QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ISPWICH TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 31 MARCH 2023

WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING –  Heavy 8, Soft 6 (Race 1-6), Soft 5(Race 7-8)
RAIL – 5 meters entire               PENETROMETER – 5.9
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann.
Stewards – G Goold, R Hanson, D McMahon, M Smith.
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – C Bamford, K Schramm
Veterinarian – Dr A Ashworth
Swab Attendants – L Chaplin
Starter – D Jones
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Apprentice Y Lewis and Jockeys L Tarrant, S Collett, and M Murphy were not riding at today’s meeting for acceptable reasons, they were replaced as per the Steward’s summary.
 
The track was upgraded to a soft 6 at 11:15am.
 
Race 1: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 800 metres
 
BLACK MINTO – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Approaching the 100m, momentarily held up at the heels of SIDE SHOW SALLY which rolled out marginally.
 
SIDE SHOW SALLY – Near the 700m, steadied from the heels of I AM THOR.
 
YELLOWSTONE BETH – Began awkwardly. Near the 650m, began to race ungenerously before bucking for some distance and effectively taking no competitive part in the event. Trainer L Hatch was advised that the filly would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to next racing.
 
MISS DE BLAAS – Began awkwardly.
 
WINNING REFLECTION – Vey slow to begin. Near the 650m, was inconvenienced and shifted in abruptly when YELLOWSTONE BETH shifted in.
 
I AM THOR – When question ed regarding the seemingly improved performance, co-trainer R Tyrell explained that following the two most recent starts over 1000m, both when leading, he was of the opinion that the colt is best suited to shorter distances and he would look to place the colt similarly in future starts.
 
Race 2:  TAB Class 1 Plate 2180 metres
 
MARIINSKY – Slow to begin. Jockey J Morris reported that after beginning moderately he ideally would of like to be positioned a pair more forward in the small field, however he was mindful of its last start on a rain affected surface where it proved disappointing and was content to allow the gelding to settle where it was comfortable. Stewards noted his comments. Jockey J Morris was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(5) for using his whip excessively in the event, that being on 15 occasions.
 
TAVI PIN (NZ) – Ran wide near the 1600m. Commenced to lay out from the 450m before shifting wider rounding the home turn despite the efforts of its rider. Jockey D Thornton recommended to connections that they should consider re-applying the blinkers to the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
WANDILLA – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
Race 3: GREAT NORTHERN OPEN Handicap 1350 metres
 
MATOWATAKPE – Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted by jockey K Wilson-Taylor on the gelding in particular between the 500m and 150m. Stewards after taking evidence from trainer J Bruce and the rider of MATOWATAKPE, elected to adjourn and consider the matter. Stewards also intend to review wagering on the event and will resume at a time and date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
SO YOU DREAM – Began awkwardly.

NISHIKORI – Began awkwardly.  
 
Race 4: TAB IPSWICH CUP NOW ON SALE Maiden Plate 1100 metres
 
KINGHAM – Declared a late scratching at 8:23am for acceptable reasons.
 
SHOWROAD – Declared a late scratching at 8:49am for acceptable reasons.
 
WHIZ BY – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
TONI EN AVANT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over raced in the early stages.
 
HALLSIDE MARTINI – Very slow to begin.
 
A BIT BAZARRE – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 5:  SIRROMET QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1350 metres
 
AFRICAN ZULU – Slow to begin. Jockey M Cahill reported that the gelding raced very greenly and would take benefit from the experience. Jockey Cahill also suggested that the gelding would appreciate a step up in distance and the application of blinkers.
 
ITALIAN AWARD – Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages and proved difficult to settle.
 
OUR DRUMMER – Held up for clear running from the 300m until the 100m.
 
RALLY – Raced wide throughout. Near the 950m, was forced wider when ITALIAN AWARD was over racing.
 
MY DAY – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 6: EASTER RACES APRIL Fillies and Mares Class 3 Handicap 1200 metres
 
MARCH FORWARD – Declared a late scratching at 8:15am for acceptable reasons.
 
EXPENSIVE TO KEEP – Declared a late scratching at 8:27am for acceptable reasons.
 
LITTLE MISS PIXIE – Slow to begin.  

LADY RAIN – Jockey B Loy was reprimanded pursuant to AR128(1) for failing to be in the jockey’s room 45 minutes before the race. Jockey B Loy reported that in his opinion the mare may have not appreciated today’s track conditions.

WEGOBAM – When asked to comment regarding the tactics adopted, jockey D Thornton explained that no specific instructions were issued and shortly after the start it was apparent that he was going to be caught wide, so he allowed his mount to stride forward and race outside the leader.
 
METZARRO – Began awkwardly.
 
SELLING SUNSET – Slow to begin.
 
Following the running of race 6, the track was upgraded to a soft 5.
 
Race 7: SCHWEPPES Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 3 Handicap 1200 metres
 
STRIKING PLAINS (NZ) – Slow to begin. Jockey J Orman reported that his mount proved very difficult to settle and the bit may have pulled through its mouth.

SEA PALLING – Bumped and became unbalanced rounding the home turn when STRIKING PLAINS shifted out to improve.

MAXIE TAP (NZ) – Reared as the start was affected and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up approaching the home turn.
 
Race 8: THE BARN FAMILY RESTAURANT RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1350 metres
 
The start was delayed when DISTANT SECRET required farrier attention to its off-fore behind the barriers.
 
HERECUM DA DRUMS – Slow to begin.
 
EXPENSIVE TO KEEP – Raced wide.
 
MISHANI SCANDAL – Near the 200m, attempted to improve in a narrow run to the inside of THAT’S A MIRACLE, and was checked. Apprentice Collis was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for attempting a run which was highly questionable.
 
SPILL THE DIAMONDS – Trainer S Morrisey advised that it is the intention for the mare to be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Near the 1000m was taken wider and lost ground before resuming its position passing the 800m. Near the 600m, was forced wider when ELLIEZ STAR steadied away from heels.
 
ENTERPRISE MAXIMUS – Raced wide.
 
DISTANT SECRET – Began awkwardly and was then slow to begin. Near the 600m, steadied from heels when the pace slackened.
 
ELLIEZ STAR – When racing keenly, laid out near the 1000m. When the pace slackened near the 600m, awkwardly placed at heels and shifted out. Over raced at various stages and was inclined to lay out.
 
SIZZLING GAL – Slow to begin.
 
THAT'S A MIRACLE – Near the 200m, became awkward in its action and was eased out of the event by its rider. A post-race veterinary examination determined the gelding to have bled bilaterally. Trainer P Duff was advised that the gelding would now incur a 3 month ban and would have to gallop 1000m in the presence of a steward prior to next racing.
 
BETTER STRINGS – Slow to begin.
 
LEXI'S CHOICE – Very slow to begin.
 
LATE NIGHT DEVIL – Raced wide. Rounding the home turn, bumped and became unbalanced.
 
RESET'S SON – Near the 600m when the pace slackened, shifted out.
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2-         Jockey Jackson Morris was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(5) for using his whip excessively in the event, that being on 15 occasions.
Race 6-         Jockey Brodie Loy was reprimanded pursuant to AR128(1) for failing to be in the jockey’s room 45 minutes before the race.
Race 8-         Apprentice Cody Collis was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
 
Absent jockeys
Y Lewis, S Collett, L Tarrent, M Murphy
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Race 5-         MATOWATAKPE – Kyle Wilson-Taylor tactics adopted.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
MAGIC OF MILLO, TAVI PIN, HARBELLE, TARA JASMINE, ITALIAN AWARD, ENTERPRISE MAXIMUS
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1-         YELLOWSTONE BETH – Bucked – Trial
 
Bleeders
Race 8-         THAT'S A MIRACLE – Bled bilaterally – 3-month ban +1000m gallop
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:         4 THE LUCKY ALIEN - Damien Thornton
                    10 WINNING REFLECTION - Ms Tegan Harrison
Race 3:         3 WREN’S DAY (USA) - Jim Byrne
                    6 SO YOU DREAM - Mark Du Plessis
Race 4:         8 WHIZ BY - Taylor Marshall
                    19e A BIT BAZARRE - Jake Molloy (a1.5/55kg),
Race 5:         6 ITALIAN AWARD - Jim Byrne
                    7 OUR DRUMMER - Sean Cormack
                    16e RALLY - Damien Thornton
Race 6:         9 WEGOBAM - Damien Thornton
Race 7:         4 STRIKING PLAINS (NZ) - James Orman
                    12 MAXIE TAP (NZ) - Mark Du Plessis
                    15 ARLIZAR - Corey Bayliss
Race 8:         5 MISHANI SCANDAL – Cody Collis
                    8 ENTERPRISE MAXIMUS - Brodie Loy
                    16e LEXI’S CHOICE - Karl Zechner
                    17e LATE NIGHT DEVIL - Corey Bayliss
                    19e ENTERPRISE ELECTRA - Ms Tegan Harrison
Late scratchings
 
Race 4:         1 KINGHAM (L/Stewards 0823)
                    18e SHOWROAD (NZ) (L/Stewards 0849)
Race 6:         11 MARCH FORWARD (L/Stewards 0814)
                    13 EXPENSIVE TO KEEP (L/Stewards 0827)
 
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.