RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DEAD 5

RAIL – TRUE 1300M – 800M, 2M REMAINDER

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – S. Fletcher, J. Childs, T. Preston, A. Kitching
Betting Steward – L. Carvosso
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P. McAuliffe
Swab attendants – A. Jones, J. Skinner
Starter – P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From Racing Queensland Toowoomba Offices – 21.1.14

Stewards questioned S. Tregea in relation to an elevated TCO2 reading being detected in a pre-race blood sample taken from MAC’S ADDICTION when it competed at Doomben on 21 December 2013. Mr Tregea was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the elevated reading as his husbandry practices had not differed from previous occasions when the gelding was tested, the results of which had returned within the normal TC02 range. Whilst on this occasion the sample provided by MAC’S ADDICTION had fallen just below the relevant threshold, he was nonetheless reminded of the provisions of AR178AA(1)(b), which prohibits the use of alkalinising agents in any manner at any time during the one clear day prior to the day of the scheduled race.

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From TTC meeting, 18.1.14 – Race 1

Trainer R. Hilton reported to stewards that following its run last week JUST AVERAGE was found to have strained muscles across its back, which he believed was the major contributing factor to the disappointing performance. Mr Hilton further advised that the horse would now be sent for an immediate spell.


Race 1: Clifton Sand And Gravel Class 1 H'cap – 1625m

Trainer W. Bannerot was fined $100 for failing to produce the Identification Card for KAHAANI when requested by stewards.

UNIQUE MISTIQUE (M. Abe) and NORTHERN WARRIOR (N. Evans), which were both slow to begin, raced wide throughout.

KAHAANI (J. Hoopert) raced ungenerously for a short distance in the early stages whilst being restrained.

After being caught wide in the early stages, ROOMS ON FIRE was ridden forward by jockey Bogenhuber and obtained a position outside the leader near the 1200m.

Near the 200m, S. Bogenhuber, rider of ROOMS ON FIRE, accidentally dropped her nearside rein, placing her at a disadvantage for a short distance.

N. Tomizawa, rider of DESERT HARRY, was reprimanded for using his whip on a consecutive occasion in a forehand manner prior to the 100m.


Race 2: QES Deck Class 2 H'cap 1300m

ANIKINTIME (A. Fancourt) and LUCKS IN (G. Geran) both raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event.

Stewards questioned G. Geran in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance of LUCKS IN. G. Geran advised he was able to obtain a forward position on the gelding today, however it had a tendency to race keenly for the majority of the event, which he felt was to the gelding’s detriment. He further added today the gelding was stepping up from a Maiden to a Class 2 event, which he also felt was to its disadvantage tonight, and was of the view that dropping back to a Class 1 would better suit LUCKS IN. Stewards noted the explanation.


Race 3: Michael Brain’s Bucks Class 3 Plate - 1100m

A warning was issued to the connections of KEMPELLY, which was reluctant to proceed to the barriers.

The start was delayed when R. Ride was dislodged from GINGER EXPRESS during the preliminary. Once recaptured, GINGER EXPRESS was examined by the veterinary surgeon and deemed suitable to race.

MILLYEN (B. Ainsworth) began awkwardly and lost ground.

Approaching the 800m, CHILLS (N. Evans) shifted out to a position outside the leader, resulting in KEMPELLY being forced 3 wide for the remainder of the event.

KEMPELLY hung out during the middle stages of the event.

Leaving the 200m, VICE OR VIRTUE (J. Orman) shifted out slightly and made contact with LOTTO HILL (N. Tomizawa).

Stewards questioned G. Geran in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance of SPONTANEITY. Jockey Geran advised that he enjoyed a comfortable run throughout the event, however when placed under pressure from the 600m, the mare failed to respond to his riding as he would have anticipated and proved disappointing over the concluding stages. He further added that the mare was having its third run in as many weeks, which he believed may have been also a contributing factor in the disappointing performance. Trainer S. Tregea expressed disappointment with the performance of SPONTANEITY today however advised that the mare had previously raced somewhat disappointingly on tracks that were slightly rain affected. Mr Tregea undertook to advise stewards of any abnormality that comes to light which may have had a bearing on the disappointing performance of SPONTANEITY. A post race veterinary examination of SPONTANEITY failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 4: Trackside Photography F&M Maiden Plate – 1200m

The start was delayed when MURPHY’S SUNRISE cast its near hind plate after being saddled, which required it to be refitted by the farrier.

MRS THATCHER (A. Fancourt) and BILLABONG BIRD (J. Orman) made contact on jumping away.

Shortly after the start, CARNCOTTON (M. O'Brien), which was racing in restricted room, was forced to ease when racing between YARRUM (R. Ride), which shifted out marginally, and MYSTERY ANGEL (G. Geran), which was taken in by SWEET AND SAVAGE (B. Evans).

MRS THATCHER raced ungenerously in the early stages whilst being restrained.

MYSTERY ANGEL raced keenly during the early stages.

Near the 200m, CARNCOTTON was forced to ease to avoid the heels of MYSTERY ANGEL, which shifted out under pressure. G. Geran, rider of MYSTERY ANGEL, was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Passing the 100m, HOW SWEET (D. McIntosh) had to be eased to avoid the heels of PISTOLPACKINPENNY (S. Bogenhuber), which shifted out under pressure. S. Bogenhuber, rider of PISTOLPACKINPENNY, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.

DARLINSHA (K. Yoshida) and BILLABONG BIRD both had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

DARLINSHA (K. Yoshida) raced wide for the majority of the race.

Following the disappointing performance of PISTOLPACKINPENNY, trainer M. Nolan advised that it is his intention to remove the blinkers from the filly and add a tongue-tie for its next start, and furthermore if programming permits race the horse in events of a shorter distance than today’s event.

Jockey C. Spry could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance of PEARLS FOR ME. Trainer R. Lipp will be interviewed in relation to the performance of the mare.


Race 5: Lost Block Semillon BM80 H'cap – 1625m

MAY NELLY (G. Geran) began awkwardly and lost ground.

Rounding the turn at the 1300m, VITAL ORGAN (C. Spry) shifted out, taking SUGGESTA STAR (N. Tomizawa) and HILLARY’S CLANG (K. Yoshida) wider on the track.

Jockey C. Spry reported to stewards he was instructed to ride VITAL ORGAN just off the pace if possible, however after being caught wide in the early stages he allowed the gelding to stride forward to obtain the leading position near the 1000m. Jockey Spry further added that the gelding travelled comfortably through the middle stages but failed to respond to his riding over the concluding stages and proved somewhat disappointing.


Race 6: Neil Mansell Concrete QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1200m

Connections advised that TIERES ROCK, which normally leads, would be ridden just off the pace if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

CASINO BLUE (G. Geran), which was a little difficult to load, was slow into stride.

TIERES ROCK (B. Evans) began awkwardly.

GOLD PAN (N. Evans) and JUST AS SWEET (S. Bogenhuber) made contact on jumping away.

In the early stages, TIERES ROCK raced very ungenerously whilst being restrained, and near the 1000m made heavy contact with GOLD PAN and became unbalanced and shifted out.

Approaching the 800m, GOLD PAN was momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of FIRSTINBESTDRESSED (C. Spry), which shifted in.

TIERES ROCK raced 3 wide from the 800m and then after passing the 600m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of FIRSTINBESTDRESSED, which shifted out.

FIRSTINBSTDRESSED hung out for a short distance rounding the home turn.

TIERES ROCK had a tendency to hang in under pressure rounding the home turn.


Race 7: Toowoomba Regional Council CG&E Maiden Plate – 1200m

After being crossed by ISTANA DELIGHT (N. Yamada) approaching the 900m, SUNSET RAIDER (R. Goltz) shifted out and made contact with IT’S A SNIP (R. Ride), which in turn forced SPRUNGYA (J. Orman) wider on the track.

Leaving the 800m, IT’S A SNIP (R. Ride) and SUNSET RAIDER (R. Goltz) raced in restricted room for a short distance between ISTANA DELIGHT (N. Yamada), which shifted out whilst hanging out, and SPRUNGYA (J. Orman), which hung in.

Near the 400m, IT’S A SNIP was forced to race in restricted room and was eased when racing between NAMBAWAN (C. Spry), which shifted out to obtain clear running, and SPRUNGYA, which shifted in and away from RENNAM (D. Baker), which also shifted in.

NAMBAWAN was held up for clear running and unable to improve from the 500m until the early stages of the home straight.

ISTANA DELIGHT hung out during the early and middle stages of the race.

On return to scale, apprentice Orman advised stewards SPRUNGYA had a tendency to hang in throughout the event.

Stewards questioned apprentice J. Orman in relation to the tactics adopted on SPRUNGA tonight, whereby he raced 4 wide for the majority of the race in a small field. Apprentice Orman advised that after beginning reasonably he rode his mount along to obtain a forward position, however when runners improved to his inside he was forced to race 3 wide during the early stages. Apprentice Orman further stated that passing the 900m he was forced into a 4-wide position when IT’S A SNIP shifted out to his inside. He added that despite his efforts to restrain his mount to a position closer to the rail he was unable to do so as it commenced to race keenly passing the 900m.

D. Baker, rider of RENNAM, was fined $100 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Nozi Tomizawa – Jockey – Use whip consec. occasions prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(i)*

Fines
Race 1. Wendy Bannerot – Trainer – Fail to produce ID card - $100 – AR59A*
Race 7. Dennis Baker – Jockey - $100 - Use whip 7 times prior to the 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii).

Adjourned inquiry
Race 4. Rex Lipp – Trainer – Re poor performance of Pearls For Me

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race

All winners

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil.

Late scratchings
N