QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 26 09 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE  TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4         RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.75
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – D Aurisch, J Childs, B Cooke, P Jenkins, B McErlean
Clerk of Scales – A. Cuckson
Judge – S Fahey, M Fahey
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, K. Caldwell
Swab Attendants – A Challen, D McDonald, R Burchmann, A Schofield
Starter – T Woodham
 
 
GENERAL
 
As C Bayliss failed to arrive on course to fulfill his engagements he was replaced as per the steward’s summary. Stewards will inquire into Apprentice C Bayliss’ failure to arrive on course at a later date.
 
Race 1: AG RIGGING Class 3 Plate 1850 metres
 
KIMPEMBE- Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ULTIMATE POWER- Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward by its rider to obtain the leading position near the 1300m. Hung out throughout.
 
PERFECT PAGE- Steadied to avoid heels near the 400m and shifted in to secure clear running.
 
RHYME TIME – Over raced in the early stages. Disappointed for a run near the 150m and shifted out to secure clear running.
 
ZOFGOLD- Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
MAHUSSEY- Raced in restricted room whilst over racing exiting the home straight on the 1st occasion. Continued to over race for some distance. As a result of racing keenly was shifted wider onto the track near the 1100m to improve to the leading position.
 
MISS HOW LONG- Began awkwardly and as a consequence settled further back than anticipated. Commenced to race keenly near the 1500m and was then ridden forward by its rider to a position outside the leader near the 1300m. Near the 350m was steadied when runners either side shifted ground.
 
Race 2: BARRIER REEF POOLS BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1625 metres
 
PRIORITISE- Began awkwardly losing ground. After being caught wide in the early stages was ridden forward outside the leader near the 900m.
 
JUNCTION- Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
SUPERGIANT (NZ)- Stewards questioned the stable representative and Jockey M McGillivray in relation to the below market expectation performance of SUPERGIANT (NZ). Jockey M McGillivray expressed disappointment in the performance of the gelding which he advised failed to travel from the 600m when asked to quicken. Mr McGillivray added that in his opinion the gelding may have resented the tongue tie. The stable representative advised that as the gelding was 3rd up from a spell today it had derived a fitness benefit from its previous 2 starts since returning from a spell. He added that based on this, plus the drop-in class for today’s event these were advantages for a forward showing and therefore was disappointed with its performance in today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
ROSIE POSIE- Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
OKANAGAN MISS- Laid in in the home straight.
 
MURLESS (NZ)- Laid in in the home straight.
 
Race 3: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS Class 6 Plate 1200 metres
 
The start was delayed when LA JUMENT and MOONSHINE LADY proved difficult to load.
 
PIRACY- Stewards questioned App. A Patis in relation to her riding of the gelding near the 900m, where she elected to ride aggressively to maintain a position outside PIERIDAE, rather than allowing CATESBY, which was racing forward and to the outside of PIRACY to cross her mount when there appeared an opportunity to do so. App. Patis advised that after beginning only fairly, she rode aggressively from the barriers until a point near the 1000m to obtain a forward position. She added that from near the 1000m the gelding commenced to over race. She went onto say that near the 900m when CATESBY was racing forward and to the outside PIRACY she became concerned that should CATESBY cross at this point, it would have resulted in PIRACY becoming awkwardly placed at heels and difficult to control as a result of over racing. Having had the opportunity to review the Stewards patrol footage, App Patis agreed with Stewards that in the circumstances it would have been more advantageous to allow CATESBY to cross her mount at that point of the race, which would have allowed for a slower tempo to be set, which may have allowed her mount to finish the race off better. Whilst Stewards felt App. Patis erred in her riding at that point of the race, they did not feel her actions were culpable under the rules and therefore took no further action.   
 
CATESBY- From a wide barrier was ridden aggressively in the early stages to obtain a forward position, however when unable to cross runners to his inside was forced to race 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
MANIAS- Raced 3 wide throughout. Steadied to avoid heels near the 500m.
 
MOONSHINE LADY- Bumped on jumping. Raced 3 wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PIERIDAE- Jockey B Nothdurft expressed disappointment in the performance of PIERIDAE which he advised weakened in the home straight, however jockey B. Nothdurft attributed this to pressure applied to the mare during the middle stages of the event.
 
CLOCKWISE- Began awkwardly bumping another runner. Disappointed for a run approaching the 100m and was forced to alter course inwards to secure clear running.
 
OH FIVE GLORY- Bumped heavily at the start. Raced keenly whilst being restrained in the early stages.
 
CHAMBERLAIN- Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Tailed off during the event. Trainer R Connolly was advised that the gelding would be ineligible to start at metropolitan races until its form improves at provincial meetings.
 
Race 4: MOORE TRAILERS TOOWOOMBA GUINEAS 1625 metres
 
I'MTWENTYFOURSEVEN- Scratched at the scratching deadline after becoming cast in its box overnight. Trainer K Kemp was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to next racing.
 
MAGIC CONQUEROR- When questioned in relation to the colt settling in a more forward position in todays event trainer K Schweida advised he issued no specific instructions to jockey L Cassidy however with the addition of pacifiers in todays event he had expected the colt to travel more genuinely in todays event than it had in its previous starts and for that reason was not overly surprised to see it settle in a more forward position. Jockey L Cassidy confirmed the instructions and advised that after beginning well he rode the colt along in the early stages and after being caught wide he allowed the colt to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader passing the 1400m. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
DOCTOR COSTELLO- Over raced and proved difficult to restrain in the early stages.
 
CALM SEEKER (NZ)- Slow to begin.
 
MISS CABARET- When questioned as to the below market expectation performance Jockey J Guthmann-Chester stated that in his opinion the filly travelled comfortably during the event however when asked to improve into the race at the 650m, after initially quickening, from the 400m then failed to run on as he expected and in his opinion proved disappointing. Post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be making an abnormal respiratory noise.
 
ELEUTHERA- Steadied from heels approaching the 1200m.
 
Race 5: TOOWOOMBA TRUCK SPARES PAT O'SHEA PLATE 1000 metres
 
The start was delayed when Jockey A Spinks was dislodged during the preliminary. In this incident A Spinks sustained an injury to his left hand and was unable to fulfill his engagement. Subsequently ATTA GAL was declared a late scratching at 3:40pm with the following deductions to apply-
 
1st- 1 cent in the dollar for the win, and 1 cent in the dollar for the place.
2nd- 1 cent in the dollar for the place
3rd- 1 cent in the dollar for the place
 
ALERT AND READY- Rider dislodged leaving the 500m. As apprentice Wishart was transported to hospital for further treatment to an arm injury, Stewards will inquire into the incident at a later date.
 
DELTA MISS- Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced by the riderless horse near the 250m.
 
REBEL LASS- Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
TWILIGHT BOOM- Hampered by the riderless horse near the 450m.
 
STAR TWINKLE- Tightened on jumping then commenced to buck taking no competitive part in todays event. N Hahn the stable representative for Trainer M Nolan was advised the filly would be required to barrier trial prior to next starting.
 
GOLDEN GROOVE- Stewards intend inquiring into Jockey N Evans’ use of the whip at a later date.
 
Race 6: SPIRIT OF BOOM BENCHMARK 72 Handicap 1050 metres
 
LOVESON- Declared a late scratching at 7:52am. Subject to further submissions, trainer T Lunney was fined $200 for failing to scratch the gelding by the prescribed time.
 
The start was slightly delayed due to the race fall in the prior event.
 
Jockey B Thompson was the replacement rider for the injured M Wishart on FAT MAX when there was no other suitable apprentice available.
 
DESERT DIGBY- Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide with cover throughout. Inconvenienced by another runner near the 250m. Cast both front plates in running.
 
COLPO DI TAMBURO- When shifting out to secure clear running near the 250m bumped another runner.
 
LE PALMIER- Slightly slow to begin. Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
 
VOULAIT- Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
READY TO ROAM- Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
MICK THE HAT- Held up when disappointed for a run near the 100m and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
TRACY MAY- Slow to muster early speed. Held up for some distance approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
FAT MAX- Began awkwardly.
 
Race 7: TAB TOOWOOMBA CUP 2000 metres
 
Jockey A Spinks was assessed by the ambulance officials after being injured in race 5 and was cleared to fulfill his engagement.
 
R Stewart was the replacement rider for the injured M Wishart on IN YOUR ELEMENT.
 
KAONIC (NZ)- Connections advised that it was the intention to ride the gelding in a mid field position if circumstance permit. Subsequently settled in the 2nd half of the field. Buffered at the start and lost ground.
 
FIGHTING TEO- After being caught wide in the early stages and was allowed to stride forward outside the leader near the 1500m.
 
SIR BARNABUS- Raced keenly during the middle stages.
 
BAREFOOT- Raced keenly in the early stages and as a result settled further forward than anticipated.
 
MORENDI- Began awkwardly making heavy contact with another runner.
 
BAJAN GOLD (IRE)- Buffered at the start and lost ground. Tightened for room and eased passing the winning post on the first occasion when BERNIE’S TIGER shifted in after being taken in by SIR BARNABUS (J Orman). J Orman the rider of SIR BARNABUS was reprimanded as a result of this incident. Had difficulty securing clear running at varying stages of the home straight.
 
BERNIE'S TIGER- Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 1500m as a result raced wide for the remainder of the event.
 
POOLENZO- Raced 3 wide from the 900m. Steadied rounding the home turn.
 
Race 8: AUDI CENTRE TOOWOOMBA WEETWOOD Handicap 1200 metres
 
JUST ORM- Cast an off hind plate in the enclosure which required farrier attention before heading onto the track. Knuckled on jumping. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
BANDIPUR- Momentarily held up at the 100m.
 
BERGERAC- Slow to begin. Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
THE ODYSSEY- Both Trainer K Schweida and Jockey S Thorntoncould offer no tangible explanation for the disappointing performance of the horse which they both advised may not have been suited by undulating nature of the Toowoomba track. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
LOVE YOU LUCY- Had some difficulty securing clear running near the 150m.
 
SNITCH- Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
JADENTOM- Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
RED CHASE- Held up rounding the home turn.
 
IN HIS STRIDE- Steadied near the 900m.
 
Race 9: K&R PLUMBING SUPPLIES BENCHMARK 80 Handicap 1300 metres
 
 
App. A Thompson was the replacement rider for the injured M Wishart on NAVAL STRIKE.
 
SPIRIT'S CHOICE- Laid in throughout the majority of the event.
 
FASANO- A pre-race veterinary examination of the gelding cleared the horse to start. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
BOGEY MAN- Steadied when awkwardly placed at heels near the 500m.
 
NAVAL STRIKE- Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
COUP- Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 7: J Orman - Carless riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
 
Fines
 
Race 6: T Lunney- Fail to scratch by the prescribed time- AR181(3)

Race day injuries/illness
 
Race 5: M Wishart
 
Absent jockeys
 
C Bayliss
 
Adjourned inquiries          
 
Race 5: M Wishart- Reasons for being dislodged leaving the 500m.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Ultimate Power, Coco Fashion, Perfect Page, Rhyme time, Mahussey, Junction, Plitvice, Okanagan Miss, Murless (NZ), Rock Beat, Catesby, La Jument , Oh Five Glory , Magic Conqueror, Doctor Costello, The Actuary, Miss Cabaret, Sherwood Prince, Mishani Scandal, Alert And Ready, Atta Gal, Colpo Di Tamburo, Le Palmier, Cliveden, Man In Motion, Kaonic (NZ), Alward (IRE), Fighting Teo, Reckless Choice, Free Fly Too, Bajan Gold (IRE), Bergerac, Just Orm, The Odyssey, Boomsara, Love You Lucy, Jadentom, Master Jamie, Spirits Choice, Fasano, Voila, The Tax Accountant.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners and 2nd place getters
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 3: CHAMBERLAIN- Uncompetitive- Metropolitan bar
Race 4: I'MTWENTYFOURSEVEN- Swelling off hind -Vet certificate required
 
Falls
 
Race 5: ALERT AND READY – M Wishart
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1: MISS HOW LONG – A Patis
Race 1: MAHUSSEY- K Cowan
Race 6: EASY COME – R Stewart
Race 6: COLPO DI TAMBURO- A Thompson
Race 6: FAT MAX- B Thompson
Race 7: IN YOUR ELEMENT- R Stewart
Race 8: IN HIS STRIDE- M McGillivray
Race 8: FIERY HEIGHTS- M DuPlessis
Race 9: COUP- M DuPlessis
Race 9: NAVAL STRIKE- A Thompson
Late scratchings
 
Race 5: ATTA GAL @ 3:40pm
Race 6: LOVESON @ 7:52am
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision