QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER 2025


WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING – Soft 5   (Good 4 R1-R10)        RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 5.4

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – B. Wright, R. Hanson, K. Lemay-Robbins, D. McMahon
Clerk of Scales – S. Fletcher

GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweight:
Race 3: Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor +1kg (55kg)
 
Prior to the running of Race 1, Stewards inspected the track and upgraded it to a Good 4 at 11:17am.
 
Trainer T. Thomas was reprimanded under LR 67(1) for the late declaration of K. Zechner as the rider of DAINTREE DREAMING in Race 7.
 
Trainer L. Birchley was reprimanded under LR 68(1) for failing to scratch CIRQUE DE LA VIE from Race 5 by the prescribed time.
 
Race 1: TAB FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE  1200m
 
HEART 'N' POWER – Leaving the 800m, improved onto heels and had to be steadied.
 
ICYMISS – Near the 100m, when placed under pressure, shifted out and bumped OUR BRAVE LINI and became unbalanced. When asked to comment on the performance of ICYMISS, Jockey R, Maloney reported that the filly was inclined to race greenly and when placed under pressure in the home straight, failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have minor abrasions to both forelegs consistent with speedy cuts.
 
LEBANESE – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped TOO MUCH CHILLI
 
LUKEY BLUE – Jockey C. Graham momentarily lost the use of her nearside iron on jumping away, placing her at a disadvantage in the early stages. Laid out over the final 50m.
 
OUR BRAVE LINI – Raced wide. Near the 100m was bumped and became unbalanced.
 
OUR SASSY PRINCESS – Slow to begin, was hampered and lost ground at the start. Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
RUN TO YOU – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
TOO MUCH CHILLI – Bumped on jumping away.
 
 
Race 2: BARRIER REEF POOLS COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
 
DAWSON DIRECTOR – Slow to begin. When asked to comment on the performance of DAWSON DIRECTOR, Apprentice E. Lang reported that the gelding raced greenly throughout, laid out rounding the home turn and would derive benefit from today’s racing experience.
 
JUNGLE WARRIOR – Laid out rounding the home turn and again near the 100m.
 
STABILIZER – Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported at scale that his mount was inclined to hang out throughout the event and as a result, desisted pressuring his mount from the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer B. Baker was advised that a warning would now be placed on the gelding in relation to its racing manners.
 
ASTERN EFFORT – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the middle stages. Near the 100m, brushed the hindquarters of JUNGLE WARRIOR, which laid out.
 
 
Race 3: RACING HEARTS COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 3 HANDICAP         1100m
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor the rider of 3rd placed MEET GEORGE reviewed vision of the home turn and straight and elected not to lodge an objection.
 
Subsequently, Stewards then considered an objection lodged by Jockey A. Mallyon the rider of the 4th placed IMPENDOR against 3rd placed MEET GEORGE (K. Wilson-Taylor), alleging interference near the 200m. Stewards after hearing evidence from the relevant parties and viewing the stewards patrol footage, were of the opinion that in the vicinity of the 200m, MEET GEORGE commenced to lay in, momentarily bumping with THE HAMO (A. Thompson)  to his inside, resulting in MEET GEORGE becoming unbalanced and shifting out abruptly, as IMPENDOR simultaneously laid in momentarily. Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the interference suffered was solely the result of the shift from MEET GEORGE. Stewards also considered the head margin, the proximity to the finish line and how both runners finished the race off over the concluding stages and could not be satisfied that had this incident not occurred that IMPENDOR would have finished ahead of MEET GEORGE at the conclusion of the event and therefore the objection was dismissed, and correct weight given on the judges semaphored numbers.
 
IMPENDOR – Laid in under pressure near the 200m, before being corrected.
 
BUNDELLA - Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid in when placed under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
ABENDER – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
THE HAMO – Approaching the 200m, bumped with MEET GEORGE.
 
MEET GEORGE – Bear the 200m, bumped with THE HAMO and shifted out.
 
FIELD AGENT – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 4: TEMPUS TWO BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP          1350m
 
THINK LIKE PADDY (NZ) – Hampered on jumping away. Weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer M. Dunn was advised to report back on the condition of the gelding should something come to light regarding its performance in the subsequent days.
 
SMART RECOGNITION – Began awkwardly. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice J. Williams reported that in his opinion his mount may not have appreciated today’s track conditions. Apprentice J. Williams was reprimanded pursuant to AR 132(7)(a)(i) for using his whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.
 
DETRIMENTAL – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that DETRIMENTAL would attempt to settle more forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
CARPACCIO – Held up approaching the home turn.
 
READY TO IGNITE – Laid out noticeably near the 1000m. Continued to lay out for the remainder of the event and raced wide. Jockey M. Du Plessis reported at scale that his mount laid out throughout, proving difficult to ride. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer S. Dwyer was advised that the gelding would now be required to officially trial prior to racing next.
 
ARIAT – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
BLUE ALLURE – Momentarily held up approaching the 100m.
 
 
Race 5: GORDON'S GIN QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE          1350m
 
ARTISTIC ENDEAVOUR – Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
SECRET FENKEL – Began awkwardly.
 
TOBY'S TRUSTY– Slow to begin.
 
UNIQUELY FAMOUS (FR) – When asked to comment on UNIQUELY FAMOUS (FR), Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor could offer no explanation for the geldings disappointing performance.
 
CARBONARA – Reared and got its head over the front barrier partition prior to the start being effected. Underwent a veterinary inspection and was cleared to start. Laid out near the 100m.
 
ROCKING FROCKS – Began awkwardly.
 
ABLESHEEBA – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that ABLESHEEBA would settle further forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
 
Race 6: RAY WHITE IPSWICH FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 3 HANDICAP   1100m
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 4 mins owing to CUTEPI casting its nearside front plate and requiring farrier attention. Subsequently underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
CUTEPI – Slow to begin and unable to muster early speed. Held up approaching the home turn and then commenced to lay out. Improved onto heels approaching the winning post.
 
DREAM LANTERN – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped I'M A CHOCOHOLIC. Dislodged the bubble cheeker at the start. Race keenly in the middle stages. Laid in near the 150m.
 
WILD GYPSY – Raced wide.
 
ROSE NOIR – After working strongly to the barriers, made contact with the outside rail. Subsequently underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Bumped by BEACHSIDE BABE on jumping away. Raced wide.
 
WOOSH KA BOOM – Began awkwardly.
 
CORRUPTED – Raced wide.
 
SAPANA'S PEARL – Apprentice T. Fenlon reported at scale that her mount was inclined to lay out in the home straight.
 
BEACHSIDE BABE – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped ROSE NOIR.
 
I'M A CHOCOHOLIC – Bumped on jumping away.
 
 
Race 7: TEMPUS TWO RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP          1100m
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 4 mins, owing to RYLOV refusing to load and subsequently being withdrawn at 4:01pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on RYLOV be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st WAR TOO ALL 19c win, 28c place
2nd GIGGY 22c place
3rd ARIYAH  24c place
 
Trainer D. Lahiff was advised that RYLOV would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing next.
As a result of the delay, DARLING TAKE CARE became fractious in the barriers, was backed out, underwent a veterinary examination and was found to have a minor abrasion above its offside eye and subsequently was declared a late scratching at 4:02pm on veterinary advice. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on DARLING TAKE CARE be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st WAR TOO ALL 11c win, 17c place
2nd GIGGY 13c place
3rd ARIYAH  14c place
 
When considering the delay, no action was taken against DARLING TAKE CARE. Jockey B. Thornton reported left knee discomfort following this event.
 
COINCIDE – Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight before improving onto heels near the 50m and was unable to be fully tested to the finishing line.
 
GIGGY – Approaching the 800m, momentarily raced in restricted room when ARIYAH shifted in. Jockey C. Graham, the rider or ARIYAH was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Race wide.
 
SKY BLUE – Slow to begin.
 
MR EVANS – Held up rounding the home turn until approaching the 100m.
 
PERFECT BETH - Awkward to begin. Near the 750m, when racing keenly was obliged to steady from the heels of ARIYAH which shifted in.  Near the 50m, was obliged to check form the heels of WAR TOO ALL. Jockey M. Rodd the rider of WAR TOO ALL pleaded guilty and was charged pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding, the particulars being that near the 50m, he permitted his mount to shift out under riding and into the running line of PERFECT BETH (S. Sheargold) resulting in Jockey S. Sheargold having to check and lose his rightful running. Jockey M. Rodd’s license to ride in races was suspended for 11 days commencing midnight 7th of December and concluding midnight 18th of December 2025. Jockey M. Rodd was advised of his right of appeal.
 
DAINTREE DREAMING – Turned its head toward GIGGY approaching the winning post.
 
 
Race 8: IPSWICH PARTY HIRE RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP   1666m
 
OBSTRUCTIONIST – Declared a late scratching at 10:12am on veterinary advice after being found to be lame in its off foreleg. Trainer M. Wilson was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
 
CHANCE WITH WOLVES – Over-raced in the early stages. Obliged to shift wider near the 100m to secure clear running.
 
WHATJEUDOIN' - Over-raced in the early stages. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
MAURITA – Slow to begin.
 
GOIN' SKITZ – As Apprentice C. Bellamy was unable to claim her full allowance and there was no other suitable replacement due to time delays caused by the previous race, Stewards permitted her to only claim 0.5kg of her 1kg claim. Apprentice C. Bellamy pleaded guilty and was fined $200 pursuant to AR 143(14)(a) for failing to claim her full allowance.

 
Race 9: SEVEN NEWS BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP           1666m
 
ROLLER COASTER (NZ) - Apprentice J. Williams was fined $300 pursuant to AR 132(7)(a)(i) for using his whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m on two occasions.
 
BOONDOCKS – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped EVELYN MAY (NZ).
 
TUHINGA – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today, Apprentice T. Fenlon explained that her instructions were to be positive out of the barriers. She further added that after beginning well and with a lack of early speed shown by other runners, she elected to allow her mount to stride forward and take up a leading position. Trainer J. Thomas confirmed the instructions and when asked to comment on the improved performance of the gelding, explained that he had been unable to find suitable races of late due to the wet weather and was forced to go to the Gold Coast last start over an unsuitable 1200m. He further added that coming back to a more suitable trip today, he expected an improved performance.

EVELYN MAY (NZ) – Bumped on jumping away.
 
FORT WILLIAM – Raced wide until approaching the 850m.
 
SANCTUARY STORM - Began awkwardly. When asked to comment on the performance of SANCTUARY STORM, Jockey R. Maloney reported that in his opinion the gelding may not have appreciated today’s track conditions.
 
TOOLATEMATE – Began awkwardly.
 
TECHNA – Carried out near 150m when ROLLER COASTER (NZ) shifted out to improve.
 
 
Race 10: GREAT NORTHERN RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP             1350m
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 3 mins owing to TREASURER casting its offside front plate and requiring farrier attention. Subsequently underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
TOBA – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid in in the early part of the home straight. Carried very wide rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
TREASURER – Raced wide. Bumped on several occasions with ROYAL GLADIATOR between the 200m until the 100m.
 
ROYAL GLADIATOR – Near the 1000m, laid in, made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced. Bumped on several occasions with TREASURER between the 200m until the 100m.
 
 
ALPINE RAIDER – Very slow to begin.
 
PABALLO – Raced wide.
 
BOMBISCUIT – Hampered at the start and lost ground.
 
PROMETIO MAS – After becoming fractious in the barriers, got its leg up momentarily and subsequently was backed out. Underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4: Apprentice J. Williams – Consecutive use of whip prior to the 100m - 132(7)(a)(i) – Reprimand.
Race 5: Trainer L. Birchley – Failed to scratch by the prescribed time – LR 68(1) – Reprimand.
Race 7: Trainer T. Thomas – Late declaration of rider – LR 67(1) – Reprimand.

Fines
Race 8: Apprentice C. Bellamy – Failed to claim full allowance – AR 143(14)(a) - $200 fine.
Race 9: Apprentice J. Williams - Consecutive use of whip prior to the 100m on 2 occasions - 132(7)(a)(i) – $300 fine.
 
Suspensions
Race 7: Jockey M. Rodd – Careless riding – 11 day suspension of license commencing m/n 07/12/25 and concluding m/n 18/12/25.

Race day injuries/illness
Race 7: B. Thornton – Left knee discomfort.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
CARPACCIO, UNIQUELY FAMOUS, PERRI LASS, SAVVY BEE, SANCTUARY STORM, BEE EXACT.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2: 7. STABILIZER – Hung out – Warning.
Race 4: 8. READY TO IGNIGTE – Hung out – Official trial.
Race 7: 1. RYLOV – Refused to load – Barrier certificate.
Race 8: 2. OBSTRUCTIONIST – Lame off foreleg – Veterinary certificate.  

Protests
Race 3: 4th Vs 3rd – Dismissed.
 
Late scratchings
Race 7: 1. RYLOV at 4:01pm – Refused to load.
Race 7: 7. DARLING TAKE CARE – 4:02pm – Veterinary advice.
Race 8: 2. OBSTRUCTIONIST at 10:12am - Veterinary advice.

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.