QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING – Good (4)        RAIL – +5m the entire course
PENETROMETER – 5.8
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – J. Childs, O. Legg (Cadet), S. Tooley (Assistant steward), C. Taylor (C.A.T Steward)
Clerk of Scales – A. Cuckson
Judge – M. Fahey, S. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr C. Bowden-Betts
Swab Attendants – C. Draper
Starter – D Hodgson & B Mallory
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From TOOWOOMBA – 21 October 2023
 
Race 2: Harvey Norman Toowoomba Electrical BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1050 metres
 
DOCTOR TEEKAY- Following a veterinary examination conducted on 23 October Stewards were advised the gelding was found to be lame in the off-hind and have shin splints on the near-fore cannon. Acting on veterinary advice Stewards advised Trainer M Currie that the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness dated no sooner than 21 November 2023 with specific mention of the aforementioned conditions having abated, prior to it again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
GENERAL
As jockey M. Murphy was injured, and L. Tarrant stood down due to illness after race four, riding replacements were made as per the steward’s summary. M. Murphy and L. Tarrant will require a medical clearance before riding next.
 
Stewards permitted the following overweight at tonight’s meeting:
Race 5: L. Tilley + 1kg (55.5kg)
 
 
Race 1: SARAH SPRINGATE FROM REALWAY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300M
 
POSTWICK (GB) – Jockey M. Savva was reminded of her obligations of the use of the whip when her mounts are out of contention.
 
RUSSIAN SUB - When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, jockey L. Tilley stated his instructions were not to lead as the horse performs best when ridden with cover. He added that when beginning well he was mindful of his instructions not to lead, however was unaware that the eventual leader SURCOTE had missed the kick, and therefore elected to restrain to obtain cover behind HUMAN TOUCH and POSTWICK who were racing to his inside. He added that as he was obtaining cover, SURCOTE and ZOU ZOUAMORE improved around him which positioned him back further in the field than anticipated. He further added that his mount travelled well and improved through the field and hit the front at the 300m and felt that RUSSIAN SUB was going to win comfortably, however the gelding pricked its ears and waited for the field to come to it and did not finish the race off. Trainer H. Richardson confirmed the instructions not to lead or fire the horse up and to obtain cover. He further added that the horse has had a history of getting to the front too early in its races in which the gelding can prick his ears and wants to half stop. Stewards noted the explanations.
 
ARCHER'S GAME – Steadied near the 400m.
 
MORE THAN SUBTLE – Near the 400m had to be steadied from the heels of HUMAN TOUCH which shifted out and away from ZOU ZOUAMORE. Jockey G. Cartwright (HUMAN TOUCH) was reprimanded in this incident.
 
ZOU ZOUAMORE – Jockey K. Yoshida reported at scale that his mount was inclined to hang out during the race.
 
 
Race 2: MARK ALGATE PAINTING BENCHMARK 72 HANDICAP 1625M
 
VAN GOGH - Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred near the 1000m. Jockey L. Tilley was subsequently found guilty to a charge under AR131(a) that he rode in a careless manner in that he permitted VAN GOGH to shift in near the 1000m when insufficiently clear of FIRE KING (Apprentice S. Champkin), which had to be restrained to avoid the heels of VAN GOGH and then made contact with the rail and lost ground. L. Tilley license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 11 days to commence at midnight Monday 6 November 2023 and to conclude at midnight 17 November 2023.

MILITARY KINGS – Approaching the 100m when improving quickly to the inside of VAN GOGH, rider obliged to stop riding momentarily when VAN GOUGH shifted in before being corrected by the rider.
 
SOUTH PARADE (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Made the turn at the 1300m wide and continued to race wide until obtaining cover near the 900m. Apprentice O. Webb reported that her mount over raced, which in her opinion proved to be a telling factor in the gelding’s disappointing finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
FIRE KING – Bumped at the start. Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 1000m had to be restrained to avoid heels and then made contact with the rail and lost ground.
 
COUNT THE COIN – Jumped out at the start and bumped FIRE KING.
 
HE'S HEAVEN – Began awkwardly and then steadied from the heels of VAN GOUGH. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SEMAPHORE GIRL – Near the 50m was obliged to shift to the inside of FIRE KING which shifted out under pressure.
 
 
Race 3: TOOWOOMBA FRESH BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP         1000M
 
VAST KAMA – Near the 900m was steadied when crowded for room. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer M. Kropp was advised that the gelding will not be permitted to race for a period of three months and must gallop 1000m in the presence of Stewards before being permitted to race again.
  
KWINERN – Began awkwardly. Near the 900m was steadied when crowded for room.
 
UPSTART LEGEND – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was subsequently passed to race.
 
BRIGHT DAISY – Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight and proved difficult to ride out.

THE ORPHAN (NZ) – Tightened for room and eased shortly after the start between VAST KAMA and CAESARIS which shifted in. Momentarily steadied near the 100m when BRIGHT DAISY shifted out.
 
 
Race 4: TOOWOOMBA ORTHODONTISTS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200M
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing the connections of second placed GERALDINE’S WISH to view the judges’ photo for first place. After viewing the photo, connections and Stewards were satisfied with the judge’s placing’s and correct weight was declared.
 
FREEMAN FURY – Shifted in under the pressure over the concluding stages.
 
MARLEE'S ZANDER – Crowded and then buffeted shortly after the start, making heavy contact with LADY PARVATI. Forced wider on the track rounding the home turn by FOREBEARS which hung out.
 
SAXON SLAYER – Hung out from the 400m until entering the home straight. Jockey R. Jamieson reported her mount raced greenly during the race. Trainer J. Dunn was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
GERALDINE'S WISH – Shifted in shortly after the start crowding WITH RESPECT, MARLEE’S ZANDER and LADY PARVATI between SAXON SLAYER which shifted out, as a result MARLEE’S ZANDER was buffeted and became unbalanced, making heavy contact with LADY PARVATI. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LADY PARVATI – Crowded shortly after the start and bumped heavily by MARLEE’S ZANDER. Steadied approaching the 50m when FREEMAN FURY shifted in under pressure.
 
WITH RESPECT – Crowded shortly after the start. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
FOREBEARS – Commenced to hang out from near the 700m and shifted extremely wide on the track rounding the home turn. Jockey M. Savva stated the gelding continued to hang out from near the 700m and was extremely difficult to control. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near hind leg. Training partnership B & M Costello were advised that they would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for FOREBEARS and that the gelding would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before racing again.
 
 
Race 5: O&D HOUSE WASH BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1890M
 
ELIZANO - Connections advised a change of tactics in that the gelding would be ridden more conservatively from the wide barrier. Ridden forward and obtained cover on the rail behind the leaders. Over raced in the early stages. Steadied from the heels of MT MORT SHARK when the pace of the race eased approaching the 1200m.
 
DROP THE PILOT – Apprentice S. Champkin reported her mount was inclined to hang out during the race.
 
RALLY – Raced keenly in the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey K. Matheson reported that RALLY did not handle today’s track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
 
DELANEY'S GIRL – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
MILAGRO – Near the 400m improved onto the heels of ELIZANO and had to be steadied. Jockey L. Tilley dismounted on pulling up, stating he felt the horse put in an awkward stride over the concluding stages which resulted in him sitting up approaching the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be sore over the hindquarters. Trainer R. Pereira was advised that veterinary clearance would be required for MILAGRO before racing again. R Pereira advised that the mare would now be sent for spell.
 
CASSOWARY – Approaching the 600m was momentarily steadied when DROP THE PILOT shifted out to improve. Apprentice S. Champkin the rider of DROP THE PILOT was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Near the 400m was momentarily steadied from the heels of HECTOR SAGOA which shifted out and away from the tiring RALLY. Jockey K. Zechner the rider of HECTOR SAGOA was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
MT MORT SHARK (NZ) - Raced keenly in the early stages. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, apprentice M. Kennedy stated it was not her intention to lead today, that her instructions were to be positive out of the barriers. She added that she was prepared to obtain cover, however when RALLY improved to her outside approaching the winning post on the first occasion, the gelding commenced to over race and held a leading position. Trainer M. Kropp confirmed the instructions were to be positive from the barriers, but he did not expect that MT MORT SHARK would lead. He added that the gelding had began too well and then commenced to race keenly. Stewards noted the explanations.
 
 
Race 6: ENTERPRISE LEGAL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1625M
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing jockey K. Zechner the rider of second placed EDGEWISE, to review Stewards footage to establish if there were grounds for a protest against the winner MOTION SENSOR. After viewing the available footage, K. Zechner advised that he did not wish to proceed further, and Stewards declared correct weight on the judges’ placing’s.
 
AMAZING JOURNEY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LOOSE CHANGE – Raced keenly for a short distance after making the 1500m crossing and then had to be steadied from the heels of EDGEWISE. Near the 700m made contact with the rail and shifted out resulting in BRAMBLE BAY which was following being steadied from heels.
 
CAPE CRUSADER – Steadied from heels and shifted out near the 1300m when the pace of the race eased.
 
MOTION SENSOR – Laid in under pressure in the home straight and approaching the 100m brushed EDGEWISE.
 
BELPHEGOR – Buffeted between runners on jumping away.
 
BRAMBLE BAY – Restrained from heels near the 1300m until passing the 1200m when the pace of the race eased, and then shifted out taking BELPHEGOR wider on the track. Steadied from heels near the 700m.
 
 
Race 7: SUBZERO AIRCONDITIONING QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1300M
 
BEEBEE DAZZLER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CONNEWARRE - Leaving the 400m was forced wider on the track. Raced greenly under pressure over the final 100m.
 
ALL VALOUR – Laid in near the 250m making contact with the rail and becoming unbalanced.
 
ASHIGARU – Jockey A. Allen stated that his mount travelled comfortably but when under pressure approaching the home turn, failed to respond to his riding and weakened in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
 
SPEEDY MACHO – Stood flat footed and lost ground. Trainer O. Cairns was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding for its barrier manners. Leaving the 400m was forced wider on the track.
 
TIJUANA TWO STEP – Leaving the 400m shifted out to improve and forced SPEEDY MACHO and CONNEWARRE wider on the track. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.

PELE PRINCESS – Began awkwardly. Near the 800m was momentarily placed in restricted room and steadied when TIJUANA TWO STEP laid in.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1: G. Cartwright – AR131(a) – Careless riding.
 
 
Suspensions
Race 2: L. Tilley – AR131(a) – Careless riding – license to ride in races suspended for 11 days commencing from m/night 6 November 2023 and concluding at m/night 17 November 2023.
 
Race day injuries/illness
Luke Tarrant – Illness after race 4 – Medical clearance required.
 
 
Absent jockeys
Michael Murphy – Injured – Medical clearance required.

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SURCOTE, FIRE KING, CASSOWARY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4: SAXON SLAYER – Hung out – warning on racing manners.
Race 4: FOREBEARS – Lame near hind leg and hung out during race – veterinary clearance required and official trial to the satisfaction of stewards.
Race 5: MILARGO – Sore over the hind quarters – veterinary clearance required.
Race 6: SPEEDY MACHO – Stood flat footed and lost ground – warning.
 
Bleeders
Race 3: VAST KAMA – Bled both nostrils - 3 month ban from racing pursuant to AR79(4) and required to gallop 1000m in the presence of a Steward before racing again.
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: ROMAN DAGGER (NZ) – Karl Zechner
Race 1: SURCOTE - Kirk Matheson
Race 4: MARLEE’S ZANDER – Kirk Matheson
Race 4: LADY PARVATI – Nozi Tomizawa
Race 4: FOREBEARS – Montanna Savva
Race 4: DUCHESS BREE – Karl Zechner
Race 5: HECTOR SAGOA (NZ) – Karl Zechner replaced Luke Tarrant
Race 6: DIS IS DUKE – Georgie Cartwright replaced Luke Tarrant
Race 6: BRAMBLE BAY – Montanna Savva
 
 
Late scratchings
 
 
 
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.