QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 16 AUGUST 2025

WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING – Good 4           RAIL – Out 3metres 800m-500m; Out 5metres the remainder 
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs & T Preston

GENERAL


RACE 1: JLS BUILDERS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP         1000m

TRANSCELTIC- Bumped soon after the start. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
PUROSANGUE- Shifted out abruptly soon after the start and bumped heavily. Laid out near the 800m becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels and steadied. Stable Foreman K Zahmel advised that connections would now consider sending the gelding for a spell.
 
LOADED GUN- Raced keenly near the 800m. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
HUSS ON FIRST- Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
GROOVE JET- Buffeted and obliged to steady soon after the start. Shifted in near the 450m when not fully clear of FLYING BANJO. App S Callow was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Bumped the inside running rail leaving the 300m.
 
FLYING BANJO- Buffeted soon after the start. Momentarily steadied near the 450m. Momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 100m.
 

RACE 2: QBANK CLASS 2 HANDICAP  1300m

Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to consider an objection lodged by connections of 2nd placegetter FOUR ACE, against 1st placegetter SOUTH SEA citing interference in the home straight. After taking evidence from connections and viewing the patrol footage Stewards determined that leaving the 200m FOUR ACE had shifted out marginally away from the heels of CHINCHILLA AHEAD when improving into a narrowing run and bumped with SOUTH SEA, this bump was deemed to not have had any detrimental bearing on either runner. Leaving the 100m SOUTH SEA has then laid in and bumped FOUR ACE near the hindquarters causing FOUR ACE to become momentarily unbalanced. SOUTH SEA has then continued to lay in and bumped with FOUR ACE on two more occasions approaching the winning post when racing tight. In considering the severity and effects of the interference as well as the beaten margin of a ½ head, Stewards were of the view that the interference did have a tangible effect on the placings and as such upheld the protest and amended the Judges placings accordingly upon the declaration of correct weight.

 
FOUR ACE- Slow to begin. Held up for clear running between the 400m-350m. Shifted out away from heels when improving into a narrowing run leaving the 200m and bumped. Bumped leaving the 100m and became momentarily unbalanced. Bumped again on two occasions approaching the winning post.  
 
DATA LEAK- Laid in near the 550m. Raced wide for the majority. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed some minor lung sounds.
 
SOUTH SEA- Bumped leaving the 200m. Laid in under pressure down the running, bumping another runner leaving the 100m and again on two occasions over the concluding stages.
 
RINGER'S REWARD- Raced keenly on heels near the 900m. Momentarily held up for clear running leaving the 400m before shifting out.
 
FLASH PRINCE- Laid in near the 500m and crowded EDWARDS before being corrected by its rider. Jockey K Yoshida was advised to exercise greater effort in similar circumstances.
 
BLACK 'N' DEADLY- Raced keenly in the back straight.
 
EDWARDS- Crowded near the 500m.


RACE 3: HAPPY 24TH BIRTHDAY CALLUM MCEWAN BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP         1625m

BEARHUG- Began awkwardly and bumped soon after. Bumped and momentarily crowded near the 900m.
 
DECIMUS- Shifted in near the 900m and bumped BEARHUG, causing that runner to be momentarily crowded also. App S Willis was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. Raced wide until the 800m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
FORT WILLIAM- Laid out near the 1300m. Marginally crowded approaching the winning post.
 
DANNY'S BOY- Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Tightened for room approaching the 200m before being held up for clear running until a point approaching the 100m.
 
BLUMSTIEN- Bumped soon after the start, shifted out and bumped again. Obliged to shift to the outside of heels leaving the 200m.
 
FORTY TIMES (NZ)- Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
MISS MOZAMBIQUE- Bumped soon after the start. Raced keenly near the 1200m.
 

RACE 4: REMEMBERING PETER MCDOUGALL BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP        1200m

END ASSEMBLY- Bumped on jumping. Bumped leaving the 1100m. Shifted out and bumped near the 900m. Bumped approaching the 200m. Jockey K Wilson-Taylor advised that his mount had travelled well throughout however when asked for an effort on straightening failed to let down as expected. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a slightly slow recovery.
 
TUHINGA- Bumped on jumping.
 
PANNIER (NZ)- Bumped soon after the start. Raced keenly for the majority. Over-raced on heels approaching the 400m before shifting out near the 350m when not fully clear of CHARMED PASSAGE. App S Willis was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Laid in under pressure down the running having to be corrected approaching the 200m and bumping.
 
CHARMED PASSAGE (NZ)- Bumped soon after the start. Obliged to steady from heels, shift in and bump near the 1100m. Bumped near the 900m. Obliged to steady and shift out away from heels near the 350m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
COMMAND APPROVED- Shifted in when not fully clear of CHARMED PASSAGE near the 1100m. Jockey H Richardson was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.


RACE 5: QA CHAMBERS MAIDEN PLATE     1200m

FOUR DOZEN OYSTERS- Slow into stride.
 
NEWELL BEACH- Dislodged Jockey K Yoshida en route to the barriers before being quickly recaptured. Jockey K Yoshida was examined by QAS officers and declared free of injury despite some minor lower back soreness. Bumped near the 350m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
NICCONIUM- Began awkwardly and bumped heavily, before being crowded bumping again and having to be eased.
 
SILVER AGENT- Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
WEATHER- Slow to begin.
 
BUSHANN- Bumped near the 350m, shifted out and bumped again.
 
PROUD MISS- Held up for clear running between the 350m-250m before shifting to the inside of heels and then being obliged to shift in further again away from heels. Crowded for several strides approaching the 100m.
 
SO FORMIDABLE- Bumped on the hindquarters soon after the start.
 
ITALIAN GIRL- Shifted out to improve and bumped near the 350m.
 
HANAA BOY- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which and was passed fit to start. App S Willis’ whip became caught in the rein soon after entering the home straight, HANAA BOY then shifted in and contacted the inside tunning rail for a number of strides before being corrected by its rider and eased down soon after. App Willis then dismounted on pulling up and was tendered to by QAS as a result of leg and foot pain before being transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital for further assessment. App Willis was advised a medical clearance would be required prior to her being permitted to ride again. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to have lost an off-hind plate and have sustained a minor laceration to the near-fore fetlock consistent with hitting itself in running.
 

RACE 6: SUPER ROOSTER BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP         870m

Due to delays as a result of QAS tending to a rider after the previous race the start time of this event was amended to 8:30pm.
 
 
AKAKA FALLS- Slow to begin. Momentarily held up for clear running near the 350m, before again being held up passing the 300m before bumping and shifting in. Improved onto heels near the 150m having to be shifted in.
 
MISTREY EMPEROR- Bumped near the 700m. Bumped near the 300m.
 
MR ENCORE- Bumped and was slow into stride. Laid out rounding the home turn. Shifted out abruptly leaving the 200m. Jockey L Tilley was advised to exercise greater care and to stop and straighten his mounts far soon in similar circumstances.
 
DEVIL'S RITE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
HARD LANDING- Shifted out and bumped.
 
ISLAND TIDE- Bumped near the 700m. Raced wide for the majority.
 

RACE 7: HUTCHINSON BUILDERS MAIDEN HANDICAP         1890m

As a result of earlier delays the start of this event was amended to 9:06pm.
 
ROYAL EDITION- Resultant to proceed to that barrier. Trainer L Hatch was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding as a result. Bumped soon after the start. Raced keenly for the majority. Stables Foreman K Zahmel and Jockey J Molloy concurred that the gelding is better suited to trips over shorter distances. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a slow recovery.  
 
MAN TALK- Fractious in the barrier. Trainer N Beck was advised a warning would be placed on the mare as a result. Began awkwardly.
 
GREEN CHAI- Shifted in near the 1700m when not fully clear of BETA BETTER. Jockey L Tilley was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Raced wide in the early stages. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
BETA BETTER- Shifted in and bumped soon after the start. Obliged to steady from heels near the 1700m.
 
SHAMIC- Connections advised it would be the intention to have the mare settle further forward than in its most recent starts. Settled in a rearward position.
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1- App S Callow- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 3- App S Willis- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 4- App S Willis- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 4- Jockey H Richardson- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 7- Jockey L Tilley- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 

Race day injuries/illness
App S Willis- Leg injury- Medical required
 

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
HUSS ON FIRST, FOUR ACE, CHINCHILLA AHEAD, DANNY’S BOY, COMMAND APPROVED, ROYAL EDITION.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners & SOUTH SEA

Warnings/bars
Race 7- ROYAL EDITION- Pre-race manners- Warning
Race 7- MAN TALK- Barrier manners- Warning
 
Protests
Race 2- 2nd FOUR ACE -v- 1st SOUTH SEA- Upheld


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.