QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB

WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2025

WEATHER – Fine 
TRACK RATING –  Soft 6 (Soft 5 prior to R1)          
RAIL – +8m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.7

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – P. Zimmerman, J. Williamson, K. Lemay-Robbins, H. Matthews
 
GENERAL

Stewards permitted the following overweight:
 
Race 9: M. Hellyer +1kg (55kg)
 
Prior to Race 1, Stewards inspected the track and upgraded it to a Soft 5 at 10:40am.
 
Prior to Race 8, Jockey A. Thompson was examined by QAS officials and cleared to fulfill his riding engagements.
 
Race 1: XXXX ULTRA QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1100 M

BRUTAL GLORY – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
EXCELBOOM – Bumped with DON'T TELLYAFATHER shortly after the start.
 
INSTA WORTHY – Jockey A. Mallyon reported at scale that his mount raced greenly and advised the connections of INSTA WORTHY to give consideration into putting blinkers on the colt.
 
CIRQUE DE LA VIE (NZ) – Jockey C. Graham reported at scale that her mount resented the kickback and failed to travel comfortably at any stage in today’s event.
 
DON'T TELLYAFATHER – Bumped with EXCELBOOM shortly after the start. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
YAKITORI – Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported that his mount raced greenly throughout and in his opinion would derive benefit from todays race.
 
EGYPTIAN GODDESS – Slow to begin. Near the 500m, improved onto heels and had to be steadied.
 
TRUCK STOP HONEY – Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted in under pressure approaching the 200m.

Race 2: TAB QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE         1100 M

Prior to the start of this event, AMAZIGH TORQUE reared over and became cast in the barrier. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was declared a late scratching at 12:01pm.
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on AMAZIGH TORQUE be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st FABULANTES 12c win, 10c place
2nd SPOILT ROTTEN 11c place
3rd KAHLUA GIRL 13c place
 
Trainer M. Dunn was advised that an official barrier trial and veterinary certificate would be required prior to AMAZIGH TORQUE racing again.
 
FABULANTES – Raced wide early.
 
FUNKY ZEBRA – Reared as the start was effected. Laid out shortly after the start.
 
RISE AND RESIST – Bumped with SHE LOVES ME shortly after the start. Over-raced when the pace of the race steadied near the 800m. Near the 650m, over-raced, improved onto heels and shifted wider. Upon entrance to the home straight, was bumped by KAHLUA GIRL which shifted out to improve. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SPOILT ROTTEN – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
ALL TOO FOXY – Had to be steadied near the 800m when FUNKY ZEBRA shifted in. Jockey M. Harley the rider of FUNKY ZEBRA was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Near the 650m, was inconvenienced and taken wider by RISE AND RESIST which shifted out after becoming awkwardly placed at heels.
 
KAHLUA GIRL – Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn.
 
YOUMEANDDUPRE – Improved onto heels near the 800m and had to shift wider.
 
SHE LOVES ME – Bumped with RISE AND RESIST shortly after the start. Rider dropped her whip at the entrance to the home straight.

Race 3: GREAT NORTHERN QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1240 M

COLD FUSION – Jockey J. Stanley reported at scale that his mount raced greenly in today’s event. Approaching the 200m, had to be steadied from the heels of MAHMOA (NZ) which shifted out while racing greenly before being corrected by its rider.
 
VAN DE BAN – Race wide throughout.
 
HIGHGROVE ROSE – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped FLASHMASTER.
 
LADY WINDERMERE – Over-raced for a short distance approaching the 900m.
 
MAHMOA (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
NORTH POLE – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SOLIDUDE – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
SUMMIT – Began awkwardly and bumped SOLIDUDE. Raced wide throughout.
 
FLASHMASTER – Bumped shortly after the start.

Race 4: BROOKVALE UNION RED PUB SODA QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE    1240 M

CERONS – Began awkwardly and was inconvenienced shortly after the start. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
ENIDZEL – Hampered shortly after the start. Approaching the 200m had to be momentarily steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of KIWI SPIRIT which laid in under pressure.
 
HANG OUT – Raced wide.
 
KING BOOM – Raced greenly when approaching the 200m.
 
KIWI SPIRIT – Over-raced leaving the 800m. Laid in under pressure approaching the 200m.
 
XTRA LA VITA – Shifted out shortly after the start. Laid out leaving the 600m. Laid in momentarily when racing greenly approaching the 200m. Jockey N. Callow reported at scale that his mount raced greenly for the majority of the event.
 
SHAMOUTI – Disappointed for a run approaching the 200m when XTRA LA VITA laid in when racing greenly.
 
FIREUPZOUS – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 900m.

Race 5: BARRIER REEF POOLS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE        1240 M

CHAYSE 'N' LEISA – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Bumped near the 200m when PARO shifted out to improve.
 
GAS BRIGADE – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that GAS BRIGADE would be ridden to find cover. Ridden accordingly and settled at the back of the field. When questioned regarding the performance of GAS BRIGADE today, Jockey B. Wheeler stated that the gelding never travelled comfortably and, in his opinion, would benefit from the addition of blinkers again and a step up in distance. Stable representative Mr. Coetzee concurred with the comments of rider Wheeler.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
PARO – Held up from the entrance of home straight until approaching the 200m.
 
RAGING – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Over-raced in the early stages. Had to be steadied near the 900m when PENSIERO which shifted in when not fully clear to do so. Apprentice T. Fenlon the rider of PENSIERO was reprimanded under AR 131(a) for careless riding. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running leaving the 200m.
 
STOICISM (NZ) – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room of the final 100m and was unable to secure clear running.
 
JOPPA LANE – Bumped shortly after the start. Inconvenienced and carried wider rounding the home turn when PENSIERO shifted out under riding. Apprentice T. Fenlon the rider of PENSIERO was reprimanded under AR 131(a) for careless riding.
 
 
Race 6: BILLSONS VODKA RTDS MAIDEN PLATE         1200 M

 
RUNAWAY TYCOON – Carried wider near the 800m when FOR BETTER shifted out. Near the 600m, inconvenienced and forced wider when FOR BETTER shifted out as the pace of the race slackened. Laid in near the 400m. Shifted out under pressure near the 200m and again approaching the 100m.
 
SNITZOND – Near the 600m, laid out marginally.
 
FOR BETTER – Held up rounding the home turn. Laid in marginally near the 200m. Disappointed for a run near the 100m. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted in today’s race, in particular the decision not to pursue a run between SNITZOND and RUNAWAY TYCOON near the 500m, Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor stated that approaching the 900m, he elected to shift to away from the rail to a one-off position when the pace of the race was only moderate. He further added that near the 500m, when racing between SNITZOND and RUNAWAY TYCOON, he was obliged to race in restricted room when RUNAWAY TYCOON shifted in marginally and SNITZOND shifted out marginally and his mount did not appreciate racing in this restricted room and therefore he was unable to maintain his position between these runners.
 
HAPPY WINS – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over-raced and had to be steadied near the 600m when the pace of the race slackened. Held up rounding the home turn until leaving the 200m.
 
LUCIFER THE CAT – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 7: JACOBS CREEK FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP       1240 M

OBEROI PRINCESS – Bumped heavily at the start resulting in Apprentice T. Felon being contacted by RUBYDOO.
 
LADY LUCIFER – Shifted in shortly after the start and then a short distance later shifted in and away from SOUTHERN CHARM. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Jockey N. Callow reported at scale that the mare travelled well until the 500m, however when placed under pressure was disappointing in its finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer D. Vandyke advised that he report back on the mares’ condition in the coming days and will be reviewing LADY LUCIFER’s immediate racing program.
 
OPITO BALLERINA (NZ) –Raced wide. Rider dropped his whip near the 150m.
 
SPIRIT OF NURAI – Jockey M. Harley was reminded of his obligations to keep his mounts from shifting ground after the winning post.
 
IRON GRACE – Raced wide. Momentarily inconvenienced rounding the home turn when LADY LUCIFER shifted out and away from SOUTHERN CHARM, which shifted out to improve.
 
RUBYDOO – Began very awkwardly and shifted out abruptly, bumping OBEROI PRINCESS. Near the 800m, got its head up when being steadied and lost ground.
 
MEHRETU – Steadied a short distance after the start when taken inwards by LADY LUCIFER. Approaching the 100m had to shift in to obtain clear running.
 
Race 8: CAPTAIN MORGAN ICED TEA COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP         1240 M

KAVAK – Raced wide.
 
IMPENDOR - Raced wide.
 
RASHFORD – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

ROMAN REBEL – Eased down over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its near foreleg. Trainer S. McGuren was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to ROMAN REBEL racing again.
 
FAMOUS PEDRILLE – Raced wide.
 
MAYNE – Shifted out under pressure near the 150m and had to be corrected by its rider. Jockey R. Maloney advised that his mount tired over the final 100m which he attributed to the amount of work the colt had to do in the early stages of the event to cross from a wide barrier.
 
VELOCE METEOR – Began awkwardly. Near the 450m raced in restricted room when TWYFORD shifted out. Jockey A. Thompson the rider of TWYFORD was reprimanded under AR 131(a) for careless riding. Approaching the 50m, laid in and became awkwardly placed at the heels of KAVAK which also shifted out marginally.
 
Race 9: XXXX GINGER BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP         1700 M
 
FULL OF SINCERITY (NZ) – Bumped near the 150m by ARCHER'S GAME.
 
THE CATCH – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
OSTERMEIER – Slow to begin and was hampered shortly after the start. Leaving the 1100m had to be steadied from heels when over racing.
 
SIZZLING GAL – Raced wide from the 1100m.
 
ARTFUL GIRL - Leaving 1100m had to be steadied from heels when over racing. Apprentice T. Fenlon reported that in her opinion the mare may not have appreciated today’s track conditions.
 
SUPER CHILLED – Raced wide throughout. Held up rounding the home turn and had difficulty securing clear running until the 100m.  Jockey A. Mallyon was questioned regarding the tactics adopted today, in particular leaving the 600m until the home turn, when racing three wide. Jockey A. Mallyon reported that his instructions were to obtain a midfield position with cover, however after failing to secure this position he was obliged to race three wide. He further added that after being caught wide and when SIZZLING GAL improved to his outside, he elected not to shift 4 wide approaching the 400m as he felt this would be detrimental after having already covered extra ground and he instead chose to follow ARCHER'S GAME which he believed would be more beneficial to his mounts chances. After hearing Jockey Mallyon’s explanation and after reviewing the available footage, Stewards noted his explanation.
 
GRANITE PRINCE – Began awkwardly and shifted out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
ARCHER'S GAME – Hampered shortly after the start. Laid in under pressure approaching the 200m and again approaching the 150m and bumped with FULL OF SINCERITY (NZ). Continued to lay in over the concluding stages.
 
SOKUDO – Began awkwardly.
 
NITROGLYCERINE – Hampered shortly after the start.

Race 10: PATRON TEQUILA BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP         1100 M

After being loaded into the barriers, POSEIDON RULER became fractious and got its hind leg caught in the barrier partition. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was declared a late scratching at 4:47pm on veterinary advice.
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on POSEIDON RULER be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st RING OF STEEL 25c win, 25c place
2nd GIVE GIGGLES (NZ) 16c place
3rd SPIRIT OF BRODIE 25c place
 
Trainer C. Munce was advised that a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of POSEIDON RULER.
 
 
MUSCHIALLI – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
RING OF STEEL – Laid out from the 500m.
 
GIVE GIGGLES (NZ) – Apprentice E. Lang reported at scales that her mount did not appreciate the kickback from today’s racing surface. Raced in restricted room near the 500m and had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of SPIRIT OF BRODIE.  Approaching the 150m became momentarily unbalanced after being directed inwards to secure clear running. When questioned regarding her riding in the home straight, Apprentice E. Lang stated that when racing slightly to the outside of SONNYY DAZE, she elected to shift to the inside as she felt that SONNY DAZE had a tendency to shift outwards in the straight and would continue to shift out resulting in GIVE GIGGLES being disappointed for a run between SONNY DAZE and BATTLE OF VIENNA. She further added in hindsight she may have erred in deciding to shift inwards instead of being more patient and continuing to explore the opportunity to improve between SONNY DAZE and BATTLE OF VIENNA. Stewards concurred with apprentice Lang that she may have been better served to have continued to try to improve to the outside of SONNY DAZE however took the matter no further other than to note her explanation.
 
BULSARA – Shifted in after the start and bumped MUSCHIALLI. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
RICH MINX – Apprentice C. Collis reported at scale that the mare put in an awkward stride at the 400m and then did not feel comfortable in its action for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer M. Hoysted commented that it was his intention to have a blood analysis and a full veterinary examination by his stable veterinarian and would then review the mare’s racing preparation and would advise stewards on RICH MINX’s condition in the coming days.
 
SPIRIT OF BRODIE – Raced wide early.
 
BATTLE OF VIENNA – Raced wide for the majority. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was fined $200 under AR 131(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the finishing line. Stewards were comfortably satisfied that his actions did not cost BATTLE OF VIENNA finishing in fourth position.
 
THE GAMBLING GREEK – Brushed shortly after the start. Held up rounding home turn. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today after being a betting market drifter, Apprentice C. Vitler (in the presence of Senior Jockey A. Mallyon,) reported his instructions were to race in a forward position however not to overly pressure the gelding in the early stages as it has a tendency to over-race, however after beginning fairly, THE GAMBLING GREEK failed to muster any early speed when asked for an effort. Co-trainer T. Sears stated that his instructions were to lead or settle on pace and was surprised to see THE GAMBLING GREEK positioned in a rearward position. Co-Trainer M. Sears confirmed the instructions issued to apprentice Vitler, however she was also surprised to see THE GAMBLING GREEK positioned back in the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. A post-race swab was collected from the gelding. Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a time and date to be fixed.
 
SONNY DAZE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5: Apprentice T. Fenlon – Reprimand – AR 131(a) – Careless riding.
Race 5: Apprentice T. Fenlon – Reprimand – AR 131(a) – Careless riding.
Race 8: Jockey A. Thompson - Reprimand – AR 131(a) – Careless riding.
 
Fines
Race 10: Jockey K. Wilson- Taylor - $200 fine - AR 131(b) – Failing to ride his mount to the finishing line.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
BOURBON LANE, TEESANDCEES APPLY, MAYNE, GRINZINGER KNIGHT, ARCHERS GAME, GIVE GIGGLES.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, THE GAMBLING GREEK

Warnings/bars
Race 2: AMAZIGH TORQUE – Barrier manners – Official barrier trial and veterinary certificate.
Race 6: CHARPANDA – Late scratching – Veterinary certificate
Race 8: ROMAN REBEL – Lame near foreleg – Veterinary certificate
Race 10: POSEIDON RULER – Barrier manners - Warning
 
Adjourned inquiries
Race 10: 10. THE GAMBLING GREEK

Late scratchings
Race 2: AMAZIGH TORQUE – Veterinary advice @ 12:01pm
Race 6: CHARPANDA – Veterinary advice @ 11:03am
Race 10: POSEIDON RULER – Veterinary advice @ 4:47pm
 
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.