QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

 TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

Saturday 14th February 2026
 

WEATHER – Showers        TRACK RATING – Soft 5; Soft 7 at 3.30pm; Heavy 8 (Races 4-5); Heavy 10 (Races 6-7)RAIL – +3m Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.0

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – D. Aurisch, J. Childs, T. Hendy
Clerk of Scales – A. Cuckson

 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
From Toowoomba 7 February 2026
Race 3 – Rider D. Boche was severely reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) for permitting TOKYO BANDIT to shift out rounding the home turn when insufficiently clear of HEZA ROMEO (L. Tilley) which had to be steadied.


GENERAL
As apprentice F. Sandkuhl was unable to ride in race 1 due to commitments at the back up Gold Coast Poly track meeting, Stewards permitted apprentice M. Philpot as the replacement rider for LINTHORPE LUCK.
 
Stewards upon conducting an inspection, downgraded the track to a Soft 7 at 3.30pm.
 
Trainer T. Pascoe was reprimanded under the provisions of AR227(a) for negligently collecting the incorrect saddle for his runner TOP LEVEL (D. Boche) in race 3, which necessitated rider’s D. Boche and H. Shaw having to re-weigh. In considering penalty, Stewards acknowledged T. Pascoe’s forthright evidence, the fact that he had identified the error at an early stage, that his actions had not caused any time delay to the race and his clear record in relation to this rule as a trainer over a period of twenty years.

 
RACE 1: SOUTHERN CROSS SHEDS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300 M
 
LINTHORPE LUCK – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
STYLISH JOKER – Over raced in the early stages and near the 900m had to be steadied when racing in restricted room when UPSTART LOVER (G. Cartwright) shifted in. Rider G. Cartwright was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground.
 
DECORATIVE – Rider J. Lloyd could not offer an explanation for the overall performance other than the mare may not have handled the prevailing track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
TICKLE MY TOSEN – Raced wide throughout. Approaching the 300m was eased when tightened for room between MIDNIGHT MIRACLE (K. Lenton) which shifted out marginally and LINTHORPE LUCK (M. Philpot) which laid in despite the efforts of the rider. After considering this incident, Stewards advised both apprentices K. Lenton and M. Philpot to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
MIDNIGHT MIRACLE – Near the 150m was steadied when tightened for room between KINDLY which shifted out marginally and LINTHORPE LUCK (M. Philpot) which laid in when under pressure. Apprentice M. Philpot the rider of LINTHORPE LUCK was reprimanded for careless riding and advised that she would be required to stop riding and straighten her mounts in similar circumstances in the future. Laid out under pressure over the final 100m. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice K. Lenton stated that the mare was not comfortable on the rain-effected track conditions.
 
UPSTART LOVER – Slow to begin.
 
KINDLY (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
 
ROIGARD – Held up for clear running from approaching the 400m and when looking to shift out near the 250m was further held up when BOLE LE shifted in under riding resulting in ROIGARD being disappointed for a run on the heels of HEROIC BEACH until leaving the 200m. Approaching the 100m was placed near heels of runners and was unable to be fully ridden out by the rider before getting clear running over the concluding stages.
 
 
RACE 2: THANK YOU LONG & LIFE MEMBERS BM60 HANDICAP 1200 M
 
KINGSLAND – Hampered shortly after the start. Leaving the 100m shifted out under pressure taking DECIMUS wider on the track.
 
HEROIC CHIEF – Rider G. Cartwright reported that it was not her intention to race in a forward position, that after beginning well from the outside barrier she then rode her mount forward in an endeavour to attain a position closer to the rail and subsequently settled outside of the leader.
 
DECIMUS – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Leaving the 100m was taken wider on the track. Rider J. Lloyd reported that the gelding settled further back than he wanted and in the middle stages was following horses that did not take him into the race and after shifting wide on the home turn to attain clear running, DECIMUS failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
PORRISTA (NZ) – Shortly after the start shifted in and hampered KINGSLAND.
 
LUDIK – Raced wide throughout.
 
RUBAAHY – Inclined to lay out approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
 
RACE 3: LIVEWIRED ELECTRICAL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 M
 
CHIDGEY – Rider H. Shaw could not offer any explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
LUCKY JOKER – Slow to begin.
 
BAD SANTA – Slow to begin.
 
HANAA BOY – Slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
TOP LEVEL – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISHANI HERCULES – Raced wide throughout.
 
Following the running of this race, Stewards downgraded the track to a Heavy 8.
 
 
RACE 4: SHERRIN RENTALS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE (SET WEIGHTS) (QTIS BONUSES APPLICABLE) 1050 M
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 5 minutes when THE GRAND DUCHY became fractious in the enclosure on several occasions when the rider attempted to mount up, resulting in the gelding pulling loose from the handler and trotting around the enclosure before being recaptured. THE GRAND DUCHY underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers after making contact with the enclosure fence and was subsequently cleared to race. Trainer L. Hatch was advised that a warning would be placed on the pre-race manners of the gelding.
 
CRYPTION'S DESIRE – Raced wide throughout. When asked to comment on the performance, rider H. Shaw stated that he was unable to obtain cover from the wide barrier and that the gelding was not comfortable on the rain-effected track conditions.
 
SPOILT ROTTEN – Began awkwardly.
 
THE GRAND DUCHY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was subsequently cleared to race. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
HEAD OF THE RIVER – Held up for clear running from leaving the 400m near the 250m.
 
HIT THE KEY – Leaving the 800m was momentarily steadied when LADIES OCEAN RUN shifted in.
 
MISHANI PLAYER – Shortly after the start commenced to buck for some distance before taking no competitive part in the race. Trainer D. Stanbridge was advised that the filly would be required to officially trial under race day conditions to Stewards satisfaction prior to being permitted to race again.
 
OUTATICK – Underwent a resaddle behind the barriers. When asked to comment on the performance, rider J. Lloyd stated that from the inside barrier he had to pressure his mount to hold a forward position and felt that the filly would be better suited ridden back with cover. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
MISHANI SOUL – Shortly after the start was momentarily steadied from heels.
 
LADIES OCEAN RUN – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rider L. Tilley reported that the filly raced greenly during the race.
 
 
RACE 5: GERRY BROWN'S SHELVING AND STORAGE BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1890 M
 
MAZITA – Began awkwardly. Near the 300m was checked and lost ground. G. Geran pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a), the specifics being, as the rider of SAMURAI WARRIOR, that approaching the 300m after being held up, he directed his mount to shift into a run between MARAVICH and MAZITA where there was insufficient room, resulting in MAZITA being taken in onto the running rail and having to be checked and lose ground. G. Geran’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of twelve (12) days, to commence midnight 14/02/2026 up to and including midnight 26/02/2026. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, rider H. Shaw reported that the gelding over raced in the early stages and was he unable to hold the horse, and as a result let his mount stride from the 1600m to a position outside of the leader near the 1300m. He further added that MAZITA continued to over race and he again let his mount stride to obtain the lead near the 1100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SIR GOLDALOT – Shifted in on jumping and crowding FLYING CELICA.
 
SAMURAI WARRIOR (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Improved onto heels near the 700m and was steadied. Held up momentarily near the 300m.
 
MARAVICH (IRE) – Bumped shortly after the start and became unbalanced. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
FLYING CELICA – Crowded for room shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
GOING TO THE SUN – Rider G. Cartwright reported the gelding did not handle the rain-effected track conditions.
 
PROCLAIMER – Slow to begin.
 
Following the running of this race, Stewards downgraded the track to a Heavy 10.
 
 
RACE 6: BETTER LAWYER GROUP MAIDEN HANDICAP 1890 M
 
BELLE FRANCAIS – Rider K. Yoshida was reprimanded under AR132(6)(c) for the use of the whip when his mount was out of contention.
 
PELLINOR – Approaching the 1500m put in an awkward stride and then shifted out abruptly and becoming unbalanced when making the crossing.
 
MISS CHAMONIX (NZ) – Apprentice O. Kendal reported that the filly travelled well however failed to respond to her riding from the 300m and that she became concerned with her mount’s action over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with the stable.
 
I'M THAT GUY (NZ) – Raced wide throughout. Near the 700m commenced to weaken and was eased down upon entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer S. Croxford reported it was now the intention to retire the gelding. S. Croxford was advised that if circumstances were to change, considering the poor performance, the gelding’s nomination for Provincial Tab meetings would not be accepted until it establishes more competitive form at Country race meetings.
 
LOVE AIN'T FREE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was subsequently cleared to race.
 
IRISH ACCOLADE – Began awkwardly and lost considerable ground. Rider N. Tomizawa reported that after being slowly away he was obliged to settle further back than he wanted. He added that approaching the home turn he followed the favourite MISS CHAMONIX into the race but when placed under pressure failed to respond and felt that the gelding did not handle the rain-effected track conditions.
 
 
RACE 7: VALE LES CLARKE BM70 HANDICAP 1000 M
 
SMILING ZAC (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 700m improved onto the heels of BULSARA and had to be steadied.
 
MEDALS – Rider L. Tilley reported that the gelding was not comfortable on the heavy track which he contributed to the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer P. Webster advised that he would send the gelding for a spell.
 
RUSSIAN MINT – Began awkwardly.
 
BULSARA – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance, rider D. Boche stated that after not beginning well the gelding was unable to muster speed to lead the race and was not comfortable on the rain-effected track conditions.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
From Toowoomba 7/2/26 – Jockey D. Boche – careless riding – Severe reprimand.
Race 1: Apprentice M. Philpot – careless riding – AR131(a)
Race 3: Trainer T. Pascoe – negligence – AR227(a)
Race 6: Jockey K. Yoshida – use of the whip when out of contention – AR132(6)(c)
 
Suspensions
Race 5: Jockey G. Geran – careless riding – AR131(a) – suspension of license to ride in races for 12 days from m/n 14.02.2026 until m/n 26.02.2026
 
 

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
DECORATIVE, HEROIC CHIEF, CHIDGEY, MAZITA, MISS CHAMONIX (NZ), BULSARA

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 4: THE GRAND DUCHY – Pre-race manners – warning
Race 4: MISHANI Player – Bucked – official trial
Race 6: I’M THAT GUY – Poor performance – nominations refused at Provincial TAB meetings
 
Follow up
Race 6: MISS CHAMONIX
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:
LINTHORPE LUCK - Montana Philpot 
Race 1:
KINDLY (NZ) - Nozi Tomizawa
Race 1:
ROIGARD - Ms Olivia Kendal 
Race 3:
ZERO - Nozi Tomizawa
Race 4:
MISHANI SOUL - Montanna Savva
 


Late scratchings
Nil

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