QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
IPSWICH - THURSDAY 11TH JULY 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE            TRACK RATING – SOFT 5                    RAIL – Out 6metres the entire
PENETROMETER – 5.4
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Warren
Stewards – R. Hanson, K. Daly, E. Tickner, A. Brook & S. Borg (Cadet Steward)
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Stewards inquired into the presence of several social media posts from the preceding weeks. After taking evidence from App A. Donald and considering the specifics of the matter, App Donald was issued with and pleaded guilty to two charges pursuant to AR113 in that she did use her mobile phone whilst mounted at Toowoomba Jump-outs on 14 May & 11 April 2024. App Donald was subsequently fined the sum total of $400. App Donald was advised of her rights to an appeal.
 
Stewards inquired into the presence of several social media posts from the preceding weeks. After taking evidence from App T. Fenlon and considering the specifics of the matter, App Fenlon was issued with and pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR227(b), in that at Toowoomba Turf Club on Saturday, 15 June 2024 she was a party to a breach of the rule of AR218(4)(b) regarding the use of a mobile phone in the Female Jockey’s Room following the commencement of the race-meeting. App Fenlon was subsequently fined the sum of $100. In considering penalty Stewards noted the specific nature off the breach as well as App Fenlons exemplary record concerning conduct rules generally. App Fenlon was advised of her rights to an appeal.
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights at todays meeting:
 
Race 6- Jockey L. Miller (+1kg) – 55kg
 
 
Race 1: IPSWICH EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE (800m)
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered the photo finish for third place between HERBIE TOWN and MISHANI DEVINE. Upon consideration, Stewards were unable to definitively discern a margin between the two runners, and therefore the placings were amended pursuant to AR 214(4)(a) with a dead-heat being declared for 3rd place between HERBIE TOWN and MISHANI DEVINE.  
 
HERBIE TOWN – Slow to begin before being crowded between runners soon after the start. Hung-out rounding the home-turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
INAZUMA BOY – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
SOWILO SIREN – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISHANI DEVINE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for a majority of the event. Blundered approaching the 200m and became momentarily unbalanced.
 
MOULIN MISS – Laid out rounding the home-turn before becoming awkwardly on the heels  and shifting in .
 
NEVA BREEZE – Raced wide and without cover for a majority of the event.
 
SKI BY – App M. Castle reported her saddle slipped shortly after jumping and subsequently placing her at a disadvantaged throughout the event. Raced keenly approaching the 400m. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
TOSSIT – Bumped the inside running rail near the 400m when momentarily crowded.
 
 
Race 2: RIVER 94.9FM QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP (1200m)
 
SUJEED – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
MISHANI STORM – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
APPELLANT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid in under pressure in the home straight proving somewhat difficult to ride out.
 
SAMMY CONQUERS ALL – Jockey T. Marshall advised that the gelding raced very greenly throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
PRIDE OF SAVABELLA – Raced wide and without cover for a majority of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
UMABETT – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages. Momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 400m. Momentarily held-up on heels and obliged to shift wider approaching the 100m.
 
 
Race 3: GREAT NORTHERN QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE (1350m)
 
EXPLICABLE – Bumped the inside running rail near the 1000m.
 
STEEL KING (NZ) – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
VICTORY MELODY – Began only fairly and subsequently may have settled further back than expected. Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.

BETATHANEVA – Raced wide and without cover for a majority of the event. Hampered near the 500m. Improved onto heels near the winning post and obliged to shift in.
 
ISLE ORNSAY – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide and without cover for a majority of the event.
 
JUNGLE LAW – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
RUPERT'S JEWELL – Commenced to give ground from the 600m. Eased down from the 300m and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer C. Munce was advised that the filly would be required to trial prior to racing again.
 
SHY REBEL – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
TOUCHOFCLASS (NZ) – When awkwardly placed on the heels of the weakening RUPERT’S JEWELL leaving the 500m, shifted wider and hampered BETHANEVA.
 
ZIMBARA (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide and without cover for a majority of the event.
 
DUKE OF LANCASTER – Held-up entering the home straight and obliged to shift in to obtain clear running.
 
THE HIPPY – Began only fairly before being shifted behind runners in the early stages to obtain a position with cover. Raced keenly on heels near the 600m.
 
 
Race 4: SCHWEPPES BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (800m)
 
AL PAL'S GAL – Slow to begin. Blundered near the 200m and became momentarily unbalanced. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
HARD LANDING – Improved onto heels near the 200m and obliged to check. Stewards queried App C Sutherlands riding of the gelding in the early stages of the home straight, specifically as to the reason/s why he persisted with attempting to improve into a run between UNDERHAND and DEEP BLAST when it became apparent that run was diminishing and there was insufficient room to do so. App Sutherland advised after trailing UNDERHAND throughout the early and middle stages of the event, he had anticipated that runner continuing to improve and being able to take his mount into the race. However, when that runner failed to let-down as expected and HARD LANDING improved notably when placed under pressure on straightening, his mount subsequently became improved onto and became very awkwardly placed on heels for several strides having to be checked.
 
After reviewing the official patrol footage, App C. Sutherland concurred with Stewards in hindsight that he had erred in persisting with a run approaching the 200m where there was insufficient room to do so between UNDERHAND and DEEP BLAST and that he would have been better positioned to have momentarily steadied and shifted to the inside of DEEP BLAST or to the outside of UNDERHAND approaching the 200m. Stewards accepted the explanation of App Sutherland though nonetheless, advised him to exercise far greater care in similar circumstances.

UNDERHAND – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for a majority of the event. When questioned regarding the performance, App C. Graham stated mare travelled well throughout the event, however proved disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be exhibiting a minor cough.  
 
VOULAIT – When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance, Trainers representative N. Hemmings stated the gelding had been pleasing in its work and had expected a reasonable performance resuming from a spell over todays distance, however the stable was somewhat pleasantly surprised by the performance. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
MONTAGLIARI – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 5: GORDON'S GIN BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1200m)
 
TEMPLEMORE- Momentarily awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 300m.
 
ANOTHER PEDRILLE – Hampered on jumping.
 
CRYMENOTEARS – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly for some distance near the 800m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MONTE DRIFTER – Slow to begin. Bumped the inside running rail near the 1000m. Improved onto heels near the 900m when racing keenly. Bumped approaching the 50m.  
 
SPARKLE MOTION – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for a majority of the event. When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey J. Stanley stated the gelding had travelled reasonably throughout the event, however was somewhat disappointed with the overall performance. Trainer M. Lakey advised the stable intended on experimenting with the gelding’s gear, including the addition of a tongue-tie. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
POWER FLASH – Began awkwardly. When questioned regarding the performance, Trainer’s Representative for the T. Gollan Stable advised that in their opinion, the mare appreciated the softer track conditions on this occasion, and had experienced somewhat unfavourable runs in its most recent starts, adding further that the stable had expected a more forward showing on this occasion. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
HERMANITA – Raced keenly for some distance near the 800m.
 
CROWN GUINEA – Began awkwardly. Laid out for some distance passing the 800m. Blundered passing the 400m and became unbalanced. Approaching the 50m, improved into a marginal run between MONTE DRIFTER and ANOTHER PEDRILLE before being obliged to steady and bumping when racing in restricted room.
 
SUPER RUPERT – Raced wide and without cover for a majority of the event.
 
Following the running of this event, Stewards and a delegation of Senior Jockeys inspected a section of the track from the 400m to the 200m and deemed the racing surface suitable to continue.
 
 
Race 6: SEVEN NEWS OPEN HANDICAP (1350m)
 
GO WANDJI – Declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 2:59pm after kicking out and becoming momentarily cast behind on being loaded into the barrier. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared that all monetary investments placed on GO WANDJI be refunded with the following deductions to applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 2:59pm:
 
47cents in the dollar for the win
39cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
49cents in the dollar for 2nd place
 
Trainer T. Dougall advised the stable would now consider the immediate racing future of the gelding with mind being given to retirement. Nonetheless, Stewards advised Mr Dougall that the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
COOL ENCOUNTER – App C. Collis was permitted to claim only 1kg of his 1.5kg allowance. App C. Collis was subsequently fined $200 under AR143(14)(a). Became awkwardly placed on heels near the 450m when attempting to improve into a marginal run and was obliged to restrain before shifting outwards to obtain clear running. Lost its off-fore plate in running.
 
ABB ROY – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISS HELMUT – Began awkwardly. Lost its near-hind plate in running.
 
 
Race 7: TAB BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (2180m)
 
DEL CAMPO – Raced keenly for some distance approaching the 1800m. Obliged to steady when MAUI shifted in when not fully clear approaching the 1700m. Raced keenly for some distance near the 1500m. Became awkwardly placed on heels when racing in restricted room over the concluding stages.
 
KNEZE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide and without cover for a majority of the event.
 
ENUNCIATION – Obliged to steady and shift wider to avoid the heels of the weakening STAR SEEKER approaching the 400m, and in doing so hampered MAUI, was held-up for some distance thereafter.
 
MAUI (NZ) – Shifted in when not fully clear of DEL CAMPO near the 1700m obliging that runner to be restrained. App C. Sutherland was severely reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding. Steadied and obliged to shift wider approaching the 400m when ENUNCIATION shifted out to avoid heels.
 
NITROGLYCERINE – Raced wide and without cover from the 1000m.
 
DON QUIXOTE – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly for some distance near the 1500m. Raced keenly for some distance near the 800m. Momentarily disappointed for a run approaching the 200m.
 
A DIME APPROACH – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Taken in before being obliged to steady from heels and shift wider leaving the 1700m.
 
SHAMUKA – Crowded over the concluding stages and bumped.
 
STAR SEEKER – Bumped the inside running rail on several occasions rounding the home-turn before commencing to give ground abruptly and laid out rounding the home turn. Finished tailed off. App J. Williams advised that, in his opinion, the mare failed to run out the distance. Trainer K. Devine concurred with the view of App J. Williams and added it was now his intention to give the mare a freshen-up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer K. Devine was advised that the mare, considering todays performance, would now be required to trial prior to racing again.
 
DARK THINKER – Shifted in when not fully clear of A DIME APPROACH leaving the 1700m causing that runner to be restrained. Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident.
 
LEERY – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly for some distance near the 1500m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BRAVE BOY – Shifted in over the concluding stages crowding DEL CAMPO in onto SHAMUKA. Jockey D. Peisley was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding and advised to employ greater efforts far sooner to prevent his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances.
 
DRAKE PASSAGE (NZ) – Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported that the gelding did not feel fully comfortable on the softer racing surface and he therefore elected not to unduly pressure his mount over the concluding stages when it became apparent the gelding was out of contention.
 
 
Race 8: RAY WHITE IPSWICH RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP (1690m)
 
AROUND THE BUOY (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped. Improved onto heels when racing keenly near the 600m and was obliged to steadied.
 
FLYING ROTHE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly on heels for some distance near the 1300m.
 
TEE AMICI – Bumped soon after the start. Raced in restricted room between runners when commencing to tire approaching the 100m and was obliged to steady.
 
THE GOLDEN SOUL – Bumped rounding the home-turn when attempting to improve into a marginal run before being held-up and becoming awkwardly placed on heels soon after. Again, bumped near the 200m when improving into a marginal run.
 
COME ON EILEEN – Bumped soon after the start. Raced wide and without cover for a majority of the event.
 
IRISH GYPSY – Bumped rounding the home-turn. Again, bumped near the 200m. on returning to scale Jockey G Cartwright advised that her mount got its tongue over the bit in running.
 
DOYLE – Raced wide and without cover for a majority of the event.
 
MARIPOSA – After beginning well, was ridden positively in the early stages and consequently settled further forward than may have been expected. Raced keenly for some distance near the 1300m. Bumped near the 200m.
 
MATSUYAMA – Began awkwardly and bumped. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
JUMEIRAH TRIANGLE – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced in restricted room rounding the home-turn. Shifted out and bumped near the 200m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7 – Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester – Reprimand – AR131(a) – Careless Riding
Race 7 – Jockey D. Peisley – Reprimand – AR131(a) – Careless Riding
Race 7 – App C. Sutherland – Severe Reprimand – AR131(a) – Careless Riding
 
Fines
General: App A. Donald – Phone Use - AR113 - $400
General: App T. Fenlon – Party to a Breach - AR227(b) - $100
Race 6: App C. Collis – AR143(14)(a) - $200
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SUJEED, TEMPLEMORE, COOL ENCOUNTER, DON QUIXOTE, AROUND THE BUOY (NZ), IRISH GYPSY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3 – RUPERT’S JEWELL – Poor Performance – Barrier trial
Race 6 – GO WANDJI – Fractious in the barrier – Barrier certificate
Race 7 – STAR SEEKER – Poor Performance – Barrier trial
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 3:         DUKE OF LANCASTER - Ms Alisha Donald (a1.5/50kg),
                     THE HIPPY - Olivia Webb (a2/53.5kg),
Race 8:         MARIPOSA - Ms Rikki Jamieson
                     MATSUYAMA - Jake Bayliss
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 6 – GO WANDJI – Fractious in the barriers – 2:59pm
 
 
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.