QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – Saturday 15th APRIL 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Good 4    RAIL – Out 5metres the entire
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, E Tickner & W Glass
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – M Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr S Duigan & Dr A Hopgood
Swab Attendants – J Pedofsky
Starters – D Hodgson & C Higgins
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards accepted the reasons Jockey’s A Thompson and N Tomizawa were late arriving on course as well as the absence of App J Williams and Jockey M McGillivray. As such, rider replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary.
 
As Jockey G Geran was injured rider replacements were made in Races 8 & 9 as per Stewards race day summary.
 
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights at todays meeting:
 
Race 5- Jockey G Cartwright +1/2kg
 
 
 
Race 1: QUEST TOOWOOMBA APARTMENT HOTEL MAIDEN PLATE 2150m
 
A DEVILS CHANCE- Stewards accepted the reasons tendered for the late scratching of the gelding at 9:11am.
 
JETPACK VERDI- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
WHYTEEPEE- Raced keenly in the early stages after beginning well and being ridden positively from the inside barrier. Was under pressure from the 800m and commenced to compound from the 600m finishing tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
FAUSTO- Under pressure form the 800m. Commenced to tire noticeably from the 400m and was not pressured from the 200m. Under-went a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Stewards questioned Jockey J Stanley’s riding of the gelding over the concluding stages after being beaten only one (1) length for 4th place. Jockey Stanley advised that his mount had commenced to tire rapidly from the 400m after being ridden vigorously for some distance prior to that, he persisted for a further furlong before identifying his mount was failing to respond to his urgings at which point he ceased those efforts. Jockey Stanley advised further he did recommence urging his mount when he became aware RIGHT LIGHT was finishing off strongly to his outside but his mount was again unresponsive to his efforts. Jockey Stanley also stated that he did not feel his mount slowed after he ceased urging at any point in the home straight. Stewards noted Jockey Stanleys explanation and took no further action other than to remind Jockey Stanley of his obligations under the provisions of AR131(b).
 
 
Race 2: SHEPPARD EARTHMOVING QTIS 3yo MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m
 
MR EVANS- Began awkwardly before being tightened for room. Momentarily held up on entering the home straight before shifting wider.
 
SHIPS AHOY- Began awkwardly before being crowded. Bumped passing the 900m. Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
DR BLAKE- Shifted in and bumped on jumping. Bumped passing the 900m and again passing the 800m. Laid in passing the 500m. Laid in under pressure down the running proving somewhat difficult to ride out. Trainer J King was advised a warning would be place on the gelding for laying in. Performed below market expectations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. App J Molloy advised that his mount had been reluctant to maintain its position when racing between horses near the 700m and had been hard ridden for some distance thereafter as a result.
 
STORMY DRAGON- Shifted out and bumped on jumping. Raced greenly for the majority.
 
JUST HAPPENNED- Began awkwardly and bumped. Bumped passing the 800m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
ROYAL DAZZLER- Bumped and obliged to ease as a result of becoming awkwardly placed on heels on jumping.
 
IRISH MAUDIE- Shifted out and bumped on jumping. Shifted out to improve and bumped passing the 400m.
 
FIERY RING- Settled further forward than may have been expected after beginning well from the inside gate and being ridden positively as a result.
 
TESSELEIGHT- Bumped passing the 400m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 3: TAYLOR BUILDING GROUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1300m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed when App T Townsend, rider of 4th placegetter LATIN LYRIC, lodged an objection against 3rd placegetter CALM SEEKER sighting alleged interference approaching the 500m. After taking evidence from the riders involved and the Trainers of the two (2) runners Stewards determined that at that point CALM SEEKER had shifted in marginally and LATIN LYRIC had also shifted out marginally contacting CALM SEEKER on the hindquarters causing it to become unbalanced and shift in slightly further which resulted in LATIC LYRIC becoming crowded and losing ground. As the interference could not be solely attributed to CALM SEEKER the protest was dismissed.
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed further to allow stewards to view the start of the race to ensure HAIL TO THE CHIEF had been afforded a fair start. After viewing the footage it was determined that it was the actions of the gelding which resulted in its being slow away and as such correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
HAIL TO THE CHIEF- Stood flat footed before beginning very awkwardly. Trainer M Nolan was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Following the running of the event App A Donald was tendered to by QAS officers after being struck in the face by the head of her mount when it began awkwardly. QAS officers declared App Donald fit to fulfil her remaining engagements.
 
EPICURIOUS- Bumped on jumping.
 
AND OVER AGAIN- Began awkwardly.
 
TOBA- Bumped on jumping.
 
DOWN THE BARREL- Raced wide from the 700m.
 
CANNY CAT- Improved onto heels having to be momentarily eased leaving the 500m.
 
 
Race 4: WIN TELEVISION BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1100m
 
PRINCESS KAYO- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Finished somewhat tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
KWAMI- Shifted in and bumped on jumping. Laid in passing the 900m despite the efforts of its rider and momentarily crowded another runner.
 
BEACH CLUB- Bumped on jumping. Momentarily crowded passing the 900m.
 
WANDA ROX- Raced ungenerously in the middle stages. Laid out rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
Race 5: KENNARDS HIRE CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200m
 
WINDJANA- Stewards permitted Jockey G Cartwright to ride the mare after App J Molloy was unable to satisfy the weight and no other apprentice was available. App Molloy was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR190(3). In determining penalty Stewards noted App Molloy was having his first meeting back from injury.
 
VELORUM- Bumped on jumping. Shifted out and away from another runner passing the 250m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SEMPREINTE- Began awkwardly. Eased when racing in restricted room near the 900m. Laid out passing the 700m. Shifted out and away from another runner near the 250m.
 
JUST ENGAGED- Began awkwardly and bumped. Momentarily crowded near the 550m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
MANDALONG FLAG- Bumped the inside running rail passing the 900m. Disappointed for a run near the 200m before being eased and shifting in to obtain clear running. App A Donald was reminded of her obligations under the provisions of AR131(b).
 
UNCLE BUD- Momentarily steadied before shifting out passing the 150m.
 
ELECTRIC- Shifted ground under pressure down the running, shifting out and momentarily hampering another runner near the 150m. Jockey L Tarrant was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
MY MOSES- Laid in passing the 550m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 6: LIVING TURF RATINGS BAND 0-62 HANDICAP 1000m
 
MOFEED WARRIOR- Began awkwardly and was crowded soon after. Momentarily eased when crowded passing the 200m. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey K Yoshida was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(6)(c) for using his whip when out of contention.
 
POINT BREAK- Restrained in the early stages from the wide barrier in an effort to obtain cover and get a position closer to the inside running rail. Held up passing the 300m when being crowded.
 
SUNIKI- Held up for clear running from the 400m until the early stages of the home straight.
 
LOVESON- Shifted out under pressure approaching the 200m momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey N Tomizawa was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Momentarily hampered having to shift in leaving the 200m.
 
CITROUILLE- Began awkwardly. Shifted in abruptly leaving the 200m momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey A Thompson was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Stewards queried the seemingly improved performance with Trainer J Gleeson. Mr Gleeson advised that, in his opinion, the was unlucky in its most recent start being disappointed for a run and obliged to ease in the home straight. Additionally, the mare had been working well since and the stable had expected a forward showing. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
SAM’S A NATURAL- Laid in onto heels and was momentarily eased passing the 800m.
 
SUPER LEAGUE- Settled further forward than may have been expected. Jockey J Stanley advised that after beginning well and being cognisant of the mare being one paced he permitted his mount to stride forward and remain in a wide position rather than attempting to restrain and obtain cover, as a consequence racing wide for the majority. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
SHOCK AND AWE- Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
 
Race 7: MORT & CO BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1625m
 
ALIRAAJ- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly down the back straight. After beginning only fairly from the wide barrier elected to restrain in the early stages and obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail, consequently settling further back in the field than may have been expected.
 
IRISH SALLY- Bumped on jumping. Performed below market expectations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. On returning to scale Jockey Geran was found to have sustained an injury to his right foot after being struck by a section of running rail near the 1200m which had been dislodged from its affixed position after being bumped by another runner. Jockey Geran was tendered to by QAS officers and transported to Hospital for treatment. Remedial work was conducted on the section of rail which had become dislodged and the remained of the course proper inside running rail was also inspected by Toowoomba Turf Club staff.
 
SIMON SAYS- Eased soon after the start to obtain a position with cover closer to the inside running rail. Bumped the inside running rail near the 1200m.
 
UNION SPIRIT- Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
UNCOMMON VALOUR- Shifted ground under pressure down the running.
 
FREEDOM AVENUE- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
Race 8: RACING NATION ON POWERFM MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
 
SHOWROAD- As the mare was declared a late scratching at 9:11am on veterinary advice Stewards advised Trainer M Currie that the mare would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
BASIL’S BOW- Jockey N Fazackerley was fined the sum of $300 under the provisions of AR211(1) for weighing-in in excess of the permitted weight.
 
MR WANDJI- Shifted out and bumped on jumping.
 
ALBERTA THE FOX- Shifted in and bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
POINT GUARD- Tightened on jumping and lost ground.
 
LIGHT UP THE DAWN- Tightened on jumping. Commenced to race keenly when restrained off heels near the 900m. Momentarily crowded near the 800m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
DRAGON CLAWS- Shifted out and bumped becoming unbalanced on jumping.
 
BRING ME- Tightened on jumping. Shifted in when not fully clear of TERESHKOVA passing the 350m causing that runner to be tightened, restrained and shift in tightening ELUSIVE WISDOM which bumped the inside running rail, became unbalanced and lost ground. Jockey J Stanley was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident. In determining penalty Stewards considered the degree of carelessness and interference as well as Jockey Stanleys excellent record in relation to the rule over an extended period which was considered to be a mitigating factor.
 
TERESHKOVA- Shifted in and bumped on jumping. Laid out passing the 900m and again passing the 700m. Tightened for room and obliged to restrain and shift in passing the 350m.
 
ELUSIVE WISDOM- Crowded on jumping. Tightened for room and bumped the inside running rail becoming unbalance and losing ground passing the 350m.
 
 
Race 9: HARVEY NORMAN COMMERCIAL TOOWOOMBA BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1050m
 
The start of this event was delayed to allow for QAS officers to transfer Jockey G Geran, who had sustained an injury in an earlier event, to a transporting QAS vehicle. The start was further delayed to allow for corrective works to be conducted after issues were identified with the course proper lighting. Consequently, the start time for the event was amended to 9:34pm.
 
TURBOART- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
INCOMPARABLE- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced ungenerously approaching the 400m.
 
HARRYANDTHETIGER- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped losing ground. Shifted inside the line of the course proper having to be eased and shifted out passing the 900m.
 
VAST KAMA- Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
MOST DAZZLING- Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6- Jockey K Yoshida- Use of whip when out of contention- AR132(6)(c)- Reprimand
Race 8- Jockey J Stanley- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
 
Fines
Race 5- App J Molloy- Accept ride when overweight- AR190(3)- $100
Race 8- Jockey N Fazackerley- Weight-in overweight- AR211(1)- $300
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 7- Jockey G Geran- Right Foot
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
WHYTEEPEE, TESSELEIGHT, IRISH MAUDIE, AND OVER AGAIN, BETTER THAN ROSES, JUST ENGAGED, SUPER LEAGUE, GOT THE LOT, UNION SPIRIT, ELUSIVE WISDOM, TURBOART
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, BETTER THAN ROSES, SUPER LEAGUE, UNION SPIRIT,
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- DR BLAKE- Laying in- Warning
Race 3- HAIL TO THE CHIEF- Barrier certificate
Race 8- SHOW ROAD- Veterinary clearance
 
Protests
Race 3- LATIN LYRIC (4th) vs CALM SEEKER (3rd)- Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- FAUSTO- was ridden by J Stanley
Race 2- STORMY DRAGON was ridden by A Allen
              JUST HAPPENED was ridden by M Murphy
Race 5- WINDJANA was ridden by G Cartwright
Race 7- FREEDOM AVENUE was ridden by J Molloy
              UNION SPIRIT was ridden by J Stanley
Race 8- BRINGME was ridden by J Stanley
Race 9- ORSETTO was ridden by N Tomizawa
 
Late scratchings
Race 1- A DEVIL’S CHANCE- 9:11am
Race 8-  SHOW ROAD- 9:11am
 
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.