RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 10 MAY 2013


WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – OUT 6M
PENETROMETER – 3.9

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – I. Brown, M. Knibbs, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – J. Williamson
Judge – N. Boyle, I. Schultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – R. See
Starter – M. Henderson, G. Greisley
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

As apprentice T. Wolfgram was injured, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 1: IPSWICH CUP 15TH JUNE CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1680M

Correct weight was delayed due to a malfunction with the official weighing scales. After stewards were satisfied that all placegetters had weighed in at their allotted weights, correct weight was declared on the Judge's semaphored numbers.

MISTER CHICAGO (S. Bogenhuber) was slow to begin.

SKILFUL PAT (M. Hellyer) began awkwardly and shifted in, bumping the hind quarters of EMPRESS OF ROME (J. Byrne).

In the early stages, when the pace slackened, SKILFUL PAT and DAZZLING DISPLAY (B. Stewart) commenced to overrace. DAZZLING DISPLAY continued to get its head up for some distance after this.

Near the 700m BACK TO ABILENE (L. Cassidy) had to be checked when racing between SKILFUL PAT and MISTER CHICAGO, which shifted in when being steadied off the heels of the tiring OUR SPECIAL ANGEL (I. Coombes).

Near the 500m WESTERN BUZZ (T. Harrison) was steadied when DAZZLING DISPLAY shifted in slightly whilst improving.

MISTER CHICAGO hung out rounding the home turn and shifted wider on the track.

WESTERN BUZZ hung out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

M. Hellyer reported that SUCCESSFUL PAT hung out in the home straight and was disappointing in its overall performance. Trainer R. Macrae advised that in light of today's disappointing performance, SUCCESSFUL PAT would be sent for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination of SKILFUL PAT revealed no significant findings.


Race 2: JOHNNIE WALKER EXPERIENCE BRISBANE BLOODSTOCK BONUS QTIS 2YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1100M

As apprentice A. Allen advised that he was unable to arrive on course in time to fulfil his engagement on SUM IT UP due to transportation difficulties, apprentice G. Goold was substituted as the rider of that gelding. Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by apprentice Allen for his late arrival on course.

Due to complications with the official set of scales, stewards used a back-up set of scales for the remainder of the meeting, however delays were caused to the starting times of Races 2 and 3 as a result.

SOPHISTICATED ROSE (J. Byrne) was tightened for room at the start between MY BOY BRANDO (B. Appo) and MACMICKLE (Michael Palmer), which jumped away awkwardly and shifted out.

PINK SPUR (S. Bogenhuber) was slow to begin.

ROSE OF KENFAIR (M. Hellyer) began awkwardly and lost ground.

MACMICKLE overraced in the middle stages and leaving the 800m had to be steadied from the heels of SLAINTE (J. Stanley) for a short distance.

Near the 900m, when being restrained to shift in closer to the rail, GREY NOT BLACK (B. Stewart) shifted in abruptly, resulting in KOALA LOU (M. Cahill) having to be steadied and shift wider on the track to avoid that horse's heels. SOPHISTICATED ROSE, which was following, was also inconvenienced. Whilst stewards noted the racing manners of GREY NOT BLACK, B. Stewart was nonetheless reprimanded and advised to show greater care when shifting ground.

GREY NOT BLACK hung out rounding the home turn, forcing BUSY (D. Green) wider on the track.

B. Stewart, the rider of GREY NOT BLACK, was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out the finish of the race.

A post-race veterinary examination of GREY NOT BLACK failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 3: YALUMBA BRISBANE BLOODSTOCK BONUS QTIS 2YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1100M

MISS SUNSET was declared a late scratching by order of stewards at 7.50 am. At a subsequent inquiry, stable representative for trainer L. Birchley, Mr B. Berwick, was advised that a $200 penalty would be applied for the failure to scratch MISS SUNSET by the prescribed time.

ENDLESS PUZZLE (J. Morris) shifted out at the start, making heavy contact with IL PADRONE (K. Yoshida), which in turn shifted out making heavy contact with ROCKING WITH ROSIE (S. Bogenhuber).

SECRET HARMONY (R. McMahon) began awkwardly and shifted in, making contact with the inside barrier partition.

IL PADRONE overraced leaving the 800m and had to be steadied from the heels of LA RANITA (T. Harrison).

SECRET HARMONY raced greenly throughout the event.

LA RANITA raced wide throughout.

Near the 500m IL PADRONE became unbalanced and shifted in, becoming awkward on the heels of LA RANITA, and had to be steadied.

Near the 400m LA RANITA, which shifted out slightly, had to be steadied from the heels of IL PADRONE, which shifted in slightly.

ENDLESS PUZZLE shifted out under pressure approaching the winning post, resulting in RACING IN THE WIND (L. Rolls) having to be steadied. J. Morris, the rider of ENDLESS PUZZLE, was advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.

Race 4: XXXX RETREAT F&M MAIDEN H’CAP – 1200M

WISHICOULD (L. Rolls) began awkwardly and was further inconvenienced by MOCHA MISS (M. McKenzie), which jumped in at the start.

ELLIE BAY (B. Newport) began awkwardly and lost ground.

STARS OF LOVE (T. Harrison) began awkwardly.

Near the 1000m CASHORIO (J. Morris) blundered.

A post-race veterinary examination of CASHORIO revealed the mare to have tied up.

Race 5: CORONA MARQUEE C,G&E MAIDEN H’CAP – 1200M

The start of this race was delayed when the saddle of DIAMONEEZE (R. Wiggins) shifted, resulting in that horse having to be resaddled.

The start was further delayed when HEART OF MANY (M. Hellyer) broke through the front of the barriers and completed a lap of the course riderless. HEART OF MANY was declared a late scratching at 2.22 pm. At a subsequent inquiry it was established that HEART OF MANY took fright from another runner that became fractious in the stalls, and as a result stewards took no further action. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on HEART OF MANY be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 2.22 pm.

31 cents in the dollar for the Win #7
19 cents in the dollar for place of winner #7
21 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #16
24 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #11

The saddle of DIAMONEEZE, which blundered shortly after the start, shifted, placing its rider at a slight disadvantage for the remainder of the event.

Near the 1100m DIAMONEEZE shifted out despite the efforts of its rider, making contact with BAKOBI (R. McMahon).

ZAMBEZI SUN (T. Harrison) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages and had a tendency to hang out.

THAIDAY (L. Rolls) raced wide for the majority of the event.

SIPAHI (G. Goold) commenced to hang out rounding the home turn and continued to do so in the home straight and near the 250m shifted out and became awkward on the heels of WHO'S THAT CAT (B. Appo).

R. McMahon, the rider of BAKOBI, reported to stewards on return to scale that he thought the horse did not feel right in its action during the race. A post-race veterinary examination of BAKOBI revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer A. Cowell was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the horse being permitted to race or trial again.

Stewards questioned L. Rolls, the rider of THAIDAY, regarding the tactics adopted on that horse. Jockey Rolls stated that at its previous start THAIDAY had raced in a midfield position, which was similar to today's event, however after being obliged to race wide, raced further back than anticipated in trying to find a position closer to the rail. He added that it is the intention to have the horse race in a midfield position as its normal pattern. Trainer M. Eggleston confirmed the instructions and agreed with L. Rolls' assessment. Stewards noted his explanation.

Race 6: RAY WHITE IPSWICH CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1100M

SWEET CHILLI ROSE was declared a late scratching at 8.40 am by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice.

PERFECT RAINBOW (M. Abe) and POWER TO SUCCEED (R. Wiggins) began awkwardly.

Near the 900m SUMMERS ON THE RUN (T. Harrison) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CARRY THE DRINKS (M. McKenzie), which shifted in when being steadied. Apprentice M. McKenzie was advised to show greater care and be sufficiently clear when shifting ground.

SHE WHO KNOWS (R. McMahon), IN MEMORIAM (B. Appo) and CARRY THE DRINKS raced wide for the majority of the event.

Leaving the 500m POWER TO SUCCEED improved on to the heels of IN MEMORIAM and had to be momentarily steadied.

When pulling up, M. Abe (PERFECT RAINBOW) was dislodged from his mount, giving him a seemingly harmless fall.

Race 7: OPTUS CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1350M

MISS DEFIER (R. Ride) and FINAL IMPRESSION (B. Appo) were tightened for room shortly after the start between BURN SO BRIGHT (M. Cahill) and PLATINUM MINT (R. Jamieson), both of which shifted ground.

FINAL IMPRESSION raced wide in the early and middle stages.

WITHDRU (J. Stanley) raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of BURN SO BRIGHT, rider M. Cahill stated that the gelding travelled well in the early stages, however once asked to improve from leaving the 600m and when placed under pressure in the home straight, failed to run on as expected and in his view was disappointing. Trainer L. Birchley explained that whilst he was disapointed with the geldings performance today he was of the view that BURN SO BRIGHT is better suited on a rain affected surface where its better runs have been.A post-race veterinary examination of BURN SO BRIGHT revealed no abnormalities.

Race 8: CITY OF IPSWICH CLASS 3 PLATE – 1680M

DECKED OUT (S. Payne) began awkwardly and lost ground.

SUPA MEGA DEADLY (R. McMahon) began awkwardly and shifted out.

ALL COIN (B. Stewart) shifted out at the start, making contact with the hind quarters of EXPRESS WARRIOR (J. Byrne), which became unbalanced and shifted out inconveniencing HAULAGE (Michael Palmer), which then commenced to overrace for a short distance.

ANNA LIZZIE (G. Colless) and HAULAGE overraced in the early stages.

Approaching the 1200m ALL COIN raced in restricted room between SHORT SAFARI (L. Cassidy), which shifted in slightly, and CLASSIC COUNTRY (G. Goold), which shifted out, making contact with ALL COIN. As a consequence, ANNA LIZZIE, which was following, also had to be restrained.

HAULAGE and SHORT SAFARI raced wide for the majority of the event.

Leaving the 500m SUPA MEGA DEADLY had to be steadied and shift inwards to avoid the heels of the tiring DECKED OUT. CAPTAIN FASTBUCK (M. Speers), which was following, had to be steadied as a consequence.

ALL COIN was held up and unable to improve from leaving the 300m until near the 150m.

LIKE A GEE SIX (B. Appo) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. Jockey B. Stewart – careless riding – AR. 137(a)

Absent jockeys
App. T. Wolfgram – injured – medical clearance
Race 2. App. A. Allen – late arrival on course

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Skilful Pat, Chezza's Treasure

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 5. BAKOBI – lame – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. MY BOY BRANDO – B. Appo, SUM IT UP – G. Goold, SLAINTE – J. Stanley
Race 3. COOL TRICK – G. Goold
Race 4. MISS CAPE CROSS – J. Johnson
Race 7. LUCKY ELITE – S. Payne
Race 8. CAPTAIN FASTBUCK – M. Speers

Late scratchings
Race 3. MISS SUNSET – 7.50 am
Race 5. HEART OF MANY 2.22 pm
Race 6. SWEET CHILLI ROSE – 8.40 am