QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – Saturday 24th DECEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Overcast     TRACK RATING – Good 4    RAIL – Out 4metres the entire
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, T Preston & W Glass
Clerk of Scales – S Fahey
Judge – M Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr S Duigan
Swab Attendants – R Burchmann
Starters – D Hodgson & C Higgins
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
 
Race 5- Jockey S Lacy +1kg
Race 8- Jockey S Lacy +1kg
 
 
App J Molloy was fined the sum of $300 under the provisions of AR143(14)(a) for failing to claim his full allowance in Races 4 & 7.
 
 
Race 1: MERY CHRISTMAS FROM THE TTC BOARD CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1125m
 
DEVIL’S RITE- Slow into stride
 
FOREVER VOLO- Raced in an uncharacteristically rearward position throughout. Jockey K Yoshida advised that his mount raced flat today and failed to respond to his urgings throughout. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
BY BY MUSIC- Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted in approaching the 1000m tightening runners to its inside. App S Champkin was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
UNCLE BUD- Crowded and shifted in and away from another runner approaching the 1000m. Bumped and taken wider becoming momentarily awkward on heels passing the 900m. Shifted in bumping and taking another runner in passing the 100m. Jockey G Geran was severely reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
DRAGON PINS- Tightened and became awkwardly placed on heels having to be steadied passing the 1000m. Bumped passing the 900m.
 
NED’S GULLY- Over-raced passing the 900m and shifted out bumping another runner. Laid in during the early stages of the home straight and was held up for clear running until a point approaching the 100m when shifting wider before being bumped and taken in and being held up over the concluding stages.
 
 
Race 2: STRATHAYR FILLIES & MARES CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m
 
LADY CUMBERLAND- Delayed the start when proving reluctant to proceed to the barrier. Trainer C Byrne was advised a warning would be placed on the mares pre-race manners. Began awkwardly. Bumped passing the 700m and 550m.
 
ALFA LILY- Began awkwardly. Improved onto heels having to be restrained passing the 500m.
 
MONTANA LADY- Shifted out on jumping. Shifted out on entering the home straight momentarily hampering BRINGONTHEBUBBLES. Jockey N Tomizawa was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
BRINGONTHEBUBBLES- Laid out in the early stages. Bumped passing the 700m, 550m and 350m. Momentarily hampered on straightening. Laid in under pressure down the running. App J Molloy was fined the sum of $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip on 7 occasions, 2 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
NAYTELLRHI BIRD- Shifted out and bumped passing the 350m.
 
COURTING ROCK- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
HERO’S TRINKET- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 3: BLACK AND WHITE CABS TOOWOOMBA COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m
 
SUNNY EKCELS- Declaration of Correct weight was delayed whilst Stewards considered submissions from App T Townsend regarding the gelding being denied a fair start. After reviewing the footage and considering the matter Stewards determined it was the geldings actions which resulted in it beginning awkwardly and subsequently declared correct weight on the Judges semaphored numbers. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Trainer S Sixtus was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding as a result.
 
RELICTA- Crowded and bumped on jumping.
 
KWINERN- Began awkwardly and shifted out and bumped.
 
THUNDER MOON- Crowded and bumped on jumping.
 
TISANI EMPEROR- Raced wide in the early stages before being restrained and obtain a position with cover closer to the inside running rail. Hung in passing the 550m tightening SPIRIT OF LUCK. Trainer K Kemp was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners.
 
BORDEAUX HOPPER- Over-raced passing the 800m and shifted out abruptly across heels having to be checked. Tired from the 200m. Trainer B Strong undertook to advise should anything become apparent regarding the geldings condition in the coming days.
 
SPIRIT OF LUCK- Shifted in and away from another runner passing the 700m. Inconvenienced and restrained passing the 550m. Raced ungenerously for the majority.
 
 
Stewards inquired into the reasons BORDEAUX HOPPER appeared to check passing the 800m. After taking evidence from the riders involved and reviewing the patrol footage it was determined that at that point TISANI EMPEROR (M Savva) which was racing in a three (3) wide position was being restrained to come back in the field before shifting into to a one-off position in an effort to obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail. Simultaneously, BORDEAUX HOPPER (A Thompson) commenced to over-race and shifted out across the heels of TISANI EMPEROR as that runner was shifting in, having to be checked as a result. As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied any rider was culpable for the incident given the racing manners of BORDEAUX HOPPER no further action was taken. Nonetheless, Jockey M Savva was advised to exercise greater care when initiating manoeuvres of a similar nature in future.
 
 
 
Race 4: WIN TELEVISION MAIDEN PLATE 1125m
 
PHARAONIC- Began very awkwardly and shifted out and away from heels soon after the start. Bumped and taken wider passing the 900m.
 
CRY ME A RIVER- Momentarily hampered soon after the start.
 
CHEERS MATE- Bumped when crowded passing the 900m.
 
MAGIC STEPS- Bumped when crowded passing the 900m. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey N Tomizawa advised that his mount had been inclined to lay out for the majority.
 
BRINGME- Bumped passing the 900m. Laid in under pressure down the running. Stewards questioned App T Townsend in the presence of Jockey S Lacy regarding her decision to shift wider passing the 700m when an opportunity presented to settled on the inside running rail behind CYCLONE GUS. After reviewing the patrol footage App Townsend concurred with Stewards that a better option would have been to settle behind the leaders on the inside running rail.
 
THE REAL SAINT- Raced keenly approaching the 900m.
 
OUR MAGNUS- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 5: CARPET ONE TOOWOOMBA MAIDEN PLATE 1125m
 
BUCK NORRIS- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly passing the 800m. Shifted in under pressure passing the 200m becoming momentarily awkwardly on heels and having to be shifted out. Bumped passing the 50m.
 
MY MOSES- Bumped on jumping. Inconvenienced passing the 950m. Momentarily held up when attempting to improve into a marginal run on entering the home straight.
 
SUPER REGGIE- Began awkwardly. Trailed the field for the majority. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey N Evans advised that his mount, whilst feeling sound, failed to respond to his urgings throughout. Trainer K Geran was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding competitiveness as a result.
 
POWEROCC- Began awkwardly.
 
SLINKY’S STAR- Over-raced when crossed near the 900m.
 
MATALE- Shifted in passing the 950m inconveniencing MY MOSES. Jockey K Yoshida was reprimanded as a result of this incident. Raced keenly passing the 800m.
 
CAPITAN DE SEDA- Laid in under pressure down the running. Shifted in across heels over the concluding stages to improve. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MANDALONG FLAG- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
BECAUSE THE NIGHT- Laid out under pressure down the running. Bumped passing the 50m.
 
 
 
Race 6: 1EQUINE- FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1300m
 
NAVAL STRIKE- Stood flat footed as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Trainer K Kemp was advised the gelding would require a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
HARRYANDTHETIGER- Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the middle stages. Laid in under pressure down the running. 
 
SHOTGUN SOCKS- Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up for clear running from the 500m becoming momentarily awkward on heels near the 450m before getting clear passing the 300m.
 
SEMPREINTE- Raced keenly when being restrained in the early and middle stages. Raced wide from the 800m. Laid in passing the 100m. Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted on the gelding and questioned App T Townsend in the presence of Jockey S Lacy. Specifically, Stewards queried whether App Townsend’s efforts in restraining her mount in the early and middle stages were excessive resulting in her mount settling further back in the field than it should have as well as her decision to shift wider passing the 800m, when it appeared prudent to maintain her position on the inside running rail or at least in a one-off position considering her rearward position in the field. App Townsend advised her instructions had been to be positive on her mount and concurred that her efforts in restraining her mount in the early and middle stages had been excessive and agreed she had erred. Additionally, App Townsend agreed that a better option would have been to maintain her position on the inside running rail rather than shifting wider passing the 800m. Nonetheless, Stewards advised App Townsend that the matter would be referred to the Racing Queensland Apprentice Training Team for review. Stewards intend to conduct a review into the betting on the event
 
INCOMPARABLE- Shifted ground under pressure down the running. On returning to the mounting yard the cross-over noseband was noted to have slipped in running.
 
TO LOVE SOMEBODY- Shifted in and away from another runner passing the 100m.
 
 
 
Race 7: MERRY CHIRSTMAS CLIFFORD PARK MEMBERS & GUEST BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1640m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow connections of EAST ESPLANADE to review the footage of the home straight to ascertain whether ground for any objection were present. After viewing the official patrol footage Jockey W D’Avila and Trainer Mr B Puckeridge elected not to proceed with an objection and correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
WARP SPEED- Bounded in the air as the start as effected and lost ground. After being caught wide in the early stages made a forward move passing the 1500m and settled in a position outside of the leader near the 1100m.
 
RUBY’S LAD- Bumped the inside running rail near the 1500m and became unbalanced. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
EAST ESPLANADE- Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid in for the majority. Bumped passing the 300m. Was crowded passing the 150m.
 
ANYWAY YOU WANT IT- Laid out and bumped another runner passing the 300m. Shifted out and away from another runner passing the 150m.
 
TOP BOY- Shifted ground under pressure down the running.
 
YOUNG CLIFFY- Raced wide for the majority. Finished tailed off. Trainer K Jones was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings competitiveness as a result.
 
 
 
Race 8: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERRI_AN NOLAN CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1875m
 
STAR DIVA- After kicking a fence in the mounting yard underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly. Raced wide from the 1000m whilst making a forward move and obtain the lead and a position near the inside running rail approaching the 600m.
 
LOLA STAR- Slow into stride before bumping and being tightened for room and losing ground. Raced keenly in the early stages. Was awkwardly placed on heels near the 1600m and laid out passing the 1500m.
 
IT MUST BE LOVE- Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
HAGGERSTON- Raced wide in the early stages. Laid in under pressure down the running and bumped another runner over the concluding stages.
 
ROARING THUNDER- Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out passing the 1500m. Raced wide from the 1000m. Bumped approaching the 300m.
 
NITROGLYCERINE- After begin caught wide made a forward move in the early stages and settled in a position outside the leader near the 1100m.
 
ALATUN- Bumped over the concluding stages.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- App Sariah Champkin- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 1- Jockey Garry Geran- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 5- Jockey Kenji Yoshida- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Fines
App Jake Molloy- Failed to claim full allowance- AR143(14)(a)- $300
Race 2- App Jake Molloy- Use of whip 7 times prior to 100m- AR132(7)(a)(iii)- $200                             
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
KWINERN, THUNDER MOON, STAR DIVA, GENERAL ELLIOT
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- LADY CUMBERLAND- Reluctant to proceed to barrier- Warning
Race 3- TISANI EMPEROR- Hung in- Warning
Race 3- SUNNY EKCELS- Slow to begin- Warning
Race 6- NAVAL STRIKE- Stood flat footed- Barrier Certificate
Race 7- YOUNG CLIFFY- Uncompetitive- Warning
 
 
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.