QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
WEDNESDAY 19th JULY 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Soft 5           RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 5.6
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann
Stewards – K Daly, R Hanson, K Lemay-Robbins, E Tickner
Clerk of Scales – D McMahon
Judge – K Schramm, C Bamford
Veterinarian – Dr A Murdoch, Dr C Bowden-Betts
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick, L Bobzesko
Starter – D Jones
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Eagle Farm 15th July 2023 Race 3 Benchmark 78 Hdcp CARBONETTI: Stable representative for C Waller, Mr B Killion reported that on return to the stables CARBONETTI had bled from one nostril. Mr Killion was advised under the provisions of AR 79(8) the horse must gallop 1000m in the presence of a Steward prior to next racing. 
 
From Eagle Farm 15th July 2023 Race 5 Three-Year-Old Hdcp CLASSIC GAL: Trainer B Brown reported on return to the stables CLASSIC GAL had been treated for swelling to the nearside eye, consistent with having been struck by a clod during the race, adding he would be continuing with its current racing preparation.
 
From Kilcoy 2nd July Race 5 Maiden Plate 1500m:
Stewards today inquired into the riding actions of jockey R. Jamieson (SUPER SWEET) over the concluding stages of the race. Evidence was taken from jockeys R. Jamieson and M. Hellyer (CAERUS) and the viewing of the official steward’s footage. R. Jamieson stated that her mount was inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight, which required her to place pressure on her outside rein to keep her mount straight. She added that approaching the finish her mount had laid in resulting in a shift in her weight, which resulted in her becoming off balance, extending her right hand out and contacting CAERUS. Stewards in considering all evidence, were of the opinion CAERUS had continued to shift ground outwards from the entering the home straight, to a point approaching the winning post approximately three strides from the line, where CAERUS brushed SUPER SWEET, which when laying in, resulted in R. Jamieson becoming unbalanced and extending her right arm out, making contact with CAERUS. In considering the matter, Stewards did not believe the evidence supported a serious charge of improper riding against R. Jamieson, and that there was enough video evidence to corroborate jockey Jamieson’s evidence. Stewards did however caution R. Jamieson and reminded her to in future ride so as not to open herself to question.
 
 
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Micheal Hellyer and Martin Harley were both ill, riding changes were made as per the Race Day Summary sheet. M Hellyer and M Harley will both require medical clearances prior to their next race or trial start.
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights at today’s meeting:
Race 1: MALARINA – Ryan Maloney 55.5kgs (+0.5kg)
Race 6: SHOW ME YOUR LOVE – Andrew Mallyon 55kg (+0.5kg)
Race 6: STAR SEEKER – Rikki Jamieson 54.5kg (+1kg)
 
 
Race 1: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB QTIS Two-Years-Old Handicap 1350 metres
 
FLEETING CHANCE – Approaching the 1200m obliged to steady from the heels of MALARINA which shifted in when not fully clear.  R Maloney, rider of MALARINA, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. When asked to comment on the disappointing performance rider J Orman stated the horse travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages however when placed under pressure from the was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MASTERPLAN – Carried in near the 250m when TOTSPUR laid in.
 
TOTSPUR – Restrained at the start to a rearward position closer to the rails. Laid in near the 250m resulting in MASTERPLAN being taken inwards, and subsequently proved difficult to ride out for the remainder of the event.
 
 
 
Race 2: SCHWEPPES Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
JACKSON ON TIME – Change of tactics, to be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
SUPIDOCHARGED – As B Thornton was delayed due to transport issues, Stewards permitted M Cahill to ride the horse. Slow to begin.
 
KAI TAK – Change of tactics, due to the small field may settle further forward if circumstances permit. After being bumped heavily at the start by BENEDICT ARNOLD and becoming unbalanced, settled at the rear of the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A post-race sample was also taken from KAI TAK.
 
TOO MUCH MAKEUP – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the straight.
 
WHITE RIBBON – Rounding the home turncrowded for room and had to be steadied from the heels of BENEDICT ARNOLD which laid in under pressure when weakening.
 
BENEDICT ARNOLD – Jumped out at the start and bumped KAI TAK. Laid in under pressure rounding the home turn and in the home straight. Trainer J Dunn was advised a warning would be placed on the racing manners of BENEDICT ARNOLD.
 
 
 
Race 3: TAB Maiden Handicap 1350 metres
 
AUSTRAL STREET – Very slow to begin and lost ground. Trainer B Brown was advised a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of AUSTRAL STREET. Laid in abruptly near the 250m and made heavy contact with the inside running rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
BLISS – Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Rider J Orman reported despite travelling wide throughout BLISS was disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia. Trainers’ representative for C Waller was advised BLISS would require a veterinary clearance, including the results of a satisfactory ECG, and also must officially trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.
 
DUCHESS BREE – Apprentice B Wheeler, rider of DUCHESS BREE, returned to scale in excess of 0.5kg overweight and was subsequently fined $300 under AR211(1).
 
FRENCH MINER – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
JESTER STATEMENT – Slow to begin.
 
SHADES OF LOUVRE – Laid out under pressure passing the 150m obliging rider J Bayliss to stop riding and correct on several occasions.
 
 
SHE'S SOO GOOD – After beginning awkwardly, was restrained across heels shortly after the start to settle in rearward position. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
 
Race 4: KINGSLEY LAWSON LAWYERS QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1350 metres
 
STREET HUSSY – During the preliminary, after the rider had dismounted due to the horse becoming fractious, reared over backwards, struck its head and as a result was declared a late scratching at 1:44pm. On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on STREET HUSSY refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:
 
1st AMMAND – 1c win, 1c place
2nd BID FOR FAME – 3c place
3rd SACRED FEELING – 3c place
 
Trainer L Mayfield-Smith was advised STREET HUSSY must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next race start. As a result, the start of this race was delayed approximately 3 minutes.

AMMAND – Began awkwardly.
 
HOLY TROJAN – Raced in restricted room between runners near the 100m and obliged to be momentarily steadied.
 
UNLIKELY HERO – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. When asked to comment rider J Huxtable reported the horse, after being slow to begin, settled in a rearward position and when placed under pressure in the home straight did not let down as expected.
 
GURU CLASS – Laid in approaching the 100m before being corrected by its rider.
 
SACRED FEELING – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
TOOLATEMATE – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
PIXIE ANN – From the wide barrier restrained shortly after the start to a rearward position closer to the rails.
 
ELROY – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 5: ITC MEMBERSHIP NOW OPEN BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 800 metres
 
DITMAS – Slow to begin.
 
THE BILLIONAIRE – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ABRACADAZZLE – After being slow to begin then unable to muster speed in the early stages despite the efforts of its rider.
 
TROPICS – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
EYEWITNESS – Slow to begin. When asked to comment rider R Maloney stated he was not overly disappointed with the performance, adding he was of the opinion EYEWITNESS may be better suited in races over a longer distance than that of today. 
 
ONE PENNY – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
SUPER THIEF – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE – Slow to begin.
 
IDONEUS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 6: GREAT NORTHERN Class 4 Handicap 1666 metres
 
COMANCHE BRAVE was declared a late scratching at 2:55pm when the horse was unable to be loaded into the barriers.On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on COMMANCHE BRAVE refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:
 
1st STAR SEEKER – 13c win, 20c place
2nd JAC THE GREAT – 20c place
3rd NIKAU SPUR – 17c place
 
Trainer M Wilson was advised COMANCHE BRAVE must obtain a further barrier certificate, obtained at an official trial, prior to its next race start.
 
DIS GO BOOM – Over-raced in the early stages and was also inclined to lay in at various stages of the event.
 
SHOW ME YOUR LOVE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight placing its rider at some disadvantage when attempting to ride the horse out to the line.
 
PICK ZA BEANS – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight placing its rider at some disadvantage when attempting to ride the horse out to the line.
 
LAGO DI BRAIES – From the wide barrier restrained shortly after the start to a rearward position closer to the rails.

 
 
Race 7: BOOK EVENTS @ IEEC.COM.AU Class 1 Handicap1666 metres
 
ENUNCIATION – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
EVERLAST – Raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
MAC MONTY – Raced wide in the early stages of the event.
 
CAIRDEAS – Slow to begin.
 
LIGHT'S VISION – Commenced to weaken passing the 600m and finished some distance behind the main body of the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer N Hemmings indicated she would now consider applying gear changes for the horse going forward.
 
VANCITY – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 8: SIRROMET Class 2 Plate 1100 metres
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing Stewards and jockey K Wilson-Taylor, rider of 3rd placegetter PREACH to view the photo finish image for second. After doing so correct weight was declared on the semaphored placings.
 
ARTIE'S DESTINY – Over-raced in the middle stages of the event.
 
SHALAA'S MOMENT – Over-raced in the middle stages of the event and near the 600m improved onto the heels of LA SOEUR, shifted out and raced wide from that point onwards. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
LA SOEUR – On arrival at the barriers the saddle on the horse was readjusted.
 
 
Race 9: THE BARN FAMILY RESTAURANT RATINGS BAND 0 - 65 Handicap 1200 metres
 
BROCKY – When asked to comment on the apparent improved performance trainer L Birchley explained at its most recent start at Rockhampton on 23rd June 2023 BROCKY did not handle the firm racing surface and today, on the softer track and after being able to settle in a handy position from the good draw, he was not overly surprised by the forward performance.   Stewards noted the expalnation.
 
ENABLER – Jumped in at the start and bumped BADGER’S NUTS. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
MENSA MAESTRO – Over-raced in the early stages of the event.
 
TIRITIRI – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
SOARHI – Slow to begin. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
BADGERS NUTS – After beginning awkwardly, jumped out and bumped ENABLER.
 
YES TO EXCESS – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 3: Apprentice B Wheeler – AR211(1) – weigh in in excess of 0.5kg overweight – $300

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: HE’S FOR THE GIRLS
Race 3: BLISS
Race 3: CHAYSE’N’THE KING
Race 6: DIS GO BOOM
Race 7: VINTAGE CHOICE
Race 7: EVERLAST
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2: BENEDICT ARNOLD – racing manners, laid in – warning only
Race 3: BLISS – cardiac arrythmia – Vet cert, including ECG plus trial
Race 4: STREET HUSSY – barrier manners – barrier certificate
Race 6: COMANCHE BRAVE – barrier manners – barrier certificate obtained at official barrier trial
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: TOO MUCH MAKEUP – Taylor Marshall
Race 2: SUPIDOCHARGED – Michael Cahill
Race 3: EL MAESTRO – Damien Thornton
Race 4: AMMAND – Ryan Maloney
Race 4: REMANDED – Damien Thornton
Race 4: PIXIE ANN – Luke Tarrant
Race 4: ELROY – Taylor Marshall
Race 5: DITMAS – Andrew Mallyon
Race 6: JAC THE GREAT – Taylor Marshall
Race 7: GIVE ME SOMETHIN G – Sean Cormack
Race 8: PREACH – Kyle Wilson-Taylor
 
Late scratchings
Race 4: STREET HUSSY – Vets advice – 1:44pm
Race 6: COMANCHE BRAVE – Refused to load – 2:55pm
 
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.