RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2010


WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – HEAVY 9/HEAVY 8 AT 10.50AM/
SLOW 7 AFTER RACE 2/SLOW 6 AFTER RACE 5 RAIL – 10M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Torpey
Stewards – J. Hackett, J. Perry, T. Bartlett
Clerk of Scales – L. Morrison
Judge – P Chilton, I Schultz
Veterinarian – M Lenz
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – R. See
Starter – D. Herne, G. Greisley
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: Darvan Constructions Pty Ltd Class 1 H'cap – 2180m
1st – Flying Touchdown 2nd – Minashee 3rd – Under Construction 4th – Merchant Girl

Rounding the home turn, MISS LUCKY CHOICE (C. Munce) was crowded for room when racing to the inside of MERCHANT GIRL (J. Bowditch), which hung in under pressure.

A. Butler, rider of UNDER DIRECTION, stated, in his opinion, the gelding failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.

Jockey S. Scriven, rider of FLYING TOUCHDOWN, was reprimanded for using his whip in a forehand manner 6 times prior the 100m.



Race 2: Back Fall Bruno Nichols Maiden Plate – 1100m
1st –Red Hot Hussler 2nd – Discover The Gold 3rd – Discover The Gold 4th – Monashee Success

Stewards questioned J. Byrne regarding his notification as the rider of RIVARDE. After taking evidence from J. Byrne, stewards were of the opinion there were mitigating circumstances and took no further action.

JIMMY CRACKCORN (D. Barron) and LIFE TO THE MAX (C. Munce) were slow to begin.

ZEDITAVE PLUS (K. Ashton) began awkwardly.

LIFE TO THE MAX (C. Munce) was inclined to lay in in the early stages of the straight. ELLYEM (S. Drake), which was following, was inconvenienced as a consequence.

RIVARDE (J. Taylor) raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.

BELLASPIRIT (R. Wiggins) lost its off fore plate in running.

Following this race the track rating was upgraded to Slow 7.


Race 3: Summer Racing At ITC Maiden Plate – 1100m
1st – Red Dash 2nd – Spiffing 3rd – Poppy’s Revenge 4th - Count Nediym

MR GIFFORD (M. Palmer) had to be checked at the start between POPPY’S REVENGE (D. Green) and COUNT NEDIYM (J. Taylor), which shifted in after beginning awkwardly.

SEVEN WONDERS (B. El-Issa) was slow to begin.

For a short distance approaching the 700m, COUNT NEDIYM (J. Taylor) overraced at the heels of GROUNDSHAKER (D. Griffin) when that horse yielded some ground at that point of the race.

SEVEN WONDERS raced wide for the majority of the event.

Trainer P. Nolan reported that SEVEN WONDERS had been galloped on on the off foreleg, and had cast its off hind plate in running.



Race 4: Hannah & Cooper Nichols Maiden Plate – 800m
1st – Berners Lee 2nd – Rushatus 3rd – Not Declared 4th – Destiny’s Dame

MAID ANNIE was declared a late scratching at 2.29 pm on veterinary advice after the filly was kicked by another runner behind the barriers. There were no deductions applicable.

COUNT PESTO (B. Abbey) began awkwardly.

DESTINY’S DAME (K. Banks) was slow to begin.

J. Byrne reported that JOHPEN ISLAND laid in badly throughout the race, which resulted in him being unable to fully test his mount in the straight. Connections of JOHPEN ISLAND will be advised that a warning was being placed on the gelding regarding its racing characteristics.

QUADARDEE lost its off hind plate in running.

A post race veterinary examination of RUSHATUS revealed the colt to have sustained a laceration to the near side stifle.



Race 5: Lingo & Sticksy Class 4 H'cap – 800m
1st –Billie Blue Gum 2nd – Lethal Intent 3rd – Cariad 4th – Adventurous Angel

CARIAD (C. Gilby), which was a little slow to begin, was cramped for room shortly after the start between ITS JUST SMALLTALK (J. Taylor), which jumped outwards, and AKERMAGIC (B. Looker), which after jumping away awkwardly, was taken out by ADVENTUROUS ANGEL (K. Ashton).

Following this event the track rating was upgraded to Slow 6.

Race 6: Altec Maiden H'cap – 1600m
1st – Vinnies Halo 2nd – Princess Forse 3rd – Destiny Prevails 4th – Dance Request

CUBAN (J. Taylor) was tightened for room on jumping away between ANNIA MINOR (J. Byrne), which shifted in after beginning awkwardly, and DANCE REQUEST (S. Scriven), which shifted out at the start.

CENT A SIGN (P. Wolfgram) was tightened for room at the start between LIBERTY’S MAGIC (S. Seamer) and VINNIES HALO (D. Green), which shifted out.

ANNIA MINOR (J. Byrne) overraced during the middle stages.

TIME MARGIN raced wide for the majority of the event before tiring badly from the 600m. Stewards advised trainer G. Livermore that whilst noting TIME MARGIN was having its first race start and obliged to race wide, the onus was being placed him not to start the mare until he was confident that TIME MARGIN would perform to the desired standard. A post race veterinary examination of TIME MARGIN failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Stewards questioned jockey D. Green and trainer’s representative Mr G Cameron regarding the improved performance of VINNIES HALO in today’s event as compared to the tactics adopted on the horse in its recent 2 starts this campaign. Mr Cameron stated that the instructions were to have the horse in a more forward position today as it was the intention to take advantage of the barrier draw and the fact that VINNIES HALO was stepping up to a more suitable distance. Jockey Green confirmed the instructions and believed that a contributing factor in the gelding’s performance today was that after finding the lead he was able to dictate the tempo of the race. After considering the matter, stewards noted the explanations, however connections were advised they would expect the horse to be ridden in a similar manner in future events.


Race 7: Altec Patios QTIS 3yo Maiden H'cap – 1200m
1st – Mount Kosciuszko 2nd – Commanding Lass 3rd – Power Source 4th – My Opportunity

REALEE (B. Looker) was tightened for room on jumping away between SIDESHOW SUMMER (D. Sparks), which was taken in by COMMANDING LASS, and ROCK SOLE (B. Abbey), which was taken out by HIDDEN SILVER (C. Eaton).

POWER SOURCE (S. Scriven) and PLAY FOR LILY (R. Wiggins) were both slow to begin.

MY OPPORTUNITY (K. Ashton) was inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.

D. Sparks, rider of SIDESHOW SUMMER, was reminded of his obligations regarding his use of the whip on horses that are not competitive.

MY OPPORTUNITY (K. Ashton) and SIDESHOW SUMMER both raced wide for the majority of the event.

Race 8: Altec Prestige Carports Class 2 H'cap – 1100m
1st – Retrospect 2nd – Jam Tin 3rd – No Halos 4th – The Gingermeister

Trainer R. Macrae was fined $100 for failing to notify a rider for MANAHIDE by the prescribed time.

Connections advised that RAPID LEICA DANE would be ridden in a more quieter manner today.

JAM TIN (K. Banks) shifted out at the start, making contact with HER PIC (K. Yoshida).

RAPID LEICA JACKO (G. Colless), which initially began awkwardly, was tightened for room shortly after the start between NO HALOS (S. Galloway) and GOLDEN KID (T. Fujinuma), which shifted out.

HE’S PURRFECT (D. Griffin) threw its head in the air when being restrained approaching the 800m.

THE GINGERMEISTER (C. Munce) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight.

JAM TIN (K. Banks) was inclined to shift out under pressure over the final 300m.

MANAHIDE (J. Letherby) and HE’S PURRFECT raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of RAPID LEICA JACKO, G. Colless stated although tightened for room at the start of the race and settling further back than anticipated, the horse travelled well, however he was concerned with the gelding’s action over the latter stages of the race. A post race veterinary examination of RAPID LEICA JACKO found no abnormalities. Stewards will contact trainer G. Ryan regarding the post-race recovery of the gelding at a later date.

MANAHIDE broke down in the off foreleg. A veterinary clearance would be required for the gelding should the horse race again.














STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Shane Scriven – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
Spiffing, Lethal Intent.

Warnings/bars
Race 4. Johpen Island – Laid in throughout the race – Warning
Race 6. Time Margin – Poor performance – Warning
Race 8 Manahide – Broke down off foreleg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. Rivarde – J. Taylor
Race 3. Count Nediym – J. Taylor
Race 6. Cuban – J. Taylor
Race 7. Mount Kosciuszko – J. Taylor
Tycoon’s Best – Michael Palmer
Race 8. Manahide – J. Letherby
Jam Tin – K. Banks
You’re On Merv – N. Yamada

Late scratchings
Race 4. Maid Annie – 2.29 pm




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