QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA – TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA - SATURDAY 17,  AUGUST 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE    TRACK RATING – SOFT 5       RAIL –  Out 4metres the entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Warren
Stewards – J. Childs, F. Hartford, C. Taylor & E. Tickner
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB - SATURDAY 10 AUGUST 2024
 
Race 7: SHERRIN RENTALS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (1100m)
 
MISHANI STORM – Stewards concluded an inquiry into App Dylan Bennett’s riding of the filly near the 550m, whereby his elbow became elevated in the immediate vicinity of another rider. After taking further evidence from Jockey L Tilley (ROCKY RICH), App Bennett and his Master, Trainer Lindsay Hatch, and reviewing the available footage further, Stewards issued Apprentice Bennett with a charge of improper riding pursuant to AR131(a) the particulars being that App Bennett did ride in an improper manner in that passing the 550m he did direct his mount out, under riding, in a deliberate and intentional act to shift ROCKY RICH (L Tilley) wider to obtain clear running for his own mount so as to improve his position and in doing so did raise his elbow upwards and outwards towards Jockey L. Tilley and appear to make contact with him in doing so. App Bennett pleaded not guilty to the charge and made further submissions to that effect. After considering those, Stewards ultimately found App Bennett guilty and after taking submissions concerning penalty determined a suspension of App Bennetts license to ride in races for a period of 16-days was warranted, to commence 18 August 2024 up to and including 2 September 2024. In considering the matter Stewards noted App Bennetts relative inexperience with less than 300 career race rides as an apprentice, his record in relation to the rule, the minor nature of the interference caused to ROCKY RICH and Jockey L. Tilley given that runner was able to maintain its position and App Bennetts general good character,  as well as the objectively serious nature of the breach given the risk such actions pose to safety of both horse and rider which are at all times paramount, the need for both specific & general deterrence as well as relevant penalty precedents noting a starting point of three (3) to four (4) weeks suspension as a matter of course for similar breaches. App Bennett was advised of his right to an appeal.
 
 
DOOMBEN - SATURDAY 17 AUGUST 2024
 
App S Callow was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR127(1) for failing to fulfil her engagements in Races 8 & 9 at Doomben.
 
 
Race 1: COBB & CO 100 BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (1300m)
 
ELLA TE AMA – Bumped near the 800m.
 
LAURIE – Bumped on jumping.
 
MISHANI RENEGADE – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped on jumping. Obliged to steady near the 800m.
 
WHISKY DREAM – Raced keenly near the 1000m. Obliged to shift wider to obtain clear running leaving the 300m. Hung-in under pressure in the home straight proving somewhat difficult to ride out. Trainer K. Kemp was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record for its racing manners.
 
SAMMY – Slow to begin from the wide barrier and was ridden conservatively to obtain a rearward position with cover nearer the inside running rail. Raced keenly for some distance leaving the 1200m.
 
TIJUANA TWO STEP – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CELESTIAL HARBOUR – Momentarily crowded between runners soon after the start. Raced keenly for some distance leaving the 1200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
MISTA OMEGA – Raced wide and without cover until the 800m. Laid in near the 800m and bumped ELLA TE AMA, carrying that runner in onto the line of MISHANI RENEGADE which was obliged to steady. Jockey L. Tilley was advised to exercise far greater care in similar circumstances.
 
 
Race 2: THE JESSE CALLAGHAN CLASS 1 PLATE (1300m)
 
Correct weight was initially delayed due to technical difficulties in obtaining films for the race which prevented Stewards from reviewing the placings before being further delayed to allow Jockey L. Tarrant to view footage of the home straight. Once Jockey Tarrant and Stewards were similarly satisfied that there were no grounds for objection, correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
NERANO – Ridden positively in the early stages in an effort to obtain a forward position, and when unable to do so, raced in a three-wide position on pace without cover for the majority.
 
ONEOFTHETWELVE – Marginally crowded and momentarily steadied approaching the 350m.
 
WEST CORK – As the farrier had removed the equicast from both front in the preceding days, Stewards permitted the gelding to race with race plates only on both front. This was advertised by way of on course announcement and social media address. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barrier after dislodging its off-hind plate which was subsequently unable to be refitted resulting in the gelding racing bare behind.
 
BLUE CHIP GIRL – Momentarily crowded near the 1000m and bumped the inside running rail. Momentarily held-up for clear running on entering the home straight. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
CHAMPINSKY – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide and without cover for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
DOONA – Began awkwardly before being crowded between runners. Improved onto heels passing the 100m before being momentarily restrained and shifted wider to obtain clear running. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GLEEFILLY - Improved onto heels near the 350m before having to ease and shift in to obtain clear running.
 
SHOTGUN SIXTYFOUR – Bumped on jumping.
 
 
Race 3: VIEW HOTEL BRISBANE BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP (1890m)
 
GUTS ‘N’ GLORY – Raced wide and without cover from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance, Apprentice L. Sykes stated the geldings finishing efforts were disadvantaged by having to settle further back in the field and having to race wide for some distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
POWER PACK – Shifted in to obtain a position with cover when not fully clear of ARCHER’S GAME leaving the 1700m. Apprentice D. Bennett was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances and ensure he is fully clear when shifting ground. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ARCHER’S GAME – Buffeted on jumping. Bumped near the 1700m. Momentarily steadied leaving the 1700m. Obliged to momentarily ease and shift wider near the 400m when VISUAL ELEMENT shifted out.
 
DROP THE PILOT – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages. Took the course proper 1500m crossing awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover from the 800m. Bumped near the 400m on several occasions.
 
VISUAL ELEMENT – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. Improved onto heels near the 800m when racing keenly having to be steadied. Shifted out abruptly near the 400m taking ARCHER’S GAME wider and bumping heavily with DROP THE PILOT. Jockey L. Tilley was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding and advised to desist from employing such acute and abrupt shifts in future. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.    
 
RUBAAHY – Commenced to race keenly for some distance near the 1700m. Shifted out and bumped soon after.
 
ZOU ZOUAMORE – After beginning well from the wide barrier raced wide and without cover in the early stages before being permitted to stride forward to sit outside the leader near the 1400m.
 
READY TO THUNDER – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
 
Race 4: GERRY BROWN’S SHELVING & STORAGE CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1000m)
 
LIGHTNING RAGE (NZ) – Began awkwardly before being severely tightened between runners and subsequently settling further back than may have been expected. Bumped heavily approaching the 600m. Raced keenly on heels near the 600m before having to be restrained from heels near the 500m.
 
RED SWAN – When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey M. Wishart stated that the gelding failed to travel comfortably throughout the event. Trainer’s representative C. Richardson stated that the stable now intended on experiment with the gelding’s gear prior to racing again.
 
SO BRIGHT – Began awkwardly and bumped. Laid in under pressure in the home straight proving somewhat difficult to ride-out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
ARIAT –Apprentice C. Baker momentarily lost the use of her off-side rein approaching the 100m.
 
GOOD’N’LUCKY – Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly for a short distance and shifted out bumping heavily near the 600m.
 
LITTLEMISSCANCAN – Raced keenly on heels near the 550m.
 
ACRIEMA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MR EVANS – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority.
 
MY MOSES – Leaving the 400m, laid in and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels. Raced wide and without cover for the majority
 
 
Race 5: HARVEY NORMAN COMMERCIAL TOOWOOMBA MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m)
 
KRAKEN EDITION – Bumped on jumping. Momentarily crowded near the 200m.
 
TSUKINO – Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FIELD OF MARS – Hung-in severely despite the efforts of its rider in the home straight proving difficult to ride out. Trainer M. Currie was advised the gelding would now be required to barrier trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to racing again. Mr Currie advised that the gelding would now likely be leaving his stable. Raced wide and without cover for the majority.
 
HEROIC OSCAR – Momentarily held-up for clear running approaching the 300m before being shifted wider. Steadied leaving the 300m when MISS BIITERSWEET shifted in when not fully clear.
 
LA MANO- Stable Foreman K Zahmel advised Stewards that a forward showing had been expected with the mare pleasing in its work leading into the event and noted the interference suffered in its most recent start was a telling factor in that performance. Mr Zahmel further noted that the mare performs best when able to obtain a forward position as it did on this occasion.
 
MISS BIITTERSWEET – Improved onto heels near the 300m before being shifted in. N. Tomizawa pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that leaving the 300m, he directed his mount in across the line of HEROIC OSCAR which was obliged to steady when losing its rightful running. Jockey Tomizawa’s license to ride in races was suspended for 7 days to commence 22 August 2024 up to and including 28 August 2024. In considering penalty, Stewards considered the interference and carelessness to be in the low and mid-range respectively, Jockey Tomizawa’s excellent recent record in relation to the rule and his guilty plea. Jockey Tomizawa was advised of his rights to an appeal. Approaching the 200m laid in and away from another runner, momentarily crowding KRAKEN EDITION.
 
PROPHET OF BOOM – Jockey K. Yoshida was reprimanded under AR132(6(b) for using his whip above shoulder height.
 
POW NOW – Laid in under pressure soon after entering the home straight.
 
OUTTA BEAUTY –. Dwelt in the barriers on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DOLLY DISCO – Stewards permitted Jockey M. Savva to be declared the replacement rider when Apprentice A. Graham was delayed due to transport difficulties and no other apprentice rider was available.
 
 
Race 6: EMPIRE OF JAPAN QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE (1200m)
 
BOYSAREBACKINTOWN – Bumped soon after the start. Bumped heavily near the 1000m. Shifted ground under pressure in the home straight.
 
MARSEILLE – Began awkwardly and became awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start.
 
MINE KART CARNAGE – Bumped on jumping. Over-raced on heels for some distance after being crossed by another runner near the 1000m. Raced keenly for some distance near the 800m. Held-up for clear running from the 400m to the 300m.
 
JUST WANT YOU BACK – Bumped on jumping.
 
PROPOSE – Bumped soon after the start. Raced wide and without cover from the 1000m.
 
TARIFA – When racing keenly, shifted out near the 1000m and bumped heavily. Jockey L. Tilley reported the gelding failed to let down as expected. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
 
Race 7: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE MAIDEN HANDICAP (2150m)
 
HOW YA BEEN ANYWAY – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide and without cover in the early stages until being permitted to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 1400m. Crowded near the 100m when LADY PARVATI shifted in.
 
MORE SUCCESS – Bumped on jumping. Laid in leaving the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer T Dougall advised on 18 August, that the gelding had pulled up well following the event and noted that, in his opinion, performs best on firmer racing surfaces.
 
A DEVIL’S CHANCE – Buffeted on jumping. Momentarily crowded between runners leaving the 400m. Finished tailed off. Trainer G. Barbierato was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings record for the poor performance.
 
LADY PARVATI – Apprentice L. Sykes was permitted to only claim 1kg of his 2kg allowance when no other apprentice was available. Apprentice Sykes was subsequently fined $500 under AR143(14)(a) for failing to claim his full allowance. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered the lateness of Apprentice Sykes’s notification to Stewards that he would be unable to make weight (twenty minutes prior to the engagement) and his recent record in relation to the rule. Laid in and away from another runner leaving the 400m. Shifted in and bumped passing the 200m. Continued to shift in thereafter before momentarily crowding HOW YA BEEN ANYWAY. Apprentice L. Sykes was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding and advised to stop and straighten his mounts sooner in similar circumstances.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3 – Jockey L. Tilley – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – Reprimand
Race 5 – Jockey K. Yoshida – AR132(6)(b) – Whip arm above shoulder – Reprimand
Race 7 – App L. Sykes – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – Reprimand
 
Suspension
Toowoomba 10/08/2024- Race 7– App D Bennett– AR131(a) – Improper Riding – 16 Days – 18 August 2024 up to and including 2 September 2024 (inclusive)
Race 6 – Jockey N. Tomizawa – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – 7 Days – 22 August 2024 up to and including 28 August 2024 (inclusive)
 
Fines
Doomben 17/08/2024 – App S. Callow – AR127(1) – Failed to fulfil engagements – $100
Race 7 – App L. Sykes – AR143(14)(a) – Failed to claim full allowance – $500              
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
WEST CORK, ARCHER’S GAME, READY TO THUNDER, MEDALS, PROPOSE, LADY PARVATI
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1 – WHISKY DREAM – Warning – Racing Manners
Race 5 – FIELD OF MARS – Suspension – Hung-in – To trial
Race 7 – A DEVIL’S CHANCE – Warning – Poor Performance
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3: READY TO THUNDER - Luke Tarrant
            HE’S VIRAL (NZ) - Ms Montanna Savva
Race 5: POW NOW - Ms Stacey Callow
             OUTTA BEAUTY - Luke Tarrant
             DOLLY DISCO - Ms Amy Graham
Race 6: SOWILO SIREN - Ms Amy Graham
 
 
 
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.