QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 10 AUGUST 2024
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –Good 4           RAIL – Out 2metres the entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, F Hartford & D MacDonald
 
 
Race 1: JLS BUILDERS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP         1300m
 
LUCKY EXCHANGE- Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 200m.
 
OZARCH- Slow into stride and bumped on jumping. Bumped leaving the 300m. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils in running. As this was the second such occurrence of bilateral epistaxis Trainer K Kemp was advised that under the provisions of AR79 the gelding would now be barred from racing in Australia.
 
BEEBEE DAZZLER- Bumped and taken marginally wider near the 1250m, becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels as a result. Laid in and away from another runner on entering the home straight, despite the efforts of its rider, and tightened LUCKY EXCHANGE. Obliged to shift wider to obtain clear running approaching the 100m and bumped.
 
SKYFORGER- Raced wide in the early stages before being steadied to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail near the 1100m. Momentarily held up for clear running leaving the 300m before being shifted in. Improved onto heels and was shifted wider leaving the 100m.
 
VONZITHER- Shifted out marginally and bumped near the 1250m. Laid in soon after entering the home straight. Laid in and bumped approaching the 100m.
 
I PROMISE YOU- Raced wide in the early stages before being permitted to stride forward and settle in a leading position near the 850m.
 
GALWAY HUSSLER- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly near the 1000m when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover.
 
DISCERNING- Ridden conservatively in the early stages from the wide barrier to obtain a rearward position with cover nearer the inside running rail. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
THE PUNISHER- Shifted wider to improve leaving the 300m and bumped. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer M Sears advised that the stable were disappointed with the performance and intended to have the gelding examined by the stable veterinarian in the coming days, which would likely include the taking of blood sampled for analysis and an endoscopic examination. Ms Sears undertook to advise Stewards should anything become apparent regarding the geldings condition subsequent to those examinations.
 
 
Race 2: TOOWOOMBA HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP  1100m
 
SMILING ZAC (NZ)- Bumped on the hindquarters near the 950m, became unbalanced and shifted out marginally. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
BARRYMORE- Became fractious and harmlessly dislodged App D McGillivray on exiting the mounting yard. Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
CONNEWARRE- Crowded and bumped on jumping.
 
KEYBOARD- Began awkwardly and blundered. Laid in near the 600m. Raced wide for the majority. Performed below market expectations. Trainer C Geran advised that, in his opinion, the heavy weight impost and the unfavourable barrier were telling factors in the finish. Mr Geran added further that the mare would now likely be sent for a short let-up. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Post-race blood samples were taken for analysis.
 
CHAPPAQUIDDICK- Became fractious in the mounting yard and impacted heavily with a section of perimeter fence. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was passed fit to start. Trainer T Pascoe was advised a warning would be placed on the mares pre-race manners. Shifted in and bumped the inside running rail near the 700m.
 
FIRST PEOPLES- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
RECANATI- Jockey N Fazackerley pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that approaching the 950m he did permit his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of HEART OF KINGS, dictating the line of that runner in, before crossing HEAR OF KINGS when insufficiently clear causing that runner to be eased and shifted in further, consequently tightening the running of ELECTRIC ARROW, which was bumped and obliged to restrain and lost its rightful running. Jockey Fazackerleys license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 7days, to commence 18 August 2024, up to and including 24 August 2024. In considering the matter Stewards considered the degree of carelessness to be in the low-range and severity of interference to be in the mid-range, Jockey Fazackerleys guilty plea, good record in relation to the rule as well as the general circumstances of the breach. Jockey Fazackerley was advised of his right to an appeal.
 
BUTT HEADS- Bumped on jumping, shifted in and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels. Bumped near the 600m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
ELECTRIC ARROW- Tightened for room, bumped, obliged to restrain and lost its rightful running passing the 950m. Again, obliged to restrain from heels passing the 650m. Held up on heels from the 400m to the 300m.
 
BOOM BOOM BELLA- Connections advised it would be the intention for the mare to be ridden to obtain a more forward position than in its most recent starts. After beginning only fairly was ridden positively but was unable to obtain a forward position and consequently settled toward the rear of the field. Bumped on jumping, shifted in and bumped again.
 
HAVA CRAICIN TIME- Bumped on jumping, before becoming crowded and bumping again.
 
HEART OF KINGS- Shifted in and bumped on jumping. Dictated inwards approaching the 950m before being obliged to ease and shift in further tightening runners to the inside. Shifted in marginally passing the 650m when not fully clear of ELECTRIC ARROW, causing that runner to be restrained. App S Willis was reprimanded for careless riding PURSUANT to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. In considering the matter, Stewards noted the inward shift from HEART OF KINGS was marginal and may have been impacted by slight pressure from an outside runner.
 
 
Race 3: HUTCHINSON BUILDERS CLASS 1 HANDICAP  870m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to view footage of the start after App D McGillivray raised concerns with his runner being afforded a fair start. After viewing the footage Stewards were satisfied that all runners were afforded a fair start and correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
 
ARNIE'S ARMY- Laid in approaching the 300m. Laid in, when tiring, passing the 150m and momentarily crowded LITTLEMISSCANCAN, before being corrected by its rider.  Jockey N Fazackerley was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting clinical signs of Cardiac Arrythmia. Trainer D Bell was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a veterinary clearance inclusive of an ECG prior to galloping 1000m and undergoing an immediate veterinary examination.
 
HUSS ON FIRST- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Became awkwardly placed on heels near the 550m. Bumped approaching the 400m.
 
LITTLEMISSCANCAN- Laid in leaving the 300m. Momentarily crowded near the 150m.
 
SAY WHEN SUTTY- Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure approaching the 100m momentarily hampering VIENNESE LOVER. App R Thorburn was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Raced wide for the majority.
 
VIENNESE LOVER- Momentarily steadied off heels and shifted wider approaching the 100m.
 
MOONSTRIKER- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped on jumping. Laid out and bumped approaching the 400m. Laid in and became awkwardly placed on heels approaching the 300m. Momentarily steadied from the heels of a tiring runner and shifted out approaching the 100m.
 
 
Race 4: TEDCREW MAIDEN HANDICAP  1300m
 
ENDLESS PRIDE- Finished somewhat tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer P Minter advised that, in his opinion, the gelding is better suited to events over further distances. Stewards noted Mr Minters comments and advised that a more forward showing would be expected in the geldings future events.
 
BURLEIGH MAGIC- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
RUBINOVA- Laid out rounding the home turn and bumped passing the 300m.
 
YOU MIGHT THINK- Began awkwardly and bumped. Tired from the 600m. Stewards questioned App S Callow regarding the fast pace set during the early and middle stages before her mount commenced to tire, particularly as to why that near the 1100m, when it became apparent the gelding was going to be unable to obtain the lead, she persisted with pressuring her mount when a more favourable option would have been to attempt to settle her mount and obtain a position just off the leader in EXPLOSIVE DRAGON. App Callow advised that her instructions had been to obtain the lead from the wide barrier and concurred with Stewards, with the benefit of hindsight, that she should have desisted with those efforts near the 1100m attempted to obtain a position just off EXPLOSIVE DRAGON. Stewards advised App Callow that the ride would be referred to the Racing Queensland Apprentice Training Team for further tuition.
 
EXPLOSIVE DRAGON- Stewards questioned App C Baker regarding the fast pace set through the early and middle stages, noting an apparent lack of effort being made to prevent such a pace from being set. App Baker advised that, when YOU MIGHT THINK improved to the outside her mount commenced to race somewhat keenly however concurred with Stewards that a greater effort should have been made to avoid setting an unsustainable pace throughout the middle stages. Stewards advised App Baker that the ride would be referred to the Racing Queensland Apprentice Training Team for further tuition.
 
NOBLE VALOUR- Bumped on jumping. Bumped passing the 300m.
 
STARATH- Raced keenly for a short distance near the 1200m when being steadied to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail. Momentarily disappointed for a run leaving the 300m before being shifted in marginally and then laying in despite the efforts of its rider and tightening SWIFT SON.
 
TRAUTMAN- Held up for clear running from the 500m to the 350m.
 
GERALDINE'S WISH- Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
SWIFT SON- Slow to begin. Improved into a marginal run leaving the 300m before being tightened and obliged to momentarily steady.
 
 
Race 5: QA CHAMBERS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP         1000m
 
JACK BE LUCKY- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 400m.
 
ELUSIVE EAGLE- Bumped on jumping.
 
BEAU WITNESS- Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure down the running.
 
FLANK SPEED- Raced wide for the majority.
 
ARTIE BEATSOME- Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
POINT BREAK- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Restrained in the early stages to obtain a  position with cover nearer the inside running rail. Momentarily improved onto heels approaching the 400m.
 
 
Race 6: PRYDE'S EASIFEED MAIDEN HANDICAP  870m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Trainer M Currie (TWOPENCE) to view footage of the home straight to determine whether any grounds for an objection were present. After viewing the official patrol footage Mr Currie elected not to proceed with any objection and correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
 
CHIEF BY- Laid out passing the 700m. Laid in under pressure down the running, before being corrected and shifting out passing the 100m.
 
ZENA ROSE- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Underwent a further pre-race veterinary examination after being fractious in the barriers and was passed fit to start.
 
LITTLE SPARK- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
MINT STREET- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. After being marginally slow to begin was crowded and bumped before becoming awkwardly placed on heels and momentarily steadied. Raced greenly through the middle stages.
 
TWOPENCE- Obliged to shift wider on entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure down the running, becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 100m before being marginally crowded over the concluding stages.
 
GOOD PHILLY- Slow to begin before becoming awkwardly placed on heels, steadied and shifted in.
 
 
Race 7: SHERRIN RENTALS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP  1100m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to view the photo finish for 4th. After viewing the official photo finish Stewards were satisfied that no margin was present between ROTHECATE and SUN WORSHIPPER and as such correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers inclusive of a dead-heat for 4th place.
 
 
MISHANI STORM- Steadied off heels approaching the 1000m. After taking initial evidence Stewards adjourned an inquiry into App D Bennetts elbow being raised in the immediate vicinity of another rider when App Bennett was endeavouring to shit his mount wider on the track to improve near the 550m. Bumped near the 550m.
 
REIGNING ALPHA- Shifted in when insufficiently clear of MISHANI STORM approaching the 1000m, causing that runner to be steadied. App C Baker was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result and advised to exercise far greater care when shifting ground. In considering the matter Stewards noted App Bakers excellent record in relation to the rule.
 
ROCKY RICH- Restrained approaching the 1000m to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail. Improved onto heels near the 800m and raced keenly for a short distance thereafter. Bumped near the 550m. Shifted ground under pressure down the running.
 
SHE'S PUSHY- Bumped on jumping. Laid in and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 100m.
 
ROTHECATE- Improved onto heels having to be steadied near the 150m.
 
SUN WORSHIPPER- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped, blundered and lost ground. Momentarily improved onto heels approaching the 1000m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2- App S Willis- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 7- App C Baker- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand

Suspensions
Race 2- Jockey N Fazackerley- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 7days- 18 August – 24 August 2024 (inclusive)
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Race 7- App D Bennett (MISHANI STORM)- 550m
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ACIREMA, MOONSTRIKER, JACK BE LUCKY, POINT BREAK, ZENA ROSE, MINT STREET
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners & KEYBOARD
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- CHAPPAQUIDDICK- Pre-race manners- Warning
Race 3- ARNIE’S ARMY- Cardiac Arrythmia- Veterinary clearance (ECG) & 1000m gallop
 
Bleeders
Race 1- OZARCH- Bilateral epistaxis- 2nd occasion- Barred from Racing
 
 
 
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.