QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 5 MAY 2018
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.5
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – M. Knibbs, B. Connell, C. Fedrick, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – I. Schultz, A. Rayward
Veterinarian – Dr F. Viljoen
Swab Attendants – A. Schofield, G. Gray
Starter – S. Tou
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

Race 1: IPSWICH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION MAIDEN PLATE – 800M

BIG DAN THE MAN – Hung out after passing the 500m.
TORQUATO TASSO – Began awkwardly and made contact with the hind quarters of JABROOK, losing ground.
SOLID ASSET – Hung out rounding the home turn.
BONNEY LORES – Raced greenly and had a tendency to hang out throughout the event.
CREATEYOUR OWNLUCK – Blundered badly on jumping, almost dislodging its rider, and lost considerable ground. Hung out after passing the 600m and was not competitive over the final 400m. When questioned regarding the horse’s performance, jockey M. Bennett advised that after the filly blundered badly at the start, he allowed a short distance for the filly to balance up before applying any pressure. He added that passing the 600m the filly commenced to hang out, which prevented him from applying more pressure at that stage of the race. He further added that rounding the home turn the filly hung quite noticeably off the track and therefore was uncompetitive for the remainder of the event. Jockey Bennett noted that the filly had previously hung out slightly in a jump-out when he rode the filly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer J. Smerdon was advised that the filly must perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial prior to being permitted to race again.
MIZ NAZAR – Slow to begin.
RUBY RUSH – Bumped by ARCHER’S PARADOX approaching the 400m when that runner shifted out.
ARCHER’S PARADOX – Put its head down as the start was effected and then stood flat-footed, losing considerable ground. Trainer D. Murphy was advised that a warning would be placed against the filly for its barrier and racing manners. Commenced to overrace passing the 600m and hung out when racing greenly. Had a tendency to lay in under pressure over the final 100m.





Race 2: IPSWICH HOSPICE CARE CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1666M

PLEASED – Raced three wide without cover after passing the 700m. Forced wider rounding the home turn when bumped by LE DUDE, which shifted out to obtain clear running.
TANGO YANKEE – Apprentice J. Murphy reported that after obtaining the lead and having a soft run, he was disappointed that the mare did not finish the race off better than she did today.
THE SHEEPISH LION – L. Tarrant reported that his mount travelled well in a box seat position but failed to respond when pressured in the home straight.

Race 3: QUEENSLAND ATHLETICS LEAGUE QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M

As S. Doyle was to be overweight, R. Goltz was substituted as the rider of A SONG FOR GRACE. S. Doyle was fined $100.
The start of this race was delayed when YOU’RE NOT WANTED was reluctant to parade to the barriers. The start was further delayed when BARD OF ARMAGH and YOU’RE NOT WANTED proved difficult to load.
BELZU – Bumped on jumping. Overraced in the early stages. L. Tarrant reported that his saddle shifted back shortly after the start, placing him at some disadvantage.
MISHANI VALENTINO – Slow to begin. Slightly cramped for room passing the 400m.
A SONG FOR GRACE – Slow to begin. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
BRIDES DESIRE – Slow to begin. Performed uncompetitively. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer L. Birchley was advised that the horse would have to trial satisfactorily prior to racing again.
CONFESSIONS – Brushed by LADY MCCABE approaching the winning post.
LADY MCCABE – Laid in after passing the 400m, despite the efforts of its rider, tightening MISHANI VALENTINO, and then continued to lay in for the remainder of the event. Hung in over the final 100m. L. Dittman reported that his saddle shifted after passing the 700m.
YOU’RE NOT WANTED – Began awkwardly. Performed uncompetitively. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer I. Livingstone was advised that the horse would have to trial satisfactorily prior to racing again. Mr Livingstone advised that upon returning to his stables he found the filly to be shin sore and that it was his now intention to send the horse for a spell.
The veterinary surgeon reported that due to the temperament and behaviour of the winner LADY MCCABE, a post-race swab sample was unable to be obtained from the filly.






Race 4: TRANSIT AUSTRALIA GROUP QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M

The start of this race was delayed slightly when TULLIO proved difficult to load.
SEVENTY BELOW – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
TULLIO – Difficult to load. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding. Raced greenly over the final 150m.
ALMONDELLA – N. Day was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the end of the race.
CHAO KUAI – Slow to begin. Performed uncompetitively. Connections were advised that the filly would be required to trial before racing again.
PUNJABI SAVITAR – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Raced greenly and had a tendency to hang out throughout the event. Connections were advised that the filly would be required to trial before racing again.
WANNA BLUE – Had a tendency to lay out under pressure over the final 150m.
BOOM ROCKER – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be showing signs of tying up.

Race 5: YOU’RE SECURE C,G&E CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M

After being loaded into the barriers CHAVO became fractious and reared, becoming cast for a period of time. The horse was removed from the barriers and underwent a veterinary examination, declared unfit to take its place in the field and declared a late scratching at 2:52pm. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on CHAVO be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 2:52pm:
27 cents in the dollar for the win #3
11 cents in the dollar for place of winner #3
30 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #10
24 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #8
THE MANAGEMENT, which was drawn in the adjoining barrier, was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field. Trainer S. Lee was advised that he will be required to obtain a further barrier certificate for CHAVO before it is permitted to race again. Mr Lee advised that the stable may contemplate transferring the gelding. Apprentice C. Gallagher (CHAVO) sustained a hand injury in the incident and following the event was examined by Queensland Ambulance Personnel who advised that he was not fit to fulfil his remaining engagement.
THE MANAGEMENT – Removed from its barrier when the runner to the outside reared and became cast, underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to race. Forced wide rounding the home turn when GRANOLA STATE shifted out to improve. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings other than a minor abrasion above the nearside eye.
POLE VOLTER – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Forced wide rounding the home turn when GRANOLA STATE shifted out to improve.
GRANOLA STATE – Had a tendency to lay in over the final 100m, obliging its rider to stop riding on two occasions.
ZOU DER ZEE – Began awkwardly. L. Tarrant reported that he dropped his whip after it became entangled in the horse’s mane near the 600m.
Following his ride in this race jockey Andrew Spinks was examined by Queensland Ambulance personnel relating to an injury sustained to his right foot and was cleared to fulfil his remaining commitments.

Race 6: EDDIES CUP CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1000M

EXOTIC SEQUEL – As the gelding had not raced for 4 years, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly.
MAIL ESCORT – Raced three wide without cover until the 600m. Jockey S. Bogenhuber explained that she obtained cover on the back of MARGOT approaching the 450m and a short distance later she improved on the back of MARGOT and to the inside of the heels of OUR JAMAICA for a short distance and was momentarily held up and had to steady and shift across the heels of OUR JAMAICA to the outside to obtain clear running.
OUR JAMAICA – Forced three wide at the 600m by MARGOT, which shifted out to improve.
MAGIC INK – Began awkwardly with its head in the air and lost ground.
BUBBA ROCKER – Slow into stride and then bumped shortly after the start.
ZENKALI – Had to be steadied passing the 900m when slightly cramped for room.

Race 7: FURNWARE F&M CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M

PERSONALISED – After beginning moderately and obtaining a trailing position, commenced to overrace in the early stages. S. Galloway explained that he was happy to obtain a position following AMARYLISS in the early and middle stages, however the pace did slacken in the middle stages. He added that approaching the home turn he was slightly held up when he attempted to improve to the outside of AMARYLISS the filly had a tendency to lay in and he was unable to get it into clear running until passing the 150m.
TOORAK COMEDY – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
REGNANT – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
JESSINA – Fractious in the barriers. Raced three wide in the early stages before pressing forward to obtain a position outside the leader after passing the 800m.
NORTHERN REVENGE – Overraced in the early stages. Held up from the 400m to entering the home straight.

Race 8: PROGRAMMED PROPERTY SERVICES CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1100M

As apprentice C. Gallagher was stood down by ambulance officers after Race 5, B. Nothdurft was substituted as the rider of OH BOY.
MINI MELD – Held up for a short distance after passing the 400m.
PERDU – Lost the off fore plate in running.
REAL CUTE – Began awkwardly.
QUATTRO FANTASTICO – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
CAN HE RAP – Underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Race 3. S. Doyle - $100 - overweight, replaced 1 ride – AR. 120(b)
Race day injuries/illness
C. Gallagher – injured – stood down by ambulance officers – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Le Dude
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners (except Race 3), and 2nd placegetters

Warnings/bars
Race 1. CREATEYOUR OWNLUCK – hung out, not competitive over final 400m – official barrier trial – AR. 8(t)
Race 1. ARCHER’S PARADOX – put its head down as the start was effected, stood flat-footed and lost considerable ground – warning
Race 3. BRIDES DESIRE – performed uncompetitively – satisfactory trial – AR. 8(t)
Race 3. YOU’RE NOT WANTED – performed uncompetitively – satisfactory trial – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. TULLIO – difficult to load – warning
Race 4. CHAO KUAI – uncompetitive – barrier trial – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. PUNJABI SAVITAR – raced greenly, hung out – barrier trial – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. CHAVO – reared and became cast in barriers, late scratching – barrier certificate – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. A SONG FOR GRACE – R. Goltz
Race 8. OH BOY – B. Nothdurft
SIR NEMO – B. Grylls

Late scratchings
Race 5. CHAVO – 2:52pm – vet advice at barriers
Published subject to correction upon revision