QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE             TRACK RATING – SOFT 5                       RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.29
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R.Hitchener
Stewards – G. Dimsey, J. Childs
Betting Steward – Club
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P. McAuliffe
Swab attendants – A. Jones, R. Burchmann
Starter – C. Nation
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
 
RACE 1: QUEENSLAND TRUCK CENTRE PAT O’SHEA QTIS 2YO – 1000M  
 
RED HEAVY – Trainer B. Currie was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time. Stewards opened an inquiry into the reason for apprentice E. Ljung being dislodged from her mount rounding the home turn.  After taking evidence from a number of riders in the vicinity of RED HEAVY,  the inquiry was adjourned to allow apprentice Ljung to be present at the inquiry as she was transported to hospital for further treatment.
 
MASK STEPENNY  – Examined by the veterinary surgeon after becoming fractious in the enclosure and subsequently was cleared to take its place in the field.  Tightened for room near the 300m and lost ground to the inside of BOLTIN’ DESIRE, which was taken in by BODACIOUS, which shifted in and away from the riderless RED HEAVY.
 
BODACIOUS –  Near the 200m, BOLTIN’ DESIRE and BODACIOUS were both tightened for room to the inside of the riderless RED HEAVY.  
 
BOLTIN’ DESIRE – Bumped shortly after the start. Tightened for room near the 200m.
 
DANSEZ – Severely hampered at the start and lost considerable ground. Checked and shifted wider on the track near the 300m to avoid the fallen rider.
 
SCURRY – Began very awkwardly and shifted in, making heavy  contact with another runner. Checked shortly after the start. Checked and shifted wider on the track near the 300m to avoid the fallen rider.
 
FAIRY WINGS – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
REAL PRINCESS – Bumped and became awkward shortly after the start and lost ground.  Checked over the concluding stages.  Jockey N. Tomizawa, rider of PURE LUCK, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that he permitted his mount to shift in whilst being ridden along over the concluding stages when insufficiently clear of REAL PRINCESS, resulting in REAL PRINCESS being forced to be checked to avoid the heels of PURE LUCK.  Jockey N. Tomizawa was suspended from riding in races for a period of 9 days, to commence at midnight, 25 September and to expire at midnight, 4 October 2016.
 
TEMPESTA ROSSA – Bumped and became awkward shortly after the start and lost ground.
 
 
RACE 2: THE O’SHEA FAMILY CUP BENCHMARK 75 H'CAP – 1050M
 
SUNSET HILLS -  Tightened for room at the start.
 
TYCOON ACE – Tightened for room at the start.
 
HELAROCITY – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
SCENIC ROAD – Began awkwardly and bumped another runner.
 
MY MAISIE – Laid out rounding the home turn and shifted wider on the track. Bumped on a number of occasions in the home straight.
 
TISANI TOMSO – Bumped on a number of occasions in the home straight. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 3: MACK TRUCKS CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1100M  
 
ANOTHER SAGA - Correct weight was delayed to allow stewards to view footage of the start to determine  if the horse had been afforded a fair start.  After viewing the patrol footage, stewards found that after the start was effected, the horse reared over in the barriers and became cast.  Stewards were satisfied that the horse had been afforded a fair start and correct weight was declared on the Judge’s placings.  Following the race,  jockey G. Geran reported he was experiencing some discomfort in his leg as a result of this incident.  Trainer L. Hatch was advised that he must provide a barrier certificate and a veterinary clearance  prior to its next race start.
 
I’VE GOT FRIENDS – Began very awkwardly and shifted out, making heavy contact with another runner.  Steadied from heels when racing keenly near the 800m.  Steadied  to avoid the heels of LIVE FAST, which shifted in when not completely clear over the concluding stages.  Jockey N. Tomizawa, rider of LIVE FAST,  was reprimanded.  Raced wide throughout without cover.
 
PIRELLI PRINCESS – Severely tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Commenced to race keenly from the 800m and forced to check from heels for a considerable distance.
 
JORJA’S JET – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
RAW SUGAR – Began awkwardly and made heavy contact with the barrier partition and as a result lost ground.  Raced wide for the majority of the race.  
 
JOHNNY BE QUICK – Held up from the 500m and for the remainder of the event went to the line without being tested at any stage.
 
FAR NORTH – Held up from the 500m until the early stages of the home straight and again near the 200m.
 
LIVE FAST – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 4:  VOLVO TRUCKS CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1300M
 
ABITAZAR – Held up from leaving the 500m until inside the 200m.
 
ROCK SPARK -  When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey N. Tomizawa advised that the gelding at no stage during the event travelled comfortably and when placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing.  A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a cough, which was considered significant by the veterinary surgeon.  Trainer Mr B. Currie advised that in light of today’s performance the gelding will now be spelled.  Mr Currie was advised that he would be required to obtain a veterinary certificate for the gelding prior to its next race start.
 
 
RACE 5:  UD TRUCKS MAIDEN H'CAP – 1300M
 
RED GLAZE – Declared a late scratching at 7 pm on veterinary advice.
 
ROCK ON DESTINY – The start was initially delayed when the bridle had to be refitted behind the barriers.  The start was further delayed when the horse was unable to be loaded into the barriers.  Subsequently, the gelding was declared a late scratching at 8.30 pm and all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded, with the following deductions applicable.
 
27 cents in the dollar for the Win #5
23 cents in the dollar for place of winner #5
20 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #3
18 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #10
 
SP bets are subject to deductions
 
Trainer Mr L. Hatch was advised that he would be required to provide 2 further barrier certificates for the horse prior to its next race start
 
BLAZING BELLE – Bumped heavily at the start and lost ground.
 
SUN HOLIDAY – Slow to begin and was further hampered at the start when bumped by another runner.
 
FLINT’S ON FIRE – Shifted out abruptly at the start, making heavy contact with another runner.
 
 
RACE 6: K&R PLUMBING SUPPLIES MAIDEN H'CAP – 1625M
 
MAJOR BO – Began awkwardly and shifted out.  On return to scale, jockey B. Derbyshire reported that her mount failed to handle the soft track conditions tonight and was better suited on a firm racing surface.
 
BRED IN THE RED – As the gelding was unable to be fitted with a Norton bit, the horse subsequently raced without this gear. Overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
CARTAGENA – Had to be steadied when racing in restricted room near the 1400m.  When racing keenly approaching the 1300m shifted out to avoid the heels of another runner and as a result shifted wider on the track.
 
 
RACE 7: HANNAS CLASS 3 PLATE – 1625M
 
FLIGHT TO GLORY – Raced keenly during the middle stages.
 
AGORA – Raced wide from the 900m. Laid in in the straight.
 
WORTH THE WAIT – Laid in in the straight.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fine
Race 1.           Ben Currie – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67
 
Suspensions
Race 1.           Nozi Tomizawa – Jockey – C/riding – 9 days – 25.9.16 to 4.10.16 – AR137(a)                      AR137(a)
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 1.           Emma Ljung – Injury – Cert. required
Race 4.           Grace Willoughby – Illness – Cert. required*
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Scenic Road, Selfie, Temujin’s Queen, Helarocity
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners,  Real Princess, Ol’ Brown Eyes, Pirelli Princess
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3.           Another Saga – Barrier manners/reared over – B/cert. and vet. clearance – AR8(t)
Race 4.           Rock Spark – Found to have a significant cough – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 5.           Rock On Destiny – Unable to be loaded into gates – 2 b/certificates – AR8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.          Red Heavy – E. Ljung
                        Scurry – B. Stower
Race 2.          Ol’ Brown Eyes – B. Appo
Race 3.          Clandestine – J. Missen    
                        Heza Chumley – S. Lacy
Race 4.          Claradini - J. Woodhouse              
                        Sum It Up – S. Lacy
                        Code One – L. Tilley
Race 5.          Balco Boy – J. Missen
 
Late scratchings
Race 5.           Red Glaze – 7 pm
                        Rock On Destiny – 8.30 pm
 
Published subject to correction upon revision