QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 20 JUNE 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE                           TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 @ 11:35AM
RAIL – TRUE                                   PENETROMETER – 4.4
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – M. Knibbs, P. Zimmermann, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – B. Connell
Judge – I. Schultz, S. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton
Starter – S. Tou
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
As Adam Spinks (personal reasons), L. Tarrant (ill) and J. Bayliss (ill) were indisposed, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: CITY OF IPSWICH C,G&E MAIDEN H'CAP – 1100M
 
HIDDEN ACTION, which underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers at the request of the rider and was found to be lame in the near hind leg, was declared a late scratching at 11:58 am. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on HIDDEN ACTION be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 11:58 am:
 
25 cents in the dollar for the win #1
30 cents in the dollar for place of winner #1
17 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #2
 
Trainer R. Drysdale was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
BEAU ARROW – Slow into stride.
 
MEANER – Slow to begin. A. Spinks reported that the gelding got its tongue over the bit during the event.
 
RED MONKEY – Began awkwardly.
 
HOLUS BOLUS – Had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 2: CHANNEL 7 F&M BENCHMARK 70 H'CAP – 1200M
 
LUNA FIORE – Apprentice A. Fancourt reported that the mare travelled fairly in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure in the home straight failed to respond and in her opinion did not appreciate the firm track today. Trainer T. Gollan advised that he agreed with apprentice Fancourt’s comments.
 
DEER MOUNTAIN – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
Race 3: SIRROMET F&M MAIDEN H'CAP – 1100M
 
ARENKHA, which became cast in its box prior to leaving for the course, was a late scratching at 9:52 am for veterinary reasons.
 
The start of this race was delayed when ELLE OF A RUN proved difficult to load. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s manners.
 
The start was further delayed when MISS SHANIEL, which had been restless in the barriers, broke through the front gates, travelled a short distance, returned to the barriers, inspected by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.
 
DE VEGA PEACH – Had a tendency to lay in in the early stages. Had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the straight.
 
ELLE OF A RUN – Slow to begin. Had a tendency to hang out throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a laceration to its tongue. Trainer R. Heathcote advised that in light of today’s performance he may recommend to connections that he send the filly for a short let up.
 
TRAIL OF GLORY – Raced greenly and had a tendency to shift in away from DE VEGA PEACH in the early stages. Had to be steadied away from heels passing the 900m.
 
Race 4: SCHWEPPES CLASS 5 H'CAP – 1000M
 
GOLDEN SHOES – Raced four wide without cover. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
EXCALIBRATOR – Raced in restricted room over the final 150m and was unable to be fully tested in the run to the line.
 
ZENDAYE – Began awkwardly.
 
MR HENNESSY – Trainer D. Murphy reported that in his opinion the gelding may not have been suited by today’s firm track.
 
SAILOR GERRI – Bumped on jumping.
 
FREQUENDLY – Bumped on jumping.
 
BOILING – Began awkwardly.
 
DEEPEST – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide with cover throughout. Had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SNIPETRON – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 5: THE QT C,G&E BENCHMARK 70 H'CAP – 1200M
 
JOMAR’S ELEMENT – Bumped on jumping. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
JOBIWOOD – Began awkwardly. Bled from both nostrils. The gelding will now be ineligible to race for 3 months and prior to racing again must gallop over 1000m in the presence of a steward.
 
JONZALI – Slow to begin. Hung in over the final 200m.
 
SPLITZ – Commenced to overrace passing the 1000m and had to be restrained away from heels.
 
ZUKAZ – Overraced in the early stages.
 
Race 6: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 65 H'CAP – 1666M
 
MAHARNI – Held up for a short distance approaching the 100m.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had blood in one nostril as a result of a laceration.
 
LEGENDARY LUKE – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room over the final 50m and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
THE OVERDRAFT – Raced three wide in the early stages before obtaining a position outside the leader passing the 1100m.
 
SIDERO STAR – Slow to begin.
 
CASHINKO – Overraced and had to be restrained away from heels passing the 1000m.
 
GOLDEN SHEAF – Slow to begin.
 
NIVO – Overraced and got its head up on a number of occasions, proving difficult to settle in the early and middle stages. Hung out from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
Race 7: GRANDVIEW STUD QTIS 3YO CLASS 2 PLATE – 1666M
 
The start of this race was delayed when the off fore plate on HOWICK had to be refitted behind the barriers.
 
KING DINISTY – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, apprentice E. Ljung advised that it was her intention to race in a forward position, not necessarily lead, but after travelling a short distance found herself, from the inside barrier, holding the lead. She said that passing the 1400m the gelding commenced to overrace when in the lead and despite her efforts refused to settle. Apprentice Ljung further explained that after passing the 1000m the gelding never travelled comfortably and commenced to weaken prior to the home turn and proved disappointing. She added that the horse may not have appreciated the step up in distance today to a mile and in her opinion the gelding may have come to the end of its campaign. Trainer T. Sears advised that in light of today’s performance it was his intention to send the gelding for a spell after having veterinary tests carried out on the horse, the results of which he will report to stewards. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Mr Sears was advised that the gelding will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
PRINCELY SUM – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
ABLE ENGINE – Commenced to weaken passing the 500m after racing in a forward position and yielded ground.
 
CINNAMON MISSILE – Held up rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight and went to the line without being tested.
 
MADISON POINT – Began awkwardly.
 
MEYIWA HITAM MAWAR – Began awkwardly.
 
REDRAW – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
SIR BARNABUS – Slow to begin.
 
RED COLOUR – Bumped on jumping.
 
HOWICK – Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn. Inconvenienced over the final 150m when racing in restricted room.
 
KOPELLA – Tightened for room shortly after the start between REDRAW and RED COLOUR, which shifted out.
 
Race 8: CARLTON MID BENCHMARK 65 H'CAP – 1350M
 
The start of this race was delayed slightly when SYAMANTAKA MANI had to be resaddled prior to  being loaded into the barriers.
 
LE MATTAN – Raced three wide with cover.
 
NIGHT ATTIRE – Slow to begin and then was slightly hampered shortly after jumping. Raced three wide with cover. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running over the final 100m.
 
DARING DEEDS – Raced four wide throughout.
 
PERSONALISED – Trainer M. Costa advised that because of the wide barrier it would be the intention to have the horse ridden in a rearward position. After beginning well the mare commenced to overrace and despite the efforts of its rider refused to settle and therefore was allowed to stride forward to race outside the leader passing the 900m and continued to overrace in that position.
 
STELLARIZED – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
FLEUR D’ORAGE – Slow to begin.
 
SYAMANTAKA MANI – Raced three wide without cover. Had a tendency to hang out rounding the home turn. Apprentice B. Thornton reported that the gelding felt awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Absent jockeys
Adam Spinks – personal reasons
L. Tarrant – ill – medical clearance req’d
J. Bayliss – ill – medical clearance req’d  
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Usurp, Round Mountain, Legendary Luke, Princely Sum, Stellarized
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and Red Monkey, Sheezalady, Zilitor, House of Drama, Personalised
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. HIDDEN ACTION – lame near hind leg, late scratching – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 3. ELLE OF A RUN – proved difficult to load – warning
Race 7. KING DINISTY – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 5. JOBIWOOD – bled both nostrils, 1st time – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           HOLUS BOLUS – J. Taylor
Race 2.           SHEEZALADY – C. Gallagher
Race 7.           RED COLOUR – M. Du Plessis
Race 8.           FLEUR D’ORAGE – R. Harrison
                        DRIVING WHEELS – L. Cassidy
 
Late scratchings
Race 1.          HIDDEN ACTION – 11:58 am – lame at barriers
Race 3.          ARENKHA – 9:52 am – vet reasons
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision