QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB – 19 AUGUST 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE         TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 (GOOD 4 AT 11.10AM)                  RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 5.3
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann
Stewards – W Hadley, P Gillard, N Boyle, L Hicks
Clerk of Scales – K Daly
Judge – M Lincoln, C Banford
Veterinarian – Dr G Silvestri
Swab Attendant – K Kilpatrick
Starter – C Wallace
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Eagle Farm – Saturday 15/8/20 – Race 5 – DANTE ROSSETTI – Following competing in Race 5, Trainer Mrs P Campbell advised that she had her stable veterinarian conduct an examination of the gelding, including an endoscopic examination all of which failed to reveal any abnormalities. As such Mrs Campbell indicated that she would continue with the gelding’s current preparation.
 
 
GENERAL – Track upgraded to a GOOD 4 at 11.10 am
 
 
Race 1: FOLLOW@IPSWICHTURFCLUB QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H’CAP - 800M
 
 
BASTILLE DAY – Raced greenly throughout and brushed with DREAM WEAVING near the 150m. Rider reported that the gelding may have got its tongue over the bit during the event.
 
ATOUCHOFSYN – Obliged to steady approaching the winning post when crowded for room.
 
DREAM WEAVING – Slow to begin and then steadied from heels. Raced greenly approaching the home turn and shifted wider. Upon straightening was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced.
 
SALAZAR – Raced wide throughout and carried wider rounding the home turn. Bumped on straightening.
 
SHORT SARA – Raced wide throughout and carried wider rounding the home turn.
 
RUBY ROUNDHOUSE – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
Race 2: RAY WHITE IPSWICH FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN H’CAP- 1350M
 
The start was delayed when TOPLINE was fractious in the barriers and became cast. Was removed from the barrier, underwent a veterinary examination and was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 1.10pm. All bets placed on TOPLINE to be refunded with the following deductions to apply to successful bets:
 
                            #22 cents for the win for first
                            #17 cents the place for first
                            #23 cents the place for second
                            #18 cents the place for third
 
Jockey T Marshall was examined by QAS personnel following the event and subsequently stood down from his remaining engagements. Jockey Marshall was transported to hospital for further assessment.  Rider replacements were made as per the race day summary.
 
 
MOMEMORY – As it was in the adjoining barrier to TOPLINE it was removed from the barriers underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
TOPLINE – Fractious in barriers and reared up and became cast. Was removed underwent a veterinary examination and was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 1.10pm. Trainer S O’Dea was advised that a further barrier certificate would be required prior to the mare being permitted to race again.
 
RED BOUQUET – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
EAGER STREET – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
WELL WELL WELL – Overraced in the middle stages.
 
MORE SHOTS – Slow to begin and then settled in a rearward position. Trainer T Gollan was fined $300 under AR100(1)(b) for failing to notify a change of tactics within the prescribed time, that being it was their intention to ride the mare back in the field today which is in contrast to its recent starts.
 
MOSSFAIR – As it was in the adjoining barrier to TOPLINE it was removed from the barriers underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
MOA’S GIRL – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
STYK AT IT – Underwent a veterinary examination after being kicked by another runner behind the barriers and was cleared to start.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Race 3: CARLTON MID COLTS,GELDINGS & ENTIRES MAIDEN H’CAP – 1350M
 
 
 
The start was delayed approximately two minutes when ARISE MY SON proved difficult to be resaddled prior to loading.
 
KARBORS – Raced keenly in the early stages. Performed below market expectations, subsequently following the event underwent a veterinary examination which revealed a poor post race recovery.
 
INCENTIVISE – Began awkwardly and shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Raced greenly throughout. When asked to comment on the performance Jockey M Murphy explained that the gelding was having its first start, lacked experience and raced in patches throughout before improving onto heels over the concluding stages and was unable to be fully tested. Stewards noted the comments.
 
AUSSIE MYTHOLOGY – Began awkwardly.
 
GOLD CHORUS – Began awkwardly.
 
MACIPENKO – Slow to begin.

SUN ‘N’ SURF –Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
ARISE MY SON – Had to be resaddled after arriving at the barriers.
 
TRAVOLI – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
PLEASANT DREAM – Laid in rounding the home turn then held up from 350m to passing the 100m
 
LITTLE NATURAL – Laid in in the home straight and approaching the 100m had to be corrected by its rider.
 
 
 
 
Race 4: SIRROMET CLASS 3 H’CAP -800M
 
SERTIN – Made contact with the fence leaving the enclosure and struck its head, underwent a veterinary examination after arriving at the barriers and was cleared to start.
 
HIDDEN EYES –  When asked to comment on the tactics adopted Jockey R Maloney stated that he was instructed to race in a forward position if possible, but after beginning fairly and caught wide elected to ease to find cover closer to the rail. He further added that he was of the opinion that his best option was to ride for luck and if possibly obtain a run to the inside. Upon straightening he was unable to secure clear running, was held up and subsequently unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages.
 
MOCKING – Slow to begin.
 
WALL STREET TYCOON – Began awkwardly. Held up from the 350m to 200m.
 
TOUJOURS L’AMOUR –  Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
ZAITEKI – Raced four wide without cover throughout.

 
 
 
 
Race 5: SCHWEPPES CLASS 3 PLATE – 2150M
 
 
SO YOU’RE MAGIC – Commenced to overrace approaching the 1700m and had to be steadied away from the heels of TOO HARD TO MISS.
 
PARIS CRYSTAL – Slow to begin.
 
WAR’S END – Had to be resaddled after arriving at the barriers. Slow to begin. When asked to comment on the performance Jockey J Byrne stated that he was instructed to ride the gelding conservatively due to the rise in distance and small field. He further added that after passing the 1400m the gelding dropped the bit and failed to respond to his urgings and proved disappointing over the concluding stages. Post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
TOO HARD TO MISS –  When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey R Stewart advised Stewards that the mare raced in a more forward position today due to the step up in distance, and when placed under pressure failed to respond and proved disappointing. Trainer’s representative M Sharpe gave an undertaking to advise Stewards in the subsequent days if anything came to light which may have had a bearing on its performance today.
 
 
 
 
Race 6: BARN FAMILY RESTAURANT BENCHMARK 68 H’CAP – 1666M
 
 
MR STORM – Raced three wide without cover in the early stages before ridden forward to obtain the position outside the leader near the 1000m. Following the event Jockey M Cahill reported that the gelding hung out after passing the 800m. Post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
CAPEOS – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
SCOUTABOUT – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
ULTIMATE RING – Slow to begin.
 
CAREERING AWAY – Overraced in the early stages.
 
 
Race 7: THOROUGHBRED SPORTS BAR BENCHMARK 70 H’CAP – 1200M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow the trainer and rider of the second placed horse DENARIUS, to view the footage of the concluding stages to determine if there were grounds to lodge an objection against the winner GOLDEN MEAN.  After viewing the footage the rider elected to lodge an objection.
In giving consideration to the objection, Stewards were of the opinion that passing the 50m GOLDEN MEAN did shift out under riding and made contact with DENARIUS, which was carried wider.  Stewards when considering the contact, the short neck margin between the two runners and the proximity to the finishing line, were unable to be satisfied that the interference suffered to DENARIUS was greater than that of the official margin and therefore dismissed the objection.
 
DENARIUS – Began awkwardly and was bumped by GOLDEN MEAN over the concluding stages.
 
LIMERICK MOON – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
CHAMBERLAIN –  When asked to comment on the tactics adopted Jockey D Smith explained that he wasn’t given any specific instructions. However after beginning well and a lack of speed by other runners he allowed the gelding to obtain the lead.
 
AMORITA – Trainer advised that it would be their intention to ride the mare in a forward position if circumstances permit. Had to be resaddled after arriving at the barrier. Settled in the position out side the leader. Bumped rounding the home turn and became unbalanced.
 
GOLDEN MEAN – When placed under pressure passing the 150m shifted out noticeably and made contact with DENARIUS.
 
NORTHERN RIVER – Had to be resaddled after arriving at the barrier. Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
CELTIC TIGER – Buffeted on jumping.
 
 
 
 
Race 8: TAB CLASS 2 PLATE – 1350M
 
 
BLUEY’S READY – Restrained on jumping to find a position closer to the rail. Held up approaching the home turn. Near the 100m improved onto heels of a tiring runner and had to be steadied.
 
DON’T STOP – Overraced in the early stages. Held up approaching the home turn.
 
JAKAMA – Hung in under pressure in the home straight. Post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
WOWSERS – Held up approaching the home turn.
 
ZEELUCK – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
FEARLESS QUEEN – Slow to begin and then overraced in the early stages.
 
KIM ALICIA – Had to be resaddled after arriving at the barrier.
 
EVENING – Buffeted between runners shortly after the start. Raced in a rearward position throughout and commenced to weaken passing the 600m and was beaten a considerable margin.  Trainer R Mackay was advised that in light of today’s performance the mares nomination would be refused at metropolitan race meetings until its form improves at other venues.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Nil
 
 
Fines
Race 2. Trainer Tony Gollan – failed to notify a change of tactics – AR100(1)(b) - $300
 

Suspensions
Nil
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 2. Taylor Marshall – injured and transported to hospital – medical clearance required.
 
 
Absent jockeys
Nil
 
 
Adjourned inquiries          
Nil
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Paris Crystal, Careering Away
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. TOPLINE – barrier certificate required  - AR20(e)
Race 8. EVENING – uncompetitive – metropolitan bar – AR20(e)
 
Bleeders
Nil
 
Falls
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
 
Change of tactics
Race 7. AMORITA – to be ridden more forward – ridden accordingly.
 
 
Protests
Race 7. DENARIUS (2ND) V GOLDEN MEAN(1ST) – alleged interference over the final 50m – DISMISSED.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1. SALAZAR – Jake Bayliss
Race 3. LOUD NOISE – Sean Cormack replaced Taylor Marshall(injured).
Race 4. TOUJOURS L’AMOUR – Jim Byrne replaced Taylor Marshall(injured).
Race 5. SPEAKING BAD – Sean Cormack replaced Taylor Marshall(injured).  
Race 8. NEXT CHAPTER – Jim Byrne replaced Taylor Marshall(injured).  
Race 8. EVENING – Nozi Tomizawa
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 2. TOPLINE – Veterinary advice at 1.10pm
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision