QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER  2020
 
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING –  Good 4      RAIL – 2m entire course
PENETROMETER – 4.91
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N Boyle
Stewards – K Daly, J Childs, P Jenkins
Clerk of Scales – A Cuckson
Judge – M Fahey, R Polestra
Veterinarian – Dr G Johnston
Swab Attendants – R Burchmann, D MacDonald
Starter – T Woodham
 
 
Race 1: REMEMBERING PAT O'SHEA BENCHMARK 75 Handicap 1050 metres
 

THE MECHANIC – After being caught wide in the early stages was restrained to a rearward position closer to the rail near the 800 metres.
 
VOULAIT – Laid in under pressure near the 150 metres resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten the gelding for a short distance.
 
VICTORY TOAST – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by jockey L Tilley for being unable to fulfil the engagement. Raced three wide with cover for majority of the event.
 
DIVI – Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 150 metres.
 
VICEMAN – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover for majority of the event.
 
LOVESON – Rider reported the gelding, in her opinion, did not appreciate today’s racing surface.
 
 
 
Race 2: FOCUS HR BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1300 metres
 
 
KING DINISTY – Performed below market expectations. A post-race Veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no abnormalities.
 
LI'L RODGE – Became unbalanced when bumped by SIR BAM approaching the 300 metres. Rider J Lyon was reprimanded for use of the whip six times prior to the 100 metres, one more than permitted.
 
VASSA BLUE - Bumped with HIGHTOWER near the 300 metres.
 
MISS MARGS – Slow to muster speed in the early stages.
 
SIR BAM - Raced three wide with cover throughout. Near 400 metres was forced wider on the track by TABARD which shifted out to improve. Bumped with Li’L RODGE approaching the 300 metres.
 
HIGHTOWER – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Bumped with VASSA BLUE near the 300 metres.
 
GOT THE LOT – Rider Tilley was fined $300 for use of the whip six times prior to the 100 metres, one more than permitted.
 
Race 3: LIVING GEMS Class 1 Plate 1100 metres
 
 
BETTER THAN MAGIC – Raced three wide with cover for majority. Taken wider rounding the home-turn.
 
BOLD ADMIRAL – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
HE'S NOT FOCUSED – Declared a late scratching at 6.44pm when on arrival at the barriers the gelding dislodged the rider, galloped riderless for some distance before contacting the running rail in the 1300 metre chute. In the incident HE’S NOT FOCUSED sustained an injury to its near foreleg and was euthanized on humane grounds. Swab samples were taken from the gelding.
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 3 minutes as a consequence.
 
On declaration of correct weight Stewards all bets on HE’S NOT FOCUSED to be refunded in full with the following deductions:
 
5 cents win, 3 cents place DOTTI DEAR 1st
                    8 cents place ROADHOUSE 2nd
                    14 cents BILL OF RIGHTS 3rd 
 
As a result of the Veterinarian attending to the injured HE’S NOT FOCUSED, all races were put back one time-slot with Race 7 to be run at 9.25pm
 
MALAKAI – Passing 300 metres laid in when weakening.
 
SAVSGOLD – Raced three wide with cover for the majority.
 
SIR WHITTINGTON – Obliged to steady from heels near the 900 metres.
 
MYOLA MILLY – As the filly had not started in a race for over twelve months, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Laid in for the majority of the event.
 
RED HANA – Hampered shortly after the start. Held up for clear running passing the 600 metres and approaching the 300 was disappointed for a run and obliged to shift to the inside near the 250metres to secure clear running.
 
QUEENOFMAINSTREET – Raced four wide without cover for majority of the event.
 
 
 
 
Race 4: THE RACE CALLERS' RELAY BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1850 metres
 
 
On return to scale a protest was lodged by V Venkaya, rider of 3rd placed PARIS CRYSTAL against 2nd placed PERFECT PAGE, ridden by L Tilley alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing patrol footage Stewards dismissed the protest. In arriving at this decision Stewards did acknowledge a shift from PERFECT PAGE over the concluding stages, however bearing in mind the margin of a half-length combined with the proximity of the incident to the finish line, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that PARIS CRYSTAL would have finished ahead of PERFECT PAGE had the interference not occurred.
 
MOSS GO NOW – On arrival at the barriers the saddle on the gelding was readjusted.
 
WALKINSHAW – Steadied from heels of LEKAS ISLAND near the 1400 metres. Passing the 1200 metres shifted wider to race outside the leader at the 1100 metres.
 
MR MISUNDERSTOOD – App J Murphy was fined $300 for use of the whip on six occasions prior to the 100 metres, one more than permitted.
 
SWING SHIFT – Caught wide in the early stages before progressing forward to race outside the leader at the 1400 metres, then obtained cover near the 1100 metres.
 
PERFECT PAGE – Approaching the 400 metres shifted away from the heels of PARIS CRYSTAL which shifted out. Laid out under pressure over final 50 metres.
 
ZAMOSA – Passing the 700 metres was shifted three wide to improve before obtaining the lead near the 500 metres.
 
PARIS CRYSTAL – Inconvenienced over final 50 metres when awkwardly placed at the heels of PERFECT PAGE which shifted out under pressure. V Venkaya, rider of PARIS CRYSTAL, was reprimanded for consecutive strikes prior to the 100 metres.
 
BRUMBY JACK – Hampered on jumping. When questioned regarding tactics from the 600 metres, rider J Lyon stated gelding was not suited by the slow pace of the race and was reluctant to come wider rounding the home-turn as was of the belief he would be forced very wide on track. He then elected to seek a run back to the inside to secure clearing and when passing the 200 metres BRUMBY JACK commenced to lay in and was of the opinion the geldings run had come to an end. Stewards, whilst noting the comments of J Lyon, advised him he would be expected to ride his mounts out with greater vigour and not leave himself open to question.
 
 
 
Race 5: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE Class 4 Handicap 1625 metres
 
 
PROUD ROC – Near the 200 metres laid in under pressure.
 
MURLESS – Made the crossing at the 1500 metres awkwardly. Passing the 1400 metres raced in restricted room to the inside of OCTAVIAN which laid in.
 
WATCHMEN – Near the 200 metres bumped and crowded by PROUD ROC which laid in under pressure.
 
OCTAVIAN – Raced three wide for the majority. Laid in momentarily passing the 1400 metres.
 
WILLIAM – Bumped and became unbalanced near the 300 metres when MURLESS shifted out to improve. Inconvenienced passing the 100 metres when OCTAVIAN laid in.
 
THE POTATO PONTIFF – Laid in under pressure entering the home straight. Near 200 metres held up on the heels of PROUD ROC and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 6: TRACKSIDE PHOTOGRAPHY Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
TOTAL DELIGHT - As the gelding had not started in a race for over twelve months, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Forced wider rounding the home-turn.
 
GREY RULES – Began awkwardly.
 
DARCHINIAN – Rider reported the gelding was inclined to race greenly throughout.
 
A'YUN – Began awkwardly.
 
TOP TINKA – Slow to begin.
 
LET'S BOOM – Three wide early stages.
 
WHY NOT ME – Raced three wide for majority. Approaching 400 metres taken wider on the track when GREY RULES shifted out to improve.
 
 
 
 
Race 7: ENTERPRISE LEGAL Maiden Plate 1850 metres
 
 
FRONT PAGE NEWS – In the presence of trainer Mr K Kemp, App M Wishart was questioned regarding tactics adopted in the early and middle stages of the event  when racing to the outside of TYCOON MCKINNEY. She stated as instructed she rode the gelding in a forward position as per its usual racing pattern and near the 1200 metres attempted to restrain her mount however as FRONT PAGE NEWS was racing keenly was unable to do so. App Wishart further stated she was opinion the tempo of the race was not overly strong and bearing in mind instructions from trainer Mr Kemp that the gelding is one paced she increased the tempo from the 600 metres. Mr Kemp confirmed those instructions and expressed satisfaction with her ride. Stewards noted the explanation of Mr Kemp and Apprentice Wishart.
 
CRAIGLEA CHANTILLY – Raced three wide for majority.
 
GOLDEN JAZZ – Passing 1600 metres steadied from heels.
 
WIND RIVER – Disappointed for a run passing 400 metres.
 
TINDER LOVING CARE – Rider reported thee mare did not feel comfortable in its action during the race. A post-race examination of TINDER LOVING CARE revealed no abnormalities.
 
TYCOON MCKINNEY – In the presence of trainer and master Mr N Hocking, App M Kennedy was questioned regarding tactics adopted in the early and middle stages of the event when racing to the inside of FRONT PAGE NEWS. Apprentice Kennedy stated she was not issued any specific instructions other than if the gelding began well to allow it to travel where comfortable. She further stated after travelling a short distance the gelding commenced to over-race and despite her efforts to restrain TYCOON MCKINNEY passing the 1400 metres she was unable to do so. Apprentice Kennedy added after passing the 1100 metres the gelding continued to over-race and as result remained in the position to the inside of FRONT PAGE NEWS. Mr Hocking confirmed the instructions and expressed satisfaction with her ride. Stewards noted the explanation of Mr Hocking and Apprentice Kennedy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2: Jockey J Lyon - use of the whip six times prior to the 100 metres, one more than permitted. AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
 
Race 4: Jockey V Venkaya – use of the whip for two consecutive strikes prior to the 100 metres. AR132(7)(a)(i)
 
 
 
 
 
Fines
Race 1. Trainer Todd Banks – late declaration of rider – LR67 - $100
Race 2: Jockey L Tilley - use of the whip six times prior to the 100 metres, one more than permitted. AR132(7)(a)(ii) -$300
Race 4: App J Murphy - use of the whip six times prior to the 100 metres, one more than permitted. AR132(7)(a)(ii) -$300

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
LOVESON, KING DINISTY, RED HANA, PROUD ROC, THUMBS UP
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and DIVI, BILL OF RIGHTS, PERFECT PAGE, THUMBS UP,
 
 
 
 
Protests
 
Race 4.  3rd PARIS CRYSTAL v 2nd  PERFECT PAGE - Dismissed
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1. I AM THE GENERAL – Les Tilley
Race 1. VICTORY TOAST – Adam Sewell
Race 6. D’OR DAME – App. Minonette Kennedy
Race 7.TINDER LOVING CARE – App Alex Patis replaced Rikki Palmer. Emergency -dual engaged due to miscommunication.
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 3. HE’S NOT FOCUSED – 6.44pm on veterinary advice.
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision