RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 3 JANUARY 2015

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – 2M (800M TO 300M), TRUE (Remainder)

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – J. Childs, P. Reardon, T. Reed
Betting Steward – R. Waterman
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P. McAuliffe
Swab attendants – A. Jones, R. Burchmann
Starter – P. Brennan
Jockeys Advocate – G. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

GENERAL

Following consultation between Racing Queensland Stewards and the Toowoomba Turf Club, the rail at today’s meeting was moved from 2m to true except from the 800m to 300m where it will remain 2m. This resulted in the field limit in race 5 being altered from 10 to 12.

Stewards will undertake further inquiries as to the alleged changes in the advertised start times for races 7 and 8 after acceptances, which were not communicated to Stewards.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Apprentice jockey S. Palmer was fined $100 for smoking whilst mounted at trackwork.

From Toowoomba Turf Club 31 December 2014

Race 4 – Trainer R. Hilton reported that CASSE BLEU had pulled up well without any abnormalities subsequent to its disappointing performance however would be sent for an immediate spell. Trainer R. Hilton was advised that the filly which tailed off would be required to trial to the stewards’ satisfaction before racing again.

Race 6 – Trainer P. Sexton reported that EXTREME MOVER had pulled up well without any abnormalities subsequent to the disappointing performance and would now be sent for a spell.


Race 1: GRAND CENTRAL QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H'CAP – 1000M

Trainer D. Murphy was fined $200 for failing to scratch LEMON CRUIZER by the required time. Stewards subsequently declared the filly a late scratching at 8.21 am.

ZIP TO THE MOON – Inclined to lay in throughout the event and near the 400m shifted in and made contact with MIDNIGHT CURFEW. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When questioned, jockey G. Geran stated that his mount travelled strongly to the home turn and he was confident of the horse’s chances at that point of the race. He added that his mount was inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight, resulting in him reverting to hands and heels, however the horse weakened noticeably over the final 50m.

MIDNIGHT CURFEW – Bumped near the 400m.

SEQUASI – Forced to steady leaving the 800m when tightened for room by SPINTHESONY, which was taken in by ZIP TO THE MOON. G. Geran (ZIP TO THE MOON) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in when not fully clear.

SPINTHESONY – Taken inwards by another runner leaving the 800m. Steadied from heels near the 700m.

IHAVEACONFESSION – Hampered shortly after the start and then raced greenly for a short distance when pressured to improve.

KEEP THE WORD – Refused to load, declared a late scratching at 3.14 pm by order of Stewards. Connections were advised that the horse would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next start. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on Keep The Word be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

4 cents in the dollar for the win #2
11 cents in the dollar for place of winner #2
3 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #1
13 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #3

SHE’S REAL – Steadied from heels near the 700m.

WICKEDLY RISQUE – Inclined to lay in in the home straight requiring the rider was to stop riding and straighten approaching the 100m. Apprentice S. Eilbeck was fined $100 for using the whip in a forehand manner more than 5 times prior to the 100m. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account apprentice Eilbeck’s previous good record in regard to the whip rules.


Race 2: NEIL MANSELL TRANSPORT QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H'CAP– 1000M

CUBAN FURY – Bumped near the 400m.

MIRRIMA – Laid in near the 400m and made contact with another runner. Momentarily steadied near the 100m. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages resulting in the rider not being able to fully test her mount. Lost its off fore plate in running.

BURMESE RUBY – When being restrained near the 500m hung out across heels and lost ground. Rider A. Allen was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the end of the race.

TAKE A GUESS – Jumped awkwardly.

TRIPLE JEOPARDY – Steadied momentarily when tightened for room near the 800m. Restrained when improving onto heels near the 600m.

ELUSIVE LEGACY – Tightened for room at the start.

TEMUJIN’S QUEEN – Raced wide throughout.

COLD AS ICE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the request of the rider and was subsequently passed to start. Lost ground shortly after the start. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be sore in the near foreleg. Trainer L. Fraser was advised that he will be required to produce a veterinary clearance for the horse prior to its next start.


Race 3: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1050M

MAZZANO – As the horse had not raced since 20 June 2012, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was subsequently passed to start.

PARADISE PINK – When questioned with regards to the riding tactics adopted and the overall performance, jockey S. Bogenhuber stated that her instructions were to be forward and to obtain cover. She added that was unable to race on the speed when runners to her inside improved quickly and rather than being caught in a 4 wide position, she elected to ease her mount and obtain cover in the second half of the field. She further added that she placed her mount under pressure from the 600m, however the filly only finished off the race fairly.


Race 4: RAY WHITE TOOWOOMBA RANGE CLASS 3 PLATE – 1200M

Trainer E. Hayes contacted Stewards to advise that DRAGON MASTER had injured its near foreleg and had swelling as a result of becoming cast in its box. Stewards subsequently ordered the late scratching of the gelding at 12.30 pm. Mr Hayes was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for DRAGON MASTER prior to its next start.

Correct weight was delayed to allow both B. Newport (EXCEEDINGLY FINE) and E. Ljung (THE LUCKY ONE), the riders of equal 4th placegetters, to view the photo finish. After viewing the print both riders were satisfied with the judges placing’s and correct weight was declared.

DON’TCRYARGENTINA – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.

RUM TUM TUGGER – Stewards opened an inquiry into apprentice R. Payne’s riding of Rum Tum Tugger in the presence of jockey’s advocate G. Smith and trainer D. Baker. Of particular concern was the reason for that runner losing ground from the 900m whilst holding a midfield position and the horse continuing to lose ground and taking up a rearward position until approaching the home turn. Apprentice R. Payne stated that her instructions were to ride forward into a handy position, however when KASEY CHELSEA improved to her outside approaching the 900m, she took hold to allow that runner to go forward of her and as a result the horse did lose some ground. She added that approaching the 800m she raced in restricted room and again when steadying her mount it lost ground which resulted in the gelding settling further back than anticipated. She further added that she placed her mount under pressure from the 600m, which continued to then respond to her riding and finished the race off well until a point leaving the 200m when she was disappointed for a run between KASEY CHELSEA and FINNOMONY when both runners shifted ground and as a result was held up and unable to test her mount over the concluding stages. Trainer D. Baker confirmed the instructions, adding that the horse has a tendency to drop the bit and lose ground when the gelding is eased and that the horse does require to be urged along in its races to hold its position. Stewards, in considering all of the evidence before them, including a report from the veterinary surgeon, advised R. Payne that she had erred in her riding from the 800m in that when the horse began to lose ground, she should have shown more initiative to place her mount under pressure in an endeavour to improve and hold a more competitive position. In all the circumstances, Stewards did not take any further action other than to refer R. Payne’s riding to Racing Queensland’s training department for further tuition. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer D. Baker was advised that he will be required to produce a veterinary clearance for the horse prior to its next start.

ROWA’S MARK – Slow to begin.

THE LUCKY ONE – Stewards questioned apprentice E. Ljung with regards to her riding over the concluding stages. After considering all the evidence, Stewards could not be satisfied that apprentice Ljung had failed to ride her mount out to the finish line, however reminded her of her obligations at all times to ride her mounts out to the end of the race so as not to leave herself open to question.

FINNOMONY – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance, apprentice A. Fancourt stated that her mount travelled well to the home turn, however upon straightening when she asked her mount to quicken, it put in several awkward strides and was inclined to lay in and in her opinion the horse felt sore. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have an abrasion to the outside of the off hind mid cannon which was consistent with being galloped on.


Race 5: CRACKER PRINT & PAPER CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1625M

UNION – Taken inwards by another runner near the 900m. Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

A LADYS COMPLIMENT – Jumped awkwardly losing ground and then a short distance later was bumped by another runner. Raced wide in the early stages until a point near the 900m. When question regarding the tactics adopted in the early stages and the overall performance, apprentice N. Nishio stated his instructions were to position his mount in a forward position, however after losing ground at the start he was required to pressure his mount in an endeavour to carry out his instructions. He added that he was then caught wide until obtaining cover closer to the rail near 900m. He further added that he was obliged to place his mount under pressure from the 600m however it did not respond to his riding and proved disappointing. Stewards advised apprentice Nishio that whilst mindful of his instructions it would have been more advantageous to attempt to restrain his mount earlier than he did on this occasion in an endeavour to obtain cover and that his ride would be referred to Racing Queensland training department for further tuition. Apprentice N. Nishio pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 900m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of UNION, which was taken in tightening the running of SHOVELS, which struck the running rail and as a result lost ground. Apprentice Nishio’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 5 meetings, with the term of suspension to commence at midnight on Saturday 3 January and expire at midnight on Wednesday 14 January 2015 and to be served concurrently with the period of suspension imposed in Race 8. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account apprentice Nishio’s previous good record.

RAZZLING DAZZLER – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.

SHOVELS – Tightened for room near the 900m struck the running rail and lost ground.

GO AS YOU PLEASE – Tightened for room at the start.

LIDO – Due to a misunderstanding, A. Fancourt was engaged to ride this horse when in fact she had been released to take another ride in the race, which at the time of acceptances had gained a start. R. Goltz was subsequently declared as the rider. Slow to begin.


Race 6: AUDI CENTRE TOOWOOMBA CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1300M

MR ALFRANCO – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Shifted in abruptly when being restrained near the 1100m and made contact with another runner. Near the 800m was eased when placed in restricted room to the inside of another runner which shifted in. Disappointed for a run approaching the home turn.

KHE SANH – Slow to begin and then crowded for room a short distance later.

BEYOND THE STORM – Raced wide in the early stages.

COURT COUTURE – Raced wide throughout the event.

JUST AS SWEET – Bumped near the 1100m, taken inwards and had to be checked from the heels of another runner.


Race 7: XXXX GOLD CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1300M

AQUAMARINE – Threw its head in the air when being restrained leaving the 900m.

GALWAY TOWN – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

CONTRAVENTION – Shifted in of its own accord at the 1100m and made heavy contact with the running rail and became unbalanced for several strides. Shifted in and made contact with the running rail approaching the 600m.

YOU’RE SERIOUS – Slow to begin.


Race 8: MITTYS MAIDEN H'CAP – 1300M

Correct weight was delayed to establish whether LISTEN TRIST had been afforded a fair start. After viewing the patrol footage, Stewards and apprentice A. Fancourt, the rider of LISTEN TRIST, agreed that the horse which had been fractious in the barriers, reared as the start was effected and lost ground and therefore had been afforded a fair start. Trainer’s representative Mr L. Hatch was advised that LISTEN TRIST would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate before racing again.

BULLDOG’S PRIDE – Raced wide throughout.

DRIVING WHEELS – Apprentice N. Nishio pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 900m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of WICKED WOODY, which was tightened onto LISTEN TRIST, resulting in WICKED WOODY having to be checked and losing ground and LISTEN TRIST becoming unbalanced. Apprentice Nishio’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 6 meetings, with the term of suspension to commence at midnight on Saturday 3 January and expire at midnight on Friday 16 January 2015 and to be served concurrently with the period of suspension imposed in Race 5.

OPTIONAL GIRL – Began awkwardly.

LISTEN TRIST – Reared as the start was effected and lost significant ground. Tightened for room near the 900m and became unbalanced.

PARACHARM - Raced wide throughout.

WICKED WOODY – Tightened onto another runner near the 900m, had to be checked and lost ground.


Race 9: TYRELL’S WINES MAIDEN H'CAP – 1300M

Correct weight was delayed to allow both K. Yoshida (SOCOTRA) and E. Ljung (KAMIRI LAD), the riders of equal 4th placegetters, to view the photo finish. After viewing the print both riders were satisfied with the judges placing’s and correct weight was declared.

SACOTRA – Shifted out around the heels of another runner over the concluding stages.

KAMIRI LAD – Tightened for room shortly after the start.

MAXENTIUS – Steadied from heels shortly after the start.

MAGIQUE HORN – Checked from heels at the 900m and shifted out.

COMANDO BATTAGLIA – Tightened for room shortly after the start. Had to be restrained from the heels of another runner near the 1100m and shifted out. Steadied from heels near the 400m.

HAVEN GAL – Crowded for room near the 900m, brushed the running rail becoming unbalanced and lost ground.

LANDAFAR – Slow to begin and then was tightened for room a short distance later.


Race 10: WIMMERS PREMIUM SOFT DRINKS MAIDEN H’CAP – 870M

As M. Dorrington was injured, S. Bogenhuber was substituted as the rider of ZETTFIDAA.

RED SPOT – Slow to begin. Hung out from the 500m until entering the home straight. Trainer G. Livermore will be advised that the gelding will be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards before being permitted to race again.

OUTBACK FLYER – Bumped leaving the 600m and became unbalanced.

JAI’S LUCK – Slow to begin.

RED’S THE GO – Bumped by another runner leaving the 600m, shifted out, bumping another runner and became unbalanced.

ZETTFIDAA – Shifted in of its own accord approaching the 600m and made heavy contact with the running rail. Steadied and shifted out to obtain clear running leaving the 200m. Rider S. Bogenhuber reported at scale that her mount which was having its first start on a clockwise track, shifted out shortly after the start which required her to correct the horse and as result it lost ground. She added that she then pressured her mount with the whip at which it then began to travel better from the middle stages and finished the race off well.

GENERATOR GEORGE – Raced wide throughout.

SQUEEMI – Shifted out slightly leaving the 600m and bumped another runner.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. G. Geran – careless riding – AR. 137(a)

Fines
S. Palmer – A/jockey - $100 – smoking whilst mounted at trackwork – LR51
Race 1. Tnr. D. Murphy - $200 – late scratching – AR114
Race 1. App. S. Eilbeck - $100 – use whip more than 5 times forehand prior to 100m - $100 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 5. App. N. Nishio – careless riding – 5 mtgs (3.1.15 – 14.1.15) – AR. 137(a)
Race 8. App. N. Nishio – careless riding – 6 mtgs (3.1.15 – 16.1.15) – AR. 137(a)

Absent Jockeys
M. Dorrington – injured – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners plus Zip To The Moon, Cuban Fury, Pay Zone Princess, Roman Silver, Zaha County, Street Fever, Squeemi


Warnings/bars
From Toowoomba 03.01.14 – Casse Bleu – Poor performance/tailed off – official trial – AR.8(t)
Race 1. Keep The Word – Refused to load, late scratching – barrier certificate – AR. 8(t)
Race 2. Cold As Ice – Sore near foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. Dragon Master – Injury near foreleg, late scratching – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. Rum Tum Tugger – Lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 10. Red Spot – Hung out – official trial – AR.8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 5. Shovels – K. Yoshida, Lido – R. Goltz
Race 10. Zettfidaa – S. Bogenhuber

Late scratchings

Race 1. Lemon Cruizer – 8.21 am
Race 1. Keep The Word – 3.14 pm
Race 4. Dragon Master – 12.30 pm