QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 4 JULY 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                     
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.8
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Barron
Stewards – L. Hicks, J. Childs, P. Jenkins
Clerk of Scales – D. Rossiter
Judge – S. Fahey, M. Fahey
Veterinarian – E. Hamilton
Swab Attendants – D. McDonald
Starter – D. Hodgson
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
Race 1: MITAVITE RATINGS BAND 0-55 H’CAP – 1000M
 
CRISTOVAO – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
ORSETTO – Jockey M. Hellyer was reprimanded under the provisions of AR. 132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
INSTABEATS – Had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Shifted in to obtain clear running near the 200m, however was steadied from heels when ORSETTO shifted out slightly and OAKFIELD GERONIMO shifted in slightly. Shifted in to secure clear running near the 50m.
 
TIZ – Jockey B. Appo could offer no explanation for the mare’s seemingly disappointing performance today.
 
HIDDEN ACTION – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room when YOUR OPTION commenced to lay in approaching the 850m.
 
PRIMMISCUOUS – Bumped at the start. Improved onto heels whilst overracing near the 800m, and shifted wider on the track. Shifted out to avoid heels near the 700m and raced wide without cover from that point.
 
YOUR OPTION – Bumped at the start. Laid in in the early stages. Raced 3 wide with cover throughout. Jockey J. Grob was reprimanded under the provisions of AR. 132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, and a total of 11 times in total for the race.
 
Race 2: TAYLOR BUILDING GROUP QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1000M
 
As Apprentice A. Patis had riding engagements at another venue, she unable to arrive on course to fulfil her engagement on ADAMDEEANT. Stewards therefore permitted jockey A. Sewell to be substituted as the rider of the gelding.
 
DEVIL’S TEMPTATION – Hung out rounding the home turn. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice N. Fazackerley advised that his mount began well and travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure whilst rounding the home turn, the gelding failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. Co-trainer M. Sears advised that in light of today’s performance, the stable will now give consideration to sending the gelding for an immediate spell. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
DEVILS MARBLES – Held up from the 400m until leaving the 300m.
 
PATCHES – Shifted wider on the track to secure clear running whilst rounding the home turn.
 
SPINNING SPIRIT – Raced wide throughout.
 
MISHANI SPIRIT – Held up from the 400m until leaving the 300m. Laid in for the majority of the home straight.
 
ADAMDEEANT – Raced in restricted room and was steadied when DEVIL’S TEMPTATION shifted out and SPINNING SPIRIT shifted in approaching the 300m.
 
VERY SOON – Raced in restricted room near the 900m. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly, which tailed off and finished a distant last, failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Trainer G. Barbierato was advised that a warning will be placed on the filly for being uncompetitive.
 
Race 3: CALTEX BENCHMARK 55 H’CAP – 1625M
 
BUZZER BEATER – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid in in the home straight.
 
OCTAVIAN – Stewards accepted the explanation provided by trainer L. Hatch regarding the late scratching of the gelding at 3.15pm.
 
OPEN ROAD – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Jockey M. Hellyer reported that it had not been his intention to lead in the event today, however after being caught wide in the early stages, he elected to ride his mount forward to obtain the leading position approaching the 1300m. He added that he had been comfortable settling in a forward position due to the lack of speed in the race.
 
WILLIAM – Laid in in the home straight. When questioned by Stewards in relation to the seemingly improved performance, trainer K. Loy advised that the gelding had been working well since entering her stable and she had expected a forward showing today. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
THE EQUALIZER – Steadied approaching the 1400m when BUZZER BEATER shifted in when not completely clear. Apprentice M. Savva, the rider of BUZZER BEATER, was reprimanded under AR. 131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
MIGHTY QUINN – Tightened for room on jumping and lost ground when OPEN ROAD began awkwardly and shifted out. Made the crossing awkwardly. Improved onto heels and was steadied near the 500m.
 
WALKINSHAW – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 4: QUEENSLAND ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS MAIDEN H’CAP – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed when a number of runners proved difficult to load.
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow the connections of ISSAQUAH, placed 4th by the judge, to view the photo finish print. After viewing the print, the connections were satisfied with the Judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
ROACCI – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority. Forced wider on the track by COININ passing the 700m. When questioned by Stewards in relation to the performance, jockey M. Hellyer advised that it was his intention to settle in a forward position today however, after beginning only fairly, his mount was caught in a 3 wide position, and approaching the 700m was forced wider on the track by COININ which shifted out. He added that, in his opinion, COININ was not travelling well at that point of the race and he therefore permitted ROACCI to stride forward. He went on to say that upon entering the home straight, his mount had a tendency to lay in and, in his opinion, raced very greenly and proved disappointing.
 
LICENCE TO ROCK – Steadied near the 300m when LET SARA ROCK shifted out when not completely clear. Jockey N. Tomizawa, the rider of LET SARA ROCK, was reprimanded under AR. 131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
ISSAQUAH – Held up from the 500m until entering the home straight. Shifted in to secure clear running near the 200m.
 
BY BY MUSIC – Bumped by TIGERPOWER which shifted in marginally approaching the 600m. Laid out approaching the 100m.
 
TIGERPOWER – Inconvenienced by LET SARA ROCK which was laying in over the concluding stages despite the efforts of its rider.
 
SUZY NEEDS LOVIN’ – Slow to begin. Steadied from heels leaving the 100m.
 
LET SARA ROCK – Shifted out near the 300m to secure clear running. Laid in in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare had sustained an injury to its hind end which could include its pelvis or any associated musculature. Trainer K. Kemp undertook to have his veterinary surgeon examine the mare in the coming days, and would report back to Stewards the results of that examination. Mr. Kemp was advised that the mare will require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.
 
COININ – Shifted wider on the track approaching the 700m. Stewards questioned Apprentice J. Murphy as to the reason for him shifting to a 3 wide position leaving the 800m. Apprentice Murphy advised that he had obtained a one off position approaching the 800m, however his mount was racing greenly and hung out leaving the 800m. He added that when attempting to go back to the one off position he was unable to do so as LICENCE TO ROCK had already improved to his mount’s inside. He went on to say that the mare had failed to respond to his riding in the home straight and felt awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities other than it was sucking air.
 
COURTINGROCK – Stewards questioned jockey N. Evans in relation to his riding of filly throughout. Jockey Evans advised that he had not received any specific instructions from the trainer, however he noted that the filly’s usual racing pattern is to take up a position at the rear of the field. He added that COURTINGROCK was bumped at the start and, as a result, shifted in and lost ground. Jockey Evans stated that the filly showed no early speed and that he rode it  forward in an attempt to gain contact with the rear of the field. He added that the filly had a tendency to lay in from the 500m and he did not want to shift wider on the track to go around the field whilst rounding the home turn. He went on to say that near the 250m he elected to shift in to the inside of EURO ROCKSTAR to obtain clear running, however that runner commenced to shift in under pressure which resulted in him having to take hold of his mount and shift back to the outside of EURO ROCKSTAR near the 150m. He further added that, in his opinion, COURTIINGROCK was out of contention at that point of the race and he therefore desisted from riding the filly out to the end of the race. Stewards noted the comments tendered by jockey Evans, however they were of the opinion that he had erred in that after shifting to the outside of EURO ROCKSTAR near the 150m he should have ridden his mount with more vigour until the concluding stages. Whilst Stewards did not feel that jockey Evans’ ride was culpable under the rules, they advised him that they would expect him to show more vigour in similar circumstances in the future.
 
EURO ROCKSTAR – Raced in restricted room for a short distance and was steadied leaving the 300m when ISSAQUAH shifted in marginally.
 
Race 5: TAB MAIDEN H’CAP – 1625M
 
HEAD CHEF – Steadied from heels leaving the 900m when JUST FOR GLORY shifted in when not completely clear. Jockey H. Richardson, the rider of JUST FOR GLORY, was reprimanded under AR. 131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
BURN THE BOATS – Jockey G. Geran was fined $200 under the provisions of AR. 132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m, and a total of 12 times in total for the race.
 
BISHOJO – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up for clear running from the 300m until leaving the 200m.
 
MONTE SANTO – Began awkwardly. Steadied from heels leaving the 900m. Laid in in the early stages of the home straight.
 
SANDY TOES – Bumped by BURN THE BOATS whilst rounding the home turn.
 
Race 6: BARRIER REEF POOLS QTIS 2YO H’CAP – 870M
 
KIRRA LASS – Bumped heavily on jumping by MAGIC IN ME.
 
BEEF’N’BLACK BEAN – Hung in throughout and proved difficult to ride.
 
MAGIC IN ME – Began awkwardly, shifted in and made heavy contact with KIRRA LASS.
 
RAINING RICHES – Raced greenly throughout and hung in over the concluding stages. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages.
 
Race 7: GET OUT STAKES CLASS 3 H’CAP – 870M
 
MITTERE – Bumped by TOUGH TIMES on jumping. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
TOUGH TIMES – Shifted out to secure clear running near the 400m.
 
Race 8: THE RONDEPENDENCE DAY MAIDEN H’CAP – 2150M
 
CALLHIMWATUWANT – After racing in a 3 wide position in the early stages, jockey A. Sewell permitted his mount to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader approaching the 1500m. Raced in restricted room and was eased near the 600m.
 
CAPTAIN DONOVAN – When racing keenly, shifted out to a 3 wide position near the 1600m, and raced 3 wide without cover from that point.
 
RED POET – Jockey L. Tilley was reprimanded under the provisions of AR. 132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
THORBEN – Steadied from heels approaching the 1500m when CALLHIMWATUWANT shifted in when not completely clear. Jockey A. Sewell, the rider of CALLHIMWATUWANT, was reprimanded under AR. 131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
NICOSMILE – Jockey M. Hellyer was reprimanded under the provisions of AR. 132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
POTAWATOMI – Declared a late scratching at 4.00pm for veterinary reasons. Trainer K. Baumann undertook to provide Stewards with a veterinary report for the gelding in the coming days.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1.  M. Hellyer – use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR. 132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 1.  J. Grob – use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR. 132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 3.  App. M. Savva – careless riding – AR. 131(a)
Race 4.  N. Tomizawa – careless riding – AR. 131(a)
Race 5.  H. Richardson – careless riding – AR. 131(a)
Race 8.  A. Sewell – careless riding – AR. 131(a)
Race 8.  M. Hellyer – use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR. 132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 8.  L. Tilley – use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR. 132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Fines
Race 5.  G. Geran – $200 – use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR. 132(7)(a)(ii)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Primmiscuous, Buzzer Beater, Burn The Boats, Nicosmile
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2.  VERY SOON – uncompetitive – warning – AR. 20(e)
Race 4.  LET SARA ROCK – hind end injury – veterinary clearance req’d – AR. 20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           ADAMDEEANT – Adam Sewell
 
Late scratchings
Race 3.           OCTAVIAN – 3.15pm – Stewards
Race 8.           POTAWATOMI – 4.00pm – veterinary reasons
 
Published subject to correction upon revision