STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good 4; Upgraded to Good 3 after Race 2         RAIL – Out 4m the entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – B Wright, D McMahon, S Toohey, C Bowden
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – S Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr C Bowden-Betts
Swab Attendants – J Crompton
Starter – C Higgins & B Mallory
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweight’s;
 
Race 1- Jockey M Savva +1/2kg
Race 5- Jockey L Tilley +1kg
Race 7- Jockey M Murphy +1/2kg
 
 
Race 1: Pittsworth Post Office RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1100 metres
 
KINGHAM- Cast a near-fore plate which was refitted in the race-day tie-up stalls. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Slow into stride. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have bled from both nostrils in running. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any other significant abnormalities. Trainer B Andrews was advised that as this was the first such occurrence of bilateral epistaxis the gelding would now be banned from racing for a period of 3 months and be subject to a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward prior to again being permitted to start in a race as per AR79.
 
HEART OF MARBLE- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly when crossed near the 900m. Taken wider by another runner which shifted out to improve near the 300m. Laid in under pressure down the running, becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels approaching the 100m as a result.
 
ARTIE'S DREAMTIME- Kicked the mounting yard fence when moving onto the course proper. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey K Yoshida was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of ARAR132(6)(c) for his use of the whip on the gelding when out of contention.
 
WHITE RIBBON- Raced wide for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a slow post-race recovery.
 
MISSY'S READY- Momentarily held up on heels approaching the 300m before shifting wider, taking HEART OF MARBLE out across the running of MISS ANTARTICA which was momentarily steadied. App O Webb was advised to exercise much greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Laid in under pressure approaching the winning post.
 
BETTER THAN ROSES- Raced wide in the early stages. Laid in from the 500m until entering the home straight despite the efforts of its rider. Performed somewhat disappointingly. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
SINNAMON TOAST- As Jockey T Banks was unable to fulfil his engagement due to transport difficulties Jockey M Savva was permitted as the replacement rider of the mare. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barrier after kicking out and striking the outside perimeter fence and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly.
 
MISS ANTARCTICA- Momentarily eased off heels near approaching the 300m.
 
 
Race 2: Harvey Norman Toowoomba Electrical BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1050 metres
 
The start of the event was marginally delayed whilst an issue with the Photo Finish equipment was rectified and testing to ensure proper functionality was conducted.
 
SPINNING SPIRIT- Proved very difficult to load. Trainer J Hanna was advised the mare would require a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Laid out passing the 700m and again rounding the home turn.  
 
HIDDEN EYES- On returning to the mounting yard was found to have lost a near-fore plate in running.
 
DOCTOR TEEKAY- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover. Raced keenly on heels near the 600m. Commenced to lose ground from the 400m when laying out and was not placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. When queried by Stewards Jockey A Allen advised that his mount had never travelled comfortable in running and when it became apparent the gelding was not responding to his urgings when asked for an effort he elected not to pressure his mount down the running, noting that the gelding didn’t tire noticeably when permitted to finish off at its own pace. Jockey Allen was reminded of his obligations to advise Stewards should he have any concerns regarding the soundness of his mounts in a prompt manner after the event. Trainer M Currie stated the stable were disappointed with the performance having expected a forward showing with the gelding having impressed in its work leading into the event. Mr Currie advised on 22 October that the gelding had pulled up well and would undergo a veterinary examination in the coming days and undertook to advise of the outcome. Stewards advised Mr Currie that the matter would be discussed further following the outcome of the pending veterinary examination and that the gelding would not be permitted to race until such time as advised by Stewards. Stewards intend to review the betting records in relation to the event.  
 
HAMILTON HILL- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced wide for the majority. Performed disappointingly. Trainer P Butterworth advised on 22 October that the mare had pulled up well following the event, stating further that connections would now consider the mares immediate racing future with consideration being given to retirement from racing.
 
KWAMI- Buffeted on jumping. Laid in in the early stages.
 
Following the running of the event the racing surface was upgraded to a Good 3
 
 
Race 3: Springs Early Education Class 3 Handicap 1300 metres
 
TUHINGA- Settled further back in the field from the wide barrier than may have been expected. Laid in leaving the 400m becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels as a result. Obliged to shift wider from the 400m to improve and raced wide rounding the home turn. Performed below market expectations. Jockey M Murphy advised his mount travelled well throughout the event, identifying the fact he was obliged to shift wider earlier than ideal to improve and having to be considerably wide on the home turn to obtain clear running to be telling factors. Trainer J Thomas concurred with Jockey Murphys assessment, adding that in his opinion, the gelding finished the event off well considering the circumstances. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
UNCOMMON VALOUR- Crowded soon after the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from entering the home straight until a point near the 100m when being momentarily eased and shifted out abruptly, hampering GOING TO THE SUN. App S Champkin was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) and advised to take grater care when shifting ground.
 
ALFA LILY- Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
GOING TO THE SUN- Laid in onto heels soon after entering the home straight having to be momentarily eased. Momentarily eased off heels and shifted in passing the 50m.
 
TOMBOY'S SPIRIT- Raced in restricted room during the early stages of the home straight.
 
BEARHUG- Slow into stride and crowded soon after. Steadied off heels near the 100m when racing in restricted room before being obliged to cease riding approaching the winning post when being held up for clear running.
 
DAZZLING FLASH- Momentarily crowded near the 1200m.
 
SCAPINI- Raced keenly in the middle stages. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn. Shifted in abruptly on straightening before being quickly corrected by its rider. Again, laid in under pressure passing the 100m momentarily hampering UNCOMMON VALOUR.
 
 
Race 4: Opal Advice QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1100 metres
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed when Trainer K Kemp (DATA LEAK) wished to view the footage of the concluding stages. After viewing the official patrol footage Mr Kemp elected not to proceed with any objection.
 
Declaration of correct weight was further delayed when Trainer M Currie, Trainer of 2nd placegetter BOOGA RAY, lodged an objection against 1st placegetter BOOM BOOM BELLA citing interference rounding the home turn and down the home straight. After Taking evidence from the riders and connections of both runners and viewing the patrol footage Stewards determined that the contact between BOOGA RAY and BOOM BOOM BELLA on entering the home straight was as a result of an outward shift from BOOGA RAY. Additionally, given the extremely negligible nature of any shift or interference resulting from any shift from BOOM BOOM BELLA in the home straight, Stewards could not be satisfied that any interference to the detriment of BOOGA RAY had occurred and as such dismissed the protest and ordered correct weight on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
I'LLTELLYOUWHEN- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
MISTER MODERATION- Prior to the running of the event Jockey N Tomizawa advised that his instructions were to ride the gelding more conservatively than in its most recent starts. These instructions were confirmed with Trainer T Sears and publicised by way of oncourse announcement and social media address. Was ridden accordingly. Trainer T Sears was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR100(1)(b) for failing to notify Stewards of the change of tactics to be adopted by the prescribed time. Shifted ground under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SOUTH SEA- Upon arriving on course Jockey N Fazackerley was examined by QAS officers, having been dislodged in a previous ride at Stanthorpe Jockey Club earlier in the day, and was passed fit to fulfil his remaining engagements. Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure down the running, shifted in when not fully clear of MOS OUT leaving the 200m. Jockey N Fazackerly was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result and advised to exercise greater effort in preventing his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances.
 
ALLEZIZZY- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly when crossed near the 900m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BOOM BOOM BELLA- Slow to begin and bumped. Restrained in the early stages and shifted in to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail. Raced keenly between the 800-600m. Raced wide rounding the home turn and bumped heavily on entering the home straight becoming momentarily unbalanced. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
LINDA’S MAGIC- When Jockey K Zechner was late to arrive on course due to transport difficulties Stewards permitted Jockey M Savva to be substituted as the replacement rider.
 
THE QUICKENING- Raced wide for the majority.
 
TING A LING- Raced keenly when crossed near the 900m.
 
BOOGA RAY- Raced keenly when crossed near the 900m. Shifted out and around heels to improve on straightening and bumped heavily with BOOM BOOM BELLA. App T Fenlon was reprimand as a result of this incident and advised to exercise far greater caution when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
MOS OUT- Obliged to momentarily ease and shift in leaving the 200m.
 
 
Race 5: Newlands Group Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey K Yoshida to view footage of the start. After viewing the official patrol footage Jockey Yoshida was satisfied that his mount was afforded a fair start and correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
RUBICKS CHOICE- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Raced keenly near the 800m. Improved onto heels approaching the 400m.
 
VULTURE STREET- Obliged to ease off heels approaching the 600m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
FREAKSHAKE- Shifted in when not fully clear of VULTURE STREET approaching the 600m obliging that runner to be eased. Jockey M Murphy was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
MR EVANS- Dislodged Jockey N Tomizawa behind the barriers before galloping a short distance and proved difficult to re-capture thereafter. Was subsequently declared a late scratching at 8:00pm. 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 8:00pm;
 
3cents in the dollar for the win
4cents in the dollar for the place
 
Trainer K Sims was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
PHARAONIC- Bumped on jumping and was bumped again soon after.
 
VIKING KINGDOM- Slow to begin. Raced keenly near the 900m.
 
MISS MOZAMBIQUE- Shifted in abruptly and bumped soon after jumping.
 
XTRASWEET- Jockey A Allen was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR127(1) for failing to fulfil his engagement on the mare as a result of being dually engaged in the event. Due to no other suitable senior riders being available, Stewards permitted App S Champkin to be substituted as rider of the mare.
 
DOONA- A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the near-fore limb. Trainer W Kropp was advised the filly would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
GERALDINE'S WISH- Dropped its head as the start was effected and began awkwardly, losing ground as a result.
 
THEYCALLMEKEITH- Raced keenly near he 900m.
 
KUROLATION- Shifted in and away from another runner leaving the 200m.
 
 
Race 6: Subzero Airconditioning Class 1 Handicap 1625 metres
 
THE RIGHT WAY (NZ)- Raced keenly near the 1300m. Crowded approaching the 300m when attempting to improve between runners.
 
LIZZIE'S PRIDE (NZ)- Laid in near the 1400m crowding runners to the inside, despite the efforts of its rider.
 
MY WHISTLEBLOWER- Crowded near the 1400m. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced keenly on heels near the 800m and again from the 500m until entering the home straight.
 
HELEN'S DREAM- Delayed the start after dislodging its bridle behind the barriers and having that piece of gear refitted. Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages, improving onto heels near the 1300m and continued to race keenly for the majority of the back straight. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
LOVIN' DE QUO- Bumped on jumping. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be suffering from cardiac arrythmia. Trainer D Ward advised connections would now consider the mare immediate racing future with potential being given to retirement from racing. Nonetheless, as this was the first such occurrence in the preceding 12month period Trainer D Ward was advised the mare would be required to obtain a veterinary clearance, inclusive of an ECG, and to trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to again being permitted to start in a race or trial.
 
SMASHING LUCAS- Bumped on jumping.
 
 
Race 7: Haynes - Think people Think Haynes Maiden Plate 1890 metres
 
ANOTHER DAZZLER- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
DANECINO- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly on heels near the 1300m. Improved onto heels having to be eased near the 450m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
GOLD SAMURAI- Jockey M Savva advised it had not been her intention to lead on the gelding however after beginning unexpectedly well she momentarily lost full control of her reins and after quickly regathering permitted the gelding to stride forward in the early stages when there was an apparent lack of pace and it became evident she would otherwise be posted wide. Lost ground from the 600m. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer S Sixtus was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding as a result of the poor performance.
 
LICENCE TO THRILL- Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
ROYAL COURT (NZ)- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly near he 1300m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
ROYAL GEORGE- Began awkwardly and bumped before becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after. Laid in rounding the home turn.
 
BAGUIO (NZ)- Raced keenly near the 1400m. Raced wide without cover throughout. Crowded when tiring near the 400m. Compounded in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer S Kirkwood advised that, in his opinion, being posted wide throughout was a telling factor in the finish. On 22 October Mr Kirkwood advised the mare had pulled up well from the event and it would be the intention to have the veterinary surgeon attend the mare in the coming days. Trainer S Kirkwood was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
LA VITTORIA- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4- App T Fenlon- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              Jockey N Fazackerley- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 5- Jockey M Murphy- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 1- Jockey K Yoshida- Use of whip when out of contention- AR132(6)(c)- $200
Race 4- Trainer T Sears- Failed to notify change of tactics- AR100(1)(b)- $200
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
HEART OF MARBLE, HIDDEN EYES, I’LLTELLYOUWHEN, LOVIN’ DE QUO, ANOTHER DAZZLER, ROYAL COURT
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- DOCTOR TEEKAY- Veterinary condition
              SPINNING SPIRIT- Difficult to load- Barrier certificate
Race 5- DOONA- Lame near-fore- Veterinary certificate
              MR EVANS- Pre-race manners- Barrier certificate
Race 6- LOVIN’ DE QUO- Cardiac Arrythmia- Veterinary clearance (ECG) & Barrier trial
Race 7- GOLD SAMURAI- Poor performance- Warning
              BAGUIO- Poor Performance- Veterinary clearance
 
Bleeders
Race 1- KINGHAM- Bilateral Epistaxis- 3month ban from racing and 1000m gallop
 
Protests
Race 4- 2nd place (BOOGA RAY) vs 1st place (BOOM BOOM BELLA)- Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- SINNAMON TOAST was ridden by M Savva
Race 2- KWAMI was ridden by App T Fenlon
Race 5- XTRASWEET was ridden by App S Champkin
 
Late scratchings
Race 5- MR EVANS- 8:00pm
 
 
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.