QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE            TRACK RATING – Good 4; Upgraded to a Good 3 following Race 2                  RAIL – Out 4metres the entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Warren
Stewards – J. Childs, W. Glass, E. Tickner, D. MacDonald & C. Taylor
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Toowoomba – Saturday, 3 February 2024
Race 2: TTC MEMBER - ROLAND HOVEY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300m
 
POWERFUL EAGLE – Trainer S. Hardy subsequently advised the gelding had pulled up satisfactorily, however stated the gelding was showing some signs of foot soreness following the poor performance.
 
Toowoomba – Saturday, 2 December 2023
Race 3: RDO EQUIPMENT KUHN 0 - 58 HANDICAP  1625m
 
GOING TO THE SUN – Stewards today concluded an inquiry into Jockey Justin Stanleys riding of the gelding, specifically his apparent lack of vigor between the 600m-300m. After reviewing betting records for the event, taking evidence from Trainer Mr W King and further submissions from and questioning of Jockey Stanley, Stewards determined that Jockey Stanley had erred in his judgement to not place his mount under any notable pressure between the 500m-350m when it was both reasonable and permissible to do so. Stewards determined however, given the general circumstances of the incident with the unusually fast tempo of the event, this being the geldings first trip over a distance further than 1350m and the  unenviable run GOING TO THE SUN endured in the early and middle stages, noting this was no fault of Jockey Stanleys, that Jockey Stanleys actions, whilst an error in judgement considering his experience as a rider, had not denied his mount the opportunity to finish in the best possible position and thus were not of a culpable nature, therefore no charge/s were issued. Nonetheless, Jockey Stanley was strenuously advised to, in all circumstances, ride his mounts in a manner which is beyond reproach and unquestionably avails to them the opportunity to finish in the best possible position in the field.
 
 
 
Race 1: CARPET ONE TOOWOOMBA QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP  (1000m)
 
FOOLSAY – Began awkwardly.
 
REIGNING ALPHA – Raced wide and without cover throughout the event.
 
LUCKY MAN – Began awkwardly.
 
BLUE EYE DAME – Momentarily crowded passing the 500m when REIGNING ALPHA shifted in marginally. Raced greenly when under pressure in the home straight.
 
SHE'S PUSHY – Raced greenly rounding the home-turn.
 
 
Race 2: SHEPPARD EARTHMOVING BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (1000m)
 
LATENIGHTTOUGHGUY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not starting for an extended period and passed fit to start. Performed below market expectations. Trainers representative G. Geran stated the stable were not disappointed with the run considering the gelding was first-up since April 2023 adding that, in his opinion, the gelding would derive a significant fitness benefit from the run. Jockey K. Zechner concurred with the assessment. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
AL PAL'S GAL – Shifted in abruptly on jumping before bumping heavily.
 
INCOMPARABLE – Bumped heavily on jumping. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
SPINNING SPIRIT – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
FLANK SPEED – Raced wide and without cover until striding forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 600m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PANUARA BOY – Blundered on jumping, before bumping heavily.
 
ORACOLO – Slow to begin.
 
Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
 
Race 3: THANK YOU TTC LONG AND LIFE MEMBERS MAIDEN PLATE         (1100m)
 
AS THE DAYS GO BY – Slow to begin.
 
BATTALION (NZ) - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not starting for an extended period and passed fit to start. Began awkwardly. When crossed near the 1000m, over-raced for a short distance when awkwardly placed on heels. Again, raced keenly for a short distance passing the 700m.
 
FIELD OF MARS – Slow to begin and subsequently settled further back than may have been expected.
 
MACHINE HEAD – When obtaining the lead near the 1000m, shifted in when insufficiently clear of BATTALION (NZ) and slackened the pace. Apprentice A. Donald was severely reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding and advised to ensure she does not slacken the pace when crossing runners in similar circumstances.
 
DEFDERFY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer D. O’Toole was advised that a warning would be on the mare’s record for being uncompetitive.
 
LA HARRI – Trainer D. Dobbin was fined $200 under AR206(1) for failing to declare winkers as part of the gelding’s gear by the prescribed time. App T. Leslight was fined $100 under AR143(14)(a) for only claiming 2kg of his 3kg allowance, in determining penalty Stewards noted this was App Leslights first breach of this rule. App T. Leslight pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that approaching the 800m, he did allow his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of SUNCRAFT, which was tightened, obliged to check losing its rightful running and directed inwards onto TIME TO LAUNCH which was tightened and taken in onto the running of BOOK OF EXODUS which was tightened and obliged to restrain. App T. Leslight’s license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 10 days to commence 21 February 2024, upon the completion of a previously incurred suspension for careless riding, up to and including 1 March 2024. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered the carelessness to be in the low-range, the severity of interference to be in the mid-range, App Leslight’s record, his status as an Apprentice, his guilty plea and the specific circumstances of the breach. App Leslight was advised of his right to an appeal.
 
TIME TO LAUNCH – Delayed the start of the event when its near-hind plate was shifted in the mounting and needed to be refitted. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and passed fit to start. Bumped on jumping. Lost its off-hind plate during the event. Tightened and bumped approaching the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding the mare to be lame in the off-hindleg. Trainer K. Kemp was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
BOOK OF EXODUS - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after contacting the fence leaving the mounting yard and passed fit to start. Began awkwardly. Tightened and obliged to restrain approaching the 800m. Momentarily held-up for clear running entering the home straight.
 
IRISH ARTHUR – Began awkwardly before being bumped.
 
SUNCRAFT – Tightened for room before being obliged to check and lose its rightful running approaching the 800m.
 

Race 4: SHANNON SIGN COMPANY BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1300m)
 
PREPOTENT – Raced keenly near the 1100m when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover. Obliged to shift wider to obtain clear running entering the home straight. Bumped near the 100m. Bumped over the concluding stages when laying in under pressure.
 
DAZZLING FLASH – Laid out under pressure rounding the home turn. Bumped over the concluding stages when laying out.
 
RUBY'S LAD – Raced wide and without cover from the 800m.
 
BEAN ROCKING – Bumped near the 100m when shifting in under pressure, before shifting out and bumped again. Shifted out after the winning post, tightening ADALISSA. Jockey A. Allen was advised to exercise greater care and to not unduly shift ground at any time including after the completion of a race.
 
SHIPS AHOY – App A. Donald reported that, in her opinion, the gelding did not handle the undulating track surface and proved disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight. Trainer L. Hatch expressed disappointment with the performance and undertook to report back on the gelding’s condition in the coming days.
 
 
Race 5: QUEENSLAND ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (1890m)
 
VAN GOGH – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
VISUAL ELEMENT – When App J. Molloy (non-claiming) was unable to fulfil his engagement, Stewards permitted Jockey C. Whiteley to be declared the replacement rider. Stewards intend to speak with App Molloy regarding the reason/s he was unable to fulfil his riding engagement. Slow to begin. Bumped leaving the 1700m.
 
MY WHISTLEBLOWER – Raced keenly for a short distance near the 1700m. Commenced to give ground abruptly from the 600m and compounded in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying significant signs of ataxia which required treatment and monitoring. Trainer L. Hatch was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding completing a satisfactory trial before racing again. Trainer L. Hatch advised on 11 February that the gelding had pulled up well following the event with none of the symptoms exhibited immediately post-race still presenting. Mr Hatch further advised it would be the stables intention to send the gelding for a spell after undergoing veterinary assessments including blood tests and an endoscopic examination. Mr Hatch undertook to report back to Stewards following the completion of those tests.  
 
ALIRAAJ (NZ) – Bumped on jumping.
 
PACKAGE – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
MORE SUCCESS – Shifted wider near the 600m around a tiring runner to obtain clear running.
 
DELAYED LAUNCH (NZ) – Bumped leaving the 1700m. Raced keenly in the back straight when the pace slackened. Taken wider rounding the home-turn to avoid a tiring runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding have bilateral epistaxis for the first occasion. Trainer K. Jones was advised of the provisions of AR79(4).
 
 
Race 6: LIVING TURF QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP       (1000m)
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 12 minutes due to a runner from the previous event requiring veterinary attention.  
 
QUADE – Bumped on jumping. Crowded approaching the 900m.
 
CONNEWARRE - Crowded approaching the 900m. Momentarily held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn.
 
MISS DE BLAAS – Laid in approaching the 900m crowding runners to the inside. Jockey J. Taylor was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident and advised to exercise greater effort in preventing his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances.
 
BUTT HEADS – Performed below market expectations. App T. Fenlon expressed disappointment with the performance, however stated the gelding was inclined to race greenly throughout the event. Trainer M. Nolan stated the stable would now consider the gelding’s immediate racing future, and indicated the gelding most likely would be sent for a spell.
 
LITTLEMISSCANCAN – Bumped on jumping. Crowded approaching the 900m.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3 – App A. Donald – Careless riding AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand
Race 6 – Jockey J. Taylor – Careless riding AR131(a) – Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 3 – Trainer D. Dobbin - $200 – AR206(1) – late gear application
Race 3 – App T. Leslight – $100 – AR143(14)(a) – failure to claim full allowance

Suspensions
Race 3 – App T. Leslight – Careless Riding AR131(a) – 10 days – 21 February - 1 March 2024 (inclusive)
 
Absent jockeys
Apprentice J. Molloy
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
PANUARA BOY, FIELD OF MARS, MY WHISTLEBLOWER, LIZZIE’S PRIDE, PACKAGE, SPEEDY GRACE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3 – DEFDERFY – Warning – Uncompetitive
                TIME TO LAUNCH – Veterinary Clearance – Lame off-hindleg
Race 5 – MY WHISTLEBLOWER – Full Veterinary Clearance and Trial – Significant signs of ataxia
 
Bleeders
Race 5 – DELAYED LAUNCH (NZ) – Bled both nostrils first occasion – AR79(4)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3: LUVYABUNCHES was ridden by App S. Callow (a2/51kg)
            IRISH ARTHUR was ridden by Jockey N. Fazackerley
Race 5: MY WHISTLEBLOWER was ridden by Jockey C. Whiteley
 
 
 
 
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.