QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                     
RAIL – 5M
PENETROMETER – 5.2
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – P. Gillard, K. Daly, P. McLean, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – S. Fahey, M. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr. G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants – R. Burchmann, A. Schofield
Starter – C. Wallace
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
Race 1: CARLTON MID MAIDEN PLATE – 2180M
 
BEAU SNIP – As the gelding has not raced for over 12 months, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Raced keenly passing the 1900m and had to be restrained from the heels of INFLUENCER, and then shifted out hampering GAMMA. Weakened after passing the 800m and finished a distant last. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting a poor post-race recovery, however no other abnormalities were detected.
 
COMMENTATOR – Slow to begin.
 
OUR RED JET – Bumped passing the 400m when racing in restricted room between GWENLLIAN and RECALL EVENTS which laid in slightly.
 
GO DARCY – Laid out approaching the 1600m turn before being corrected by its rider and obtaining the lead.
 
GWENLLIAN – Commenced to hang out after passing the 700m. Crowded for room by ROSIE ROSE which laid in passing the 500m.
 
LEICABLE – After being caught 3 wide in a midfield position approaching the 1700m, the mare was ridden forward to obtain the leading position at the 1400m.
 
ROSIE ROSE – Began awkwardly.
 
GAMMA – Slow to begin. Hampered when awkwardly placed at the heels of BEAU SNIP passing the 1900m and, as a result, was eased.
 
SHIMMER LAKE – After being loaded, the filly became fractious and attempted to get under the front gate. The filly was removed from the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Bumped passing the 400m when racing in restricted room between GWENLLIAN and RECALL EVENTS which laid in slightly.
 
Race 2: SIRROMET QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
BETTER DAYS AHEAD – Bumped and forced wider on the track by DASH FOR DREAMS which shifted out to improve approaching the 150m.
 
CLAIRVUE SUN – Slow to begin.
 
COMFORTABLY NUMB – Began awkwardly.
 
HERO STATUS – Began awkwardly.
 
ZOU ZOU KACANARKIS – Bumped and forced wider on the track by DASH FOR DREAMS which steadied away from the heels of MISSY MILE passing the 700m.
 
BETTER THAN BEST – When questioned by Stewards in relation to the seemingly improved performance and tactics adopted, co-trainer T. Sears advised that last start the filly was ridden further back than anticipated from a wide barrier, and met with some interference in the early and middle stages, however still ran on well late. He added that at its first start, the filly sat up on the speed and performed quite well. He further advised that today he removed the blinkers and added winkers to the filly’s gear, and when able to be ridden more forward and down in grade, he had expected a forward showing.
 
DASH FOR DREAMS – Stewards accepted the explanation provided by trainer C. Munce regarding the late declaration of J. Taylor as rider. Slow to begin. When racing in restricted room to the inside of MISSY MILE approaching the 900m, the filly had to be checked and lost ground when MISSY MILE laid in slightly despite the efforts of its rider. Steadied away from the heels of MISSY MILE which shifted out passing the 700m. Held up for clear running from the 300m until approaching the 150m.
 
MISSY MILE – After consultation with trainer J. Wallace, Stewards permitted Apprentice N. Fazackerley to claim only 1½ kilograms of his 2 kilogram allowance which is ½ kilogram above his riding weight. Apprentice N. Fazackerley reported that his saddle shifted to the side shortly after the start which placed him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
 
MY BEST EFFORT – When attempting to obtain cover approaching the 900m, the filly commenced to overrace and had to be restrained from the heels of STRUT.
 
Race 3: SCHWEPPES MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
WOTS WONG – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
CHEVRONS’N’ROCKERS – Began awkwardly.
 
FIREBOX – Began awkwardly.
 
POSITIVE TENSION – Raced 3 wide with cover in the early stages, and then raced 3 wide without cover from the 700m. Laid in passing the 350m.
 
DENCH – Bumped and forced wider on the track by LETHAL ATTRACTION which shifted out passing the 900m. Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
LETHAL ATTRACTION – Steadied and shifted out when awkwardly placed at the heels of LITTLE NATURAL approaching the 900m.
 
POTAWATOMI – Bumped on jumping.
 
MOSSFAIR – Eased when crowded for room by POSITIVE TENSION which laid in approaching the 350m. Had some difficulty securing clear running over the final 100m.
 
BLUE CORNER – Bumped on jumping. Raced 3 wide without cover in the early stages before obtaining cover passing the 700m.
 
Race 4: UNDER THE LOUVRE @ GRANDVIEW STUD BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 800M
 
PAPA JO – Blundered on jumping. Raced 4 wide throughout.
 
VICEMAN – Became fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected, and was then buffeted between BETTER THINKING and IMABARMAN on jumping and lost ground. Checked when crowded for room by IMABARMAN which shifted in approaching the 500m. Jockey L. Cheshire, the rider of IMABARMAN, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances in the future.
 
CAMBOOYA ROCK – Improved onto the heels of SECLUDE approaching the 400m and was steadied.
 
EVAMAC – Laid in when placed under pressure passing the 200m.
 
MOCKING – Raced 4 wide with cover throughout.
 
PARTY GLOW – Stewards accepted the explanation provided by trainer B. Gorman regarding the late declaration of K. Yoshida as rider. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
After becoming ill following the running of this race, jockey M. Palmer was examined by Queensland Ambulance Officers and stood down from his remaining engagement. A riding replacement was made in Race 9 as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey M. Palmer was advised the he will require a medical certificate prior to resuming riding.
 
Race 5: QUEENSLAND TIMES QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1680M
 
JOLIETTE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
GROUP THINK – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
INCHING CLOSER – Began awkwardly.
 
MISS CAVALLO – When questioned by Stewards regarding the tactics adopted, Apprentice N. Keal advised that his instructions were to settle in a midfield position with cover today if possible. He added that, after beginning well, due to the lack of early speed in the race he was unable to restrain his mount to obtain cover, and he elected to sit in the position outside the leader.  
 
MISS GEM – Hampered shortly after the start. Held up for a short distance rounding the home turn.
 
STAR CENTRE – Raced 3 wide with cover and, after passing the 600m, was forced 4 wide.
 
BEL STRIDER – Disappointed for a run to the inside of MY BOY MISCHKE and shifted out to improve approaching the 200m.
 
BELLICE – After consultation with trainer N. Luke, Stewards permitted Apprentice N. Fazackerley to claim only ½ kilogram of his 2 kilogram allowance which is ½ kilogram above his riding weight.
 
MY BOY MISCHKE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly whilst leading in the early stages.
 
Race 6: SKY RACING CLASS 1 PLATE – 1350M
 
DANSDALE – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout. Bumped on the hindquarters by ALL SHIRAZ approaching the 300m and, as a result, became unbalanced.
 
MAGIC BEANS – When racing keenly passing the 1100m, the gelding was steadied and shifted out away from the heels DO IT and, in doing so, hampered RED MONKEY. Raced 3 wide with cover from the 1000m.
 
ROYAL SHEEN – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
ALL SHIRAZ – Held up rounding the home turn, and was then disappointed for a run between DANSDALE and INSTANTANEOUS which laid out slightly whilst weakening and, as a result, ALL SHIRAZ had to alter course to the outside to secure clear running.
 
DO IT – Steadied away from the heels of ALL SHIRAZ passing the 1100m. Held up after passing the 400m, and whilst rounding the home turn had to shift out abruptly to avoid the heels of MALEFIC which was weakening.
 
LA TRIOLI – Began awkwardly. Disappointed for a run to the inside of IN AGREEMENT approaching the 500m.
 
RED MONKEY – Slow to begin. Raced 3 wide with cover from the 1000m. Forced wider on the track by DO IT whilst rounding the home turn.
 
INSTANTANEOUS – Slow to begin.
 
MAJOR LUCK – Slow to begin.
 
MALEFIC – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
Following the running of this race a number of riders expressed some concern with a section of the track on the course proper near the 1300m, however it was noted that there were no further races to be run over that section today. Some remedial work was undertaken, and Stewards will consult with the Ipswich Turf Club to ensure that this section of the track is rectified prior to the next race meeting.
 
Race 7: TAB CLASS 1 PLATE – 1350M
 
GRAND BARRAIL – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
REAL CLASSIC – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
ACCESSORY – Jockey M. Cahill was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
RED AND GOLD – Ridden aggressively from a wide barrier to obtain the lead passing the 1000m.
 
SAYS WHO – Restrained at the start to obtain a position closer to the rail at the rear of the field.
 
THE MINIVAN – Improved onto the heels of CALL ME TILLY passing the 200m and had to alter course back to the inside to secure clear running.
 
CALL ME TILLY – When questioned by Stewards, jockey L. Dittman could offer no tangible explanation for the mare’s seemingly disappointing performance today. He noted however that the mare was second up from a spell today and, in his opinion, was slightly disappointing.
 
MERLIN’S MAGIC – Began awkwardly and was then bumped by REAL CLASSIC.
 
ZOULOU DANCER – Slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of THE MINIVAN rounding the home turn, and was then disappointed for a run to the inside of THE MINIVAN before being eased to shift to the outside to secure clear running.
 
EASY TIGER – Raced 3 wide without cover from the 800m.
 
Race 8: CHANNEL 7 FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 68 H’CAP – 1200M
 
SPECIAL THING – Began awkwardly and was bumped heavily shortly after the start. The brow band which was attached to the head piece of the bridle shifted back behind the horse’s ears passing the 300m.
 
LADY RINGO – Slow to begin.
 
SECONDOFMAY – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
CUBAN MINT – Slow to begin. Bumped heavily by DAISY’S APART at the start, and then by SPECIAL THING and, as a result, lost considerable ground. Held up rounding the home turn. When asked to comment on the horse’s performance, jockey M. Cahill advised that it was his intention to obtain a midfield position, however after suffering interference at the start his mount settled further back in the field than anticipated. He added that, in his opinion, the filly ran on well over the concluding stages and would benefit from the run.
 
DAISY’S APART – Began awkwardly and shifted out making heavy contact with CUBAN MINT, and was then ridden aggressively to obtain a position 1 wide. Improved onto the heels of FRASCATI MISS passing the 1000m, and then resented by restrained, threw its head in the air and shifted out. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
GWENDOLINE ROSE – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 9: BENDIGO BANK BOOVAL BRANCH COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES BENCHMARK 68 H’CAP – 1200M
 
ATLANTIC CITY – When racing in restricted room approaching the 900m, the gelding became awkwardly placed at the heels of TOFU MICK which laid in and, as a result, ATLANTIC CITY was eased.
 
NIATROSS – Bumped on jumping.
 
UNCONDITIONAL – Blundered on jumping. Raced keenly approaching the 900m and resented being restrained. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had sustained a laceration to its near fore heel.
 
JUST AS LOYAL – Slow to begin, and then threw its head in the air striking its rider in the face. Following the race, jockey A. Chau cleared himself of any injury.
 
FLYING EDDIE – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
JONDY ROCKET – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
OAKFIELD GERONIMO – Bumped on jumping.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7.  M. Cahill – excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR. 132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Race day injuries/illness
M. Palmer – ill (following Race 4) – medical certificate req’d.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Recall Events, Gwenllian
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           BEAU SNIP - Jarrod Woodhouse
                        GAMMA - Emma Ljung
Race 2.           DASH FOR DREAMS - Jason Taylor
Race 3.           POTAWATOMI - Nozi Tomizawa
                        MOSSFAIR - Jag Guthmann-Chester
                        BLUE CORNER - Kenji Yoshida
Race 4.           SECLUDE - Scott Galloway
                        PARTY GLOW - Kenji Yoshida
Race 5.           MISS CAVALLO - App. Nick Keal
Race 6.           NICE RETORT - Nozi Tomizawa
                        ALL SHIRAZ - Scott Galloway
                        RED MONKEY - App. Emma Macpherson
                        MAJOR LUCK - Laura Cheshire
                        MALEFIC - App. Nick Keal
Race 7.           AUDIO BAY - Chris Taylor
                        BOLTIN’ DESIRE - App. Emma Macpherson
                        NICCONI BAY - Laura Cheshire
Race 8.           FRASCATI MISS - Emma Ljung
Race 9.           JONDY ROCKET - Rikki Palmer
                        OAKFIELD GERONIMO - Skye Bogenhuber
                        TOFU MICK - Laura Cheshire
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision