QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 3 AUGUST 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                     
RAIL – 4M
PENETROMETER – 4.74
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – J. Childs, L. Carvosso, T. White
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – S. Fahey, B. Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr. G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants – R. Burchmann, E. Hodges
Starter – P. Brennan
Jockeys Advocate – B. Saunders
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
Race 1: JOCKEY CELEBRATION DAY BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1050M
 
BOGEY MAN – Jumped with its head in the air and lost ground.
 
ACCEPTILE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
DREAM OF ASCOT – Stewards accepted the explanation provided by Trainer L. Hatch regarding the late declaration of Apprentice S. Wilcock as rider. Raced in restricted room in the early stages.
 
WIRNPA – Began awkwardly and shifted in. After being caught wide in the early stages, Apprentice M. Wishart allowed her mount to stride forward to obtain a position trailing the leader and, as a result, settled further forward in the field than anticipated.
 
WALL STREET TYCOON – Began awkwardly. Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
SOGNI – Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
COLPO DI TAMBURO – Raced in restricted room in the early stages. Clipped heels and blundered near the 900m when WIRNPA shifted in. Apprentice M. Wishart, the rider of WIRNPA, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 131(a) in that near the 900m she permitted her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of COLPO DI TAMBURO which clipped heels and blundered. Apprentice Wishart’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 12 days to commence at midnight on Sunday 18 August 2019, being the expiration date of a pending period of suspension, and expire at midnight on Friday 30 August 2019. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration Apprentice Wishart’s guilty plea.
 
ALEJANDRA – Trainer B. Gorman was fined $100 for the late declaration of Apprentice Z. White as rider.
 
LUKEY DEE – Checked near the 100m to avoid the heels of DREAM OF ASCOT, which shifted in. Apprentice S. Wilcock, the rider of DREAM OF ASCOT, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 131(a) in that near the 100m she permitted her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of LUKEY DEE which had to be checked to avoid heels. Apprentice Wilcock’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 8 days, to commence at midnight on Saturday 3 August 2019 and expire at midnight on Sunday 11 August 2019. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration Apprentice Wilcock’s guilty plea, and her prior good record in relation to this rule.
 
Race 2: DORNBUSCH PARTNERS BENCHMARK 62 H’CAP – 1210M
 
The start of this race was delayed to enable an adjustment to be made to the running rail.
 
HIDDEN BUDGET – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Apprentice N. Keal advised that the mare, which performed disappointingly despite racing wide, had felt short in its action on returning to scale. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be short in its action,  however it was not lame. The trainer’s representative, Mr. J. Banks, undertook to advise Stewards should anything come to light in the coming days regarding the horse’s post-race recovery.
 
SUPERSONIC BOOM – Knuckled on jumping away.
 
BEL BEAU – Steadied whilst rounding the home turn to avoid the heels of CAPTAIN CRUMPET (Beau Appo) which shifted out when not completely clear. As a result, BEL BEAU, had to shift to the inside to secure clear running. Jockey Appo was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in the future.
 
MASSIVE ATTACK – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
Race 3: INTERLINKSQ BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 2175M
 
PURRFECT TRICK – Jumped with its head in the air. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
WESTBROOK WARRIOR – Slow to begin.
 
POLLINATOR – When questioned by Stewards regarding the seemingly disappointing performance, Apprentice M. Wishart advised that the mare travelled fairly during the early and middle stages, however it failed to run on as she had expected when placed under pressure. She added that, in her opinion, the mare may not have backed up  from its run at Caloundra on Sunday 28 July 2019. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
VELITES – Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up for a considerable distance approaching the home turn. Following the race, jockey R. Goltz reported that he was suffering some discomfort in his right quad, however he indicated that he was able to fulfil his remaining engagement.
 
GOTHIC ROMANCE – Laid in under pressure rounding the home turn, and was steadied to avoid heels. On return to scale, jockey N. Thomas advised that he believed something was amiss with the mare and, for that reason, he had dismounted from the horse. A veterinary examination conducted immediately following the race revealed the mare to be sore in its near fore leg, however upon cooling down the horse did not exhibit any signs of being lame. Nevertheless, as the connections advised that the horse has previously undergone surgery on that leg, the veterinary surgeon recommended that a veterinary clearance be provided prior to the mare next racing, and the connections were advised accordingly.
 
EXPERT REPLY – Raced keenly in the early stages. Jockey Beau Appo reported that his mount hung out throughout.
 
OUR GRACIOUS DANE – Began awkwardly, and shifted out abruptly on jumping away. The saddle shifted forward near the 1400m placing jockey K. Yoshida at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race. Jockey Yoshida advised that, as a result of the saddle shifting forward, he allowed his mount to stride forward from the 1200m.
 
GLYCINE MAX – As J. Woodhouse was to be overweight, Apprentice Z. White was substituted as rider. Jockey Woodhouse was fined $100. Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
Race 4: HOMEWOOD COTTAGES CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1640M
 
SOLSPEIL – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
LOTZA – Reared as the start was effected, and was then reluctant to stretch out and lost ground. Trainer M. Nolan will be advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
TONY’S DECREE – Trainer P. Sexton advised that in light of the gelding’s disappointing performance he will now send the horse for an immediate spell.
 
BOSS’S BOY – After being caught wide in the early stages, the gelding was allowed to stride forward to obtain the leading position near the 900m.
 
MIYAKO ODORI – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 5: GDI PROPERTY GROUP MAIDEN H’CAP – 1640M
 
NEWSTEAD – Hung in under pressure in the home straight, and proved difficult to ride out. Steadied after being crossed by another runner near the 900m.
 
SWING SHIFT – Forced wider on the track by another runner rounding the turn near the 1300m. Apprentice M. Savva was fined $200 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration Apprentice Savva’s prior good record in relation to this rule, however they were also mindful of the totality of her whip use.
 
MISS SILKY – Overraced in the early stages, and shifted wider on the track rounding the turn near the 1300m. After being caught wide, the filly was allowed to stride forward to obtain the leading position approaching the 900m. Hung out for a short distance, and made contact with another runner near the 900m. Jockey E. Ljung was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
MISS MELRAE – Declared a late scratching at 1.50pm on veterinary advice. Trainer M. Reynolds was advised that the mare will require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing.
 
Race 6: CLIVE BERGHOFER LAND SALES MAIDEN H’CAP – 1110M
 
The start of this race was delayed when ANDIAMO MISS, which reared and made contact with the front of the barriers, was inspected by the veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching at 8.02pm on veterinary advice. On the announcement of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on ANDIAMO MISS be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:
 
6 cents in the dollar for the Win #6
4 cents in the dollar for place of winner #6
12 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #9
8 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #3
 
Trainer M. Kropp was advised that the horse will require a further barrier certificate prior to resuming racing.

MAHONEY – Bumped on the hindquarters rounding the home turn, and became unbalanced.
 
LAKE HILLIER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 7: TOOWOOMBA SPORTS CLUB QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1210M
 
KOHIKO – Hung out during the early stages.
 
THE MINIVAN – Slow to begin.
 
VERMUTIN – Raced greenly throughout, and hung out rounding the home turn.
 
DUCHESS OF ROSE – The training partnership was fined $100 for the late declaration of Beau Appo as rider. The filly was reluctant to leave the saddling enclosure, and proved difficult to ride when proceeding to the barriers.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5. E. Ljung – excessive use of whip prior to 100m – AR. 132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Fines
Race 1. Tnr. B. Gorman – $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 3. App. J. Woodhouse – $100 – overweight; replaced 1 ride – AR. 190(3)
Race 5. App. M. Savva – $200 – excessive use of whip prior to 100m – AR. 132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 7. Anderson Heathcote Racing – $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67

Suspensions
Race 1. App. S. Wilcock – careless riding – 8 days (m/n 03.08.19 – m/n 11.08.19) – AR. 131(a)
Race 1. App. M. Wishart – careless riding – 12 days (m/n 18.08.19 – m/n 30.08.19) – AR. 131(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Wall Street Tycoon, Hidden Budget, Pollinator
 
Horses swabbed post-race
Winners in Races 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7, and the second placegetters in Races 1, 3, 4 and 5
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3. GOTHIC ROMANCE – near fore soreness – veterinary clearance req’d – AR. 20(e)
Race 4. LOTZA – racing manners – warning – AR. 20(e)
Race 5. MISS MELRAE – late scratching on veterinary advice – vet clearance req’d – AR. 20(e)
Race 6. ANDIAMO MISS – reared in the barriers; late scratching – barrier cert. req’d – AR. 20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           DREAM OF ASCOT - App. Sophie Wilcock
                        ALEJANDRA - App. Zoe White
Race 3.           GLYCINE MAX - App. Zoe White
                        SEBRING FLING - Noriyuki Nishio
Race 6.           LAMPLIGHT LILI - Jarrod Woodhouse
Race 7.           DUCHESS OF ROSE - Beau-Dene Appo
 
Late scratchings
Race 5.          MISS MELRAE – 1.50pm
 
Published subject to correction upon revision