QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 3 FEBRARY 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – out 5m the Entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, E Tickner, F Hartford
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – M Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr C Bowden-Betts & Dr L Cosgrove
Swab Attendants – J Pedosfky & D Cain
Starter – D Hodgson & C Higgins
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Warwick-  Monday, 15 January 2024
Race 3: CARS MADE EASY BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (800m)
 
DREAM WEAVING – Stewards concluded an inquiry following a report regarding the post-race condition of the mare when leaving the races. After taking initial evidence from Trainer J. Edwards, Apprentice C. Sutherland, and a report from the QRIC Compliance Assurance Team, Stewards adjourned the inquiry to allow veterinary reports to be tendered. Evidence from Mr Edwards stated the mare had become mildly fractious in the tie-up stalls, resulting in the near-side hindleg being caught on a partition. He further reported it was common for the mare to show effects of racing following an event, and for this reason, he was of the opinion that the mare did not require immediate veterinary treatment and the mare was in a satisfactory state to be travelled. Taking Mr Edwards’ explanation into account, Stewards took no further action other than to strongly remind Mr Edwards of his obligations under AR231, and in the event any incident occur at a race meeting which may impact upon the soundness of a horse, that he advise Stewards and have a veterinarian examine that horse to ensure its welfare in future.
 
 
Toowoomba- 01/02/2024
 
Trackwork rider Nick Keal pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR123(1)(d) in that he did ride trackwork at Toowoomba Turf Club on the morning of 31 January 2024, in a vest which did not meet the required standard. Mr Keal was subsequently fined the sum of $200 and advised of his right to an appeal.
 
 
Trainer M Currie pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to LR43 in that he did have unlicensed persons performing stable hand duties at Toowoomba Turf Club on the morning of 31 January 2024. Mr Currie was subsequently fined the sum of $200 and advised of his right to an appeal.
 
 
GENERAL
 
As App J Williams was indisposed and unable to fulfil his engagements rider changes were permitted as per the Stewards race day summary.
 
App Y Lewis and App S Champkin both pleaded guilty to charges pursuant to AR218(4)(b) in that they did have in their possession in the female Jockeys room during the course of the race meeting their mobile phones. Both App Lewis and App Champkin were fined the sum of $400.
 
 
Race 1: CARPET ONE TOOWOOMBA BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1100m
 
SEDUCTIVE SPUR- Momentarily held up on entering the home straight. Performed below market expectations. Jockey J Stanley advised that, in his opinion, his mount may have resented the firmer racing surface. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor lacerations to the mare’s nearside foreleg as well as both hind legs consistent with being galloped on in running.
 
BEAN ROCKING- Checked and shifted in away from heels approaching the 800m.
 
BIG SKY COUNTRY – Following the running of this event Jockey L Tilley advised he had minor discomfort in his left foot, after injuring it at Ipswich earlier in the day, and would monitor it going forward this evening.
 
BY BY MUSIC- Began awkwardly. Bumped passing the 900m. App S McCann was found guilty of a charge pursuant to AR131(a) in that approaching the 800m she did permit her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of RECANATI (A Thompson) taking that runner in onto the running of BEAN ROCKING (A Allen) which was obliged to check, lose its rightful running and shift in. App McCanns license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 7 days to commence 4 February up to and including 10 February 2024. In determining penalty Stewards considered the degree of carelessness to be in the low-range. Stewards also considered that this was App McCanns first suspension under the rule, noting several reprimands however, as well as her status as an apprentice and the fact she had been race riding for a period of less than 12 months. App McCann was advised of her right to an appeal.
 
COBURG- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to have shifted its off-hind plate in running.
 
FIERY RING- Began awkwardly. Shifted wider around heels passing the 800m. Trainer K Kemp advised that the stable will now give consideration to sending the gelding for a short let-up.
 
RECANATI- Bumped passing the 900m. Tightened for room and obliged shift in approaching the 800m.
 
PUREZZA- Bumped passing the 900m and became momentarily unbalanced.
 
I LOVE THIS HIPPY- Trainer P Webster advised Stewards that instructions would be for the whip to be used sparingly on the gelding which is in line with its standard racing tactics. This was advertised by way of oncourse announcement and social media address. Was ridden accordingly. Shifted wider around heels passing the 800m.
 
 
Race 2: TTC MEMBER - ROLAND HOVEY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300m
 
POWERFUL EAGLE- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages. Brushed the rail leaving the 400m. Performed below market expectations. Jockey L Tilley advised that after travelling fairly during the event his mount failed to quicken when asked for an effort and whilst his mount felt sound he elected not to place his mount under any notable pressure in the home straight as he felt it was labouring. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer S Hardy advised that the stable were disappointed with the performance and could offer no tangible explanation for the poor performance. Mr Hardy undertook to advise should anything become apparent regarding the geldings condition in the coming days.
 
TRAIN ROCK- Momentarily crowded leaving the 900m. Bumped passing the 700m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
NEW JOY- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
ZOU ZOUAMORE- Slow into stride. Raced wide for the majority.
 
AUNTY HAZEL- Raced wide for the majority.
 
DUCHESS BREE- Raced keenly down the back straight.
 
RUDIMENTARY- Bumped on jumping before being crowded and eased soon after. Bumped passing the 700m.
 
ELECTRIC- Laid out near the 900m.
 
 
Race 3: TAYLOR BUILDING GROUP BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP    1300m
 
DOCTOR TEEKAY - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
EXPECTANT- Raced keenly early in the race. Held up rounding the home turn until approaching the 300m.
 
I PROMISE YOU- Over-raced in the early stages of the back straight when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover and continued to do so after being crossed for some distance. Raced keenly approaching the 700m. Obliged to check and lost its rightful running passing the 200m. Raced in restricted room approaching and passing the 200m, Jockey M Wishart was unable to ride her mount and proceeded to lose ground.
 
SUBSTITUTION- Jockey B Loy was found guilty of a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) in that passing the 200m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of I PROMISE YOU (M Wishart) which was obliged to check and lost its rightful running. Jockey Loy’s license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 8 days, to commence 12 February up to and including 19 February 2024. In determining penalty Stewards placed the degree of carelessness and severity of interference in the low-range as well as considering Jockey Loy’s good record in relation to the rule.
 
LIGHTFAST- Momentarily crowded approaching the 300m.
 
MOTOMISS- As App Y Lewis was late arriving on course Stewards permitted App J Molloy to be substituted as rider of the mare. App Lewis was reprimanded under the provisions of AR127(1) for failing to arrive on course by the prescribed time. Slow into stride.
 
PERFECT ENCOUNTER- Jockey J Stanley advised it had not been his intention to lead on the mare however after beginning well and with I PROMISE YOU to his inside being steadied in an effort to obtain cover soon after he found the lead without any effort which was a telling factor in his mounts finishing effort.
 
 
Race 4: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP         1625m
 
DROP THE PILOT – Bumped whilst racing keenly passing the 1400m when the pace slackened. Raced keenly on heels near the 1300m and again near the 900m. Shifted out to improve leaving the 400m crowding THE GOLDEN SOUL. App Champkin was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Bumped leaving the 300m.
 
IRONSIDE – Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly passing the 1300m when the pace slackened. Momentarily crowded near the 800m. Bumped approaching the 400m and was taken wider bumping with a further runner. Shifted in marginally leaving the 400m and crowded THE GOLDEN SOUL. App J Molloy was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Bumped leaving the 300m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
ALIRAAJ (NZ)- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly down the back straight. Bumped passing the 400m.
 
ALERT AND READY- Shifted in under pressure near the 150m momentarily crowding THE GOLDEN SOUL. App A Donald was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Raced wide for the majority.
 
THE GOLDEN SOUL – Bumped passing the 1400m. Shifted out in an effort to improve approaching the 400m and bumped. Crowded and obliged to ease momentarily leaving the 400m. Momentarily crowded near the 150m.
 
 
Race 5: JOHN KELLY & SONS TRANSPORT 50 YEARS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m
 
 
BIRKS- Became fractious in the mounting yard rearing over and dislodging Jockey B Loy. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination, was declared unfit to start and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 7:45pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions to be applied to all successful wagers placed prior to 7:45pm:
 
44 cents in the dollar for the win
32 cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
31 cents in the dollar for 2nd place
23 cents in the dollar for 3rd place

Trainer M Currie was advised the gelding would require a further barrier certificate obtained under race-day conditions and a veterinary clearance prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
JIMMY GIGGLE- Blundered on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SERAPUS- Raced greenly under pressure down the running. Stewards noted that this was the geldings first race start though nonetheless, reminded App S Champkin of her obligations to stop and straighten and not permit her mounts to unduly shift ground in similar circumstances.
 
GO THE GUINNESS- Slow into stride.
 
SUPER QUICK- Began awkwardly.
 
FLY LIKE HELEN- Shifted in and bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 400m and again soon after entering the home straight.
 
TIME TO LAUNCH. Bumped on jumping. Crowded near the 800m. Obliged to shift in after improving onto heels passing the 100m.
 
TOWERS HILL- Began awkwardly and was momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after. Improved onto heels having to be eased passing the 800m.
 
 
Race 6: TOTALLY WORKWEAR TOOWOOMBA QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
 
COUNTLESS KISSES- Began awkwardly. Obliged to shifted wider over the concluding stages to avoid an injured runner.
 
ESJAY- Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped heavily over the concluding stages by an injured runner.
 
THE SHAMAN- Tired noticeably in the home straight. Jockey M Wishart advised that she had suggest to the stable that the gelding may benefit from the addition of a tongue tie as, in her opinion, it may have mildly choked down.
 
CANDY RAIDAR- Shifted in soon after the start and dictated the line of LA MANO (App S McCann) in causing that runner to bump heavily with THE AUTHOR (App A Donald) which was buffeted between runners. Jockey T Brooker was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident. In considering penalty Stewards noted the racing manners of LA MANO as that filly was having its first race start and had over-reacted to the efforts of its rider which had exacerbated the interference somewhat. Faltered in its action leaving the 100m, shifted out and bumped with ESJAY before being shifted out further and pulled up soon after the winning post. An immediate post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have sustained a catastrophic injury to the off-fore cannon and was subsequently euthanised on humane grounds. Post-mortem samples were taken for analysis.
 
LA MANO- Began awkwardly and shifted out. Shifted in abruptly away from heels soon after the start and bumped heavily.
 
SHINTARO LASS- Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
THE AUTHOR- Bumped heavily soon after the start, shifted in and bumped a further runner.
 
GAZZA'S DIAMOND- Bumped on the hindquarters soon after the start.
 
READY TO RHYME – Jockey A Thompson advised he dropped the whip near the 200m.
 
 
Race 7: SHERRIN RENTALS MAIDEN PLATE 1890m
 
RODEO LEGEND- Tightened between runners on jumping and obliged to momentarily ease. Raced keenly on heels approaching the 1000m.
 
HOPETOUN SUNRISE- Jockey J Stanley advised that his mount was inclined to hang in down the home straight and proved somewhat difficult to ride out as a result.
 
FRIJOLES- Raced keenly passing the 1400m and for the majority of the back straight.
 
IN THE PICTURE- Shifted out away from heels passing the 1700m. Raced ungenerously for a short distance near the 600m.
 
TAVIESLASS (NZ)- Bumped on jumping and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after. Held up for clear running from a point approaching the 300m until near the 150m when shifted wider.
 
BRAVE HOSHI- Bumped on jumping. Commenced to over-race when crossed soon after the start and shifted out. Momentarily held up for clear running leaving the 400m.
 
TIME FOR JACK- As App S Champkin was unable to fulfil her engagement due to personal reasons, Stewards permitted App J Molloy to be substituted as rider of the gelding. Shifted out and away from heels near the 1700m. Raced keenly passing the 1400m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3- App Y Lewis- Late arriving on course- AR127(1)- Reprimand
Race 6- Jockey T Brooker- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
 
Fines
Trackwork rider N Keal- Vest not to required standard- AR123(1)(d)- $200
Trainer M Currie- Employ of unlicensed persons- LR43- $200
App S Champkin- Mobile phone in Jockeys room- AR218(4)(b)- $400
App Y Lewis- Mobile phone in Jockeys room- AR218(4)(b)- $400
 

Suspensions
Race 1- App S McCann- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 7 days- 4 February – 10 February 2024 (inclusive)
Race 3- Jockey B Loy- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 8 days- 5 February – 12 February 2024 (inclusive)
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
Jockey L Tilley- Left foot
 
Absent jockeys
App J Williams- Indisposed
App S Champkin- Personal Reasons (Race 7)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ZOU ZOUAMORE, MOTOMISS, OZARCH, IRONSIDE, SKATER, FRIJOLES.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners & CANDY RAIDAR
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5- BIRKS- Fractious in the mounting yard scratched on veterinary advice- Barrier certificate and veterinary clearance.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3- MOTO MISS was ridden by App J Molloy
Race 4- THE GOLDEN SOUL was ridden by App Y Lewis
Race 7- ROYAL GEORGE was ridden by App S McCann
              TIME FOR JACK was ridden by App J Molloy
 
Late scratchings
Race 5- BIRKS- Veterinary advice- 7:45pm
 
 
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.