QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 19th MARCH 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Soft 5           RAIL – Out 4.5meters the entire
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, T Preston, D Kerwick
Clerk of Scales – D Rossiter
Judge – S Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr E Maxwell
Swab Attendants – D MacDonald
Starters – B Mallory & S Woodham
 
 
 
GENERAL

Stewards permitted the following overweights:
 
Race 2- N Fazackerley +1kg
Race 4- T Banks +1kg
Race 5- T Banks +0.5kg
              N Fazackerley +1kg
 
Due to a clerical and administrative error Races 1 and 2 were advertised as being run over 1200m. However, as the position of the running rail was +4.5m these distances should have been advertised as 1210m. This was advertised by way of social media and oncourse public address.
 
 
 
Race 1: CREATE ADVICE GROUP COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1210m
 
Due to the abandonment of a southern race meeting the start time for the event was amended to 4:45pm
 
BEST TO HURRY- Connections advised of their intention to have the gelding ridden in a more conservative manner than in its most recent starts circumstances permitting. Settled just off the pace with cover. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have lost both hind plates in running.
 
DOUBLES CHOICE- Due to a clerical error Jockey S Bogenhuber was displayed as a claiming apprentice in the official race program. Patrons were made aware by way of oncourse announcement. Became awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start. Hampered by another runner leaving the 200m, approaching the 100m having to be eased and shift in to avoid heels and again over the concluding stages.
 
YANGSEA- Dislodged a off-fore plate in the mounting yard. As the farrier was unable to re-fit the plate due the geldings manners permission was giver for the gelding to race bare behind. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Momentarily crowded approaching the 800m when a runner to the outside shifted in. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running, shifted in despite the efforts of its rider approaching the 100m taking another runner in. App M Savva dropped her whip soon after entering the home straight. App Savva was reminded of her obligations to advise Stewards of such occurrences in a timely manner.
 
MAHA MUSTANG- Shifted in passing the 800m crowding YANGSEA (App M Savva), Jockey T Banks was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Inclined to shift ground under pressure down the running hampering DOUBLE CHOICE (S Bogenhuber) passing the 200m, approaching the 100m and again over the concluding stages. Jockey T Banks was severely reprimanded and advised to stop and straighten his mount in similar circumstances. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BEARHUG- Fractious behind the barriers. Raced ungenerously for a short distance approaching the 500m. Shied on returning to the mounting yard after the event unseating Jockey N Fazackerley. Trainer K Kemp will be advised a warning will be placed on the gelding as a result.
 
HERECUM DA DRUMS- Slow into stride. Jockey Schrapel was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(5) in that he did use his whip 15 times, 1 more than permitted, throughout the event.
 
SIR MAGIC- Inclined to lay in passing the 500m and whilst under pressure down the running.
 
THE CARPENTER- Raced in restricted room having to be steadied before shifting wider passing the 150m.
 
PERSIAN KING- Shifted in approaching the 150m placing THE CARPENTER (D McGillvray) in restricted room and causing it to be steadied, before being taken in by YANGSEA, which was laying in despite the efforts of its rider. Jockey J Oliver was severely reprimanded as a result of the initiating the tightening to THE CARPENTER, Stewards considered the fact Jockey Oliver was unable to relieve the tightening as a result of being taken in by YANGSEA to be a mitigating factor in the incident.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Race 2: KENNARDS HIRE AND FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1210m
 
BUFFALO GIRL- As App E MacPherson was late arriving oncourse due to delays whilst engaged at another race meeting App I Teh was permitted to be substituted as rider of the mare. Raced wide until a point near the 600m.
 
RUN THE SUTTER- Began awkwardly.
 
MANDO ROCK- Slow to begin.
 
AMERICAN CROWN- Began awkwardly and became awkwardly placed on heels soon after.
 
REBEL LEADER- Settled further back than expected. Jockey N Fazackerley advised that after beginning only fairly he pressured his mount in the early stages to obtain a forward position but after it became apparent continuing in this manner was unsustainable elected, rather than being caught wide, to settle in a midfield position with cover closer to the inside running rail. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
MARCADA- Obliged to steady off heels approaching the 1000m.
 
MORI’S PRESS- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running. Whilst no other runner was interfered with in this instance Jockey L Tarrant was nonetheless advised to stop and straighten his mount in similar circumstances.
 
MISERY MISS- Shifted in and away from another runner approaching the 1000m causing MARCADA (S Fawke) to be steadied. Jockey G Geran was advised to exercise greater care as a result of this incident. Raced in restricted room from the 200m until a point approaching the 100m having to be restrained.
 
RAKU’S SECRET- Jockey G Cartwright was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that she did permit her mount, under riding, to shift in leaving the 200m when insufficiently clear of MISERY MISS (G Geran) placing that runner in restricted room and causing it to be restrained and loose its rightful running. Jockey Cartwrights license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days to commence on the 28th March 2022 up to and including 6th April 2022. In determining penalty Stewards considered Jockey Cartwrights plea, her record in relation to the rule as well as the degree of carelessness and interference which were deemed to be in the low range. Jockey Cartwright was advised of her right to an internal review.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 3: HARVEY NORMAN COMMERCIAL BENCHMMARK 68 HANDICAP 1300m
 
ONE OF THE KIND- Due to a clerical error the gelding was displayed in some form guides as not wearing blinkers when the gelding was to race in that piece of gear. This was advertised by way of social media address and oncourse announcement.
 
THE BIG EATER- Slow to begin before jumping away awkwardly.
 
EAST ESPLANADE- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Bumped with another runner over the concluding stages.
 
PENASQUITO- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Whilst racing keenly improved onto heels approaching the 900m and shifted wider before again improving onto heels leaving the 800m and shifting wider racing wide thereafter. Inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages. App Z Sprie was reminded of his obligations to stop and straighten his mount in similar circumstances. App Sprie was fined the sum of $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for his use of the whip on 7 occasions, 2 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
LORD OF DARNKESS- Improved onto the heels of another runner having to be steadied approaching the 1000m. When commencing to tire approaching the 100m was momentarily crowded when a runner to the outside shifted in.
 
LAURIE- Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
PURE PURGATORY- Bumped with another runner when improving between runners passing the 400m. Shifted wider rounding the home turn taking TONY’S DECREE (G Cartwright) wider and causing it to become awkwardly placed on heels. App Jones will be advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running.
 
TONY’S DECREE- Bumped with another runner passing the 400m. Taken wider by another runner rounding the home turn becoming awkwardly placed on heels for a short distance thereafter.
 
THE IRONS- Bumped with another runner over the concluding stages.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 4: MOCO FOOD SERVICES CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1625m
 
ISHKABIBBLE- As Jockey S Sweedman was unable to satisfy the allotted weight Stewards permitted Jockey S Bogenhuber to be substituted as rider of the gelding. Jockey Sweedman was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR190(3). After beginning on terms with the field was under pressure early in an effort to maintain contact and consequently settled in a trailing position.
 
GIBBED- Due to a clerical error the gelding was displayed in some form guides as not wearing blinkers when the gelding was to race in that piece of gear. This was advertised by way of social media address and oncourse announcement. Slow to begin. Taken wider by another runner approaching the 1200m. Shifted wider leaving the 800m and commenced a forward move obtaining a position outside the leader passing the 500m.
 
SHEINDLIN- Fractious in the barrier. Inclined to race keenly in the early stages when being restrained in an effort to obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail. Continued to race keenly in the middle stages improving onto heels passing the 1200m shifting wider as a result.
 
ENJOY THE SHOW- Inclined to over-race for the majority. Bumped with another runner passing the 1300m. Laid out rounding the 800m turn and bumped with another runner. Finished tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer T Gillespie has subsequently advised on 20/03/2022 that the gelding had pulled up well and he would look to enact a gear change before again starting it in a race. Nonetheless, Stewards advised Mr Gillespie that a warning would be placed on the geldings competitiveness.
 
TYRIAN- Inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages. Became awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 1400m whilst over-racing. Bumped with another runner passing the 1300m. Inconvenienced leaving the 1200m when a runner to the outside shifted in when not fully clear. Bumped with another runner rounding the 800m turn. Finished tailed off. Trainer N Hocking has subsequently advised on the 20/03/2022 that the gelding had pulled up reasonably well and undertook to advise should anything become apparent with its condition in the coming days. Nonetheless, Mr Hocking was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings competitiveness.
 
STRUT- Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages. Shifted in when not fully clear of TYRIAN (M Crawford) passing the 1200m causing that runner to be inconvenienced. Jockey G Geran was reprimanded as a result of this incident. In determining penalty Stewards were mindful of the racing manners of TYRIAN leading up to the incident which were deemed to be a mitigating factor. Laid in and bumped with another runner passing the 800m.
 
PATH AHEAD- App A Jones dropped her whip on entering the home straight.
 
 
 
Race 5: TRACKSIDE PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN HANDICAP 1050m
 
THE GROUSE- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
FINE TABOUR- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Laid out passing the 700m taking another runner wider.
 
BRIGHT FLAMES- Shifted out on jumping bumping with another runner. Momentarily eased after becoming awkwardly placed on heels passing the 850m.
 
MIDNIGHT DRUMMER- Taken wider by another runner passing the 700m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TWILIGHT BOOM- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
 
 
 
Race 6: SELECTED SEEDS MAIDEN HANDICAP 2150m
 
CHIEFS AND MAHOMES- Began very awkwardly bounding in the air as the start was effected. Raced wide for the majority. Trainer J Walk advised that he believed the addition of the Norton bit to the geldings gear had been to its detriment, adding that he would now look to remove it from the geldings race gear. Stewards noted the comments. On returning to scale Jockey S Bogennhuber advised when her mount had bounded at the start she had been struck in the face by the geldings head and sustained some minor bruising.
 
STAR DIVA- Taken in by another runner passing the 2050m before being obliged to steady soon after.
 
GIRRAMAY- Shifted in passing the 2050m taking STAR DIVA (S Fawke) in and crossing that runner when not fully clear. Jockey G Geran was reprimanded and advised to show greater care in similar circumstances. Inclined to race keenly in the early stages. Over-raced on heels from the 1500m when the pace slackened until entering the back straight where upon continued to race keenly.
 
PALPATION- Inclined to race keenly in the early stages. Commenced to over-race from the 1600m when the pace slackened until a point near the 1100m. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have bled from other nostrils in running. As this was the first such instance of bilateral epistaxis in the gelding Trainer P Kalinowski was advised the gelding would now incur a 3 month ban from racing under the provisions of AR79 and be subject to a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
STAR DIVA- Over-raced on heels for a short distance from the 1400m when the pace slackened. Shifted wider making a forward move leaving the 800m settling outside the leaders passing the 600m.
 
BABY RUN- Was crowded for room for a short distance passing the 100m.
 
SAXON ROSE- Shifted in passing the 100m crowding BABY RUN (S Lacy) for a short distance before shifting out. Jockey D McGillvray was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
ROYAL GEORGE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
DOUBLE DARE YOU- Relinquished the lead passing the 700m before finishing tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted on the gelding. Jockey N Masuda advised his intention had been to use the advantageous barrier and obtain a positive position, leading if possible. Trainer M Dunn corroborated the instructions. As it could be reasonably expected that the gelding would have settled further forward than its normal pattern of racing would dictate given the very limited pace present in the race and the advantageous barrier draw no further action was taken. Trainer M Dunn was nonetheless reminded of his obligation under the provisions off AR100.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- Jockey J Oliver- Severe Reprimand- AR131(a)
              Jockey T Banks- Severe Reprimand- AR131(a)
              Jockey M Schrapel- Reprimand- AR132(5)
Race 4- Jockey G Geran- Reprimand- AR131(a)
Race 6- Jockey G Geran- Reprimand- AR131(a)
 
 
Fines
Race 3- App Z Sprie- $300- AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 4- Jockey S Sweedman- $100- AR190(3)

Suspensions
Race 2- Jockey G Cartwright- Careless riding- 10 Days 28/03/2022-06/04/2022- AR131(a)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ISSAQUAH, PENASQUITO, PURE PURGATORY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- BEARHUG- Pre and Post race manners- Warning
Race 4- ENJOY THE SHOW- Uncompetitive- Warning
              TYRIAN- Uncompetitive- Warning
 
 
Bleeders
Race 6- PALPATION- Bilateral Epistaxis- First Time- AR79
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- HERECUM DA BOOM was ridden by M Schrapel
Race 2- BUFFALO GIRL was ridden by I Teh
Race 3- THE BIG EATER was ridden by N Fawke
Race 4- INSHKABIBBLE was ridden by S Bogenhuber
Race 5- THE GROUSE was ridden by N Fazackerley
 
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.