QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
IPSWICH – FRIDAY – 23RD AUGUST  2024
 
WEATHER: Fine    TRACK RATING: Good 4    RAIL: +8m Entire    PENETROMETER: 5.2
 
OFFICIALS
 
Stewards – B. Wright (Chair), K. Daly, R. Hanson, D. McMahon, S. Borg (Cadet)
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
 
Rider R. Maloney was fined $400 for breaching the provisions of AR190(3), in that he was unable to fulfil his engagement due to being overweight in race two. He was replaced by G. Cartwright.
 
 
Race 1: RDO EQUIPMENT MAIDEN PLATE  2200 M
 
BENZINO: Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up passing the 500m and when attempting to take a run between THE VOCALIST(NZ) and TARANAKI(NZ) near the 350m, contacted TARANAKI(NZ), on the hindquarters, momentarily unbalancing that gelding. Then shifted back to the inside near the 300m but was disappointed for a run between THE VOCALIST(NZ) and PRIDE OF PASSION, before steadying and shifting out. BENZINO then laid out over the concluding stages.
 
DAWSON DROVER: Began awkwardly.
 
GENZEE (NZ): Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to being fractious in the horse stalls. 
 
TARANAKI (NZ): After the race, it was noted the gelding had lost both its hind plates.
 
TRAPEZE FLYER: Bumped and unbalanced near the 2100m. Raced wide without cover in the early stages. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
SWITZERLAND SUN: In the early stages, raced keenly and passing the 1800m checked, when improving to the inside of GENZEE(NZ). Shortly after, made contact with the rail. Laid out round the home turn and passing the 100m, when struck with the whip, shifted out abruptly.  
 
THE VOCALIST (NZ): Near the 2100m bumped with TRAPEZE FLYER, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. A post-raced veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have been galloped on, on the off-hind leg.
 
Race 2: THE INDUSTRY SCHOOL MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by rider G. Cartwright (ADDITION), placed 3rd in the race against the winner, WITHOUT DELAY (Apprentice B. Wheeler), alleging interference near the 50m. On the evidence, Stewards were of the view that near the 50m, WITHOUT DELAY, shifted out under pressure resulting in ADDITION being checked. However, as they were of the view that had that interference not occurred, WITHOUT DELAY, would still have finished ahead of ADDITION at the end of the race, the objection was dismissed and correct weight was declared on the judges’ numbers 12, 7, 5, 10.
 
Whist being mounted on the track, ONATARE was very fractious, broke free of its attendant and galloped considerable distance riderless. After being caught, ONATARE was a late withdrawal at 12:15pm. Upon the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on ONATARE be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st place – 5c win, 7c place
2nd place – 4c place
3rd place – 5c place
 
ADDITION (NZ): Change of tactics – Attempt to ride with cover. Settled towards the rear. Began awkwardly and shifted in, bumping VOCALS. Checked near the 50m.
 
ICED CHOCOLATE: Slow to begin. In the early stages raced keen before being allowed to stride around the field and take the lead near the 700m. Rider N. Beriman explained she was instructed to have the mare where comfortable and after being slow to leave the gates, was looking to settle towards the rear. She said as the early tempo was slow, and her mount was racing keen, she allowed ICE CHOCOLATE to stride and take the lead near the 700m.
 
MORGANITE: Apprentice E. Lang dropped her whip near the 200m.
 
VOCALS: Bumped on jumping.
 
ONATARE: Fractious going onto the track, broke free of its attendant and galloped considerable distance. Trainer B. Ahrens was notified the mare must compete to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an Official trial prior to racing again.
 
ARTELUCE: Began awkward and lost ground. When racing to the inside of CYBERWARS near the 600m, contacted the rail, became badly unbalanced and was checked.
 
Apprentice B. Wheeler, the rider of WITHOUT DELAY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a), in that he permitted his mount to shift out over the final 50m whilst be ridden along and when not clear of ADDITION(NZ), resulting in that runner being checked and losing its rightful running. Apprentice B. Wheeler’s permit to ride in races was suspended for a period of 13 days to commence midnight the 31st August 2024 and to expire midnight 13th September 2024. When considering penalty, account was taken of Apprentice B. Wheeler’s guilty plea, record in relation to this rule, his status as an Apprentice, the level of carelessness and the careless riding guidelines.
 
Race 3: GRASON PARK MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M
 
TURN THE CORNER: Rider R. Maloney reported the gelding laid out from the 600m and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
LET'SSHOWEM: Began awkwardly.
 
MEHRETU: When racing to the inside of the TURN THE CORNER near the 300m, was tightened, when awkwardly placed on the heels of POWIAS (G. Cartwright), which shifted out slightly before being corrected. Rider G. Cartwright was notified to exercise more care.
 
WITHEREN LASS: Began awkwardly. Raced keen with its head up in the middle stages.
 
SCOTTVILLE SCOOTER: Reared on jumping and lost ground. Apprentice T. Fenlon was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride the filly to the end of the race.
 
ARTISTICA: Laid out approaching the home turn.
 
FORTUNE READY: Near the 600m, attempted a run between SCOTTVILLE SCOOTER and LET’SSHOWEM where there was doubtful room. As a result, FORTUBNE READY contacted the hindquarters of LET’SSHOWEM, turning that mare in, with FORTUNE READY being checked. On the evidence, Apprentice M. Castle was advised to ensure there is sufficient racing room when attempting similar runs.
 
Race 4: LIVING TURF QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1350 M
 
CAPTAIN GOOD VIBES: Raced ride without cover in the early and middle stages. Passing the 100m was bumped by VANGUARD LEGEND, which was shifting out to improve.
 
MOET AT MIDNIGHT: Raced keen in the middle stages. 
 
PRIDE OF SAVABELLA: Shortly after the start, steadied when racing in restricted room. On several occasions after straightening, bumped with LARIDAE. Passing the 200m, when racing tight with LARIDAE, was struck over the head by the whip of rider N. Callow (LARIDAE).
 
PROCLAIMER: Held up for a run passing the 500m until approaching the 200m. Rider R. Maloney reported the gelding, which was having its 3rd start, raced greenly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
LARIDAE: Raced ride without cover in the early and middle stages. Raced wide around the home turn and on several occasions after straightening, bumped with PRIDE OF SAVABELLA. Rider N. Callow reported the gelding raced greenly.
 
Race 5: ROSE JENSEN KENT LAWYERS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP       1700 M
 
Rider J. Orman (DIANA’S AFFAIR), which was placed 2nd, viewed the official footage of the race before deciding not to lodge an objection.
 
GRINZINGER KNIGHT: After being slow to begin, was ridden hard to take up a leading position.
 
SIR BOO: Slow to begin.
 
DIANA'S AFFAIR: Rounding the home turn was bumped by EXPLICABLE, which was taken out slightly by TOOLATEMATE.
 
FOUR O’CLOCK KNOCK (NZ): Declared a late withdrawal at 8:20am on veterinary advice. Trainer P. Shailer was advised a veterinary certificate will be required prior to the gelding racing again.
 
BOLD CONTENDER (NZ): Slow to begin.
 
TOOLATEMATE: Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
CHANCE WITH WOLVES: Approaching the 1300m, commenced to race keenly when being steadied away from the heels of EXPLICABLE, which was crossing. CHANCE WITH WOLVES then shifted out, obliging DIANA’S AFFAIR to shift out with CHANCE WITH WOLVES and then take up the position behind that gelding.
 
 
Race 6: VINCE INSURANCE CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1350 M
 
KATDEEL: Slow to begin and then got its head up, losing ground. Apprentice B. Wheeler reported the gelding was wayward throughout before being eased down from the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards deemed the performance to be unacceptable and Trainer B. Laming was notified the gelding must Officially trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.
 
ROSE NOIR: Began awkwardly. Held up for a run from the 300m until approaching the 200m. Rider R. Maloney reported after being held up in the early stages of the straight, the mare did not let down as expected, however; he wasn’t overly disappointed with the performance.
 
AERIAL BAY: Fractious in the gates prior to the start.
 
SANBANO: Began awkwardly.
 
SIR BEVERIDGE: Near the 800m was momentarily tightened by DREAM LANTERN.
 
ARISTELLA: Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
 
Race 7: IPSWICH PARTY HIRE CLASS 5 HANDICAP         1350 M
 
PLUNDERING: Held up near the 400m until passing the 300m before shifting back to the inside of BOODUA ROMANCE. Then was held up for a run between BOODUA ROMANCE and ORIGINAL GLAZE, which was laying out, from the 150m until near the 50m. Lost its near-fore plate in running.

 
CHAYSE 'N' ARTIE: Fractious in the mounting yard and enroute to the gates.
 
BOODUA ROMANCE: Lost its off-hind plate in running.
 
ORIGINAL GLAZE: Laid out from the 150m.
 
Race 8: THE SHED COMPANY BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP         1350 M
 
SCRIPT WRITER: Slow to begin.
 
JUKEBOX IN SIBERIA: Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
ADMONISH: Change of tactics – Further forward from the good gate. Settled mid field.
 
Race 9: TAB BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP   1100 M
 
MILTON ROAD (NZ): Began awkwardly. Hung out from the 500m until the 200m, proving difficult to ride.
 
HELIKEDEMPRETTY: Slow into stride and tightened between runners.
 
CATWALK CRIMINAL: Held up for a run from the 400m until approaching the 200m.
 
JOJO RABBIT: Wide without cover in the early stages.
 
MIST OF DAWN: Had difficulty obtaining a clear running over the final 150m. Near the 900m was severely checked when racing to the inside of QUADE, which in turn was racing tight to the inside of FIRST PERSON, which was awkwardly placed close to the heels of LUMENS LENNY, which hung in away from CATWALK CRIMINAL (App E. Lang), which was shifting in when not quite clear. In the incident QUADE was also severely checked and FIRST PERSON badly hampered. After considering all the circumstances and noting the racing manners of LUMENS LENNY, Apprentice E. Lang was notified she must ensure she gives sufficient clearance to inside runners when crossing.
 
FIRST PERSON: Tightened and steadied near the 1000m. Badly hampered near the 900m.
 
TREASURER: Began awkwardly. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 300m until passing the 100m.
 
QUADE: Severely checked near the 900m. Held up for a run from the 300m until passing the 100m.
 
LUMENS LENNY: Apprentice B. Wheeler reported in the early stages, the gelding hung in and proved difficult to ride. Trainer S. Morrison was notified a warning would be recorded against the gelding for its racing manners.
 
Apprentice T. Fenlon, the rider of A LOT OF BOOTY, was found guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a), in that she permitted her mount to shift in near the 1000m when not clear of FIRST PERSON, which was tightened and taken in onto QUADE, which was tightened onto MIST OF DAWN, resulting in FIRST PERSON being steadied from the heels of A LOT OF BOOTY. Apprentice T. Fenlon’s’ permit to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence midnight the 1st September 2024 and to expire midnight 9th September 2024. When considering penalty, account was taken of Apprentice T. Fenlon’s’ record in relation to this rule, her status as an Apprentice, the level of carelessness and the careless riding guidelines.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees:
 
Reprimands:
Race 3: Apprentice T. Fenlon – Severe Reprimand – Failure to ride her mount out to the end of the race – AR131(b)
 
Fines:
Race 2: Rider R. Maloney – Fine – Accepting a ride when overweight and replaced – AR190(3) - $400

Suspensions:
Race 2: Apprentice B. Wheeler – Suspension – Careless Riding – AR131(a)
Race 9: Apprentice T. Fenlon – Suspension – Careless Riding – AR131(a)
 
Race day injuries/illness:
 
 
Absent jockeys:
 
 
Adjourned inquiries:
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses:
 
Horses sampled pre-race:
BENZINO, PRIDE OF PASSION, VANGUARD LEGEND, GRINZINGER KNIGHT, WEST CORK, ORIGINAL GLAZE
 
Horses sampled post-race:
All winners
 
Warnings/bars:
Race 2: ONATARE – Racing manners – Suspension
Race 6: KATDEEL – Poor performance – Suspension
Race 9: LUMMENS LENNY – Racing manners – Warning
 
Protests:
Race 2: 3rd vs 1st – Dismissed
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications:
 
Race 2:
-       5 ADDITION (NZ) – Ms Georgina Cartwright,
-       14e ONATARE – Ms Samantha Collett,
-       16e ARTELUCE 0 Ms Melea Castle (a3/49kg)
Race 3:
-       14e ARTISTICA – Damien Thornton,
-       16e FORTUNE READY - Ms Melea Castle (a3/49kg)
Race 7:
-       9 ORIGINAL GLAZE - Ms Emily Lang (a3/52kg)
Race 8:
-       15e MAURIZMA - Taylor Marshall,
-       16e PARUES - Ms Samantha Collett
Race 9:
-       16e A LOT OF BOOTY - Ms Tahlia Fenlon (a3/50kg),
-       17e LUMENS LENNY - Bailey Wheeler (a1.5/53kg)
 
 
Late Scratchings:
Race 2: ONATARE
Race 5: FOUR O’CLOCK KNOCK (NZ)
 
 
 
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.