QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
IPSWICH – FRIDAY 5 AUGUST 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – 2metres 1100m to W/Post, True Remainder.
PENETROMETER – 5.1
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann.
Stewards – J Adams, R Hitchener, P Kennedy.
Clerk of Scales – K Daly.
Judge – K Schram, S Morris
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick.
Starter – C Wallace, S Tau
 
 
GENERAL
 
Due to the abandonment of interstate venues, time changes were made to today’s meeting as follows-
 
Race 1- 12:00pm
Race 2- 12:35pm
Race 3- 1:10pm
Race 4- 1:45pm
Race 5- 2:20pm
Race 6- 2:55pm
Race 7- 3:30pm
Race 8- 4:10pm
Race 9- 4:50pm
 
Stewards approved the following jockeys to ride overweight.
Race 7 – Jag Guthmann-Chester (FAR REACHING) plus 1/2kg at 56kg.
Race 7 – Larry Cassidy (EPAUVESCENT) plus 1kg at 55kg.
 
Stewards inquired into an alleged Verbal altercation which took place in the tie up stall area following the running of Race 2. Stewards after taking evidence from Trainer S Essery, Stablehand Ms L Sears, Trainer Mr B Smith, registered owner Mr G Sainsbury and Steward Mr P Kennedy found as follows-
 
Mr Shane Essery was found guilty of a charge of misconduct under the provisions of AR228(c) in that following the running of Race 2, in the vicinity of the wash bay in the tie ups stalls, Mr Essery acted improperly by directing insulting comments towards a Steward whist performing their duties. Subsequently Mr Essery was fined $1000. Stewards ordered that $500 of said fine be suspended for a period of 2 years on the proviso that Mr Essery does not breach this rule or any rule of a similar nature during this period.
 
 
 
Race 1: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
 
ROCKY RIDE– Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
SIR LEONIDAS – Raced ungenerously for a considerable distance whilst being restrained in the early stages, before checking off heels near the 800m. Laid in for the majority. Had difficulty obtaining clear runner in the early stages of the home straight before shifting wider to obtain clear running near the 150m. Rider M DuPlessis reported the gelding raced greenly throughout the event.
 
SHERIFF OF LONDON– Began awkwardly making heavy contact with another runner. Disappointed for a run near the 200m, before shifting wider to secure clear running.
 
DOMINIQUE– Began only moderately. Bumped by another runner rounding the home turn.
 
INTOXEL– Began awkwardly losing ground. Made the home turn awkwardly when shifting wider to secure clear running.
 
SIMPLY BETTER– Bumped heavily on jumping.
 
HEROIC MISS– Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 2: THE BARN FAMILY RESTAURANT Class 3 Plate 800 metres
 
AMERICAN RED– Slow to begin. Held up for clear running for some distance in the home straight before obtaining clear running near the 100m.
 
THE BILLIONAIRE– Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISSIE ARCHER– Held up for a considerable distance in the early stages of the home straight, before shifting out near the 150m to secure clear running.
 
BARONESSA– Laid out during the early stages.
 
GRACIEDE– Raced wide throughout.
 
ALE MAGIC– A post-race Veterinary examination of the mare revealed it to have bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occasion on which the mare had bled, it will now incur a life ban from racing. AR79(6)
 
NAYTELLRHI BIRD– Steadied to avoid heels near the 150m. App. W Peel reported that near the 500m, when runners to her outside commenced to shift in she elected to take hold of her mount. She added that when doing so the mare lost further ground than she had anticipated and as a consequence this led to her becoming slightly held up at the heels of other runners when entering the home straight. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained a laceration to the near foreleg.  
 
Race 3: KINGSLEY LAWSON LAWYERS Class 2 Plate 1666 metres
 
BUDDY'S TALE– Tightened for room at the start.
 
 
VIVENZO– Trainer M Morrison was fined $300 pursuant to LR36(6) for failing to scratch a dual acceptor within the prescribed time. Began awkwardly. Stewards questioned jockey L Allen as to whether there was an opportunity to shift wider on the track near the 600m to improve, rather than remaining in a one out one back position which resulted in her becoming held up until entering the home straight. Jockey Allen advised that she was instructed to ride the gelding with cover if circumstance permit. She went onto state that near the 600m when WAIKATO commenced to improve to the outside of her runner, she considered shifting wider on the track and elected to remain in the one out one back position. She further added that as a result of this she became held up for a short distance, however when able to obtain clear running the gelding ran on only fairly, and in her opinion becoming held up early in the start did not alter her finishing position. Stewards noted Jockey L Allen’s explanation. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
WAIKATO– Tightened for room at the start. Over raced in the early stages, before shifting to a 3 wide position near the 900m.
 
 
Race 4: SHARELLE'S 50 & FABULOUS Maiden Handicap 1666 metres
 
 
AGOSTINI– Laid in under pressure over the final 400m.
 
HEZA PLEAZA– Slow to begin. Made the crossing near the 1500m awkwardly. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Jockey M Cahill advised that his mount settled in a rearward position as per its customary racing pattern, however as a result of the big field he was forced to settle a considerable distance from the leading position. Jockey Cahill added that as a result of his position in running he was not entirely disappointed in the performance of gelding which in his opinion would be better suited in races over similar distance when able to draw a better barrier than that of today’s event. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
JAZZ– Slow to begin. Over raced during the early and middle stages. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MONTANA MAY– Began awkwardly.
 
TULLAMORE LAD– Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
ALALTUN– After being caught wide in the early stages, was allowed to stride forward by its rider near the 1400m, in an endeavour to obtain a position closer to the rail, however was prevented from doing so by other runners and as a consequence was obliged to raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
GRINZINGER HULK– Hampered at the start and lost ground.
 
KABALEGA– As App. M Savva was unable to obtain a medical clearance in time to fulfill this engagement, she was therefore replaced by App. W Peel. App Savva was subsequently able to furnish the required medical certificate in time to fulfill her engagement in Race 9. Steadied when awkwardly placed at heels rounding the home turn
 
MA DUSHKA– Slow to begin.
 
MISS MANILOW– A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained a minor laceration to the off fore pastern.
 
Race 5: RIVERLINK FASHIONS ON THE FIELD Fillies & Mares BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1200 metres
 
COSSIE- After becoming fractious in the barriers, was examined by the Veterinary surgeon and subsequently passed fit to start. Raced keenly during the early and middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running for a considerable distance in the home straight.
 
VINTAGE– Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
I'M GUNNA CASHEW– Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
BONNIE EV– Slow to begin. Steadied when awkwardly placed at heels near the 600m.
 
CARRIER BUSTER– Began awkwardly.
 
DEVILLAIN– Steadied when awkwardly placed at heels near the 900m. Raced ungenerously for a considerable distance during the event whilst being restrained.  
 
GULLFOSS- Stood flat footed at the start and lost ground.
 
Race 6: CRIME STOPPERS Colts, Geldings & Entires BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1200 metres
 
BATTLE THROUGH – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
BRENTWOOD- Slow to begin. Momentarily steadied when awkwardly placed at heels near the 100m. When asked to comment on the performance of the gelding Jockey R Maloney advised that after beginning awkwardly, BRENTWOOD travelled only fairly and made the turns on the tight turning track awkwardly. He added that when asked to improve in the home straight the gelding had a tendency to hang in and near the 100m was forced to alter course when awkwardly placed at heels. Mr Maloney added that in his opinion the gelding would be better suited over a distance greater than that of today’s event at this stages of its preparation and would also be better suited on a bigger track. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed BRENTWOOD to have a poor post-race recovery and to be exhibiting signs of the thumps.   
 
BOBBY AXELROD– Connections advised it would be the intention for the gelding to be ridden in a manner to obtain the leading position in this event. Ridden accordingly.
 
 
Race 7: ASSURE GLOBAL PLUS Maiden Handicap 1350 metres
 
BRAZEN BRECCIA– Due to a misunderstanding, jockey J Orman was dual declared in this event. Subsequently R Maloney was the replacement rider for the gelding. Began awkwardly resulting in Jockey R Maloney becoming unbalanced.
 
SANDGATE ROAD- When over racing improved on to heels near the 800m and shifted out.
 
PHOSPHER BRONZE– Hung out rounding the home turn. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
FAR REACHING- Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.  Rider reported that the gelding hung out from the 600m and in his opinion proved disappointing.
 
MITTSY- Near the 800m was momentarily forced wider. Raced wide throughout.   
 
ZATTASTAR– Connections advised it was the intention for the mare to be ridden with cover if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
DUNDAS– Near the 800m forced wider by another runner and was inconvenienced. Raced wide throughout.
 
EPAUVESCENT– Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WHISKEY ROW– Over raced in the early and middle stages and was checked from heels near the 800m.
 
Race 8: IPSWICH EVENT'S & ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 2150 metres
 
 
LUVYOUANYTIME– Jockey B Stewart was reprimanded for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
THE MINIVAN– Slow to begin.
 
CHIEF COMMAND– Began awkwardly.
 
KELLERS SHELTER– Laid in near the 1600m.
 
GOT THE LOT– Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
SCILAGO– Steadied from heels near the 1400m.
 
GO MILLO– Began awkwardly.
 
JABBAR– Slow to begin. Momentarily forced wider near the 1600m. Improved onto heels near the 1400m and shifted wider on the track. As a consequence was allowed to stride forward by its rider and raced wide for the remainder.
 
BOLD DELAGO– Slow to begin. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Improved onto heels near the 1400m and shifted wider on the track.

GRAND SHANGHAI– Bumped on jumping and became unbalanced.
 
RECALL EVENTS– Raced in restricted room near the 1600m.
 
Race 9: WWW.IEEC.COM.AU Class 5 Handicap 1200 metres
 
FUJI FLYER– Over raced during the middle stages.
 
GETYOURGREYON– Began awkwardly.
 
BOZEMAN– Over raced during the early and middle stages.
 
VAST KAMA– Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 Race 8- Brad Stewart- Use off whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Fines
 
Race 3 Trainer Michael Morrison – Failed to scratch dual acceptor within prescribed time – LR36(6) - $300.
 
Shane Essery- Misconduct following Race 2- $1000, $500 of which suspended for a period of 2 years. AR228(c)

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Vivenzo, Agostini, Lipeansass.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Bleeders
Race 2- ALE MAGIC. Both nostrils for the second occasion. Life Ban AR79(6)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 4:         12 KABLEGA- Wendy Peel
Race 7:         1 BRAZEN BRECCIA - Ryan Maloney
                    23 EPAUVESCENT - Larry Cassidy
                    24 WHISKEY ROW - Mark Du Plessis
 
 
 
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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.