QUEENSLAND RACING
STEWARDS REPORT
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 7 MARCH 2008
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD RAIL – 8M
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J. Hackett
Stewards – W. Birch, J. Dart, W. Booshand, R. Hitchener
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – P. Agnew
Swab attendants – B. Andrews, F. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Corvi
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:
As J. Byrne, and J. W. Stanley were indisposed, M. Bennett overweight, and M. Morris experiencing transport difficulties, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.
Jockey A. Pattillo was fined $100 for failing to meet dress standard requirements. AR86.
Jockey B. Pengelly was fined $200 for failing to meet dress standard requirements. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account that B. Pengelly had previously been fined and recently warned regarding this matter. AR86.
Race 1: Recruitment Queensland Class 5 H’cap – 1700m
1st – Kutuzov/Dream Gal 3rd – Ace Arena 4th – Request That Song
CHIEF WHIP (L. Dittman) was slow to begin.
REQUEST THAT SONG (N. Day) was inclined to overrace rounding the first turn.
Near the 500m, DREAM GAL (C. Spry) was momentarily cramped for room by CHIEF WHIP (L. Dittman), which rolled in.
CHIEF WHIP (L. Dittman) shifted out to obtain clear running rounding the home turn and forced REQUEST THAT SONG (N. Day) wider. In this incident CHIEF WHIP made contact with REQUEST THAT SONG. A post race veterinary examination of REQUEST THAT SONG revealed the horse to have been galloped on on the off hind leg, which was the likelihood of contact on the home turn.
Race 2: Image Magazine Maiden Plate – 1700m
1st – Ken And Kim 2nd – At The Theatre 3rd – Bellagio Girl 4th - Stefenick
GODS RIVAL (L. Morrison), LEICA CROWNIE and MALKOVICH (N. Day) were all slow to begin.
TWINSHARL (D. Green) jumped inwards at the start and bumped LISTERINA (J. Taylor).
LISTERINA was inclined to overrace rounding the first turn.
STARFUN (K. Wharton) was caught wide rounding the first turn and then was obliged to race wide throughout.
Stewards questioned jockey N. Day in relation to the riding of MALKOVICH, in particular in the straight. N. Day stated that the horse had missed the start, which resulted in MALKOVICH settling further back in the field than anticipated, and that leaving the 600m the gelding commenced to hang in and the horse continued to hang in during the straight, which made it difficult for him to fully test the horse. N. Day added that MALKOVICH had hung in on a previous occasion, and when questioned regarding him not riding the horse out over the concluding stages, he stated that whilst the horse was hanging in he had no clear running at that stage of the race. The explanation was noted.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of LEICA CROWNIE, apprentice Rolls stated that after the horse had missed the start it settled at the rear of the field, however did not appear to be travelling well, and when asked for an effort after leaving the 800m, LEICA CROWNIE failed to respond to his riding and did not finish the race off as expected. Trainer C. Cousins agreed with the assessment of apprentice Rolls in that the horse was disappointing today and indicated that LEICA CROWNIE had pleased him in its preparation for today’s race. Mr Cousins was instructed to notify stewards of anything that may come to his attention in the following days that may have led to the disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination of LEICA CROWNIE failed to reveal any abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.
Race 3: Bank of Queensland Kenmore QTIS 2yo H’cap – 800m
1st – Dane Rhythm 2nd – Falveloren 3rd – Lucy Bea 4th – So Actually
An inquiry into M. Bennett’s failure to fulfil his engagement on LOCAL MONEY and ROBYN’S EDITION will be held at Ipswich Turf Club on Monday, 10 March.
LA BANDERA, which proved difficult to load, was withdrawn by stewards acting on the starter’s advice at 1.36 pm. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on LA BANDERA were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 9 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 10 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets. Trainer L. Ross was advised that he would be required to provide a barrier certificate for LA BANBERA prior to its next race start.
CLEO’S COMET (P. Wolfgram) and MISS TRISH (K. Wharton) missed the start.
SO ACTUALLY (D. Griffin) was tightened for room at the start between FORGOTTEN MELODY (S. Drake) and LITTLE HAYIL (C. Isdale), which shifted out.
DANE RHYTHM (B. El-Issa) was inclined to hang out rounding the home turn, taking FALVELOREN (L. Cheshire) wider.
Race 4: Blue Ribbon Motors Maiden Div 1 H’cap – 1100m
1st – Winstone Lover 2nd – Next Week 3rd – Sir Mossman 4th – Nediym’s Spirit
STRAWBERRY RIPPLE (S. Galloway) and NEXT WEEK (T. Treichel) were slow to begin.
SECRET REQUEST (A. Erhart), TANANIZE (B. El-Issa) and DYTES GULLY (D. Green) were all tightened for room on jumping away between NEXT WEEKEND (T. Treichel) and STAR OF KNOWLEDGE (J. Sharp), which shifted in.
WINSTONE LOVER (L. Cheshire) jumped away awkwardly.
On straightening, STAR OF KNOWLEDGE (J. Sharp) had to be eased to avoid the heels of WINSTONE LOVER, which shifted out to improve. L. Cheshire, rider of WINSTONE LOVER, was instructed to exercise more care when shifting ground.
Near the 200m, STAR OF KNOWLEDGE (J. Sharp) had to be eased to avoid the heels of NEXT WEEKEND (T. Treichel), which shifted out. After considering the evidence of the riders concerned, T. Treichel, rider of NEXT WEEKEND, was severely reprimanded.
When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of WINSTONE LOVER (L. Cheshire), trainer E. Ropiha stated that at the horse’s only start this preparation it was not suited by the heavy track at Sunshine Coast on 17 February and felt that the horse was better suited under today’s conditions when racing on a firm track. The explanation was accepted.
Race 5: Bushnell & Power Lawyers Maiden Div H’cap – 1100m
1st – Jovelon 2nd – La Zaha 3rd – Miss Streetem 4th - Shimano
SHIMANO proved difficult to load. Trainer L. Ross was advised that a warning was being placed on the filly regarding its barrier manners.
SHIMANO (B. El-Issa) was a little slow into stride.
FOREST JEWEL (B. Pengelly jumped away awkwardly.
MISS STREETEM (S. Drake) blundered on jumping away.
LEGAL RIVER (P. Holmes), which jumped away awkwardly, was tightened for room between MINKY (M. Speers), which shifted out, and PONCHO (K. Forrester).
BRIDGET’S FILLY (D. Evans) jumped away awkwardly.
LA ZAHA (C. Spry) was inclined to pull hard and overraced rounding the first turn.
P. Holmes, rider of LEGAL RIVER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 300m he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of LA ZAHA (C. Spry), forcing LA ZAHA to have to alter course abruptly and then made the home turn wide as a result. P. Holmes was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 12 March, and to expire at midnight, 26 March 2008.
Near the 200m, GIVE AWAY (S. Galloway) was cramped for room between SHIMANO and MINKY, which was taken in by LEGAL RIVER. P. Holmes, rider of LEGAL RIVER, was instructed to take greater measures to keep his mounts straight.
MISS STREETEM (S. Drake) hung out badly over the concluding stages.
A post race veterinary examination of FOREST JEWEL revealed the mare to have sustained a laceration to the off-side forearm.
A post race veterinary examination of MISS STREETEM revealed the filly to be lame in the near foreleg.
Race 6: Fed Up Deli & Catering Class 4 H’cap – 1100m
1st – Final Crunch 2nd – Ascendant 3rd – Drop Of Hennessy 4th - Edibles
Correct weight was delayed to allow C. Eaton, rider of the 3rd placegetter, DROP OF HENNESSY, and D. Evans, rider of the 2nd placegetter, ASCENDANT, to view the stewards patrol film to ascertain whether they had grounds to lodge a protest against the winner, FINAL CRUNCH. After viewing the film both parties did not wish to proceed, therefore correct weight was declared.
ASCENDANT (D. Evans) and WHATATUNE (B. Pengelly) were a little slow to begin.
FINAL CRUNCH (L. Dittman) commenced to shift out under pressure in the straight and near the 200m DROP OF HENNESSY had to be steadied to avoid the heels of FINAL CRUNCH. FINAL CRUNCH then commenced to shift ground towards the rail near the finish.
Race 7: Jacklins Hair Castle Class 2 H’cap – 1020m
1st – She’s A Mountain 2nd – Ginkgo Gold 3rd – Castles Of Ann 4th – Gun Belle
A post race veterinary examination of MIND PLAYER revealed the gelding had bled from both nostrils. MIND PLAYER will be barred from racing for a period of 3 months acting under the provisions of AR53A.
When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of EQUATES (T. Treichel) stated he had been instructed to ride the horse back in the field from its wide barrier, however when placed under pressure from the 600m, EQUATES did not accelerate as expected. Trainer R. Dart confirmed the instructions for the horse to be ridden back in the field today from its wide draw and agreed that the performance was disappointing. He indicated that EQUATES may be looking for further in its race.
Race 8: Realogy Property Agents Class 3 Plate – 2150m
1st – Glogirl 2nd – Semi Final 3rd – Legal Miss 4th - Sebastien
SEMI FINAL (B. El-Issa) jumped away awkwardly.
LEGAL MISS (S. Drake) was tightened for room on jumping away between SKY BAR (D. Green) and CEE ME NOW (T. Chambers), which jumped away awkwardly and shifted out.
BEARHART LAD (D. Evans) was caught 3 wide on the first turn.
A post race veterinary examination of IMABALERINA, which performed somewhat disappointingly, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 9: Targeted Talent Executive Cleaners Class 1 H’cap – 1350m
1st – Cat Eyes 2nd – Gold Omega 3rd – Emgee Em Grand 4th – Carry The Brave
DARBINGA (S. Galloway) lost considerable ground at the start. The connections were advised that the horse will be required to pass a further barrier test before racing again.
EL FIGARO (B. Pengelly) jumped away awkwardly.
INNER GUARD (L. Morrison) commenced to buck after travelling a short distance and the horse continued to buck and took no further competitive part in the race. Trainer R. Hawkswell was advised that INNER GUARD would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards twice prior to being permitted to race again.
Approaching the 1200m, EL FIGARO (B. Pengelly) commenced to overrace and when being steadied off the heels of KENTIGEAN (A. Erhart), shifted out, taking UNDINE (M. Traecey) wider on the track.
Also near the 1200m, KENTIGEAN had to be eased to avoid the heels of EMGEE EM GRAND (L. Dittman), which shifted in.
CARRY THE BRAVE (G. Baker) was inclined to overrace in the middle stages, and then commenced to hang out in the run to the finish.
Passing the 700m, EL FIGARO had to be steadied off the heels of CAT EYES (S. Scriven).
Near the 250m, EMGEE EM GRAND (L. Dittman) commenced to shift ground outwards under pressure and made contact with GOLD OMEGA (J. Taylor).
ALL WINNERS AND LEICA CROWNIE WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – ITC – 7.3.08
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 4. Terry Treichel – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)
Fines
Anthony Pattillo – Jockey – AR86 – Dress standard infringement - $100
Brad Pengelly – Jockey – AR86 – Dress Standard infringement - $200
Suspensions
Race 5. Patrick Holmes – Jockey – C/riding – 7 mtgs – M/n 12.3.08 to m/n 26.3.08
Absent jockeys
J.W. Stanley, J. Byrne – Ill – Certificates required
M. Bennett - Overweight
Adjourned inquiries
Re M. Bennett – overweight races 3, 4.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed
All winners, Leica Crownie
Warnings/bars
Race 3. La Bandera – Barrier manners – B/certificate – LR36(b)
Race 7. Mind Player – Bled – 3 mth bar – AR53A
Race 9. Inner Guard – Bucked – To trial twice – LR36(b)
Race 9. Darbinga – Very slow to begin - B/certificate – LR36(b)
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Malkovich – N. Day
Race 3. Local Money – D. Green
So Actually – D. Griffin
Race 4. Robyn’s Edition – D. Griffin
Winstone Lover – L. Cheshire
Nediym’s Spirit – T. Pannell
Race 5. Bridget’s Filly – D. Evans
La Zaha – C. Spry
Race 6. Langlaw – D. Green
Race 8. Imballerina – C. Spry
Race 9. Carry The Brave – G. Baker
Divinity Dash – C. Spry
Here’s The End – P. Wolfgram
Late scratchings
La Bandera – 1.36 pm
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