QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 29 AUGUST 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE            TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4                 RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE
PENETROMETER – 4.96
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E Barron
Stewards – J Childs, L Hicks, T Preston, P Jenkins
Clerk of Scales – D Rossiter
Judge – S Fahey, M Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr G Johnston
Swab Attendants – D McDonald, R Burchmann
Starter – T Woodham
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Apprentice W Peel had riding engagements at another venue, riding replacements were made as per Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: BARRIER REEF POOLS BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP 1200M
 
COUP - Began awkwardly almost dislodging its rider. Performed below market expectation. Apprentice A Patis advised that after beginning awkwardly, the gelding settled further back than she had expected. She explained that near the 1100m after being crossed by HEAVENLY ARCHER her mount commenced to over race and at that point, she elected to obtain cover behind that runner, instead of a position three wide. App. A Patis further added that in her opinion the gelding may not have been suited by the quick back up from its most recent start. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not identify any abnormal findings and a post-race swab was taken for analysis.
 
THE CARPENTER - Approaching the 200m, disappointed for a run to the inside TEQUILA BOOM before shifting out to obtain clear running. Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages.
 
TEQUILA BOOM – Jockey J Lyon reported that it was not his intention to lead today’s event however after beginning well he allowed the mare to settle where comfortable in a leading position. When questioned in relation to the improved performance, Trainer K Kemp explained that mare drew an ideal barrier today and had no luck in its recent starts. He added that in his opinion the mare was better suited to the class of today’s event and therefore he was not surprised with the mares forward showing.
 
Race 2: MITAVITE CLASS 1 PLATE 870M
 
BOOMING TOWN – Raced wide without cover throughout. Laid out rounding the home turn. Performed below market expectation. Apprentice I Rabjones stated in her opinion that drawing the outside barrier and settling wide without cover throughout had a detrimental effect on the geldings winning chances. Trainer B Baldwin advised that after today’s performance would consider spelling the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not identify any abnormal findings
 
HE'S NOT FOCUSED – Over the concluding stages was taken in by MILLION, which laid in.
 
NEAREST THE PINS – Slow to begin. Near the 500m, steadied from the heels of MILLION.
 
MILLION – As S Doyle failed to arrive on course to fulfil his engagement, he was replaced by R GOLTZ. Jockey S Doyle was fined $100 under the provisions of AR127(1) for failing to fulfil an engagement. Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
ONAROLL – Approaching the 700m, raced in restricted room for a short distance.
 
SHE'S CROWNED – Slow to begin. Approaching the 700m, raced in restricted room for a short distance.
 
Race 3: SANDER PARTNERS BENCHMARK 70 H’CAP 1625M
 
FACTORY WARRIOR – Bounded at the start and lost ground. Shortly after the start was permitted to stride forward and settle in the lead approaching the 1200m.
 
IN YOUR ELEMENT – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
PROUD ROCK - Jockey L Tilley was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, which is one more than permitted.
 
GET OUTA UTAH – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being affected. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 4: LIVING TURF BENCHMARK 58 H’CAP 2150M
 
Correct weight was delayed when the trainer of second placegetter, Trainer M Boland (POOLENZO) requested to view the patrol films to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge a protest against the winner, BRUMBY JACK (Jockey J Lyon). After viewing the films, Trainer M Boland advised that he did not wish to proceed with the protest.
 
POOLENZO – Made the crossing awkwardly near the 1500m.  Near the 1200m, shifted out abruptly when racing keenly at the heels of CAMOUFLAGE GIRL. App. M Wishart accidently dropped her whip near the 200m.
 
ULTIMATE POWER – Raced keenly with its head in the air in the early and middle stages.
 
STRYKING EMERALD – Raced keenly in the early stages. Made the crossing awkwardly near the 1500m. Commenced to weaken from the 500m. Approaching the 400m had to be steadied from the heels of AIRLIE MAN which shifted in. Jockey A Fancourt (AIRLIE MAN) was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for permitting her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear. Performed below market expectation. Jockey L Tilley advised that when obliged to steady near the 400m the gelding failed to respond to his riding from that point. Jockey Tilley added that in his opinion the gelding is more suited to distances shorter than today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not identify any abnormal findings. Jockey L Tilley was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, which is one more than permitted.
 
LAMMA HILTON – Began awkwardly and lost ground.  Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, raced keenly with its head up.  For a short distance near the 1200m raced with its head up whilst being restrained from the heels of POOLENZO.
 
AIRLIE MAN – Raced three wide without cover in the early stages until near the 1400m.
 
BRUMBY JACK – Laid out over the concluding stages.
 
CAMOUFLAGE GIRL – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SCHWARZY – Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: SHEPPARD EARTHMOVING MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
 
BOOM BABY – Began awkwardly and made heavy contact with WHITSUNDAY LAD.
 
TWO SHADES – As the gelding had not raced since August 2019, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination, and was cleared to start. Fractious behind the barriers and proved difficult to load. Trainer J Gregory was advised a warning will be placed on the geldings pre-race manners. Raced greenly throughout. Hung out for a short distance near the 400m.
 
MS SPICY – Held up for clear running near the 300m.
 
WHITSUNDAY LAD – On jumping was bumped on the hind quarters by MORI’S PRESS and became momentarily unbalanced.
 
MORI'S PRESS – On jumping was severely tightened for room between WHITSUNDAY LAD and CRAIGLEA DANIEL and lost ground. Bumped heavily with CRAIGLEA DANIEL which laid in near the 900m. Held up from the 500m to a point near the 400m.
 
RYANO – When questioned in relation to the improved performance, Trainer M Boland advised that the filly was freshened up since its last start and was back in distance today and for that reason was not surprised with today’s forward showing.
 
CRAIGLEA DANIEL – As the horse had raced at Ipswich 27 August 2020, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination, and was cleared to start.  Bumped heavily with another runner near the 900m. In the early stages was inclined to lay in.
 
PRINCESS CLEOPATRA – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY MAIDEN PLATE 1300M
 
BRACKEN – Tightened between runners on jumping. Bumped by MOSSFAIR near the 400m.
 
I'M CALLIN' DIBS – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination identified the gelding to be displaying thumps.
 
PAGEN FLOKI – Raced in restricted room passing the 400m.
 
AMERICAN BOUND – Raced three wide with cover in the early stages. In the home straight laid in.       
 
MOSSFAIR – Leaving the 400m shifted out to secure clear running made contact with another runner.
 
SORRELLA TRAMONTO – Bumped on jumping.
 
Race 7: MOORE LEWIS & PARTNERS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN H’CAP 1200M
 
Start was delayed when DIAMOND BEANS lost an off fore plate en route to the barriers. Subsequently was replated and underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed suitable to start.
 
ROKE – Held up momentarily leaving the 500m and then had difficulty securing clear running approaching the 400m.
 
WITHOUT CHOICE – Commenced to hang out from the 500m.
 
ALL GAIN - A post-race veterinary examination identified the filly to be lame in the near fore limb. Trainer M Currie was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance prior to racing or trialling again.
 
CRAIGLEA LANA – Tightened for room shortly after the start and was taken across the heels of ROKE and lost considerable ground.
 
SPIRIT BLUE – Began awkwardly and made contact with CROWN LAW. Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
BUDDY'S TALE – Began very awkwardly, shifted out and lost considerable ground. Lost contact with the field in the early and middle stages. Jockey R Goldsbury reported that the gelding was inclined to hang out and race greenly. Trainer D Corbett stated that it was the geldings first time racing under lights and in her opinion, this may have affected its performance in today’s event. Trainer D Corbett was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners.  
 
CROWN LAW – Trainer M J Dunn was fined $100 under the provisions of LR67 for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time. Tightened for room on jumping.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3. Jockey Les Tilley - Use of whip prior to 100m – 6 times – 1 more than permitted - Reprimand – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 4. Jockey Les Tilley - Use of whip prior to 100m – 6 times – 1 more than permitted - Reprimand – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 4. Jockey Alannah Fancourt – Careless Riding – Reprimand – AR131(a)
 
Fines
Race 2. Jockey Shannon Doyle – Failed to fulfil engagement – Fine - $100 – AR127(1)
Race 7. Trainer Matthew J Dunn - Late rider – Fine - $100 - LR67

Absent jockeys
App. Wendy Peel – Riding engagements at another venue
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ESKDALE
MILLION
FACTORY WARRIOR
ULTIMATE POWER
TWO SHADES
BRACKEN
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
COUP (Unplaced)
REMEMBER BELLA (2nd)
I’M CALLIN’ DIBS (3rd)
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5. TWO SHADES – Pre-race manners – Warning
Race 7. BUDDY’S TALE – Racing Manners – Warning
Race 7. ALL GAIN – Lame near fore limb – Vet Cert. Req’d
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. SHE’S CROWNED – App. A Thompson replacing App. W. Peel
Race 2.  MILLION – R Goltz replacing S Doyle
Race 7. CROWN LAW – App. M Wishart – Late notification
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision