QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER –            OVERCAST                                    RAIL – 5M                 PENETROMETER – 4.2
TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4
SOFT 5 @ 5:30 pm
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G. Dimsey
Stewards – J. Childs, T. Reed, E. Hodges
Betting Steward – R. Waterman
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – F. Viljoen
Swab attendants – A. Jones, R. Burchmann
Starter – P. Brennan
Jockeys Advocate – K. Waller
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
RACE 1: ART & SOUL QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1050M
 
After viewing the Stewards’ patrol footage, N. Evans, rider of LIBERTY JANE, placed 4th by the Judge, lodged an objection against SI SI SEQUALO being declared the winner, alleging interference near the 150m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos, it was established that although SI SI SEQUALO did shift in near the 150m and make heavy contact with LIBERTY JANE, Stewards did not believe that given the margin of 1¾ lengths separating both runners at the finish they could be satisfied that had the interference not occurred, LIBERTY JANE would have beaten SI SI SEQUALO to the finish and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings. At a subsequent inquiry apprentice B. Panya, the rider of SI SI SEQUALO, was reprimanded for permitting her mount to shift in and for failing to correct it sooner than she had on this occasion. In assessing penalty, Stewards were mindful of the racing manners of both horses and that apprentice Panya did make some attempt to correct her mount.
 
SI SI SEQUALO – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
CHASINGWAGTAILS – Slow to begin.
 
REAL MYSTIQUE – Began very awkwardly and was then inclined to hang out immediately following the start and lost ground. Clipped heels and blundered near the 250m when attempting a narrow run between runners, both of which shifted ground.
 
SCRIPTS – Jumped in at the start.
 
TREASURES OURS – Tightened for room shortly after the start. Trailed the field throughout and finished tailed off. When questioned regarding the horse’s performance, jockey K. Yoshida could offer no tangible explanation. Trainer M. Nolan’s representative, N. Hahn, was advised that the filly would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to racing again. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Following this race a storm with strong wind gusts passed through the area, resulting in the running rail between the 750m and the 1000m being blown over and having to be reinstated. As a result of the storm and the remedial work being carried out on the running rail, Races 2 to 6 were put back one race time, with Race 7 rescheduled to 9:10 pm.
 
The track was downgraded to SOFT 5 at 5:30 pm
 
RACE 2: TRACKSIDE PHOTOGRAPHY BENCHMARK 75 H'CAP – 1110M
 
The announcement of correct weight was delayed when the connections of PUFF’S GIRL, placed 3rd by the Judge, requested to view the photo finish image for 2nd. After viewing the available image, Stewards, in consultation with the Judge, amended the Judge’s placings for 2nd to a dead heat between OL’ BROWN EYES and PUFF’S GIRL.
 
REBEL ROVER – Bumped heavily and tightened for room at the start. Overraced when being steadied from heels near the 900m. Pulled up by rider near the 200m. Bled both nostrils. Ineligible to race for 3 months and prior to starting again must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward.
 
NO MORE MISTAKES – Began awkwardly, shifted out and made heavy contact with REBEL ROVER, which was taken out on to AROUND THE MOON. Raced wide throughout.
 
STARWOOD – Raced wide throughout.
 
SPEAR OF DESTINY – Had to be checked near the 900m, became unbalanced and lost ground when PUFF’S GIRL shifted in when insufficiently clear. In this incident SPEAR OF DESTINY made contact with the running rail and shifted out abruptly making heavy contact with DAZZLING HALO. N. Tomizawa, the rider of PUFF’S GIRL, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that he permitted his mount to shift in at that point when insufficiently clear. Jockey Tomizawa’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 10 days, to commence at midnight on Saturday 10 December and expire at midnight on Tuesday 20 December 2016.
 
AROUND THE MOON – Bumped at the start. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
DAZZLING HALO – Bumped heavily by another runner near the 900m and became unbalanced. Inclined to hang in for a short distance near the 400m. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

RACE 3: FASTWAY COURIERS          CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1210M
 
ARCHDUKE – Tightened for room at the start. Performed below market expectations. When questioned, S. Fawke advised that in his opinion the gelding did not handle the soft track. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ROCK ‘N RHUMBA – Apprentice R. Williams reported that the gelding did not feel comfortable and did not travel well throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than that the gelding had lost the near fore plate in running. Trainer K. Kemp’s stable representative, E. Dorrington, advised that the stable would advise Stewards should anything come to light in coming days which may have had an effect on the performance.
 
KID CRUIZE – Raced wide throughout.
 
ALL APPLES – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
RED HOT SECRET – Trainer K. Kemp was fined $100 for failing to effect a gear change by the prescribed time.
 
IT’S NOT CRYSTAL – Tightened for room at the start, became unbalanced and lost ground.
 
SERENE SAGA – Raced wide throughout.
 
RACE 4: UBET CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1310M
 
As apprentice S. Fawke was to be overweight, N. Thomas was substituted as the rider of SAIL THE STARS. After taking into account apprentice Fawke’s previous good record, Stewards issued a reprimand.
 
SAIPAN – Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages.
 
MR ALFRANCO – Slow to begin.
 
DIDDY WIN DIDDY – Raced wide throughout.
 
SAIL THE STARS – Slow to begin.
 
RACE 5: HOT FM MAIDEN H'CAP – 1310M
 
STUDLY ROOSTER – Slow to begin. Jockey Bradley Appo reported at scale that his mount did not handle tonight’s soft track. Jockey Appo was fined $200 for using the whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
GUILTY BIRD – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
TWO FOR THE ROAD – Bumped with AKUA near the 400m.
 
AKUA – Overraced for a short distance near the 1100m  and brushed the running rail when being restrained from the heels of TWO FOR THE ROAD, which crossed when insufficiently clear. Beau Appo, the rider of TWO FOR THE ROAD, was advised to exercise more care. Bumped with TWO FOR THE ROAD near the 400m. When questioned regarding the horse’s poor performance, trainer B. Currie advised that in his opinion the filly took a fitness benefit from its first start and had been working well in the lead up to today’s event.
 
RACE 6: BRISBANE RIVERVIEW HOTEL CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1650M
 
OVER THE VENTURE – Overraced approaching the 1400m, shifted in and had to be checked from heels and then continued to overrace for a short distance.
 
HEAVENLY MUM – Fractious behind the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Brushed the running rail near the 1200m.
 
THAT’S MAGIC – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Apprentice S. Fawke dropped his whip at the top of the home straight.
 
RACE 7: WINNING EDGE MAIDEN H'CAP – 1650M
 
RED GLAZE – Raced in restricted room for a short distance rounding the home turn and was eased.
 
KING’S MEN – Slow to begin.
 
CHAMPAGNE KISSES – When questioned regarding the horse’s improved performance, trainer D. Duryea’s representative advised that the mare was having its first start for their stable and had been working well in the lead up to today’s event.
 
MOSS PRINCESS – Steadied when tightened for room near the 550m. Disappointed for a run near the 200m and forced to shift to the outside to secure clear running.
 
GOLDEN ALLEY – Refused to leave the barriers and took no part in the event. Trainer B. Brown indicated that the mare will now be retired, however he was nonetheless advised that should the horse race again, he must obtain a further barrier certificate.
 
ADAROSER – Finished tailed off. Stewards will follow up with trainer M. Nolan regarding the horse’s performance.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1. App. B. Panya – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Race 4. App. S. Fawke – overweight, replaced – AR. 120(b)
 
Fines
Race 3. Tnr. K. Kemp - $100 – late gear change – AR. 140B
Race 5. Bradley Appo - $200 – use whip 11 times prior to the 100m – AR.137A(5)(a)(ii)
 
Suspensions
Race 2. N. Tomizawa – careless riding - 10 days (m/n 10.12.16 - 20.12.16) – AR. 137(a)
 
Absent Jockeys
R. Goltz – injured – medical clearance req’d
 
Adjourned inquiries
Race 7. ADAROSER – Tnr M. Nolan to be interviewed re horse’s performance
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Mishani Mystery, Rotindy, Moss Princess
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Hot Talk, Ol’ Brown Eyes, Yeezy, Saipan, Dakota Rocks
 
Bleeders
Race 2. REBEL ROVER – bled both nostrils – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. TREASURES OURS – trailed field, finished tailed off – satisfactory trial – AR. 8(t)
Race 7. GOLDEN ALLEY – refused to leave barriers – barrier certificate – AR. 8(t)
 
Protests
Race 1. LIBERTY JANE (4th) v. SI SI SEQUALO (1st) – alleged interference near the 150m – dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.          CHASINGWAGTAILS – B. Newport
                        MISHANI MYSTERY – N. Thomas
                        LIBERTY JANE – N. Evans
                        THUMBS UP – S. Fawke
Race 3.          PRECIPITATE – Bradley Appo
                        DEMOCRAT QUEEN – A. Sewell
Race 4.          SAIL THE STARS – N. Thomas
Race 5.          CHESTER MING – S. Fawke
Race 6.          O’SPACEHELLO – J. Missen
Race 7.          KING’S MEN – J. Oliver
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision