QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2025
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 4 RAIL – Out 4metres
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, T Preston, W Glass & D MacDonald
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Toowoomba 29 November 2025
Stewards inquired into Jockey D. Turner’s riding of CHASING TIME over the concluding stages of Race 4, Benchmark 62 Handicap 870m. At a previous inquiry on the day, D. Turner stated that his mount had shifted out under pressure from the 100m, to a point near the 50m in which he began to place pressure on DIAMANTINA ROSE, he then heard a call to his outside and then received contact from DIAMANTINA ROSE on his hindquarters. He added that to relieve the pressure, he had stopped riding immediately for two to three strides. He further added that once he had straightened his mount, he then continued to ride his mount out to the finish. D. Turner stated that he was aware of his position in relation to the finish line at all times, and that his actions in stopping riding to straighten his mount, were meeting his obligations under the rules of racing regarding safety to his fellow riders and horses.
Stewards in considering all evidence before them, specifically the Stewards official head on video footage of this incident, determined that the video footage supported D. Turner’s explanation regarding his riding and formally accepted his explanation and took no further action.
GENERAL
As Jockey’s K Matheson (Personal reasons) and J Woodhouse (illness) were unable to fulfil their riding engagements replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary. Jockey Woodhouse was advised he would require a medical clearance prior to again being permitted to ride in a race.
Race 1: RDO EQUIPMENT QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
COOL GENT - Fractious in the barrier. Shifted out and bumped on jumping before bumping again soon after. Jockey K Yoshida advised his mount had been inclined to hang out throughout the event proving somewhat difficult to ride but felt sound in its action. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
DIAMOND OCEAN- Began very awkwardly and lost ground.
TOSEN SABI- Fractious in the barrier.
HOLD MY HAND- Shifted in and bumped on jumping before being bumped on the hindquarters soon after. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
JASMINTINA - Laid out for the majority. Raced wide for the majority.
PHERE THE WARREGO- Began awkwardly shifted in and bumped. Laid in under pressure down the running becoming awkwardly placed on heels having to be corrected near the 200m and again approaching the 100m.
READY TO BOIL- Bumped soon after the start. Jockey G Cartwright advised that her mount had been inclined ot hang out for the majority.
Race 2: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1100m
DARTH INVADER- Raced wide until the 700m.
WARILLA GORILLA- Began awkwardly and bumped. Momentarily eased near the 500m. Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 400m.
HEROIC BEACH- Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
EINSTAG- Raced keenly near the 800m. Raced wide for the majority.
VIALE - Bumped on jumping.
MISS DE MEDICI- Began awkwardly and shifted in. Bumped near the 1000m. Raced wide for the majority.
WANTSOMEMOREOFIT- Bumped on jumping, shifted out and bumped again. Bumped near the 1000m.
REIGN OF POWER - Bumped on jumping and was slow into stride. Marginally crowded near the 200m.
MAY (NZ)- Bumped on jumping. Shifted in and away from another runner leaving the 200m.
TOUTE SWEET- Bumped on jumping.
STARLACCA- Declared a late scratching at 2:38pm after refusing to load onto the horse transport vehicle.
Race 3: MOORE TRAILERS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1300m
EXPECTANT- Began awkwardly and lost ground.
THISLAND IS MYLAND- Commenced to buck soon after the start and continued to do so for a considerable distance, taking no competitive part in the race and failing to finish. Trainer W Bannerot was advised the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
MICRO- Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Jockey P Hamblin was reminded of his obligations regarding his use of the whip on a beaten runner under the provisions of AR132(6)(h).
THE LOUVRE- Laid in under pressure down the running, momentarily becoming awkwardly placed on heels approaching the 100m when attempting to be shifted out to obtain clear running.
CONNEWARRE- Crowded soon after jumping. App C Lowe dropped her whip near the 50m. When asked to comment on the performance App C Lowe advised her mount had travelled well during the event but when asked for an effort in the home straight raced flatly. A post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
Race 4: PROVINCIAL DISTRIBUTORS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1625m
LIFE OF TREE- Raced wide for the majority.
EXTOL- Bumped approaching the 400m. Raced very wide in the early stages. Bumped and was taken wider leaving the 400m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
LONDON POINT (NZ)- Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early stages. Over-raced on heels near the 1200m. Raced keenly in the back straight. Became awkwardly placed on heels having to be steadied leaving the 400m.
PROCLAIMER- Slow to begin. Momentarily steadied from heels and shifted in near the 350m before shifting wider leaving the 300m and bumping with EXTOL. Jockey H Richardson was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
SOMETHING FORJO- Began awkwardly and lost ground.
SHE'S BRUTAL- Over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail. Shifted out in an effort to improve into a marginal run approaching the 400m and bumped before having to be shifted back in. Shifted out leaving the 400m and bumped EXTOL taking the runner wider and inconveniencing LONDON POINT. Jockey A Thompson was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
BLUEPRINT- Improved onto heels approaching the 400m having to be steadied. Disappointed for a run on entering the home straight.
ZELEZNY- Trainer R Warzecha advised it had not been the intention for the gelding to lead however was pleased to see App Molloy take advantage of her mounts barrier speed.
Race 5: RACING NATION ON POWER FM MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to view the footage of the home straight to ascertain whether grounds for an objection were present on behalf of connections of TOP LEVEL (3rd place) against JEDIAH (1st place). After viewing the available footage and with particular consideration given to the beaten margin, no member of the panel elected to lodge any objection.
HIDEYOSHI- Bumped near the 250m. Raced wide for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
JEDIAH- Bumped on jumping. Momentarily held up on entering the home straight before shifting wider. Bumped near the 250m. Jockey P Hamblin pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding the particulars being that leaving the 300m he did permit his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of TOP LEVEL causing that runner to become awkwardly placed on heels having to be checked and lose its rightful running. Jockey Hamblins license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10days to commence 15 December, up to and including 24 December 2025. In considering the matter Stewards applied the QRIC careless riding template and placed particular emphasis to Jockey Hamblins forthright evidence. Jockey Hamblin was advised of his right to an appeal.
PRINCE OF SYNERGY- Raced ungenerously for several strides when being pressured to improve leaving the 400m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
SOUTHAMPTON NICCO- Began awkwardly an bumped.
HABERFIELD- Fractious in the mounting yard. Trainer S Matthews was advised a warning would be placed on the mare. Jockey G Cartwright advised that, in her opinion, the mare is better suited when able to be ridden in a quieter fashion. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
TOP LEVEL- Improved onto heels and steadied near the 900m. Obliged to steady from heels approaching the 300m before shifting out leaving the 300m and then having to be checked from heels.
LIFT'N'MEHIGHER- Bumped on jumping.
Race 6: CARPET ONE TOOWOOMBA BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1890m
BELLACIAOCIAO (FR)- App C Lowe, in the presence of Senior rider K Yoshida, pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding the particulars being that passing the 1650m App Lowe did permit her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of GREY NORTHERN obliging that runner to be severely checked and lose its rightful running. In determining the matter Stewards noted the racing manners of GREY NORTHERN which commenced to over-race as a result of being checked and continued to do so for some distance and may have exacerbated the overall interference caused by App Lowe. However, Stewards were of the view that given the narrow margin of clearance between BELLACIAOCIAO and GREY NORTHERN at the time BELLACIAOCIAO shifted into that runners line, GREY NORTHERN was always going to be obliged to check severely. Additionally, Stewards applied the QRIC careless riding template. App Lowes license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 13days to commence on 14 December, upon the expiration of a previously incurred suspension, up to and including 26 December 2025. App Lowe was advised of her right to an appeal.
BAYERISCHE- Laid in under pressure down the running.
START STRUTTING- Began awkwardly and became awkwardly placed on heels soon after.
GREY NORTHERN (NZ)- Obliged to check from heels and commenced to over-race for some distance thereafter. Continued to race keenly in the back straight. Improved and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 500m.
MEDICAL AUTOCRAT- Crowded on jumping. Laid in and away from another runner over the concluding stages.
FLYING CELICA- Raced wide until the 1200m.
SUPER FAIR- Began awkwardly. Laid in over the final 100m.
Race 7: QUEENSLAND ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS MAIDEN PLATE 2000m
O'EXPLOSIVE- Began awkwardly. Bumped near the 1750m.
STOCKS 'N' BONDS- Raced keenly near the 1500m. Raced wide for the majority.
CUT DIAMONDS- Bumped near the 100m.
IMAGINA- Raced keenly near the 1500m. Bumped near the 100m.
JADATAN (NZ)- Raced wide from the 900m.
MELANCOLIE- Bumped near the 1750m and raced keenly for a short distance after. Tightened for room and obliged to check from heels losing its rightful running near the 250m.
PREACHABULL- Jockey H Richardson pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in that leaving the 250m she did permit her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of MELANCOLIE obliging that runner to be checked and lose its rightful running. Jockey Richardson license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 7days to commence 8 January up to and including 14 January 2025. In considering the matter Stewards applied the QRIC careless riding template. Jockey Richardson was advised of her right to an appeal.
RED VEGAS- Slow to begin.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 4- Jockey H Richardson- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 4- Jockey A Thompson- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Suspensions
Race 5- Jockey P Hamblin- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 10days; 15th – 24th December 2025
Race 6- App C Lowe- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 13days; 14th – 26th December 2025
Race 7- Jockey H Richardson- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 7days; 8th – 14th December 2025
Race day injuries/illness
Jockey J Woodhouse- Illness- Medical required
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
EXTOL, BLUE PRINT, START STRUTTING, WOWIT’SWILLYWONKA, THISLAND IS MYLAND, LONDON POINT, CAESAR CAKE, GREY NORTHERN,
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 5- HABERFIELD- Pre-race manners- Warning
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5- INVINCIBLE CHOICE was ridden by Y Lewis
TOP LEVEL was ridden by K Yoshida
Race 7- PREACHABULL was ridden by H Richardson
Late scratchings
Race 2- STARLACCA – 2:38pm
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.
