QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 23 AUGUST 2025

WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING –Good 4RAIL – Out 2.5mteres the entire
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, T Preston & W Glass


GENERAL


RACE 1: SOUTHERN CROSS SHEDS RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP      1100m

Declaration of correct weight was delayed when Stewards queried the Judge regarding the semaphored numbers, specifically that BABALOLA (6) had been semaphored as placing 4th when it appeared in the official photo that RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS (18) appeared to have finished in 4th placing. After reviewing the photo the Judge identified that BABALOLA had erroneously been semaphored as placing 4th and amended the placings accordingly to reflect RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS (18) as placing 4th and BABALOLA (6) as placing 5th, after which time Stewards declared correct weight on the amended placings.
 
 
LETS DANCE JANDY- After beginning well, settled further forward than may have been expected.
 
IN NO DOUBT- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
BABALOLA- Laid out and away from another runner near the 150m despite the efforts of its rider.
 
MAY (NZ)- Bumped on jumping. Shifted in near the 1000m when not fully clear of BRAVE JET and crowded further runners to the inside. Jockey J Molloy was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Momentarily hampered and shifted in approaching the 100m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
GROOVE JET- Shifted in on entering the home straight before being corrected and shifting back out and in doing so hampered BRAVE JET. Jockey N Fazackerley was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident.
 
BRAVE JET- Trainer S Foster was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider on the gelding. In considering the matter Stewards noted Mr Fosters good record in relation to the rule. Bumped on jumping. Momentarily crowded and shifted in and away from heels near the 1000m. Obliged to shift out and away from heels leaving the 200m.
 
MOOD KILLER- Bumped on jumping. Obliged to steady from heels near the 1000m. Raced wide from the 700m. Laid in near the 150m before being quickly corrected by its rider.
 
RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS- Crowded and shifted in and away from heels near the 1000m. Momentarily keen on heel near the 500m.
 
ASGOODASYOUGETT- After beginning well from the inside barrier settled further forward than may have been expected.


RACE 2: EMPIRE OF JAPAN BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP         1625m

GUZUMPED- Bumped on jumping. Bumped approaching the 1400m before being crowded. Laid out marginally approaching the winning post.
 
MALECON- Crowded, shifted in and bumped near the 1400m. Over-raced from the 1400m until the 1100m. Laid in marginally and became awkwardly placed on heels approaching the winning post.  Raced wide for the majority. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
KNEZE- Shifted in when racing keenly near the 1400m and crowded MALECON and GUZUMPED. App J Metcalfe was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident.
 
BOWRIDER- Began awkwardly and bumped. Over-raced on heels near the 1400m. Momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 400m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
MARENARO- Bumped on jumping. Bumped near the 350m.
 
COUNT THE COIN- Laid in marginally despite the efforts of its rider near the 350m and bumped.
 
SHAKE'N'BAKE- Bumped on jumping.
 

RACE 3: ARMSTRONG GWM CLASS 2 HANDICAP         1890m

SOMETHIN IN ORANGE- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
SLUGWORTH- Performed below market expectations. Trainer C Geran advised that, in his opinion, the gelding does not appreciated the undulating racing surface and races better on softer going. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
HIDEYO- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
FORTY TIMES (NZ)- Began awkwardly.
 
DIPIERDOMENICO- Raced keenly in the early stages before having to be steadied from heels when hampered near the 1600m. Over-raced for some distance thereafter.
 
KATERINI- Bumped on jumping.
 
SUPER FAIR- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly near the 1400m. Held up on the heels of a tiring runner from the 350m before being shifted out soon after straightening and then being disappointed for a run approaching the 200m, being momentarily steadied and shifted back in to obtain clear running. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
ROYAL GEORGE- Began awkwardly.
 
LIZZIE'S PRIDE (NZ)- Bumped on jumping. Shifted in when insufficiently clear of DIPIERDOMENICO near the 1600m hampering that runner. App A Graham was severely reprimande for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. In considering the matter Stewards determined that the racing manners of DIPIERDOMNENICO, which had been racing keenly leading into the incident and over-raced for some distance after, was a contributing factor in the overall interference and mitigated the culpability of App Graham somewhat.
 
ANOTHER DAZZLER- Bumped on jumping, before becoming awkwardly placed on heels and steadied soon after. Held up for clear running approaching the 300m until the 150m.
 

RACE 4: LOCALSEARCH MAIDEN HANDICAP         1300m

MALBEC MAN- Crowded near the 1100m and bumped the inside running rail.
 
LOVE TO BE PROUD- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
POWER OF SUCCESS- Shifted in near the 1250m when not fully clear of TAJALAT momentarily hampering that runner. App O Webb was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. In considering the matter Stewards determined that whilst the interference was minimal the degree of carelessness was notable. Held up for clear running from the 400m until leaving the 300m. Shifted in and away from heels soon after entering the home straight.
 
RED FORCE- Crowded on jumping.
 
IT'S A LONG ROAD- Crowded on jumping. Became awkwardly placed on the heels of a weakening runner near the 450m, steadied and shifted out. Shifted out away from heels passing the 200m.
 
TAJALAT (IRE)- Began awkwardly. Momentarily hampered near the 1250m, shifted out and bumped. Crowded, bumped and taken in near the 1100m. Laid out rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
WAITING FOR GRAHAM- Jockey B Ainsworth pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in that passing the 1100m she did direct her mount in when insufficiently clear of BUSHANN which was obliged to steady and dictated in bumping with TAJALAT which was also taken in and crowded MALBEC MAN. Jockey Ainsworth’s license was subsequently suspended for a period of 8days to commence 31 August, up to and including 7 September 2025. In considering the matter Stewards considered the QRIC Careless Riding Template. Jockey Ainsworth was advised of her right to an appeal.
 
BUSHANN- Bumped on jumping. Bumped near the 1200m. Obliged to steady from heels and shift in and bumped near the 1100m. Compounded from the 600m and was retired from the event. An immediate post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled from both nostrils in running. As this was the first such occurrence Trainer D Groves was advised of the provisions of AR79.
 
HIGHLAND SAPPHIRE- Raced ungenerously for several strides soon after the start. Shifted out abruptly passing the 200m. Whilst no interference occurred App C Collis was nonetheless advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 

RACE 5: BROWN FAMILY WINE GROUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1200m

KORDIA- Finished tailed off. App A Graham advised that, in her opinion, the gelding raced flat. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
FIGHTING IDOL- Bumped on jumping.
 
NEVER GIVE UP- Bumped near the 800m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SILVER CITY- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
SON OF BEEBEE- Slow into stride. Raced keenly on heels near the 900m. Bumped near the 800m.
 
HELL AND BACK- Raced keenly approaching the 1000m. Momentarily steadied from heel leaving the 1000m. Held up for clear running leaving the 400m before shifting out passing the 300m in an attempt to improve, bumping and then having to be steadied momentarily when crowded approaching the 200m before obtaining clear running.
 
PROVANCE- Raced keenly in the early stages having to be steadied from heels approaching the 1000m before shifting out when not fully clear of HELL AND BACK leaving the 1000m. App B Wheeler was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
ISLAND MAGIC- Shifted in when not fully clear of PROVANCE approaching the 1000m. Jockey N Tomizawa was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. In considering the matter Stewards noted the racing manners of PROVANCE leading into the incident.
 
 
RACE 6: PRYDE'S EASIFEED CLASS 4 HANDICAP         1300m

LAST CHANCE SALOON- Bumped approaching the 300m. Laid in on entering the home straight before being corrected by its rider.
 
NO GOING BACK- Bumped on the hindquarters passing the 200m before tiring over the concluding stages. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a slow post-race recovery. Trainer M Currie advised that the stable had expected a more forward showing and undertook to advise should anything become apparent regarding the geldings condition in the coming days.
 
SCRIPT WRITER- Trainer C Anderson was reprimanded pursuant to LR36(6) for failing to scratch the dual accepted gelding by the prescribed time. Stewards noted Mr Andersons good record in relation to the rule as well as the fact no emergencies had been adversely affected as a result of the breach. Shifted out and brushed with MYSTERY POWER near the 400m. Bumped soon after entering the home straight. Bumped approaching the 200m.
 
MYSTERY POWER- App S Willis became momentarily unbalanced when her stirrup became entangled with that of Jockey M Hellyer (SCRIPT WRITER) when those runners brushed near the 400m. Momentarily awkwardly placed on heels when weakening near the 250m.
 
MOONSHINE RUN- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Laid in and away from another runner on entering the home straight and bumped before being corrected. Bumped approaching the 300m.
 
DROP THE PILOT- Slow to begin and became awkwardly placed on heels.
 
GANGPLANK- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped.
 

RACE 7: QUEENSLAND ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m

TURN UP THE MUSIC- Bumped on jumping.
 
HE DA BOSS- Reluctant to load. Began awkwardly.
 
FUTURE SOLDIER- Raced wide for the majority.
 
ENIGMA'S CHOICE- Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
FORTUNATE DRAGON- Became awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start and steadied.
 
REMOMIA- Bumped on jumping.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1- Jockey J Molloy- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 1- Jockey N Fazackerley- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 3- App A Graham- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe Reprimand
Race 4- App O Webb- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe Reprimand
Race 5- App B Wheeler- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 6- Trainer C Anderson- Late scratching of dual acceptor- LR36(6)- Reprimand
 

Fines
Race 1- Trainer S Foster- Late rider declaration- LR67(1)- $100
 
 
Suspensions
Race 4- Jockey B Ainsworth- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 8days; 31 August – 7 September 2025 (inclusive)
 

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
GROOVE JET, GUZUMPED, HIDEYO, BUSHANN, NO GOING BACK, FUTURE SOLDIER.  
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Bleeders
Race 4- BUCHANN- Bilateral Epistaxis- AR79
 

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- BRAVE JET was ridden by G Cartwright

 
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.