QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2025


WEATHER: OVERCAST- TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 RAIL: +1.0m Entire


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – T. Preston
Stewards Panel – Senior Steward D Aurich, Assistant Steward J Childs, Cadet Steward A Dowsett.
Clerk of the Scales- A Cuckson.

SUPPLIMENTARY REPORT

From Toowoomba 4 November 2025
Stewards concluded an inquiry into Apprentice R. Thorburn failing to report an occurrence that affected the running of BESEIGE (Race 3), specifically that the gelding felt short in its action, which prevented him being able to ride his mount out over the final 150m. The inquiry was adjourned on the day to consider penalty after R. Thorburn pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR114(2)(a). In determining penalty, Stewards considered R. Thorburn’s guilty plea, his remorse in failing to notify Stewards that BESEIGE felt short in its action, however factored that his actions had contributed to BESEIGE not undergoing a post-race veterinary examination and that he had previously breached a subrule of this rule. In considering all factors, Stewards imposed a $300 fine.

GENERAL

Due to an administration error Stewards permitted a rider change request, in Race 4 at today’s meeting. PORRISTA R Downey Repl. Appr R Thorburn and EXTOL- Appr Jky R Thorburn repl. Jky R Downey. Stewards permitted the following weight variations- Race 2- Jky A Thompson +1.0kg, Race 6- Jky A Thompson +1.0kg.

Following the running of Race 4, which was run in mild fog, conditions had become worse prior to the running of Race 5, riders met with Stewards to discuss their concerns with conditions due to the lack of adequate visibility for riders and horses. As a result, Stewards inspected the track and were of the opinion the conditions had become worse to a point where it was unsafe to run this race at the allocated time. After consultation with all parties including riders, TTC staff and TAB Stewards elected to go back a race with the amended start time for Race 5 at 8.12pm and Race 6 8.42pm. At approximately 7.50pm conditions had markedly improved and racing commenced on the amended race times without any further issues.

RACE 1- PLATINUM GLASS & SECURITY BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1100M

SATAY CHICKEN- Raced wide from the 300m point.

HOOT ‘N’ HOLLER- Bumped with ADALIE shortly after the start. Bumped with ADALIE leaving the 300m and again at the 200m point.

BEE TWO- Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure and bumped with HOOT’N’HOLLER leaving the 300m point. Bumped again at the 200m point.

KWAMI- Began awkwardly and lost ground.

ADALIE- Bumped with HOOT’N’HOLLER after the start was affected. Lost near side plate in running.

RUM DIARY- Laid in while running in the home straight.

HOWLER- Stewards acting under the provision of AR67(1) issued a Reprimand to Trainer M Gavin for a late declaration of a rider.

Race 2: SUB-ZERO AIRCONDITIONING BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000M

STILLWELL- Had to ease off heels at the 500m point. Propped and looked at something adjacent to the outside rail at approximately inside the 100m.

TURN UP THE MUSIC- Raced wide for the majority of the event.

DUBIOUS SIX- Bumped with DUCHESS BREE at the start.

GIGGY- Tightened for room at the start. Leaving the 800m shifted out when not fully clear resulting in the rider of ABOVE THE WORLD having to check his mount. As a result of the incident Appr Jky S Callow was reprimanded by Stewards acting under the provision of AR131(a) for Careless Riding.

ABOVE THE WORLD- Leaving the 800m was inconvenienced when GIGGY shifted out with the rider having to check his mount and lost ground.

DUCHESS BREE- Bumped with DUBIOUS SIX shortly after the start.

Race 3: WAGNER CIVIL BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1300M

FAKE MAGIC- Raced wide from the 900m point.

THE DEPUTY- Bumped with NEVER GIVE UP at the start. Rolled out marginally over the final stages crowding NEVER GIVE UP.

NEVER GIVE UP- Slow to begin and bumped with THE DEPUTY shortly after the start. Crowded by THE DEPUTY inside the 100m point.

THE LOUVRE- Had to ease off the heels of NEVER GIVE UP at the 1200m point. Raced wide for the majority of the event.

JEMOMA-ALPILAGE- Was declared a late scratching at 17:39 due to lameness being detected in the off foreleg, some swelling to the right fetlock with a hole found in the lateral sole. Trainer Mr K Kemp was advised that a Veterinary Certificate would be required prior to racing again.

ARAMINTA- Slow to begin.

DON’T DISS AROUND- Slow to begin. Stewards noted that Jky Yoshida used his whip on 5 occasions prior to the 100m point and then on 10 occasions from the 100m, with a totality being 15.

UNLEASH- Raced wide until approaching the 900m point.

Race 4: SOUTHERN CROSS SHEDS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1625M

FORT WILLIAM- Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

BLUE CHIP GIRL- Raced in restricted room at approximately the 1400m point. Approaching the 100m was dictated in by EXTOL.

PORRISTA- Slow to begin, then bumped with FLYING CELICA shortly after the start. Due to the seemingly disappointing performance of the mare, Stewards ordered a post-race veterinary examination be undertaken. This examination revealed some bleeding from the mouth around the tongue area. No further treatment was required.

RED COBRA- Began awkwardly and lost ground. Ran at the rear of the field for some distance.

EXTOL- Raced wide for the majority of the event. Approaching the 100m shifted out and continuing to ride his mount bumping with BLUE CHIP GIRL dictating that horse in towards the inside rail. As a result of the incident Stewards acting under the provision of AR131(a) issued a reprimand to Appr Jky R Thorburn.

WHATJEUDOIN’- Tightened for room at the start. Was held up for a run in the home straight.

FLYING CELICA- Bumped with PORRISTA shortly after the start was affected and then ran at the rear of the field before improving into the race from the 600m point. Tended to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

Race 5:1EQUINE- FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000M

UP OVER’N GONE- Began awkwardly, then bumped with ITALIAN GIRL shortly after the start.

BRAVE LIKE LILY- When leaving the 800m shifted out crowding TROOPER SAM and inconveniencing SPIRITOFTHEWORLD with the rider having to steady. As a result of the incident Stewards acting under the provision of AR131(a) issued a reprimand to Jky M Savva in that she permitted her mount to shift out when not fully clear.

I AM PIETRA- Bumped with SPIRITOFTHEWORLD at the start.

SPIRITOFTHEWORLD- Bumped with I AM PIETRA shortly after the start was affected. Began awkwardly at the start when it blundered. Was inconvenienced by another runner leaving the 800m point and forced to steady. Raced wide for the remainder.

TROOPER SAM- When leaving the 800m was crowded for room by BRAVE LIKE LILY which shifted out resulting in Jky Cartwright having to take hold at that point. Held up for a run at the home turn. At approximately the 200m point, rolled out marginally resulting in ROTH’S ROMANCE bumping the inside running rail.

ITALIAN GIRL- Slow to begin and then bumped with UP OVER’N’GONE after the start was affected.

RACE 6: BROWN FAMILY WINE GROUP MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100M

BELLE FRANCAIS- Show to begin. Lost ground from the 1000m point and raced at the rear of the field for some distance.

DAM SHE’S FINE- Began awkwardly jumping out at the start, after being corrected shifted out again bumping BELLE FRANCAIS after the start. Stewards reminded Jky Andrew of her obligation to exercise more care when shifting ground. Approaching the 400m point had to ease off the heels of DUCK OUT.

ATHOL MAC- Bumped with SOUTHAMPTON NICCO shortly after the start.

DUCK OUT- Due to a gear error and its slowness to proceed to the barriers DUCK OUT was late to arrive at the gates, slightly delaying the start. Began to weaken out of the event from the 400m point. Due to the performance of the horse, Stewards ordered a post-race veterinary examination be undertaken. This examination revealed no evidence of lameness. Stewards spoke with Trainer Ms N Hemmings regarding the racing future of the mare. Ms Hemmings advised that will be look at a major gear change an in endeavour to improve her performance. Stewards noted her comments.

HABERFIELD- Bumped with UPSTART LOVER shortly after the start was affected. Had to steady off the heels of DESTINY GUNGHO after the start.

SOUTHAMPTON NICCO- Stewards approved the replacement rider due to Appr Jky K Lenton having personal issues. She was subsequently replaced by Appr Jky C Krahnen. Bumped with ATHOL MAC after the start.

UPSTART LOVER- Bumped with HABERFIELD on jumping.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 1- Trainer M Gavin- LR67(1)- Late Rider.

Race 2- Appr Jky S Callow- AR131(a)- Careless Ricing.

Race 4– Appr Jky R Thorburn- AR131(a)- Careless Riding.

Race 5- Jky M Savva- AR131(a) Careless Riding.

Fines

Toowoomba-4/11/2025

Appr Jky R Thorburn- AR114(2)(a)- $300-Fail to report an occurrence.

Suspensions

Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses Pre- Raced Swabbed

HOOT’N’ HOLLER, ZA HIDDEN DRAGON, FAKE MAGIC, FLYING CELICA, UP OVER’N’ GONE.

Horses swabbed post-race

All Winners.

Warnings and Bars

Nil

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1- HOWLER- Jky K Yoshida.

Race 2- ABOVE THE WORLD- Jky A Thompson.

Race 3- UNLEASH- Jky K Zechner.

Race 4- PORRISTA- Jky R Downey repl. Appr Jky R Thorburn, EXTOL- Appr Jky R Thorburn repl. Jky R Downey.

Race 6- Appr Jky C Krahnen replaced Appr Jky K Lenton- Personal Reasons.

LATE SCRATCHING/S

Race 3- JEMOMA ALPILAGE- L/Scr. 17.39 by Stewards acting on Vets advice- Lame off foreleg.

The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decision 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.