RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday, 25 September 2010

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

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Torpey
Stewards – J. Childs, R. Hitchener, L. Morrison
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P McAuliffe
Swab attendants – J. Snell, A. Jones
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Bishop
Starter – T. Woodham
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From Racing Queensland, Toowoomba – 23.9.10 – Race 3

Racing Queensland Limited (QRL) stewards today continued the inquiry adjourned from the Toowoomba Turf club meeting on 28 August 2010 into the tactics adopted by apprentice S. Bogenhuber, rider of DOUBLE RISE, and apprentice K. Gates, rider of KISS THE KING.

After taking further evidence from S. Bogenhuber and T. Gollan, trainer of DOUBLE RISE and master of S. Bogenhuber, stewards found S. Bogenhuber guilty of a contravention of AR135(b)(c) which reads:

“The rider of every hosre shall take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that his hosre is given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible place in the field.”

Any person who in the opinion of the stewards has breached, or was a party to breaching, any portion of this rule may be penalised, and the horse concerned may be disqualified.”

The specifics being that from approaching the 1200m until leaving the 800m, S. Bogenhuber, rider of DOUBLE RISE, rode her mount along at various stages to maintain a position to the inside of the overracing KISS THE KING (K. Gates) when it was reasonable and permissible for her to restrain her mount to trail KISS THE KING to avoid setting such a fast tempo. By maintaining her position to the inside of KISS THE KING in the opinion of the stewards,
S. Bogenhuber failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to allow DOUBLE RISE to win or to obtain the best possible position.

After considering submissions put forward by S Bogenhuber and T. Gollan, stewards suspended S. Bogenhumber’s licence to ride in races for a period of 4 weeks, commencing midnight, 2 October 2010 and to expire at midnight, 30 October 2010.

After taking further evidence from K. Gates and Mr P. Wallace, trainer of KISS THE KING, stewards were of the opinion that from approaching the 1200m until leaving the 800m, K. Gates took all reasonable measures to restrain KISS THE KING, therefore stewards were of the opinion that her riding was not in contravention of the Rules of Racing and as such no action was taken.

Race 1: Clive Berghofer Land Sales Class 4 H’cap – 1500m
1st – Olanal 2nd – Striking Rose 3rd – Etching 4th – Lion Beauty

Track temperature: 19 degrees celsius

Connections advised stewards that CHANNEL CROSSING got back from its wide barrier last start, and that from the barrier 2 tonight the horse would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

The start of this race was delayed after farrier attention was required for CHANNEL CROSSING after that horse sprung a shoe during the prelminary.

SHELDON (A. Best) and MY FLIGHT (M. O'Brien) were slow to begin.

CHANNEL CROSSING (R. Goltz) began awkwardly.

SHELDON (A. Best) had a tendency to overrace in the early stages, and near the 1300m threw its head in the air when steadied away from the heels of SILVER WHISPER (P. Wolfgram)

SILVER WHISPER (P. Wolfgram) was inclined to hang out in the early and middle stages.

Near the 500m, SILVER WHISPER was tightened for room and had to be checked when racing to the inside of STRIKING ROSE (A.Taylor). After taking evidence from the riders concerned and acting on their own observations, A. Taylor, rider of STRIKING ROSE, was given the benefit of the doubt as to whether she was careless at that point by allowing her mount to shift in. In coming to that decision, stewards were of the opinion that SILVER WHISPER may have shifted out at that point.

SHELDON had a tendency to lay in in the straight, which prevented its rider, A. Best, from being able to fully test his mount.

When questioned, R. Goltz was at a loss to explain the disappointing performance of CHANNEL CROSSING, other than to advise that the tactic to ride the horse more forward tonight in hindsight may have been detrimental to the horse’s chances, and in his opinion, consideration should be given to CHANNEL CROSSING being ridden further back in the field. Stewards noted the explanation.

Race 2: Matrix Planning Solutions Open H'cap – 1000m
1st – Red Ferments 2nd – Hyde Park 3rd – Diasco 4th – Zulu Dawn

Track temperature: 19 degrees celsius

COURT ADJOURNED (J. Kehoe) was slow to begin.

HYDE PARK (A. Best) raced wide for the majority of the race.

ZULU DAWN (B. Richardson) was crowded for room approaching the finish line when racing between NIGHT ESCORT (J. Letherby) and DIASCO (K. Mizobe), which shifted in.

ZULU DAWN, which was found to have fractured its near-fore sesamoid following the event, was euthanased on humane grounds.


Race 3: Fitton Insurance Hopeful Plate 2yo Patealte – 1000m
1st – Double Impact 2nd – Flammable 3rd – Tax Evader 4th – Peterhof

Track temperature: 19 degrees celsius.

PALADIN (J. McKinnon) and TAX EVADER (N. Yamada) began awkwardly.

HARGRAVE (W. Clasohm) and METAL BLUE (W. Doyle) were both slow to begin.

ON APPEAL (R. Goltz) shifted out at the start, made contact with OUTER EDGE (S. Drake), which in turn shifted out on to FLAMMABLE (P. Wolfgram).

DOUBLE IMPACT (G. Geran) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

METAL BLUE hung out throughout the race.

P. Wolfgram, rider of FLAMMABLE, was cautioned regarding his persistant whip use on the filly over the final 500m of the race.


Race 4: QIMR Class 1 H'cap – 1000m
1st – G’day Old Mate 2nd – Tycoon Angel 3rd – Context 4th – You’re Blessed

Track temperature: 18 degrees celsius.

DORADO BEACH was declared a late scratching at 3.58 pm on veterinary advice.

VETTORI’S IMAGE (M. O'Brien), CERULEAN BLUE (K. Mizobe), YOU’RE BLESSED (W. Clasohm) and SNIPERTY (A. Best) were all slow to begin.

Near the 900m, YOU’RE BLESSED (W. Clasohm) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CONTEXT (K. Ashton), which shifted in. K. Ashton, rider of CONTEXT, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

YOU’RE BLESSED (W. Clasohm) raced wide for the majority of the race.
W. Clasohm, rider of the 4th placegetter, YOU’RE BLESSED, was fined $200 for weighing in in excess of half a kilogram over his declared riding weight.

A post race veterinary examination of ANGEL WTIHIN (N. Yamada), which became very unbalanced approaching the 300m, was found to have a poor post-race recovery. A veterinary clearance will required for ANGEL WITHIN before the filly will be permitted to start again.


Race 5: Bahram Stud Training Centre Class 2 H'cap – 1625m
1st – Bruncher 2nd – Audiola 3rd – Be Kind 4th -

Track temperature: 18 degrees celsius.

DORADO BEACH was declared a late scratching at 3.58 pm on veterinary advice.

Trainer M. Wilson was reprimanded for presenting BE KIND to the enclosure with incorrect gear.

DARK KNIGHT (A. Best) were slow to begin.

BRUNCHER (B. Richardson) and AUDIOLA (N. Yamada) made contact on jumping away.

PRETTY VEGAS (A.Taylor) raced ungenerously in the early stages of the event.

STREETCAR DESIRE (K. Ashton) raced ungenerously in the middle stages.

Near the 550m, BRIEF HAPPINESS (R. Goltz) was crowded for room when racing between STONEY PARK (K. Mizobe) and AUDIOLA (N. Yamada), which shifted out to improve. PRETTY VEGAS was inconvenienced in this incident.

PRETTY VEGAS raced wide for the majority of the race.

C. Eaton, rider of BE KIND reported that the horse failed to settle during the middle stages of the event.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of BRUNCHER as compared to its unplaced run at Springsure, trainer S. Godfrey stated that at its last start the gelding failed to handling the prevailing conditions of the track which had deteriorated due to rain during the race meeting.

Stewards questioned A. Best, rider of DARK KNIGHT, regarding the disappointing performance of the horse. Jockey Best stated that that DARK KNIGHT did not settle in the early stages of the event and under the impost of 58 kilograms, and with the tempo of the race, the horse was unable to make up significant ground over the latter stages of the race.


Race 6: Ractree Charity Stallion Tender QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1100m
1st – Stephen Got Even 2nd – Smashing Bottles 3rd – Double top 4th – Rackmeister

Track temperature: 17 degrees celsius.

Trainer M. Adams was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for DOUBLE TOP by the prescribed time.

Trainer M. Goodwin was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for RACKMEISTER by the prescribed time.

BADBOYCURTIS (S. Drake) was slow to begin.

Leaving the 800m, STEPHEN GOT EVEN (G. Geran) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of RED TORNADO (S. Bogenhuber), which shifted in.

Near the 900m, NORTHERN TRAVELLER (M. O’Brien) shifted out from behind the heels of STEPHEN GOT EVEN (G. Geran) and in doing so made contact with KESTHIN (R. Goltz).

Passing the 700m, NORTHERN TRAVELLER was crowded for room by VALUED (P. Wolfgram), which hung in despite the efforts of its rider. VALUED continued to hang in for the remainder of the race.

Leaving the 700m, SMASHING BOTTLES (K. Yoshida) improved up on to the heels of FLOODMARK (N. Evans) and had to be steadied. KESTHIN (R. Goltz), which was trailing, was inconvenienced in this incident.

Near the 500m, STEPHEN GOT EVEN was held up and unable to improve when racing at the heels of VOZAMIAT (W. Clasohm). STEPHEN GOT EVEN again had to be steadied off the heels of VOZAMIAT at the 400m.

FLOODMARK (N. Evans) was caught wide for the majority of the event.


Race 7: Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Maiden H'cap – 1050m
1st – Atlantique 2nd – Grey Mambo 3rd – Silent Le Touch 4th – Maxine

Track temperature: 17 degrees celsius.

FRILLY was declared a late scratching at 8.13 pm when the filly was found to be lame in the near foreleg on arrival at the track.

Trainer K. Maund was fined $100 for racing LORRIE’S FAVOURITE in correct gear.

LORRIE’S FAVOURITE (S. Bogenhuber) and BRIGALOW BABE (N. Evans) were tightened for room on jumping away between ISADORA GOLD (L. McCoy) and SILENT LE TOUCH (J. Kehoe), both of which shifted ground.

SILENT LE TOUCH raced wide for the majority of the race.

J. Kehoe, rider of SILENT LE TOUCH, was cautioned regarding his persistant whip use on the filly over the final 500m of the race.

When questioned regarding her riding of SEASIDE DANCER over the final 400m, in particular the lack of vigour displayed on that horse, apprentice M. O’Brien stated that the horse travelled well until appraoching the turn, however she then became concerned with the mare’s action and as a result eased the horse out of the race. Stewards, after considering apprentice O’Brien’s explanation, declared SEASIDE DANCER ineligible to start until it shows by satisfactory barrier trial it can perform in the desire manner. Trainer T. Wolfgram was advised that SEASIDE DANCER must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.















































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
Race 5. Merv Wilson – Trainer – Present horse with incorrect gear – AR140B(2)*

Fines
Race 4. Wade Clasohm – Jockey – Return to scale overweight – $200 - AR145*
Race 6. Mal Adams – Trainer – Late rider – $100 - LR67*
Mark Goodwin – Trainer – Late rider – $100 - LR67*
Race 7. Karen Maund – Trainer – Race horse in incorrect gear - $100*

Suspensions
From TTC, 23.9.10
Race 3. Sky Bogenhumber – A/jockey – AR135(b)(c) – Fail to take all reasonable measures in race – 4 weeks susp. – M/n 2.10.10 to m/n 30.10.10*

Race day injuries/illness
Adam Best – Jockey – Illness – Cert. Required*

Absent jockeys
Jemma Daley – A/jockey – Illness – Cert. Required*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – all winners, Striking Rose, Flammable, Smashing Bottles, Grey Mambo

Bar
Race 7. Seaside Dancer – Poor performance – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Etching – T. Fujinuma
Lion Beauty – N. Evans
My Flight – M. O’Brien
Maximiss – K. Mizobe
Race 2. I Dared – R. Goltz
Race 3. Double Impact – G. Geran
Outer Edge – S. Drake
Peterhof – A. Taylor
Silvakini – N. Evans
Race 4. Sniperty – A. Best
You’re Blessed – W. Classohm
Vettori’s Image – M. O’Brien
Race 5. Busker – M. O’Brien
Streetcar Desire – K. Ashton
Stoney Park – K. Mizobe
Race 6. Double top – L. McCoy
Northern Traveller – M. O’Brien
Rackmeister – N. Yamada
Red Tornado – S. Bogenhuber
Race 7. Isadora Gold – L. McCoy
Lorrie’s Favorite – S. Bogenhuber
Seaside Dancer – M. O’Brien
Silent Le Touch – J. Kehoe

Late scratchings

Race 5. Dorado Beach – 3.58 pm
Race 7. Frilly – 8.13 pm




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