QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 13 AUGUST 2016
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 6/SOFT 5 AT 3.50 PM
RAIL – 2M PENETROMETER – 4.26
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – G. Dimsey
Stewards – J. Childs, L. Carvosso, T. Reed
Betting Steward – R. Waterman
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P. McAuliffe
Swab attendants – A. Jones, R. Burchmann
Starter – P. Brennan
Jockey Advocate – D. Tanti
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
RACE 1: QLD PLUMBING & FOUNDATIONS CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1300M
The announcement of correct weight was delayed to allow stewards to view the footage of the start to determine if the horse had been afforded a fair start. After viewing the film, and taking evidence from the starter, stewards determined that AGORA, which had been fractious in the barriers, was held by a barrier attendant as the start was effected, and as such declared the mare a non runner, with all monies invested on AGORA to be refunded, with the following deductions applicable.
11 cents in the dollar for the Win #8
17 cents in the dollar for place of winner #8
10 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #6
13 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #2
Starting prices subject to deduction.
JESSIE’S BOY – The explanation tendered by trainer R. Hawkswell for the late declaration of J. Woodhouse as the rider of the horse was accepted. Apprentice J. Woodhouse was fined $200 for failing to claim his full allowance. When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer R. Hawkswell reported the horse ran on well last start after racing wide in that event, and that it had been working well and was confident of a forward showing in today’s event. He added that it was now his intention to send the gelding for a spell.
WORTH THE WAIT – Trainer B. Currie was fined $100 for failing to provide the Document of Description for the horse. Bumped at the start. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, apprentice R. Williams advised that when caught wide in the early stages she was obliged to place her mount under pressure to obtain a forward position, which, in her opinion explained why the gelding did not finish off strongly when placed under pressure.
TRACK FLASH – Raced wide from the 600m.
TRUMP IT – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
ROCK ME CRAZY – Jockey N. Tomizawa was reminded of his obligations regarding raising his whip arm above shoulder height.
RACE 2: DOLLEY CONCRETING BENCHMARK 80 H'CAP – 1000M
I AM BOSS – Began awkwardly and bumped at the start. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey N. Tomizawa advised that the gelding was not suited by the fast tempo of tonight’s event.
BUSH CAVIAR – Bumped at the start.
TURBO TEDDY – Steadied from heels near the 500m when BUSH CAVIAR shifted out when not fully clear. Apprentice R. Williams, rider of BUSH CAVIAR, was advised to exercise more care. Held up for clear running for a short distance in the home straight.
THE STOREMAN – Raced wide throughout.
TISANI TOMSO – When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer Mr K. Kemp advised that, in his opinion, the gelding is better suited when able to obtain the leading position and dictate the tempo of the race, as happened in tonight’s event. He advised that the gelding was also suited by a drop back in class in tonight’s event.
SEQ THE STAR – A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
RACE 3: TADDIO BUILDING GROUP CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1000M
ANOTHER SAGA – Jumped in the air as the start was effected.
RUNWAY ANGEL – Slow to begin.
OUTBACK STORM – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
RAINBOW SPIRIT – Raced wide throughout.
RACE 4: HANNAS RATINGS BAND 0-65 H'CAP – 2000M
SKYTASTIC – Slow to begin.
LOST THIEF – Tightened for room at the start and then raced in restricted room to the inside of OUR PLAYDOUGH, which hung in until the 1900m.
EAT YOUR HEART OUT – Raced ungenerously near the 1900m and threw its head in the air when being steadied from heels.
NATURE BITES - Broke down near the 1000m and was subsequently euthanased.
OUR PLAYDOUGH – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
SCARLET POET – Apprentice T. Brooker reported at scale her mount raced keenly and hung out in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
RACE 5: ANTONIO BUILDING PTY LTD BENCHMARK 75 H'CAP – 1625M
EXCELLENT SPIRIT – Bumped at the start.
GOOD JOB BRO – Bumped at the start. Apprentice T. Brooker reported at scale that her mount raced very disappointingly, adding that the gelding travelled well throughout but did not respond to her riding when placed under pressure.
SONGSPUR – Raced wide in the early stages before striding forward to take up a position outside the leader near the 1300m.
KING LUDWIG – Overraced in the early stages and was inclined to hang in throughout.
UNIQUE MISTIQUE – When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer Mr M. Callaghan advised that at its previous start the gelding choked down despite the use of a tongue-tie and as such he added a cross-over noseband to its gear for tonight’s event, and he felt that explained the improved performance.
RACE 6: SUCCESS REALTY MAIDEN PLATE - 1625M
JERUSALEM – Tightened for room and had to be steadied approaching the 1500m and lost ground when racing inside of HIGHTOWER, which hung in and away from another runner despite the efforts of its rider. Held up for a short distance leaving the 400m.
PEARLY AVENUE – Dipped approaching the 1500m. Bumped at the 1500m.
GRAN SABANA - Bumped by another runner approaching the 1500m. Raced wide throughout.
LIKAPOSTIE – Bumped at the 1500m. Raced wide without cover throughout.
HIGHTOWER – Momentarily placed in restricted room near the 400m and had to be steadied.
JAMOBY GIRL – Raced wide.
ROSE RAKU – Apprentice H. English reported her mount raced keenly and hung out throughout and as a result failed to respond to her riding when placed under pressure.
RACE 7: RAINE & HORNE MAIDEN H'CAP – 1200M
SILVER SCREEN – Trainer K. Kemp was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time.
LONNIE’S PRIDE – Slipped on jumping away and lost ground. Jockey B. Derbyshire reported her mount hung in in the home straight. Bumped another runner near the 400m.
ANOTHER LISTING – Tightened for room at the start. Bumped another runner near the 400m.
LITTLE BIT NIFTY – Tightened for room at the start. Hung in in the home straight.
CROSSING THE TEE – Tightened for room at the start.
IMPLICATE – Began awkwardly. Apprentice H. English reported at scale her mount hung in in the early stages of the event and then laid in under pressure in the home straight.
I AM HERCULES – Raced keenly with its head in the air for a short distance passing the 800m. Hung out rounding the home turn.
SECRETS SURROUND – Raced ungenerously and hung out for a short distance near the 600m. Had to be steadied from heels over the final 50m.
MAKOA – Held up for clear running over the final 100m.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Race 1. Ben Currie – Trainer – Fail to produce ID card for Worth The Wait - $100 – AR59A*
Jarrod Woodhouse – A/jockey – Fail to claim full allowance - $200 – AR92(12)*
Race 7. Kevin Kemp – Trainer – Late rider - $100 - LR67*
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nature Bites, Lost Thief, Excellent Spirit
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Our Rock O’Reilly, Gran Sabana
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Jessie’s Boy – J. Woodhouse
Race 7. Silver Screen – B. Panya
Late scratchings
Race 1. Agora – 5.30pm – Non runner.
Published subject to correction upon revision