RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday, 10 March 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK – CUSHION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – J. Childs, L. Carvosso, A. Stephens
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – J. Cawdell-Smith
Swab attendants – J. Snell, R. Burchmann
Bookmakers Supervisor – Club
Starter – P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From Toowoomba meeting, 3.3.12 – Race 6.

N. Tomizawa, rider of LIKE A GEE SIX, was reprimanded for shifting out near the 900m, resulting in HALO'D BE THY NAME (S. Bogenhuber) being bumped and becoming badly unbalanced.

When questioned, N. Tomizawa explained that LIKE A GEE SIX travelled well throughout the race however when he applied pressure to the horse it failed to stretch out and in the straight he was concerned with the horse's action and therefore did not continue to apply pressure in riding the horse out. N. Tomizawa added that, in his opinion, the horse was stepping short in front and felt sore. Subsequent to the race, trainer B. Currie confirmed that he had LIKE A GEE SIX examined by his veterinary surgeon and it was found to have a small bone chip in the near fore knee. Mr Currie advised that LIKE A GEE SIX has now be sent for a lengthy spell.

N. Tomizawa was fined $100 for failing to seek permission to leave the course.

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Due to an electrical malfunction, all races were started manually.

As P. Wolfgram had been stood down by stewards, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.


Race 1: Stephanie Duff Class 2 H'cap – 1625m
1st – El Jackino 2nd – Macca's Express 3rd – Friend 4th – Classic Country

Track temperature: 43 degrees Celsius

As L. Finlay was fined $100 when unable to arrive in time fo fulfil his engagement on FRIEND after fulfilling engagements at Dalby. W. Clasohm was substituted as the rider of FRIEND.

On jumping away, LEGAL VIEW (M. Gray) became badly unbalanced when crowded for room between BACK IN DRAC (N. Evans) and STARBURST (N. Tomizawa), which shifted out.

FRIEND (W. Clasohm) was slow to begin.

L. Appo, rider of COBALT BLUE, was reprimanded for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m and was reminded of his obligations under the rules.


Race 2: Channel 7 Class 1 H'cap – 1300m
1st – Peace Talks 2nd – Sezwho 3rd – Carry The Swag 4th – Scarlett Sun

Track temperature: 38 degrees Celsius

MASAKARI was declared a late scratching at 11.20 am on veterinary advice.

As K. Yoshida was delayed in arriving on course, M. O'Brien was substituted as the rider of SCARLETT SUN. Stewards accepted K. Yoshida's explanation for his late arrival.

ILLUDE (Z. Landry) was slow to begin.

TO BE BOLD (C. Dixon) raced keenly in the early stages and threw its head up on a number of occasions.

When being restrained to allow SEZWHO (N. Tomizawa) to cross approaching the 900m, SCARLETT SUN (M. O'Brien) got its head up. SOSUEME (S. Bogenhuber), which was following, was inconvenienced and had to be restrained.

TO BE BOLD (C. Dixon) hung out rounding the 800m turn. Jockey C. Dixon exlained that the horse travelled only fairly in running and when placed under pressure failed to respond and proved most disappointing.

In the home straight, PEACE TALKS (A. Best) hung in badly under pressure and right at the winning post shifted in and bumped heavily wtih SEZWHO (N. Tomizawa).






Race 3: K & R Plumbing Class 3 H'cap – 1000m
1st – Choral 2nd – Boardies 3rd – Martika 4th - Brewer

Track temperature: 30 degrees Celsius

The start was delayed slightly when BOARDIES (S. Drake) proved difficult to load.

CALARABEN (M. O'Brien) was slow to begin.

On jumping, CAPPIN JACK (W. O'Connell) blundered and then was checked when tightened for room between MARTIKA (L. Finlay), which was taken out by EDWARDSCISSORHANDS (R. Hancock), and MONASHEE MATTY (B. Richardson), which was taken in slightly by BREWER (K. Yoshida).

Shortly after the start, QUEENOFBEAUDESERT (N. Evans) was checked when crowded for room between RAZOR GANG (J. Letherby) and INNOCENT JACK (N. Tomizawa), which shifted out slightly.

S. Drake reported that the saddle on BOARDIES shifted to the side, placing her at a slight disadvantage in riding her mount out.


Race 4: K & R Plumbing Class 3 H'cap – 1000m
1st – Crimson Fire 2nd – Stephen Got Even 3rd – Lughaat 4th – Mallory Park

Track temperature: 28 degrees Celsius

WINGER IN (N. Nishio) began awkwardly and got its head up, losing ground.

Near the 1100m, SECOND GO (W. Clasohm) had to be steadied when crowded for room between STEPHEN GOT EVEN (S. Bogenhuber), which shifted out, and DALINGI (R. Goltz).

Approaching the 900m, STEPHEN GOT EVEN (S. Bogenhuber), which was racing very keenly, was awkwardly placed to the inside of the heels of DALINGA (R. Goltz) for some distance, and making the turn near the 900m had to be checked. CRIMSON FIRE (S. Apthorpe), which was following STEPHEN GOT EVEN was inconvenienced and obliged to shift out.


Race 5: SEDL Agencies QTIS 2yo Maiden H'cap – 1100m
1st – Proof Of Life 2nd – Locimagooli 3rd – Katika 4th – Die Young

Track temperature: 22 degrees Celsius

After leaving the parade ring, TWELTH MAN began to buck for some distance. As a result, the saddle on TWELTH MAN shifted badly and had to be returned to the enclosure and resaddled. The start of this race was slightly delayed due to this incident.

PROOF OF LIFE (S. Bogenhuber) and DIE YOUNG (K. Yoshida) were a little slow to begin.

For some considerable distance leaving the 800m, DIE YOUNG hung in badly.

K. Yoshida, rider of DIE YOUNG, was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift out on straightening, resulting in BEADSWORTH (A. Best) being inconvenienced.


Race 6: Central Jewellers C G&E Maiden H'cap – 1200m
1st – Rocket Boots 2nd – Swiss Air 3rd – Winning Again 4th – Electrojet

Track temperature: 22 degrees Celsius

WINNING AGAIN (J. Letherby) began awkwardly and shifted in, bumping KARANGI (W. Clasohm), which in turn shfted in, bumping the hind quarters of YEAH NO (A. Best).

After being crossed in the early stages, NOBLE BLOOD (N. Tomizawa) then commenced to race very keenly and had to be restrained off the heels of ARCTIC GREY (S. Bogenhuber), and then continued to race keenly so for a considerable distance.

Rounding the home turn, NOBLE BLOOD changed stride, became unbalanced and shifted out abruptly.


Race 7: Vanderfield Toowoomba F&M Maiden H'cap – 1200m
1st – Glimmering 2nd – Atlanta Queen 3rd – Tamamushi 4th – Star Of Maher

Track temperature: 21 degrees Celsius

SECRET CIRCUS (K. Yoshida) shifted out at the start, bumping LIADAIN (M. O'Brien).





















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
From TTC, 3.3.12
Race 6. Nozi Tomizawa – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*

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Race 1. Lyle Appo – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(i)*
Race 5. Kenji Yoshida – Jockey – C/rding – AR137(a)*

Fines
From TTC, 3.3.12
N. Tomizawa – Jockey – Leave course without permission – LR48*
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Race 1. Lyle Finlay – Jockey – Fail to fulfil engagment - $100 - AR85B*

Absent jockeys
P. Wolfgram – Stood down by Stewards


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – all winners, macca's Express, Sezwho, Boardies, Our Peruggia, Swiss Air

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Friend – W. Clasohm
Race 2. To Be Bold – C. Dixon
Scarlett Sun – M. O'Brien
Race 3. Innocent – N. Tomizawa
Edwardscossor hands – R. Hancock
Race 4. Red Amigo – Z. Landry
Race 5. Sniff – N. Yamada
Race 6. Swiss Air – R. Goltz
Race 7. Princess Forse – N. Evans

Late scratchings
Race 2. Masakari – 11.20 am




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