QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB

WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST 2025

WEATHER – Showers       TRACK RATING –   Good 4 (Soft 5 after R1)       RAIL – +4m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.04

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, S. Fletcher, K. Lemay-Robbins, O. Legg, T. Hendy(cadet)
Clerk of Scales – L. Dewitt-Rowson
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was unable to make the allocated weight in Race 1, he was replaced on SOUND THE BUGLE by Jockey B. Thompson. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was reprimanded pursuant to AR 190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
As Apprentice C. Collis was unable to make the allocated weight in Race 3, he was replaced on SHEDRIVESABENTLEY by Apprentice T. Fenlon. Apprentice C. Collis was fined $300 pursuant to AR 190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
After the running of Race 1, Stewards downgraded the track to a Soft 5.
 
RACE 1: GIBSON ARCHITECTS MAIDEN HANDICAP         1200 M

XTRAVAGANT GIFT – When questioned regarding the performance of XTRAVAGANT GIFT, Jockey B. Lerena stated the gelding raced greenly and in his opinion the would derive benefit from todays event.
 
CHICAGO KING – Raced wide in the early stages. Leaving the 200m, momentarily steadied when racing in restricted room. Approaching the winning post, improved onto the heels of TSZYUYA and had to be steadied. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today, in particular regarding his decision to restrain to the rear of the field near the 600m, Jockey A. Goindasamy explained that his instructions were to allow CHICAGO KING to attempt to settle in a forward position however also to have the gelding position where comfortable. He further added that after beginning only fairly, he applied pressure to the gelding in an effort to race in a forward position however when other runners show greater speed he decided to restrained rather than being caught wide. Jockey A. Goindasamy further stated, that rather than continuing to follow MAGICAL EYE near the 600m, he elected to shift in rather than to race wide on the track, as he felt he would have been forced wider by other runners rounding the home turn and this would have had a detrimental effect on the geldings finishing effort. Trainer representative S. Simmons confirmed the instructions, adding that the stable had instructed Jockey Goindasamy that if he was caught wide, to restrain and find cover. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
SHIPPING LANE – Over-raced early.
 
ZOUSOUL – Bumped on jumping. Over-raced early.
 
BATE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 1000m, shifted in and contacted the running rail. Disappointed for a run approaching the 100m and was obliged to alter course. When questioned regarding the performance of BATE, Jockey M. Harley reported that his instructions were to allow the gelding to settle where comfortable, however after beginning only fairly, he was obliged to settle further back in the field than anticipated. He further added that in his opinion, BATE would appreciate a step up in distance from today’s event.
 
WHATA SORT – Raced wide.
 
TSZYUYA – Raced wide until the 800m.
 
THE MESSIAH – Began awkwardly and bumped with ZOUSOUL.
 
MAGICAL EYE – Over-raced early. Raced wide.


RACE 2: RED BULL AUSTRALIA CLASS 5 HANDICAP         1680 M

SPORTING CHANCE – Over raced for a short distance approaching the 1200m. Laid in under pressure over the final 150m.
 
OCTOBER (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after arriving late on course and was cleared to race. Slow to begin.
 
FLYING BAT – Slow to begin and was carried wider shortly after the start. Raced wide until the1200m. When asked to comment on the performance of FLYING BAT, Apprentice T. Fenlon reported that after beginning only fairly, the gelding was obliged to work harder than expected to obtain a forward position, which in her opinion had a detrimental effect on its finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
MONASTERY – When asked to comment on the performance of MONASTERY, Jockey T. Brooker reported that the gelding travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure from the 600m, MONASTERY failed to respond to riding and proved disappointing in its finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SWEET PROPOSAL – Shifted out momentarily shortly after the start. Shifted out under pressure near the 150m before being corrected by its rider.
 
WONDERLAND STAR – Hampered shortly after the start.
 
CHAYSE 'N' ADAM – Held up on heels and had to be steadied near the 500m.


RACE 3: TAB MAIDEN PLATE      1680 M
 
BRIEF SPIRIT – Slow to begin.
 
PISTON REBEL – Began awkwardly.
 
SLIPSAIN – Approaching the 1400m, had to be eased when awkwardly placed at the heels of SHEDRIVESABENTLEY, which shifted in. Apprentice T. Fenlon the rider of SHEDRIVESABENTLEY was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding when shifting ground. Near the 1200m, improved onto the heels of SHEDRIVESABENTLEY, shifted out and raced three wide for the remainder of the event.

ARGERICH – Near the 1500m, raced keenly and had to be steadied from heels.
 
PERHAPS PERHAPS – Near the 150m had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between KURITHEA which shifted out and SHE'S GOT LYRICS which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. Jockey H. Van Der Hoven the rider of KURITHEA was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding in this incident.
 
SHEDRIVESABENTLEY – Near the 1200m had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of KISS THE COSMOS (NZ). Momentarily held up rounding the home turn. Inclined to lay in in the home straight.
 
WIMOWEH - Held up rounding the home turn. Jockey C. Graham reported at scale that the mare over-raced with the addition of blinkers and recommended to Trainer B. Healy to remove this item of gear prior to its next start. Trainer B. Healy stated that he would consider the gear change as well as a step up in distance from today’s event.
 
HAPPY COFFEE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having raced at the Sunshine Coast on the 15th of August 2025 and was cleared to race.
 
KURITHEA – Jockey H. Van Der Hoven reported at scale that it was not his intention to race in a forward position, however after beginning well, and in an effort not to be caught wide he allowed the mare to take up a forward position. Trainer representative T. Pollard confirmed that the instructions issued were to have the filly in a midfield position with cover, however concurred with the comments of Jockey Van Der Hoven in that he was obliged to allow the filly to stride forward rather than be caught wide. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight. Jockey H. Van Der Hoven was reprimanded pursuant to AR 132(7)(a)(i) for using his whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.
 
KISS THE COSMOS (NZ) – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that KISS THE COSMOS (NZ) would attempt to settle midfield if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 1200m whilst being restrained, raced ungenerously and shifted in before being corrected by its rider. Near the 150m, had to be steadied when tightened for room by SHEDRIVESABENTLEY, which laid in.
 
 

RACE 4: BARRIER REEF POOLS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP         1100 M

ZOUPRINCE – Began awkwardly. Shifted out and bumped
 
NEGOTIATIONS – Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
HEYOKA – Began awkwardly. Near the 700m, attempted to shift wider and became awkwardly placed between ZOUPRINCE and the heels of NEGOTIATIONS and had to be steadied. When questioned regarding the performance of HEYOKA, in particular the mare settling towards the rear of the field, Jockey R. Maloney explained that the instructions were to settle in a more forward position with cover, however after beginning only fairly, and with early gate speed shown by other runners, he was unable to obtain this position. He further added that in his opinion the mare was not suited by the early pace of today’s event and may also not have appreciated todays soft track conditions, adding that the mare also failed to travel comfortably in the middle stages, however when placed under pressure in the home straight, finished the race off well and would also appreciate a step up in distance. Trainer M. Hoysted confirmed that the instructions and concurred with the comments of jockey Maloney, adding that the mare would appreciate a step up in distance.
 
LA PETITE MAISON – Over-raced in the middle stages. Held up rounding the home turn until leaving the 200m.
 
ELECTRIC ARROW – Began awkwardly. Bumped and carried wider by ZOUPRINCE near the 900m. Leaving the 200m, shifted in to secure clear running. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, Apprentice C. Baker stated that after beginning awkwardly from a wide barrier, she was obliged to settle back in the field. She further added that in her opinion ELECTRIC ARROW was only travelling fairly in the early stages of the home straight and rather than electing to shift wider around the heels of ZOUPRINCE near the 250m she elected to direct her mount back inwards to secure clear running. She further added that in her opinion ELECTRIC ARROW would benefit from a step up in distance. Stewards noted the comments.

RACE 5: GREAT NORTHERN BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP         1350 M

ACOSTA – Brushed with LADY LUCIFER rounding the home turn.
 
GELATIN – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
GREAT ASPIRATIONS (NZ) – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
LUMENS LENNY – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped DELORIS.
 
FREELAND – Inconvenienced and had to be checked to avoid heels shortly after the start when DELORISwas carried out and SHE'S GOT VEUVE was carried in.
 
LADY LUCIFER – Brushed with ACOSTA rounding the home turn.
 
RUNAWAY TYCOON – Rider D. Thornton reported that his mount had a tendency to hang out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SHE'S GOT VEUVE – Raced in restricted room for some distance leaving the 800m until leaving the 700m. Near the 400m, had to be checked to avoid the heels of RUNAWAY TYCOON. Jockey D. Thornton the rider of RUNAWAY TYCOON was charged and found guilty of careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that near the 400m, he permitted his mount to shift out under riding causing SHE'S GOT VEUVE to be checked to avoid the heels of RUNAWAY TYCOON and lose its rightful running. Jockey D. Thorntons’ license to ride in races was suspended for 7 days commencing midnight the 29th of August and concluding midnight the 5th of September 2025. Jockey D. Thornton was advised of his right of appeal. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in its near foreleg and a mild cough. Trainer C. Waller was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to racing again.
 
 
DELORIS – Bumped and carried out by LUMENS LENNY.


RACE 6: GORDON'S GIN CLASS 1 PLATE    1680 M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by jockey R. Maloney, rider of the second placed CHERISH THE DAY against the 1st placed CARNEGIE HILL (Apprentice J. McMurray), alleging interference approaching the100m. Stewards after hearing evidence from the relevant parties and viewing the stewards patrol footage, were of the opinion that leaving 150m  CARNEGIE HILL commenced to shift in under pressure and at a point near the 100m, contacting CHERISH THE DAY, resulting in CHERISH THE DAY becoming unbalanced. When considering the interference suffered to CHERISH THE DAY, where the interference occurred, and the margin between both runners at the conclusion of the race, Stewards were satisfied that had the interference not occurred, CHERISH THE DAY would have finished ahead of CARNEGIE HILL at the conclusion of the event and therefore upheld the protest, and declared correct weight on the new numbers of: 12 – 1 - 4 – 5.
 
CARNEGIE HILL – Raced wide throughout. Shifted in under pressure near the 100m and bumped with CHERISH THE DAY.
 
DELRICO - Connections advised of a change of tactics in that DELRICO would attempt to settle on pace with cover if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Near the 200m, was obliged to  shift inwards in order to improve.
 
USE YOUR ILLUSION – Held up approaching the home turn.
 
ALECIA – Raced wide throughout.
 
CHERISH THE DAY – Bumped on the hindquarters by CARNEGIE HILL near the 100m and became unbalanced.
 
SHARON DRIVE – Shifted out whilst weaking near the 200m. When questioned regarding the performance of SHARON DRIVE, Jockey C. Graham commented that in her opinion the mare did not appreciate today’s track conditions and raced flat. Trainer K. Schweida advised that following SHARON DRIVE’s disappointing performance, the mare would now be sent for a spell.
 
WHITTAKER – Began awkwardly.
 
SACRED TED (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Over-raced early. Near the 800m, improved onto heels and had to be steadied.
 
LA VITTORIA – Leaving the 800m, had to be steadied when racing in restricted room.
 
DUCHESS BREE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Trainer S. Murdoch was advised that following today’s performance, DUCHESS BREE would not be permitted to start at a metropolitan race meeting until such time its form improves to the requisite standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: Jockey K. Wilson - Taylor – AR 190(3) – Accepting a ride when overweight.
Race 3: Apprentice T. Fenlon – AR 131(a) – Careless riding.
Race 3: Jockey H. Van Der Hoven – AR 131(a) – Careless riding.
Race 6: Jockey C. Graham – AR 128(2) – leave course without permission.
Race 6: Jockey H. Van Der Hoven – AR 128(2) – leave course without permission.
 
 
Fines
Race 3: Apprentice C. Collis – AR 190(3) – Accepting a ride when overweight - $300 fine.
 
Suspensions
Race 5: Jockey D. Thornton – AR 131(a) – Careless riding – 7 day suspension commencing m/n 29/08/25 and concluding 05/09/25.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
XTRAVAGANT GIFT, ZOUSOUL, OCTOBER, FLYING BAT, SLIPSAIN, SHE’S GOT LYRICS, ZOUPRINCE, HEYOKA, ACOSTA, SHARON DRIVE, SACRED TED.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, CARNEGIE HILL

Warnings/bars
Race 5: 12. SHE'S GOT VEUVE – Lame near foreleg and mild cough – Veterinary certificate
Race 6: 21. DUCHESS BREE – Poor performance – Metropolitan bar.
 
Protests
Race 6: 2nd vs 1st – Upheld.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 10. SOUND THE BUGLE – Jockey B. Thompson.
Race 3: 11. SHEDRIVESABENTLEY  - Apprentice T. Fenlon.

 


The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.

 This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.