QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 2 MAY 2018
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.91
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – E. Barron, B. Cooke, L. Hicks, P. Zimmerman
Betting Steward – Club
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton
Starter – D. Hook
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
GENERAL
 
Following the running of Race 2, jockey R. Fradd was stood down from his remaining engagements due to illness, and riding replacements were made in Races 5 and 6 as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: NEIL MANSELL TRANSPORT MAIDEN PLATE – 1625M
 
LEGACY WARS – Slow into stride.
 
ROCKING OSSIE – Slow into stride. Buffeted by another runner and forced wider on the track near the 900m and, as a result, raced wide for the remainder.
 
NEVER IN DOUBT – After being caught wide in the early stages, jockey M. McGillivray permitted his mount to stride forward to obtain a leading position near the 1200m.
 
HONEST NATALIE – Forced wider on the track by another runner for a short distance passing the 1200m. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SHE’S RELIABLE – Shifted out, and made contact with another runner, when attempting to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
VAISHALI – Forced wider on the track by another runner in the early stages of the home straight. Jockey G. Colless could offer no explanation for the filly’s disappointing performance other than it may be better suited over further distances. In light of the horse’s performance today, and following a veterinary examination, it was determined that the filly will require a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination, prior to racing again.
 
VELITES – Raced wide from the 800m. Forced wider on the track by another runner in the early stages of the home straight.
 
TUSCAN TENOR – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
Race 2: TOOWOOMBA OUTDOOR POWER PRODUCTS CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1625M
 
BRAINS – After being caught wide in the early stages, the gelding was restrained by its rider near the 1400m to a position closer to the running rail and, as a result, settled further back in the field than anticipated. Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
EVOLO – Slow to begin and lost valuable ground.
 
ROSADOR – A post-race veterinary examination of the mare, which weakened over the concluding stages, revealed no significant findings. Apprentice E. Ljung could offer no explanation for the mare’s disappointing performance. Trainer J. Dann expressed disappointment in the performance, and stated that the mare had been working satisfactorily leading up to today’s race. He added that, despite the post-race veterinary examination revealing no significant findings, he will have the mare examined by his stable veterinarian in the coming days, and undertook to report to Stewards should any abnormalities which may have affected the horse’s performance come to light.
 
WICKED QUEEN – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 3: QUEENSLAND ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 2000M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards permitted the connections of SHE SALUTES, the third placegetter, to view the photo finish print.  After viewing the print, the connections were satisfied with the Judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
GWAPO – Raced with its head in the air whilst being restrained in the early stages. Jockey A. Allen reported that his mount commenced to overrace after being crossed in the early stages, and he had some difficulty settling the gelding. He added that the gelding raced very one paced today and, in his opinion, may be better suited leading its events rather than being ridden with cover as it was today.
 
SHEEZINAJAM – Raced keenly in the early stages. Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
DELANEY’S DESIRE – Jumped with its head in the air and lost ground.
 
Race 4: POTTERS BOUTIQUE HOTEL QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
ROYAL HALE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
APPLESANDBISCUITS – Bumped at the start. Steadied from heels near the 1000m.
 
BAREFOOT – Steadied from heels near the 1000m.
 
VANZANT – Trainer S. Tregea was fined $100 for the late declaration of L. Cassidy as rider. Bumped at the start. Steadied from heels shortly after the start.
 
Race 5: WIN LOCAL NEWS MAIDEN H’CAP – 1100M
 
THE IRONS – Shifted out abruptly whilst racing greenly shortly after the start. Raced wide without cover throughout. Steadied from heels approaching the finishing line.
 
TRIFFIK – Slow into stride.
 
BLUEBROOK – Steadied from heels whilst racing keenly near the 700m. Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Jockey J. Orman reported that it was his intention to settle further forward on the gelding however, after beginning only fairly, he was further hampered by another runner shortly after the start and, as a result, settled further back in the field than he had anticipated.
 
BACK CHAT – Raced wide without cover throughout. Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
MISTER JUDGE – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
OUR MOMENTO – Steadied from heels in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early stages and was steadied from heels for some distance near the 700m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running for some distance approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
ZELLERIO – A post-race veterinary examination of the mare, which tailed off, revealed no significant findings. Trainer P. Kalinowski was advised that the mare will not be permitted to start at metropolitan meetings until such time as it establishes competitive form at provincial venues.
 
C’MOME PADDYREILLY – Forced wider on the track by another runner in the early stages. Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
ERROL – Slow to muster early speed.
 
EVENING – Began awkwardly. Apprentice A. Spinks was fined $200 for weighing in in excess of half a kilogram over his allotted weight.
 
Race 6: PRYDE’S EASIFEED RATINGS BAND 0-65 H’CAP – 1300M
 
JETS CRACKER – Raced ungenerously for some distance approaching the 1000m, and proved difficult to restrain.
 
WE BUILT THIS CITY – Slow to begin. Steadied when disappointed for clear running approaching the 400m.
 
AUERBACH – Raced keenly in the early stages. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
TENNESSEE FLING – Steadied from heels near the 850m.
 
MACHU PICCHU – Slow to begin. Momentarily steadied to avoid heels near the 300m before being shifted to the inside to obtain clear running.
 
Race 7: SHANNON SIGN COMPANY CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1100M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed slightly to enable jockey J. Orman to view the Stewards patrol footage of the start to ascertain whether LOVE YA MRS was afforded a fair start. After viewing the film jockey Orman was satisfied that his mount was afforded a fair start and correct weight was declared.
 
LOVE YA MRS – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Placed in restricted room and lost ground near the 900m after improving to the inside of FOX FORCE FIVE which shifted in marginally.
 
DANSEZ – Steadied to avoid heels near the 900m.
 
DEUS – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
Race 8: TOOWOOMBA TRUCK SPARES WINTER PROV. SPRINTERS SERIES (HEAT) BM 75 H’CAP – 1200M
 
ZIP TO THE MOON – Disappointed for a run, and lost ground, near the 400m.
 
CHAMALU – Steadied to avoid the heels of SWORD OF JUSTICE (App. R. Ride) which shifted in when not completely clearly approaching the 800m.  Apprentice R. Ride was reprimanded as a result of this incident. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had sustained abrasions to both hind legs consistent with being galloped on.
 
HOLD ON – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
MY MAISIE – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
REJUVENATE – Slow to begin. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 8. App. R. Ride – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
 
Fines
Race 4. Tnr. S. Tregea – $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 5. App. A. Spinks – $200 – weigh in overweight – AR. 145

Race day injuries/illness
R. Fradd – ill following Race 2 – medical clearance req’d.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Allabout Thatbass, Arctic Circle, Tuscan Tenor, Sweet Adaline, Sword of Justice
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and second placegetters in races 3-6 and race 8.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. VAISHALI – poor performance – veterinary clearance and endoscopic exam results – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. ZELLERIO – uncompetitive – barred from metropolitan meetings until form improves – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.           VANZANT – Larry Cassidy
Race 5.           ZELLERIO – Nozi Tomizawa
                        OUR MOMENTO – Bridget Grylls
                        ERROL – App. Taylor Marshall
                        EVENING – App. Adam Spinks
Race 6.           LIFFY – Michael Cahill
Race 8.           TURBO TEDDY – Ron Goltz
                        REJUVENATE – Rebecca Williams
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision