QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA - SATURDAY – 3RD AUGUST 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine     TRACK RATING – Good 4        RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, W Glass, D MacDonald
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY, 27TH JULY 2024
 
Race 8: MNP SECURITY MAIDEN HANDICAP (1625m)
 
LADY PARVATI- Trainer C Geran advised that the mare had pulled up well following the run adding that the stable were only somewhat disappointed with the performance noting that, in his opinion, LADY PARVATI would derive a fitness benefit from the run, being only second-up in the preparation over the mile.
 
 
GENERAL
 
Jockey G Cartwright was reprimanded pursuant to AR128(1) for failing to arrive on course the prescribed 45minutes prior to her engagement.
 
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights at tonights meeting:
 
Race 3- Jockey A Thompson +1kg
Race 7- Jockey A Allen +1/2kg
 
 
Race 1: TTC MEMBER BRIAN DOBLIE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1300m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to consider an objection lodged by connections of 4th placegetter I PROMISE YOU, against 3rd placegetter TALANA citing interference near the 200m and over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from connections and viewing the official patrol footage Stewards determined that TALANA had shifted out when not fully clear of I PROMISE YOU near the 200m causing that runner to be hampered. In relation to the interference incurred by I PROMISE YOU over the concluding stages, Stewards were of the view that it was a result of an outward shift from IT’SMEMARIO and an inward shift from TALANA, which had been taken in marginally by COBURG at that time, and as such could not be attributed solely to TALANA. In considering the matter in its entirety, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the interference incurred by I PROMISE YOU, which was attributable to TALANA, had any tangible effect on the finishing order and as such dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
 
I PROMISE YOU- Laid in near the 550m. Shifted out marginally away form heels on entering the home straight. Hampered near the 200m, having to be momentarily steadied and shifted in. Shifted in abruptly soon after and bumped another runner. Momentarily hampered and held up on heels over the concluding stages and subsequently went to the line without being fully tested.
 
TALANA- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped before blundering soon after. Raced keenly when being restrained to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail approaching the 1000m. Laid out rounding the home turn. App D Bennett dropped his whip on entering the home straight. Commenced to lay out on entering the home straight and shifted out when not fully clear of I PROMISE YOU near the 200m, before being corrected and shifting back in marginally. App D Bennett was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Bumped by another runner over the concluding stages and shifted in marginally.
 
IT'SMEMARIO- Held up for clear running from a point approaching the 400m until being shifted wider passing the 350m. Bumped near the 200m. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages, despite the efforts of its rider.
 
SUISSE SCANDAL (NZ)- Began awkwardly. Under pressure from the 600m and commenced to yield ground soon after. Was not placed under any pressure in the home straight. Jockey L Tilley advised that, in his opinion, the work required by the gelding to obtain a positive position in the early stages was a telling factor in the finish but was nonetheless disappointing in its finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer M Currie advised that he intended to have the gelding examined by the stable veterinarian in the coming days and undertook to advise the results of that examination.  
 
COBURG- Bumped when crowded on jumping and was slow into stride. Shifted out and away from heels soon after entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure down the running, shifting in and bumping approaching the winning post.
 
RADIANT QUEEN- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
Race 2: EMPIRE OF JAPAN BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1300m
 
Shortly prior to the running of this event it was identified that several of the course proper lights between the 1600m and 1300m were not operating at full capacity. After conferring with the riding group at the barrier it was determined that adequate natural lighting existed to allow the running of the event. After which remedial efforts were commenced and the issue rectified.
 
TELEPHONE BOOTH- After beginning only fairly from the wide barrier was ridden conservatively in the early stages to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail.
 
VONZITHER- Bumped with TIJUANA TWO STEP near the 350m, when that runner was shifting wider to improve and did so on several further occasions before bumping heavily on entering the home straight. Bumped near the 200m. Laid in near the winning post becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels.
 
ENABLER- After beginning well from the favourable barrier was ridden positively and settled in an on-pace position. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
TIJUANA TWO STEP- When attempting to shift out to improve near the 350m bumped with VONZITHER and did so on several further occasions before bumping heavily on entering the home straight and becoming momentarily unbalanced. Laid out and bumped near the 200m.
 
 
Race 3:NATIONAL JOCKEY CELEBRATION DAY BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 2150m
 
ARCHER'S GAME- Bumped on jumping before being momentarily hampered. Obliged to shift wider around heels approaching the 100m.
 
DEL CAMPO- Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
DROP THE PILOT- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the early and idle stages, over-racing on heels near the 1600m having to be shifted wider near the 1500m. Raced wide from that point on. When asked to comment on the performance Trainer P Nolan advised that, in his opinion, the gelding appreciates greater spacing of its runs noting the shorter turn around as a telling factor in tonights performance.
 
FLYING ROTHE- Raced keenly and laid out passing the 1600m. Again, laid out when racing keenly passing the 1400m. Laid out from the 600m and proved difficult to ride out. Trainer V Heading was advised that a warning would be placed against the geldings record as a result.
 
LEERY- Improved onto heels approaching the 400m and was held up for clear running from that point until the 250m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
BRAVE BOY- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages, shifting in and away form heels near the 1900m. Tired noticeably in the home straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer C Zintillis advised on 4 August that the gelding had pulled up well following the event and intentions would be to continue with the preparation.
 
ZOU ZOUAMORE- Improved onto heels having to be restrained near the 1600m.
 
ROYAL GEORGE- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide from the 1500m.
 
 
Race 4: 1EQUINE - FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1625m
 
PICKO ROCKS- Slow to begin. Raced keenly near the 1300m. Shifted wider to improve approaching the 400m and bumped. Was held up from that point until shifting wider passing the 300m. Bumped approaching the 200m.
 
POWER PACK- Raced keenly near the 1300m. Raced keenly on heels near the 1000m and was shifted wider. Laid in approaching the 300m, crowding runners to the inside, despite the efforts of its rider. Laid in on entering the home straight and shifted into the running of LISARO, when not fully clear. App D Bennett was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. In considering the matter, Stewards noted an outward shifted from runners to the inside which contributed to the tightening of LISARO. Shifted out and bumped approaching the 200m.
 
OVERSEAS (NZ)- Raced keenly near the 1300m. Shifted in marginally and crowded HE’S VIRAL near the 1000m. Jockey L Tarrant was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Tightened and obliged to restrain approaching the 300m.
 
ANYWAY YOU WANT IT- Shifted out marginally near the 1000m and crowded HE’S VIRAL. App S Callow was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
MORTAR (NZ)- Raced keenly in the early stages. Over-raced near the 1000m when being restrained to obtain a position with cover, before having to be shifted out away from heels soon after and continued to race keenly for some distance, settling in a three-wide position with cover at the rear of the field near the 900m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MORDECAI- Slow to begin. Raced keenly near the 1300m. Held up for clear running from a point near the 450m until approaching the 300m. Jockey A Allen stated that, in his opinion, the gelding may be better suited to events over further distances.
 
LISSARO (NZ)- Momentarily crowded and taken in crowding a runner to the inside approaching the 300m. Tightened for room and obliged to restrain on entering the home straight. Raced wide for the majority.
 
HE'S VIRAL (NZ)- Crowded and obliged o steady near the 1000m. Raced keenly on heels approaching the 400m.
 
STAR CHANCE- Shifted out around heels to improve approaching the 300m when not fully clear of OVERSEAS. Jockey M Wishart was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. In considering the matter Stewards noted an inward shift form runners to the outside which contributed to the crowding of OVERSEAS. When queried regarding the seemingly improved performance Trainer J Aitkenhead stated that, in her opinion, the gelding benefited from the step up in distance, the favourable barrier draw and the firmer track conditions; compared to recent starts.
 
 
Race 5: COOPER COMMERCIAL MAIDEN HANDICAP         1200m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Trainer B Healey (NEWSBEAT) to view footage of the home straight to determine whether there were grounds for an objection against 3rd placegetter FIELDOFMARS. After viewing the available footage and considering the matter, Mr Healey elected not to proceed with any objection and correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
MISS BAYLES- Began awkwardly.
 
NEWSBEAT- Raced keenly in the early stages. Improved onto heels leaving the 1000m and shifted in marginally becoming crowded and bumping. Bumped near the 150m and taken in.
 
AERIAL ARSENAL- Bumped on jumping. Bumped leaving the 1000m. Raced keenly near the 900m and became awkwardly placed on heels. Disappointed for a run approaching the 300m, having to be momentarily steadied. Shifted out and around heels and bumped leaving the 100m.
 
FIELD OF MARS- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced keenly on heels leaving the 1000m. Improved onto heels near the 900m having to be steadied. Again, became awkwardly placed on heels near the 800m, having to be steadied and shifted wider, and raced wide from that point on. Laid in abruptly on straightening before being corrected by its rider. Laid in again and bumped NEWSBEAT near the 150m having to be corrected by its rider and becoming momentarily unbalanced. App D Bennett was reminded of his obligations to stop and straighten his mounts sooner in similar circumstances, as well as advised to cease persisting with employing the whip, in the left hand, on his mounts which have displayed a strong disposition to lay in.
 
MAJOR FREESTONE- Over-raced on heels near the 800m.
 
ELLEYANNA- Bumped on jumping. Crowded and bumped leaving the 1000m, having to be steadied. Obliged to momentarily steady and shift in away from heels near the 800m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the mare to be displaying minor signs of general discomfort possibly consistent with colic. Trainer M Nolan advised on 4 August that the mare had pulled up well and was no longer displaying any signs of discomfort.
 
OUTTA BEAUTY- Restrained from the wide barrier to obtain a position nearer the inside running rail with cover. Improved onto heels having to be momentarily steadied and shifted wider near the 900m. Momentarily held up on heels leaving the 100m.
 
TSUKINO- Bumped on jumping. After beginning well was ridden positively in the early stages and settled in a forward position outside the leader.
 
LEVEL ONE- Was slow to began and jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MONTAGLIARI- Slow to begin. Shifted in near the 800m when not fully clear of ELLYANNA causing that runner to be steadied and shifted in. Jockey M Savva was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. Laid in under pressure down the running, shifting in and bumped leaving the 100m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 6:HARVEY NORMAN COMMERCIAL TOOWOOMBA QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP         1300m
 
JUST CLIFFY- Raced keenly when being restrained near the 1200m in an effort to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail. Raced wide from the 600m. bumped rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight having to be corrected. Again, laid in near the 150m when not fully clear of MISHANI BRAZILIAN, which was steadied and shifted in momentarily hampering WHAT ARTISTS DO. Jockey L Tarrant was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
TRUSTY BANDIT- Ridden conservatively in the early stages from the wide barrier in an effort to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail. Raced wide from the 600m. Laid out rounding the home turn.  
 
WHAT ARTISTS DO- Momentarily crowded soon after the start. Momentarily held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Shifted in and away from heels passing the 150m.
 
AUGURY- Tired over the concluding stages.
 
STANDLEE- Raced greenly throughout. Laid in rounding the home turn and under pressure down the running. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stags of the home straight.
 
BLACK ASSASSIN- Bumped on jumping. Bumped approaching the 300m. Performed below market expectations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
MISHANI HERCULES- Bumped approaching the 300m.
 
ZEPHYRZ ZOOM- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly for some distance from the 900m. Held up for clear running approaching the 400m, having to be shifted wider and raced wide rounding the home turn. When queried regarding the seemingly improved performance Trainer representative R Drysdale advised that the filly had trialled well recently and given the let up between runs and the better track conditions of tonights event the stable had expected a forward showing.
 
MISHANI BRAZILIAN- Bumped on jumping. Obliged to steady and shift in and away from heels near the 150m.
 
 
Race 7: LAWRENCE & HANSON MAIDEN HANDICAP         1890m
 
NITROGEN- Raced keenly in the middle stages. Bumped near the 400m. Stewards noted App D Bennetts elbow became elevated when in close proximity to another rider near the 400m. Stewards determined that as App Bennett was attempting to shift out to improve PELE PRINCESS (App S Callow) was endeavoring to hold its respective line directly to his outside and as App Bennett was riding with a long rein at that time his elbow became elevated as he applied greater pressure on his mount in an effort to shift wider and any contact with his elbow and App Callow was inadvertent. Nonetheless, Stewards advised App Bennett to review his technique to ensure his riding and actions in similar circumstances are at all times beyond reproach. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
PELE PRINCESS- Slow to begin before being crowded. Raced keenly near the 1100m. Bumped near the 400m and again near the 300m. Stewards noted App S Callows elbow became elevated when in close proximity to another rider near the 400m. Stewards determined that as NITROGEN (App D Bennett) was attempting to be shifted wider to improve App Callow was endeavouring to hold her mounts line, whilst riding with a long rein, and her elbow became elevated when applying greater pressure to the inside rein to prevent her mount from being shifted wider and any contact with her elbow and App Bennett was inadvertent. Nonetheless, Stewards advised App Callow to review her technique to ensure her riding and actions in similar circumstances are at all times beyond reproach.
 
GOIN' SKITZ- Taken in when momentarily crowded near the 1650m.
 
GOLD PRINCE- Raced wide and keen leaving the 1600m. Bumped and taken wider on the track near the 1200m, was permitted to stride forward at that time and settled in an on-pace position near the 1000m.
 
JENNY'S ROSE- Shifted in near the 1650m taking GOIN’ SKITZ in momentarily crowding BRAMBLE BAY. Jockey L Tilley was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Raced keenly near the 1300m.
 
NAVILLUS HELLFIRE- Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages and over-raced near the 1600m. Shifted wider and permitted to stride forward leaving the 1500m and obtained a one-off position outside the leader leaving the 1300m before settling into a rails position in behind the leader near the 1000m.
 
MORE SUCCESS- Raced keenly in the middle stages. Bumped passing the 300m.
 
FRANKEL MOON- Declared a late scratching at 2:41pm on veterinary advice. Trainer D Newham was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
BRAMBLE BAY- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly form the 1700m, was momentarily crowded near the 1650m then over-raced on heels having to be steadied near the 1600m, before continuing to race keenly for some distance. Shifted wider when racing keenly on heels near the 1300m and bumped with GOLD PRINCE. Jockey A Allen was advised to exercise greater care when initiating similar manoeuvres. Was permitted to stride forward at this time and settled into a leading position passing the 1000m.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- App D Bennett- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 4- App D Bennett- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              Jockey M Wishart- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              Jockey G Cartwright- Late arrival on course- AR128(1)- Reprimand
Race 5- Jockey M Savva- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 6- Jockey L Tarrant- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
KNEZE, ARCHER’S GAME, PICKO ROCKS, ANYWAY YOU WANT IT, NITROGEN, PELE PRINCESS
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3- FLYING ROTHE- Racing manners- Warning
 
Protests
Race 1- 4th (I PROMISE YOU) v 3rd (TALANA)- Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3- BRAVE BOY was ridden by A Thompson
 
Late scratchings
Race 7- FRANKEL MOON- Veterinary advice- 2:41pm
 
 
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.