QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
WEDNESDAY 19th OCTOBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Showers      TRACK RATING –  Good 4, Soft 5 retrospective to Race 6, Soft 6 retrospective to Race 6      RAIL - 4 metres 1600m-1100m, 6 metres remainder
PENETROMETER – 5.2
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G Goold
Stewards – P Zimmermann, K Daly, J Cremin
Clerk of Scales – R Hanson
Judge – M Lincoln
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn, Dr A Hopgood
Swab Attendants – A Challen, R Burchmann
Starter – S Tou
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following weight variations at today’s meeting:
Race 6: Anthony Allen – LUCAMOR – 55kg (+1kg)
 
Race 1: THE BARN FAMILY RESTAURANT Maiden Plate 2180 metres
 
GOLD SAMURAI – Approaching the 200m had be steadied when tightened for room between ZEEBLING and GRINZINGRER HULK which shifted out around the heels of FAUSTO to improve. M Hellyer, rider of GRINZINGRER HULK, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.
 
MEDIEVAL CROWN – Raced wide from the 1000m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SANDGATE ROAD – Jumped out at the start and bumped ENOLABA. Raced wide from the 1000m.
 
SOLAROSA – Began awkwardly. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
ZEEBLING – Apprentice J Cornish could offer no explanation for the poor performance other than the horse was unable to muster speed in the early stages and therefore settled further back in the field than anticipated, adding that the slow early tempo of the race also did not suit the racing pattern of ZEEBLING.Raced wide from the 1000m.
 
BETTER TIMES – Rider S Thornton reported her saddle shifted back on jumping away.
 
ENOLABA – Bumped at the start.
 
 
Race 2: BASE METAL FABRICATION Class 5 Handicap 1690 metres
 
GENTLE PRINCE – Approaching the winning post rider W Peel had her whip knocked from her grasp when accidently struck by L Cassidy, rider of COMMAND KING.
 
COMMAND KING – Slow to begin.
 
REFLECT THE STARS – Began awkwardly. Laid in near the 900m and bumped POINT THE WAGON. When asked to comment on the performance rider R Maloney stated the horse was very one-paced today and did not quicken as expected when placed under pressure, adding REFLECT THE STARS best form has been in races over longer distances than that of today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than a slight cough.
 
POINT THE WAGON – Bumped near the 900m. Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
LITTLE JERRY – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the near foreleg and treated accordingly by the on course veterinary surgeon. Trainer F Hall was advised the horse would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
 
 
 
Race 3: THIS IS A CONVERSATION STARTER RACEDAY 28 OCTOBER QTIS 3-Y-O Maiden Handicap 1690 metres
 
ACCELERATED GROWTH – Slow to begin. Checked near the 1200m. At a subsequent inquiry J Byrne, rider of TOBA, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that near the 1200m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of CLASSIQUE GAL which was taken in resulting in ACCELERATED GROWTH being crowded onto the running rail and having to be checked. The licence of J Byrne to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence midnight 28th Oct up to and including midnight 6th November 2022. When asked to comment on the performance rider J Lloyd reported after receiving interference in the early stages the horse was under pressure from the 800m, failed to respond to his riding from that point and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery. Trainer B Baldwin advised he would report back to Stewards any condition which may come to light in the coming days to explain the disappointing performance.
 
TOBA – Bumped at the start.
 
BIRDONAWING – On arrival at the barriers the saddle on the horse was readjusted.
 
BINDING – Rounding the home turn was awkwardly placed at the heels of CHEROKEE GIRL, which was inclined to lay in at that point.
 
CLASSIQUE GAL – Taken in near the 1200m.
 
CHEROKEE GIRL – Jumped out at the start and bumped TOBA.
 
FRIJOLES – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Following the disappointing performance trainer G Schwenke was advised FRIJOLES would incur a metropolitan bar until it establishes consistent form at provincial venues.
 
 
 
Race 4: SIRROMET Class 4 Handicap 1100 metres
 
ABDICATING – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped ANDY.
 
ANDY – Bumped at the start.
 
DYNAMIC DUO – Approaching the 500m was inclined to lay out and had to be steadied away from the heels of SHAMATON. A short distance later had to checked when racing in restricted room between SPINNING SPIRIT, which shifted out marginally and SAY GOODBYE, which was inclined to lay in when weakening. Bearing in mind the racing manners of DYNAMIC DUO leading up top the incident, Stewards could apportion no blame to any one rider.
 
SAY GOODBYE – Raced wide for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the off foreleg. Co-Trainer D Lane was advised SAY GOODBYE would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
 
Race 5: NUTURF BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 10metres
 
SWAN ISLAND – Rider B Loy reported the saddle on the horse shifted back shortly after the start placing him at some disadvantage throughout the race.
 
REXX – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Severely checked near the 900m. At a subsequent inquiry A Allen, rider of DUBLIN DE QUO, was found guilty pursuant to a charge under AR131(a) in that he made insufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in at that point resulting in DREAM WEAVING being crowded for room and taken inwards across the rightful running of REXX which was severely checked. The licence of A Allen to ride in races was suspended for a period of 12 days to commence midnight 28th Oct up to and including midnight 9th November 2022.
 
YOU'LL BE MIST – Bumped at the start with PREACH.
 
RUBYEXPRESS – After being fractious when loaded into the barriers, refused to jump when the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Bearing the horse’s poor record in this regard trainer G Cornish was advised RUBYEXPRESS would require two further consecutive barrier certificates prior to its next race start.
 
PREACH – Bumped at the start with YOU'LL BE MIST.  Rider M Cahill dropped his whip approaching the finish line.
 
DREAM WEAVING – Taken and crowded near the 900m.
 
 
Race 6: ICARE SUPPORT SERVICES Class 1 Handicap 1690 metres
 
DUTCH GOLD – Fractious afterbeing loaded into the barriers, was removed, underwent a veterinary examination, and was cleared to start. Jumped out at the start and bumped CAIRDEAS. When asked to comment on the performance rider J Byrne was of the opinion the horse failed to handle the rain affected surface. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SAVAGAL – Shifted out shortly after the start.
 
CHOIR – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
BERENIB – Slow to begin.
 
CAIRDEAS – Bumped at the start. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
Following the running of this event the track was downgraded to a Soft 5 retrospective to Race 6.
 
 
Race 7: NEED A YARN? TIACS SUPPORT LINE 0488 846 988 Class 2 Plate 1200 metres
 
OUR CALANTHA – When asked to comment rider A Mallyon could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the off foreleg. Co-Trainer Toby Edmonds was advised the horse would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
YOURJOKINGME RIGHT – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Rider S Cormack reported the horse was second up today after a spell and after being caught wide throughout the event did not finish the race off as strongly as anticipated.
 
CLAUDIUS – Slow to begin. Leaving the 200m brushed by DA PARTY GAL.
 
DA PARTY GAL – From the wide barrier was restrained shortly after the start to a rearward position on the rails.
 
LITERMONT – Held up rounding the home turn and early stages until near the 200m.
 
 
NOBLE BEAUTY – Held up rounding the home turn and early stages of the home straight.
 
ROCKLILY – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
Following the running of this event the track was downgraded to a Soft 6 retrospective to Race 7.
 
 
Race 8: OXLEY GOLF CLUB BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1350 metres
 
MAGIC IN ME – Jumped away awkwardly resulting rider M Castle contacting the outside barrier partition. A post-race swab sample was taken from MAGIC IN ME.
 
HE IS – Began awkwardly. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
MAJESTICS REQUEST – Obliged to alter course leaving the 150m to obtain clear running.
 
DERBARI – Held up rounding the home turn. Obliged to alter course leaving the 150m to obtain clear running. Rider J Cornish advised she had visibility issues over the concluding stages, and it was for this reason she desisted from pressuring DERBARI approaching the finish line.
 
DREAM SONG – Slow to begin
 
METAL ROCK – Jumped out at the start.
 
TICK TOCK QUEEN – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.Rider B Thompson was not disappointed in the overall effort of the horse, adding that TICK TOCK QUEEN did not appreciate the wet track conditions.
 
GRENADO – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Raced ungenerously in the early stages when being restrained in an unsuccessful attempt to obtain cover.
 
STATIC LIFT – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1: Jockey Michael Hellyer (GRINZINGRER HULK) – AR131(a) – careless riding
 
Suspensions
Race 3: Jockey Jim Byrne (TOBA) – AR131(a) – AR131(a) careless riding – 8 days – m/n 28/10 up to & including 5/11/2022
Race 5: Jockey Anthony Allen (DUBLIN DE QUO) – AR131(a) – careless riding – 12 days – m/n 28/10 up to & including m/n 9/11/2022
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: SOLAROSA
Race 2: GENTLE PRINCE
Race 3: ACCELERATED GROWTH
Race 5: DUBLIN DE QUO
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus MAGIC IN ME, BINDING
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2: LITTLE JERRY – lame near foreleg – vet clearance
Race 4:  SAY GOODBYE – lame off foreleg – vet clearance
Race 5: RUBYEXPRESS – refused to jump – 2 barrier certificates.
Race 7: OUR CALANTHA – lame off foreleg – vet clearance
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 8: STATIC LIGHT – Madeleine Wishart
 
 
 
 
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.