QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2019
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.98
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – J. Childs, T. Preston, T. White
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – Dr. C. Wain
Swab Attendants – E. Hodges, R. Burchmann
Starter – P. Brennan
Jockeys Advocate – B. Saunders
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Trainer R. Lipp reported to Stewards that SCOTCHVIEW bled from both nostrils during trackwork on 22 January 2019.  Mr. Lipp was therefore advised that the horse will be ineligible to race for 3 months, and prior to resuming racing must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward.
 
Race 1: M&K CONSTRUCTION GROUP CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M
 
THE LAWYER – Bumped heavily on jumping away and became unbalanced. Jockey E. Ljung could offer no tangible explanation for the performance of the gelding which she stated had failed to run on in the home straight as she had anticipated.
 
RAYMAX – As Apprentice S. Vella was unable to arrive on course to fulfil her engagement due to transport difficulties, Apprentice M. Wishart was substituted as rider. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
BY THE LAW – After being bumped on the hindquarters, the gelding was buffeted between runners for some distance passing the 200m and, as a result, had to be steadied by its rider.
 
CARPE NOCTEM – Bumped on jumping away.
 
PROUD’S SEQUEL – Slow to begin.
 
BATTEN – Commenced to lay in leaving the 200m, and made contact with the hindquarters of another runner.
 
PUNTO NERO – Jumped in the air at the start, and was then bumped heavily by another runner.
 
THE INTERN – Had to be eased whilst racing in restricted room near the 900m.
 
LADY SELKIE – Laid out when struck with the whip in the early stages of the home straight and, as a result, bumped RAYMAX. Jockey Beau Appo was advised to exercise more care, and that Stewards expect him to straighten his mounts much quicker than he did on this occasion when shifting ground.
 
HAY LIFE – As P. Romeo was required to fulfil riding engagements at another venue, R. Faehr was substituted as rider. Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
Race 2: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1625M
 
The declaration of correct weight was slightly delayed to enable jockey J. Stanley to view the photo-finish print for 4th place. After viewing the print, he was satisfied with the Judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
ADSUM – Proved somewhat difficult to load and then became fractious in the barriers. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Jockey B. Pengelly could offer no explanation for the poor performance of the gelding which, in his opinion, failed to quicken from the 600m. Trainer L. Hatch advised that in light of the poor performance the gelding will now be sent for an immediate spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SICARIO – Stewards accepted the explanation provided by Trainer C. Rabjones-Tyrell regarding the late scratching of the gelding at 7.50am.
 
DAZZLE EM SID – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
HENRY’S ON COURSE – As Apprentice S. Vella was unable to arrive on course to fulfil her engagement due to transport difficulties, Apprentice N. Fazackerley was substituted as rider.
 
KOPELLA – When attempting to secure inside runs, the mare was momentarily steadied when awkwardly placed at heels passing the 200m.
 
Race 3: VALE PETER OVERELL CLASS 2 PLATE – 1050M
 
BLACK CRUSADE – Slow into stride. Laid in in the home straight, and was steadied from heels near the 250m and again near the 150m.
 
FLIM FLAN MAN – Raced 4 wide with cover throughout.
 
WALL STREET TYCOON – Dipped on jumping away. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LIL RUBY ROSE – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
 
SHIVER ME TIMBERS – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout. Momentarily held up near the 500m.
 
YOUR OPTION – Began awkwardly. Raced 4 wide throughout.
 
Race 4: FURNEYS CLASS 3 PLATE – 1200M
 
BELLBOY EXPRESS – Slow to begin.
 
MARROCK – Checked passing the 800m to avoid the heels of LAYLA’S LAD which shifted in when not completely clear. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had bled from both nostrils.  Trainer B. Currie was advised that the horse will be ineligible to race for 3 months, and prior to resuming racing must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward.
 
STAR ADELE – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
Race 5: ROCK TRADE INDUSTRIES MAIDEN PLATE – 1050M
 
A LITTLE CRAFTY – Began awkwardly and lost some ground.
 
BUDMEISTER – Became fractious in the barriers, and was slow to begin.
 
DREAMTIMER – Steadied from heels near the 900m. Raced 3 wide with cover throughout. Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
TAKEMEOUTBACK – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
ASTROBABY – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
TIANYAR – Stewards accepted the explanation of Trainer G. Banks regarding the late declaration of B. Stower as rider. Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
Race 6: VALE JOHN GILBERT QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1050M
 
KASITA – Shifted wider on the track on jumping away.
 
RURAL REBEL – After being caught wide in the early stages, the filly was restrained to a position one of the fence with cover near the 700m before being shifted wider on the track by another runner near the 500m.
 
Race 7: PRYDE’S EASIFEED QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1625M
 
NARDA SHAR – Dwelt as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
TYCOON PLAYER – Overraced badly in the early and middle stages.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Batten, Adsum, Addicted
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Brumby Jack, Wall Street Tycoon, Kasita
 
Bleeders
Race 4.  MARROCK – bled both nostrils – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
SCOTCHVIEW – bled both nostrils 22.01.19 – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           RAYMAX – App. Madeleine Wishart
                        HAY LIFE – Robert Faehr
Race 2.           HENRY’S ON COURSE – App. N. Fazackerley
Race 5.           BUCK STOPS HERE – Josh Oliver
                        TIANYAR – Brooke Stower
 
Late scratchings
Race 2.          SICARIO – 7.50am
 
Published subject to correction upon revision