QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – Saturday 4th MARCH 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Good 3    RAIL – Out 2.5m 600m-300m; True the remainder
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs & K Daly
Clerk of Scales – K Hauff
Judge – S Fahey & M Grew
Veterinarian – Dr G Cavannagh
Swab Attendants – J Pedofsky
Starters – I Henderson
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights at todays meeting:
 
Race 1- L Tarrant +1/2kg
Race 3- L Tarrant +1/2kg
Race 4- G Geran +1/2kg
Race 6- M Murphy +1kg
Race 7- G Geran +1/2kg
 
 
Race 1: DALBY & DISTRICT FRIENDLY SOCIETY DISPENSARY BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2000m
 
GIRRAMAY- Slow to begin and was awkwardly placed on heels soon after. Bumped passing the 500m.
 
RISE’N’SHINE- Slow into stride. Bumped passing the 500m.
 
BOULT- Shifted out and bumped.
 
HE’S VIRAL- Bumped on jumping and shifted out. Raced keenly on heels near the 1500m and the 1300m having to be eased on both occasions. Took the 1400m course proper crossing awkwardly. Stewards queried App A Donalds decision to persist with her efforts to obtain a marginal run to the outside of BLAVATSKY from the 200m when there appeared to be more sufficient running room to that runners inside. App Donald advised that in the early stages of the hoe straight and approaching the 200m BLAVATSKY had been inclined to lay in which is why she elected to attempt to improve to that runners outside. Passing the 200m however BLAVATSKY had commenced to lay out and FIREBOX had also laid in under pressure narrowing that run to which she had already committed. Stewards noted App Donalds explanation.
 
ZOUESAY- Raced wide passing the 800m before shifting back in and commenced to tire and lose ground from that point on. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near-hind. Trainer K Jones advised connections would now consider the geldings immediate racing future. Nonetheless, Mr Jones was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
BLAVATSKY- Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight before laying out passing the 200m.
 
FIREBOX- Laid in under pressure down the running. App L Barr was reminded of her obligations under the provisions of AR131(b).
 
 
Race 2: DALBY ICE MAIDEN PLATE 800m
 
YOUCANDOTHIS- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Shifted out and away form another runner passing the 600m and raced wide from that point.
 
MEMUMSAWITCH- Slow to begin and began awkwardly. Raced very ungenerously throughout the event proving difficult to ride and trailed the field throughout as a result. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer K Afford was advised the mare would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
SLEEPDANCE- Laid in during the early stages.
 
SPEITH OF LIGHT- Raced keenly in the early stages. Obliged to ease off heels passing the winning post.
 
NOAH- Hung out passing the 600m across heels having to be eased. Trainer D Murphy was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners as a result.
 
GOLDEN GROOVE- Laid in under pressure down the running and passing the winning post.
 
MORE MAX- Race wide for the majority. Laid in approaching the winning post and became awkwardly placed on heels.
 
NACHO NACHO MAN- Raced greenly down the running shifting ground under pressure.
 
ARCHERS GAME- Momentarily crowded passing the 50m.
 
ROSES IN THE RAIN- Laid in under pressure passing the 50m momentarily crowding another runner before being quickly corrected by its rider. Laid out passing the winning post.
 
 
Race 3: CRITERION HOTEL WIN YOUR HEIGHT IN BEER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m
 
PARUES- Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards reviewed the official patrol footage to ascertain the circumstances in which App J Molloy became dislodged on jumping and determine whether the gelding was afforded a fair start. After taking evidence from Starter Mr I Henderson and App J Molloy Stewards, acting under the provisions of AR204, declared PARUES a non-runner as prior to the start being effected the gelding had become fractious causing App Molloy to lose his nearside iron and whilst being assisted in regathering it by an Attendant the start had been effected by the starter in effect leaving PARUES riderless at the time the start was effected. On declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers:
 
21cents in the dollar for the win
7cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
30cents in the dollar for 2nd place
22cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Given the circumstances, no other action was taken, other than Starter I Henderson undertaking to review the communication processes at the barriers. App J Molloy was examined by QAS officers and declared free of any injury and fit to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
PREPOTENT- Difficult to load and delayed the start. Trainer K Geran was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding as a result. Raced keenly on heels for the majority having to be steadied off heels on a number of occasions.
 
BANKONAJET- Slow to begin.
 
JENNATOP- Raced keenly approaching the 1000m until the 800m. Obliged to restrain off heels and laid out passing the 500m. Dipped in its action near the 300m.
 
COTTEE- Crowded by the riderless horse from a point leaving the 200m until passing the winning post.
 
SPILLIONHEIR- Checked from the riderless horse and shifted out abruptly passing the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a right-fore tendon injury. Trainer J Crompton was advised the gelding would require a veterinary clearance and be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
LION KING- Raced keenly when crossed leaving the 1100m. Crowded passing the 500m. Obliged to ease after improving onto heels passing the 400m.
 
FACETIOUS- Over-raced on heels passing the 700m having to be eased. Shifted out and away from another runner passing the 500m.
 
WAN D’AMOUR- Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
FREEMAN FURY- Restrained off the heels of the riderless horse passing the 600m. Checked off the heels of SPILLIONHEIR passing the 500m when that runner was checked from the rider horse. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 4: SOUTH SIDE BUTCHERY & BUTCHERS PANTRY MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m
 
MR WANDJI- Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure down the running then out and away from another runner over the concluding stages.
 
AGRO AGAIN- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly from the 900m-600m becoming awkwardly placed on heels on several occasions. Shifted out and away from another passing the 200m hampering OUR POLARIS. App Lang was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
SHOTGUN SIXTYFOUR- Bumped on jumping. Eased momentarily passing the 1000m in an effort to obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail.
 
MRS NOVAK- After being marginally slow to begin was bumped heavily and became awkwardly placed on heels. Under pressure from the 600m.
 
SUPERCELL GAL- Shifted ground under pressure down the running.
 
OUR POLARIS- Momentarily hampered passing the 200m.
 
GALAXY GENERAL- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
SUBSTITUTION- Laid out under pressure down the running.
 
PORTOLA- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 5: HENRY (DOC) SMILES MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1400m
 
LEXI’S CHOICE- The start was delayed when the bridle needed to be refitted on the mare. Slow to begin.
 
WAIT A MINUTE- Delayed the start further after becoming fractious in the barriers and undergoing a subsequent veterinary examination before being passed fit to start. Raced wide at the 600m.
 
CALM SEEKER- Slow to being. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Shifted inside the line of the course proper rail when racing keenly near the 900m having to be restrained and shift out. Eased off heels passing the 700m. App A Donald was reminded of her obligations under the provisions of AR131(b).
 
ROADHOUSE- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
MARCADA- Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 6: DALBY CABS LIGHTNING OPEN HANDICAP 800m
 
FUMBLEROOKSI- Slow into stride.
 
THE TENOR- Slow into stride. Laid out from a point approaching the 500m-400m.
 
HARD LANDING- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
MASON’S CHANCE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
BETTER RUSH- Jockey M Murphy was reminded of his obligations under the provisions of AR131(b).
 
 
Race 7: G.J. GARDNER HOMES DALBY & CHINCHILLA NEWMARKET OPEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
MOSCINI- Whilst proving difficult to load kicked out and struck the back barrier gates sustaining lacerations to it left-hind pastern and fetlock. MOSCINI was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 4:05pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 4:05pm:
 
14cents in the dollar for the win
14cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
11cents in the dollar for 2nd place
12cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer D Groves was advised the gelding would require a medical certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
JAKAMA- Slow into stride. Under pressure from the 600m. Performed below market expectations. Lost an off-hind plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an arrythmia. Trainer J Dann was advised the gelding would require a clear ECG presented to the Stewards prior to satisfactorily trialing prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
ROLLINWITHTHEFLOW- Crowded soon after the start. Jockey L Tarrant advised his mount had contacted the front barrier gates heavily on jumping.
 
BEAN DANCING- Jockey S Apthorpe was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(5) in that he did use his whip on 15 occasions, 1 more than permitted, throughout the event.
 
 
Race 8: HENRY FAMILY BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1100m
 
BUCKALTIUS- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
LOVESON- Shifted out and bumped on jumping.
 
DUBAI NIGHTS- Bumped passing the 900m. Raced keenly passing the 800m. Bumped leaving the 400m. Laid out rounding the home turn. Jockey Karlsson was reminded of his obligations to ensure his whip arm does not go above shoulder height.
 
MAHBABY- Bumped passing the 900m. Bumped leaving the 400m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
POINT THE WAGON- Lost a near-fore plate in running.
 
LAI SEE- Momentarily held up rounding the home turn. Performed disappointingly. Jockey W D’Avila advised that, in his opinion, the mare may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7- Jockey Shannon Apthorpe- Use of whip 15 times in totality- AR132(5)- Reprimand
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BLAVATSKY, ROLLINWITHTHEFLOW, LAI SEE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners & ARCHERS GAME
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- ZOUESAY- Veterinary clearance
Race 2- NOAH- Hung out- Warning
              MEMUMSAWITCH- Racing manners- Barrier trial
Race 3- PREPOTENT- Difficult to load- Waring
              SPILLIONHEIR- Veterinary clearance
Race 7- MOSCINI- Veterinary clearance
              JAKAMA- Arrythmia- ECG and Barrier trial
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2- YOUCANDOTHIS was ridden by App T Townsend
Race 4- OUR POLARIS was ridden by K Yoshida
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 3- PARUES- Non-runner- AR204
Race 7- MOSCINI- Veterinary advice- 4:05pm
 
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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.