QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT



IPSWICH– WEDNESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2021

WEATHER – Overcast TRACK RATING – Good 4, Soft 5 at 11:40am RAIL – 5 metres
PENETROMETER – 4.9

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann.
Stewards – J Williamson, L Hicks, K Daly, P Kennedy.
Clerk of Scales – R Hanson.
Judge – M Lincoln, C Bamford
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn
Swab Attendants – A Challen, K Kilpatrick
Starter – C Wallace


GENERAL

Due to current covid restriction, Stewards permitted the following overweights:

Race 4: WINDUPGIRL – V Venkaya 55kgs (+1kg)
Race 6: THE ANGEL KISS – App S Tomlinson (claiming 0.5kg only)
Race 6: SINGLE DIZIRE – M Cahill - 54.5kg (+0.5kg)


Race 1: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB Maiden Plate 2180 metres

MR REDDINGTON - Began awkwardly and lost ground.

ROYAL GEORGE – Taken wider on the track near the 500 metres when SPIRITUAL shifted out to improve.

SPIRITUAL – Slow to begin. Near the 500 metres steadied from the heels of DEEL OF FORTUNE which was taken out by ROYAL GOERGE which in turn was taken wider by HEEYA when that runner shifted out to improve. B El Issa, rider of SPIRITUAL, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding and advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

TELFORD – Raced three wide in the early stages before progressing forward to lead the event from the 1300 metres. Rider C Eaton reported her mount was inclined to lay out for the majority of the event.

RED VEGAS – Stewards permitted App K Wilson-Taylor to ride the mare claiming only 2kg of his 3kg claim. K Wilson-Taylor was fined $200 pursuant to AR143(14)(a). Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.

DEEL OF FORTUNE – Taken wider from the 1500 metres when ROYAL GEORGE shifted out, then obliged to race three wide without cover. Taken wider on the track near the 500 metres.


Race 2: WAYNE PATCH 20 YEARS ITC CHAIRMAN Fillies & Mares
BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1200 metres

ELENARA – After kicking out in the tie up stalls when being saddled, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

GAELIC PUZZLE –Trainer R Heathcote reported following the disappointing performance he would have his stable veterinary surgeon monitor the mare over the coming days and report any condition which may come to light to explain the performance.

Race 3: LIFE MEMBER LIAM TANSEY BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1690 metres


GOTTA BE FIRST – Slow to begin. Rider R Fradd reported the gelding never travelled at any stage of the event and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

TILLY'S STAR – Approaching the 1500 metres, after over-racing and improving onto the heels of ALDERMAN, shifted out and bumped KARLSTAD. Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 250 metres and 100 metres.

AEECEE SACRED – Rider M Du Plessis reported the gelding performed below expectations.

KARLSTAD (NZ) – Bumped approaching the 1500 metres. Leaving the 1500 metres raced in restricted room when crowded by SIESTA KEY which shifted in momentarily. J Lloyd, rider of SIESTA KEY, was advised to exercise more care.

SIESTA KEY – Laid out under pressure in the home straight, and near the 100 metres bumped with TILLY’S STAR when that runner shifted in to improve.

Race 4: THANK YOU ITC MEMBERS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2180 metres


WONDERFUL DAY (NZ) – Left a trailing position near the 1400 metres, shifted out and progressed forward to lead the event from the 1200 metres.

MINOR LUCK – After being slow to begin, was restrained in the early and middle stages. Apprentice M Kennedy reported the gelding failed to respond to pressure she was applying to the offside rein resulting in her being placed in some difficulty. Apprentice Kennedy added that MINOR LUCK resisted her efforts to prevent it from laying out and as a result was uncompetitive throughout the event. Trainer N Hocking indicated he would now spell MINOR LUCK, however Stewards advised Mr Hocking the gelding must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

WINDUPGIRL – Declared a late scratching on Veterinary advice at 1:30pm when found to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer D Tindall was advised WINDUP GIRL would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.

Race 5: WELCOME 2022 ITC COMMITTEE QTIS Three-Year-Old
Maiden Handicap 1200 metres

BAD EDUCATION – Leaving the 800 metres improved onto the heels of IMADGIC, shifted out and raced wide for the remainder of the event. Approaching the finish line checked to avoid the heels of EUROMANTIC which had been taken out by THATFEELSBETTER.

BOLT ACTION – Bumped on jumping. Rider K Wilson-Taylor reported instructions were to race in a forward position, however after being bumped on jumping, settled further back in the field than anticipated and when placed under pressure was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

THATFEELSBETTER - Approaching the finish line shifted out abruptly under pressure before being corrected by its rider.

EUROMANTIC –Held up rounding the home turn. Approaching the finish line was inconvenienced when THATFEELSBETTER shifted out abruptly before being corrected by its rider.

IMADGIC – Leaving the 800 metres, when racing keenly, steadied from the heels of THATFEELSBETTER and raced ungenerously for a short distance thereafter.

MOON STALKER – Steadied near the 800 metres when BAD EDUCATION shifted out when racing ungenerously. Raced three wide for the majority.

MISHANI GAMBLER – On arrival behind the barriers the saddle in the gelding was readjusted. Bumped on jumping and lost ground.



Race 6: OKTOBERFEST THIS WEEKEND Maiden Handicap 1100 metres

Prior to the declaration of correct weight and after viewing the patrol footage, a protest was lodged by A Mallyon, rider of fourth placegetter ISLA’S DAY, against third past the post MACQUARIE STAR (K Wilson-Taylor) alleging interference near the 400 metres. After viewing the available footage and taking evidence from both parties, Stewards found that at that point of the race ISLA’S DAY was crowded for room and had to be steadied when MACQUARIE STAR shifted out. Bearing in mind where the incident took place, the way in which both horses finished the race off and the ¾ length margin at the finish, Stewards dismissed the protest and correct weight declared on the semaphored placings.

BOOM BY BY – Crowded on jumping and lost ground.

ISLA'S DAY – Crowded and had to be steadied near the 400 metres when MACQUARIE STAR shifted out. K Wilson-Taylor, rider of ISLA’S STAR, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Laid in under pressure in the home straight and approaching the finish line improved onto heels.

ACRACKER – Hung out and raced greenly rounding the home turn.

DAWSON DIAMOND – Raced wide from the 600 metres.

THE ANGELS KISS – Slow to begin. Rider reported in his opinion the mare did not appreciate todays prevailing track conditions.

Race 7: TIACS RACEDAY 27 OCTOBER Colts, Geldings & Entires
BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1200 metres

DALTORO – Raced three wide without cover for the majority. Near the 300 metres laid in across the heels of DOCTOR TEEKAY and was steadied, then continued to lay in for the remainder of the home straight.

MANIAS – Bumped with WHOZYADEELER on jumping. Raced three wide with cover for the majority.

WHOZYADEELER – Bumped with MANIAS on jumping. Disappointed for a run near the 100 metres when DOCTOR TEEKAY laid in and again approaching the finish line and went to the line without being fully tested.

CLAIRVUE STAR – Steadied from the heels of DOCTOR TEEKAY near the 600 metres and was shifted wider on the track.

DOCTOR TEEKAY – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

CELTIC TIGER (NZ) – On arrival at the barriers and at the request of the rider, underwent a veterinary examination and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 3:59pm after it was found to be lame in the off foreleg. On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on CELTIC TIGER be refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:

1st DOCTOR TEEKAY – 0c win, 1c place
2nd CLAIRVUE STAR - 2c place
3rd JAKAMA – 2c place

Co-trainer D Lane was advised CELTIC TIGER would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.

Race 8: EVENTS @ IEEC.COM.AU Class 1 Handicap 1350 metres

ZOUDICA (NZ) – Crowded for room passing the winning post when BRAVE WARRIOR shied and shifted in approaching the winning post.

KENNY BOY – Had to steadied near the 1000 metres when BRAVE WARRIOR laid in. Apprentice J Lloyd, rider of BRAVE WARRIOR, was advised he must make greater effort to straighten his mounts sooner than he did on this occasion.

EXPRESS DREAMS (NZ) – Jumped out at the start.

LITTLE NATURAL – Crowded between runners shortly after the start.

CITRUS BURST (NZ) – Slow to begin. When its rider attempted to restrain in the early stages, commenced to over-race and raced with its head in the air for some distance. Raced three wide for the majority of the event.








STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: Jky B El Issa – careless riding – AR131(a)

Fines
Race 1: App K Wilson-Taylor - $200 – AR143(14)(a) – fail to claim full allowance.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: TELFORD, THE RED DANCER
Race 2: ATLANTIC ROSE
Race 3: DONANDKIM, TILLY’S STAR
Race 4: WONDERFUL DAY
Race 5: HE’S THE KING
Race 6: ISLA’S DAY
Race 7: DOCTOR TEEKAY
Race 8: HABIB

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus HAPPY BABE

Warnings/bars
Race 4: MINOR LUCK – raced greenly throughout – trial
Race 4: WINDUP GIRL – lame off foreleg – Vet clearance required.
Race 7: CELTIC TIGER – lame off foreleg – vet clearance required.

Protests
Race 6: 4th v 3rd - dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5: MISHANI GAMBLER – J Lloyd
Race 5: I KNOW DAT – C Meehan
Race 6: THE ANGEL KISS – S Tomlinson
Race 7: CELTIC TIGER – W Peel

Late scratchings
Race 4: WINDUP GIRL – 1:30pm – Vet’s advice
Race 7: CELTIC TIGER – 3:59pm – Vet’s advice




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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.