Racing Queensland

Stewards Report

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB 19 DECEMBER 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – +5m 1800m-280m where cutaway applies; +4m Remainder


OFFICIALS

Chairman – G. Dimsey
Stewards – J. Childs, L. Carvosso, A Preston
Clerk of Scales – S. Fahey
Judge – J. Fogarty
Veterinarian – Dr P. McAuliffe
Bookmakers Supervisor – R. Waterman
Starter – P. Brennan
Swab Attendants – A. Jones, J. Skinner


Race 1: COCA-COLA 0-65 HANDICAP - 1050m
1st – OLE PABLO 2nd – JAGONAL 3rd – FILLE ARDENTE 4th – ZARBEN

DRINKING COCKTAILS and PERFECT STAR were scratched due to no riders being available.

ROYAL PHYSICIAN – Late scratching by order of stewards at 2.30pm due to transport difficulties.

FILLE ARDENTE – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, trainer M. Kropp advised that the mare, which was having its first race start since September, had been working well in the lead up to today's event and he was anticipating a forward showing. He added, however, that the mare did not begin well and had to work hard in the early stages to obtain a forward position, which he felt contributed to FILLE ARDENTE not finishing off the race as strongly as anticipated. Stewards noted the explanation.

JAGONAL – Steadied from heels near the 800m when THE ROBBER (App. T. Brooker) shifted in when insufficiently clear. Apprentice Brooker was reminded of her obligations when shifting ground. Jockey T. Grey was reprimanding for using her whip more than five times prior to the 100m.

THE ROBBER – Apprentice T. Brooker was fined $500 for failing to ride her mount out to the end of the race. In assessing penalty, stewards were of the view that her actions had potentially cost the gelding fourth placing.

OLE PABLO – Held up for a short distance rounding the home turn. When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer's representative M. Currie reported the gelding was having its first start for their stable. He added that the gelding was having its first race start since August, had trialled well leading into today's event and the stable was confident of a forward showing. Stewards noted the explanation.



Race 2: VANDERFIELD JOHN DEERE QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP – 1050m
1st – RELAMPAGO 2nd – SEQ THE STAR 3rd – SPINNAKER RUN 4th – PERFECTLY SWEET

RELAMPAGO – As Apprentice M. Murphy was delayed arriving on course, T. Grey was substituted as the rider of the gelding.

SEQ THE STAR – Kicked by another runner behind the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

STELLA GRIS – Bumped another runner at the start.

PERFECTLY SWEET - Bumped another runner at the start. Hung out rounding the home turn.

SPINNAKER RUN – Knuckled at the start.

RED FUTURE – Steadied shortly after the start. Brushed the running rail leaving the 400m.


Race 3: FURNEYS STOCK FEEDS CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1310m
1st – NEVETUS 2nd – FINNOMONY 3rd – WILL'S CHOICE 4th – CHANTILLY MISS

BRAVE DAZZLER – Raced wide from the 700m. Jockey S. Bogenhuber was fined $100 for using her whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.

NEVETUS – Apprentice T. Brooker was fined $500 for using her whip more than five times prior to the 100m.


Race 4: SEVEN LOCAL NEWS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1210m
1st – THE A LISTER 2nd – TACTICIAN 3rd – DEEP DOWN 4th – FRENCH CONCESSION

TACTICIAN – Began awkwardly with its head in the air. Held up in the early stages of the home straight. Jockey M. Hellyer was fined $100 for using the whip more than five times before the 100m.

ZIZUMBA – Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously for a short distance from the 900m. Hung out rounding the turn near the 800m.

THE A LISTER – Bumped another runner at the start. When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer M. Nolan advised that the mare was having its first race start since July and had been working well in the lead up to today's event. He added that while he was confident of a forward showing, he was still somewhat surprised the mare was able to win today. Stewards noted the explanation.

RED WARNING – Apprentice T. Brooker advised that it was not her intention to lead, however after being caught wide in the early stages she allowed the gelding to stride forward.


Race 5: WINNING EDGE COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1050m
1st – ROUGH EDDIE 2nd – OUTBACK STORM 3rd – UNI 4th – SEQUASI

TIME TO REMINISCE – Tightened for room at the start.

BETTER OFFER - Tightened for room at the start. Disappointed for a run near the 150m.

HE'S EASY GOING - Tightened for room at the start. Clipped heels and blundered shortly after the start. Raced ungenerously after being crossed near the 800m and had to be steadied from heels shortly after that point. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer J. Judge advised stewards the gelding would now be retired. Nonetheless Mr. Judge was advised he would need to provide a veterinary clearance with ECG results for HE'S EASY GOING, and the gelding would need to complete a satisfactory trial prior to racing again.

ROUGH EDDIE – Hung out near the 600m.

UNI – Bumped, became unbalanced and had to be checked from heels near the 400m when ROUGH EDDIE (App. J. Oliver) shifted in when insufficiently clear. Apprentice J. Oliver pleaded guilty to charge of careless riding under AR 137(a) and his license to ride in races was suspended for a period of nine days, to commence at midnight on Monday 28 December 2015 and expire at midnight on Wednesday 6 January 2016. The saddle shifted on UNI near the 300m placing the rider at a significant disadvantage for the remainder of the event.

SEQUASI – Apprentice T. Brooker reported at scales that the gelding was inclined to hang in throughout the event.


Race 6: NYE @ CLIFFORD PARK FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN HANDICAP
1st – CLARA'S CROSS 2nd – LADY MERCURY 3rd – NORTHERN REVENGE 4th – SWINDLER'S MISS

The start of this race was delayed when LILLY RUSH became fractious in the barriers. After being removed and examined by the veterinary surgeon, LILLY RUSH was declared a late scratching by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice at 8.17pm. All monies invested on LILLY RUSH were ordered to be refunded, with the following deductions applicable:

13 cents in the dollar for the winner #1
9 cents in the dollar for the place of winner #1
9 cents in the dollar for second place #2
26 cents in the dollar for third place #6

Starting prices at subject to deductions.

PORK CRACKLING – Slow to begin.

NORTHERN REVENGE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Hung in in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

SWINDLER'S MISS – Slow to begin. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.

CLARA'S CROSS – Hung out throughout.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – 19.12.15

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
Race 5 – App. J. Oliver – careless riding, 9 days – 28/12/15-6/1/16 – AR.137(a)

Fines
Race 1 – App. T. Brooker – fail to ride mount out - $500 – AR.137(b)
Race 3 – S. Bogenhuber – use whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m - $100 – AR.137A(5)(a)(i)
Race 3 – App. T. Brooker – use whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m - $500 – AR.137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 4 – M. Hellyer – use whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m - $100 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)


Reprimands
Race 1 – T. Grey – use whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Bars
Race 5 – HE'S EASY GOING – cardiac arrhythmia – vet clearance with ECG & trial – AR.8(t)

Late scratchings
Race 1 – ROYAL PHYSICIAN – 2.30pm - transport difficulties
Race 6 – LILLY RUSH – 8.17pm – veterinary advice

Pre-race swabs
CHAMPAGNE TALES, NEVETUS and FRENCH CONCESSION

Post-race swabs
All winners plus TACTICIAN and LADY MERCURY