QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 7 APRIL 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE            
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (FOLLOWING RACE 5)                                
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.7
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – C. Albrecht, E. Barron, J. Childs, B. Cooke
Betting Steward – Club
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – F. Viljoen, S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – E. Hodges, L. Chaplin, M. Nixon, J. Skinner, R. Burchmann
Starter – P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
GENERAL
 
After receiving a report from the QRIC Integrity Investigations Team in relation to the activities of a stable employee of Mr. Ben Currie, which occurred on the morning of today’s race meeting at Mr Currie’s stables, Stewards adjourned an inquiry in relation to the matter after taking initial evidence from a number of parties. A number of samples were obtained from Mr. Currie’s horses which were engaged at today’s meeting for analysis. These samples were taken at his stables, and also after arriving on course.
 
Race 1: SPIRIT OF BOOM QTIS 2YO H’CAP – 1100M
 
SIENNA ROSE – Brushed the running rail whilst laying in near the 550m.
 
TAVEUNI – Steadied from heels shortly after the start.
 
Race 2: A&R REFRIGERATION CLASS 3 PLATE – 2000M
 
HIGH WIND – Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 1600m, and raced wide from that point.
 
MUSTARRID – As the gelding’s bubble cheeker had become detached and was unable to be located, Stewards permitted it to race without that gear. Overraced in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion on the gelding’s off hind bumper.
 
GREAT GLEN – Trainer C. Waller advised that it is the intention for the gelding to be ridden with cover today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly. Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 1600m.
 
MOBILE – Began awkwardly.
 
QUIERO – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
AUDREE – Hung out for some distance passing the winning post on the first occasion and shifted wider on the track. The stable representative for Trainer B. Baldwin advised that it is now the intention for the mare to be retired. Nevertheless, they were advised that the mare will be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to being permitted to race again.
 
SHIELD WALL – Lost an off fore plate in running.
 
SHUDA KNOWN BETTER – Steadied from heels near the 1400m. Apprentice M. Murphy accidentally dropped his whip near the 200m.
 
SCHWARZY – Slow to begin.
 
YEEZY – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which tailed off, revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer B. Johnson was advised that the gelding would not be permitted to compete in metropolitan races until such time as it shows consistency at provincial meetings.
 
HINCHINSTYLE – Apprentice E. Ljung reported that, in her opinion, the filly failed to back up from its start seven days prior to today’s race.
 
BOUCHARD – Clipped heels and blundered near the 550m when attempting to obtain a narrow run to the inside of YEEZY.
 
Race 3: A.G. RIGGING FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1300M
 
Trainer P. Nolan Jnr. was fined $100 for failing to have HOLD ON on course by the prescribed time.
 
REWARD FOR FASHION – Steadied from the heels of SHE IS FIERCE whilst laying in near the 150m. Jockey S. Bogenhuber advised that the mare travelled comfortably throughout the run however it was pressured for some distance by NOW YOU SEE. She added that for this reason, when asked to improve into the race with the heavy weight, the mare failed to quicken as she had expected. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
ROSIE POSIE – Slow into stride. Had difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn.
 
BETTABET RED – Stewards permitted the mare to race without the nasal strip. Raced wide with cover for the majority.
 
CHASE THE WIND – Slow to begin, and was hampered shortly after the start. Improved onto heels near the 150m and was forced to shift wider on the track to secure clear running. Steadied from the heels of ROSIE POSIE near the 50m when that runner shifted in under pressure.
 
NOW YOU SEE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung in throughout.
 
SHE IS FIERCE – Slow into stride. Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
ANOTHER DOLLAR – Blundered on jumping away.
 
Race 4: K&R PLUMBING SUPPLIES BENCHMARK 80 H’CAP – 1625M
 
DOUBLE IMPACT – Began awkwardly.
 
GULLY COMMAND – After being caught wide in the early stages, Apprentice M. Murphy permitted his mount to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader approaching the 1000m.
 
HOUDINI THE GREAT – Trainer C. Waller advised that it is the intention for the gelding to be ridden further forward today if circumstances permit. When questioned by Stewards regarding the gelding’s performance, jockey M. Cahill advised that after being slow to begin the gelding failed to muster early speed, and due to the fast early tempo was hard ridden at the tail of the field for the majority of the race to hold its position. He added that in the home straight the gelding ran on fairly, and he believes that the horse may be better suited over further distances. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
RED PRINCE – Held up approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
ELSARAY – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Jockey N. Tomizawa reported that the mare overraced in the early stages and, in his opinion, was not suited by GULLY COMMAND racing to its outside during the middle stages. He added that the mare is better suited when able to lead in its races without being pressured, and he advised that he was disappointed in the mare’s performance today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
GIVUS A CUDDLE – Improved onto heels and shifted our near the 1200m, and raced keenly for some distance.
 
Race 5: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS CLASS 6 PLATE – 1100M
 
PUBLISHING POWER – Apprentice M. Murphy reported that his mount travelled strongly throughout when racing in the box seat. He added that when asked to improve into the race from the 400m the gelding failed to accelerate as he had expected and, in his opinion, was disappointing over the concluding stages. Trainer B. Currie expressed disappointment in the gelding’s finishing performance today. He added that, in light of this performance, he will now review the horse’s current preparation, and may consider sending it for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
RHYME NOR RHYTHM – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
IMPREGNABLE – Jumped in the air at the start and lost ground and, as a result, settled further back in the field than anticipated. Improved onto heels and was steadied near the 100m, and from that point went to the line without being tested.
 
LIVE FAST – Had difficulty securing clear running for a short distance near the 100m.
 
JUST ORM – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
CRIQUETTE – Slow into stride. Laid out rounding the turn near the 800m. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
OUR BEEBEE – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
Following the running of this race the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
Race 6: MOORE TRAILERS TOOWOOMBA GUINEAS – 1625M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed slightly to allow jockey M. McGillivray, the rider of 3rd placegetter ZOFONIC DANCER, to view the Stewards' patrol footage to review an incident on the home turn to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge an objection. After viewing the film, jockey McGillivray indicated that he did not wish to proceed, and correct weight was declared on the judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
ZOFONIC DANCER – Bumped near the 1500m and became unbalanced. Bumped when attempting to secure clear running at the 350m when THEATRIC shifted out marginally and, as a result, lost ground after being forced out across the heels of RIVER BOY. Had difficulty obtaining clear running for a short distance passing the 200m, before shifting to the outside approaching the 100m.
 
TROMMELSCHLAGEN – Shifted wider on the track whilst being restrained near the 1300m.
 
HANG – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
BOLD ASSASSIN – Bumped near the 1500m and became unbalanced. After being crossed near the 900m, the gelding was steadied from heels whilst racing keenly.
 
RIVER BOY – Trainer D. Hansen was fined $100 for failing to produce the Horse’s Thoroughbred Identification Card. Steadied from heels shortly after the start and, as a result, settled further back in the field than anticipated.
 
FOXY AFFAIR – Slow to begin.
 
NAKED – Slow to begin.
 
RED PHANTOM – Slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of a tiring runner near the 150m, and was forced to shift to the outside to secure clear running. Raced in restricted room and was steadied near the 300m.
 
GUN BOLT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
KIBBIT RAHEEB – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
THEATRIC – Raced ungenerously whilst being restrained approaching and passing the 1300m.
 
Race 7: UBET TOOWOOMBA CUP – 2000M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to enable the connections of HONEY TOAST, the second placegetter, to view the photo finish print.  After viewing the print, the connections were satisfied with the Judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred approaching the winning post on the first occasion. After taking evidence from a number of riders, it was established that DOUBT DEFYING was severely tightened for room and checked when racing to the inside of GET ON THE GRANGE which hung in despite the efforts of its rider. In this incident DON’T TELL MAMA and CAPETOWN HUSSEY were also tightened for room.
 
RUDY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
MORENDI – Began awkwardly and was steadied from heels shortly after the start. Improved onto heels when racing keenly near the 1600m, and a short distance later was forced wider on the track by another runner and was checked.  Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
GET ON THE GRANGE – Overraced in the early stages and proved difficult to restrain. Restrained from heels near the 700m.
 
DOUBT DEFYING – After being caught wide, jockey J. Lloyd permitted his mount to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 900m.
 
EXOTERIC – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Bumped by another runner near the 100m.
 
BODEGA NEGRA – Slow to begin. Forced wider on the track when bumped on the hindquarters near the 1500m and, as a result, became unbalanced. Raced wide without cover throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
ROCK ON IVY – Slow to begin.
 
STANLEY –Checked to avoid heels passing the winning post on the first occasion and shifted wider on the track. Raced ungenerously with its head in the air for some distance near the 1600m. Raced wide with cover for the majority.
 
Race 8: AUDI CENTRE TOOWOOMBA WEETWOOD H’CAP – 1200M
 
RAIDO – Crowded for room near the 1100m. Raced ungenerously whilst being restrained near the 800m.
 
RUETTIGER – Raced in restricted room in the early stages, and lost ground. Raced with its head in the air whilst being restrained near the 1100m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WITH A PROMISE – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
AMANAAT – Crowded for room near the 1100m.
 
LORDAG – Raced wide without cover throughout. Steadied to avoid the heels of TISANI TOMSO (P. Hammersley) near the 1100m when that runner shifted in when not completely clear. Jockey P. Hammersley was issued with a severe reprimand as a result of this incident.
 
Race 9: WIMMERS PREMIUM SOFT DRINKS COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1300M
 
APOLOBOOM – Jumped with its head in the air, and overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
BERGERAC – Bumped another runner near the 350m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
REAL EGO – Bumped by another runner near the 350m and became unbalanced. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 8. P. Hammersley – severe reprimand – AR. 137(a)
 
Fines
Race 3. Tnr. P. Nolan Jnr. – $100 – horse late on course – LR. 30
Race 6. Tnr. D. Hansen – $100 – fail to produce horse’s thoroughbred identification card – AR. 59A

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1. Shamurt, Cuddle Me Tight, Sienna Rose, The Palms
Race 2. Great Glen, Mobile, Quiero, Audree
Race 3. Reward for Fashion, Now You See, Hold On, Another Dollar, Lavington Star
Race 4. Double Impact, Benico’s Prince, Red Prince, General Cos, Givus a Cuddle, Gully Command
Race 5. Impregnable, Taillevent, Whycatchim, Criquette, Publishing Power
Race 6. Zofonic Dancer, Bold Assassin, River Boy, Kibbit Raheeb, Hang
Race 7. Morendi, Get On the Grange, Honey Toast, Doubt Defying
Race 8. Jumbo Prince, Hi I’m Back, Zumbelina, Amanaat, Ruettiger, With a Promise
Race 9. Begerac, Real Ego, Kuttamurra Al, We Built This City
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Cuddle Me Tight, Shuda Known Better, Rosie Posie, Gully Command, Givus a Cuddle, Hi I’m Back, Naked, Just Orm, Real Ego
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. Yeezy – tailed off – barred from metropolitan meetings until provincial form improves – AR. 8(t)
Race 2. Audree – hung out – barrier trial – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           BOUCHARD – Bobby El-Issa
Race 3.           LAVINGTON STAR – Micheal Hellyer
                        SHEAR VOGUE – App. Ruby Ride
Race 5.           DAZET – Beau Appo
Race 8.           WITH A PROMISE – Skye Bogenhuber
Race 9.           BRAVE DAZZLER – Nozi Tomizawa
                        WE BUILT THIS CITY – Kenji Yoshida
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision