QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                     
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.78
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Barron
Stewards – J. Childs, T. Preston, T. White, B. McErlean
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – S. Fahey, B. Poelstra
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants – R. Burchmann, E. Hodges
Starter – D. Hodgson
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
Race 1: AXIOM INSURANCE BROKERS CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1300M
 
MILLEN FALCON – Forced wider on the track near the 700m. Steadied from heels near the 400m. Disappointed for a run near the 250m and shifted wider on the track to secure clear running.
 
SPARTAN JET – Clipped heels and blundered near the 400m resulting in Apprentice C. Bayliss almost being dislodged and the gelding losing considerable ground. Apprentice C. Bayliss, the rider of SPARTAN JET, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 131(a) in that near the 400m he attempted to force a run between MISS HOW LONG (S. Bogenhuber) and ACCOUNTANT (S. Lacy) when there was no room to do so which resulted in SPARTAN JET clipping heels and blundering causing Apprentice Bayliss to almost be dislodged, and resulting in the gelding losing considerable ground. In this incident, a number of runners which were trailing SPARTAN JET also had to be steadied. Apprentice Bayliss’ licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 11 days to commence at midnight on Saturday 14 December 2019 and conclude at midnight on Wednesday 25 December 2019. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration Apprentice Bayliss’ guilty plea and his prior good record in relation to this rule.  As a result of this incident, Apprentice Bayliss returned to scale with a bleeding nose after being struck in the face by his mount’s head. Apprentice Bayliss was examined by Queensland Ambulance Officers and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
GREY SKIES – Stewards accepted the explanation provided by trainer R. Drysdale regarding the late scratching of the gelding at 11.00am.
 
MISS HOW LONG – Laid out in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SEMAPHORE GIRL – Slow to begin. Steadied to avoid heels near the 400m. Eased from heels when MILLEN FALCON shifted out near the 250m. Apprentice N. Masuda, the rider of MILLEN FALCON, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.
 
VICTORY DANCE – Trainer T. Pascoe was fined $100 for the late declaration of R. Goltz as rider. Laid in in the home straight.
 
ACCOUNTANT – Raced 3 wide without cover until leaving the 900m.
 
NIVO – Hung out near the 700m and forced another runner wider on the track. Steadied to avoid heels near the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in its off fore leg. Connections advised that the mare will now be retired. Nevertheless, Stewards advised connections that the mare will require a veterinary clearance should it resume racing.
 
Race 2: JIM’S SKIP BINS TOOWOOMBA CLASS 1 PLATE – 1100M
 
ANKARA FOX – Trainer M. Currie was fined $100 for the late declaration of J. Oliver as rider. Slow to begin.
 
NOT TONIGHT DEAR – Began awkwardly. Steadied from heels near the 1000m. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Forced another runner wider on the track leaving the 800m, and then raced wide from that point.
 
TSANI TOPAZ – Forced wider on the track by another runner leaving the 800m, and then raced wide from that point.
 
HONEY BABY – Eased when placed in restricted room approaching the 800m.
 
Race 3: HARVEY NORMAN COMMERCIAL TOOWOOMBA BENCHMARK 68 H’CAP – 1100M
 
MARKSFIELD – Steadied when placed in restricted room for a short distance near the 800m. Shifted wider on the track to secure clear running near the 400m.
 
BELLA OCCHI – When questioned by Stewards in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance, Apprentice N. Fazackerley advised that the mare travelled well until it was placed under pressure near the 400m at which point it failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be exhibiting a poor post-race recovery.
 
LOVE YOU LUCY – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
BAREFOOT TYCOON – Tightened for room on jumping away. Forced wider on the track near the 400m when MARKSFIELD shifted out. Apprentice M. Wishart, the rider of MARKSFIELD, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.
 
OKANAGAN MISS – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 4: JOE WAGNER GROUP CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1625M
 
THE IRONS – Eased from heels whilst racing keenly near the 1300m. Got its head in the air whilst racing keenly near the 1000m. Laid in in the home straight. Lost the off fore plate and the near hind plate in running.
 
A LITTLE CRAFTY – Raced wide in the early stages, and was permitted to stride forward by its rider to obtain a position outside the leader near the 1300m.
 
INKULU – Shifted wider on the track to avoid heels near the 1300m.
 
Race 5: QTEQ GEORESOURCES QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M
 
ICED – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages, and raced wide throughout.
 
LIVE MUSIC – Slipped behind on jumping away and lost considerable ground.
 
TEMUJIN LASS – Commenced to lay in shortly after the start. Shifted in and away from ALOCTANE approaching the 800m resulting in UNUSUAL AUNT having to be steadied when crowded for room.
 
RAKU’S SECRET – Bumped on jumping away. Raced ungenerously in the middle stages and got its head up on a number of occasions from the 800m until approaching the 500m.
 
UNUSUAL AUNT – Steadied when crowded for room approaching the 800m. Laid in in the home straight.
 
POROTA BEAN – Tightened for room shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages and raced wide throughout.
 
THREADING – Bumped on jumping away. Raced wide throughout.  
 
Race 6: THE PECAN NUT BOLT FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
LET’S BOOM – Apprentice M. Wishart was reminded of her obligations regarding her use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
RED HANA – Apprentice A. Spinks was reminded of his obligations regarding his use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
Race 7: VANDERFIELD JOHN DEERE COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to view the photo finish print of the dead-heating runners for 4th place. Correct weight was subsequently declared on the judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
ASKARI – Slow to begin.
 
CLAIRVUE SPIRIT – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
LITTLE ALBERT – Slow to begin, and then shortly after was tightened for room between runners. Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
SCARAMOUCHE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1.  Tnr. T. Pascoe – $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 2.  Tnr. M. Currie – $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67

Suspensions
Race 1.  App. C. Bayliss – careless riding – 11 days (m/n 14.12.19 – m/n 25.12.19) – AR. 131(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Fat Max, Heart Attack, Puzzling Wonder, Viking Clap
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, and the second placegetters in Races 1, 3, 5 and 7
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1.  NIVO – lame off fore leg – veterinary clearance req’d – AR. 20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           VICTORY DANCE - Ron Goltz
Race 2.           ANKARA FOX - Josh Oliver
Race 3.           PUZZLING WONDER - Stephanie Lacy
 
Late scratchings
Race 1.  GREY SKIES – 11.00am
 
Published subject to correction upon revision