QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 28 APRIL 23
 
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING –  Soft 5           RAIL – +7M Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.7
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, A. Schofield, S. Byatt
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – C. Bamford, K. Schramm
Veterinarian – Dr S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – K. Kilpatrick, L. Bobeszko
Starter – D. Jones, C. Wallace
 
 
Race 1: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB Class 4 Plate 800 metres
 
BARONESSA – Slow to begin and hampered.
 
YOUR TOO GOOD – Began awkwardly and bumped with ROYAL NICCI, before shifting in and hampering BARONESSA.
 
ROYAL NICCI – Apprentice B. Wheeler was fined $100 under the provisions of AR143(14)(a) for failing to claim his full allowance.
 
MR GALAZI – Began awkwardly. Hung out and raced greenly throughout.  
 
Race 2: LABOUR DAY RACES THIS MONDAY QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1100 metres
 
BRUSQUE – Began awkwardly.
 
RUMBLING AWAY – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Approaching the 800m, improved onto heels and had to be steadied.
 
SONNY DAZE – Connections advised that the gelding will be ridden further forward today if circumstances permit. Raced accordingly.
 
VICTORY WIN – Raced wide throughout. Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages causing jockey C. Bayliss to stop riding to straighten his mount.
 
LET'SSHOWEM – Raced wide throughout. Raced greenly for a short distance leaving the 800m.
 
AVONE – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
FLAG HALL – Raced wide throughout.
 
WEIGALL TIGER – Had to be resaddled on arrival at the barriers. Fractious in the barriers and began awkwardly.
 
STEEL GRIT – Had to be resaddled on arrival at the barriers. Began awkwardly and bumped LET’SSHOWEM. Apprentice B. Wheeler reported that STEEL GRIT raced greenly throughout and in his opinion, did not handle the soft racing surface.
 
Race 3: RAY WHITE IPSWICH OPEN Handicap 1100 metres
 
Correct weight was delayed when connections were given the opportunity to view the photo finish after a dead heat had been declared between ACROBATIC and KAVAK. Correct weight was then further delayed when a protest was lodged by jockey K. Wilson-Taylor alleging interference against the fellow deadheater KAVAK at a point approaching the 800m and again over the concluding stages. After considering the evidence from all participants and reviewing the video footage, Stewards established that at a point near the 800m KAVAK had shifted in, making contact with ACROBATIC, however Stewards were satisfied that ACROBATIC had not lost ground in this incident, and whilst there had been a brush over the concluding stages between these two runners initiated by KAVAK, Stewards were again satisfied that this had no material effect on the finish of the race given its close proximity to the finishing line. Stewards therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the semaphored numbers 5-3,1, and 8.
 
TAVISAN (NZ) – Required farrier attention to the off hind in the tie-up stalls, and underwent a pre race veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers. Shortly after start shifted out abruptly.
 
KAVAK – Raced wide throughout.
 
DALTORO – Shortly after the start was steadied from heels of TAVISAN which shifted out.
 
CASSY'S SISTER – Slow to begin. Hung out rounding the home turn. Lost the off fore plate in running. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be footsore in the off fore hoof.
 
Race 4: GREAT NORTHERN QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1700 metres
 
COURS VITE (NZ) – Raced wide from the 800m.
 
FLASH PRINCE – Slow to begin. Shifted out when struck with the whip near the 200m causing rider T. Marshall to stop riding and straighten. Laid out abruptly near the winning post.
 
AFRICAN ZULU – Slow to begin. Jockey M. Cahill commented at that he was caught wide and his mount raced greenly throughout. He further added that, when able to obtain cover near the rear of the field, the gelding then was under pressure and weakened. He also indicated that the gelding would take benefit from the race experience.
 
ITALIAN AWARD – Hampered on jumping. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
SUPER FENKEL – Raced wide throughout
 
EASILY AMUSED – Shifted out on jumping and bumped FLASH PRINCE. Became awkward when bumped on the hindquarters by SEVENTIES HIT near the 400m.
 
HEROIC INSTINCT – Near the 1500m eased when placed in restricted room by A BIT BAZARRE which shifted in. Approaching the 600m shifted wider when SEVENTIES HIT shifted out. Due to being unable to play the video evidence in a timely manner, Stewards adjourned an inquiry into an incident which resulted in HEROIC INSTINCT having to be checked near the 400m. Approaching the 200m shifted out and made contact with COURS VITE and became unbalanced.
 
ENOLABA – On jumping, shifted out and bumped FLASH PRINCE.
 
CREATIVE – Bumped on jumping. Weakened from the 600m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer Mr C. Anderson will advise Stewards of results of veterinary examination on return to his stables and consider the gelding’s immediate racing future moving forward. Stewards also advised Mr Anderson that CREATIVE must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
A BIT BAZARRE – Near the 1500m eased when placed in restricted room by Huxtable which shifted in. Due to being unable to play the video evidence in a timely manner, Stewards adjourned an inquiry into an incident which resulted in A BIT BAZARRE having to be steadied approaching the 600m. Improved onto the heels of SEVENTIES HIT near the 300m and had to be checked.
 
Race 5: SCHWEPPES BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1700 metres
 
A BIG CHANCE – Slow to begin. Passing the 1400m, whilst being restrained, the saddle on the gelding shifted forward badly and as a result A BIG CHANCE was restrained out of the event and failed to finish.  
 
GRINZINGER KNIGHT – Over raced when the pace slackened passing the 1400m.
 
AMORE PRIMUS – A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have lacerations on its hindlegs consistent with being galloped on.
 
EARN OUT – Slow to begin and lost significant ground. When the pace slackened after passing the 1300m, jockey T. Marshall directed his mount wider on the track and improved quickly around the field obtaining the lead at a point near the 1100m.
 
Race 6: SIRROMET RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 2190 metres
 
Correct weight was delayed when a protest was lodged by jockey M. Du Plessis (rider of fourth placegetter, POPPY JOAN) alleging an incident in the home straight, against third placegetter ALIRAAJ (C. Meehan). After considering the evidence from all participants and reviewing the video footage, Stewards were satisfied that whilst POPPY JOAN was obliged to alter course near the 150m, Stewards decided that this had no material effect on the finish of the race and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the semaphored numbers.
 
ALIRAAJ (NZ) - Began awkwardly. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion was tightened for running room to the inside of JIMMY THE TULIP which shifted in. Apprentice D. McGillivray was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. Over raced and shifted wider leaving the straight on the first occasion, then raced ungenerously for some distance. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
BURY ROAD – Shifted wider at the 900m and raced wide from that point onwards, whilst attempting to improve.
 
FIREBOX – Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, was tightened for room to the inside of ALIRAAJ. Over raced when the pace slackened passing the 1600m.
 
NINA ARTIE – Shifted out after passing the winning post on the first occasion and then commenced to over race at heels approaching the 1500m. Shifted wider at the 900m and raced wide from that point onwards, whilst attempting to improve.
 
JIMMY THE TULIP – Stewards questioned trainer Ms N. Luke regarding today’s improved performance. Ms Luke indicated that at the horse’s most recent start he weakened badly after racing wide throughout and she had expected a more forward showing with a step up in distance today.
 
SIMON SAYS – Slow to begin. Over raced when the pace slackened passing the 1600m.
 
CHAYSE 'N' NOAH (NZ) – Forced wider after passing the winning post on the first occasion when ALIRAAJ shifted out.
 
IDLING BY – Jockey J. Stanley reported at scale that it was not his intention to lead, however when caught wide he elected to allow his mount to stride forward and race in the lead.
 
Race 7: BARRIER REEF POOLS Maiden Plate 1350 metres
 
CHANCE AT MIDNIGHT – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
HOW YA BEEN ANYWAY – Hung out from the 600m. Held up for clear running from the 200m until approaching the 100m.
 
SHADOW PROJECT – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no significant findings.
 
ALBERTA THE FOX – Required farrier attention to the near hind in the tie-up stalls, and underwent a pre race veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers. Bumped on jumping.
 
FIDDLER ONTHE ROOF – Began awkwardly and bumped ALBERTA THE FOX.
 
NICE WATER – Raced wide throughout. After passing the 200m, steadied from heels and obliged to alter course when inconvenienced by FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
 
JESTER STATEMENT – Had to be steadied from heels of the weakening SURLALUNE near the 600m.
 
ROMEUS – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying an increased upper respiratory noise. Co-trainers A. and D. Simpson were advised that ROMEUS will require a veterinary clearance including the results of an endoscopic examination prior to racing again.
 
SURLALUNE – A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg. Co-trainers D. and G. Lane were advised that SURLALUNE will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
 
Race 8: TAB QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
MUMMIFICATION – Slow to begin.
 
CAVAUP – Bumped on jumping.
 
EASY COMPANY – On jumping, shifted in and bumped HELL APPROACHING.
 
OWN TOMORROW – Tightened for room on jumping and lost ground.
 
GURU CLASS – Trainer J. Bruce advised of a change of tactic in that the gelding is to be ridden more positively than last start. Ridden accordingly.
 
TAUPO TIGER – Rider K. Wilson-Taylor commented at scale that the gelding hung out from the 800m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Co-trainer S. Laxon was advised that the gelding must barrier trial prior to racing again.
 
SWEET CLANDESTINE – Tightened for room on jumping and lost ground.
 
MONEY BEAR – Held up rounding the home turn and disappointed for a run near the 150m.
 
DON'TKICKAMOOCOW - Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 9: TAB IPSWICH CUP TICKETS ON SALE Class 1 Handicap 1200 metres
 
MICRO – Reared on jumping and lost ground. Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn. Shifted out near the 300m, tightening the running of ISRAELITE BAY. Jockey N. Fazackerley was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
PERCEPTIVE – Raced wide throughout.
 
ISRAELITE BAY – Tightened for room near the 300m. Apprentice A. Jones stated that after beginning only fairly, she settled further back than anticipated and did not travel like a winning chance at any stage of the event. She added that the mare did find the line fairly and would appreciate a step up in distance.   
 
JUKEBOX GLOW – Near the 1000m was steadied from the heels of VONZITHER which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn.
 
SIMPLY VENUS – Shifted wider near the 900m and raced wide for the remainder.
 
FIRE LOVE – Raced wide throughout.
 
VONZITHER – Raced ungenerously in the early stages and shifted in near the 1000m despite the efforts of its rider.
 
BIRAGUE – Over raced during the early stages.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6. Apprentice D. McGillivray – shifting ground when not fully clear – AR131(a).
Race 9. Jockey N. Fazackerley – shifting ground when not fully clear – AR131(a).
 
Fines
Race 1. Apprentice B. Wheeler – failed to claim full allowance (1.5kg of 2kg) – AR143(14)(a) - $100.

Adjourned inquiries         
Race 4. Interference near the 600m and the 400m.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
AVONE, KAVAK, AMORE PRIMUS, IDLING BY, SHADOW PROJECT, JUKEBOX GLOW.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. CREATIVE – poor performance – barrier trial prior to racing again.
Race 7. ROMEUS – upper respiratory noise – veterinary clearance including endoscopic examination prior to racing again.
Race 7. SULALUNE – lame off fore – veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
Race 8. TAUPO TIGER – hung out – barrier trial prior to racing again.
 
 
Protests
Race 3. 1st (ACROBATIC) vs 1st (KAVAK) – DISMISSED
Race 6. 4th (POPPY JOAN) vs 3rd (ALIRAAJ) - DISMISSED
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.