QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY, 7 OCTOBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good 4; Good 3 after Race 2          RAIL – Out 3metres the entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards Panel – B Wright, J Childs, T Preston
                              D Kerwick & S Toohey (Assistant Stewards)
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – S Fahey & M Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr C Bowden-Betts
Swab Attendants – D Cane
Starter – D Hodgson & B Mallory
 
 
GENERAL
 
As App A Donald was not riding at tonight’s meeting due to injury rider replacements were made as per Stewards race-day summary. App Donald was advised she would require a medical clearance prior to again being permitted to ride in a race or trial.
 
As App O O’Donnell was not riding at tonight’s meeting due to personal reasons and Jockey K Zechner was unable to fulfill his riding engagements due to transport difficulties rider replacements were made as per Stewards race-day summary.
 
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights at tonight’s meeting:
Race 7- Jockey A Allen +1/2kg
 
Trainer S Kirkwood was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR227(a) for failing to comply with the rider overweight directive, in that the request for the overweight was not made by the prescribed time.
 
 
Race 1: BAARTZ ELECTRICAL OAKEY CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200m
 
LAUNCH PAD- Trainer D Bell was reprimanded under the provisions of AR165(1) for failing to have the gelding on course by the prescribed time. In determining penalty Stewards noted the fact the gelding was only marginally late in arriving on course to be somewhat of a mitigating factor. A pre-race blood sample was taken for analysis. Bumped near the 400m. Shifted in and away from heels leaving the 400m.
 
DOCTOR TEEKAY- Began awkwardly and bumped. Laid out whilst over-racing near the 900m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a slow post-race recovery.
 
ALLORA ENZO (NZ)- Bumped passing the 400m.
 
CALGARY KING- Began awkwardly. Jockey A Thompson pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a)  in that approaching the 300m he did direct his mount out under riding tightening the running of DAZZLING FLASH, before continuing to shift out across that runners line causing it to be checked and lose its rightful running. Jockey Thompsons license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 13 days to commence 11 October 2023 up to and including 23 October 2023. In considering penalty Stewards took into account Jockey Thompsons record in relation to the rule and his guilty plea and forthright evidence as well as the determination that the degree of carelessness and severity of interference was in the mid-to-high range. Jockey Thompson was advised of his right to an appeal.
 
IT'S A MISTAKE- Bumped on jumping before being bumped again soon after.
 
PIZZO- Raced wide for the majority. Laid in leaving the 400m. Obliged to restrain off heels and shift out approaching the 300m.
 
WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA- Raced wide for the majority.
 
DAZZLING FLASH- Bumped soon after the start. Raced keenly when crowded near the 900m. Tightened for room before being obliged to check and lose its rightful running approaching the 300m.
 
 
Race 2: TREVOR MANTEUFEL @ RE/MAX SUCCESS SELLS EVERYWHERE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1000m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Trainer M Faulkner (KOSCIUSKO) to view footage of the home straight to ascertain whether grounds for any objection were present. After viewing the footage Mr Faulkner elected not to proceed with any objection and correct weight was declared on the Judges numbers.
 
 
KOSCIUSKO- Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced near the 150m having to be steadied and shifted wider.
 
TURBOART- Began awkwardly. Bumped the inside running rail near the 150m.
 
LITTLE TOWN BLUES- Slow to begin. Whilst racing keenly was marginally crowded near the 900m and bumped. Improved onto heels having to be steadied near the 800m when racing keenly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
NO GOING BACK- Shifted out under pressure near the 150m inconveniencing KOSCIUSKO. App O Webb was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) and advised to exercise greater urgency in straightening her mounts in similar circumstances as a result of this incident.
 
HAMILTON HILL- Stewards permitted Jockey J Stanley to be substituted as rider of the mare when no Apprentice rider was available. Blundered severely on jumping and lost ground. Bumped passing the 900m.
 
PATRICK'S ME MATE- Stewards accepted the reasons tendered by Trainer S Mesken for the late declaration of rider on the gelding. Raced wide for the majority. Finished tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer S Mesken was advised the gelding’s nominations at provincial and metro meetings would now be rejected until such time as its country form improves.
 
 
Following the running of the event the racing surface was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
 
Race 3: BLACK ISUZU UTE CLASS 1 HANDICAP         870m
 
MR WANDJI- Slow into stride before being bumped on jumping. Obliged to ease when tightened for room approaching the 600m before having to be steadied after improving onto heels soon after.
 
SINGAPORE LADY- Slow into stride.
 
STORY OF STELLA- Momentarily crowded passing the 200m.
 
KWAMI- Began awkwardly and shifted in. Approaching the 600m, whilst laying in, shifted in dictating SWISS BABE in across the running of MR WANDJI which was obliged to ease. App S Champkin was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) and advised to exercise greater effort in preventing her mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
SWISS BABE- Whilst laying in approaching the 600m was taken in by another runner which was laying in. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
NAUGHTY WORDS- Bumped on jumping.
 
JATOBI- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after becoming cast in the barrier and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 6:11pm on veterinary advice. 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 6:11pm:
 
0cents in the dollar for the win
1cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
1cents in the dollar for 2nd place
1cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer R Connolly was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate after being provided with a veterinary clearance prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
MINOKAWA- Raced wide for the majority. Eased down over the final 100m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey A Thompson advised that, in his opinion, the gelding may have choked down somewhat over the concluding stages. Trainer N Beck advised connections would now consider the mares immediate racing future.
 
 
Race 4: SUE EDWARDS ELDERS REAL ESTATE BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1625m
 
ELIZANO- Raced keenly for the majority.
 
ASCOT ROAD- Commenced to lose ground from the 600m. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer J Sims advised the gelding would now likely be retired. Nonetheless, Mr Sims was advised the geldings nominations at metro and provincial meetings would now be refused until such time as its country form improves. Jockey N Fazackerley was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR132(6)(c) for use of the whip on his mount when out of contention.
 
DROP THE PILOT- Raced keenly when being restrained in the early stages in an effort to obtain a position with cover closer to the inside running rail. Obliged to momentarily ease off heels when racing keenly near the 800m. Momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 200m.
 
EPICURIOUS- Stewards acceded to a request from Trainer C Geran to permit Jockey G Geran be substituted as rider of the mare when App A Donald was unable to fulfil her engagement as no other apprentice was available at that time. Slow into stride. Over-race on heels near the 1400m. Momentarily held up on the heels near the 600m before again momentarily held up on the heels of a tiring runner near the 400m. Obliged to shift wider on entering the home straight to obtain clear running. Performed below market expectations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey G Geran advised that, in his opinion, the somewhat checkered run from the 600m left the gelding flat when asked for an effort in the home straight.
 
BOOM GATE- Shifted in near the 1500m when not fully clear of PORKY which was obliged to steady and shift in. Jockey K Yoshida was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
PORKY- Shifted out and away from heels soon after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages and was obliged to steady and shift in away from heels near the 1500m before bumping with another runner.
 
JENNI INDA JUNGLE- Began awkwardly and shifted out. Bumped near the 1500m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SOCIAL STAR- Obliged to shift out around the heels of a tiring runner near the 550m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
KNEZE- Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
Race 5: RM & SON CONTRACTING RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP        1625m
 
BRING THE BOOM (NZ)- Raced keenly near the 1300m.
 
TYCOON ILLUSION- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly near the 1300m. Eased down in the home straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Stewards intend to speak with Trainer A Cameron in the coming days regarding the geldings performance.
 
ULTIMATE POWER- Raced keenly near the 1400m. Raced keenly on heels when the pace slackened near the 900m.
 
ANTHROPICA- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly on heels near the 1200m and again when the pace slackened near the 900m.
 
HOT BANANAS- Settled further back in the field than may have been expected after beginning only fairly and there being notable speed in the early stages of the event. Raced keenly on heels when the pace slackened near the 900m.
 
SQUEEZE DIS- After being posted wide in the early stages was permitted to stride forward near the 1400m, obtaining the lead and a position closer to the inside running rail near the 900m.
 
EAST ESPLANADE- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly when the pace slackened near the 900m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
Race 6: TTC MEMBER EMMY COX MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m
 
PHARAONIC- Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
RED HERRING- Bumped heavily on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
CONNEWARRE- Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
MISS MOZAMBIQUE- Marginally crowded on entering the home straight.
 
TING A LING- Bumped heavily on jumping. Momentarily held up near the 400m.
 
SIZZLELOVER- Restrained soon after the start in an effort to obtain a position with cover closer to the inside running rail. Momentarily crowded near the 800m when racing keenly.  
 
 
Race 7: T.G.C. VETERANS CRICKET MAIDEN HANDICAP 1625m
 
GOLDEN KINGDOM- Bumped on jumping. Laid in becoming momentarily awkward on heels when attempting to improve between runners near the 200m.
 
ROYAL DAZZLER- Raced keenly near the 1400m.
 
TRIPLESEE- Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Tired noticeably in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow post-race recovery.
 
SHE'S WORTH IT- Raced keenly near the 1300m.
 
HELEN'S DREAM- Trainer T Lambourn was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR206(b) for having the mare presented for pre-race inspection without blinkers.
 
BAGUIO (NZ)- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
BOOGIEWITHMAHBABY- Bumped on jumping. Restrained in the early stages to obtain a position with cover.
 
LA VITTORIA- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
CARGO (NZ)- Raced keenly near the 1400m. Tired from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer A Park was advised a warning would be placed on the mares competitiveness.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- Trainer D Bell- Late on course arrival- AR165(1)- Reprimand
Race 2- App O Webb- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 3- App S Champkin- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 4- Jockey K Yoshida- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 4- Jockey N Fazackerley- Use of whip when out of contention- AR132(6)(c)- $200
Race 7- Trainer T Lambourn- Presented with incorrect gear- AR206(b)- $200
              Trainer S Kirkwood- Failed to comply with rider overweight directive- AR227(a)- $100

Suspensions
Race 1- Jockey A Thompson- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 13 days; 11 October 2023- 23 October 2023 (inclusive)
 
Race day injuries/illness
App A Donald- Injury- Medical clearance required
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey K Zechner- Transport difficulties
App O O’Donnell- Personal reasons
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
LAUNCH PAD, TRIPPLESEE, DROP THE PILOT, ANTHROPICA, ELIZANO, SHE’S WORTH IT
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- PATRICK’S ME MATE- Uncompetitive- Metro and Provincial Bar
Race 3- JATOBI- Barrier manners & Late scratching- Veterinary clearance and Barrier certificate
Race 4- ASCOT ROAD- Uncompetitive- Metro and Provincial Bar
Race 7- CARGO- Uncompetitive- Warning
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2- HAMILTON HILL was ridden by J Stanley
              PATRICK’S ME MATE was ridden by A Thompson
Race 3- MR WANDJI was ridden by N Fazackerley
              KWAMI was ridden by App S Champkin
              JATOBI was to be ridden by App T Fenlon
Race 4- ELIZANO was ridden by App T Fenlon
              EPICURIOUS was ridden by G Geran
              ASCOT ROAD was ridden by N Fazackerley
Race 5- ANTHROPICA was ridden by App O Webb
Race 6- CONNEWARRE was ridden by O Webb
              SIZZLELOVER was ridden by App T Fenlon
Race 7- ROYAL DAZZLER was ridden by App J Molloy
 
Late scratchings
Race 3- JATOBI- Veterinary advice- 6:11pm
 
 
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.