RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2010

WEATHER - OVERCAST TRACK RATING – SLOW 7/SLOW 6 AFTER RACE 1
RAIL – 4M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Torpey
Stewards – J. Hackett, T. Quick, T. Bartlett, G. Palmer
Clerk of Scales – R. Hitchener
Judge – P Chilton & I Schultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – D. Hearn, M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From TTC, 11.9.10

Stewards concluded an inquiry into the reasons for app. B. Evans failing to arrive at the track to fulfil his engagement on FANTASTIC BLUE (R2) and LEICA PULSE (R4). After taking evidence from trainer P. Nolan, stewards took no further action after establishing that due to an error in communication, B. Evans was not able to take the rides as he was committed to riding at Doomben earlier in the day.

From SCTC, 19.9.10 – Race 2

Trainer’s representative Mr T. Edmonds confirmed GYPSY ROCK had been sent for a spell.

Trainer Mr H. Reed advised that DRIVING REIGN had undergone a full veterinary examination and was found to be sore behind. Chiropractic treatment will be given to the filly.

From BRC – Doomben, 22.9.10 – Race 3

Trainer D. Peoples advised that SCONANDTINK had pulled up well and attributed the performance to not handling the prevailing track conditions.

Race 6

Trainer A. Bailey advised that A TOUCH OF FROST had pulled up well.

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E. Kehoe was injured, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

Race 1: Brothers Golf Club Class 3 H'cap – 2150m
1st – Brilliant Con 2nd – Sir Mossman 3rd – Don’t Back Down 4th – With Elegance

HOOTILLA (B. Evans) was slow to begin.

Near the 1300m, POETIC MISTRESS (J. Taylor) improved up on to the heels of DON’T BACK DOWN (K. Mizobe) and shifted out, taking TUNES OF GOLD (M. Hellyer) wider on the track.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of HOOTILA, B. Evans stated that the horse was stepping up in distance today and this combined with the prevailing track conditions, were contributing factors for the seemingly poor performance. A post race veterinary examination of HOOTILA failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Race 2: Brothers Bowls Club F&M Maiden – 1350m
1st – Mary Tee 2nd – Watch The Show 3rd – Belle Verde 4th – Bom Chicka Wah Wah

TEEPOH was declared a late scratching at 8.35 am. Trainer R. Heathcote was fined $100 for failing to scratch the horse by the prescribed time. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account Mr Heathcote’s good record regarding such matters.

The start of this race was delayed slightly due to SMART OF COURSE being fractious in the barriers.

SMART OF COURSE (B. Evans) began awkwardly.

Near the 1200m, LADY INNOCENT (L. Cheshire) overraced at the heels of DJEBEL’S IMPACT (B. Stewart) and shifted out, forcing WATCH THE SHOW (P. Wolfgram) and REGAL SANCTUM (C. Munce) wider on the track.

Approaching the 900m, LA BELLE AURORE (J. Wood) shifted in and made contact with the running rail.

MARY TEE (M. Wood) was inclined to hang out under pressure over the final 300m.

SMART OF COURSE (B. Evans), RED WHITE ‘N’ BLUE (N. Yamada) and REGAL SANCTUM (C. Munce) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Stewards questioned B. El-Issa regarding his riding of MISS BLOSSOM over the final 400m, in particular his lack of vigour on the mare. Jockey El-Issa explained he was concerned with the horse’s action as earlier in the race the horse made heavy contact with the running rail and he felt the horse may have injured itself as a result. Stewards also questioned trainer J. Fitzgerald regarding the performance of MISS BLOSSOM. Mr Fitzgerald confirmed his disappointment with the horse’s performance and said that consideration would be given to reviewing the racing program of MISS BLOSSOM. Whilst a post race veterinary examination of MISS BLOSSOM revealed the mare not to be lame, he did note it was not striding out normally. After considering the matter, stewards took no further action other than to remind B. El-Issa of his obligations under the rules to ride his mounts right out to the finish of the race, and further relating to the rule regarding notification to the stewards immediately of any matter that may have had a bearing on the horse’s performance.

DJEBEL’S IMPACT lost its off hind plate in running.

Race 3: Hancock Brothers Hockey Club CG&E Maiden H'cap – 1350m
1st – Carney Place 2nd – Hentiesbaai 3rd – Chadwick 4th - Asciano

Trainer G. Hardy was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for DUSTY WISH by the prescribed time.

ASCIANO (J. Wood), which was a little slow to begin, was tightened for room shortly after the start between CHAVASSE (B. El-Issa) and DUSTY WISH (L. Cheshire), which shifted in.

Near the 1000m, MAGIC OPTION (K. Ashton), which had a tendency to lay out, had to be steadied away from the heels of WHIZMA (J. Murphy), which shifted in.

HENTIESBAAI (D. Green) was inclined to hang out over the final 600m, which resulted in the horse shifting ground in the straight.

CHAVASSE (B. El-Issa) raced wide for the majority of the event.

CHADWICK lost its off fore plate in running.

Race 4: Kleenheat Gas Class 1 H'cap – 800m
1st – Cariad 2nd – Lissoy’s Lass 3rd – Gran Torino 4th – A Pair Of Diamonds

Stewards will question trainer D. Murphy regarding the late scratching of FIVESTAR LASS at 8.35 am.

CARIAD (J. Byrne) was slow to begin.

PREVAILABLE (J. Murphy) was tightened for room shortly after the start between LUNAR CHIMES (B. El-Issa) and FRAHA (R. Hinricks), which shifted out. In this incident, PREVAILABLE blundered, resulting in J. Murphy becoming unbalanced.

Approaching the 400m, A PAIR OF DIAMONDS (B. Thomson) was tightened for room when racing between MANEROO CRUISE (K. Misobe) and CARIAD (J. Byrne), which got its head up, raced ungenerously and shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.

MANEROO CRUISE raced greenly in the straight.

Race 5: Allstyle Shop Fitters QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st – Strap Theory 2nd – Zippity Jet 3rd – Heatwaves 4th – Kosmic Karma

Stewards questioned G. Colless regarding his failure to provide a medical clearance from the BTC meeting on 18 September. After taking into account G. Colless’s personal circumstances this week, stewards took no further action other than to remind him of his obligations under the rules regarding this matter.

HEATWAVES (J. Byrne) began awkwardly losing valuable ground.

The saddle on HEATWAVES shifted back shortly after the start, placing its rider at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.

ASIDE (M. Hellyer) reported the horse hung out throughout the race.

MONNAMEE (K. Pope) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Race 6: Bob Vandermeer Plastering Class 2 H'cap 1200m
1st – Kayowed 2nd – Koranovsky 3rd – Regal Ruben 4th – You’re On Merv

SIR KNIGHT (P. Wolfgram) was slow to begin.

FAMOUS CRY (D. Griffin) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with STATELY SPIRIT (R. Hinricks).

Apprentice J. Letherby, rider of REGAL RUBEN, was reprimanded for striking his horse in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.


Race 7: Higgies Class 1 H'cap 1350 .
1st – Kwila Sunrise 2nd – Sandminer 3rd – Angel From Above 4th – Heza Guru

LOOKS LIKE DEANO (K. Banks) and REM’E’CAN (P. Wolfgram) bumped on jumping away.

HEZA GURU (J. Kehoe) began awkwardly.

ANGEL FROM ABOVE (C. Munce) was slow to begin.

MAGIC PEARL (P. Hammersley) and I’D DO ANYTHING (B. Wallace) were both caught racing wide for the majority of the event.

I’D DO ANYTHING faltered leaving the 800m.

Approaching the finish line, STREET SIGN (M. O’Brien) was tightened for room when racing between HEZA GURU (J. Kehoe), which was taken out slightly by SANDMINER (J. Taylor), and ANGEL FROM ABOVE (C. Munce), which was taken in by KWILA SUNRISE (J. Wood).

When questioned regarding the performance of LOOKS LIKE DEANO, K. Banks stated that, in her opinion, the horse failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.

DANCE TULIP lost its off fore plate in running.









STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
Race 6. Jason Letherby – A/jockey – Use whip consec. Strides prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)*

Fines
Race 2. Robert Heathcote – Trainer – Late scr. - $100 – AR114*
Race 3. Geoffrey Hardy – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67*

Absent jockeys
E. Kehoe – Injured – Cert. Required*

Adjourned inquiries
Race 4. Re late scr. Fivestar Lass at 8.35 am.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Watch The Show, Hentiesbaai, Lissoy’s Lass

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 3. Dusty Wish – L. Cheshire
Race 4. Fraha – R. Hinricks
Race 6. Stately Spirit – R. Hinricks

Late scratchings

Race 3. Teepoh – 8.35 am
Race 4. Fivestar Lass – 8.35 am




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