QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2023


WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 4 RAIL – Out 5m the entire course
PENETROMETER – 5.87

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – J. Childs, F. Hartford, C. Taylor
Clerk of Scales – A. Cuckson
Judge – S. Fahey, B. Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr C. Bowden-Betts
Swab Attendants – L. Bobeszko
Starter – B. Mallory


GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 6: SILVANNA’S SONG - L. Tilley + 0.5kg
Race 7: SO ROSIE - L. Tilley + 0.5kg


Race 1: SELECTED SEEDS STATHI KATSIDIS MEMORIAL BM65 HANDICAP 1000M

TURBOART – Jockey M. Murphy stated that from the outside barrier he elected to ride the gelding back with cover, adding that he felt his mount finished the race off well and appreciated being ridden in this manner. Held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn. Bumped leaving the 200m.

MR VISTA – Trainer W. Bannerot was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time. Raced wide throughout. Taken wider on the track rounding the home turn. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

WANDA ROX – Rider dropped the whip near the 200m.

JACKED UP – Taken wider on the track rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

ALFA LILY – Leaving the 200m shifted out and bumped TURBOART.

COSMIC SERENADE – Raced wide throughout.

ALERT STATE – Crowded shortly after the start and lost ground between ALFA LILY which shifted out and JACKED UP. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn, shifted out taking JACKED UP and MR VISTA wider on the track.

UNCLE FRANK – Leaving the 900m laid in and bumped JACKED UP which was buffeted for several strides when racing to the outside of BOLD RUMBLE. Jockey M. McGillivray stated his mount did not appreciate being bustled in the early stages and that he elected to steady his mount near the 800m to obtain cover and as a result the gelding threw its head in the air and lost ground.


Race 2: HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY BRIT CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300M

TAKE A PICTURE – Held up for clear running from the 500m until leaving the 400m. Near the 250m shifted out resulting in STEAL THE FIELD being steadied and shifting out, resulting in CLUSTERS RUN shifting out and bumping NAVY BLACK. N. Fazackerley was advised to exercise care in similar circumstances.

CLUSTER'S REIN – Underwent a pre race veterinary inspection after slipping over in the tie-up stalls and was cleared to start. Raced wide throughout.

TERMITE – As jockey K. Zechner did not arrive on course due to a delay at the Gold Coast race meeting, stewards approved C. Taylor as the replacement rider. Began awkwardly and lost ground.

NAVY BLACK – Raced wide from the 700m.

STEAL THE FIELD – Bumped approaching the home turn. Steadied near the 250m. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey N. Tomizawa stated his mount travelled comfortably throughout, however when bumped near the home turn, the mare dropped the bit and failed to respond to his riding from that point. A post race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

SWANIC BOOM - Trainer I. Turner was fined $200 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time. Underwent a pre race veterinary inspection behind the barriers and was cleared to race. Raced keenly for a short distance near the 1000m. Made contact with the rail near the 800m. Approaching the home turn was shifted out to obtain clear running and bumped STEAL THE FIELD.


Race 3: HAYNES – THINK PEOPLE. THINK HAYNES MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300M

The start of this race was delayed owing to AIRBORNE HOTDOG having to be re-saddled behind the barriers.

AFFINITY FLYER – Bumped heavily and taken wider on the track near the 1100m.

SWEET MERCHANT – Jumped in at the start and hampered A DIME APPROACH and ROYAL DAZZLER. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer A. Park was advised that as a result of today’s poor performance the gelding’s nomination to race at provincial Tab race meetings would not be accepted until it established better form at country venues.

A DIME APPROACH – Hampered at the start and lost ground. Bumped and then steadied when becoming unbalanced rounding the home. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

POWER PACK – Began awkwardly.

ROYAL DAZZLER – Co trainer C. Geran was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider for ROYAL DAZZLER and ANTHROPICA (R4) by the prescribed time. Hampered at the start and lost ground. Shifted out to obtain clear running rounding the home turn making contact with A DIME APPROACH, which became unbalanced and had to be steadied. Jockey K. Zechner was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.

AIRBORNE HOTDOG – Commenced to race keenly leaving the 1100m and when being steadied near the 1000m, shifted in and made contact with the rail, becoming unbalanced and losing ground. Near the 800m, threw its head in the air when being steadied whilst racing to the inside of STELLA ROSA. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.

AMAZING JOURNEY – Difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the home turn until entering the home straight. Inclined to hang in in the early stages of the home straight and had difficulty obtaining clear running until approaching the 100m. Stewards questioned jockey N. Tomizawa regarding him shifting his mount out approaching the 100m, when there appeared to be a run between SCAPINI and to the inside of AFFINITY FLYER. N. Tomizawa stated that his mount was inclined to hang in during the race, that the mare had hung in towards the rail approaching the home turn when he was looking to shift out and obtain clear running. He added that he had to place significant pressure on the outside rein to shift off the rail in the home straight, adding that when obtaining clear running he felt that AFFINITY FLYER would shift in and therefore kept the forward momentum of his horse whilst shifting out. Stewards felt that the actions of jockey Tomizawa were not unreasonable in the circumstances, noting that the gelding had a tendency to hang in and noted the shift inwards by AFFINITY DANCER over the concluding stages.

STELLA ROSA – Near the 1100m when being steadied and directed out by the rider, shifted out abruptly and made heavy contact with AFFINITY FLYER taking that runner wider on the track. Jockey M. Wishart was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.


Race 4: DAN "BLOCKA" MCGAW'S 40TH CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1300M

GRANITE PRINCE – Began awkwardly making contact with the outside barrier gate. Near the 1200m momentarily steadied when TINDER shifted in, DRAGON PINS which was following commenced to over race at the heels of GRANITE PRINCE. M. Saava the rider of TINDER was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Laid in during the early and middle stages.

DROP THE PILOT – Raced keenly in the early stages and shifted out near the 1000m despite the efforts of the rider, taking DRAGON PINS and ANTHROPICA wider on the track.

DOWN THE BARREL – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 500m until leaving the 400m.

ALERT AND READY – Slow to begin.

ANTHROPICA – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Forced wider on the track at the 1000m. Raced wide throughout.

DRAGON PINS - Raced keenly in the early stages and approaching the 1000m shifted out and away from the heels of DROP THE PILOT, which shifted out. Continued to race keenly until near the 800m. Apprentice O. Webb stated she was unable to obtain cover which resulted in the gelding over racing, which she felt had a detrimental effect on today’s performance.

MANDALONG FLAG - Raced wide throughout.

TINDER – Stewards questioned jockey M. Savva regarding the tactics adopted, in particular the reasons for leading in the early stages which was in contrast to the mares established racing pattern. M. Saava stated that her instructions were to position where comfortable, however after beginning well, she was surprised at how TINDER quickened and was able to obtain the lead. She added that she did not want to lead and for this reason she elected to steady her mount from the 1100m to obtain a position on the rail with cover. Stewards noted the comments.


Race 5: WHOLESALE HORSEWEAR HOUSE CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1300M

ZABCAN was declared a late scratching at 7.22pm on the direction of Stewards after the gelding was found to be lame in the off foreleg. On declaration of correct weight, stewards ordered the following deductions to apply:
1st SELLING SUNSET – 1c win bets, 4c place bets
2nd MENSA MAESTRO – 4c place bets
3rd FIRST PEOPLES – 4c place bets

Trainer P. Kalinowski was advised that ZABCAN would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.

MENSA MAESTRO – Jumped out and bumped INSTANT KARMA.

INSTANT KARMA – Bumped at the start and lost ground.

SELLING SUNSET – Slow to begin.

LITERMONT – Raced wide throughout.


Race 6: SUBZERO AIRCONDITIONING MAIDEN PLATE 1000M


GRAND DEPOSITION – Eased down over the concluding stages when the rider had concerns with the action of the gelding. A post race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery. Trainer A. Park advised that the gelding had returned with some minor lacerations to the off hindleg. Stewards advised A. Park that a warning would be placed on the gelding for a poor performance.

ZESTY BOY (NZ) – Slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of LOADED GUN approaching the 100m and then was unable to obtain clear running and went to the line not being able to be tested by the rider.

JANEAN – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight and near the 150m had to be restrained away from the heels of ASSYMETRY.

LICENCED AND READY – Steadied from heels near the 600m. Near the 200m was bumped and became unbalanced. Steadied near the 150m when racing in restricted room between LOADED GUN and JANEAN which laid in.

SILVANNA'S SONG – A pre race veterinary examination of the mare which hit its head on the float upon arrival at the track, cleared the mare to race.

ZENA ROSE – Held up for clear running for a short distance approaching the 200m.

BUTT HEADS – Slow to begin.

LOADED GUN – Jockey J. Stanley reported that his mount raced greenly throughout the event. Near the 800m raced ungenerously and near the 600m made contact with the rail and shifted out resulting in LICENSED AND READY which was following having to be steadied. Approaching the 200m when attempting to obtain clear running, shift out making contact with LICENCED AND READY which became unbalanced and had to be steadied. J. Stanley was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Held up for clear running at the heels of SILVANNA’S SONG from near the 150m until the final 50m. Trainer G. Banks was advised that warning would be placed on the racing manners of the gelding.


Race 7: QUEST TOOWOOMBA APARTMENT HOTEL MAIDEN PLATE 1000M

TOKYO BANDIT – Slow to begin. Near the 750m was checked and lost ground.

ARCHER'S GAME – Checked near the 850m and lost ground. Jockey A. Allen (ARCHER’S GAME) was issued a charge of careless riding under AR 131(a) for permitting his mount to shift in near the 750m when insufficiently clear of TOKYO BANDIT which was checked and lost ground. After pleading not guilty, Stewards took submissions from A. Allen and further evidence from jockey K. Zechner (A CERTAIN MAYBE) which was racing to the outside of ARCHER’S GAME. Stewards in considering the entirety of the evidence before them, could not be satisfied that A. Allen was fully responsible for this incident and therefore could not sustain the charge, and took no further action. Shifted out to obtain clear running leaving the 100m and bumped MUST BE THE MONEY which became momentarily unbalanced. A. Allen was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

L'IL OUTBACK LASS – A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the near hindleg. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.

RAZAMAGAZZ – Near the 850m, laid in despite the efforts of the rider, tightening ARCHER’S GAME which was forced to be checked and lost ground, SO ROSIE which was following had to be steadied from heels. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have an increased upper respiratory sound. Trainer R. Davidson was advised that RAZAMAGAZZ will require a veterinary clearance including the results of an endoscopic examination prior to racing again.

SO ROSIE – Began awkwardly. Steadied from heels near the 850m.

APPROVAL – Shifted in near the 850m resulting in EXCLUSIVE DROP having to be steadied. Jockey M. Wishart was reprimanded under AR 131(a) for shifting ground in this incident.

A CERTAIN MAYBE - Trainer C. Anderson was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time. In determining penalty, stewards aknowledged the good record of Mr Anderson in relation to this rule and the weight of 53kg allotted to the horse when engaging a rider.

EXCLUSIVE DROP – Raced wide throughout.

MUST BE THE MONEY – Bumped leaving the 100m and became momentarily unbalanced.


Race 8: TAB RACECALLERS CUP CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1920M

LUCASAYD – Slow to begin.

MIKKI EIGHT – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

CRISTALINO (NZ) – Steadied from heels approaching the winning post on the first occasion. Raced keenly in the early stages.

MT MORT SHARK (NZ) – Slow to begin.

CASSOWARY – When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer S. Alam stated that he had not been disappointed with the first up run at Ipswich on 18 August over a shorter distance. He added that the gelding was not suited to the tight turning track at Kilcoy at its most recent start on 26 August and that CASSOWARY appreciated today’s spacious track over a suited distance and that the horse has been working particularly well leading into tonight’s race. Stewards noted the comments.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3: Jockey K. Zechner – careless riding – AR131(a)
Race 7: Jockey M. Wishart – careless riding – AR 131(a)

Fines
Race 1: Trainer W. Bannerot – late declaration of rider – LR67(1) - $100
Race 2: Trainer I. Turner – late declaration of rider – LR67(1) - $200
Race 3&4: Trainer C. Geran – late declaration of rider – LR67(1) - $100
Race 7: Trainer C. Anderson - late declaration of rider – LR67(1) - $100





Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
BOLD RUMBLE, BRIGHT REALM, LIZZIE’S PRIDE

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3: SWEET MERCHANT – poor performance - nomination refused at provincial meetings until country form improves.
Race 5: ZABCAN – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance required
Race 6: GRAND DEPOSITION – poor performance – warning
Race 6: LOADED GUN – racing manners – warning
Race 7: RAZAMAGAZZ – increased upper respiratory sound - veterinary clearance including result of endoscopic examination prior to racing again.
Race 7: L’IL OUTBACK LASS – lame in near hindleg – veterinary clearance required.



Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: TURBOART – Michael Murphy
Race 1: MR VISTA – Les Tilley
Race 1: BOLD RUMBLE – Nathan Fazackerley
Race 2: SWANIC BOOM – Alisha Donald
Race 2: TERMITE – Chris Taylor replaced Karl Zechner
Race 2: TALK TIME – Madeline Wishart
Race 3: ROYAL DAZZLER – Karl Zechner
Race 3: AIRBORNE HOTDOG – Les Tilley
Race 4: ANTHROPICA – Leeanne McCoy
Race 6: LOADED GUN – Justin Stanley
Race 7: A CERTAIN MAYBE – Karl Zechner
Race 7: MUST BE THE MONEY – Alisha Donald
Race 8: MT MORK SHARK – Madeline Wishart


Late scratchings
Race 5: ZABCAN – 7.22pm lame off foreleg


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.