QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2026
 

RAIL - +3 Metres the entire
WEATHER – Overcast
TRACK RATING – Soft 5-Upgraded to Good 4 at 3.40pm.
PENETROMETER - 5.9
 
OFFICIALS
 
Stewards – B Wright(Chair), T Preston, J Childs, W Glass & A Cuckson

GENERAL
 
The track rating was upgraded from a Soft 5 to a Good 4 at 3.40pm.
 
I’M SO ELEGANT was a late withdrawal at 2.20pm after the mare became cast in its box at the stable. Co-trainer C. Geran was notified the mare requires a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
As rider A. Bakos was ill, she was replaced as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. A. Bakos was notified she requires a medical clearance prior to again riding.
 
When afforded an opportunity to explain the circumstances around the withdrawal of both EXO MISS and FOXY CHEVAL from Race 2, several hours after the fields had been released, leaving only 5 runners at that stage, to compete in the race, Trainer L. Hatch said he had nominated and accepted for both horses with the expectation that both would be starters, albeit they were closing on their current preparation. He said some time after the fields were released, he was made aware that both horses were not at their peak to compete and decided in consultation with his stable foreman, to withdraw both fillies and send them immediately for a spell. Mr. Hatch acknowledged the perception that could be drawn with the withdrawal of the two horses not long after acceptances, when had they not accepted for the race, it was a strong possibility the race may have been abandoned due to insufficient runners. He added his intentions were genuine and had the fillies’ condition not peaked, they would have remained in the field.
 
 
RACE 1: PLATINUM GLASS & SECURITY RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1300 M
 
BOLE LE - Bumped at the start.
 
FORTY TIMES (NZ ) - Got its head up on leaving the gates. Raced wide with cover for the majority. Raced very wide around the home turn.
 
HIGH SECURITY - Approaching the 400m was held up for a run behind MONAZEL.
 
IMAGINA - Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
RUBAAHY - When under pressure in the straight, laid in.
 
MONAZEL - Rider D Boche reported the mare, which weakened noticeably in the home straight, was making an abnormal breathing noise throughout the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
TORVECCHIO - Began awkwardly and bumped with BOLE LE. Held up for a run approaching the 300m and then near the 250m, steadied across the heels of FORTY TIMES to obtain clear running.
 
WANTSOMEMOREOFIT - Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
RACE 2: GOLLAN RACING PRESENTS THE DARRYL GOLLAN MEMORIAL QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1000 M
 
BOOMELLI - Leaving the 600m improved up onto heels of READY AS BAM and steadied. A post-race veterinary inspection revealed a significant respiratory noise.
 
KISKABOOM - Began awkwardly, contacting the inside partition on leaving the gates.
 
LONESOME STAR- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Dalby on the 3rd of March 2026.
 
RACE 3: SOUTHERN SUBURBS JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2000 M
 
SAMURAI WARRIOR (NZ) - Began awkwardly, dipped, became badly unbalanced and lost ground. Rider G. Geran said after beginning awkwardly, the gelding settled further back than intended and with the large weight impost of 61.5kgs, was not able to sprint when asked for an effort from the 400m. He added he was happy with the performance in the circumstances. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
 
VANCITY - Raced keen early and wide without cover until the 1000m.
 
JAMCART (NZ) - Raced keen early when wide without cover until the 1000m.
 
PROCLAIMER - Slow to begin.
 
TRUSTY BANDIT - Passing the 1800m, steadied from the heels of DREAM THINKER(G. Cartwright), which shifted in when not clear. Rider G Cartwright was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding. Inconvenienced near the 600m, when DREAM THINKER shifted out.
 
QUALITY MISS - Slow to begin.
 
QUICK SHOT - Rider N Masuda was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(b) for failing to ride his mount out over the final three strides of the race.
 
RACE 4: JOHN GILBERT ELECTRICAL CLASS 3 PLATE 1200 M
 
CHARMED PASSAGE (NZ) - Began awkwardly. App R Thorburn was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(b) for failing to ride the gelding out fully to the end of the race.
 
DOWNEY - For a short distance near the 1100m, was carried in by SNITZOND(App K Lenton), which shifted in before being corrected. App K Lenton was shown video footage of the incident and advised to give sufficient clearance when shifting ground.
 
ENTERPRISE ATTACK - Began very awkwardly, momentarily unbalancing rider H Shaw. Improved onto heels at the 750m and eased.
 
IL CUBO - Near the 750m improved onto the heels of SNITZOND, eased and shifted out. ENTERPRISE ATTACK, which was following and racing keen, improved onto the heels of the SNITZOND and shifted out, causing inconvenience to LITTLE VAIN.
 
LUDIK - After the start, tightened for room between runners and dipped.
 
LITTLE VAIN - Slow to begin. Inconvenienced near the 750m.
 
LAKE NAGAMBIE - Slow to begin. Rider K Yoshida explained after his mount was slow to begin, he had to make use of the gelding early to obtain the lead. He said as he felt the going on the rail in the home straight was inferior, he allowed LAKE NAGAMBIE to shift out leaving the 400m into what he considered was the better going, however; the early effort asked of his mount, took its toll over the concluding stages.
 
RACE 5: DEAN LYONS BUILDING GROUP MAIDEN PLATE 1100 M
 
HANAA BOY- Brushed the rail near the 900m and near the 800m, steadied when momentarily tightened for room by MAGIC MOZ(G. Geran). Rider G Geran was advised to exercise more care.
 
HE DA BOSS - Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
SKELDERGATE – Fractious in the barriers. Rider A. Butler reported after finding cover from a wide gate, the gelding failed to chase the field and was tailed out for the event. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer B Baker was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding for its barrier manners and due to the poor performance, will be required to Officially trial to the Stewards satisfaction prior to racing again. B Baker advised he will be considering the gelding’s racing future in coming days.
 
MADE IN SCONE - Rider N Fazackerley reported the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer L Roche advised the gelding was slightly shin sore and would be spelled.
 
TURF GAZETTE - Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
AKKU – Checked and lost running approaching the winning post.
 
LETTIE'S LOT - Raced in a three-wide position without cover from the 800m.
 
MAGIC MOZ - Proved difficult to load, delaying the start. Co-Trainer C Geran was notified a warning would be placed on the filly for its barrier manners.
 
Rider M Savva(TUESDAY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that approaching the winning post, she permitted her mount to shift in and tighten AKKU, which was checked and lost its running. In issuing the charge, Stewards acknowledged M. Savva’s efforts to correct her mount, albeit late. Rider Savva’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days commencing on m/n 14/3/2026 and to expire m/n 24/3/2026. When determining penalty, account was taken of the QRIC careless riding penalty guidelines and her efforts to correct her mount. 
 
RACE 6: REGIONAL WASTE WATER GROUP MAIDEN PLATE 1890 M
 
BLOOD RED - Slow to begin.
 
FABS CUZ - Raced keen in the lead during the early and middle stages.
 
IRISH ACCOLADE - Raced wide without cover early and was allowed to stride to join the lead leaving the 1000m.
 
RUBOS - Bounded at the start.
 
BOLD BEAUTY - As App R Thorburn was unable to claim his full allowance, he was replaced by App S Callow. Subsequently, App R Thorburn was fined $200 under AR143(14)(a). Momentarily unbalanced near the 150m, when brushed bumped by BLOOD RED, which rolled in under pressure before being corrected.
 
I’M SO ELEGANT – Late withdrawal at 2.20pm after becoming cast in stable box.
 
PROUD MISS - Bumped shortly after the start. Raced three-wide without cover from the 800m.
 
RED VEGAS - Began awkward and then inconvenienced when PROUD MISS jumped in. Bumped with PROUD MISS shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the off foreleg. Trainer V Coombes was notified a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
GITSHAM - Slow to begin.
 
RACE 7: SOUTHERN SUBURBS JRLFC FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1100 M
 
TRAPEZE WARRIOR - Approaching the 1000m, steadied when crowded by VIALE(App S. Callow), which shifted in before being straightened.
 
JEMELDI – Very fractious in the gates. Trainer P. Minter was notified a warning was placed on the gelding for its barrier manners
 
COMMAND APPROVED - For some distance in the early stages, laid in. After the race it was reported the gelding had lost both hind plates.
 
VIALE - A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the off foreleg. Trainer K Kemp was notified a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 3: Rider G Cartwright - AR131(a)- Careless Riding - Reprimand
 
Race 3: Rider N Masuda - AR131(b) - Fail to ride mount out over the final three strides - Severe Reprimand.
 
Race 4: App R Thorburn - AR131(b) - Fail to ride mount out to the end of the race - Reprimand.

Fines
 
Race 6: App R Thorburn - AR143(14)(a)- Fail to claim his full allowance - $200.

Suspensions

Race 5: Rider M Savva - AR131(a) - Careless Riding - 10 Days commencing m/n 14/3/2026 until m/n 24/3/2026.

Absent jockeys

Rider A Bakos – Ill – medical certificate prior to riding again.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
 
TORVECCHIO, ANOTHER DAZZLER, QUICK SHOT, DOWNEY, BLOOD RED, TRAPEZE WARRIOR.

Horses sampled post-race
 
All winners

Warnings/bars
 
Race 5: SKELDERGATE – Warning – Fractious in gates.
Race 5: SKELDERGATE - Official Trial - Poor Performance.
Race 5: MAGIC MOZ – Warning - Difficult to load.
Race 6: I’M SO ELEGANT – cast in box - Vet Cert.
Race 6: RED VEGAS - Lame o/fore- Veterinary Certificate required PTNS.
Race 7: JEMELDI - Warning - Barrier Manners.
Race 7: VIALE - Lame o/foreleg - Veterinary Certificate required PTNS.

 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1 – 14 WANTSOMEMOREOFIT - App S Callow.
Race 6 – 7 BOLD BEAUTY - App S Callow.
Race 6 – 9 PREACHABULL - M Savva.
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 6- I’M SO ELEGANT- Stewards.
 
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.