STEWARDS’ REPORT
Queensland Principal Club - Downs & South West Region
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
1st September 2001


STEWARDS: J Childs (Chairman), L Carvosso, P Lane, D Wann

Weather: O’Cast Track: Good Rail: 7 Meters

RACE: 1. A Parramore (Pride Of Kwila) replaced D Craven who failed to arrive on course by the required time. Stewards subsequently accepted the explanation of D Craven. Amazona Heart and Pride Of Kwila were slowly away. At the start Shedaddles was hampered by Stegasauruses, which jumped awkwardly and out. Near the 850 meters Stegauruses, Beau Courage and Nor Nova were crowded for room by Ballroom Queen, which shifted in and away from Cawdor Crow. Near the 750 meters Beau Courage and Stegauruses, which were racing in restricted room to the inside of Nor Nova were both severely hampered when Nor Nova shifted in abruptly. Stewards took no action against any rider as they were of the opinion that there were contributing factors. Stegasauruses was inclined to lie out from the 550 meters. Near the 150 meters Shedaddles was checked when tightened for room by Nor Nova, which shifted in and away from Cawdor Crow, which shifted in whilst hanging in. Stewards took no action against any rider due to the contributing factors. Time off 4.27 PM.

RACE: 2. Fiery Aspect and Mr. Cash were slowly away. Goldanne made contact with the outside gate on jumping. Time off 5.07 PM.

RACE: 3. Nonediym Noodles, which jumped forward, sprung the front gate causing a minor delay to the start. Saw Mill Sally jumped out and across the running of Hello Pumpkin, which was slowly away. Indigo Grey jumped with its head in the air losing ground. Saw Mill Sally, which was racing ungenerously in the early stages, shifted in near the 850 meters momentarily crowding the running of Indigo Grey. Crazy Joe and Paris Triumph raced in restricted room to the inside of Nonediym Noodles for some distance leaving the 900 meters. Near the 750 meters Crazy Joe made contact with the hindquarters of Stoddart. Hellie Missed was forced to race wide throughout. Indigo Grey was held up for clear running from approaching the 400 meters until approaching the 100 meters. Approaching the 250 meters Crazy Joe, which was taken out by Paris Triumph, made contact with Hellie Missed. Hellie Missed then shifted out making contact with Saw Mill Sally. Shortly after Crazy Joe and Hellie Missed were taken in marginally by Saw Mill Sally, which was taken in by Truscan. Hello Pumpkin had trouble obtaining clear running from the 300 meters until approaching the 50 meters. A Veterinary inspection of Crazy Joe, which raced disappointingly, failed to reveal any abnormalities. Time off 5.45 PM.

RACE: 4. Connections advised Stewards that they intended to instruct R Goltz to endeavor to ride He’s A Treasure quietly in the early stages. Sauveterre, which was fractious, was slowly away. Trinewal was slowly away. Jukebox Queen and King Of Laughs were forced to race wide throughout. Sauveterre was held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Time off 6.25 PM.

RACE: 5. Grisma jumped with its head in the air. Approaching the crossing Grazin’ Fashion shifted in and made contact with Academic Prince. Mast dipped on the crossing. Paradisac made the first turn awkwardly. Time off 7.05 PM.

RACE: 6. Master Medes jumped out and across the running of Sequik and Peroxide, which were slowly away. Midnight Moon was slowly away. Approaching the 1300 meters Master Medes got its head up and was inclined to race ungenerously whilst being eased. Near the 550 meters Mifobia made contact with the running rail when taken in by Master Medes, which was hanging in. Near the 400 meters Mater Medes hung in and onto the heels of Sunken. Up The Bid, which shifted in to avoid the heels of Master Medes made heavy contact with the running rail. Over the concluding stages Oakey Jewel shifted in behind Carcory. When questioned why Midnight Moon was so far out of its ground in the early and middle stages Jockey G Lynch stated that his mount was reluctant to stretch out in the early and middle stages, explanation noted. Trainer E Ropiha advised Stewards that Midnight Moon would be sent for a spell. When questioned about the disappointing performance of Sunken Jockey C Small stated that he had discussed with connections the idea of starting to go forward earlier than normal as Sunken has proven that he can not sprint when the pace quickens quickly. C Small also stated that once he quickened on his mount he only went for 50 meters and weakened badly, explanation noted. A Subsequent Veterinary inspection of the gelding revealed that he had signs of a respiratory infection coming on. A Veterinary inspection of Peroxide, which weakened badly, failed to reveal any abnormality. A Veterinary inspection of Mifobia, which weakened badly, revealed that the Filly might have a palate problem. Trainer L Ross was advised that a Veterinary Certificate was required for the Filly prior to her next start. Time off 7.38 PM.

RACE: 7. Stewards amended the starting time to 8.23 PM due to some of the lights on the course losing power due to a storm which was active. The race was subsequently run in very heavy rain. Luskin Warrior was slowly away. Driving Rein laid in once placed under pressure in the home straight. When questioned about the disappointing performance of Luskin Warrior Jockey R Goltz stated that he had his mount under the whip at the 800 meters and could offer no excuse apart from maybe the heavy rain. Time off 8.23 PM.

All winners were swabbed.