QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4         
RAIL – 2M
PENETROMETER – 4.57
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – E. Barron, B. Cooke, J. Childs, T. Preston
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – S. Fahey, M. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr. A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – E. Hodges, R. Burchmann
Starter – D. Hodgson
Jockeys Advocate – B. Saunders
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
GENERAL
 
As jockey G. Steele was unable to attend the meeting today due to injury, a riding replacement was made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Urine samples were taken from a number of riders at the meeting today.
 
Race 1: HYGAIN TRACKTORQUE MAIDEN H’CAP – 1050M
 
SICK’EM REX – Checked badly when tightened for room shortly after the start and, as a result, lost ground.
 
WAIT A MINUTE – Bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced shortly after the start. When questioned by Stewards regarding the seemingly improved performance, Trainer M. Kropp advised that the gelding was having its second race start today and had therefore derived significant experience from this race start. He added that, in his opinion, the gelding failed to handle the soft track conditions at its first start, and with the addition of blinkers to the horse’s gear today, the stable was confident of an improved performance. He also went on to say that the gelding had shown ability when it was successful in jumpouts prior to its first race start. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
DANNIWILLBREEZEONBY – Raced in restricted room shortly after the start. Steadied when placed in restricted room approaching the 900m. Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
HARRYANDTHETIGER – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WICKATAQ – Bumped heavily on the hindquarters shortly after the start, and was then buffeted between runners and lost ground. Jockey L. McCoy was fined $100 for using the whip on her mount which was out of contention.
 
DARK ROCKER – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
ALTERNATE ROUTE – As T. Brooker was to be overweight, Apprentice B. Nothdurft was initially substituted as rider, however when Apprentice Nothdurft advised shortly after the scratching deadline that he would be unable to arrive on course by the required time, Stewards permitted the late declaration of Andrew Spinks as rider. Jockey T. Brooker was fined $100. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
DREAM PIECE – Buffeted between runners on jumping away.
 
SOWHAT IMAROCKSTAR – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TEKKEN WARRIOR – Buffeted between runners shortly after the start.
 
Race 2: MITAVITE ATHLETE MAIDEN H’CAP – 1625M
 
INTERFLORA EXPRESS – After being caught wide in the early stages, Apprentice E. Ljung permitted her mount to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 750m.
 
PHOENIX FLYER – Trainer M. Boland was fined $100 for failing to present the gelding on course by the prescribed time. A pre-race swab sample was taken from the gelding. Had difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn.
 
C’MOME PADDYREILLY – Steadied from heels approaching the 400m.
 
OSMOND – Raced 3 wide with cover for the majority.
 
EXCEEDINGLY BRAVE – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
SWING SHIFT – Steadied when placed in restricted room shortly after the start and, as a result, lost ground.
 
TEYA – Laid out whilst overracing rounding the turn near the 1300m.
 
WANTABEA – Steadied when placed in restricted room shortly after the start.
 
Following the running of this race at the pull-up, Apprentice N. Keal took ill and dismounted from his mount. As a result, C’MOME PADDYREILLY took fright and dislodged Apprentice M. Wishart. Apprentice Wishart was assessed by Queensland Ambulance Officers and transported to hospital by ambulance for further observation. Apprentice N. Keal was stood down from his remaining engagements due to illness. Riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 3: HYGAIN RELEASE QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1300M
 
The start time of this race was amended to 2.10pm to enable a replacement ambulance to arrive on course.
 
FURY OF THE STORM – Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping away and became unbalanced. Hung in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GRAND BARRAIL – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
MINOR LUCK – Began awkwardly.
 
TOUGH TIMES – Bumped on jumping away.
 
GUNNOBE – Raced wide from the 750m.
 
Race 4: BONAFIDE BENCHMARK 62 H’CAP – 1625M
 
Due to the delay following Race 2, the start time of this race as amended to 2.43pm.
 
NAMIB – A post-race veterinary examination of the mare, which performed below market expectation, revealed no apparent abnormalities. Apprentice A. Thompson could offer no explanation for the seemingly poor performance of the mare other than that it did not travel comfortably at any stage of the race.
 
TOAN THANG – Bumped rounding the home turn.
 
UNIQUE MISTIQUE – Raced wide throughout.
 
CHOPPA – Stewards permitted jockey M. Crawford to replace Apprentice M. Wishart when none of the available apprentices were able to claim. Overraced in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near fore leg. Trainer G. Sitek was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing.
 
ROTHFORD – Bumped rounding the home turn, and laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 5: KNIGHTS COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY CLASS 5 PLATE – 1200M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards viewed the photo finish print for 4th. After viewing the print, they were satisfied with the Judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
EL VENETIAN – Raced wide throughout.
 
BRED FOR LUCK – Slow into stride. Stewards questioned Trainer T. Pascoe in relation to the performance of the mare which drifted noticeably in the betting. Mr. Pascoe advised that the mare was starting first up from a significant spell today, and had trialled only fairly in preparation for this race. Notwithstanding, Mr. Pascoe was satisfied with the horse’s preparation and advised that, in his opinion, it is better suited over further distances than that of today’s race. He went on to say that, given the extended lay-off, the horse will derive a significant fitness benefit from the race today. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
CONQUERING LASS – Stewards permitted jockey J. Orman to replace Apprentice N. Keal when none of the available apprentices were able to claim. Slow to begin. Steadied when disappointed for a run near the 500m.
 
Race 6: VALE STEVE BRENNAN COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BENCHMARK 58 H’CAP – 1050M
 
JONDY DES – Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
BABY MERLIN – Raced wide for the majority.
 
MIGHTY MOOSE – Lost the off-hind plate in running.
 
KIBBIT RAHEEB – After becoming fractious in the enclosure and making contact with the enclosure fence, the gelding was examined by the veterinary surgeon upon arriving at the barriers and was passed fit to start.
 
MASSIVE ATTACK – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 7: FURNEYS STOCKFEEDS FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 58 H’CAP – 1050M
 
Upon arriving at the barriers, MILLY MUNCHER underwent a veterinary examination at the request of its rider. The mare was found to be lame in the near fore leg and declared a late scratching at 4.27pm. All monies invested on MILLY MUNCHER were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.
 
6 cents in the dollar for the Win #6
6 cents in the dollar for place of winner #6
10 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #2
9 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #11
 
Connections were advised that the mare will require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
CRAFTY AQUILA – Buffeted on jumping away. Steadied when racing keenly in the early stages and lost ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
ESSAKA – Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 800m.
 
SOLO MELODY – Forced wider on the track by TIZ (T. Brooker) leaving the 100m when that runner was taken out by CAPITAL CITY (App. S. Lacy) which shifted out under pressure. Apprentice S. Lacy was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in the future.
 
MY LITTLE DIVA – A post-race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no apparent abnormalities, however trainer S. Sixtus reported that she would forward to Stewards the results of an endoscopic examination she intended to have carried out on the horse.
 
TIZ – Stewards permitted jockey T. Brooker to replace Apprentice M. Wishart when none of the available apprentices were able to claim.
 
PARADISO GIRL – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 8: BARRIER REEF POOLS CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1200M
 
JUST FAVULOUS – Began awkwardly, and shifted out bumping another running.
 
SHAKEN NOT STIRRED – After beginning only fairly, the gelding was placed in restricted room when bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start and, as a result, settled further back in the field than anticipated.
 
HEKANSPLIT – Bumped by another runner at the start.
 
HEART OF KINGS – Overraced and proved difficult to restrain in the early stages.
 
MISTER WARD – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
RUN PAM RUN – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
SPIRIT’S SILK – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
BRUTUS – Declared a late scratching at 7.42am. Trainer P. Sexton was fined $100 for failing to scratch the gelding by the prescribed time.
 
BEL CLASSICO – Trainer G. Richardson was fined $100 for failing to produce the horse’s Thoroughbred Identification Card.
 
ABB ROY – Raced ungenerously and brushed the running rail near the 900m and, as a result, became unbalanced. Steadied when placed in restricted room leaving the 800m.
 
MEGASHOT – Steadied leaving the 600m when placed in restricted room to the inside of BATTEN (App. B. Nothdurft) which was taken in by SHAKEN NOT STIRRED (App. A. Thompson). Apprentice A. Thompson was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
ALL HYPE – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 8. App. A. Thompson – careless riding – AR. 131(a)
 
Fines
Race 1. T. Brooker – $100 – overweight; replaced 1 ride – AR. 190(3)
Race 1. L. McCoy – $100 – use whip when out of contention – AR. 132(6)(c)
Race 2. Tnr. M. Boland – $100 – horse late on course – LR. 30(2)
Race 8. Tnr. P. Sexton – $100 – late scratching – AR. 181
Race 8. Tnr. G. Richardson – $100 – fail to produce Thoroughbred Identification Card – AR. 65

Race day injuries/illness
Apprentice N. Keal – ill following Race 2 – medical clearance req’d.
Apprentice M. Wishart – injured Race 2 – medical clearance req’d.
 
Absent jockeys
G. Steele – injured – medical clearance req’d.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Niatross, Interflora Express, Phoenix Flyer
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, and the second placegetters in Races 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. CHOPPA – lame near fore leg – vet clearance req’d – AR. 20(e)
Race 7. MILLY MUNCHER – lame near fore leg; late scratching – vet clearance req’d – AR. 20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           SICK’EM REX - Josh Oliver
                        ALTERNATE ROUTE - Andrew Spinks
                        TEKKEN WARRIOR - App. Hannah English
Race 3.           MIYAKO ODORI - App. Adin Thompson
                        HARDLY ME - Luke Tarrant
Race 4.           PAT’S GIRL - App. Hannah English
                        CHOPPA - Maurice Crawford
Race 5.           APPLAUSE A STAR - App. Hannah Phillips
                        CONQUERING LASS - James Orman
Race 6.           BACK CHAT - App. Adin Thompson
                        MASSIVE ATTACK - App. Hannah English
Race 7.           SIZZLING SUN - App. Baylee Nothdurft
                        TIZZ – Tiffani Brooker
                        JONDY JOY - App. Hannah Phillips
                        PARADISO GIRL - Kenji Yoshida
Race 8.           JUST FAVULOUS - App. Sophie Wilcock
                        JUNCTION - App. Corey Bayliss
 
Late scratchings
Race 7.          MILLY MUNCHER – 4.27pm – barriers.
Race 8.          BRUTUS – 7.42am
 
Published subject to correction upon revision