QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA - SATURDAY – 20TH JULY 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – Out 2m 1400m-1600m; Out 1metre the remainder
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – F Hartford, W Glass
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights at tonights meeting:
 
Race 5- Jockey A Allen +1/2kg
 
 
Race 1:EMPIRE OF JAPAN QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
JUST CLIFFY- Momentarily held up on heels near the 250m. Laid in abruptly away from another runner leaving the 100m before being corrected by its rider. Raced greenly down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
AUGURY- As Jockey M McDonald was delayed arriving on course due to transport difficulties and no other senior rider was available Stewards permitted App L Sykes to be substituted as rider of the gelding. On pre-race inspection it was identified that AUGURY had been gelded as was erroneously advertised as a colt. Given that the procedure was performed prior to AUGURY every racing or trialling Stewards took no further action other than to remind Trainer L Ross of his obligations regarding such matters and to direct Mr Ross to enact a stable return for AUGURY indicating the gelding procedure and have that stable return backdated to reflect its timing accurately. Obliged to steady off heels approaching the 200m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
EXPLOSIVE TYCOON- Began awkwardly and bumped. Shifted out marginally under pressure approaching the 200m taking OUTTA CONTROL wider and hampering AUGURY. Jockey A Allen was advised to exercise greater care in ensuring his mounts do not shift ground in similar circumstances. Jockey A Allen advised that his mount had raced greenly throughout and proved disappointing in its finishing efforts.
 
OUTTA CONTROL- Momentarily held up approaching the 400m before being shifted wider. Taken wider when shifting out from behind heels approaching the 200m and hampered AUGURY.
 
STANDLEE- Began awkwardly. Momentarily held up on heels passing the 300m. Obliged to restrain from heels and shift wider approaching the 100m. Raced greenly under pressure down the running.
 
THE DARK SIDE- Bumped soon after the start. Inclined to lay in for the majority. Held up on heels on entering the home straight before shifting in and being disappointed for a run, tightened and obliged to restrain passing the 200m. Then shifted out abruptly across heels to obtain clear running and inconvenienced STANDLEE approaching the 100m. App O Webb was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident and advised to exercise far greater care when shifting ground.

MOET AT MIDNIGHT- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly near the 900m.
 
SIDLED- Bumped on jumping. Laid out on entering the home straight before being corrected by its rider, shifted in and tightened THE DARK SIDE. Jockey M Wishart was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Inclined to lay in for the majority.
 
OCEAN PROUD (GB)- Bumped on jumping. Momentarily crowded leaving the 200m. Performed disappointingly. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a slow post-race recovery. Jockey J Stannley advised that his mount had travelled well however when asked for an effort in the home straight failed to let down as expected. Stable representative advised connections would now consider the fillies immediate racing future.
 
WANTCHOO- Bumped on jumping and again soon after. Laid out passing the 300m.
 
ZOU ZOUTUKATUKIA- Bumped on jumping.
 
 
Race 2: CARPET ONE CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300m
 
LA PITTRICE- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly approaching the 1000m. Performed below market expectations. Jockey L Tarrant advised that, in his opinion, his mount did not appreciate the undulating racing surface. Trainer O Cairns advised the stable were disappointed with the performance having expected a forward showing and undertook to advise should anything become apparent regarding the mare condition in the coming days.
 
ONE REASON- Raced wide for the majority.
 
ZOUTHUR (NZ)- Bumped on jumping, shifted out and bumped a further runner becoming awkwardly placed on heels soon after.
 
SHOTGUN SIXTYFOUR- Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TALANA- After beginning well from the wide barrier was ridden positively in the early stages to obtain a leading position nearer the inside running rail leaving the 1000m.
 
FRIEND IN NEED-Trainer M Brosnan was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider. Bumped on jumping, shifted out and bumped again.
 
RUBAAHY- Bumped on jumping and became awkwardly placed on heels soon after having to be steadied and losing ground. Bumped near the 600m. Shifted in and away from another runner near the 50m.
 
SOCIAL STAR- Began awkwardly and bumped. Restrained near the 1200m in an effort to obtain a position with cover near the inside running rail. Laid in passing the 300m.
 
COLD ONE- Over-raced for the majority. Bumped leaving the 600m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MORTAR (NZ)- As the gelding was resuming following a procedure to remove bone chips from the forelegs, this was advertised by way of social media address. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Tired noticeably from the 150m. Jockey J Stanley advised his mount travelled well throughout but failed to let down when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer M Currie was advised the gelding would require a further veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
BOVIDAE- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped.
 
 
Race 3: K&R PLUMBING SUPPLIES BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP    1200m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed whilst technical difficulties with the on-course replay system were rectified to allow Stewards to confirm the Judges placings. Once able to view the official photo finish and official patrol footage, Stewards were satisfied with the results and correct weight was subsequently declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
MICRO- Improved onto heels near the 150m having to be steadied and shifted wider.
 
BOWRIDER- Raced wide for the majority.
 
MAYA BAY- Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight until shifting wider at a point near the 200m.
 
SPOOKY SPIRIT- Shifted out away from heels approaching the 100m.
 
FESTIVAL PRINCE- Began very awkwardly and became awkwardly placed on heels soon after.
 
UNCLE RUSS- momentarily crowded soon after the start. Commenced to race keenly when crossed near the 1100m and race keenly for some distance thereafter. Laid out near the 800m.
 
BRAVE WARRIOR- Began awkwardly. When asked to comment on the performance App A graham advised that, in her opinion, the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation.
 
MASTER MAURICE- Slow into stride. Commenced to give ground from the 500m Laid in under pressure down the running. Tired noticeably and wasn’t pressure from the 150m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to be exhibiting clinical signs of Tachycardia as well as abnormal lung noises. Trainer M Currie was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race inclusive of an endoscopic examination and lung pathology to be completed within 48hours.
 
 
Race 4: MORT & CO BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1100m
 
SADDLE BOY- Bumped on jumping. Hung-in on entering the home straight despite the efforts of its rider and hampered ICY ISEA. Continued to lay in under pressure down the running proving difficult to ride out. Bumped passing the 200m and again passing the 100m. Trainer P Davidson was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners as a result.
 
VOULAIT- Bumped passing the 100m.
 
DEPTH CHARGE- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced keenly when held up for clear running between the 400m-300m.
 
DISCERNING- Stood flat footed and began awkwardly. Trainer M Currie was advised a warning would be placed on the mare as a result. Laid in and bumped the inside running rail near the 1000m. Performed disappointingly. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Post-race blood samples were taken for analysis.
 
FIRST PEOPLES- Trainer D Groves advised it would be the intention to have the gelding ridden more conservatively from the wide barrier then in its most recent starts. Began awkwardly. Restrained in the early stages to obtain a rearward position with cover.
 
AIRSTRIKE- Bumped passing the 200m.
 
ICY ISEA- Bumped on jumping. Inconvenienced near the 250m when having to be steadied from heels when crowded.  Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 5:PLATINUM GLASS & SECURITY BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1890m
 
TEA LEAVES- Stewards inquired into the reasons TEA LEAVES appeared to blunder and lose ground near the 1600m. After taking evidence from the riders involved and reviewing the available patrol footage it was ascertained that OVERSEAS (M Wishart) had laid in marginally, despite the efforts of its rider, near the 1600m and marginally crowded TEA LEAVES which over-reacted to the minor efforts of Jockey P Hamblin to steady his mount, which caused it to become unbalanced, blunder and lose ground. As Stewards were of the view no blame could be apportioned for the interference no further action was taken and the matter was noted as a racing incident.
 
DEL CAMPO- Bumped on jumping, shifted out and bumped a further runner. Raced keenly near the 1400m.
 
ARCHER'S GAME- Raced wide for the majority.
 
OVERSEAS (NZ)- Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 1700m. Laid in marginally, despite the efforts of its rider, near the 1600m and marginally crowded TEA LEAVES.
 
DROP THE PILOT- Raced keenly in the early stages.  Shifted out and away from another runner which was steadied near the 1600m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BRAVE BOY- Improved onto heels, becoming awkwardly placed having to be steadied near the 1600m.
 
ZOU ZOUAMORE- Bumped on jumping.
 
INDENTED HEAD- Bumped on jumping.
 
ROYAL GEORGE- As App O Webb was unable to fulfil her engagement due to illness, Stewards permitted App L Sykes to be substituted as rider of the gelding. Given the circumstances, Stewards permitted App Sykes to claim only 1kg of his allowance. Permitted to stride forward when posted wide at the rear of the field near the 1300m and settled in a wide forward position near the 800m.
 
 
Race 6: PRYDE'S EASIFEED MAIDEN PLATE 1100m
 
HARRY THE HORSE- Crowded near the 900m. Laid out passing the 800m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
MAJOR FREESTONE- Raced keenly on heels near the 900m having to be shifted out marginally and crowding HARRY THE HORSE. Raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Momentarily crowded near the 500m.
 
CHIARO DI LUNA- Laid in near the 900m. Shifted ground under pressure down the running bumping at the 200m and proving somewhat difficult to ride out.
 
ELLEYANNA- Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained in and effort to obtain a position with cover. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
I WANT THAT MAN- Shifted in marginally at the 900m and crowding HARRY THE HORSE before being corrected by its rider.
 
OUTCROP- Stood flat footed. Hung out at the 800m and shifted very wide on the track. Again, hung out from the 400m and took the home turn very wide. Finished tailed off and took no competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainers representative N Hemmings was advised the mare would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.

MISS BIITTERSWEET- Shifted in and away from heels leaving the 200m.
 
THE MANIPULATOR- Laid in passing the 400m.
 
 
Race 7: BARRIER REEF POOLS MAIDEN HANDICAP         2150m
 
LOOKIN' SHARP- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities outside of an abnormal gait regarding the off-hind as identified in previous examinations. Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities outside of an abnormal gait regarding the off-hind as identified in previous examinations.

MY MATE MARLEY (NZ)- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly near the 1300m. Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels at the 400m.
 
DAWN PARTY- Momentarily keen leaving the 1700m. Laid in under pressure down the running. Tired from the 200m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey S Collett advised that, in her opinion, the gelding did not appreciate the undulating racing surface.
 
BRAVE DEEL- Shifted in when not fully clear of UNUSUAL MELODY approaching the 1800m. App S Willis was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Raced keenly near the 1500m.
 
MORE SUCCESS- Raced wide form the 1200m. Pressed forward from the 1000m settling in a wider position outside the leaders near the 800m.
 
FIONTE- Laid in near the 450m. Shifted wider from the 350m to obtain clear running on entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
FIT AND PROPER- Raced keenly in the back straight. Laid out passing the 300m.
 
THE BEST BAD BOY- Raced keenly near the 1300m.
 
UNUSUAL MELODY- Obliged to steady from heels and shifted wider approaching the 1800m. Afterward, was permitted to stride forward and settled in a forward position leaving the 1700m.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- App O Webb- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              Jockey M Wishart- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 7- App S Willis- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 2- Trainer M Brosnan- Late rider declaration- LR67(1)- $100
 
Race day injuries/illness.
App O Webb- Medical clearance
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
TALANA, BOWRIDER, ARCHER’S GAME, LOOKIN’ SHARP, DAWN PARTY
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners & DISCERNING
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- MORTAR- Veterinary clearance
Race 3- MASTER MAURICE- Veterinary clearance (Endoscopic exam & lung pathology)
Race 6- OUTCROP- Hung-out- Barrier trial
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- AUGURY was ridden by App L Sykes
Race 2- ZOUTHUR was ridden by N Tomizawa
Race 5- ROYAL GEORGE was ridden by App L Sykes
 
 
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.