QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

SATURDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2024

WEATHER – Overcast/Showers TRACK RATING – Soft 5; Soft 6 following Race 1 RAIL – Out 4m Entire

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C. Warren
Stewards – J. Childs, C. Taylor & E. Tickner

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Toowoomba Offices – Warwick – Tuesday, April 18 2023
Following an inspection of the male jockey’s room, a mobile phone belonging to App C. Collis was located. App Collis subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR218(4)(b) in that he did have in his possession his mobile phone following the commencement of the race-meeting. App Collis was subsequently fined $500. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered App Collis’ guilty plea and unblemished record in relation to the rule. App Collis was advised of his rights to an appeal.

GENERAL

Stewards permitted the following overweights:

Race 2- MOONSTRIKER – Jockey M. Murphy +0.5kg
ARIAT – App D Bennett +0.5kg (55kg MRW)

When Jockey J. Huxtable was indisposed due to illness, Stewards permitted replacements as per the Stewards Race-Day Summary. Jockey Huxtable was advised he requires a medical prior to race-riding again.


Race 1: SUBZERO AIRCONDITIONING CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1300m)

BIOGRAPHER – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. When attempting to restrain, to sit outside ELECTED, commenced to over-race near the 800m despite the efforts of its rider and as such was permitted to stride forward and take up the lead on the inside running soon after. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. When asked to comment on the performance, App D Bennett reported the gelding travelled well until the 500m, before only finishing off the event fairly thereafter before weakening leaving the 100m, adding that, in his opinion, had his mount not over-raced in the early and middle stages it would likely have exhibited an improved finishing effort.

SCHMOOZER – Raced wide and without cover from the 700m.

ELECTED (IRE) – Laid in near the 550m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

THAT'S AN EXTRA – When Jockey L. Tilley was delayed due to transport difficulties (flight cancellation), Stewards permitted Jockey K. Zechner to be declared the replacement rider. Began awkwardly before being momentarily crowded between runners soon after the start. Jockey Zechner reported that his saddle slipped back on jumping, before slipping further on straightening, placing him at a slight disadvantage when under pressure.

THE DEPUTY (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly for a short distance after being crossed near the 800m. Held-up from the 400m before shifting to the inside of heels leaving the 300m. Shifted out and away from heels near the 250m to obtain clear running. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

SECRET SPY – After beginning only fairly from a wide barrier settled further back than may have been expected. Raced wide and without the cover for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Jockey N. Tomizawa reported that, in his opinion, that the gelding may not have appreciated the softer track conditions.

VISUAL ELEMENT – Began awkwardly. Crowded near the 600m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

BASIL'S BOW – Began awkwardly. Laid in near the 600m crowding VISUAL ELEMENT.

PITAVAGO – Shifted out from heels near the 250m to obtain clear running.

ALFA LILY – Stewards permitted the mare to be declared a late scratching at 7:50am. Trainer M. Nolan was subsequently fined $300 under the provisions of LR68(1). In assessing the matter Stewards noted that the late scratching of the mare had prevented an emergency from obtaining a run.

Following the running of this race the racing surface was downgraded to a Soft 6.


Race 2: SAMIOS TOOWOOMBA 20TH ANNIVERSARY CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1200m)

ULUWATU – Bumped on jumping and shifted out. Raced keenly near the 800m. Bumped heavily near the 600m and forced wider, losing its position, when JAMAICAN MECRAZY shifted out abruptly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

PIA MIA - Shifted in near the 900m when not fully clear of BOOK OF EXODUS which was obliged to steady. Jockey K. Zechner was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.

JAMAICAN MECRAZY – Approaching the 900m steadied when commencing to race keenly after improving onto heels. Continued to race keenly until a point near the 700m. Jockey L. Tarrant was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that approaching the 600m, he did direct his mount out under riding and bumped with ULUWATU, forcing that runner wider off its rightful line of running, consequently causing it to lose its position, and in doing so, ASGOODASYOUGET which was trailing ULUWATU, was also hampered as a result. Jockey Tarrants license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 10days to commence 3 December, up to and including 12 December 2024. In assess the matter Stewards noted the degree of carelessness and severity of interference as well as his good record in relation to the rule. Jockey Tarrant was advised of his right to an appeal.

ARIAT – Stewards permitted App D. Bennett to ride the mare at his minimum riding weight of 55kg, 0.5kg over its allocated weight. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

JOY MCCOY (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Laid out for some distance passing the 400m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running for some distance approaching the 100m before shifting out before being obliged to shift back in when disappointed for a run. When questioned in relation to her tactics adopted in the home straight, App C. Baker concurred she had erred in not pressuring her mount to improve into a run between GOOD’N’LUCKY and ROSTOPCHIN approaching the 200m, however she was being mindful of the racing manners of ROSTOPCHIN which was laying in. App Baker stated that her intention had been to allow that runner to shift into her line of running and then move to take up a position to the outside of its heels in clear running, however when ROSTOPCHIN had laid in quite slowly and then shifted back out after shifting her mount to the outside of its heels, she had been obliged to steady and shift back in when disappointed for that run. App Baker further added that, in hindsight, she would have been better positioned to had endeavoured to improve into the run between GOON’N’LUCKY and ROSTOPCHIN when that run had presented near the 200m and had erred in her assessment of the situation which presented. Stewards noted the explanation, however reminded App Baker of her obligations and to not to leave her riding open to question.

ROSTOPCHIN – Crowded on jumping before being bumped. Raced keenly near the 800m. Held-up for clear running from the 400m until being shifted wider near the 250m and being disappointed for a run, having to be shifted back in near the 200m.

BOOK OF EXODUS – Bumped on jumping. Bumped near the 900m when GOOD’N’LUCKY shifted out. Steadied near the 900m when PIA MIA shifted in. Steadied again near the 850m when MOONSTRIKER shifted in.

MOONSTRIKER – Shifted in near the 850m when not fully clear of BOOK OF EXODUS which was obliged to steady. Jockey M. Murphy was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding and advised to show far greater care in similar circumstances. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

ASGOODASYOUGETT – Began awkwardly before being bumped soon after. Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Hampered near the 600m when ULUWATU was forced wider when directed outwards into its line of running. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

BLACK COUNTRY – Was declared a late scratching at 3:08pm when no suitable rider was available.

GOOD'N'LUCKY – Shifted in near the 1000m when not fully clear of BOOK OF EXODUS which was obliged momentarily steady. Jockey Savva was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident, Stewards noted that after shifting into the line of BOOK OF EXODUS, Jockey Savva quickly corrected and shifted back out which was identified as a mitigating factor in the incident. Jockey Savva was further reminded of her obligations under AR131(d) in relation to slackening the pace of races. Shifted out marginally near the 900m and bumped.


Race 3: VALE PAT DUFF BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (1000m)

NEVER SAY NAY – Bumped on jumping. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding, App Z. Sprie advised after being mindful of runners shifting ground in the early part of the home straight, he was not comfortable to place his mount under pressure. He further added near the 100m that he was initially looking to obtain clear running to the outside of BIG SKY COUNTRY, however when that runner commenced to shift out, he did not direct his mount out to obtain that run. App Sprie concurred that when BIG SKY COUNTRY shifted out, this availed sufficient room to improve to the inside of that runner and agreed that he had erred in not placing his mount under pressure to obtain that run and had further erred by still looking to the outside in search of clear running which resulted in his being held up over the concluding stages. App Sprie also concurred with Stewards when advised he would have been better positioned to take advantage of runs which availed themselves in the early stages of the home straight had he placed his mount under greater pressure between the 600m and 300m and been more prominently placed rounding the home turn. Stewards adjourned the matter to obtain the betting records of the event. App Sprie was further advised that the ride would be referred to the Racing Queensland Apprentice Training Team for review.

MAGIC IN ME – Began awkwardly and bumped. Shifted out soon after the start and bumped UPSTART LEGEND crowding that runner out onto QUADE which was obliged to steady.

WRITTLE – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey C. Whiteley advise that being posted wide proved detrimental to his mounts finishing efforts, adding further the gelding may not have appreciated the softer going. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

BIG SKY COUNTRY – Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure near the 100m having to be corrected by its rider.

ON HOLD – Bumped on jumping.

XERRI – Presented without a cross-over noseband, which was part of the gelding’s approved gear before presenting again with the cross-over noseband incorrectly fitted. Trainer D. Corbett was fined $100 under the provisions of AR106(1). Began awkwardly and bumped. Jockey H. Phillips dropped her whip near the 300m.

GROOMED – Late scratching at 1:11pm due to the track downgrade.

KUDU – Crowded and bumped soon after the start.

QUADE – Crowded between runners and bumped soon after the start. Held-up for clear running from the 300m until the 250m.

CABRINELLA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

UPSTART LEGEND – Proved very reluctant to proceed to the start. Trainer M. Nolan was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s pre-race manners as a result. Shifted wider leaving the 400m. Raced wide rounding the home-turn.


Race 4: THE POINDEXTERS MAIDEN PLATE (1200m)

BARGARA BOUND – Raced keenly in the early stages. Momentarily crowded near the 800m.

FLYING TO MARS – Bumped on jumping.

OUTTA BEAUTY – Momentarily awkward on heels soon after the start.

SUPIDOCHARGED – Bumped on jumping. When asked to comment on the performance, App Z. Sprie advised that the gelding would be better suited over further distance. Trainer J Walk concurred and adding that the gelding may not have appreciated the softer track conditions and would derive a significant fitness benefit from the run.

BOYSAREBACKINTOWN – Raced wide and without cover for the majority.

COLONEL PARKER – Began awkwardly and bumped.

SUTHERLAND – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Shifted in marginally near the 800m when not quite clear of BARGARA BOUND which was obliged to shift in and momentarily hampered SPRUCE. Apprentice C. Baker was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

DANNY'S BOY – Began awkwardly.

SPRUCE – Momentarily steadied near the 800m. Held-up for clear running entering the home straight.

GUTHO – Bumped on jumping.


Race 5: EMPIRE OF JAPAN - STANDING AT HOPETOUN FARM QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m)

ARCTIC BEAR – Began awkwardly. Bumped near the 500m.

LUCKY JOKER – Dwelt in the barrier before becoming awkwardly placed on heels.

SIBERIAN – Bumped near the 500m.

BONZABELTER- As Jockey N Fazackerley was unable to fulfil his engagement due to delays at another race meeting, Jockey W O’Connell was substituted as the rider.

ESPRIT DU JOUR – Began awkwardly and bumped. Improved onto heels near the 450m having to be steadied. Laid in marginally and was bumped on the hindquarters by BILLILICIOUS near the 300, becoming unbalanced and shifting in further crowding that runner as a result. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Shifted in leaving the 100m when not clear of FOOLSAY which was obliged to steady. Jockey L. Tilley was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding and advised to stop and straight his mounts sooner in similar circumstances.

BILLILICIOUS – Laid out marginally and bumped ESPRIT DU JOUR on the hindquarters near the 300m before being crowded and having to be restrained a s a result. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey L. Tarrant reported that the filly never travelled comfortably throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

FOOLSAY – Raced keenly from the 1000m when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover. Steadied leaving the 100m when ESPRIT DU JOUR shifted in when not fully clear.

LEUCAENA – Stewards accepted the reasons tendered for the late declaration of rider on the filly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

MISSION POSSIBLE – Bumped on jumping before becoming awkwardly placed on heels.


Race 6: TRACKSIDE PHOTOGRAPHY BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (1650m)

MARTEDI – Bumped near the 550m. Held-up for clear running near the 400m and again near the 300m, having to be shifted wider on straightening.

VENTUROUS- Bumped on jumping.

CHASING JACKLEY- Crowded soon after the start.

TAVIESLASS (NZ) – Bumped soon after the start. Bumped near the 550m. When asked to comment on the performance, App C. Baker stated that, in her opinion, the mare did not appreciate receiving kick-back in running. She further added the mare may not have appreciated the softer track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

JORUM – Bumped on jumping. Raced tight with SAVVY BEE rounding the home-turn before bumping with that runner passing the 300m. Bumped again soon after straightening.

SAVVY BEE (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Held-up for clear running passing the 300m before shifting out and bumping JORUM, taking that runner wider. Bumped again soon after straightening. Jockey L. Tilley was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

BOVIDAE – Momentarily crowded leaving the 400m. Crowded passing the 100m.

OLD SALT – Bumped soon after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages.


Race 7: SHANNON SIGN COMPANY MAIDEN HANDICAP (2150m)

WOODY'S MATE – Raced keenly from the 1800m until the 1500m. Commenced to lose ground from the 450m. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey K. Zechner stated that, in his opinion, his mount was outclassed in the event. Trainer C. Geran stated that consideration would now be given to the geldings immediate racing future, indicating it would most likely now be leaving his stable. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

CUT DIAMONDS – Raced keenly for some distance from the 1650m.

STELLA SIMONE – Shifted in and away from another runner soon after the start. Held-up for clear running from the 450m until approaching the 300m.

THE MANIPULATOR – Took the 1500m course proper crossing awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

CATCH CRIES (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Ballina on Thursday, 28 November 2024 and passed fit to start. Shifted in and away from another runner soon after the start.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2 – Jockey M. Murphy – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – Severe Reprimand
Race 2 – Jockey M. Savva – AR131(a) – Careless Riding - Reprimand
Race 2 – Jockey K. Zechner – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – Reprimand
Race 5 – Jockey L. Tilley – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – Reprimand
Race 6 – Jockey L. Tilley – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – Severe Reprimand

Fines
Supplementary – Apprentice C. Collis – AR218(4)(b) – Phone Possession - $500
Race 1 – Trainer M. Nolan – LR68(1) – Failure to Scratch by prescribed Time - $300
Race 3 – Trainer D. Corbett – AR106(1) – Incorrect Gear - $100

Suspensions
Race 2 – Jockey L. Tarrant – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – 10 Days – Commencing 3 December up to and including 12 December 2024 (inclusive)

Absent jockeys
Jockey J. Huxtable – Medical clearance required

Adjourned inquiries
NEVER SAY NAY – Tactics

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ULUWATU, PIA MIA, BIG SKY COUNTRY, BARGARA BOUND, MISS MOZAMBIQUE, THE MANIPULATOR

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3 – UPSTART LEGEND – Pre-race behaviour – Warning


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1: BASIL’S BOW - Ms Montanna Savva
PITAVAGO - Kenji Yoshida
Race 2: JOY MCCOY (NZ) - Ms Chelsea Baker (a2/53kg),
ASGOODASYOUGETT - Mr Luke Miller
GOOD’N’LUCKY - Ms Montanna Savva
Race 3: KUDU - James Baker
Race 4: DANNY’S BOY - Michael Murphy
GUTHO - Wayne O'Connell
Race 5: FOOLSAY - Ms Chelsea Baker (a2/53kg),
LEUCAENA - Dylan Bennett (a3/55kg),
MISSION POSSIBLE - Darren Evans
BONZABELTER – Wayne O’Connell
Race 6: OLD SALT - Chris Whiteley
Race 7: CUT DIAMONDS - Luke Tarrant
CATCH CRIES (NZ) - Ms Chelsea Baker (a2/53kg),

Late scratchings
Race 2 – BLACK COUNTRY – Order of Stewards when No Suitable Rider Available – 3:08pm


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.