QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB

THURSDAY 4TH JUNE 2026


WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Soft (5) RAIL – +10 M Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.6

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – G. Goold, A. Streckbein, A. Schofield, A. Dowsett
Clerk of Scales – D. McMahon, Z. Lines


GENERAL

Race 2. Stewards accepted the reason tendered by trainer B. Robinson for the late scratching of POLYESTER GIRL.

Race 6. Stewards accepted the explanation of the late rider change of P. Hamblin to A. Keeley on MISTER SELFIE.

Race 7. Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $100 pursuant to LR68(1) for failing to scratch FORTYSECONDSTREET by the prescribed time.


RACE 1: FERTPRO QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 800 Metres

SCARTOON – Raced wide throughout. Laid out rounding the home turn.

INKWELL – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight.

LONESOME STAR – Raced wide throughout.

BEELZIE – Slow to begin. Bumped rounding the home turn when HEN’S NIGHT shifted out.

HEN'S NIGHT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Improved onto the heels of MISHANI INFERNO approaching the home turn and had to be steadied. Rider J. Bayliss reported his mount raced greenly throughout.

ZIA MARIA – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight.

MISHANI INFERNO – Approaching the 50m, obliged to shift out in order to improve.


RACE 2: AVS SECURITY MAIDEN PLATE 1710 Metres

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, the start of this race was reviewed with Starter D. Jones after it appeared that prior to the start being effected all runners lunged at the gates. D. Jones stated that after her initial attempt to effect the start, there was a slight delay in the gates opening. On review, Stewards were satisfied that all runners were afforded a fair start.

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, rider of second past the post GRATIFICATION (rider F. Larson) lodged an objection against first past the post KALAMIA KING (ridden by apprentice B. Wheeler), alleging interference in the home straight, in particular over the final 75m. After taking evidence from both riders and trainers W. Kropp (GRATIFICATION) and J. Zielke (KALAMIA KING). Stewards noted that leaving the 100m, GRATIFICATION had established a run to the inside of KALAMIA KING, the run continued to narrow when KALAMIA KING laid in when placed under pressure bumping with GRATIFICATION on multiple occasions causing that runner to be become unbalanced and jockey F. Larson being unable to fully pressure his mount. Stewards when considering the half neck margin, the manner of which both horses finished off the event and the interference to GRATIFICATION, Stewards upheld the protest and declared correct weight on the numbers 1-2-8-6.

GRATIFICATION (NZ) – Shortly after the start crowded between HOPEFUL CAUSE and UNDER ARREST. Shifted wider from the 900m. Raced in restricted room over the final 100m, bumped and became unbalanced. Apprentice B. Wheeler was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.

KALAMIA KING – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination at the request of its rider and was cleared to start.

STEPLIKA LION – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

ABLESHEEBA – Raced wide until the 1200m. Near the 500m, momentarily became awkwardly placed at the heels of GRATIFICATION and had to be steadied. Near the 100m, whilst weakening, had to be steadied from the heels of STEPLIKA LION.

BOOMTOWN LADDIE – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until approaching the 150m. Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post to the inside of STEPLIKA LION which laid in before being corrected by its rider. Rider M. Hellyer reported his mount was inclined to hang out throughout.

SHAWNEE BOY – Over raced in the early stages.

UNDER ARREST (NZ) – Rider T. Marshall could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

BLUE POLES (GB) – Began awkwardly. Made the crossing near the 1600m awkwardly.



RACE 3: CRUICE CREATIONS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100 Metres

Prior to the running of this race, the barriers were re-tested and found to be satisfactory.

MR BIGGS – Underwent a resaddle on arrival at the barriers. Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped OUR GIRL SCARLETT. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Jockey M. Hellyer was reminded of his obligations in riding his mounts out fully to the finish.

OVER SPRAY – Bumped on jumping. Shifted in shortly after straightening and had to be corrected by its rider. Inconvenienced near the 100m by RACKETEER which shifted out under pressure.

ROSSA VISTA – Slow to begin.

RACKETEER – Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m.

DANCIN IN MOONLITE – Began awkwardly and bumped OVER SPRAY.

LADY MILAN – Over raced in the early stages. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight.

OUR GIRL SCARLETT – Bumped on the hindquarters by MR BIGGS on jumping. Apprentice L. Martyn could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

SIRINUMU – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

RED MOON RISING – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

EGYPTIAN GODDESS – Over raced in the middle stages. Raced wide throughout. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight.


RACE 4: GREAT NORTHERN INCENTIVE SPRINT SERIES HEAT COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 2 PLATE 1200 Metres

BRAVEHEART – Laid in under pressure approaching the winning post and had to be steadied from the heels of FIRE BOMBER which also shifted out marginally.

ROBRICK – Slow to muster speed in the early stages. Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn.

FIRE BOMBER – Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn.

SWAG – Slow to begin. Near the 700m, improved onto heels when the pace of the race slackened and had to be steadied. Apprentice J. McMurray was fined $100 pursuant to AR132(6)(b) for raising his whip in an action above shoulder height. Apprentice McMurray was also reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out fully to the finish.


RACE 5: TAB RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1350 Metres

CLUBHOUSE – Improved onto heels near the 700m and had to be checked. Stewards questioned rider R. Maloney on the tactics adopted on the gelding with jockey Maloney reporting that after improving onto heels was then obliged to steady near the 700m. Jockey Maloney added that approaching the 600m he was unable to improve wider and then was obliged to look for runs nearer to the inside rounding the home turn. Stewards noted his comments.

SUMMIT – Connections advised of a change of tactics – intention to be ridden further forward. Ridden accordingly. Stood flatfooted on jumping and settled at the rear of the field. Inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 100m. When questioned regarding his vigour, rider K. Wilson-Taylor stated that approaching the line, when laying in, was mindful of the heels of JUPITER HILLS which was laying out. A post race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the right hindleg. Trainer’s representative was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding for standing flatfooted.

YOUCOMPLETEME – Rider R. Wiggins reported that gelding travelled well, however when asked for an effort in the home straight, YOUCOMPLETEME failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

SUPAIRO – Began awkwardly.

JUPITER HILLS – Inclined to lay out over the concluding stages.

SAVE THE ROSES – Began awkwardly. Improved onto heels of the tiring YOUCOMPLETEME near the 100m.



RACE 6: LIVING TURF RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1350 Metres

SILVER SPOON – Bumped on jumping.

DONEGAL BAY – Slow to begin.

BEE EXACT – Raced keenly in the early stages.

MISTER SELFIE – Over raced in the middle stages. Raced wide for the majority.

PERRI LASS – Commenced to weaken from the 500m and was eased down in the home straight by its rider. When asked to comment on the performance, rider C. Graham stated that when placed under pressure approaching the home turn, PERRI LASS took several awkward strides and failed to respond to her riding. She added that on pulling up, the mare made an audible respiratory noise. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer C. Anderson was advised that PERRI LASS must barrier trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to racing again.

TORVECCHIO – Bumped on jumping.

PENSEUR POSITIF – Apprentice R. Thorburn was fined $200 pursuant to AR143(14)(a) for claiming only 1kg of his 2kg allowance. Began awkwardly. Commenced to weaken from the 900m and was eased down by its rider in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the left foreleg. Co-trainer G. Lane was advised that PENSEUR POSITIF would require a veterinary clearance and must also barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

ROCK LOBSTER – A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have injured its right fore suspensory ligament. Trainer R. Kelly was advised that ROCK LOBSTER will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.


RACE 7: ASAHI INCENTIVE SPRINT SERIES HEAT FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 2 PLATE 1200 Metres

CHERRABAH – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Near the 200m, had to be checked when disappointed for a run between BOOMSHANKA which shifted out and SEISMIC BOOM which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. Riders B. Thompson (BOOMSHANKA) and J. Guthmann-Chester (SEISMIC BOOM) were advised to exercise greater care. Near the 50m, had to be momentarily steadied when crowded for room between SEISMIC BOOM and TRAFALGAR SQUARE, which shifted in.

EVERY HEART – Knuckled on jumping. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Leaving the 200m, had to be steadied from the heels of TRAFALGAR SQUARE which shifted out. Jockey M. Harley, rider of EVERY HEART, was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.

TRAFALGAR SQUARE – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until leaving the 200m. After improving onto heels at the 200m, shifted out. Shifted in under pressure leaving the 100m before being corrected by its rider.

BOOMSHANKA – Bumped leaving the 200m by SEISMIC BOOM which shifted in abruptly before being corrected.

JADA ROSE – Over raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain a position with cover. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

SEISMIC BOOM – Leaving the 200m, shifted in abruptly bumping with BOOMSHANKA before being corrected.

BREEZIN' – Raced wide throughout.


RACE 8: POCO VINO RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1710 Metres

NINJITZOU – Began awkwardly.

NOTES (NZ) – Approaching the 500m, awkwardly placed between HEADSTRONG which shifted out slightly before being corrected and YOU AND I, which laid in whilst weakening. Jockey D. Turner, rider of HEADSTRONG, was advised to exercise greater care.

SUGARFIRE – Over raced in the early middle stages and proved difficult to steady.

YOU AND I (NZ) – Raced wide throughout. Trainer J. Morris was fined $200 pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting the gelding to race with blinkers which are not part of the gelding’s advertised gear. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

FLYING ROTHE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Steadied from heels near the 900m. Jockey A. Keeley was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(6)(b) for using his whip in an action above shoulder height.

MAKAMAE (NZ) – Slow to begin. Over racing in the early stages.

ROCKED – Steadied from heels near the 900m.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. Apprentice B. Wheeler – careless riding – AR131(a).
Race 7. Jockey M. Harley – careless riding – AR131(a) – severe reprimand.
Race 8. Jockey A. Keeley – raise whip above shoulder height – AR132(6)(b).

Fines
Race 4. Apprentice J. McMurray – raise whip above shoulder height – AR132(6)(b) - $100.
Race 6. Apprentice R. Thorburn – fail to claim full allowance – AR143(14)(a) - $200.
Race 7. Trainer S. Kendrick – fail to scratch by prescribed time – LR68(1) - $100.
Race 8. Trainer J. Morris – present with incorrect gear – AR106(2) - $200.



Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
GRATIFICATION, UNDER ARREST, IN GREAT SPIRIT, YES I’M UGLY, NINJITZOU, MAKAMAE.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 5. SUMMIT – stood flatfooted – warning.
Race 6. ROCK LOBSTER – suspensory ligament injury right fore – veterinary clearance required.
Race 6. PERRI LASS – poor performance – barrier trial to Stewards satisfaction.
Race 6. PENSEUR POSITIF – lame left fore – veterinary clearance & trial to Stewards satisfaction.


Protests
Race 2. 2nd (GRATIFICATION) vs. 1st (KALAMIA KING) – UPHELD.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. 9. SIRINUMU – A. Butler
Race 3. 13. RED MOON RISING – C. Graham
Race 3. 15. EGYPTIAN GODDESS – R. Dolan
Race 5. 9. SAVE THE ROSES – A. Butler
Race 6. 7. MISTER SELFIE – A. Keeley (replacing P. Hamblin)
Race 6. 11. PENSEUR POSITIF – R. Thorburn
Race 7. 10. SEISMIC BOOM – J. Guthmann-Chester
Race 8. 7. FLYING ROTHE – A. Keeley



Late scratchings
Race 2. 16. POLYESTER GIRL – Stewards @7.40am.
Race 7. 12. FORTYSECONDSTREET – Stewards @8.20am.


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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