QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOOMBA – SATURDAY, 27 APRIL 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE            TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                  RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Tickner
Stewards – J. Childs, T. Preston, F. Hartford, D. MacDonald & W. Glass
 
 
GENERAL
 
When J. Taylor was indisposed due to illness, Stewards permitted rider replacements as per the Stewards’ Race-Day Summary. Jockey Taylor was advised he requires a medical clearance prior to riding again.
 
Stewards permitted the following overweight:
Race 8, No. 11 MAN TALK – L. Tilley (+0.5kg) – 56kg
 
Stewards inquired into an incident regarding the behaviour of Jockey A. Thompson following the running of Race 2, when questioned regarding the presence of an individual associated with him in the male jockey room. After taking evidence from Assistant Steward Mr W. Glass, Jockey Thompson pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR228(c) for misconduct, in that he did misconduct himself by using aggressive language towards Mr Glass whilst Mr Glass was carrying out official duties. Jockey Thompson was fined the sum of $1500, with $750 of this being enacted from a previous breach at Toowoomba on Saturday, 31 December 2022 which had been suspended for two years under the provisions of AR283(5). When considering penalty, Stewards considered Jockey Thompson’s previous record in relation to the rule, his guilty plea, obvious remorse as well as the detrimental impact such breaches have on the integrity of the industry and the need for any penalty to serve as both a specific and general deterrent to the industry cohort as a whole. Jockey Thompson was advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
 
Race 1: LAWRENCE & HANSON BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (1300m)
 
MILL ROSSA – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

TAVIS TOWN (NZ) – Began awkwardly before blundering on jumping. Shifted out abruptly shortly after tightening ALFA LILY.
 
MISHANI SPARTAN – Raced wide and without cover from the 700m. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
PREPOTENT – Carried wider near the 900m when SEMAPHORE GIRL became awkwardly placed on the heels of ALFA LILY. Commenced to race keenly for some distance thereafter. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to the off-hindleg consistent with being galloped on.
 
SPOOKY SPIRIT – Raced keenly in the early stages of the event. Approaching the 200m became momentarily awkward when placed on heels and had to be place out to obtain clear running.
 
FUN SPONGE – Began awkwardly.
 
START STRUTTING – When questioned regarding shifting his mount wider approaching the 200m, when a sufficient run presented to the outside of FUN SPONGE, Jockey N. Tomizawa agreed in hindsight that he had erred in permitting his mount to continue to shift out under pressure resulting in him becoming awkwardly placed behind runners. He further concurred that correcting his mount sooner would have resulted in him obtaining clear running earlier in the home straight. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SEMAPHORE GIRL – Carried wider near the 900m when ALFA LILY shifted out.
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SALAZAR – Very slow to begin (5L). Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Finished tailed off. Trainer C. Rogers was advised the mare would now be suspended from racing at Provincial meetings until its form at Country level showed improvement. Trainer C. Rogers was further advised that SALAZAR would now also be required to obtain a further barrier certificate due to its barrier manners prior to racing again.
 
JUBAI PRIDE – Obliged to shift out and around from heels approaching the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
ALFA LILY – Badly hampered between runners on jumping and consequently settled further back than may have been expected. Approaching the 900m, commenced to race keenly and was obliged to be shifted out to avoid heels carrying SEMAPHORE GIRL wider. Jockey K. Yoshida reported near the 800m his saddle commenced to slip forward and as a consequence placed him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
 
 
Race 2: GOLLAN RACING PRESENTS THE DARRYL GOLLAN MEMORIAL QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m)
 
BOOMTOWN BOSS – Approaching the 800m, when attempting to obtain a forward position, shifted in, directing ORIENTE into the line of MISHANI EXPRESS, which was obliged to steady when over-racing on heels. Apprentice E. Lang was severely reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
FOOLSAY – Began awkwardly and bumped. Approaching the 900m, carried inwards onto CHAMPAGNE TOWER, bumped and became unbalanced for several strides. Performed below market expectations. Trainer J. Thomas advised connections would now consider the gelding’s immediate racing future, indicating FOOLSAY had most likely reached the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
HOKITIKA – Declared a late scratching at 5:51pm when refusing to load. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on HOKITIKA be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:

1st place – 0c win, 1c place
2nd place – 7c place
3rd place – 9c place

Trainer S. Dwyer Jnr was advised that the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
MISSION POSSIBLE – Bumped on jumping. Hung-out under pressure in the home straight, obliging its rider to correct the gelding on a number of occasions. Trainer S. Hardy was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
ORIENTE – Bumped on jumping. Approaching the 800m, directed inwards by BOOMTOWN BOSS and bumped that runner. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISHANI EXPRESS – Began awkwardly and bumped. Approaching the 900m, when attempting to obtain a position with cover, shifted in and carried FOOLSAY onto CHAMPAGNE TOWER, resulting in those runners bumping and becoming unbalanced. Apprentice J. Molloy was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
MISHANI HUNTER – Bumped shortly after jumping. Shifted away from heels when SHE’S SO SLIPPERY shifted out abruptly soon after. Race wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
CHAMPAGNE TOWER – Approaching the 900m, bumped and became unbalanced when FOOLSAY was carried inwards by MISHANI EXPRESS.
 
PROPOSE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SHE'S SO SLIPPERY – Shortly after jumping shifted out abruptly.
 
 
Race 3: SUBZERO AIRCONDITIONING BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1050m)
 
INCOMPARABLE – Approaching the 900m, shifted out marginally resulting in ARTIE BEATSOME becoming awkwardly placed on heels. Jockey P. Hamblin was advised to exercise greater care. Raced keenly on heels approaching the 800m. Held up for clear running for some distance leaving the 200m. Leaving the 50m was obliged to check when becoming very awkwardly placed on the heels of UPSTART LEGEND and consequently went to the line without being fully tested.
 
LITTLE TOWN BLUES – Began very awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Obliged to steady approaching the 200m when FIGHTING IDOL shifted out to obtain clear running.
 
IT'S GERRY – Apprentice D. Bennett pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that leaving the 50m, he did permit his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of UPSTART LEGEND which was obliged to check when tightened for room, before then continuing to be taken inwards into the line of INCOMPARABLE which was obliged to check when becoming very awkwardly placed on the heels of UPSTART LEGEND. Apprentice D. Bennett’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days, commencing Sunday, 5 May 2024 up to and including Tuesday, 14 May 2024. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered the level of interference and carelessness to be in the mid-range, Apprentice D. Bennett’s guilty plea and good record in relation to the rule, and his status as an apprentice. Apprentice Bennett was advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
FIGHTING IDOL – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 200m, obliged to be shifted out and around from heels to obtain clear running, momentarily inconveniencing LITTLE TOWN BLUES. Jockey M. Hellyer was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground. Became awkwardly placed on the heels of ARTIE BEATSOME for some distance approaching the 100m before being shifted wider to obtain clear running.
 
UPSTART LEGEND – Raced keenly in the early stages of the race. Leaving the 50m, directed inwards onto INCOMPARABLE before being obliged to check when tightened inwards by IT’S GERRY onto the hindquarters of MACHINE HEAD and becoming very awkwardly placed between runners.
 
ARTIE BEATSOME – Took charge of its rider in the preliminary, resulting in the gelding contacting the outside fence at the 1600m, dislodging Apprentice J. Molloy before being quickly recaptured. Underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection and passed fit to start. Apprentice J. Molloy was examined by QAS officers and deemed fit to fulfill his remaining engagements. Trainer N. Evans was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding for its pre-race manners. Raced keenly in the early stages. Approaching the 200m, shifted out to obtain clear running, resulting in FIGHTING IDOL becoming awkwardly placed on heels for several strides and having to steady. Apprentice J. Molloy was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
ROTHGO – Blundered on jumping. Held-up for clear running leaving the 100m before becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of the weakening MACHINE HEAD and as consequence was unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages.
 
MACHINE HEAD – Began awkwardly. Bumped on the hindquarters by UPSTART LEGEND leaving the 25m when that runner was tightened for room.
 
RADIANT QUEEN – Began very awkwardly.
 
FROZEN MISS – Raced keenly in the early stages of the race.
 
BEST SONG – Stewards permitted the mare to be a late scratching at 3pm due to transport difficulties.
 
 
Race 4: ENTERPRISE LEGAL BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (2000m)
 
JAKKALBERRY FINN (NZ) – Hampered between runners on jumping. Approaching the 500m improved onto the heels of the tiring BUDDY’S TALE and obliged to steady. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
COME ON EILEEN – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
CALM BUCKLE (NZ) – Shifted in approaching the 1900m and carried JAKKALBERRY FINN (NZ) inwards before bumping with ZOU ZOUAMORE. Jockey L. Tilley was advised to exercise greater and straighten his mounts sooner. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SEERESS – Stewards permitted the mare to be a late scratching at 3pm due to transport difficulties.

SHE DELIVERS – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying a very poor-post race recovery and an upper respiratory noise which required veterinary treatment. Trainer T. Gollan was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
JUBILANT – Began awkwardly before shifting in abruptly. Obliged to steady when tightened between runners approaching the 1900m. Raced wide and without cover until obtaining a position outside the leader approaching the 1400m.
 
PATTI WAGGIN – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
ZOU ZOUAMORE – Began awkwardly before being tightened between runners shortly afterwards. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BUDDY'S TALE – Took the crossing approaching the 1500m awkwardly before becoming unbalanced for several strides.
 
 
 
Race 5: QUEST TOOWOOMBA APARTMENT HOTEL QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m)
 
DOWNEY – Began only fairly. Apprentice C. Vitler advised the intention had been to obtain a more forward position, however the gelding failed to muster sufficient early speed. Held-up for clear running approaching the 300m.
 
VITTHAL – Approaching the 400m bumped JAMAICAN MECRAZY. Leaving the 400m become awkwardly placed between runners and was obliged to be restrained to avoid heels. Again, obliged to be steadied off heels leaving the 200m.
 
ALMOST EVEN – Began awkwardly.
 
JACKS AND SODA – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Laid in rounding the home-turn. Obliged to be steadied off heels approaching the 200m when weakening.
 
JAMAICAN MECRAZY – Bumped approaching the 400m when held-up on the heels of the tiring ALMOST EVEN. Laid out under pressure in the early part of the home straight before being shifted in to obtain clear running. Raced greenly under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
LETTERS OF ROMANCE – Began awkwardly and bumped Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
OUR BLING – Began awkwardly and bumped. Held-up approaching the 200m and obliged to be shifted wider to obtain clear running.
 
READY TO FLIRT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. When questioned, Jockey K. Matheson could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
WINDOW TAPPER – Bumped on jumping.
 
ELECTRIC ARROW – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
FEEASHIN MOON – Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WESTOAK – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BALLROOM BLITZ – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
 
Race 6: MORT & CO MAIDEN HANDICAP (1300m)
 
FLINTON ROAD – Tailed the field throughout the event. Trainer S. Pomerenke was advised the gelding would now be suspended from racing at Provincial meetings until its form at Country level showed improvement.
 
SUPER QUICK – Began awkwardly and shortly afterwards was bumped. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
YIPPEE BEAN – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GO GIRL GO (NZ) Hampered between runners on jumping before bumping with INTRECCIATO.
 
INTRECCIATO – Bumped soon after the start. Laid out rounding the home-turn.
 
QUEEN OF DARK – Began awkwardly before shifting out abruptly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MAKE HASTE – Began only fairly. Race keenly on heels for several strides approaching the 800m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey M. Hellyer was reminded of his obligations under AR131(b) in riding his mounts out fully to the finish.
 
EXPEDIENT CHOICE – Raced keenly when being crossed approaching the 1000m. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
TIME FOR JACK – Bumped on jumping and became momentarily unbalanced. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.  
 
 
Race 7: RACING NATION ON POWER FM MAIDEN PLATE (1000m)
 
ALL I WANT IS YOU – Raced keenly for several strides leaving the 800m when crowded between runners. Shifted out to improve leaving 200m resulting in FIELD OF MARS being obliged to shift wider to avoid heels. Apprentice S. Callow was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground.
 
FIELD OF MARS – Obliged to shift wider approaching the 200m to avoid heels. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ALCAMO BEACH – Bumped on jumping and shifted in abruptly. tightening runners to its inside. Leaving the 300m, obliged to be shifted in to obtain a clear running.
 
SALACIA – Began awkwardly before from the wide barrier shifted behind runners to obtain a position with cover. Laid out rounding the home-turn.
 
THE WHITE MOUSE – Raced keenly in the middle stages of the event.
 
ABOVE THE WORLD – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. When questioned regarding the performance, Trainer G. Wright advised the filly had been pleasing in its work leading into the event, and his opinion, had benefitted from the step-down in class of this event compared to previous starts. He further added the filly had been significantly maturing throughout the preparation. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
DIAMOND SPIRIT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SHALZER – Slow to begin. Apprentice N. Olzard was fined $100 under AR143(14)(a)) for claiming 1.5kg of her 2.5kg allowance. In assessing penalty, Stewards noted this was Apprentice Olzard’s first breach of the rule.
 
ZESTY BOY (NZ) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
HONEY QUEEN – Slow to begin.
 
Race 8: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE MAIDEN PLATE (1625m)

Correct weight was delayed allowing connections of SKIEDA, to view the photo finish for first. Once both connection and Stewards were similarly satisfied that a margin was present, correct weight was declared on the Judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
ALIGN THE PLANETS – Raced keenly when crossed near the 1400m for several strides. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Bumped with CONTRICK over the concluding stages of the event.
 
CASINO CAT – Bumped on jumping.
 
STPETERSCATHEDRAL – Tightened between runners shortly after jumping. Race keenly in the early and middle stages of the race.
 
DREAM PASSAGE (NZ) – Raced wide and without cover until obtaining the lead approaching the 1300m. Apprentice E. Lang could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MADAM ROCK – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
CONTRICK – Held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn and in the early part of the home straight. Bumped over the concluding stages of the event.
 
MAN TALK – Jockey L. Tilley advised that in his opinion, the filly had reached the end of its preparation. Trainer N. Beck concurred with the views of Jockey L. Tilley and advised that consideration would be given to the filly’s immediate racing future, indicating that the filly would most likely be sent for a spell.
 
SKIEDA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2 – Apprentice E. Lang – (AR131(a)) – Careless Riding – Severe Reprimand
Race 2 – Apprentice J. Molloy – (AR131a)) – Careless Riding – Reprimand
Race 3 – Apprentice J. Molloy - (AR131a)) – Careless Riding – Reprimand
 
Fines
General – A. Thompson – (AR228(c)) – Misconduct - $1500
Race 7 – Apprentice N. Olazard (AR143(14)(a) – Failure to claim full allowance - $100

Suspensions
Race 3 – Apprentice D. Bennett – (AR131)(a)) – Careless Riding – 10 Days – Commencing Sunday, 5 May 2024 up to and including Tuesday, 14 May 2024
 
Race day injuries/illness
J. Molloy – laceration to right leg – fit to fulfill remaining engagements
 
Absent jockeys
J. Taylor – medical clearance required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
FUN SPONGE, SHE’S SO SLIPPERY, UPSTART LEGEND, JAKKALBERRY FINN, JUBILANT, ALIGN THE PLANETS
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1 – SALAZAR – Provincial Ban and Suspension – Slow to Begin (5L)
Race 2 – HOKITIKA – Suspension – Refused to Load
Race 2 – MISSION POSSIBLE – Warning – Hung-Out
Race 3 – ARTIE BEATSOME – Warning – Pre-race manners
Race 4 – SHE DELIVERS – Not to Race – Veterinary Clearance Required – Poor post-race recovery and upper respiratory noise
Race 6 – FLINTON ROAD – Provincial Ban – Poor Performance
 
Falls
Race 3 – Apprentice J. Molloy – enroute to barriers
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:         ALFA LILY – Kenji Yoshida
Race 4:         ONLY LOVE – Nozi Tomizawa
Race 5:         BALLROOM BLITZ – Shania Willis
Race 6:         TIME FOR JACK – Shania Willis
                     TWO TIME GIRL – Montanna Savva
Race 7:         THE WHITE MOUSE – Wayne O’Connell
                     HONEY QUEEN – Karl Zechner
 
Late scratchings
Race 2:         HOKITIKA – Refused to load – 5:51pm
Race 3:         BEST SONG – Transport Issues - 3pm
Race 4:         SEERESS – Transport Issues - 3pm
 
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.