QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 12th FEBRUARY 2022
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 4 RAIL – Out 3meters the entire
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, P Warren, P Jenkins
Clerk of Scales – D Rossiter
Judge – S Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr I Henderson
Swab Attendants – D MacDonald
Starters – S Woodham & B Mallory
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Dalby 21st January 2022
Race 9- MURRAY’S TYRES & MORE BENCHMMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400m
Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the reasons App I Rabjones was dislodged soon after passing the winning post. After taking evidence from App Rabjones and the riders in the immediate vicinity of the incident and reviewing the official patrol footage Stewards determined that Soon after passing the winning post TEST OF WAR (G Geran) had improved onto the heels of another runner and shifted out marginally, CALM SEEKER (App I Rabjones), which was racing to the outside of TEST OF WAR, then dipped and shifted out away from that runner bumping SEEKING GUIDANCE (B Newport), causing App Rabjones to become unbalanced and dislodged. As no individual rider was implicated as culpable either by the evidence of another rider or the official patrol footage no action was taken other than to report the incident as a racing incident.
Toowoomba 29th January 2022
Race 1- TRICARE WILLOW GLEN CLASS 1 PLATE 1300m
Stewards today concluded an inquiring into the reasons ROMANCE FACTOR (App Rabjones) was checked passing the 600m. After taking evidence from the riders involved and reviewing the official patrol footage it was determined that passing that point ALL ELLIE (G Geran) shifted out around the heels of I AM SUPERIOR (M Murphy), which had simultaneously shifted out marginally, whilst not fully clear of ROMANCE FACTOR, which had been racing tight with SHEPPEY (M Saava) and was checked as a result. Stewards considered the outward shift from I AM SUPERIOR, which took ALL ELLIE wider than intended by its rider as well as the fact ROMANCE FACTOR and SHEPPEY were racing tight leading into the incident which exacerbated the severity of the interference to be mitigating factors. However, Stewards determined that Jockey G Geran had erred by shifting out when not fully clear of the ROMANCE FACTOR, ultimately caused the incident, and as such reprimanded Jockey Geran under the provisions of AR131(a).
Race 1: MNP SECURITY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1210m
ROZEIRA- Trainer L Gore was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR106 for presenting the mare to the mounting yard with unstitched bandages.
DUNKIRK- Slow into stride. Commenced to race keenly after being crossed soon after the start.
SPICY AGAIN- Slow into stride. Obliged to steady momentarily when crossed soon after the start.
MY GIRL SKY- Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey S Lacy advised the mare had been inclined to race greenly throughout. Trainers C & K Geran were fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR165(3) for removing the mare from the course before the designated time. A post-race sample was taken from the mare upon its return to the course.
TIGER POWER- Hampered another runner when shifting in soon after the start. App Peel was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
FREEDOM AVENUE- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running. Post-race veterinary examination found the gelding to be lame in the right front shoulder. Trainers T & M Sears were advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior t again being permitted to start in a race.
Race 2: HIGHFIELDS BUILDER BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1050m
REST OF THE WORLD- Jockey B Appo was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR128(1) for arriving late on course.
Buffeted between runners on jumping.
KRAKATOA ERUPTION- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped with another runner.
LINE UP- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
FIRST CROWN- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Held up for clear running approaching the 300m before shifting wider around heels.
MISS MCKINLEY- Connection advised of an intention to have the mare ridden with cover from the wide barrier if circumstances permit. Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
AMERICAN CROWN- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped with another runner. Momentarily hampered approaching the winning post.
ALUF- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running, shifted in approaching the winning post momentarily hampering another runner. App Saava was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
Race 3: NEIL MANSELL GROUP MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
BEAN ROCKING- Pre-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be a gelding when advertised in the official program as a Colt. As the gelding had not raced no further action was taken other than to direct Trainer M Currie to amend the stable return to reflect the geldings condition and backdate the return to when the gelding occurred, on course patrons were made aware of this by way of oncourse announcement. Trainer M Currie was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of LR67 for late declaration of rider on the gelding. Fractious in the barrier. Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Raced wide throughout. Trainer M Currie was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
MIDNIGHT GUN- Slow into stride.
FIGHT IN THE DOG- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
EVENING OUT- Began awkwardly, bumped by another runner shifted out and bumped with a further runner. Became awkwardly placed on heels entering the home straight, steadied and shifted out to obtain clear running. Shifted out and bumped with another runner approaching the 100m.
PATRICIA AGNES- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to lay in passing the 500m. Bumped by another runner which shifted out passing the 100m, shifted wider as a result and bumped with a further runner. Raced wide for the majority.
VERRA- Obliged to steady off heels rounding the home turn before shifting wider on entering the home straight to obtain clear running. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running, bumped with another runner approaching the 100m.
OVER THE FALLS- Bumped the inside running rail passing the 600m shifted out and bumped with another runner.
DELTA MISS- Bumped with another runner which shifted out passing the 600m. Shifted out marginally on entering the home straight.
RODIAN BULL- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
Race 4: HAPPY BIRTHDAY CROOKSY QTIS 2yo CLASS 1 PLATE 1100m
WOWIT’S WILLYWONKA- Began awkwardly and shifted out.
MISHANI SUNSHINE- Raced wide in the early stages. Hampered leaving the 400m.
MISS GIDEON- Inclined to lay out approaching the 800m.
MISHANI EMBRACE- Raced wide from the 500m. Shifted in leaving the 400m hampering another runner. App M Saava was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
Race 5: FURNEYS STOCK FEEDS RATINGS BAND 0-58 HANDICAP 1640m
EGO DANCER- Bumped with another runner on jumping then tightened between runners.
POLE VOLTER- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
MISS BEAT- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped with another runner.
STAR OF COUTEAU- Shifted out on jumping bumping heavily with another runner soon after. Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages.
BEATING DRUM- Crowded on jumping before being tightened soon after.
SOCK’EMSID- Bumped with another runner. Inclined to shift out under pressure down the running. Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted on the gelding. Jockey S Lacy advised that her instruction had been to be positive on her mount from the barrier and to lead if possible. On reviewing films of the geldings previous start this was determined to be in line with the tactics adopted on that occasion.
WALKINSHAW- Inclined to lay in passing the 1500m. Raced wide for the majority.
TYRIAN- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
LONADO- Inclined to shift out under pressure down the running.
Race 6: FOCUS HR CLASS 2 PLATE 1850m
LORD LENNOX- Stewards acceded to a request from Trainer C Taylor to make the late addition of Ear Muffs and Winkers to the geldings racing gear, Patrons were made aware by way of oncourse announcement and social media address. Trainer C Taylor was subsequently fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR206 for a late gear change on the gelding. Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages. Commenced to lose ground from the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the right front leg. Trainer C Taylor was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
GONZO- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide from the 800m. Inclined to lay in under pressure approaching the winning post. Jockey G Geran was fined the sum of $500 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for his use of the whip on 9 occasions, 4 more than permitted, prior to the 100m. Stewards inquired into the seemingly improved performance of the gelding. Jockey Geran noted that, in his opinion, the gelding had benefited from its previous runs in terms of fitness and was well prepared for todays event. Stewards noted Jockey Gerans explanation as well as the fact todays event was over a similar distance at the same track as the geldings most recent win.
SIZZLING BABE- Bumped with another runner on jumping becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after.
ALT EFF FOUR- bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to race keenly the first time passing the winning post. Inclined to race ungenerously passing the 1600m.
PAINTED BLACK- Inclined to race keenly in the early stages.
GOT THE LOT- Raced wide for the majority.
Race 7: SHANNON SIGN COMPANY QTIS 3yo BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1300m
MISHANI ESPIRIT- Inconvenienced passing the 1200m by another runner which shifted in. Inclined to lay out passing the 1100m. Inclined to lay out passing the 400m. Inclined to lay in rounding the home turn.
DELANEYS GIRL- Shifted out and away from another runner leaving the 1100m and again passing the 1000m momentarily hampering another runner. Raced wide in the early stages. Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running, having to come away from heels passing the 150m.
START STRUTTING- Obliged to steady passing the 1200m. Inclined to lay in passing the 400m. Shifted out marginally under pressure passing the 150m.
MISHANI SCANDAL- Shifted out and away from another runner passing the 1100m. Hampered by another runner which shifted out passing the 1000m. Raced wide for the majority.
ALERT AND READY- Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
CRAIGLEA ICON- Shifted in passing the 1200m inconveniencing runners to its inside. Jockey H Richardson was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Toowoomba 29th January 2022- Race 1- Jockey G Geran- Careless riding- AR131(a)
Race 4- App M Saava- Careless riding- AR131(a)
Race 7- Jockey H Richardson- Careless riding- AR131(a)
Fines
Trainers K & C Geran- $200- AR165(3)
Race 1- Jockey B Appo- $100- AR128(1)
Trainer L Gore- $200- AR106
Race 3- Trainer M Currie- $200- LR67
Race 6- Jockey G Geran- $500- AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Trainer C Taylor- $200- AR206
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
LONADO, GONZO, PAINTED BLACK
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, MY GIRL SKY
Warnings/bars
Race 3- BEAN ROCKING- Barrier manners- Barrier certificate
Race 6- LORD LENNOX- Lame right front- Veterinary certificate
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3- BEAN ROCKING was ridden by N Fazackerley
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