QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY 9TH JULY 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4 Races 1-3; Soft 5 Races 4-8    RAIL – +3.5m 1600m-800, +2.5m remainder
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – D Lane, A Johnston, P Warren
Clerk of Scales – T Pailthorpe
Judge – S Fahey, B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr A Hopgood
Swab Attendant – D McDonald
Starter – C Higgins
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Apprentice E Macpherson was indisposed due to engagements at another race meeting and was unable to fulfill her engagement on BLAVATSKY, she was replaced as per the Stewards summary.
 
As Apprentice J Molloy was indisposed due to illness he replaced on all rides as per the Stewards summary. Apprentice Molloy was advised that he would be required to a provide a medical certificate prior to his next race ride.
 
As Apprentice C Collis was indisposed due to travel difficulties he was replaced on all rides as per the Stewards summary.
 
Race 4 – Trainer J Judge was reprimanded under the provisions of LR68 in that he failed to scratch RED MONKEY, which had no rider declared, by the prescribed time which subsequently led to the elimination of MOMENTUM GLORY from the field.
 
 
Race 1: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap 1625 metres
 
Stewards delayed the declaration of correct weight so as to inquire into an incident which occurred at the barrier. After taking evidence from official race starter Mr C Higgins, App M Savva (BEARHUG) and Trainer Mr K Kemp, as well as reviewing patrol footage of the start Stewards determined that BEARHUG had been loaded into the barrier riderless and as App M Savva was attempting to secure her irons they had become twisted as a result of the barrier blanket which was fitted to the gelding. The start of the event had then been effected prior to App Savva securing her irons placing her at a significant disadvantage throughout the event leaving her unable to ride the gelding out in the finish. Acting under the provisions of AR204 Stewards subsequently declared BEARHUG a non-starter as due to being encumbered by equipment, namely the barrier blanket, App Savva was unable to obtain her irons leaving the gelding in effect riderless at the time the start was effected. Additionally, Stewards advised and Starter Mr C Higgins undertook to review the communication practices employed at the barriers to prevent similar incidents from occurring going forward. As a result of BEARHUG being declared a non-starter all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed on the event upon the declaration of correct weight being declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
19cents in the dollar for the win
16cents in the dollar for the place
 
 
KIKI COCO- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
MAHA MUSTANG – Connections advised that it is their intention for the gelding to be ridden to the rear of the field should circumstances permit. Was ridden according to tactics. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
BLAVATSKY- As no App rider was available Stewards permitted Jockey C Small to be substituted as rider of the mare. Over-raced passing the 1300m. Raced wide until a point near the 800m.
 
ESTERS ROSE- Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
IMITARI- Raced keenly in the early stages. Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running.
 
ALL FAIRY PRINCE- Laid out passing the 1300m.
 
EUPHRATES- Post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the right hind leg. Trainer W Nugent was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the gelding again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
 
Race 2: SHERRIN RENTALS RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap 1625 metres
 
 
MADAME GRACE- Stood flat footed. Trainer T Dougall was advised a warning would be placed on the mares barrier manners.
 
HIGH I CUE- Momentarily crowded passing the 1500m. Bumped passing the 500m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
THE CARPENTER- Laid in passing the 1500m momentarily crowding HIGH I CUE. Bumped approaching the 300m. Raced wide for the majority. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
LEXINGTON LAD- Laid out passing the 1300m.
 
BLUE CORNER- Bumped passing the 500m. Laid in under pressure down the running and momentarily crowded leaving the 200m.
 
EVERYNOW’N’THEN- Bumped passing the 300m.
 
PRITI PIPER- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Following the running of this event App I Rabjones sustained an injury to her left foot in the mounting yard, was examined by QAS officers and deemed unable to fulfil her remaining engagements. Replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary. App Rabjones was advised she would require a medical clearance prior to again being permitted to ride in a race.
 
 
 
Race 3: NAIDOC CELEBRATION RACE 2022 BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1300 metres
 
FACTORY WARRIOR- As no App rider was available Stewards permitted Jockey K Zechner to be substituted as rider of the gelding.
 
COLD HARD FACT- As no App rider was available Stewards permitted Jockey C Small to be substituted as rider of the mare
 
KAPPY CINO- Began awkwardly.
 
MEATBALL- Stood flat footed. Trainer L Hatch was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings barrier manners as a result.
 
MAEVILA RULER- Laid in passing the 800m. Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running bumping FOREVER VOLO passing the 200m causing that runner to be momentarily crowded as a result. App A Jones was advised to exercise greater care.
 
FOREVER VOLO- Bumped passing the 200m becoming momentarily crowded as a result.
 
DULCIE TIE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
WAITAKERE- Raced wide for the majority. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have lost a left hind plate in running.
 
ABB ROY- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
The racing surface was downgraded to a Soft 5 after the running of this event.
 
 
 
Race 4: HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY JULIA & GAV Colts, Geldings & Entires BENCHMARK 60 1000 metres
 
VAST KAMA- As no App rider was available Stewards permitted Jockey K ZECHNER to be substituted as rider of the gelding
 
GENERAL NELSON- As no App rider was available Stewards permitted Jockey K YOSHIDA to be substituted as rider of the gelding
 
RAPIDO GRIS- Slow into stride.
 
BRUTUS- Restrained early from the wide barrier in order to obtain a rearward position closer to the inside running rail.
 
BEARNAS- Began awkwardly.
 
DON’T DISS AROUND- Bumped on jumping. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Obliged to restrain passing the 150m when a runner to the inside shifted out when insufficiently clear.
 
TOP MASTER- Began awkwardly and shift out bumping another runner. Inclined to over-race in the middle stages. Inclined to lay in in the early stages of the home straight. Shifted out passing the 150 when insufficiently clear of DON’T DISS AROUND (App M Savva) causing that runner to be restrained and lose its rightful running. Though DON’T DISS AROUND had been inclined to lay in in the early stages of the home straight it was determined that the gelding had been racing true for several strides prior to the outward shift from TOP MASTER and as such Jockey N Nishio was charged with careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) with his license to ride in races subsequently suspended for a period of 8 days to commence 10th July 2022 up to and including the 17th July 2022. In determining penalty Stewards were mindful of Jockey Nishios guilty plea and his 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 Nishio was advised of his right to an internal review.
 
LOVESON- Raced wide for the majority.
 
RAFFALLI- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 5: DREAMTIME GAMES Fillies & Mares BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1000 metres
 
KINGSTAR AMBER- As no App rider was available Stewards permitted Jockey P Hamblin to be substituted as rider of the mare
 
RIGHTHERE RIGHTNOW- Trainer J Hearne was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR106(1) for presenting the mare to the mounting yard for pre-race inspection with the incorrect gear.
 
LEARNING CURVE- Bumped on jumping. Held up on entering the home straight having to shift wider to obtain clear running passing the 200m.
 
MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped another runner. Momentarily crowded passing the 800m and again on rounding the home turn.
 
TALLAHASSEE LASSIE- Tightened soon after jumping.
 
WHISTLE HOFF- Tightened soon after jumping.
 
NEW YORK GAL- Hung in soon after the start, despite the efforts of its rider, tightening runners to its inside. Trainer M Currie was advised a warning would be placed on the fillies racing manners as a result. Bumped passing the 650m. Raced wide for the majority. Performed disappointingly. App A Jones advised that her mount had travelled well but failed to let down as expected in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a poor post-race recovery with some abnormal lung sounds. Trainer M Currie was advised the filly would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Mr Currie further undertook to have the filly scoped and advise Stewards of those results.  
 
SHES CROWNED- Shifted out under pressure passing the 200m.
 
BID IN A HURRY- Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running.
 
TINDER- Bumped passing the 650m when attempting to shift out to improve. Laid in rounding the home turn.
 
DEECEE SCENT KISS- On returning to scale App W Peel advised that her mount had gotten its tongue over the bit in running.
 
 
 
Race 6: PLATINUM ROOFING Maiden Handicap 1300 metres
 
SHOOTING FOR KATE- Trainer S Kirkwood was fined $200 under the provisions of AR106(1) for presenting the filly to the mounting yard for pre-race inspection with the incorrect gear. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MURPHYS RIVER- Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running.
 
BOOM THE GREAT- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 7: JOE WAGNER GROUP QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 870 metres
 
RAINBOW RIM- After beginning n terms with the field struggled to must the early pace required to maintain its position and subsequently assumed a trailing position and was under pressure from the 700m.
 
THESE DREAMS- Momentarily crowded leaving the 800m.
 
ARTIES FLY- Shifted in and away from heels when momentarily crowded leaving the 800m.
 
BARBARY ROYALE- Shifted in when improving passing the 800m contributing to the crowding of runners to the inside. App W Peel was reminded of her obligations. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
NED’S GULLY- Blundered passing the 700m and shifted in contacting the inside running rail.
 
 
 
Race 8: FURNEY'S STOCK FEEDS Maiden Handicap 870 metres
 
ARTHUR’S THEME- Slow into stride before bumping. Became awkwardly placed on heels when racing keenly near the 700m.
 
SUN MONARCH- Slow into stride before bumping.
 
MY MOSES- Laid out passing the 700m.
 
BARNSBURY- Bumped inside running rail passing the 600m. Steadied to shift out around heels approaching the 100m to obtain clear running.
 
THIS IS ONE- Shifted in under pressure passing the 300m.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4- J Judge- LR68- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 5- Trainer J Hearne- AR106(1)- $200
Race 6- Trainer S Kirkwood- AR106(1)-$200

Suspensions
Race 4- Jockey N Nishio- AR131(a) Careless riding- 8 Days 10th July-17th July 2022
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
App I Rabjones- Injury to left foot- Medical clearance required
 
Absent jockeys
App J Molloy- Illness- Medical Clearance required
App C Collis- Transport difficulties
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
EUPHRATES, MADAME GRACE, MAHA MUSTANG, KIKI COCO, THE CARPENTER, LEXINGTON LAD
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- MADAME GRACE- Stood flat footed- Warning
Race 3- MEATBALL- Stood flat footed- Warning
Race 5- NEW YORK GAL- Hung in- Warning
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1 – Blavatsky was ridden by C Small.
               Ester’s Rose was ridden by T Wheeler.
 
Race 2 – Lexington Lad was ridden by M Saava.
 
Race 3 – Factory Warrior was ridden by K Zechner.
               Cold Hard Fact was ridden by C Small
 
Race 4 – General Nelson was ridden by K Yoshida.
                Don’t Diss Around was ridden by M Saava.
                Vast Kama was ridden by K Zechner
 
Race 5 – Deece Scent Kiss was ridden by W Peel.
                Kingstar Amber was ridden by P Hamblin
 
Race 6 – Chosen Distance was ridden by M Savva
 
Race 7 – Ned’s Gully was ridden by T Wheeler.
               Seenuscoming was ridden by M Savva
 
Race 8 – Arthur’s Theme was ridden by W Peel

 
 
 
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.