IPSWICH TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT THUR. 08.05.03

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr J. Hackett (Chairman), Mr A. Reardon, Mr D Hensler, Mr C. Ferguson (Cadet)

WEATHER – FINE TRACK – GOOD RAIL – OUT 3.5M

GENERAL: As M. Rodd was ill, the following riding replacements were approved:

Race 1 WORKING CLASS MAN J. Stanley
Race 2 TRILLIONS D. Evans
Race 3 TARA'S SONG A. Kennedy
Race 5 BIGGE ISLE G. Colless
Race 7 SENSIBLE A. Kennedy

RACE 1: WALKERS REALTY H'CAP – 1500M

GROUNDED jumped awkwardly and a short distance after the start was tightened on to GEORGIA'S HOPE by WORKING CLASS MAN which was taken out by SUCCESS ON US.

After travelling a short distance GROUNDED got its head up and was inclined to race ungenerously approaching the 1400m.

Stewards questioned D. Griffin, the rider of GEORGIA'S HOPE, in relation to his efforts to improve his position rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the straight. D. Griffin explained that rounding the home turn he had been held up inside of PRINCESS ISIS and behind BLUEBURG, however on straightening an opportunity appeared for him to improve to the inside of BLUEBURG, however he was reluctant to take that option as he felt that BLUEBURG, which was racing in advance, was going to move closer to the rails. He added that when he elected to position his horse to the outside of the heels of BLUEBURG, that horse also shifted outwards and he became momentarily held up after committing himself to a run to the outside. His explanation was noted.

RACE 2: BREMER CLEANING SERVICES QTIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP – 1200M

ROMANTIC NOTE was slow to jump.

BOLINDA TELLINDA and OUR RIO made contact at the start.

On jumping away ARENACEOUS was tightened between SHREWD 'N' SOUND and LION ERROR.

A short distance after the start ROMANTIC NOTE was crowded between OUR RIO and PRINCESS KINGDOM.

Approaching the 800m BANNER GIRL had to be eased off the heels of NOTHIN' LEICA MALT. At the same time, ENUNCIATE had to be eased to avoid the heels of BLUEBERRY SUE when the pace eased.

Approaching the home turn SHREWD 'N' SOUND had to be eased to avoid the heels of the tiring PRINCESS KINGDOM.

A veterinary examination of PRINCESS KINGDOM, which compounded badly, revealed no abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the 2nd placegetter LION ERROR.

RACE 3: J W BERRY & CO H'CAP - 1666M

LECLERC dislodged its rider M. Williamson during the preliminary. Following a veterinary examination, LECLERC was cleared to race. CRAZY AS, which was contacted by LECLERC when riderless, was also cleared to race following a veterinary examination.

GRAND SALIERI and AGINTOY were a little slow to jump.

RACE 4: BLUE RIBBON MOTORS H'CAP – 2150M

LUNAR FLAME was a late scratching at 9.10 a.m. on veterinary advice.

As G. Lynch was injured, J. Warrington was substituted as the rider of PETE'S REVENGE.

Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, NO STOP LOSS was inclined to overrace and made the turn out of the straight awkwardly. NO STOP LOSS then continued to overrace for some distance.

LOS GATOS made the turn out of the straight awkwardly, taking GLAMAINE wider on the track.

Approaching the 1500m COSSACK GOLD raced in restricted room inside of LOS GATOS and NO STOP LOSS.

Near the home turn SAINT YALTA shifted out under pressure and brushed IRISH MAC.

Rounding the home turn COSSACK GOLD had to be steadied when it ran up on to the heels of LOS GATOS.

GARLAND IN BLOOM was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

RACE 5: IPSWICH LEGACY CUP – 1000M

On jumping away TELEWIN, FELICITATE and ELABORATE were tightened between BIGGE ISLE and LET FLY, both of which shifted ground.

Approaching the 800m ELABORATE shifted in and brushed the hind quarters of FELICITATE. A short distance later PALLADIO and TELEWIN both had to be checked when tightened by FELICITATE which shifted in. M. McDonald, the rider of FELICITATE, was severely reprimanded.

TELEWIN commenced to hang out from the 700m and continued to do so for some distance until after straightening. A veterinary examination of TELEWIN following the event revealed no abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the 2nd placegetter FELICITATE.

RACE 6: BOOVAL SPORTS CLUB H'CAP – 1350M

As D. Browne was ill, M. McDonald was substituted as the rider of DANCE TO RACE.

On return to scale an objection was lodged by G. Colless, the rider of the 3rd placegetter ENCLAVE, against HIGH SPY (L. Fitzsimmons), first past the post, on the grounds of alleged interference near the 800m. After hearing evidence from all parties concerned and viewing the video, stewards dismissed the objection and correct weight was given on the Judge's placings. At a subsequent inquiry, L. Morrison was severely reprimanded for permitting her mount to shift in causing HIGH SPY to be tightened and ENCLAVE to be checked. In this incident MADIBA, which was following, had to be checked to avoid ENCLAVE'S heels and shifted out taking DANCE TO RACE wider on the track.

Approaching the home turn HIGH SPY shifted out and made contact with STUCK FAST. As a consequence of this contact, STARS WILL DANCE had to be eased to avoid the heels of STUCK FAST, resulting in MADIBA, which was following STARS WILL DANCE, having to be checked. L. Fitzsimmons, the rider of HIGH SPY, was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Near the 200m STARS WILL DANCE and DANCE TO RACE were both unbalanced and had to be checked as a result of MADIBA, IANITIS and STUCK FAST all being taken out by MAGIC GOLD which shifted out around the heels of HIGH SPY to improve. J. Taylor, the rider of MAGIC GOLD was reprimanded.

An inquiry will be held into G. Birney's failure to obtain a clearance to leave the course.

RACE 7: SWAGS FAMILY RESTAURANT H'CAP – 1350M

Near the 1000m SECRET POLISH commenced to overrace and shifted out making heavy contact with FASHION JEWELS.

Approaching the home turn SECRET POLISH had to be eased to avoid the heels of FASHION JEWELS, which shifted out to improve.

RACE 8: RACEVIEW TAVERN H'CAP – 1350M

Due to a misunderstanding in the engagement of L. Roberts, S. Galloway was substituted as the rider of SILVANUS. In the circumstances, no penalty was imposed.

As M. Dale was ill, K. Mahoney was substituted as the rider of ROAD TO SEA.

ROAD TO SEA ran wide making the home turn.

JERASH was held up for clear running rounding the home turn until near the 200m.

Leaving the 200m LOVE A SONG had to be checked off the heels of HIGHLY DELIGHTED when GIFTED ACE was taken out by JERASH. At a subsequent inquiry it was established that whilst HIGHLY DELIGHTED had shifted in slightly, L. Morrison, the rider of JERASH, was nonetheless severely reprimanded for shifting out to improve, taking GIFTED ACE out on to LOVE A SONG. In this incident, COOGEE TREASURE, which was following, had to be steadied.

Trainer K. Schweida reported that ROYAL CASHEL had sustained a laceration on the near hind leg due to being galloped on.

ALL WINNERS, LION ERROR, FELICITATE AND FASHION JEWELS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.