QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 4 APRIL 2018
 
WEATHER – SHOWERY              
TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4
(SOFT 6 @ 9 A.M.)(SOFT 7 RETROSPECTIVE AFTER R1) (HEAVY 8 AFTER R6)
RAIL – OUT 5M ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 4.45
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – I. Brown
Stewards – C. Albrecht, K. Daly, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – B. Cooke
Judge – I. Schultz, B. Wilson
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton
Starter – S. Tou
Stewards Secretary – S. Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Beaudesert Race Meeting 2/4/2018 – Race 7
 
Trainer B. Currie reported that a veterinary examination of BREAK TIME following the race revealed it to have fractured its pelvis. Mr Currie was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
 
From Beaudesert Race Meeting 2/4/2018 – Race 8
 
Trainer B. Currie reported that MAGIC KITTY had pulled up well following the event. Mr Currie expressed his disappointment in the performance and indicated that he would aim to step the mare up in distance and down in class at its next start.
 
GENERAL
 
The track was downgraded to a Soft 6 at 9 a.m. following heavy showers after the scratching deadline.
 
Race 1: Book Your Ipswich Cup Marquee QTIS 2YO Handicap – 1350m
 
During the course of a pre race sample it was noted that MISHANI ROMAN was a gelding and not a colt as advertised. Public announcements were made to this effect.  Stable representative M. Currie advised the horse had been gelded sometime ago prior to its most recent starts. Trainer B.Currie was subsequently fined $100.
 
SOARING HEART – Slow to begin. Bumped near the 200m.
 
MISHANI ROMAN – Slow to begin and was slow to muster speed in the early stages despite the efforts of its rider. Then raced three wide without cover from the 700m.
 
RAINS APLENTY – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight and near the 200m bumped SOARING HEART.
 
DAWSON DIVA – Near the 1200m was hampered by POETIC ATTACKS, which shifted out marginally.
 
Following the running of this even the track was downgraded to a Soft 7 retrospective.
 
Race 2: Ray White Ipswich Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden Handicap – 1100m
 
WRAPPED – Slow to begin.
 
EVOLO – Slow to begin.
 
BOOM BOY – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 3: Schweppes Fillies & Mares Maiden Handicap – 1100m
 
Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer M. Kropp for the late declaration of A. Fancourt as the rider of TWO PLUS TWO.
 
SOXEY – Slow to begin. Near 900m had to be steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of A LITTLE BIT MORE.
 
DABKE – Slow to begin.
 
LADY EIGHTY EIGHT – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
A LITTLE BIT MORE – Near the 900m had to be steadied from the heels of LOST SYMPHONY, which shifted in.
 
MEZCAL – Near the 200m shifted in abruptly and again over the concluding stages shifted in abruptly and had to be steadied from the heels of SQUALL.
 
SQUALL – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
SUNLIT – Jockey J. Lloyd reported that the filly failed to travel comfortably at any stage of the event and in his opinion did not appreciate the soft track, particularly when obliged to race at the rear of the field after beginning awkwardly.
 
Race 4: Marquees Booking Fast Maiden SW Plate – 1680m
 
NEVER IN DOUBT was declared a late scratching at 2.49 p.m. on veterinary advice after the gelding pricked itself with a nail in the near fore hoof during the preliminary. All monies invested on NEVER IN DOUBT were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and placegetters prior to 2.49 p.m.:-
 
18 cents in the dollar for the win - #8 (KIRAS BEAT)
21 cents in the dollar for place of winner - #8 (KIRAS BEAT)
19 cents in the dollar for 2nd place - #11 (ALMA BUBBLES)
21 cents in the dollar for 3rd place - #13 (KEMSREY)
 
MANDLAKAZI – Slow to begin. Approaching the 200m had to be steadied from the heels of GOTHIC ROMANCE, which shifted out and away from ROCKING OSSIE, which shifted out marginally when under pressure. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had an abrasion to the off fore bumper.
 
GOTHIC ROMANCE – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
SKYREIGNS – Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
ROCKING OSSIE – Bumped at the start.
 
LADY IN PURPLE – When caught wide in the early stages was ridden forward to the lead near the 1300m. When weakening hung out rounding the home turn, which allowed ALMA BUBBLES to improve to its inside.
 
BRING EURO – Near the 800m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CLEARFIELD, which shifted out to improve.
 
WAKATA – Held up approaching the 400m.
 
Race 5: Sirromet Class 2 SW Plate – 1680m
 
GLAMOROUS MISS was declared a late scratching at 1.50 p.m due to the track downgrade.
 
FRENCH TOAST – Trainer D. Vandyke advised the horse would be ridden back today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
LONELY HEARTS CLUB – Slow to begin.
 
THE OVERDRAFT – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
MISS SEVERINA – Jockey J. Byrne reported that the mare failed to travel comfortably at any stage and in his opinion was not suited to todays track conditions.
 
Race 6: Carlton Draught Class 5 Handicap – 1350m
 
AWAKE THE STARS – Bumped at the start.
 
MALMOOSA – Bumped at the start.
 
EXCELLENT SPIRIT – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Following the running of this even the track was downgraded to a Heavy 8.
Race 7: City of Ipswich Benchmark 65 Handicap – 1350m
 
GEOMETRIST – Bumped at the start.
 
TOPENDING – Bumped at the start. Lost an off hind plate in running.
 
SONADOR FIRE – Slow to begin.
 
REAL PRINCESS – Approaching the 1200m was bumped by CHAVISH, which shifted out.
 
SUILVEN – Laid in rounding the home turn. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding, particularly in the early stages, App J. Guthmann-Chester explained that his instructions were to obtain a position on the fence in the lead. App Guthmann-Chester noted that SUILVEN had previously shown good gate speed and in his opinion THE DANGER had previously shown a tendency to only begin fairly and for that reason he was confident that he would be able to press forward and cross THE DANGER to obtain the outright lead. App Guthmann-Chester added that passing the 1200m he was unable to initially cross THE DANGER due to its rider App Fancourt riding that gelding vigorously in an effort to maintain its position to the inside of SUILVEN. Subsequently he continued to ride his mount forward to eventually secure the lead near the 1000m. App Guthmann-Chester was hopeful that THE DANGER was going to hand up its position earlier than it had and with the benefit of hindsight would have elected to take hold and maintain a position to the outside of THE DANGER instead of pressuring the gelding for an extended period in the early stages. Stewards noted his explanation. Trainer B. Dais confirmed the intention to lead and expressed concerns over the tactics adopted by THE DANGER in attempting to maintain a position to the inside of SUILVEN, which he believed had a detrimental affect on the performance of SUILVEN.
 
THE DANGER – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted App A. Fancourt noted that the gelding generally leads and from the inside barrier today it was the intention to adopt similar tactics. App Fancourt stated that after beginning only fairly she was obliged to pressure the gelding in an effort to obtain a forward position. App Fancourt added that she was hopeful of holding SUILVEN out and obtaining the lead however, when SUILVEN continued to press forward she eventually elected to steady and allow that runner to cross forward of her near the 1000m. App Fancourt expressed her surprise at the tactics adopted on SUILVEN given that at its two most recent starts it had settled in a handy position with cover. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
DRIVING WHEELS – Lost an off fore plate in running.
 
 
Race 8: Sky Racing Class 3 Handicap – 1100m
 
Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer B. Smith for the late declaration of C. Bayliss as the rider of HIRTSHALS.
 
ADERITO was declared a late scratching at 1.20 p.m. due to the track downgrade.
 
CANALASSO was declared a late scratching at 1.20 p.m. due to the track downgrade.
 
CADOGAN was declared a late scratching at 4.10 p.m due to the track downgrade.
 
HIRTSHALS – Began awkwardly and bumped SEND US A SIGN.
 
SEND US A SIGN – Bumped at the start.
 
COLLINS CREEK – Overraced in the early stages and as a consequence raced wide throughout.
 

 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1. B. Currie – Trainer – Failed to amend stable return - $100 – LR42(2)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Rains Aplenty, Mishani Roman, The Lawyer, Guanaba Girl, Reacher, The Danger
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Adoradancer, Alma Bubbles, Suilven, The Lawyer
 
Bars/Warnings
From Beaudesert 2/4/18
Race 7. Break Time – Fractured Pelvis – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)
 
Change of Riding Tactics
Race 5. French Toast – Trainer advised the horse will be ridden back today if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Two Plus Two – App A. Fancourt
Race 4. Lady In Purple – S. Cormack
Race 4. Jardine – L. Rolls
Race 8. Hirtshals – App C. Bayliss
Race 8. Lwazi – B. Ainsworth
 
Late scratchings
Race 8. Aderito @ 1.20 p.m. - track downgrade
Race 8. Canalasso @ 1.20 p.m. - track downgrade
Race 6. Kylies Fame @ 1.30 p.m. - track downgrade
Race 5. Glamorous Miss @ 1.50 p.m. - track downgrade
Race 4. Never In Doubt @ 2.49 p.m. - veterinary advice
Race 8. Cadogan @ 4.10 p.m. - track downgrade
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision