QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 22 MAY 2021
 
WEATHER – FINE  TRACK RATING – GOOD 4        RAIL – +2.5m ENTIRE
PENETROMETER – 4.92
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – B Cooke
Stewards – J Childs, T North & T Preston
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – S Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr. E Hamilton
Swab Attendant – D McDonald  
Starter – T Woodham
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey B El-Issa was not riding at the meeting due to transport difficulties, he was replaced as per the Stewards Summary.
 
As apprentice W Peel was not riding at the meeting due to personal reasons, she was replaced as per the Stewards Summary.
 
Trainer P. Kings was fined $200 under LR.43 for employing an unlicensed stable hand.
 
Stewards opened an inquiry into the findings of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commissions Integrity Investigation Team (IIT). After taking evidence from licensed trainer Mr Peter Kings, members of the IIT Mr Simon Fletcher and Mr Scott Heidke, Mr Kings was found guilty to a breach of AR.231(1)(a) which reads:
 
A person must not:
 
(a)       commit or commission an act of cruelty to a horse, or be in possession of any
            article or thing which, in the opinion of the Stewards, is capable of inflicting
            cruelty to a horse.
 
The specifics of the charge being that Mr Peter Kings, as a licensed trainer, had in his possession at his registered stables modified spurs, that in the opinion of the stewards, were capable of inflicting cruelty to a horse.
 
Mr Kings was subsequently fined $1000. In determining penalty stewards took into consideration Mr Kings extensive training history, prior good record in relation to this rule, personal circumstances, and forthright evidence. Against this, stewards also considered the seriousness of the breach, the negative impact that such actions have against the racing industry and the need for penalties to serve as a deterrent.
 
Mr Kings was advised of his appeal rights.

Stewards opened an inquiry into a report received by the Queensland Racing Integrity Commissions Integrity Investigations Team (IIT) surrounding the race day treatment of ANACHEEVA LAD engaged to race in race eight at todays meeting. After taking evidence from trainer Mr Peter Kings, members of the IIT Mr Scott Heidke and Mr Simon Fletcher, stewards declared ANACHEEVA LAD a late scratching at 8:30pm under the provisions of AR.255(3)(a). Stewards took further evidence from all parties, as well as directed a number of swab samples to be taken from the gelding. Stewards subsequently adjourned the matter to allow analytical testing to be completed on both the swab samples taken as well as items seized by the Integrity Investigation Team.
 
 
Race 1: HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY BARRY REARDON BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 870 metres
 
ICED – Slow to begin. Held up approaching the home turn.

MAN IN MOTION – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
CAMBOOYA ROCK – Near the 800m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of MAN IN MOTION.
 
DRAGON MISS – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover throughout.
 
SNAP ON – Raced wide and without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 2: HAPPY 50TH CHRIS MOORE Class 2 Handicap 1100 metres
 
MINTED – Slow to begin. Raced wide and without cover throughout.
 
ASHZAYA – Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide with cover from the 800m. Apprentice K Wilson-Taylor advised that it was his intention to obtain a forward position tonight however after the mare began very awkwardly and lost ground he raced in a midfield position with cover. 
 
PERSIAN KING – Near the 100m was brushed by WAIT A MINUTE.
 
WAIT A MINUTE – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Near the 100m raced in restricted room. 
 
FRIVOLOSOPHY (NZ) – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE DIAMOND – Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
SINGLE SKIP – Rider L Tarrant was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the winning post.
 
Race 3: DREAM HORSE - IN CINEMAS JUNE QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 62 Hand 1000 metres
 
FIVE OXFORD – Passing the 550m had to be momentarily steadied when placed in restricted room between BAD BARISTA, which shifted out marginally and GRAND, which also shifted in marginally. Hung out rounding the home turn. Near the 200m had to be steadied off the heels of LITTLE MISS PIXIE. Performed below market expectations. Apprentice K Wilson-Taylor reported that in his opinion the gelding was not suited by the weight allocated tonight and also the step up in grade.
 
SPIRIT ONE – Raced wide and without cover throughout.
 
BAD BARISTA – Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
LITTLE MISS PIXIE – Passing the 550m had to be steadied when placed in restricted room.

MR BROSE – Inconvenienced shortly after the start.
 
GRAND – Raced wide and without cover throughout.
 
Race 4: ENTERPRISE LEGAL BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1640 metres
 
MAHUSSEY – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.
 
SEMAPHORE GIRL – Slow to begin.
 
CHERNO ALPHA – Raced wide and without cover in the early stages. Passing the 1400m commenced to race keenly when being restrained. Leaving the 550m was severely crowded for room and was forced to check when SEMAPHORE GIRL (M Wishart) shifted out. Apprentice M Wishart pleaded guilty to a charge under AR131(a) in that near the 550m she permitted her mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of CHERNO ALPHA. App Wishart had her license to ride in races suspended for a period of 10 days to commence at midnight 29th May and to expire at midnight 8th of June. Rider L Tarrant advised that after this incident his mount failed to respond and as such, he eased the gelding down from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with trainer K Jones regarding the post-race condition of the gelding.
 
POINT THE WAGON – Approaching the 1100m raced very ungenerously when being restrained.
 
MISS MARGS – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
Race 5: GERRY BROWN'S SHELVING AND STORAGE BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1300 metres
 
DISARMED – Performed below market expectations. Rider T Wolfgram reported that he had concerns with the action of the gelding and as such eased it down over the final 100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a respiratory issue. Trainer M Wilson was advised that a veterinary certificate including the results of a scope would required prior to racing again.
 
HARRYANDTHETIGER – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
PUCKISH – Raced keenly in the middle sages.
 
SKYE AND ME – Raced wide and without cover throughout.
 
ZANAZOU - Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: EVENT CINEMAS TOOWOOMBA Maiden Plate 1300 metres
 
DIRECT DRIVE – Bumped shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
KINGSFORD TIGER – Hung out rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight. 
 
MONACO DELUXE – Near the 100m had to be momentarily steadied. Rider S Sweedman was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the winning post.
 
MILLCHESTER – Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping DIRECT DRIVE. In the early part of the home straight had to steady off the heels of KINGSFORD TIGER, which hung out.
 
THE CROW MAN – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
STYK AT IT – Passing the 550m hung in obliging its rider to stop and straighten his mount.

KIRSOVA – Slow to begin.
 
Race 7: KNIGHTS LAUNDRY Maiden Plate 1300 metres
 
HARRYUP – Near the 800m improved onto heels and had to be eased. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
TAKEMEOUTBACK – Change of tactics; to be ridden quieter. Settled midfield. Raced wide and without cover throughout.
 
RUNARD REDNUT – Began awkwardly and shifted out, inconveniencing ZOOMARATTA.
 
ZOOMARATTA – Inconvenienced shortly after the start.
 
JAZZ - Underwent a veterinary examination at the request of Jockey L. Tarrant upon arrival at the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching by order of Stewards acting on veterinary advice after the mare was found to be lame in the off-fore leg. All bets placed on JAZZ were to be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply for all successful bets placed prior to 8:18pm:

5 Cent in win for first – VAMPIRINA DIAMON
2 Cents in place for first – VAMPIRINA DIAMON
11 Cents in place for second – TINIPIT
18 Cents in place for third - HARRYUP
 
Trainer H Richardson was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to the mare being permitted to trial/race again.
 
Race 8: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS Maiden Plate 2170 metres
 
The start of this race was rescheduled to 9:14pm due to the ambulance having to attend to a oncourse patron.
 
LUCKY SENATOR – Hampered shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SHORTAZ – Began awkwardly.
 
GIBBED – Performance queried. Rider G Cartwright advised that in her opinion the gelding failed to run out the 2170m at this stage of its career.
 
HUDOO VUDOO - Began awkwardly and shifted in, bumping A’YUN. Rider L Tarrant could provide no explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
EVRYNOW'N'THEN – Bumped shortly after the start. Near the 2000m had to steadied when placed in restricted room by ROYAL GEORGE (N Fazackerley) which shifted in and steadied the tempo at that point. Apprentice N Fazackerley was advised to exercise more care.

SAMHAIN – When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance. Trainer N Owen advised that the mare had derived benefit from its previous runs this preparation and was expecting a forward showing tonight.
 
A'YUN – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
 
·         Peter Kings – $200 - Employed an unlicensed stable hand – LR.43
·         Peter Kings - $1000 – Possession of modified spurs – AR.231(1)(a)

Suspensions
R4 Apprentice Madeleine Wishart – to commence midnight 29th May and to expire 8th June. (AR131(a)) Careless riding.
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
Nil.
 
Absent jockeys
 
B El-issa – travel difficulties.
Apprentice W Peel – personal reasons.
 
Adjourned inquiries          
 
R8 – ANACHEEVA LAD – Race day treatment.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Race 1: ICED, MAN IN MOTION
Race 3: LITTLE MISS PIXIE, ELOQUENTLY
Race 4: MAHUSSEY, SEMAPHORE GIRL
Race 5: WATCHMEN
Race 6: ISHKABIBBLE (NZ)
Race 8: ANACHEEVA LAD, HUDOO VUDOO
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners
 
R4 – HONEY BABY
 
Warnings/bars
 
R5 – DISARMED – Veterinary certificate & scope, respiratory issue.
R7 – JAZZ – Veterinary certificate required, lame off-fore.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
R1 - Man in Motion – G Cartwright
R8 - Royal George – Apprentice  N Fazackerley
 
Late scratchings
 
R7 – JAZZ – veterinary advice at 8:18pm.
R8 – ANACHEEVA LAD – 8:30pm
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision