QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE                           TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (After Race 1) 
PENETROMETER – 4.57              RAIL – 3M (800m to 300m), 5M Remainder
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – E. Barron, J. Childs, B. Cooke
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – M. Fahey, S. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – E. Hodges, R. Burchmann
Starter – P. Brennan
Jockeys Advocate – B. Saunders
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: iTHINK PROPERTY QTIS 3YO CLASS 1 PLATE – 1210M
 
LOPE FOR JOYA – Improved on to heels near the 500m and was steadied by its rider. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn. When questioned as to the below market expectation performance of his mount, jockey R. Goltz advised that the filly became quite agitated during the preliminary and whilst in the barriers after being loaded. He added that the filly travelled strongly during the event but when placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
MISHANI KRISHNA – Held up and unable to improve for some distance approaching the home turn. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SAY I CEE YOU – Steadied from heels near the 500m.
 
TOP LUCK – Caught wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to obtain the leading position near the 700m.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3.
 
Race 2: WIMMERS PREMIUM SOFT DRINKS MAIDEN PLATE – 870M
 
The start of this race was delayed to hold for an interstate event.
 
AWESOME KATIE – Raced three wide without cover and raced greenly throughout. Weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
STASH THE SILVER – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 3: ROCK TRADE INDUSTRIES CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1300M
 
SHUDA KNOWN BETTER – Threw its head in the air on jumping away, resulting in the rider becoming unbalanced and as a consequence the mare settled further back in the field than anticipated.
 
MISHANI SHIRAZ – When questioned as to the below marked expectation performance of her mount, apprentice L. Kilner expressed disappointment with the performance of the mare, however, could offer no tangible explanation other than that the mare raced flat today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a poor post-race recovery and mucous in the trachea.
 
DAZET – Rider reported that the gelding felt lame over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
Race 4: COCA COLA AMATIL MAIDEN H’CAP – 1300M
 
STARCASTER – Momentarily raced in restricted room near the 1100m.
 
TONY’S DECREE – Held up for clear running and was steadied from heels for some distance rounding the home turn.
 
QUEEN OF HAVANA – The saddle slipped backwards during the event, placing the rider at some disadvantage.
 
IN YOUR ELEMENT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DROPLET – Raced ungenerously with its head in the air whilst being restrained for a considerable distance in the early and middle stages.
 
SHEER MATRIX – Raced four wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
Race 5: PRYDE’S EASIFEED CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1640M
 
ON A HIGH – Improved on to heels and hung out, shifting wider on the track for a short distance rounding the turn near the 1300m. Laid in rounding the home turn and continued to do so in the home straight.
 
BERNIE’S TIGER – Bumped over the concluding stages.
 
RED MONKEY – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages and bumped another runner.
 
STUDLY ROOSTER – Forced wider on the track for a short distance near the 1300m.
 
Race 6: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS BM65 H’CAP – 1210M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed while stewards viewed the patrol footage of the start. After viewing the videos and taking evidence from the starter Mr P. Brennan and apprentice H. English, the rider of IBELIEVEICANFLY, it was established that just prior to the start being effected IBELIEVEICANFLY had lunged forward and as a result opened its barrier prematurely. As a result, stewards found that IBELIEVEICANFLY had gained an unfair advantage and as a result led the field by over a length shortly after jumping. Therefore, acting under the provisions of AR. 134B, stewards declared the horse a non-runner. On the announcement of correct weight, stewards ordered that all monies invested on IBELIEVEICANFLY be refunded with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

0 cents in the dollar for the win #1
3 cents in the dollar for place of winner #1
7 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #2
 
DREAMSCOPE – Apprentice L. Kilner was dislodged during the preliminary, the horse was recaptured shortly after and apprentice Kilner indicated that she was fit to fulfil her engagement.
 
IBELIEVEICANFLY – Steadied from heels near the 900m.
 
Race 7: HELLO HARRY BM70 H’CAP – 1050M
 
CAPTAIN LEO – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide from the 700m.
 
SEQ THE STAR – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DISTRICT – Buffeted between runners on jumping. Laid in from the 300m.
 
VICEMAN – Steadied when placed in restricted room shortly after entering the home straight.
 
REIGNING THUNDER – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
Race 8: PRO-CLEAR CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1000M
 
The start of this race was delayed to hold for an interstate event.
 
BIG DAN THE MAN – Slow to begin. Laid in in the home straight.
 
MISTER SPINKS – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
SINGAPORE FLING – Began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with SPECTRUMS RHYTHM.
 
NANITA – Began awkwardly, making contact with another runner. After being caught wide in the early stages the mare was restrained to a position closer to the running rail.
 
SPECTRUMS RHYTHM – Bumped on jumping and then raced in restricted room for a short distance after the start. Held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn. Shifted to the outside to secure clear running after being disappointed for a run near the 150m.
 
CINNABON – Crowded badly shortly after the start when bumped heavily by another runner and lost ground. Held up rounding the home turn and was disappointed for a run when runners either side shifted ground marginally near the 150m.
 
GOSSIAUX – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Welcome Nugget, Lope for Joya, Top Luck, Boiling
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Bernie’s Tiger, Stormy Grey, Razzy
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           COSTA BLANCA – C. Frater-Hill
Race 4.           SHEER MATRIX – J. Taylor 
                        CUPID’S AFFAIR – N. Tomizawa 
Race 5.           RED MONKEY – M. Schrapel
                        STUDLY ROOSTER – M. Hellyer 
Race 7.           NOOR DROPPER – Z. White
Race 8.           POSITIVE SPIN – Z. White
 
Late scratchings
Race 6.          IBELIEVEICANFLY – declared non-runner under AR. 134B
Race 7.          STELLAR POWER – 7:35 am
 
Published subject to correction upon revision