QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 4th MAY 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – Out 2metres the entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – E Tickner, W Glass & D MacDonald
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweight:
Race 1- DUCHESS BREE – N. Evans +1kg
 
 
Race 1: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1100m
 
MASTER GEE- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
SNEAKY SHARK- Bumped on jumping. Crowded near the 900m.
 
TRYANZA- Laid in marginally near the 900m momentarily crowding runners to the inside before being corrected by its rider. App D McGilivray was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
BOOM BY BY- Crowded on jumping. Momentarily steadied before being shifted out around heels leaving the 500m.
 
SUISSE SCANDAL (NZ)- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped on jumping. Laid in away from another runner before being momentarily crowded and eased near the 900m. Laid in momentarily passing the 350m before being corrected by its rider. Laid in again passing the 300m and under pressure down he running.
 
LARA'S LAULET- Began awkwardly and shifted out. Improved onto heels having to be momentarily restrained near the 700m. Blundered momentarily whilst racing keenly near the 500m.
 
MOLLY GOLIGHTLY- Momentarily held up on heels on entering the home straight.
 
DUCHESS BREE- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
REACTO- Slow into stride. App S Callow advised that her mount had been inclined to lay in for the majority of the event.
 
MY MOSES- Began awkwardly. Improved onto heels near the 900m whilst racing keenly and was shifted wider. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
Race 2: SHERRIN RENTALS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP         1300m
 
FLYING ROTHE- momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start.
 
TABULAM- Crowded soon after the start becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels and obliged to steady.
 
ANYWAY YOU WANT IT- Lost and off-fore plate in running.
 
ALFA LILY- Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted on the mare by App Y Lewis, with particular mind to the noticeably lead established in the early and middle stages. App Lewis advised that her instructions had been to attempt to use the mares gate speed and establish a forward position however, it had not been the intention to lead the field by such a margin. App Lewis noted that in hindsight she felt she had erred by vigorously urging her mount from the barriers as this caused the mare to over-race and take charge, resulting in the noticeable leading margin. App Lewis concurred with Stewards that she also may have erred by not ceasing to endeavour to restrain her mount near the 500m, agreeing that at that stage she would have been better positioned to allow her mount stride forward in the hope of maintaining some of the established lead going into the home straight. Trainer M Nolan concurred with App Lewis’s and Stewards assessment. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
SHEPPEY- Raced keenly near the 1000m.
 
AUSBRED BLUEBIRD- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure down the running. When queried regarding the seemingly improved performance Trainer M Currie advised that the stable were pleasantly surprised by the winning performance however, noted that with the mare being first up after a long spell and being better suited over further distances as a rule, was not all together surprised by the forward showing.
 
PUREZZA- Bumped on jumping, shifted in and bumped again. Raced keenly passing the 1100m. Laid in passing the 500m. Again, laid in rounding the home turn and in the home straight.
 
ARIAT- Bumped on jumping. Bumped the inside running rail passing the 1000m. Jockey J Stanley advised that his mount had travelled on fairly throughout and proved somewhat disappointing when asked for an effort in the home straight.
 
 
Race 3: WIN TELEVISION BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP  1200m
 
 
 
MILL ROSSA- Bumped and taken wider passing the 200m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
FUN SPONGE- Began very awkwardly and bumped. Laid out passing the 500m. When queried regarding the performance Trainer M Currie advised that the stable were disappointed with the performance and advised consideration would no be given to the addition of blinkers to the gelding gear. Nonetheless, Stewards advised Mr Currie should anything become apparent regarding the geldings condition the coming days to advise accordingly.
 
CAPITAN DE SEDA- Dwelt in the barrier and was slow into stride. Lost a near-fore plate in running.
 
SPILL THE TEARS- After taking charge for a short distance in the preliminary underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Tired noticeably in the home straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer M Nolan advised that stable were disappointed with the performance and undertook to advise should anything become apparent regarding the geldings condition in the coming days.  
 
TOP BOY- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. After taking charge for a short distance in the preliminary underwent a further pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly.
 
MENARI MAGIC- Momentarily held up passing the 500m before shifting wider and bumping. Momentarily crowded for room passing the 200m.
 
TAKE A PICTURE- Shifted out and bumped passing the 200m. Jockey N Fazackerley was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident and advised to exercise far greater care when adjusting his hold to prevent shifting ground in similar circumstances.
 
DEFERENTIAL- Raced wide from the 700m. bumped passing the 500m.
 
 
Race 4: QUEENSLAND ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS MAIDEN PLATE 1100m
 
FOSSIL FUEL- Shifted in and away from heels soon after the start. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
HARRY THE HORSE- Shifted in and away from another runner on jumping. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Over-raced on heels near the 800m. Bumped passing the 700m. Shifted out abruptly to improve passing the 400m before becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of another runner which shifted out marginally, having to be restrained and becoming momentarily unbalanced. Bumped rounding the home turn.
 
MAILOUT- Began awkwardly and shifted in before being corrected by its rider. Laid out marginally passing the 400m. Laid out under pressure down the running.
 
SAXON SLAYER- Bumped passing the 700m. Raced keenly passing the 600m.
 
TIME TO LAUNCH- Raced wide until the 900m when electing to make a forward move before settling in a leading position on the inside running rail near the 700m.
 
PEACH GALANTES- Bumped on jumping. Shifted out marginally and bumped passing the 400m.
 
THE QUICKENING- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped on jumping. Shifted out marginally and bumped passing the 400m.
 
 
Race 5: CREATE ADVICE GROUP QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP  1000m
 
DRANG A TANG- Slow to begin. Raced keenly approaching the 500m. Held up on heels for a short distance passing the 400m. Again, held up for clear running approaching the 200m before shifting in.
 
ADIELLA- Momentarily crowded for room approaching the 400m and became momentarily unbalanced.
 
PRINCESS MONEYBAGS- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure down the running. Performed disappointingly. App B Wheeler advised that after being slow to begin he had ridden his mount positively in an effort to settle on-pace however, in hindsight noted a better option would have been to attempt to settle into a rearward position and finish the race off, as by attempting to obtain a forward position his mount had been posted wide throughout. App Wheeler also noted this being the fillies first start, as well as being under lights, may have had an impact on the performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
SIRI SAY RUBICK- Began awkwardly. Laid in approaching the 400m.
 
WORLDY SPIRIT- Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 6:TOOWOOMBA TRUCK SPARES BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP  870m
 
KRAKARIB- Attempted to buck for some distance soon after the start, shifted in hampering RIVER DANZKA, and losing ground. Trainer A Campton was advised the gelding would be require to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
LONGSHOT LIZZIE- On returning to the mounting yard was found to have bled from both nostrils in running. As this was the first such occurrence Trainer T Dougall was advised of the provisions of AR79.
 
RIVER DANZKA- Began awkwardly. Obliged to restrain off heels near the 700m and lost ground.
 
SWISS BABE- Bumped the inside running rail passing the 600m.
 
EMILEE'S EMPIRE- Laid in under pressure down the running proving somewhat difficult to ride out in the concluding stages. Harmlessly dislodged App Y Lewis on pulling up after the event. App Lewis was examined by QAS officer in accordance with the QRIC concussion protocol and cleared of any injury.
 
ORTHIE'S GIRLS- Improved onto heels and momentarily restrained near the 450m. Bumped on entering into the home straight.
 
TISANI EMPEROR- Bumped on entering into the home straight.
 
 
Race 7: MNP SECURITY MAIDEN HANDICAP  870m
 
WINNING GAZE- Jockey M Wishart was reprimanded for negligence under the provisions of AR227(a) in that her actions could have led to a breach of AR209.
 
FREYA'S MAGIC- Laid out rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
SPILLA- Jockey L Tilley was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the finish of the event. In considering the matter Stewards were of the view the Jockey Tilleys lack of vigour over the final stages had no tangible effect on the placings.
 
HIDDEN MELODY- Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
STARRY GIRL- Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced wide for the majority.
 
GOTTA HAVE FUN (NZ)- Tightened on jumping and lost ground.
 
SALACIA- began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure down the running.
 
TRAIN OF THOUGHT- raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3- Jockey N Fazackerley- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 7- Jockey L Tilley- Fail to ride mount out- AR131(b)- Reprimand
              Jockey M Wishart- Negligence in weighing- AR227(a)- Reprimand
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
MASTER GEE, SUISSE SCANDAL, AUSBRED BLUEBIRD, TOP BOY, ON HOLD, GOTTA HAVE FUN
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6- KRAKARIB- Attempted to buck- Barrier trial
Race 7- LONGSHOT LIZZIE- Bilateral epistaxis- AR79
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1: DUCHESS BREE - Nathan Evans
             MY MOSES - Dylan Bennett (a3/54kg),
Race 2: INDENTED HEAD - Jake Molloy (a0/56kg),
Race 7: TRAIN OF THOUGHT - Ms Alisha Donald (a1.5/50kg)
 
 
 
 
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.