QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
IPSWICH – SUNDAY 6th JUNE 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING –  Good 4          RAIL – 10 metres
PENETROMETER – 4.9
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann.
Stewards – T Hudson, M Winwood, T North, J Mitchell, K Daly.
Clerk of Scales – R Hanson.
Judge – C Bamford, M Lincoln
Veterinarian – Dr G Johnston
Swab Attendants – J Crompton, K Kilpatrick
Starter – S Gibson
 
 
Race 1: RIVER 949 FM Maiden Handicap 2210 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 3 minutes when ROYAL GEORGE required a bridle adjustment on arrival at the barriers.
 
EIGHTYTHREE BRICKS – Bumped at the start. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
DUSTINS – Jumped in at the start.
 
FERGUS EN MARCHE – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
ROYAL GEORGE – On arrival at the barriers, the bridle on the gelding was readjusted. Bounded on jumping and lost ground. Tightened for room and had to be steadied approaching the winning post when SPIRITUAL rolled in and away from EIGHTYTHREE BRICKS. In the presence of jockey advocate S Scriven, Stewards questioned apprentice M Castle over tactics adopted in the event particularly between the 900 metres and the 600 metres when ROYAL GEORGE, after racing at the rear of the field, lost contact from the main body of the field approaching the 900 metres. Apprentice Castle advised instructions were to allow ROYAL GEORGE to race in a rearward position and to pressure the gelding from the 600 metres, which were confirmed by trainer L Gersekowski. After considering instructions issued and apprentice Castle’s relative inexperience, Stewards took no direct action other than to advise apprentice Castle that she had erred in not maintaining contact with the body of the field from the 900 metres.
 
SPIRITUAL – V Venkaya, rider of SPIRITUAL, was fined $400 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on six occasions prior to the 100 metres, one more than permitted.
 
 
Race 2: 2 EVENT CINEMAS DREAM HORSE MOVIE JUNE 10 QTIS
Two-Year-Old Handicap 1350 metres
 
BALMAURICE – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
MISHANI TROUBLE – Slow to begin.
 
STARHATTAN – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
EYE OF RA – Raced three wide in the early stages of the event. Rider reported the saddle shifted forward 200 metres after the start placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event. Trainer J ZIELKE was reminded of his obligations in presenting his runners to the saddling enclosure by the prescribed time.
 
 
Race 3: FESTIVAL OF HORSEPOWER Maiden Plate 1030 metres
 
 
BULL DIMPLE RUM – Bumped on jumping and lost ground.
 
ROSE BY DESIGN – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
RED DRESS – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Steadied near the 250 metres when SONG FOR ANNA was carried out by CLAIRVUE LADY.
 
SONG FOR ANNA (NZ) – Trainer K Schweida was fined $100 under LR67 for the late declaration of rider on the filly. Bumped near the 250 metres. When asked to comment on the performance rider R Stewart could offer no explanation.
 
CLAIRVUE LADY – Held up approaching the home turn.
 
ST BRUNO – As had not started for an extended period, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped BULL DIMPLE RUM. Laid inwards in the home straight. Stewards acceded to late request from Trainer D Hansen to apply blinkers to the gelding. Mr Hansen was fined $200 under AR 206.
 
JOYOUS TEA – Slow to begin. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
 
Race 4: CHANNEL SEVEN QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
CORBIN – Hampered at the start when KAIQUE jumped in. Raced in restricted room passing the 800 metres. Lost near fore plate in running.
 
MISHANI VANDAL – Slow to begin.
 
RAISE DA VIBRATION – Slow to begin. Eased in the home straight by its rider. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
STRUT – Rider B Thompson advised it was not his intention to lead, however after beginning well and with runners to his inside showing speed, he elected to press forward, adding that STRUT was also stepping up in distance today.
 
KAIQUE – Jumped in at the start. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
NOKONDI – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
JOLLO – Raced wide for majority of the event.
 
 
Race 5: DISCOVER IPSWICH RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap
1350 metres
 
FIGHTING MAD – Rider T Marshall reported he was satisfied with the performance of the gelding, however the rise in weight today had an impact on its finishing effort in the home straight.
 
ANIMAL INSTINCT – Raced three wide for majority of the event.
 
 
Race 6: IPSWICH WINTER RACING CARNIVAL RATINGS BAND 0 - 58
Handicap 1350 metres
 
BRONZED VENOM – Co-trainer J Symons was fined $100 under LR67 for the late declaration of rider on the gelding. Slow to begin. Laid in near the 200 metres.
 
BIRKIN BLACK – Began awkwardly. Tightened for room near the 800 metres. Held up rounding the home turn and unable to secure clear running for majority of the home straight.
 
RANGAS RULE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
NITROGLYCERINE – Raced three wide with cover throughout. Held up rounding the home turn. Approaching the finish line checked when BRONZED VENOM shifted out. M Hellyer, rider of BRONZE VENOM, pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift out under riding when not clear of NITROGLYCERINE which had to check to avoid heels. The licence of M Hellyer to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days to commence midnight 12th June up to and including midnight 22nd June 2021.
 
OUR ROCKY – Shifted in near the 800 meters tightening BIRKIN BLACK before rider N Tomizawa relieved pressure a short distance later. N Tomizawa was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for carelessness. 
 
HERECUM DA DRUMS – Slow to begin.
 
ZANAZOU – Held up rounding the home turn and until appoint near the 100 metres.
 
DAYTONA DANICA – Near the 200 metres placed in restricted room between runners before being disappointed for a run a short distance later.
 
LOVESPEED GIRL – Slow to begin. Raced three wide with cover throughout. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
 
 
Race 7: SCHWEPPES Class 3 Plate 1710 metres
 
MINOR LUCK – From wide barrier restrained shortly after the start to rearward position closer to the rail. Raced three wide with cover from the 1000 metres. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.  When asked to comment on the apparent improved performance apprentice M Kennedy stated MINOR LUCK appreciated the step up in distance today, adding the gelding has performed well previously at this track.
 
MOTAMAYIZ (GB) – Raced three wide for majority of the event.
 
BADGE OF GAMENESS – Obliged to steady near the 150 metres when awkwardly placed at the heels of ALIRAAJ before shifting back in to obtain clear running.
 
PERNELL – Attempted to buck shortly after the start and lost ground. Raced ungenerously mid-race. Co-trainers representative was advised the gelding must trial prior to its next race start. 
 
ALIRAAJ (NZ) – Disappointed for a run approaching the finish line between VALLEY OF DREAMS and HOSTAGE OF WAR which rolled out slightly.
 
CHICA BONITA – Raced three wide with cover from the 1000 metres.
 
 
Race 8: BILL'S HALF CENTURY Class 1 Handicap 1100 metres
 
GRAND CHALLENGE – Slow to begin.
 
SAN ANTONIO – Raced three wide for majority of the event.
 
NORSE MYTHOLOGY – Hampered on jumping.
 
SUPER ONE SUSIE – Raced keenly passing the 700 metres.
 
CATCH CANDY – As had not started for an extended period, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
GRAND – Raced in blinkers as per its most recent start. Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly. Passing the 800 metres commenced to race keenly when the pace steadied.
 
IN AGREEMENT – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 9: IPSWICH CUP TICKETS ON SALE BENCHMARK 68 Handicap
1350 metres
 
SNIPFIT – Near the 700 metres raced in restricted room for a short distance.
 
JAKAMA – Slow to begin.
 
JOCHBERG – Held up rounding the home turn and until a point near the 200 metres.
 
BOFORS – Near the 800 metres improved onto heels and had to be steadied.
 
AUTUMN SPLENDOUR – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Made the home turn awkwardly.
 
ZAMZARA – Stood flat footed at the start and lost ground. Trainer S Dwyer was advised a warning would be placed on the mare. Held up rounding the home turn and unable to secure clear running for majority of the home straight.
 
TOUJOURS L'AMOUR – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6: Jky N Tomizawa – AR131(a) – careless riding
 
Fines
Race 1: Jky V Venkaya – use of whip six times prior to 100 metres - $400 – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 3: Trainer K Schweida – late rider declaration – $100 - LR67
Race 3: Trainer D Hansen – late gear change - $200 – AR206
Race 6: Co-trainer J Symons - late rider declaration – $100 - LR67

Suspensions
Race 6: Jky M Hellyer – careless riding – AR131(a) – 10 days m/n 12/6 up to and including m/n 22/6/2021
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: CAPTAIN RIDDLE, DUSTINS
Race 7: CHIC BONITA
Race 8: NORSE MYTHOLOGY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus ANIMAL INSTINCT, SERENE AFFAIR, AYUN, BOFORS, NORSE MYTHOLOGY
 
Warnings/bars
Race 7: PERNELL – attempted to buck – trial prior to next start.
Race 9: ZAMZARA – stood flat footed at start – warning only.
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision