QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 29 MAY 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE                           TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (After Race 4)
RAIL – 10M                                       PENETROMETER – 4.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – I. Brown, P. Zimmermann, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – S. Fahey, M. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton
Starter – C. Wallace
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Beaudesert Hibernian Race Club 18 May 2019 –
 
Race 3: Class 2 1200m
 
Stewards concluded their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding UNO AMOR and CONQUERMORE falling near the 600m. After taking evidence from B. Pengelly (HARD YAGA), apprentice S. Tomlinson (MISHANI RULER), assisted by his master Mr L. Ross, L. Tilley (CONQUERMORE), J. Oliver (MIDNIGHT MATINEE) and apprentice A. Thompson (UNO AMOR), assisted by his master Mr P. Hulbert, and after viewing the stewards’ patrol footage, stewards were of the opinion that near the 800m MISHANI RULER had shifted in causing tightening to UNO AMOR and HARD YAGA, which continued for a short distance, allowing MIDNIGHT MATINEE, which was racing forward of MISHANI RULER, to be able to hold a three-wide position approaching the turn near the 600m, until it appeared to lose some ground at the time HARD YAGA had shifted out slightly, resulting in MISHANI RULER becoming awkwardly placed at the heels of MIDNIGHT MATINEE and when attempting to hold its position shifted in slightly, causing UNO AMOR to be tightened for room and clip the heels of HARD YAGA and fall. CONQUERMORE, which was following, was unable to avoid UNO AMOR and fell.
 
In all the circumstances, stewards considered a number of contributing factors and noted that whilst apprentice S Tomlinson had caused tightening to runners leading up to the incident, stewards were satisfied with the effort from apprentice Tomlinson to relieve that pressure and were of the view that the incident was not as a result of any carelessness from any rider and therefore took no further action.

 
Race 2: Class 3 1650m
 
At a subsequent inquiry apprentice A. Thompson (SUPERVISOR), in the presence of his master Mr P. Hulbert, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) for permitting his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of COMMISSIONER when passing the winning post on the first occasion resulting in COMMISSIONER having to be checked. Apprentice A. Thompson’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 9 days, to commence midnight 2 June 2019 and to expire midnight 11 June 2019.
 
Race 1: RAY WHITE IPSWICH QTIS 2YO H'CAP – 1350M
 
As R. Wiggins was to be overweight, M. Du Plessis was substituted as the rider of JOMERA. R. Wiggins was fined $200.
 
MAGIC BEANS – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
SMART METEOR – Began awkwardly. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
OCTAVIAN – Overraced in the early stages and passing the 1100m had to be shifted out away from the heels of JOMERA. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
PETITE PROMISE – Raced three wide without cover in the early stages before obtaining the position outside the leader near the 800m. After racing in a leading position for the majority of the event, weakened over the final 300m and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
REGAL ROMANCE – Had to be steadied away from heels passing the 800m. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
MISHANI ROMANCE – Began awkwardly.
 
THE MOA FACTOR – Began awkwardly. Had to be steadied passing the 300m when tightened for room by PETITE PROMISE, which laid in and was taken in by MISHANI ROMANCE, which laid in for a short distance.
 
Race 2: IPSWICH CUP TIX ON SALE QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
As J. Bayliss was not riding due to illness, J. Orman was substituted as the rider of SIZZLING DIAMOND. Jockey Bayliss was advised that he will require a medical clearance prior to resuming riding.
 
HAALAN – Sprawled on jumping and lost some ground. Laid out under pressure over the final 150m.
 
MULWALA CANAL – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
POTRO DURO – Began awkwardly. Passing the 900m had to be steadied away from the heels of FREEDOM FACTOR, which shifted in, and then raced keenly for a short distance thereafter. Jockey T. Marshall, the rider of FREEDOM FACTOR, was advised to give more clearance to his fellow riders in similar circumstances.
 
ALL SHIRAZ – Bumped on jumping. Slightly inconvenienced approaching the 150m when racing between MULWALA CANAL and HAALAN, which laid out.
 
GLOBAL CHOICE – Made contact with the hind quarters of POTRO DURO shortly after the start and became unbalanced. Raced three wide with cover.
 
SIZZLING DIAMOND – Began awkwardly.
 
GOLDSAY – After being caught wide in the early stages was restrained towards the rear to obtain a position closer to the rail. Raced three wide with cover.
 
ME MUM’S FOXY – Slow to begin.
 
Race 3: CUP TIX @IPSWICHTURFCLUB MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
COME IN SPINNER – Turned in at the start when bumped on the hind quarters by GREY SKIES. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
GREY SKIES – Tightened for room on jumping.
 
HARRYANDTHETIGER – Raced three wide with cover. Bumped by HEAVENLY JOURNEY passing the 50m.
 
HEAVENLY JOURNEY – Began awkwardly. Bumped by RAGING ROYAL passing the 50m, taken outwards and made contact with HARRYANDTHETIGER.
 
RAGING ROYAL – Held up from the 400m until the 200m.
 
EVENING – Bumped on jumping.
 
SLIGHTLY SHADY – Began awkwardly.
 
VON ROSEN – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
Race 4: LAZY YAK PRECINCT ON SALE CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1710M
 
The start of this race was delayed when POWER FROM WITHIN proved difficult to load. Trainer G. Sitek was advised that a warning would be placed against the mare for its barrier manners.
 
SMOKEY DIAMOND – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
OCEAN ADDICT – Slightly hampered on jumping. Held up momentarily passing the 400m before obtaining clear running at the 350m. Improved on to the heels of LUCY LE ROC passing the 200m and had to shift out to obtain clear running.
 
POLE VOLTER – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
SUNDAYINMANHATTAN – Shifted in of its own accord approaching the 1400m and made contact with the running rail.
 
LUCY LE ROC – Began awkwardly.
 
STELLAR JEWEL – Whilst racing in a joint leader position, commenced to overrace and threw its head on a number of occasions when being restrained.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3.
 
Race 5: BUY PIMM’S LAWN PARTY TIX QTIS 3YO H – 2210M
 
GUISE – Began awkwardly, resulting in jockey R. Fradd’s shoulder making heavy contact with the barrier partition. Overraced when in a trailing position approaching the winning post on the first occasion. When the pace steadied in the middle stages, rider R. Fradd elected to shift three wide to improve passing the 800m. Forced four wide passing the 700m when SEARING SPEED, which was racing to the inside, shifted out to improve.
 
MISHANI BRAVEHEART – After being caught wide without cover in the early stages, was allowed to stride forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1400m. Blundered and lost considerable ground passing the 500m when cramped for room between TOLEMAC and SIMPLY SACRED, which shifted out slightly. At a subsequent inquiry, after taking evidence from the riders concerned and reviewing the patrol footage, stewards could not attribute blame to any rider, noting the interference as a racing incident, and took no further action.
 
SIMPLY SACRED – After being caught three wide joint leader approaching the winning post on the first occasion, was allowed to stride forward to obtain the lead passing the 1500m. Laid out passing the 500m. Slightly hampered between runners passing the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have sustained superficial lacerations to the near hind hock, consistent with being galloped on. The filly was treated and bandaged prior to leaving the course.
 
TIPONI – Slow to begin. Laid in and brushed the running rail approaching the 250m.
 
KOLSTAR – Slow to begin.
 
CHAMPAGNE VEGA – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 6: CHANNEL SEVEN BENCHMARK 75 H'CAP – 1350M
 
As R. Plumb was ill, J. Bowditch was substituted as the rider of LE DUDE. R. Plumb was advised that he will require a medical clearance prior to resuming riding.
 
LE DUDE – Bumped on jumping. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
TISANI MAGIC – Bumped on jumping. Laid in for a short distance passing the 200m when ridden with the whip in the rider’s left hand.
 
MAIL ESCORT – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
FASTA THAN LIGHT – Raced four wide without cover.
 
BEAU TIRAGE – Began awkwardly and was bumped on jumping and shortly after was hampered between runners. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
VIRAL – Held up rounding the home turn. Disappointed for a run to the inside of TISANI MAGIC passing the 200m and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
Race 7: IPSWICH CUP 15 JUNE CLASS 6 H’CAP – 1710M
 
As R. Wiggins was to be overweight, M. McGillivray was substituted as the rider of BRYNEICH. R. Wiggins was fined $200.
 
BRYNEICH – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
TERRA SANCTA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
ZANYETTA – Buffeted approaching the 400m when racing in restricted room between ZOFONIC DANCER and KARAKABEEL, which was attempting to shift out to improve.
 
MYMMING – Bumped on jumping.
 
KARAKABEEL – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
DANSEZ – Began awkwardly. When asked to explain the horse’s disappointing performance, rider T. Harrison stated that the mare travelled well in the lead, however when placed under pressure passing the 500m, failed to respond to her riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer K. Schweida was advised that DANSEZ must trial satisfactorily and he must produce a veterinary clearance, including the results of an ECG, prior to the mare being permitted to race again.
 
PRIVATE HERO – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running after passing the 400m and then approaching the 100m was disappointed for a run and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
Race 8: TAB CLASS 2 PLATE – 1200M
 
HEKANSPLIT – Began awkwardly.
 
CHIKORITA – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
WOOKIEE – Raced three wide without cover.
 
BOOMTOWN LASS – Began awkwardly.
 
CHURNING – Held up rounding the home turn. Disappointed for a run passing the 200m and was unable to be tested after improving on to heels approaching the winning post.
 
MY DELILAH – Began awkwardly and was bumped heavily, unbalancing its rider.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1. R. Wiggins - $200 – overweight – AR190(4)
Race 7. R. Wiggins - $200 – overweight – AR190(4)
 
Absent jockeys
R. Plumb – ill – medical clearance req’d
J. Bayliss – ill – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Come In Spinner, Mahis Angel, Scenic Sight.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters Races 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. POWER FROM WITHIN – difficult to load – warning
Race 7. DANSEZ – cardiac arrhythmia – trial, veterinary clearance including results of ECG – AR20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           JOMERA – M. Du Plessis
Race 2.           SIZZLING DIAMOND – J. Orman
                        ME MUM’S FOXY – M. Du Plessis
Race 6.           LE DUDE – J. Bowditch
Race 7.           BRYNEICH – M. McGillivray
                        MYSTICAL RENEGADE – R. Stewart
 
Late scratchings
Race 2.          MIYAKO ODORI – 7:42 am
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision