QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2025


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

OFFICIALS

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

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Thursday 11th December 2025
 
Trackwork rider A Cochrane was charged pursuant to AR113 in that, on a day in October 2025 she was in possession of and did use her mobile phone whilst mounted at Toowoomba trackwork. Ms A Cochrane was fined the sum of $200. In considering penalty Stewards noted this was Ms A Cochrane’s first breach of this rule, her status as track work rider, as well as the obvious safety risk engaging in any such activity when mounted presents.
 
Ms A Cochrane was issued a further charge pursuant to AR228(d) in that on a day in October 2025, she did 3 videos containing offensive, obscene, and defamatory comments towards another licensee which she did disseminate via snapchat. Ms A Cochrane was fined the sum of $700, with $500 to be wholly suspended under the provisions of AR 283(5) on the grounds that he does not breach this rule or a similar rule for a 2-year period.  In considering penalty Stewards noted this was Ms A Cochrane’s first breach of this rule, her guilty plea and the need for both specific deterrence to Ms Cochrane and general deterrence to other members of industry. Ms Cochrane was advised of her appeal rights in relation to both matters.
 
 

GENERAL
 
 
Race 1: THANK YOU TTC MEMBERS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1625m

BURLEIGH MAGIC- Became awkwardly placed on heels and was steadied near the 1200m. Again became momentarily awkward on heels near the 900m.
 
MAN IN THE MIRROR- Severely rightened and obliged to severely check almost falling near the 50m.
 
SON OF BEEBEE- Raced keenly in the back straight before being permitted to stride forward from the 900m obtaining a leading position nearer the inside running rail near the 800m. Shifted in marginally near the 900m despite the efforts of its rider and crowded runners to the inside. Laid in under pressure down the running. App K Lenton, in the presence of Senior Jockey G Geran, pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in that she did exercise insufficient effort in preventing he mount from shifting in abruptly under riding near the 50m obliging SEACRYPTION to be checked and tightened in onto MAN IN THE MIRROR which was severely tightened and severely checked. App Lenton’s license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 11days to commence upon the completion of a previous suspension on 27 December, up to and including 7 January 2025. In assessing the matter Stewards noted SON OF BEEBEE had been inclined to laying for the majority of the home straight and had shifted in abruptly away from BURLEIGH MAGIC nearing the 50m, given the nature of the shift it was likely that some interference was likely to occur even if App Lenton had exercised sufficient effort in straightening her mount in the initial stages of that shift, this fact was deemed to be mitigating when assessing penalty. Nonetheless, App Lenton’s lack of prompt or sufficient efforts to correct her mounts inward shift, when possible, at a stage which would have significantly mitigated the interference to inside runners was in the Stewards view blameworthy and culpable. App Lenton was advised of her right to an appeal.

GOING TO THE SUN- Raced keenly in the middle stages, racing ungenerously near the 1200m having to be steadied.

SEACRYPTION- When no other rider was available Stewards permitted App R Thorburn to ride the mare 1kg over its allocated weight, 2kg over App Thorburn’s minimum riding weight. Trainer M Currie was subsequently fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR227(a) for negligence which led to a breach of AR190(3) after declaring App Thorburn as rider of the mare when App Thorburn had advised Mr Currie that he would be unable to satisfy the weight requirement.
 
HE'S VIRAL (NZ)- Shifted in and away form another runner when momentarily crowded near the 900m.    


Race 2: 1EQUINE - FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP      1300m

NUTS 'N' BOLTS- Shifted out around heels to obtain clear running leaving the 100m.
 
TOO MANY THOUGHTS- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
CRACKER ESSGEE- Raced keenly and improved onto heels near the 900m. Shifted out marginally away form heels near the 700m.

SON OF SAMPSON- Bumped near the 1200m.

SOUTH SEA - Bumped near the 1200-m. Shifted out and away from heels, whilst laying in, near the 900m. Laid in for the majority.
 
RARE MOON- Raced keenly when crossed near the 700m and shifted out marginally.


Race 3: SHEPPARD EARTHMOVING QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE        1200m

HELL TO THE LINE - Slow into stride and crowded. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
MICHIFUKU- Shifted out and away from another runner and bumped approaching the 1000m and again leaving the 1000m. Trainer K Kemp was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners. Shifted in approaching the 200m inconveniencing PACIERA. Jockey K Yoshida was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
STRAIGHT BLAST- Bumped on jumping.
 
TASTE THE STEEL - Bumped on jumping. Bumped near the 1100m being momentarily crowded and steadied.
 
UP OVER'N GONE- Began very awkward, shifted out and bumped. Eased in an effort to obtain a position with cover neater the inside running rail approaching the 1000m. Raced wide for the majority.

WILD BEAN- Bumped on jumping. Shifted out marginally and bumped near the 1100m. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey B Stower advised that, in hindsight, the gelding would have been better suited to settle with cover. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
CHOCECLAIR- Raced wide for the majority.

I AM PIETRA - Declared a late scratching at 6:34pm after becoming fractious behind the barrier and dislodging App O Kendal on several occasions. Further delayed the start after escaping the Clerk and being caught shortly after. App Kendal was examined by QAS officers and declared free of any injury. Trainer C Geran was advised the filly would be required to trial under race day conditions before again being permitted to start in a race.
 
PACIERA- Began awkwardly and blundered. Raced keenly near the 600m. Held up for clear running approaching the 300m and shifted out before shifting immediately back in to obtain clear running soon after entering the home straight. Inconvenienced approaching the 200m and shifted in.

SUCCESSISMAGIC- Bumped approaching the 1000m and again leaving the 1000m.  


Race 4: TAYLOR BUILDING GROUP BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP   1200m

BEAU WITNESS- Bumped near the 900m.

MEAN APPROACH- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
MOMACK- Raced keenly for the majority. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SATAY CHICKEN (NZ)- Bumped near the 900m. Raced keenly near the 600m.
 
CAN'T GETWHATIWANT- Raced wide early before being pressed forward near the 900m to settle in the lead near the 700m. App K Lenton advised that the early effort required to obtain a more favorable position in the run had been to the geldings detriment. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed ot reveal any significant abnormalities.
 

Race 5: BROWN FAMILY WINE GROUP CLASS 3 HANDICAP          1100m

CARRIBEAN KING (NZ)- Laid in under pressure down the running. Jockey L Tilley and Trainer M Currie both suggested the gelding prefers tracks with more give in the racing surface. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off-hind. Trainer M Currie was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the gelding again being permitted to start in a race.
 
THATS ARCHIES GIRL- Raced keenly approaching the 500m.

SAGA'S GIRL- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly near the 1000m. Ridden forward from the 900m and taken wider to settle in the lead near the inside running rail near the 600m.

MYSTERY POWER - Began awkwardly.
 
CASINO CAT- Began very awkwardly and bumped.   


Race 6: ELEGANT BLINDS MAIDEN HANDICAP       870m
 
The start of this event was delayed significantly due to an oncourse patron requiring QAS attention and subsequent transport to Toowoomba Base Hospital for further observation. The start time was amended to 8:57pm.
 
HEZA ROMEO- Marginally slow to begin and bumped.

COSMIC ARC- Bumped soon after the start. Laid in despite the efforts of its rider momentarily hampering ICEY near the 350m. Again shifted in leaving the 300m hampering ICEY. Jockey B Stower was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding for the incident leaving the 300m.

STARTLING CAT- Bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced on jumping.
 
ICEY- Bumped soon after the start. Became awkwardly placed on heels near the 350m. Steadied from heels leaving the 300m.



Race 7: SHERRIN RENTALS MAIDEN PLATE 1625m

Due to earlier delays the start time for this event was amended to 9:30pm.


CONCADOR - Held up for clear running approaching the 300m.

ROIGARD- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly near the 1200m.

STYLISH ANGEL- Delayed the start after becoming fractious in the barrier and reared. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start before being reloaded. Again became fractious in the barrier and reared immediately prior to the start being effected. Trainer R Lipp was advised the mare would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
STRIKE ME PINK- Bumped on jumping. Held up for clear running approaching the 400m and again approaching the 300m. Tightened for room and obliged to check approaching the 200m.

ACTS ALON- Jockey M Palmer pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that approaching the 200m he did permit his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of STRIKE ME PINK, tightening that runner, obliging it to check and lose its rightful running. Jockey Palmers license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7days to commence 15 December, up to and including 21 December 2025. In assessing the matter Stewards applied the QRIC careless riding template. Jockey Palmer was advised of his right to an appeal.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3- Jockey K Yoshida- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 6- Jockey B Stower- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand

Fines
11 December – Ms A Cochrane- Use of phone whilst mounted- AR113- $200
                         Ms A Cochrane- Misconduct- AR228(d)- $700; $500 of which wholly suspended for 2years
 
Race 1- Trainer M Currie- Negligence- AR227(1)- $200
 
Suspensions
Race 1- App K Lenton- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 11days; 27 December – 7 January 2025 (inclusive)
Race 7- Jockey M Palmer- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 7days; 15 December – 21 December 2025 (inclusive)
 

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
SEACRYPTION, TOO MANY THOUGHTS, BLUE CHIP GIRL, NUTS ‘N’ BOLTS.  
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3- MICHIFUKU- Racing manners- Warning
Race 3- I AM PIETRA- Pre-race manners- Barrier trial race day conditions
Race 5- CARRIBEAN KING- Lame off-hind- Veterinary clearance 0
Race 7- STYLISH ANGEL- Barrier manners- Barrier certificate
 
Late scratchings
Race 3- I AM PIETRA- 6:34pm
 
 
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.