QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA - TUESDAY 5, NOVEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4; UPGRADED TO A GOOD 3 FOLLOWING RACE 1    RAIL – +3M 800M-300M, +5M REMAINDER
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Tickner
Stewards – C. Taylor
 
GENERAL
 
Given the limited number of riders attending the meeting, Stewards accepted the explanation for late declarations. When Jockey C. Eaton was unable to attend the meeting due to injury, Stewards permitted replacements as per the Stewards’ Race-Day Summary. Jockey Eaton was advised she requires a medical clearance prior to riding again.
 
Stewards permitted the following overweight when no other rider was available closer to the weight:
Race 4, No. 9 – MY ONE – Jockey M. Schrapel +1.5kg (55.5kg)
 
 
Race 1: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE MAIDEN PLATE (1650m)
 
DESTINY GUNGHO – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
NYTHE – Slow to begin. Blundered leaving the 200m.
 
READY FOR VEGAS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CATCH CRIES – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Leaving the 200m, laid in under pressure crowding PARRA before being corrected by its rider.

FITASAFIDDLE – Raced keenly for some distance passing the 1000m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PARRA – Stewards permitted Jockey N. Fazackerley to ride 1kg over the allotted weight of 56.5kg when no other rider was available. Jockey Fazackerley was subsequently fined $100 under the provisions of AR190(3). When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey N. Fazackerley advised that the mare came under heavy pressure leaving the 600m, and proved disappointing. Trainer J. Brown advised that consideration would be given to the mare’s immediate racing future. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. When further asked to comment on the mare leading the event, which was not consistent with its usual racing pattern, Jockey Fazackerley advised after beginning well from an inside barrier, and after there had been an apparent lack of pace early in the event, he elected to allow the mare to obtain the lead. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
 
Race 2: NATIONAL TILES TOOWOOMBA CLASS 1 PLATE (1650m)
 
CYGNET RIVER – Carried wider leaving the 1200m when EL KABONG shifted out to avoid heels. Raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
EL KABONG – Steadied off the heels of ONOMATOPOEIA and shifted wider leaving the 1200m when that runner was obliged to ease off the heels of GOIN’ SKITZ. Raced keenly for some distance thereafter. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey M. Savva reported that the gelding proved disappointing when placed under pressure.
 
GOIN’ SKITZ – Shifted in to obtain a position closer to the running rail when not fully clear of ONOMATOPOEIA, which was obliged to ease, resulting in EL KABONG, who was trailing that runner, having to steady and shift wider to avoid heels. Jockey D. Evans was severely reprimanded under the provisions of Ar131(a) for careless riding.
 
ONOMATOPOEIA – Eased off the heels of GOIN’ SKITZ leaving the 1200m.
 
READY TO THUNDER – Stewards acceded to a late gear change for the gelding to wear blinkers, when there had been technical issues with submitting the return. Raced wide and without cover from the 800m.
 
DUMA – Blundered on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight. Jockey N. Fazackerley pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(b) in that he did fail to ride his mount out to the finish, which in the Stewards’ opinion may have compromised the mare’s chances of finishing third. Jockey Fazackerley was subsequently fined the sum of $200. In assessing penalty, Stewards could not be definitively satisfied that his actions had fully compromised the mare’s opportunity to finish third in the event when considering the 1/2 head margin, however, were of the opinion his vigour was far below the expected standard. Stewards further noted his very good record in relation to the rule, and guilty plea. Jockey Fazackerley was advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
SUPER FAIR – Began awkwardly. Obliged to shift out off the heels of ONOMATOPOEIA to obtain clear running leaving the 200m.
 
 
Race 3: CARPET CALL TOOWOOMBA MAIDEN PLATE (1000m)
 
CACTUS CAN – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
GUTHO – Slow to begin and lost ground. Shifted out off the heels of the weakening FEASO STICK leaving the 50m to obtain clear running. Trainer N. Keal was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record for being slow to begin.
 
VANDAL ON VACATION – Raced keenly for some distance passing the 900m when being restrained to obtain a position with cover.
 
FEASO STICKS – Bumped on jumping. Bumped again soon after the start when BLUE EYE DAME shifted in. Weakened noticeably from the 200m. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice O. Kendal advised in her opinion, the mare may have reached the end of its preparation. Trainer K. Kirwin concurred with the opinion of Apprentice Kendal and advised the mare would now be sent for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
LAID BACK BON – Blundered on jumping and became unbalanced.
 
PRINCESS LUTETIA – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
BLUE EYE DAME – Began awkwardly and bumped. Shifted in soon after the start and bumped FEASO STICKS. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
GREAT ANGLES – Shifted out off the heels of the weakening FEASO STICKS approaching the 100m to obtain clear running.
 
TRUST IN A GALE – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
 
Race 4: JAMES STREET BATHROOMS 0-52 HANDICAP (1000m)
 
ALMOST EVEN – Slow to begin. Shifted in when not fully clear of MY ONE leaving the 900m, which was obliged to shift in to avoid heels. Jockey N. Fazackerley was advised to exercise greater care.
 
MR EVANS – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
SEEYOU LATER – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
WHISTLIN’ ARROW – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
COLLAGEN QUEEN – Late scratching at 12pm when no rider was available at the weight.
 
MY ONE – Shifted in leaving the 900m to avoid the heels of ALMOST EVEN.
 
THE WHITE MOUSE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISS HELMUT – Bumped on jumping.
 
 
Race 5: SUBZERO AIRCONDITIONING CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1200m)
 
BY BY BEAN – Began awkwardly. Laid in for some distance passing the 100m and bumped with FROZEN MISS on several occasions.
 
MIKKI EIGHT – Very slow to begin and lost ground. Trainer N. Beck was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record.
 
UNLEASH – Stewards permitted Jockey N. Fazackerley to ride 1kg over the allotted weight of 56.5kg when no other rider was available. Jockey Fazackerley was subsequently fined $100 under the provisions of AR190(3).
 
FROZEN MISS – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey P. Randall advised that the mare travelled well throughout the early and middle stages, however proved very disappointing when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer P. Randall was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s record for the poor performance.
 
MISSY’S READY – Began awkwardly and bumped, before shifting in and making heavy contact with PRESS LIGHTLY soon after the start. Obliged to shift out off the heels of MIKKI EIGHT leaving the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
PRESS LIGHTLY – Made heavy contact soon after the start with MISSY’S READY. Bumped the inside running rail leaving the 900m. Jockey L. Miller was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(i) for using his whip on consecutive strides prior to the 100m.
 
 
Race 6: SOUTHERN CROSS SHEDS 0-52 HANDICAP (1300m)
 
ALL WIN – Began awkwardly. When questioned regarding the significant market support for the gelding, Trainer K. Kirwin advised that the stable and connections had not supported the gelding. He further expressed disappointment with the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
TRUE PATRIOT – Apprentice M. Goring was permitted to claim 1kg of his 2kg allowance when no other rider was available. Stewards intend to inquire in to Apprentice Goring not claiming his full allowance. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
DANTE ALIGHIERI – Trainer B. Gorman was severely reprimanded under the provisions of A106(1) for preventing the gelding with blinkers and not visors, which was not part of its approved gear. The gelding was subsequently permitted to race in blinkers when no visors were able to be located. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted Mr Gorman’s unblemished record in relation to the rule.
 
MONEY BEAR – Trainer P. Randall was severely reprimanded under the provisions of A106(1) for preventing the gelding with blinkers, which were not part of its approved gear. Stewards noted Mr Randall’s unblemished record in relation to the rule.
 
MUST BE THE MONEY – Began awkwardly.
 
FRIJOLES – Trainer G. Schwenke was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR106(1) for presenting the mare without winkers, which were part of its approved gear. Raced wide and without cover from the 800m. Apprentice O. Kendal pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she did use her whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m, and 15 times in totality throughout the event. Apprentice Kendal’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, commencing Monday, 11 November 2024, and to conclude Monday, 18 November 2024, on which day she may ride. In assessing penalty, Stewards noted her guilty plea and apprentice status, as well as the QRIC Penalty Guidelines in relation to whip breaches. Apprentice Kendal was advised of her rights to an appeal.
 
CANISTER – Slow to begin and lost ground.
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2 – Jockey D. Evans – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand
Race 5 – Jockey L. Miler – Consecutive Whip Use – AR132(7)(a)(i) – Reprimand
Race 6 – Trainer P. Randall – Incorrect Gear – AR106(1) – Severe Reprimand
Race 6 – Trainer B. Gorman – Incorrect Gear – AR106(1) – Severe Reprimand
Race 6 – Trainer G. Schwenke – Incorrect Gear – AR106(1) – Severe Reprimand
 
Fines
Races 2 & 5 – Jockey N. Fazackerley – Overweight – AR190(3) - $200
Race 2 – Jockey N. Fazackerley – Failure to ride out to the finish – AR131(b) - $200  

Suspensions
Race 6 – Apprentice O. Kendal – Whip Use – AR132(7)(a)(i) – 7 Days – Commencing Monday, 11 November 2024 and to conclude Monday, 18 November 2024, on which day she may ride
 
Absent Jockeys
Jockey C. Eaton – Medical Clearance Required
 
Adjourned Inquiries
Race 6 – Apprentice M. Goring – Not Claiming Allowance
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3 – GUTHO – Warning – Slow to begin
Race 5 – MIKKI EIGHT – Warning – Slow to Begin
Race 5 – FROZEN MISS – Warning – Poor Performance
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2:         5 READY TO THUNDER - Mr Luke Miller
Race 3:         10 GREAT ANGLES - Mr Luke Miller
Race 4:         9 MY ONE - Michael Schrapel
                     11e MISS HELMUT - Mr Luke Miller
Race 5:         12e PRESS LIGHTLY - Mr Luke Miller
Race 6:         4 DANTE ALIGHIERI - Nathan Fazackerley
                     11e DUSTYIAM - Ms Montanna Savva
 
Late scratchings
Race 4 – COLLAGEN QUEEN – No available rider – 12pm
 
 
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.