QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 8 APRIL 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE                          TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                      RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.28
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – D. Aurisch, G. Dimsey, J. Childs, B. Connell
Betting Steward – A. Kitching
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – F. Viljoen, A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Jones, R. Burchmann, K. Warwick
Starter – P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: MOORE TRAILERS QTIS 2YO H’CAP – 1100m
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow A. Spinks, the rider of 3rd placegetter BEACH DRUM, to view the stewards’ patrol footage in the straight.
 
HINGUS ROSE – Hampered at the start.
 
RUBY RED HEART – When questioned regarding her tactics and the horse’s overall performance, apprentice T.  Brooker advised that from the wide gate she was required to do a significant amount of work to cross to a position outside the leader near the 800m. She added that from the 800m, due to pressuring the horse in the early stages, it raced keenly and despite her intention to sit off GIRL IN A MILLION, she was unable to do so due to her mount overracing. She went on to say that despite this she expected the filly to quicken greater than it did in the home straight and in her opinion was somewhat disappointing. Trainer  J. Zielke confirmed the instructions issued to apprentice Brooker, adding that the horse was galloped on during the race. He advised that he would now freshen the horse up and aim it towards the Ken Russell at the Gold Coast. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the filly had sustained a laceration to the off foreleg.
 
GIRL IN A MILLION – When questioned regarding the tactics and overall performance of the filly, J. Lloyd advised that after being fractious in the barriers the filly was able to lead the event without being overly pressured. He added that shortly after RUBY RED HEART crossed to his outside, the filly was under pressure and approaching the home turn he felt he was on a beaten horse. Mr Lloyd further added that in his opinion this was attributable to the horse making an abnormal respiratory noise during the event. Trainer B. Currie could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance, however, based on the comments of jockey Lloyd, advised that he would now consider the addition of a tongue tie to the horse’s gear. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SKATE TO PARIS – Slow to begin. Momentarily forced to steady to avoid heels approaching the 900m.
 
BEACH DRUM – Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running for a short distance at the 100m.
 
FAIRY WINGS – Momentarily forced to steady to avoid heels approaching the 900m.
 
Race 2: WIMMERS PREMIUM SOFT DRINKS C,G&E BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1300m
 
CANTBUYBETTER – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GOOD JOB BRO – Had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
MOTION GRANTED – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
FAB’S COWBOY – Raced wide throughout. Laid in in the home straight.
 
CASHINKO – Laid in rounding the home turn.
 
JUST AS LOYAL – Trainer M. Callaghan was fined $100 for the late declaration of B. Stewart as rider. Slow to begin. Held up for clear running for some distance passing the 150m.
 
Race 3: AQUIS FARM C,G&E BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1300m
 
DAPH ‘N’ ALF – Slow into stride.
 
HELAROCITY – Raced keenly whilst being restrained in the early stages. Momentarily steadied when crossed by another runner near the 800m. Bumped by another runner approaching the 50m.
 
FORTINI – Bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occasion on which the horse has bled it will now incur a lifetime bar from racing.
 
ALWAYS SACRED – Began awkwardly, lost ground and as a result settled further back in the field than anticipated. When questioned as to the horse’s seemingly disappointing performance, J. Lloyd advised that the horse is best suited when able to lead in its races or when racing to the outside of other runners and for that reason, in his opinion, the horse missing the start and being forced to obtain inside runs in the home straight were the major contributing factors to the horse’s poor performance today. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
UNO BEST – Raced wide without cover.
 
UNIQUE MISTIQUE – Raced wide throughout without cover.
 
Race 4: SIMON HOME TIMBER/HARDWARE F&M BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1300m
 
DON’T TELL MAMA – Steadied near the 750m when placed in restricted room. Had difficulty obtaining clear running near the 300m when attempting a narrow run.
 
HONEY HOLT – Slow to begin. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
ROXY RHYTHM – Trainer B. Andrew was fined $100 for failing to produce the horse’s Thoroughbred Identification Card.
 
KIM NOIR – Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: K&R PLUMBING SUPPLIES BENCHMARK 80 H’CAP – 1625m
 
BLUE JEST – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
GULLY COMMAND – Held up badly on the back of a tiring runner from leaving the 600m until passing the 400m.
 
RAFFINATO – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
CHIVADAHLII – Slow into stride.
 
GALLIVANTER CAT – Following the poor performance of the mare today trainer T. Sears advised that he will now review the horse’s racing future.
 
Race 6: CREATE FS TOOWOOMBA GUINEAS 3YO – 1625m
 
DREAMS APLENTY – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
BALBOA ROCKS – When questioned regarding the horse’s disappointing performance, J. Lloyd advised that the gelding raced very one-paced today when racing second up from a spell. He added that he could offer no tangible explanation for the horse’s poor performance and suggested to connections that the gelding may be better suited in races over a greater distance than today's event. Trainer D. Hansen could offer no explanation for the performance, however advised that it would be his intention to step the horse up in distance and undertook to report to stewards anything that comes to light which may have had an effect on the performance.
 
SPRING TYCOON – Slow to begin.
 
IRON CRAFT – Badly tightened for room a short distance after the start and was checked.
 
DONT DOUBT DA WIFE – Steadied from heels when racing keenly near the 1300m and again near the 1100m.
 
SISTER PATTI – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Overraced in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Trainer L. Ross reported that the filly was galloped on on the  near hind leg.
 
ROYAL SCRIPT – Steadied shortly after the start. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
Race 7: WIPPELLS AUTOS TOOWOOMBA CUP – 2000m
 
The start of this race was delayed when ELEGIES, which reared over in the barriers, was inspected by the veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching at 4:07 pm on veterinary advice. KALANDULA and INSTRUMENTALIST, which were drawn in adjoining barriers, were removed from the barriers, inspected by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on ELEGIES be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

1 cents in the dollar for the Win #1
1 cents in the dollar for place of winner #1
2 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #8
1 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #5
 
Trainer R. Hilton was advised that ELEGIES must perform satisfactorily in two barrier trials before being permitted to race again.
 
CYLINDER BEACH – Began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with another runner.
 
EMERALD CITY – Raced three wide from the 1200m. Tightened for room and checked near the 150m when racing to the inside of MAGNATUNE, which was taken in after being bumped by CYLINDER BEACH, which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
SHOREHAM – Raced very keenly in the early stages of the event and passing the winning post on the first occasion was checked from heels for a considerable distance.
 
DREAM FINNISH – Bumped at the start.
 
MAGNATUNE – Raced wide throughout.
 
SABKHAT – Steadied from heels approaching the 1800m.
 
ROCKABELLA BOY – Steadied from heels near the 1200m. Steadied passing the 400m after being placed in restricted room.
 
Race 8: AUDI CENTRE TOOWOOMBA WEETWOOD H’CAP – 1200m
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed while stewards viewed the photo finish print.
 
STEEL ZIP – The veterinary surgeon reported that the gelding was galloped on on the off foreleg.
 
PINCH RIVER – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to being permitted to race again.
 
TRUBIA – Raced with its head in the air for a short distance whilst being restrained near the 800m. Steadied to avoid heels near the 500m.
 
Race 9: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS CLASS 6 PLATE – 1100m
 
EMPHASIS – Bumped with another runner on jumping away.
 
FIERY HEIGHTS – Bumped with another runner on jumping away.
 
WELL SIGHTED – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 10: NEIL MANSELL TRANSPORT CLASS 6 PLATE – 1100m
 
HI I’’M BACK – Bumped with another runner on jumping away and again shortly after the start.
 
I AM BOSS – Hung out approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
VIENNA ROYALE – Bumped with another runner on jumping away.
 
RHYME NOR RHYTHM – Disappointed for a run approaching the 200m and as a result was held up for a short distance.
 
PRECIPITATE – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.
 
FORBIDDEN KISSES – Tightened for room at the start.
 
HOT GOSSIP – Steadied from heels approaching the home turn.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2. Tnr. M. Callaghan - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 4. Tnr. B. Andrew - $100 – fail to produce horse’s thoroughbred identification card – AR. 59A
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Washington Street, Beach Drum, Amelia Jane, Victory is Mine, Motion Granted, Shipwrecked, Cashinko, Kavalong, Dreams Aplenty, Zendaye, Atouchmore, Iron Craft, Dont Doubt da Wife, Cylinder Beach, Transporter, Dream Finnish, Kalandula, Marau Daze, Upstart Pride, Siegfried, Lucky Tom, Trubia, Falino

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and several placegetters
 
Warnings/bars
Race 7. ELEGIES – reared over in barriers, late scratching – 2 barrier trials – AR. 8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 3. FORTINI – bled both nostrils, 2nd time – lifetime bar – AR. 53A
Race 8. PINCH RIVER – lame off foreleg – vet clearance – AR. 8(t)
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           SHIPWRECKED – J. Byrne 
                        JUST AS LOYAL – B. Stewart 
Race 3.           JETSONIC – J. Byrne 
Race 5.           THE EQUALIZER – J. Byrne 
Race 7.           ROCKABELLA BOY – N. Tomizawa 
Race 8.           SIEGFRIED – J. Lloyd 
                        COL ’N’ LIL – J. Oliver 
Race 9.           SHADOW LORD – J. Byrne 
                        YOU SAY NO WAY – N. Tomizawa 
Race 10.        HI I’M BACK – J. Byrne 
                        HOT GOSSIP – T. Harrison 
                        PUFF’S GIRL – T. Brooker
 
Late scratchings
Race 7. ELEGIES – 4:07 pm – vet advice at barriers
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision