QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING –  Good 4, Soft 5 at 4:15pm     RAIL – 2.5 meters entire
PENETROMETER – 4.83
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – B Cooke
Stewards – J Childs, K Daly, D Donald
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – S Fahey, B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr G Johnston
Swab Attendants – R Burchmann
Starter – S Tou
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Clifton 23rd October 2021 (Race 4) – Stewards today concluded an inquiry into an incident passing the 500 metres where SHAME JOB (N Fazackerley) was obliged to check when racing to the inside of PARLOUR (App E McPherson).  After taking evidence from both riders including senior rider N Day, who assisted apprentice McPherson, and viewing the available patrol footage, it was established leaving the 600 metres PARLOUR shifted out to a three wide position at which point SHAME JOB then commenced to improve to the inside of that runner. A short distance later passing the 500 metres PARLOUR rolled back in when weakening resulting in SHAME JOB being checked. Apprentice McPherson was reprimanded under AR131(a) and advised to exercise more in similar circumstances.
 
Race 1: INCENTIVISE - TOOWOOMBA'S CHAMPION BENCHMARK 70
Handicap 1640 metres
 
BANGERS AND MAYO – When asked to comment on tactics adopted apprentice J Cornish explained instructions were to allow the horse to obtain the leading position. Apprentice Cornish advised that in the middle stages BANGERS AND MAYO was inclined to over-race when leading. She further added that in her opinion the gelding was second up today and would derive fitness benefit from the run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
PERFECT PAGE – Began awkwardly. bumped by BASIL which was inclined to lay out shortly after the start.
 
FORGED IN STONE – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
LOUIE LA'JOY – Held up and unable to improve between the 500 and 250 meters before being steadied from the heels of FORGED IN STONE when attempting to shifting wider on the track to obtain clear running a short distance later. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BY THE LAW – Approaching 1500 metres, steadied from heels. When asked to comment on the apparent improved performance, Trainer J Hanna stated the gelding was disappointing two starts previously at Toowoomba on 16th October, however improved at its most recent start at Clifton on 23rd October and as a result he expected a forward showing performance in todays event.
 
HIGH I CUE – Trainer M Currie was fined $100 under LR67 for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time. Raced keenly in the early stages. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LITTLE JERRY – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 2: MPC KINETIC BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1300 metres
 
THE CARPENTER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FRANKIE BLUE EYES (NZ) – Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
MADAM OF THE HOUSE – Reared as the start was effected and lost significant ground. Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Raced four wide without cover for the majority.
 
SKYE AND ME – Slow to begin.
 
PETRALIA – Approaching the 800 metres, steadied from the heels of BEARNAS which shifted in when not fully clear. Jockey N Day, rider of BEANAS, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
BILL OF RIGHTS – Raced three wide throughout.
 
 
Race 3: TILLY'S BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1210 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 8 minutes due to the barriers mechanically malfunctioning.
 
FESTIVAL PRINCE – Raced three wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
RHYME TIME – Near the 900 metres, steadied from the heels of LOVESON which shifted in when racing ungenerously. A Jones, rider of third placegetter RHYME TIME, was dislodged on pulling up. Acting under AR208(3)(b) Stewards declared correct weight on the event. Apprentice Jones was examined by the Queensland Ambulance Service and was subsequently passed fit to fulfill her remaining engagements.
 
ESKDALE GIRL – Crowded on jumping and lost ground.
 
HARRYANDTHETIGER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ZOU ZOU KACANARKIS – Hung in under pressure in the home straight and unable to be fully tested by its rider.
 
LOVESON – After being crossed near the 1100 metres, commenced to race ungenerously and proved very difficult to settle until a point near the 700 metres. Trainer K Sims was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
 
Race 4: SLATER & GORDON LAWYERS Class 1 Plate 1000 metres
 
LAURIE – Raced three wide throughout.
 
DULC 'N' LEN – Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
LONGSHOT LIZZIE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
PERFECT ENCOUNTER – On arrival at the barriers underwent a veterinary examination at the request of the rider and was subsequently cleared to start. Began awkwardly.
 
SHEPPEY – On arrival at the barriers the saddle on the filly was readjusted. Bumped on jumping and lost ground.
 
 
Race 5: CATHOLICCARE SOCIAL SERVICES RATINGS BAND 0 - 62
Handicap 1870 metres
 
GRATSIE – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
ANGELS SHARE – Raced in restricted room leaving the 1700 meters.
 
INDIAN RANI (NZ) – Slow to begin. Inclined to lay in between the 400 metres until a point near the 200 meters.
 
GHETTO BOY – Crowded on jumping and lost ground. Raced three wide in the early stages.
 
SWING SHIFT – Slow to begin. Leaving the 900 meters steadied from heels.
 
BRACKEN – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
 
Race 6: HUTCHINSON BUILDERS Maiden Plate 870 metres
 
HISGRACE – Bumped on jumping with TAORMINA RHYTHM. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.
 
INSTANT KARMA – Checked on jumping and lost ground.
 
LONE HAND – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MR BEGLEY – Slow to begin.
 
MY GIRL SPIRIT – Momentarily tightened for room near the 100 metres.
 
TABOO – On arrival at the barriers underwent a veterinary examination at the request of the rider and was subsequently cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Raced greenly for the majority of the event.
 
TAORMINA RHYTHM - Bumped on jumping with HISGRACE.
 
 
Race 7: O'BRIEN MOTORS PANEL AND PAINT - ST GEORGE Maiden
Handicap 1300 metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight stewards considered an objection lodged by apprentice K. Cowan (BLAVATSKY) alleging interference against the winner (IN HAVANA) in the home straight. After hearing submission from connections, it was established that near the 100m IN HAVANA shifted in marginally brushing BLAVATSKY, resulting in BLAVATSKY racing tight to its inside for to remainder of the event. Giving consideration to the nature of the interference, the way both horses finished the race off and the proximity to the winning post, stewards couldn’t be comfortably satisfied that had the interference not occurred, BLAVATSKY would have finished in advance of IN HAVANA and subsequently dismissed the objection.
 
NICCONI REBEL – On arrival at the barriers underwent a veterinary examination at the request of the rider and was cleared to start. Raced three wide in the early stages.
 
NAYTELLRHI LOVE – Raced three wide throughout.
 
JENESSA – Blundered on jumping and lost significant ground.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
From Clifton 23 Oct 2021 (Race 4) – App E McPherson – AR131(a) – careless riding
 
Race 2: Jockey N Day – AR131(a) – careless riding
 
Fines
Race 1: Trainer M Currie – late rider declaration - $100 – LR67

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Race 1: BANGERS AND MAYO
Race 1: FORGED IN STONE
Race 2: LOBURN LASS
Race 5: GRATSIE
Race 5: IN YOUR ELEMENT
Race 5: GHETTO BOY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 3: LOVESON – racing manners – warning only.
 
Protests
 
Race 7: 2nd v 1st - dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1: HIGH I CUE – N Evans
Race 2: PETRALIA – Brad Appo
Race 6: TAORMINA RHYTHM – K Cowan
Race 6: TABOO – N Evans 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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.