RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY, 7 OCTOBER 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 AT 1.18 PM
RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – J. Childs, G. Dimsey, T. Reed
Betting Steward – Club
Clerk of Scales – A. Kitching
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P. McAuliffe
Swab attendants – R. Burchmann, A. Jones
Starter – P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

GENERAL

As B. Appo was indisposed, rider changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

As L. Tarrant was injured and unable to obtain a medical clearance to ride at this meeting, rider changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

From Doomben Race Club, 3.10.15

Race 1. Connections advised that Double Superlative had pulled up shin sore and has been sent for a spell.

Race 8. Connections of Jack’s Jet advised the track was firm and the horse had pulled up with no obvious abnormalities and it was the intention to continue on with its program.

From Toowoomba, 3.10.15

Trainer R. Stephenson advised that he was not entirely satisfied with the manner in which HUXTABLE had pulled up following this event and therefore it is now his intention for the horse to be removed from his stable.

From Sunshine Coast Turf Club, 4.10.15

Race 1. Connections advised that Confronting had pulled up shin sore in both forelegs on the morning following the event and will now be sent for a spell.

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Race 1: Art And Soul QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1050m

DEEP DOWN – Steadied to avoid the heels of another runner near the 100m. Raced wide throughout.

CLEVER CHLOE – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey S. Bogenhuber advised that after beginning well she obtained a forward position and travelled strongly on the bit throughout the event, however when placed under pressure rounding the home turn, the filly failed to respond to her riding and proved disappointing. A post race veterinary examination revealed shin soreness in both forelegs. Trainer T. Sears advised that in light of the veterinary report it was now his intention to spell the horse immediately. A swab sample was taken.

Race 2: Hot FM Maiden Plate – 1625m

WHAT A TIGER – Trainer P. Overell was fined $100 for failing to provide the identification card for the horse.

READY FOR ROYALTY – Slow to begin.

WHEN IN DOUBT – Slow to begin.

BRONZE TIARA – Raced wide throughout. Apprentice B. Stower was questioned by stewards as to her reasoning for shifting to a 3 wide position after she had previously established running one off the fence in the early stages, which caused her to race 3 wide without cover throughout the event. Apprentice Stower advised that her mount began better than she had expected, and after obtaining a position behind FLYING SENORITA one off the fence, the horse, in her opinion, commenced to race keenly so she elected to shift out to improve as she felt she may have been able to obtain a position one off the fence forward of FLYING SENORITA during the middle stages of the race, however as that position never eventuated she was forced to race 3 wide throughout the event. Having had the opportunity to review the film, apprentice Stower agreed with stewards that it would have been more advantageous to maintain a trailing position behind FLYING SENORITA rather than shift wider on the track. Stewards did not feel however that the ride fell below the required standard and therefore took the matter no further.

DREAMTIME GAL – Stewards questioned apprentice J. Worley in relation to the disappointing performance of the mare, which after opening favourite on course drifted noticeably. Apprentice Worley advised that after beginning well she obtained a forward position and travelled comfortably throughout the event, however approaching the home turn when commencing to be ridden along, the mare failed to respond to her riding and, in her opinion, proved disappointing. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 3: XXXX Gold Class 4 H’cap – 1625m

Trainer Mr B. Currie was questioned in relation to the late nomination, acceptance and subsequent scratching of MASSIVE ATTACK and LONHRO’S SPIRIT in this event. After hearing submissions from Mr Currie, stewards advised him they were not entirely satisfied with his explanation, however did not feel the evidence presented met the requisite standard to issue a charge against Mr Currie for a breach of the rules.

MANHATTAN ROCK – Stewards questioned L. Tilley in relation to the disappointing performance of the gelding. He advised that he was instructed to ride the horse either in the leading position or outside the leader if possible, however he added that as the horse failed to show sufficient speed, he was forced to take a trailing position during the event. Apprentice Tilley went on to say that the gelding never travelled strongly on the bit at any stage of the event and when placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. Trainer Mr B. Currie expressed disappointment with the performance of the gelding, which he attributed to the horse not running out a strong 1600m in today’s event and also the horse not being entirely comfortable on the firm track today. Mr Currie added that in light of today’s performance he would now freshen up the gelding and drop it back in distance for its next race start. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.


Race 4: Neil Mansell Concrete Maiden H'cap – 1200m

ONE MORE CHANCE – With L. Tarrant not riding at today’s meeting, S. Apthorpe was declared as the replacement rider of that particular horse, however when S. Apthorpe failed to arrive on course in time for this event, A. Fancourt was subsequently substituted as the rider of that horse. After questioning trainer M. Nolan and jockey Apthorpe in relation to the matter, stewards took the matter no further. On return to scale, rider A. Fancourt reported that her mount hung out from the 400m. When questioned in relation to the improved performance, trainer M. Nolan advised that at the gelding’s first race start on 26 September 2015, after being slow to begin the gelding was forced to race very wide throughout the event, which he felt was a major contributing factor to the horse’s performance on that occasion. Mr Nolan went on to advise that the gelding had worked well in preparation for today’s event and as such expected a forward showing today.

CARELESS HANDS – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

TYCOON’S PARTY – Raced ungenerously during the early stages of the event and had to be steadied from heels on a number of occasions. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Raced greenly throughout the event.

CHAIN ROAD - Raced wide throughout. Steadied to avoid heels of another runner near the 250m.

MAN OVERBOARD - Raced wide throughout.

TAIYOSHIN – Hung out during the event and was forced to steady from heels near the 900m. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.

ELUSIVE LEGACY – Steadied from heels on a number of occasions in the early stages of the straight.

IT’S IN HIS KISS – Raced greenly in the straight.


Race 5: Queensland Electrical Solutions Ratings Band 0-70 H'cap – 2150m

KURRAJONG DRAGON – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

SPORT OF KINGS – Slow to begin.

TANGARA – After being crossed by WESTERN HEIR shortly after passing the winning post on the first occasion, the gelding got its head in the air and raced ungenerously for a considerable distance. When racing keenly near the 1400m shifted in marginally, placing another runner in restricted room.

DUSTY’S FELT – When racing keenly was forced to race in restricted room for a short distance and blundered near the 1400m.


Race 6: Winning Edge Class 2 H'cap – 1100m

BEAUXBATON – Slow to begin.

MIDNIGHT CURFEW – On return to scale rider reported that her saddle shifted soon after start, placing her at slight disadvantage for the remainder of the event.

IT IS YOUR DESTINY – Forced to steady near the 900m to avoid the heels of MIDNIGHT CURFEW, which shifted in marginally.

NADOR – Raced wide throughout.

RICH TRADITION – Stewards questioned apprentice B. Newport in relation to his riding of the gelding and as to his reasons for shifting wider on the track than necessary rounding the home turn, which resulted in BEAUXBATON, the eventual winner of the race, securing clear running to his inside. Apprentice Newport advised that he had commenced to ride RICH TRADITION along with the whip prior to rounding the home turn, which resulted in him shifting wider than necessary. Stewards noted the explanation, however advised him that, in their opinion, his riding was ill-judged at that point of the race, particularly for an apprentice of his experience, and that at all times he would be expected to ride in a more competitive manner so as not to leave his riding open to question. Stewards further advised apprentice Newport that this ride would be referred to the Racing Queensland Training Department for their attention.

VIVA LA PROXY – Trainer J. Anderson reported that on returning to scale the gelding had its tongue over the bit.

Race 7: SEDL Agencies Class 1 H'cap – 1300m

HARD TO MATCH – Bumped at the start.

CAZNOT – Overraced in the early and middle stages.

CAVU – Commenced to race ungenerously whilst being restrained after passing the 1000m.

ROMP IT - Commenced to race ungenerously whilst being restrained after passing the 1000m.

MAXIRODS – Held up and unable to improve from leaving the 500m until entering the home straight.

LAURINOOR – Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Held up at the heels of another runner over the final 50m and as a result was unable to be tested by its rider.

NAUTICAL LAD – Raced 4 wide for the majority of the event.
























STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. Peter Overell – Trainer – Fail to produce ID Card for What A Tiger – $100 - AR59A*

Race day injuries/illness
B. Appo – Illness*
L. Tarrant – Injured*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, second placegetters in races 2, 4, 5, 6, and Clever Chloe, Manhattan Rock

Warnings/bars
Race 4. Taiyoshin – Hung out – Warning.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Emmadee – M. Hellyer
Race 2. Dynamic Embrace – L. Tilley
Race 4. One More Chance – A. Fancourt
Farewell Anna – B. Derbyshire
Race 7. Caznot – M. Hellyer
Feytlaistic – B. Appo