QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2025

WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING – Good (4)         RAIL – +4m Entire

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – J. Childs, A. Cuckson

 

GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweight allowances at today's meeting:
 
Race 5 – STARLACCA – G. Geran + 3kg (58.5kg)
Race 5 – SAY WHEN SUTTY – J. Molloy +3kg (58.5kg)
 
Race 5 - When there were no suitable riders available, Stewards acceded to trainer R. Warzecha’s request for G. Geran to ride STARLACCA 3kg over the handicapped weight. A public broadcast to this effect was made and on course bookmakers were notified.
 
Stewards in considering the available riders at today’s meeting and also horses today that were engaged in races at the Dalby meeting on 1 November, which were abandoned, subsequently accepted the reasons of trainers for the late alterations and declaration of riders.
 
Apprentice R. Thorburn was fined $400 under the provisions of AR143(14)(a) for failing to claim his full allowance on ZIN ZAN READY (R1), SWEET ABOUT ME (R4) and PRUCIA (R6). In considering penalty, Stewards considered R. Thorburn’s submission regarding his misjudgment of the status of today’s meeting, his guilty plea and his disciplinary record.
 


RACE 1: LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1200 M
 
DON’T DISS AROUND – Hampered at the start and then unable to muster speed in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ARAMINTA – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
ZIN ZAN READY – Apprentice R. Thorburn could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance.
 
LONDON POINT (NZ) – Jumped in at the start and hampered DON’T DISS AROUND. Near the 1000m got its head up when being steadied to obtain cover. Near the 800m got its head up for a short distance when racing keenly.
 
 
RACE 2: TOOWOOMBA BUILDING & RENOVATION CENTRE BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1625 M
 
UNLEASH – Bumped heavily at the start. Near the 1000m was steadied from heels and shifted wider on the track. Stewards questioned rider H. Richardson regarding her riding, specifically the reasons for shifting wider on the track rounding the home turn, which permitted the eventual winner BLUE CHIP GIRL to improve to the inside of her mount. H. Richardson stated that her instructions were to obtain cover as the mare had a space of three weeks between its previous run. She added that after being caught three wide from the barriers, she attempted to obtain cover approaching the 1000m, however the pace of the race eased, and a short distance later was inconvenienced and had to shift wider on the track. She further added that she elected to allow her mount to stride from the 800m however the mare commenced to hang out and raced on one rein from that point and proved difficult to ride. She added that she had attempted to hold her ground approaching the turn but UNLEASH continued to hang out and forced VON BEE wider on the track and continued to shift out in the home straight and inconvenienced that runner on several occasions. Stewards, in considering the evidence, including their own observations, accepted H. Richardson’s explanation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any obvious abnormalities. Co-Trainer C. Geran was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of the mare.
 
VON BEE (NZ) – When asked to comment, apprentice R. Thorburn stated that he was able to obtain a forward position in the early stages. He added that he then attempted to obtain the lead leaving the 1200m, however MYSTERY POWER who was leading, went with him and the middle stages were run quicker than he would have preferred. He further stated that when UNLEASH improved around him at the 800m, he was obliged to pressure his mount to keep in contact. He added that approaching the home turn, UNLEASH shifted out taking him wider on the track and also inconvenienced him by laying out in the home straight. R. Thorburn stated that his mount then began to feel the pressure of the race and in not being comfortable with the gelding’s action did not pressure the horse leaving the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
 
MYSTERY POWER – Jumped awkwardly and shifted out.
 
BLUE CHIP GIRL – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SOMETHING FORJO – Slow to begin. Near the 900m when the pace eased, improved between runners and was steadied from heels.
 
SEACRYPTION – Bumped heavily at the start. Near the 1000m steadied away from the heels of VON BEE and inconvenienced UNLEASH which was steadied and shifted wider on the track. Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, rider B. Stower stated she had no set instructions and from the wide barrier elected to assess how the race developed. She added that after being wide in the early stages, she elected to allow her mount to stride to obtain a forward position, however runners improved to her inside and she was unable to cross. She further added that the mare dropped the bit near the 800m and was under pressure from that point and proved disappointing.
 
 
RACE 3: NATIONAL TILES TOOWOOMBA RATINGS BAND 0-52 HANDICAP 1625 M
 
MAY (NZ) – Rounding the home turn was bumped on two occasions.
 
BESIEGE – Bumped on several occasions shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages and near the 1200m improved onto the heels of GOIN’ SKITZ and was steadied. Shifted out to improve rounding the home turn bumping MAY on two occasions which in turn made contact with the hind quarters of MIDNIGHT BOOM which became unbalanced. Apprentice R. Thorburn (BESIEGE) was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a). Shortly after entering the home straight, was steadied when held up and unable to improve behind GOIN’ SKITZ and BRINGME which shifted in, until shifting out leaving the 200m. Apprentice S. Callow the rider of BRINGME was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground. Stewards questioned apprentice R. Thorburn in the presence of R. Fradd from the Racing Queensland Training Department regarding his riding leaving the 150m. R. Thorburn stated that after being tightened for room upon entering the home straight, whereby his mount was clipping heels, he shifted out leaving the 200m and short distance later felt the gelding was short in its action and had desisted in pressuring his mount. R. Thorburn pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR114(2)(a) for failing to report to Stewards anything which might have affected the running of BESIEGE in the race. Stewards adjourned this matter to consider penalty and obtain further evidence.
 
BRINGME – Slow to begin. Shifted out to improve leaving the 800m and raced wide from that point. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
JUST WANT YOU BACK – Near the 1400m when attempting to restrain, the saddle slipped forward placing apprentice K. Barker at a distinct disadvantage in being able to control or ride her mount, resulting in K. Barker easing her mount out of the race from the 700m. 
 
LINDA’S MAGIC – Rider M. Savva reported her mount laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
HE’S VIRAL (NZ) – Leaving the 100m raced in restricted room to the inside of GOIN’ SKITZ and was unable to be fully tested by the rider.
 
MIDNIGHT BOOM – Bumped rounding the home turn and became unbalanced. Raced wide throughout.
 
GOIN’ SKITZ – Shortly after the start laid out and bumped BESIEGE on several occasions. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 4: CARPET CALL TOOWOOMBA RATINGS BAND 0-52 HANDICAP 1300 M
 
XUANFENG – Apprentice K. Barker reported at scale that she had incurred an injury to her right shin when her mount became stirred up in the barriers.
 
KNOWITALL FRANK – Jumped out at the start. Shifted out when placed under pressure approaching the 100m before being corrected by the rider.
 
SHOT DOWN BY LOVE – Bumped and then steadied shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MILAGRO – Raced wide throughout.
 
SWEET ABOUT ME – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination having raced at Dalby on 1 November and was subsequently cleared to race. Approaching the 400m was momentarily steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of XUANFENG. Apprentice R. Thorburn was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. In determining the matter, Stewards were satisfied that R. Thorburn’s actions did not cost his mount fourth place.
 
BON IS GOOD – Began awkwardly and shifted in bumping SHOT DOWN BY LOVE which was steadied when KNOWITALL FRANK jumped out. Rider J. Woodhouse reported at scale that it was not his intention to lead, that from the wide gate he allowed his mount to stride in an effort to obtain a position closer to the rail.
 
DECEMBER SKY – Began awkwardly. Raced at the tail of the field. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any obvious abnormalities. Trainer R. Warzecha was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding for a poor performance.
 
GREAT ANGLES – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 5: JAMES STREET BATHROOMS RATINGS BAND 0-52 HANDICAP 1000 M
 
After weighing out, apprentice K. Barker became indisposed when a leg injury sustained from the previous race intensified. As there was no other suitable rider, Stewards acceded to a request by connections for J. Molloy to ride SAY WHEN SUTTY 3kg over the allotted handicap weight. A public broadcast to this effect was made and on course bookmakers were notified. Apprentice K. Barker was advised that she would require medical clearance before riding next.
 
Prior to correct weight, Stewards considered an application by the connections of I’M A CHOCOHOLIC to be declared a non-runner alleging the mare was not afforded a fair start. After taking evidence from rider H. Richardson, the starter and viewing the race films, Stewards established that I’M A CHOCOHOLIC which was being assisted by a barrier attendant, was inadvertently being held when the start was effected, resulting in the mare throwing its head in the air and jumping sideways and taking no part in the race. Stewards were satisfied that I’M A CHOCOHOLIC was denied a fair start and acting under the provisions of AR204(1)(c) declared the mare a non-runner. Stewards ordered that all bets placed on I’M A CHOCOHOLIC be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st – MR EVANS 19c win, 16c place
2nd – ALPINE RAIDER 16c place
3rd – TOUTE SWEET 16c place
 
ALPINE RAIDER – Jumped out at the start. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SAVVY SONG – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
THROW ONE IN – Began awkwardly and shifted out before racing keenly for several strides. Rider J. Baker reported that the mare may not have been comfortable racing in the kyneton nose band which he reported to the trainer.
 
ZELEZNY – Jumped in at the start and bumped SAY WHEN SUTTY which became unbalanced. Raced wide throughout.
 
MISSY’S READY – Held up for clear running entering the home straight before shifting out and bumping with ALPINE RAIDER, a short distance later was momentarily steadied from the heels of SAY WHEN SUTTY before shifting in to obtain clear running.
 
SAY WHEN SUTTY – Bumped at the start and became unbalanced.
 
REACHOVER – Tightened for room at the start.
 
 
RACE 6: SUB-ZERO AIRCONDITIONING QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000 M
 
ATHOL MAC – Bumped heavily at the start.
 
SIMBA’S PRIDE – Laid in rounding the home turn and bumped GAELIC SPIRIT.
 
OH PRETTY EMMA – Raced wide throughout.
 
THE CLOCKTOWER – Jumped out at the start and bumped heavily with ATHOL MAGIC which in turn bumped GAELIC SPIRIT. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GAELIC SPIRIT – Bumped at the start. Bumped rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
INVINCIBLE CHOICE – Began awkwardly. Rounding the home turn was steadied when SOUTHAMPTON NICCO shifted in when not fully clear. M. Savva, the rider of SOUTHAMPTON NICCO was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. Near the 200m was eased and shifted out away from SOUTHAMPTON NICCO which was laying in. Momentarily steadied near the 75m when THE CLOCKTOWER shifted out.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3 - Apprentice R. Thorburn – Careless riding – AR131(a)
Race 4 – Apprentice R. Thorburn – Fail to ride mount out to the end of the race – AR131(b)
Race 6 – Jockey – M. Savva – Careless riding – AR131(a)
 

Fines
Apprentice R. Thorburn – Fail to claim full allowance – AR143(14)(a) - $400 fine.
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
K. Barker – injury – medical clearance
R. Thorburn – bruising right foot/ankle
 
 
Adjourned inquiries
Race 3 - R. Thorburn failure to notify something that may affect the running of a horse.
 


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2: UNLEASH – Hung out during the race – warning
Race 4: DECEMBER SKY – Poor performance - warning


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: ISLAND MAGIC – Kenji Yoshida
Race 2: UNLEASH – Hannah Richardson
Race 4: PEACH GALANTES – Ross O’Sullivan
Race 4: SWEET ABOUT ME – Rob Thorburn
Race 4: DECEMBER SKY – Hannah Richardson
Race 4: GREAT ANGLES – Montanna Savva
Race 5: SAY WHEN SUTTY – Jake Molloy
Race 5: STARLACCA – Gary Geran
Race 5: TOUTE SWEET – Billie-Rose Andrew
Race 5: CASINO CAT – Ross O’Sullivan
Race 6: ATHOL MAC – Stacey Callow
Race 6: ROTH’S ROMANCE – Billie-Rose Andrew
Race 6: INVINCIBLE CHOICE – Jarrod Woodhouse
 

Late scratchings
Race 5: I’M A CHOCOHOLIC – Declared a non-runner - Stewards


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.