QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 6th OCTOBER 2018.
 
 
WEATHER – Raining      
 
TRACK RATING – Soft 5; Downgraded Soft 7 @ 5:00pm; Downgraded Heavy 8 after R4
 
 RAIL –4m entire course     PENETROMETER –  5.17
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – J Childs, E Barron, L Carvosso
Clerk of Scales –  Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – Dr A Murdoch, Dr F Viljoen
Swab Attendants –  J Skinner, R Burchmann
Starter – P Brennan
Jockey Advocate – B. Saunders
 
General:
 
Upon arrival at the track stewards downgraded the track to a Soft 7 following rainfall after the scratching deadline.
 
As J. Woodhouse was to be overweight in race 1, 2 and 6  riding replacements  were made as per Stewards Race day Summary. J. Woodhouse was fined $300.
 
As T. Williams not riding at today’s meetings due to transport difficulties, rider replacement was made as per Stewards Race Day summary.
 
 
Race 1: GARDEN CITY BLACK AND WHITE CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300m
 
BEQUEATHED – Connections advised that the intentions were to settle more forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
FIRST WITNESS – Tightened for room at the start. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
MR MISUNDERSTOOD – Began awkwardly.
 
WESTBROOK WARRIOR – Raced with its head in the air whilst being restrained in the early stages. Near the 800m was steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of FIRST WITNESS which shifted in. App. L. Kilner the rider of FIRST WITNESS was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
MAKE NO MISTAKE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
ROSEXCEL – Raced three wide without cover.
 
ROTINDY – Raced in restricted room near the 1200m when BY THE LAW shifted in when not completely clear. R. Ride the rider of BY THE LAW was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
Race 2: TOOWOOMBA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1875m
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed when connections made application to declare THE BARRACUDA a non-runner on basis that it was denied a fair start. Upon viewing the patrol footage stewards found that THE BARRACUDA jumped in the air marginally when the start was effected. Stewards further found that at this time the gelding’s head was being held by a barrier attendant for an extended period of time which impeded its ability to jump from the barriers and as a result the gelding lost considerable ground at the start. As stewards were satisfied that the gelding had been denied a fair start as a result of these actions, it was subsequently declared a non-runner under AR134A. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on THE BARRACUDA be refunded with the following deductions to apply:-
 
1st place – 20c win, 14c place
2nd place – 21c place
3rd place – 20c place
 

RED MONKEY – Tightened for room at the start.
 
SOLITARY ROSE – Tightened for room at the start. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
BOLD TEMPTATION – Steadied from heels near the 300m.
 
DINISTY – Made the crossing near the 1500m awkwardly and became unbalanced.
 
F. Jervis (PRINCE MORPHEUS)  and App. L. Kilner (SOLITARY ROSE) the riders of the dead heat second place getters were both fined $500 for failing to ride their respective mounts out to the conclusion of the event.
 
 
Race 3: JOE WAGNER GROUP QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1110m
 
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight  stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey Beau Appo the rider of the fifth placed TOP LUCK against the third placed MAKEMYDAY (App. Z. White) alleging interference rounding the home turn. After taking evidence from the relevant parties and viewing the patrol footage stewards found that TOP LUCK was disappointed for a run to the inside of MAKEMYDAY which shifted in marginally rounding the home turn. At this time TOP LUCK then shifted to the outside of the heels of MAKEMYDAY in an endeavour to secure clear running. A short distance later TOP LUCK was momentarily placed in restricted room, however stewards were of the view that this was result of WEARETENFORTYEIGHT shifting in rather than MAKEMYDAY shifting out. As stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that overall interference suffered to TOP LUCK was completely attributable to MAKEMYDAY the objection was dismissed and correct weight was declared on the judges original numbers.
 
BONDAGE – Raced with its head in the air whilst being restrained at the 800m. Raced three wide with cover. Rider N. Tomizawa reported that he was forced to travel wide throughout the event. He also added that the filly travelled comfortable however when placed under pressure leaving the 500m failed to respond and proved disappointing. Post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
CONFESSIONS – Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
TOP LUCK – Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
CLASSIC BEAU – Raced three wide with cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WEARETENFORTYEIGHT – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 4: QUEENSLAND ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS MAIDEN PLATE 1640m
 
QUEEN OF HAVANA - Late scratching at 5:25pm due to the downgrade of the track.
 
GRATSIE – Steadied from heels near the 1400m when PROUD CAPTAIN shifted in. J. Woodhouse the rider of PROUD CAPTAIN was reprimanded as a result of this incident. After being inconvenienced near the 1400m raced keenly for a short distance after.
 
FOXLEIGH – Jumped the crossing near the 1500m. Rider G. Geran reported that the mare never travelled comfortably on the prevailing track surface and its overall performance in his opinion was disappointing. Post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
DAKOTA SUN – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
HONEST NATALIE – Shifted in abruptly approaching the 900m to take a position on the fence.
 
WALLY WARHAMMER – Tailed off and was uncompetitive. Post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer J. Davidson was advised that the horse’s nomination would be rejected at provincial meetings until such time as it re-established form at country venues.  

The track was downgraded to HEAVY 8 following this event.
 
Race 5:  LAZY YAK CLASS 6 PLATE 1640m
 
 
RED PRINCE – Overraced and proved difficult to restrain early and middle stages.
 
Race 6: WEARING MEMORIES CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000m
 
THE REAL BOSS – Began awkwardly and became unbalanced. Rider N. Tomizawa reported that after beginning awkwardly the gelding failed to muster sufficient speed to hold its customary forward position. He added that the gelding travelled fairly however when placed under pressure near the 500m failed to respond and proved disappointing. Post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
MAGINOT LINE – Laid out in the home straight.
 
Race 7: LIVING TURF MAIDEN HANDICAP 1110m
 
HOT CORONA - Late scratching at 7:25pm due to the downgrade of the track.
 
COSTA BLANCA – Raced in restricted room near the 400m. Bumped on two occasions leaving the 200m.
 
STRYKINGLY SO – Overraced during the middle stages. Raced three wide without cover for the majority. Bumped near the 400m.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimand
Race 1. L. Kilner – carleless riding – AR137(a)
 
Fines
Races 1, 2 & 6 J. Woodhouse – Overweight - $300 – AR120(b)
Race 2. F. Jervis - Failed to ride mount out to the end of the race - $500 – AR137(b)
             L. Kilner- Failed to ride mount out to the end of the race - $500 – AR137(b)

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Bars
Race 4. WALLY WARHAMMER – Tailed off, uncompetitive - Barred from provincial meetings until country form improves – AR8(t)
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and Red Prince, Confessions, Proud Captain
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Bequeathed, Prince Morpheus, Dinisty, Confessions, Tracy’s Echo, Classic Beau, Rosendahl Red
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1. FIRST WITNESS – L. Kilner
Race 2. BOLD TEMPTATION – R. Goldsbury
Race 3. CLASSIC BEAU – J. Woodhouse
Race 6. MAGINOT LINE – E. Ljung
 
Late scratchings
Race 4. QUEEN OF HAVANA @ 5:25pm, downgrade of track
Race 7. HOT CORONA @ 7:25pm, downgrade of track

 
Published subject to correction upon revision