QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

CHARLEVILLE– SUNDAY – 6TH OCTOBER 2024

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Sand RAIL – True
PENETROMETER –

OFFICIALS

Stewards – F Hartford (Chair), T Preston.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

TAROOM – 28th September 2024
RACE 3 COUNTRYSIDE ELECTRICS QTIS MAIDEN PLATE-OWEN BRODIE MEMORIAL TROPHY 1200m
DESTINY GUNGHO - Jockey P. Randall pleaded guilty to a charge under AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100m, 5 times more than permitted, and 16 times in totality. Jockey P Randalls license to ride in race was subsequently suspended for a period of 10-day Suspension from midnight- 30th September to midnight-9th October 2024.

RACE 4 PHIPPS FAMILY TRUST BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP-DAPHNE DONNER PATRONS 1400m
TEQUILA NIGHTS- Jockey P. Randall pleaded guilty to a charge under AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip 8 times prior to the 100m, 3 times more than permitted, and 16 times in totality. Jockey Randalls license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 8-days to be served wholly concurrently with the suspension incurred in Race 3. Stewards took into consideration that Jockey Randall had not been advised of his breach in Race 3 prior to taking his engagement in Race 4.

General

App M. Goring was unable to fulfil his riding engagements due to personal reasons, Stewards permitted rider changes as per Stewards race-day summary.

Stewards permitted claiming Apprentice N. Olzard to ride overweight in race 2, when no suitable rider was available.


Race 1: PETS & PLANTS CHARLEVILLE MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

After runners had arrived behind the barriers, the Starter notified Stewards that barrier two had mechanical issues and could not be utilized. Consequently, all runners from gate two included were placed in order one gate out.

BAPTIZED: Began awkwardly. Hung in majority of the race. Approaching the 100m, hung in bumping TRAPEZE FLYER and in return, placing TIGER BEANS in restricted room. Jockey M. Gray was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. Trainer R. Connolly was advised that a waring has been placed on the gelding for its racing manners.

MAKERS: Began awkwardly and blundered.

THE UPRISING: Raced wide without cover for the majority.

TRAPEZE FLYER: Approaching the 200m, placed in restricted racing room. Approaching the 100m shifted in to obtain a rail position when not fully clear of TIGER BEANS. Jockey B. Newport was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.

TIGER BEANS Bella: Approaching the 200m raced in restricted room. Raced in restricted room again approaching the 100m.


Race 2: WARREGO FOOD SUPPLIES OPEN HANDICAP 1000m

MENINDEE: Began awkwardly, blundered, losing considerable ground early.

SOOPAT: Began awkwardly. Approaching the 600m put in a few awkward strides in and lost a considerable amount of ground. App B. Youngberry reported that approaching the 600m, her mount hit a soft spot on the track, losing momentum.

HIDDEN EYES: Began awkwardly and blundered. Raced wide without cover.

KEENZAP: Approaching the 100m shifted out.

UNRESTRICTED: Began awkwardly.

ZA HIDDEN DRAGON: Began awkwardly.

TURNSTAR: Began awkwardly.

Race 3: R&P CLOTHING & EMBROIDERY BM45 HANDICAP 1000m

The start was delayed due to the jockey’s raising concerns about the footing at the start in the 1000m chute. Jockeys reported that horses were having difficulties obtaining secure footing when jumping. Bearing in mind the safety of all riders and horses, and after viewing footage of start of Races 1 and 2, and further, with agreement of Trainers with runners in the race, the starting position for this race was altered from the 1000m chute to a distance to commence at the 1050m on the course proper.

TOUGH JUDGE: Began awkwardly. Shortly after started bumped onto DEEP MYSTIQUE.

BEST SIDE: Leaving the 1000m, bumped for a few strides. Raced wide without cover for the majority.

BUGDEN: Bumped shortly after start and consequently lost ground.

DEEP MYSTIQUE: Jockey C Rogers pleaded guilty to a charge under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 11 occasions prior to the 100m, 6 more than permitted. Jockey C. Rogers licence to ride in races was suspended for 9 days, commencing midnight 8th October and expiring midnight 16th October 2024. In assessing penalty, account was taken of his guilty plea, record, totality of whip strikes (12) and the penalty guidelines for whip breaches.

SHOALWATER BAY: Began awkwardly.

ONE TUNE: Began awkwardly.

SHRIMP: Raced wide without cover for majority

BALEXIA: Began awkwardly bumping TOUGH JUDGE out onto BUGDEN.

I'M FREE: Leaving the 1000m hung in, bumping BEST SIDE. App N. Olzard was obliged to stop riding and straighten her mount.

GOLDIE'S POWER: Began awkwardly.

Race 4: NEVILLE GREEN MEMORIAL QTIS BM55 HANDICAP 1200m


SEEBURG: App S. Zoljan reported that SEEBURG did not appreciate the kick back.

SEPARATIST: Rolled in momently approaching the 200m before being straightened.

MISTREY EMPEROR: Over raced in the lead early.

MUIRON: Momentarily held up for a run approaching the 200m.

TRANSITION: Began awkwardly, lost its footing, blundered, losing considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. App T. Orr was fined $100 under AR227(a) for negligence in that he failed to attach stirrup irons to his saddle when weighing out for this event.

MUMMIFICATION: Began awkwardly.

Race 5: CENTRAL WARREGO BM65 HANDICAP 17400m

GREEK STAR: Began awkwardly, bumping GREEK STAR.

VOLDEMORT: Began awkwardly, bumping GREEK STAR.

DERBARI: Stood flat-footed when the gates opened, losing considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer Mr B. Bowen was advised DERBARI is required to complete a barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards, prior to racing again.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: Jockey B. Newport severely reprimanded under AR131(a) Careless riding - allowing his mount to shift in onto another runner and crossing with insufficient distance.
Race 1: Jockey M. Gray reprimanded under AR131(a) Careless riding – Allowing his mount to shift in onto another runner.

Fines
Race 4: Apprentice T. Orr fined $100 under AR227(a) – negligence.

Suspensions
Race 3: Jockey C Rogers suspended 9 days under AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip 11 times prior to the 100m.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race.

Horses sampled post-race.
All winners

Warnings/bars

Race 1: BAPTIZED – Racing Manners – Warning.
Race 5: DERBARI – Barrier Manners – 1 Barrier Trial.

Summary of rider changes/late notifications

Race 2 – UNRESTRICTED ridden by App Nikki Olzard.
Race 2 – KEENZAP ridden by App Tom Orr.
Race 3 – BEST SIDE ridden by Jason Missen.


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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