QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 18 APRIL 2018
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST            
TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 4.3
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – R. Hitchener, E. Barron, P. Reardon
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – I. Schultz, B. Wilson
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, C. Saunders
Starter – S. Tou
Stewards Secretary – S. Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Beaudesert Meeting Friday 13/4/2018 – Race 1
 
Trainer L. Wheeler advised stewards that following its race on Friday KAPSTAR was scoped and traces of mucus were found in the trachea, which may explain the poor performance. The horse will be treated accordingly before racing again.
 
From Sunshine Coast Meeting Saturday 14/4/2018 - Race 2
 
Trainer J. Zielke reported that HOPES ETERNAL had pulled up showing some signs of muscle soreness after its race on Saturday and has now been sent for a short let up and will be treated by a chiropractor before resuming work.
 
 
Race 1: City Of Ipswich Maiden Handicap – 1000m
 
SPEAKING BAD – Slow to begin and was bumped shortly after the start.
 
MAIL ESCORT – Slightly hampered on jumping. Passing the 800m had to be steadied away from heels.
 
UNLIKELY STORY – Approaching the 900m had to be checked away from the heels of LEOPARD QUEEN, which was taken in by MAGIC LAD, which was hanging in despite the efforts of its rider. When questioned jockey J. Byrne indicated that it was not his intention to race back in the field but after being tightened for room in the early stages settled further back than anticipated.
 
MAGIC LAD – Approaching the 900m hung in despite the efforts of its rider tightening runners to its inside.
 
LEOPARD QUEEN – Passing the 900m was crowded for room and had to be checked off the heels of MAGIC LAD.
 
HAIKUS WAY – Began to overrace after passing the 700m.
 
 
Race 2: Weekend Racing 5th & 7th May Maiden Plate – 2150m
 
VELLEITY – Slow to begin.
 
TIZABEE – Blundered on jumping and shifted out.
 
KEMSREY – Tightened for room on jumping.
 
ALMA BUBBLES – Tightened for room on jumping. Laid in under pressure over the final 150m resulting in its rider having to stop and straighten.
 
ANDANTE – Tightened for room on jumping. Held up passing the 500m and had to shift back to the inside to obtain clear running.
 
SIR ROTHEWAY – Began awkwardly. Shortly after the start was hampered between runners.
 
KUIPER – Approaching the winning post on the first occasion commenced to overrace and made the turn out of the straight awkwardly before being allowed to stride forward to obtain the lead near the 1400m.
 
THOUGHT PROCESS – After racing in a forward position commenced to weaken after passing the 600m and proved disappointing finishing last. Trainer J. Zielke advised that the gelding may have come to the end of its current campaign and will be sent for a spell. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
 
Race 3: Labour Day Racing 7th May Maiden Handicap – 1350m
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow J. Byrne the rider of the third placegetter PERFECT WITNESS to view the patrol footage to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge a protest against the winner EVOLO (J. Lloyd). After viewing the film jockey Byrne advised that he did not wish to proceed and correct weight was declared.
 
MISTA BOSS – Slow into stride.
 
CAMBRIDGE DON – Passing the 800m was forced wider for a short distance when bumped by PERFECT WITNESS, which was steadied away from the heels of EVOLO. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
PERFECT WITNESS – Passing the 800m commenced to overrace and had to be steadied away from the heels of EVOLO, which shifted out slightly.
CEDAR RAPIDS – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
NOBLE THOUGHT – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
 
Race 4: Free Family Fun Day QTIS 2YO Maiden Plate – 1350m
 
The start was delayed when JULIANNES WISH was reluctant to proceed to the barriers. Trainer K. Schweida was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly regarding its pre race manners.
 
The start was further delayed when MISTA LONGHORN and SOARING HEART both proved difficult to load.
 
GEMELLI – Trainer T. Whittington advised the horse would be ridden with cover today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly. Bumped on a number of occasions by JULIANNES WISH passing the 1100m. Overraced when being restrained in the early and middle stages. Passing the 600m was checked away from the heels of EXPERT REPLY. Trainer T. Whittington advised post race that the gelding had been galloped on its near hind leg.
 
OUT FOR JUSTICE – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages.
 
LANZOFFANY – Slow to begin.
 
PISTOLERO – Began awkwardly and shifted out making heavy contact with MISHANI ROMAN. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
MISHANI ROMAN – Bumped heavily on jumping and was tightened shortly after between runners. Overraced in the early stages. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
EXPERT REPLY – Passing the 400m was held up and had to be steadied away from the heels of POETIC ATTACKS.
 
MISTA LONGHORN – Raced three wide without cover.
 
JULIANNES WISH – Raced three wide without cover.
 
 
Race 5: Free Entry Free Fairground Class 3 Handicap 1350m
 
TIVOLI STREET – Connections advised that from the wide barrier today the horse would be ridden with cover in the second half of the field if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
AUERBACH - Connections advised that from the wide barrier today the horse would be ridden with cover in the second half of the field if circumstances permit. Fractious in the gates. Caught wide midfield in the early stages and was unable to be restrained to the rear to obtain cover and therefore raced three wide throughout in a forward position without pressure.
 
SONADOR FIRE – Slow to begin.
IL RICCIO – Began awkwardly and bumped SO INVINCIBLE. Hung out after passing the 600m placing its rider at some disadvantage. When questioned as to his riding of the gelding over the final 100m App L. Magorrian indicated that as the gelding was laying out when being ridden along and in his opinion could not finish the race off any better he failed to apply any pressure over the final 500m. Stewards reminded App Magorrian to be mindful of riding his mounts out to the line.
 
SO INVINCIBLE – Bumped at the start by IL RICCIO.
 
HAYLEE PRINCE – Commenced to overrace passing the 1200m and got its head up on a number of occasions when being restrained.
 
SKYSCRAPER – Passing the 800m when the pace slackened improved onto the heels of SO INVINCIBLE and had to be restrained.
 
MR OPURRTUNIST – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
THUNDER ROCKER – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had bled from both nostrils during the event. As this was the second time the gelding had bled it will now incur a lifetime ban from racing. Cast a near hind plate in running.
 
 
Race 6: Legs & Eddies Day 5th May Class 3 Plate – 1000m
 
REDEX – As a result of working strongly to the barriers was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the race.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted jockey J. Byrne explained that after being keen in its preliminary the gelding began well as usual and obtained the lead without any pressure and rounding the first turn when an attempt was made to restrain the gelding to slow the speed it failed to respond to his efforts and continued to overrace. Jockey Byrne further explained that it was not his intention to go so hard but as he was unable to restrain the gelding further he contributed this to the reason for its failure to finish the race off over the final 200m.
 
OCEAN CITY – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
DANSEZ – Slow into stride. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.
 
SET WAIT – Had a tendency to lay out rounding the home turn.
 
HOLLYDEEN – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Jockey J. Lloyd reported that in his opinion the filly may not have handled todays track conditions.
 
CALLIGRAPHER – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted in the early and middle stages of the event jockey R. Plumb explained that his instructions were to lead if possible however, after beginning well from the wide draw he elected to progress forward and sit outside REDEX.  Jockey Plumb added after being caught racing outside of REDEX he attempted to steady the gelding near the 800m however, given its previous history of hanging in jockey Plumb was reluctant to overly restrain CALLIGRAPHER at that point. After taking into account the fast early sectionals stewards were of the view that jockey Plumb had erred in not restraining CALLIGRAPHER to take a trailing position behind REDEX, however after taking into account the racing manners of CALLIGRAPHER stewards did not believe the actions of jockey Plumb were culpable under the Rules of Racing.
 
 
Race 7: Channel Seven BenchMark 65 Handicap – 1200m
 
FIVE STUD POKER – Severely tightened between runners on jumping and lost considerable ground. Passing the 800m had to be restrained away from the heels of RIDEONABIGJETPLANE.
 
JACKPOT – Blundered on jumping.
 
SOLARCRAFT – Began awkwardly.
 
FELL FROM HEAVEN – Bumped on jumping. Raced three wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader approaching the 700m.
 
NIGHT ATTIRE – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Tightened for room and became unbalanced rounding the home turn when SOLARCRAFT shifted out to improve and RIDEONABIGJETPLANE laid in for a stride.
 
DISTRICT – Bumped on jumping. Passing the 800m commenced to overrace and got its head up when being restrained. Tightened for room and became unbalanced rounding the home turn when SOLARCRAFT shifted out to improve and RIDEONABIGJETPLANE laid in for a stride.
 
RIDEONABIGJETPLANE - Tightened for room at the start and became unbalanced when SOLARCRAFT shifted out to improve. Laid in for a short period entering the home straight.
 
DOWNLOADING – Held up from the 400m until passing the 200m.
 
Race 8: Queensland Times BenchMark 65 Handicap – 1666m
 
WHOS YOUR DADDY – Stood flatfooted and missed the start by a considerable distance. Trainer J. Wallace was advised that a warning would be placed against the geldings racing  manners.
 
PLEASED – Overraced when leading for the majority of the event. App C. Gallagher reported that this may have had a bearing on the geldings finishing performance.
 
CALL THE CAPTAIN – Hung out rounding the home turn and continued to lay out under pressure in the home straight.
 
SWEET ADALINE – Had a tendency to lay out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
SIDERO STAR – Had a tendency to lay in over the final 100m. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
GYPSY MISS – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Velleity, Tivoli Street, Sonador Fire, Fell From Heaven
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Gothic Romance, Zumikon, Sidero Star
 
Bleeders
Race 5. Thunder Rocker – Bled both nostrils 2nd time – Lifetime ban – AR53A
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 4. Juliannes Wish – Pre race manners – Warning – AR8(t)
Race 8. Whos Your Daddy – Barrier manners – Warning – AR8(t)
 
Change of Riding Tactics
Race 4. Gemelli – Trainer advised the horse would be ridden with cover today if circumstances permit.
 
Race 5. Tivoli Street – Connections advised that from the wide barrier today the horse will be ridden with cover in the second half of the field if circumstances permit.
 
Race 5. Auerbach - Connections advised that from the wide barrier today the horse will be ridden with cover in the second half of the field if circumstances permit.

 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision