QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 13th MARCH 2022

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Soft 5 RAIL – Out 2.5meters the entire


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, J Adams, D Kerwick
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – S Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr I Trueman
Swab Attendants – L Bobeszko
Starters – S Woodham


GENERAL

The following overweights were permitted by Stewards:

Race 2- L Tilley +1kg
Race 7- R Jamieson +0.5kg


Race 1: THE BOOK TREE MAIDEN PLATE 1625m

ANGEL GRACE- Slow into stride. Obliged to momentarily steady off heels approaching the 800m and again passing the 600m when racing tight to the inside of another runner. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until a point leaving the 200m.

ZOU ZOU MALAGUIZA- Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room for some distance and was checked passing the 200m when a runner to the outside shifted in when insufficiently clear.

GUTS ‘N’ GLORY- Raced wide from the 600m.

STAR OF COUTEAU- Raced wide in the early stages. Performed below market expectations. Jockey S Bogenhuber advised that her mount raced flat today and may have trained off. Trainer K Kemp stated that the filly had come to the end of its preparation and would now be sent for an immediate spell. Stewards noted the explanations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

PRECIOUS ARMOUR- Raced wide in the early stages. Commenced to tire from the 400m and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off-fore. Trainer T Lambourn was advised the filly would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again be permitted to start in a race.

SPRIGGER- Jockey R Jamieson pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) in that she did, under riding, permit her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of ZOU ZOU MALAGUZIA (App A Jones) causing that runner to be tightened for room, checked and lose its rightful running. Jockey Jamiesons license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 11 days to commence 13th March 2022 up to and including the 23rd March 2022. In determining penalty Stewards considered Jockey Jamiesons record in relation to the rule, her guilty plea and forthright evidence as well as the degree of carelessness and severity of interference which were deemed to be in the mid-range. Jockey Jamieson was advised of her right to an internal review.


Race 2: THE TOOWOOMBA VACCINATION CENTRE CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1300m

DÉCOR DEELS- Slow into stride.

ABSOLUTE GLORY- Bumped with another runner on jumping.

MILITAR KINGS- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Shifted out momentarily hampering another runner on entering the home straight. Jockey G Geran was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Shifted in and away from another runner whilst under pressure approaching the winning post.

RAPIDO GRIS- Began awkwardly. Momentarily hampered by another runner which shifted out on entering the home straight. Crowded for room approaching the winning post.

NAVAL STRIKE- Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels passing the 150m.

DIVINE ROCA- Obliged to shift in and away from the heels of another runner which shifted out approaching the winning post.

WINTER RAIN- Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running momentarily hampering another runner approaching the winning post. Jockey S Bogenhuber was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

GOTTA BE FIRST- Raced wide for the majority.




Race 3: JIM’S JERKY RATINGS BAND 0-55 HANDICAP 1300m

ABB ROY- Fractious in the barrier prior to the start. Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages.

BOOMI’S BUDDY- Shifted out on jumping bumping with another runner.

VLADKING- Began awkwardly.

EASY COME- Bumped by another runner on jumping and crowded for room. Inclined to lay in passing the 800m and whilst under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.

CLAUDIUS- Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start.

BLACK WHITTO- Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 400m. Improved onto heels approaching the 50m having to be steadied.

DREAM POLICE- Shifted out and around heels approaching the 200m to obtain clear running.

MY GIRL SKY- Jockey S Lacy was fined the sum of $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she did use her whip on 6 occasions, 1 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.



Race 4: BLASK ENGINEERING BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1000m

KEEP ON LOVING YOU- The start was delayed when the gelding required re-saddling at the barriers. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.

SPINNING SPIRIT- The start was further delayed when the mare was reluctant to load. Crowded or room soon after the start and lost ground.

PUCKO- Slow into stride after beginning awkwardly.

LONGBOTTOM- Shifted in and bumped with another runner on jumping.

IMTWENTYFOURSEVEN- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.

CHEVY NOVA- Slow into stride. Raced wide for the majority.

VICEMAN- Raced wide for the majority.

SPIRIT ONE- Raced wide for the majority.



Race 5: SUBWAY TOOWOOMBA CLASS 1 PLATE 1100m

GEOTIME- Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide from a point leaving the 800m.

SHOTGUN SOCKS- Inclined to race ungenerously in the early stages. Inclined to layout rounding the home turn.

BY BY MUSIC- Raced wide in the early stages.

ROACCI- Shifted in away from heels passing the 200m to obtain clear running. Performed below market expectations. Jockey L Tilley advised that, in his opinion, his mount is better suited to events over further distances and being first up from a spell would derive significant benefit from the run. Stewards noted the explanation.

ANYWAY YOU WANT IT- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.

TOP MELODY- Raced wide for the majority. Commenced to tire from the 400m and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer K Bolton advised connections would now consider the geldings immediate racing future with strong consideration to be given to retiring the gelding. Nonetheless, Stewards advised Trainer Bolton the gelding would need to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to again being permitted to start in a race due to its being uncompetitive.

REGAL EYES- Trainer N Hocking was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR165(3) for removing the mare from the course before the designated time.




Race 6: AUDI CENTRE TOOWOOMBA CLASS 1 PLATE 1100m

FOREVER VOLO- Due to a clerical error some form guides may have displayed the gelding as not wearing blinkers. This was incorrect and the gelding did race in blinkers. Oncourse patrons were made aware by way of oncourse announcement as well as via social media address. Bumped another runner approaching the 100m. Inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

IN HAVANA- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

OUTASTEP- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Momentarily hampered passing the 1000m having to be eased. Raced wide form the 800m.

REACHFORTHESTARS- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages. Momentarily hampered having to be eased approaching the wining post.

WIDE LOAD- Began awkwardly and bumped with another runner.

TRY TO BE GOOD- Bumped with another runner on jumping before being slow into stride. Raced wide from a point leaving the 800m.

TAKE THE LEAD- Began awkwardly before being slow into stride.

MANTINELLO- Shifted out on jumping bumping with another runner. Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running momentarily hampering another runner approaching the winning post. App I Rabjones was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

ARTIE BEATSOME- Shifted in passing the 1000m momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey S Lacy was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

BEARNAS- Crowded for room on jumping and bumped with another runner. Commenced to race ungenerously when being restrained approaching the 800m in an attempt to obtain a position closer to the inside running rail with cover. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey M Hellyer advised that after travelling well throughout his mount failed to let down as he had expected and pulled up short after passing the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination found the gelding to have cardiac arrythmia. Trainer M Nolan will be advised that prior to the gelding again being permitted to start in a race the results of an ECG will need to be provided to Stewards for review and the gelding will be subject to a barrier trial with a subsequent veterinary examination.

LA PETITE MISSILE- Inclined to lay out approaching the 400m.

DU MAURIER- Shifted wider rounding the home turn to obtain clear running.

MONDAY MONDAY- Bumped another runner approaching the 100m.



Race 7: ENTERPRISE LEGAL RATINGS BAND 0-58 HANDICAP 1850m

SIZZLING BABE- The start was delayed when the mare required re-saddling at the barriers.

SAMHAIN- Slow into stride. Raced wide in the early stages. Momentarily hampered and shifted out and away from another runner passing the 1600m. Shifted in abruptly on entering the home straight. Though no interference resulted from this shift App E Macpherson was nonetheless reminded of her obligations.

GOT THE LOT- Momentarily hampered and shifted out and away form another runner which commenced to over-race and shifted out marginally passing the 1600m. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

GONZO- Commenced to over-race passing the 1600m shifting out marginally and momentarily hampering runners to the outside. Continued to race keenly throughout the early and middle stages.

LONADO- Inclined to layout rounding the 1600m turn. Commenced to race keenly passing the 1300m and shifted wider soon after.

PATH AHEAD- Stewards acceded to a request for App I Rabjones to claim only 1kg of her 2kg allowance. This was advertised by way of oncourse announcement and social media address. Shifted in approaching the 1600m momentarily hampering another runner. App I Rabjones was reminded of her obligations and advised to make greater effort in similar circumstances as a result of this incident. Following the event it became apparent that the gelding had raced without blinkers despite being advertised as carrying that piece of gear. Trainer K Kemp was reminded of his obligations to present runners with the correct gear.

YOUNG CLIFFY- Momentarily hampered by another runner approaching the 1600m. Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running. Jockey J Murphy was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(5) for his use of the whip on 15 occasions, 1 more than permitted, throughout the event.

STYLISH KIM- Raced wide in the early stages. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.



Race 8: ORCHY ICE COLDSTORES MAIDEN HANDICAP 870m

JOHNNY THUNDER- Was fractious in the mounting yard breaking away form the clerk of the course and then took charge of its rider and galloped for a short distance in the preliminary. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 8:49pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deduction applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 8:49pm:

54cents in the dollar for the win
24cents in the dollar for place bets on the winner
29cents in the dollar for 2nd place
34cents in the dollar for 3rd place

Trainer B Baker was advised the gelding would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to again being permitted to start in a race.


CHAMPION BALLERINA- Slow into stride.

STORM’S WILL- Bounded in the air as the start was effected losing some ground. Inclined to race greenly throughout the event and hung out rounding the home turn. Trainer S Thomas was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners.


Race 9: MOORE LEWIS & PARTNERS MAIDEN HANDICAP 870m

OUTLAW JOSEY WALES- Slow into stride.

TWO TIME GIRL- Slow into stride.

RAYOCK- Inclined to lay out approaching the 600m. Jockey S Fawke advised that his mount had been inclined to race greenly throughout.

SKY SPRINTER- Crowded for room approaching the 600m.

LIGHT UP THE DAWN- Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.

BEAN COUNTER- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 3- Jockey S Lacy- AR132(7)(a)(ii)- $300

Reprimands
Race 7- Jockey J Murphy- Reprimand- AR132(5)

Suspensions
Race 1- Jockey R Jamieson- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 11 days 13th March 2022 - 23rd March 2022



Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ANGEL GRACE, GUTS ‘N’ GLORY, EASY COME, SAMHAIN, WIDE LOAD, PATH AHEAD, MARTINELLO, DOLLOP, SPIRIT ONE

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1- PRECIOUS ARMOUR- Lame post-race- Veterinary certificate
Race 5- TOP MELODY- Uncompetitive- Barrier trial
Race 6- BEARNAS- Cardiac Arrythmia- ECG & Barrier Trial
Race 8- JOHNNY THUNDER- Pre-race manners- Barrier Trial
STORMS WILL- Racing manners- Warning


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2- ABSOLUTE GLORY was ridden by T Townsend
DÉCOR DEELS was ridden by S Apthorpe
Race 5- TOP MELODY was ridden by S Fawke
Race 7- SIZZLING BABE was ridden by R Jamieson

Late scratchings
Race 8- JOHNNY THUNDER- Veterinary advice 8:49pm


The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review. The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant. External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website.

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.