RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2014


WEATHER – SHOWERS TRACK RATING – SLOW 6/SLOW 7 (12.20 pm)
RAIL – 4.5M, 8.5M (550m – 300m, cutaway applies) PENETROMETER – 5.5

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – I. Brown, A. Kitching, G. Dimsey
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – I. Schultz, N. Boyle
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – R. Burchmann, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – R. See
Starter – M. Henderson, G. Greisley
Jockeys Advocate – G. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

GENERAL

Following further rain falling since 7.30 am, the track was downgraded to SLOW 7 at 12.20 pm.

Race 1: K&R PLUMBING/CAROMA QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M

MUSTANG JACK – Hung out from the 600m.

MISHANI VIKING – Slow to begin.

MISS HEIDELICIOUS – Became unbalanced near the 500m and lost ground. Rider reported that the filly failed to handle the wet track conditions.


Race 2: K&R PLUMBING/RHEEM QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M

MACSPICK – Slow into stride.

MISS MIN MIN – Slow into stride.

DEAR HILLARY – Blundered near the 400m.


Race 3: K&R PLUMBING/VINIDEX C,G&E MAIDEN PLATE – 1350M

PIROLO – Apprentice M. McGillivray stated that the horse was resuming from a lengthy spell and as such it was anticipated it would race in the second half of the field. He said that after going a short distance PIROLO had difficulty maintaining its position in the track conditions, however then travelled well in the middle stages. He said after the 800m when the tempo began to quicken, he felt PIROLO was travelling well and for this reason he elected to try and stride forward to race behind BELDAN, however from the 600m PIROLO did not quicken as he anticipated and he commenced to ride it along, but it did not pick up as he would have expected, and was somewhat one-paced in the run to the finish. M. McGillivray was advised that it may have been better, bearing in mind the tempo in the middle stages, to have made more endeavour to improve PIROLO's position from the 700m to the 400m.

REAL DYNAMITE – Kicked behind the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to race.

SPUR CHANGE – Became unbalanced near the 500m.

SHADY EX – G. Cooksley will be advised that subject to further submissions a fine of $100 will be imposed for using the whip in a forehand manner more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

Race 4: K&R PLUMBING/RMC F&M MAIDEN PLATE – 1350M

AGENCIA – Inclined to lay in near the 100m, was checked and shifted out abruptly. Had to be steadied over the concluding stages.

GRACE ACE – Began very awkwardly, threw its head and lost considerable ground.

PERFUSION – A. Allen was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out after the 200m.

TERETINA – Shifted in and struck the rail whilst overracing after passing the 1000m.

COL 'N' LIL – Held up for some distance from the 500m until straightening.

Race 5: CHANNEL 7 RATINGS BAND 0-62 H’CAP – 800M

VERTE DIEU – Began awkwardly. Steadied when crowded shortly after the start.

TIGERPRINT – Badly crowded at the start.

Race 6: CITY OF IPSWICH CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1666M

OUR ROCK O'REILLY – J. Byrne explained that after beginning well he was keen to find cover and therefore allowed BROADWAY LASS to cross. He said after doing this the tempo of the race then slowed and for this reason he elected to shift out to the outside of the heels of the leader near the 1000m. He said after doing this, from that point on OUR ROCK O'REILLY never travelled comfortably in the soft track conditions and when ROYALTOWN ROAD improved up around him from the 700m, OUR ROCK O'REILLY appeared to not appreciate racing inside other runners and despite being placed under pressure did not respond and was most disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer P. Duff will be interviewed regarding the horse's post-race condition and future racing plans for the gelding.

SPORT OF KINGS – Slow to begin.

HAPPY ROOM – Held up from the 400m to the 300m.

ROYALTOWN ROAD – Slow to begin.

Race 7: SKY RACING CLASS 5 H’CAP – 1350M

CASTING STONES – Required the near fore plate to be refitted after arriving at the start. Began awkwardly.

Race 8: XXXX GOLD CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M

Whilst being saddled, GRANDE GLORY reared over, sustaining some lacerations. On veterinary advice GRANDE GLORY was withdrawn at 4.50 pm. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on GRANDE GLORY be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to wagers placed prior to 4.50 pm:

3 cents in the dollar for the Win #6
11 cents in the dollar for place of winner #6
7 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #2
11 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #1

MR ALFRANCO – Slow to begin.

LEAD THE WAY – Began awkwardly and struck the left gate.

GOTYACOVERED – Blundered at the start.

LIFTING EASY – Hung out throughout.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. A. Allen – careless riding – AR. 137(a)

Fines
Race 3. G. Cooksley – $100 – use whip forehand more than 5 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)

Adjourned inquiries
Race 6. OUR ROCK O'REILLY – Performance – Tnr P. Duff

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses
11 post-race plus 3 pre-race samples

Late scratchings
Race 8. GRANDE GLORY – 4.50 pm – vet advice





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