Race Day Stewards’ Report
 
Ingham Thoroughbreds
Date: Saturday 31st August, 2019
Track: Good 4
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Entire Course
Stewards Panel: P Lane, P Warren
Officials: T Sheahan, D Gofton, S Kelly (Judges), I Smith (Starter), Stewards (Clerk of Scales), R Currie (Veterinarian / Sample Collection Officer)
Race 1 – COSCER FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
Gypsy Aria – Began awkwardly.
Georgie’s Deal – Slowly away. Raced wide for the majority.
Fure – Slowly into stride.
Animal Spirits – Slowly into stride. Raced wide for the majority.
Lucky Bee – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor dental injury.
Sweet June - Raced wide for the majority.
Miss Spook – Jockey G Watson reported the mare raced ungenerously throughout due to resenting the kickback in running.
Race 2 – TOWNSVILLE HELICOPTERS CLASS B HANDICAP 1200m
Try Before Dubai – Slowly away.
De Lady Deluxe - Slowly away. Raced wide for the majority.
Brittex - Slowly away. Raced wide for the majority.
Jackoh – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
Trust Me Gus - Jockey S Wilson reported the gelding raced ungenerously throughout due to resenting the kickback in running.
Evil Eye Mac- Hung out in the middle stages. Laid in under pressure down the running.
Race 3 – DEVIETTI HOLDEN / NORTHERN AGRI SERVICES OPEN HANDICAP 1000m
Our Atom – Slowly away after becoming fractious in the barrier. Unable to muster pace in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority.
National Trail – Steadied to avoid heels near the 300m.
Exceedingly Kool – Jockey P Romeo reported the gelding raced ungenerously in the middle stages due to resenting the kickback in running.
Our Recipe – Raced wide for the majority. Jockey P Cullen reported the mare raced ungenerously throughout due to resenting the kickback in running.
Kirabo – Raced wide for the majority.
Race 4 – NQIB BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1400m
Donavia – Reluctant to load. Began awkwardly after being fractious in the barrier. Restrained off heels near the 1000m.
Indy Showgirl – Had to be checked near the 1200m when another runner shifted in when not clear to do so.
Scripts – Raced wide in the early stages.
Park Hussler - Jockey P Romeo reported the mare raced ungenerously throughout due to resenting the kickback in running.
Jockey M Abe pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that he permitted Voltaic to shift in under riding near the 1200m when not suuficiently clear of INDY SHOWGIRL (S Kaya) resulting in that mare having to be checked and lose its position in running. Jockey Abe’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days to commence at midnight 31st August 2019 up to and including 10th September 2019.
Race 5 – INGHAM CELLARBRATIONS – INGHAM GOLD CUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 2000m
Cyclone Path – Slowly away after being fractious in the barrier. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr J Zielke advised that he felt the gelding may have reached the end of its preparation and consideration would be given to turning it out for a spell.
Captain’s Way – Jockey B Thomson was fined the sum of $100 for excessive whip use prior to the 100m under the provisions of AR 132(7). When questioned in relation to the seemingly improved performance Trainer Ms J Doolan advised it was the plan today to have the gelding ridden more aggressively than normal in the early and middle stages in an effort to be within striking distance of the leaders at the 600m. Ms Doolan further advised that the gelding’s work in recent weeks had pleased her and although she was confident of a forward showing the stable had not supported the gelding. Stewards noted the explanation but nonetheless advised Ms Doolan of her responsibility pre-race to disclose any significant change of tactics.
Danz The Man - Jockey G Watson was fined the sum of $100 for excessive whip use prior to the 100m under the provisions of AR 132(7).
Race day Summary
Suspensions
Race 4. Jockey M Abe. 10 days. Careless riding AR131(a). M/N 31.08.2019 up to and including 10.09.2019.
Fines
Race 5. Jockey B Thomson. $100.00. Excessive whip use. AR132(7).
Race 5. Jockey G Watson. $100.00. Excessive whip use. AR132(7).
Swabs samples taken for analysis
Post-race
All winners.
 
Bars
Thisreport 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.