QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE 
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                     
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.8
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Barron
Stewards – J. Childs, L. Carvosso, T. Preston
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – S. Fahey, B. Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr. A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – R. Burchmann, T. Prebble
Starter – P. Brennan
Jockeys Advocate – B. Saunders
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Toowoomba – Saturday 26 October 2019
Stewards reconvened an inquiry from Race 4 on Saturday 26 October 2019, and obtained evidence from Apprentice M. Wishart, the rider of INDISPENSABLE, in relation to an incident over the concluding stages.  Apprentice Wishart subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 131(a) in that she permitted her mount to shift out over the concluding stages when insufficiently clear of CRAZY GOOD (App. W. Peel) resulting in that runner having to be checked to avoid the heels of INDISPENSABLE.  Apprentice Wishart’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 12 days to commence at midnight on Saturday 9 November 2019 and conclude at midnight on Thursday 21 November 2019. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration Apprentice Wishart’s guilty plea, however they were also mindful of her poor record in relation to this rule.
 
GENERAL
 
As jockey R. Plumb was not attending the meeting today due to personal reasons, a riding replacement was made in Race 7 as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: LUKE BROOKMAN ELECTRICAL CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1300M
 
ROSENDAHL RED – Jockey G. Geran reported that his mount was held up rounding the home turn and, as a result, it was left flat-footed when the rest of the field sprinted. He added that, in his opinion, the mare would be better suited when racing over further distances.
 
PRINCESS CAVALLO – Steadied from the heels of ROSENDAHL RED when that runner shifted in under pressure leaving the 200m. Jockey G. Geran, the rider of ROSENDAHL RED, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in the future.
 
STUDLY ROOSTER – Got its head in the air whilst being steadied near the 900m.
 
INKULU – Jockey K. Yoshida was reminded of his obligation to not use an action that raises his arm above shoulder height when using the whip.
 
ANGELS LOVE – Slow to begin.
 
Race 2: VISION EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY CLASS 2 PLATE – 1100M
 
BY THE LAW – Tightened for room shortly after the start and, as a result, had to be steadied.
 
EVAMAC – Tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
HYDRANGEA – Bumped by another runner shortly after the start. When questioned by Stewards regarding the below market expectation performance, jockey J. Oliver advised that after receiving a minor bump shortly after the start, his mount settled further back in the field than anticipated. He added that the mare was back in distance today after its last start win at Gatton over 1400m, however he could offer no excuse for the performance today. Trainer M. Currie advised that he was not entirely dissatisfied with the performance bearing in mind that the mare was back in distance today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
INVINCIBLE DREAM – Tightened for room shortly after the start. Forced wider on the track by another runner approaching the 700m and then got its head in the air whilst being eased.
 
NIVO – The mare, which has not raced since October 2018, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Raced wide for the majority. Apprentice N. Fazackerley was reminded of his obligation to ride his mount out to the conclusion of the race.
 
PIGINARKI – Bumped shortly after the start and, as a result, had to be steadied.
 
NICCONI BAY – Bumped by another runner shortly after the start and, as a result, was forced outwards.
 
Race 3: THE MARLENE COLLINS BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1100M
 
The start of this race was delayed when THE MECHANIC, which reared in the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SUPER SUAVE – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Shifted in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
REAL SUPREMACY – Raced 3 wide without cover until passing the 800m. Laid in for the majority of the home straight.
 
BRAY – Tightened for room shortly after the start and, as a result, clipped heels and lost ground.
 
Race 4: FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed when KRUSTALLOS, which refused to load, was declared a late scratching by Stewards at 6.20pm. On the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on KRUSTALLOS be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the Win #6
2 cents in the dollar for place of winner #6
3 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #11
4 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #7
 
The trainer’s representative for Mr. M. Hemmings was advised that KRUSTALLOS must obtain two further barrier certificates prior to resuming racing.
 
FINAL DRUM – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Laid in for the majority of the home straight.
 
LITTLE ALBERT – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Laid in in the home straight.
 
BARNEY’S LAW – Began awkwardly.
 
FITZROY BOY – Jockey E. Ljung reported that her mount raced greenly throughout and, in her opinion, would benefit from the run today.
 
MILLEN FALCON – Raced wide before obtaining a leading position approaching the 800m.
 
IBERIAN LACE – Began awkwardly, and then shortly after was bumped by another runner.
 
MASSIE WHISPER – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
Race 5: MILLMERRAN FLYASH QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
ADAMDEEANT – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Shifted out approaching the 500m and bumped MISS BULITZ.
 
NAVAL STRIKE – Clipped heels and blundered shortly after the start and lost considerable ground when EXCEPTIONAL BELLE shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.
 
EXCEPTIONAL BELLE – Shifted out abruptly shortly after the start whilst being eased from heels, and then raced greenly for the remainder. Trainer S. Hilton was advised that the filly will require a further barrier certificate prior to resuming racing.
 
MISS BULITZ – Became fractious in the enclosure and made contact with the fence on a number of occasions. The filly underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Trainer P. Sexton was advised that a warning will be placed on the filly’s pre-race manners. Bumped near the 500m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 6: BLAKE LEIFELS PAINTING MAIDEN PLATE – 1625M
 
JONDY QUALO – Hung in throughout. Trainer J. Thomas will be advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
SOLDIER POY – Raced wide until the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SWING SHIFT – Bumped by another runner near the 1100m. Held up for clear running leaving the 600m until approaching the 400m.
 
KEYHOLE – Laid in in the home straight.
 
KUMARI – Got its head in the air on a number of occasions whilst overracing in the early and middle stages. Steadied from heels near the 500m.
 
LADY DALA – Slow to begin.
 
OIA – Tightened for room near the 1200m. Raced in restricted room and was eased near the 350m. Jockey J. Oliver reported that despite incidents near the 1200m and the 350m he could offer no tangible explanation for the disappointing performance today. Trainer L. Hatch will be questioned in the coming days in relation to the performance. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
Stewards inquired into an incident near the 1200m in which KEYHOLE (App. Z. White) was checked from heels and lost ground when OIA (J. Oliver) was tightened for room by JONDY QUALO (S. Sweedman), which shifted in whilst hanging in. As Stewards could not be satisfied that the incident was attributable to the carelessness of jockey S. Sweedman, they took the matter no further.
 
Stewards also inquired into an incident near the 350m in which OIA (J. Oliver) had to be eased when placed in restricted room. Stewards established that near the 350m, SWING SHIFT (App. N. Masuda) shifted in whilst laying in, taking SOLDIER POY (E. Ljung) in on to KEYHOLE (App. Z. White), which shifted in marginally placing OIA in restricted room. As Stewards were satisfied that the incident could not be attributed to the carelessness of any one rider, they took the matter no further.
 
Race 7: THE VICTORIA HOTEL GOONDIWINDI CLASS 3 H’CAP – 2150M
 
WESTBROOK WARRIOR – Began awkwardly. Jockey S. Bogenhuber reported that her mount felt somewhat flat today. Trainer T. Dougall advised that in light of the performance the gelding will be sent for an immediate spell.
 
IN YOUR ELEMENT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions
Toowoomba 26.10.19
Race 4.  App. M. Wishart – careless riding – 12 days (m/n 09.11.19 – m/n 21.11.19) – AR. 131(a)
 
Absent jockeys
R. Plumb – personal reasons
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Scherzare, In Fiore, Ready Babe
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, and the second placegetters in Races 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. KRUSTALLOS – refused to load; late scratching – 2 barrier certificates req’d – AR. 20(e)
Race 5. MISS BULITZ – pre-race manners – warning – AR. 20(e)
Race 5. EXCEPTIONAL BELLE – racing manners – barrier certificate req’d – AR. 20(e)
Race 6. JONDY QUALO – racing manners – warning – AR. 20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5.           LUCKY SENATOR – App. Madeleine Wishart
Race 7.           SCILAGO – Josh Oliver
 
Late scratchings
Race 4.          KRUSTALLOS – refused to load – 6.20pm
 
Published subject to correction upon revision