QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOOWOOMBA 7th NOVEMBER 2017

WEATHER – FINE TRACK – GOOD (4) RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – B.Cooke
Stewards – J. Childs, T. Preston
Veterinarian – Dr G. Laws
Starter – S. Teo
Judge – Club Representatives
Clerk of Scales – T. Reed
Bookmakers Supervisor – Q.R.I.C Stewards

GENERAL

From Toowoomba 28-10-17. Race 1

In the days following the event, it was identified that I AM BACCHUS and BEACH HEAD, which were both subject to late riding alterations prior to the event, due to their respective riders being delayed at another venue, jumped from the incorrect barriers. Both Jockey N Evans and App. M Schrapel were reprimanded as a result of this matter. In assessing penalty Stewards were mindful of the particular circumstances of this case. The matter was also brought to the attention of the Starter.



RACE 1: TREASURY WINE ESTATES MAIDEN PLATE – 1625m

WILMA – Caught wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward, settling outside the leader near the 1000m.

HUMPHREY NO PANTS – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced three wide without cover throughout. When questioned regarding the ride, Jockey M. Pegus advised that due to the tempo of the race he elected to ride the gelding up on the pace instead of taking a rearward position. Stewards noted Jockey Pegus’ explanation. Stewards reprimanded Jockey Pegus for using the whip more than five times prior to the 100m. When assessing penalty, Stewards took into consideration Jockey Pegus’ good record.

SHADOW EMPIRE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced three wide with cover from leaving the 900m. Jockey N. Nishio was reprimanded for using his whip more than five times prior to the 100m.



RACE 2: YELLOWGLEN BOTANICALS RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 HANDICAP – 1625m

BRUBAKER – Slow to begin.

STYLIAN – Began awkwardly.

WAR FRONT – Slow to begin. Apprentice N. Keal was reprimanded for using his whip more than five times prior to the 100m.

KURRAJONG DRAGON – Jockey R. Williams was fined $200 for using her whip on ten occasions prior to the 100m. When assessing penalty stewards took into consideration Jockey Williams’ good record.



RACE 3: WOLF BLASS BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP – 1300m

ELLAWISDOM – Hung out rounding the home turn.

BALBOA PARK – Slow to begin.

RACE 4: PENFOLDS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200m

DUBLEO DABBLE – Began awkwardly making contact with another runner to the inside.

I AM A WARRIOR – Slow to begin.

MAKUBA – Began awkwardly making contact with another runner to the outside.

MISSY ATTITUDE – Raced three wide without cover from the 700m.


RACE 5: YELLOWGLEN COLOURS CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1000m

SWIPPA DA MOUSE – Began awkwardly and threw its head shortly after the start. Stewards questioned Apprentice N. Keal as to why he did not make more use of his mount in the first 200m of the race in an attempt to obtain a more forward position. Apprentice Keal reported the horse normally races over a further distance and settles at the rear of the field and therefore was not suited by the early tempo of todays event. Stewards noted the explanation however advised Apprentice Keal that in there opinion he should have ridden with more aggression in the early stages in an attempt to place his horse in a more forward position.

DR DEEJAY – Stewards questioned Jockey N. Nishio as to why he allowed his mount set a fast pace in the early and middle stages of the race resulting in the gelding weakening over the concluding stages. Jockey Nishio reported that his instructions were to allow his mount to lead and was not to restrain his mount excessively as it is has a breathing problem. Stewards questioned trainer J. Gregory who confirmed the instructions and that the horse has breathing issue. He also mentioned that due to horse not racing in some time, in his opinion it may have been inclined to race keen.

STEWARDS RACEDAY SUMMARY –

Action concerning licensees

Reprimands

R1 – Mark Pegus – Excessive use of the whip.
R1 – N. Nishio – Excessive use of the whip.
R2 – N. Keal – Excessive use of the whip.

Fines

R2 – R. Williams - $200 – Use of the whip 10 times prior to the 100m.

Action concerning thoroughbred horses

Warnings/Bars


Post-race samples
All winners

Late scratchings

Rider replacements/Late notifications.