QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2025

 
WEATHER – Overcast       TRACK RATING –   Good 4          RAIL – Out 3metres the entire
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C Warren        
Stewards – J Childs, S Coulthard & W Glass

 
GENERAL

As App O Webb was unable to fulfil her engagements due to being delayed at another race meeting App O Kendal was substituted as rider of SMART BINT (Race 5) & HELLO HOLLY DIVA (Race 7).

 
RACE 1: SUBZERO AIRCONDITIONING BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1300m
 
DON'T DISS AROUND- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Raced keenly on heels for a short distance near the 600m.
 
FLASHBANG- Raced keenly passing the 1000m for some distance when being restrained to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail.
 
NO GOING BACK- Trainer M Currie was fined the sum of $200 pursuant to AR106(1) for having the gelding presented to the mounting yard without a tongue-tie. Began very awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Raced keenly near the 900m. Bumped leaving the 300m.
 
HELL AND BACK- Bumped soon after the start.
 
KOZANI- Bumped soon after the start. Shifted out leaving the 300m to improve and bumped.
 
BLUE CHIP GIRL- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey C Bayliss advised that being caught wide and the slower tempo through the middle stages were telling factors in the performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a slow recovery.
 
ELECTRIC ARROW- Bumped passing the 300m. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey O Kendal advised that being caught wide was a telling factor in the performance.
 
SAVVY BEE (NZ)- Raced keenly when restrained to obtain a position with cover near the 1100m. Raced keenly soon after and improved onto heels having top be restrained near the 900m. Stewards queried App L Martyn’s riding of the mare, in the presence of senior Jockey L Tilley, particularly in regard to her restraining of her mount out of a run to the inside of HUSSON’S REVENGE near the 150m and shifting to the outside of that runners heels. App Martyn advised that as HUSSON’S REVENGE had laid in somewhat abruptly immediately prior to that causing SAVVY BEE to become momentarily crowded she had expected that runner to continue to shift in and therefore had elected to shift to its outside. App Martyn concurred with Steward however that she would have been better positioned to have persisted with the run to the inside of HUSSON’S REVENGE rather than steadying and shifting cross heels. Stewards deemed that no further action was necessary, however, intend to review betting records in relation to the event.
 
HUSSON'S REVENGE- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
RHUVAAL- Momentarily held up for clear running near the 350m before shifting out across heels and bumping.
 
 
RACE 2: NEIL MANSELL TRANSPORT RATINGS BAND 0-58 HANDICAP 1625m
 
TOKYO BANDIT- Bumped the inside running rail near the 900m.
 
MOONSHINE RUN- Bumped on jumping. Jockey J Molloy advised that, in his opinion, the 1625m is beyond the geldings best distance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
PRINCETON AWARD- Tightened and bumped on jumping, losing ground. Raced keenly in the early stages. Momentarily held up for clear running passing the 300m and shifted wider.
 
KATERINI- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped.  Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
SEACRYPTION- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
SUPER FAIR- Tightened on jumping and lost ground. Held up for clear running from the 400m until a point passing the 200m when shifted in.
 
DOITLIKEMAXWELL- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly near the 1300m. Jockey R Downey advised it had been the intention to obtain a position with cover however given the geldings poor start had settled further back in the field than intended and after racing keenly early had proved disappointing in the finish.
 
BESIEGE- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the backs straight.
 
 
RACE 3:DAVID DOW LANDSCAPING CLASS 5 HANDICAP          1625m
 
COLD ONE- App C Champkin was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(b) for failing to ride her mount out fully to the finish of the event. In considering the matter, Stewards noted the lack of vigor was over the final two strides of the event as well as the neck margin between COLD ONE (4th) and GUZUMPED (3rd), however were of the view that App Champkins lack of vigor had no tangible effect on the placings.
 
GUZUMPED- Laid in and away from another runner leaving the 100m.
 
MARENARO- Tightened on jumping and was momentarily steadied. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
COUNT THE COIN- Held up for clear running for a short distance leaving the 400m.
 
BAVARIAN LADY- Momentarily steadied from heels near the 1500m. Over-raced near the 1200m.
 
FLASH PRINCE- Lost an off-hind plate in running.
 
ORCA- Connections advised it would be the intention to have the gelding ridden more positively from the wide barrier, and to lead if possible. Was ridden accordingly settling on-pace. Shifted in when not fully clear of BAVARIAN LADY near the 1500m. App O Kendal was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
 
RACE 4: NEWLANDS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP  1000m
 
REVALENE- Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
REIGNING ALPHA- Crowded and became awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 900m.
 
RED TOFFEE- Crowded leaving the 900m before being further tightened and taken in approaching the 800m having to be restrained before clipping heels and blundering.
 
MISS DE BLAAS- App L Martyn pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in that leaving the 900m she did exercise insufficient effort in preventing her mount from shifting in crowding PLATINUM GIFTS line in, in turn crowding RED TOFFEE in onto REIGNING ALPHA which was obliged to steady and became awkwardly placed on heels, before continuing to shift in resulting in RED TOFFEE being further tightened and taken in obliging that runner to be restrained before clipping heels, blundering and losing its rightful running. App Martyn’s license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 9days to commence 7 September up to and including 15 September 2025. In determining the matter Stewards considered the QRIC careless riding template as well as paying particular mind to App Martyns good disciplinary record in relation to the rule. App Martyn was advised of her right to an appeal. Race wide for the majority.
 
PLATINUM GIFT- Crowded and taken in leaving the 900m. Jockey R Downey was reminded of his obligations in relation to AR131(b) and to ensure he fully rides his mounts out to the end of the event. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey R Downey advised that, in his opinion, the gelding would derive a significant fitness benefit from the run.
 
ADDICTIVE PIRANHA- began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
 
RACE 5:WILLMOT ACCOUNTING CLASS 1 HANDICAP          1890m
 
USE YOUR ILLUSION- Bumped on jumping. Laid out near the 1600m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
ALABAMA MOONLIGHT- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Bumped the inside running rail near the 400m when commencing to weaken noticeably. When asked to comment on the performance Trainer L Hatch advised that the intention had been for the gelding to lead however the pace set through the early and middle stages was untenable and the gelding compounded accordingly. App Martyn concurred with Mr Hatch. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
TENNESSEE WHISKEY (NZ)- Bumped passing the winning post.
 
BLUMSTIEN- Laid out near the 1600m. Bumped passing the winning post.
 
SPRING DAZE- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages before being permitted to stride forward from the 1200m settling into a one-off position near the 900m.
 
LA VITTORIA- Improved onto the heels of a tiring runner approaching the 400m having to be steadied and shifted wider.

SMART BINT- Commenced to yield ground from the 800m and finished tailed off. App O Kendal advised that when her mount started to give ground she placed the mare under pressure however when SMART BINT failed to respond she elected not to pressure the mare further. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer C Geran advised connections would now consider the mares immediate racing future, nonetheless, Mr Geran was advised the mare would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
AIR OF AUTHORITY- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Improved onto the heels of a weakening runner near the 350m having to be steadied and shifted wider.
 
 
RACE 6:TOOWOOMBA HOSPICE MAIDEN PLATE  870m
 
CASUAL MAN- Bumped approaching the 400m.
 
PRIVET (NZ)- Bumped on jumping. Bumped approaching the 400m.
 
EXPRESS CODE- Bumped on jumping.
 
 
RACE 7: EMPIRE OF JAPAN QTIS MAIDEN PLATE  1300m
 
NICCONIUM- Began very awkwardly, bumped and lost ground. Raced keenly near the 600m, laid out and bumped.
 
HIGHLAND SAPPHIRE- Bumped near the 1100m. Raced keenly approaching the 1000m. Underwent  a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the mare to be lame in the off-fore. Trainer C Geran was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
PROUD MISS- Began very awkwardly and bumped.
 
TAJALAT (IRE)- Began awkwardly and bumped. Bumped passing the 1100m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
YOU KNOW THE DEEL- Bumped near the 500m and commenced to weaken from that point. Jockey L Tilley advised that after receiving a bump near the 500m his mount commenced to give ground and after responding only fairly to his efforts elected not to place the mare under undue pressure in the home straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a mild laceration to the off-hind fetlock consistent with hitting itself in running.
 
HELLO DOLLY DIVA- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3- App S Champkin- Failed to ride mount out- AR131(b)- Severe reprimand
Race 3- App O Kendal- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand

Fines
Race 1- Trainer M Currie- Incorrect gear- AR106(1)- $200
 
Suspensions
Race 4- App L Martyn- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 9days; 7 September – 15 September 2025 (inclusive)


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
SUPER FAIR, MARENARO, ADDICTIVE PIRANAH, BLUMSTIEN, COLONEL PARKER, ENIGMA’S CHOICE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 5- SMART BINT- Poor Performance- Barrier trial
Race 7- HIGHLAND SAPPHIRE- Lame off-fore- Veterinary clearance
 

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5- SMART BINT was ridden by App O Kendal
Race 7- HELLO HOLLY DIVA was ridden by App O Kendal



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.