QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


IPSWICH TURF CLUB – 27 APRIL 2005

WEATHER - OVERCAST TRACK RATING - GOOD RAIL – OUT 5M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C. Waller
Stewards – J. Hackett, J. Williamson, G. Ireland, R. Lawson
Starter – R. Corvi
Clerk of Scales – S. Fletcher
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – K. Squire
Swab attendants – J. Ainscow, D. Henry
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Collingwood
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

Stewards today continued an inquiry into an incident approaching the 250m in Race 7 at Eagle Farm on 25 April 2005. After hearing considerable evidence, stewards found that SCENIC WELLS (M. Pelling) had to alter course around the heels of FOREST JIM (A. Pattillo), which was in the process of shifting out, and after proceeding to a run inside of VOLKSINI (J. Byrne), SCENIC WELLS and VOLKSINI made heavy contact when VOLKSINI was taken out slightly by COGNISANT (B. Stewart). In this incident VOLKSINI became unbalanced and made contact with the hind quarters of COGNISANT. ENABLER (T. Treichel), which was racing to the outside of FOREST JIM, had to be checked when tiring between FOREST JIM, which shifted out, and LATINLOVER (G. Palmer), which was inclined to shift in. After considering all evidence, A. Pattillo was given the benefit of the doubt as to whether he had exercised sufficient care when shifting ground and he was severely reprimanded. G. Palmer was also reprimanded for failing to take sufficient measures to keep his mount straight.

Race 1: IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL CLASS 1 C&G H'CAP – 800M
1st – Ipay 2nd – Dustwind 3rd – Koomerang Too 4th – I Explore

Shortly after the start I EXPLORE (Z. Purton) was hampered between LOOK AT HIM (K. Pope) and IPAY (M. Cahill) which shifted out slightly.

Near the 700m RIP 'N' BEAUTY (L. McCoy) jumped a mark on the track.

M. Cullen, the rider of KOOMERANG TOO, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the winning post he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of LOOK AT HIM, resulting in LOOK AT HIM being checked and POCKET EXPRESS (A. Pattillo), which was following, striking that horse's heels and dislodging A. Pattillo. M. Cullen's licence to ride was suspended for a period of one calendar month, to commence at midnight tonight and expire at midnight on Friday, 27 May 2005. A. Pattillo was stood down from his remaining engagement by the Club's medical officer and was replaced by T. Treichel on INFECTIOUS in Race 5.

Race 2: EYE LINER FUNCTION CENTRE 2YO MAIDEN H'CAP – 800M
1st – Grinnezz 2nd – Cut The Cheek 3rd – Braebrook 4th – Vintage Class

KING FAIR (M. Gray) jumped away awkwardly and lost considerable ground.

COGNAC CAPER (J. Sharp) jumped away awkwardly.

VINTAGE CLASS (N. Tomizawa) jumped out at the start and made heavy contact with CUT THE CHEEK (M. Smith-Lester) which had to be steadied off the heels of GRINNEZZ (M. Cahill).

YOUNG LION (M. Pelling) was obliged to race wide throughout.

When interviewed in relation to the seemingly improved performance of GRINNEZZ, trainer J. Atkins stated that the gelding may have appreciated the drop in class of today's event. He also stated that GRINNEZZ was better suited at today's distance. The explanation was noted.

YOUNG LION returned to the enclosure with a small laceration to its tongue.

Race 3: BUSINESS/SOCIAL RACEDAY FUNCTIONS 3YO & UP MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
1st – Fairsea 2nd – Ordos 3rd – Fame Seca 4th – Halberdier

ASPENITA (M. Palmer) and DARK RAIN (L. Wray) were slow to begin.

A short distance after the start HALBERDIER (R. Goltz) was hampered between ANTI VENOM (M. Cahill) and ORDOS (R. Pittman), both of which shifted ground.

Near the 800m HALBERDIER had to be eased away from the heels of FAME SECA (J. Sharp) which shifted out.

HALBERDIER and ANTI VENOM were both obliged to race wide throughout.

Upon entering the straight ANTI VENOM shifted out slightly and hampered HALBERDIER.

Approaching the 200m WELCOME NEDIYM (M. Pelling) was obliged to ease and alter course when unable to obtain a run between ANTI VENOM and DUSTY ZEPHYR (Z. Purton) which shifted out.

The Club's veterinary surgeon reported that ASPENITA bled during the event. As this was the first occasion on which the mare had bled, it will incur a mandatory three-month ban from racing. ASPENITA was sent to be swabbed.

ANTI VENOM was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon who reported that he could find no abnormalities.

Race 4: IPSWICH CUP DAY, 18TH JUNE MAIDEN H'CAP – 1500M
1st – Senart 2nd – Eminence Grand 3rd – Taming The Shrew 4th – Smart And Suave

Prior to the announcement of correct weight, the Judge advised that he had incorrectly semaphored No. 3 as the 3rd placegetter when No. 8 should have been semaphored. The Judge quickly amended the placings to read: 1, 2, 8 and 4.

PALANQUIN (C. Spry) and SENART (M. Palmer) came together on jumping away.

TRAVEMONDE (H. Hamada) jumped away awkwardly and lost considerable ground.

SILVER SUNDAY (Z. Purton) raced wide rounding the first turn.

SMART AND SUAVE (K. Pope) was unable to obtain clear running rounding the home turn.

Stewards opened an inquiry into G. Palmer's riding of EMINENCE GRAND over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from G. Palmer and trainer K. Doughty, the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

Race 5: ENJOY A SCHWEPPES LEMONADE CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1500M
1st – Kendrick Lad 2nd – Bally Buckshot 3rd – Palace Jest 4th – Justatrice

M. Cahill was fined $100 for failing to make the weight on MOROCCAN BOY.

Trainer R. Christsen was advised that MOROCCAN BOY, which refused to go the barrier, would be required to barrier trial satisfactorily and obtain a veterinary certificate of soundness before starting again.

PALACE JEST (D. Tanti) jumped away awkwardly.

INFECTIOUS (T. Treichel) was obliged to race wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of MOROCCAN BOY revealed a poor heart rate recovery.

Race 6: YALUMBA WINES CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1100M
1st – Piccohi 2nd – Citico 3rd – That's Better 4th – Camp Eden

TEMPESTES was declared a late scratching at 8.30 a.m. Trainer B. Maidment will be interviewed in relation to this matter at a date to be fixed.

Trainer B. Guy was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for PICCOHI by the prescribed time.

PINETTI (M. Cullen) jumped in at the start and made heavy contact with GLENISLA GIRL (M. Pelling).

SPELL SONG (R. Goltz) was slow to begin.

GLENISLA GIRL and HEAD FOR COVER (M. Radecker) were both obliged to race wide throughout.

Race 7: XXXX AS GOOD AS GOLD CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1350M
1st – Call Me Victor 2nd – Clangover 3rd – Vitruvius 4th – Maralumie

Trainer H. Page was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for CLANGOVER by the prescribed time.

BIT OF MAGIC, which struck its head in the barrier stall, was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

DESERT SAMBA (M. Morris) blundered on jumping.

STORM CITY (H. Hamada), which jumped away awkwardly, was hampered shortly after the start by KEEP A DREAM ALIVE (G. Palmer) and MARALUMIE (M. Palmer), both of which shifted ground.

CLANGOVER (M. Pelling) was obliged to race wide throughout.

Apprentice M. Palmer, the rider of MARALUMIE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that approaching the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of STORM CITY, resulting in that horse having to be checked. M. Palmer's licence to ride was suspended for a period of 6 meetings, to commence at midnight on Sunday, 1 May, and expire at midnight on Sunday, 8 May 2005.

Leaving the 800m VITRUVIUS (T. Treichel) shifted in, resulting in MARALUMIE having to be steadied. STORM CITY, which was following, shifted out abruptly, resulting in DREAM TRAP (S. Drake) having to be steadied. T. Treichel was reminded of his obligations to provide sufficient clearance when shifting ground.

Approaching the 600m MARALUMIE shifted out, taking STORM CITY wider on the track.

Approaching the home turn MARALUMIE shifted out and made contact with STORM CITY.

The Club's veterinary surgeon reported that MARALUMIE returned to the enclosure with a small laceration to the lower lip.

A veterinary examination of STORM CITY revealed no abnormalities and the gelding was sent to be swabbed.

ALL WINNERS, ASPENITA AND STORM CITY WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – 27.04.05


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands – A. Pattillo – Careless riding – QTC 25.4.05 (AR. 137(a))
G. Palmer – Careless riding – QTC 25.4.05 (AR. 137(a))
Fines – Race 5. M. Cahill - $100 - overweight
Race 6. B. Guy - $100 – late rider declaration (LR. 70)
Race 7. H. Page - $100 – late rider declaration (LR. 70)
Suspensions – Race 1 M. Cullen – Careless riding – 1 month (27.4.05 – 27.5.05) (AR. 137(a))
Race 7 M. Palmer – Careless riding – 6 meetings(1.5.05 - 8.5.05)(AR. 137(a))
Injuries – Race 1. A. Pattillo - dislodged
Adjourned inquiries – Race 4. G. Palmer's riding of EMINENCE GRAND over the concluding stages.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sent to be swabbed – All winners, ASPENITA and STORM CITY
Bleeders – Race 3. ASPENITA – 3 month ban
Veterinary certificates – Race 5. MOROCCAN BOY
Requirement for retrial/barrier certificates – Race 5. MOROCCAN BOY
Falls – Race 1. POCKET EXPRESS dislodged A. Pattillo
Adjourned inquiries – Race 6 – late scratching of TEMPESTES

Summary of rider changes/late notifications

Race 1 IPAY – M. Cahill
Race 1 I EXPLORE – Z. Purton
Race 2 OVER THE BORDER – T. Treichel
Race 5 BETTER LIGHT – M. Pelling
Race 5 INFECTIOUS – T. Treichel
Race 6 NEDIYM'S SHADOW – T. Treichel
Race 6 PICCOHI – L. Fyfe
Race 6 SPELL SONG – R. Goltz
Race 7 CLANGOVER – M. Pelling

Late scratchings

Race 6 TEMPESTES (8.30 a.m.)