QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
IPSWICH – Wednesday 24th AUGUST 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Soft 5 , Good 4 after Race 1          RAIL – Out 8metres 1100-W/Post; Out 6m for the remainder   Penetrometer- 5.1
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann
Stewards – C Warren, P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – R Hanson
Judge – K Schram, M Lincoln
Veterinarian – Dr A Hopgood
Swab Attendants – J Crompton, J Pedofsky
Starters – S Tou & S Litzow
 
 
GENERAL
 
Following a track inspection on the 23rd August a section of the track wide on the course between the 1500-1400m was deemed unsuitable for racing and subsequently the 1700m distances for race 1 and 7 were amended to 1350m.
 
 
As Jockey N Thomas as not riding at todays meeting due to injury rider changers were permitted as per Stewards race day summary.
 
 
 
Stewards permitted the follow overweights at today’s meeting:
 
Race 4- Jockey L Cassidy +0.5kg
 
 
 
Race 1: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB MAIDEN PLATE 1350m
 
VON CRUMB- Stewards acceded to a request from Trainer L Freedman and permitted the late scratching of the gelding at 11:20am.
 
RED JASPER- Trainer M Reynolds was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of LR67(1) for late declaration of rider on the gelding.
 
SPEND IT- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Inclined to lay out in the early stages and approaching the 400m.
 
MAPLE DOOR- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
PURINUAN BOY- Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
RED JASPER- After being posted 3 wide in the early stages Jockey M Hellyer elected to permit his mount to stride forward obtaining the lead approaching the 900m. Jockey Hellyer advised that his mount had been inclined to lay out for the majority.
 
BEYONDTASTIC- Forced wider rounding the home turn when MAPLE DOOR shifted out to improve. Jockey J Adams advised his mount had been inclined to lay out for the majority. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.  
 
 
Following the running of this event the racing surface was upgraded to a Good 4.
 
 
 
Race 2: TAB VENUE MODE FILLIES & MARES CLASS 2 PLATE 1350m
 
TESAURA- Reluctant to proceed to the barrier and delayed the start. Trainer M Hoysted was advised the mare would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate as a result. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
 
MEXICAN STAR- Began awkwardly and was crowded between runners soon after.
 
GOLDSCHLAGER- Slow to begin.
 
DAWN COLOURS- Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide for the majority.
 
CARRIER BUSTER- Raced wide in the early stages before being eased passing the 1200m to obtain cover.
 
 
Race 3: SCHWEPPES CLASS 4 HANDICAP 800m
 
MISSIE ARCHER- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
LIVELY LASS- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Jockey J Murphy stated that the mare resented racing between runners approaching the 100m.
 
IMPLACABLE- Raced in restricted room passing the 700m. Laid out passing the 600m. Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
ORIENTAL RUNNER- Raced wide for the majority.
 
SAY GOODBYE- Obliged to steady approaching the winning post when IMPLACABLE shifted in.
 
 
 
Race 4: GREAT NORTHERN BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1100m
 
REBEL LEADER- Bumped heavily on jumping and lost ground. Consequently, settled further back in the field than expected.
 
TAROMINA RHYTHM- Bumped heavily on jumping. Steadied off heels and shifted wider passing the 800m.
 
BID IN A HURRY- Eased off heels soon after the start. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
ANOTHER SPIRIT- Raced ungenerously for a short distance when being restrained to obtain a position with cover near the 800m.
 
HUSSON’S REVENGE- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
MENINDEE- Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
SCORCH THE TURF- Whilst racing in restricted room was inadvertently struck across the head approaching the 100m by Jockey J Orman (BID IN A HURRY), which was laying in under pressure. Jockey J Murphy advised his mount had been inclined to lay out for the majority.
 
 
 
 
Race 5: TRIVIA NIGHT 16 SEPTEMBER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
NOBLE INDIAN- Bumped on jumping before shifting in. Raced wide for the majority.
 
DANISH BOOM- Began awkwardly shifted out and bumped. Bumped on the hindquarters soon after and became awkwardly placed on heels having to be eased and shift out. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide for the majority.
 
AIDEN- Bumped on jumping after beginning only moderately.
 
CANUCK- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Bumped again soon after and was obliged to shift in and away from heels. Improved onto heels near the 800m having to be steadied. Held up for clear running from the 600m until a point near the 300m.
 
PLUMS AKIMBO- Began awkwardly and bumped on jumping. Disappointed for a run between OUTBACK PLAYBOY and MINGLE near the 200m and again, having to momentarily steady off the heels of OUTBACK PLAYBOY, before shifting back in nearer the rail to obtain clear running.
 
WAR HOPE- Tightened on jumping. Bumped soon after the start becoming awkwardly placed on heels and shifting in before bumping the hindquarters of DANISH BOOM and lost ground.
 
MADAME ODETTE- Bumped on jumping.
 
MINGLE- Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
NOTABADBET- Bumped on jumping.
 
 
 
 
Race 6: THE BARN FAMILY RESTAURANT BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 2200m
 
WHEELS- Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
NEPTUNES CHOICE- Slow to begin.
 
TAPPY’S LAD- Began awkwardly and shifted in before being bumped on the hindquarters and becoming unbalanced.
 
OCTOBER JOY- Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BURY ROAD- Bumped inside running rail when being restrained passing the 2000m.
 
GOTT BE FIRST- Leaving the 1700m laid out becoming awkwardly placed on heels having to be checked and loose ground.
 
LUVYOUANYTIME- Laid out first time down the home straight.
 
MAGIC MIKEY- Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
TYCOON PLAYER- After beginning well laid out when being ridden along early. App M Savva was reminded of her obligations to ensure her mounts do not shift out excessively. Commenced to tire from the 500m and compounded in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in near-fore. Trainer S Barker was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
 
Race 7: IEEC.COM.AU BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1350m
 
EVERYNOW’N’THEN- Trainer V Heading was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider on the mare. Difficulty obtaining clear running from the 400m-150m bumping with RONLEE GAL on several occasions from the home turn to the 150m.
 
RONLEE GAL- Fractious in the barrier. Bumped on the hindquarters becoming unbalanced passing the 1000m. Bumped on several occasions and turned in becoming unbalanced on entering the homes straight to the 150m.
 
GENTLE PRINCE- Raced wide from the 800m.
 
ALL FAIRY PRINCE- Performed below market expectations and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have cardiac arrythmia. Trainer M Currie was advised the gelding would be required to obtain the results of a clear ECG before undergoing a barrier trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed when Jockey W D’Avila, rider of 3rd placegetter EVERYNOW’N’THEN, lodged an objection against 2nd placegetter RONLEE GAL (T Marshall) for alleged interference in the home straight.  After taking evidence from the riders and connections involved and viewing the patrol footage it was determined that whilst RONLEE GAL had been inclined to lay in down the running this was the result of EVERYNOW’N’THEN attempting to shift out and improve consequently bumping the hindquarters of RONLEE GAL on several occasions causing that runner to become unbalanced and be turned in. As Stewards could not attribute the interference solely to RONLEE GAL or its rider the protest was dismissed, and correct weight declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
 
 
Race 8: SIRROMET COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES CLASS 2 PLATE 1350m
 
SMYTZER- Connections have advised it will be their intention to have the gelding settle in a more forward position than in its most recent starts, circumstance permitting. Was ridden accordingly.
 
BRENTWOOD- Began awkwardly and bumped. Laid out passing the 900m becoming awkwardly placed on heels. Momentarily steadied off heels approaching the home turn.
 
BOOMBRASSTIC- Began awkwardly causing its rider to become unbalanced.
 
DANEZEL- Bumped on jumping and was slow to muster speed thereafter.
 
ARGYLE LANE- Raced keenly passing the 900m.
 
FLYBRIDGE- Slow to begin. Taken wider passing the 900m and raced wide form that point. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BONBORA- Approaching the home turn became awkwardly placed on heels having to be steadied and lost ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1- Trainer Malcolm Reynolds- Late declaration of rider on RED JASPER- $100- LR67(1)
Race 7- Trainer Vic Heading- Late declaration of rider on EVERYNOW’N’THEN- $100- LR67(1)
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey N Thomas- Injury- Medical Certificate required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
GOLDSCHLAGER, WHEELS, LUVYOUANYTIME
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, GO MILO, RONLEE GAL & SMYTZER
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- TESAURA- Reluctant to proceed to barrier and difficult to load- Barrier certificate
Race 6- TYCOON PLAYER- Lame near-fore post-race- Veterinary clearance
 
Protests
Race 7- 3rd place EVERYNOW’N’THEN (W D’Avila) vs 2nd place RONLEE GAL (T Marshall)- Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- RED JASPER was ridden by M Hellyer
Race 3- LIVELY LASS was ridden by J Murphy
Race 6- TAPPY’S LAD was ridden by B Thomson
Race 7- EVERYNOW’N’THEN was ridden by W D’Avila
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 1- VON CRUMB- Acceptable reasons- 11:20am
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website.
 
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.