QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 2nd APRIL 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Soft 5      RAIL – Out 1.5metres the entire
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, K Daily, P Jenkins
Clerk of Scales – D Rossiter
Judge – S Fahey & B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr A Hopgood
Swab Attendants – D MacDonald
Starters – T Woodham & B Mallory
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
 
Race 2- C Robertson +0.5kg
Race 5- M Murphy +1kg
 
 
As App I Rabjones, Jockey N Fazackerley and Jockey B Appo were not riding at tonight’s meeting rider changes were permitted as per Stewards race day summary.
 
 
Race 1: SHERRIN RENTALS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1100m
 
MILL ROSSA- Was declared a late scratching at 4:01pm after being injured on route to the course. Trainer M Currie was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
EASY COME- Stood flat footed as the start was effected and lost ground. Trainer G Barbierato was advised the gelding would require a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Laid in passing the 800m despite the efforts of its rider tightening AMAZINGLY (J Woodhouse) which was obliged to restrain. Raced wide for the majority. Finished tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
LAURIE- Began awkwardly and was crowded for room soon after. Laid out marginally passing the 800m contributing to the tightening of AMAZINGLY (J Woodhouse) which was obliged to restrain.
 
AMAZINGLY- Began awkwardly and was crowded for room soon after. Obliged to restrain passing the 800m after being tightened for room between LAURIE (S Bogenhuber) which laid out marginally and EASY COME (App T Townsend) which laid in despite the efforts of its rider. As Stewards determined that the incident was predominantly a result of the racing manners of EASY COME no action was taken other than to advise all riders to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
I’MTWENTYFOURSEVEN- Performed disappointingly. App M Savva stated that, in her opinion, the gelding travelled only fairly throughout before failing to let down as expected. Trainer K Kemp advised that the stable had expected a more forward showing and connections would now consider the geldings immediate racing future. Stewards noted the comments.
 
 
 
Race 2: GERRY BROWN’S SHELVING & STORAGE COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300m
 
ANYWAY YOU WANT IT- Bumped on jumping.
 
BEARHUG- Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
BULL DIMPLE RUM- Bumped on jumping. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
CONISMO- Slow into stride. Laid in approaching the 400m momentarily crowding another runner.
 
TIGERPOWER- Bumped on jumping. Momentarily crowded approaching the 400m.
 
YES NO MAYBE SO- Bumped on jumping and blundered slightly as a result. Attempted to buck in the early stages. Trainer K Afford was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding as a result.
 
PRINCE OF MOROCCO- Commenced to tire from the 500m, laid in approaching the 400m and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer K Stabe was advised the gelding would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
GEOTIME- After being caught four and five wide in the early stages elected to remain wide and in a forward position rather than restraining before making a forward move leaving the 800m obtaining a position three wide outside the leaders near the 600m. Stewards questioned App T Townsend in relation to the tactics adopted, specifically that there appeared to be an opportunity to attempt to settle in behind the leaders in a position one off the inside running rail with cover approaching the 800m. App Townsend advised that though she would have preferred to have settled in a position behind the leaders she assessed there to be inadequate room for her mount to obtain that position and elected to persist with her forward move. Stewards noted the explanation. Laid in approaching the 400m. App T Townsend was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that shed did use her whip on 6 occasions, 1 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
 
 
Race 3: GETOUTSTAKES.COM.AU FILLIES & MARES CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300m
 
GLENCOE PEARL- As Jockey J Woodhouse was unable to satisfy the allotted weight Stewards permitted Jockey S Bogenhuber to be substituted as rider of the mare. Jockey J Woodhouse was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR190(3). Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages. Laid in approaching the 600m momentarily hampering another runner.
 
IN HAVANA- Slow into stride. Shifted in under pressure approaching the winning post.
 
MY GIRL SKY- Bumped on jumping. Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages. Momentarily hampered passing the 600m. Shifted out approaching the 400m to improve taking another runner wider. Laide out rounding the home turn.
 
FLYING KASS- Slow into stride.
 
OUTASTEP- Bumped on jumping. After being caught wide in the early stages made a forward move passing the 900m to obtain a leading position closer to the inside running rail passing the 700m. 
 
VERY SOON- After being caught wide in the early stages made a forward move passing the 900m to obtain a leading position closer to the inside running rail passing the 700m. 
 
FOXY ROSE- Taken wider by another runner which shifted out to improve approaching the 400m. App A Patis was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she did use her whip on 6 occasions, 1 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
MY GIRL SPIRIT- Disappointed for clear running over the concluding stages.
 
 
 
Race 4: BPI TOOWOOMBA BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1625m
 
BENT BENNY- Began awkwardly. Laid out passing the 1300m.
 
LONADO- Began awkwardly and raced wide in the early stages. Laid in passing the 1300m momentarily crowding another runner before being corrected by its rider. Obliged to restrain and shift in losing ground passing the 950m.
 
GIBBED-Due to a clerical and administrative error the gelding may have been displayed as racing without blinkers. This was incorrect and the gelding raced with that piece of gear. Began awkwardly.
 
GRATSIE- Momentarily crowded passing the 1300m.
 
LORD OF DARKNESS- Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted in passing the 1100m before being corrected by its rider. Shifted in again passing the 950m when insufficiently clear of LONADO (App M Savva) causing that runner to be restrained, shift in and lose its rightful running. App Townsend subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) with her license being suspended for a period of 8 days to commence 3rd April 2022 up to and including the 10th April 2022. In determining penalty Stewards considered App Townsends good record in relation to the rule, her guilty plea and the severity and carelessness of the interference which were deemed to be in the low range. App Townsend was advised of her right to an internal review.
 
 
 
Race 5: QUEENSLAND ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m
 
JOHNNY THUNDER- Began awkwardly. Raced wide with cover for the majority.
 
KUROSAWA- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped with another runner losing ground and settled further back in the field than expected as a result.
 
ROSE OF TAROMINA- Began awkwardly and became awkwardly placed on heels soon after bumping with another runner on several occasions in the early stages as a result. Laid in rounding the 400m.
 
STORM’S WILL- Began awkwardly and bumped with another runner on several occasions in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority. Under pressure from the 500m and finished tailed off. Trainer S Thomas advised that, in his opinion, the gelding is better suited to races over further distances. Stewards noted Mr Thomas’ comments and nonetheless, advised Mr Thomas the gelding would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race..
 
DARCIE GIRL- Shifted in bumping with another runner on jumping. Raced wide int eh early stages.
 
DABILDOYA- Bumped and momentarily tightened on jumping. Shifted in passing the 150m when not fully clear of OUR SHANIA (App I Teh), which was obliged to shift in and ease momentarily, before being corrected by its rider. Jockey M Murphy was severely reprimanded as a result of the incident. In determining penalty Stewards noted that DABILDOYA did not fully cross into the running of OUR SHANIA as well as the haste with which jockey Murphy relieved the pressure once initiated which were deemed to be mitigating factors.
 
OUR SHANIA- Bumped and momentarily tightened on jumping and settled further back in the field than expected. Obliged to shift in and steady passing the 150m.
 
CURLEY BEAU- Raced wide for the majority. Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages. Inclined ot lay in under pressure down the running.
 
MAPUTO BAY- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
 
 
Race 6: SHEPPARD EARTHMOVING QTIS 3yo BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 870m
 
AUTUM DAZE- Slow into stride.
 
RIPPIN’ READY- Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted in whilst racing ungenerously approaching the 600m bumping with ALCASO.
 
ALCASO- Bumped by another runner approaching the 600m and shifted in bumping with the hindquarters of ROWDASH and lost some momentum as a result.
 
ROWDASH- bumped by another runner approaching the 600m.
 
 
 
Race 7: PLATINUM ROOFING MAIDEN HANDICAP 1850m
 
ZOOMARATTA- Stewards accepted the reasons tendered by Trainer J Judge for the late declaration of rider on the gelding.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a minor injury to the left hind hoof in running.
 
GIRRAMAY- Due to an administrative and clerical error the gelding may have been displayed in some form guides as racing with blinkers. This was incorrect and the gelding raced without blinkers. Began awkwardly and was slow  into stride. Inclined to race keenly in the early stages. Whilst over-racing ecame awkwardly placed on heels passing the 1400m, shifted out and bumped with another runner.
 
STAR DIVA- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Bumped by another runner and taken wider passing the 1400m and took the 1300m turn wide. Inclined to ay in under pressure down the running bumping with another runner approaching the winning post. App A Jones was reminded of her obligations to straighten her mount in similar circumstances.
 
ANGELIC ARCHER- Began awkwardly and raced wide in the early stages.
 
LUNAR LANDING- Raced three wide from the 800m. Laid in and away from another runner down the running and was bumped approaching the winning post.
 
RIVERINA RIDGE- Under pressure from the 600m when commencing to tire and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey C Robertson advised that, in his opinion, the mare is better suited to races over shorter distances. Trainer K Stabe was advised a warning would be placed on the mares competitiveness. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have raced with unstitched bandages on the hind hocks. Trainer K Stabe was fined the sum of $200 for negligence under the provisions of AR227(a).
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2- App T Townsend- Reprimand- AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 3- App A Patis- Reprimand- AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 5- Jockey M Murphy- Severe Reprimand- AR131(a)
 
Fines
Race 3- Jockey J Woodhouse- $200- AR190(3)
Race 7- Trainer K Stabe- $200- AR227(a)

Suspensions
Race 4- App T Townsend- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 8 Days 03/04/2022-10/04/2022
 
Absent jockeys
App I Rabjones- Personal reasons
Jockey N Fazackerley- Indisposed
Jockey B Appo- Illness
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
I’MTWENTYFOURSEVEN, ANYWAY YOU WANT IT, MY GIRL SKY, LONADO
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- EASY COME- Stood flat footed- Barrier certificate
             MILL ROSSA- Injury- Veterinary Certificate
Race 2- PRINCE OF MOROCCO-Uncompetitive- Barrier trial
Race 5- STORM’S WILL- Uncompetitive- Barrier trial
Race 7- RIVERINA RIDGE- Uncompetitive- Warning
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2- TIGERPOWER was ridden by C Robertson
Race 3- GLENCOE PEARL was ridden by S Bogenhuber
Race 5- TOMBOY’S SPIRIT was ridden by J Cornish
              DABILDOYA was ridden by M Murphy
              BILLIRUBIN was ridden by S Bogenhuber
Race 6- ROWDASH was ridden by J Cornish
Race 7- RIVERINA RIDGE was ridden by M Butler
              ZOOMARATTA was ridden by K Yoshida
 
Late scratchings
Race 1- MISS ROSSA- Injury- 4:01pm
 
 
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.