QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                     
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.74
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – E. Barron, J. Childs, T. Preston, B. McErlean
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – S. Fahey, M. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr. G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, A. Schofield
Starter – P. Brennan
Jockeys Advocate – B. Saunders
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
Race 1: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
GOLDEN SYMPHONY – Shifted out abruptly shortly after the start.
 
GRAND BARRAIL – Hung out rounding the turn near the 700m and shifted wider on the track, and from this point the gelding was allowed to stride forward by its rider.
 
HEARTS LIKE OURS – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Improved onto heels approaching the 700m and lost ground. Shifted out abruptly after improving onto the heels of another runner passing the 600m. Commenced to yield ground from the 400m and finished tailed off. Jockey G. Geran advised that the gelding felt short in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its off hind leg. Trainer E. Hayes was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.
 
STAMEN – As the gelding was late to arrive on course due to transport difficulties, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
NAVAL STRIKE – Steadied from heels shortly after the start and lost ground. Improved onto heels near the 900m and was steadied.
 
Race 2: VANDERFIELD HINO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1625M
 
MOSSHIKI – Reared in the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
SWING SHIFT – Hampered at the start and lost ground when a runner to its inside shifted out abruptly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WEALTH’N’POWER – Began awkwardly. After racing keenly near the 1300m, jockey K. Yoshida shifted his mount outwards to obtain safe racing room and, as a result, the gelding raced 3 wide without cover for the remainder.
 
HISGRACE – Shifted out abruptly shortly after the start. Bumped heavily shortly after the start.
 
REAL IT IN – Shifted in shortly after the start and made heavy contact with another runner. After racing keenly in the early stages, Apprentice A. Thompson permitted his mount to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 1200m.
 
ASKARI – Slow into stride. Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
HE’S ALL WHITE – Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 1300m and, as a result, raced 3 wide with cover for the remainder.
 
Race 3: BARRIER REEF POOLS QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1300M
 
DON’T STOP – Steadied from heels near the 1000m. Hung out badly rounding the home turn and shifted wider on the track, and from that point took no competitive part in the race. A post-race veterinary examination of the colt revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer P. Nolan Jnr was advised that the colt must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing.
 
LUBUK – Held up for a considerable distance rounding the home turn and had difficulty securing clear running in the home straight. Commenced to lay in when able to secure clear running approaching the 100m.
 
SCRUFF’N’STUFF – Slow to begin.
 
SMART METEOR – Slow to begin.
 
STRYKING PRINCESS – Shifted in passing the 200m and, in doing so, was bumped on the hindquarters by LUBUK which was attempting to secure a narrow run to the inside and, as a result, STRYKING PRINCESS became unbalanced.
 
MISS MAGNOLIA – Steadied to avoid the heels of another runner which was laying in near the 75m.
 
Race 4: PRO-CLEAR CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1625M
 
The start of this race was delayed slightly when HARD RULER lost a plate in the enclosure which had to be refitted before proceeding to the barriers.
 
MCMAHON – Raced wide from the 800m.
 
DELADIES BOY – After beginning well, the gelding was permitted to stride forward by its rider and, as a result, settled further forward than anticipated.
 
THE IRONS – After being caught wide whilst racing keenly in the early stages, the gelding was allowed to stride forward by its rider to obtain a position outside the leader near the 1100m.
 
LOLA’S DIAMOND – Slow to begin. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
LOUIE LA’JOY – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SIZZLING BABE – Connections advised that it would be the intention for the filly to settle further forward in the field today if circumstances permit. The filly was ridden accordingly.
 
HIGHER LOVE – Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
INKULU – Steadied from heels near the 400m.
 
Race 5: CHARLTON TYRE SERVICE FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1300M
 
THE BLACK TIDE – Hung out from the 300m.
 
MAC’S GAL – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
HYDRANGEA – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
COOLMUNDA – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: AUDI CENTRE TOOWOOMBA COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1300M
 
FEW TOO MANY – After beginning well, the gelding settled in a leading position without being pressured by its rider and, as a result, settled further forward than anticipated.
 
MADLUCE MISSILE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
MY BELLY BUTTON – Apprentice B. Nothdurft reported that the gelding raced somewhat flat today and, in his opinion, may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer L. Hatch advised that in light of Apprentice Nothdurft’s report he will now consider sending the horse for a spell.
 
TEMUJIN’S RULE – Began awkwardly and then dipped shortly after the start.
 
RED WEDDING – Jumped in the air at the start. Raced ungenerously for a short distance and hung out near the 900m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
ZOUZOUZALO – Raced wide with cover for the majority.
 
Race 7: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS CLASS 5 H’CAP – 1200M
 
BEACON – Steadied near the 1100m to avoid the heels of CHAMBERLAIN. Raced 3 wide with cover throughout. When questioned by Stewards in relation to the below market expectation performance, jockey B. Stower advised that the gelding was forced to race 3 wide throughout which may have been to its disadvantage, however she felt that the horse was entitled to finish off the race better than it did today and, in her opinion, proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its off fore leg. The trainer’s representative was advised that the gelding will require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing.
 
SIMPLY SPLASHING – Slow to begin.
 
VICTORY TOAST – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
LAST ARMAGEDDON – Steadied to avoid heels near the 1000m.
 
HOLD ON – Steadied near the 100m to avoid the heels of MR TICKETS (R. Goltz) which shifted in to secure clear running when not completely clear. Jockey R. Goltz was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
CHAMBERLAIN – Steadied near the 1100m to avoid the heels of EXCELEBRAZIONE (App. A. Thompson) which shifted in when not completely clear.  Apprentice A. Thompson was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in the future.
 
Race 8: TAYLOR BUILDING GROUP CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1100M
 
WATCHMEN – Jumped in the air at the start, and a short distance later was bumped and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages. Momentarily steadied leaving the 100m.
 
MOSCINI – Blundered badly on jumping away.
 
WRITE THE RULES – Apprentice B. Nothdurft reported that, despite being forced to race wide, he was disappointed with the manner in which the filly finished off the race. He added that, in his opinion, the filly may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer M. Currie agreed with Apprentice Nothdurft’s comments and advised that the filly will be sent for an immediate spell.
 
MYMILL – Raced very wide until leaving the 600m.
 
BOOMISTA – Bumped at the start.
 
SEMAPHORE GIRL – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7.  R. Goltz – careless riding – AR. 131(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Mosshiki
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, and the second placegetters in Races 1, 3, 4, 6 and 8
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1.  HEARTS LIKE OURS – lame off hind leg – veterinary clearance req’d – AR. 20(e)
Race 3.  DON’T STOP – hung out and uncompetitive – barrier trial – AR. 20(e)
Race 7.  BEACON – lame off fore leg – veterinary clearance req’d – AR. 20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           SWING SHIFT - Skye Bogenhuber
Race 3.           LUCKY SENATOR - Ron Goltz
Race 8.           POSITIVE SPIN - App. Jackson Murphy
                        NAMO KEKENI - App. Stephanie Thornton
 
Late scratchings
Nil.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision