QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 1st NOVEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine                       TRACK RATING – Good 4                     RAIL – +8m Entire
PENETROMETER – 5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – B. Wright, S. Fletcher, D. McMahon, E. Tickner, A. Dowsett (Cadet)
 
GENERAL
As apprentice J. Franklin was injured, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards summary.
 
Race 1: THE INDUSTRY SCHOOL MAIDEN HANDICAP  1700M
 
BLOOD RED – Slow to muster early speed. Laid out approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
FORT DENISON – Momentarily held up on entering the home straight.
 
PARRA – Raced wide from the 600m.
 
Race 2: TAB BM58 HANDICAP  800M
 
MY NAME IS (NZ) – Raced wide throughout. Bumped approaching the finish line and became unbalanced.
 
MISSION RIDGE – Raced wide throughout. Obliged to shift wider rounding the home turn when STELLER LADY was taken out by MACHINE HEAD laid out.
 
MACHINE HEAD – When racing keenly approaching the 500m, improved onto heels and shifted out. Approaching the home turn, improved onto heels and shifted wider. Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the 200m, shortly thereafter was disappointed for a contested position near the 100m before being steadied from heels and as a result was unable to be fully tested to the line.
 
STELLAR LADY – When racing keenly near the 400m, improved onto heels and was steadied. Obliged to shift wider rounding the home turn when MACHINE HEAD laid out. Had difficulty obtaining clear running until approaching the 100m. Laid out approaching the finish line bumping with MY NAME IS.
 
ANGELIC BOOM – Laid out when placed under pressure approaching the finish line and bumped with RUSSIAN PINS. Apprentice E. Lang dropped her whip approaching the 50m.
 
RUSSIAN PINS – Bumped approaching the finish line when ANGELIC BOOM laid out.
 
ASGOODASYOUGETT – Resaddled on arrival at the barriers.
 
ALBION SQUARE (GB) – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 3: GREAT NORTHERN MAIDEN HANDICAP  1350M
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by apprentice B. Wheeler the rider of the third placed MISS REILLY against BOW TIE AFFAIR (R. Stewart) being declared the winner, alleging interference near the 200m. Stewards after hearing evidence from the relevant parties and viewing the stewards patrol footage, found that leaving the 200m, BOW TIE AFFAIR shifted out bumping with MISS REILLY. Stewards however bearing in mind the degree of interference and the beaten margin between 1st and 3rd could not be satisfied that had this incident not occurred that MISS REILLY would have finished ahead of BOW TIE AFFAIR at the conclusion of the event and therefore the objection was dismissed, and correct weight given on the judges semaphored numbers.
 
BOW TIE AFFAIR – Leaving the 200m, laid out and bumped with MISS REILLY.
 
BE FRIENDLY (NZ) – Laid out approaching and rounding the home turn. Approaching the 100m, bumped with TIPPED OFF.
 
TIPPED OFF – Approaching the 100m, bumped with BE FRIENDLY.
 
MISS REILLY – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Near the 200m, bumped by BOW TIE AFFAIR.
 
ALLEZBEC – Slow to muster early speed.
 
Race 4: RAY WHITE IPSWICH QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD BM65 HANDICAP  1200M
 
ALPHA BRAVO – Shifted out on jumping and bumped WHAT A DOOZY. Stable representative for D. Bougoure, M. Lepine reported that at its most recent start at Eagle Farm over 1400m, the colt over raced with blinkers on. Trainer Bougoure removed the blinkers and added winkers for todays event in an attempt to get the colt to settle. It was their preferred intention to take cover on ALPHA BRAVO. Jockey C. Graham when questioned regarding tactics, stated that it was not her intention to lead, however after beginning well, she allowed the colt to stride forward. She further added that in her opinion the colt was better suited over todays class and distance.
 
BLANTONS RUN – Began awkwardly.
 
WHAT A DOOZY – Bumped on jumping and then shifted out, contacting SUN WORSHIPPER and having its hindquarters turned. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. When asked to comment, Jockey J. Stanley advised that his mount was inclined to lay out from the 500m, but felt fine in its action. Jockey Stanley further added that it was uncharacteristic for the filly to over race and whilst noting it was up in class today, in his opinion it may benefit with the addition of a tongue tie. When asked to comment, trainer L. Birchley stated that in his opinion its most recent win at Rockhampton on the 19/10/24 was an inferior class compared to today. Mr Birchley further added that when considering the comments of his jockey, he may apply a tongue tie at its next start. Mr Birchley also gave an undertaking to report back to Stewards if he was dissatisfied in the manner in which WHAT A DOOZY pulls up.
 
CALVARY – Buffeted between runners at the start and lost ground. Hung out from the 500m until entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
CARRAVILLA – Blundered on jumping and shortly after was tightened for room and lost significant ground. Approaching the home turn, momentarily held up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have mild heat stress and was subsequently treated on course.
 
EAGLE'S FIRE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SUN WORSHIPPER – Bumped on jumping and became unbalanced. Raced wide in the early stages. Approaching the 150m, improved onto the heels of CARRAVILLA before shifting out abruptly in an attempt to secure clear running. Steward’s inquired into the actions of Apprentice O. Kendal at that point and whilst noting the manner in which she shifted out leaving the 150m, Stewards issued Apprentice Kendal with a severe reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a). Stewards also attend to refer her ride to the Racing Queensland Apprentice Training Team for review.
 
Race 5: ON THE NOSE FILLIES AND MARES BM58 HANDICAP  1350M
 
COSMIC BEAUTY – Jockey R. Jamieson reported that she was somewhat disappointed in the performance and believes that the mare may not have appreciated todays track conditions.
 
FREEMAN – Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
GLEBE (NZ) – Near the 150m, contacted by MILAGRO. Apprentice B. Wheeler reported his mount may not have appreciated todays track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
LITTLE SPARK – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
MILAGRO – When attempting to shift out near the 150m, made contact with GLEBE.
 
Race 6: SCHWEPPES COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BM58 HANDICAP  1350M
 
CAPITAL CEE – When asked to comment, Apprentice R. Thorburn advised that his mount did not run on as expected in the home straight.
 
WATERMELON – Jockey B. Thornton reported his mount may not have appreciated todays track conditions.
 
NAILS AND PRIDE – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
BAMBALAM – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
STAR ANTHEM – Jockey M. Harley pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the finish line. Jockey Harley was fined $200.
 
CLAUDIUS – Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 7: DON MOORE MEMORIAL 0 - 58 HANDICAP  1700M
 
DUPONT – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
HOTFOOT PERFORMER – Jockey G. Cartwright reported her mount was inclined to lay out from the 600m and felt awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer P. Minter was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary clearance, inclusive of results of an ECG and would also require a cardiac auscultation performed by a veterinarian following a gallop, trial or jump out of 1000m to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing. Trainer P. Minter advised Stewards that the gelding would be sent for a spell.
 
BLUEPRINT – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
SOKUDO – Slow to muster early speed.
 
CLASSIQUE GAL – Laid in over the final 50m.
 
SAYS WHO – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4-         Apprentice O. Kendal was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
 
Fines
Race 6-         Jockey M. Harley was fined $200 pursuant to AR131(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the finish line.
 
Absent jockeys
Apprentice J. Franklin
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race.
Race 1: POATMAN’S GAP, OPTIMUS MAXIMUS
Race 3: MISS REILLY
Race 6: CAPITAL CEE
Race 7: BLUEPRINT, TOOLATEMATE
 
Horses sampled post-race.
All winners, TIPPED OFF, CARRAVILLA, RECANTI, CLASSIQUE GAL
 
Warnings/bars
Race 7-         HOTFOOT PERFORMER – Cardiac Arrhythmia – Vet cert with ECG + trial/jumpout/1000m gallop
Protests
Race 3-         3rd vs 1st – Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3:         3 BE FRIENDLY (NZ) - Corey Sutherland (a3/56kg) (Replacing J. Franklin)
Race 5:         2 DEAR PRUDENCE (NZ) - Ms Courtney Bellamy (a3/54kg) (Replacing J. Franklin)
Race 7:         13e SAYS WHO - Nathan Thomas
 
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.