QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


IPSWICH TURF CLUB – THURSDAY, 3 AUGUST 2006

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DEAD RAIL - TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Torpey
Stewards – S. Rowe, M. Tutt, W. Booshand, S. Fletcher
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – C. Skinner
Swab attendants – S. Lawson, F. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Collingwood
Starter – R. Corvi
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From QTC – 2.8.06: When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on COOLIBAH KID, apprentice M. Radecker explained that whilst the instructions given were to position the horse towards the rear of the field, after beginning well she found herself in a position racing wide and felt it was in the best interests of the horse to progress forward to take up a position outside of the leader. Stewards noted the explanation.

As S. Katsidis was indisposed due to personal circumstances, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Raceday Summary.

Race 1: Queensland Times QTIS 3yo Class 3 H’cap – 1100m
1st – The Spear 2nd – Forty Eight Crash 3rd – Savanna Lass 4th – Mono Mac

SAVANNA LASS (M. Manktelow) was slow to begin.

IRISH JOY (I. French) faltered leaving the 600m.

Rounding the home turn FORTY EIGHT CRASH (D. Hayse) had to be momentarily steadied off the heels of IRISH JOY which shifted out.

IRISH JOY was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding 200m.

Race 2: Sky Channel Live Racing Class 1 Plate – 800m
1st – August Fair 2nd – Broadway Venture 3rd - Monmagic 4th – Dance Hunter

BROADWAY VENTURE (R. Plumb) and DESERT JESTER (K. Banks) both jumped awkwardly.

On jumping away DANCE HUNTER (M. Cahill) was tightened for room between SPANDANGLE (M. Manktelow), which shifted in, and WATAPEN (D. Peisley), which shifted out.

Approaching the 450m MICHELLE CAFEA (N. Day) had to be steadied off the heels of MONMAGIC (M. Price) which was taken in by WATAPEN (D. Peisley). As a result, BROADWAY VENTURE had to be steadied off the heels of MICHELLE CAFEA and shifted wider on the track. Apprentice D. Peisley was reprimanded under AR. 137(a) for shifting in when not sufficiently clear.

Apprentice A. Taylor, the rider of AUGUST FAIR, was reprimanded under AR. 137(a) for allowing her mount to shift in under pressure leaving the 200m which resulted in MONMAGIC having to be steadied.

Race 3: www.skychannel.com.au 3yo & Up Maiden Plate – 1350m
1st – Bearhart Lad 2nd – Tornado Blitz 3rd – Shinko Gem 4th - Sirelle

ALANOR DEE DEE was inspected by the Club's veterinary surgeon prior to the race after trainer P. Duff reported that the horse struck its head en route to the course today. After examination, the horse was passed fit to start.

TRI PHOENIX (C. Whiteley) jumped awkwardly.

On jumping away SIMPLY CLEVER (J. Warrington) and PING FONG (W. Moore) were both tightened for room between REGAL GEORGE (P. Hammersley) and LATAR STANCE (M. Traecey), both of which shifted ground.

Shortly after the start LION’S PRIDE (N. Day) was tightened for room between TORNADO BLITZ (D. Peisley) and BEARHART LAD (B. Payne), which shifted out.

SIRELLE (O. Turpin) and TORNADO BLITZ were caught wide for the majority of the event.

Leaving the 200m ONYAMARQUE (L. Morrison) shifted in and bumped ARMAND (R. McMahon) which was under pressure and yielding ground.

Apprentice O. Turpin was fined $100 for failing to weigh in on 4th placegetter SIRELLE.

Race 4: Leading Trainer 05/06-Shaun Dwyer 4yo & Up Class 3 H’cap – 1200m
1st - Chesterman 2nd – Can’t Get On 3rd - Stratification 4th - Geeteehaycho

SESACIOUS (R. Martin) began awkwardly.

CHESTERMAN (J. Sharp) and SESACIOUS were caught racing wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of WHATATUNE, apprentice D. Peisley was of the opinion that the horse failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. Trainer L. Ross further advised stewards that the horse had come to the end of its current campaign and it would be his intention to give the horse an immediate spell. A veterinary examination of the horse carried out by the Club’s veterinary surgeon found the horse to be sore in the near foreleg. As a result of this examination, connections of WHATATUNE were advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required before the horse again races.

Race 5: Leading Jockey 05/06-Glen Colless 4yo & Up Class 3 H’cap – 1200m
1st - Forgot 2nd – Shinkickin Cowgirl 3rd – Magical Profit 4th - Premeditate

PREMEDITATE (J. Warrington) began awkwardly.

Leaving the 300m WINNA STAR (M. Rice), which was laying in, had to be steadied off the heels of CANDY’S QUEST (R. Plumb).


Race 6: Ipswich City Council Class 1 Div 1 H’cap – 1350m
1st - Exorbitant 2nd – Our Heart Throb 3rd – Foxie Em 4th – Mixed Dozen

Trainer R. Macrae was fined $100 under LR. 70 for failing to declare apprentice A. Taylor as the rider of SEQUEL SCENE by the prescribed time.

EXORBITANT (M. Cahill) and BRIDAYA (D. Hayse) came together on jumping away.

FOXIE EM (Z. Landry) began awkwardly and shifted in making contact with MIXED DOZEN (A. Parramore).

SEQUEL SCENE (A. Taylor) was caught racing wide for the majority of the event.

Approaching the 450m LATAR KEN (A. Pattillo) had to be steadied when tightened for room between ROCK THE DAWN (C. Spry) and SEQUEL SCENE, which was taken out by EXORBITANT.

Apprentice Z. Landry, the rider of FOXIE EM, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137(b) in that she failed to ride her mount out to the end of the race and was fined $200.

Race 7: Schweppes Class 1 Div 2 H’cap – 1350m
1st – Jondy Rex 2nd – Chilly Weather 3rd – Great Time 4th – Sarge McGrath

Correct weight was delayed whilst connections of 2nd placegetter CHILLY WEATHER viewed the photo finish image.

Trainer N. Owen was fined $100 under LR. 70 for failing to declare L. Morrison as the rider of SUI SUI by the prescribed time.

On jumping away BECKINSALE (C. Whiteley) and SUI SUI (L. Morrison) were tightened for room between GREAT TIME (R. McMahon) and IN A WHIRL (N. Tomizawa), which shifted out.

Shortly after the start SARGE MCGRATH (S. Drake) had to be checked when tightened for room between POM POM GIRL (M. Radecker) and CHILLY WEATHER (C. Spry) which was taken in by CALL ME ADAMS (C. Kearney).

Near the 800m GREAT TIME shifted out to improve, forcing CALL ME ADAMS wider.

Race 8: Woodstock Bourbon Class 5 H’cap – 1500m
1st – Copper Penny 2nd - Baritone 3rd – Fil The Bill 4th – Dapple Express

Stewards accepted trainer J. Judge’s explanation for the late declaration of K. Yoshida as the rider of ADVANTAGE PLUS.

ADVANTAGE PLUS (K. Yoshida) and IT’S VOLCANIC (Z. Landry) were both slow to begin.

BARITONE (J. Warrington) began awkwardly.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of CHANCE BAY, L. Morrison explained that the horse, in her opinion, failed to handle the track conditions today. Trainer H. Norman confirmed L. Morrison’s opinion and advised stewards that it would be the intention to give the horse a slight ease-up. A veterinary examination of CHANCE BAY found no abnormalities. Stewards noted the explanations given.

Stewards questioned both apprentice I. French and trainer G. Livermore in relation to the riding tactics adopted on NOOLINGA SERENADE, which established a significant lead before tiring over the final 450m. Apprentice French stated that whilst instructed to lead, he was unable to judge the tempo of the race. Trainer G. Livermore was of the opinion that the horse’s inability to handle the track conditions was a contributing factor to the reason NOOLINGA SERENADE compounded over the final 450m. After considering the matter, stewards gave apprentice French the benefit of the doubt and expressed concern regarding his lack of initiative shown in the middle stages and advised apprentice French that a repetition of this manner of riding could lead stewards to review the status of his riding licence.

Race 9: XXXX As Good As Gold Class 2 H’cap – 1666m
1st – Merry Pierce 2nd – Telemont 3rd – Proceed To Warn 4th – Social Gathering

Trainer J. Hunter was fined $100 under LR. 70 for failing to declare D. Griffin as the rider of MANIAPOTO by the prescribed time. However, due to a misunderstanding J. Bowditch subsequently replaced D. Griffin as the rider of that gelding.

Connections of CATBIRD SEAT advised stewards that if circumstances permitted, the horse would be ridden further back in the field than is customary. A public announcement to this effect was made.

As the pace eased approaching the 1400m WAITOMO (B. Calkin) had to be steadied off the heels of EASILY DONE (M. Cahill). KAADEEMA (D. Peisley), which was following and racing ungenerously, had to be steadied and shifted out, bumping SALE CITY (R. Plumb).

Approaching the 600m SOCIAL GATHERING (R. Martin) was momentarily tightened for room between LEGAL MISS (S. Drake) and MERRY PIERCE (S. Wright) which shifted out.



ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – IPSWICH TURF CLUB - 03.08.06


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands – Race 2. App. D. Peisley – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Race 2. App. A. Taylor – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Fines - Race 3. O. Turpin – $100 – fail to weigh in 4th.
Race 6. R. Macrae - $100 – late rider – LR. 70
Race 6. Z. Landry - $200 – fail to ride mount out to end of race – AR. 137(b)
Race 7. N. Owen - $100 – late rider – LR. 70
Race 9. J. Hunter - $100 – late rider – LR. 70

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All winners
Vet certificate - WHATATUNE

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. THE SPEAR – J. Bowditch
LEFT IN THE BUSH – D. Green
Race 3. SHINKO GEM – R. Plumb
HALF CIRCLE – A. Taylor
SIRELLE – O. Turpin
Race 4. GEETEEHAYCHO – M. Cahill
Race 5. MAGICAL PROFIT – J. Byrne
PREMEDITATE – J. Warrington
Race 6. SEQUEL SCENE – A. Taylor
Race 7. SUI SUI – L. Morrison
Race 8. ADVANTAGE PLUS – K. Yoshida
Race 9. MANIAPOTO – J. Bowditch
PELTING – S. Shield
KAADEEMA – D. Peisley




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