QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 10 JULY 2020
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – SOFT 7
RAIL – 9.5M
PENETROMETER – 5.7
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – W. Hadley
Stewards – N. Boyle, E. Barron, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr. S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – K. Kilpatrick, L. Chaplin
Starter – C. Wallace
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
Race 1: SIRROMET MAIDEN H’CAP – 1700M
 
BOOMI’S BUDDY – Slow to begin. Jockey J. Taylor reported that his mount laid out rounding the home turn and felt awkward in its action throughout the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its off fore leg. Trainer B. Mahon was advised that BOOMI’S BUDDY will require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.
 
BRING ME SHOWERS – Shifted four wide to improve after passing the 600m and when placed under pressure rounding the home turn failed to respond and proved disappointing over the final 200m. Performed below market expectation. $1.60 beaten favourite. Jockey S. Thornton stated that the mare appeared very relaxed during the preliminary and was not exhibiting its usual pre-race demeanour, and when placed under pressure during the race failed to respond her riding.  She added that, in her opinion, BRING ME SHOWERS may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer S. O’Dea could offer no explanation for the mare’s disappointing performance today, other than that the nine days between runs may have been a contributing factor. A post-race veterinary examination of BRING ME SHOWERS failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stewards will follow-up with trainer S. O’Dea in the ensuing days in relation to the mare’s performance. A post-race swab sample was taken from the mare.
 
THE GOOD THE BAD – After settling in a trailing position with cover, when the pace steadied passing the 900m, improved three wide until taking up the lead passing the 800m.
 
Race 2: WHITTINGTON @ GRANDVIEW STUD QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1700M
 
MAKEDON – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
MISSILE MANIA – Raced keenly in the early stages. Brushed the running rail of its own accord passing the 900m. Rounding the home turn bumped with CESCA when shifting out to improve.
 
CESCA – Bumped on two occasions when MISSILE MANIA shifted out to improve rounding the home turn.
 
TOP ORDER – Slow to begin. Shifted in whilst being ridden along over the concluding stages and, as a result, made heavy contact with the running rail and became unbalanced.
 
Race 3: RIVER 94.9FM COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES BENCHMARK 62 H’CAP – 1100M
 
BELLE’S PLUCK – Bumped on jumping.
 
BOSS’S BOY – Bumped on jumping.
 
JOHN BOOKE – Hampered on jumping and carried wider by VIBRANT CITY which shifted out.
 
VIBRANT CITY – Began awkwardly and shifted out, in doing so hampered JOHN BOOKE. Laid out rounding the home turn. After passing the 200m, laid in when placed under pressure, resulting in Jockey J. Byrne having to stop riding and straighten his mount on several occasions. Performed below market expectation. Jockey J. Byrne stated that the gelding raced keenly throughout and when placed under pressure failed to respond. A post-race veterinary examination of VIBRANT CITY failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
THE WARDSMEN – Slow to begin.
 
DUELLATOR – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 4: SCHWEPPES CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1350M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed whilst Stewards viewed the patrol footage and gave consideration to lodging an objection on behalf of the connections of MINOAN SPIRIT, placed 4th by the Judge, against AMSCHEL which was placed 3rd. After viewing the films, Stewards did not proceed with the objection and correct weight was declared.
 
AMSCHEL – Bumped shortly after the start. Laid in rounding the home turn. Approaching the 200m laid out under pressure and brushed with MINOAN SPIRIT before being straightened by its rider, and then continued to lay out in the home straight.
 
SAY I CEE YOU – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 350m was bumped by AMSCHEL which laid in and, as a result, became unbalanced. Jockey R. Fradd was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration the totality of Jockey Fradd’s whip use.
 
INITIALIZE – Raced keenly whilst leading in the early and middle stages.
 
MINOAN SPIRIT – Bumped shortly after the start. Passing the 1100m, commenced to race keenly and was restrained from the heels of AMSCHEL. Passing the 200m was brushed and carried wider by AMSCHEL which laid out.
 
Race 5: TAB RATINGS BAND 0 - 65 H’CAP – 1700M
 
ADDOCARR – Began awkwardly.
 
CAREERING AWAY – After passing the 700m shifted three wide to improve.
 
LEGS UNBARRED – Became fractious in the barriers and reared prior to the start being effected. Bounded as the start was effected.
 
STRYKING EMERALD – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
REPULSE – Slow to begin. Eased down from the 200m. Jockey T. Marshall reported that his mount failed to travel throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer D. Murphy was advised that the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. Trainer D. Murphy advised that the gelding will now be spelled.
 
Race 6: BENDIGO BANK BOOVAL BRANCH FILLIES & MARES BENCHMARK 62 H’CAP – 1100M
 
MAGIC INK – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the request of Trainer R. Smith and was passed suitable to race. Bumped at the start, then laid out and away from FILLYRAE CYRUS. Approaching the 200m put in an awkward stride and blundered.
 
ANGEL LASS – Hampered shortly after the start when MAGIC INK laid out.
 
FLATTER – Held up approaching the home turn. Approaching the 150m, Jockey A. Mallyon lost the use of his near side rein which became entangled for a short distance.
 
IRISH ACE – Jockey L. Cassidy stated that, in his opinion, the mare would be better suited over distances further than that of today’s event, and further added that it may not have been suited by the short backup from 5 July 2020.
 
UNO EYNO – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
FILLYRAE CYRUS – Bumped at the start. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
MASSABIELLE – Hampered shortly after the start when MAGIC INK laid out.
 
Race 7: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 1350M
 
The start of this race was delayed to enable SUPER BAZOOKA to be resaddled behind the barriers.
 
BANGERS AND MAYO – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped ABB ROY.
 
INCORRUPTIBILITY – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped SUPER BAZOOKA. Held up from the 300m until the 200m. Near the 200m, tightened between OUR ROCKY, which laid out under pressure, and APITHANOS, which had been carried in marginally by CELTIC TIGER, which was laying in and, as a result, INCORRUPTBILITY had to be checked by its rider. Jockey L. Dittman, the rider of OUR ROCKY, was severely reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding for failing to make sufficient effort to straighten his mount when the gelding shifted out under pressure.
 
SOJOURNIST – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight before obtaining a tight run to the inside of BANGERS AND MAYO near the 250m.
 
ABB ROY – Bumped at the start.
 
APITHANOS – Near the 200m, carried in marginally by CELTIC TIGER which was laying in resulting in its hindquarters being bumped and turned inwards.
 
SUPER BAZOOKA – Bumped at the start. Tailed the field throughout. Eased down in the home straight. Jockey S. Thornton reported that her mount failed to travel throughout and did not feel comfortable in its action. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer K. Baumann was of the opinion that the gelding may not have been suited by the Soft 7 track conditions today. Mr. Baumann further added that a clinical blood sample will be taken from the gelding during the week and he will advise Stewards of the results. Mr. Baumann was advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding for being uncompetitive.
 
OUR ROCKY – Near the 200m, shifted out whilst laying out and made contact with INCORRUPTIBLITY resulting in OUR ROCKY being bumped on the hindquarters and turned outwards. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its off fore leg. Trainer D. Pearson was advised that OUR ROCKY will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
CELTIC TIGER – Approaching the 900m commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from the heels of APITHANOS. Approaching the 450m was carried wider by APITHANOS which shifted out to improve. Laid in in the home straight and had to be straightened by its rider on a number of occasions.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7.  L. Dittman – careless riding – severe reprimand – AR131(a)
 
Fines
Race 4. R. Fradd – $300 – use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Just Wishing, Top Order, John Booke, Say I Cee You, Addocarr, Irish Ace, Apithanos
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Bring Me Showers, Daring Belle
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1.  BOOMI’S BUDDY – lame off fore leg – veterinary clearance req’d – AR20(e)
Race 5.  REPULSE – uncompetitive – trial to satisfaction of Stewards – AR20(e)
Race 7.  OUR ROCKY – lame off fore leg – veterinary clearance req’d – AR20(e)
Race 7.  SUPER BAZOOKA – uncompetitive – warning – AR20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6.           IRISH ACE – Larry Cassidy
                        FILLYRAE CYRUS – App. Sheriden Tomlinson
Race 7.           CELTIC TIGER – App. Wendy Peel
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision