RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB – TUESDAY 19 AUGUST 2014


WEATHER – FINE RAIL – TRUE PENETROMETER – 5.4
TRACK – SLOW 7
SLOW 6 (11 AM)
DEAD 5 (After Race 1)

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – I. Brown, C. Albrecht, A. Kitching
Clerk of Scales – P. McLean
Judge – N. Boyle, I. Schultz
Veterinarian – J. Cawdell-Smith
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – J. Robinson
Starter – M. Henderson, G. Greisley
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

From Eagle Farm 9 August 2014 – Race 4: Trainer N. Doyle reported that a veterinary examination of AEROSTAR following the race revealed bone chips in both forelegs and the gelding will undergo surgery to remove the chips in coming days.

From Dalby 16 August 2014 – Race 3: Trainer D. Baker reported in the days subsequent to this event that CAVALIA was shin sore in both forelegs and will be sent for an immediate spell.

GENERAL

Due to the 10 metre position no longer being suitable for racing after the weekend rainfall, the rail has been amended to TRUE. All scratchings were reinstated and the rail position will now allow all acceptances to start with no emergency runners.

As R. Wiggins was injured and A. Butler was ill, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 1: LABOUR DAY RACING ITC 6 OCTOBER QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 800M

Trainer D. Hansen was fined $100 for failing to produce the identity papers for BELLE OF LORRAINE.

ANOTHER WHISKEY – Fractious in the barriers, removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed suitable to race. Began awkwardly and then lost ground when tightened for room a short distance later. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight and was forced to shift to the outside to obtain clear running.

COLD OF ICE – Tightened for room near the 100m and forced to ease.

FLAMBOYANT MISS – Hung out during the middle stages.

CHRISTIES JOY – Taken wider on the track during the middle stages.

ANGEL OF LIBERTY – Hung in in the home straight and proved difficult to ride out.

The track was upgraded to DEAD 5 after the running of this event.

Race 2: HANDMADE EXPO MARKET ON LABOUR DAY C,G&E CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1100M

The start of this race was delayed when LIKE BRAND NEW became fractious in the barriers, was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and deemed suitable to race. Trainer T. Crane was advised that a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of LIKE BRAND NEW.

LIKE BRAND NEW – Trainer T. Crane advised that the horse would be ridden just off the speed with cover should circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly. Overraced during the middle stages.

MAXIRODS – Offside winker was dislodged on leaving the barriers. Improved on to heels and was steadied when the pace slowed near the 800m.

CURLEW – Raced wide throughout. Rider M. Hellyer reported on return to scale that his mount had a tendency to lay in under pressure rounding the home turn and in the home straight.

HIGHLAND LAD – Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground. Raced wide throughout. Laid in for the majority of the event.

Race 3: FREE FAMILY FUN DAY ON LABOUR DAY MAIDEN H’CAP – 1200M

Correct weight was allowed to allow T. Bell and B. El-Issa, the riders of MUTUAL BENEFIT and DOUBLE DAN respectively, which dead-heated for first, the opportunity to view the photo finish.

JOHNNY FEEDBACK – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.

APPOINTED OPTION – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Forced to steady near the 250m to avoid the heels of a tiring runner.

ICE CREAM GIRL – Raced wide throughout.

DOUBLE DAN – Stewards questioned trainer N. Coy in relation to the horse's seemingly improved performance. Mr Coy advised that at its most recent start at Ipswich on Friday 18 July, the gelding had a tendency to hang in and race intractably and proved disappointing. Mr Coy added that for today's event he engaged a senior rider which he felt was to the horse's benefit and furthermore felt that the horse's racing manners improved throughout the event as a result of being able to race on the rail. He further added that DOUBLE DAN had worked well in preparation for today's event and he expected an honest showing.

MISS SO GOOD – Raced wide in the early stages. C. Munce advised stewards that with the blinkers on for the first time today, the horse was able to obtain a forward position, however when placed under pressure in the home straight failed to run on and tailed off. Trainer L. Ross advised that following the performance today, it is now the intention that the horse be removed from his stable.


Race 4: SIRROMET WINES F&M CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1100M

DUSTY – On return to scale, L. Rolls advised that although the mare did not feel entirely comfortable on the prevailing track conditions, in his opinion it still proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare had sustained a laceration to the near fore cannon.

SPINIFEX FIRE – When questioned as to her failure to ride her mount out to the conclusion of the event, jockey T. Harrison advised stewards that over the concluding stages she was awkwardly placed at the heels of MARYLAND, which shifted out gradually and for this reason she was forced to restrain her mount to avoid being interfered with by this runner. Stewards noted her explanation.

LARIMUS – Steadied to avoid heels near the 700m.

PHANTOM WHISPER – Slow to begin.

DUBAWI'S IMAGE – Laid out during the middle stages.

SANTA FE DREAMING – Began awkwardly.


Race 5: XXXX GOOD AS GOLD CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1200M

BABUR – Hung out during the middle stages.

TAKE A JACKET – Slow into stride.

HIT THE ROAD JACK – Laid in for a short distance and was forced to steady from heels near the 200m.

OUTBACK LIGHTNING – Made contact with the running rail approaching the 1000m. Laid out and shifted wider on the track rounding the home turn and in the home straight.

YO FERDINAND – Slow into stride.

Race 6: SKY RACING RATINGS BAND 0-72 H’CAP 1666M

Due to the rail being amended to the true position, the distance for this event, which was advertised in the race book as 1700 metres, was amended to 1666 metres.

STROMBO – Apprentice B. Ainsworth reported that STROMBO travelled comfortably during the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure from the 600m failed to respond to her riding and proved disappointing.

MIGHTYSUI – Taken wider on the track by another runner approaching the 400m.

MAY NELLY – Apprentice L. Tarrant advised that in his opinion MAY NELLY felt sore behind. A post-race veterinary examination of MAY NELLY revealed no abnormalities.

MEADOW DREAMER – Stewards questioned J. Taylor in relation to the horse's disappointing performance. Jockey Taylor advised that MEADOW DREAMER travelled comfortably in the early stages, however from the 1200m never travelled strongly on the bit and when placed under pressure failed to run on, proving disappointing. Jockey Taylor further advised that the mare raced somewhat flat, being second up, and on the prevailing track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination of MEADOW DREAMER revealed no abnormalities. Trainer N. Doyle agreed with the comments of jockey Taylor, however was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the disappointing performance. Mr Doyle advised stewards that he would have further veterinary examinations and blood tests carried out on the horse, the results of which he will provide to stewards.

MAJESTIC SOUND – Raced wide throughout. Taken wider on the track by another runner approaching the 400m.

SILVER RIVER – Weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of SILVER RIVER revealed no abnormalities.

STUBOY – Raced wide throughout.

Race 7: QUEENSLAND TIMES CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1350M

As J. Morris was to be overweight, J. Taylor was substituted as the rider of SHE WHO KNOWS. J. Morris was fined $100.

REAL ROCKER – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.

TIANA – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.

ISTANA STAR – Stewards questioned apprentice C. Van Der Werf regarding her tactics and the overall performance of ISTANA STAR. Apprentice Van Der Werf stated that her instructions were to lead to day as ISTANA STAR had performed well when ridden in a similar manner. She added that when unable to cross OMISSION passing the 1100m, she continued to ride her mount along as she thought the horse would drop the bit if headed by this runner and therefore perform poorly. Whilst mindful of the instructions, stewards advised apprentice Van Der Werf that she had erred in her riding in that leaving the 1100m there was an opportunity to restrain ISTANA STAR to sit off OMISSION in order to give her mount ever opportunity to finish off the race. However, in the circumstances, stewards, whilst critical of her riding, did not believe that the standard of apprentice Van Der Werf's riding was culpable under the rules of racing and therefore took no further action. A post-race veterinary examination of ISTANA STAR revealed no significant findings. Trainer D. Schmidt advised that following the performance today of ISTANA STAR, it is the intention at this stage to spell the horse.

UNION – Held up and unable to improve from leaving the 400m until the early stages of the home straight.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 1. Tnr. D. Hansen - $100 – fail to present horse's identity papers – AR. 59A
Race 7. J. Morris - $100 – overweight, replaced – AR. 120(b)

Absent jockeys
R. Wiggins – injured – medical clearance req’d
A. Butler – ill – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners + 6

Warnings/bars
Race 2. LIKE BRAND NEW – fractious in the barriers – warning

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. MAXIRODS – A. Allen
Race 6. SILVER RIVER – B. El-Issa, STUBOY – A. Allen
Race 7. SHE WHO KNOWS – J. Taylor




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