QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – Saturday, 12th August 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Good 4   RAIL – Out 5m the entire
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards Panel – J Childs & S Heidke (Stewards), D Kerwick (Assistant Steward)
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – B Poelstra & M Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr C Bowden-Betts
Swab Attendants – K Kirkpatrick
Starters – D Hodgson
 
 
Race 1: TTC MEMBER – DON LOOMIS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1200m
 
The start of the event was delayed approximately 5 minutes when QUACKERY dislodged its tongue-tie and was unable to be refitted, CHAMPINSKY’s crossover-noseband became dislodged and was unable to be refitted and ATLANTIC WAY became fractious in the barrier before being declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 5:17pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 5:17pm;
 
10cents in the dollar for the win
10cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
8cents in the dollar for 2nd place
8cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer M Currie was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness and a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
QUACKERY- After dislodging the tongue-tie at the barriers and that piece of gear was unable to be refitted, raced without that piece of gear. This was announced by way of oncourse public announcement. Laid in under pressure on straightening. Shifted in soon after passing the winning post crowding DRAGON PINS. Jockey N Tomizawa was advised to exercise greater care.
 
GRANITE PRINCE- Slow into stride. Laid in and bumped the inside running rail near the 600m and became unbalanced. Performed disappointingly. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. App T Townsend advised that, her mount had laid in throughout proving difficult to ride.
 
SARDEGNA- Slow into stride.
 
INSTANT KARMA- Crowded and awkwardly placed on heels approaching the winning post.
 
CHAMPINSKY- After dislodging the crossover-nose band behind the barriers was unable to have it refitted after that piece of gear was found to be broken. Subsequently raced without that piece of gear. This was announced by way of oncourse public announcement. Momentarily crowded near the 1100m.
 
DRAGON PINS- Raced keenly near the 800m. Shifted in approaching the winning post crowding INSTAND KARMA. Jockey N Evans was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
 
Race 2: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1300m
 
MILL ROSSA- Laid in under pressure down the running. Performed below market expectations. App L O’Donnell advised that, in her opinion, her mount had raced flatly and would benefit from a let up. Trainer M Currie concurred with the assessment. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
REALITY- Stood flat footed as the start was effected and lost ground. Trainer C Anderson was advised the gelding would require a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
JAKAMA- Laid in near the 900m.
 
FOREVER VOLO- Raced wide for the majority.
 
SEMAPHORE GIRL- Momentarily steadied off heels near the 800m.
 
SENSATIONAL REWARD- When queried regarding the tactics adopted App Donald advised it had not been her intention to lead by as far as she had however, after riding her mount forward in the early stages from the wide gate her mount didn’t respond to her efforts to restrain and steady the pace, adding further that the step  up in distance with the addition of winkers may also have contributed to this. App Donald did concede however, that greater efforts could have been made soon after obtaining the lead and a position along the inside running rail to restrain her mount and steady the pace though at the time she had been concerned with over-restraining her mount. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
 
Race 3: GERRY BROWN’S SHELVING & STORAGE CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000m
 
RAYOCK- Slow into stride. Tightened soon after the start and lost ground.
 
FROZEN MISS- Slow into stride. Tightened soon after the start and lost ground before becoming awkwardly placed on heels and having to be steadied.
 
JUBILANT- Shifted in and bumped before being crowded soon after. Held up for clear running approaching the 400m.
 
HOT OR NOT- Blundered soon after jumping.
 
CAMAROSA- Shifted in and bumped soon after jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SMILING ZAC- Shifted out and bumped. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
Race 4: CREATE ADVICE GROUP QTIS 3yo MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m
 
CALM BUCKLE- Bumped on jumping. Raced greenly in the early stages.
 
GARTAN- Bumped on jumping.
 
VITTHAL- Bumped on jumping, shifted in and bumped another runner. In and away from another runner near the 900m.
 
WESTOAK- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride before being bumped and having to be eased off heels soon after.
 
GAZZA’S DIAMOND- Bumped on jumping. Improved onto heels having to be eased near the 500m.
 
BOOGIEWITHMAHBABY- Bumped on jumping. Shifted in and away from heels near the 900m.
 
MINA’S LEGACY- Began awkwardly.
 
WE GIRLS- Slow into stride and bumped. Improved onto heels and became crowded having to be steadied approaching the 900m. Momentarily crowded near the 800m when laying out. Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages. Held up on heels approaching the 500mbefore shifting out. Held up on heels on straightening until shifting in at a point near the 200m.
 
BORN TO BE ALIVE- Shifted in abruptly in the early stages. App Townsend was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. After being caught wide in the early stages was permitted to stride forward to obtain a position outside of the leader near the 700m. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow post-race recovery. Trainer B Baker was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings competitiveness.
 
 
Race 5: PRYDE’S EASIFEED CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1890m
 
MAGIC MIKEY- Shifted in and away from another runner having to be eased when passing the winning post on the first occasion. Raced keenly near the 1500m.
 
RUDIMENTARY- Performed disappointingly. Jockey G Geran advised that, in his opinion, the changing pace of the event didn’t suite his mount. Trainer C Geran advised that, in his opinion, the mare may not have handled the step up in distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a slow post-race recovery as well as the thumps.
 
AMBER ONE- Began awkwardly. Taken wider by another runner near the 1500m and raced wide from that point on.
 
LOLA STAR- Slow to begin. Improved onto heels whilst racing keenly near the 1500m and shifted wider. Again raced keenly on heels near the 1300m.
 
ALATUN- Began awkwardly.
 
Following the running of this event Jockey C Taylor advised he had sustained a minor injury to his left foot.
 
 
Race 6: HARVEY NORMAN COMMERCIAL TOOWOOMBA BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1625m
 
RUBY’S LAD- Bumped on jumping.
 
GOLDEELUCK- Tightened on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages and down the back straight with the slow pace. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
TAKE A PICTURE- Began very awkwardly and shifted out abruptly.
 
TROPIC SANDS- Began awkwardly, was crowded before shifting out away from heels and bumping. Raced keenly in the early stages and down the back straight with the slow pace.
 
 
Race 7: SHERRIN RENTALS MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
 
BRONX BOMBER- Bumped on jumping.
 
KINGDOM REIGN- Underwent farrier attention prior to the start, underwent a subsequently pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped by another runner and taken wider near the 1100m. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have the thumps. Trainer J Sims was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings competitiveness.
 
MASTER MAURICE- Slow into stride. Over-raced on heels near the 1100m having to be taken wider by its rider and bumped KINGDOM REIGN as a result.
 
BAGUIO- Momentarily out and away from heels near the 1100m.
 
HELEN’S DREAM- Bumped a gate post on exiting the mounting yard. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barrier and was passed fit to start.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- Jockey N Evans- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Race day injuries/illness
Jockey C Taylor- Left foot
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
QUACKERY, BORN TO BE ALIVE, MAGIC MIKEY, SMASHIN LUCAS, TROPIC SANDS, MASTER MAURICE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- ATLANTIC WAY- Veterinary clearance and Barrier certificate
Race 2- RELITY- Stood flat footed- Barrier certificate
Race 4- BORN TO BE ALIVE- Uncompetitive- Warning
Race 7- KINGDOM REIGN- Uncompetitive- Warning
 
Late scratchings
Race 1- ATLANTIC WAY- 5:17pm
 
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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.