QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB

Saturday 31st January, 2026

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Soft 5, Good 4 at 3:43pm RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 5.55

OFFICIALS

Stewards – B. Wright, S. Fletcher, R. Hanson, K. Lemay-Robbins, T. Hendy (Cadet)

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Gatton 25/1/2026

Trainer T. Cowan reported that following the disappointing performance of BETA BETTER (Race 3), he conducted blood tests that revealed the mare to be showing signs of a recent viral infection and was now under veterinary treatment.

Stewards inquired into the reasons for jockey J. Murphy not riding at the meeting. After considering all evidence, including that of trainer J. Hubbard, Stewards accepted the reasons for J. Murphy not attending the meeting, citing some miscommunication and took no further action in the matter.

GENERAL

Stewards approved the following overweights:

Race 2: D. Boche +1kg (55kg)
Race 3: H. Shaw +0.5kg (56.5kg)
M. Hellyer +0.5kg (54.5kg)
Race 7: J. Lloyd +1kg (56kg)

As Rider C. Collis was unavailable for acceptable reasons he was replaced as per the Race Day Summary.

As Apprentice C. Lowe was injured at Dalby 30/01/26, she was replaced as per the Race Day Summary. Apprentice C. Lowe was advised a medical certificate would be required prior to riding again. In Race 1, as no apprentice rider was available and would be on course on time, Stewards granted permission for rider M. Savva to replace Apprentice C. Lowe.

Trainer S. Lee was fined $200 under LR67(1) for the late race day declaration of T. Brooker as the rider of BRIGHT THE SUN in Race 6.

Trainer T. Pascoe was reprimanded pursuant to LR36(6)(a) for failing to withdraw MAZITA the dual acceptor in Race 6 and Race 7, by the prescribed time.

Stewards inquired into a report from the Compliance Assurance Team, who were performing race day morning checks, that BIG TECH engaged in Race 5 today was not at the registered stable address of Trainer D. Murphy. After contacting Mr. Murphy it was established that BIG TECH was in a location close by and as advised by Mr. Murphy, had been moved as the current stable location had been sold without his prior knowledge. The Compliance Assurance Team were able to view and inspect BIG TECH and were satisfied with the gelding’s condition for race day. Mr. Murphy advised that he had only recently moved BIG TECH and several other horses to the adjoining location but acknowledged that he had not advised QRIC Licensing and Stewards of the change. After consideration, Stewards permitted BIG TECH to take its place in the field and Mr. Murphy was severely reprimanded under AR101(1) for failing to obtain consent of the Stewards to have BIG TECH and other horses at a location other than his registered stable address.

RACE 1: TAB MAIDEN PLATE 2150 M

MONTEVECCHIO - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having raced at Eagle Farm 28/01/26.

ALASKA DE LUNE- Raced keen early.

PROUD MISS - Raced wide without cover early. Apprentice J. Newman reported she commenced to make a run from approaching the 600m and the mare raced dour. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.


RACE 2: BARRIER REEF POOLS MAIDEN HANDICAP 800 M

Prior to the start being effected, SWEET SEPTEMBER became fractious in the barriers, reared over and became momentarily cast. Underwent a veterinary examination and was withdrawn on that advice. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on SWEET SEPTEMBER be refunded with the following deductions to apply:

1st MISS MCLAREN 4c win, 3c place
2nd GLACIELE 7c place
3rd QUEEN OF SSORTS 11c place

Trainer M. Dunn was advised SWEET SEPTEMBER would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate at an Official trial prior to racing again.

ELEGANT LUCY, which was in the barrier to the inside of the fractious SWEET SEPTEMBER, was also backed out and underwent a veterinary examination.

GLACIELE - After arriving at the barriers, rider B. Thornton had a slight concern with the colt’s off foreleg. Underwent a veterinary examination. Raced greenly in the middle stages. From passing the 300m until approaching the 200m was held up for clear running.

ELIZAHRO– Approaching and rounding the home turn, laid out. Raced greenly in the home straight.

AIR CONTROL - A post-race veterinary examination identified the presence of blood at both nostrils. Co. Trainer D. Lane was notified that in accordance with AR79(4), AIR CONTROL shall not without permission of the Stewards: (a) be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse, recognised training track, private training establishment, or other place for a period of two months; (b) start in any race for a period of 3 months, and then only after: (i) a gallop of at least 1000 metres; or (ii) an official trial or jump-out; in the presence, and to the satisfaction of a Steward.

TAYLOR'S RAGE – On leaving the gates was awkwardly placed between SOUTHAMPTON NICCO and GLACIELE, which shifted out. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

ELEGANT LUCY - Slow to begin.

RACE 3: CARINA PAN PACS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 800 M

STATE IN TEXAS - Laid out rounding the home turn and in the straight.

GRANDE BELLEZZA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame on its near foreleg. Trainer R. Warzecha was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to racing again.

DON'T BE DRAMATIC – In the early stages, raced with its head up.

BETTER SWEET– Raced greenly in the early part of the home straight.


RACE 4: GREAT NORTHERN OPEN HANDICAP 1200 M

Correct weight was delayed, allowing rider G. Cartwright, the rider of fourth placegetter HERMANITA to view the Stewards patrol footage to determine whether there were grounds to lodge a protest against the third placegetter HEROIC MISS. After viewing the replays, rider G. Cartwright elected to not proceed with a protest, therefore correct weight was declared on the judge’s placings.

SKYWOLF - Began awkwardly.

HERMANITA - Near the 50m, was brushed by HEROIC MISS, which shifted out slightly.

CAPO STRADA - Crowded leaving the gates.

After the running of this race, Stewards upgraded the track to a Good 4 at 3:43pm.

RACE 5: GORDON'S GIN MAIDEN PLATE 1350 M

BIG TECH - Race wide without cover.

CHEEKOSWAY – Slow to begin and lost ground. When under pressure in the straight, laid in.

DREAM THINKER - Apprentice L. Martyn reported she was asked to have the gelding, which was first up today, in a comfortable position. She said the gelding was under pressure in the early and middle stages to hold its position and approaching the 500m, was inconvenienced when PEAK MISS steadied in front, adding she was not disappointed with DREAM THINKER’s performance.

RUBOS – Change of tactics – settle further forward. Began awkwardly and settled at the rear of the field.
NASIRON - Raced wide with cover.

STEADY ON – Raced wide with cover for the majority. Contacted by CHEEKOSWAY approaching the 500m and then raced very wide approaching and rounding the home turn.

PEAK MISS - For a short distance approaching the 400m, was steadied from the heels of THE JEAN GINA, before shifting to the rail to obtain clear running.

WEEKEND SPIRIT- Slow to muster early speed. Raced wide with cover. When under pressure in the straight, laid in.

RUSSIANTOTHEPOST – After the race was noted to have lost its near hind plate.


RACE 6: IPSWICH PARTY HIRE BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1350 M


WAR DRAMA (NZ) - Slow to begin.

ROCHEDALE HERO – Passing the 1000m, steadied to avoid the heels of OCEAN DIVA (NZ) (D. Turner) which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Rider D. Turner was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding. Raced three wide without cover from the 700m. Jockey B. Lerena reported that after receiving some tightening passing the 1000m, the gelding did not respond to his riding and finish the race of as expected.

BALTRAY - Approaching the 1000m, steadied when tightened by OCEAN DIVA (NZ) (D. Turner) which shifted in. Rider D. Turner was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding. Raced three wide with cover from the 700m.

NIGHTCAPPED – Approaching the 600m, got its head up when racing keenly.

NOVEMBER AIR – Eased down from the 300m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed cardiac arrythmia. Co. Trainer A. Archibald was advised that veterinary clearance, inclusive of ECG results and a satisfactory cardiac auscultation veterinary report post gallop of at least 1000m prior to being permitted to race again.

OCEAN DIVA (NZ) - Rider D. Turner reported that from the wide gate he was asked to be a little further forward, however; when it was clear he would be unable to find cover, he elected to press on and sit just off of the leader.


RACE 7: SCHWEPPES BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1666 M


CALL ME LEGEND – Buffeted on leaving the gates and lost ground.

SAN JOSE BOY – Rider B. Thornton could offer no excuse for the performance however added that the gelding would be better suited with blinkers. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

WONFORWAZZA – Rider B. Lerena explained that it was not the intention to lead, but to find cover behind the lead, however, when caught wide early, he elected to press on and take the lead near the 1400m.

FIRE AND LIGHT – Slow to begin.

CHAYSE 'N' PENNY – Began awkwardly.

O'CALDINO – Slow to begin.

CHANCE WITH WOLVES - Began awkwardly. Near the 500m, became awkward in its stride and shifted out resulting in FIRE AND LIGHT shifting out abruptly away from that gelding, taking O'CALDINO and AUTUNNO wider. Rider J. Lloyd was fined $300 under AR211(1) weighing in, in excess of 0.5kg over his declared weight.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5: Trainer D. Murphy – Failed to update the location of an acceptor - AR101(1) – Severe reprimand.
Race 6: Trainer T. Pascoe – Failed to scratch dual acceptor - LR36(6)(a) – Reprimand.
Race 6: Jockey D. Turner – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand.
Race 6: Jockey D. Turner – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand.

Fines
Race 6: Trainer S. Lee – Late declaration of rider - LR67(1) - $200 fine.
Race 7: Jockey J. Lloyd – Weighing in overweight - AR211(1) - $300 fine.

Absent jockeys
Rider C. Collis – Acceptable reasons.
Apprentice C. Lowe – Injured – Medical certificate.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 1: 3. MONTEVECCHIO
4. ALASKA DE LUNE
Race 5: 1. BIG TECH
Race 6: 8. RUN LUCY RUN
Race 7: 4.SAN JOSE BOY
5. SILENT CALL

Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2: 6. SWEET SEPTEMBER – Barrier manners – Official trial.
Race 3: 6. GRANDE BELLEZZA – Lame near foreleg – Veterinary certificate.
Race 6: 10. NOVEMBER AIR – Cardiac arrhythmia – Veterinary certificate inclusive of ECG results cardiac auscultation veterinary report post gallop of at least 1000m.

Bleeders
Race 2: 7. AIR CONTROL – Bilateral bleeder 1st occasion – Stood down – AR79(4)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 9. RED VEGAS - Jockey M. Savva
Race 2: 5. QUEEN OF SSORTS – Apprentice L. Martyn
Race 4: 1. SKYWOLF – Apprentice M. Philpot
Race 7: 15. AUTUNNO – Jockey T. Brooker

Late scratchings
Race 2: 6. SWEET SEPTEMBER at 2:23pm – 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.



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