QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
IPSWICH – SATURDAY 16TH JANUARY 2021
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST/SHOWERY 
RAIL - +2M ENTIRE
PENETROMETER – 5.4   
TRACK RATING – R1-R3    GOOD (4)
                               R3          SOFT (5)
                               R4-R8    SOFT (6)                                                                                               

OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – W Hadley
Stewards – T Hudson, T North, P Reardon & P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – C Fedrick
Judge – M Lincoln & C Bamford
Veterinarian – N Hamill
Swab Attendant – R Burchmann
Starter – C Wallace
Stewards Secretary – T Hudson
 
GENERAL
 
Due to storm activity in the area, all race times were amended to the following;
 
Race 4.         3.00pm
Race 5.         3.40pm
Race 6.         4.25pm
Race 7.         5.10pm
Race 8.         5.42pm
 
Following the running of Race 5, jockey R Wiggins was examined by the on course medical professionals and stood down from his remaining engagement. Stewards permitted changes as per raceday summary and jockey Wiggins was advised he would need a medical prior to riding again.
 
Race 1: MAY THE HORSE BE WITH YOU QTIS 3YO MDN PLT – 1666M
 
D'CLONE – Change of tactics – To be ridden more forward; settled behind leader.
 
DIAMOND BEANS – Began awkwardly.
 
FOUND THE MARK – Bumped at the start. Near the 150m, was steadied when STOCKED AND LOADED shifted in.
 
HANGIN' HIGH – Began awkwardly shifted out and bumped FOUND THE MARK. Near the 1000m, when overracing, had to be steadied when improving onto the heels of HAPPISBURGH. When questioned regarding tactics adopted, rider R Wiggins stated that he was instructed to ride the gelding quiet as at its last start, it overraced and settled outside the leader. He further stated that after gaining a position near the rear of the field with cover, his mount settled well and from the 800m he attempted to put HANGIN’ HIGH into the race as it has a tendency to be left flat footed. R Wiggins was satisfied with today’s performance.
 
HAPPISBURGH – Overraced in the early stages.
 
STOCKED AND LOADED – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TRIPTONIC – Overraced in the early stages.
 
Race 2: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB C3 HCP – 800M
 
ICED – Slow to begin.
 
FRISCO'S IMAGE - When questioned regarding the performance, Apprentice J Lloyd stated from the wide barrier and after being slow to begin, he settled further back than anticipated. He added that the colt failed to travel throughout and when placed under pressure in the home straight, FRISCO’S IMAGINE failed to respond to his urgings and as a result, he elected to ease the colt down over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer A Mead advised stewards that FRISCO’S IMAGE will now be spelled and gelded.
 
WINNINGTON – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 3: CARLTON MID MDN PLT – 1350M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to view the judges’ photo placings for second place. After viewing the print, Stewards were satisfied with the judges’ placings and correct weight was declared.
 
GREYT INTENTIONS – Overraced throughout.
 
ATLANTIC ROYAL – Overraced in the middle stages and near the 800m, was steadied when improving onto the heels ZOU SOME DAMAGE.
 
WAIKATO – Raced wide without cover. When questioned as to his riding in the home straight, rider J Murphy stated that WAIKATO had raced wide throughout and after being placed under pressure at the entrance to the home straight, failed to respond to his riding and from the 100m he elected to sit up and not ride his mount out to the finish. Stewards noted the explanation but nonetheless reminded J Murphy of his obligations to ride his mounts out fully in similar circumstances.
 
TRUST IN ALOHA – Fractious in the barriers. Bounded at the start and lost ground. Raced wide with cover.
 
BRIEF SOJOURN – Raced wide without cover.
 
SINGLE RISE – Bounded at the start.
 
STONEFISH – Knuckled at the start and lost ground.
 
After the running of this race, the track was downgraded to a Soft (5)
 
Race 4: SCHWEPPES QTIS 3YO C1 PLT – 1200M
 
BETTER DAYS AHEAD – Began awkwardly.
 
STATESVILLE – Rider R Plumb reported that the gelding, which was first up from a spell, would derive benefit from today’s performance and would now be looking for further ground.
 
RAKKAUS – Slow to begin. Raced wide with cover and overraced in the middle stages.
 
SAKURA STAR – Raced wide in the early stages without cover.
 
After the running of this race, the track was downgraded to a Soft (6).
 
Race 5: SIRROMET MDN PLT – 1100M
 
COALBANK CAVALRY – Raced wide without cover.
 
GRAND GENES – Raced greenly throughout.
 
BONNE VIE – Slow to begin.
 
OUR OPINION – Began awkwardly.
 
SHE CAN SING – Slow to begin.
 
ROSE OF ATHENS - Near the 700m, was steadied when racing tight to the inside of GRAND GENES who was racing greenly and shifted in.
 
A TOP CHANCE – Tightened at the start between CAMERLENGO and KEEPOVING FORWARD.
 
Race 6: MASTERS OF MOWING BM75 HCP – 1200M
 
LEROYTHECONQUEROR – Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
KIEVANN – Raced wide without cover.
 
EURO BELLE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TRAIL OF GLORY – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 7: SEVEN BM68 HCP – 1666M
 
BERNIE'S TIGER – Slow to begin. Apprentice N Fazackerley reported that his mount felt awkward in its action over the concluding stages and was inclined to hang from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be mildly lame in the off hind. Trainer R Stephenson was advised that BERNIE’S TIGER would require a veterinary certificate prior to the gelding trialling or starting again. Trainer R Stephenson reported that BERNIE’S TIGER would now be spelled.
 
THE HAND - Reared as the start was affected and lost ground.
 
BROOK HILL – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted and in particular, whether there was an opportunity to follow LI’L RODGE when that runner made its run near the 1000m, rider C Caserta stated that he was instructed to settle the gelding midfield and in a position off the rail. He added after gaining a position midfield on the back of STUCK WITH YOU, he then elected to maintain that position when LI’L RODGE improved three wide to take up a position in the lead, when it was reasonable for him to allow his mount to improve onto the back of LI’L RODGE. He further added that he did not improve three wide as he was comfortable following STUCK WITH YOU, however, when STUCK WITH YOU began to give ground, he was then taken back through the field and unable to improve. Rider C Caserta stated that in hindsight, he should’ve improved onto the back of LI’L DODGE from the 1000m. Stewards noted his explanation.
 
STUCK WITH YOU – When questioned regarding the performance, apprentice E Atkinson could offer no tangible excuse for the poor performance.
 
CERTAIN DOUBT – Raced wide until taking up a position in the lead passing the 1000m.
 
WILLY BE LUCKY – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 8: TAB VENUE MODE BM62 HCP – 1350M
 
GROUP THINK – Slow to begin.
 
NICK THE SKIP – Overraced in the early stages.
 
STORM HARBOUR – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide without cover until the 800m.
 
ESKDALE GIRL – Raced wide without cover from the 800m.
 
REDENZO GAL – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
DER SIEGER – Approaching the 900m, when overracing had to be steadied off the heels of DARING BELLE.
 
NOWISEVERYTHING – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Race day injuries/illness
Ryan Wiggins – Indisposed – Medical required.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1.         D’CLONE     
                    TRIPTONIC
Race 3.         SINGLE RISE
Race 7.         UNRESOLVED
Race 8.         NICK THE SNIP
                    REDENZO GAL
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 7.         BERNIE’S TIGER – Lame off hind – Vet certificate – AR20(e).
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6.         TRAIL OF GLORY – A Allen
 
 
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.