QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 17 JANUARY 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE                           TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 @ 11:30 AM
RAIL – 2.5M                                      PENETROMETER – 4.4
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – N. Boyle, B. Connell, L. Hicks
Clerk of Scales – C. Albrecht
Judge – A. Rayward, B. Wilson
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, M. Nixon
Starter – S. Tou
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Gold Coast – Saturday 13 January 2018 – Race 4:
 
Trainer C. Waller’s representative, Mr P. Shailer, advised that BLACK ON GOLD bled from one nostril on returning to the stable after competing in this event.
 
Race 1: SKY RACING CLASS 5 H’CAP – 1000M
 
SILIQUA – Checked severely shortly after the start when FREQUENDLY jumped in.
 
BARNSLEY – As apprentice T. Brooker was indisposed due to illness, apprentice A. Sewell was substituted as rider. When questioned regarding the horse’s seemingly improved performance, trainer G. Duncan advised that at its first run back from a spell at Warwick on 26 December 2017, the horse went back from its barrier and when attempting to improve approaching the home turn was forced wider by another runner and lost momentum. He added that given the circumstances of that occasion he was not overly disappointed in its performance, and that with the benefit of that run and being fitter for today’s event and with the small field, he gave the gelding a reasonable chance.
 
Race 2: RAY WHITE IPSWICH CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M
 
REAL CLASSIC – Slow into stride.
 
PRETEXT’S DREAM – Hung out from the 600m.
 
DON’T LEAVE ME OUT – R. Stewart reported that his mount, which was racing in blinkers for the first time, overraced and was difficult to settle.
 
STAR OF POMPEII – Slow into stride. Overraced in the early stages and raced wide without cover.
 
Race 3: CITY OF IPSWICH OPEN H’CAP – 1350M
 
BECKHAM – Slow into stride.
 
SAGA MISS – Slow into stride. N. Day dropped his whip at the 150m.
 
Race 4: SIRROMET MAIDEN H’CAP – 1350M
 
MAKING SHADOWS – Slow into stride.
 
THE DANGER – Began awkwardly.
 
THE HUSSLER – Trainer K. Schweida advised that from the wide barrier the horse would be ridden back in the field. The horse raced at the tail of the field.
 
BRAZEN CHOICE – Raced three wide without cover.
 
Race 5: SCHWEPPES MAIDEN H’CAP – 1666M
 
ESCAPADO – Held up momentarily on the home turn and then again for some distance approaching the 100m.
 
SECRET SITES – Had difficulty securing clear running in the home straight.
 
LADY BING – A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the filly was mildly lame in the near foreleg. Trainer R. Lipp was advised that the horse would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
ROLLOVER NINE – Raced three wide without cover until the 800m.
 
HOLBROOK – Bumped heavily on jumping.
 
PEXBURY AVENUE – Slow into stride.
 
HIGH SECRET – Raced three wide.
 
HIDDEN ACTION – Raced three wide.
 
Race 6: CHANNEL 7 BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1666M
 
THE EQUALIZER – Slow into stride.
 
GOULDIAN – Raced three wide.
 
KORODON – Had to be checked near the 300m when tightened for room by THE EQUALIZER, which was hanging out.
 
Race 7: GRANDVIEW STUD QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1200M
 
BOLD KINGSTON – Bumped on jumping. Bumped near the 100m.
 
CONQUERING LASS – Rider obliged to stop riding and straighten approaching the winning post when the filly was hanging in under pressure.
 
KANUI – Raced three wide without cover.
 
JAYDEE INDY – Began very awkwardly, bumped its gate and then tailed out throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings other than that the horse was listless. Trainer K. Young was advised that the horse would be required to trial satisfactorily before being permitted to start again, and a veterinary clearance would be required.
 
Race 8: THE QLD TIMES F&M BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1350M
 
BO ROSSA – Began awkwardly.
 
SEQ THE STAR – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
KYLIE’S FAME – Connections advised that the horse would be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. The horse sat outside the lead. Trainer D. Vandyke reported that the horse lost the off fore and off hind plates in running.
 
ENTERPRISE MISS – Inconvenienced shortly after the start. M. Cahill reported that the mare may not have appreciated the firm track.
 
PANDORA’S TALE – Bumped at the start.
 
WATCHED – Had to be steadied near the 100m.
 
ADJOURNED – Hung out from the 600m.
 
Race 9: GET SOCIAL @ IPSWICHTURFCLUB C,G&E BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1350M
 
DREAMSCOPE – Raced three wide without cover.
 
BAKER BOY – Trainer B. Andrew was afforded the opportunity to explain the horse’s improved performance. Mr Andrew advised that at its previous start the horse drew a wide gate and was trapped off the track on that occasion. He added that at its prior start to that the horse had had an interrupted preparation leading into that event and he was of the view that on that occasion the horse did not stretch out on the firm surface. He said that with the engagement of an apprentice for today’s event, with the horse carrying a lighter weight than at its previous runs, and also with the removal of the tongue tie, he believed these factors had assisted in its performance.
 
RIDEONABIGJETPLANE – Slow to begin. Overraced in the middle stages and was steadied from heels near the 700m.
 
HIGHTOWER – Raced three wide.
 
HETUKA ZARSHO – Checked severely near the 400m to avoid the heels of a weakening runner.
 
BRIALKA LODGE – Eased down in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings other than that the gelding had lost the off hind plate. Trainer C. Munce will be contacted by stewards regarding the horse’s post-race recovery.
 
VANELL – Inconvenienced shortly after the start and shifted out across the heels of DREAMSCOPE.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Absent jockeys
App. T. Brooker – ill – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Madam Mahal, High Secret, Bobby Be Good, Korodon
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Siliqua, Don’t Leave Me Out, Time To Torque, Ridingonabigjetplane, Bimini Road
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5. LADY BING – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 7. JAYDEE INDY – listless – satisfactory trial and veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           BARNSLEY – A. Sewell
Race 2.           REAL CLASSIC – P. Hammersley
                        THE EXHIBITIONIST – M. Cahill
Race 5.           HIDDEN ACTION – A. Sewell
Race 6.           SHE GOES POP – P. Hammersley
Race 7.           ROCK ‘N’ SUMMER – A. Fancourt
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
Published subject to correction upon revision