QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE                         
TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4
RAIL – OUT 4M ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 4.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – J. Williamson, P. Zimmermann, P. McLean
Clerk of Scales – L. Hicks
Judge – S. Fahey, J. Collins
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Starter – C. Wallace, S. Tou
Stewards Secretary – S. Rolls
 
 
GENERAL
 
As App Adam Spinks was in the process of transferring his indentures he was unable to fulfil his riding engagement in Race 4 on ZOFGOLD. Stewards permitted App C. Hall to be the replacement rider.
 
 
Race 1: Schweppes Class 5 Handicap – 1350m
 
RICH AFFAIR – Began awkwardly and made contact with the barrier partition. Approaching the 200m was inconvenienced when crowded for room to the inside of CAPTIVATOR and to the outside of FRATELLINO, which shifted out.
 
FRATELLINO – Laid out under pressure over the final 200m.
 
CAPTIVATOR – Laid in after passing the 200m.
 
 
Race 2: Following The Sun Fillies & Mares Maiden Plate – 1200m
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by R. Stewart the rider of TWERK which finished second against ARZU (M. Cahill) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference in the home straight. Stewards in giving consideration were of the opinion that in the early part of the home straight ARZU did shift out but had no bearing on TWERK at that point. However, passing the 70m mark ARZU under riding did shift out and impede the rightful racing line of TWERK and forced that runner wider on the track. TWERK was also accidentally struck by the whip of jockey M. Cahill. Stewards in determining the interference suffered to TWERK were of the opinion that if not for a shift out from ARZU, TWERK would have had an unimpeded run to the line and given the nose margin would have beaten ARZU at the finish and there upheld the objection and amended the placings to read:-
 
1st        TWERK
2nd       ARZU
3rd       AL JOOD
4th       CANDY FLOSS
 
SOWHAT IMAROCKSTAR – Slow to begin.
 
ARZU – Began awkwardly. Upon straightening laid out when placed under pressure. Over the final 70m laid out under pressure inconveniencing TWERK.
 
NINEONEONE – Began awkwardly and was bumped shortly after jumping. Overraced in the early stages when being restrained in an attempt to obtain cover. Passing the 800m was unable to do so and was allowed to stride forward to be three wide joint leader passing the 700m. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
THE GOOD THE BAD – Inconvenienced by ARZU shortly after the start.
 
TWERK – Upon straightening laid in. Passing the 70m was inconvenienced, accidentally struck over the head by the whip of M. Cahill (ARZU) and forced wider on the track.
 
 
Race 3: Winter Guest 2019 Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden Plate – 1200m
 
IL PRINCIPE – Began very awkwardly and unbalanced its rider and lost considerable ground. Approaching the 600m was steadied away from the heels of CARLTON STAR.
 
FISTICUFFS – Began very awkwardly and shifted out abruptly.
 
SOLDATI – Bumped and crowded for room by FISTICUFFS, which shifted out on jumping.
 
KNUCKLEBOX – Laid in under pressure over the final 200m. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
STEEL PIER – Raced three without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 4: Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park Class 1 Plate – 2150m
 
 
After arriving late on course due to traffic delays CORONATION GLADE underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
As G. Colless was unable to fulfil his riding engagement due to transport difficulties Stewards permitted M. Du Plessis to be substituted as the rider of SAVVY ACQUISITION.
 
MAGLEV – Slow to begin. After passing the 800m shifted three wide to improve.
 
CORONATION GLADE – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover in the early stages. After passing the 500m commenced to weaken and finished a distant last. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
WICKED HEIGHTS – In the home straight on the first occasion commenced to overrace when in a trailing position. Passing the winning post on the first occasion had to be steadied away from the heels of FILTERS and shifted to a three wide position before being allowed to stride forward to obtain the lead passing the 1400m. Approaching the 400m was disappointed for a run to the outside of MISSY MUSKETEER and to the inside of FILTERS and bumped that runner on a couple of occasions. Rounding the home turn had to be steadied away from the heels of MISSY MUSKETEER, shifted out and made heavy contact with the hind quarters of FILTERS, which turned that runner in. Bumped on a number of occasions in the early part of the home straight.
 
MISSY MUSKETEER – After passing the 1400m commenced to overrace and shifted out to a three wide position to improve and was allowed to stride forward to obtain the lead passing the 800m.
 
ZOFGOLD – Passing the 1300m shifted wider on the track for a short distance when MISSY MUSKETEER shifted out to improve. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
VELITES – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
FILTERS – Bumped on a number of occasions in the early part of the home straight.
 
 
Race 5: The Last Mystery Class 3 Handicap – 1666m
 
As App N. Keal was unable to fulfil his riding engagement Stewards permitted App B. Nothdurft to be substituted as the rider of MY SONG. App Keal was fined $200.
 
MY SONG – Slow to begin.
 
INKULU – Slow to begin.
 
PRINCESS CAVALLO – After being caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the lead near the 1200m. Shortly after entering the home straight commenced to weaken and its rider desisted from pressuring his mount over the final stages as he felt something maybe amiss with the mare. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
RAISE AN ARMY – Raced keenly in the early stages. Passing the 800m had to be steadied away from the heels of TE RANGI. Passing the 500m was forced wider on the track. Passing the 200m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of SPEAKING BAD, which shifted out.
 
TE RANGI – Passing the 500m was heavily bumped, became unbalanced, lost ground and was forced wider on the track by SPEAKING BAD, which shifted out to improve. At a subsequent inquiry App C. Bayliss (SPEAKING BAD) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that approaching the 500m he directed his mount out abruptly making heavy contact with TE RANGI, which was forced wider, became unbalanced and lost ground. TE RANGI when being forced wider made contact with RAISE AN ARMY. App Bayliss’ licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of nine (9) days to commence midnight 28 August 2019 and expire midnight 6 September 2019.
 
 
Race 6: Carlton Mid QTIS 3YO Benchmark 65 Handicap – 1100m
 
GUNTANTES – Began awkwardly, made contact with the barrier partition and then bumped heavily with LOGAN’S BLADE. Passing the 700m had to be steadied away from heels when the pace slackened. Upon straightening was disappointed for a run to the inside of LOGAN’S BLADE, had to be steadied and shifted wider on the course to obtain clear running.
 
LOGAN’S BLADE – Bumped heavily on jumping by GUNTANTES.
 
INDISPENSABLE – Slow to begin. Raced three wide with cover in the early stages and passing the 700m when the pace was steadied shifted four wide.
 
GO DEEP – Raced keenly when racing in the position outside the leader in the early stages.
 
MAGIC TRICK – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
BABY BOOMER – Held up rounding the home turn. Laid out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
HEZHOME – Forced extremely wide rounding the home turn.
 
HIT SNOOZE – Raced keenly in a forward position three wide position without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 7: Channel Seven Ratings Band 0-65 Handicap – 1200m
 
CHARWAY – Began awkwardly. Bumped heavily on two occasions shortly after the start and became unbalanced. Passing the 1100m was crowded for room when CHIKORITA shifted out. Approaching the 250m improved onto heels and had to alter course back to the inside to obtain clear running but was unable to obtain full clear running and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
ZYMATIC – Began awkwardly. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
CHIKORITA - Bumped heavily on two occasions shortly after the start and became unbalanced. After passing the 1100m had to be steadied away form the heels of SOUBRETTE and in doing so crowded runners to its outside. Raced three wide without cover after passing the 700m.
 
HEAVENLY ARCHER – Raced three wide early before striding forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 700m.
 
COPYWRITER – Passing the 800m after being crossed by ZYMATIC commenced to overrace and proved difficult to be restrained. Held up rounding the home turn. After passing the 100m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of ZYMATIC, which shifted in.
 
SOUBRETTE – Passing the 800m commenced to overrace, had to be steadied away from heels and resented being restrained and in doing so raced in restricted room for a short distance, before shifting wider on the course passing the 700m.
 
BLACK STRATA – After passing the 800m raced in restricted room for a short distance. Held up rounding the home turn and then approaching the 250m was disappointed for a run.
 
SPEEDGUN – Raced three wide with cover after passing the 700m.
 
Race 8: TAB Class 2 Handicap – 1350m
 
THE LAST SEQUALO – Began awkwardly. Passing the 150m was crowded and raced in restricted room for a short distance when ROTHMAN laid in.
 
OCEAN RULER – Began awkwardly and shifted out. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
ROTHMAN – Began awkwardly and was then hampered shortly after the start. Held up rounding the home turn. Laid in despite the efforts of its rider over the final 200m.
 
TRICKY MIX – Hampered on jumping. Held up rounding the home turn. Shortly after straightening was disappointed for a narrow run to the inside of NICK THE SKIP and had to be checked. Then after being awkwardly placed to the inside of the heels of NICK THE SKIP over the final 150m was unable to secure clear running and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
NICK THE SKIP – Shifted out on jumping.
 
STORM HARBOUR – Passing the 150m was crowded and raced in restricted room for a short distance when ROTHMAN laid in. Cast a near hind plate in running.
 
 
 
 

 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions
Race 5. C. Bayliss – App Jockey - Careless riding – 9 days (m/n 28.8.19-m/n 6.9.19 - AR131(a)
 
Fines
Race 5. N. Keal – App Jockey – Failed to fulfil riding engagement - $200 – AR127(1)
 
Absent Jockeys
Race 4. G. Colless – Transport difficulties.
Race 5. App N. Keal – Failed to fulfil engagement.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nil
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and
Race 1. CAPTIVATOR (2nd)
Race 2. ARZU (2nd)
Race 3. PRECIZZLING (2nd)
Race 4. FILTERS (2nd)
Race 5. SPEAKING BAD (2nd)
Race 7. ZYMATIC (2nd)
Race 8. STORM HARBOUR (2nd)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. KNUCKLEBOX – T. Harrison
Race 4. ZOFGOLD – App C. Hall
Race 4. SAVVY ACQUISITION – M. Du Plessis
Race 5. MY SONG – App B. Nothdurft
 
Protests
Race 2. 2nd (TWERK) -v- 1st (ARZU) – interference in home straight – UPHELD.
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision