RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday, 24 March 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK – CUSHION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – J. Childs, R. Doyle, A. Stephens
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P McAuliffe
Swab attendants – R.Burchmann
Bookmakers Supervisor – Club
Starter – P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Race 7. Toowoomba, 17.3.12

Following a complaint from connections of STAR OF MAHER in relation to the manner in which the mare was ridden in race 7, stewards questioned jockey R. Goltz, and the trainer Mr P. Facoory. Jockey Goltz explained that, in his opinion, the instructions were to allow the horse to jump well from an inside gate and race in a forward position. He added that after beginning well, STAR OF MAHER was able to obtain a forward position, however in the early stages he became aware of runners drawn from wide gates improving forward and for this reason - and because STAR OF MAHER was having its first start over 1600m - he elected to allow ATLANTA QUEEN to cross, which resulted in his mount racing behind the leader on the fence with cover. He said the mare travelled fairly well throughout however when the tempo of the race quickened from the 700m, STAR OF MAHER did not quicken despite his urgings and as a result he desisted from applying pressure to his mount from the 400m and the horse weakened. Mr Facoory expressed his concerns that desite having instructed jockey Goltz to have STAR OF MAHER in a forward position, he was disappointed that he elected not to maintain the lead, and further that from the 700m he was have preferred his rider to display more vigour than he did on this occasion. After considering all the evidence, stewards were of the view that there may have been a misinterpretation of the instructions given prior to the race and advised Mr Facoory that whilst stewards acknowledged that connections of horses have the right to express concerns with the manner in which their horses are ridden, they were however on this occasion unable to accept that the way in which STAR OF MAHER was ridden was in breach of any Rule of Racing.



Race 1: XXXX Gold Class 1 H'cap – 1000m
1st – Grey Mambo 2nd – Captain Fun 3rd – The Zedhorse 4th – Warrior Della

Track temperature: 41 degrees Celsius

Apprentice B. Richardson's explanation for being unable to fulfil her engagement on Four Joy was accepted.

After arriving on course, trainer C. Wall advised stewards that SECRETS REVEALED had struck its head in the float whilst being transported to the course. An examination by the veterinary surgeon revealed a minor wound to the near-side nostril, however he was of the opinion that the horse was fit to start.

SKYIELD (S. Apthorpe) began awkwardly and lost ground.

FOUR JOY (S. Bogenhuber) began awkwardly and shifted out.

Rounding the home turn, SRECRETS REVEALED hung in badly and bumped with LE MAX (W. Clasohm) on a couple of occasions.



Race 2: K. & R. Plumbing Supplies Class 2 H'cap – 1300m
1st – Griffith Lad 2nd – Korgold 3rd – Edwardscissorhands 4th – Gold Record

Track temperature: 36 degrees Celsius

SAND RULER (C. Kearney) began awkwardly and thew its head up.

RUN AWAY RUBY (N. Evans) and HALO'D BE THY NAME (S. Bogenhuber) were slow to begin.

J. Hoopert, rider of GOLD RECORD, was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

Race 3: Bernborough Hardware Maiden H'cap – 1200m
1st – Promise Act 2nd – Get It Right 3rd – Zarouge 4th – Johanne's Diamond

Track temperature: 34 degrees Celsius

On jumping away, TWELFTH MAN (W. Clasohm) was checked when crowded for room between YEAH NO (W. O'Connell) and TOLEDO EXPRESS (M. O'Brien), which was taken out by GET IT RIGHT (N. Tomizawa).

PROMISE ACT (N. Yamada) was slow to begin.

Near the 600m, ELECTROJET (J. Letherby) was steadied when crowded between TOLEDO EXPRESS and YEAH NO, which shifted in slightly.

For some distance approaching the 500m, TWELFTH MAN and TOLEDO EXPRESS raced tight and bumped on a number of occasions. Following this TOLEDO EXPRSS was awkwardly placed for some distance close to the heels of ELECTROJET, which was weakening.

In the straight when giving ground, ELECTROJET hung in and bumped with TWELFTH MAN.

ZAROUGE lost its off hind plate during running.


Race 4: Jones Fencing/Black Toyota Oakey Maiden Plate – 850m
1st – Seraphs Fantasy 2nd – Mizrachi 3rd – Rahula 4th – Aussie Agenda

Track temperature: 22 degrees Celsius

On jumping away, FIRST SAINT (J. Kehoe) was checked when crowded for room between SANDY ILLUSION (R. Goltz) and SERAPHS FANTRASY (M. O'Brien), which shifted out.

Near the 700m, SCOTCH ROCKET (W. O'Connell) was bumped by PRINCESS PEACH (C. Eaton), which was taken in slightly by HALFBACK KID (C. Kearney).

ASHBY FLAG (N. Yamada) hung out badly throughout.


Race 5: New Hope Coal QTIS 2yo Maiden H'cap – 1050m
1st – The Storeman 2nd – Locimagooli 3rd – Katika 4th - Sniff

Track temperature: 21degrees Celsius

After riding in Race 1, jockey A. Best was examined by medical staff and stood down from his engagment on HUSH TALK and MACCA'S EXPRESS (Race 7). Riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

REAL DYNAMITE (N. Yamada) was slow to begin.

On jumping away, FAIRFIELD LASS (J. Letherby) was severely checked when crowded between HUSH TALK (S. Drake) and SNIFF (K. Yoshida), both of which shifted ground.

LOCIMAGOOLI (B. Richardson) began awkwardly and bumped with THE STOREMAN (S. Bogenhuber).

Rounding the home turn, both THE STOREMAN and LOCIMAGOOLI hung out, and in the straight THE STOREMAN continued to hang out badly.

Following the race it was noted that the saddle on FAIRFIELD LASS had shifted back.



Race 6: Neil Mansell Group Class 1 H'cap – 1500m
1st – Secret Garden 2nd – Rocket Boots 3rd – Sosueme 4th – Classic Country

Track temperature: 21 degrees Celsius

NIGHT WANDERER (G. Geran) began awkwardly.

SOSUEME (S. Bogenhuber) and WINNING AGAIN (M. O'Brien) were slow to begin.

After being caught wide and racing without cover, SOSUEME was allowed to stride forward and cross to a position outside the leader approaching the 800m.

In the middle stages, NIGHT WANDERER raced greenly and making the turn near the 800m hung out and raced close to the heels of ROCKET BOOTS (N. Evans).

For some considerable distance from the 500m, NIGHT WANDERER was badly held up when racing behind RED CREEK (K. Yoshida) and to the inside of the heels of WINNING AGAIN. On straightening, NIGHT WANDERER then had to be checked from the heels of WINNING AGAIN and had to shift out to obtain clear running.



Race 7: Weetwood Next Benchmark 70 H'cap – 2000m
1st – El Jackino 2nd – Macca's Express 3rd – Step Forward 4th –Kesthin

Track temperature: 21 degrees Celsius

Trainer J. Thomas advised that MOON CHASER would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

MOON CHASER was slow to begin, but in accordance with instructions, it was then ridden hard in the early stages to take up a forward position.

MR MAGORIUM (K. Yoshida) began awkwardly and shifted out and bumped EL JACKINO (S. Bogenhuber).

Rounding the home turn, BACK IN DRAC (N. Evans) hung out.

Shortly after straightening, KESTHIN (B. Richardson) shifted out abruptly, resulting in REGAL SCOUT (R. Goltz) being inconvenienced slightly.

In the straight, EL JACKINO hung in and approaching the 100m bumped MACCA'S EXPRESS (N. Yamada).






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. Jason Hoopert – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(i)*

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

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – all winners
All winners

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Four Joy – S. Bogenhuber
Race 4. Bluegrass – C. Jokic
Princess Peach – C. Eaton
Race 5. Hush Talk – C. Drake
Race 7. Macca's Express - N. Yamada



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