QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
WEDNEWDAY 26th APRIL 2023
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST & SHOWERY         TRACK RATING –     GOOD 4; SOFT 5 at 2.30pm       RAIL – TRUE   PENETROMETER – 5.78
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – G Goold, S Fletcher, E Tickner & J Childs
Clerk of Scales – D Rossiter
Judge – S Fahey, M Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr A Murdoch, Dr B Lockie
Swab Attendants – L Bobeszko
Starter – C Higgins & B Mallory
 
GENERAL
 
 
Stewards permitted the following weight variations at today’s meeting:
 
Race 5: DAUVENAY – Andrew Mallyon 56kg (+0.5kg)
 
 
Race 1: TAB BETS FRIENDS QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1100 metres
 
MISS JOELENE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
YELLOWSTONE BETH – Began very awkwardly, striking rider C. Graham in the face on jumping. Following the event App Graham was assessed by the QAS officers and subsequently cleared to fulfil her remaining engagements. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
HEROIC SOPHIE - Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISS CANTIK – Steadied from heels near the 800m.
 
 
Following the running of this event it was identified that a section of the course proper inside running rail between the 600m-500m had become detached from its affixed position. Toowoomba Turf Club staff undertook remedial works on that section and examined the entirety of the inside running rail without identifying any further issues.
 
 
Race 2: HAHN ULTRA LOW CARB LAGER Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
BLUEPRINT – Laid in near the 650m, tightening SALAMATINA which was steadied. Trainer B. Dais will be advised that a warning will be placed on the racing manners of the gelding. Raced wide throughout.
 
CRYPTO TYCOON – Stewards acceded to a request by trainer D. Forster for a late gear change to remove the ear-muffs and the crossover nose band from the gelding. This information was advertised by way of on-course announcement and social media address. Trainer D. Forster was fined $400 under the provisions of AR 206(2).
 
HECTOR SAGOA (NZ) – Jumped awkwardly.
 
MORE MAX – Restrained from heels shortly after the start.
 
GOOD’N’LUCKY – Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and bumped on jumping.
 
HURTS SO GOOD – Trainer M. Currie was reprimanded under the provisions of AR 211 for failing to notify the horse had undergone a gelding procedure. Laid in approaching the 600m despite the efforts of its rider, taking GOOD’N’LUCKY inward and bumping with GOLDEN GROVE which made contact with the inside running rail. Trainer M. Currie was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of the gelding. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in home straight.
 
OSTERBERG – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SALAMATINA (NZ) – Slow to begin. Steadied when tightened for room near the 650m.
 
EVER SO CLEVER – Bumped at the start. Tired over the concluding stages.
 
THEGIRLSGOTTHIS – Raced wide throughout. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
 
Following the running of this event a delegation of Senior riders and Stewards inspected a section of the course proper inside running rail between the 1200m-1000m with minimal remedial efforts being carried out prior to the next event.
 
 
Race 3: KENO BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1300 metres
 
BEAN DANCING – Bumped at the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. After racing wide in the early stages, was permitted to stride forward and obtain a one-off position outside the leader near the 800m. Trainer D. Baker stated that, in his opinion, the gelding is better suited when ridden in a quieter fashion with cover and the additional work required of the gelding in the early stages of the event was a telling factor in the finish. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
 
CONFESSED – Raced wide from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
 
BETTER ETHICS – Improved onto heels near the 500m and was steadied.
 
RAVAGED AWARD – Over raced in the early stages until leaving the 800m. Approaching the 900m shifted out taking RAPID OUTLAW and BEAN DANCING wider on the track.
 
HARRYANDTHETIGER – Jumped awkwardly and then shifted out and bumped.
 
TO LOVE SOMEBODY – Steadied from heels near the 1200m.
 
RAPID OUTLAW – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was passed to start. After beginning well and being ridden positively, the filly settled further forward than may have been anticipated.
 
 
Race 4: POWERS ULTRA SMOOTH LAGER BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1300 metres
 
AZZAREACH – When asked to comment on the poor performance of the gelding, App Y. Lewis stated she was able to lead as per her instructions after beginning only fairly and being ridden positively, adding further that AZZAREACH raced keen in the middle stages and when asked for an effort from the 400m was found wanting. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stewards intend to interview Trainer D. Bougoure regarding the performance of the gelding.
 
HE KNOWS – Stood flat footed at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer M Harry was advised that gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
POINT THE WAGON – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer V. Heading was advised that he would be required to produce a veterinary clearance for the gelding before racing again.
 
DARING BELLE – Held up for clear running from the 400m until entering the home straight and shifting in.
 
 
Race 5: ARISTOCRAT Class 4 Handicap 1625 metres
 
NO GOING BACK – Raced ungenerously in the early stages and then raced keenly down the back straight. Laid in approaching the 300m.
 
SPIRIT OF BEANS – As Jockey L Tilley was overweight, he was replaced by J. Stanley. Jockey L. Tilley was fined $300 under the provisions of AR190(3). Laid out near the 1500m resulting in CANNY CAT having to be steadied from heels. When asked to comment on the poor performance, Jockey J. Stanley stated that, in his opinion, the gelding did not appreciate the undulating track or the prevailing racing conditions. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormalities.
 
DAUVENAY – Raced wide throughout. Shifted out and bumped DROP THE PILOT near the 1100m.
 
KALAHARI HEART – Held up for clear running from the 250m until a point leaving the 100m.
 
DROP THE PILOT – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was passed to start. Bumped with DAUVENAY near the 1100m. Raced wide throughout.
 
CANNY CAT – Steadied from heels near the 1500m. Momentarily steadied from heels near the 200m.
 
UNION SPIRIT – Laid out under pressure in the home straight and as a result CANNY CAT had to be momentarily steadied from heels near the 200m. 
 
OUR SPIDER – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was passed to start. Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 6: BOTTLEMART QTIS BENCHMARK 72 Handicap 1100 metres
 
FOR MY ANNIE – Tightened for room at the start. Laid out near the 800m.
 
MILL ROSSA – Jumped awkwardly.
 
INCOMPARABLE – Began awkwardly and then shifted out making contact with FOR MY ANNIE, which in turn was tightened onto ENABLER. Momentarily held up near the 100m before shifting in to obtain clear running.
 
ENABLER – Bumped at the start. Tightened for room between runners and was steadied near the 800m. Raced wide throughout. Laid in rounding the home turn. Jockey A. Allen reported that his mount travelled well throughout, however when he asked his mount for an effort, it failed to let down as he had expected in the home straight.
 
VAST KAMA – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 7: HARRY BROWN QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200 metres
 
HONKYTONK DIVA – Jumped awkwardly and then was buffeted between runners.

EVEN NOW – Slow to begin. When attempting to improve passing the 400m, had to be steadied when TOO HARD TO REFUSE shifted out marginally. Jockey J. Byrne was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground.
 
LA SOEUR – Jumped awkwardly and then shifted in and bumped TOBA. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TOO HARD TO REFUSE – Obliged to shift out on the track rounding the home turn to obtain clear running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an unspecified jaw condition. Trainer D Forster was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding again being permitted to start in a race.
 
HUE – Steadied when crowded for room passing the 800m when SNOW BOUM laid in and away from DEEP FIRE. Shifted in under pressure in the home straight and near the 100m momentarily hampered TOBA which had to be steadied.
 
MISHANI MISTRESS – Raced wide throughout.
 
TOBA – Bumped shortly after the start. Help up approaching the 400m. Steadied near the 100m.
 
CLEARLY GEORGE - Raced wide throughout. Settled further back than anticipated after beginning only fairly and then being restrained from the wide barrier to obtain cover.
 
 
Race 8: 1EQUINE - FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1850 metres
 
ZADIG - Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MAEVILA RULER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ARCTIC WOLF – Raced wide from the 800m.
 
COSMIC GOSSIP – Raced keenly from 1600m until near the 1400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GUTS ’N’ GLORY - Raced wide from the 800m.
 
GOTTA BE FIRST – Slow to begin. Race wide from the 800m.
 
INUWASHI (IRE) – Slow to begin. Raced keenly on heels from 1600m until near the 1400m. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn until a point leaving the 200m.
 
 
Race 9: SHERRIN RENTALS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1000 metres
 
TURBOART - Bumped on jumping away. Laid in passing the 900m, tightening BUNGARRIE LAD and MAGIC IN ME.
 
MAGIC IN ME - Tightened for room passing the 900m.
 
ORSETTO – Shifted ground under pressure in the home straight.
 
BUNGARRIBEE LAD – Bumped on jumping away. Tightened for room passing the 900m.
 
AMBITIOUS SPIRIT – Momentarily eased after improving onto heels at the 500m.
 
NICCI DE ROSSA – Shifted out leaving the 900m in an effort to relieve pressure to the inside, resulting in COYNES ROAD having to be steadied. Taken wider on the track passing the 200m.
 
CITROUILLE – Jumped awkwardly.
 
POINT BREAK – Hampered on jumping away between BUNGARRIE LAD and TURBOART. Steadied from heels near the 900m. Eased from heels passing the 800m.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2. Trainer M. Currie – failed to notify a gelding procedure – AR102- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 2. Trainer D. Forster – failed to enact a gear change – AR 206(2) - $400
Race 5. Jockey L. Tilley – replaced due to being overweight – AR190(3) - $300

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
TEHGIRLSGOTTHIS, DARING BELLE, NO GOING BACK, MILL ROSSA, ENABLER, INUWASHI
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- HURTS SO GOOD – Racing manners/laid in – warning
Race 2- BLUEPRINT - Racing manners/laid in – warning
Race 4- HE KNOWS – Stood flat footed – must obtain a further barrier certificate
Race 4- POINT THE WAGON – Lame off foreleg – vet clearance required
Race 7- TOO HARD TO REFUSE- Veterinary clearance required

 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2. SALAMATINA (NZ) – S. Apthorpe
Race 5. SPIRIT OF BEANS – J. Stanley replaced L. Tilley
Race 7. TEQUILA DANCER – M. Hellyer
Race 7. CLEARLY GEORGE – K. Zechner
Race 8. WAITAKERE – C. Graham
Race 9. CITROUILLE – M. Du Plessis
 
 
 
 
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.