QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2024

WEATHER – Overcast TRACK RATING – Soft 5 RAIL – +2m Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.5

OFFICIALS

Stewards – B. Wright (Chair), K. Daly, K. Lemay-Robbins, D. McMahon, L. Dewitt-Rowson (Cadet)

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Beaudesert – Saturday 4th of May 2024
Race 5 - TAB WE'RE ON BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400M
Stewards inquired into the reason rider M. Hellyer was dislodged from IVANOFF near the 400m. Evidence was taken from rider M. Hellyer and R. Jamieson (SIENNA’S AWARD.) It was established when the pace slackened at this point in the race, SIENNA’S AWARD steadied, with its hindquarters turning out slightly, when IVANOFF was racing to the outside of that mare and somewhat behind PASSIONATE REBEL. Whilst the available footage of the incident was not conclusive, Stewards believed that IVANOFF may have clipped the heels of SIENNA’S AWARD, dislodging rider M. Hellyer. Consequently, IVANOFF sustained a catastrophic injury to its off shoulder. As the Stewards felt no one rider was responsible for the incident the matter was deemed to be a racing incident.

GENERAL

Stewards permitted the following overweights at today’s meeting:

Race 4: D. Smith +1kg (55kg)
Race 8: R. Jamieson +1kg (55kg)

Apprentice C. Waddell was examined by QAS staff on arrival on course.

Race 2: GAGNANTE ENCHERE - Stewards accepted the reason for the late rider declaration.

Race 2: ARATIRI - As Apprentice J. Williams was unable to claim any of his allowance and no other suitable rider was available, Stewards permitted Jockey R. Jamieson to be substituted. Apprentice J. Williams was fined $200 under the provisions of AR143(14)(a).

Race 5: SHOPPING WISE - Stewards accepted the reason for the late rider change as per the race day Summary sheet.

Race 1: TAB IPSWICH CUP 22 JUNE MAIDEN PLATE 2150 M

ADESSO (IRE)– Bumped at the start. Taken wider by COOL PROPHET, which shifted out to improve near the 700m. Thereafter raced wide without cover.

JUNGLE JET – Held up for a short distance approaching the home turn.

THE HINDUSTAN (NZ) – Shifted in at the start and bumped WHISKEY TOWER, which in turn then bumped HUKA. Shortly after the start, the near side winker detached from the bridle and dropped to the track.

HUKA (NZ) – Bumped at the start. When giving ground passing the 400m, was tightened onto MAJESTIC ANGEL (NZ) when JUNGLE JET (NZ) (C. Collis) improved into a run between HUKA (NZ) and SNAG DA BEANS. In the incident, MAJESTIC ANGEL (NZ) was inconvenienced when contact was made to its hindquarters. Apprentice C. Collis was severely reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR 131(a). A post-race veterinary examination revealed blood at both nostrils. HUKA (NZ), (a) for a period of 2 months after the attack of bleeding, must not, without the permission of the Stewards, be trained, exercised or galloped on a racecourse, recognized training track, private training establishment, or other place; (b) must not start in any race for a period of three months, and then only after: (i) a gallop of at least 1,000 metres: or (ii) an Official Trial or Jump Out, in the presence, and to the satisfaction of a Steward.

MAJESTIC ANGEL (NZ) – Held up for a short distance rounding the home turn. Passing the 300m, became unbalanced after contacting COOL PROPHET.

COOL PROPHET - Bumped at the start. Near the 150m, steadied when tightened onto ADESSO (IRE) by MAJESTIC ANGEL (NZ) (R. Jamieson), which was shifting out under pressure. Jockey R. Jamieson was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR 131(a).

WHISKEY TOWER (NZ) – Bumped at the start.

Race 2: SEVEN NEWS QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 800 M

The start of this event was delayed approximately 3 minutes owing to several runners being late to present to the mounting yard.

Shortly after being loaded, INVISIBLE TARGET became fractious in the barriers and reared, momentarily getting its foreleg cast between the front gates. Underwent a veterinary inspection and was declared a late withdrawal at 12:51pm. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on INVISIBLE TARGET to be refunded with the following deductions to apply:

First: ZATANNA – 4c win, 3c place
Second: INVADING JILLY – 9c place
Third: ARATIRI – 12c place

Trainer R. Pereira was notified that INVISIBLE TARGET, which was having its first start today, will have a warning placed against the gelding for its barrier manners.

SUGAR ISLAND – Slow to begin.

ARATIRI – Raced greenly in the straight.

BOBBI DARLIN' – Raced greenly in the straight.

GAGNANTE ENCHERE – Slow to begin.

RIVELLY – Passing the 300m was steadied when tightened by ARATIRI (R. Jamieson), which shifted out slightly before being straightened.

Race 3: IMPERIAL RACING BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1666 M

The start of this event was delayed as Trainer J. Burce was required to return the saddle of Apprentice C. Collis to the weighing room due to a weighing error. Apprentice C. Collis pleaded guilty to a charge of negligence under the provisions of AR 227(a) in that as the rider of THIS'LLBETHEONE, when weighing out, he negligently had a smaller saddle under the saddle that he intended to ride with, which was later discovered when the trainer attempted to saddle the filly for the race. Apprentice C. Collis was fined $300.

TIP OF THE SPEAR (IRE) – Laid in under pressure in the straight.

EXTRAORDINAIRE (FR) – Rider J. Huxtable reported as the filly was having its second start for the stable, he was instructed from the wide barrier to be more positive, and consequently settled in a forward position. He added that EXTRAORDINAIRE (FR) was under pressure from the 600m, failed to respond to riding and laid out in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

MORE TROUBLE (NZ) – Reared as the gates opened and lost ground. with rider J. Guthmann-Chester’s left foot making contact with the upright.

SHOWSUMGRIT – Approaching the 1400m, steadied when awkwardly placed between APERITIVO (NZ) and PERSEVERE (Apprentice E. Lang), which shifted in. App E. Laing was notified to exercise more care. Over-raced during the early stages.

Race 4: ALLNEX RESINS SOCIAL CLUB OPEN HANDICAP 1350 M

STAMPE – Near the 900m, momentarily steadied from the heels of WINSTON SMURFHILL (NZ) and then shifted to the outside of that gelding to race in a two wide position.

TARA JASMINE - Began awkwardly and lost ground.

WINSTON SMURFHILL (NZ) – Rider A. Spinks reported the gelding laid out rounding the home turn and then did not respond to his riding thereafter. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities, however; noted the gelding had lost its near fore and near hind plates.

GENTLE PRINCE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 400m, momentarily got its head up.

Race 5: DEVELOP WITH 2DU CIVIL ENGINEERING MAIDEN HANDICAP 1350 M

NITROGEN – Slow to begin.

LA STELLA ATLETA – For a short distance passing the 800m, was awkwardly placed between JOHNNY UTAH and FAMILY BONDING, which had improved to the outside.

WINTER'S PROMISE – Slow to begin.

PIG IN THE CITY – Began awkwardly.

FAMILY BONDING – Raced keen in the middle stages.

Race 6: TRIDAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1100 M

DIVINE COURAGE – Slow to begin.

GHOST HUNTER – Raced keen in the early stages.

DON'T DISS AROUND – Slow to begin. Shortly after the start, Jockey N. Fazackerley momentarily lost the use of his off-side iron for a short distance. Laid in under pressure in the straight proving somewhat difficult to ride.

ROCKIN' ARTIE – Held up for clear running from the 500m until passing the 200m.

THUNDER MANIA – Held up for clear running from the 500m until entering the home straight.

MAGURO - Raced keen in the early stages.

SUPEROKAY – Rider B. Thornton could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 7: EDDIES COMMUNITY EVENT FILLIES & MARES BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1100 M


TYCOON MISTRESS – Became fractious in the barriers and reared, contacting its head with the top of the barriers. TYCOOM MISTRESS was removed from the gates and underwent a veterinary inspection. Rider. J Guthmann-Chester reported the mare, which was first up, raced keen and would take benefit from the run. A post-race veterinary inspection revealed no abnormalities.

EPICURIOUS – Slow to begin.

LA BOQUERIA – Began awkwardly.

EMILEE'S EMPIRE – Raced wide without cover from the 700m. When under pressure in the straight, laid in.

YEMEAN – Slow to begin. Raced keen in the early stages. Rider J. Huxtable reported after being slow to begin, the filly settled in a good position, however; approaching the home turn, was under pressure, failed to finish the race off and may be better suited to a shorter distance.

DUCHESS BREE – Began awkwardly.

MAGIC TALENT – Slow to begin. From the 200m, had difficulty obtaining clear running and went to the end of the race without being fully tested.

Race 8: INFIELD FESTIVAL ON SALE CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1350 M

READY FOR ANYTHING – Raced keen in the early stages.

MASTER COPY (IRE) – Stood flat footed as the start was effected and lost considerable ground (6L). Rider J. Huxtable reported the gelding failed to respond to his riding throughout and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Representative for Trainer M. Dunn was notified MASTER COPY (IRE) would be required to Officially Trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to racing again.

SECURITY ADVISOR – Apprentice M. Castle reported the gelding laid in under pressure in the home straight and approaching the winning post, was obliged to stop riding and correct her mount.

SLY CORNER (NZ) - Slow to begin.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: Jockey R. Jamieson – Careless riding – Reprimand.
Race 1: Apprentice C. Collis – Careless riding – Severe reprimand.

Fines
Race 2: Apprentice J. Williams – Failed to claim full allowance – Fined $200
Race 3: Apprentice C. Collis – Negligence when weighing out – Fined $300


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
THE IRISH (IRE), COOL PROPHET, SHY GUY, WINTER’S PROMISE, READY FOR ANYTHING.

Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2: INVISIBLE TARGET – Barrier Manners – Warning.
Race 8: MASTER COPY (IRE) – Stood flat footed – Must officially trial.

Bleeders
Race 1: HUKA – Bled bilaterally first time - AR79(4) – 2-month bar from trackwork and 3-month bar from racing & 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward or official trial.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: GAGNANTE ENCHERE – Apprentice D. McGillivray
Race 2: ARATIRI – Jockey R. Jamieson
Race 5: HOLD THE REINS – Apprentice D. McGillivray

Late scratchings
Race 2: INVISIBLE TARGET – 12:51pm on veterinary advice.


The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.

This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.