QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER 2017
 
WEATHER SHOWERS/FOGG   
TRACK RATING SOFT 7/HEAVY 8 @ 2.30PM
RAIL 3M (800M-300M), 4M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER 5.48
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards R. Hitchener
Stewards E. Barron, J. Childs, L. Carvosso, B. Cooke, T. Reed,
Betting Steward Club
Clerk of Scales Club
Judge Club
Veterinarian F. Viljoen
Swab Attendants J. Skinner, R. Burchmann
Starter P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary M. Weir
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Warwick Saturday 14.10.2017:
 
Stewards questioned Trainer J. Zielke in relation to the seemingly improved performance of TAPTHETILL in Race 4. Mr. Zielke advised that the horse was starting first up from a spell today and had worked well in preparation for todays event. Mr. Zielke also advised that he had added a visor to the horses gear for todays event, which he felt was to the horses benefit.. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
GENERAL
 
The track was downgraded to a Heavy 8 at 2.30pm.
 
Race 1: RAMS HOME LOANS TOOWOOMBA CLASS 1 HCAP 1050M
 
CHARLIEES DUST Began awkwardly.. Held up and unable to improve rounding the home turn until a point approaching the 200m.
 
MISHANI SEEKA Stewards accepted the explanation provided by Trainer B. Currie regarding the late declaration of M. Pegus as rider.
 
SAY CAVALLO Raced wide throughout.
 
TRAINERRS POCKET Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 2: TOOWOOMBA OUTDOOR POWER PRODUCTS CLASS 2 HCAP 1300M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to enable Stewards to view the photo finish print
of the dead-heating 2nd placegetters. After viewing the print, Stewards were satisfied with the Judgees semaphored numbers.
 
FAR NORTH Placed in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 800m, and was eased when racing to the inside of BRASSY BELLE which was taken in slightly by SHEAR VOGUE (Apprentice B. Nothdurft). Apprentice B. Nothdurft was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in the future.
 
OVER THE VENTURE Raced 3 wide for the majority. On return to scale, Apprentice R. Goldsbury reported that the mare failed to travel strongly on the bit at any stage of the event, and failed to respond when placed under pressure.
 
HIGH CALL As Apprentice M. Murphy had engagements at the Doomben meeting today and was unable to fulfil his engagement, Apprentice N. Keal was substituted as rider.
 
SHEAR VOGUE Raced 3 wide for the majority.
 
Race 3: TUFF BULLBARS AUSTRALIA BENCHMARK 75 HCAP 1050M
 
KLAMMER Slow into stride.. On return to scale, Apprentice H. English advised that the gelding did not travel comfortably at any stage during the event, which she contributed to the prevailing track conditions.
 
SIR DONALD Raced ungenerously whilst being restrained in the early stages. Stewards questioned Apprentice R. Goldsbury in relation to the disappointing performance. Apprentice Goldsbury advised that, after beginning only fairly, she elected in the early stages to obtain a position one out, one back trailing PUFFS GIRL. Apprentice Goldsbury added that from the 800m the gelding came off the bit and did not travel strongly at any stage from this point. She added that her mount also had a tendency to hang out rounding the home turn and, in her opinion, proved disappointing. Mr. Nolan will be interviewed at a later date in relation to the horses performance and its post-race recovery. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. A swab sample was also taken from the gelding.
 
Race 4: SIMON HOME TIMBER & HARDWARE FILLES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE 1200M
 
DLEEAJET Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
FLYING COLOURS Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
ROTINDY Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 800m.
 
LILLANLIV On return to scale, jockey R. Williams reported that her mount commenced to yield ground at the 600m and, for that reason, she desisted from riding her mount out from the 450m and as a result tailed off.. Stewards noted jockey Williams comments, however they advised that she is expected to place her mounts under pressure for longer than she did on this occasion.
 
MISHANI LA SCALA On return to scale, Apprentice B. Nothdurft could offer no tangible explanation for the mares seemingly disappointing performance tonight. Trainer B. Currie expressed some disappointment with the performance tonight, however he advised that, in his opinion, the horse may not have been suited to the step up in distance to 1200m, and indicated that he will now look to drop the mare back in distance before its next start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare had shifted a plate on the off hind leg, however no abnormalities were detected. A swab sample was also taken from the mare.
 
Race 5: COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL TOOWOOMBA COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed when DRUMS OF THUNDER, which was undergoing a gear adjustment behind the barriers, escaped from its handler and galloped for a considerable distance riderless before being recaptured.. DRUMS OF THUNDER was subsequently declared a late scratching at 7.47pm by order of Stewards. All monies invested on DRUMS OF THUNDER were ordered to be refunded, with the following deductions applicable:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the winner #6
2 cents in the dollar for the place of winner #6
1 cents in the dollar for second place #8
1 cents in the dollar for third place #9
 
BENICSTRESS Bumped on jumping away..
 
CRAB BOY Obtained a leading position after beginning well and, as a result, settled further forward than anticipated. On return to scale, jockey K. Yoshida advised that, in his opinion, the gelding would be better ridden with cover in future events, however he was unable to do so on this occasion due to the circumstances of the event.. The gelding was found to have tied up following the event.
 
BY THE LAW Bumped on jumping away. On return to scale, Apprentice B. Nothdurft reported that his mount hung out throughout the event.
 
JUPARA PRINCE As Trainer K. Kemp was absent from this meeting, Stewards will question him at a later date in relation to the geldinggs improved performance.
 
ROMAKASH Bounded at the start. Steadied from heels near the 1000m.
 
Race 6: NEWLANDS COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION CLASS 3 PLATE 1625M
 
PRICELESS DE HERO Late scratching at 2.45pm due to the downgrade of the track.
 
VALHALLA MIST Bumped on a number of occasions approaching the 850m.
 
CASINO GOLD Raced in restricted room and eased near the 300m, when racing to the inside of IRONBORN (App. A. Spinks) which was placed in restricted room when taken in by VALHALLA MIST (App. B. Nothdurft), which was in turn taken in by WALTZ IN FLIGHT (App. N. Keal), which shifted in when not completely clear.. Apprentice Keal was issued with a reprimand under AR. 137(a) as a result of this incident.
 
IRONBORN Bumped on a number of occasions approaching the 850m.
 
Race 7: TUFF COATINGS AUSTRALIA QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE 870M
 
No racing incidents.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7. App. N. Keal careless riding AR. 137(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Can Do Campbell, Wake Up Jeff, Say Cavallo
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Can Do Campbell, Sir Donald, Mishani La Scala
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. MISHANI SEEKA M. Pegus
Race 2. HIGH CALL App. N. Keal
Race 5. DRUMS OF THUNDER
App. S. Sweeney
 
Late scratchings
Race 6. PRICELESS DE HERO 2.45pm track downgrade.
Race 5. DRUMS OF THUNDER 7.47pm.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision