QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – Saturday 11th FEBRUARY 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Good 4    RAIL – Out 3metres the entire
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, D MacDonald & W Glass
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – S Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr S Duigan
Swab Attendants – R Burchmann
Starters – C Higgins
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
4th February, Toowoomba-
 
Stewards resumed an inquiry into Trainer Michael Nolan’s stabling of horses at an address other than his registered stabling addresses. Mr Nolan pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR101(1) in that he did fail to notify and/or seek permission from Stewards to stable horses in his charge at a location other than his registered stabling addresses. Mr Nolan was fined the sum of $200 and advised of his right to an internal review.
 
 
GENERAL
 
As App S Champkin and Jockey A Thompson were not riding due to injury replacements were made as per Stewards race-day summary.
 
 
Following an incident in Race 6 which resulted in App I Rabjones being transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital for further treatment and observation, start times for races 7 & 8 were amended as follows:
 
Race 7- 9:17pm
Race 8- 9:48pm
 
 
Race 1: CARPET ONE TOOWOOMBA CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300m
 
JERONIMOS- Began awkwardly. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn and again in the early stages of the home straight before shifting out and bumping with ELMITA approaching the 200m. Bumped by another runner approaching the 50m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey J Kissick pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(b) in that he did fail to ride his mount out to the finish of the race. Jockey Kissicks license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 1 (one) calendar month to commence, upon the completion of another suspension, on the 22nd February up to and including the 22nd March 2023. In determining penalty Stewards determined that Jockey Kissicks actions had cost the gelding first place when considering the ½ head margin and the complete absence of any vigour over the final 40m of the event. Stewards also considered Jockey Kissicks Guilty plea and his forthright evidence, noting that he had mistaken the location of the winning post, as well as his record in relation to the rule. Jockey Kissick was advised of his right to an internal review.
 
SMASHING LUCAS- Crowded and bumped on jumping and was slow into stride as a result. Under pressure rom the 700m.
 
SELLING SUNSET- Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
HEART OF MARBLE- Shifted in and bumped on jumping. Laid out passing the 50m and bumped.
 
MAMMA MEDIA- Under pressure from the 600m.
 
ELMITA- Laid in during the early stages of the home straight and bumped passing the 200m.
 
 
 
Race 2: THANK YOU TTC LONG & LIFE MEMBERS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1300m
 
EXPECTANT- Was declared a late scratching at 2:57pm after found to be lame in the off-front hoof. Trainer J Thomas was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the gelding again being permitted to start in a race.
 
ZADIG- Became fractious in the barriers, reared and became trapped for a short duration. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 6pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deduction applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 6pm:
 
17cents in the dollar for the win
15cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
18cents for 2nd place
12cents for 3rd place
 
Stable representative Mr B Currie was advised the gelding would be required to trial as well as have a veterinary certificate of fitness provided prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
AYTOBE- Bumped on jumping.
 
MAEVILA- Slow into stride. Laid in under pressure down the running, having to be momentarily eased when corrected near the 150m before improving onto heels and having to be shifted out and bumped passing the winning post.
 
MAGIC RULER- Shifted in marginally passing the 900m before shifting out abruptly soon after and raced wide form that point on. Finished tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed some slightly abnormal breath sounds.
 
VINASTA- Momentarily crowded passing the 900m. Bumped passing the winning post.
 
MOST DAZZLING- Momentarily crowded passing the 900m. Held up for clear running from the 400m until a point approaching the 300m when obliged to shift wider.
 
WINTER RAIN- Became awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 900m and raced wide from that point. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed some minor abrasions near-front.
 
 
Race 3: MOCO FOOD SERVICES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1200m
 
BEYONDTASTIC- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Stewards permitted App A Bakos to claim only 2kg of her 3kg allowance after being a late declaration due to App S Champkin being unable to ride due to injury. This was advertised via social media outlets and oncourse announcement. Laid in leaving the 550m crowding runners to its inside. App A Bakos was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) and advised to exercise greater care as a result of this incident. Commenced to tire from the 450m and finished tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer N Hemmings advised that, in her opinion, the gelding had come to the end of its preparation and would now likely be sent for an immediate spell.
 
SETHLANS- Began awkwardly.
 
DROP THE PILOT- Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 500m.
 
GALACTUS- Began awkwardly. Laid out momentarily approaching the 1000m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
CHOSEN THE DISTANCE- Shifted out and away from another runner approaching the 1000m. Crowded and bumped passing the 550m.
 
UNCLE BUD- Crowded and buffeted passing the 550m. Laid in under pressure approaching the winning post.
 
GOT THE LOT- Laid in under pressure approaching the winning post.
 
 
Race 4: PRYDE’S EASIFEED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
SPECIALDEE- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Proved difficult to load into the barrier and delayed the start. Momentarily crowded near the 800m. Trainer D Leggart was advised the mare would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Jockey C Eaton was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she did use her whip on 8 occasions, 3 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
TOKYO BANDIT- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride before being crowded and bumped.
 
WAREHAM- Bumped on jumping. Commenced to lose contact with the field from the 1100m and finished tailed off despite the efforts of it rider. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer K Kemp was advised the fillies nominations would now be refused at TAB meetings until such time as its form at non-TAB events had improved.
 
THE REAL SAINT- Crowded on jumping.
 
FACETIOUS- Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
GATEWAYS- Momentarily crowded passing the 800m.
 
ROMANTIC THOUGHTS- Shifted in marginally passing the 800m. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
ROMAN DAGGER- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
WAR HOPE- Taken in by another runner which laid in under pressure from the 200-100m.
 
MANDALONG FLAG- Stewards queried the improved performance with Trainer B Puckeridge who advised that the gelding had been steadily improving in his work and whilst expecting a forward showing was pleasantly surprised by the win. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
 
Race 5: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS QTIS 3yo MAIDEN HANDICAP 1050m
 
ROSE OF RAHEEN- Bumped on jumping.
 
MASTER GEE- Shifted out and bumped on jumping.
 
 
Race 6: EUREKA STUD QTIS 2yo MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
 
MISS DE BLAAS- Shifted out and bumped heavily on jumping causing App I Rabjones to become unbalanced and dislodged. App Rabjones was tended to by QAS officers before being transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital for further treatment and observation. App Rabjones will require a medical clearance and need to undergo a cognitive assessment prior to again being permitted to ride in a race.
 
MISHANI MYSTIQUE- Shifted in and bumped heavily on jumping. Shifted out and away from heels near the 200m.
 
THE QUICKENING- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
GROVERS PREDICTION- Stood flat footed as the start was effected. Trainer D Groves was advised a warning would be placed on the filly as a result. Trailed the field throughout and finished significantly tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed soreness in the left-fore cannon. Trainer D Groves advised the filly would now likely be sent for an immediate spell. Nonetheless, Trainer Groves was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the filly again being permitted to start in a race.
 
COMBAT MISSION- Bumped on jumping, taken in and bumped a further runner. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
NO BETTER TIME- Bumped on jumping. Laid in for the majority and as a result bumped with another runner several times from the 600-400m. Laid in under pressure down the running. Dipped in its action passing the 80m.
 
CRIMSON WARNING- Bumped by another runner several times between the 600-400m. Momentarily crowded approaching the 100m.
 
 
Race 7: 1EQUINE -  FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE MAIDEN PLATE 1625m
 
DUCHESS BREE- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Raced keenly down the back straight. Shifted in marginally approaching the 300m crowding runners to its inside. Jockey M Savva was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
LUCASAYD- Slow into stride. Momentarily crowded approaching the 300m and bumped.
 
REGAL KING- Slow into stride. Raced keenly down the back straight. Inclined to raced greenly throughout. Commenced to tire from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained multiple lacerations to both hind limbs consistent with striking itself in running. Trainer W King was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the gelding again being permitted to start in a race.
 
DELTASPHERE- Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Shifted in marginally approaching the 300m bumping and crowding LUCASAYD. Jockey C Eaton was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
GODDESS GLOW- Raced keenly from the 1400-1200m.
 
A DEVIL’S CHANCE- Improved onto heels and shifted out passing the 500m.
 
EPIC LOVE- Shifted out marginally approaching the 300m crowding LUCASAYD. Jockey G Geran was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
IRISH SALLY- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 8: REDDING FRY FINANCIAL ADVICE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1625m
 
KIBBIT RAHEEB- Bumped on jumping.
 
METAVERSE- Bumped on jumping. Laid in marginally under pressure passing the 300m. When question regarding the improved performance Trainer J Capewell advised that after being disappointed after the geldings last performance he had noted a significant fitness benefit afterward with the gelding working well and had expected a solid showing tonight but was pleasantly surprised by the win. Trainer Capewell also noted that the previous runs this preparation whilst in lower grade were, in his opinion, amongst better competition so were not as disappointing as may seem on face value. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
BULL DIMPLE RUM- Raced keenly in the early and idle stages. Bumped passing the 600m. Taken in marginally passing the 300m having to be momentarily steadied off heels. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
TOP BABE- Raced keenly passing the 1300m.
 
DREAMSEEKER- Bumped passing the 600m.
 
JET ESPIRIT- Under pressure from the 800m.
 
BLAVATSKY- Laid out marginally passing the 300m.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3- App Anna Bakos- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Fines
4th February- Trainer Michael Nolan- Stabled horses at address other than registered stables- AR101(1)- $200
Race 4- Jockey Cecily Eaton- Use of whip 8 times prior to 100m- AR132(7)(a)(ii)- $200

Suspensions
Race 1- Jockey John Kissick- Failed to ride mount out- AR131(b)- one calendar month- 22nd February-22nd March 2023 (inclusive)
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 6- App Isabella Rabjones- Dislodged- Medical clearance and Cognitive assessment required
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
MASTER GEE, LUCASAYD, DREAMSEEKER
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- ZADIG- Barrier Certificate & Veterinary Clearance
              EXPECTANT- Veterinary clearance
Race 4- WAREHAM- Uncompetitive- TAB ban
              SPECIALDEE- Difficult to load- Barrier certificate
Race 6- GROVERS PREDICTION- Stood flat footed- Warning
                                                          Soreness left-fore cannon- Veterinary clearance
Race 7- REGAL KING- Hind limb lacerations- Veterinary clearance
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- ELMITA was ridden by W D’Avila (No App available)
Race 2- MAEVILA RULER was ridden by App A Bakos
Race 3- BEYOND TASTIC was ridden by App A Bakos
              CHOSEN DISTANCE was ridden by N Masuda (No App available)
Race 6- COMBAT MISSION was ridden by G Cartwright
 
Late scratchings
Race 2- ZADIG- Veterinary advice
              EXPECTANT- 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.