. M. Hellyer – careless riding – AR. 137(a) – severe reprimand
 
Fines
Race 1. Tnr. T. Gollan - $200 – fail to effect gear change by prescribed time – AR. 140B
Race 8. Tnr. W. Nugent - $200 – late rider declaration – LR. 67

Suspensions
Race 2. R. Stewart – careless riding – 8 days (m/n 1.4.18 - 9.4.18) – AR. 137(a)
 
Race day injuries/illness
J. Lloyd – ill – medical clearance req’d
 
Absent jockeys
T. Marshall – injured – medical clearance req’d
M. McGillivray – ill – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Star Echo, Tycoon Flutter
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners Our Netbank, King Dinisty, Crystal Amor, Annatime, Ready for Danger
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           RABBIOSA – S. Cormack
Race 2.           MASTER MAGIC AL – R. Stewart
Race 3.           CRYSTAL AMOR – E. Ljung
Race 4.           BEBADO – R. Fradd
Race 5.           RULER’S PRIDE – J. Byrne
                        CAPTAIN EYCHE – A. Fancourt
Race 6.           STREET COMIC – R. Steward
                        SHANDAARA – R. Fradd
Race 7.           MR HENNESSY – S. Cormack
                        SUPER SUAVE – R. Stewart
                        WIGGLESWORTH – E. Ljung
                        JUST EXCEL – J. Byrne
Race 8.           HEAT SHIELD – R. Stewart
                        TENNESSEE FLING – J. Byrne
                        HIGH AFRICAINE – M. Murphy
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
Published subject to correction upon revision