QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 31 MAY 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5
RAIL – 4M
PENETROMETER – 5.06
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – B. Cooke, B. McErlean, T. White, P. Jenkins
Clerk of Scales – D. Rossiter
Judge – S. Fahey, M. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr. G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants – R. Burchmann, A. Schofield
Starter – T. Woodham
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
GENERAL
 
As A. Allen was not attending the meeting today, a riding replacement was made in Race 3 as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Stewards accepted jockey Allen’s explanation regarding his non-attendance at the meeting today.
 
Apprentice C. Bayliss pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 232(b) in that he failed to comply with a direction of a security official when entering the course. Apprentice C. Bayliss was fined $500. Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reason for Apprentice C. Bayliss failing to comply with the direction of a Steward during the course of a Stewards inquiry in relation to this matter, and also in relation to his further failure to comply with a direction to remain on course.
 
Race 1: AG RIGGING MAIDEN PLATE – 2175M
 
CHINESE DYNASTY – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which tailed off, revealed the horse to be exhibiting a poor post-race recovery. Trainer M. Boland advised that in light of today’s performance, it is now his intention for the gelding to leave his stable. Nevertheless, Mr. Boland was advised that should the gelding return to racing, it must first barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards.
 
RECALL EVENTS – Disappointed for a run rounding the home turn and lost ground.
 
THE SEVEN FALLS – Failed to muster early speed. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had bled from both nostrils. The trainer’s representative was advised that the gelding will be ineligible to race for 3 months and prior to resuming racing must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward.
 
FIORELLI – Connections advised that it would be the intention for the gelding to be ridden further forward in the field today if circumstances permit. After being ridden along after leaving the barriers, the gelding was unable to muster early speed and, as a result of racing wide, was restrained to a rearward position near the 1600m.
 
SHADOW ECLIPSE – Disappointed for a run rounding the home turn and lost ground. Trainer S. Kendrick reported that the gelding had bled from one nostril whilst being transported back to his stables. Mr. Kendrick was advised that the gelding must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward prior to next racing.
 
DOMINICA ROSE – Connections advised that it would be the intention for the mare to be ridden further back in the field today if circumstances permit. Overraced in the early stages and, as a result, was unable to be restrained to a more rearward position as per the proposed change of tactics. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
VENTURES SIGHT – Raced keenly and was steadied from heels near the 1500m.

Race 2: PLATINUM INTERNATIONAL MOTOR INN QTIS 2YO H’CAP – 1000M
 
FIVE OXFORD – Hung out rounding the home turn and, as a result, proved difficult to ride out in the early stages of the home straight.
 
RYANO – Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SIZZLELOVER – Stewards permitted jockey L. Tilley to ride the filly 0.5kg over its allotted weight. Began awkwardly and made heavy contact with the barrier partition.
 
Race 3: FURNEYS MAIDEN H’CAP – 1110M
 
LICENCE TO ROCK – Disappointed for a run for some distance approaching the 200m before shifting to the inside in an endeavour to secure clear running, however was again disappointed for a run passing the 100m.
 
TREASURE OF GOLD – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. When questioned by Stewards in relation to the seemingly improved performance, trainer M. Nolan advised that prior to the colt’s first run in a race it had worked well, and he had expected a forward showing at its first race start. He added that on debut, the colt was slow to begin and then proved very disappointing throughout. Mr. Nolan  went on to say that following that run he had been pleased with the colt’s work, and whilst he was not entirely surprised by its vastly improved performance today, he was somewhat surprised that it was able to be successful. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
YAZZI JEAN – Hung in under pressure over the final 100m and proved difficult to ride out.
 
ARCADIAN SHORES – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
CHERAX DESTRUCTOR – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: MITAVITE MAIDEN H’CAP – 1110M
 
ROSTRUM – Slow to begin.
 
DUSTY HAZE – Raced keenly and hung out rounding the turn near the 700m. Steadied near the 150m when tightened for room by ROSTRUM, which shifted in and away from CHEESIE, which was taken in by JOJO GO, which shifted in marginally whilst weakening.
 
ANTIPODEAN LAD – Steadied and lost ground after being crossed near the 900m.
 
KNUCKLEBOX – Slow to muster early speed. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
STYK AT IT – Trainer B. Robinson was fined $100 for the late declaration of J. Taylor as rider. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 5: AUDI CENTRE TOOWOOMBA CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1640M
 
TEARS OF LOVE – Race ungenerously rounding the turn near the 1200m and shifted wider on the track and, as a result, when a runner improved to its inside, the gelding was forced to race in a 3 wide position before being allowed to stride forward to assume a position outside the leader near the 900m.
 
TERRIUS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
HEATHROW – Momentarily placed in restricted room and eased near the 1200m.
 
NORTHERN DRAGON – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
SHE WON’T LISTEN – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
UNO TOPS – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost ground.
 
COMPLIANCE – Began awkwardly.
 
ETHANOL GIRL – Stewards permitted jockey L. Tilley to ride the mare 0.5kg over its allotted weight.
 
Race 6: BLACK & WHITE CABS CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1640M
 
BLUE COMET – Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground. After being caught wide in the early stages, jockey M. Hellyer allowed his mount to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 900m.
 
NIATROSS – Connections advised that it would be the intention for the gelding to be ridden further forward in the field today if circumstances permit. After being ridden along in the early stages, the gelding settled in a midfield position. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. On return to scale, jockey E. Ljung reported that her mount did not feel comfortable in its action from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
MILL CITY – Slow to begin.
 
Race 7: WHOLESALE HORSEWEAR HOUSE BENCHMARK 62 H’CAP – 1300M
 
SIR MAGIC – Hung in throughout, and proved difficult to ride out in the home straight.
 
THE HAND – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
WILLO TITTO – Steadied from heels passing the 1000m. Raced 3 wide for the majority.
 
MADLUCE MISSILE – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
 
MADDIARA – Commenced to overrace and was steadied from heels when the pace of the race steadied passing 1000m. Held up approaching the home turn.
 
SHINSTAR – Laid in in the early stages of the home straight.
 
Race 8: HYGAIN BENCHMARK 62 H’CAP – 1300M
 
HARADIFY – Raced wide throughout.
 
INCHING CLOSER – Tightened for room on jumping.
 
MAC’S GAL – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
GRAND BARRAIL – Raced wide throughout.
 
MISSISSIPPI FLYER – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
DEVINE FACTOR – Blundered near the 700m. When questioned by Stewards regarding the seemingly disappointing performance, jockey N. Tomizawa advised that his mount was able to travel in a handy position during the race, however after it blundered near the 700m, the filly failed to travel from that point and, in his opinion, proved disappointing over the concluding stages. The trainer’s representative could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance today, which he advised was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
SHADYVALE STAR – Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
Following the running of this race some remedial work was undertaken on the track near the 700m, resulting in the remaining race times being amended as follows:
 
Race 9 – 6.12pm
Race 10 – 6.45pm
Race 11 – 7.20pm
 
Race 9: K&R PLUMBING SUPPLIES QTIS 3YO BENCHMARK 62 H’CAP – 1210M
 
DEADLY ONE – Began awkwardly and shifted in making heavy contact with another runner. Steadied from heels rounding the home turn.
 
WHOSTOPPEDTHERAIN – Bumped heavily at the start.
 
SIZZLING BABE – Slow to muster early speed.
 
Race 10: TAB BENCHMARK 70 H’CAP – 1000M
 
COLPO DI TAMBURO – Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground.
 
CASH’N’RUN – Slow to begin and lost ground. Raced wide throughout. Steadied from heels near the 500m.
 
CHAMBERLAIN – Steadied from heels shortly after the start. Steadied near the 500m.
 
MOSCINI – Steadied from heels shortly after the start.
 
PIERIDAE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
EVAMAC – Disappointed for a run rounding the home turn and lost ground.
 
Race 11: BRISBANE RIVERVIEW HOTEL CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1210M
 
I AM COURAGE – Refused to jump and took no part in the race. Trainer B. Brown was advised that the gelding will require a further barrier certificate prior to next racing.
 
EL PRADOS – When commencing to weaken near the 250m, the gelding laid in and was steadied from heels, and whilst being corrected by its rider, shifted out and bumped heavily with another runner. Jockey R. Maloney could offer no explanation for the performance of the gelding, which he advised had failed to travel as he has expected from the 600m, and proved disappointing in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stewards will contact trainer B. Healey in the coming days regarding the gelding’s performance, and its post-race recovery.
 
OCTAVIAN – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Bumped heavily and buffeted between runners when securing clear running near the 200m.
 
TRANSVERSALE – Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground.
 
ZANAZOU – Connections advised that it would be the intention for the filly to be ridden in a rearward position today if circumstances permit. The filly was ridden accordingly.
 
MIGHTY QUINN – Jumped with its head in the air. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
C. Bayliss – $500 – failed to comply with a direction of an official – AR. 232(b)
Race 4.  Tnr. B. Robinson – $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67

Absent jockeys
A. Allen
 
Adjourned inquiries          
Apprentice C. Bayliss – failure to comply with two separate Stewards’ directions
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Chinese Dynasty, Ragi Mac, Woody Wood Duck, Terrius
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, and the second placegetters in Races 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 9 and 10
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1.  CHINESE DYNASTY – poor performance – barrier trial – AR. 20(e)
Race 11.  I AM COURAGE – refused to jump and took no part in the race – barrier cert req’d – AR. 20(e) 
 
Bleeders
Race 1.  THE SEVEN FALLS – bled both nostrils – 3 month bar; 1000m gallop – AR. 79(4)(b)
Race 1.  SHADOW ECLIPSE – bled one nostril – 1000m gallop – AR. 79(8)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           VENTURES SIGHT - Jason Taylor
Race 3.           ARCADIAN SHORES - Sean Cormack
Race 4.           ANTIPODEAN LAD - Hannah Phillips
                        STYK AT IT - Jason Taylor
Race 5.           ETHANOL GIRL - Les Tilley
Race 6.           FISH ON - Ryan Maloney
Race 7.           BOBBY AXELROD - App. Sheriden Tomlinson
Race 11.        ORSETTO - Wayne O'Connell
                        CUPID’S AFFAIR - App. Madeleine Wishart
                        MIGHTY QUINN - Rebecca Goldsbury
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision