QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Overcast     TRACK RATING –  Good 4; Good 3 following Race 1 RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, T Preston, D MacDonald & C Taylor
 
 
Race 1: TOOWOOMBA CONFECTIONERY WHOLESALERS MAIDEN HANDICAP  2000m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to view footage of the start. After viewing the official patrol footage it was ascertained that the barrier of MONTAGLIARI had opened marginally prior to the remainder of the field due to its being fractious. However, as the mare had begun awkwardly and lost ground no advantage had been gained and no further action was taken with correct weight being declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
BLOOD RED- Raced wide from the 900m, making a forward move from the 800m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
FORT DENISON- Bumped leaving the 800m. Raced wide form the 500m.
 
CATCH CRIES (NZ)- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped on jumping.
 
LADY PARVATI- Bumped leaving the 800m when shifted wider in an effort to improve before being taken back to the inside running rail. Trainer C Geran advised that the mare would now likely be retired from racing.
 
MONTAGLIARI- Fractious in the barrier, began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages, over-racing on heels near the 1500m and 1300m.

THE MANIPULATOR- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
Following the running of this event the racing surface was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
 
Race 2: HUTCHINSON BUILDERS CLASS 3 PLATE  1100m
 
DON'T DISS AROUND- Slow into stride. Momentarily held up for clear running near the 400m and again on entering into the home straight. Shifted wider near the 150m to obtain clear running. Laid in over the concluding stages crowding MASTER GEE. App J Molloy was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident and advised to stop and straighten his mounts sooner in similar circumstances.
 
HEROIC CHIEF- Bumped on jumping. Held up for clear running from the 500m to the 350m before being shifted wider. When queried regarding the seemingly improved performance Trainer D Groves advised that, in his opinion, the gelding was underrepresented in the market having had hard runs in its most recent outings, adding that the stable had modestly supported HEROIC CHIEF with bookmakers. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
POINT BREAK- Bumped on jumping.
 
MASTER GEE- Steadied off heels near the 1000m. Bumped leaving the 600m and again near the 350m. Laid in under pressure down the running, shifted in over the concluding stages crowding SURREAL ASCOT before being momentarily crowded passing the winning post. Jockey A Allen was advised to exercise greater care in relation to the incident over the concluding stages.
 
PALATIAL PRINCE- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TERAMBI- Jockey L Tilley was reminded of his obligations in relation to AR128(1) and to ensure he avails himself sufficient time travelling between venues to arrive on course prior to the prescribed time. Bumped soon after the start. Raced keenly on heels leaving the 1000m. Held up for clear running from the 500m until leaving the 400m.
 
BLERIOT- Bumped soon after the start. Momentarily held up and was shifted wider near the 300m.
 
HER EXPENSE- Began awkwardly. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. When asked to comment on the performance App R Thorburn advised that after being caught wide early and elected to stride forward to obtain a leading position on the inside running rail his mount commenced to race keenly when being steadied which, in his opinion, was to the detriment of the geldings finishing efforts.
 
ELECTRIC ARROW- Bumped on jumping. Attempted to shift wider in an effort to improve near the 600m and bumped. Bumped again near thee 350m. Held up on heels when crowded over the concluding stages.
 
SURREAL ASCOT- Shifted in when not fully clear of MASTER GEE which was obliged to steady near the 1000m. App O Kendal was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident.
 
 
Race 3: MURDOCH LAWYERS CLASS 1 PLATE  1300m
 
BETTER TOMORROW- Bumped when crowded on jumping.
 
CALM BUCKLE (NZ)- Bumped near the 500m.
 
DUN WITH ROSES- Bumped on jumping.
 
HIGHLAND RAIDER (NZ)- Bumped near the 500m.
 
JEDIAH- Bumped on jumping. Bumped over the concluding stages.
 
SUPER QUICK- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
ARIAT- Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 50m when laying in and attempting to be shifted wider to improve between runners and bumped. Jockey L Tilley was reprimanded pursuant to AR227(a) for negligence in that he did forget to weigh in, which could have led to a breach of AR208(2), before being reminded by the Clerk of Scales to do so. Stewards noted that the Clerk of Scales always maintained visual contact with Jockey Tilley when he was moving through the scales area and that there was no doubt as to the integrity of his riding gear at any time.
 
CRUMPETS- Began awkwardly.
 
LITTLE SPARK- Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
SHEZA CHIQUITITA- Trainer K Kemp was fined $200 under the provisions of AR106(1) for having the filly presented for pre-race inspection without the blinkers which were part of its advertised gear. Laid in under pressure down the running. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
GIRRAMAY- Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 4: NKM AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION MAIDEN HANDICAP  1300m
 
ELEVEN BLACK- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
JOHNTIALJO- Crowded and bumped on jumping.
 
RUM RUNNER (NZ)- Laid in and away from another runner leaving the 1200m before being crowded. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid in passing the 300m and under pressure down the running.
 
FRODASH- Began awkwardly and bumped. Over-raced near the 900m and shifted wider. Laid out approaching the 400m and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels.
 
SUNBEAM LEGEND- Bumped on the hindquarters and became momentarily unbalanced on jumping. Laid in under pressure down the running. When queried regarding the improved performance Trainer P Wallace advised, since arriving into his stable the mare had been pleasing in its work and he had expected a forward showing, having modestly supported the mare with bookmakers.
 
ZOUWALER- Bumped soon after the start. Momentarily crowded near the 800m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
CRYPT DE PIN- Laid in approaching the 400m.
 
MAD MISSION- Momentarily crowded near the 1200m. Laid out near the 300m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
DANNY'S BOY- Stewards permitted Jockey L Tarrant to be substituted as rider of the gelding after becoming aware that Jockey M Murphy was unable to satisfy the allocated weight. Additionally, Trainer S Croxford was reprimanded pursuant to AR227(a) for failing to comply with the Rider Overweight Directive. Additionally, Stewards ordered that Ms Croxford pay Jockey Murphy his riding fee and any percentages earned by the gelding in the event.
 
 
Race 5: ENVISION DISABILITY SERVICE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP  1625m
 
PICKO ROCKS- Slow to begin.
 
TUHINGA- Momentarily held up on heels leaving the 500m.
 
NERANO- Bumped on jumping. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer P Wallace advised that, in his opinion, the gelding would have been better positioned if ridden more conservatively in the early and middle stages. App Thorburn concurred with Mr Wallace’s assessment.
 
WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA- Bumped on jumping.
 
SKATER- Stood flat footed and lost significant ground. Took no competitive part in the race. Trainer C Geran was advised the mare would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
EXPECTANT- Began awkwardly. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
 
Race 6: EMPIRE OF JAPAN QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP  1000m
 
MISHANI ROCK- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped, before shifting out and bumping a further runner. Laid in under pressure down the running proving somewhat difficult to ride out.
 
MISHANI CROWN- Laid in under pressure near the 150m.
 
ACEDROD- After beginning only fairly settled in a rearward position, further back than may have been anticipated. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
MIXED SIGNALS- Bumped on jumping.
 
FOOLSAY- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
SUNSHINYDAY- Bumped soon after the start. Bumped the inside running rail and became unbalanced near the 750m.
 
YES I'M UGLY- App O Kendal dropped her whip near the 150m.
 
 
Race 7: GLENNIE EQUESTRIAN TEAM BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP  1890m
 
SHADYVALE STORM- Momentarily crowded and awkwardly placed on heels near the 50m.
 
CONQUISTADORES- Bumped on jumping.
 
ONOMATOPOEIA- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
PICADOR- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly on heels in the early stages. Laid in near the 900m. Shifted out abruptly leaving the 600m and momentarily hampered GOING TO THE SUN. App J Molloy was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Laid in under pressure down the running. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer J Dann advised on 10 November that the gelding had pulled up well following the event but did have some minor eye irritation likely due to sand kickback. App J Molloy’s license to ride in races was suspended pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii), for a period of 6 days to commence 10 November 2024 up to and including 15 November 2024 in that he did use his whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100m, 5 more than permitted. In considering the matter Stewards noted App Molloy’s guilty plea and forthright evidence, his good record in relation to the rule and the specific circumstances of the breach particularly that App Molloy did not employ the whip at all over the final 100m. App Molloy was advised of his right to an appeal.
 
TRAUTMAN- Raced wide from the 800m.
 
GOING TO THE SUN- Began awkwardly. Momentarily awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 600m before being shifted wider.
 
STAR CHANCE- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced keenly near the 1700m when being restrained in an effort to obtain cover, continued to race keenly for some distance thereafter. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2- App J Molloy- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              App O Kendal- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 3- Jockey L Tilley- Negligence; Forgot to weigh in- AR227(a)- Reprimand
Race 4- Trainer S Croxford- Negligence; failed to comply with overweight directive- AR227(a)- Reprimand
Race 7- App J Molloy- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 3- Trainer K Kemp- Incorrect gear- AR106(1)- $200

Suspensions         
Race 7- App J Molloy- Use of whip prior to 100m- AR132(7)(a)(ii)- 6days; 10 November – 15 November (inclusive)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
BLOOD RED, CATCH CRIES, KINROSS LANE, NERANO, SKATER, ONOMATOPEIA
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5- SKATER- Stood flat footed- Barrier trial
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4- DANNY’S BOY was ridden by L Tarrant
 
 
 
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.