QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 4TH JANUARY 2025
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING – Good 4 Race 1; Good 3 the remainder     RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, T Preston & W Glass
 
 
GENERAL
 
As App J Williams & Jockey K Zechner were unable to fulfil their engagements due to injury, rider replacements were permitted as per Stewards race day summary. Both were advised a medical clearance would be required prior to again being permitted to ride.
 
 
Race 1: SHERRIN RENTALS BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP         1200m
 
BEIRUT MISS- Shifted in when not fully clear of GOOD TIMES AGAIN near the 1100m, taking that runner in, obliging it to steady and crowding BIE’RES which was steadied also. App D Bennett was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. In considering the matter Stewards noted the racing manners of GOOD TIMES AGAIN, which commenced to race keenly when being steadied. Shifted in from the 900m crowding the running of ELECTRIC ARROW causing that runner to be steadied when obliged to shift in and becoming awkwardly placed on heels approaching the 800m. App D Bennett was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident.
 
SECRET SPY- Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TOUCH OF GRACIE- Crowded and shifted in before bumping and having to be steadied near the 800m. Bumped near the 400m. Shifted in to obtain a narrow run and bumped near the 150m.
 
EARL OF DEVON (NZ)- Raced wide for the majority.
 
ELECTRIC ARROW- Crowded and obliged to shift in, becoming awkwardly placed on heels and being steadied. Bumped and disappointed for a run near the 150m before being held up for clear running for a short distance thereafter.
 
GOOD TIMES AGAIN- Shifted in and away from heels near 1100m, having to be steadied and commenced to race keenly. Raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SO BRIGHT- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey L Tilley advised that, in his opinion, his mount did not appreciate the firmer racing surface. Trainer M Nolan advised that the stable were disappointed with the performance with the gelding working well leading into the event. Mr Nolan advised further it would be the intention to have the gelding undergo a veterinary examination inclusive of an endoscopic examination in the coming days and undertook to advise should anything become apparent.
 
BIE'RES- Crowded and obliged to steady near the 1100m. Was not pressured in the home straight. Trainer W Nugent advised that the mare may not have appreciated the firmer track conditions.
 
HARD TO DISMISS- Shifted in and crowded TOUCH OF GRACIE which was obliged to steady near the 800m. App R Thorburn was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
BORN FEARLESS- After beginning only fairly from the wide barrier was ridden conservatively in the early stages and settled further back in the field than may have been expected. Laid out when racing keenly leaving the 900m and raced wide from then on.
 
DOWN THE BARREL- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
ROSTOPCHIN- Crowded and bumped near the 800m. Bumped approaching the 400m and was held up for clear running from the 400m until the 300m when shifted wider. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the near-fore fetlock.
 
APPLECROSS- Stewards acceded to a request from Trainer S Thomas to allow the gelding to wear blinkers rather than visors. This was advertised by way of social media address and on course announcement. Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Trainer S Thomas advised the gelding would now likely be retired.
 
 
The racing surface was upgraded to a Good 3 following the running of this event.
 
 
Race 2: CARPET ONE TOOWOOMBA BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP    1300m
 
ONE 'N' ONLY- Shifted in leaving the 1000m when not fully clear of TAKE A PICTURE which was momentarily steadied. App D Bennett was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
TAKE A PICTURE- Obliged to momentarily steady leaving the 1000m after being crossed and raced keenly for a short distance thereafter. Bumped approaching the 200m when attempting to improve into a narrow run.
 
DEMON DELIVERA- Fractious in the barrier, rearing over and dislodging Jockey C Whiteley before becoming momentarily cast. Was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 5:20pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 5:20pm:
 
6cents in the dollar for the win
15cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
5cents in the dollar for 2nd place
14cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer C Geran was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to obtaining a further barrier certificate before again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
TRY EVERYTHING- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey L Tilley advised that, in his opinion, his mount had not handled the firmer track conditions. Trainer T Gollan advised on 5 January 2025 that the mare had pulled up well but would be assess by the stable veterinarian in the coming days and undertook to advise should anything become apparent. Mr Gollan added further that consideration would be given to a gear change and further spacing of the mares runs going forward.
 
CHINCHILLA AHEAD- Began awkwardly. Laid out rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority. When asked to comment on the performance Trainer M Currie advised that, the gelding had derived a significant fitness benefit from its first run in this prep and had matured since returning from a spell, with the stable expecting an improved showing.
 
FIERY RING- Raced keenly from the 1200m until the 900m when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover.
 
SHOUTS ALL DAY- Shifted in abruptly, despite the efforts of its rider, near the 200m.
 
PITAVAGO- Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start. Bumped approaching the 200m when disappointed for a run and momentarily steadied.
 
OVERSEAS (NZ)- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. App R Thorburn advised that, in his opinion, the gelding had come to the end of its preparation. Trainer S Thomas advised that the gelding may not have appreciated the firmer track conditions. Mr Thomas added further that after pulling up well on 5 January 2025, he would assess the gelding over the coming days and make a judgement as to whether to continue with the preparation.
 
 
Race 3: MNP SECURITY CLASS 1 HANDICAP         1000m
 
JUNGLE JUICE- Shifted out and away soon after the start and bumped. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Stable Foreman K Zahmel advised that the gelding may be better suited to being ridden with some cover where possible and the fast early tempo set by JUNGLE JUICE to secure the lead may have been detrimental to its finishing efforts. Mr Zahmel added that the gelding pulled up well on 5 January 2025 but would now likely be sent for an immediate spell.
 
CHARMED PASSAGE (NZ)- Buffeted soon after the start. Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BUTT HEADS- Dwelt in the barrier. Held up for clear running from the 500m until the 300m. Laid in under pressure down the running, proved difficult to shift out from behind heels for some distance, only doing so to obtain clear running passing the 100m.
 
HER EXPENSE- Bumped on jumping. Bumped on the hindquarters approaching the 100m. Jockey S Miller was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the finish of the event. Stewards noted Jockey Millers explanation in that he had misjudged the winning post as well as that his lack of vigour had not compromised his mounts chances of obtaining a placing but were nonetheless of the view that Jockey Millers lack of vigour was blameworthy.
 
BURNETT- Bumped near the 500m, shifted in and bumped the inside running rail. Held up for clear running from that point until shifting wider approaching the 300m and bumping.
 
TOUTE SWEET- Blundered on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BLUE EYE DAME- Bumped on jumping. Momentarily steadied when marginally crowded near the 800m. Bumped near the 500m. Bumped approaching the 300m. Held up for clear running from a point approaching the 200m until the 150m. Laid in and became awkwardly placed on heels having to be steadied and bumped approaching the 100m.
 
SISTER GEORGIA- Trainer A Boyd was advised a warning would be placed on the mare for proving difficult to load into the barrier.  Bumped soon after the start becoming momentarily unbalanced. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 4: FOCUS HR MAIDEN HANDICAP      1100m
 
VAIN ROSSI- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination upon arriving at the barriers at the riders request and was passed fit to start.
 
DATA LEAK- Restrained near the 1000m to obtain a position with cover. 
 
ADDICTED TO JULIA- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SO YES IT IS- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
DUCK OUT- Laid out and bumped near the 700m.
 
FOR THE BRAVE- Shifted in near the 900m when not fully clear of ADDICTIVE PIRANAH, which was racing ungenerously, crowding that runner causing it to be shifted in and further crowding WINDOOW TAPPER. Jockey L Tilley was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. In considering the matter, Stewards determined the racing manners of ADDICTIVE PIRANAH to be a notable contributing factor to the overall interference, and therefore mitigating in terms of Jockey Tilleys culpability.
 
MASI KURA- Slow into stride and bumped. Shifted in abruptly of its own accord and bumped the inside running rail near the 900m, blundered and became unbalanced. Commenced to race ungenerously near the 800m and restrained.
 
ADDICTIVE PIRANHA- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Shifted in approaching the 1000m crowding WINDOW TAPPER before commencing to race ungenerously leaving the 1000m before being crowded by FOR THE BRAVE, shifted in away from heels further crowding WINDOW TAPPER, and having to be steadied. Raced keenly for the majority. Momentarily crowded, shifted in and bumped near the 500m and again near the 400m.
 
SHALZER- Bumped on jumping. Steadied off heels and shifted out near the 800m.
 
WINDOW TAPPER- Bumped on jumping. Crowded leaving the 1000m until near the 900m. Momentarily crowded near the 500m and again near the 400m.
 
POW NOW- Bumped near the 700m.
 
OUTTA BEAUTY- Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 5: PRYDE'S EASIFEED QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP    1300m
 
RED SUTURE- Improved onto heels near the 900m, was steadied and lost ground.
 
FOOLSAY- Bumped soon after the start. Marginally crowded near the 1100m, was momentarily steadied and raced keenly for a short distance after. Became awkwardly placed on heels near the 350m having to be steadied and was held up for clear running from then until the 250m.
 
KEEP IT LOKI- Laid in under pressure down the running, momentarily crowding SUNSHINE SALLY leaving the 200m. Jockey B Lerena was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
BACCARAT ROUGE- Raced wide for the majority. Was taken wider by another runner near the 800m. Following the running of this event Jockey L Tilley advised that he had soreness in his right hand incurred as a result of his mount stopping abruptly on arriving gat the barriers.
 
GAELIC SPIRIT- Disappointed for a run before being held up for clear running from leaving the 400m until the 300m.
 
HEALTHY SUSPICION- Laid out under pressure leaving the 200m and momentarily crowded SUNSHINE SALLY. Jockey C Whiteley was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
SUNSHINE SALLY- Laid in rounding the home turn. Momentarily crowded and steadied leaving the 200m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
RAZOR'S MAGIC- Bumped soon after the start and shifted out. Shifted in near the 1100m and momentarily crowded FOOLSAY before shifting back out. App A Graham was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
MISSING BOUNDARIES- Shifted out and away from another runner near the 1250m. Raced keenly on heels leaving the 1200m, shifted out after improving onto heels and became awkwardly placed on heels near the 1100m and continued to race keenly for some distance.
 
BLACK ASSASSIN- Began awkwardly. Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 1250m and was momentarily steadied. Improved onto heels and shifted out near the 800m.
 
 
Race 6: ELEGANT BLINDS TOOWOOMBA CLASS 3 PLATE        1890m
 
TRAUTMAN- Bumped on jumping, taken in and bumped again near the 1800m. Raced keenly near the 1600m. Shifted wider from the 800m to commence a forward move. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in and bumped on entering the home straight and continued to lay in crowding BILPA MOREA, before being corrected by its rider. Jockey N Tomizawa was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding and advised to exercise greater efforts in correcting his mount sooner. Momentarily steadied from heels near the 50m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer C Geran advised that the gelding would now likely be sent for an immediate spell.
 
MOTION SENSOR- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages. Under pressure from the 700m. Commenced to tire form the 500m. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer J Hanna advised that, in his opinion, the gelding needs to be ridden quite aggressively as it has a tendency to drop the bit when permitted to do so. Mr Hanna added that the intention would now be to freshen the gelding for a step back in trip and assess further from then.
 
ONOMATOPOEIA- Began awkwardly.
 
SAINT MARTIN- Bumped on jumping. Shifted in and away from another runner near the 1800m, bumped and shifted in further. Over-raced between the 1600m and 1400m.
 
VISUAL ELEMENT- Bumped on jumping, shifted out and bumped again. Raced keenly near the 1700m. Raced wide early before being permitted to stride forward from the 1500m and settle into a leading position nearer the inside running rail at the 1300m. Bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced approaching the 200m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey J Stanley advised that, in his opinion, the mare is better suited to racing more conservatively with cover and having to press forward early to avoid being caught wide was a telling factor in the finish. Stable Foreman K Zahmil advised that the mare tends not to appreciate firmer racing surfaces and concurred with the assessment of Jockey Stanley. Adding the mare had pulled up well on 5 January 2025.
 
BILPA MOREA (NZ)- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Bumped approaching the 200m before being buffeted and racing in restricted room for a short distance. Shifted out when not fully clear of TRAUTMAN near the 50m. Jockey M Wishart was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.

TWISTED MISTRESS- Bumped on jumping. Shifted in near the 1800m momentarily crowding runners to the inside. Jockey W O’Connell was advised to exercise greater care and ensure he is fully clear before commencing to shift ground in similar circumstances.
 
JORUM- Over-raced near the 1600m becoming very awkwardly placed on heels and shifted out.
 
ROMANTIC THOUGHTS- Bumped and taken in near the 1800m.
 
 
Race 7: BROWN FAMILY WINE GROUP MAIDEN HANDICAP    1890m
 
CITY OF TROY (NZ)- Forced wider abruptly by another runner near the 1500m. Raced wide until the 1100m.
 
TRUSTY BANDIT- Bumped on jumping. Hung out near the 1500m before shifting back in near the 1400m when not fully clear of THE HINDUSTAN which was obliged to steady. Trainer W Kropp was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners as a result. Jockey M Wishart was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey M Wishart advised that the intention had not been to lead however after beginning well from the wide barrier her mount had commenced to race keenly, in her opinion, as a result of the addition of blinkers for the first time and as a consequence had permitted her mount to stride forward and settle into a leading position. Trainer W Kropp advised the gelding had pulled up well on 5 January 2025, adding that consideration may be given to a gear change but also that, in his opinion, the gelding races better when able to obtain cover.
 
THE HINDUSTAN (NZ)- Steadied from heels near the 1400m. Laid in rounding the home turn and under pressure down the running.
 
SERAPUS- Began awkwardly, bumped and as a consequence was ridden conservatively from the wide gate to obtain a position with cover. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
CATCH CRIES (NZ)- Bumped the inside running rail approaching the 1100m.
 
CUT DIAMONDS- Proved reluctant to proceed to the barriers. Trainer V Heading was advised a warning would be placed on the mare as a result.
 
GUTHO- Improved onto heels near the 1500m soon after being crossed and shifted out before having to be shifted out further abruptly when TRUSTY BANDIT hung out, and took CITY OF TROY wider in doing so.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- App D Bennett- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              App R Thorburn- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 2- App D Bennett- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 3- Jockey S Miller- Failed to ride mount out- AR131(b)- Severe reprimand
Race 4- Jockey L Tilley- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 6- Jockey N Tomizawa- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              Jockey M Wishart- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 7- Jockey M Wishart- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Race day injuries/illness.
Jockey L Tilley- Right hand soreness
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey K Zechner- Injury- Medical required
App J Williams- Injury- Medical required
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
GOOD TIMES AGAIN, ONE’N’ONLY, ADDICTIVE PIRANAH, TRAUTMAN, ONOMATOPOEIA, VISUAL ELEMENT
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- DEMON DELIVERA- Fractious in the barrier- Veterinary clearance prior to Barrier certificate
Race 3- SISTER GEORGIA- Difficult to load- Warning
Race 7- TRUSTY BANDIT- Hunt out- Warning
              CUT DIAMONDS- Pre-race manners- Warning
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- TOUCH OF GRACIE was ridden by C Whiteley
              GOOD TIMES AGAIN was ridden by S Miller
Race 2- DEMON DELIVERA was ridden by C Whiteley
              CHINCHILLA AHEAD was ridden by App S Willis
Race 3- HER EXPENSE was ridden by S Miller
              BURNETT was ridden by C Whiteley
Race 4- ADDICTED TO JULIA was ridden by L Dempsey
Race 5- POSTMAN’S GAP was ridden by N Fazackerley
Race 7- GUTHO was ridden by K Yoshida
 
Late scratchings
Race 2- DEMON DELIVERA- 5:20pm
 
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.