QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

TOOWOOMBA - SATURDAY 8 MARCH 2025

WEATHER – Overcast/Showers          TRACK RATING –          Good 3 Races 1 & 2; Good 4 Races 3 & 4; Soft 5 Races 5 – 7  RAIL – Out 2metres 800m-400m; Out 4m the remainder
 
 
OFFICIALS

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

GENERAL
 
When Jockeys G. Goomany, M. Hellyer, and App E. Molloy were all unavailable due to weather conditions associated with Cyclone Alfred, Stewards permitted rider replacements as per the Stewards’ race-day summary.
 
When App J. McMurray was indisposed due to illness, Stewards permitted rider replacements as per the Stewards’ race-day summary. App McMurray was advised he will require a medical clearance prior to riding again.


Race 1: MNP SECURITY BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1200m)

Correct weight was delayed allowing Stewards and Jockey N. Callow to view footage of the start to ascertain whether DOWNEY had been afforded a fair start. After viewing the official patrol footage it was determined that the gelding had turned its head into the adjoining the barrier stall simultaneous to the start being effected. Stewards were therefore satisfied that the gelding had been afforded a fair start and its poor start was directly attributable to its barrier manners. Correct weight was subsequently declared on the Judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
CHARMED PASSAGE (NZ) – Laid out rounding the home-turn and in the early part of the home straight. Laid out abruptly near the 200m. Shifted out abruptly near the 50m when App D Bennett lost the use of his near side rein before being corrected.
 
DOWNEY – Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost significant ground. Trainer M. Currie was advised that the gelding would require a barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
GALWAY HUSSLER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TOO MANY THOUGHTS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide throughout.
 
NEW YORK GAL – Began awkwardly before blundering. Jockey L. Tilley pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) in that near the 1100m, he did direct his mount in when insufficiently clear of PAMPUNI, causing that runner to be hampered and steadied from heels. Jockey Tilley’s license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period 8 days, commencing 16 March up to and including 23 March 2025. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted Jockey Tilleys guilty plea, record in relation to the rule and the application of the QRIC Careless Riding Template. Jockey Tilley was advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
MONAZEL – Began awkwardly.  Over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain a position with cover.
 
PITAVAGO – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
ROWDASH – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ROCK LOBSTER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide for the majority.
 
PAMPUNI – Slow to begin. Obliged to steady from heels near the 1100m.
 
BIRAGUE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 

Race 2: SEDL AGENCIES CLASS 2 PLATE (1300m)

BLAME THE WHISKEY – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early and middle stages when being restrained to obtain a position with cover. Momentarily held-up for clear running leaving the 400m.
 
CRAZY EYED FRED – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Raced wide throughout. Dislodged Jockey G. Cartwright when returning to scale. Jockey Cartwright was examined by QAS Officers and deemed fit to fulfill her remaining engagements.
 
JOY MCCOY (NZ) – Momentarily held-up for clear running passing the 300m before shifting wider.
 
STROMA ASTER – Jockey L. Tilley was reminded of his obligations under AR131(b) to ride his mount out fully to the finish. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted that Jockey Tilley’s actions had no tangible effect on the placings but fell short of the expected standard.
 
JAMAICAN MECRAZY – Began awkwardly. Steadied from heels soon after the start.
 
JENNI INDA JUNGLE – Raced wide throughout. When asked to comment on the performance Jockey J. Stanley advised that, after travelling reasonably throughout, the mare weakened noticeably in the home straight and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery and mild upper respiratory sounds.
 
KICKATINALONG – Bumped on jumping.
 
RUBAAHY – Began awkwardly and bumped on jumping.
 
 
Following the running of this race, the racing surface was downgraded to a Good 4.
 

Race 3: HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY VINCE NUGENT BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (2150m)

LUCKY EXCHANGE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
GOOGAZ – Raced keenly in the middle stages. App L. O’Donnell was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride her mount out to the finish of the event. In considering the matter Stewards were of the view that App O’Donnell’s actions may have cost her mount 5th placing, but could not be definitively certain.
 
BRAVE BOY – Began awkwardly.
 
FORUM ONE – Began awkwardly before being crowded between runners soon after the start and momentarily eased. Laid in rounding the home-turn. Bumped near the 200m.
 
BILPA MOREA (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages and shifted wider near the 1300m to avoid heels. Laid in for some distance passing the 900m. Bumped near the 400m. Bumped near the 200m.
 
FLASH PRINCE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after taking charge of its rider enroute to the barriers and cleared to start. Raced keenly in the early stages. Commenced to over-race near the 1300m and was taken wider by another runner, raced wide from that point until near the 700m. Bumped near the 400m when shifting out to obtain clear running.
 
CHERRY LIPS – After beginning well from an inside barrier, was able to obtain the lead with relative ease and subsequently settled further forward than may have been expected. Raced keenly in the early stages. Jockey M. Wishart was reprimanded under the provisions of the AR131(b) for failing to ride her mount out to the finish. In considering the matter Stewards were comfortably satisfied that Jockey Wishart’s actions had not tangible effect on her mounts finishing position but fell short of the expected standard.
 
LUNA DIVA – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 

Race 4: MOORE TRAILERS MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m)

DREAM SUMMIT – Began awkwardly. Brushed the inside running rail the near the 800m.
 
FONZIE ROCKS – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
NOVADAN – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GOOD GIRL POLLY – Laid out passing the 400m and bumped. When asked to comment on the performance Jockey N. Tomizawa advised that, in his opinion, the filly failed to handle the track conditions and resented the kick-back in running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed some minor upper respiratory sounds.
 
PORRISTA (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SHALZER – Raced keenly for some distance passing the 900m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SHAKEN MARTINI – Raced keenly in the early stages. Shifted in under pressure near the 100m. Raced wide throughout.
 
TWO TIME GIRL – Bumped passing the 400m. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Following the running of this race, the track was downgraded to a Soft 5.
 

Race 5: SHERRIN RENTALS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (1200m)

SMILING ZAC (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Bumped near the 1000m and steadied when crowded for room. Bumped again when crowded near the 850m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a mildly slow post-race recovery.
 
MASTERPLAN – Raced keenly in the early stages. Crowded for room from the 1000m to the 850m before having to be restrained when tightened further. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
DIACO – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
NORTHERNONTAP – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Bumped near the 1000m when taken in and crowded for room, having to be steadied. Again crowded for room near the 850m having to be steadied. Raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
I PROMISE YOU – Shifted in when not fully clear of NORTHERNONTAP which was obliged to steady when carried inwards onto SMILING ZAC near the 1000m, and in doing so placed MASTERPLAN in restricted room for some distance. App O. Kendal was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. Stewards noted the carelessness and interference to be in the low range. Momentarily crowded passing the 200m.
 
COYNES ROAD – Hung-in for some distance, despite the efforts of its rider, passing the 850m crowding runners to its inside. Laid in rounding the home-turn and when under pressure in the home straight. Trainer M. Kropp was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record as a result.
 
CELESTIAL HARBOUR – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
DISCERNING – When the gelding was mistakenly scratched due to an administrative error on Thursday, 6 March 2025, Stewards subsequently permitted the gelding to be reinstated later that afternoon. When considering the matter, Stewards noted the short time that the gelding remained out of the field and that no emergency runners had been effected. Began very awkwardly contacting the barrier partition and shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider. Trainer M. Currie was advised that the mare would be required to trial prior to racing again. Improved onto heels having to be momentarily steadied and shifted wider near the 400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

 
Race 6: SUBZERO AIRCONDITIONING QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1100m)

SOUL BROTHER – Improved onto heels near the 400m having to be momentarily steadied and shifted wider. Laid in near the 150m having to be corrected by its rider.
 
CEEKAY'S CHOICE – Began awkwardly and bumped on jumping.
 
DECORATIVE – When Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester was unable to satisfy the allocated weight, Stewards permitted Jockey G. Cartwright to be substituted as the replacement rider. Jockey Guthmann-Chester was reprimanded under the provisions of AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted his good record in relation to the rule and the circumstances of the breach. Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
CROATIAN QUEEN – Hung-out rounding the home-turn.
 
UPSTART LOVER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TOSSIT – Harmlessly dislodged Jockey H. Richardson upon leaving the mounting yard before quickly being recaptured. Began awkwardly and bumped on jumping.
 
ELEMISS – Was declared a late scratching at 11:11am due to transport difficulties.
 
 
Race 7: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE MAIDEN HANDICAP (870m)

BLANCH – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FIFTH MAJOR – Raced wide throughout. Jockey L. Tarrant stated that the mare felt uncomfortable in its action in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the near-fore. Trainer C Anderson was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
MAEVE – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running from entering the home straight until near the 150m when shifting in. Raced wide throughout.
 
VERSION – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PLEA – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after becoming fractious in the race day tie-ups and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly. Held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn.
 
ROTHWEILER – Jockey G. Cartwright dropped her whip near the 100m.
 
ALZURRI – Very slow to begin and lost ground. Trainer B. Azel was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record. In considering the matter Stewards noted the circumstances pertaining to geldings last start. 
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3 – Apprentice L. O’Donnell – Failure to ride out to the finish – AR131(b) – Severe Reprimand  
Race 3 – Jockey M. Wishart – Failure to ride out to the finish – AR131(b) – Reprimand 
Race 5 – Apprentice O. Kendal – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand
Race 6 – Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester – Overweight – AR190(3) – Reprimand  
 
Suspensions
Race 1 – Jockey L. Tilley – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – 8 Days; 16 March – 23 March 2024 (inclusive)

Race day injuries/illness
H. Richardson – left knee when dislodged  

Absent jockeys
App J. McMurray – medical clearance required
Jockey M. Hellyer, G. Goomany & App E. Molloy – Acceptable reasons  
 

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
TOO MANY THOUGHTS, RUBAAHY, SMOKIN MATCH, FLASH PRINCE, PORRISTA, GALWAY HUSSLER, PLEA
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1 – DOWNEY – Stood flat-footed – Barrier Certificate
Race 5 – DISCERNING – Racing Manners – Trial
             – COYNES ROAD – Hung-in – Warning
Race 7 – FIFTH MAJOR – Lame near-fore – Veterinary clearance
 
Falls
Race 2 – Jockey G Cartwright – After the post – Cleared to fulfill her remaining engagements
 

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:         ROCK LOBSTER - Ms Georgina Cartwright
                     PAMPUNI - Ms Montanna Savva
                     BIRAGUE - Luke Tarrant
Race 2:         ALONTRO - Kenji Yoshida
                     RUBAAHY - Ms Kelsey Lenton (a3/49kg),
                     ROMANTIC THOUGHTS - Ms Hannah Richardson
Race 3:         FLASH PRINCE - Ms Olivia Kendal (a2/52kg),
                     CHERRY LIPS - Ms Madeleine Wishart
                     LUNA DIVA - Kenji Yoshida
Race 4:         GOOD GIRL POLLY - Nozi Tomizawa
Race 6:         JUST CLIFFY - Cobi Vitler (a3/53kg),
                      DECORATIVE – Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 7:         ALZURRI - Ms Stacey Callow (a2/50kg)
 

Late scratchings
Race 6 – ELEMISS – Transport difficulties – 11:11am


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.