QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2026

WEATHER – Rain / Storms         
TRACK RATING –   Good 4        
RAIL – +4m Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.75

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – A. Streckbein
Stewards – Z. Lines, A. Cuckson

 
GENERAL
 
Due to heavy rain and stormy conditions Race 1 was amended to 12:35pm
 
Due to an approaching electrical storm front, Stewards brought Race 4 start time forward to 2:50pm
 
Following K. Lenton being dislodged in Race 1. and stood down for the remainder of the meeting apprentice J. Metcalfe replaced her in Race 4.
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
Trainer M. G Nolan was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR296(2) after Stewards conducted a stable audit at his licensed locations on Monday 2nd of November, where several horses did not have accurate stable returns entered.

RACE 1 LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA RATINGS BAND 0 - 52 HANDICAP   1010 M

KING OF GERALDINE – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Approaching the 250m was disappointed for a narrow run between SAVVY SONG and MINXY which had both had shifted ground slightly, then shifted out further to obtain clear running.

LOPE BY NIGHT – Began awkwardly.
 
CLAW MACHINE – Approaching the 950m raced in restricted room before being steadied. An inquiry into this incident will be heard at a later date due to apprentice K. Lenton being unavailable whilst she was being assessed by QAS. Passing the 900m fell. Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry into the reasons the gelding fell at this stage of the race after taking evidence from apprentice J. Emmerson, in the presence of R. Fradd and rider J. Molloy.  Stewards spoke with trainer B. Gorman where he reported the gelding has pulled up satisfactory, with no obvious injuries. He added the intention was to monitor CLAW MACHINE in his stable for the week before having a spell. Stewards will follow up with the stable.  
 
ALIZA – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
MINXY – Shortly after the start was hampered and carried in by CLAW MACHINE which had shifted in and away from ALIZA.
 
SAVVY SONG – Began awkwardly. Raced four wide without cover throughout.
 
SWEET POPPY – Slow to begin.

QAS attended to apprentice K. Lenton immediately and as a result of their assessment she was stood down for the remainer of the meeting. K. Lenton was advised she will require a medical certificate prior to her next engagement after complaining of a sore right shoulder.  

RACE 2 TOOWOOMBA BUILDING & RENOVATION CENTRE QTIS MAIDEN PLATE       1010 M
 
The running of this race was delayed by approximately 3 mins due to QAS handing over K. Lenton to the second ambulance for her to be transported to hospital.
 
INTERACTIVE – As there was no available rider Stewards declared INTERACTIVE a late scratching at 12.52pm. Deductions as follows:  
 
1st  -  Win 4c Place 5c
2nd -              Place 5c
3rd  -             Place 5c
 
TROOPER SAM – Apprentice J. Metcalfe reported it was not her intention to lead in today’s event, but with the gelding stepping up in distance and jumping well from an inside barrier she was able to settle in the lead with little effort.
 
REAL KISS – Slow to being. Raced greenly under pressure in the straight.
 
GRACEFUL GLADYS – First starter, performed below market expectation. Apprentice K. Barker reported that the mare was reluctant to race inside runners and would derive benefit from further racing. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
ONE OF THEM GIRLS – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
ROTH'S ROMANCE – Raced four wide without cover.
 
TILIA – Began awkwardly. Raced five wide without cover. Commenced to lay in under pressure in the straight.
 
PIXIE LANE – Began awkwardly then hampered by ONE OF THEM GIRLS which had began awkwardly and then shifted out further.
 
NEVILLE BARTOS – Apprentice W. Galloway reported that the gelding would appreciate racing over further at its next race start.
 
Following the running of this race, the track was downgraded to a Soft 5 (retrospectively R2) at 1.22pm.

RACE 3 NATIONAL TILES TOOWOOMBA CLASS 4 HANDICAP   1210 M

BAILE FERVOR – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
BUTT HEADS – Raced keenly in the lead.
 
SCRUFFY – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the entrance to the straight until shifting out approaching the 200m.
 
OUR WARRIOR – Near the 900m brushed with the running rail.

RACE 4 CARPET CALL TOOWOOMBA RATINGS BAND 0 - 52 HANDICAP   1300 M

Stewards brought forward the start time of this event to 2:50pm to attempt to avoid electrical storm activity which was approaching the racecourse.
 
After arriving at the barriers and once loading had commenced, Stewards assessed that it was no longer safe or suitable to race and requested all horses to be backed out and returned to the mounting yard. I AM PIETRA got loose during this process and galloped riderless for some distance before being recaptured.
 
Shortly after horses had returned to the yard severe lightning, rain and hail hit the course where Stewards elected to impose an indefinite delay and followed the Adverse Weather Policy in relation to lightning. Although on delay Stewards elected to withdraw I AM PIETRA at 3:08pm after it had been assessed when back to the tie ups.
 
With continued electrical activity in the region at 3:45pm Stewards contacted the BOM for the most updated weather forecast along with a forecast for the remainder of the day. They were advised of continued storms, inclusive of lightning for approximately the next 2 hours. On this advice, along with consultation with the Toowoomba Turf Club and riding group, Stewards abandoned the remainder of the meeting at 3:50pm.  

RACE 5 JAMES STREET BATHROOMS RATINGS BAND 0 - 52 HANDICAP         1640 M


RACE 6 DOLLAR CURTAINS & BLINDS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP   1640 M
 


 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Supplementary report – M. Nolan AR296(2)
 
 

Race day injuries/illness
K. Lenton – Right shoulder injury

 
Adjourned inquiries
K. Lenton Race 1.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
NEVILL BARTOS, I AM PIETRA
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

 
Falls
K. Lenton – Race 1.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:
4 CLAW MACHINE - Ms Kelsey Lenton (a1.5/51kg),

13e SWEET POPPY - Tom Orr (a3/54kg),
Race 4:
11e ROIGARD - Kenji Yoshida

14e AIR OF AUTHORITY - Ms Montanna Savva
                   7. HOLLAR DASH – J. Metcalfe

Late scratchings
INTERACTIVE 12:52pm
I AM PIETRA 3:08pm

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.