STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 9 MARCH 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – Out 1metre the entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, F Hartford & D MacDonald
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights at tonights meeting:
 
Race 3- Jockey L Miller + 1kg
 
Prior to commencing her engagements App S McCann was examined by QAS officers after being struck by dirt kickback in the left eye when riding at another meeting earlier in the day. QAS officers subsequently cleared App McCann to fulfil her engagements.
 
 
Race 1: HRX TRANSPORT CLASS 1 HANDICAP         1200m
 
TOKYO BANDIT- Began awkwardly. Slow into stride. Crowded near the 900m. Held up rounding the home turn and was disappointed for a run on entering the home straight before again being held up for clear running until a point near the 200m.
 
TAKE A PICTURE- Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and at a point near the 300m.
 
DEPTH CHARGE- Raced wide in the early and middle stages before being permitted to stride forward and settle outside the leader near the 700m.
 
MIKKI EIGHT- Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 400m until shifting wider leaving the 300m.
 
PUREZZA- Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 800m. Commenced to lay in abruptly soon after straightening and laid in under pressure down the running. App O Webb was advised to make greater efforts sooner when her mounts commence to shift ground in similar circumstances.
 
THE REAL SAINT- When racing keenly approaching the 600m was permitted to shift in before clipping the heels of another runner and blundering. App S Callow was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) and advised to exercise far greater control of her mounts in similar circumstances.
 
YOURALLTHAT- Began awkwardly. After beginning only fairly from the wide barrier was restrained in approaching the 1000m in an effort to obtain clover closer to the inside running rail, consequently settling further back in the field than may have been expected. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed lacerations to both hind legs consistent with being galloped on in running, which required veterinary attention. Trainer J Amory advised connections would now consider the mares racing future with mind to retirement. Nonetheless, Ms Amory was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required should the mare race again.
 
ROAR HIDE- Shifted I when not fully clear of WHISTLIN’ RULER passing the 1100m. Jockey M Savva was advised to exercise greater care and ensure she is fully clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
 
ELECTRIC- Shifted in marginally approaching the 800m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
WHISTLIN' RULER- Momentarily hampered near the 1100m. Raced keenly approaching the 1000m and shifted out, raced keenly for some distance thereafter.
 
 
Race 2: HAPPY 50TH CHRIS DWYER BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1000m
 
RUSHEEN- Shifted out when not fully clear of KING’S GOLD, which was being eased, near the 800m. Jockey G Cartwright was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Bumped heavily passing the 250m.
 
SHOCK AND AWE- Shifted in and bumped on jumping. Momentarily eased after becoming awkwardly placed on heels near the 950m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
FLANK SPEED- Laid out rounding the home turn. Raced wide for the majority.
 
OVERSEAS (NZ)- When App S Wilcock was unable to fulfil her engagement due to illness Stewards permitted App T Leslight to be substituted as rider of the gelding. Laid in onto heels whilst under pressure and steadied near the 50m.
 
INCOMPARABLE- Began awkwardly before being tightened for room. Raced keenly approaching the 700m. Laid out under pressure passing the 150m, became awkwardly placed on heels, having to be steadied and shifted wider. Again, became awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 100m.
 
PANUARA BOY- Raced wide for the majority.
 
KING'S GOLD- Obliged to ease when crowded near the 800m. Jockey J Taylor advised that, in his opinion, the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
KITRI- Shifted out and bumped on jumping. Bumped again soon after the start. Laid in under pressure down the running. Shifted in abruptly soon after entering the home straight and bumped heavily with SPOOKY SPIRIT. App S McCann was reprimanded as a result of this incident. Stewards noted a concerted effort on behalf of App McCann to cease her mounts inward shift, however, advised App McCann to make greater efforts sooner to straighten her mounts in similar circumstances.
 
SPOOKY SPIRIT- Momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 300m. Bumped heavily passing the 250m.
 
VONZITHER- Bumped soon after the start.
 
 
Race 3: LAND TRANSPORT QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m
 
RHUVAAL- Laid in onto heels passing the 200m before being restrained and shifted wider. Again, laid in under pressure approaching the 100m having to be corrected and laid in under pressure down the running.
 
DESERT GRIT- Began awkwardly. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
NOMIKAI- Raced keenly passing the 800m. Laid out approaching the 400m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SWITCH AND SLIDE- Bumped on jumping. Laid out passing the 300m.
 
SOMBOR SHUFFLE- Began awkwardly.
 
POT POT BOOM- Bumped on jumping. Momentarily eased passing the 800m.
 
OUTTA BEAUTY- Became fractious on exiting the mounting yard, reared and dislodged Jockey C Eaton before galloping a considerable distance. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was declared unfit to fulfil its engagement a 6:35pm. 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 6:35pm:
 
0cents in the dollar for the win
1cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
0cents in the dollar for 2nd place
2cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer D Leggatt was advised the gelding would be required to trial under race-day conditions prior to again being permitted to star in a race. Jockey Eaton was examined by QAS officers and declared free of any injury.
 
THREDBO- Began awkwardly. Raced ungenerously passing the 800m.
 
 
Race 4: DTS HAULAGE CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1300m
 
CAPITAN DE SEDA- Under pressure from the 700m.
 
HUSSON'S REVENGE- Held up rounding the home turn and disappointed for a run leaving the 300m. Performed below market expectations. App O Webb advised that after putting in an awkward stride on entering the home straight her mount did not let down and she elected not to place the gelding under any unnecessary pressure over the concluding stages. Trainer C Geran advised that, in his opinion, he did not feel the gelding ran out a strong 1300m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
PRIVATE BANKER- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
HILL BILLY FLYER- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
WHERE'S TEKAY NOW- Laid in and brushed the inside running rail near the 250m.
 
FIERY RING- Raced keenly for a short distance when crossed passing the 1000m.
 
DEMON DELIVERA- Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. When asked to comment on the seemingly improved performance Trainer C Geran advised that the geldings most recent start had been very uncharacteristic being extremely slow to begin and the start prior to that he noted the gelding had suffered bilateral epistaxis for the first time. Mr Geran stated further that he saw tonights performance as a return to earlier form when the gelding had shown promise with his stable. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
JUBILANT- Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
 
Race 5: NQ BULK STORAGE & LOGISTICS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 2150m
 
HARBELLE- Obliged to restrain off heels passing the 2100m. Raced keenly passing the 1600m.
 
GRIPPING- Shifted out passing the 400m and bumped MANTINELLO. App J Franklin will be advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
BADER- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
IRISH SALLY- Performed below market expectations. Trainer C Geran advised that, in his opinion, the distance of todays event was beyond the mares best and the stable would look to restrict the mare to runs over shorter distances. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
ALIRAAJ (NZ)- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly passing the 1600m.
 
ROYAL GEORGE- Began awkwardly. Shifted wider from the 1600m and permitted to stride forward from the 1300m settling in a three (3) position outside the leaders near the 1000m and raced ide from that point. When queried as to why efforts were not made to assume a position with cover near the 1000m App M Caslte advised that she had anticipated ALIRAAJ (J Taylor) would likely allow her to stride forward and cross however, when that did not occur she became caught wide and rather than restraining excessively she elected to remain in that wide position. With the benefit of hindsight, App Castle noted she may have been better off attempting to obtain a position trailing ALIRAAJ rather than attempting to cross that runner.
 
ZOU ZOUAMORE- Raced keenly in the early and middle stages proving difficult to restrain.
 
MANTINELLO- Jockey M Savva pleaded guilty to a charge under the provision of AR131(a) for careless riding in that she did permit her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of HARBELLE causing that runner to be restrained and lose its rightful running. Jockey Savva’s license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of days to commence 19March up to and including 26 March 2024.  In determining penalty Stewards considered the incident which was deemed to be in the low range, Jockey Savva’s guilty plea and her forthright evidence and relevant precedents. Jockey Savva was advised of her right to an appeal.
 
WINSTON BLUE- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
Race 6: CANNON TRAILERS MAIDEN HANDICAP 870m
 
ALL ABOUT HIM- Bumped passing the 700m. Shied away from the inside running rail passing the 300m taking several very awkward strides.
 
SARA PRONTA- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
MOROCCAN MOON- Crowded for room soon after the start. Inconvenienced passing the 400m.
 
SISTER GEORGIA- Bumped passing the 700m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
DREAM LANTERN- Raced greenly throughout. Laid in despite the efforts of its rider passing the 400m inconveniencing the 400m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
FIELD OF MARS- Began awkwardly.
 
SPRESSI- Crowded soon after the start. Laid in away from another runner approaching the 400m and bumped the inside running rail.
 
 
Race 7: TTC MEMBER MADELINE CLARK MAIDEN PLATE      1625m
 
AS THE DAYS GO BY- Hung out excessively in the early stages despite the efforts of its rider, was permitted to stride forward after entering the back straight and settled into a one-off position outside the leader near the 1000m. Trainer P Nolan was advised the gelding would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
KLANG BOY- Raced wide from the 800m.
 
SENNACHIE- After being caught wide in the early stages was permitted to stride forward and settle in a forward one-off position approaching the 1000m. Bumped passing the 150m. Performed below market expectations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
THE MAGICIAN- Checked and blundered passing the 350m.
 
EDGEWISE- Shifted in and bumped on jumping. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
ENTERPRISE FUSE- Shifted out marginally and bumped passing the 150m.
 
WHEN DOVES FLY- Bumped on jumping before becoming awkwardly placed on heels. Raced keenly in the backs straight. Obliged to shift out and around heels passing the 200m.
 
DON'T TELL PEGGY (NZ)- Raced keenly down the back straight.
 
A DEVIL'S CHANCE- Slow into stride. Crowded soon after the start and momentarily eased. App S Willis pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding in that she did permit her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of THE MAGICIAN causing that runner to be checked and lose its rightful running. App Willis’s license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 8 days to commence 18March up to and including 25 March 2024. In determining penalty Stewards considered the interference and carelessness to be in the low range, App Willis’s record in relation to the rule, her status as an apprentice as well as relevant precedent. App Willis was advised of her right to an appeal.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- App S Callow- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 2- App S McCann- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 

Suspensions
Race 5- Jockey M Savva- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 8-days 19 March – 26 March 2024 (inclusive)
Race 7- App S Willis- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 8-days 18 March – 25 March 2024 (inclusive)
 
Race day injuries/illness 
App S Wilcock- Illness- Medical clearance
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
PUREZZA, SPOOKY SPIRIT, HARBELLE, DREAM LANTERN, KLANG BOY,
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3- OUTTA BEAUTY- Pre-race manners- Barrier Trial under race day conditions
Race 7- AS THE DAY GOES BY- Hung out- Barrier trial
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2- OVERSEAS was ridden by T Leslight
 
Late scratchings
Race 3- OUTTA BEAUTY- 6:35pm
 
 
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.