QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 6 MAY 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING – Good 4                    RAIL – 2metres 1100m -300m, True remainder
PENETROMETER – 4.9
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann.
Stewards – G Goold, B Connell, S Byatt.
Clerk of Scales – C Fedrick.
Judge – M Lincoln, K Scharmm
Veterinarian – Dr L Cosgrove
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick
Starter – C Wallace, S Litzow.
 
 
Race 1: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1350 metres
 
CENTRAL PARK – Raced three wide for the majority.
 
CHANGE THE DEEL – Slow to begin.
 
ENCODER – Approaching the finishing line improved onto the heels of GOLDEN DECADE and was steadied.
 
GOLDEN DECADE – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid out rounding the home turn. 
 
RED DEFCON – Slow to begin. Hung out rounding the home turn. Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
Race 2: OPS SERVICES PARTY TEAM QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1100 metres
 
NAZORIAN – Trainer K Fogden advised that the gelding will be ridden back in the field circumstances permitting. After beginning fairly, was caught in a three wide position and was restrained to the rear. Carried wide rounding the home turn when STAR OF ROBIGLEN shifted out to improve.
 
NORTH OF ELI – Raced wide for the majority.
 
RICH AGAIN – Near the 500m steadied from the heels of NORTH OF ELI which rolled in. Jockey T Harrison was advised to exercise greater care in similar situations. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
STAR OF ROBIGLEN – Near the 500m when racing in restricted room was steadied. Made the home turn awkwardly and shifted very wide. Raced greenly.
 
 
Race 3: CONNELLS RENOS Maiden Handicap 1666 metres
 
AMERICAN JAZZ – Shortly after the start was bumped on the hind quarters and became very unbalanced. Held up approaching the home turn. Near the 200m laid in and brushed with DARKENED DESTINY.  When asked by stewards to comment regarding the tactics adopted and his decision to move from a one-off position near the 1100m down to the rail, Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester stated at that point of the race he was racing in restricted room with the turn approaching and when space availed itself to his inside, he elected to take that position rather than possibly placing his mount in an awkward position.  Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester also stated that the gelding raced very one paced today and whilst he did have some difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the home turn, he was slightly disappointed in the gelding’s finishing effort. He also added that near the 150m when under pressure it shifted in and away from COURS VITE which improved rapidly to his outside.
 
COURS VITE (NZ) – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey J Bayliss was reminded of his obligation to stop riding and straighten his mounts in similar circumstances. Jockey J. Bayliss was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted. Jockey J. Bayliss was cautioned and reminded of his obligations that his whip hand does not go above shoulder height.   
 
CHESTNUTS – Very slow to begin then bumped and became unbalanced.
 
ITALIAN AWARD – Raced keenly early.
 
DARKENED DESTINY – Began awkwardly and then shifted out abruptly.
 
ENOLABA – On jumping was tightened between runners and lost ground. Leaving the 150m was momentarily held up and was obliged to alter course to secure clear running.
 
FIDDLER ONTHE ROOF – On jumping was forced wider. Near the 300m raced in restricted room for a short distance when tiring.
 
IRRIGATOR – Bumped on jumping.
 
SWEET CLANDESTINE – Trainer J Zielke advised that the filly will be ridden in a forward position if circumstances permit. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer J Zielke advised stewards that following the disappointing performance he intends to do further testing and will report back to stewards with any findings. Raced keenly early. Raced wide.
 
MADAM MAGNOLIA – Shortly after jumping, was buffeted and became unbalanced.
 
CEE EYE CEE – Raced wide.
 
CHANCE WITH WOLVES – Raced wide. Bumped rounding the home turn when COURS VITE shifted out to improve. 
 
Race 4: QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2150 metres
 
GOT THE LOT – From the wide barrier was restrained to the rear. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice J. Malloy when noting the step up in distance of todays event was slightly disappointed with the performance.
 
LIKEABEEL – When asked to comment on the gelding settling in a more forward position Jockey C. Bayliss stated that from the good barrier it began better than expected and with limited speed shown from other runners it settled in a more forward position.
 
PORT MOURANT – Slow to begin.
 
REFLECTING IMAGE – Raced wide until approaching the 1100m.
 
SAINT MARTIN – Slow to begin.
 
HE'S VIRAL (NZ) – Raced in restricted room approaching the finishing line.
 
Race 5: SWIFTS HOCKEY CLUB RATIINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1666 metres
 
CHIEF COMMAND – When asked to comment regarding the gelding’s performance Trainer D. Scanes advised stewards that CHIEF COMMAND had the benefit of two recent trials with the last one being over 1200m, and Mr Scanes was satisfied the gelding would run well with favourable track conditions.
 
OUR SPIDER – Slow to begin.
 
TOBA – Over raced early. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.  When asked regarding the tactics adopted, in particular as to why the gelding settled in a more forward position as opposed to its most recent starts, Jockey T. Harrison stated that from the favourable inside draw, the fact that it was stepping up from 1200m to the 1666m and with limited speed shown from other runners she elected to settle just off the speed. Stewards noted the comments.
 
FEUDALIST – Improved onto heels near the 800m shifted wider and was allowed to stride forward. Forced wider rounding the home turn.
 
ABOVE THE SKY – Forced wider rounding the home turn.
 
ICE ELITE – Slow to begin.
 
EAST ESPLANADE – Carried wider rounding the home turn when TOBA laid out.
 
RENAULT – Over raced early.
 
DREAM CANDY – Blundered on jumping.
 
DONALD MOTTRAM – Held up near the 200m and was obliged to alter cause.
 
Race 6: PROGRAMMED PROPERTY SERVICES BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1666 metres
 
ENJOUEE (FR) – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
BIRDONAWING – Near the 750m was steadied and lost ground when awkwardly placed to the inside of GRECIAN LASS and DREAM SONG which shifted out slightly. At a subsequent inquiry it was determined that BIRDONAWING improved to the outside of DREAM SONG as its rider also elected to shift out marginally and attempt to improve to the outside of the heels of KALPANA. Stewards whilst mindful that the shift from DREAM SONG was only minor advised Apprentice C. Waddell to exercise greater care in similar situations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to have sustained a mild abrasion to the near hind pastern. Stewards also questioned Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester regarding the tactics he adopted and as to why he was not more assertive and pressure his mount from the 800m. Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester stated that he was mindful of the instructions that the filly performs best when allowed to track another runner forward and to do so from the 800m would be detrimental to its finishing effort. Stewards also spoke to stable foreman Todd Pollard, the representative for Neasham Racing, regarding the riding instructions issued to Jockey J.Guthmann-Chester. Mr Pollard stated the filly performs best when able to improve into the race with cover. Stewards when assessing the ride, considering the instructions and whilst mindful of the later interference suffered at the 750m noted Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester’s comments.
 
DAULAT TAI PANAZIZ – Raced in restricted room and had to alter course near the 200m.
 
GRECIAN LASS – Raced wide. 
 
CHOIR – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 7: BISHOPP OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Class 1 Plate 1350 metres
 
ENUNCIATION – Raced wide.
 
MAPLE DOOR – Slow to begin. Raced very keenly near the 1000m when the pace slackened. Laid out rounding the home turn. Laid in when placed under pressure over the final 150m.
 
CHAYSE 'N' ARTIE – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. When asked for a comment on the gelding’s performance, Jockey N. Tomizawa stated that the gelding felt one paced and, in his opinion, it would benefit from the step up in distance. Post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ENVIABLE – Rounding the home turn raced in restricted room for a short distance.
 
TWYFORD – When asked to comment on tactics adopted Jockey A. Spinks stated his instructions were to attempt to settle slightly better than midfield, after beginning better than expected and with a lack of speed shown by runners to his inside, he then elected to allow the gelding to stride forward and assume the lead.
 
SPRING VALLEY – Bumped on jumping and lost ground. Raced wide. When asked to comment regarding the mare’s performance, Jockey M. Cahill stated that the mare travelled comfortably in the run however when asked to let down failed to do so as expected and was disappointing.  
 
BETTER STRINGS – Very slow to begin. Raced wide.
 
Race 8: TRIDAN ELECTRICAL SERVICES - EDDIES CUP Class 3 Plate 1200 metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Jockey L. Tarrant and Jockey M. Cahill exercised their rights to view the photo finish and once satisfied correct was declared on the judges’ semaphored placings.
 
DOMINARCHER – Raced in restricted room near the 1100m.
 
SNAZZ 'N' CHARM – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ORPHAN'S TRUST – Slow to begin.
 
MICROWAVE JENNY – Near the 100m when laying in steadied from the heels of ALAMIRA which shifted out slightly.
 
ALAMIRA – Raced wide.
 
SAYS WHO – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3. Jockey J Bayliss – use of whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Central Park, Golden Decade, American Jazz, Flensburg, Toba, Birdonawing.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
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.