RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2015

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
(DOWNGRADED TO SOFT 6 @ 9.30 A.M.)
(DOWNGRADED TO HEAVY 8 @ 10.45 A.M.)
(DOWNGRADED TO HEAVY 9 RETROSPECTIVE AFTER R1)
RAIL – OUT 12M 600-300, 7M REMAINDER WITH A CUTAWAY @ 300M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – I Brown, R Hitchener, E Barron
Clerk of Scales – J Robnson
Judge – N Boyle & I Schult
Veterinarian – M Lenz
Swab attendants – A Challen & K Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor – W Flynn
Betting Steward – D Lonergan
Starter – M Henderson & G Greasley
Jockeys Advocate – S Scriven
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY

From Gold Coast Turf Club 14 March 2015 – Race 6

Trainer M. Leitch reported that SONS OF GOD was found to be lame in the near fore leg following the race due to an abscess on that hoof. Ms Leitch was of the view that this explained the horse's poor performance.

GENERAL

Following rainfall after the scratching deadline the track was initially downgraded to a Soft 6 at 9.30 a.m. and then a Heavy 8 at 10.45 a.m. After downgrading the track to a Heavy 8 stewards had concerns over the section of the track near the 400m. As a consequence the rail between the 600m and 300m was moved from the 8m to the 12m.

RACE 1: Ipswich Cup Tickets On Sale April 7 Maiden SW Plate – 2150m

RING TRUE - App E. Ljung was fined $100.00 for using her whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.

Following the running of this event the track was downgraded to a Heavy 9 retrospective.
RACE 2: Ipswich Cup Marquees Selling Now Maiden H’Cap – 1350m

MEROVECH was declared a late scratching at 8.47 a.m. acting on veterinary advice.

ASSERTIVE LOVE was declared a late scratching at 9.50 a.m. due to the track downgrade.

The start of this race was delayed due to BILLESSE having to be resaddled after arriving at the barriers.

MAKAS KING RULER – Jumped awkwardly.

HOLLYWOOD RAIN – Jumped awkwardly and shifted out bumping another runner.

RED'S THE GO – Hampered at the start.

OMEGA – Raced wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to the lead approaching the 900m.

HIDDEN ABILITY – Raced wide before being ridden forward to cross to the position outside of the leader near the 800m. Jockey Harrison reported that the gelding was inclined to lay out throughout the event and also failed to handle the rain affected track.

GREY NOT BLACK – Passing the 800m was momentarily inconvenienced when tightened for room by another runner.

RACE 3: Channel 7 Colts, Geldings& Entires H'Cap – 1350m

STRATEGIC SHADOW was declared a late scratching at 12.48 p.m. due to the track downgrade.

SEQUALEX – Jockey Harrison was questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted particularly in the early stages and the reason she did not elect to, when racing 3 wide, restrain to trail STAY SCHTUM when the opportunity existed for a considerable distance. Jockey Harrison explained that the gelding is normally the leader in its races and when it has been restrained in the past has not finished the race off as expected. Jockey Harrison added that approaching the 1100m she momentarily restrained in an attempt to obtain cover however, the gelding did not respond to this restraint and for this reason she elected to ride forward. Jockey Harrison further added that she was forced to work harder to get closer to the rail as STAY SCHTUM commenced to overrace and kept improving to her outside until after passing the 800m. Stewards noted her explanation.

STAY SCHTUM – Overraced in the early stages.

SNIPPETS CAVIAR – App Grylls stated that the gelding failed to handle today's rain affected track. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

RACE 4: XXXX Gold QTIS 3YO H'Cap – 1350m

SILIQUA was declared a late scratching at 11.09 a.m. due to the track downgrade.

SHE TELLS LIES – Slow to begin.
NO PROBLEM – Slow to begin.

HEART OF THUNDER – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

RACE 5: Sky Racing Class 3 SW Plate – 1666m

MESTALLA – Connections advised the horse would be ridden forward today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

ABSOLUTELYANYTHING was declared a late scratching at 1.22 p.m. due to the track downgrade.

BARLEY LOVER – Jumped away awkwardly and was hampered soon after the start.

ANNAMAN – Jumped away awkwardly. Bumped near the 150m. Jockey R. Wiggins was fined $200.00 for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.

TIRARRI – Approaching the 1000m commenced to overrace and improved onto the heels of MESTALLA, clipping the heels of that runner and losing significant ground.

LUCK AND FAME – Bumped near the 150m.

RACE 6: City Of Ipswich Fillies & Mares H'Cap – 1350m

NORTHERN ZOOM was declared a late scratching at 11.28 a.m. due to the track downgrade.

DANDY FINE was declared a late scratching at 11.28 a.m. due to the track downgrade.

LADY GUEVARA – Slow to begin.

MONACO DOLL – Jumped away awkwardly.

RACE 7: Racing Queensland Girls On Track Open Fillies & Mares H’Cap – 1200m

BANDIT QUEEN was declared a late scratching at 11.18 a.m. due to the track downgrade.

LOVE SHUTTLE – Began awkwardly.

TANZANITE – Struck the running rail approaching the 500m and lost ground.

RACE 8: The Bevan Penrose Class 3 H’Cap – 1200m

PANTALETTES was declared a late scratching at 11.28 a.m. due to the track downgrade.

POLAR BLITZ was declared a late scratching at 12.35 p.m. due to the track downgrade.

BARCELONA BOUND was declared a late scratching at 1.17 p.m. due to the track downgrade.
LONYX was declared a late scratching at 3.01 p.m. due to the track downgrade.

BEDISGUISED – Knuckled at the start and then shifted out bumping another runner.

MR JACKMAN – Hampered when bumped heavily at the start.




 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 1. E. Ljung – App Jockey – Whip use - $100.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 5 R. Wiggins – Jockey – Whip use - $200.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre Race Horses swabbed
Grey Rock, No Problem, Italian Storm, Tornado Miss

Post Race Horses swabbed
All Winners plus Omega, Italian Storm, Mestalla, Hidden Rose

Change of Riding Tactics
Race 5. Mestalla – Connections advised the horse will be ridden forward today if circumstances permit.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Grey Not Black – S. Bogenhuber
Race 5. Barley Lover – App C. Schmidt

Late scratchings
Race 2. Merovech @ 8.47 a.m.
Race 2. Assertive Love @ 9.50 a.m.
Race 3. Strategic Shadow @ 12.48 p.m.
Race 4. Siliqua @ 11.09 a.m.
Race 5. Absolutelyanything @ 1.22 p.m.
Race 6. Northern Zoom @ 11.28 a.m.
Race 6. Dandy Fine @ 11.28 a.m.
Race 7. Bandit Queen @ 11.18 a.m.
Race 8. Pantalettes @ 11.28 a.m.
Race 8. Polar Blitz @ 12.35 p.m.
Race 8. Barcelona Bound @ 1.17 p.m.
Race 8. Lonyx @ 3.01 p.m.


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