QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 7TH JUNE 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Soft 5           RAIL – +10.5m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.36
 
OFFICIALS
 
Stewards – B. Wright (Chair), K. Daly, K. Lemay-Robbins, R. Hanson, S. Borg (Cadet)
 
 
Race 1: TAB IPSWICH CUP TICKETS ON SALE MAIDEN PLATE 2210 M
 
PUSH TURBO – After being wide early, was obliged to go forward and settle outside the lead near the 1500m. Rider A. Jones could offer no explanation for the performance of the gelding, which commenced to weaken approaching the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer L. Abbott was notified the gelding must perform to the satisfaction of Stewards in an Official trial, prior to racing again.
 
SHAMBOLIC (NZ) – Contacted the outside rail on several occasions enroute to the barriers and underwent a veterinary inspection at the start. Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover for the majority. Near the 200m, momentarily steadied from the heels of HIMEJI, which shifted out slightly. When questioned as to whether he rode his mount from the 200m, when there was clear running, Apprentice J. Williams explained after steadying near the 200m, he shifted the gelding to the inside and momentarily placed it under pressure, however; conceded over the final 150m he did not ride his mount out fully to the end of the race. After consideration Apprentice J. Williams was severely reprimanded under AR 131(b) and notified he must ride all his mounts out to the end of the race, where possible.
 
TURPIN’S TOURMENT – Hampered and taken wider near the 600m when CASSIE’S GIRL shifted out.
 
HIMEJI – Raced wide with cover from the 1300m.
 
VERMEER – Rider N. Masuda was spoken to advisedly regarding the raising of his whip arm above shoulder height.
 
CASSIE'S GIRL – Slow to begin. Passing the 600m, checked to avoid the heels of the weakening PUSH TURBO, then shifted out and hampered TURPIN'S TORMENT, which was taken wider.
 
LUISANA – Held up for clear running from the 600m until passing the 400m and then when attempting to shift out, was unable to do so due to SHAMBOLIC (NZ) holding its line and was again held up for several strides before shifting back to the inside near the 300m to obtain clear running. When questioned, rider B. Ainsworth explained the mare settled in the rearward position as normal and approaching the 700m, she elected to hold her position, rather than shifting four wide and making a run at that point. She said her mount was then held up when PUSH TURBO weakened through the field and caused interference to runners in front, so she elected to follow FIONTE, which was towards the inside and travelling well at that point, hoping that a run would appear on straightening. She added she attempted to shift to the outside of FIONTE on straightening, however; was unable to do so without causing interference to SHAMBOLIC (NZ), so she elected to shift in to obtain clear running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in its off foreleg. Trainer A. Nunn was advised a veterinary certificate would be required prior to racing again.
 
Race 2: PUT IT ON BLACK MAIDEN HANDICAP         800 M
 
ARNIE'S ARMY – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Laid out for the majority of the event and made the home turn awkwardly. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Approaching the 200m, shifted in abruptly, became unbalanced and lost ground.
 
STARSPANGLE PLANET – Slow to begin.
 
Race 3: TAB QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE         800 M
 
The start of this event was delayed when the reins on MOET AT MIDNIGHT had to be replaced.
 
ANGENI – Raced wide for the majority. Rider N. Tomizawa reported his mount raced greenly throughout.
 
BRUTAL LASS – Slow to begin.
 
MISHANI DEVINE – Slow to begin.
 
MIXED SIGNALS – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
QUEEN OF SSORTS – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
SEABEE – When struck with the whip near the 250m, shifted in, and dipped.
 
MOET AT MIDNIGHT – Slow to begin. Brushed shortly after the start by MIXED SIGNALS. When questioned about her riding of the gelding, which was first up today, rider A. Jones stated MOET AT MIDNIGHT went into the race without a trial and she had been instructed from the wide gate, not to race any wider than one horse away from the rail. She said after leaving the gates, MOET AT MIDNIGHT was brushed by MIXED SIGNALS, which then placed her mount awkwardly inside of SIDLED, where she was obliged to steady and then shift towards the rail. She further said the gelding was off the bit passing the 600m and was not travelling well enough to take a run between BRUTAL LASS and SEABEE passing the 500m before it closed. She added, given her instructions not to race wide around the turn, she elected to shift to the inside on straightening to find clear running but was obliged to then shift out to the outside of the field approaching the 100m, where the gelding was able to stride freely and went to the end of the race well, noting MOET AT MIDNIGHT gave the impression it was looking for further ground. Stable representative E. Vincent confirmed the instructions, adding the gelding would take benefit from the first up run today and may be better suited over a longer journey.
 
 
Race 4: SEVEN NEWS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP  1350 M
 
VICTORY COMMAND (NZ) – Slow to begin. Approaching the winning post, shifted out after steadying from the heels of MISS MIRIAM, which shifted in under pressure.
 
GOING DUTCH – Began awkwardly and jumped out at the start. Held up rounding the home turn. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
IT IS WHAT IT IS – Slow to begin. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
INTEGRITY LANE - Change of tactics – attempt to be more forward. Settled in a handy position.
 
MISS MIRIAM - Change of tactics – attempt to be more forward. Caught wide in the early stages and was then restrained to a rearward position to obtain cover shortly after. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
CRYPTIC SOUND – Lost its near-fore plate in running. Raced keenly in the middle stages and three wide without cover from the 500m A post-race veterinary examination revealed blood at both nostrils. CRYPTIC SOUND (a) for a period of 2 months after the attack of bleeding, must not, without the permission of the Stewards, be trained, exercised or galloped on a racecourse, recognized training track, private training establishment, or other place; (b) must not start in any race for a period of three months, and then only after: (i) a gallop of at least 1,000 metres: or (ii) an Official Trial or Jump Out, in the presence, and to the satisfaction of a Steward.
 
THE GARF – Slow into stride. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
 
 
Race 5: RAY WHITE IPSWICH BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP         2210 M
 
NITROGLYCERINE – Slow to begin.
 
FARWEST - Slipped when leaving the mounting yard and underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers. Slow to begin. Rider J. Orman reported, as his mount races in a rearward position and with the rail out today, the gelding did not pick up as expected when asked for an effort, however; he was happy with its overall performance given the circumstances.
 
BILPA MOREA (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
BRAVE BOY –Near the 1800m was crowded for room and steadied from the heels of TRUE FAIRY (N. Masuda), which shifted in before shifting back out. Rider N. Masuda was notified to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Jockey J. Huxtable pleaded guilty to breaching the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m, +2 more than permitted. Jockey J. Huxtable’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, commencing midnight the 12th of June 2024 and concluding midnight the 19th of June 2024. In assessing penalty, account was taken of his guilty plea, record and the totality of his whip use.
 
METSI – From a wide barrier was restrained shortly after the start to obtain a position closer to the rail. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
DESHORENTE - Raced keenly approaching the winning post on the first occasion when being restrained to obtain cover. Held up for clear running approaching the 400m until passing the 300m. Approaching the winning post, improved onto the heels of BRAVE BOY and steadied, resulting in the mare not being ridden to end of the race. Rider L. Tarrant reported his mount hung in for most of the race.
 
Race 6: IMPERIAL RACING BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP         1710 M
 
ENUNCIATION – Slow to begin. Near the 200m was disappointed for a run between SHAMUKA and STAR SEEKER.
 
SLY CORNER (NZ) – Near the 100m, brushed with VENTUROUS.
 
VENTUROUS – Commenced to lay out approaching the 200m, resulting in rider R. Maloney pulling his whip through to his left hand and in the process of using his whip, dropped it. Near the 100m was brushed.
 
JERONIMOS (NZ) – Rider J. Huxtable reported the gelding failed to travel throughout and hung in. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
STAR SEEKER – Kicked out in the stalls and loosened its off-hind plate, which was refitted and underwent a veterinary inspection. Apprentice J. Williams in the presence of Senior Jockey M. Cahill, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 131(b) in that after riding STAR SEEKER in the straight, in the final three strides he did sit up and fail to ride his mount out to the end of the race. Apprentice J. Williams was fined $500. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into consideration Apprentice J. Williams guilty plea, record and that it may have cost STAR SEEKER 6th placing in the race.
 
IRISH SALLY – Hung in under pressure in the straight and proved difficult to ride.
 
OSAKA MISS – Slow to begin. Rider S. Collett could offer no explanation for the performance of the mare, which weakened from the 400m.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a slow recovery. Trainer M. Wilson advised the stable would report back on the condition of the mare in the coming days.  
 
SHAMUKA – Approaching the 100m, was crowded for room when ENUNCIATION shifted in momentarily. Apprentice B. Wheeler could offer no explanation for the performance of the gelding.
 
Race 7: RIVER 94.9FM RATINGS BAND 0 - 62 HANDICAP         1200 M
 
ALMIGHTY RISING – Raced wide throughout.
 
HUSSON'S REVENGE – Raced wide throughout.
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FIRST PEOPLES – Raced wide early.
 
WINSOME STAR – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 200m until near the 100m.
 
INCA TRAIL– Change of tactics – attempt to be more forward. Settled in a handy position. Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 400m and was then held up until the 200m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 200m until approaching winning post.
 
KALUMBURU – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running passing the 500m until near the 300m. Approaching the 200m, raced in restricted room to the inside of ALAKAI SWAMP, shifted in, brushing the rail and became unbalanced.
 
 
Race 8: IPSWICH PARTY HIRE WINTER PROVINCIAL SPRINT SERIES - HEAT - BENCHMARK 72 HANDICAP       1100 M
 
JACK BE LUCKY – Bumped at the start. Taken in near the 1000m.
 
MAGNETIC – Shifted in at the start.
 
EASY SINGLE – Checked at the start between RING OF STEEL, which began awkwardly and DARE TO SHARE, which shifted out. Approaching the 600m, raced in restricted room between JACK BE LUCKY and MAGNETIC, which was racing tight to the inside of I PROMISE YOU.
 
DOLLOP – Jumped out at the start and bumped JACK BE LUCKY. Near the 1000m was crowded for room and steadied when JACK BE LUCKY was taken in by BLACK ON BEAUTY (R. Maloney.) Rider R. Maloney was reprimanded under AR 131(a). Held up for clear running from approaching the 400m until the 300m. Passing the 200m, was then disappointed for a run to the inside of ON HOLD and went to the end of the race without being fully tested.
 
ON HOLD – Slow to begin.

ALL STASHED UP – Crowded at the start, bumped and lost ground.
 
DARE TO SHARE – Jumped out at the start and was bumped on the hindquarters. Steadied when racing in restricted room between ON HOLD and JACK BE LUCKY passing the 100m and went to the end of the race without being fully tested.
 
I PROMISE YOU – Jumped out at the start.
 
RING OF STEEL – Bumped shortly after the start on the hindquarters and became unbalanced, then raced wide without cover for the remainder of the event.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1: Apprentice J. Williams – Failed to ride his mount to the end of the race -AR 131(b) – Severe reprimand.
 
Fines
Race 6: Apprentice J. Williams - Failed to ride his mount to the end of the race -AR 131(b) – $500 fine.

Suspensions
Race 5: Jockey J. Huxtable - Use of whip +7 times prior to the 100m and 20 times in totality– AR132(7)(a)(ii) – 7 -day suspension – commencing midnight 12/06/24 and concluding midnight 19/06/24.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race
VERMEER, LUISANA, MISS MIRIAM, FARWEST, PICK ZA BEANS, BLACK ON BEAUTY.
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners, ALL STASHED UP
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: PUSH TURBO – Poor performance – Must Officially trial to Stewards satisfaction.
Race 1: LUISANA – Lame off-foreleg – Veterinary certificate required.
 
Bleeders

Race 4: CRYPTIC SOUND – Bled bilaterally first time - AR79(4) – 2-month bar from trackwork and 3-month bar from racing & 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward or official trial/jump out.
 
Follow ups
Race 6: OSAKA MISS
 
 
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.