QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
IPSWICH – THURSDAY 24TH DECEMBER 2020
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4 RAIL – + 10 metres
PENETROMETER – 5.1
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann
Stewards – R Hitchener, T North, K Daly
Clerk of Scales – R Hansen
Judge – M Lincoln, C Bamford
Veterinarian – Dr M Lenz
Swab Attendants – G Gray, K Kilpatrick
Starter – C Williams
 
 
 
Race 1: HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ITC Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
SIR LOUIE – Began awkwardly, slow into stride. Hung out throughout proving difficult to ride. A post-race veterinary examination of SIR LOUIE revealed no abnormalities. Trainer L Thomson was advised the gelding must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.
 
SILVERBROOK LAD – Trainer R Peterson was fined $100 for the late declaration of rider on that gelding.
 
 
Race 2: CARPET COURT IPSWICH Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
SHOTGUN SONNY – Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Performed below market expectations. Rider K Wilson-Taylor could offer no explanation for the poor performance. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no abnormalities. Apprentice K Wilson-Taylor pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 131(b) in that he failed to ride the gelding which finished in 6th place, beaten a short half head for 5th place, out to the end of the race and was fine $300.
 
MISERABLE – The saddle on the mare required re-adjustment on arrival behind the barriers.
 
KERBSIDE KAOS – Fractious in barriers. Began awkwardly.
 
TEMUJIN LASS – Shortly after the start shifted in and had to be steadied from the heels of KID MAC. Eased down over the concluding stages as rider N Tomizowa was of the opinion TEMUJIN LASS may have sustained an injury. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no abnormalities. Trainer K Kemp advised he would report any condition which may come to light in the coming days to explain the performance.
 
KID MAC – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 3: BARN OPEN NEW YEARS EVE BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 2200 metres
 
URBINO – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on tactics adopted from the 600 metres, Apprentice N Fazackerley explained instructions were that gelding needs to be held up for one final run and that URBINO was not suited by the tempo of the race and the 60kg impost, adding that the gelding prefers tracks less firm than that of today. Stewards noted the explanation of apprentice Fazackerley.
 
SWEET GOLD – Slow to begin. Passing the 400 metres was placed in restricted room and had to be checked when SPIRIT OF EDYN shifted out marginally and URBINO laid in slightly. A post-race veterinary examination of SWEET GOLD revealed lameness in the off foreleg and pain on flexion to both front fetlocks. Connections were advised the mare would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing or trialling.
 
SPIRIT OF EDYN – Slow to begin. Held for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
 
Race 4: SEVEN NEWS QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 800 metres
 
WALTZ – Raced three wide throughout.
 
ATTA GAL – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 5: CARLTON MID Class 3 Handicap 800 metres
 
HALLSIDE HANKY PANKY – Shifted out under pressure approaching the finishing line.
 
CHICAGO O'BRIEN – Bumped on jumping.
 
SPECTATE – Slow to begin.
 
ZOLLIKON MISS – Raced three wide throughout.
 
REPRESENTING – Momentarily steadied approaching the finishing line when HALLSIDE HANKY PANKY shifted out under pressure.
 
 
Race 6: SIRROMET QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
DUSTY DIAMOND – Slow to begin. Near the 1000 metres HARLEQUIN FIELD and DUSTY DIAMOND were both checked to the inside of TE JINA ROSE, which when racing greenly, laid in despite the efforts of its rider and was taken in by AHRI’S AMORE which raced in restricted room when taken in by VIOLATION before that runner was corrected by its rider.  R Maloney, rider of VIOLATION, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
HARLEQUIN FIELD – Began awkwardly. Checked near the 1000 metres.
 
AHRI'S AMORE – The saddle on the gelding required re-adjustment on arrival behind the barriers. Unbalanced on jumping away. A post-race veterinary examination of AHRI’S AMORE revealed a minor laceration to the offside hock. Lost near fore plate in running.
 
TE JINA ROSE – Near the 1000 metres raced greenly and laid in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
KUKINTA – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
JENNEFICIAL – Raced three wide without cover. Near the 400 metres checked when racing between HARLEQUIN FIELD which shifted out after becoming awkwardly placed at the heels of TE JINEA ROSE and LEADBURN NICCI which was momentarily crowded by KUKINTA which shifted in slightly. Stumbled on pulling up, dislodging rider B Ainsworth who was examined by QAS staff and cleared of any injury. A post-race veterinary examination of JENNEFICIAL revealed no abnormalities.
 
LEADBURN NICCI – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
 
Race 7: SCHWEPPES QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
BROADWATER – Near the 900 metres raced greenly and shifted wider on the track after being crossed by I PROMISE YOU.
 
GEOSTORM – Raced three wide for majority of the event.
 
SACRED ZIM – Fractious after being loaded into the barriers.
 
OUR IRISH EMPEROR – Carried wider near the 800 metres.
 
MISSY EM – Fractious after being loaded into the barriers. Began very awkwardly and lost significant ground. Rider L Dittman reported the saddle on the filly shifted to the nearside during the race placing him at some disadvantage. A post-race veterinary examination of MISSY EM revealed blood in the offside nostril which was attributed to external trauma.
 
 
 
Race 8: TAB VENUE MODE Fillies and Mares Class 1 Handicap 1710 metres
 
STELLA REALE was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 5:09pm after being kicked by another runner behind the barriers and sustaining a laceration to the inside of the nearside gaskin.
 
On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on STELLA REALE be refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:
 
1st CHAMPAGNE AUNTY - 11 cents win, 12 cents place
2nd KAAYDEH – 10 cents place
3rd WELL WELL WELL – n/a
 
 
KAAYDEH – Slow to begin.
 
CHAMPAGNE AUNTY – Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
WELL WELL WELL – The saddle on the mare required re-adjustment on arrival behind the barriers.
 
 
 
Race 9: CHRISTMAS EVE Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 1 Handicap 1710 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 3 minutes when EMPIRE GAMES required farriery attention after arriving behind the barriers.
 
EMPIRE GAMES – After arriving behind the barriers cast its near-fore plate which was refitted. Subsequently underwent a veterinary inspection and cleared to start.  
 
BRANNIGAN – Trainer C Munce was fined $200 for the late declaration of rider on that gelding.
 
SAYS WHO – As J Bayliss was ill, stewards permitted S Galloway to ride the gelding.
 
STAR CENTRE – Raced keenly when the pace of the race eased near the 1400 metres.
 
GRENADIERS – Lost off fore plate in running.
 
 
Race 10: @IPSWICHTURFCLUB Class 2 Plate 1350 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 1 minute when the saddle on JUDDER required an adjustment.
 
BIGGIE – Held up rounding the home-turn.

IPSO NEM FELEK – Slow to begin.
 
FLENSBURG – Slow to begin.
 
JUDDER – The saddle on the filly required re-adjustment on arrival behind the barriers.
 
SIZZLEPEL – Bled both nostrils for first time. Co-trainer B Guy was advised the filly 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1: Trainer J Peterson – late rider SILVERBROOK LAD $100 LR67
Race 2: App K Wilson-Taylor – fail to ride mount out to finish - $300 – AR131(b)
Race 9: Trainer C Munce – late rider BRANNIGAN $200 LR67

Absent jockeys
Race 9: Jky J Bayliss – ill – medical cert required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
URBINO, KAYDEH, CHAMPAGNE AUNTY, STELLA REALE, LOVEYOU ANYTIME, GRAND BARRAIL.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus ICED, LUVYOUANYTIME
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: SIR LOUIE – hung out, poor performance – Trial – AR20(e)
Race 3: SWEET GOLD – lame off foreleg, pain on flexion both front legs – Vet Cert prior next race start. AR20(e)
Race 10: SIZZLEPEWL – bled both nostrils first time – 1000 metre gallop plus 3 months AR79(b)
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 9: SAYS WHO – S Galloway
 
Late scratchings
Race 8: STELLA REALE – veterinary advice 5:09pm.
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision