QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Overcast/Rain       TRACK RATING – Race 1-5 Soft 7; Heavy 8 the Remainder  RAIL – Out 2m the entire
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, T Preston, W Glass, D MacDonald
Clerk of Scales – S Fahey
Judge – M Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr E Maxwell & Dr A Murdoch
Swab Attendants – J Pedofsky
Starters – D Hodgson & C Higgins
 
 
GENERAL
 
Trainer M Currie was reprimanded under the provisions of LR36(6) for failing to scratch the dual acceptor STRIKE AWARD from one of the events by the prescribed time.
 
App I Rabjones was reprimanded under the provisions of AR143(14)(a) for claiming only 1.5kg of her 2kg allowance in Races 4 and 7.
 
As App C Collis was not riding at tonight’s meeting due to illness rider replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary.
 
 
Due to a scheduling change at a Southern Race meeting the start times for Race 2 was amended to 5:32pm.
 
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
 
Race 3- Jockey S McGovern +1kg
 
 
Race 1: RETIRE INVEST/AUSTRALIAN HOTEL BROKERS CLASS 3 PLATE 1200m
 
LEXI’S CHOICE- Trainer V Heading was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider on the mare. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Crowded on jumping. Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
FILLYRAE CYRUS- Trainer S Sixtus was reprimanded under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider on the mare. Shifted in on jumping.
 
NEW YORK GAL- Bumped on jumping.
 
DOLLOP- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped.
 
CUTTING LOOSE- Held up on heels from the 500m until a point approaching the 400m.
 
SHEINDLIN- Checked and lost ground approaching the 400m.
 
TINDER- Shifted out approaching the 400m when insufficiently clear of SHEINDLIN causing that runner to be checked and lose its rightful running. Jockey K Zechner subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) with his license to ride in races suspended for a period of 11 days to commence on the 30th October up to and including 9th November 2022. In determining penalty Stewards considered Jockey Zechners good record in relation to the rule, his 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 Zechner was advised of his right to an internal review.
 
 
 
Race 2: MAKTRANS QLD PTY LTD BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1200m
 
RAPIDO GRIS- Slow into stride.
 
RAGING POLE- Began awkwardly. Shifted ground under pressure down the running. App J Lloyd was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip on 6 occasions, 1 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
COLD HARD FACT- Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight and was disappointed for a run passing the 200m, having to be momentarily eased.
 
OVIDIUS- Shifted ground under pressure down the running.
 
SAFIN- Finished somewhat tailed off. Jockey G Geran advised that in his opinion the gelding didn’t appreciate the prevailing racing conditions and would derive a fitness benefit from the run.
 
 
 
 
Race 3: TILLY’S MACHINERY PARTS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300m
 
MAX’N’MAT- Refused to load and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 6:13pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all monies invested on the gelding be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 6:18pm:
 
0cents in the dollar for the win
3cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
2cents in the dollar for 2nd place
3cents int the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer K McGovern was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
MANDALONG NERO- When questioned regarding the late arrival of the gelding on course Trainer W Munro advised that he had been delayed on route to the course due to the inclement weather and road conditions. Mr Munro was admonished for failing to make efforts to alert Stewards to his travel difficulties prior to arriving on course. Pre and Post-race samples were taken from the gelding for analysis.  Began awkwardly and made contact with the barrier petition.
 
BLUE VELVET- May have been incorrectly displayed in some form guides as racing without Blinkers when the mare was to race in that piece of gear. Announcements to this effect were made by way of oncourse announcement and Social Media address. Raced keenly down the back straight. Settled further forward than may have been expected. Jockey M Wishart advised that her instructions had been to be positive from the barrier and attempt to settle near the lead but after her mount began well and mustering speed quickly when urged took up a position outside of MANDALONG NERO as joint leader. Trainer H Willis corroborated the instructions but had not expected the mare to lead, adding that she had expected a forward showing given the mares work leading into the event but was nonetheless pleasantly surprised by the win. Stewards noted the statements.
 
SHOTGUN SAM- Raced keenly on heels near the 1000m and again near the 700m.
 
SEEKING GUIDANCE- Inclined to lay in throughout.
 
STRIKE AWARD- App J Lloyd was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip on 6 occasions, 1 more than permitted, prior to the 100m. App Lloyd was fined the sum of $300 under the provisions of AR131(b) in that he did fail to ride his mount out to the finish of the race costing the gelding 5th place. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
 
Race 4: CARRINGTON ROAD BAKEAWAY BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1625m
 
BETTER ETHICS- Contacted a gate post on exiting the mounting yard and took charge in its preliminary taking some time to be restrained. Upon undergoing a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers was found to have an excessively elevated heart rate and was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 6:44pm. 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 6:44pm:
 
20cents in the dollar for the win
15cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
16cents in the dollar for 2nd place
19cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Following the running of the event Trainer L Hatch advised Stewards that the gelding had been erroneously presented with blinkers rather than winkers. Trainer L Hatch was reminded of his obligations to have runners presented with the correct gear.
 
 
ALIRAAJ- Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced wide for the majority.
 
PIZZO- Bumped on jumping. Commenced to race keenly when crossed near the 1000m. Shifted in under pressure down the running.
 
ROSE PIN- Bumped on jumping. Attempted to buck soon after the start. Trainer K Jones was advised a warning would be placed on the mare as a result.
 
RUBY’S LAD- Eased off and obliged to shift out away from heels soon after the start. Raced wide from the 1300m.
 
IRONSIDE- Held up on the heels of a tiring runner form the 600-500m before shifting wider. Shifted in under pressure down the running.
 
ALL FAIRY PRINCE- Commenced to tire from the 500m and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination found the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer M Currie was advised he gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
 
Race 5: X FACTOR PLUMBING MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
 
TRUST IN A GALE- After being kicked by another runner behind the barriers underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was found to be lame in the near side foreleg. The mare was subsequently declared a late scratching at 8:20pm, prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all monies invested on the mare be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 8:20pm:
 
6cents in the dollar for the win
10cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
7cents in the dollar for 2nd place
10cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer K Monckton was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
DUCHESS BREE- As the Tongue Tie was unable to be fitted Stewards permitted the mare to race without that piece of gear.
 
DARLHISMA- Slow to begin.
 
MAX’S SOURCE- Began awkwardly.
 
LEVEL ONE- Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority. Following the running of the event Jockey C Eaton was attended to by QAS after being struck in the eye by kickback in running. Jockey Eaton was declared fit to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
WITNESS ATTACK- Laid in leaving the 400m.
 
KIZMET MAGIK- Raced wide for the majority.
 
FROZEN AWARD- Became awkward in its action near the 50m and dipped. On returning to scale App J Lloyd advised his mount felt off in its action. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
KISS THE LASS- Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination revealed some minor abnormal breathing sounds but no significant abnormalities. Trainer L Hatch advised that, in his opinion, the mare was under the odds in the betting market and also undertook to advise should anything become apparent regarding the mares condition in the coming days.
 
 
Following the running of this event the racing surface was downgraded to a Heavy 8
 
 
Race 6: PEOPLE FIRST HEALTH GROUP BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1000m
 
PHIONAIX- Shifted in under pressure down the running.
 
I AM READY- Shifted in and away form another runner leaving the 200m.
 
 
 
Race 7: DAVID CORCORAN IS 60 QTIS 3yo BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1100m
 
HUE- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped.
 
JUSTSAY- Bumped on jumping.
 
FIERY RING- Raced keenly passing the 900m.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- Trainer Stephanie Sixtus- Late declaration of rider- LR67(1)- Reprimand
              Trainer M Currie- Late scratching of dual acceptor- LR36(6)- Reprimand
Race 2- App Jaden Lloyd- Use of whip 6 times prior to 100m- AR132(7)(a)(ii)- Reprimand
Race 3- App Jaden Lloyd- Use of whip 6 times prior to 100m- AR132(7)(a)(ii)- Reprimand
 
 
Fines
Race 1- Trainer Vic Heading- Late declaration of rider- LR67(1)- $100
Race 3- App Jaden Lloyd- Failed to ride mount out- AR131(b)- $300

Suspensions
Race 1- Jockey Karl Zechner- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 11 Days- 30th October-9th November 2022 (inclusive)
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 5- Jockey C Eaton- Dirt in eye- Cleared to fulfil engagements
 
Absent Riders
App C Collis (Medical)
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
LEXI’S CHOICE, MANDALONG NERO, IRONSIDE, FROZEN AWARD
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, MANDALONG NERO & PHIONAIX
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3- MAX’N’MAT- Refused to load- Barrier certificate
Race 4- ROSE PIN- Attempted to buck- Warning
              ALL FAIRY PRINCE- Lame Off Foreleg- Veterinary certificate
Race 5- TRUST IN A GALE- Lame Near Foreleg- Veterinary certificate
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- HALFAHOPE was ridden by M Murphy
              FILLYRAE CYRUS was ridden by M Savva
              LEXI’S CHOICE was ridden by L McCoy
              NEW YORK GAL was ridden by J Lloyd
Race 2- RAGING POLE was ridden by J Lloyd
              PENASQUITO was ridden by L Tilley
Race 3- STRIKE AWARD was ridden by J Lloyd
Race 5- FROZEN AWARD was ridden by J Lloyd
Race 7- NAUGHTY WORDS was ridden by J Lloyd
 
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 3- MAX’N’MAT- 6:13pm- Refused to load
Race 4- BETTER ETHICS- 6:44pm- Veterinary advice
Race 5- TRUST IN A GALE- 8:20pm- Veterinary advice
 
 
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.