RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2015


WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (Retrospective to Race 1)
RAIL – 3.5M PENETROMETER – 4.58

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – I. Brown, R. Hitchener, A. Kitching
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – I. Schultz, A. Rayward
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – A. Mikkelsen, J. Markey
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From Doomben 14.11.15 – Race 5: Trainer T. Hurley reported that FREEROCKER sustained an injury to its nearside eye during the event and as a consequence is currently undergoing veterinary treatment. Mr Hurley was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the horse's next start.

RACE 1: SIRROMET WINERY C,G&E CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1350M

HERE COMES THE SUN – Slow to begin.

HANGOVER TOO – Slow to begin.

MONSTER OF ENERGY – Had to be steadied from the heels of WE'RE READY when overracing passing the 800m.

TRUE PRINCE – As R. Wiggins was to be overweight, A. Allen was substituted as the rider. R. Wiggins was fined $200.

Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3 retrospective.

RACE 2: SCHWEPPERVESCENCE MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M

Trainer P. Evans was fined $100 for the late declaration of G. Goold as the rider of COMMAND HUNTER.

ARCHYTAS – Raced wide in the early and middle stages, Became awkward on heels approaching the 450m.

COMMAND HUNTER – Raced wide in the early stages and near the 600m was taken wider by ARCHYTAS.

RACE 3: PEPSI MAX MAXIMUM TASTE QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1200M

SANGUINE RED – Slow to begin.

TEXT ME – Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously whilst being restrained in the early stages of the event and shifted wider. When questioned regarding her riding of the horse, particularly in the home straight, T. Harrison explained that she anticipated settling in a handy position with cover, however settled back in the field after being a little slow to begin. She added that in the early part of the home straight she tested the horse hands and heels and slapped it down the shoulder with the whip, and following this she was concerned that the gelding did not feel comfortable in its action and for this reason she did not ride with any vigour over the final 150m. Stewards noted jockey Harrison's explanation, however she was charged pursuant to AR. 140(b) in that she failed to report to stewards anything that may have affected the running of her horse in the race. T. Harrison pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $200. As a result of jockey Harrison's failure to report the matter following the race, a veterinary examination was unable to be conducted as the horse had left the course. Trainer G. Howells was subsequently contacted by stewards and he reported that he was unable to identify any significant abnormalities with the horse following the race, however he undertook to report to stewards anything that comes to light in coming days which may have had an effect on the performance.

THE TROUBLE MAKER – Bumped by CHOOSE THE MOMENT rounding the home turn and approaching the 200m had to be steadied when tightened for room between BIAGIOTTI and CHOOSE THE MOMENT, which shifted out. B. Stewart, the rider of CHOOSE THE MOMENT, will be advised that he will be issued with a reprimand for permitting his mount to shift out at that point.

BIAGIOTTI – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.

CHOOSE THE MOMENT – Buffeted between runners rounding the home turn.

RACE 4: THIRST CRUSHER SOLO CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1666M

The start of this race was delayed when the near fore plate on ROGALI had to be refitted behind the barriers.

PALMERA LAD – Stewards questioned apprentice R. Payne regarding her riding of the gelding in the early stages of the race where after beginning well she rode vigorously from the inside barrier, which resulted in the horse leading the race, which is in contrast to its established racing pattern. Apprentice Payne stated that she rode the horse forward today from the barrier in an attempt to get the gelding to travel better than it has at its most recent starts. She added that approaching the first turn she would have been satisfied to surrender the lead to HAPPY ROOM or ALFIE JUNIOR, however those runners did not proceed forward of her mount and for this reason she maintained the lead. Trainer R. Pratt advised that she instructed apprentice Payne to settle in a handy position with cover if possible and that she was surprised when the horse was leading in the early stages. Stewards advised apprentice Payne that in their view she had erred in riding her mount along for a considerable distance after the start, however did not believe that her riding was of such a standard as to be culpable under the rules. Nevertheless, apprentice Payne was referred to the Riding Skills Review Panel for further tutelage.

NAVELINA – Trainer D. Bell advised that from the wide barrier it would be the intention to have B. Stewart ride the mare back in the field if circumstances permit. The horse settled in a midfield position.

GEECUP – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a small laceration inside the near hind pastern consistent with being galloped on, and also to be exhibiting a cough.

RACE 5: XXXX GOOD AS GOLD MAIDEN H’CAP – 1350M

GUNDY MAGIC – Raced three wide throughout.

HAGIA SOPHIA – Trainer T. Cotsiopoulos advised that from the outside barrier the horse would be ridden back in the field if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

TAIYOSHIN – Hampered at the start.

SWEET BUCKS – Had to be steadied from the heels of the tiring SPINY BURR near the 400m.

UNASSUMING – Slow to begin.

SCENSAY – Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages of the event.

REGENTS PARK – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

SPINY BURR – Raced three wide throughout.

RACE 6: XXXX GOLD PALE ALE RATINGS BAND 0-65 H’CAP – 1000M

DIVERSIFIER – Steadied when tightened for room near the 900m. Raced wide throughout. Lost its near hind plate in running.

The start of this race was delayed when THE ROBBER, which dislodged its rider behind the barriers and galloped for a short distance, was recaptured, underwent a veterinary examination and passed fit to start.

AQUATOR – Steadied when tightened for room near the 900m.

HIDDEN REIGN – Shifted in despite the efforts of its rider after travelling a short distance.

LITTLE MISS MOLLY – Taken inwards by another runner soon after the start. A. Taylor was reprimanded for failing to ride her mount out to the end of the race.

RACE 7: XXXX SUMMER BRIGHT CLASS 5 H’CAP – 1200M

MR JETSET – Bumped heavily on the hind quarters at the start and became unbalanced. Unable to secure clear running in the home straight until near the 150m.

NAUTILE – Hampered soon after the start.

NEPTUNE PALACE – Jumped awkwardly.

TALES OF FASHION – Hampered soon after the start.

OUR BLEVIC – Bumped heavily at the start. Raced wide throughout without cover.

CHANTILLY MISS – Jumped awkwardly.

JACK BE QUICK – Hampered soon after the start.

ROMAN SECRET – Raced three wide throughout.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3. B. Stewart – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Race 6. A. Taylor – fail to ride mount out to end of race – AR. 137(b)

Fines
Race 1. R. Wiggins - $200 – overweight – AR. 120(b)
Race 2. Tnr. P. Evans - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 3. T. Harrison - $200 – fail to notify stewards of anything which may have affected her horse's performance – AR. 140(b)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Alfie Junior, Smasher

Warnings/bars
From Doomben 14.11.15 – R5 – FREEROCKER – eye injury – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. TRUE PRINCE – A. Allen
Race 2. COMMAND HUNTER – G. Goold
Race 5. KING OF THE CASTLE – J. Orman

Late scratchings
Nil

Published subject to correction upon revision



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