QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – Saturday, 22nd July 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Good 4   RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, T Preston & D MacDonald
Clerk of Scales – D Rossiter
Judge – S Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr M Baffey & Dr S Colgan
Swab Attendants – A Challen
Starters – C Higgins & B Mallory
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights at tonight’s meeting:
 
Race 7- A Thompson +1/2kg
 
 
As Jockey J Huxtable was not riding at tonight’s meeting due to personal reasons rider replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary.
 
 
 
Race 1: COOLAROO FOOTBALL CLUB BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1100m
 
DARK HORSE- Performed below market expectations. App S Callow advised that her mount had travelled well throughout the event until asked for an effort on rounding the home turn when it proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed some minor throat noises. Trainer M Currie, who advised the gelding had been working well leading into the event, would now undergo an endoscopic examination and undertook to advise Stewards of the results.
 
UNCLE FRANK- Raced wide for the majority.
 
FOREVER VOLO- Laid in under pressure down the running. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer P Cox advised that, in his opinion, tonight’s performance indicated a return to form after a spell with the geldings three (3) starts last preparation all being disappointing. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
DON’T DISS AROUND- After being caught wide in the early stages was restrained in an effort to obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail near the 800m. Shifted wider to obtain clear running near the 200m.
 
KORUTO- Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight before shifting wider.
 
TUSCANY BOUND- Slow into stride. Hung in for the majority of the event. Trainer A Park was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners.
 
ROWDASH- Commenced to race keenly when crossed in the early stages. Laid in near the 500m and again under pressure down the running having to be corrected by its rider near the 200m.
 
NEWITT- Raced wide for the majority. Finished tailed off. Trainer D Jones advised that, in his opinion, the gelding may have had its tongue over the bit in running, nonetheless, Mr Jones was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding for being uncompetitive.
 
 
Race 2: PRESTIGE PATIOS CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1300m
 
The start of the event was significantly delayed after a mechanical malfunction of the barriers caused a false start. All runners which were loaded in the barrier at the time of the incident were restrained and brought back behind the barrier where all were examined by the Veterinary Surgeon with the following five (5) runners being declared late scratching’s on veterinary advice at 5:42pm:
 
MT MORK SHARK, SHATTER PROOF, CHAMPINSKY, MONDAY MONDAY & RELICTA.
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the aforementioned runners were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 5:42pm:
 
61cents in the dollar for the win
56cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
67cents in the dollar or 2nd place
65cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Starters C Higgins and B Mallory undertook to oversee remedial works carried out on the starting gates prior to the next event to ensure they were in full working order. Toowoomba Turf Club officials undertook to carry out additional examination of the starting gates in the coming days and to complete any further maintenance works required prior to the starting gates being used again.  
 
 
ARTIE BEATSOME- Began awkwardly. Shifted in and away from another runner near the 1200m. Bumped the inside running rail near the 900m. Laid out near the 400m becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels.
 
CHANCE AT MIDNIGHT- Bounded in the air as the start was effected. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
STRAIGHT ALPHAS- Began awkwardly. Laid in near the 1200m and raced keenly down the back straight. Laid in near the 900m.
 
PRITI PIPER- Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
BULL DIMPLE RUM- Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 1200m and shifted in. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
FLASH ZARIZ- Crowded on jumping and lost ground.
 
 
Race 3: THE AVENUE APARTMENTS BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 870m
 
THAWRA- Slow to begin. Crowded soon after the start becoming awkwardly placed on heels having to be eased. Improved onto heels near the 400m having to be steadied. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Stewards questioned App O O’Donnell, in the presence of Senior Rider H Richardson, regarding her riding of the mare in the home straight, particularly why she appeared to restrain her mount soon after entering the home straight when an ample run presented between LEICA SPECIAL and OUTBACK PLAYBOY choosing rather to restrain and shift wider becoming awkward on the heels of MADDISON’S MISSILE before shifting to the outside and improving into a run between that runner and A GOOD CHANCE. App O’Donnell advised that, on reviewing the race footage she agreed with Stewards that she had erred by not improving into the run between LEICA SPECIAL and OUTBACK PLAYBOY on straightening, however at the time she felt OUTBACK PLAYBOY, which was showing an inclination to lay in slightly, may have been going to shift in further, hence her decision to restrain and shift wider. Stewards advised App O’Donnell that the matter would be referred to the Racing Queensland Apprentice Training Team for review and further tuition. Trainer M Currie advised his instruction had been to be positive on the mare from the barrier being an 870m event and its favoured racing pattern. Additionally, Stewards intend to review the betting on the event.
 
A GOOD CHANCE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
RIVER DANZKA- Momentarily crowded near the 750m. Held up for clear running on straightening until a point near the 200m when being shifted wider.
 
ROYAL NICCI- Laid in near the 750m momentarily crowding another runner.
 
GOOD GRAB- Blundered on jumping.
 
LEICA SPECIAL- Crowded soon after the start before being eased and shifted in.
 
DREAMERS GIFT- Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
MADDISON’S MISSILE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
THE WAITING MAN- Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
SPIRIT OF LUCK- Crowded soon after the start, becoming awkwardly placed on heels and eased.
 
 
Race 4: CHRIS SHEATH & ASSOCIATES BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1890m
 
SETINBRENNER- Buffeted on jumping. Laid out near the 1600m. Laid in under pressure down the running. App O’Donnell pleaded guilty to a charge and was fined the sum of $400 under the provisions of AR211(1) for returning to scale in excess of the permissible weight. Additionally, App O’Donnell pleaded guilty and was fined $400 under the provisions of AR185(1) for altering equipment, specifically her riding boots, after weighing out. App O’Donnell was advised of her right to an appeal.
 
PERFECT ENCOUNTER- Restrained off heels near the 1700m. Shifted out around heels soon after entering the home straight.
 
CONFUSION- Shifted in when not fully clear of PERFECT ENCOUNTER near the 1700m, causing that runner to be restrained momentarily. Jockey A Allen was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
RUBY’S LAD- Slow to begin. Raced keenly from the 1400m and for the majority of the home straight. Performed below market expectations. Jockey A Thompson advised on returning to scale that, in his opinion, his mount felt off in its action. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer P Wallace undertook to advise Stewards should anything become apparent regarding the geldings condition in the coming days.
 
HE’S VIRAL- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
KNEEZE- Raced keenly in the early stages when crossed by another runner leaving the 1700m. Laid out passing the 1600m.  Held up for clear running from the 400m until a point leaving the 200m. Stewards questioned Jockey N Tomizawa regarding his riding of the gelding in the home straight specifically, why Jockey Tomizawa didn’t attempt to improve into a run between CONFUSION and STEINBRENNER approaching the 200m. Jockey Tomizawa advised that with the benefit of hindsight be concurred with Stewards in that he should have endeavoured to improve into that run when it presented however, at the time, he felt STEINBRENNER, which was laying in under pressure, would continue to shift in hence his decision to shift wider. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
MANTINELLO- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 5: BLUE MOUNTAIN HOTEL QTIS 3yo MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to view the official photo finish. After viewing the official photo Stewards were satisfied and correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
MASTER MAURICE- Bumped on jumping. Shifted in and away from heels near the 1000m.
 
CRYPTIC VERSE- Bumped on jumping.
 
HUMAN TOUCH- Bumped on jumping. Shifted in and away from heels near the 1000m.
 
JUST HAPPENNED- Raced wide with cover for the majority. Improved onto heels having to be eased near the 150m.
 
LIZA IN LIGHTS- Tightened for room, checked and became severely unbalanced leaving the 200m and lost considerable ground.
 
RUIHI- Buffeted on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
HELENS DREAM- Fractious in the barrier. Reared as the start was effected. Trainer T Lambourn was advised the filly would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Jockey M Wishart pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that she did exercise ineffective and insufficient effort in preventing her mount from shifting in near the 200m resulting in her mount shifting in when insufficiently clear of LIZA IN LIGHTS causing that runner to be tightened, checked, become severely unbalanced and lose considerable ground. Jockey Wishart’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 13 days to commence 30July up to and including 11 August. In determining penalty Stewards considered the severity of the interference to be in the high-range and the degree of carelessness to be in the low-range noting Jockey Wishart did make some efforts to straighten her mount however, Stewards determined these efforts to be ineffective and insufficient. Jockey Wishart was advised of her rights to an appeal.
 
LADY LETHAN- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TIME FOR JACK- Laid out under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
CHICKA- Bumped on jumping.
 
 
Race 6: TOTALLY WORKWEAR TOOWOOMBA QTIS 2yo MAIDEN PLATE 870m
 
APPROVAL- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
BEE EXACT- Crowded on jumping.
 
BORN TO BE ALIVE- Began awkwardly and shifted out. Momentarily crowded approaching the 300m.
 
EXCLUSIVE DROP- Performed below market expectations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
HAYAI UMA- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Laid in near the 700m. When queried regarding the seemingly improved performance Trainer P Webster advised that since entering his stable the filly had been impressing in her work and he had expected a forward showing.
 
HEROIC DESIRE- Bumped on jumping.
 
WE GIRLS- Crowded soon after the start. Inclined to race greenly throughout laying in approaching the 300m and down the running.
 
 
Race 7: KENNARDS HIRE MAIDEN HANDICAP 1890m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey N Tomizawa, rider of 2nd placegetter RIDGERS to view the footage of the home straight. After viewing the footage Jockey Tomizawa elected not to proceed with any objection and Stewards declared correct weight on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
RED OSCAR- Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Jockey M Savva dropped her whip near the 300m.
 
NEWMARKET MISS- Raced keenly in the early stages when the pace as slack. Performed below market expectations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
DOLLY DISCO- Restrained in the early stages from the wide barrier in an effort to obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail.
 
RIDGERS- Raced keenly in the early stages when the pace was slack.
 
CASSIE’S GIRL- Over-raced in the early stages when the pace was slack. Continued to race keenly down the back straight.
 
LOLA STAR- Raced keenly in the early stages when caught wide and elected to stride forward from the 1500m to obtain the lead and a position on the inside rail near the 1200m. Continued to race keenly down the back straight when being steadied after taking the lead.
 
MR REDDINGTON- After obtaining the lead in the early stages commenced to race keenly when being restrained in an effort to obtain cover. Continued to race keenly down the back straight.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4- Jockey A Allen- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 4- App L O’Donnell- Weigh in overweight- AR211(1)- $400
              App L O’Donnell- Alter gear after weight out- AR185(1)- $400

Suspensions
Race 5- Jockey M Wishart- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 13days- 30 July – 11 August (inclusive)
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey J Huxtable- Personal reasons
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
QUACKERY, ARTIE BEATSOME, BLUE CORNER, MANTINELLO, RED OSCAR, MR REDDINGTON
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- NEWITT- Uncompetitive- Warning
              TUSCANY BOUND- Hung in- Warning
Race 5- HELEN’S DREAM- Reared as the start was effected- Barrier certificate
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5- MORDECAI was ridden by A Spinks
Race 6- KOBE ASCOT was ridden by K Yoshida
 
Late scratchings
Race 2- RELICTA, MONDAY MONDAY, CHAMPINSKY, SHATTER PROOF & MT MORK SHARK- Veterinary advice at 5:42pm
 
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.