QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB

THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2024

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Soft (5) RAIL – +5M Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.3

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – E. Tickner
Stewards – B. Wright, K. Daly, A. Schofield, F. Hartford & S. Borg (Cadet Steward)

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Toowoomba Trackwork – Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Stewards inquired into a social media post made by Apprentice L. Sykes during trackwork whilst mounted on a racehorse at the registered training facility of C. & K. Geran on Tuesday, 25 of September 2024. Apprentice Sykes subsequently pleaded guilty of a charge under the provisions of AR113 in that he did use his mobile phone whilst mounted and was fined $200. Apprentice Sykes was advised of his rights to an appeal.

GENERAL

Race 3 – SUNWORSHIPPER - Stewards inquired into a report from the Compliance Assurance Team following an inspection at the registered stables of Trainer M. Kropp. On inspection, SUNWORSHIPPER presented with a Decron poultice to the near hindleg. After considering the evidence, it was established that the poultice had been applied to aid in the treatment of a minor wound to the near-hindleg. Stewards issued trainer Mr Kropp with a charge under the provisions of AR249(1)(a), in that he did administer a medication to the filly, namely poultice prior to its engagement in Race 3 at Ipswich on Thursday, 26 September. Mr Kropp pleaded guilty to the charge.

In determining penalty stewards took into consideration the following:
• Mr Kropp’s guilty plea
• Mr Kropp’s good record and forthright evidence
• The objective seriousness of the conduct
• The paramount importance of maintaining the integrity of Thoroughbred Racing and ensuring a level playing field for all participants
• Specific and general deterrence principles
• Precedents and general circumstances

In determining penalty, Stewards noted the objective seriousness of charges under AR249, and were of the opinion that special circumstances did exist in this case, and subsequently were able to apply LR117B(c).

Mr Kropp was subsequently fined $1000. He was further advised of his rights to an appeal.

Race 8 – KEWELL – Stewards inquired into a report in relation to KEWELL, following a report from the Compliance Assurance Team that the gelding had been present at a training facility in Oakey, Queensland and not at the registered training location of Mr P. Sexton. Additionally, pre-race blood samples were taken for analysis. Mr Sexton pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR101(1) in that he did stable the gelding at a premise outside his registered stable location and was subsequently fined $200. Mr Sexton was advised of his rights to an appeal.

Prior to the running of race 7, the mobile phone belonging to Jockey T. Brooker was found to be in her possession in the female’s jockey room. Jockey Brooker pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR218(4)(b) in that she did have her mobile phone in her possession and was subsequently fined $400. In assessing penalty, Stewards noted that Jockey Brooker had produced her phone immediately when requested, her record in relation to the rule, and her guilty plea. Jockey Brooker was subsequently advised of her rights to an appeal.


Race 1: IPSWICH EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE MAIDEN PLATE (2180m)

DEIFIC – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly for some distance approaching the 800m. Commenced to give ground leaving the 400m. A post-race veterinary clearance revealed the gelding to be lame in the off-foreleg. Trainer T. Bita was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.

MR TADASHI – Slow to begin. Bumped and carried inwards leaving the 1700m when crowded for room by SMELTER, then continued to over-race for some distance. Laid out under pressure approaching the 200m before being corrected by its rider.

SMELTER (IRE) – Approaching the 1700m, improved onto the heels of THE MANIPULATOR, obliged to steady, shifted and bumped with MR TADASHI before crowding that runner. Apprentice D. McGillivray was advised to exercise greater care. Raced keenly for some distance approaching the 1400m when the pace of the race slackened. Laid in for some distance leaving the 400m and in the early part of the home straight, before becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of MR TADASHI leaving the 200m and obliged to shift to the inside of that runner to obtain clear running.

THE MANIPULATOR – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced keenly for some distance near the 800m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

HONOUR BRIGHT – Raced wide and without cover from the 800m.

MAJESTIC ANGEL (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Laid out near the 300m.

Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good (4).


Race 2: GREAT NORTHERN MAIDEN PLATE (800m)

CASUAL MAN – Leaving the 400m, obliged to steady when racing in restricted room between KOOL BRUCE and TUANAKI CREEK.

TUSK HUNTER – Laid out leaving the 700m and bumped SIX MORE SONGS. Laid in under pressure from the 200m despite the efforts of its rider. Bumped on the hindquarter by ENUFF PILLS when that runner was improving into a doubtful run over the concluding stages.

CRAIGLEA BRONTE – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Cast the near hind plate in running.

ENUFF PILLS – Apprentice A. Graham was harmlessly dislodged leaving the mounting yard before being examined QAS officials and deemed fit to fulfill her engagements. Held-up for clear running for some distance approaching the 200m before attempting to improve into a doubtful run leaving the 100m between TUSK HUNTER and FIFTH MAJOR, bumping with FIFTH MAJOR on a number of occasions which was then obliged to steady. Apprentice A. Graham was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.

FIFTH MAJOR – Bumped for several strides when ENUFF PILLS attempted to improve into a doubtful run leaving the 50m, before being steadied and tightened for room over the concluding stages.

GLAD RAG DOLL – Slow to begin.

SHE'LL GO BOOM – Began awkwardly. Jockey G. Cartwright was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(6)(c) for using her whip when out of contention.

KOOL BRUCE – Blundered on jumping, then tightened between runners soon after. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying symptoms of a slow recovery.

SIX MORE SONGS – Leaving the 700m, bumped when TUSK HUNTER laid out. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.


Race 3: BELLBOWRIE DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP (1100m)

PALEFACE RINGO – Trainer Mr J. Brown was reprimanded under the provisions of AR106(1) for presenting the gelding with unstitched bandages. Began awkwardly and bumped HE’S A WEAPON. When asked to comment on the performance, Mr Brown advised that the gelding had missed some work leading into the event, and subsequently he was not disappointed with the performance.

MISHANI ECLIPSE – Raced keenly during the early stages when being restrained in an attempt to obtain a position with cover.

CARRAVILLA – Hampered on jumping, lost ground and subsequently settled further back than expected. Raced wide and without cover from the 500m.

JOY A PLENTY – Shifted out on jumping and bumped CARRAVILLA. Raced keenly during the early stages when attempting to obtain a position with cover. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

HE'S A WEAPON – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the gelding’s mouth.

BLACK ASSASSIN – Began awkwardly.


Race 4: IMPERIAL RACING MAIDEN PLATE (1350m)


FLYING JEWEL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held-up for clear running from the 400m until the 200m.

LARUSSO – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

OPTIMUS MAXIMUS – Approaching the 100m shifted in off heels to obtain clear running.

AIN'TNOSAINT – Passing the 1000m, restrained from the heels of FREE AS THE WIND when over-racing, before continuing to do so when racing in restricted room for some distance.

CHAYSE'N' THE KING – Restrained from heels of AIN’TNOSAINT approaching the 1000m when that runner commenced to over-race. Became very awkwardly placed on the heels of JORUM soon after and obliged to check and shift out. After taking evidence, Stewards could not be comfortably that the interference was directly attributable to one specific runner, and subsequently took no further action than to remind all riders to exercise greater care. Raced wide and without cover for the remainder of the event. Held-up for clear running rounding the home turn before bumping with MISTY GOLD. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey S. Collett reported the interference in the early stages proved detrimental to the gelding’s finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

FREE AS THE WIND – Change of tactics – to be ridden further back with cover if circumstances permit. Settled forward with cover. Passing the 1000m, obliged to stead when MISTY GOLD shifted inwards.

SUGAR ISLAND – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

JORUM – Steadied when tightened for room for some distance passing the 1000m.

SUNCHELLE – Slow to begin.

PUMICESTONE ROAD – Inconvenienced and carried wider passing the 1000m when FREE AS THE WIND shifted out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

MISTY GOLD – Jockey M. Savva pleaded guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that approaching the 1000m, she did permit her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of FREE AS THE WIND, which was restrained and lost its rightful running. Jockey Savva’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, commencing midnight Thursday, 26 September 2024 and to conclude midnight Friday, 4 October 2024. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered the carelessness to be in the mid-range, her guilty plea and record in relation to the rule. Jockey Savva was advised of her rights to an appeal.


Race 5: TAB CLASS 3 PLATE (1690m)

TWYFORD – Blundered on jumping.

ROCKED – Began awkwardly and shifted out.

ANTHROPICA – Slow to begin. Jockey M. Savva reported the gelding felt uncomfortable in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

LUTON HOO (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Laid out leaving the 300m carrying BLUE CHIP GIRL wider.

ROYAL GEORGE – Slow into stride. Apprentice M. Castle pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(6)(c) in that she did use her whip when out of contention in the event. Apprentice Castle was subsequently fined $200. In assessing penalty, Stewards noted that she had used her whip on 14 occasions in totality, which in the Stewards’ opinion, was excessive in relation to the ground the gelding was making in the event. Apprentice Castle was subsequently advised of her rights to an appeal.

BLUE CHIP GIRL – Bumped before being hampered runners soon after the start. Carried wider when LUTON HOO laid out passing the 300m.

INDENTED HEAD – Raced wide and without cover from the 600m, before being forced wider when BLUE CHIP GIRL was carried outwards leaving the 300m. Bumped leaving the 200m.

NEW JOY – Began only fairly before being hampered between runners soon after the start and consequently settled further back than may have been expected. Approaching the 200m, held up for clear running when awkwardly placed on the heels of BLUE CHIP GIRL. Attempted to shift wider to obtain clear running leaving the 200m, and in doing so bumped with INDENTED HEAD.


Race 6: SCHWEPPES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1690m)

TOOLATEMATE – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

ITALIAN AWARD – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly during the early stages.

JUBILANT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Momentarily held up approaching the 200m before shifting to the inside of ITALIAN AWARD to obtain clear running. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported in his opinion, the gelding may not have handled the firmer track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

DUCHESS BREE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.

GOOD LIFE DIVA – Slow to begin before being tightened between runners soon after jumping.


Race 7: GORDON'S GIN BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1200m)

HALFAHOPE – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

AHEADOFHISTIME – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Obliged to be shifted off heels leaving the 200m to obtain clear running. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey A. Mallyon reported that the gelding, which was third-up for the new stable, with blinkers on again, travelled only fairly throughout the event, and rounding the home-turn. He added once placed under pressure in the home straight, the gelding finished off the event well.

BAD EDUCATION – Laid out for some distance leaving the 600m.

MEAN APPROACH – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 100m, bumped with I AM A MARVEL. Jockey S. Cormack dropped his whip near the 50m. Jockey S. Cormack reported that the gelding failed to quicken on straightening and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

I AM A MARVEL – Slow to begin. Leaving the 100m, bumped with MEAN APPROACH.

REMLAPS ANGEL – Raced keenly in the early stages.

TRES REDOUTE – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced keenly during the early stages. Laid in under pressure near the 250m in onto the heels of MEAN APPROACH and obliged to be eased and shifted wider. When asked to comment on the performance, Trainer D. Forster reported in her opinion, that the mare was not suited by the firmer track conditions. Trainer D. Forster further advised that she would now consider the immediate racing future of the mare. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off-foreleg. Trainer D. Forster was advised that TRES REDOUTE would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.


Race 8: RIVER 94.9FM RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP (1200m)

ACES UP (NZ) – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

IT'S HELLS BELLS – Raced keenly during the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery.

KEWELL – Slow to begin. Apprentice S. Willis pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that approaching the 200m, she did permit her mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of DUPONT, which was obliged to check and lost its rightful running. Apprentice Willis’ license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 8 days, commencing midnight, Saturday 5 October 2024 and to conclude midnight Sunday 13 October 2024. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered the carelessness to be in the low range, her guilty plea and record in relation to the rule. Stewards also noted there may have been marginal inwards shift from DUPONT leading into the incident, however felt this had no bearing on the incident. Apprentice Willis was subsequently advised of her rights to an appeal.

RECANATI – Blundered on jumping before being hampered between runners and subsequently settled further back than may have been expected. Held-up for clear running on entering the home straight.

EXPOSITION – Began awkwardly resulting in apprentice J. Hampson losing use of her near side iron, before losing the use of both irons a short distance later, placing her at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.

QUEST OF QUESTS – Over-raced during the early stages and obliged to steady from heels near the 900m.

LITTLE SPARK – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

DUPONT – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Approaching the 200m, obliged to check from the heels of KEWELL, when that runner shifted out when not clear. Held-up for clear running for some distance thereafter.

HELLO IN THERE – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

FLYING TYROL – Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2 – Apprentice A. Graham – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand
Race 2 – Jockey G. Cartwright – Use of whip when out of contention – AR132(6)(c) – Reprimand
Race 3 – Trainer J. Brown – Presenting Incorrect Gear – AR106 – Reprimand

Fines
Race 5 – Apprentice M. Castle – Use of whip when out of contention – AR132(6)(c) - $200
General - Apprentice L. Skyes – Using mobile phone whilst mounted at trackwork – AR113 - $200
General - Trainer M. Kropp – Raceday treatment – AR249(1)(a) - $1000
General – Jockey T. Brooker – Mobile phone in possession in jockey’s room – AR218(4)(b) - $400
General – Trainer P. Sexton – Stabled at incorrect address – AR101 - $200

Suspensions
Race 4 – Jockey M. Savva – Careless riding – AR131(a) – 8 days – Commencing midnight Thursday, 26 September 2024 and to conclude Midnight, Friday 4 October 2024
Race 8 – Apprentice S. Willis – Careless riding – AR131(a) – 8 days – Commencing midnight Saturday, 5 October 2024 and to conclude Midnight, Sunday 13 October 2024


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
LADY PARVATI, KOOL BRUCE, GOLDEN SUN, DUCHESS BREE, KEWELL, QUEST OF QUESTS.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1 – DEIFIC – Lame off foreleg – Veterinary clearance required
Race 7 – TRES REDOUTE – Lame off foreleg – Veterinary clearance required


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. 19e. JORUM – B. Wheeler
Race 4. 21e. PUMICESTONE ROAD – S. Cormack
Race 8. 17e. DUPONT – J. Williams
Race 8. 19e. DARKENED DESTINY – M. Schrapel
Race 8. 21e. HELLO IN THERE – G. Cartwright




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.