QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TUESDAY 17 MAY 2022
 
WEATHER – FINE  TRACK RATING – SOFT 6                    RAIL – 5M
PENETROMETER – 5.4
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – T Preston, D Kerwick, P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – D Rossiter
Judge – S Faehy, M Faehy
Veterinarian – Dr S McGinness
Swab Attendants – D McDonald
Starter – T Woodham
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowance at today’s meeting-
 
Race 7- STELLAR- M Butler +1kg
 
Race 1: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1000 metres
 
MISHANI PERSUASION- Slow to muster early speed. Shifted in abruptly leaving the 200m after improving onto heels. Made contact with the running rail near the 100m and shifted out abruptly resulting in the rider becoming unbalanced. Brushed the running rail approaching the conclusion of the event.
 
UNDER THE COVERS- Bumped heavily on jumping.
 
PRINCESS MARIAN- Rider accidently dropped her whip near the 150m.
 
TEQUILA DANCER- Bumped heavily on jumping. Shifted in abruptly near the 250m to secure clear running.
 
 
Race 2: BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1000 metres
 
MAN IN MOTION- Laid in and away from another runner over the concluding stages and as a result made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced.
 
GOD OF MISCHIEF- Jockey M Butler was fined $200 for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
ALL STARS- Laid in under pressure over the final 400m. Jockey M Hellyer was reprimanded for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
IMPLACABLE- As the mare was backing up after racing on 14 May 2022, it was examined by the Veterinary surgeon prior to the event and passed suitable to race.
 
 
Race 3: KILCOY SPORTSMENS LUNCH FRIDAY 3 JUNE EXCHANGE HOTEL QTIS Two-Year-Old 1225 metres
 
REDWANA- Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SLINKY'S STAR- Jockey M Hellyer reported that the filly failed to travel comfortably during the event however was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the poor performance. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the filly to a have poor post recovery. Trainer M Nolan advised that in light of today’s performance he would now consider sending the filly for a spell.
 
 
Race 4: SEARLES GARDEN PRODUCTS Class 1 Plate 1225 metres
 
CORBIN- Steadied when awkwardly placed at heels rounding the home turn. Jockey M Powell monetarily lost the use of his near side rein approaching the 200m.
 
FIORENTE STAR- Steadied from heels shortly after the start.
 
SULTRY PRINCE- Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
MAMMA MEDIA- Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: FRED BROPHY BOXING KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL 3 & 4 JUNE Maiden Plate 1225 metres
 
JUST LIKE RULER- Bumped on jumping.
 
BEYOND THE SEA- Bumped on jumping.
 
DREAM CANDY-As the mare had not raced in a period exceeding 12months, it was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon prior to the event and passed suitable to race. App A Bakos was reminded of her obligations in relation to using her whip in a manner which raises her arm above shoulder height.
 
MAPUTO BAY- App. I Rabjones reported that the filly had a tendency to lay in throughout the event and as a result raced ungenerously, however beyond this was unbale to explain the below market expectation performance. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a poor post race recovery.
 
ROSE OF TAORMINA- Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
FUMBLEROOSKI- Bumped and forced wider rounding the home turn. Jockey S Lacy was fined $200 for using her whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
GIRL CRUSH- Slow to begin.
 
BOOM STORM- Shifted out rounding the home turn bumping another runner. Trainer B Robinson was questioned in relation to the seemingly improved performance. Mr Robinson advised that the horses trackwork had improved following its last start and based on this he had expected an improved performance. Mr Robinson added however that despite this he was still somewhat surprised the gelding was able to win today’s event and was unable to explain the significantly improved performance.  
 
Race 6: KILCOY CUP SATURDAY 4 JUNE DAY OF RACING BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1850 metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards reviewed the start of the event as it appeared IN YOUR ELEMENT lunged forward and opened its barrier ahead of the remainder of the field. As part of the review, stewards questioned Starter T Woodham who confirmed that he had enacted the start of the event. After reviewing the Stewards patrol footage, Stewards established that almost simultaneously as the start was affected, IN YOUR ELEMENT lunged forward forcing its barrier to open slightly ahead of the remaining barriers. IN YOUR ELEMENT after lunging forward then stood flat footed and remained in the barriers as the remainder of the field jumped and as a result lost considerable ground at the start. As Stewards were satisfied that IN YOUR ELEMENT did not obtain an unfair advantage at the start of the race as a result of this incident, the provisions of AR 204(2) were not imposed in these circumstances and therefore correct weight was declared on the judges semaphored numbers.
 
NOBLE ARTIST- Declared a late scratching by order of the Stewards acting on Veterinary advice at 2:20pm. As betting had not commenced no deductions were required. Trainer M Lakey will be advised he is required to obtain a Veterinary clearance for the horse prior to it next racing.
 
IN YOUR ELEMENT- Jockey S Lacy was reprimanded for using her whip excessively during the event.
 
ALLUDERE- Stood flat footed at the start and lost ground.
 
CAPTAIN RIDDLE- Tightened for room at the start.
 
 
Race 7: KILCOY GIFT PRO SPRINTS SATURDAY 4 JUNE RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1650 metres
 
TIM'S LANE- Slow to begin. A post-race Veterinary examination of the gelding revealed it to be suffering from a severe case of heat stress. Trainer C Geran was advised he will require a Veterinary clearance for the gelding prior to it next racing.    
 
MODERN FAMILY- Hampered at the start.
 
GENGHIS KHAN- App A Jones could offer no tangible explanation for the below market expectation performance of the gelding other than it may not have handled the prevailing track conditions.
 
 
Race 8: PRINCESS OF KILCOY FILLIES QTIS SATURDAY 4 JUNE BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1225 metres
 
EXCUSES EXCUSES- Began awkwardly making contact with barrier partition. Raced extremely with without cover throughout.
 
I AM A HIT- Slow to begin. Raced wide with cover throughout. Jockey J Grob had his license to ride in races suspended for a period of 10 days for using his whip excessively during the event. The period of suspension to commence at midnight 17.05.22 and to expire at midnight 27.05.22.
 
MASTER RED- Hung out throughout the event.
 
FOXY XENIA- Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
 
STATIC LIFT- Raced 4 wide with cover throughout.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 2- M Hellyer. Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. Ar 132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 6- S Lacy. Use of whip excessively during the event. Ar 132(5)
 
Fines
Race 2- M Butler. $200. Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. Ar132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 5- S Lacy. $200. Use of whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. Ar132(7)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
 
Race 8- Use of whip excessively during the event. 10 days. To commence m/n 17.05.22 and to expire m/n 27.05.22
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
REDWANA, JUSTSAY, SLINKY’S STAR
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 6- NOBLE ARTIST- Vet cert required.
Race 7- TIM’S LANE- Heat Stress. Vet Cert required.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
 
Race 3:         3 REDWANA - Ms Isabella Rabjones,
Race 5:         13 FUMBLEROOSKI - Ms Stephanie Lacy
                    14 JAZZY AWARD - Karl Zechner
                    18 BOOM STORM - Morgan Butler
Race 6:         2 SOCK’EMSID - Matthew Powell
                    12 CAPTAIN RIDDLE - Corey Bayliss
                    13 BARTALUMBA - Ms Wendy Peel,
Race 7:         7 CONSULAR - Kenji Yoshida
                    9 TAKE THE LEAD - Nathan Fazackerley
                    11 STELLAR - Morgan Butler
Race 8:         12 STATIC LIFT - Minehiko Shimodaira
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 6- NOBLE ARTIST @ 2:20pm.
 
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.