QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT


TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 6 AUGUST 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – J. Childs, A. Preston, T. Reed
Betting Steward – Club
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P. McAuliffe
Swab attendants – A. Jones, R. Burchmann
Starter – P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From Toowoomba 30.7.16 – Race 4: S. Bogenhuber, the rider of PERFECTLY SWEET, was reprimanded for using the whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.

GENERAL

As Bradley Appo was not riding due to commitments at another venue, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

RACE 1: DC ACCOUNTING RATINGS BAND 0-60 H'CAP – 870M

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards viewed the patrol footage to ascertain whether GO GET SUM had gained an advantage at the start. After viewing the patrol footage, Stewards established that all barriers opened simultaneously upon the starter effecting the start of the race. Furthermore, it was established that GO GET SUM lunged forward as the barriers were opening, making contact with the gates, forcing its barrier to open slighter quicker than the remaining barriers. As Stewards were satisfied that GO GET SUM had not forced its barrier open prior to the starter effecting the start, they did not feel that GO GET SUM had gained an advantage at the start and therefore correct weight was declared.

DARLING BE GOOD – Late scratching at 7.52 a.m. for veterinary reasons.

JEPTOO – Jumped in at the start. Steadied near the 700m when momentarily placed in restricted room. On returning to scale apprentice G. Willoughby reported that her mount laid in for the majority of the event.

MONTE LAGO – Knuckled on jumping away.

CHRISTIES JOY – Improved on to the heels of another runner near the 50m and was forced to shift out to secure clear running.

CAN HE RAP – Slow to begin, then failed to muster early speed and trailed the field throughout.

EVERINGHAM – Raced wide throughout without cover.

RACE 2: NEIL MANSELL TRANSPORT BENCHMARK 65 H'CAP – 1200M

ANOTHER RUSH – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn and became unbalanced.

COUNTER MEAL – On returning to scale apprentice L. Attard reported that his mount felt sore on returning to the enclosure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer P. Butterworth undertook to advise Stewards of anything that comes to light in coming days regarding the horse’s post-race recovery.

SHORELINE – Blundered on jumping away. Steadied near the 1100m to avoid the heels of DESTIVA, which shifted in when not completely clear. G. Goold, the rider of DESTIVA, was advised to exercise more care. Raced wide in the early stages and was then ridden forward and assumed a position outside the leader passing the 800m. Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn and became unbalanced.

STARSTREAMED – Steadied from heels shortly after the start. Held up and unable to improve from rounding the home turn until passing the 100m.

RACE 3: BRIESE LAWYERS CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M

On entering the track B. Derbyshire was dislodged from DALIWOY BAY. After galloping a short distance, the horse was recaptured, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. As a result, the start of this race was delayed.

The declaration of correct was delayed to enable Stewards to view the patrol footage to ascertain whether LADY MERCURY, which began quickly, had gained an unfair advantage. After viewing the video, Stewards were satisfied that LADY MERCURY had not forced its gates open.

DALIWOY BAY – Tightened for room and eased near the 900m when placed in restricted room.

SHE’S A KICKER – Attempted a run near the 400m where there was doubtful room and as a result was checked when placed in restricted room.

KARAHARAGA – Raced three wide without cover.

SNIPPET EXPRESS – Raced wide throughout.

FEYTALISTIC – Stood flat-footed at the start. Trainer G. Stephens was advised that the mare must obtain a further barrier certificate.

RACE 4: TOOWOOMBA BACKSCRATCHERS CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1625M

PHYIL’S PRINCE – Steadied shortly after the start. Made the crossing near the 1500m awkwardly.

TOTAL SURPRISE – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Improved on to heels near the 1200m and shifted out. Raced wide from the 700m.

CORDON GOUGE – Forced to steady from heels when the pace of the race steadied near the 1200m.

AMADEUS LAD – Raced wide during the early stages. Apprentice L. Tilley was fined $200 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram over his allotted weight.

EMMADEE – Forced to steady from heels when the pace of the race steadied near the 1200m.

YAMANNERS – After being caught wide in the early stages was ridden forward and obtained a position outside the leader passing the 1200m.

GETTING’JIGGYWITHIT – Shifted out at the start and bumped another runner.

SABATO – Bumped at the start.

CALL ME RINGO – Bumped on the hind quarters shortly after the start and became unbalanced, losing ground. Raced keenly in the early stages.

RACE 5: WILSONTON MEATS CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1000M

GOT NEWS FOR YOU – Raced wide throughout.

MEDAL AFRIQUE – Raced wide throughout. Apprentice G. Steele was fined $100 for using the whip 8 times and in consecutive strides prior to the 100m. In determining penalty, Stewards took into account apprentice Steele’s previous good record.

RACE 6: THINK OFFICE TECHNOLOGY TOOWOOMBA MAIDEN PLATE – 1050M

BALCO BOY – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped with NO OPTION. Had to be steadied after improving on to heels near the 50m. Rounding the home turn was forced to steady to avoid the heels of KISS FOR GRAN, which shifted out. S. Bogenhuber, the rider of KISS FOR GRAN, was advised to exercise more care.

MITCHFORCE – Near the 800m had to be steadied when tightened for room to the inside of FUZZY MELON which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

JET OUT OF HERE – Steadied from heels approaching the 800m.

NOTHING TO DANCE – Laid in throughout.

SUNDAYS DESTINY – Overraced for a short distance near the 800m.

JACARANDA KING – Apprentice E. Ljung dropped her whip approaching the 300m.

NO OPTION – Bumped at the start and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the event.

RACE 7: TOOWOOMBA REFERRAL GROUP INC. QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M

LANDED – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Raced wide throughout.

GIVUS A CUDDLE – Raced wide throughout.

MAGNOLIA VALE – Began awkwardly.

MOSERO – Began awkwardly. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Trainer B. Cavanough could offer not explanation for the filly’s seemingly disappointing performance and undertook to advise Stewards should anything come to light in coming days which may have had an effect on the performance.

MRS ED MISSES ED – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. K. Yoshida was reminded of his obligation in relation to the height of his whip arm.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
From Toowoomba 30.7.16 – Race 4. S. Bogenhuber – use whip consecutive strides prior to the 100m – AR.137A(5)(a)(i)

Fines
Race 4. App. L. Tilley - $200 – return to scale overweight – AR. 145
Race 5. App. G. Steele - $100 – use whip 8 times and in consecutive strides prior to 100m – AR.137A(5)(a)(i) & (ii)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Another Rush, Destiva, Total Surprise

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and Lady Mercury

Warnings/bars
Race 3. FEYTALISTIC – stood flat-footed at the start – barrier certificate – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. TRUST NO ONE – A. Merritt, EVERINGHAM – J. Worley
Race 2. STARSTREAMED – B. Stower
Race 3. LA LA ROCK – L. Attard
Race 4. EMMADEE – K. Yoshida

Late scratchings
Race 1. DARLING BE GOOD – 7.52 a.m. – vet reasons


Published subject to correction upon revision