QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Soft 5           RAIL – Out 1metre the entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, E Tickner & T Preston
 
GENERAL
 
As App L O’Donnell and Jockey A Thompson were unable to fulfil their engagements due to injury, rider replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary. App O’Donnell and Jockey A Thompson were advised they would require a medical clearance prior to riding again.
 
 
Race 1: REMEMBERING MARK FLINT - 'FLINTY' MAIDEN HANDICAP  870m
 
JEROME- Slow into stride. Crowded near the 650m. Bumped leaving the 600m. Laid in under pressure down the running before being corrected, shifting out and bumping near the 150m.
 
SILVER AGENT- Began awkwardly shifted out and bumped. Laid in near the 650m momentarily crowding another runner. Laid in again leaving the 600m and bumped. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
BESIEGE- App R Thorburn, assisted by Apprentice Mentor Mr R Fradd, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that leaving the 100m he did direct his mount out abruptly when insufficiently clear of QUEEN OF STREETS which was obliged to check, shifted out and bumped heavily with BOONAH FLASHER which became severely unbalanced having to be steadied. App Thorburns license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 13days, to commence 24 November up to and including 6 December 2024. In considering the matter Stewards noted App Thorburns guilty plea, record in relation to the rule, apprentice status, the degree of carelessness and severity of interference as well as the specific circumstances of the incident. App Thorburn was advised of his right to an appeal.
 
EXCEPTIONAL RUPERT- Bumped and crowded on jumping. Bumped near the 150m.
 
BOONAH FLASHER- As no other apprentice rider was available Stewards permitted Jockey G Cartwright to be substituted as rider of the mare when App L O’Donnell was unavailable. Late arriving on course, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination, inclusive of blood samples, and was passed fit to start. Trainer J Crompton was reprimanded under the provisions of AR165(1) for failing to have the mare present on course by the prescribed time. In considering the matter Stewards noted Mrs Cromptons unblemished record over some 10years. Bumped near the 700m. Bumped heavily and became severely unbalanced, having to be steadied leaving the 100m.
 
JEROBI- Shifted out and bumped near the 700m.
 
QUEEN OF SSORTS- Began awkwardly. Momentarily awkward in its action near the 350m. Obliged to check from heels and shifted out, bumping heavily with another runner leaving the 100m.
 
PRINCESS LUTETIA- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 2: THE V.J. BUTLER MEMORIAL CLASS 3 HANDICAP  1100m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed after power was temporarily lost to the photo finish equipment and no image of the finish was captured. After reviewing video footage of the finish of the event and consulting with the Judge and the relevant connections, it was identified that no discernible margin was evident between TAKE A PICTURE and KEMI ZABI or DON’T DISS AROUND and MASTER GEE. Subsequently, dead-heats were declared for 2nd place (TAKE A PICTURE & KEMI ZABI) and 4th place (DON’T DISS AROUND & MASTER GEE). Further, Toowoomba Turf Club undertook to investigate the cause of the power outage and advise QRIC of the outcome and the remedial efforts to be enacted to prevent a reoccurrence of the issue.
 
TAKE A PICTURE- Laid in rounding the home turn and under pressure down the running.
 
KEMI ZABI- Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out under pressure down the running.
 
ELECTED (IRE)- Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running leaving the 300m before being disappointed for a run approaching the 200m having to be steadied and shifted out.
 
DON'T DISS AROUND- Became awkwardly placed on heels near the 200m and shifted out before being disappointed for a run having to be shifted in and again became awkwardly placed on heels having to again be steadied and shifted in. Shifted in further leaving the 100m when not fully clear of POINT BREAK which was obliged to steady. App J Molloy was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Bumped passing the winning post and became momentarily unbalanced.
 
MASTER GEE- Laid in marginally and bumped passing the winning post.
 
PINK THUNDER- Bumped approaching the 50m and was forced wider before being tightened, buffeted and obliged to steady passing the wining post.
 
ULUWATU- App R Thorburn, assisted by Apprentice Mentor Mr R Fradd, pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in that from a point approaching the 50m he did direct his mount out from behind the heels of KWAMI when there was insufficient room to do so and consequently bumped with PINK THUNDER forcing that runner wider causing it to become tightened, buffeted and obliged to steady passing the winning post. App Thorburns license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 8days, to be served partly concurrent with the suspension incurred in Race 1 and to commence 2 December up to and including 9 December 2024. In considering the matter Stewards noted App Thorburns guilty plea, record in relation to the rule, apprentice status, the degree of carelessness and severity of interference as well as the specific circumstances of the incident as well as the principle of totality. App Thorburn was advised of his right to an appeal.
 
POINT BREAK- Bumped on jumping. Obliged to steady form heels leaving the 100m.
 
SOOZIE MAREE- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
 
Race 3: EASTCOAST CONCRETE CONTRACTORS RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP  1100m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey M Murphy (DRANG A TANG) to view the photo finish for 1st place. After viewing the official photo Jockey Murphy was satisfied that a margin was present and correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
DRANG A TANG- Began awkwardly. Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 900m when racing keenly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
IT'S HELLS BELLS- Performed below market expectations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer D Bell advised on 24 November that the gelding had pulled up well following the event adding that the stable was disappointed with the performance and undertook should anything become apparent regarding the geldings condition in the coming days.
 
VIKING VALOUR- Bumped on jumping.
 
ELECTRIC ARROW- Bumped on jumping. Held up for clear running from the 400m until approaching the 300m.
 
ORSETTO- Shifted in near the 1050m inconveniencing GOOD’N’LUCKY, before being corrected by its rider. Jockey N Fazackerley was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Raced wide for the majority.
 
STELLER EAGLE- Began awkwardly and lost ground. Bumped passing the 600m and again passing the 400m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MAKE HASTE- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barrier after contacting a gate post on exiting the mounting yard and was declared fit to start. Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 500m until approaching the 300m.
 
BLERIOT- Disappointed for a run leaving the 300m before being held up for clear running until shifted wider passing the 200m.
 
BLUE EYE DAME- Raced keenly near the 900m. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
GOOD'N'LUCKY- Obliged to steady and shift in away from heels near the 1050m, raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Bumped passing the 600m and again passing the 400m. Obliged to shift to the outside of heels on entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
Race 4: AUSTMIX AUSTRALIA BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP  1625m
 
MARTEDI- Late on course due to transport difficulties, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination, inclusive of blood samples, which revealed a minor laceration to a hind leg sustained during transport to the course and was passed fit to start. Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. When asked to comment on the seemingly improved performance Trainer J Bellamy advised that, in his opinion, the drop in class compared to the geldings most recent outings was a significant factor in the performance, adding that he felt the gelding to be under represented in the market.
 
MAC MONTY- Bumped near the 1400m.
 
CALM BUCKLE (NZ)- Fractious in the barriers. Bumped near the 1400m. Raced keenly through the middle stages. Bumped near the 400m. Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 350m. Raced wide for the majority. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer M Kropp advised on 24 November that the gelding had pulled up well following the disappointing performance and undertook to advise should anything become apparent regarding the geldings condition in the coming days.
 
DUN WITH ROSES- Began awkwardly and was bumped. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
SAVVY BEE (NZ)- Raced keenly near the 1200m. Laid in having to be corrected passing the 50m. Inconvenienced and obliged to steady approaching the winning post.
 
ROMANTIC THOUGHTS- Held up for clear running approaching the 400m before shifting wider to improve and bumped.
 
UNIQUE ELLE- Bumped heavily on jumping before being crowded and momentarily steadied. Took the 1500m course proper crossing awkwardly. Raced keenly near the 1200m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
LYNCHED- Improved onto heels and shifted in approaching the winning post when not fully clear of SAVVY BEE which was obliged to steady. Jockey K Zechner was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
CONTESSA NILE- Raced keenly in the middle stages, becoming awkwardly placed on heels near the 900m.
 
MY DAY- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
 
Race 5: BUTLERS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP  1300m
 
MILL ROSSA- Trainer M Currie was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR106(1) for having the gelding presented with blinkers instead of winkers. Bumped near the 250m.
 
WHISKY DREAM- Began very awkwardly. Held up for clear running from the 500m until the 250m before shifting in away from heels abruptly and bumping with MILL ROSSA, which became momentarily unbalanced. App D Bennett was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Became awkwardly placed on heels having to be steadied near the 100m.
 
WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA- Was declared a late scratching at 2:51pm on veterinary advice after found to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer K Kemp was advised the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
EXPECTANT- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
HARBOURMASTER- Laid out rounding the home turn. Shifted in abruptly on entering the home straight having to be corrected by its rider. Continued to lay in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
REGAL EDITION- Held up for clear running between the 500m and 300m.
 
CRACKER ESSGEE- Jockey A Allen advised that it had not been his intention to lead however, after beginning well and finding a forward position with expending minimal effort he elected to permit is mount to stride forward and obtain the lead and a position along the inside running rail.
 
BELLA BABE- Taken wider by another runner rounding the home turn. When queried regarding the seemingly improved performance Trainer P Kalinowski advised that, in her opinion, the short turn around from its most recent outing had been a telling factor. Jockey N Tomizawa advised that, in his opinion, the mare had been somewhat unlucky in some of its recent outings and may have settled further forward than is ideal in its most recent outing. Stewards noted the comments.
 
ZATTASTAR- Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
 
Race 6: MARY BUTLER MAIDEN HANDICAP  1300m
 
ELEVEN BLACK- Bounded in the air as the start was effected. Laid out leaving the 400m.
 
ALFA DUNDEE- Momentarily crowded leaving the 300m and was held up for clear running for a short distance.
 
ADISHAM- Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
ZOUWALER- Began awkwardly, was slow into stride and bumped. Bumped approaching the 600m. Held up for clear for a short distance between the 400m and 300m.
 
ALZURRI- Slow to begin.
 
FLYING TO MARS- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Improved onto the heels of a tiring runner leaving the 500m before shifting out and then becoming inconvenienced by that same runner leaving the 400m, having to be steadied and shifted wider again. Raced wide for the majority.
 
APFEL (NZ)- Bumped on jumping. Bumped approaching the 600m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer M Sears advised on 24 November that the mare had pulled up well adding that the stable were disappointed with the performance however, had expected the mare to settle further back in the field and noted improved performances would be expected as the mare steps up in distance during the preparation.
 
TWOPENCE- Slow to begin and bumped. Raced keenly after being crossed for some distance from the 1100m.
 
SALLY CAN'T DANCE- Commenced to tire noticeably from the 500m, inconveniencing FLYING TO MARS and finishing tailed off. Raced wide for the majority. Trainer J Sims advised that the filly would now be leaving his stable, nonetheless, Mr Sims was advised the filly would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
SHE'S MY LADY- Momentarily held up for clear running leaving the 300m.
 
 
Race 7: HAPPY 21ST KAITLYN HUGHES QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP  1200 M
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to consider a protest lodges by Jockey M Wishart, rider of 3rd placegetter AQUATIER against 2nd placegetter MISHANI CROWN (App S Willis). After taking evidence from the riders and relevant connections and viewing the race footage Stewards determined that whilst MISHANI CROWN had shifted out under riding, bumped AQUATIER and taken that runner wider passing the 100m, bearing in mind the severity of interference, the beaten margin and the manner in which both runners finished off the event Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied to the requisite standard that had the interference not occurred that AQUATIER would have finished ahead of MISHANI CROWN and as such dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
 
MISHANI CROWN- Raced keenly near the 900m. Laid out approaching the 300m. App S Willis, assisted by Apprentice Mentor Mr R Fradd, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that passing the 100m she did exercise insufficient effort in preventing her mount from shifting out bumping with and forcing wider AQUATIER, which was taken into the line of running of EAGLE’S FIRE which was obliged to steady from heels and shift wider into the running of YES I’M UGLY which was obliged to steady from heels also. App Willis’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10days to commence 25 November up to and including 4 December 2024. In considering the matter Stewards noted App Willis’s guilty plea, apprentice status, the severity of interference and degree of carelessness, as well as her poor record in relation to the rule. Stewards also noted YES I’M UGLY had been inclined to lay in leading up to the incident however identified no inward shift immediately prior to or during the incident but acknowledged that the geldings racing manners may have exacerbated to interference incurred to a minor extent. App Willis was advised of her right to an appeal.
 
MIXED SIGNALS- After beginning only fairly and being beaten for speed in the early stages settled further back in the field than may have been expected. Obliged to momentarily steady from heels near the 1100m.
 
EAGLE'S FIRE- Obliged to steady from heels and shift wider passing the 100m.
 
AQUATIER- Momentarily held up and obliged to shift to the outside of heels passing the 250m. Bumped and taken wider passing the 100m.
 
MISHANI EXPRESS- Shifted in and momentarily crowded MIXED SIGNALS near the 1100m. Jockey L Tilley was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.  
 
SUNSHINYDAY- Finished somewhat tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. App R Thorburn was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the disappointing performance. Trainer M Currie advised on 24 November that the filly had pulled up well following the event and would now likely be leaving his stable. Trainer M Currie was advised a warning would be placed on the mares competitiveness as a result of the performance.
 
YES I'M UGLY- Jockey J Stanley advised that his mount had been inclined to lay in from the 300m and proven somewhat difficult to ride out. Obliged to steady from heels passing the 100m.
 
 
Race 8: JACK HUGHES IS FINALLY 18 CLASS 1 PLATE  2000m
 
CONQUISTADORES- Tired from the 500m and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer K Jones advised on 25 November that the gelding had pulled up well following the event and an examination by the stables veterinarian had failed to reveal any notable abnormalities. Mr Jones added that the gelding would now be retired from racing. Nonetheless, Mr Jones was advised the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
GIRRAMAY- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly near the 1600m.
 
GOIN' SKITZ- Momentarily crowded near the 1650m.
 
ADELAIDE'S LACE- Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
DESHORENTE- Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SILVER GODDESS- Raced keenly approaching the 1300m having to be steadied from heels and continued to race keenly in the back straight. Shifted wider and permitted to stride forward from the 800m and settles in the lead nearer the inside running rail near the 500m.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- Trainer J Crompton- Late arriving on course- AR165(1)- Reprimand
Race 2- App J Molloy- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 3- Jockey N Fazackerley- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 4- Jockey K Zechner- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 5- App D Bennett- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 5- Trainer M Currie- Present horse with incorrect gear- AR106(1)- $200

Suspensions
Race 1- App R Thorbun- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 13days; 24 November – 6 December 2024 (inclusive)
Race 2- App R Thorbun- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 8days; 2 November – 9 December 2024 (inclusive)
Race 7- App S Willis- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 10days; 25- November – 4 December 2024 (inclusive)
 
Absent jockeys
App L O’Donnell- Medical required
Jockey A Thompson- Medical required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
BOONAH FLASHER, IT’S HELLS BELLS, MARTEDI, MY DAY, AQUATIER, LUMIERE
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5- WOWIT’S WILLYWONKA- Veterinary certificate
Race 6- SALLY CAN’T DANCE- Poor performance- Barrier trial
Race 7- SUNSHINYDAY- Poor performance- Warning
Race 8- CONQUISTADORES- Poor performance- Barrier trial
 
Protests
Race 7- 3rd (AQUATIER) v 2nd (MISHANI CROWN)- Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- BOONAH FLASHER was ridden by Jockey G Cartwright
Race 5- MILL ROSSA was ridden by App S Willis
Race 6- ADISHAM was ridden by App S Willis
Race 7- AQUATIER was ridden by Jockey M Wishart
 
Late scratchings
Race 5- WOWIT’S WILLY WONKA- Veterinary advice at 2:51pm
 
 
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.