QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 27th AUGUST 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Good 4         RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, D Kerwick, B Connell
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – S Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr R Ellis-Partridge
Swab Attendants – D MacDonald
Starters – B Mallory
 
 
 
Race 1: REDDING FRY FINANCIAL ADVICE CLASS 2 PLATE 870m
 
GEOTIME- Bumped on jumping.
 
NEVROM LION- Bumped on jumping. Bumped passing the 200m an became unbalanced. Obliged to steady off and shift out away from heels near the 80m.
 
ROOTS’N’ROCKS- Slow into stride. Shifted in abruptly soon after the start hampering AIN’TSHESERIOUS.
 
AIN’TSHESERIOUS- Slow into stride. Obliged to ease off heels soon after the start and when being eased shifted in and bumped the inside running rail and raced ungenerously for some distance thereafter.
 
DEEP STATE- Shifted out and away from heels on entering the home straight.
 
BAG OF WHIT- Laid out on entering the home straight before shifting in under pressure. Shifted in under riding passing the 80m when not fully clear of NEVROM LION. Jockey L Allen was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
AUTUM DAZE- Bumped passing the 200m becoming momentarily unbalanced. Raced in restricted room passing the 50m.
 
ZENIA- Laid in for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 2: WOMEN OF THE LOT FEEDING BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1300m
 
HAIL TO THE CHIEF- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide without cover until a point near the 800m when restrained to obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail. Raced keenly when being restrained near the 800m. Bumped passing the winning post.
 
SHALAA KING- Bumped on jumping.
 
TUFFNUT- Slow into stride and bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped passing the winning post.
 
MARCADA- Raced wide with no cover for the majority. Became awkwardly placed on heels upon entering the home straight and was obliged to ease.
 
TOKYO BLOSSOM- Jockey L Allen was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(5) in that she did use her whip on 15 occasions, 1 more than permitted, in totality throughout the event. Jockey Allen was also reminded of her obligations to ensure her whip hand does not become raised above her shoulder.
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed after App M Savva, rider of 3rd placegetter HAIL TO THE CHIEF, lodged an objection against 2nd placed TUFFNUT (C Taylor), alleging interference approaching the winning post. After taking evidence from the riders involved as well as connections of the two runners and viewing the patrol footage Stewards determined that TUFFNUT had shifted out marginally to improve around heels at a point approaching the winning post, simultaneously HAIL TO THE CHIEF had laid in marginally and the two runners subsequently bumped. As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the bump was solely attributable to TUFFNUT and bearing in mind the half-head margin as well as the proximity of the bump to the winning post, Stewards dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
 
 
 
Race 3: RDO EQUIPMENT MAIDEN HHANICAP 1050m
 
SETSUBUN- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped soon after the start. Crowded passing the 50m.
 
I AM JIMMY- Reluctant to load into the barriers. Trainer M Park was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding as a result. Laid in in the early stages. Jockey N Nishio’s license to ride in race was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence 28th August up to and including the 3rd September under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m. Jockey Nishio was advised of his right to an internal review.
 
LASTING PROMISE- Fractious in the barrier, rearing on several occasions and becoming cast, was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 6:32pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 6:32pm:
 
38cents in the dollar for the win
22cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
27cents in the dollar for 2nd place
27 cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer M Sears was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness as well as a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
KAPUA- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was passed fit to start. Laid in leaving the 800m.
 
DUTTON RANCH- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Stood flat footed as the start was effected and subsequently trailed the field throughout. Trainer J Thomas was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
MEGADAMUS- Begam awkwardly and bumped soon after. Trailed the field throughout. Trainer S Hardy was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings competitiveness as a result.
 
APACHE FLASH- Bumped on jumping.
 
MIDNIGHT GUN- Bumped on jumping.
 
LEVEL ONE- Raced keenly passing the 800m. Laid in when momentarily crowded passing the 500m.
 
ALL PROPHET- Raced greenly approaching the 500m.
 
 
 
 
Race 4: BARRIER REEF POOLS MAIDEN PLATE 1625m
 
SANGATE ROAD- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced keenly on heels and shifted out passing the 1300m. Shifted out off heels on entering the home straight.
 
JUNGLELAND- Buffeted on jumping and lost ground. Raced wide passing the 1300m. Trainer the field for the majority.
 
CHASING JACKLEY- Began awkwardly and lost ground. Improved onto heels having to be restrained passing the 1400m and was inclined to race keenly thereafter. Held up from the 500m until the 350m.
 
ZIPJAK- Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping. Finished tailed off. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have bled from both nostrils in running. Trainers representative K Zahmel was advised that as this was the first such occurrence the gelding would incur a 3 month ban from racing and be subject to a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward under the provisions of AR79, prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
MAGIC BOOM- Raced keenly approaching the 1300m.
 
MY WHISTLEBLOWER- Improved onto heels approaching the 1300m having to be steadied.
 
PUCKER UP PALMER- Raced keenly approaching the 1300m. Shifted in abruptly under riding approaching the 100m.
 
GENTLE LASS- Commenced to tire noticeably from the 500m. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer K Stabe advised on the 29/08/22 that the mare had pulled up with some mild soreness in the back and would be tendered to by the chiropractor before being sent for a spell. Nonetheless, Trainer K Stabe was advised the mare would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 5: TAB VENUE MODE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1100m
 
COAT OF ARMS- Raced keenly from the 900m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
EXCEED ROCK- Raced wide for the majority.
 
WUDANG BLADE- Performed disappointingly. Jockey J Adams advised that whilst his mount had travelled well in running it had failed to let down as expected in the home straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to have some abnormal respiratory noises. Trainer M Wilson was advised the gelding would require the results of an endoscopic examination and a veterinary clearance prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Jockey J Adams was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip on 8 occasions, 3 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
 
 
Race 6: 1EQUINE- FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1100m
 
BUMM DIMPLE RUM- Slow into stride.
 
REJOICED- Took the home turn awkwardly and became unbalanced. App J Williams pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) in that near the 1000m he did permit his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of GLOBAL FACTOR causing that runner to be checked and shift in onto the running of SHEINDLIN which was also obliged to check and shift in onto the running of AVISION which became tightened for room, contacted the inside running rail becoming unbalanced and was obliged to steady. App Williams license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 13 days to commence 4th September up to and including 16th September 2022. In determining penalty Stewards considered the carelessness and interference which were deemed to be in the midrange, App Williams guilty plea, his record in relation to the rule as well as his forthright evidence. App Williams was advised of his right to an internal review.
 
GLOBAL FACTOR- Checked near the 1000m and obliged to shift in away from heels.
 
SHEINDLIN- Checked near the 1000m and obliged to shift in away from heels.
 
AVISION- Tightened for room near the 1000m, contacted the inside running rail and became unbalanced having to be steadied.
 
HOT IN PARIS- Performed below market expectations. Jockey T Fenlon advised that, in her opinion, the mare would derive benefit from the run and may be better suited to races over further distances. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- Jockey Lani Allen- Reprimand- Careless riding- AR131(a)
Race 2- Jockey Lani Allen- Reprimand- Use of whip 15 times in totality- AR132(5)
 
Fines
Race 5- Jockey Josh Adams- $200- Use of whip 8 times prior to 100m- AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 3- Jockey Noriyuki Nishio- Use of whip 9 times prior to 100m- 7 Days- 28th August- 3rd September (Inclusive)
Race 6- App Jai Williams- Careless riding- 13 days- 4th September- 16th September (Inclusive)
 

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
DEEP STATE, MAGIC BOOM, ZIPJAK, EXCEED ROCK, SHALAA KING
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3- MEGADAMUS- Uncompetitive- Warning
              DUTTON RANCH- Stood flat footed- Barrier certificate
              I AM JIMMY- Reluctant to load- Warning
              LASTING PROMISE- Fractious in the barrier- Barrier certificate & Veterinary Certificate
Race 4- GENTLE LASS- Uncompetitive- Barrier Trial
Race 5- WUDANG BLADE- Results of endoscopic examination and veterinary clearance
 
 
Bleeders
Race 4- ZIPJAK- Bilateral Epistaxis- 3 month ban from racing and 1000m gallop- AR79
 
 
Protests
Race 2- 3rd (Hail to the Chief) vs 2nd (Tuffnut)- Dismissed
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 3- LASTING PROMISE- 6:32pm
 
 
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.