STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 23 MARCH 2024
 
WEATHER – Overcast/Showers           TRACK RATING –          Good 4; Soft 5 after Race 5        RAIL – Out 2metres the entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – T Preston, D MacDonald, W Glass & C Taylor
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockeys A Allen and K Matheson were unable to ride at tonights meeting rider replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary. Jockey Matheson was advised he would require a medical clearance prior to again being permitted to ride in a race.
 
 
 
Race 1: GRIZZLY OFF THE GRID CLASS 1 HANDICAP         1300m
 
TOKYO BANDIT- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Raced keenly on heels passing the 1100m and shifted wider and raced wide for a short distance. Shifted in marginally near the 500m and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels having to be steadied. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
CYGNET RIVER- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
MIKKI EIGHT- Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey M Wishart stated that, in her opinion, being slow to begin was the telling factor in the performance. Trainer N Beck advised on 24 March that the gelding had pulled up well following the event, adding further that consideration would be given to removing the blinkers for next start.
 
PRINCE OF SOOVIEW- Bumped on jumping. Jockey M Hellyer advised that it had not been his intention to lead however after beginning well from the wide barrier and there being limited speed to his inside, he elected to press forward marginally and obtained the lead with relative ease.
 
SOUTHAMPTON DOCK- Raced keenly when being restrained in an effort to obtain cover near the 1200m. Shifted out marginally passing the 500m.
 
BANKROLL BABE- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped.
 
DISTANT SECRET- Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
ELECTRIC- Raced keenly passing the 900m.
 
SOOZIE MAREE- Became momentarily fractious in the barrier, reared and struck its head on a barrier petition. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barrier and was consequently declared a late scratching at 5:21pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the mare were ordered  to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 5:21pm:
 
0cents in the dollar for the win
1cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
1cents in the dollar for 2nd place
3cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer S Sixtus was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
Race 2: MAIDAH GROUP QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP   1100m
 
FOOLSAY- Bumped on jumping. Improved onto heels passing the 800m having to be restrained and shifted out. Raced ungenerously for a short distance thereafter.
 
HE'S A WEAPON- Began awkwardly. Shifted out marginally near the 200m. Bumped passing the 150m.
 
ROCKY RICH- Bumped on jumping. Shifted in abruptly away from heels and bumped approaching the 900m. Bumped approaching and passing the winning post.
 
ALLDABURGERS- Shifted in when being eased in an effort to obtain cover passing the 800m momentarily inconveniencing FOOLSAY which had been improving simultaneously. Jockey N Fazackerly was advised to exercise greater care and not unduly ease his mounts in similar circumstances. Shifted out and away from another runner near the 200m.
 
BAGMAN- Began awkwardly, bumped and lost ground. Under pressure intermittently during the early and middle stages in an effort to maintain contact with the field, however trailed the field throughout. Trainer A Simpson was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings competitiveness as a result.
 
AVA'S GYPSY- Raced keenly near the 800m when being restrained in an effort to obtain cover, having to be further steadied off heels leaving the 800m and shifted wider for a short distance. Went amiss soon a short distance after passing the winning post and was pulled up by its rider. An immediate veterinary examination revealed an injury to the off-hind leg and the filly was subsequently euthanised on humane grounds. Post-mortem samples were taken for analysis.
 
BLUE EYE DAME- Shifted in approaching the 900m when not fully clear of ROCKY RICH. Jockey N Tomizawa was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
GOOD GIRL POLLY- Momentarily crowded approaching the 900m. Improved onto heels passing the 800m. Bumped approaching and passing the winning post.
 
PROPOSE- Shifted out around heel and bumped passing the 150m.
 
SCOTTVILLE SCOOTER- Began awkwardly and bumped. Bumped on the hindquarters approaching the 900m and shifted in.
 
DREAMDROP- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide for the majority and was taken wider by another runner passing the 800m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
DON'TLEAVEMENOW- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped.
 
 
Race 3: WESTON KITCHENS & BATHROOMS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP       1000m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow connections of SADDLE BOY to view footage of the start to ascertain whether the gelding had been afforded a fair start. After viewing the official patrol footage of the start Stewards were satisfied that the gelding had been afforded a fair start and correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
SADDLE BOY- Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Momentarily held up passing the 450m and again leaving the 400m.
 
CABRINELLA- Began awkwardly and bumped soon after the start. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
BOOM BY BY- Bumped soon after the start. Momentarily raced in restricted room leaving the 100m and was held up for clear running thereafter, consequently went to the line without being fully tested.
 
CELESTIAL HARBOUR- When the tongue ties was unable to be fitted prior to the event Stewards gave permission for the mare to race without that piece of gear. This was advertised by way of oncourse announcement. Trainer K Geran advised it would be the stables intention to replace the tongue ties with a tongue control bit going forward.  Inconvenienced and obliged to steady leaving the 200m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
EMILEE'S EMPIRE- Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages.
 
SACCA- Obliged to shift out and away from another runner leaving the 200m onto the running of CELESTIAL HARBOUR. Laid in under pressure passing the 100m crowding MONTANNA LADY. Jockey R Wiggins was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
SEDUCTIVE SPUR- Bumped on jumping.
 
MONTANA LADY- Shifted out when not fully clear of SACCA before being corrected by its rider leaving the 200m. Jockey N Tomizawa was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Became awkwardly placed on heels when crowded having to be momentarily steadied passing the 100m.
 
RAGMAN- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Held up for clear running form a point leaving the 100m and consequently went to the line without being fully tested.
 
SONIC ARROW- Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 4: JOHN GILBERT ELECTRICAL MAIDEN HANDICAP         1200m
 
BRAVE CHAP- Stood flat footed and lost significant ground. Trainer C Geran was advised the gelding would require a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS- Raced keenly passing the 1000m when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover. Bumped leaving the 300m.
 
HONEY QUEEN- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was found to be lame behind. Was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 7:06pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the filly were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers paced prior to 7:06pm:
 
1cents in the dollar for the win
2cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
1cents in the dollar for 2nd place
3cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer G Gleeson was advised the filly would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
CRYPT DE PIN- Began awkwardly. Shifted very wide rounding the home turn.
 
BASIL'S GIFT- Raced keenly passing the 900m and laid out, becoming momentarily crowded and having to be steadied. Raced ungenerously for some distance thereafter. Shifted out to improve and bumped leaving the 300m.
 
STARRY GIRL- Raced wide for the majority. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery. Trainer S Green was advised a warning would be placed on the fillies competitiveness as a result.
 
MAKE HASTE- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
LADY MANTAGNA- Trainer M Goodwin was reprimanded under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider on the mare. Stewards noted Mr Goodwins good record in relation to the rule. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TWO TIME GIRL- Raced keenly passing the 1000m.
 
CHICKA- Stewards inquired into App S Callows riding of the mare over the concluding stages specifically the reasons she appeared to be restraining her mount approaching the 200m until a point near the 150m when there appeared sufficient room to improve between runners during that time. App Callow stated that at the time she felt the run between GETTIN’ LIPPY and GRAPE EXPECTATIONS had been closing and her mount was not travelling well enough to improve into the run. After viewing the patrol footage, and with the assistance of senior rider G Cartwright, App Callow acknowledged she had erred by not attempting to improve between those runners during that period when a run had availed itself. Nonetheless, Stewards, under the provisions of AR144(2), advised App Callow that given concerns around some of her recent rides, the matter would be referred to the Riding Skills Panel for review and further tuition. Stewards intend to review betting records for the event.
 
 
Race 5: DJL BUILDING GROUP CLASS 3 HANDICAP         1625m
 
CAPITAN DE SEDA- After becoming fractious in the barrier, rearing and becoming cast, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was declared unfit to start and subsequently declared a late scratching. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 7:46pm:
 
9cents in the dollar for the win
9cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
21cents in the dollar for 2nd place
16cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer P Wallace was advised the gelding would require a veterinary clearance and a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA- After another runner became fractious in a neighbouring barrier stall, the gelding was removed from the starting gates and examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared fit to start. Bumped the inside running rail passing the 300m.
 
SIGOURNEY- Improved onto heels and was held up for a short distance leaving the 500m. Raced keenly for a short distance near the 900m.
 
TROPIC SANDS- Raced keenly between the 1400m-1300m. Again, raced keenly approaching the 900m having to be momentarily steadied.
 
ZOU ZOUAMORE- Slow into stride. Raced keenly on heels near the 900m.
 
BUMP'N'RUN- Raced keenly near the 900m.
 
MANTINELLO- After another runner became fractious in a neighbouring barrier stall, the gelding was removed from the starting gates and examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared fit to start. Raced keenly passing the 900m.
 
Following the running off this event the racing surface was downgraded to a Soft 5.
 
 
Race 6: PLATINUM GLASS & SECURITY BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP       1300m
 
GAIUS- Performed below market expectations. App O Webb advised that her mount had travelled well in running however when asked for a finishing effort failed to respond to her urgings and proved disappointing. Trainer M Currie advised on 25 March that the gelding had pulled up well following the event, adding the stable were disappointed with the performance and intend to have the gelding examined by the stable veterinarian in the coming days.
 
DOCTOR TEEKAY- Raced wide for the majority.
 
CRACKER ESSGEE- Performed below market expectations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer R Pereira was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR165(3) for removing the gelding from the course prior to the prescribed time. In determining penalty Stewards noted this was Ms Pereira’s first breach of the rule and the specific circumstances of the breach, whilst also considering the purpose of the rule in ensuring the welfare of runners and the integrity of the industry as well as the long-standing nature of the rule.
 
GOLDEELUCK- Slow into stride. Held up for some distance approaching the 400m before being shifted wider. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
HE KNOWS- Compounded near the 400m and was retired from the race. An immediate post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from bilateral epistaxis as well as cardiac arrythmia. Trainer J Patton was advised of the provisions of AR79 and AR88B(b) regarding the Code of Practice for Cardiac Arrythmia, respectively.
 
SHADYVALE STORM- Held up for clear running leaving the 400m.
 
 
Race 7: BNW AUTOMOTIVE MAIDEN PLATE  2000m
 
BATTALION (NZ)- Raced keenly in the early stages. When queried regarding the improved performance Trainer P Wallace advised that, the stable were pleasantly surprised by the winning performance however did note the step up to a more suitable distance having derived a fitness benefit from recent runs as well as, in his opinion, a step down in class from previous starts.
 
BOMBAY BRAWLER- Bumped the inside running rail approaching the 200m. Shifted out around heels passing the 100m. Following the event App Donald was tendered to by QAS officers in the Jockeys room after being struck in the face by a loose plate in running and sustaining a facial laceration.
 
VAIN LUKE- Bumped on jumping.
 
CRUSADER RAZOR- Began awkwardly. Over-race on heels near the 1500m and continued to race keenly for the majority. Bumped and obliged to restrain from heels and shift in when commencing to tire marginally near the 150m. Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey R Wiggins advised that, in his opinion, the gelding may have been over-represented in the market.
 
SUBAQUA- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly near the 1500m. Jockey M Hellyer was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that near the 150m he did exercise insufficient effort in preventing his mount from shifting in when insufficiently clear of CRUSADER RAZOR, consequently making contact with that runner, causing it to be restrained and shifted in. Jockey Hellyer’s license to ride in race was subsequently suspended for a period of 7 days to commence 2 April up to and including 8 April 2024. In determining penalty Stewards determined the carelessness and interference to be in the low range, Jockey Hellyer’s record in relation to the rule, the fact CRUSADER RAZOR was commencing to tire which may have exacerbated the interference marginally, as well as recognising Jockey Hellyer’s efforts to straighten his mount which were determined by Stewards to be, whilst evident, at too late of a juncture to prevent the interference from occurring and actions which should have been taken at an earlier stage. Jockey Hellyer was advised of his right to an appeal.
 
IN THE PICTURE- Connections advise it would be the intention to have the mare ridden further forward than in its most recent starts should circumstances permit. Was slow to begin. Raced keenly passing the 1700m. Raced keenly passing the 1200m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2- Jockey R Wiggins- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 4- Trainer M Goodwin- Late rider declaration- LR67(1)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 6- Trainer R Perierra- Left course early- LR65(3)- $100

Suspensions
Race 7- Jockey M hellyer- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 7 days; 2 April – 8 April 2024 (inclusive)
 
Race day injuries/illness
Jockey K Matheson- Medical clearance
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey A Allen
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SIGOURNEY, CRUSADER RAZOR, SUBAQUA
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners & AVA’S GYPSY
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- SOOZIE MAREE- Veterinary certificate
Race 4- HONEY QUEEN- Veterinary certificate
Rac 5- CAPITAN DE SEDA- Barrier certificate & Veterinary certificate
Race 6- HE KNOWS- Bilateral Epistaxis & Cardia arrythmia- AR79 & AR88(B)
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- SOUTHAMPTON DOCK was ridden by A Thompson
Race 2- AVA’S GYPSY was ridden by K Yoshida
              DREAM DROP was ridden by App M Potgieter
Race 3- RAGMAN was ridden by G Cartwright
Race 4- LADY MANTAGNA was ridden by M Wishart
 
Late scratchings
Race 1: SOOZIE MAREE- 5:21pm
Race 4: HONEY QUEEN- 7:06pm
Race 5: CAPITAN DE SEDA- 7:46pm
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.