QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
IPSWICH – THURSDAY 17 DECEMBER 2020
 
WEATHER – Overcast     TRACK RATING –  Soft 7, Heavy 8 @12:30pm, Soft 7 after Race 4   RAIL – + 6 metres
PENETROMETER – 5.9
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann
Stewards – T North, R Hanson, K Daly
Clerk of Scales – B McErlean
Judge – C Bamford, M Lincoln
Veterinarian – Dr N Hamill
Swab Attendants – L Chaplin, K Kilpatrick
Starter – C Wallace
 
 
Race 1: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB QTIS Two-Year-Old Class 1 Handicap 1200 metres
 
KEEFY – Slow to begin.
 
SHAJAEA – When asked to comment on the performance rider R Stewart stated whilst the colt travelled well for the majority of the event, SHAJEA failed to respond when placed under pressure from the entrance to the home straight.
 
 
Race 2: SIRROMET Maiden Handicap 1350 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 3 minutes when the barrier partition of HAIRDO was damaged after the filly became fractious in the barriers which required runners drawn to the outside to be moved out one further barrier position. The barriers were tested prior to Race 3 and found to be in satisfactory working order.
 
ROULETTE – Weakened noticeably from the 400 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer V Heading was advised ROULETTE would be stood down from racing for a period of 3 months and must gallop 1000 metres in the presence of a steward prior to its next race start.
 
FUNNY LEGS – Severely checked and made heavy contact with the running rail at the entrance to the home straight when ROULETTE weakened abruptly at that point.
 
ENJOY THE SHOW – Began awkwardly and soon after shifted out abruptly. Raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event. Rounding the home turn, when racing ungenerously, momentarily shifted in and had to be steadied from the heels of STRAPPED.
 
FINGERTIPS – Raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
HAIRDO – After being loaded into the barriers, became fractious, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. As a result of the barrier partition being damaged in this incident, all outside runners were moved out one further barrier position. Held up approaching the home turn before improving onto the heels of ENJOY THE SHOW and being inconvenienced. Near the 200 metres had to be steadied before shifting to the inside to obtain clear running. Rider T Wolfgram stated after being held up rounding the home turn HAIRDO proved disappointing from the 200 metres.   
 
SOMNIA – Jumped in at the start. After beginning awkwardly settled further back in the field than anticipated. Trainer A Boyd was fined $100 for the late declaration of rider on that gelding.
 
RED RIVER LAD – Began awkwardly and jumped out at the start.
 
 
Race 3: TAB VENUE MODE BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2180 metres
 
HEAD UP HIGH – Slow to begin. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion raced ungenerously when awkwardly placed between runners.
 
SWEET GOLD – Slow to begin.
 
DAY TO FAVOUR – Soon after jumping commenced to hang out despite the efforts of its rider before being directed back towards the inside. Approaching the 1600 metres, when being steadied, commenced to over-race and again had a tendency to hang out and proved difficult to ride. Trainer J Wilson advised stewards DAY TO FAVOUR would now be sent for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no abnormalities and a warning was placed on its racing manners for hanging out.
 
DEVINE GREY – Over raced in the middle stages. Approaching the 1600 metres obliged to steady from heels when the pace steadied.
 
TACTICAL MANUEVER – Blundered making the crossing at the 1500 metres. Near the 1400 metres had to be steadied from the heels of DAY TO FAVOUR which was taken in by DOMINICA ROSE. A Thompson, rider of DOMINICA ROSE, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. 
 
ASTRAL KNIGHT – Momentarily taken wider on the track near the 1600 metres when DAY TO FAVOUR hung out.
 
ITSALLKAY – Slow to begin. Approaching the home turn obliged to steady from the heels of HEAD UP HIGH which shifted in. L Dittman, rider of HEAD UP HIGH, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
DOMINICA ROSE – Forced wider near the 1600 metres when DAY TO FAVOUR hung out.
 
 
Race 4: SCHWEPPES BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1100 metres
 
READY SET BOOM – Began awkwardly.
 
BUSHIDO – Bumped heavily on jumping when HAVASHOUT jumped inwards.
 
HOROWITZ – Steadied from the heels of HEART VANDELAY near the 800 metres.
 
HAVASHOUT – Shifted in on jumping and bumped heavily with BUSHIDO. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
UNIMPEDED – Held up rounding the home turn before being shifted wider on the track to obtain clear running.
 
LOVE YERS ALL – Began awkwardly.
 
HEART VANDELAY – Obliged to steady from the heels of HEKANSPLIT near the 800 metres when that runner shifted in when not fully clear. N Day, rider of HEKANSPLIT, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) and advised to provide clearance in similar circumstances.
 
PETITE ELLE – Due to the prevailing track conditions, Stewards acceded to a request from trainer V Heading to remove the pacifiers from the gelding. Hampered shortly after the start when HEART VANDELAY shifted in when not fully clear. J Stanley, rider of HEART VANDELAY, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
 
Race 5: UNDER THE LOUVRE @ GRANDVIEW STUD Class 3 Handicap 1690 metres
 
PRINNY'S SUCCESS – Slow to begin.
 
PREDICTABLE MISS – When asked to comment on tactics adopted, rider A Mallyon stated he was issued no specific instructions other than it was his intention to ride the mare in a forward position. He added at PREDICTABLE MISS’s most recent start at Coff’s Harbour on 29th November the horse was slow to begin and consequently raced further back in the field than anticipated. Stewards noted the explanation of A Mallyon. 
 
MISS CAVALLO – Slow to begin.
 
BOOMI'S BUDDY – Rider S Tomlinson was harmlessly dislodged en route to the barriers. Apprentice Tomlinson was assessed by QAS staff and cleared to ride. BOOMI’S BUDDY was examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to being loaded into the barriers and cleared to start. Pulled hard throughout the event.
 
MISTER MAKER – Slow to begin
 
 
Race 6: SEVEN Class 1 Handicap 1200 metres
 
LOVE YA BLUE – Inconvenienced and taken out wider on the track near the 1100 metres.
 
POINT THE WAGON – Slow to begin.
 
DAM LOVABLE – On arrival at behind the barriers needed to be re-saddled.
 
EPIC PLAYER – Near the 1100 metres steadied when tightened between runners. Approaching the 900 metres steadied from the heels of SAKURA STAR which shifted in when not fully clear. J Lloyd, rider of SAKURA STAR, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) and advised to show more care. Over-raced in the middle stages of the event.
 
SAKURA STAR – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 300 metres and 200 metres.
 
BETTER RUSH – Near the 1100 metres shied away and shifted out momentarily carrying LOVE YA BLUE wider on the track which resulted in MICROWAVE JENNY being buffeted and losing ground.
 
BEACH CLUB – Made the home turn wide.
 
SLIGHTLY SHADY – Bounded on jumping.
 
 
Race 7: CARLTON MID Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1350 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed when R Palmer, rider of SHEZABEANS, which had been loaded into the barriers, notified the starter that she was of the belief packing had been left off the filly. SHEZABEANS was subsequently declared a late scratching by order of Stewards at 5:03pm when Stewards could not be satisfied that SHEZABEANS would have carried its allocated weight.  
 
On declaration of correct weight Stewards all bets on SHEZABEANS be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st SISTER KATHLEEN - 4 cents win, 4 cents place.
2nd TRIPLE THE FUN – 6 cents place
3rd TILLY’S STAR – 3 cents place
 
At a subsequent inquiry, M Lakey, trainer of SHEZABEANS, pleaded guilty and was fined $400 pursuant to AR106(1) in that as the person responsible for the proper saddling and presentation to race, a towel, which was included in the weigh, was left off when SHEZABEANS was being saddled.   
 
SO YOU BEAUTY – Began awkwardly.
 
TILLY'S STAR – Raced keenly in the early stages of the event. Shied at the riderless VIENNA MOON on pulling up dislodging rider K Wilson-Taylor who was subsequently examined by QAS staff and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagement.
 
SISTER KATHLEEN – On arrival at behind the barriers needed to be re-saddled.
 
SWEET RIVIERE – Slow to begin.
 
FEARLESS QUEEN – Over-raced for a short distance near the 600 metres.
 
VIENNA MOON – On pulling up rider A Allen was dislodged at the 1500 metres crossing. A Allen was examined by QAS staff and stood down from his remaining riding engagement. A Allen was advised he must provide a medical clearance prior to his next riding engagement.
 
DEVILLAIN – Reared at the start and lost ground.
 
 
Race 8: IEEC.COM.AU Colts, Geldings and Entires BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1350 metres
 
Prior to the running of Race 8 Stewards, along with ITC starter Mr C Wallace and jockey J Byrne inspected the 1500 metres crossing and deemed it suitable to continue.
 
CAMP RIFLE – Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
MINOR LUCK – Slow to begin. Steadied passing the 100 metres after improving onto the heels of CHEVRONS’N’ROCKERS.
 
ROYAL SHEEN – Slow to begin.
 
CHIAKI – Steadied near the 600 metres.
 
CELTIC TIGER – As A Allen was injured, Stewards permitted H Richardson to ride the gelding. Began awkwardly.
 
LOVE ME BROKE – After being caught wide in the early stages progressed forward to race outside the leader near the 700 metres.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4: Jky N Day – AR131(a) – careless riding.
Race 6: App J Lloyd – AR131(a) – careless riding.
 
Fines
Race 2: Trainer A Boyd – late rider declaration LR67 - $100
Race 7: Trainer M Lakey – negligence in saddling AR106(1) - $400
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 8: Jky A Allen – dislodged on pulling up - medical clearance required.
 
Absent jockeys
Jason Taylor: injured, medical cert required.
Andrew Spinks: injured, medical cert required.
 
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ROULETTE, ENJOY THE SHOW, TACTICAL MANUEVER, ITSALKAY, BROOK HILL.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, plus HEART VANDELAY, BROOK HILL, MILLION, CAMP RIFLE.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3: DAY TO FAVOUR – hanging out. Warning only.
 
Bleeders
Race 2: ROULETTE – bled 1st time. Stood down 3 mths and 1000 metre gallop AR79(4)
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6: SLIGHTLY SHADY – M Schrapel
Race 8: EAST ESPLANADE – M Cahill
 
Late scratchings
Race 7: SHEZABEANS – 5:03pm
 
 
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.