QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2009

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING - RAIL - TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Race 1 – P. Gillard. Races 2 to 8 – J. Williamson
Stewards – P. Gillard, Z. Turner, D. Reid, K. Wolsey
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – E. Chittick, F. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Corvi
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From QTC meeting, 21.3.09

Trainer B. Purcell advised that a veterinary examination of POWER EXPRESS, which competed at the above race meeting, failed to reveal any abnormalities.



Due to personal reasons A. Spinks was unable to fulfil his engagements and changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.


Race 1: RMD Industries CG&E Maiden Plate – 1350m
1st – Croix De Fer 2nd – Well Kept Secret 3rd – Cotham 4th – Diamond Del

Trainer Mr R. Milne was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for BEYOND THE BIKINI by the prescribed time.

COTHAM (A. Pattillo) and DIAMOND DEL (B. Evans) were both slow to begin.

NICE LOOKER (C. Reith) was tightened for room at the start between CAPE SILVER (B. Pengelly) and CROIX DE FER (G. Baker), both of which shifted ground.

Leaving the 500m, CROIX DE FER (G. Baker) commenced to race ungenerously and shifted out, making contact with DIAMOND DEL, forcing that runner wider on the track.

CAPE SILVER was momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 200m.

WELL KEPT SECRET (R. Hinricks) had a tendency to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

AFFIDAVIT (S. Drake), DIAMOND DEL and WELL KEPT SECRET (R. Hinricks) all raced wide for the majority of the event.

A post race veterinary examination of TRAVELLERS REST revealed the horse to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer B. Baldwin was advised that a veterinary clearance will be required for TRAVELLERS REST prior to its next race start or trial.


Race 2: Stu Balls F & M Maiden Plate – 1350m
1st – Facebook 2nd – Cross Town Traffic 3rd – Zahnoochi 4th - Ceethesunrise

MISS ATTANAGH, which was kicked behind the barriers, was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by J. Byrne, rider of the 5th placegetter, SALCANRO, against ZAHNOOCHI being declared 3rd, alleging interference near the 800m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol video, stewards found that whilst ZANOOCHI (M. Speers) had shifted in passing the 800m and contributed to this incident, they were also of the opinion that MISS ATTANAGH, which was racing to the inside, had hung out at this point of the race and had also contributed to the incident, and therefore the protest was subsequently dismissed and correct weight semaphored on the Judge’s number. At a subsequent inquiry, apprentice M. Speers was reprimanded for this incident.

TELL JEAN (S. Galloway) and WHYDIDYOULEAVEME (A. Pattillo) were tightened for room at the start between FACEBOOK (S. Scriven) and ZAHNOOCHI (M. Speers), both of which shifted ground.

CROSS TOWN TRAFFIC (B. Thomson), which was slow to begin, was hampered shortly after the start by SALCANRO (J. Byrne), which jumped away awkwardly.

Leaving the 1000m, ZAHNOOCHI (M. Speers) shifted in, making contact with SALCANRO (J. Byrne), causing both horses to become awkward.

THE POCKET ROCKET (A. Erhart) raced wide throughout.

TELL JEAN lost its near fore plate in running.


Race 3: Shaw Concrete Pumping 4yo & Up Maiden H’cap – 1000m
1st – Motor Mark 2nd – Smartness 3rd – Jester Canny Go 4th - Maizville

The saddle on BELLACIANO shifted when proceeding to the barriers, resulting in that horse having to be resaddled. As the horse was overly fractious, barrier staff were unable to resaddle the filly. As a result, BELLACIANO was declared a late scratching at 1.36 pm. Trainer G. Livermore was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare.

Trainer G. Reid was fined $50 for presenting JESTER CANNY GO to the enclosure with incorrect gear.

Trainer D. Bougoure was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for MAID OF CADIZ by the prescribed time.

BITA SEQUALO (G. Geran) and TUERTA LASS (S. Apthorpe) jumped away awkwardly, losing ground.

JESTER CANNY GO (S. Galloway) was forced to check shortly after the start when tightened for room between MOTOR MARK (K. Yoshida) and MAID OF CADIZ (M. Speers), which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

SMARTNESS (M. Hughes), which raced greenly throughout, shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.

M. Hughes, rider of SMARTNESS, dropped his whip near the 100m.

MAID OF CADIZ lost its off fore plate in running.

BELCHER (B. El-Issa), MAID OF CADIZ (M. Speers) and TUERTA LASS (S. Apthorpe) raced wide throughout.

Jockey W. Clasohm was fined $200 for failing to weigh in 4th on MAIZVILLE.


Race 4: Black Rock 4X4 QTIS 3yo Maiden H’cap - 1000
1st – Beyond The Limit 2nd - In A Bind 3rd – Pearly Beach 4th – Binda Belle

As G. Geran was to be overweight, J. Byrne was substituted as the rider of FLY ME TO THE MOON. G. Geran was fined the sum of $100

LITTLE SHREWDY (C. Whiteley), BINDA BELLE (S. Bogenhuber) and GALLANT HAWK (L. Cassidy) were all severely tightened for room and had to be checked between BEYOND THE LIMIT (S. Scriven), which shifted out, and RED CASHEL (S. Galvin), which shifted in and away from CHILLABUNDY (B. Stewart), which jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, GALLANT HAWK overraced until leaving the 800m.

Near the 800m when the pace slackened, COCORVADA (C. Reith) commenced to overrace on the heels of PEARLY BEACH (K. Banks) and as a result shifted out, tightening both LITTLE SHREWDY (C. Whiteley) and RED CASHEL out on to the hind quarters of HUDSON GREY (S. Galloway), forcing that horse wider on the track. RED CASHEL and LITTLE SHREWDY both had to be checked in this incident and lost ground. Trainer L. Gough was advised that a warning would be placed on COCOVADA.

Approaching the 700m, BINDA BELLE improved on to the heels of PEARLY BEACH and had to be steadied.

RAMA KAHO (M. Speers) raced wide throughout and hung out on the home turn.

Leaving the 300m, PEARLY BEACH shifted out, causing BINDA BELLE to be steadied.

A post race veterinary examinations of the following horses revealed:

COCORVADA - badly galloped on on both hind legs
RED CASHEL - galloped on behind
RAMA KAHO - no abnormality.

BEYOND THE LIMIT lost its off hind plate in running.


Race 5: Linflow Pty Ltd Maiden H’cap – 1666m
1st – Henry’s Ann 2nd – Whykiki 3rd – Bilinga Bay 4th – Suave Consort

RAW SIENNA (W. Clasohm) commenced to buck shortly after the start was eased out of the race and took no further part in the event. Connections were advised they must obtain a further barrier certificate for RAW SIENNA prior to its next race start.

WHYKIKI (J. Byrne) jumped away awkwardly.

DOLPHIN QUEST (D. Craven) and UMHLANGA ROCKS (K. Yoshida) were tightened for room at the start and lost ground between FLAWLESS (L. Cassidy) and SUAVE CONSORT (B. Stewart), which shifted out.

Near the 1400m, SUAVE CONSORT (B. Stewart) was forced to steady from the heels of PROSELYTE (S. Scriven) and as a result shifted in, tightening the running of ALL AFFAIR (S. Apthorpe), which had to be steadied. UMHLANGA ROCKS (K. Yoshida), which was following, also had to be steadied as a consequence.

HENRY’S ANN (A. Pattillo) raced wide in the early stages.

PROSELYTE raced wide from the 800m onwards.

Near the 500m, TWO BIBBODY BOB (B. El-Issa) had to be steadied from the heels of BILINGA BAY (D. Green), which shifted out.

Leaving the 200m, TWO BIBBODY BOB and ALL AFFAIR were tightened for room when racing to the inside of BILINGA BAY (D. Green), which shifted ground under pressure. Jockey D. Green, rider of BILINGA BAY, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

UMHLANGA ROCKS was held up for clear running from the 300m until approaching the 100m.

MARY’S HALO (S. Drake) raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination of MARY’S HALO revealed the horse to be lame in both forelegs. Trainer R. Mackay was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for MARY’S HALO prior to its next race start.

When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of HENRY’S ANN, trainer D. Newham stated that the horse failed to run on on a rain affected track at its most recent start, and she felt that the horse had worked well during the week and had appreciated the step up in distance, adding that she was not surprised that HENRY’S ANN performed well on today’s firm surface.


Race 6: Prince Alfred Hotel Class 2 H’cap – 1666m
1st - Make Mine Cash 2nd – Incendio 3rd – Kaycee’s Bid 4th – French Move

EPICRED (K. Yoshida), FRENCH MOVE (J. Byrne) and KAYCEE’S BID (S. Bogenhuber) were all slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, GROUND SWELL (S. Drake) commenced to race ungenerously and was checked from the heels of OSCAR OSETETCH (D. Craven), which lost ground after racing ungenerously during the early stages.

VEEDUB (S. Apthorpe) raced wide in the early stages.

STARSPLASH (C. Whiteley) and NOTHIN LEICA RAPID (B. El-Issa) both shifted out to improve at the 600m and raced wide from that point onwards.

Leaving the 400m, KILKENNY QUEEN (D. Green) and EPICRED (K. Yoshida) were both tightened for room to the inside of DANGER LINE (B. Thomson), which was inclined to hang in.

KAYCEE’S BID (S. Bogenhuber) was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

OSCAR OSETETCH (D. Craven) and DANGER LINE (B. Thomson) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of STARSPLASH, C. Whiteley stated that the horse had sweated up quite badly prior to the race and had been inclined to hang in throughout the event. He further stated that the horse’s wins have both been on rain affected tracks and, in his opinion, may not have appreciated the firmer track today. Trainer Mr A. Bailey confirmed his disappointment in the performance, however was unable to offer any explanation, adding that he would advise stewards of any abnormality that may become apparent in the coming days. A post race veterinary examination of STARSPLASH failed to reveal any abnormalities.

When questioned regarding the racing manners of OSCAR OSETETCH, trainer B. Baker was unable to offer any tangible explanation. B. Baker gave an undertaking to advise stewards should anything come to his attention in the coming days that may have had a bearing on the horse’s performance today. A post race veterinary examination of OSCAR OSETETCH failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 7: DTE Bobcats Class 1 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Jackpot 2nd – Downsize 3rd – So Shall This 4th - Ivorsong

BOUILLABAISSE (B. El-Issa) jumped with its head in the air and lost ground.

SNOOKER MCCUE (J. Brown) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 200m, DOWNSIZE (J. Byrne) was disappointed for a run between LASS EE (L. Cassidy) and MY CARA MIA (D. Griffin), which shifted out under pressure.


Race 8: Yamanto Tavern Class 3 H’ap – 1350m
1st – Telesto Warrior 2nd – Werockit 3rd – Rock Slide 4th – Dr Chicago

WEROCKIT (B. El-Issa) was slow to begin.

TWO AND A KICK (D. Griffin) blundered on jumping away and shifted out, making contact with SPIRITO VOLANTE (L. Cassidy), which in turn shifted out and bumped BOLD DISTINCTION (J. Byrne).

QUISATANA (B. Looker), which was slow to begin, was tightened for room shortly after the start between TENTERFIELD (M. Speers) and WILLYCLANG (M. Paget), which was taken out by ROCK SLIDE (B. Evans).

BURROWS (J. Murphy) jumped away awkwardly, losing ground.

BURROWS, ZSAZSA (K. Yoshida), HELLO CHRISTMAS (R. Goltz) and WILLYCLANG raced wide throughout.























STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. Mitchell Speers – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 1. Roger Milne – Trainer - $100 – Late rider – LR70
Race 3. George Reid – Trainer - $50 – Present horse late to enclosure – AR124
Danny Bougoure – Trainer - $100 – Late rider – LR70
Wade Clasohm – Jockey - $200 – Fail to weigh in 4th – AR144
Race 4. Gary Geran – Overweight - $100 – AR120(b)

Absent jockeys
A. Spinks – Personal reasons

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Bellaciano – Fractious at barriers – unable to be resaddled – Warning
Cocovada – Overraced – Warning
Race 5. Raw Sienna – Buck after start/eased out of race – B/cert – LR36(b)
Mary’s Halo – Lame both forelegs – Vet cert – LR36(b)

Protests
Race 2. 5th (Salcanro) v. 3rd (Zahnoochi) – interference near 900m - Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Nice Looker – C. Reith
Beyond The Bikini – R. Goltz
Race 2. Pride Of Minto – S. Apthorpe
Spanish Silver – R. Goltz
Tickle Me Quick – S. Drake
Race 3. Tuerta Lass – S. Apthorpe
Maid of Cadiz – M. Speers
Race 4. Fly Me To The Moon – J. Byrne
Cocorvada C. Reith
Race 6. Epicred – K. Yoshida
Race 7. Bouillabaisse – B. El-Issa
Race 8. Bold Distinction – J. Byrne

Late scratchings
Race 3. Bellaciano – 1.26 pm


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