QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2025

WEATHER – Overcast/Showers   TRACK RATING – Good 4 Race 1; Soft 5 Races 2-3; Soft 6 Race 4-7        RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, T Preston & D MacDonald


GENERAL

Stewards permitted the following overweights at tonights meeting:
 
Race 1- App C Vitler +1/2kg
Race 4- Jockey C Bayliss +1/2kg
 
As App Vitler was unable to satisfy the allotted weights in races 4 and 5, Stewards permitted replacements as per the race day summary. As no other riders were available to replace App Vitler in Race 1, Stewards permitted App Vitler to ride the mare 1/2kg over its allocated weight. App Vitler was subsequently fined the sum of $300 under the provisions of AR190(3) for accepting rides when overweight.
 
As App C Vitler & App B Wheeler were unable to fulfil their engagements in Race 6 due to illness Stewards permitted rider changes as per the race day summary. Both App Vitler & App Wheeler were advised they required medical clearances prior to riding again.
 
As App M Goring was indisposed and unable to fulfil his engagements Stewards permitted rider replacements as per the race day summary.
 
 
RACE 1: COOPER COMMERCIAL CLASS 2 HANDICAP         1300m

IRAMA- Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
AMENOPHIS- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide until the 800m when shifting in momentarily crowding CALYX ROSE. Jockey P Hamblin was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
EARL OF DEVON (NZ)- When asked to comment on the performance Jockey K Wilson-Taylor advised that, in his opinion, the gelding would derive a significant fitness benefit from the run.
 
CALYX ROSE- Raced keenly in the back straight. Over-raced on heels near the 900m. Momentarily crowded near the 800m.
 
MAY (NZ)- Bumped and raced wide for the majority.
 
FLYING CELICA- Bumped on jumping. Laid in and away from another runner near the 100m.
 
SCRUFFY- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Momentarily crowded near the 100m.
 
SWEET ABOUT ME- Was fractious in the tie-ups and dislodged a plate. Underwent Farrier attention and a pre-Race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped on jumping. Restrained in the early stages to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail after beginning only fairly from the wide barrier.
 
 
Following the running of this event the racing surface was downgraded to a Soft 5.


RACE 2: SWIFT ENERGY GROUP 10TH ANNIVERSARY BM60 HANDICAP         1625m

SIR LAMORAK (IRE)
COUNTER (GB)- Tightened on jumping and obliged to steady soon after. Over-raced near the 1200m when being eased to obtain cover. Raced keenly on heels near the 900m.
 
NO GOING BACK- Proved difficult in proceeding to the barriers. Trainer M Currie was advised the gelding would be required to trial under race day conditions prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Bumped approaching the 100m and became momentarily unbalanced. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery. Trainer M Currie advised that the gelding would now be leaving his stable.
 
JAKKALBERRY FINN (NZ)- A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
HORSBURGH- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Laid in under pressure down the running. Jockey D Peisley was found guilty of a charge pursuant to AR131(a) in that approaching the 200m he did permit his mount to shift in, under riding, bumping heavily with GREY NORTHERN, forcing that runner in onto the heels of NO GOING BACK, obliging that runner to be restrained and lose its rightful running. Jockey Peisleys license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 9days to commence 23 September up to and including 1 October 2025. In considering the matter Stewards noted the Careless riding Template as well as Jockey Peisleys evidence that efforts had been made to correct his mount however, Stewards were of the view those efforts were at too late a juncture to have had any mitigating effect on the interference incurred to GREY NORTHERN. Jockey Peisley was advised of his right to an appeal.
 
REGGIE'S FOLLY- Raced keenly in the early stages. Momentarily crowded near the 800m.
 
BOLE LE- Bumped on jumping.
 
DROP THE PILOT- Dwelt in the barrier.
 
GREY NORTHERN (NZ)- Bumped heavily approaching the 200m, being forced in onto heels having to be restrained and lose its rightful running as a result.
 
ROYAL GEORGE- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
CANISTER- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages.


RACE 3: PINK RIBBON CUP BM70 HANDICAP         1890m

LET FLY-  App C Vitler advised that his mount had been inclined to lay out in the home straight however was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer C Geran advised on 15 September that the mare had pulled up well following the event and that consideration would now be given to giving the mare a freshen up prior to racing again.
 
MARENARO- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
HIDEYO- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
SUPRENDRE- Raced keenly in the early stages after being crossed. Momentarily held p for clear running approaching the 400m before being shifted wider. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
KATERINI- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly and wide in the early stages.
 
LA VITTORIA- Bumped and was crowded soon after. Took the 1500m course proper crossing awkwardly. Laid out when racing keenly near the 1400m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
Following the running of this event the racing surface was downgraded to a Soft 6.
 

RACE 4: SELECTED SEEDS STATHI KATSIDIS BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP        1100m

REJOICED- When racing keenly improved onto heels and checked near the 900m, racing keenly for some distance thereafter.
 
OUR MAGNUS- Bumped on jumping. Crowded and taken in near the 900m.
 
MUSCHIALLI- App C Baker advised that, in her opinion, the gelding did not appreciate the softer going. Trainer K Kemp advised on 15 September that the gelding had pulled up well following the event and intentions were to continue with the planned preparation.
 
JACK BE LUCKY- Raced wide for the majority. App C Krahneen, in the presence of senior rider M Savva, was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that near the 900m she did permit her mount to shift in crowding OUR MAGNUS in onto ALL STASHED UP, which was tightened and obliged to steady losing its rightful running.
 
BEAU WITNESS- Steadied from heels leaving the 900m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
WHISKY DREAM- Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until shifting at a point leaving the 200m before being crowded for a short distance.
 
ALL STASHED UP- Tightened and obliged to steady near the 900m.
 
AFFINITY FLYER- Bumped on jumping.
 
PROVANCE- Momentarily crowded near the 900m. Laid in under pressure down the running.


RACE 5: VALE MARGARET KYNOCH MAIDEN PLATE       1100m

FUTURE SOLDIER- Bumped leaving the 600m.
 
JEDIAH- Began awkwardly and was crowded.
 
NEWELL BEACH- Began awkwardly.
 
WEATHER- Slow to begin and became awkwardly placed on heels soon after. Under pressure early to maintain  its position in the field, was able to do so and assumed a trailing position throughout.
 
CEEKAY'S CHOICE- Bumped near the 600m. Shifted ground under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
DEMES GIRL- Began very awkwardly. Laid out under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
OKANUI- Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly.
 
CANCELLED- Proved reluctant to proceed to the barrier, harmlessly dislodging App S Callow, and proceeded to gallop some distance before slipping and bumping heavily into the outside fence. Was subsequently declared a late scratching at 7:57pm with Stewards ordering all monies invested on the filly be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 7:57pm:
 
9cents int eh dollar for the win
7cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
5cents in the dollar for 2nd place
15cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer M Currier was advised the gelding would be required to trial under race day conditions prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
ITALIAN GIRL- Raced keenly near the 900m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 

RACE 6: EMPIRE OF JAPAN QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP    1200m

NATURALLY LIT- Bumped soon after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
KELPUM'S KEEPER- Momentarily crowded near the 1100m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. App S Callow advised that, in her opinion, the gelding may not have handled the softer track conditions. Trainer K Kemp advised it would now be the intention to send the gelding for a spell.
 
SPIRITOFTHEWORLD- Bumped on jumping.
 
NORTY FORTY- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TE ELCEE- Shifted in near the 600m and bumped DO WHAT I SAY, which was buffeted and obliged to steady. Jockey K Wilson-Taylor was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident.
 
DO WHAT I SAY- Bumped and crowded near the 800m. Buffeted and obliged to steady near the 600m.
 
OH PRETTY EMMA- Laid out near the 800m.
 
LADY BARBAROSSA- Bumped soon after the start and became unbalanced. Momentarily crowded, shifted out and bumped near the 800m. Bumped near the 600m.
 
VIPER ROOM- Raced wide for the majority.
 

RACE 7: LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA MAIDEN PLATE       1625m

The start of the event was delayed approximately 28minutes when SOUTHOFTHEBORDER reared slightly in the mounting yard striking Jockey M Hellyer, whilst mounted, in the head rendering him unconscious. Jockey Hellyer was tendered to by QAS officers and assessed with mind to the QRIC Concussion Policy and subsequently stood down from all riding for a period of 12days. Jockey Hellyer was transported to Hospital for further assessment and monitoring at the conclusion of the meeting and was advised he would required to obtain a medical certificate clearing him of concussion and concussion symptoms and compete a cognitive assessment prior to resuming riding and after the completion of the 12day stand-down. SOUTHOFTHEBORDER was subsequently declared a late scratching at 9:12pm with Stewards ordering all monies invested on the gelding be refunded and the following deductions apply to all successful wagers placed prior to 9:12pm:
 
20cents in the dollar for the win
12cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
16cents in the dollar for 2nd place
29cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Given the circumstances of the incident no further action was deemed necessary by Stewards in regard to SOUTHOFTHEBORDER.
 
 
BARGARA BOUND- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
RED FORCE- Raced keenly in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
TRUSTY BANDIT- Improved onto heels and was momentarily steadied near the 450m.
 
DREAM SUMMIT- Began awkwardly and lost ground when becoming awkwardly placed on heels soon after. App O Kendal dropped her whip near the 400. Shifted out and away from heels near the 50m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SHEDRIVESABENTLEY- Began awkwardly and shifted out. Improved onto heels and shifted out near the 400m. Held up for clear running approaching the 300m before shifting out soon after entering the home straight.
 
SPINALONG LASS- Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide from the 1100m. Shifted ground under pressure down the running, shifting out near the 50m momentarily hampering DREAM SUMMIT. Jockey H Richardson was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4- App C Krahnen- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe Reprimand
Race 6- Jockey K Wilson-Taylor- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Fines
App C Vitler- Accepting rides when overweight- AR190(3)- $300

Suspensions
Race 2- Jockey D Peisley- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 9days; 23 September – 1 October 2025 (inclusive)

Race day injuries/illness
App C Vitler- Dehydration- Medical
App B Wheeler- Dehydration- Medical
Jockey M Hellyer- Concussion- 12day stand-down (14 – 25 Sept 2025, inclusive), Medical clearance & Cognitive assessment
 

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
FUTURE SOLDIER, LUCKY EXCHANGE, SOUTHOFTHEBORDER, EARL OF DEVON, GREY NORTHERN, JAKKALBERRY FINN
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2- NO GOING BACK- Pre-race manners- Barrier trial
Race 5- CANCELLED- Pre-race manners- Barrier trial
 

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2- COUNTER was ridden by App C Baker
Race 4- JACK BE LUCKY was ridden by App C Krahnen
Race 4- KINROSS LANE was ridden by A Allen
Race 5- CANCELLED was ridden by App S Callow
Race 6- NATURALLY LIT was ridden by App O Kendal
Race 6- DO WHAT I SAY was ridden by App C Baker
Race 6- OH PRETTY EMMA was ridden by H Richardson

Late scratchings
Race 5- CANCELLED- 7:57pm
Race 7- SOUTHOFTHEBORDER- 9:12pm


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.