QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Overcast     TRACK RATING – Race 1 Good 4; Races 2-7 Good 3        RAIL – Out 3metres the entire
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, & D MacDonald
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – S Fahey & M Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr E Maxwell
Swab Attendants – R Burchmann
Starters – C Higgins & D Hodgson
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights at todays meeting:
 
Race 6- Jockey S Lacy +1kg
 
 
 
As Jockey C Eaton was not riding at tonight’s meeting due to travel difficulties replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary.
 
 
Jockey N Keal and App I Rabjones, in the presence of her Master Trainer M Kropp, were both charged under the provisions of AR228(b) in that they did misconduct themselves by engaging in a verbal and minor physical altercation in the vicinity of the males Jockey Room. Jockey Keal was fined the sum of $700, $400 of which was wholly suspended under the provisions of AR283(5) for a period of 12 months. App Rabjones was fined the sum of $1000, $700 of which was wholly suspended for a period of 12 months. In determining penalty Stewards were mindful of both parties guilty pleas, their records in relation to the rule and their respective involvement in the physical aspect of the altercation.
 
 
 
Race 1: RDO EQUIPMENT JOHN DEERE CLASS 4 PLATE 1200m
 
GAIUS- Bounded in the air as the was effected and lost ground. Momentarily keen passing the 1000m. Bumped with REGAL EDITION passing the 500m, 300m and 250m when shifting out to obtain clear running. Inconvenienced approaching the 100m and was obliged to steady. When asked to comment regarding the performance Jockey N Keal advised that after being uncharacteristically fractious in the barrier and then missing the start his mount was forced to make up the lost ground and take the home turn wide which were telling in the finish. Trainer M Currie advised that the gelding would now be sent for spell.
 
WHISTLIN’ ARROW- Bumped on jumping. Jockey J Kissick dropped his near-side rein approaching the 100m. Shifted out marginally under pressure leaving the 100m taking FOREVER VOLO wider and tightening DROP THE PILOT. Jockey Kissick was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
YOUNG CLIFFY- Shifted in and bumped on jumping. Under pressure from the 600m and finished tailed off. Raced wide for the majority. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer K Jones advised that, in his opinion, the distance of todays event was far short of the geldings ideal. Trainer Jones added on the 5/12/22 that the gelding had pulled p well following its run.
 
REGAL EDITION- Laid in approaching the 1000m before commencing to race keenly on heels. Bumped with GAIUS passing the 500m, 300m and 250m. Was inclined to lay in under pressure down the running, shifting in marginally leaving the 100m taking ELENARA in and tightening DROP THE PILOT. App J Molloy was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
DROP THE PILOT- Shifted in and away from another runner approaching the 1000m before commencing too race keenly on heels. Passing the 100m shifted out and away from another runner becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels before being tightened for room leaving the 100m and was obliged to restrain.
 
ELENARA- Laid out under pressure approaching the 100m when not fully clear of GAIUS, which was commencing to yield some ground, causing that runner to be inconvenienced. Jockey N Tomizawa was reprimanded as a result of this incident. Shifted in and away form another runner leaving the 100m.
 
FOREVER VOLO- Shifted out and away from another runner leaving the 100m.
 
 
Following the running of this event the Track was upgraded to a Good 3
 
 
Race 2: RDO EQUIPMENT HORSCH CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200m
 
KOBESTAR- Was declared a late scratching at 8:18am on veterinary advice. Trainer L Hatch was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
SIZZLING BABE- Slow to begin.
 
DIS GO BOOM- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide in the early stages. Laid in for the majority. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
ANYWAY YOU WANT IT- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority. Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer P Nolan advised that, in his opinion, being caught wide throughout was a telling factor in the finish.
 
TUSCAN LEATHER- Held up for clear running from the 500m until a point near the 300m before again being held up for until a point near the 200m.
 
 
Race 3: RDO EQUIPMENT KUHN BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1000m
 
TURBOART- Trainer M Currie was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider on the gelding by the prescribed time. Began awkwardly. Raced keenly on heels passing the 500m. Performed disappointingly. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey N Tomizawa advised that, in his opinion, as the gelding was resuming from a spell it would likely derive a significant fitness benefit from the run. Trainer M Currie advised on the 5/12/22 that the gelding had pulled up well after the run and concurred with Jockey Tomizawas assessment regarding the geldings fitness.  
 
LIME SODA- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Jockey Keal advised that after beginning only fairly and given the pace present on his inside, elected to restrain his mount to a trailing position from the wide barrier in an effort to obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail. Stewards further queried the tactics adopted on the mare particularly regarding an apparent lack of urgency from Jockey Keal from the 600-400m when it appeared it may have been pertinent to pressure his mount to obtain a position outside DEVIL’S RITE approaching the 400m. Jockey Keal advised that after racing keenly in the early stages his mount had dropped the bit abruptly and lost some ground, after being able to urge his mount and secure a position about one length off DEVIL’S RITE leaving the 500m he elected not to pressure his mount any further in the hope it may finish the race off well. Jockey Keal did note, with the benefit of hindsight, given the 60kg impost he may have been better position to do so had he continued his urgings approaching the 400m and obtained a position outside DEVIL’S RITE and in doing so maintaining his mounts momentum. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
VICEMAN- Began awkwardly and raced wide for the majority.
 
ROWDASH- Jockey N Evans advised that after beginning only fairly and given the pace present on his inside, elected to restrain his mount to a trailing position from the wide barrier in an effort to obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail. Shifted out marginally soon after the winning post momentarily crowding I PROMISE YOU.
 
DEVIL’S RITE- Eased passing the 800m in an effort to obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn. Laid in approaching the winning post and again soon after momentarily crowding I PROMISE YOU.
 
I PROMISE YOU- Momentarily crowded soon after the winning post.
 
SINGLE DIZIRE- After beginning well from the inside barrier took up a leading position with minimal effort.
 
 
Race 4: RDO EQUIPMENT CP 770 COTTON PICKER BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1850m
 
KUZCO LAD- Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages. Improved onto heels having to be eased passing the 1400m. Performed disappointingly. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer M Currie advised on the 5/12/22 that the geldings had pulled up well following its performance and connections would now be considering its immediate racing future.  
 
BERNIE’S TIGER- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Crowded soon after the start. Bumped passing the 700m. Held up on heels passing the 500m and was obliged to ease before being held up again from the 400m until shifting wider and bumping at a point near the 250m.
 
THE DRILLER- Raced wide in the early stages. Bumped passing the 700m and again passing the 200m.
 
CHASING JACKLEY- Laid out approaching the 1600m and raced keenly from that point until near the 700m.
 
STEIN BRENNER- Raced keenly passing the 1400m. Jockey N Keal pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip on 10 occasions, 5 more than permitted, prior to the 100m. Jockey Keals license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence 4th December up to and including 10th December 2022. Jockey Keal was advised of his right to an internal review.
 
RUBY’S LAD- Raced wide from the 800m.
 
CUTABRI- Commenced to tire from the 600m.
 
 
 
Race 5: RDO EQUIPMENT JOHN DEERE LAWN CARE CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1625m
 
ANGEL GRACE- Slow to begin. Obliged to steady passing the 250m and then restrain when crowded passing the 150m.
 
BUIN ROAD- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly down the back straight.
 
CHICA BONITA- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly down the back straight.
 
AMBERONE- Blundered over the course proper crossing. After being caught wide early Jockey N Tomizawa permitted his mount to stride forward down the back straight and obtain a leading position near the 1000m.
 
LATIN LYRIC- Took the course proper crossing very awkwardly becoming unbalanced and causing Jockey M Murphy to become unbalanced. Momentarily held up for clear running near the 500m. Following the running of this event Jockey M Murphy stood himself down from his remaining engagement after feeling excessively fatigued and dehydrated. Jockey Murphy was tended to by QAS officers. Jockey Murphy was advised that he would require a medical clearance prior to again being permitted to ride in a race. Replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary.
 
GUTS ‘N’ GLORY- Raced keenly in the early stages. Shifted in under pressure passing the 150m crowding LADY DANORO. Jockey G Geran was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Jockey Geran 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.
 
LADY DANORO- Hung in under pressure down the running crowding ANGEL GRACE passing the 250m. Jockey M Savva was advised to exercise greater effort in straightening her mount in similar circumstances.  Whilst hanging in, was crowded by another runner and shifted in passing the 150m further crowding ANGEL GRACE. Trainer L Baskett was advised a warning would be placed on the mares racing manners.
 
LOCK AND LAUNCH- Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority. Finished tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer M Faulkner advised that the gelding would now be leaving his stable. Nonetheless, Mr Faulkner was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings competitiveness.
 
 
 
 
Race 6: HAPPY 50th ANDREW WILSON MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
 
BRAITHWAITE- Bumped on jumping.
 
MON CADEAU- Began awkwardly and bumped before being momentarily crowded soon after. Shifted out and bumped passing the 200m.
 
YOUCANDOTHIS- Trainer B Gorman was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider on the gelding by the prescribed time. Stewards acceded to a request from Trainer B Gorman to allow a late gear change adding a tongue tie to the geldings gear. Trainer B Gorman was fined $200 under the provisions of AR206 for failing to enact the gear change by the prescribed time. Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
LA VITTORIA- Bumped on jumping.
 
SLINKYS STAR- Bumped on jumping. Shifted in soon after the start crowding MON CADEAU. Jockey S Lacy was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Raced keenly on heels approaching the 1000m. Obliged to shift out and be restrained near the 150m.
 
SNAP THE LUCK- Raced wide for the majority.
 
ALBERTA THE FOX- Bumped soon after the start. App E MacPherson pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that passing the 900m she did permit her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of STAR OF THE ELMS causing that runner to be taken in making heavy contact with DUCHESS BREE before being checked and lose its rightful running. App MacPhersons license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 14 days to commence 13th December up to and including 26th December 2022. App MacPherson was advised of her right to an internal review.
 
DUCHESS BREE- Bumped heavily passing the 900m.
 
SNAP THE LUCK- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped passing the 200m.
 
GATEWAYS- Shifted out passing the 150m in the vicinity of where SLINKYS STAR was restrained. Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the matter after taking evidence from the riders involved after viewing the footage at the request of App J Molloy to allow his Master Trainer L Hatch to be present.
 
STAR OF THE ELMS- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Eased passing the 1100m. Taken in bumping heavily with another runner before being checked and losing its rightful running passing the 900m. Momentarily held up on heels upon entering the home straight.
 
 
 
Race 7: CARPET ONE TOOWOOMBA QTIS 3yo BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1100m
 
DEB’S ELLIE- Began awkwardly. Raced wide and ungenerously in the early and middle stages. Improved onto heels having to be eased passing the 600m and again near the 500m. .
 
END ASSEMBLY- Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
WOWIT’S WILLYWONKA- Raced keenly on heels passing the 900m.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- Jockey Nozi Tomizawa- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 5- Jockey Gary Geran- Use of whip prior to 100m (6times)- AR132(7)(a)(ii)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 3- Trainer Mark Currie- Late declaration of rider- LR67(1)- $200
Race 6- Trainer Beau Gorman- Late declaration of rider- LR67(1)- $200
              Trainer Beau Gorman- Late gear change-AR206(2)- $200
App Isabella Rabjones- Misconduct- AR228(b)- $1000, $700 wholly suspended for 12 months
Jockey Nick Keal- Misconduct- AR228(b)- $700, $400 wholly suspended for 12 months

Suspensions
Race 3- Jockey Nick Keal- Use of whip prior to 100m (10times)- AR132(7)(a)(ii)- 7 days 4th December-10th December 2022 (Inclusive)
Race 6- App Emma MacPherson- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 14 days 13th December-26December 2022 (Inclusive)
 
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey C Eaton- Travel difficulties
Jockey M Murphy- Medical Clearance
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Race 6- Incident near the 150m involving GATEWAYS (J Molloy) and SLINKY’S STAR (S Lacy)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ANYWAY YOU WANT IT, TISANI EMPEROR, AMBER ONE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- KOBESTAR- Veterinary clearance
Race 5- LOCK AND LAUNCH- Uncompetitive- Warning
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2- SIZZLING BABE was ridden by N Masuda
Race 3- TURBOART was ridden by N Tomizawa
Race 5- LOCK AND LAUNCH was ridden by A Thompson
 
Late scratchings
Race 2- KOBESTAR- 8:18am
 
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.