QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 2020
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.82
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – J. Childs, B. Cooke, B. McErlean, D. Kerwick
Clerk of Scales – S. Fahey
Judge – M. Fahey, B. Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr. C. Wain
Swab Attendants – T. Prebble, D. McDonald
Starter – D. Hodgson
Jockeys Advocate – B. Saunders
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
GENERAL
 
As N. Thomas was not attending the meeting today due to injury, a riding replacement was made in Races 2 and 8 as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
As A. Allen was not attending the meeting today due to illness, a riding replacement was made in Race 4 as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
The start of Race 1 was delayed when both the Ambulance and the veterinarian were late arriving on course.
 
Due to the delay prior to the start of Race 1, the start times of Races 2 and 3 were amended as follows:
 
Race 2 – 4.35pm
Race 3 – 5.05pm
 
Race 1: TAB MAIDEN H’CAP – 1625M
 
LOLLIELUCAS – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the presence of blood in one nostril. As the veterinary surgeon was satisfied that the presence of blood was as a result of external trauma, no further action was taken.
 
BARTA LINES – Shifted out abruptly of its own accord shortly after the start.
 
SARASUN – Began awkwardly. Had difficulty securing clear running for some distance when awkwardly placed at heels approaching the 400m before being eased passing the 400m.
 
MULHOLLAND MAN – After being caught wide in the early stages, the gelding was allowed to stride forward by its rider to obtain the leading position approaching the 1300m.
 
ABSOLUTE GLORY – When questioned by Stewards in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance, jockey J. Bayliss advised that the filly travelled comfortably throughout, however it failed to quicken with other runners when asked to do so, ran on only fairly and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be exhibiting heat stress and a poor post-race recovery.
 
DOMO – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
OCTAVIAN – Bumped heavily by another runner shortly after the start and, as a result, lost ground. Steadied and momentarily forced wider on the track near the 1500m.
 
OUR RED JET – Steadied to avoid heels shortly after the start. Checked to avoid heels near the 1500m.
 
UNUSUAL AUNT – Laid out and made the turn near the 1200m awkwardly.
 
SHEINDLIN – Began awkwardly.
 
Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred near the 1500m where LOLLIELUCAS (App. N. Fazackerley) was tightened for room and checked and BARTA LINES (App. N. Masuda) clipped heels and blundered after being tightened for room. After taking evidence from a number of riders and viewing the patrol footage, Stewards found that LOLLIELUCAS was checked near the 1500m when racing between SHEINDLIN (App. M. Shimodaira) and OCEAN WATCH (L. Tilley) which hung out and shifted wider despite the efforts of its rider. A short distance later BARTA LINES, after being bumped by SHEINDLIN, which shifted out marginally, was checked badly and almost fell after making contact with the hindquarters of SARASUN (S. Bogenhuber) which shifted in at that point of the race. As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the shift from jockey S. Bogenhuber was the sole contributor to this incident, bearing in mind the minor shift outwards from SHEINDLIN, they afforded jockey Bogenhuber the benefit of the doubt and took the matter no further.
 
Race 2: FURNEYS QTIS 3YO CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1100M
 
ICED – Declared a late scratching at 10.00am for veterinary reasons.
 
RAPIDO GRIS – Slow to begin. Apprentice A. Thompson reported that his mount failed to muster early speed despite his urgings.  He added however that from the 500m where he improved to the outside of runners, the gelding ran on well and, in his opinion, would be better suited in races over a further distance moving forward in its preparation.
 
MISHANI COURAGE – Jockey J. Orman reported that his mount hung in under pressure in the home straight.
 
STAR CENTRE – Slow to begin.
 
QUART POT – Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
KASITA – Jockey N. Evans was reprimanded for using his whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.
 
SIN TAN – After being caught wide in the early stages, the filly was ridden forward by its rider to obtain a position outside the leader near the 700m.
 
FLYING CRACKERJAK – Laid out when placed under pressure inside the 200m.
 
As jockey N. Evans became distressed following the running of this race, he was stood down from his remaining engagement and a riding replacement was made in Race 7 as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey Evans was advised that he will require a medical clearance prior to next racing.
 
Race 3: PLATINUM INTERNATIONAL MOTOR INN CLASS 1 PLATE – 1000M
 
SWAGMAN – Eased when placed in restricted room shortly after the start.
 
WHISTLIN’ ARROW – Became fractious in the enclosure and, as a result, lost the off hind plate. After the plate was refitted, the gelding underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
DAME ELLIE – Raced in restricted room and was eased near the 900m. Had some difficulty securing clear running over the final 100m and was steadied at the conclusion of the race.
 
GLOBAL FACTOR – Held up and unable to improve for some distance approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
MOCKING – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
BLAZING HARADA – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
MESSAGE TO MARTHA – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
Race 4: NEIL MANSELL TRANSPORT BENCHMARK 58 H’CAP – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed to enable the broadcast of an interstate event.
 
MAC’S GAL – Eased from the heels of another runner passing the 1000m.
 
KEEP ON LOVING YOU – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
SIR BAM – Eased to avoid heels passing the 1000m and shifted to a 3 wide position and, as a result of a runner improving to the gelding’s inside at that point, was forced to race wide for the remainder.
 
BUZZER BEATER – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
FLAUNT – Slow to begin. Disappointed for a run and eased passing the 200m before being shifted to outside in an endeavour to obtain clear running, however went to the line without being fully tested.
 
LADY MICAELA – Bumped by another runner and eased near the 1100m.
 
LOVE YERS ALL – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
GASPARINI – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SURFACE TO SURFACE – After being shifted to the inside to secure clear running near the 250m, the gelding was steadied from heels a short distance later and, as a result, was held up and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
LEROY ROCKS – Raced wide with cover for the majority.
 
Race 5: WHOLESALE HORSEWEAR HOUSE CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1300M
 
FAT MAX – When questioned by Stewards in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance, Apprentice N. Fazackerley advised that his mount travelled well in a forward position throughout. He added that the gelding was momentarily held up at a point rounding the home turn however when able to quicken in the home straight, the gelding failed to do so and proved disappointing. Trainer K. Kemp could offer no explanation for the performance other than that, in his opinion, the gelding is better suited when able to secure clear running to the outside of runners and build its momentum in the home straight, and was therefore disadvantaged by being held up rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
ALL STARS – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting heat stress and a poor post-race recovery.
 
JOCHBERG – Raced wide without cover throughout. Raced in restricted room near the 150m.
 
CREATIVE MOSS – Steadied when placed in restricted room near the 1200m. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and then had difficulty securing clear running until a point near the 150m. Lost the near side winker in running.
 
REEF KNOT – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
JUNCTION – Raced ungenerously for a short distance whilst being restrained near the 800m. Held up badly and unable to improve from rounding the home turn to a point passing the 100m.
 
FOXLEIGH – Steadied from heels near the 1200m. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up for clear running and unable to improve for a short distance approaching the 100m.
 
GETS SMOKIN’ – Slow to begin. Raced wide with cover throughout. Raced in restricted room near the 150m.
 
STELLA’S CHANCE – Slow to begin.
 
WESTBROOK WARRIOR – Steadied from heels shortly after the start.
 
Race 6: GEMLIFE BENCHMARK 62 H’AP – 1850M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to enable jockey J. Bayliss, the rider of 2nd placegetter SCOTTISH LAD, to view the patrol footage to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge an objection against SWING SHIFT being declared the winner. After viewing the films, jockey J. Bayliss indicated that he did not wish to proceed, and correct weight was declared on the judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
MUFASTA – Steadied when tightened for room shortly after the start. Steadied to avoid heels near the 1700m. Jockey B. Stewart could offer no explanation for what he felt was a disappointing performance by the gelding today.
 
ALADINA – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
THE POTATO PONTIFF – Jumped with its head in the air.
 
SCOTTISH LAD – Disappointed for a run and lost ground near the 500m. Held up rounding the home turn. When attempting to shift out to secure clear running at the point of the home turn, the gelding shifted out and made heavy contact with SWING SHIFT, and then had difficulty obtaining clear running until a point near the 150m.
 
TACTICAL MANUEVER – Raced in restricted room near the 1700m and, as a result, became unbalanced and shifted out abruptly.
 
LEGS UNBARRED – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
MOSS GO NOW – Steadied when tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
Race 7: VALE ROGER TAYLOR MAIDEN H’CAP – 1200M
 
BILL OF RIGHTS – Bumped heavily on jumping away and, as a result, lost ground. When racing keenly near the 400m, the gelding was steadied from the heels of TORTUGA (App. N. Fazackerley) which was taken out marginally by RERUN (B. Stewart) which shifted out to secure clear running. Jockey B. Stewart was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in the future.
 
AMBIGUOUS – Jumped with its head in the air. Steadied to avoid heels leaving the 300m.
 
TORTUGA – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
GREY NOISE – Steadied to avoid the heels of REG ‘N’ KATH (N. Tomizawa) which shifted in when not completely clear near the 1000m. Jockey N. Tomizawa was reprimanded as a result of this incident. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting heat stress and a poor post-race recovery.
 
LOVE RUSH – Slow to begin. Forced wider on the track by other runners near the 400m.
 
SKYQUAKE – Began awkwardly and reared on jumping away and, as a result, lost ground. Improved onto heels and was steadied leaving the 800m. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
STEADY STAR – Lost the near side winker in running.
 
GREYT INTENTIONS – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout. Forced wider on the track by other runners near the 400m.  Lost a hind plate in running.
 
Race 8: KENNARDS MAIDEN H’CAP – 1200M
 
SNAP ON – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
PLATINUM DEAL – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
GAMMA – Slow to begin. Jockey S. Bogenhuber reported that her saddle shifted backwards during the race placing her at some disadvantage. She added that, as a result of the saddle shifting, she became unbalanced after passing the winning post.
 
OUR SUGAR RAY – Hung out whilst racing greenly for some distance leaving the 900m. Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2.  N. Evans – use whip in consecutive strides – AR. 132(7)(a)(i)
Race 7.  N. Tomizawa – careless riding – AR. 131(a)
 
Race day injuries/illness
N. Evans – distressed following Race 2 – medical clearance req’d.
 
Absent jockeys
N. Thomas – injured – medical clearance req’d.
A. Allen – injured – medical clearance req’d.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, and the second placegetters in Races 1, 4 and 6
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.          OCEAN WATCH - Les Tilley
SHEINDLIN - App. Minehiko Shimodaira
Race 2.          CONQUER MEE - App. Corey Bayliss
                        FLYING CRACKERJAK - Jake Bayliss
Race 3.          PATRICK’S ME MATE - Wayne O'Connell
PIPE DREAM LASS - Chris Taylor
MESSAGE TO MARTHA - App. Corey Bayliss
Race 4.          BRIDGET’S DIARY - Skye Bogenhuber
SURFACE TO SURFACE - James Orman
LEROY ROCKS - App. Noriyuki Masuda
Race 6.          SCOTTISH LAD - Jake Bayliss
TACTICAL MANUEVER - Micheal Hellyer
Race 7.          REG ‘N’ KATH – Nozi Tomizawa
Race 8.          BIG VEGA - App. Corey Bayliss
 
Late scratchings
Race 2.          ICED – 10.00am – veterinary reasons
 
Published subject to correction upon revision