QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 18 AUGUST 2023
 
WEATHER – Overcast     TRACK RATING –  Soft (5)          RAIL – +10M Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.6
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Tickner
Stewards – J. Adams, P. Zimmermann, A. Schofield (Stewards) & S. Byatt (Cadet Steward)
Clerk of Scales – J. Mitchell
Judge – C. Bamford & K. Schramm
Veterinarian – Dr S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton
Starter – D. Jones & S. Litzo
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Race 7 – TAB Benchmark 26 Handicap (800m) Dalby, 6 June 2023 – Toowoomba Office
Stewards continued the inquiry into the adjourned incident that occurred at the 500m, which saw Apprentice L. Barr dislodged from her mount MIRALIE, which suffered a catastrophic injury and was subsequently euthanised. After taking initial evidence from Riders N. Masuda, J. Huxtable, A. Allen, A. Thompson, and Apprentices E. Lang and C. Sutherland, the inquiry was adjourned to allow Apprentice L. Barr to be present. After viewing the available patrol footage, and taking further statements, Stewards were of the opinion that, whilst there had been a marginal gradual inwards shift from Apprentice Sutherland’s mount OTELO, Apprentice Barr’s mount had simultaneously shifted out, becoming very awkwardly placed on heels and blundering severely. As Stewards couldn’t deem the interference to be solely attributable to any individual rider/s, Stewards took no further action other than to remind all riders to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 5, No. 14 ROYAL COURT -  D. Smith +1kg
 
 
Race 1: GET SOCIAL @IPSWICHTURFCLUB MAIDEN PLATE (2210m)
 
END OF MONTH (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
MEDIEVAL CROWN (NZ) – Began awkwardly. From a wide barrier shifted behind runners in the early stages.
 
METAPHYSICS – Trainer C. Zintilis advised that the gelding will be ridden forward from the wide barrier if circumstances permit. After beginning awkwardly, settled in a worse than midfield position. Shortly after the start, rider A. Thompson lost the use of his near-side iron before regaining it a short distance later. Taken outwards passing the winning post on the first occasion by CASSIE’S GIRL which laid out and away from heels. Raced wide and without cover when attempting to improve from the 1000m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ROYAL GEORGE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Momentarily became unbalanced on entering the home straight.
 
CASSIE'S GIRL – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Approaching the 1700m when racing keenly, directed towards the running rail by METAPHYSICS, which then shifted wider.
 
LADY MATILDA – On entering the home straight, was disappointed for a run when MORE YOU THINK shifted in under pressure and was obliged to steady. Had difficulty obtaining clear running after this point and was unable to be fully tested by its rider over the concluding stages.
 
LOVE LOCH – When asked to comment, Rider N. Masuda could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
SUPER SWEET – Near the 900m, as the pace of the race slackened, was disappointed for a run and obliged to steady. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 2: THE BARN FAMILY RESTAURANT CLASS 4 HANDICAP  (1100m)
 
QUIET RIOT – Shifted out on jumping bumping SNIPILLICIOUS. Rider B. Thompson could offer no explanation for the performance, and despite QUIET RIOT racing keenly in the early stages, nonetheless proved disappointing when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Lost the near hind plate in running.  
 
ROLL UP – Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
IOBJECT – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
ONIKA – Began awkwardly.
 
ALBERT'S IN CHARGE – Raced keenly during the early stages of the event.
 
MASTER RED – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
SNIPILLICIOUS – Hampered on jumping when crowded between runners.
 
 
Race 3: CONTRACT CHEFS AUSTRALIA CLASS 1 PLATE (1100m)
 
BOODUA ROMANCE – Momentarily held up on rounding the home turn before shifting wider to obtain clear running. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
PARUES – Raced keenly during the early stages. 
 
RHAPALONG – Severely hampered on jumping. Raced keenly during the early stages. Raced wide and without cover throughout. Taken wider rounding the home turn when BOODUA ROMANCE shifted out.
 
CUDDLES – Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout.  
 
JUMP'N FLY – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide throughout.
 
METER MAID – Underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection as the mare had raced at Casino on Saturday, 12 August 2023, and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly.
 
WISH I HAD – Began very awkwardly and lost considerable ground.
 
ZUMAIA – Became awkwardly placed on heels on LUNA ROSA shortly after the start. Raced keenly early. From the 800m, commenced to race fiercely and became awkwardly placed on heels of MISS HELMUT. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
LUNA ROSA – Began awkwardly. Commenced to lay out rounding the home turn and for the entirety of the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer D. Bougoure was advised that LUNA ROSA will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
MISS HELMUT – Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
 
Race 4: CHERY IPSWICH MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m)
 
KEMI ZABI – Jockey J. Orman reported that the gelding hung in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SLAVA IOLA MYIOLIO – Approaching the 100m, obliged to steady when became awkwardly placed on the heels of SEIRYU when taken inwards by MOSZUR.
 
IKNOWICANFLY – From the wide barrier, shifted behind runners in the early stages.
 
RAPID DUDE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Approaching the 200m, obliged to be steadied when taken in by KEMI ZABI which shifted in under pressure before being corrected by its rider. 
 
RUM REVOLUTION – Raced wide and without cover throughout the event.
 
SEIRYU – Began awkwardly. Shortly after the start was obliged to steady when RAPID DUDE shifted out. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages and was unable to be fully tested by its rider. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
TOO MUCH MAKEUP – Raced keenly during the early stages. Rider M. Hellyer stated that the mare raced greenly in the home straight.  
 
MOSZUR – Approaching the 150m, obliged to be steadied and shift in when RAPID DUDE was taken inwards by KEMI ZABI. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages and was unable to be fully tested by its rider.
 
CAPITAL EYES – Began very awkwardly. Apprentice E. Lang commented that after the mare was slow to begin, it was made to do much work in the early stages to obtain a position in the lead. She further added the mare would derive fitness benefit from the run. 
 
 
Race 5: SIRROMET MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m)
 
SECRETLY BETTER – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying cardiac arrythmia. Trainer Mr K. Schweida was advised that SECRETLY BETTER would require a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG and must also barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.  
 
CONTI – Began awkwardly and bumped SUPIDOCHARGED. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
GLEAMING LEGEND (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
WORTHY'S GIRL – Began awkwardly.
 
BABA LOOEY – Trainer P. Duff was advised that consideration will be given to the immediate racing future of BABA LOOEY. Nevertheless, Mr Duff was advised by Stewards that the mare’s nominations will be refused at TAB venues until its form improves at non-TAB venues. 
 
SEEYOU LATER – As Apprentice J. Williams was delayed due to transport difficulties, he was replaced by Apprentice A. Donald. Bumped heavily shortly after the start. Laid out rounding the home-turn.
 
WONFORWAZZA – Began awkwardly. Raced wide during the early stages before being allowed to stride forward to take up a leading position inside the 800m. Laid in abruptly on entering the home straight before being corrected by its rider.
 
SUPIDOCHARGED – Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
ROYAL COURT (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
SHADES OF LOUVRE – Shifted out abruptly shortly after the start bumping heavily with SEEYOU LATER.
 
 
Race 6: CHERYIPSWICH.COM.AU QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m)
 
CAPITAL CEE – Slow to begin. Inside the 600m became awkwardly placed on the heels of VIKING VALOUR and obliged to be steadied.
 
ENFLAMED – Shifted out on jumping and bumped TALAKAI. Inside the 200m directed onto the heels of APPROVAL when CAN’TGETWHATIWANT which shifted in abruptly. Rider A. Jones was advised to exercise greater care.
 
OBEROI PRINCESS – Raced wide throughout. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
ROSEFINCH – Slow to begin. Laid out when rounding the home turn.
 
TALAKAI – Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
WIDGEE LACE – Inside the 600m, became awkwardly placed on heels and obliged to be steadied.
 
CAN'T GETWHATIWANT – Approaching the 200m, shifted in abruptly under pressure placing enflamed awkwardly in the heels of APPROVAL. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
MISS SANTA – Raced wide throughout.
 
VIKING VALOUR – Began awkwardly.
 
APPROVAL – Inside the 200m, had to be restrained when CAN’T GETWHATIWANT shifted inwards. Jockey M. Du Plessis advised that his mount commenced to weaken in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that APPROVAL was displaying signs of a slow post-race recovery.
 
 
Race 7: TAB BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP (800m)
 
GOSSIP TORQUE – Bumped by MAGURO on rounding the home turn. Obliged to steady from the heels of SZABO approaching the 100m. Apprentice J. Williams stated that the mare failed to handle today’s prevailing track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
CABRINELLA – Raced wide throughout. Approaching the 100m bumped on the hindquarters by BID IN A HURRY, when that runner was racing in restricted room.
 
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE – Jumped awkwardly and bumped BID IN A HURRY.
 
BID IN A HURRY (NZ) – Bumped on jumping. Approaching the 100m, tightened for room between CABRINELLA and MAXIMUM ALTITUDE.
 
ALL STASHED UP – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover throughout the event.
 
MAGURO – Raced wide throughout. Bumped with GOSSIP TORQUE rounding home turn when laying in. Continued to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SZABO – Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure approaching the 100m. Rider B. Andrew stated that the filly failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.
 
PIANIST – Slow to begin. Raced wide and without cover throughout the event.
 
BONGANI – Raced wide and without cover throughout the event.
 
 
Race 8: ITC MEMBERSHIP NOW OPEN COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP (1350m)
 
KIPLING'S JOURNEY – Laid in under pressure on rounding the home turn.
 
SCRIPT WRITER – On rounding the home turn, became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels of the weakening BIAS. On returning to scale, apprentice B. Wheeler stated that the gelding felt awkward in its action in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying signs of the thumps.  
 
ASCOT EXPRESS (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped DWINDLING SPIRIT. Near the 800m, raced keenly on the heels of DOWN THE BARREL and was obliged to be restrained.
 
BELVEDERE BOYS – Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
BIAS – Blundered on jumping. On returning to scale, Jockey A. Allen stated that gelding felt awkward in its action throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be stepping short and to have muscle soreness over the hindquarters.
 
BULLET FORCE – Began awkwardly.
 
ARCARIUS (NZ) – Raced keenly during the middle stages.
 
DOWN THE BARREL – Jockey L. Tarrant on return to scale stated that his mount felt awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
PORKY – Began awkwardly. Jockey B. Thompson stated that it was his intention to lead, but after beginning slowly he was obliged to settle further back than he anticipated.
 
DWINDLING SPIRIT – Began awkwardly and bumped ASCOT EXPRESS.
 
 
Race 9: SEVEN NEWS FILLIES & MARES BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP       (1350m)
 
CHICKERARTIE – Began awkwardly.
 
LA PETITE MISSILE – Hampered on jumping.
 
QUADRI (NZ) – Began awkwardly.  Over-raced during the early stages before becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of FEATHERS ARE BLUE and inclined to shift wider near the 1000m. Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Taken wider rounding the home turn when FEATHERS ARE BLUE laid out.
 
YES TO EXCESS – Fractious in the barrier. Began awkwardly. Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages. Apprentice B. Wheeler stated at scale that his mount was inclined to hang out. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
IN A MINUTE RILEY – Began awkwardly. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occasion that the mare has bled, co-trainer Mr C. Geran was advised that under the provisions of AR79(6), IN A MINUTE RILEY will now incur a lifetime ban from racing.
 
FEATHERS ARE BLUE – Raced keenly during the middle stages. Laid out rounding the home turn, taking QUADRI wider.
 
DESPEREAUX – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PROSPETTIVA (NZ) – Jockey M. Du Plessis reported that his mount was inclined to lay out in the home straight.
 
CASSOWARY – Approaching the 200m, was obliged to shift out and around the heels of FEATHERS ARE BLUE and then taken wider when QUADRI improved near the 150m.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Nil
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
END OF MONTH, IOBJECT, INNOVATES, OBEROI PRINCESS, CHICKERARTIE.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3 - LUNA ROSA – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 5 - SECRETLY BETTER – cardiac arrythmia – veterinary clearance including ECG, and satisfactory barrier trial prior to racing again.
 
Bleeders
Race 9. IN A MINUTE RILEY – bled both nostrils second occasion – lifetime ban from racing.
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. 11e. CAPITAL EYES – E. Lang
Race 5. 8. SEEYOU LATER – A. Donald (replacing J. Williams)
Race 5. 2. CONTI – S. Cormack
Race 5. 13e. SUPIDOCHARGED – W. D’Avila
Race 5. 14e. ROYAL COURT – D. Smith
Race 5. 15e. SHADES OF LOUVRE – G. Cartwright
Race 6. 17e. VIKING VALOUR – J. Stanley
Race 6. 19e. APPROVAL – M. Du Plessis
Race 7.1. GOSSIP TORQUE – J. Williams
Race 9. 13e. PROSPETTIVA – M. Du Plessis
 
 
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.