QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2021
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4         RAIL – +2 ENTIRE COURSE PENETROMETER – 4.83
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – J Childs, B Cooke, P Jenkins & B McErlean
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – S Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – G Johnston
Swab Attendants – D McDonald
Starter – T Woodham
 
GENERAL
 
N Fazackerley (Indisposed), Jockey J Morris (Ill), Jockey J Murphy (Not attending the meeting), Jockey A Mallyon (Not attending the meeting), Apprentice W Peel (Commitments at another venue), Apprentice A Patis (Commitments at another venue) were replaced as per the Steward’s summary.
 
 
Race 1: 24/7 Access Maiden Handicap 1600 metres
 
VOULAIT – At the riders request, upon arrival at the barriers, the gelding underwent a veterinary examination which found the gelding to be lame in a hind leg. The gelding was subsequently declared a late scratching at 4:54pm on veterinary advice.
 
All monies invested on VOULAIT were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 4:54pm:

0 cents in the dollar for the win
1 cent in the dollar for the place of winner
11 cents in the dollar for 2nd place
9 cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
THE TENOR – Slow into stride. Raced 3 wide without cover from the 800m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CAMBOOYA ROCK – Bumped at the start.
MAN IN MOTION – Hung in in the home straight proving difficult to ride out. Trainer P Nolan (Jnr) will be advised the gelding would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing.
 
COUP – Change of tactics; To be ridden mid-field with cover if circumstances permit. Subsequently settled in a position with cover in a rearward position. Steadied and forced wider to avoid heels approaching the 800m.
 
DIS DAH WUN – Began awkwardly.
 
TOECANARGIE MAN – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 2: Oaks Oasis Resort Caloundra BM60 Handicap 1000 metres
 
Due to a miscommunication apprentice M Savva was dual declared in this event Stewards permitted Jockey J Adams to replace her as the rider of SINGLE SKIP when no other apprentice rider was available. Further, as Jockey J Adams was then delayed arriving on course after riding at the Ipswich meeting, Jockey T Wolfgram was substituted as the rider on the filly. Jockey T Wolfgram was permitted to ride 0.5kg overweight.
 
As Apprentice W Peel had commitments at another venue Jockey G Cartwright was permitted to replace her as the rider of MOCKING when no other apprentice rider was available.
 
UNIQUE MISTIQUE – As the gelding had not raced for an excess of 12 months a pre-race veterinary examination was conducted, subsequently the gelding was deemed suitable to start. Steadied from heels shortly after the start.
 
The start of this race was delayed to allow the broadcast of a Gold Coast race.
 
LINE UP – Bumped by another runner approaching the 600m and as a consequence made contact with the running rail.
 
HEART OF KINGS – After being caught extremely wide in the early stages was restrained to a position with cover passing the 700m and as a consequence settled further back than anticipated.
 
MOCKING – Began awkwardly.
 
GLOBAL FACTOR – Raced in restricted room in the early stages. Shifted in abruptly approaching the 600m.
 
SINGLE SKIP – After being caught extremely wide in the early stages was restrained to a position with cover passing the 700m and as a consequence settled further back than anticipated. Near the 400m momentarily raced in restricted room and was eased.
 
ROOTS'N'ROCKS – After beginning only fairly was then tightened shortly after the start losing ground and as a consequence settled further back than anticipated.
 
 
Race 3: GREENRIDGE CONNECT BENCHMARK 60 Handicap
1850 metres
 
ZAMZARA – Began awkwardly. Stewards questioned trainer S Dwyer (Jnr) in relation to the seemingly improved performance of the mare. Mr Dwyer advised that the mare, which was 3rd up from a spell in tonight’s event, in his opinion was suited tonight with the step up in distance. He added that the mare had been racing in better company at its previous starts in this preparation and therefore when stepping back to an inferior field to which it had been competing in his opinion was well placed in tonight’s event. Mr Dwyer went on to say that the mare had worked well in preparation for tonight’s event and based on all these factors had expected an improved performance.
 
MAEVILA RULER – Raced wide without cover throughout. Stewards questioned Apprentice T Townsend into the reasons for her failing to ride her mount out for a number of strides near the 50m before again placing her mount under pressure over the concluding stages. Apprentice Townsend advised that the gelding had had a tendency to gradually shift in when placed under pressure in the home straight and for that reason near the 50m elected to stop riding her mount out and straighten it at that point. Apprentice Townsend went on to say that after straightening her mount despite this her mount continued to shift in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
PRINCESS SPARKLES – Raced in restricted room near the 1600m and lost ground. Raced with its head in the air whilst being restrained near the 1300m.
 
HARRY'S STYLE – Hung out rounding the turn near the 1600m. Near the 300m improved onto the heels of tiring runners and was checked.
 
FRONT PAGE NEWS – Over raced in the early and middle stages proving difficult to restrain.
 
REPETITEUR – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 4:  SOLOMONS FLOORING Fillies and Mares Class 2 Handicap
1200 metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight stewards reviewed the start to determine if MISS MAKEPEACE obtained an advantage at the start. Upon reviewing the patrol footage, it was established that all barriers opened simultaneously and therefore MISS MAKEPEACE had not been afforded any advantage and subsequently correct weight was declared.
 
LUCKY TIME – Near the 850m was restrained by its rider after momentarily racing in restricted room and lost ground.
 
HAUNTED HOUSE – Over raced in the early stages and then after being crossed by another runner passing the 1000m shifted wider on the track for a short distance before obtaining a position outside the leader near the 800m. Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
HENLEY MISS – Near the 850m improved onto heels and was steadied. Held up for some distance approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
VINASTA – Laid in for a short distance near the 900m.
 
SHORT SARA – Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Forced wider on the track rounding the home turn.
 
DIVINE APPROACH – After making heavy contact with the enclosure fence on entry to the track, was examined by the veterinary surgeon on arrival at the barriers and was subsequently deemed suitable to race.
 
PERSAGA – Began awkwardly.Near the 850m improved onto heels and was steadied.
 
MISS MAKEPEACE – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
Race 5: PAINT N COLOUR Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 2 Handicap 1200 metres
 
ZOOMFIELD – After being fractious in the mounting enclosure was declared a late scratching at 7:28pm. All monies invested on ZOOMFIELD were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 7:28pm:

5 cents in the dollar for the win
8 cent in the dollar for the place of winner
6 cents in the dollar for 2nd place
5 cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer L Hatch will be advised that a warning would be placed against the gelding’s pre-race behaviour.
 
HEART ATTACK – Began awkwardly. Stewards questioned Apprentice T Townsend in relation to the tactics adopted on the gelding. Of concern to Stewards was Apprentice Townsend’s decision to shift from a position on the rail to a 3 wide position near the 900m. Apprentice Townsend advised that her instructions were to ride the gelding aggressively in the early stages however if crossed to afford the gelding clear galloping room as the gelding races best when able to maintain a rhythm throughout the event. Apprentice Townsend advised that in light of the instructions issued, after being crossed by JONDY ROCKET, she elected to shift to a position 1 off the fence and further when racing in a trailing position behind EXCEED ROCK she therefore elected to shift to a 3 wide position from the 900m. Therefore, in her opinion, she had ridden in compliance with the instruction issued by trainer N Gay. Trainer N Gay confirmed the instructions issued to Apprentice Townsend however advised that after shifting to a position 1 off the fence trailing EXCEED ROCK it would have been his preference for apprentice Townsend to maintain this position given the tempo of the event and that EXCEED ROCK was one of the fancied runners in the event. Stewards advised apprentice Townsend that despite the instructions issued it would have been more advantageous for her to maintain the trailing position behind EXCEED ROCK rather than shifting to a 3 wide position without cover. Stewards further advised Apprentice Townsend, that whilst every endeavour should be made to ride to the trainer’s instructions, she should always ride her mounts to their advantage given the unfolding circumstances of the event and on this occasion she had erred in not maintaining a position trailing EXCEED ROCK. Stewards further advised Mr Gay that when engaging an inexperienced apprentice rider to be mindful of the specific nature of the instructions issued so as to not allow the apprentice to form the view that the specific instructions issued must be followed at all cost.
THE CARPENTER – Forced wider on the track by another runner passing the 900m and as a consequence raced wide for the remainder.
 
JONDY ROCKET – Began awkwardly. Apprentice T Wheeler accidently dropped his whip approaching the 200m.
 
Race 6: KELLY TRANSPORT QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap
1200 metres
 
HABIB – Change of tactics; To be ridden with cover if circumstances permit. After being slow to begin was subsequently ridden accordingly.Forced wider by another runner rounding the home turn.Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BEAN DANCING – Momentarily held up rounding the home turn. Forced wider by another runner rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CHOSEN DISTANCE – Slow to begin. Jockey L Tilley reported his mount raced greenly throughout.
 
FLAMING ASTEROID – Raced greenly for the majority.
 
DAMIANI – Hung out rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 7: JBS/BEEF CITY Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
NO INUENDO – As the gelding had not raced for an excess of 12 months a pre-race veterinary examination was conducted, subsequently the gelding was deemed suitable to start.Tightened for room near the 900m.
 
THE CROW MAN – Tightened for room near the 900m.
 
KINGSFORD TIGER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
IDLING BY – Tightened for room near the 900m. Near the 500m raced in restricted room. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
TIGERPOWER (NZ) – Was declared a late scratching at 4:40pm on veterinary advice
 
GULLFAXI – Tightened for room at the start.
 
REMEMBER BELLA – Tightened for room near the 900m. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
ISLAND COUNTESS – Near the 900m permitted his mount to shift in causing tightening to runners to his inside. Jockey Adam Spinks was issued a reprimand under AR131(a) for this incident. Raced 4 wide without cover during the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare which compounded from the 400m revealed the mare to lame in the near fore leg. Trainer R Rohde was advised the mare would require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.
 
MY BIG BROTHER – Raced extremely wide without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 8: HAPPY 4OTH BIRTHDAY ANDREW MCGAGHAN Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
MASSIE WHISPER –As Appr entice M Wishart became ill following her ride in the previous event,  Apprentice A Patis was the replacement rider on the mare.
 
FAMUS FELLA – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Near the 800m raced in restricted room for a short distance.
 
CROSBY ROAD – Jockey T Marshall reported that in his opinion the gelding raced flat in tonight’s event. Trainer S Dywer (Jnr) advised that in light of tonight’s performance he would now send the gelding for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
WILSON WON – Steadied from heels for some distance passing the 800m.
 
WAITAKERE – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
ELYSIAN QUEEN – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
STELLAR WAY – Buffered between runners on jumping. Raced 3 wide with cover for the majority.
 
COALBANK CAVALRY – Raced keenly in the early stages. Momentarily held up approaching the home turn.
 
LUCKY SENATOR – Slow to begin. Raced 5 wide without cover for the majority.
 
TINA SPARKLE – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Raced 4 wide without cover for the majority.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 7: Adam Spinks – Careless riding – Reprimand - AR131(a)
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
Madeline Wishart – Medical certificate required
 
Absent jockeys
 
Nathan Fazakerley (Indisposed)
Jackson Murphy
Jackson Morris (Ill)
Andrew Mallyon
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
MAN IN MOTION, ARCHER’S TREASURE, ASK AUDREY, PRINCESS SPARKLES & FRONT PAGE NEWS
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 1: MAN IN MOTION – Hung in – Barrier trial
Race 5: ZOOMFIELD – Pre-race behaviour – Warning
Race 7: ISLAND COUNTESS – Lame near fore leg – Veterinary clearance
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1: ARCHER’S TREASURE – S Bogenhuber
Race 2: MOCKING - G Cartwright
               DANCES WITH TIME – M Potgieter
               SINGLE SKIP – T Wolfgram
               INTIMATE TYCOON - S Apthorpe
               ROOTS’N’ROCKS - M Savva
Race 3:  POLITICAL - S Galloway
               MAEVILA RULER - T Townsend
Race 5: EXCEED ROCK - M Wishart
               ZOOMFIELD - T Wolfgram
Race 6: HABIB - T Townsend
Race 7: IDLING BY - T Townsend
Race 8: WAITAKERE - A Allen
              SINGLE RISE - J Adams
              MASSIE WHISPER – A Patis
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1: VOULAIT – 4:54pm on veterinary advice
Race 4: QUEEN OF THE NIGHT – 5:50pm – Transport difficulties
Race 5: ZOOMFIELD – 7:29pm – Fractious
Race 7: TIGERPOWER – 4:40pm on veterinary advice
 
 
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.