QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 19TH JULY 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine     TRACK RATING – Good (4)     RAIL – Out 8metres the entire
PENETROMETER – 5.1
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Warren
Stewards – S. Fletcher, A. Schofield, F. Hartford, A. Brook & S. Borg
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey N Berriman was indisposed and Jockey’s R Maloney & M Savva were unable to fulfil their engagements due to illness rider replacements were made as per Stewards race-day summary. Jockey’s Savva and Maloney were advised they would require a medical clearance prior to riding again.
 
Race 1:GREAT NORTHERN QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP       800m
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an application by Jockey L. Tilley and Trainer P Webster for SHOWS A SIGN to be declared a non-runner. After taking evidence and reviewing the available patrol footage Stewards determined it was the barrier manners of the gelding which resulted in its being slow away and additionally as the gelding had finished in 4th place, Stewards, with mind to AR204(10), denied jockey Tilley’s request and declared correct weight on the judges semaphored numbers.
 
SHOWS A SIGN – Slow to begin. Shifted in leaving the 600m and momentarily crowded BEST COFFEE. Jockey L Tilley was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
HAPPILYNAIVE – Slow to begin.
 
BEST COFFEE – Momentarily crowded leaving the 600m.
 
PARTY ISLAND – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 2:THE SHED COMPANY IPSWICH MAIDEN PLATE      800m
 
ARTELUCE – Bumped on jumping. Laid out under pressure at the 350m.
 
HANDSOME PRINCE – Buffeted between runners on jumping. Laid out under pressure at the 350m.
 
PUT 'EM UP – Slow to begin. Raced greenly for the majority.
 
MONTAGLIARI – Bumped and became momentarily unbalanced on jumping. Hung out leaving the 400m. 
 
QUEEN NINA (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure leaving the 400m.
 
RAN NA LADY – Laid out for the majority.
 
HOT TORQUE INVEGAS – Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure leaving the 400m.

 
Race 3: RQ NAIDOC CELEBRATION RACE BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP       800m
 
SHOCK AND AWE – Bumped on entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure in the home straight and bumped passing the winning post.
 
ISLAND TIDE – Performed disappointingly. A post-race veterinary examination which revealed the mare to have bled from one nostril in running. Co-trainer C. Geran stated the mare would likely be sent for a freshen up. Nonetheless, Mr Geran was advised that ISLAND TIDE must gallop over 1000m in the presence of a Steward prior to racing again.
 
MAGURO – On entering the home straight was obliged to shift out around heels to improve and bumped.
 
SONGZILLA – Began awkwardly.
 
PIANIST – Slow into stride. When queried regarding the seemingly improved performance a Stable representative advised the step back in distance and the firmer track conditions, compared to its most recent start, were both to the mares advantage and a forward showing had been expected.
 
RUSSIAN DIVA – Laid out rounding the home turn and was held up in the early stages of the home straight before shifting wider passing the 200m.
 
RUSSIAN PINS – When asked to comment on the disappointing performance, Jockey D. Thornton stated that the mare raced flat today and he could offer no further excuses. Trainer S. Morrisey reported that in light of today’s performance, RUSSIAN PINS would likely now head for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.  
 
 
Race 4: VINCE INSURANCE MAIDEN HANDICAP       1700m
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 8 minutes after GOOD KARMA became fractious behind the barriers, dislodged its rider and galloped riderless for a considerable distance prior to being recaptured. GOOD KARMA was subsequently declared a late scratching at 2.03pm. Stewards ordered that all bets on the mare be refunded with the following deductions to apply to all successful wagers placed prior to 2:03pm:
 
0cents in the dollar for the win
3cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
3cents in the dollar for 2nd place
2cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer P. Jenkins was advised that GOOD KARMA must barrier trial, under race day conditions, to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
HOTFOOT PERFORMER- Shifted in momentarily hampering BEAN SHAMELESS near the 1500m. App D. McGillivray was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future. 
 
AIN'T NOBODY – Shifted out in an effort to improve passing the 300m and bumped, was unable to secure clear running and shortly afterwards, became awkwardly placed on heels and had to be restrained approaching the 200m.
 
TARZOBOOM (NZ) – Obliged to shift in away from heels near the 1500m. Raced wide throughout. Momentarily held up on straightening.
 
PINTURA ROSA (FR) – Trainer B. Smith advised of a change of tactics – to be ridden further back with cover from the wide barrier if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Slow into stride.
 
BEAN SHAMELESS – Momentarily crowded near the 1500m. Bumped leaving the 300m when AIN’T NOBODY shifted out in an attempt to obtain clear running. Shifted in on straightening taking AIN’T NOBODY inwards approaching the 200m, causing that runner to be hampered. Jockey K Wilson-Taylor was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances and ensure his mounts do not excessively shift. 
 
SWITZERLAND SUN – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. When posted wide and racing keenly was permitted to stride forward near the 900m to and obtain a position outside the leaders near the 600m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
NO MORE SCOTCH – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers at the request of its rider and was cleared fit to start. Eased out of the race at the 1400m. A further post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be extremely shin-sore in both forelegs. Trainer N. Owen was advised that NO MORE SCOTCH would require a veterinary clearance inclusive of X-Rays prior to racing again.
 
NAVILLUS HELLFIRE – Ridden conservatively from the wide barrier in the early stages to obtain a position with cover. Raced keenly during the early stages. Shifted ground under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
IT'SALLSAIDANDONE – Laid in on straightening before being corrected by its rider at which time the filly shifted out, before shifting back in marginally hampering AIN’T NOBODY. Jockey A Thompson was advised to exercise greater care when correcting his mounts in future to ensure no undue shifting occurs. Jockey Thompson was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR128(2) for leaving the course without the permission of Stewards.
 
 
Race 5: BARRIER REEF POOLS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP        1700m
 
DIACO – Raced keenly on heels leaving the 800m when the pace slackened. Held up for clear running approaching the 200m until a point leaving the 100m.
 
NO GOING BACK – Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained to obtain a position with cover. Shifted out marginally and bumped near the 200m.
 
VIADELAMORE (IRE) – Raced keenly near the 1200m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MISHANI MISSILE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
GOOGAZ – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure down the running, crowding SIENNA’S AWARD near the 200m. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. In considering the matter Stewards noted the outward shift from NO GOING BACK, which exacerbated the interference incurred by SIENNA’S AWARD as well as the efforts made by Jockey Wilson-Taylor to straightening his mount which, whilst noted, fell short of what is expected in similar circumstances.
 
HURACANEVO – Began awkwardly. Laid in despite the efforts of its rider over the concluding stages. Raced wide for the majority.
 
THE LOVE ROCKET – Held up for clear running passing the 150m before improving into a marginal run along the inside running rail leaving the 100m and being crowded and obliged to steady passing the winning post. 
 
SIENNA'S AWARD – Tightened for room, bumped and was restrained from heels near the 200m when NO GOING BACK shifted out marginally, and GOOGAZ shifted in under pressure.
 
SOKUDO – Slow into stride. Jockey S. Cormack was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out fully to the finish of the race.
 
WHISKY TRAIN (NZ) – Laid out rounding the home turn. Laid in passing the winning post crowding THE LOVE ROCKET. App C Graham was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
 
Race 6: IMPERIAL RACING RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP       1100m
 
ROADHOUSE – Ridden conservatively during the early stages to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail.
 
LASER BEAM – Raced keenly near the 800m. Jockey J. Orman reported that although the gelding was first up and likely would derive a fitness benefit from the run, in his opinion, LASER BEAM was disappointing in its finishing effort.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
THIEF BY NIGHT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TAPIS MAGIQUE – Raced keenly near the 800m. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have shifted the off fore plate in running.
 
BOOGA RAY – Began awkwardly.
 
HE'S A DEVIL – Momentarily held up for clear running leaving the 400m and had to be shifted wider. Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 200m. Raced wide for the majority. 
 
PABALLO – Raced wide for the majority.
 
MAGIC TALENT – Dwelt in the barrier.
 
 
Race 7: TAB QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP       1350m
 
CORDOZAR – Began awkwardly and bumped before becoming awkwardly placed on heels and having to be momentarily steadied.
 
KING TARIK – Raced keenly for a short distance when being restrained to obtain a position with cover near the inside running rail near the 1100m. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance, Trainer’s representative Corey Munce reported that the gelding had impressed the stable in its work and had been progressing well through its preparation. Further adding that with the addition of a senior rider, the stable had expected a forward showing.
 
MALARINA – After beginning only fairly was restrained in the early stages to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail, consequently, may have settled further back in the field than anticipated. Raced keenly near the 1000m and shifted wider, raced wide from that point.
 
OUTWITTED – Momentarily held up approaching the home turn. When improving into a marginal run approaching the 200m was crowded and bumped.
 
MISS MIRIAM – Momentarily raced keenly on heels passing the 850m.
 
CRIMSON WARNING – Momentarily held up near the 300m before shifting wider, then again had difficulty obtaining clear running until a point approaching the 200m when shifted wider.
 
PARIS ART – Raced wide for the majority.
 
SUNSHINE HIGHWAY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
JACK'S BOOM – After beginning well was ridden positively in the early stages and as it became apparent the filly would be posted wide, Jockey M. Hellyer permitted his mount to stride forward approaching the 1000m and settled in a leading position along the inside running rail approaching the 800m, consequently settling further forward than may have been expected. Shifted in crowding and bumped with OUTWITTED leaving the 200m. Jockey M. Hellyer was advised to exercise greater care.   
 
MILEY'S MEMORY – Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly when crossed near the 800m.
 
TYPHOON TIP – Ridden conservatively in the early stages to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail. Raced keenly during the early and middle stages.    
 
BEAN ALL OVA – After beginning well, was ridden positively in the early stages and when it became apparent the filly would be posted wide, Jockey M. Rodd permitted his mount to stride forward approaching the 1000m, becoming momentarily keen on heels passing the 850m, and settled in a leading position along the inside running rail approaching the 800m.
 
 
Race 8:GORDON'S GIN CLASS 2 HANDICAP        1350m
 
CRAZY BRAVE – Momentarily held up rounding the home turn having to be shifted wider on entering the home straight.
 
SMART RECOGNITION – Began awkwardly.
 
AMERICAN PHIREBALL – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Shifted wider across the heels of INCA TRAIL passing approaching the 200m when not fully clear of PROPHET’S DE’VINE causing that runner to be restrained. Jockey J. Orman was issued a severe reprimand under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. In considering the matter Stewards noted a marginal outward shift from INCA TRAIL which coincided with the shift from AMERICAN PHIREBALL as well as the severity of interference which, despite the narrow margin of clearance, was minor in nature. Additionally, Jockey Orman was reminded of his recent record in relation to the rule and advised to take far greater care going forward.
 
ROLLING ROCK- Shifted out away from heels passing the 200m.
 
INCA TRAIL – Trainer J. Bruce advised of a change of tactics – intention to lead the event if possible. Settled in a forward position. Laid in under pressure down the running, before being corrected near the 200m and shifting out marginally.
 
ADMONISH – Over-raced leaving the 600m, becoming awkwardly placed on heels and having to be shifted wider.
 
PROPHETS DE'VINE – Restrained from heels approaching the 200m.
 
LARA'S LAULET – Raced wide for the majority.
 
MIGHTY JUDD – Raced wide for the majority.
 
LUCKY JESS – Soon after the start became momentarily awkward on heels, then raced keenly for a short distance. Over-raced on heels near the 700m.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5- Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor- severe reprimand – careless riding – AR131(a).
Race 9- Jockey J. Orman – severe reprimand – careless riding – AR131(a).
 
 
Fines
Race 4- Jockey A. Thompson – Leaving course without permission – AR128(2) - $200.
 
 
Absent jockeys
N. Beriman - Indisposed
R. Maloney – Medical required
M. Savva – Medical required
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
RUSSIAN DIVA, GOOD KARMA, WHISKEY TRAIN, THIEF BY NIGHT, MALARINA, SMART RECOGNITION.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4- GOOD KARMA – Late scratching/dislodged rider – Barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next start.
Race 4- NO MORE SCOTCH – Shin sore both forelegs – Veterinary clearance inclusive of x-rays prior to next start.
 
Bleeders
Race 3- ISLAND TIDE – Bled one nostril – Gallop 1000m in the presence of a Steward.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 4. BEST COFFEE – C. Waddell
Race 2. 6. MONTAGLIARI – N. Tomizawa
Race 4. 9. GOOD KARMA – J. Williams
Race 4. 13e. NAVILLUS HELLFIRE – L. Tarrant
Race 5. 7. GOOGAZ – K. Wilson-Taylor
Race 6. 1. ROADHOUSE – K. Wilson-Taylor
Race 6. 13e. HE’S A DEVIL – M. Cahill
Race 6. 18e. MAGCI TALENT – M. Cahill
Race 7. 12. SUNSHINE HIGHWAY – B. Thornton
Race 7. 13e. SUNSHINE HIGHWAY – M. Hellyer
Race 8. 20e. LUCKY JESS – S. Collett
 
Late scratchings
Race 4- GOOD KARMA – Late scratching @ 2.03pm.
 
 
 
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.