QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB - 29 OCTOER 2004

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING - GOOD RAIL - TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - S. Rowe
Stewards - J. Childs, W. Wood, B. Turner, J. Williamson, C. O'Pray, R. Lawson
Clerk of Scales - Club
Judge - Club
Veterinarian - P. McAuliffe
Swab attendants - G. Roberts
Bookmakers Supervisor - M. O'Brien
Starter - H. Saunders.

Race 1: VB QTIS 2YO Maiden H'cap - 1000m.
1st -Socialist 2nd - Crafty's Brother 3rd - Legal Pursuit 4th - Penitent

Trainer T. Webb's explanation for the late declaration of R. Goltz as the rider for PENITENT was accepted.

SOCIALIST and LEGAL PURSUIT made contact on jumping away.

When questioned concerning the improved performance of SOCIALIST today as compared to its first start when 18 lengths last at Doomben on 23 October, trainer D. Gollan stated that he had expected the colt to perform well at Doomben based on its good trial form. He added that he was unable to offer any excuse for the very disappointing run. Mr Gollan further stated that today SOCIALIST had run up to its good Toowoomba trial form, and that the colt would now be sent for an immediate spell.

A veterinary examination of REMEMBER BEN, which performed disappointingly, failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 2: Carlton Premium Dry Maiden H'cap - 1000m.
1st - Rare Prospect 2nd - Amaizing Escape 3rd - Desert Bisc 4th - Edgeroi Eve

Due to transport difficulties, W. J. Cook was unable to fulfill his engagement on ESCUDE and was replaced by R. Goltz.

DESERT BISC, EDGEROI EVE and SOLLY were slow to begin.
MISS CHARMING jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, AMAIZING ESCAPE shifted in and made contact with MISS CHARMING.

DESERT BISC shifted in and made contact with the running rail near the 550m.

BELILLA hung out in the middle stages.

Approaching the 400m. BELILLA had to be steadied off the heels of EDGEROI EVE, which shifted in.

Trainer C. Castles was advised that a warning was being placed on MISS CHARMING, which hung out rounding the home turn.

ESCUDE, which hung in once placed under pressure in the home straight, made contact with HUNTER WARRIOR on a number of occasions between the 200m. and 100m.

A veterinary examination of AMAIZING ESCAPE on return to scale, revealed the mare to have sustained a cut under the near eye and a graze on the bridge of the nose.

Race 3: Carlton Midstrength Class 3 H'cap - 1600m.
1st - Fil The Bill 2nd - Temple Jack 3rd - Ra Ra Rulenza 4th - Edgeroi Eve

MANATAR jumped in the air and lost ground at the start.

JAZZMAKER, which was slow to begin, pulled hard in the early stages.

SAAMI KNIGHT was also slow to begin.

Approaching the 400m. JAZZMAKER and BRIGALOW SCRUB were taken wider on the track by TEMPLE JACK, which shifted out to obtain clear running.

Stewards inquired into the reason JAZZMAKER clipped the heels of BRIGALOW SCRUB and blundered on the point of the home turn, almost dislodging D. Green. After taking evidence from D. Green (JAZZMAKER) and J. Byrne (BRIGALOW SCRUB) and viewing the patrol film, stewards afforded J. Byrne the benefit of the doubt as to whether he was fully responsible when it was established that whilst BRIGALOW SCRUB shifted out to obtain clear running, JAZZMAKER appeared to shift in marginally at the same stage. J. Byrne was nonetheless reminded of his obligations to be fully clear when shifting ground.

Race 4: Skyy Vodka Class 3 H'cap - 1200m.
1st - St Nicco 2nd - Winnunga 3rd - Ocherous 4th - Pikapene

Trainer M. Nolan was fined the sum of $50 for failing to declare T. Ono as the rider of Certain Harmony by the required time.

Trainer K. Kemp reported that since the disappointing performance of ST NICCO at Eagle Farm on 16 October, the gelding has undergone chiropractic treatment, and he expected an improved performance from ST NICCO today.

On jumping away, SHIBDEN GROVE was crowded for room between PIKAPENE and WINNUNGA, both of which shifted ground.

Approaching the 800m. SHIBDEN GROVE got its head up whilst being eased. SHIBDEN GROVE then raced ungenerously with its head up for some distance.

A veterinary examination of SOUTH WIND, which weakened badly over the concluding stages, revealed the horse to have swelling in the near hock and was showing signs of soreness. Trainer L. Richardson was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required for SOUTH WIND prior to its next race start.

The club's veterinary surgeon also reported that ST NICCO had sustained multiple lacerations to the inside of both hocks as a result of speedy cutting.

Race 5: Cougar Bourbon Class 4 H'Cap - 1000m.
1st - Royal Dreamer 2nd - Quipper 3rd - All Energy 4th - Ididit

ALL ENERGY and IDIDIT made contact on jumping away.

Near the 850m. GO ON NOW GO and ALL ENERGY were steadied when cramped for room by IDIDIT.

Race 6: Centenary of Toowoomba Class 6 H'cap - 1300m.
1st - Kid Treasure 2nd - Kiss An Angel 3rd - Princess Os 4th - Hoofer

PALACE JEST jumped outwards at the start, coming into contact with HEART OF LIGHT. In this incident, C. Whiteley, rider of HEART OF LIGHT, became momentarily unbalanced.

VAIN AND HANDY was slow to begin.

Leaving the 1000m. HOOFER was eased for some distance from the heels of PRINCESS OS.

A veterinary examination of CANADIAN BUNNY, which weakened over the concluding stages revealed the gelding, may be suffering the onset of a respiratory complaint.

Race 7: Carlton Draught Toowoomba Cup Listed H'cap - 1600m.
1st - Rue The Saint 2nd - She's All Gold 3rd - Regal Punch 4th - Motivate

M. Brosnan's explanation for the late declaration of A. Lane as the rider of SHE'S ALL GOLD was accepted.

VICTORY HIGHWAY jumped outwards at the start, making heavy contact with FAMOUS DANE.

Shortly after the start, SHE’S ALL GOLD, which had jumped away awkwardly, was then tightened on to the hindquarters of HELLO POSSOMS by SILVER THORNE, which shifted in and away from REGAL PUNCH.

LEGAL BRIEF got its head up and overraced for some distance down the straight on the first occasion.

Near the 1600m HELLO POSSUMS shifted out taking MUSTANG MAGIC onto SILVERTHORNE.

Leaving the 400m. MOTIVATE was steadied from the heels of REGAL PUNCH, which shifted out.

Near the 250m. FAMOUS DANE had to be eased when tightened for room between STRANGE CONFLICT and MIDNIGHT AVENUE, which shifted out to avoid the heels of HELLO POSSUMS.

Near the 100m. TELTREE rolled in under pressure, hampering HERB'S CHARIOT, which was losing ground.

At the same stage, VICTORY HIGHWAY was obliged to steady when taken in by MUSTANG MAGIC.

MUSTANG MAGIC, HERB’S CHARIOT and FAMOUS DANE raced wide throughout.

SILVERTHORNE twisted its near fore plate during running.

CONFLICTING, which returned to scale with blood in both nostrils, was stood down from racing for a period of 3 months.

Race 8: Crown Lager QTIS 3YO Maiden H'cap - 1300m.
1st - Suited Dane 2nd - Greenback 3rd - Dane Prince 4th - Diamondana

Trainer T. Hamade was fined the sum of $100 for failing to make application by the required time to race DIAMONDANA in cheekers.

SCARLET CITY jumped away awkwardly.

GREENBACK was slow to begin.

FINAL SIREN jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 550m. DANE PRINCE shifted in and made contact with the running rail.

Near the 400m., GREENBACK shifted out and made contact with SCARLET CITY.

On the home turn, MAD MOUSE, SPARK OF ETERNITY and FINAL SIREN were all forced wider on the track by GREENBACK, which shifted out abruptly. G. Lynch, rider of GREENBACK, was reminded of his obligations when his mount is shifting ground.

FINAL SIREN hung out until the early stages of the home straight.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB - 29.10.04



Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands - Nil.
Fines - Race 4. Michael Nolan - Trainer - Late dec. rider for Certain Harmony
- LR70
Tsubasa Ono - A/jockey - Possession of mobile phone in jockeys'
Room - AR160B (3).
Tracey Hamade - Trainer - Fail to make application to race Diamondana in cheekers. AR140B (2)
Suspensions - Nil.
Disqualifications - Nil.
Injuries/Illness - Nil.
Absent jockeys - W.J. Cook - Transport difficulties

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners.
Bleeders - Race 7 - Conflicting. Barred for 3 months. AR53A.
Veterinary certificates - Race 4. South Wind - Swelling/soreness near hock - LR36(b)
Warnings on horses - Race 2 – MISS CHARMING – Hung out
Requirement for retrial/
barrier certificates - Nil
Falls - Nil
Plating issues - Nil
Adjourned inquiries -

Protests

Nil.

Summary of rider changes/Late Notifications

Race 1. Penitent - R. Goltz
Race 2. Rare Prospect - J. Byrne
Race 2. Escude - R. Goltz
Race 4. Certain Harmony - T. Ono
Race 7. She's All Gold - A. Lane

Late scratchings

Nil.