QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –  Good 4          RAIL – Out 3metres the entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs & E Tickner
 
 
Race 1: SUBZERO AIRCONDITIONING BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP  1200m
 
AL ASH LAD- Began awkwardly.
 
RUSSIAN MINT- Obliged to steady approaching the 1000m and raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Momentarily crowded and bumped neat the 500m. Weakened from the 200m. Performed disappointingly. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a slow post-race recovery. Trainer L Hatch advised that, in his opinion, the gelding is better suited to being ridden more conservatively when possible. Mr Hatch further undertook to advise should anything become apparent regarding the geldings condition in the coming days.
 
ROWDASH- Bumped near the 1100m.
 
SECRET SPY- Held up for clear running from the 500m until shifted to the outside of heels near the 350m. Laid out under pressure near the 200m.
 
COMMAND APPROVED- Shifted in abruptly when insufficiently clear of RUSSIAN MINT approaching the 1000m. App B Moffat was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. In considering the matter Stewards noted App Moffats forthright evidence and good record in relation to the rule as well as RUSSIAN MINTS racing manners prior and subsequent to the incident.
 
UNCLE BUD- Bumped near the 1100m.
 
PUREZZA- Bumped near the 500m. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Raced wide for the majority. When asked to comment on the disappointing performance Trainer P Wallace advised that, in his opinion, the wide barrier and being caught wide throughout were telling factors in the performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
NEW YORK GAL- Stewards permitted Jockey M Murphy to be substituted as rider of the mare when App D Bennett was engaged on another runner and no other apprentice was available. Trainer P Wallace (PUREZZA) was reprimanded pursuant to AR127(2). Trainer M Currie was fined the sum of $100 pursuant to AR106(1) for having the mare presented without a nasal strip. Stewards noted Mr Curries poor record in relation to the rule. The mare was subsequently permitted to race without that piece of gear. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
MOTION SENSOR- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
 
Race 2: HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP  1100m
 
DEVIL'S RITE- Raced keenly in the middle stages. Over-raced on heels leaving the 800m. Bumped the inside running rail near the 500m.
 
SHOCK AND AWE- Bumped near the 400m.
 
BAUHINIA ROCK- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. After being caught wide in the early stages was permitted to stride forward and settled in a leading position on the inside running rail near the 800m.
 
VAST KAMA- Shifted out to improve and bumped near the 400m.
 
OVERSEAS (NZ)- Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
Race 3: SHERRIN RENTALS CLASS 2 PLATE  1000m
 
MACHINE HEAD- Bumped on jumping.
 
MY NAME IS- Laid out rounding the home turn. Jockey J Stanley advised his mount had been inclined to lay out for the majority.
 
TEN TRINITY SQUARE- Began awkwardly and bumped. Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels approaching the 400m and again near the 350m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
ASGOODASYOUGETT- Bumped the inside running rail near the 600m. Raced keenly on heels approaching the 400m.
 
PUROSANGUE- Began awkwardly. Tired from the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery. App J Molloy advised that, in his opinion, the gelding may not have appreciated the firming track conditions. Trainer L Hatch advised that, in his opinion, the gelding had pulled up only fairly post-race and undertook to advise should anything become apparent regarding its condition in the coming days
 
MISSY'S READY- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
 
Race 4: BARRIER REEF POOLS MAIDEN PLATE  1000m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to review the photo finish for 4th place. After reviewing the photo Stewards were satisfied that a margin was present and correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
ANKYLOSAUR- Bumped soon after the start. Shifted marginally out and away from another runner near the 900m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
JEROBI- Bumped on jumping.
 
BONZABELTER- Bumped on jumping. Momentarily crowded soon after the start. Crowded near the 800m and steadied.
 
JACKA STANDS ALONE- Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
DON'T STOP ME NOW- Raced wide for the majority.
 
MISS MOZAMBIQUE- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Shifted in near the 800m momentarily crowding BONZABELTER before being corrected by its rider. App R Thorburn was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Laid in under pressure leaving the 200m and hampered SMART BINT. App R Thorburn was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident.
 
SMART BINT- Began awkwardly, crowded and bumped before becoming awkwardly placed on heels having to be steadied soon after. Obliged to momentarily steady and shift in and away from heels leaving the 200m.
 
TOWERS HILL- Bumped soon after the start. Became awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 900m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SUTHERLAND- Bumped on jumping. Shifted out marginally leaving the 900m. Laid in for the majority.
 
ROIGARD- Trainer J Sutton was reprimanded pursuant to AR106(1) for having the gelding presented without earmuffs. Stewards noted Mr Suttons excellent record in consider the matter. The gelding was subsequently permitted to race without that piece if gear. Began awkwardly and bumped before being momentarily crowded soon after.
 
 
Race 5: COOPER COMMERCIAL BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP  2000m
 
DEL CAMPO- Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running from the 500m until a point leaving the 400m, before again being held up from the 350m until leaving the 300m.
 
OLD SALT- Slow to begin, became awkwardly placed on heels and was obliged to steady. Obliged to steady from heels near the 1700m and raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Crowded near the 500m. Momentarily held up for clear running leaving the 400m.
 
DUMA- Stewards permitted App R Thorburn to claim only 2.5kg of his 3kg allowance due to acceptable reasons. This was advertised by way of on course and televised announcement. Began awkwardly. Shifted in near the 1700m when not fully clear of OLD SALT which was obliged to steady. App R Thoburn was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Crowded and obliged to shift in away from heels near the 1600m. Taken wider by another runner near the 900m and was obliged to momentarily steady, raced wide from that point on. Laid in near the 500m and under pressure down the running. App R Thorburn was advised to desist using the whip and to stop and straighten his mounts when they are similarly laying in.
 
JENNY'S ROSE- Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
RADEGAST (NZ)- Shifted in near the 1600m and crowded runners to the inside before being corrected. Jockey M Wishart was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. Raced keenly on heels near the 1400m. Shifted out near the 900m taking DUMA wider and obliging that runner to momentarily steady. Jockey M Wishart was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Crowded near the 150m, obliged to steady and shift wider around heels.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
ROYAL GEORGE- As Jockey J Murphy was unable to fulfil his engagement due to personal reasons Stewards permitted Jockey M Savva to be substituted as rider of the gelding. Given the lateness of the notification and that no other senior riders were available at the weight Stewards permitted Jockey Savva to ride the gelding 1/2kg over the allocated weight. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barrier at the request of the rider and was passed fit to start. When asked to comment on the seemingly improved performance Trainer L Gersekowski advised that, in her opinion, the gelding is best suited when ridden positively as in todays event.
 
TERMITE- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Crowded and obliged to steady near the 1600m. Shifted out abruptly near the 150m inconveniencing RADEGAST. Jockey M Murphy was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. In considering the matter Stewards noted RADECAST was in somewhat restricted room leading into the incident as a result of DUMA laying in under pressure, but nonetheless viewed Jockey Murphys riding below the expected standard.
 
 
Race 6: EMPIRE OF JAPAN QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
EVERYWHERE- Began awkwardly and bumped. Over-raced approaching the 1000m. Restrained off heels approaching the 800m.
 
EXTOL- Fractious in the mounting yard. Trainer M Currie was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding as a result. Over-raced approaching the 1000m. Shifted in and bumped leaving the 1000m. Crowded near the 900m having to be steadied and again near the 800m.
 
LOVE 'N' ROCKETS- Bumped leaving the 1000m.
 
ZHENG YOU- Bumped on jumping.
 
CHAMPAGNE TOWER- Bumped soon after the start. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
GREAT ANGLES- Shifted in marginally near the 900m and crowded EXTOL. Jockey N Tomizawa was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Momentarily crowded and shifted in near the 800m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SHE'S GOT GRACE- Bumped soon after the start. Shifted in near the 800m and crowded GREAT ANGLES, which shifted in marginally and crowded EXTOL and caused EVERYWHERE to be restrained off that runners heels. Jockey K Zechner was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a). IN considering the matter Stewards noted the marginal shift from SHE’S GOT GRACE as well as the timely efforts of Jockey Zechner to correct his mount. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 7: FOCUS HR MAIDEN PLATE  1625m
 
NICODEMUS- Shifted out to improve and bumped near the 700m, before being bumped and taken in marginally.

CUT DIAMONDS- Bumped on jumping. Held up for clear running from the 400m until the 300m.
 
FITASAFIDDLE- Raced keenly down the back straight. Tired from the 500m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer A Park was advised a warning would be placed on the mares competitiveness.
 
JORUM- Raced keenly down the back straight. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
LEVEL ONE- Dwelt in the barrier and was slow into stride. Jockey J Stanley advised that, in his opinion, the mare may have come to the end of its preparation.
 
WIFE IS RIGHT- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Laid in for the majority Bumped and taken wider near the 700m before shifting in and bumping again.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- App B Moffat- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
              Trainer P Wallace- Failing to fulfil engagement- Reprimand
Race 4- App R Thorburn- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              Trainer J Sutton- Incorrect gear- AR106(1)- Reprimand
Race 5- App R Thorburn- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              Jockey M Wishart- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              Jockey M Wishart- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              Jockey M Murphy- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 6- Jockey K Zechner- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 1- Trainer M Currie- Incorrect gear- AR106(1)- $100
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey J Murphy- Personal reasons
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
TEN TRINITY SQUARE, JEROBI, OLD SALT, ONOMATOPOEIA, JORUM, LEVEL ONE
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6- EXTOL- Pre-race manners- Warning
Race 7- FITASAFIDDLE- Poor performance- Warning
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- NEW YORK GAL was ridden by M Murphy
Race 5- ROYAL GEORGE was ridden by M Savva
 
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.