STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB – THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2015


WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 7, SOFT 6 AFTER RACE 2, SOFT 5 AFTER RACE 5 RAIL – 9M 1600-900, 11M 900-300, 10M REMAINDER, CUTAWAY APPLIES PENETROMETER – 5.3

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – D. Aurisch, M. Knibbs, G. Dimsey
Clerk of Scales – E. Barron
Judge – I. Shultz, M. Henderson
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, R. Mai
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – S. Tau, G. Greisley
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

RACE 1: Mick Metroliner Class 1 H'cap – 1710m

CHAIN ROAD – A pre race veterinary examination of the gelding, which was fractious in its float en route to the track, cleared the horse to start. Inclined to lay in at the 800m, hampering another runner. Obliged to ease off heels passing the 300m.

MINE WITH LIME - Hampered at the 800m.

CAMPAIGN TRAIL – Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the early part of the home straight.

LA FEMME FATALE - Stewards inquired into jockey J. Lloyd's riding of the mare over the concluding stages where it appeared he stopped riding for a few strides passing the 100m. He explained that, in his opinion, the mare did not feel comfortable in its action and because of this he did not fully test his mount at this stage. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be stepping short in both forelegs. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to its next race start.


RACE 2: Mack Granite F&M Class 3 H'cap – 1100m

MEDIA MAID –Jockey K. Wharton explained that his mount overraced in the early and middle stages, which resulted in the mare not finishing the race off as expected. Inclined to lay in under riding over the final 50m.
HAD ME AT HELLO – Bumped another runner approaching the winning post.

IT'S A THRILLA – Bumped another runner approaching the winning post.

CASINOMAC – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.


RACE 3: Mack Trident QTIS 3yo Class 3 H'cap – 1025m

HONEY KO – Began awkwardly and soon after the start shifted in when not fully clear of PICAVINO. Rider B. Ainsworth was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. Bumped another runner approaching the winning post.

HIGH COST – Shifted out shortly after the start, making contact with another runner.

PICAVINO – Shortly after the start bumped by another runner and clipped heels. Disappointed for clear running near the 200m between BAM'S PRINCESS and HONEY KO and obliged to shift wider to obtain clear running.

ROCK DE FRANCE – Forced wider on the track rounding the home turn by another runner.

BAM'S PRINCESS – Laid in approaching the winning post and made contact with HONEY KO.


RACE 4: Mack Superliner 0-62 H'cap – 800m

DESERT SWEEP – Shifted out shortly after the start, making contact with another runner. Raced wide throughout the race.

MYSTIC OPAL – Hampered when bumped by another runner shortly after the start.

WIGGLESWORTH – Laid out rounding the home turn. Bumped by another runner nearing the 100m and lost ground.

SOCIETY QUEEN – Shifted out approaching the 100m and made contact with COUNT KAWANA, which then was forced out on to WIGGLESWORTH.

COUNT KAWANA – Bumped by another runner approaching the 100m.


RACE 5: Mack Titan Maiden Plate – 1200m

HONEY AND ROSES – Slow to begin. Apprentice T. Brooker was reprimanded for excessive use of her whip in a backhand manner.

FLANDERS FIELDS – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Jockey M. McGillivray lost his whip approaching the home turn.


ADJOURNED – Shifted in over the concluding stages.

MIA MAGIC – Raced wide throughout.


RACE 6: Mack Trucks Brisbane 0-65 H'cap - 1350m

KENTAUR – A pre race veterinary examination of the gelding, which was returning today from a 12 month spell, cleared the horse to start.

ON DEMAND – A pre-race veterinary examination of the horse which struck its head in its stall prior to coming to the track, cleared the horse to start. Overraced in the early stages.

I'M NO RUBY – Raced wide in the middle stages.

TANI TEI EN – Hung out rounding the home turn.



RACE 7: Mack 685 MP10 CG&E Class 3 H'cap – 1100m

YAHUSHA – Trainer T Cotsiopoulos was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by N. Day, rider of the 2nd placegetter, HUNCHA DUNCHA, against SHOULDA TO SHOULDA being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final stages. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the stewards patrol video, stewards established that SHOULDA TO SHOULDA shifted out over the final stages, resulting in contact being made to HUNCHA DUNCHA and forcing it off its rightful racing line. Stewards were comfortable that the interference did have a material effect on the placings, particularly bearing in mind the half head margin between the 2 horses and therefore the protest was upheld and Judge's placings amended to read: No. 1` - Huncha Duncha - 1st No. 5. – Shoulda To Shoulda – 2nd No. 6 – Aquator – 3rd No. 7 – Viva La Proxy – 4th. Subsequently, J. Lloyd, rider of SHOULDA TO SHOULDA, was advised that in similar circumstances he is to stop riding and straighten his mount sooner than he did on this occasion.

AMERICAN HUSSLER – Hampered at the start when bumped by another runner.

HUNCHA DUNCHA – Jumped inwards at the start, making contact with REGARDING HENRY, which shifted out. Blundered of its own accord at the 300m.

YAHUSHA – Raced wide throughout.







STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5. Tiffani Brooker – A/jockey – Excessive use of whip backhand – AR137A(3)*

Fines
Race 7. Tina Cotsiopoulos – Trainer – Late rider – $100 - LR67*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed

Post race
All winners and second placed horses in races 1,4,6 &7.

Pre race
High Cost and Lead Husson

Warnings/bars
Race 1. La Femme Fatale – Short striding both forelegs – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)


Protests
Race 8. 2nd (Huncha Duncha) v. 1st (Shoulda To Shoulda) – Interference over final stages – Upheld.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 7. Yahusha – A. Spinks

Late scratchings

Nil.




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