QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
IPSWICH – FRIDAY 04 DECEMBER 2020
 
WEATHER:  FINE
TRACK RATING: GOOD 4; Upgraded to GOOD 3 @1:30            
RAIL: TRUE
PENETROMETER: 5.4
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – W Hadley
Stewards – P Zimmermann, R Hitchener, B McErlean, C Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – L Hicks
Judge – M Lincoln, C Bamford
Veterinarian – N Hamill
Swab Attendants – K Fitzpatrick
Starter – C Wallace
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards granted permission for senior rider Adam Spinks to replace Apprentice N Fazackerley in race 1 on BELLICE due to their being no suitable apprentice available. Apprentice N Fazackerley was issued a fine of $200 under AR190(3) in that he was unable to fulfill his engagement in race 1 due to being overweight.
 
Race 1: HARMONY BATHROOM PRODUCTS Maiden Handicap 2150 metres
 
 
ANACHEEVA LAD – Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
GOOD AS A ROCKET – Began awkwardly.From the wide barrier was permitted to stride forward and lead. Compounded from the 600m, Rider R Fradd reported that the mare did not feel comfortable in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the right hind. Trainer J Manzelmann was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again. 
 
I KNOW YVES (NZ) – Change of tactics; to be ridden further forward. The gelding was ridden accordingly.
 
TORQUE TO ROMAN – Due to the moderate tempo was permitted to stride forward by its rider near the 1200m to assume the leading position near the 1000m.
 
Race 2: K&R PLUMBING SUPPLIES QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 800 metres
 
OUR IRISH EMPEROR – Buffered on jumping and lost ground. Laid out rounding the home turn.

FROOME – Began awkwardly making contact with another runner. Raced wide without cover throughout. Rider J Byrne could offer no explanation for the below market expectation performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
DREAM WEAVING – Near the 700m was steadied away from the heels of PROUDLY GREY (H Richardson) which shifted in when not clear. Rider H Richardson was advised to exercise more care.
 
JENNEFICIAL – Raced greenly in the early stages and near the 700m shifted out abruptly when awkwardly placed at heels.
 
IN HAVANA – Near the 500m when racing in restricted room whilst racing greenly was checked and lost ground.
 
COOL ESPRESSO – Dipped on jumping away. Laid out rounding the home turn. Raced wide throughout.
 
STRUMAN - Slow to begin. Near the 500m was inconvenienced to avoid the heels of IN HAVANA which lost ground.
 
Race 3: RACEVIEW SOCIAL CLUB Class 1 Handicap 800 metres
 
ZOOMFIELD – Held up from the 300m and until passing the 200m.
 
SHEEZASINGA – Rider R Maloney reported that his saddle slipped back at the start. Laid out for the majority of the event.
 
GOTTHERE – Slow to begin.
 
OUR BOY BORRIS – Fractious in the barrier, began awkwardly and lost ground. Trainer P Sexton was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.
 
SAM'S ALLYCAT – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
MR NODDY – Held up and unable to improve from the 500m until passing the 200m.
 
DUTCH ROCKET – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALAN ALAN STEVE – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 4: TAB VENUE MODE Class 3 Handicap 1200 metres
 
COOK IT CHARLIE – Near the 700m hung out and as a result clipped the heels of PENASQUITO. Continued to hang out for the remainder of the event.
 
REST OF THE WORLD – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
MISHANI DESTROYER – Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout. Rider R Fradd reported that the gelding raced lethargic and may not have handled the hot conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
APOLLO PRINCE (NZ) – Near the 250m was inconvenienced and bumped by COOK IT CHARLIE (App. N Fazackerely) which shifted out. Apprentice N Fazackerley was reminded of his obligation to prevent his mount from shifting ground.
 
GUNNOBE – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
Race 5: VALE BOB BAYLISS BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1666 metres
 
LUVYOUANYTIME – Bumped heavily shortly after the start. Was eased down in the home straight, Apprentice J Lloyd stated that the gelding did not feel comfortable in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of mild heat stress.
 
DEFACTOR – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination upon arrival on course and was subsequently passed suitable to race. Performed below market expectation, Rider J Orman stated it was not his intention to lead in today’s event but after beginning well and from the awkward gate settled in the lead. He added that the gelding, in his opinion would be better suited ridden with cover.  
 
CAREERING AWAY – Steadied near the 250m when racing in restricted room between ENCHANTINGLY (L Dittman) and GRATSIE (J Stanley) which shifted out to improve.
 
GRATSIE – Held up between the 400m and 250m.
 
ENCHANTINGLY – Hung out rounding the home turn. Near the 100m when commencing to weaken was momentarily placed in restricted room and was eased. Rider L Dittman stated that the mare would be better suited on tracks with more give.
 
RIGHTEOUSNESS – Began awkwardly and was then restrained to settle worse than mid field position.
 
ROCK PEARL (NZ) – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
THE POTATO PONTIFF – Stood flat footed at the start and lost considerable ground. Raced keenly during the middle stages. Trainer L Gore was advised that the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards in two consecutive trials prior to next racing.
 
 
Race 6: K&R PLUMBING SUPPLIES Fillies and Mares RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1350 metres
 
MISS DAIQUIRI – Over raced during the early and middle stages.
 
FEARLESS QUEEN – Over raced in the early stages.
 
PYTHIA – Approaching the winning post, improved onto heels and had to be steadied. 
 
LOVESPEED GIRL – Slipped at the start and lost ground.
 
YAWKYAWK – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
PRIVATE PROFIT – Raced wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
TRUST ISSUES – Slow to begin.
 
Race 7: EQUESTRIAN QUEENSLAND Colts, Geldings and Entires RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 1350 metres
 
MIGHTY MOOSE – Bounded at the start.
 
MISHANI COURAGE – Raced wide without cover throughout. Performed below market expectation. Rider M Cahill stated that the gelding did not begin cleanly and settle further back than anticipated and in his opinion was disappointing.
 
VASSA BLUE – Bumped near the 150m and became momentarily tightened before being steadied.
 
OUR ROCKY – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
CONQUERING JUDAS – Held up from the 400m until passing the 150m.
 
BURNING SUCCESS – Near the 50m jumped a piece of plastic that was on the track.
 
CHIAKI – Momentarily held up near the 200m.
 
CELTIC TIGER (NZ) – Approaching the 150m was tightened between POLE VOLTER (R Palmer) which shifted in marginally and VASSA BLUE (T Wolfgram) which after being bumped by CONQUERING JUDAS (J Byrne) shifted out.
 
ANIMAL INSTINCT – Rider M Schrapel was advised to ensure he rides his mounts out to the concluding stages.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1 – Nathan Fazackerley -$200 fine – Overweight – AR190(3)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1 - SKAGERAK (NZ), ANACHEEVA LAD, I KNOW YES (NZ)
Race 5 – DEFACTOR
Race 7 – BLUEY’S READY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1 – GOOD AS A ROCKET – Lame right hind – Veterinary certificate required.
Race 3 – OUR BOY BORRIS – Barrier manners – Warning
Race 5 – THE POTATO PONTIFF – Barrier manners – Two consecutive barrier certificates required.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1 – BELLICE – Adam Spinks Replaced Nathan Fazackerley (overweight)

 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision