QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY, 19 AUGUST 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING – Good 4           RAIL – Out 2m the entire
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Warren
Stewards – J. Childs, E. Tickner & D. MacDonald
Clerk of Scales – D. Rossiter
Judge – B. Polestra & S. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr L. Cosgrove
Swab Attendants – A. Challen
Starter – B. Mallory & D. Hodgson
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweight:
Race 1, No. 9 OAKVALE LASS – M. McGillivray +1kg (56kg)
 
 
Race 1: JOE WAGNER GROUP MAIDEN HANDICAP (1300m)
 
THE RIGHT WAY (NZ) – Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Bumped passing the 800m
 
POWER PACK – Bumped on jumping when obliged to shift out and away from heels. Raced keenly down the back straight. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
CRYPTIC VERSE – Passing the 800m laid out and bumped.
 
TRIPLESEE – Slow into stride. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
LIZA IN LIGHTS – Bumped on jumping.
 
PINK HOUSES – Change of tactics; Trainer P. Nolan advised it would be the intention for the mare to be ridden in an attempt to lead. Settled on-pace.
 
ROMANTIC THOUGHTS – Bumped on jumping. Bumped passing the 400m.
 
MOTION SENSOR – Near the 100m commenced to race keenly when being crossed. Passing the 400m, when attempting to shift out and improve, bumped with ROMANTIC THOUGHTS. Entering the home straight became momentarily held-up when crowded for room. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 2: REMEMBERING MARK FLINT CLASS 4 HANDICAP (1300m)
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing Stewards to view the start regarding Jockey K. Yoshida being dislodged from MENSA MAESTRO on jumping. When it was established that Jockey K. Yoshida being dislodged was a result of the gelding beginning very awkwardly, correct weight was declared on the judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
DIS GO BOOM – Bumped on jumping when MENSA MAESTRO began very awkwardly. Jockey C. Whiteley stated the gelding was inclined to hang-in throughout the event.
 
QUACKERY – Stewards identified that the gelding’s gear incorrectly advertised a gear change of tongue-tie off first-time, when the gelding had previously raced without this piece of gear at its most recent start. This was notified to the public via social media and broadcast announcements. Hung-out severely throughout the event proving difficult to ride. Nonetheless, Jockey A. Allen was reminded of his obligations under AR131(b) to ride his mounts out fully to the finish. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer S. Tregea was advised the gelding would be required to trial to Stewards’ satisfaction prior to racing again.

MENSA MAESTRO – Began extremely awkwardly, dislodging Jockey K. Yoshida in the process. Trainer K. Kemp was advised that the gelding would be required to trial to Stewards’ satisfaction prior to racing again. Jockey K Yoshida was examined by QAS officials and declared fit to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
CAPE CLUSTER – Slow to begin. Trailed the field throughout the event. Trainer S. McEwan was advised that the gelding would now be restricted to non-TAB races until a form improvement was shown.
 
 
Race 3: LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA MAIDEN HANDICAP (1000m)
 
XTRAVAGANT PARTY – Jockey A. Allen accidentally dropped his whip approaching the 100m.
 
DUSTYIAM – Bumped on jumping.
 
SUPER DAZZLER – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 700m improved onto heels and was obliged to be steadied. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
ASSYMETRY – Bumped on jumping.
 
EMPEROR TEIO - Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped.
 
PEACH GALANTES – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
RED HOT LOVE – Began awkwardly, shifted in, and bumped. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 4: REMEMBERING PETER MCDOUGALL RATINGS BAND 0 - 62 HANDICAP (1000m)
 
THUNDER MOON – Began awkwardly.
 
UNCLE FRANK – Laid out passing the 700m. Momentarily held-up rounding the home-turn. Raced in restricted room from the 200m to the 100m.
 
BRIGHT REALM – After beginning only fairly, was ridden forward in an attempt to obtain a forward position, however after being beaten for pace the gelding was posted wide and without cover throughout the event. Jockey A. Thompson noted in hindsight after being slow into stride, the more preferable option would have been restraining and obtaining a position with cover. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MONTANA LADY – When questioned, regarding the apparent improved performance, co-trainer M. Sears advised that the mare was suited by the drop in grade in this event, and that the mare had been pleasing in its work throughout the week. She further stated the stable had expected a forward showing. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
LATIN JAZZ – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Apprentice A. Donald was reminded of her obligations under AR131(b) to ride her mounts out fully to the finish.
 
THE ORPHAN (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 100m, held-up for clear running and was obliged to shift wider.
 
 
Race 5: LAWRENCE & HANSON BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (1100m)
 
MISS BARTY – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped MR VISTA.
 
MR VISTA – Momentarily hampered on jumping. Raced keenly in the middle stages before shifting wider passing the 700m. Jockey D. Smith was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted. When asked to comment regarding the performance, Jockey D. Smith stated that the gelding benefitted from quick back-up from its last start at Beaudesert on 12 August 2023, and having been riding the gelding in its work, he had expected a forward showing. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
THIS IS ONE – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
MYGIRLGLADYS – Approaching the 1000m shifted in and away from heels. Brushed the running rail approaching the 900m.
 
 
Race 6: MOCO FOOD SERVICES BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (2150m)
 
ELVEENA – Approaching the 2000m, shifted in before having to be eased off heels. Over-raced keenly on heels during the early and middle stages.
Shifted in over the concluding stages, tightening MAGIC MIKEY for several strides. Jockey C. Whiteley was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
MAGIC MIKEY (NZ) – Approaching the 2000m, obliged to be eased off the heels of ELVEENA which was awkwardly placed. Tightened for room over the concluding stages.
 
DELANEY'S GIRL – After being slow into stride, was obliged to eased off heels soon after. On entering the home straight, obliged to be shifted in and around heels.
 
MANTINELLO – Raced wide from the 800m.
 
HEART OF A LION (NZ) – Over-raced on heels from the 1600m-1400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5 – Jockey D. Smith – Whip Use prior to 100m – AR132(7(a)(ii) – Reprimand
Race 6 – Jockey C. Whiteley – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
CRYPTIC VERSE, CALM SEEKER, THE ORPHAN, ELVEENA & MAGIC MIKEY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2 – QUACKERY – Hung-out – Barrier Trial
Race 2 – MENSA MAESTRO – Barrier Manners – Barrier Certificate
Race 2 – CAPE CLUSTER – Uncompetitive – Restricted to non-TAB meetings
 
 
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.