QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 24 MAY 2025

WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Soft 5           RAIL – Out 5metres the entire
 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs & D MacDonald


GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following over-weights at todays meeting:
 
Race 2- Jockey C Bayliss +1/2kg  
 

Race 1: ARMSTRONG GWM BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP         1200m

ALMONTI- Laid out near the 800m becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels.
 
KUDU- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the off-fore tendon. Trainer W Baker was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness inclusive of an ultrasound before trialing satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
JENCHICK BOOM- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
LONDON POINT (NZ)- Began awkwardly.
 
SHOWDRA- Under pressure from the 800m.
 
JAMAICAN MECRAZY- Slow to begin.
 
BIRAGUE- Raced ungenerously and wide for the majority. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 

Race 2: 1EQUINE - FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE CLASS 4 HANDICAP  1000m

SIMBU- Bumped soon after the start. Bumped on entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BEEBEE DAZZLER- Bumped on jumping. After beginning well from the inside barrier settled further forward than may have been expected. Lost a near-fore plate in running.
 
ELECTED (IRE)- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
GLOBAL EMPIRE- Raced wide for the majority. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which found the gelding to be suffering from heat stress which required veterinary treatment. Trainer B Andrew was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
PUNGO (NZ)- As Jockey K Matheson was unable to satisfy the allotted weight Stewards permitted Jockey M Wishart to be substituted as rider of the gelding. Jockey K Matheson was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR190(3) for accepting the ride when overweight. Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
 
MOUETTE- Bumped on jumping. Obliged to momentarily steady from heels passing the winning post.
 
CABRINELLA- Bumped and crowded on jumping. Held up for clear running leaving the 400m. Disappointed for a run on entering the home straight and bumped before shifting back in having and to be steadied. Laid in passing the winning post momentarily hampering MOUETTE. Jockey C Bayliss was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances as a result.
 
DELIGHTFUL DREAM- Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start.
 
BY BY MUSIC- Bumped on jumping.
 
BLERIOT- Bumped soon after the start before becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels. Trailed the field for the majority.
 

Race 3: GERRY BROWN'S SHELVING & STORAGE MAIDEN PLATE 2000m

I'M THAT GUY (NZ)- Raced keenly for some distance after being crossed near the1700m. Laid in near the 350m.
 
MARAVICH (IRE)- Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages, over-racing on heels near the 1400m before shifting wider and being permitted to stride forward, settling into a leading position near the 1200m.
 
BOLERO- App O Kendal dropped her whip near the 100m.
 
SHALZER- Began awkwardly before being awkwardly placed on heels.
 
COSMIC INSANITY- Raced keenly near the 1500m before being forced wider by another runner near the 1400m and raced wide until the 900m. Raced keenly down the back straight.

 
Race 4: PLATINUM GLASS & SECURITY BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP       1625m

BASARWA (NZ)- Momentarily crowded near the 1500m.
 
ELLA TE AMA- Bumped near the 950m. Laid in under pressure down the running. App K Lenton, in the presence of Apprentice Mentor Mr R Fradd, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that approaching the 400m she did permit her mount to improve to the inside of RED RED WINE when there was insufficient room to do so, consequently tightening the running of KNEZE and obliging that runner to be checked and lose its rightful running. App Lentons license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 13days, to commence 1 June, up to and including 13 June 2025. In considering the matter Stewards considered the degree of carelessness and severity of interference, App Lentons record and the QRIC careless riding template. App Lenton was advised of her right to an appeal.
 
PICKO ROCKS- Shifted in near the 1500m momentarily crowding BASARWA and PHYSICIST, before being corrected by its rider. Jockey C Bayliss was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Bumped near the 350m. Laid in under  pressure down the running.
 
KNEZE- Shifted out and bumped near the 900m. Tightened for room, bumped and obliged to check approaching the 400m.
 
RED RED WINE- Shifted out and bumped near the 350m. Jockey M Wishart advised that, in her opinion, the gelding may not have appreciated the undulating surface. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
PHYSICIST- Crowded near the 1500m. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
 
CAFE MOCHA – Bumped near the 350m.
 

Race 5: LIVEWIRED ELECTRICAL MAIDEN HANDICAP   1200m

SHINING PROISIR (NZ)- Over-raced on heels near the 800m. Momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 300m. Lost an off-hind plate in running.
 
SLUGWORTH- Bumped soon after the start. Shifted out and bumped approaching the 1000m. Jockey K Zechner advised that, in his opinion, the gelding would derive a fitness benefit from the run being first up in the preparation and would expect further improvement when stepping up over further distances. Jockey Zechner added further that the gelding may not have appreciated the softer racing surface. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
DESERT DAWN- Bumped on jumping. Laid in approaching the 400m and bumped the inside running rail.
 
PEACH GALANTES- Bumped heavily on jumping. Bumped approaching the 1000m. Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SHALANE- Began very awkwardly, shifted out and bumped heavily.
 
CHEVAL KHAN- Bumped soon after the start.
 
JONDY GRACIE- Bumped on jumping.
 

Race 6: LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA MAIDEN HANDICAP         1200m

SECOND WIND- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Shifted in marginally near the 550m, momentarily crowding I DROVE ALL NIGHT, before being quickly corrected by its rider.
 
SIR MEMPHIS- Raced wide for the majority.
 
HORSBURGH- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
UPTURN- Raced keenly near the 600m. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight before shift in. Bumped near the 100m. Jockey M Wishart advised that her mount travelled well however when placed under pressure responded only fairly. Trainer A Campton advised it would be the intention to have the gelding scoped in the coming days and undertook to advise should anything become apparent following that examination.
 
RIP UP RUBY- App L Martyn advised that, in her opinion, the mare did not handle the undulating surface and would derive a significant fitness benefit from the run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
NYTHE- Began awkwardly. Improved onto heels approaching the 100m having to be restrained before shifting out.
 
ROTHWEILER- Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure down the running and bumped near the 100m.
 
SHINES BRIGHT- Began awkwardly and bumped. Hung for the majority of the event. Trainer S McEwan was advised the mare would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
I DROVE ALL NIGHT- Bumped on jumping. Momentarily crowded near the 550m.
 

Race 7: MNP SECURITY QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP       1300m

BLANTONS RUN- Shifted in and bumped near the 900m.
 
EXTOL- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
LARIDAE- Held up for clear running on entering the home straight before shifting out and being held up having to be steadied and shifted in before again being held up, steadied and shifted back out. Stewards, in the presence of Apprentice mentor Mr R Fradd, questioned App L Martyn’s riding of the gelding in the home straight, particularly why after being held up on entering the home straight App Martyn elected to shift out when there appeared to be room to improve to the outside of LIGHTNING STRIKES and shortly there afterward between ESPRIT DU JOUR and BLANTONS RUN. App Martyn, with the benefit of hindsight, concurred with Stewards that better opportunities were available prior to her shifting to the outside of BLANTONS RUN and ultimately having notable difficulty obtaining clear running from that point on. Stewards deemed no further action was necessary and referred the matter to Mr Fradd and the RQ Apprentice Training Team for further tuition.
 
LIGHTNING STRIKES- Raced keenly in the back straight.
 
NORTH COURT- Bumped near the 1200m and again near the 1150m.
 
ESPRIT DU JOUR- Began awkwardly. Laid in near the 500m. Raced wide for the majority. App C Baker advised that, in her opinion, being posted wide throughout was a telling factor in the finish. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
INVISIBLE TARGET- Bumped near the 1200m and again near the 1150m. Bumped near the 900m. Held up for clear running leaving the 400m, having ot be momentarily steadied and shifted in.
 
JUST WANT YOU BACK- Momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start.
 
 
Race 8: ENTERPRISE LEGAL BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP         2000m

SAMURAI WARRIOR (NZ)- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
HE'S FINESSE (NZ)- Bumped near the 350m.
 
ONOMATOPOEIA- Raced wide in the early stages and raced keenly near the 1500m before being permitted to stride forward and settle into a leading position nearer the inside running rail near the 1300m.
 
BY BY BEAN- When asked to comment on the performance Trainer Mr J Hanna advised that, in his opinion, the gelding was underrepresented in the market and the stable had expected a forward showing, modestly supporting the gelding with bookmakers.
 
WHATJEUDOIN'- Raced keenly near the 1500m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
CICADA- Commenced to tire from the 600m and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer V Heading was advised the gelding would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
BANKSIA BEACH- Momentarily crowded soon after the start. Raced keenly near the 1300m. Under pressure from the 800m. Shifted out in an effort to improve and bumped near the 350m. Momentarily awkwardly placed on heels on entering the home straight.
 
ARISTELLA- Raced keenly on heels near the 1500m. Jockey A Allen advised that, in his opinion, the mare did not appreciate the softer track conditions.

 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2- Jockey K Matheson- Accept ride when overweight- AR190(3)- $200
 
Suspensions
Race 4- App K Lenton- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 13days; 1 June – 13 June 2025 (inclusive)


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
MOUETTE, SUMMER READY, UPTURN, HES FINESSE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, CICADA, RED RED WINE, SLUG WORTH

Warnings/bars
Race 1- KUDU- Tendon injury- Veterinary clearance inclusive of ultrasound
Race 2- GLOBAL EMPIRE- Heat Stress- Veterinary clearance
Race 6- SHINES BRIGHT- Hung- Barrier trial
Race 8- CICADA- Poor performance- Barrier trial
 

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2- PUNGO was ridden by M Wishart



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.