QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 26 JULY 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE                          TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (After Race 1)
RAIL – 10M                                       PENETROMETER – 4.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – J. Williamson, L. Hicks, J. Hackett
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – P. Chilton, J. Collins
Veterinarian – Dr S. McGinness
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, G. Gray
Starter – C. Wallace
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Stewards were asked to make a determination in a matter regarding jockey Eaton’s validity to claim a riding fee and any losing percentages for SHEINDLIN, engaged in Race 3 at Beaudesert on 27 July 2019. After taking evidence from trainer G. Osborne and jockey Eaton and reviewing texts between jockey Eaton and Mrs Bonnie Osborne, stewards were satisfied that jockey Eaton would be entitled to a riding fee and any percentages earned from SHEINDLIN on that day and under AR20(i) so directed.
 
GENERAL
 
Due to the abandonment of the Ballina meeting the starting times of all races were rescheduled.
 
As L. Tarrant was not riding due to illness, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey Tarrant was advised that he will require a medical clearance prior to resuming riding.
 
Race 1: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB CLASS 5 H'CAP – 1020M
 
ICE FROST – As the mare had not started since December 2017 it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which cleared the horse to race.
 
DISTRICT – Inclined to overrace in the early stages.
 
NOBBY’S GIFT – M. Hellyer reported that he was of the view that his mount may have got its tongue over the bit, which may have affected today’s performance.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3.
 
Race 2: CARLTON MID QTIS 2YO H'CAP – 800M
 
The start of this race was delayed when COMBAT KID, which kicked out badly in the gates, underwent a veterinary examination which revealed that the gelding had sustained lacerations to the outside of its right hock. COMBAT KID was withdrawn at 12:52 pm on veterinary advice. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on COMBAT KID be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 12:52 pm:
 
24 cents in the dollar for the win #10
24 cents in the dollar for place of winner #10
10 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #4
30 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #7
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow R. Wiggins, the rider of 4th placegetter HARRINGTON, to exercise his right to review the film to determine whether he wished to lodge an objection, however, after review he indicated that he did not wish to proceed and correct weight was declared.
 
BETTER THAN GOLD – Shifted out shortly after the start. Put in an awkward stride approaching the home turn and was forced wider on the track by HARRINGTON.
 
HARRINGTON – Inclined to lay out and shifted wider on the home turn.
 
WINNINGTON – Tightened between runners shortly after jumping.
 
PERFECT SAGA – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
SIN TAN – Inclined to lay out throughout the event. Made the home turn awkwardly. Trainer M. Kropp advised that dental work had recently been carried out on the filly, which may have contributed to its hanging. He added that it was his intention to immediately spell the filly and upon its return to racing he may experiment with various types of gear to correct its manners. Mr Kropp was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s racing manners.
 
Following the running of this event jockey M. Hellyer reported that he had a nose bleed. Jockey Hellyer was examined by QAS staff and passed fit to continue riding.
 
Race 3: SIRROMET MAIDEN HANDICAP – 800M
 
FEELING READY – Trainer P. Sexton was reprimanded under AR102 for failing to lodge a stable return reporting that the horse had been gelded. Began awkwardly, shifted in and lost ground. Tightened for racing room near the post when LOVE YA LAD shifted in marginally.
 
OUT FOX’EM – Tightened between ARCING HARD and RABOLINI on jumping and lost ground. Obliged to steady between runners when tightened for room rounding the home turn.
 
ARCING HARD – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
RABOLINI – Shortly after the start, when caught wide, the rider elected to restrain to a rearward position. Hung in and raced greenly throughout, making contact with the rail on a number of occasions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
Race 4: SCHWEPPES MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1100M
 
RERUN – Trainer M. Currie was fined $100 for failing to produce the horse’s Thoroughbred Identification Card (TIC). Mr Currie was advised that the nomination for RERUN would be declined until such time as the TIC is produced. Slow into stride. Disappointed for a run near the 200m and was unable to be fully tested for the remainder.
 
DEFACTOR – Slow into stride and lost considerable ground.
 
DENCH – Bumped on jumping. The veterinary surgeon reported that the filly had sustained a superficial laceration to the off hind fetlock.
 
LADY APPLETON – Overraced in the middle stages. Momentarily held up approaching the home turn.
 
ROCKET ROYALE – Began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with DENCH. Commenced to overrace nearing the 800m and shifted wider momentarily and forced RUNAMUK wider for a stride. The horse then continued to overrace in the middle stages.
 
RUNAMUK – Disappointed for a run between runners near the 200m and was unable to obtain clear running for the remainder.
 
Race 5: WHITTINGTON @ GRANDVIEW STUD CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1545M
 
Prior to the running of this event jockey M. Hellyer was again examined by QAS staff and passed fit to ride.
 
The start of this race was delayed when the veterinary surgeon was required to provide treatment to DENCH, the 2nd placegetter in Race 4.
 
SHARPAMAL – Shifted in on jumping. Pulled hard in the early stages.
 
HELLAVA BABE – Tightened between runners on jumping and lost ground. Made the home turn wide and was inclined to lay out when placed under pressure by its rider. When asked to comment regarding the horse’s performance, jockey L. Tilley was of the view that the mare felt a little flat in the run and stated that in his opinion it may not have backed up well from its most recent engagement at Gatton. Jockey Tilley was also of the view that the mare may be looking for distances further than that of today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer B. Andrew was also of the view that the mare may not have appreciated the quick back-up.
 
ADDICTED – J. Byrne was of the view that his mount did not appreciate today’s firm track conditions.
 
KOPELLA – Slow into stride. Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
ABERLADY – Began awkwardly. M. Hellyer reported that his mount was inclined to lay out rounding the home turn and in the home straight.
 
KIRA’S BEAT – Pulled hard in the early stages and near the 1200m was momentarily steadied from the heels of MACKELLAR.
 
Race 6: TAB CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M
 
GREY SKIES – Began awkwardly and lost ground before mustering speed and overracing when placed on the heels of TORQUATO TASSO and shifted wider on the course near the 850m. Inclined to lay in over the final 300m.
 
DOOM – Shifted out under hard riding approaching the line.
 
SOARING ARROW – Trainer M. Nolan was reprimanded under AR102 for failing to lodge a stable return reporting that the horse had been gelded. Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
ROTHMAN – Held up approaching the home turn before shifting wide on the course to commence a run. Inclined to lay in over the final 300m.
 
TOUJOURS L’AMOUR – Bumped on jumping. Had to be eased for a stride near the line when awkwardly placed between DOOM and ROTHMAN. R. Wiggins, the rider of ROTHMAN, was advised to exercise greater care in future and ensure his mounts hold a true line.
 
TORQUATO TASSO – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Overraced in the middle stages.
 
Race 7: QUEENSLAND TIMES CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed when DUCHESS DASHALOT cast a plate and required farrier attention behind the barriers.
 
SEE IT THRU – Bumped with STEPPED IN PAINT on several occasions inside the final 150m, resulting in rider J. Bayliss having some difficulty using his whip due to tight racing. J. Bayliss reported that his mount was inclined to lay out throughout the event.
 
DEPTHS BELOW – Bumped heavily on jumping. When asked to comment regarding today’s performance, jockey L. Dittman said that the gelding travelled well in the early stages and then approaching the 600m and for a short distance after felt very flat and failed to respond when asked. He further stated that whilst hitting the line well the gelding was very disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
STEPPED IN PAINT – Overraced in the early stages. Bumped with SEE IT THRU on several occasions over the final 150m.
 
DUCHESS DASHALOT – As G. Colless was to be overweight, J. Byrne was substituted as rider. G. Colless was fined $300.
 
MAKEMYDAY – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to a position with cover and overracing and was then obliged to commence a three-wide run near the 700m.
 
SURFACE TO SURFACE – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
Race 8: CHANNEL SEVEN BENCHMARK 62 H'CAP – 1350M
 
BOILING – Overraced nearing the 700m and was steadied from the heels of REMOLAD. Held up rounding the home turn and again inside the final 100m and was unable to be fully tested.
 
INTIMISSIMI – Jumped awkwardly.
 
IPSO NEM FELEK – Hampered on jumping and lost its position. Held up between the 300m and the 150m before obtaining clear running.
 
LOLA’S DIAMOND – Raced three wide throughout. Bumped near the 150m.
 
DIAMOND DIVA – Began awkwardly. Held up for some distance nearing the home turn.
 
FLAMIN’ MOGUL – Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3. Tnr. P. Sexton – fail to lodge stable return reporting gelding of horse – AR102
Race 6. Tnr. M. Nolan – fail to lodge stable return reporting gelding of horse – AR102
 
Fines
Race 4. Tnr. M. Currie - $100 – failed to produce horse’s Thoroughbred Identification Card – AR65(1)
Race 7. G. Colless - $300 – overweight – AR190(4)
 
Absent jockeys
L. Tarrant – ill – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Intimissimi
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. SIN TAN – laid out throughout – warning
Race 4. RERUN – TIC not produced – nomination declined until TIC produced – AR20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           NOBBY’S GIFT – M. Hellyer
Race 4.           DISCIPLINE – J. Orman
                        ANDIAMO MISS – A. Thompson
                        RUNAMUK – J. Bayliss
Race 5.           ABERLADY – M. Hellyer
Race 6.           TORQUATO TASSO – L. Tilley
Race 7.           DUCHESS DASHALOT – J. Byrne
                        MAKEMYDAY – M. Du Plessis
                        LITTLE DRUMMER BOY – R. Palmer
Race 8.           FLAMIN’ MOGUL – N. Fazackerley
 
Late scratchings
Race 2.          COMBAT KID – 12:52 pm – vet advice at barriers
 
Published subject to correction upon revision