QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER 2016
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – 4M
PENETROMETER – 4.21
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – J. Childs, L. Carvosso, T. Reid
Betting Steward – Club
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P. McAuliffe
Swab attendants – R. Burchmann
Starter – C. Nation
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
GENERAL
As A. Denby was indisposed, rider changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.
Apprentice J. Woodhouse was fined $300 for failing to claim down to his riding weigh in Races 2, 4 and 6. Stewards accepted the explanation tendered for his failure to claim down to his riding weight in Race 3.
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RACE 1: W-SALE HORSEWEAR CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1000M
SPECTACULAR ROCK – Began awkwardly and was further hampered by another runner at the start and as a consequence lost ground.
ROCK OF GLORY – Jumped inwards at the start and bumped another runner.
NATIONAL TRAIL – After being caught wide in the early stages was ridden forward to obtain a leading position passing the 600m.
I GOT TRIX – Raced wide throughout.
RACE 2: HOT FM CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1200M
TRUMP IT – Slow to begin.
DRIVING WHEELS – Slow to begin. Forced wider on the track near the 550m by another runner.
BLETCHY BOY – Commenced to race very keenly approaching and passing the 600m and had to be checked to avoid heels and as a result lost ground.
DRINKING COCKTAILS – Laid out marginally over the concluding stages and brushed another runner.
VINNIE LOVES ME – Laid in under pressure in the home straight and brushed another runner over the concluding stages.
HABSBURG – Raced wide without cover.
SIENNA SON – Jockey S. Bogenhuber was fined $100 for using her whip in 2 consecutive strides prior to the 100m.
RACE 3: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1300M
SEQUASI – Stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground.
SIENNA SON – Slow to begin. Held up from the 500m until 350m.
TAIYOSHIN – After being caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward and obtain a position outside the leader approaching the 800m.
TE RANGI – After being crossed near the 900m, commenced to overrace for a short distance.
UNIQUE PEARL – Bumped by another runner near the 350m and was forced wider on the track.
AMBER LIGHTS – When attempting to shift out to improve near the 350 clipped the heels of another runner and blundered.
RACE 4: WELLCAMP AIRPORT MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M
DANCE MOVES – Slow to begin.
FUZZY MELON – Began awkwardly.
MISS GEORGIANA – Forced to steadied near the 900m to avoid the heels of another runner.
AGAPANTHA – After being crossed by another runner in the early stages of the event, commenced to race keenly for some distance and was steadied from heels.
FIFTH STREET – Bumped and steadied near the 100m to avoid heels when taken out by PRIDE OF ASCOT, which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.
HEART OF CORAL – Apprentice J. Woodhouse was fined $100 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
RACE 5: SEDL AGENCIES CLASS 5 H'CAP – 1625M
WHO’S NEXT – After becoming fractious, was removed from the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Trainers representative Ms C Watkins was advised that a warning was issued against WHO’S NEXT for its barrier manners.
PERISHA – Slow to begin.
RICH REWARD – Slow to begin. Apprentice J. Oliver was fined $100 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
COMPANOLOGY – Raced keenly during the early and middle stages of the race.
TELMEMORE – Apprentice T. Brooker was fined $200 for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
RACE 6: XXXX GOLD CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1625M
I AM THE WARRIOR – Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground.
KEL’S SHADOW – Raced keenly in the early stages.
EAT YOUR HEART OUT – Raced wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward and take up the leading position near the 1100m.
HIGHTOWER – When racing greenly near the 900m shifted out away from heels, forcing KEL’S SHADOW wider on the track.
KEL’S SHADOW – Raced wide from the 900m. Apprentice J. Woodhouse dropped his whip near the 100m.
RITZY BELLE – A post race veterinary examination revealed a superficial laceration to the near hind leg consistent with being galloped on.
RACE 7: BRISBANE RIVERVIEW HOTEL QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H'CAP – 1300M
REJUVENATE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced greenly in the home straight.
YOU’RE SO VAIN – Shifted in at the start and bumped LILLY’S JEWEL, forcing that runner onto ELEMENTARY QUEEN.
LILLY’S JEWEL – Bumped at the start and forced inwards.
ELEMENTARY QUEEN – Bumped heavily at the start and lost ground.
READY SEQ GO – Brushed the running rail when racing keenly near the 1100m. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
CROSSING THE TEE – Raced wide from the 800m.
AMERICAN FRONTIER – Bumped on a number of occasions near the 400m. Inclined to lay in in the early stages of the home straight.
ISN’T SHE ELEGANT – Bumped on a number of occasions near the 400m. Inclined to lay in in the home straight.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Races 2,4,6. Jarrod Woodhouse – A/jockey – Unable to claim full allowance in 3 races – $300 -
AR92(12)
Race 4. Jarrod Woodhouse – A/jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – $100 - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 2. Sky Bogenhuber – Jockey – Use whip consec. strides – $100 - AR137A(5)(a)(i)
Race 5. Josh Oliver – A/jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m - $100 - .AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 5. Tiffani Brooker – A/jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to 100m - $200 - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Absent Jockeys
A. Denby – Injured – Clearance required*
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Amber Lights – J. Woodhouse
Race 4. Pride Of Ascot – A. Sewell
Steps For Paris – Beau Appo
Race 7. Elementary Queen – J. Woodhouse
You’re So Vain – Beau Appo
Late scratchings
Nil.
Published subject to correction upon revision