RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday, 11 September 2010

WEATHER - Fine TRACK RATING - Good 3 (Cushion track ) RAIL - True
PENETROMETER READINGS – N/A

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S.Fletcher
Stewards – J. Childs, L. Morrison, D. Wann
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P McAuliffe
Swab attendants – J. Snell, R. Burchmann
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Bishop
Starter – T. Woodham, P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Trainer T. Gollan was fined $200 for failing to scratch BOSS HOG (Race 1) and KORANOVSKY (Race 5) by the prescribed time.

As apprentice B. Evans’ arrival at the track was delayed, J. Letherby was substituted as the rider of FANTASTIC BLUE in race 2, and J. Kropp as the rider of LEICA PULSE in race 4. After questioning B. Evans in relation to this matter, stewards’ adjounred the inquiry to enable trainer P. Nolan to be present.

App. B. Evans was fined $100 for failing to to produce a letter of authority to ride at today’s meeting.



From Dalby, 4.9.10

Race 1. Jockey S. Richardson, rider of MAGIC TURBO was reprimanded for using his whip 7 times prior to the 100m - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Race 2. Jockey S. Richardson, rider of OAKFIELD ROYALE was fined $100 for using his whip 7 times prior to the 100m - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)





Race 1: Aerotec Flight Training Class 3 H'cap – 1300m
1st –Double Rise 2nd – Fat Henry 3rd – Shot Bar 4th – Secrets

Track temperature: 20 degrees celsius

TIGGEROO (K. Ashton) began awkwardly.

Near the 550m, LION BEAUTY (C. Gilby) had to be momentarily steadied when tightened for room between SHOCKWAVES (B. Johnson) and TIGGEROO (K. Ashton), which shifted in and away from SHOT BAR (J. Letherby).

Approaching the 400m, SECRETS (A. Best) shifted out to improve and in doing so forced DOUBLE RISE (S. Richardson) wider on the track.

JAZZ MUSIC (N. Yamada) was held up and unable to improve from the 300m until nearing the 150m.

SHOT BAR and ZAKATO (M. O'Brien) raced wide throughout.

Stewards sought an explanation from jockey R. Goltz regarding the riding tactics adopted on STRIKING ROSE in settling further back in the field than it had in recent starts. R. Goltz stated that after discussing the race with trainer G. Blades, it was established there was considerable speed in the race, and in view of the mare’s wide barrier and the fact it was coming back in distance, it was decided that it would be in the best interests of STRIKING ROSE for it to settle midfield with cover if possible. R. Goltz added that after being caught wide he was obliged to settle his mount further back than he intended. Trainer G. Blades confirmed the instructions.

When questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted on the winner, DOUBLE RISE, S. Richardson stated that he had been instructed to lead in today’s event, however after the gelding began awkwardly it failed to show its customary speed and as a result settled back further than he had anticipated. He added that DOUBLE RISE did not travel well throughout the event until he was able to get the gelding to the outside near the 600m, at which time it responded to his riding. In noting the explanation, stewards will seek to confirm the instructions from T. Gollan.


Race 2: Harvey World Travel Class 6 Plate – 1000m
1st – Diasco 2nd – Sleek Repeat 3rd – Heza Flashman 4th – Craiglea Tunes

Track temperature: 18 degrees celsius

CRAIGLEA TUNES (J. Kropp), which began awkwardly, shifted out and made heavy contact with HYDE PARK (A. Best). A short distance later, HYDE PARK was tightened for room between CRAIGLEA TUNES (J. Kropp) and MOSSTANG (K. Ashton), which shifted in, resulting in HYDE PARK losing ground.

HEZA FLASHMAN (K. Yoshida) was slow to begin.

FANTASTIC BLUE (J. Letherby) began awkwardly and made contact with the barrier partition.

TRUE FLYER (M. O'Brien) hung out throughout.

Apprentice J. Kropp reported that CRAIGLEA TUNES hung out throughout the race.

A post race veterinary examination of TRUE FLYER, which compounded in the staight to finish a distant last revealed the gelding to have an elevated respiratory and heart rate. Trainer K. Kemp’s representative, Ms B. Lowe, was advised that prior to its next race start, the horse must barrier trial satisfactorily in an official trial, following which an endoscopic examination must be carried out, the results of which to be forwarded to stewards. A veterinary clearance would also be required for TRUE FLYER prior to its next race start.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of RED WINE BWANA, jockey R. Goltz stated his instructions were to lead on the gelding or obtain a position on the speed. He added that after beginning well and obtaining a leading position, TRUE FLYER improved to his outside and placed pressure on his mount, resulting in RED WINE BWANA commencing to overrace and as a result he was not able to settle his mount and it compounded in the straight.
A post race veterinary examination of RED WINE BWANA revealed the horse to have a slower than normal recovery rate.


Race 3: Holmes Smash Repairs Class 4 H'cap – 1625m
1st – Etching 2nd – Channel Crossing 3rd – Spinada 4th – Burnett Dancer

Track temperature: 18 degrees celsius.

Apprentice T. Fujinuma was fined $100 for failing to claim his full allowance on SPINADA.

FIDAKAT (S. Galvin) began awkwardly losing ground.

ARTSECRETS (K. Yoshida) and GALLOPING RHYMES (M. O'Brien) made contact on jumping away. A short distance later, ARTSECRETS shifted out and again made contact with GALLOPING RHYMES.

FIDAKAT over raced in the early and middle stages.

FIDAKAT raced wide throughout, and near the 600m, ETCHING (N. Yamada) shifted out, forcing FIDAKAT wider on the track.

DON’T BACK DOWN (B. Richardson) and ETCHING (N. Yamada) hung out under pressure in the home straight.

BURNETT DANCER (K. Mizobe), AURTOBE (K. Ashton) and SPINADA (T. Fujinuma) all raced wide for the majority of the event.

A post race veterinary examination of FIDAKAT, which finished a distant last, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Stewards questioned apprentice M. O’Brien and trainer K. Dowling regarding the riding tactics adopted on GALLOPING RHYMES in leading today as compared to the horse’s most recent racing starts. M. O’Brien stated that she was instructed to give the gelding a couple of slaps out of the barriers as GALLOPING RHYMES had shown a tendency to be slowly away, and lead if possible. She added that her mount commenced to travel strongly in the middle stages and pulled hard despite her efforts to get the horse to settle. M. O’Brien further added that GALLOPING RHYMES was under pressure from the 600m and subsequently weakened in the straight. Trainer K. Dowling confirmed the instructions to lead if possible. After considering all of the evidence, stewards, in not taking any further action, advised apprentice O’Brien she should have made greater effort in attempting to settle her mount in the middle stages than she did on this occasion. Trainer K. Dowling was reprimanded for failing to notify stewards of the change of riding tactics to be adopted on GALLOPING RHYMES.


Race 4: Neil Mansell Transport QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1100m
1st –Projects 2nd – Smashing Bottles 3rd – Purity 4th - Cool Lips

Track temperature: 15 degrees celsius.

Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer R. Lipp for the late declaration of B. Richardson as the rider of COOL LIPS.

OSCARBEN (J. Letherby) was tightened for room on jumping away between LEICA PULSE (J. Kropp) and PROJECTS (P. Wolfgram), both of which shifted ground.

COOL LIPS (B. Richardson) and SMASHING BOTTLES (K. Yoshida) were slow to begin.

Near the 900m, LEICA PULSE got its head up and continued to race ungenerously for a short distance.

GREYZEEL (R. Goltz), which was inclined to overrace and race greenly in the early stages, shifted in leaving the 900m.

Leaving the 900m, GREYZEEL, which was racing greenly, shifted in abruptly.

SAHARA COURT (N. Yamada) hung out from the 800m.

GREYZEEL hung out leaving the 400m until entering the straight.


Race 5: McNab Constructions (Australia) Pty Ltd Class 1 H'cap – 1050m
1st – Cryptologist 2nd – Grey Encounter 3rd – Monashee Matty 4th – Damage And Blue

Track temperature: 13 degrees celsius.

Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer N. Petersen for the late declaration of C. Gilby as the rider of IPLAYFORTHEBAY.

Apprentice T. Fujinuma was fined $100 for being overweight on CRYPTOLOGIST. B. Richardson was substituted as the rider of that horse.

DANEREADY (A. Best) and IPLAYFORTHEBAY (C. Gilby) were slow to begin.

REGGIE’S HALO (N. Yamada) began awkwardly.

IPLAYFORTHEBAY was inclined to race ungenerously in the middle stages.
Approaching the 550m, IPLAYFORTHEBAY got its head up whilst being eased from the heels of DANEREADY (A. Best), which shifted out to obtain clear running. A. Best, rider of IPLAYFORTHEBAY, was severely reprimanded for shifting ground when insufficently clear.

DAMAGE AND BLUE (K. Yoshida) raced greenly with its head in the air near the 900m until passing the 800m.

REGGIE’S HALO (N. Yamada) raced wide throughout.

When asked to explain the improved performance of CRYPTOLOGIST, trainer T. Malseed stated that the horse was having its first start for him after coming from Victoria. He stated that he had removed all the gear previously worn by CRYPTOLOGIST, which he believed was in the horse’s best interests. Mr Malseed added that the gelding had pleased him in recent trials and was confident of a forward showing tonight.

Stewards sought an explanation from jockey P. Wolfgram regarding the disappointing performance of MAGIC PEARL. P. Wolfgram stated that the mare travelled well throughout the race however when pressured by runners to its outside, MAGIC PEARL commenced to overrace and it was his opinion that this contributed to the horse failing to settle and run out the distance of today’s event. Trainer N. Hilton stated that MAGIC PEARL had a history of overracing and it was his intention to add pacifiers again to the gear of MAGIC PEARL in an attempt to have the mare relax more in its races. Stewards noted the explanation. A post race veterinary examination of MAGIC PEARL failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 6: Planetary Geophysics Open H'cap – 1300m
1st – Rockem 2nd – Professor 3rd – He’s Some Eagle 4th – Damage And Blue

Track temperature: 13 degrees celsius.

Trainer J. Crompton’s explanation for the late declaration of rider for LAERTES was accepted.

FOOLISH (J. Letherby) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 400m, FOOLISH (J. Letherby) had to be eased from the heels of the tiring EPICRED (M. Abe).

PROFESSOR (A. Best) laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.


Race 7: Roberts Menswear Maiden H'cap – 1000m
1st – Sniperty 2nd – Frilly 3rd – Stox And Blondes 4th – Media Tart

Track temperature: 11 degrees celsius.

RICHMOND LAD was declared a late scratching at 6.03 pm after trainer J. McMahon advised that the gelding was found to be lame. Trainer J. McMahon was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for the gelding prior to its next race start.

VAIN GOLD (J. Warrington) began awkardly and shifted in, bumping MEDIA TART (K. Mizobe).

SEQUISHA (S. Richardson) shifted in and bumped SNIPERTY (B. Evans) at the start.

BESSWISHES (M. Abe) began awkwardly and lost ground.

Approaching the 400m, SEQUISHA (S. Richardson) improved up on to the heels of MEDIA TART and had to be eased, and was then held up on that runner’s heels until entering the home straight.

COUNT FERGUS (K. Ashton) and MAGIC TURBO (P. Wolfgram) raced wide throughout.










































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
From Dalby, 5.9.10
Race 1. Scott Richardson – Jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a) *
Race 3. Ken Dowling – Trainer – Fail to advise tactic change*
Race 5. Adam Best – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a) – Severe reprimand*

Fines
From Dalby, 4.9.10
Race 2. Scott Richardson – Jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to 100m – $100 - AR137A(5)(a)*
Brent Evans – A/jockey – Fail to supply Letter of Authority – $100 - LR61*
Race 1/5 Tony Gollan – Trainer – 2 late scr. - $200 – AR114*
Race 3. Tats Fujinuma – A/jockey – Fail to claim full allowance – AR92(12) - $100*
Race 5. Tats Fujinuma – A/jockey – Overweight – AR120(b) - $100*

Adjourned inquiries
Re B. Evans failure to fulfil engagements in Race 2 and Race 4.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – all winners, Fat Henry, Sleek Repeat, Grey Encounter, Frilly

Warnings/bars
Race 2. True Flyer – Elevated respiratory and heart rate – Official trial/Endoscopic exam/Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 7. Richmond Lad – Lame – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Tiggeroo – K. Ashton
Race 2. Fantastic blue – J. Letherby
Race 3. Don’t Back Down – B. Richardson
Race 4. Leica Pulse – J. Kropp
Cool Lips – B. Richardson
Race 5. Iplayforthebay – C. Gilby
Cryptologist – B. Richardson
Race 6. Laetes – B. Thomson

Late scratchings
Rade 1. Boss Hog – 7.39 am
Race 5. Koranovsky – 7.39 am
Race 7. Richmond Lad – 6.03 pm


***********************