QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB

THURSDAY 13 MARCH 2025

WEATHER – Fine  
TRACK RATING –  Soft 7, Soft 6 after Race 3
RAIL – +4m
PENETROMETER – 5.8

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – K. Daly
Stewards – G. Goold, S. Fletcher, D. McMahon, A. Dowsett, P. Gore


GENERAL

Due to a miscommunication, D. Turner was inadvertently engaged to ride LASQUETI BOOM in Race 7 and was subsequently replaced by S. Collett.  
 
As D. Turner was to be overweight on CASTELVETRANO in Race 2, he was replaced by T. Marshall. D. Turner was subsequently fined $100 under AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
Race 1: GREAT NORTHERN MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 M

ZOULAR – Raced wide throughout.
 
BURLEIGH MAGIC – When initially placed under pressure in the early stages of the home straight raced greenly.
 
BEST COFFEE – Raced wide throughout.
 
DEEP DAWN – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected. Jumped out at the start. Leaving the 1000m was crowded for room and had to be steadied from the heels of WINDOW TAPPER which was taken in by TWIGHLIGHT SPARKLE (M. Du Plessis). M. Du Plessis was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding in this incident. When asked to comment on the performance, rider C. Graham stated that the mare, after being fractious when loaded into the barriers, settled into a position further back than anticipated and travelled comfortably throughout the run, however when placed under pressure soon after entering the home straight, failed to quicken as expected and was somewhat disappointing.
 
PRINCESS MONEYBAGS – Bumped at the start. Slow to begin. Near the 1000m shifted in of its own accord and bumped the running rail.
 
WINDOW TAPPER – Crowded and taken in passing the 1000m. Lost its near-hind plate in running.
 
ZOU ZOUTUKATUKIA – Slow to begin.

 
Race 2: GORDON'S GIN QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 M

ROTATE – Jumped out at the start.
 
BARD OF AVON – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected. Slow to muster speed in the early stages. Approaching the 200m, when struck with the whip, shifted out abruptly before being corrected by its rider.
 
FRATIANNO – From the wide barrier, restrained at the start to a rearward position closer to the rail. Lost its off-hind plate in running.  
 
DUBAWI'S GIRL – Fractious in the enclosure and contacted the enclosure gate when moving onto the track. On arrival at the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
STYLISH ANGEL – After being taken in at the start, was bumped and as a result became unbalanced. Approaching the winning post, raced in restricted room to the inside of INVISIBLE TARGET (C. Vitler) which shifted in under pressure. Rider C. Vitler was advised to exercise greater care.
 
CASTELVETRANO – Leaving the 500m, commenced to lay out until the entrance of the home straight.
 
SUSPICIOUS LOVE – Raced 3-wide throughout without cover.
 
INVISIBLE TARGET – Crowded between runners on jumping and lost ground.
 
 
Race 3: BARRIER REEF POOLS OPEN HANDICAP       1200 M

MISHANI SNIPER – At the entrance of the home straight, raced in restricted room momentarily between LIVING FREE and DIVINE OKAY.
 
LIVING FREE – Raced 3-wide throughout the event. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice J. McMurray advised after being caught wide throughout the event, the gelding did not travel comfortably and in his opinion was not suited by today’s soft track conditions, adding that it was for this reason he desisted from pressuring the horse from the 250m. In noting the explanation of apprentice McMurray, stewards nonetheless advised that in similar circumstances, he would be expected to maintain pressure on the horse to the finish of the race more than he did on this occasion.  
 
EZEKEIL – Lost its near-fore plate in running.
 
LA AMIGO – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Rider R. Thorburn was reminded of his obligation under AR132(6)(b) regarding the raising of his whip arm above shoulder height. 
 
DIVINE OKAY – Raced keenly in the early stages. Rounding the home turn, was momentarily placed awkwardly at the heels of SUFERS ROYALE which laid out.
 
SURFERS ROYALE – Laid out rounding the home turn. When asked to comment, rider A. Jones advised that the gelding travelled comfortably in the run, however was inclined to lay out from the 800m and was disappointing when placed under pressure from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
MOONAN ME – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 

Race 4: TAB CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE     800 M

BUN IN THE OVEN – Raced wide throughout. Approaching the 150m, inconvenience and had to be steadied when ZOUTHUR (J. McMurray), which after initially being inclined to lay in, shifted out abruptly when struck with the whip before being corrected. In the circumstances, stewards took no direct action against apprentice McMurray however did advise him to ensure that he exercises care when riding his mounts out under pressure.
 
PACIFIC PIRATE – Momentarily held up entering the home straight.
 
FIELDS AMOUR – Began awkwardly.
 
SHE'S PUSHY – Raced wide throughout.
 
PAPER DOLL – Delayed arriving on course due to float breakdown. The mare subsequently underwent a veterinary examination upon arrival on course and was cleared to start. Re-saddled upon arrival at the barriers. Bumped and lost ground on jumping.
 
 
Race 5: TEMPUS TWO BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP    800 M

UNO MOON – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected. Near the 500m had to be steadied when restrained from the heels of WRITTLE (J. Huxtable) which shifted in when not fully clear. DARE TO SHARE, which was following UNO MOON and racing in close proximity to that runner’s heels, was hampered as a consequence. J. Huxtable, rider of WRITTLE, was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.
 
DARE TO SHARE – Near the 500m hampered when restrained from the heels of UNO MOON.
 
AL PAL'S GAL – Slow to begin. Approaching the 500m inconvenienced when crowded for room by ALBION SQUARE which was hampered when taken in ELLIEZ STAR (B Ainsworth) which shifted in before being corrected. B Ainsworth was reprimanded for careless riding under AR131(a) in this incident. Near the 400m, crowded for room and had to be steadied between ELLIEZ STAR and UNO MOON, which laid out despite the efforts of its rider. Approaching the 100m, laid in under pressure and became awkwardly placed at the heels of WRITTLE for a number of strides, and consequently was unable to be fully tested by its rider for some distance thereafter.
 
ELLIEZ STAR – Raced wide throughout.
 
LENNIC – Slow to begin.
 
MY ELOISE – When asked to comment on the apparent improved performance, trainer B. Gorman advised that at its most recent start at Dalby on the 6th February 2025, the mare settled further back in the field than anticipated, adding that following an extended break from racing, the fitness level of MY ELOISE had gradually improved. Mr. Gorman was also of the opinion the mare races best over short course distances. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
ALBION SQUARE – Approaching the 500m hampered and taken in by ELLIEZ STAR. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 6: RED BULL AUSTRALIA CLASS 3 HANDICAP  1100 M

KEETA – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 800m, when racing keenly at the heels of ROTHGO, shifted out and raced 4-wide from that point. Lost a near-fore plate in running.
 
KWAMI – Held up for clear running between the 350m and 150m before shifting out across the heels of SALT LAKE BETTY to secure clear running.
 
EASTOWN – Jumped out at the start. Near the 400m, held up for a short distance.
 
MISS PERSONALITY – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected. Began awkwardly and then slow into stride. Raced keenly for some distance passing the 800m and near the 600m became awkwardly placed on the heels of ICY ISEA and had to be steadied. Was then held up from the 600m until near the 100m.
 
ROTHGO – Raced wide for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations consistent with being galloped on, with the gelding receiving on course veterinary treatment. Stewards will follow up with trainer J Thomas on the condition of ROTHGO in the coming days.
 
MAYBE SMART – Began awkwardly. Stewards, in the presence of Racing Qld apprentice mentor Mr. R Fradd, inquired into tactics adopted by apprentice C Krahnen during the event,  firstly her actions in the first 400m of the event when racing some distance off the main body of the field, and secondly her vigour from the 500m to the finish of the race.   Ms Krahnen advised instructions were to be positive on the mare out the barriers, particularly as MAYBE SMART was first up today following a stable change and also was racing in a change of gear specifically a tongue tie and blinkers. Ms Krahnen added after beginning awkwardly, MAYBE SMART did not respond to her urgings in an effort to take up a closer position to the main body of the field, which she attributed to the horse resenting the tongue tie.  She further stated MAYBE SMART responded to her riding somewhat from the 700m and that rounding the home turn and in the home straight the horse had a tendency to lay in at various stages and as a result became awkwardly placed near the heels of MISS PERSONALITY near the 150m.  After viewing the patrol footage, Stewards advised Ms Krahnen they had grave concerns with her tactics adopted in the race, however bearing in mind her status and limited race riding experience as an apprentice, and her comments regarding MAYBE SMART resenting the application of the tongue tie, they elected not to take any direct action other than to refer this ride to the Racing Qld training department for further attention.  Trainer Mr B Gentle indicated it would now be his intention to remove the tongue tie from the approved racing gear of MAYBE SMART.
 
DIVINE RENDEZVOUS – Crowded between runners on jumping.
 

Race 7: RAY WHITE IPSWICH BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1680 M

WEST CORK – Over-raced in the early stages. Raced keenly for a short distance near the 800m. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Near the 200m, improved onto the heels of CHANCES WITH WOLVES and had to be steadied.
 
WHO ORDERED DAFISH – Laid out approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
PRADO – A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the near-foreleg. Trainer D. Murphy was advised a veterinary certificate would be required prior to PRADO racing again.
 
WHISTLING SPIRIT – Laid out under pressure passing the 250m. Rider T. Brooker was advised to make a greater effort to stop riding and straighten her mounts in similar circumstances.
 
YOU AND I – Raced 3-wide throughout.
 
RHODESIAN DIAMOND – Slow to begin.
 
CHANCE WITH WOLVES – Near the 250m was taken out and had to be steadied on a number of occasions when WHISTLING SPIRIT shifted out under pressure.
 





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 1: Rider M. Du Plessis – AR131(a) – Careless riding.
Race 5: Rider J. Huxtable – AR131(a) – Careless riding (severe).
Race 5: Rider B. Ainsworth – AR131(a) – Careless riding (severe).

Fines
 
Race 2: Rider D. Turner – AR190(3) – Accepting a ride when overweight - $100.
Race 3: Trainer L. Richardson – AR 67(1) - Late rider change - $200.  

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Race 1: ZOULAR
Race 2: INVISIBLE TARGET
Race 3: SURFERS ROYALE
Race 7: YOU AND I, BETATHANEVA, RHODESIAN DIAMOND
 

Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners

Warnings/bars
 
Race 7: PRADO – Lame near-foreleg – Veterinary Certificate Required. 

 

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1: 16 TWILIGHT SPARKLE – M. Du Plessis
Race 2: 5 BARD OF AVON – L. Dempsey, 15 CASTELVETRANO – T. Marshall, 20 INVISIBLE TARGET – C. Vitler
Race 3: 5 LA AMIGO – R. Thorburn
Race 4: 10 FIELDS AMOUR – D. Thornton
Race 5: 3 DARE TO SHARE – P. Hamblin
Race 6: 9 MISS PERSONALITY – L. Dempsey, 14 ICY ISEA – M. Wishart, 15 DIVINE RENDEZVOUS – E. Molloy
Race 7: 15 CHANCE WITH WOLVES – F. Sandkuhl, 17 LASQUETI BOOM – S. Collett, 19 POT POT BOOM – M. Wishart

 


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.