QUEENSLANDRACING IQUNTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
IPSWICH – THURSDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2024
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST  TRACK RATING – GOOD 4          RAIL – +4.5m ENTIRE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Warren
Stewards – B. Wright, E. Tickner, F. Hartford & S. Heidke
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
Race 5- L. Tilley +0.5kg
Race 6- M. Cahill +1kg
 
Race 1: BOQ WINSTON GLADES QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE (800m)
 
ALPINE RAIDER – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
TOP ROOSTER – When E. Chaves was indisposed due to illness, Stewards permitted Jockey N. Evans to be declared as replacement rider. Jockey Chaves was advised he would require a medical clearance prior to race-riding again. Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Raced greenly in the early stages of the event.
 
BLANTONS RUN – Began awkwardly.
 
LOVE IS A ROSE – Raced greenly in the early stages. Hung-out rounding the home-turn. Trainer P. Duff was advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s record for its racing manners.
 
 
Race 2:IPSWICH PARTY HIRE MAIDEN PLATE (2170m)
 
ZARTAMAY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed bilateral lameness in the hind-quarters. Trainer M. Wilson was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
RHODES – Trainer W. Hulbert advised it would be the stable’s intention to attempt to lead on the gelding from the inside barrier in the small field. Allowed to stride forward and obtain the lead.
 
TARANAKI (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped. Bumped approaching the 900m. Raced wide and without cover from the 600m when attempting to improve. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey M. Harley could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance, however stated, in his opinion, the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation. Stewards intend to follow up with a stable representative regarding intentions for the gelding going forward.
 
IN THE PICTURE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
LADY DEANNE – Took the 1500m crossing awkwardly on the first occasion. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
TAVIESLASS (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped. Shifted out in an effort to improve near the 900m and bumped. Held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn.
 
 
Race 3: QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY CLUBS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1350m)
 
THE PUNISHER – After beginning well, allowed to stride forward and sit outside the leader in the small field.
 
NEW JOY – Began awkwardly.
 
REVITUP CHARLIE – Raced keenly in the early stages when restrained to obtain a position with cover.
 
SPEEDY MACHO – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 4: TAB MAIDEN HANDICAP (1350m)
 
AUSSIE TURBO (NZ) – Due to a Racing Australia administrative error, was declared a late scratching on Stewards orders at 8:30am, despite being processed on the stable’s behalf prior to the authorised time.
 
DESERT SAFARI – Due to a Racing Australia administrative error, was declared a late scratching on Stewards orders at 8:30am, despite being processed on the stable’s behalf prior to the authorised time.
 
MORE LOVE – Blundered on jumping. Approaching the 1200m, bumped when attempting to obtain a position with cover. Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m. Jockey R. Jamieson was reminded of her obligations to stop and straighten her mounts in similar circumatances.
 
MIDORI MOVER – Bumped approaching the 1200m.
 
TOO MUCH MAKEUP – After beginning well from the wide barrier was allowed to stride forward to obtain a position in the lead and settled further forward than may have been expected.
 
BEE EXACT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
JUST A HERO – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
LUCIELLE – Began only fairly.
 
AMONG US – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 5:ROSE JENSEN KENT LAWYERS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP (800m)
 
DESTINY'S REPUBLIC – Crowded near the 500m. Hung in, despite the efforts of its rider, leaving the 200m hampering THIS IS ONE. Trainer B. Gentle was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
THIS IS ONE – Laid-out near the 500m. Held-up for clear running leaving the 200m, before being obliged to steady approaching the 100m when becoming awkwardly placed on heels.
 
UNDERHAND – Stewards queried Starter D. Jones, Assistant Starter S. Tou and Apprentice E. Lang as to the reason/s the mare was loaded late after drawing the inside barrier. After noting those explanations, Stewards took no further immediate action other than to remind Ms Jones and Mr Tao to ensure all runners are loaded in a manner appropriate to their barrier draw, with consideration to the Starters report, without variation except with permission from Stewards. A report will be compiled and forwarded to the Chief Steward (Thoroughbreds) for consideration.  
 
EMILEE'S EMPIRE – Proved very reluctant to proceed to the start. Following the removal of the tongue-tie, was able to proceed to the barriers, and accordingly raced without that piece of gear. Trainer G. Osborne was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s record. Approaching the 500m, shifted in when insufficiently clear of BULSARA which was tightened and consequently obliged to restrain and shift outwards to avoid the heels of that runner. Apprentice S. Wilcock was severely reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding. In assessing the incident, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the interference was solely attributable to Apprentice Wilcock, noting an outward shift from runners to the inside which contributed to the tightening of BULSARA.
 
FLYING RUPERT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WISH I HAD – Shifted behind runners in the early stages from the wide barrier.
 
BULSARA – Blundered on jumping. Approaching the 500m, obliged to restrain and shift outwards when tightened for room.
 
SZABO – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 6: PRECINCT URBAN PLANNING CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1680m)
 
BREAKING GROUND – Crowded near the 600m.
 
PRICKLY POPPY (NZ) – Bumped on jumping.
 
WEST CORK – Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages.
 
MARTEDI – Near the 600m, shifted in and crowded runners to his inside. Jockey S. Cormack was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding and advised to exercise greater effort to prevent his mounts from shifting in similar circumstances.
 
THE WELLIAN – Began awkwardly and bumped. Obliged to shift out and around the heels rounding the home-turn to obtain clear running.  
 
VANCITY – Began awkwardly and bumped heavily before being carried out onto heels. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RALLY – Began awkwardly and bumped. Crowded near the 600m and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels.
 
TYROL – Began awkwardly. Over-raced throughout the early stages. Commenced to lay-out for a short distance approaching the 1200m. Laid-out rounding the home-turn.
 
AQUARIUS – Raced wide and without cover from the 1200m.
 
 
Race 7: BARRIER REEF POOLS FILLIES & MARES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP (1350m)
 
ON HARGRAVE – Tired noticeably in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be stepping short in front. Trainer G. Thornton was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again. Mr Thornton advised consideration would now be given to the mare’s immediate racing future.

I'M A TINY DANCER – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Apprentice S. McCann could offer no tangible explanation for the disappointing performance, however stated the poor start may have proved detrimental to the mare’s winning chances.
 
REEL WILD (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
SCREAMING DIVA – Momentarily steadied approaching the 1000m.  
 
MILEY'S MEMORY – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
LATE NIGHT DEVIL – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
ALPHA JANE – Approaching the 200m, obliged to shift in and around heels to obtain clear running.
 
STRYKING PRINCESS – Approaching the 1000m, shifted to the inside running rail when insufficiently clear of SCREAMING DIVA which was obliged to steady. Apprentice S. Champkin was severely reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding. In assessing the matter, Stewards were mindful that although the interference was minor in nature, the degree of carelessness exhibited by Apprentice Champkin was deemed to be in the high-range, particularly when considering the narrow margin between the two runners at the time of the shift. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on the seemingly improved performance, Trainer G. Schwenke stated the mare benefitted from racing on the roomier track surface than at its more recent starts, as well as having gained a significant fitness benefit from tough runs leading into the event. He further added the mare was suited stepping up in distance in today’s event. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
 
Race 8: GREAT NORTHERN COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP (1350m)
 
SIAN STAR – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
STORMTROOPER – Raced wide and without cover until the 1000m. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
DARKENED DESTINY – Jockey A. Bakos reported that, in her opinion, the gelding raced flat throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
GOLLY HUTT – Bumped on jumping. Held-up for clear running approaching the home-turn. Obliged to steady entering the home straight when QUEST OF QUESTS shifted out when insufficiently clear. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near-foreleg. Trainer P. Jenkins was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
NEOCLASSICISM – Held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn.
 
CAPITEEL – After beginning only fairly was shifted behind runners to obtain a position with cover and subsequently settled further back than may have been expected.  
 
QUEST OF QUESTS – Held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn. Shifted out to obtain clear running entering the home straight, inconveniencing GOLLY HUT who was obliged to steady and alter course. Apprentice E. Lang was severely reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding and advised not to shift ground in such an abrupt manner in similar circumstances.
 
SUKICHE – Bumped on jumping.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5 – Apprentice S. Wilcock – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – Severe Reprimand
Race 6 – S. Cormack – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – Reprimand
Race 7 – Apprentice S. Champkin – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – Severe Reprimand
Race 8 – Apprentice E. Lang – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – Severe Reprimand
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey E. Chaves – medical clearance required
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
RHODES, TARANAKI, STORMTROOPER, TOO MUCH MAKEUP, BREAKING GROUND, WEST CORK
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1 – LOVE IS A ROSE – Warning – Racing Manners
Race 2 – ZARTAMAY – Veterinary Clearance – bilateral lameness
Race 5 – EMILEE’S EMPIRE – Warning – Reluctant to proceed to the barriers
Race 5 – DESTINY’S REPUBLIC – Warning – Hung-in
Race 6 – GRANDCOEUR – Veterinary Clearance – Scratched on veterinary certificate
Race 7 – ON HARGRAVE – Veterinary Clearance – stepping short in front
Race 8 – GOLLY HUT – Veterinary Clearance – Lame near-foreleg
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: CHERRY LIPS - Luke Tarrant
Race 6: RALLY - Ms Cejay Graham
Race 8: SALT AND PEPPER - Mark 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.