QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 20 JUNE 2008

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SLOW RAIL – 1.5M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Torpey
Stewards – W. Booshand, J. Dart, R. Hitchener, K. Wolsey
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, B. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Corvi
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From ITC, 14.6.08

Trainer K. Moses indicated that following the disappointing performance of MR UNFORGETTABLE in race 4 at the above meeting, the horse would be returned to NSW and tests would be carried out at the Camden University.

From QTC, 9.6.08

Trainer G. Ryan advised that FORT ‘N’ WON, which competed in race 5 at the above meeting, was found to have suffered an injury to its off-side eye following the event.


As B. Pengelly and J. Jones were ill, and B. Evans experienced transport difficulties, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.


Race 1: Bestmark Insurance Brokers Class 5 H’cap – 1666m
1st – Bee Dub 2nd – Longstreet 3rd – Scuderia 4th – Spectacular Pic

LONGSTREET (P. Hammersley), which began awkwardly, shifted in, making contact with HALF MOON BAY (R. Wiggins).

REEF BONANZA (O. Turpin) and SCUDERIA (M. Radecker) came together and bumped on jumping away.

SCUDERIA raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event.

Near the 900m, SCUDERIA (M. Radecker) and MINDIL BEACH (S. Bogenhuber) came together and brushed.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of REEF BONANZA, apprentice O. Turpin advised that the gelding failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. Trainer R. McCall confirmed O. Turpin’s explanation that REEF BONANZA does not race well on rain affected tracks. A post race veterinary examination of REEF BONANZA failed to reveal any abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination of HALF MOON BAY revealed the horse to be lame in the near fore leg. Trainer L. Ross was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for HALF MOON BAY prior to its next race start.



Race 2: The Concept Store Pty Ltd QTIS 2yo Maiden Plate – 1350m
1st – Phebetay 2nd – Red Felt 3rd – Young Cried Wolf 4th – It’s Showtime Folks

Trainer D. Steinbeck was fined $100 for presenting SON OF BENNY to the enclosure without blinkers. AR140A.

Trainer R. Heathcote was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for YOUNG CRIED WOLF by the prescribed time.

ACADEMY AWARD (M. Heagney) and SON OF BENNY (O. Turpin) were slow to begin.

TWO BIBBODY BOB (M. Radecker) began awkwardly and resulting in that horse shifting in abruptly at the start.

Leaving the 400m, ITS SHOWTIME FOLKS (P. Hammersley) was momentarily crowded for room by PHEBETAY (K. Banks), which shifted in.

ACADEMY AWARD, which yielded ground badly over the final 400m and finished a considerable distance from the remainder of the field, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon with no abnormalities reported.

YOUNG CRIED WOLF (R. Wiggins) was inclined to shift out over the final 200m of the event.

T. Pannell was dislodged from PAY US on pulling up after the event, however sustained no apparent injury.

PAY US lost its near hind plate in running.




Race 3: Heinrich Constructions Pty Ltd F & M Maiden H’cap – 1200m
1st – Cooma Creek 2nd – Sally Jo 3rd – Gracemere 4th – With Finesse

DANISH LADY (M. Palmer), which was slow to begin, was tightened shortly after the start between NONNA MIA (P. Wolfgram) and MEMSAHIB VERONICA (J. Taylor), which was taken out by MOVEOVER TARGET (L. Rolls).

DELICATE DAMSEL (R. Goltz) overraced in the early stages.

Near the 800m, CHASING DREAMS (M. Heagney) had to be steadied off the heels of WITH FINESSE (S. Galloway), which shifted in.

RAGING FORTIES (D. Griffin) and AURORA MAGIC (K. Wharton) were held up for clear running for a short distance rounding the home turn.



Race 4: Paramount Constructions Pty Ltd C&G Maiden H’cap – 1200m
1st – Magic Rocker 2nd – Zulu Man 3rd – Kenny’s Magic 4th – Je Suis Rockstar

Trainer R. Balcombe was fined $100 for the presentation of TIC TOC TIGER without blinkers.

JE SUIS ROCKSTAR began awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, WINNING TYCOON (S. Galloway) and TURNBULL (A. Spinks) were crowded for room when racing between HUSSMINDA (P. Wolfgram) and CACHINNATION (M. Cahill), both of which shifted ground.

Near the 800m, CACHINNATION shifted out to improve and in doing so made contact with ZULU MAN (M. Palmer), forcing that horse wider for a short distance.

Passing the 100m, PASSIONATE STASH (D. Griffin) and CUGIE (M. Hellyer) came together and bumped.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of MAGIC ROCKER compared to its previous performance when 9th of 14 at Toowoomba on 7 June, R. Gotz stated that the horse occupied a more forward position at that start, and although slightly held up in the straight, failed to run on. He added that following that performance and from a wide barrier today, it was felt that in the best interests of the MAGIC ROCKER it was intended to ease the gelding to a more rearward position, which resulted in the MAGIC ROCKER racing more competitively. He further added that the gelding’s racing pattern in future would be to race rearward.


Race 5: Ramsay Drainage Service Pty Ltd Class 3 H’cap – 2150m
1st – Letmebe 2nd – Highly Thought Of 3rd – Norse Code 4th – Mister Tivoli

NORSE CODE (D. Griffin) and SPIN ZERO (M. Heagney) came together and bumped on jumping away.

LETMEBE (C. Grylls) was slow to begin.

MISTER TIVOLI (S. Galloway) began awkwardly.

LETMEBE raced ungenerously and got its head up in the air for a short distance turning out of the straight on the first occasion.

Leaving the 400m, HIGHLY THOUGHT OF (L. Rolls) was cramped for room and had to be steadied when racing to the inside of NANIWA (M. Palmer), which shifted in under pressure.

SIRROCEAN STORM (J. Taylor) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 200m of the event.



Race 6: Forest Shores Estate Townsville Class 3 H’cap – 800m
1st – Simplest 2nd – Admiral Gherkin 3rd – Notadrama 4th - Musically

Trainer D. Wozencroft was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for SOUL SEEKER by the prescribed time.

KINTYRE RULE (S. Drake) was tightened for room on jumping away between QUEENIE AMBER (S. Richardson) and MUSICALLY (C. Whiteley), which shifted out.

KINTYRE RULE (S. Drake) inclined to hang in during the middle stages of the event.

ADMIRAL GHERKIN (R. McMahon) hung out rounding the home turn.

Near the 100m, MUSICALLY was crowded for room by ADMIRAL GHERKIN (R. McMahon), which shifted in. R. McMahon, rider of ADMIRAL GHERKIN, was advised to exercise more care.


Race 7: U-Cool Marine Class 3 H’cap – 1100m
1st – Jellicles 2nd – Lionataq 3rd – Just Seven 4th - Kingsfield

Stewards considered there were mitigating circumstances regarding the late notification of rider for JUST SEVEN after received advice from trainer B. Hudson and took no further action.

AFLEET ZEPHYR (C. Isdale) was tightened for room on jumping away between LIONATAQ (C. Whiteley) and JELLICLES (C. Reith), which shifted ground.

JUST SEVEN (A. Spinks) was inclined to lay in rounding the home turn and for the majority of the straight.


Race 8: Whelan & Northey Joinery Pty Ltd Class 1 H’cap – 1350m
1st - Mr Braveheart 2nd – Jackpot 3rd – Blazing Heart 4th – Top Ross

BISCARANI (T. Treichel) was slow to begin.

TOP ROSS (C. Reith) and MR BRAVEHEART (A. Spinks) came together and brushed on jumping away.

BLAZING HEARTS (R. Goltz) overraced in the early stages.

Approaching the 700m, DESTINED TO REIGN (B. El-Issa) shifted out to improve and in doing so forced BLAZING HEARTS (R. Goltz) wider on the track.

ZACS EQUAL (K. Forrester) raced wide for the majority of the event.

TOP ROSS cast both front shoes in running.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – ITC – 20.6.08


Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. Dianne Steinbeck – Trainer – Present horse with incorrect gear – AR140A - $100*
Race 2. Robert Heathcote – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR70*
Race 4. Ross Balcombe – Trainer – Present horse with incorrect gear – AR140A - $100*
Race 6. Des Wozencroft – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR70*

Absent jockeys
B. Pengelly, J. Jones – Ill – Certificates*
B. Evans – Transport*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Lionataq, Sally Jo

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. Young Cried Wolf – R. Wiggins
Its Showtime Folks – P. Hammersley
Race 3. Danish Lady – M. Palmer
Bacfor – J. Murphy
Memsahib Veronica – J. Taylor
Race 4. Peaye Arjay – R. McMahon
Race 5. Naniwa – M. Palmer
Race 6. Notadrama – M. Cahill
Soul Seeker – K. Wharton
Race 7. Just Seven – Spinks
Race 8. General Desamm – L. Rolls
Canyouhearthebell – R. Wiggins




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