QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


IPSWICH TURF CLUB – THURSDAY, 21 AUGUST 2008

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – TRUE 1600M-1200M, 2M REMAINDER


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Hackett
Stewards – N. Torpey, J. Dart, J. Williamson, R. Hitchener, K. Wolsey
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – E. Page, K. Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Corvi
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Stewards today inquired into a report from stipendiary steward Mr R. Hitchener that he observed Mr S. Hamade leading a horse at Clifford Park Racecourse on 20 August when it was established that Mr Hamade was unlicensed. Trainer Mrs T. Hamade was found guilty of contravening LR43 by using the services of an unregistered person. As Mrs Hamade had been penalised on 2 occasions in a short period of time for breaching this rule, stewards ordered that her trainer’s licence be suspended for a period of 2 months. Stewards ruled that in accordance with Local Rule 36(b), that period be suspended in total for a period of 6 months, conditional that she does not breach the relevant rule in that period. Stewards also imposed a fine of $1000, and Mrs Hamade was allowed 2 months to pay such fine.

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From ITC meeting, 31.7.08

Following the disappointing performance of FALAH in race 7, trainer A. Cowell reported that a veterinary examination indicated that the horse had suffered an inflamed airway ailment which may have contributed to the performance.




Race 1: John Stacey Electrics Class 4 H’cap – 800m
1st – Barbres 2nd – Mary’s Magique 3rd - Gallant Pilot 4th – Queenie Amber

As B. Evans failed to arrive on course by the prescribed time, C. Dixon was substituted as the rider of MARY’S MAGIQUE.

QUEENIE AMBER (C. Reith) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.

Following this race, G. Colless was examined by the club’s doctor and stood down from his remaining engagements. Riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.


Race 2: Liam Tansey Accountant QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 800m
1st – Bonza Bronze 2nd – Binda Belle 3rd – Gold Sovereign 4th - Kingo

LIGHTNING JAKE proved difficult to load into the barriers. Trainer P. Edwards advised that he must produce a barrier certificate for colt prior to its next race start.

RAJHUSSAR stood flatfooted at the start and lost ground. Trainer A. Cowell was advised that he must produce a barrier certificate for RAJHUSSAR prior to its next race start.

OVER THE PAGE reared in the saddling enclosure, dislodging M. Paget. The filly also proved difficult to load. Connections were advised that an official warning would be placed against the filly’s pre-race behaviour.

NUJ NUJ WINK WINK (G. Hoobin) and FACEBOOK (R. McMahon) were slow to begin.

SNEAKY SEQUALO (D. Ballard) and LIGHTNING JAKE (J. Piper) jumped away awkwardly.

LIGHTNING JAKE hung out rounding the home turn.

BONZA BRONZE (C. Dixon) jumped outwards at the start, making contact with OVER THE PAGE (M. Paget).

LIGHTNING JAKE raced greenly in the straight.

Close to the finish line, SNEAKY SEQUALO shifted ground under pressure and hampered TOBOULIO (D. Green).


Race 3: Prince Alfred Hotel QTIS Maiden Plate – 1350m
1st – Malandrina 2nd – Wynnum High 3rd – Latrobe 4th - Zatano

As T. Chambers and C. Isdale were both delayed travelling to the course, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

Trainer M. Harley was fined $100 failing to race SONAR in a cross over noseband, which was part of its approved racing gear.

THE TRAPS ARE SET, which reared in the barriers striking its head, was declared a late scratching at 1.40 pm on the advice of the club’s veterinary surgeon, who ruled the horse not fit to race. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on THE TRAPS ARE SET were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 3 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 4 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets.

SLINKY CHELLE (R. Wiggins) reared at the start.

PRINCE HATTAL (B. Evans) and ZATANO (C. Reith) were both slow to begin.

Near the 1100m, SLINKY CHELLE (R. Wiggins) was inclined to get its head up and overrace leaving the 1200m.

Approaching the 900m, SONAR (M. Hughes) was severely checked when WYNNUM HIGH (R. McMahon) hung in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider. ZANNIPOUR (J. Pujolas), SLINKY CHELLE (R. Wiggins), YEAH GOOD (R. Goltz) and PRINCE HATTAL were all hampered when SONAR was checked. At a subsequent inquiry, trainer P. Hulbert stated that the horse, in his opinion, may have resented the nose roll, which had been used for the first time today. Due to the horse’s behaviour, stewards ordered that WYNNUM HIGH must trial satisfactorily before it races again.

Nearing the finish line, ZANNIPOUR (J. Pujolas) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of PRINCE HATTAL, which shifted out under pressure.

Stewards questioned trainer L. Richardson as to the instructions today in having PROBABILITY ridden closer to the lead than the horse had been in the past. Mr Richardson explained that he had instructed apprentice Piper to make use of the good alley and to ride the horse in a forward position today as opposed to its previous start when it raced at the rear of the field. Mr Richardson added that in hindsight he felt that the horse was not suited to being bustled. Mr Richardson’s attention was drawn to the provisions of AR135A, which requires him to notify stewards of any variation in the manner in which the horse was to be ridden.


Race 4: Yamanto Tavern Class 2 H’cap – 2150m
1st – Rich Blue Dane 2nd – Strawberry Ripple 3rd – Royal Sultan 4th – Refined Desert

RICH BLUE DANE (D. Green) and STRAWBERRY RIPPLE (S. Galloway) were slow to begin.

SNOWZAME (P. Hammersley) jumped inwards at the start and brushed REFINED DESERT (W. Clasohm).

BROSNAN’S GOLD (B. Evans) commenced to overrace rounding the first turn and refused to settle for some distance.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of GIANT POINTER (R. Wiggins), trainer L. Gough indicated that the horse, in his opinion, had come to the end of its preparation and would now be sent for a spell. A post race veterinary examination of GIANT POINTER failed to reveal any significant abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.



Race 5: Blue Ribbon Motors Class 3 H’cap – 1666m
1st – Winegrove 2nd – Madame Chanel 3rd – Ching Hoi Boy 4th – Champagne’N’Chicks

ROYAL PLUMAGE, which threw itself down in the parade ring, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and found to have as graze on its off-side hock. The gelding was cleared to race.

ROYAL PLUMAGE (C. Small) jumped in the air and missed the start.

CASTLE HOWARD (S. Scriven) jumped outwards at the start, forcing CHING HOI BOY (A. Spinks) out on to MADAME CHANEL (B. Evans).

Passing the 1400m, ROYAL PLUMAGE (C. Small) got its head up and raced ungenerously, refusing to settle for some distance.

Near the 400m, ROYAL PLUMAGE had to be steadied to avoid the heels of FAIR HALO (R. McMahon).

When questioned regarding CASTLE HOWARD racing in the lead today, trainer R. Heathcote stated that he had not specifically instructed jockey S. Scriven to lead, however he did indicate that the horse had not been racing well and had instructed the rider to have the horse positioned where it was comfortable and to take advantage of the good barrier. Mr Heathcote added that he was of the opinion that the gelding had come to the end of its preparation and would recommend to the connections that CASTLE HOWARD be spelled.



Race 6: RSL Girl In A Million CG&E Class 2 H’cap – 1100m
1st – Dewabbit 2nd - Tangler 3rd - Great Southernland 4th - Jimeoin

Trainer A. Cowell was fined $100 for failing to provide the Document of Description for IMAGED when required to do so. Trainer A. Cowell was also informed that the horse’s nomination would be refused until such time as the Document of Description is presented.

IMAGED was slow to begin.

JIMEOIN (M. Hellyer) sprawled on jumping away.

SHEEMON (B. Evans) jumped inwards at the start, making contact with BRAV ‘N’ AMPLE (W. Clasohm).

A short distance after the start, BRAV ‘N’ AMPLE had to be eased to avoid the heels of SHEEMON, which shifted in.

Near the 200m, BRAV ‘N’ AMPLE (W. Clasohm) shifted out and made contact with GREAT SOUTHERN LAND (S. Seamer).

CHESTERS BABCOCK (M. Hughes) raced wide throughout.

GREAT SOUTHERNLAND bled from both nostrils in the race. Trainer Mr S. Ryan was advised that the gelding would now be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.


Race 7: Ipswich RSL Legacy Cup F&M Class 2 H’cap – 1100m
1st –West Of Hollywood 2nd – Falling Star 3rd – Pamalashar 4th - Wusta

EMOTIONS was declared a late scratching at 3.52 pm on veterinary advice after the mare threw itself down in the enclosure. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on EMOTIONS were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 13 cents for the win, 12 cents in the dollar for the place. Trainer Mr S. Dwyer’s representative Mr Britnell was advised that EMOTIONS must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.

MISS INDIANA (A. Taylor) was slow to begin.

FALLING STAR (B. Evans) and SAVANNA LA MAR (P. Hammersley) jumped away awkwardly and missed the start.

A short distance after the start, FALLING STAR was tightened for room between LADY FUJI (J. Brown) and PAMALASHAR (L. Dittman), which shifted in after being taken in by ICE BRIGADE (R. Goltz).

Near the 950m, LADY FUJI (J. Brown) was tightened for room and had to be steadied when racing between MISS TWIST (R. Wiggins) and FALLING STAR (B. Evans), which shifted in. B. Evans, rider of FALLING STAR, was severely reprimanded and instructed to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

App. C. Dixon, rider of WEST OF HOLLYWOOD, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 900m he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of LITTLE MISS BARBIE (D. Green), which resulted in that horse then being forced in on to SUCH IS LUCK (B. El-Issa), causing that horse to be checked, and resulting in WUSTA (S. Galloway), which was racing to the inside of SUCH IS LUCK, being inconvenienced. C. Dixon was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 24.8.08 to midnight, 7.9.08.


Race 8: Andy Crilley Memorial Class 1 H’cap 0 1350m
1st – Bhagwanita 2nd – Lucky Landing 3rd – Amerrybridge 4th – Pegasus Bridge

PULL THE WOOL (B. El-Issa) jumped outwards at the start, making heavy contact with TINKLES (R. McMahon). As a result, TINKLES was forced out on to PEGASUS BRIDGE (K. Yoshida), which was tightened when it contacted the hind quarters of BOSS COCKY (M. Heagney), which was slow into stride.

Leaving the 900m, BOSS COCKY (M. Heagney) was cramped for room by PURPLE SEQUAL (W. Clasohm), which shifted in. When being straightened, PURPLE SEQUAL then shifted out, making contact with BUCKSOME BELLE (J. Brown).

JOHNNY AUCASH (C. Whiteley), MY LAST CENT (J. Piper) and SWIRLING MOSS (R. Wiggins) were all obliged to race wide for the majority of the event.

PULL THE WOOL (B. El-Issa), which compounded after leaving the 500m and finished some distance from the main body of the field, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon who reported that the horse was suffering from respiratory distress and a breathing abnormality. Trainer L. Ross stated that the horse had displaced its tongue-tie which may have caused the breathing abnormality. Mr Ross was instructed to take the necessary measures to prevent a recurrence. A swab sample was taken from PULL THE WOOL.

A. Spinks, rider of EMGEE EM GRAND, was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right out to the finish line.







































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – IPSWICH TURF CLUB – 21.8.08

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
Race 7. Brent Evans – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Fines
Mrs Tracey Hamade – Trainer – Use of unregistered person – LR43 - $1000 fine. Two months to pay fine*

Race 3. Mike Harley – Trainer - $100 – Fail to notify gear change – AR140B(2)*
Suspensions
Race 7. Cameron Dixon – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a) – 8 mtgs – M/n 24.8.08 to m/n 7.9.08*

Mrs Tracey Hamade – Trainer - Use of unregistered person – LR43 – 2 mths suspension to be suspended for 6 mths conditional on no further breaches of this rule.

Race day injuries/illness
G. Colless – Illness – Certificate required*
J. Murphy – Illness – Certificate required*

Absent jockeys
T. Chambers – Transport – Proof of breakdown required*
C. Isdale – Transport – (Race 3 only) – Proof of breakdown required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Giant Pointer, Emotions, Pull The Wool, Mary’s Magique, Binda Belle Giant Pointer, Great Southernland.

Warnings/bars
Race 2. Over The Page – Enclosure, difficult to load – Warning
Lightning Jake – Difficult to load – B/certificate – LR36(b)
Rajhussar – Stood flatfooted at start – B/certificate – LR36(b)
Race 3. Wynnum High – Hung in – Trial – LR36(b)
Race 6. Great Southern Land – Bled – 3 mth bar – AR53A
Race 7. Emotions – Threw itself down in enclosure – Trial – LR36(b)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Mary’s Magique – C. Dixon
Race 2. Nuj Nuj Wink Wink – G. Hoobin
Race 3. Cracklinghorseluck – K. Wharton
Probability – J. Piper
Sonar – M. Hughes
Race 4. Royal Sultan – R. McMahon
Race 5. Castle Howard – S. Scriven
Race 7. Too Good – M. Heagney
Race 8. Swirling Moss – R. Wiggins


Late scratchings
Race 3. The Traps Are Set – 1.40 pm
Race 7. Emotions – 3.52 pm





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