RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2012


WEATHER – FINE RAIL – OUT .5M PENETROMETER – 5.8
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 9 (Races 1-3)/ HEAVY 8 (Races 4-5)/SLOW 7 (Races 6-7)
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Torpey
Stewards – D. Aurisch, I. Brown, A. Kitching
Clerk of Scales – C. Albrecht
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, R. Burchmann
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From Doomben 8 February 2012 – Race 6: P. Wolfgram, the rider of 5th placegetter RAMA KAHO, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race and was fined $500. In assessing penalty, stewards were of the view that P. Wolfgram’s actions in failing to ride his mount out had cost it 4th place.

Race 1: LADIES IN RACING MAGAZINE QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M
1st – Gesticulation 2nd – Acadane 3rd – Be Grand 4th – Margaret’s Wish

FITTING FINALE (M. Hellyer) was slow to begin.

Near the 800m FITTING FINALE had to be steadied off the heels of JUST BLING (J. Taylor).

Approaching the 700m GESTICULATION (G. Colless) had to be steadied off the heels of MARGARET'S WISH (J. Byrne) and as a result shifted in and brushed FITTING FINALE.

ACADANE (J. Brown) raced three wide throughout.

FITTING FINALE was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

Race 2: RECRUITMENT QLD LADIES DAY 30.3.12 MAIDEN PLATE – 1666M
1st – Harrisville Toff 2nd – La Doubt 3rd – Sir Joel 4th – Jhelum

TAIMAZOV TRUFFEL (B. Abbey) was crowded for room on jumping away between SIR JOEL (T. Harrison) and LA DOUBT (L. Cheshire), both of which shifted ground.

BILODEAU (K. Yoshida) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Apprentice T. Harrison reported that SIR JOEL had a tendency to hang out for the majority of the event.

Stewards questioned K. Yoshida regarding the riding tactics adopted on BILODEAU today in comparison to previous tactics adopted on the gelding where it had led at its two most recent starts at Toowoomba. K. Yoshida stated that at its start at Toowoomba on 14 January, the horse led after being caught wide, however it was not their intention to ride the horse in that position. With regard to the horse’s performance at Toowoomba on 28 January, it was the intention to ride the horse again with a sit. The connections were disappointed with the overall finishing performance of BILODEAU on that occasion. When further questioned regarding the tactics adopted today, which resulted in BILODEAU racing three wide, K. Yoshida stated that the horse was not travelling well in the early stages and rather than place the horse under any further pressure he elected to remain in a three wide position. Stewards noted his comments. Connections further advised their disappointment with the performance of BILODEAU and the intention would be to send the gelding for a spell.

When questioned regarding the tactics to lead today on TAIMAZOV TRUFFEL, B. Abbey stated that he was given no specific instructions other than to allow the horse to settle where comfortable. He added that the horse overraced in the early stages of the event which resulted in the horse establishing a position in the lead. Stewards further questioned trainer T. Dobbe regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of TAIMAZOV TRUFFEL which yielded ground badly over the final 400m, resulting in the horse being uncompetitive. After considering his explanations, stewards advised trainer T. Dobbe that TAIMAZOV TRUFFEL will be ineligible to start at TAB meetings until the stewards are satisfied by performances at the non-TAB tracks that the horse can perform to the desired standard.

Race 3: YALUMBA CLASS 1 PLATE – 2150M
1st – Anagold 2nd – Shining Bullet 3rd – Retracted 4th – Golden Palms

ANAGOLD (J. Byrne), which was fractious in the barriers, was slow to begin.

GOLDEN PALMS (S. Wiseman) began awkwardly.

RETRACTED (T. Harrison) raced ungenerously for a short distance near the 1600m.

ONAROHL (S. Arnold) had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the early stages of the straight.

Race 4: IPSWICH CUP MARQUEES SELLING FAST! F&M MAIDEN H’CAP – 1200M
1st – Annona 2nd – Who Cares Wins 3rd – Lady Spanner 4th – Tarturi

The start of this race was delayed as a result of MARY GO ROUND (B. Wallace) having to be resaddled at the barriers.

MARY GO ROUND and TARTURI (D. Griffin) made contact on jumping away.

After beginning awkwardly LADY SPANNER (J. Byrne) had to be steadied off the heels of IRISH GIG (T. Harrison).

IRISH GIG raced greenly throughout the event.

Stewards questioned trainer G. Watters regarding the poor performance of MARY GO ROUND which was uncompetitive today. Mr Watters confirmed his disappointment with the filly’s performance and advised stewards it would be the intention to retire the filly from racing. In view of this undertaking stewards took no further action in the matter. Stewards received further advice from trainer G. Watters that upon returning to his stables at Beaudesert MARY GO ROUND was found to be in season and he may reconsider previous advice regarding the termination of the racing career of the filly. Based on this information, stewards advised Mr Watters that should MARY GO ROUND return to racing, the filly would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards before again competing.

K. Hickmott, trainer of SUZIE POPS, which yielded ground badly over the last 400m, was advised that SUZIE POPS must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before again racing. Stewards noted the advice of connections that it would be the intention to send SUZIE POPS for an immediate spell.

Stewards questioned trainer T. Sears regarding the seemingly improved performance of ANNONA (P. Hammersley) today. Trainer Sears stated that the horse was having its first start for the stable and he was confident of a forward showing in view of the horse’s lead-up track work to the event. He added he was of the view that the addition of the blinkers for today’s event assisted ANNONA. Stewards noted his comments.

Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to HEAVY 8 retrospective.

Race 5: OPTUS C,G&E MAIDEN H’CAP – 1200M
1st – Presidential 2nd – Athabasca 3rd – Choose Greatness 4th – Ritzy’s Boy

Connections of PRESIDENTIAL (J. Byrne) advised it would be the intention to ride the horse in a more forward position today than compared to its previous two starts. The horse raced in a mid-field position after being caught wide.

ATHABASCA (P. Hammersley) was tightened for room on jumping away between NOT COURAGEABLE (M. Hellyer) and RITZY'S BOY (G. Colless), which shifted out after beginning awkwardly.

PRESIDENTIAL and CHOOSE GREATNESS (J. Taylor) made contact on jumping away.

Approaching the 900m WOOPTANG TEX (J. Brown) was tightened for room when racing between PRESIDENTIAL and DANA PRINCE (C. Munce), which was taken out by METAL BLUE (D. Griffin). EUREKA STRIKE (R. McMahon), which was trailing, was inconvenienced and obliged to shift wider on the track. As a result EUREKA STRIKE raced wide for the majority of the event.

PRESIDENTIAL raced wide for the majority of the event also.

TERMS lost its nearside front plate in running.

TERMS (T. Harrison) had a tendency to lay out rounding the home turn.

Leaving the 200m M. Hellyer (NOT COURAGEABLE) dropped his whip.

RITZY'S BOY shifted out abruptly when the horse shied at the winning post.

Race 6: RAY WHITE CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1350M
1st – Faultless Dancer 2nd – Grand Homme 3rd – Macca’s Express 4th – Sweet Little Filly

MISS MIMMICK was a late scratching at 7.50 a.m. on veterinary advice. Trainer L. Wheeler was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced prior to the horse’s next start.

FAULTLESS DANCER (M. Hellyer) was inspected by the veterinary surgeon at the barriers after a small amount of mucous discharge was observed in the horse’s nostrils. After examination the horse was passed fit to start.

ORHTAC (J. Kehoe) began awkwardly.

MOT DE PASSE (T. Harrison) shifted out at the start making contact with GRAND HOMME (P. Hammersley).

Approaching the 1100m STOP CRYING (L. Cassidy) was tightened for room when racing between ORHTAC and MACCA'S EXPRESS (P. Wolfgram), which shifted in and away from GRAND HOMME. P. Hammersley was advised to exercise more care in similar situations. A short distance later STOP CRYING was again tightened for room when racing between ORHTAC and MACCA'S EXPRESS which shifted in. P. Wolfgram was advised to exercise more care in similar situations.

L. Cassidy, the rider of STOP CRYING, when questioned, was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the disappointing performance of the filly. A veterinary examination of STOP CRYING failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer K. Schweida also confirmed disappointment with the performance of STOP CRYING and advised stewards that it would be his intention to have further blood tests carried out on the filly. Stewards will contact Mr Schweida at a later date to ascertain the results of those tests.

A post-race veterinary examination of SWEET LITTLE FILLY, after rider G. Colless expressed concern with the horse’s action upon returning to scale, revealed no significant findings.

ORHTAC lost its near fore plate in running.

Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to SLOW 7 retrospective.

Race 7: SKY RACING CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1100M
1st – My Bellydancer 2nd – Ellyonbye 3rd – Snip ‘N’ Away 4th – Vintage Flint

Trainer R. Knill was reprimanded for the late declaration of apprentice T. Harrison as the rider of BARBASCO.

The start of this race was delayed after gear adjustments were required for KASALUCK (N. Tomizawa) after the horse broke its surcingle en route to the barriers.

KASALUCK and ELLYONBYE (A. Kitson) were slow to begin.

SNIP 'N' AWAY (G. Colless) began awkwardly.

VINTAGE FLINT (J. Taylor) overraced at the heels of BARBASCO (T. Harrison) near the 800m.

SCARLETT SUN (J. Johnson), LIKE A BIRD (J. Kehoe), MY BELLYDANCER (M. Hellyer), MY PRIVATE DANCER (C. Whiteley), SNIP 'N' AWAY and SEQUALO MIX (K. Yoshida) raced wide throughout.

MY BELLYDANCER shifted out under pressure over the final 200m.

When questioned regarding the poor performance of KASALUCK, N. Tomizawa stated that the horse was under pressure in the early stages of the event and was extremely disappointing. Stewards will question trainer D. Smith at a later date regarding the performance and future program for the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination of KASALUCK revealed no abnormalities.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 7. Tnr. R. Knill– late rider – LR. 67
Fines
From Doomben 8.2.12 – Race 6. P. Wolfgram - $500 – failed to ride mount out to end of race – AR. 137(b)
Adjourned inquiry
Race 8. Poor performance of KASALUCK – Tnr. D. Smith to be interviewed

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, 2nd placegetters Races 1,2, 5-7
Warnings/bars
Race 2. TAIMAZOV TRUFFEL – uncompetitive – barred to non-TAB venues until form improves – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. MARY GO ROUND – poor performance – trial to the satisfaction of stewards – AR. 8(t)
Race 6. MISS MIMMICK late scratching on veterinary advice – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7. BARBASCO – T. Harrison, SCARLETT SUN – J. Johnson

Late scratchings
Race 6. MISS MIMMICK – 7.50 a.m. – veterinary advice


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