QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2018
 
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – OUT 10 M ENTIRE CIRCUIT
PENETROMETER – 4.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – I. Brown, M. Knibbs, C. Albrecht, J. Williamson
Clerk of Scales – L. Hicks
Judge – P. Chilton, S. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab attendants – A. Schofield, J. Crompton
Starter – C. Wallace
Stewards Secretary – S. Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
From Sunshine Coast Meeting 29/7/2018 – Race 2
 
Stewards concluded an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding IT’SALKAY being presented to race at the Sunshine Coast meeting on 29 July 2018 in Race 2. On inspection it was determined that the brands and markings did not match those as registered with Racing Australia or the Thoroughbred Identity Card. Following initial evidence being taken the inquiry was adjourned to allow IT’SALKAY to be re-blood typed, as evidence tended suggested an error had been made when the gelding was first identified. Evidence was tendered by trainer K. Loy today which supported that an error had been made when initial identification had occurred and supported that the horse which was presented to race was the horse in accordance with the breeding of IT’SALKAY.  Despite this trainer Loy was charged under LR40 in that she failed to correctly identify IT’SALKAY in accordance with its Thoroughbred Identity Card and was fined $400.00. In assessing penalty stewards took into account the mitigating factors in that errors had been made by other parties in failing to correctly identify the horse when blood typed and also when obtaining a barrier certificate to race.
 
 
RACE 1: BOOK YOUR XMAS FUNCTION Benchmark 60 Handicap – 1710m
 
ALCAZAR – Bumped heavily on jumping.
 
ROMAKASH – Crowded on jumping.
 
WOW FACTOR – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
ROCK VANTAGE – Overraced in the early stages and tired noticeably leaving the 600m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. When questioned regarding the poor performance trainer K. Baumann indicated that he would likely freshen the gelding up over the coming weeks. However, after considering today’s performance and recent poor form stewards advised Mr Baumann that a metro/provincial bar will be placed on the gelding until it can perform to a satisfactory standard.  
 
 
RACE 2: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB Maiden Handicap – 2200m
 
I’M ANTMAN – Connections advised the preferred option would be for the horse to settle in the second half of the field if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
ROCKUZZO – Bounded on jumping and lost several lengths.
 
RETAIRIUS – Caught three wide in the early stages and obliged to be ridden forward and race outside the lead near the 1300m.
 
TOUGH ONE – Held up approaching the home turn.
 
LA FIREBIRD – When asked to comment on the below market expectation performance jockey A. Spinks noted that the mare had trailed into the race well but he was disappointed with its finishing effort. Jockey Spinks was of the view that the mare may not have backed up from its most recent performance on 14 September 2018.
 
 
RACE 3: CARLTON MID QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 1100m
 
ALTO HARMONY – Slow into stride.
 
LUCKY BEE – Began awkwardly. Held up approaching the home turn and hung in under pressure over the final 200m.
 
CONFESSIONS – Steadied from heels near the 900m.
 
MOONAN JOYCE – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
HEART VANDELAY – Raced three wide throughout.
 
COPS AND ROBBERS – When asked to comment on the performance jockey J. Byrne noted that in his opinion the colt was making an abnormal respiratory noise. A post race veterinary examination did not reveal any significant findings however, trainer M. Dunn was advised that the colt would require a veterinary clearance including the results of an endoscopic examination prior to racing again.
 
RACE 4: LYNDONS QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 1100m
 
ZEPHYR CRUISER – Stood awkwardly in its stall and then lost ground at the start.
 
DEPTHS BELOW – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
HEKANSPLIT – Bumped at the start. Raced three wide without cover throughout and hung out rounding home turn. A post race veterinary examination did not reveal any significant findings.
 
CHAMPAGNE DAISY – Raced three wide in the early stages.
 
POWERFUL LASS – Had difficulty obtaining a run when racing tightly to the inside of CAPTIVATED near the 200m and made contact with the rail.
 
 
RACE 5: BRISBANE SCREEN PRINTING & DISPLAYS Maiden Handicap – 1020m
 
ROYAL HALE – Blundered on jumping losing several lengths.
 
OMORFOS – Bumped on jumping.
 
SELENITE – Bumped on jumping. Returned to the enclosure making loud respiratory noises. A post race veterinary examination determined the mare to have an upper respiratory condition. Trainer W. Melvin was advised that the mare would now require an endoscopic examination, the results of which must be forwarded to stewards prior to the mare competing again.
 
DERUMOR – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
RACE 6: SWIFTS SPORTS CLUB Ratings Band 0-55 Handicap – 800m
 
Correct weight was delayed when both jockey N. Tomizawa (NONCHALANTE) and trainer G. Schwenke elected to view the official footage of the concluding stages before considering a possible objection. Once both parties viewed the film they chose not to proceed and correct weight was declared.
 
NONCHALANTE – Slow into stride. Hung out rounding the home turn then improved rapidly onto the heels of ZENKALI inside the final 50m and had to be steadied by its rider.
 
DUBLE MEANING – Hampered shortly after the start and was obliged to change course. Steadied from the heels of ZENKALI near the 500m.
 
GIPPSLAND BOY – Steadied from the heels of LA RANA TORO when restraining for cover approaching the 400m. Steadied from the heels of COALBANK CAVIAR rounding the home turn. Jockey L. Tilley (COALBANK CAVIAR) was advised to exercise greater care when crossing.
 
JUSTFLICKINIT – Hung out rounding the home turn. Held up inside the final 50m.
 
LA RANA TORO – Cast an off fore plate in running.
 
PORN STAR PETE – Cast an off fore plate in running.
 
 
RACE 7: SWIFTS BOWLS CLUB Class 4 Handicap – 1200m
 
TANGO YANKEE – Slow to begin.
 
GEORGIO – Slow to begin.
 
FINAL ZERO – Jumped away awkwardly. Held up approaching the home turn and then had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.
 
JETS CRACKER – Raced wide throughout.
 
CRAB BOY – Cast an off hind plate in running.
 
 
RACE 8: BOOK MELB CUP LUNCHEON Class 1 Plate – 1350m
 
NORTHERN DIVINE – Trainer K. Schweida advised that from today’s wide barrier it would be the preferred option that the horse be ridden back in the field. The horse was ridden accordingly. When the pace slackened approaching the 800m had to be steadied from heels and shifted wider on the track for a short distance.
 
RED WEDDING – Steadied when crowded at the start. Steadied from heels near the 800m when the pace slackened.
 
GLAMOROUS MISS – When the pace slackened approaching the 800m had to be steadied from heels and shifted wider on the track for a short distance. A post race veterinary examination did not reveal any significant findings.
 
ENGRAVED – Steadied from the heels of RED WEDDING near the 800m.
 
BIG BUDS – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
From Sunshine Coast 29/7/2018
Race 2. K. Loy - Trainer – Failed to identify horse from Thoroughbred ID Card - $400 – LR40
 
Race day injury/illness
N. Fazackerley – Ill – Medical Cert.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Alcazar, Wow Factor, Miss Polly Beat, Dakota Sun, The Great Boombino
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Alcazar, Derumor, She Za Boss, Big Buds
 
Bars/Warning
Race 1. Rock Vantage – Uncompetitive – Metro/provincial bar – AR8(t)
Race 3. Cops And Robbers – Poor performance – Vet Cert & Endoscope – AR8(t)
Race 5. Selenite – Respiratory noises – Endoscope – AR8(t)
 
Change of Tactics
Race 2. I’m Antman – Connections advised the preferred option will be for the horse to settle in the second half of the field if circumstances permit.
Race 8. Northern Divine – Trainer advised from today’s wide barrier the preferred option will be for the horse to be ridden back in the field if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5. Selenite – S. Sweeney
Race 6. Justflickinit – S. Sweeney
Race 8. Bold Sam – App H. English
Race 8. Princess Cavallo – B. Ainsworth
Race 8. Engraved – J. Guthmann-Chester
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision