QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING –  Soft 5; Good 4 (2:13pm)
RAIL – Out 3metres the entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Warren
Stewards – B. Wright, S. Fletcher, A. Schofield; L. De Witt – Rowson (Asst. Stew); S. Borg (Cadet)
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
IPSWICH- 19 September 2024
Stewards concluded an inquiry into an incident which occurred in the Ipswich Turf Club mounting enclosure immediately prior to the running of Race 6 the SEVEN CLASS PLATE 1350m. Licensed stable-hand Mr S. Cerche was subsequently fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR 228(a) in that whilst parading ISLE ORNSAY he did do so in a manner which was determined by Stewards to be unwarranted and constituted conduct prejudicial to the image, interest, integrity and welfare of racing. Mr Cerche was advised of his right to an appeal.
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards noted the explanation tendered for the late scratchings of LUCKY MAN (Race 3), JUSTOH (Race 4) and GULF OF SIDRA (Race 7). Trainer P. Nolan (Jnr) was advised LUCKY MAN would require veterinary clearance prior to racing again.  
 
Trainer M Wilson will be advised that as NAILS AND PRIDE was scratched on veterinary advice a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
As Apprentice Liv O’Donnell was not riding for acceptable reasons, Stewards permitted the rider change(s) as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
 
Race 1: CHERY IPSWICH MAIDEN PLATE  800m
 
JEROBI – Stewards acceded to a request from Trainer C Geran to permit the gelding to wear the earmuffs pre-race only. Bumped at the start. Raced wide and laid out for the majority.
 
KING OF THE VIBE – Obliged to shift wider to obtain clear running leaving the 200m. Raced wide and laid out for the majority.
 
SO YES IT IS – Momentarily obliged to shift away from heels passing the 200m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BEGORRA – Began awkwardly and bumped and was momentarily crowded shortly thereafter. 
 
BOARD MEMBER – Laid out for the majority. Raced ungenerously when placed under pressure approaching the 200m.
 
LOOK IT'S LUCY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a poor recovery and be making notable respiratory noise. Trainer D. Murphy was advised LOOK IT’S LUCY would require veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
SPLIT THE CASH – Laid in on entering the home straight before being corrected by its rider. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 2: TAB BM70 HANDICAP  800m
 
WRITTLE – Laid out approaching the 400m. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J. Huxtable stated the gelding, being 2nd up, may not have been suited by the step down in distance from its most recent outing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
UNO MOON – Began awkwardly.
 
CAPITAL REIGN – Slow to begin.
 
CHAKRA BOY – Began awkwardly momentarily unbalancing its rider. Laid out approaching the 400m and rounding the home turn. Jockey J. Stanley reported on dismounting, the gelding had stood on his right foot. 
 
CABRINELLA – Held up in the early stages of the home straight before being shifted in, to secure clear running approaching the 200m.
 
SUNIKI – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
After the running of this event, the track was upgraded to a Good 4 at 2:13pm.
 
 
Race 3: BARRIER REEF POOLS QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE  800m
 
BILLY BOOM – Re-saddled behind the barriers. Raced wide for the majority.
 
CLICK CLICK BOOM – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in soon after passing the winning post crowding CHEEK TO CHEEK. Jockey J Stanley was reminded of his obligations pursuant to AR131(a).
 
GIGGY – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
LI'L REX – Bumped leaving the 200m. Shifted out soon after passing the winning post crowding CHEEK TO CHEEK. Jockey S Collet was reminded of her obligations pursuant to AR131(a).
 
THE BLAZE – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Shifted out leaving the 100m and became awkwardly placed on heels.
 
CHEEK TO CHEEK – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Obliged to shift wider rounding the home turn to secure clear running. Crowded soon after passing the winning post.
 
REBELLIOUS SPIRIT – Bumped with leaving the 200m.
 
TALLULAH – Slow into stride.
 
 
Race 4: THE CATON SCRAMBLE MAIDEN PLATE  1350m
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, it was identified that the incorrect number had been semaphored for Fourth (4th) place. Subsequent to conferring with the Judge, viewing the available footage and official photo finish, Stewards declared correct weight on placings on the amended placings of 13 – 3 – 15 – 24.
 
Correct weight was further delayed allowing Stewards to view footage of the start to identify whether CRYPT DE PIN had been afforded a fair start. After taking evidence from Jockey C Graham and Trainer R Lipp and viewing the available footage, Stewards determined it was the barrier manners of the mare which resulted in it failing to exit the barrier, and CRYPT DE PIN was subsequently declared a runner. Trainer R. Lipp was advised the mare would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.   
 
MIGRATORY– Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after getting its near hind leg cast in the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 3:15pm on veterinary advice. On the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets on MIGRATORY to be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 3:15pm:
 
1st - OUR BENEFACTOR (NZ) – 3cents win, 3cents place.
2nd - TRUMP CARD (NZ) – 3cents place.
3rd - RUINS OF ROME – 3cents place.
 
Trainer N. Hocking was advised MIGRATORY would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming
 
 
TRUMP CARD (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Jockey N. Callow dropped his nearside rein leaving the 200m and was obliged to regather passing the 100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained an injury to the near fore shoulder. TRUMP CARD (NZ) was transported to an off-course veterinary clinic for further assessment and treatment. Trainer D. Vandyke was advised to update Stewards on the gelding’s condition following further veterinary assessment. 
 
ZOUGO BOSS – Bumped on jumping. Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels approaching the winning post.
 
ALLEZBEC – Bumped on jumping.
 
CRYPT DE PIN – As the start was effected, put its head down and refused to jump taking no competitive part in the race.
 
OUR BENEFACTOR (NZ) – Jockey M. Harley was reprimanded pursuant to AR 132(6)(b) for raising his whip arm above shoulder height.  
 
POWER OF SUCCESS – Bumped on jumping. Momentarily crowded near the 150m when commencing to weaken.
 
RUINS OF ROME – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
UNCLE IAN – Shifted out abruptly at the start. Bumped leaving the 500m.
 
SHE'S MY LADY – Momentarily held up on the heels of a weakening runner approaching the 100m. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ELEVEN BLACK – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained to obtain a position with cover. Bumped leaving the 500m. Obliged to shifted out marginally away from heels near the 50m.
 
 
Race 5: CROWNE REAL ESTATE GEOFF & ALLEY CLASS 1 PLATE  1100m
 
A pre-race veterinary examination revealed CHAMPINSKY to have sustained a laceration its mouth and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 3:45pm. On the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets on CHAMPINSKY to be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply to all successful wagers placed prior to 3:45pm:
 
1st - KELLY'S LANDING –0cents win, 2cents place.
2nd - LA PETITE MAISON – 1cents place.
3rd - ANTONITO (NZ) – 1cents place.
 
Trainer B. Robinson was advised the mare would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
 
ANTONITO (NZ) – Began awkwardly, shifted in abruptly and bumped heavily on jumping.
 
FLUDWAY – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained to obtain a position with cover.
 
LIZZIE'S GEM – Buffeted between runners when bumped heavily at the start and became momentarily unbalanced.
 
APOLLO TEN – Slow to begin before having to be checked from heels shortly thereafter. Apprentice R. Thorburn reported after placing his mount under pressure rounding the home turn, the gelding momentarily felt awkward in its action and as a result he elected not to place his mount under further pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
DIAMOND WITNESS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey K. Yoshida was reprimanded pursuant to AR 132(6)(b) for raising his whip arm above shoulder height. 
 
UNLEASH – Began awkwardly, shifted out and was bumped heavily before being taken in and becoming awkwardly placed on heels and having to be steadied. 
 
WHISTLIN' RULER – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 6: GREAT NORTHERN CLASS 1 HANDICAP  1680m
 
WARRANT – Jockey R. Maloney reported the gelding felt awkward in its action. Jockey R. Maloney was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that approaching the 1400m he permitted his mount to shift in when not fully clear of TWISTED MISTRESS which was crowded and taken in onto the running of ACES UP which was obliged to restrain. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off hind. Trainer D. Vandyke was advised WARRANT would require veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
ACES UP (NZ) – Took the 1500m crossing awkwardly. Tightened for room and obliged to restrain from heels approaching the 1400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting a slow recovery.
 
MISS CHENERY – Raced keenly for a short distance near the 1400m. Jockey J. Orman stated that after beginning only fairly and becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on the heels of ACES UP which was obliged to restrain approaching the 1400m, his mount consequently settled further back than preferred.  
 
PICADOR – Momentarily crowded near the 1400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BLUEPRINT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BOVIDAE – Weakened over the final 100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
TWISTED MISTRESS – Crowded and taken in approaching the 1400m having to be steadied.  Shifted wider leaving the 1400m to be urged forward and settled in a leading position on the inside running rail near the 1000m. When asked to comment on the improved performance, Trainer G. Lane advised that the mare’s work had been impressing leading into today’s event, which in his opinion represented a step down in class from its recent outings, which were both telling factors. Jockey J. Taylor stated that, in his opinion, the mare is best suited when it is able to lead unchallenged as in todays event.
 
READY TO THUNDER – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 7: TOTAL CLUB MANAGMENT 0 - 58 HANDICAP  1350m
 
WEST CORK underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after getting its near hind leg cast in the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 5:10pm on veterinary advice. On the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets on WEST CORK to be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply to all successful wagers placed prior to 5:10pm:
 
1st - LAVONI– 20cents win, 13cents place.
2nd - RECANATI– 19cents place.
3rd - LITTLE SPARK – 19cents place.
 
Trainer M. Faulkner was advised the gelding would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
 
DASH DASH DASH – Jockey J. Stanley reported the gelding hung out from the 500m and proved difficult to ride out. Raced wide for the majority.
 
HOTFOOT PERFORMER – After beginning only fairly from the wide barrier, was ridden conservatively in the early stages and settled in a rearward position. Raced wide for the majority.
 
RECANATI – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
HAYAKU – Slow to begin. Improved into restricted room leaving the 100m and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
LAVONI – Raced wide for the majority.
 
AERIAL ARSENAL – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. When queried regarding her riding of the mare over the concluding stages Jockey C Graham advised that as her mount was only finishing the event fairly she elected not to persist attempting to improve into a run between runners over the concluding stages as those runners had been inclined to shift ground and she was mindful that improving her position only marginally would place her in a potentially awkward position near heels and offer no benefit to improving her mounts placing. Stewards noted Jockey Grahams explanation.
 
TAKARA STAR – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Bumped approaching the 100m.
 
RED STAR RUBI – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly when being crossed near the 1200m. Held up for clear running from entering the home straight until a point approaching the 100m when shifted wider and bumping with TAKARA STAR. Improved onto heels approaching the winning post and was unable to be fully tested over the final two strides.
 
ON THE TIGHTROPE – Began awkwardly.
 
LITTLE SPARK – Held up for clear running from a point leaving the 400m before being shifted to the outside of heels on entering the home straight.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4: M. Harley – AR 132(6)(b) – Raised whip arm above shoulder height- Reprimand
Race 5: K. Yoshida– AR 132(6)(b) – Raised whip arm above shoulder height- Reprimand
Race 6: R. Maloney – AR 131(a) – Careless riding- Reprimand
 
Absent jockeys
Liv O’Donnell – Personal reasons.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race.
Race 2: WRITTLE
Race 4: RUINS OF ROME
Race 5: ANTONITO (NZ)
 
Horses sampled post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: LOOK IT’S LUCY – Respiratory noise & poor recovery – Veterinary certificate required.
Race 3: LUCKY MAN –Elevated temperature – Veterinary certificate required.
Race 4: TRUMP CARD (NZ) – Further assessment results pending.
Race 4: MIGRATORY – Near hind leg injury – Veterinary certificate required.
Race 4: CRYPT DE PIN – Failed to exit barrier- Barrier certificate required
Race 5: CHAMPINSKY – Laceration in mouth – Veterinary certificate required.
Race 7: WEST CORK – Near hind leg injury– Veterinary certificate required.
Race 7: NAILS AND PRIDE – Scratched on veterinary advice - Veterinary certificate required.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: JEDIAH – D. Evans
Race 1: KING OF THE VIBE – O. Kendal 
Race 1: SO YES IT IS – J. Orman
Race 4: LADY LETHAN – J.  Bayliss
Race 4: SHE’S MY LADY – B. Ainsworth
Race 4: ELEVEN BLACK – J. Orman
Race 5: UNLEASH – K. Zechner
Race 5: CHAMPINSKY – J. Taylor
Race 5: WHISTLIN’ RULER – F. Sandkuhl
Race 6: RUDIMENTARY – F. Sandkuhl
Race 7: CLASSIQUE GAL – A. Jones
 
Late scratchings
Race 3: LUCKY MAN (12:00pm)
Race 4: MIGRATORY (3:15pm)
Race 4: JUSTOH (7:45am)
Race 5: CHAMPINSKY (3:45pm)
Race 7: GULF OF SIDRA (9:22am)
 
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.