QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB –  WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE               TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4/GOOD 3 after Race 2
PENETROMETER – 4.9     RAIL – 3M (1600m – 1200m); 4M Remainder of Course     
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – K. Daly, B. Connell, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales –   P. McLean
Judge – S. Fahey, J. Collins
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, L. Chaplin
Starter – S. Tou
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: WHITTINGTON @ GRANDVIEW STUD QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1350M
 
GROUP THINK – Began awkwardly and as a result settled near the rear of the field. Inclined to overrace in the early stages. Rider elected to improve wider on the course leaving the 700m, however, approaching the home turn was forced even wider when runners to its inside elected to improve. When asked to comment on the gelding’s performance, M. McGillivray stated it was his view that the tempo of the event did not work in his favour and he was obliged to make a very wide run approaching the home turn. He was also of the view that the gelding may be better suited at a larger track. He also noted that the gelding was inexperienced and inclined to change legs when forced wider.
 
BURPEE BAE – Inclined to overrace in the early stages.
 
REAL SWEET – Slow into stride.
 
Race 2: SIRROMET CLASS 5 H'CAP – 1200M
 
CONNOISSEUR – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
ATLANTIC CITY – Performed disappointingly, beaten a considerable margin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer T. Timbery was advised that in light of today’s performance a metropolitan bar would be placed on the gelding until its form improves to the required standard.
 
DENARIUS – Trainer B. Wakefield was fined $200 for the late declaration of apprentice N. Keal as rider.
 
SOLAR STAR – Began awkwardly and then was bumped shortly after.
 
LAST ARMAGEDDON – Hampered on jumping.
 
HELFUCHI – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3.
 
Race 3: CARLTON MID 0 – 75 H'CAP – 1680M
 
LE DUDE – When asked to comment regarding the gelding’s performance, R. Plumb was of the view that it may not have backed up from its most recent engagement on 28 September. He also noted that today’s track conditions may not have favoured the gelding.
 
REALING – Bumped heavily on the hind quarters and forced off stride rounding the home turn.
 
BENICO’S PRINCE – Inclined to overrace in the early and middle stages.
 
VAULTING AMBITION – Held up approaching the home turn before attempting a run between LAST LIGHT and REALING which disappointed, then shifted back to the rail in an attempt to obtain clear running.
 
Race 4: SCHWEPPES MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M
 
Stewards noted jockey M. Hellyer’s inability to ride SAYS WHO due to personal circumstances.
 
GLAM ROCK – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
EULEILAH – Slow into stride. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the near fore foot.
 
MUSIC AWARD – M. McGillivray reported that his mount, when working forward, was inclined to overrace and raced greenly.
 
WINNING BROTHERS – Bumped on jumping.
 
BOOM EXPRESS – Bumped on jumping.
 
DREAMTIME MAGIC – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Caught three wide when racing in a rearward position before its rider elected to improve near the 700m. Forced four wide approaching the home turn.
 
Race 5: TAB MAIDEN H'CAP – 1350M
 
FLYING HONOUR – Overraced in the early stages before improving on to the heels of GREY COURT passing 800m, then shifted wider on the course, proving difficult to ride. Hung out on the home turn despite the efforts of its rider, again proving difficult to ride. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have cardiac arrhythmia. Connections were advised that prior to the horse’s next start it will require a veterinary clearance, including the results of an ECG, and must trial satisfactorily.
 
CANISTER – Slow into stride and shifted out. Commenced to overrace passing the 800m when the pace steadied.
 
GOLDEN BASIL – Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
Race 6: BENDIGO BANK BOOVAL BRANCH CLASS 3 PLATE – 1350M
 
HAYLEE PRINCE – Made heavy contact with the barrier partition on jumping. Bumped by DUCHESS DASHALOT rounding the home turn.
 
SHADYVALE STAR – Overraced and hung momentarily passing the 650m when the pace steadied.
 
DUCHESS DASHALOT – Bumped with HAYLEE PRINCE when easing wider on the course rounding the home turn in an attempt to obtain clear running and was momentarily put off stride.
 
HEART ATTACK – Made heavy contact with the barrier partition on jumping. N. Evans was reminded of his obligation to ensure that his whip arm does not extend above shoulder height.
 
Race 7: RAY WHITE IPSWICH CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1680M
 
MARMARIS – Bumped on jumping. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn.
 
GREAT POWERS – Improved between runners near the 550m before shifting wider on the home turn to obtain clear running.
 
SPIRIT ESPRIT – Rider elected to leave a rearward position and improve wider on the course near the 700m. Shifted in approaching the home turn, causing tightening to runners to its inside, before being corrected. Jockey S. Cormack was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
TOP GLAMOUR – Inclined to lay in near the 300m.
 
PRINCE OF ARRAN – Fractious in the barriers, began very awkwardly and lost ground. The rider then elected to improve wider on the course before reaching the position outside the lead near the 1000m.
 
ZEDFORCE – Bumped on jumping. Tightened for racing room and inconvenienced approaching the home turn.
 
Race 8: SKY RACING CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1100M
 
BONANOVA’S DREAM – Inclined to lay out at various stages when placed under pressure over the final 250m.
 
INDISPENSABLE – Raced four wide in the early stages before crossing to a position three horses off near the 700m.
 
ZEPHETTO – Raced three and four wide for the majority of the event.
 
VIRGINIA DREAM – Inclined to overrace in the early and middle stages.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2. Tnr. B. Wakefield - $200 – late rider declaration – LR67
 
Absent jockeys
M. Hellyer – personal circumstances
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Group Think, Captivator
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, 2nd placegetters Races 1 to 4 and 6 to 8
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. ATLANTIC CITY – poor performance – metropolitan bar until form improves – AR20(e)
Race 5. FLYING HONOUR – cardiac arrhythmia – veterinary clearance, including ECG results, satisfactory trial – AR20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           DENARIUS – N. Keal
Race 4.           SAYS WHO – J. Bayliss
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
Published subject to correction upon revision