QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – Out 4metres
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, W Glass, F Hartford, S Tooley
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson & C Taylor
Judge – S Fahey & M Fahey
Veterinarian – D C Bowden-Betts & Dr L Cosgrove
Swab Attendants – D Kane
Starter – B Mallory & C Higgins
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
Inquiry Date: 10 November 2023
 
CHARLEVILLE- 28 October 2023
 
Race 4- TONY FACEY MEMORIAL QTIS RATINGS BAND 0-60 HANDICAP 1200m
 
Stewards today concluded an inquiry into an incident which occurred passing the 800m and resulted in IKIGAI STAR (B Newport) and ADDOCARR (App P Carter) both falling and dislodging their riders. After taking evidence from the riders involved and reviewing the official patrol footage Jockey D Graham (MISERY MISS) was issued with a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) and subsequently found guilty, the particulars being that approaching the 800m she did exercise insufficient effort in preventing her mount from shifting in, consequently tightening the running of IKIGAI STAR and GAZZMAN (App E Pomfrett) before continuing to shift in when insufficiently clear of IKIGAI STAR causing that runner to be severely tightened before clipping heels and falling dislodging Jockey B Newport. ADDOCARR, which was trailing IKIGAI STAR, also fell and dislodged App P Carter. Jockey Grahams license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of seven (7) weeks, to commence 19 November, up to and including 7January 2023. In determining penalty Stewards noted Jockey Grahams record in relation to the rule and her status as a senior rider, as well as the severity of carelessness and interference which were both deemed to be in the high range. Jockey Graham was advised of her right to an appeal.
 
 
Race 1: CREATE ADVICE GROUP RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1650m
 
INSTANT KARMA- Raced wide early before shifting in and obtaining cover approaching the 1300m. Commenced to race keenly on heels soon after when the pace slackened and was shifted wider. Raced wide from that point on. Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery. When queried regarding her being posted wide from the 1300m App S Champkin concurred with Stewards that a more favourable option would have been to remain in a one-off position with cover App Champkin however stated further that she had not anticipated the pace slackening to the extent it did and was caught unaware and obliged to shift wider as a result. Stewards noted the explanation. Trainer P Nolan advised, depending on how the gelding pulled up in coming days, it would likely be the intention to give INSTANT KARMA a short freshen up prior to racing again.
 
KNEZE- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
BRINGME- Raced keenly down the back straight and wide throughout. Tired from the 400m and was not pressured in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor muscle soreness behind. In light of the performance and the results of the veterinary examination Trainer B Azel was advised the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to again being permitted to start in a race. When queried regarding being posted wide without cover throughout, particularly when there appeared opportunity to marginally restrain approaching the 900m, when the gelding ceased to be racing keenly, and obtain cover. App A Donald concurred with Stewards that restraining at that stage would have been a more favourably option than remaining in a four-wide position and she had erred by not doing so. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
MY WHISTLEBLOWER- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly approaching the 1300m when the pace slackened and over-raced for the majority of the back straight.
 
MORE THAN SUBTLE- Raced keenly approaching the 1300m when the pace slackened, improved onto heels, shifted out and bumped. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
MOTION SENSOR- Held up for clear running from the 500m until shifting inside of heels approaching the 200m. In doing so, momentarily hampered PRITI PIPER. App O Webb was advised to exercise greater care and ensure she is fully clear to shift ground in similar circumstances.
 
BOULT- Laid in under pressure passing the 100m.
 
POLE VOLTER- Began very awkwardly and was crowded soon after.
 
PRITI PIPER- Slow into stride. Momentarily hampered approaching the 200m.
 
 
Race 2: HAPPY 21ST HARRY & ISAAC MAIDEN HANDICAP         1300m
 
A BIT BAZARRE- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
LADY PARVATI- Began awkwardly.
 
MAKE HASTE- Began awkwardly. Laid in rounding the home turn and under pressure down the running.
 
COCKTAIL KING- Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start. Improved onto heels having to be momentarily restrained approaching the 800m. Under pressure from the 600m and finished tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer J Crompton was advised the gelding would be required to barrier trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
Race 3:HAPPY 50TH ROBBIE HAWKSWELL SUMMER PROVINCIAL SPRINT SERIES - HEAT - BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1100m
 
MOSCINI- Somewhat difficult to load slightly delaying the start. Began awkwardly. Momentarily crowded leaving the 100m.
 
QUACKERY- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped becoming momentarily unbalanced. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
MOTELL- Severely tightened on jumping.
 
ROSE BY DESIGN- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Severely tightened on jumping. Raced wide for the majority. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
VONZITHER- Raced keenly in the early and middle stages when being restrained after obtaining the lead. Laid in under pressure down the running momentarily crowding MOSCINI. Jockey G Geran was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
THIEF BY NIGHT- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped becoming momentarily unbalanced. Laid in during the early stages of the home straight.
 
 
Race 4: VALE PETER ROSER CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1300m
 
MICRO- Momentarily held up for clear running leaving the 400m.
 
HUSSON'S REVENGE- Raced keenly leaving the 1000m. Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting clinical signs of the Thumps.
 
KUBWA- Fractious in the barrier. Momentarily crowded in the early stages of the home straight.
 
BEFANA- Restrained soon after the start from the wide barrier and shifted nearer the inside running rail. Over-raced between the 900m-600m.
 
ALFA LILY- Jockey M Hellyer advised his mount had been inclined to lay out for the majority. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
ZOU ZOUAMORE- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BUMP'N'RUN- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly leaving the 900m.
 
 
Race 5: FINNEY'S PROTECTIVE COATINGS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE    1100m
 
GIDGEE RIDGE- Shifted out under pressure passing the 50m and bumped.
 
HEROIC OSCAR- Laid in passing the 500m.
 
SOUTH SEA- Raced greenly when crossed by another runner near the 1000m. Laid in under pressure down the running and bumped passing the 50m.
 
ALL GIRLS SPARKLE- Began very awkwardly causing App A Donald to become unbalanced as a result.
 
CERARED- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly leaving the 900m, again raced keenly near the 700m having to be restrained.
 
 
Race 6: HAPPY 34TH ANNIVERSARY DAMIAN & JANETTE MAIDEN HANDICAP    1650m
 
ALA BLU- Shied at the 1200m metre marker on the inside running rail and shifted out abruptly before being corrected by its rider.
 
CAPE CRUSADER- Raced keenly in the early stages improving onto heels passing the 1200m having to be restrained and shifted wider. Momentarily held up on heels near the 500m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
DUSTYIAM- Raced keenly in the early stages improving onto heels passing the 1200m having to be restrained and shifted wider.
 
EDGEWISE- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
JUST A HERO- Laid out near the 1500m. Raced keenly down the back straight.
 
WHO'S IN WINNY- Stewards accepted the reasons tendered by Trainer D Jackson for the late declaration of rider on the mare. Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages improving onto heels passing the 1200m having to be restrained.  Shifted wider leaving the 700m to make a forward move from the rear of the field. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance Trainers representative P Kalinowski advised instructions had been to be neutral on the mare from the barrier as other recent riders had advised, in their opinion, it resented being pressured in the early stages, adding that having pleased in its recent work the stable had expected an improved showing though were somewhat surprised by the winning performance.
 
BAGUIO (NZ)- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning Licensees
 
Suspensions
Charleville 28 October 2023- Race 4- Jockey D Graham- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 7 weeks- 19 November- 7 January 2023 (inclusive)
 
Summary of action concerning Licensees thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
MORE THAN SUBTLE, CALM BUCKLE, MICRO, DRANG A TANG, DUSTYIAM, JUST A HERO
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- BRINGME- Poor Performance- Veterinary clearance
Race 2- COCKTAIL KING- Uncompetitive- Barrier trial
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6- WHO’S IN WINNY was ridden by M Savva
 
 
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.