QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

27TH DECEMBER 2025

WEATHER – FINE  TRACK RATING –   R1/GOOD 4 – R2-7 GOOD 3       RAIL – +1M

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – S Coulthard
Stewards – J Childs, D MacDonald, W Glass, A Cuckson, Z Lines

GENERAL
Jockey J Taylor was unable to attend tonight’s meeting, changes were made as per the Stewards summary report.
 
Stewards permitted the following overweight:
Race 7: L Tilley +1kg (55)
 
Trainer N Keal was reprimanded pursuant to LR43 in that he did have an unlicensed person performing stable hand duties at Toowoomba Turf Club during the month of December 2025. Mr. Keal was reminded of his duty to check all persons with whom he employs hold the appropriate license. When determining penalty, stewards took into account his good record in relation with this rule.
 
As Jockey K Yoshida was dually engaged in Race 4 he was reprimanded pursuant to AR127(1) for failing to fulfil a riding engagement. Stewards, when determining penalty, took into account Mr. Yoshida’s good record in relation to this rule.
 
 
RACE 1:MNP SECURITY BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1000m
 
JIMMYINTHEJUNGLE – Bumped on jumping. Momentarily steadied near the 50m when JIMMYINTHEJUNGLE and OVERDRAFT both shifted ground and bumped.
 
ROTHESAY'S LAD - Bumped on jumping.
 
RUSSIAN DIVA - Bumped on jumping.
 
OVER DRAFT – When placed under pressure, laid in over the last 200m. Lost near-hind plate in the running.
 
ORSETTO – Began fairly.
 
After the running of Race 1, the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
RACE 2:RDO EQUIPMENT CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m
 
SNITZOND – Began awkwardly and bumped on jumping.
 
BLANTONS RUN – Bumped on jumping. Approaching the winning post was held up for clear running when SNITZOND (H Richardson) laid in under pressure and went to the line unable to be fully tested by its rider. Jockey H Richardson was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
BOLE LE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
VEGA NOVA - Trainer M Nolan was reprimanded pursuant to LR36(6) for failing to scratch the dual accepted gelding by the prescribed time. Stewards, when determining penalty, considered Mr. Nolan’s good record in relation to this rule. Began awkwardly and bumped. Laid in for some distance soon after jumping crowding runners to its inside despite the efforts of its rider. Trainer M. Nolan was advised a warning will be placed on the filly’s racing manners.
 
ELRONTE – Raced keen in the middle stages.
 
SKY BLUE – Bumped on jumping. Checked and lost ground passing the 800m. Laid in when placed under pressure from the 200m.
 
MISS LEANA – Over-raced early. Shifted in near the 800m when not fully clear of VEGA NOVA and crowded further runners to the inside causing SKY BLUE to check. Apprentice O Kendal was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration the racing manners of both VEGA NOVA and MISS LEANA leading up to the incident.
 
I'M A CHOCOHOLIC – Raced in restricted room from the 900m to 800m.
 
RACE 3:K&R PLUMBING SUPPLIES BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1300m
 
BEEN A SECRET – Passing the 50m, bumped with BUTTHEADS when both runners shifted ground.
 
GIDDAY GIDDAY – Began fairly. Raced wide for the majority. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey B Stower stated that after being slow away was caught wide for the majority and when asked for an effort proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will contact trainer N Keal in the following days as to how the mare has recovered post-race.

KAREEM – Began fairly.
 
ZHENG YOU – Laid in near the 550m. On pulling up jockey M Savva was harmlessly dislodged when the mare stopped suddenly at the crossing. M Savva was examined by QAS officers and cleared to fulfil her remaining rides.
 
BUTT HEADS – Laid out entering the home straight when placed under pressure. Passing the 50m, bumped with BEEN A SECRET when both runners shifted ground.
 
MAZITA – Bumped on jumping.
 
MOOTESSA – Steadied from heels passing 550m.
 
I'M LUCKY TWO - Bumped on jumping. Raced keen early.
 
 
RACE 4:SOUTHERN CROSS SHEDS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300m
 
JUST BEAUTY – Bumped on jumping.
 
MICHIFUKU –Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having to be replated just prior to running. Began awkwardly. Lost near hind plate in the running.
 
PIERANT – Eased on jumping when tightened for room and lost ground. Held up for clear running from the 400m to 300m and again passing the 100m before shifting wider to obtain clear racing room.

VOLCANIC PARK – Awkwardly placed and momentarily eased near the 1200m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SHE'S A FIZZ – Near the 900m was obliged to shift wider when MICHIFUKU shifted out.
 
CRAIGLEA OREO – Began awkwardly and bumped with JUST BEAUTY.
 
RACE 5:VIEW HOTEL BRISBANE CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1625m
 
ONE BEAT NO BEAT – Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice R Thornburn reported the mare had a tendency to hang throughout.

SOMETHING FORJO – Raced keen early and middle stages.
 
AOOM'S CHOICE – Raced keen early. Momentarily held up upon entering the home straight.
 
FLYING CELICA – Restrained off heels passing the 1200m. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
RACE 6:AG RIGGING BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 870m
 
CUSTO – J Morris, rider of CUSTO, was fined $200 under AR211(1) for returning to scale in excess of 0.5kg overweight. Slow to begin. Near the 700m while being hard ridden attempted a narrow run on the inside of VESPER LYND which shifted ground marginally causing CUSTO to make heavy contact with the inside running rail and lost ground.
 
MEDALS – Raced wide for the majority. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
RED BOOMSHAKALAKA - Apprentice R. Thorburn was fined $200 under the provisions of AR143(14)(a) for failing to claim his full allowance. App Thornburn reported on scale he felt something may have been amiss with the mare. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will contact trainer N Keal in the following days as to how the mare has recovered post-race.
 
SURREAL ASCOT – Lost off hind plate in running.
 
RACE 7:SHANNON SIGN COMPANY MAIDEN HANDICAP 2000m
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight stewards heard a protest lodged by jockey L Tilley, rider of the third placed CUT DIAMONDS, against race winner DUKE OF BANTRY (G Geran) alleging interference near the 130m.  After considering all relevant submissions Stewards were of the view that approaching the 130m that CUT DIAMONDS whilst attempting to obtain a run between IN AND AWAY (App R Thorburn) and DUKE OF BANTRY had bumped IN AND AWAY causing CUT DIAMONDS to shift out bumping the hindquarters of DUKE OF BANTRY, this causing DUKE OF BANTRY to shift in, momentarily impeding the run of CUT DIAMONDS. Stewards were particularly mindful of the contribution that CUT DIAMONDS made to this incident and subsequently dismissed the protest and correct weight was declared on the judge’s numbers.


ATTACK FORCE (NZ) – Near the 700m shifted wider to obtain clear racing room.
 
IN AND AWAY – Bumped near the 130m.
 
CONCADOR – Eased off heels approaching the 1200m. Held up momentarily near the 300m.
 
MELANCOLIE – Began awkwardly and slow away.
 
LOVE AIN’T FREE – Raced keen early and middle stages.
 
MISS CHAMONIX (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped. Restrained passing the 1800m when racing keen.
 
CUT DIAMONDS – Began awkwardly and bumped. Near the 800m momentarily restrained when TWO TIME GIRL (App J. Metcalfe) shifted in. App J. Metcalfe was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for this incident.
 
RED VEGAS – Began fairly. Disappointed for a run entering the home straight and shifted out to obtain clear running.
 
TWO TIME GIRL – Raced wide for the majority.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2: Jockey H Richardson – AR 131(a) – Careless riding.
Race 2: Trainer M. Nolan – LR 36(6)(a) – Failure to scratch dual acceptor.
Race 4: Jockey K Yoshida – AR 127(1) – Dually engaged.
Race 7: App J Metcalfe – AR 131(a) – Careless riding.
Trainer N. Keal – LR 43 – Employing unlicensed person.

Fines
Race 6: Apprentice R. Thorburn - AR143(14)(a) - failing to claim full allowance - $200.
Race 6:Jockey J Morris - AR211(1) - Returning to scale in excess of 0.5kg - $200.

Absent jockeys
Jason Taylor

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
JIMMYINTHEJUNGLE, OVER DRAFT, ZHENG YOU, SIR BEVERIDGE, CONCADOR, CUT DIAMONDS.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2: VEGA NOVA – Racing manners, hung in - Warning
 
Falls
M Savva
 
Protests
Race 7: 3rd v 1st – Dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: replaced J Taylor with H. Richardson
Race 2: replaced J Tayor with K. Yoshida
Race 3: replaced J Taylor with S. Sheargold
Race 4: replaced J Tayor with J. Metcalfe (a3)
Race 7: replaced J Taylor with J. Metcalfe (a3)

Overweights
Race 7: Jockey L Tilley +1kg (55)

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.