QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB

WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER 2024

WEATHER –Fine
TRACK RATING –Soft 5; Good 4 (11:42am)
RAIL – +6m Entire Course
PENETROMETER – 5.55

OFFICIALS

Stewards – P. Zimmermann (Chair); G. Goold, B. Wright, S. Fletcher; L. De Witt – Rowson (Asst. Stew); P. Gore (Cadet)

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Gold Coast – Race 5 BM65 HCP 1540m - 23 November 2024
Rider C. Bayliss pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 131(b) in that he failed to ride ARIZONA DREAMING out to the end of the race, the last four (4) strides. When considering penalty, Stewards could not be satisfied that ARIZONA DREAMING should have been placed fifth (5th) in the event. Rider C. Bayliss was fined $400. His explanation as to why he left the racecourse without permission, was accepted.

GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
Race 6: 17 PROMETIO MAS – M. Hellyer +1kg (55kg)
Race 7: 16 STAR CHANCE – C. Bayliss +1kg (55kg)
Race 7: 17 SUMMER STAR - M. Hellyer +1kg (55kg)
Race 8: 15 SHAMALIE – A. Bakos-Schrapel +1kg (55kg)
 
As Jockeys N. Masuda and A. Thompson were not riding for acceptable reasons, Stewards permitted the rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
The track was upgraded to a Good 4 at 11:42am.
 
Race 1: TAB QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE      1690 M
 
IONACELTIC – Shifted in at the start and bumped with OCTABOOM. Shifted in near the 200m and bumped with LOCK AWE.
 
KIDS INTHE KITCHEN – Slow to begin.
 
LOCH AWE – Shifted out near the 200m and bumped with IONACELTIC.
 
LADY BOSSA NOVA – Began awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
OCTABOOM – Bumped at the start. Apprentice J. McMurray was reminded of his obligations to ride his mount out to the finish line.
 
Race 2: SEVEN NEWS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100 M

COLINTON – Momentarily raced in restricted room near the 800m. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn.
 
PHOENIX STORM – Laid in near the 900m. Raced greenly for some distance. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
AIR WE GO – Laid out when placed under pressure over the final 150m.
 
PLATINUM GIFT – Began awkwardly and bumped with DIAMOND HEELS. Laid out when placed under pressure leaving the 100m.
 
SOME STYLE – Dropped its head as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
SUBTEXT – Bumped at the start. Near the 900m, momentarily raced in restricted room to the inside of PHOENIX STORM which shifted in when racing greenly.
 
VANISHING ACT – Began awkwardly and bumped with SUBTEXT.
 
TORERA – Slow to begin and lost ground. Co-Trainer Corey Munce was advised a warning would be placed on the mare for being difficult to load and fractious in the barriers. 
 
SIGLO DE ORO – Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ABI'S GIRL – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Jockey A. Bakos-Schrapel was reminded of her obligations regarding the use of her whip of a runner which is not in contention.
 
DIAMOND HEELS – Bumped at the start. Over raced in the early stages of the event.
 
Race 3: RED BULL AUSTRALIA CLASS 1 PLATE         1350 M

DUSTYIAM – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ITALIAN VIRTUOSO – Laid out when placed under pressure over the final 100m.
 
PINKUS – Near the 900m, bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced when TO WISH shifted in.
 
THE KHAN (NZ) – Raced wide.
 
AITUTAKI – Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the home turn. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, Jockey M. Cahill stated whilst no specific instructions were issued for AITUTAKI, he had envisioned settling midfield, however; after beginning only fairly, he felt the mare lacked sufficient speed to press forward and elected to restrain and take cover. Jockey M. Cahill further added that leaving the 600m whilst travelling in a rearward position, rather than elect to restrain in order to shift very wide on the course, he elected to look for runs nearer the inside. Stewards noted his comments.
 
READY AND LUCKY – Momentarily raced in restricted room whilst weakening when AITUTAKI shifted out to improve near the 200m. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
TO WISH – Near the 900m, shifted in and bumped with PINKUS.
 
Race 4: BARRIER REEF POOLS CLASS 1 PLATE         1350 M
 
The start of this race was delayed due to SUBSTANCE refusing to load and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 2:50pm. Trainer T. Lambourn was advised the gelding would require a further barrier certificate prior to resuming.
 
On the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets on SUBSTANCE to be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:
1st - SUNLORD – 0c win, 2c place.
2nd - FLYWHEEL – 1c place.
3rd - STAR ACT – 2c place.

FLYWHEEL – Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced.
 
STARLIGHT NATION (IRE) – Shortly after the start, raced in restricted room and was steadied when TWOPOINTFOUR laid out.
 
SUNLORD – Blundered on jumping.
 
BLACK 'N' DEADLY – Tightened between runners at the start. Raced in restricted room early and again shortly after.
 
STAR ACT – Began awkwardly. Held up and unable to improve from entering the home straight until approaching the 100m before shifting across heels to secure clear running. Laid in when placed under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
TWOPOINTFOUR – Laid out shortly after the start. Raced ungenerously and laid out at various stages throughout the event. Trainer R. Drysdale was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding for its racing manners.
 
Race 5: GORDON'S GIN BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP         800 M
 
The start of this race was delayed by approximately six (6) minutes due to HOKUSAI’s off-side bubble cheeker becoming dislodged enroute to the barriers and requiring it to be relayed to the Starter and reaffixed.
 
BARONESSA – Slow to begin. Improved onto heels rounding the home turn and was steadied.
 
BECAUSE THE NIGHT – Slow to begin.
 
GYPSY TRICKS (NZ) – Improved onto heels approaching the finishing line and was unable to be fully tested. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, Apprentice C. Baker in the presence of senior rider S. Collett, stated her instructions were from the wide barrier, to find cover and be mindful that the gelding can over race. Approaching the home turn after initially considering shifting wider on the course, she elected to steer back nearer the rail in an attempt to save ground and then in the run in the finish, was disappointed at heels. Stewards when considering the explanation provided and noting Apprentice C. Baker’s relative inexperience and the fact she has not ridden often at the Ipswich Racecourse, determined that she may have erred in her decision making in allowing GYPSY TRICKS (NZ) to settle back in the field when there was an opportunity to ensure the gelding had greater contact with the main body of the field approaching the home turn which would have afforded more options to improve into the race. Stewards when considering Apprentice C. Baker’s ride in its entirety, noted her explanation.  
 
MR ENCORE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
PALAWA KANI – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
COPPER SUNSET – Approaching the finishing line, raced in restricted room and was unable to be fully tested.
 
DAWYN'S CHOICE – Raced ungenerously in the home straight. Laid in approaching the finishing line.
 
DIAMOND LASS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to returning from retirement and was subsequently cleared to start.
 
ALBION SQUARE (GB) – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
VOULAIT – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
HOKUSAI – Laid out rounding the home turn. After the running of the race, it was noted the mare had lost its off-side bubble cheeker.
 
Race 6: GREAT NORTHERN CLASS 2 HANDICAP         1100 M
 
SUJEED was declared a late scratching at 3:41pm due to a laceration above the off side eye. Trainer A. Campton was advised the gelding to undergo a pre-race veterinary examination prior at its next start.
 
On the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets on SUJEED to be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:
1st - THANKYOU HENRY – 10c win, 6c place.
2nd - I AM CAVIAR – 14c place.
3rd - NO NAME FRANK – 10c place.
 
 NO NAME FRANK – Bumped with I AM CAVIAR at the start.
 
THANKYOU HENRY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with an upright partition in the enclosure and was subsequently cleared to start. Contacted the barrier partition on jumping.
 
SHADOW POWER – Slow to begin.
 
SHE'S A ROGUE – Began awkwardly.
 
I AM CAVIAR – Bumped with NO NAME FRANK at the start.
 
GILIANA – Near the 850m, obliged to restrain from the heels of SHE'S A ROGUE and raced wide for the remainder.
 
SONIC ARROW – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
PROMETIO MAS – Raced keenly in the middle stages of the event.
 
Race 7: SCHWEPPES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP         1690 M
 
FAST DA – Jockey P. Hammersley reported his mount was inclined to hang in throughout.
 
MAC MONTY – Raced wide.
 
CHANCE WITH WOLVES – Raced wide early until crossing to a position outside the leader leaving the 1000m.
 
MAPLE DOOR – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 1000m, laid in despite the efforts of its rider. Raced wide. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey A. Allen stated the gelding’s racing manners may have been attributed to the fact that it raced fresh. Trainer J. Downes was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding for laying in. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
VANCITY – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 1000m, raced in restricted room.
 
LASQUETI BOOM – Obliged to steady near the 900m. Jockey A. Jones reported her mount may not have appreciated today’s track conditions.
 
DECARBONISE – Leaving the 1000m, raced in restricted room and was taken inwards when MAPLE DOOR shifted in.
 
CLASSIQUE GAL – Bumped at the start.
 
GOOD LIFE DIVA – Began awkwardly, contacted the barrier partition and lost ground.
 
STAR CHANCE – Blundered on jumping.
 
SUMMER STAR – Began awkwardly and bumped with CLASSIQUE GAL. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting clinical signs of mild heat stress.
 
Race 8: IPSWICH EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1200 M

ABLE SEAMAN – Tightened between runners at the start. Near the 600m, raced in restricted room for a number of strides and became unbalanced between PRETTY LITTLE LASS and VOCALS which laid out slightly. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J. Orman stated the gelding did not appreciate racing tightly between runners for the majority.
 
IMEZAAKI (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
BONJOUR RUPERT – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
RECANATI – Began awkwardly. Made heavy contact with the running rail near the 900m and became unbalanced. Held up for clear running in the home straight and was unable to be fully tested.
 
SMART ACTION – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the home straight and was unable to be fully tested. After the running of the race it was noted the gelding lost its near hind plate.
 
YAMUMZA – Raced wide. Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
PRETTY LITTLE LASS – Began awkwardly. Raced wide.
 
GRANDEUR ROSE – Raced wide.
 
MISS HELMUT – Shifted out on jumping.
 
SHAMALIE – Raced wide. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the near foreleg. Co-Trainer G. Lane was advised the mare would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 

 


 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Absent jockeys
N. Masuda – acceptable reasons.
A. Thompson – acceptable reasons.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 1: IONACELTIC, LOCH AWE
Race 3: TO WISH
Race 4: FLYWHEEL
Race 7: FAST DA, LASQUETI BOOM

Horses sampled post-race
All winners, TO WISH, FLYWHEEL

Warnings/bars
Race 2: 16 TORERA – warning - difficult to load and fractious in the barriers.
Race 4: 4 SUBSTANCE – further barrier certificate required – refused to load.
Race 4: 12 TWOPOINTFOUR – warning – racing manners.
Race 6: 7 SUJEED – pre-race veterinary examination required at its next start – laceration above off side eye.
Race 7: MAPLE DOOR – warning – laid in.
Race 8: 15 SHAMALIE – veterinary clearance – lame near foreleg.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: 20e DIAMOND HEELS – T. Fenlon
Race 3: 1 DUSTYIAM – S. Collett
Race 4: 12 TWOPOINTFOUR – S. Collett
Race 5: 4 MR ENCORE – J. Franklin
Race 6: 14e SONIC ARROW – L. Miller
Race 6: 16e MISSY’S READY – S. Collett
Race 6: 17e PROMETIO MAS – M. Hellyer
Race 7: 17e SUMMER STAR – M. Hellyer

Late scratchings
Race 4: 4 SUBSTANCE (Stew @ 2:50pm)
Race 6: 7 SUJEED (Vets @ 3:41pm)

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.