QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB

MONDAY 21 APRIL 2025

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Soft 5 RAIL – +4m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.55

OFFICIALS

Stewards – B. Wright (Chair), E. Scott, K. Lemay-Robbins, A. Dowsett, P. Gore (Cadet)

GENERAL

Trainer G. Gauci-Marchant was fined $200 under LR68(1) for the late scratching of GALAXY SUNSET in Race 2.

Trainer R. Tyrell was fined $200 under LR67(1) for the race day declaration of T. Brooker as the rider of ROCKRATA in Race 4.

As Apprentice C. Bellamy was held up in traffic & would not arrive on course in time, rider changes were made as per the race day summary.

Apprentice J. Williams was examined by QAS personal prior to Race 7 and was cleared to fulfill his riding engagements.


Race 1: SEVEN NEWS QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 800 M

KING OF GERALDINE – Near the 300m, bumped with SHAKESMENERVOUS. Raced greenly in the home straight. Rider D. Peisley explained he was quite wary of KAHLUA GIRL, which was improving down the outside and shifting in towards his mount approaching the winning post and for this reason, he did not ride the gelding out fully to the end of the race. His explanation was accepted.

HELLO PUNTERS – Slow to begin.

SHEMAKESMENERVOUS – Near the 300m, bumped with KING OF GERALDINE.

KAHLUA GIRL – Approaching the 200m, was shifted to the outside to obtain clear running.

TRUCK STOP HONEY – Bumped with SUPER JOHNY JOYA shortly after the start.

SUPER JOHNNY JOYA – Bumped with TURCK STOP HONEY shortly after the start.

Race 2: SCHWEPPES QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 M

BOLE LE – When attempting a neat run to the inside of CHAYSE ’N’ LEISA approaching the 150m, became severely unbalanced, losing ground and almost dislodged Apprentice C. Vitler, when tightened by CHAYSE 'N' LEISA, which initially shifted in slightly before then shying in and away from DASHING BASICS, which was shifting ground in quickly to the outside. Considering all circumstances, no action was taken against any one rider. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its off-hind leg and to have abrasions on its near hind leg. Trainer P. Wallace was advised a veterinary certificate would be required prior to BOLE LE racing again.

DASHING BASICS – Got its head up on jumping away.

ACAPULCO GIRL (NZ) – After improving into a run between CHAYSE 'N' LEISA and DASHING BASICS (K. Wilson-Taylor) near the 150m, was carried in onto the hindquarters of CHAYSE 'N' LEISA by DASHING BASICS, which shifted in under pressure before being corrected. Rider K. Wilson-Taylor was severely reprimanded.

CHAYSE 'N' LEISA – Near the 150m was contacted on the hindquarters.

FRATIANNO – Slow to begin.

IKUMA – Raced keenly in the middle stages.


Race 3: BARRIER REEF POOLS BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1200 M

YES TO EXCESS – Began awkwardly

GOLD DUST –After being crossed by KWIK AZ HELL (J. Huxtable) near the 700m, which then steadied, got its head up, raced keenly and clipped the heels of KWIK AZ HELL. Rider J. Huxtable was notified not to ease his mounts too quickly after crossing other runners. When disappointed for a run between KWIK AZ HELL and MACONDA near the 200m, steadied and shifted in to obtain clear running. Rider A. Jones reported after being crossed by KWIK AZ HELL near the 700m, the mare switched off somewhat and then was disappointed for a run near the 200m, resulting in the mare not finishing off the race as hoped. She added GOLD DUST would take benefit from the first up run today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

KWIK AZ HELL – Buffeted between GERRYMANDER and LOVE TO ALL shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have lacerations on its off-hind hock, consistent with being galloped on. Trainer D. Hansen was advised a veterinary certificate would be required prior to KWIK AZ HELL racing again.

RESURRECTED – When asked about his comments to Stewards following the gelding’s run at Eagle Farm on the 12th of March, where he indicated there would be a step up in distance and drop back in class to a country race at the gelding’s next start, Trainer M. Dunn explained as the gelding had missed some work leading up to today’s race after incurring a hoof abscess in the right foreleg following its performance on the 12th of March. He added, as several meetings in the Norther Rivers region had been washed out in recent times, his options in finding a lower grade race were limited. Underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection. Near the 150m was bumped by YES TO EXCESS, which shifted out.

ALPINE RAIDER – Slow to begin.

MISS SHA BLUE – Inconvenienced shortly after the start when LOVE TO ALL was bumped and shifted out. Approaching the 200m, was eased down. Rider D. Thornton reported the mare was having difficulty breathing. Trainer G. Thornton advised the mare had had previous epiglottis issues and would endeavor to have it scoped over the ensuing days. A post-race veterinary examination detected no abnormality, however; given the comments of Trainer G. Thornton, a veterinary certificate would be required prior to MISS SHA BLUE racing again.

LOVE TO ALL – Bumped shortly after the start and shifted out before being corrected.

KEITANY – Raced 3 wide without cover from the 600m.

Race 4: RED BULL AUSTRALIA BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1200 M

FENTON – Raced 3 wide throughout.

FLUDWAY – Over-raced early. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 300m before shifting to the outside of FENTON near the 150m.

WINDOW TAPPER – Shifted out slightly on jumping away.

PACIFIC PIRATE – Began awkwardly and shortly after, was tightened by WINDOW TAPPER, which shifted out slightly. Held up for a run from the 500m until passing the 200m.

ROCKRATA – Re-saddled behind the barriers. Began awkwardly.

DIVINE RENDEZVOUS – Raced 3 wide throughout.

Race 5: TAB BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 800 M

CHAKRA BOY – Hung out from the 500m until straightening near the 300m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed heat stress.

RING OF STEEL – Slow to begin. Approaching the 200m, was shifted to the outside of ENUFF PILLS to obtain clear running. Approaching the winning post, was awkward on the heels of ENUFF PILLS.

CORKSCREW (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having bone chips removed from its off-fore knee since its last start.

KAT CHINNA – On leaving the gates, got its head up and was bumped by CORKSCREW, which shifted in. Near the 150m, was obliged to change course to the inside of CHAKRA BOY.


Race 6: GREAT NORTHERN OPEN HANDICAP 1680 M

HYDE – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.

SIZZLING GAL – Rider A. Jones reported the mare travelled fairly throughout and would be better suited to tracks with more give in them. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 7: GORDON'S GIN CLASS 2 PLATE 1680 M

AZUKI – Near the 1400m steadied when racing tight between EASTOWN and ARISTELLA (Y. Lewis), which was racing tight to the outside before shifting in. Rider Y. Lewis was severely reprimanded.

EASTOWN – Rider N. Callow reported the gelding travelled well, but when asked for an effort in the straight, failed to respond and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

HOLLYWOOD EPIC – For a short distance near the 1400m, got its head up when racing keenly and then raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.

CASINO COAST – Began awkwardly.

Race 8: TEMPUS TWO CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1100 M

RESTONICA – Held up for a run approaching the 400m until passing the 300m.

PUNGO (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Made the home turn awkwardly.

CASANOVA MAN (NZ) – Slow into stride.

STENSON WALLMAN – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.

PINK THUNDER – Received farrier attention in the enclosure after losing its off fore plate. Underwent a veterinary examination at the start. Apprentice E. Lang reported the mare, which was resuming, was somewhat agitated following the refitting of the plate prior to the start and has shown its best form on firmer surfaces. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

BLACK COUNTRY – Over-raced in the early stages.









STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 2: Rider K. Wilson Taylor – Severe reprimand – AR 131(a) – Careless riding.

Race 7: Rider Y. Lewis – Severe reprimand – AR 131(a) – Careless riding.

Fines

Race 2 – Trainer G. Gauci-Marchant - $200 fine - LR68(1) – Late scratching.

Race 4 – Trainer R. Tyrell - $200 fine - LR67(1) – Late declaration of rider.

Absent jockeys

Apprentice C. Bellamy

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
GOLD DUST, INDAZA, THIS’LLBETHEONE, CACOFONIX, EASTOWN, ARISTELLA

Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars

Race 2: BOLE LE – Lame off hind and abrasions on near hind – Veterinary certificate required.

Race 3: KWIK AZ HELL – Lacerations on off-hind hock – Veterinary certificate required.

Race 3: MISS SHA BLUE – Respiratory issue – Veterinary certificate required.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 6: 7. RUSSIAN RONI – Apprentice C. Vitler.

Late scratchings

Race 2: 8. GALAXY SUNSET – 8:20am – Failed to withdraw by prescribed time.

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.