QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


Toowoomba Turf CLUB - (09.01.10)

WEATHER - Fine TRACK RATING - Good 3 (Cushion track ) RAIL - True
PENETROMETER READINGS – N/A

OFFICIALS

Stewards Panel Chairman: W Booshand
J Childs, R Doyle, P Reardon, L Arrowsmith, L Carvosso, L Morrison

Clerk of Scales- Club

Judge- Club

Veterinarian – Dr J Caldwell-Smith BvSC

Swab attendants – A Jones R Burchman

Bookmakers Supervisor- D Bishop

Starter - T Woodham

Stewards Secretary – P Reardon


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Apprentice S Sweedman was unable to attend the meeting due to a transport breakdown and was replaced as per the summary sheet.

Race 1: 7 NEWS CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1300M.
1st – Beurre 2nd - Exhilarater 3rd – Donny’s Magic 4th – Olanal

Track temperature: 50 degrees celcius

As no other apprentice jockey was available Stewards granted permission for jockey A Taylor (GALLOPING RHYMES) to replace S Sweedman who was unable to attend due to a transport breakdown.

The starter, Mr T Woodham, advised of an electrical malfunction on the barriers and in view of this a manual start was effected. Owing to this electrial malfunction no time was taken for the event however a hand time of 37.25 was recorded for the final 600m.

At the start GALLOPING RYHMES (A Taylor) which was slow away lost ground when OLANAL (R Hinricks) jumped outwards. In this incident GALLOPING RYHMES was taken out and made contact with EXHILARATER (K Yoshida).

EXHILARATER raced wide throughout.

BEURRE (A Best) had to be steadied momentarily from the heels of CANADIAN POPPY (R Goltz) near the 800m.

At the 800m CANADIAN POPPY moved wider on the track then at the 600m was held up on the heels of EXHILARATER.

BEURRE raced wide from leaving the 600m.

CANADIAN POPPY was held up for clear running from leaving the 400m to near the 250m.

At approximately the 350m EXHILARATER rolled in hampering CANADIAN POPPY which had to steady.

Over the final stages of the race CANADIAN POPPY which was taken in by EXHILARATER making contact with GALLOPING RYHMES.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of SOFIE FATALE, jockey P Wolfgram stated that his instructions were to lead if possible however at the start on jumping away the horse was very lethargic and was never comfortable during the early stages of the race and approaching the 700m when he elected to move out around runners he said the horse was under pressure to maintain momentum from this point on then rounding the home turn was momentarily held up and failed to run on over the final stages of the race. In jockey Wolfgram’s opinion the horse failed to back up from its last start last week. Stewards noted the comments.

Race 2: XXXX GOLD OPEN HANDICAP – 1200M.
1st – Tellasecret 2nd – What A Tale 3rd – Palace Lover 4th – Mount Vernon

Track temperature: 44 degrees celcius

Apprentice R Hinricks (WHAT A TALE) replaced S Sweedman who was unable to attend due to a transport breakdown.

Trainer A Willick (TELLASECRET) was fined $100 for failing to notify the gear change of concussion plates off on the gelding under AR140B.

The starter, Mr T Woodham, advised of an electrical malfunction on the barriers and in view of this a manual start was effected. Owing to this electrial malfunction no time was taken for the event.

WHAT A TALE (R Hinricks) was reluctant to load causing a minor delay. Trainer P Overell was advised a warning was placed on the gelding.

At the start COURSE HE’S CANNY (L Cheshire) jumped out making contact with MYAGI (P Wolfgram).

PALACE LOVER (A Taylor) was fractious in the barrier.

ROCKLET (R Goltz) and DIGGING DEEP (R Kerwin) were both slowly away.

Near the 800m MYAGI (P Wolfgram) was forced to steady when MOUNT VERNON (J Letherby) shifted in. Apprentice J Letherby was reprimanded for this incident.

WHAT A TALE and PALACE LOVER (A Taylor) both raced wide throughout.

Over the concluding stages of the race PALACE LOVER laid in hampering MOUNT VERNON.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of ROCKLET, jockey R Goltz stated the horse was slow to jump and he attempted to take a sit behind MANIC MONDAY (K Yoshida) however under the circumstances he was forced to take a sit behind MYAGI(P Wolfgram). He asked the horse for an effort approaching the 700m and was disappointed with the horse at this point and placed the horse under pressure again at the 600m and the 500m but the horse failed to respond to his urgings. Jockey Goltz further stated that on rounding the home turn he expected the horse to show an effort however the horse failed to run on finishing toward the tail of the field. Trainer K Kemp’s representative was also questioned but could not shed any light on the mare’s performance. Stewards noted the comments. A post race Veterinary inspection of ROCKLET failed to find any significant abnormalities.

Following race 2, the starter Mr T Woodham, carried out further testing of the electrical system on the barrier stalls and advised he could not find the source of the problem. In view of this all remaining races will be manually started.

Race 3: 7 BETTER HOMES & GARDENS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200M.
1st – Lights Off 2nd – Blow A Kiss 3rd – Madame Bartholdi 4th – Kiss The King

Track teperature: 37 degrees celcius.

LIGHTS OFF (R Hinricks) which was fractious in the tie-up stalls prior to the race was inspected by the Veterinary officer and passed to take its place in the field.

RELATIVE VELOCITY (P Wolfgram) was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 5.28 p.m. after refusing to load into the barrier. Trainer T Gollan’s representative was advised the mare is to undergo 2 barrier jumpouts to the Steward’s satisfaction prior to next racing. All bets were ordered to be refunded and prior to declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered the deductions 0f 9 cents the win and 10 cents the place on all winning tickets .

KISS THE KING (J Cook) and MISS RYE (G Geran) were tighted for room between RUSSIAN ROYALTY (C Gilby) and TUSMANI BLU (J Kehoe) which jumped inwards.

SIR EMLAND (J Kropp) jumped away awkwardly losing ground.

DAD’S BLUE BOY (L Cheshire) and DON’TSTOP BELIEVIN (K Yoshida) were both slow to begin.

WARREGO (M Dorrington) began awkwardly losing ground.

MADAME BARTHOLDI (R Goltz) raced wide in the early stages of the race.

TUSMANI BLU (J Kehoe) and LIGHTS OFF (R Hinricks) both raced wide throughout.

A post race Veterinary examination of TUSMANI BLU failed to reveal any significant findings.

Apprentice J Kropp (SIR EMLAND) was reprimanded for not parading past the judge on the way to the start under AR125.

Jockey L Cheshire (DAD’S BLUE BOY) was given the benefit of the doubt for not parading past the judge on the way to the start under AR125.

When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of LIGHTS OFF (R Hinricks), trainer K Mothershaw stated the mare was only beaten 2.9lens at its previous start at Warwick and he believed that the performance of the horse on that day was a lot better than the placings would suggest. Mr Mothershaw stated that he told apprentice Hinricks to put the horse where it would race comfortably bearing in mind that they had drawn wide. He also stated that as the horse had travelled 3 wide until rounding the home turn the fact that the horse had run on so well when asked for an effort came as a complete surprise to him. Stewards noted the comments.

Jockey C Gilby (RUSSIAN ROYALTY) was given the benefit of the doubt and advised to change his style and use of the whip.

Race 4: XXXX BITTER CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1500M.
1st – Wooroorooka 2nd – Smuggler’s Inn 3rd – Shot Of The Rails 4th – Quite Style

Track teperature: 31 degrees celcius.

QUITE STYLE (D Gill) was slowly away.

ROGUES (P Wolfgram) raced wide rounding the 1300m turn.

Leaving the 400m ICANWIN (L Cheshire) raced in restricted room between WOOROOROOKA (A Best) and MALLORY PARK (J Cook) which was attempting to make a run to her inside.

SHOT OF THE RAILS (J Letherby) was held up from leaving the 500m until the early stages of the home straight.

Leaving the 200m FLEISCHMANS ROCKET (R Goltz) was inconvenienced when taken across the heels of MALLORY PARK by ICANWIN which lay in under pressure.

When Stewards questioned trainer R Pereira (ROGUES) regarding the disappointing performance of the mare, she stated that the horse performed below expectations however she believes that the back up of 7 days between races does not suit the horse. She further stated that the horse had worked well during the week and had expected a forward showing and was disappointed that the horse had failed to run on in todays event. Stewards noted the explanation. A post race Veterinary examination of ROGUES revealed the mare to have a slower than normal recovery rate however no other significant abnormalities were found.

Race 5: CHOICE HOME LOANS MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1100M.
1st – Flight Lord 2nd – Red White ‘n’ Blue 3rd – Kbaris 4th - Willhaveahundred

Track teperature: 26 degrees celcius.

FLIGHT LORD (R Goltz) jumped in the air at the start losing considerable ground.

CURRY KING PRAWN (C Gilby) and SHE’S THE BOMB (G Geran) made contact on jumping away.

KBARIS (R Hinricks) and JOHNNY IS GOOD (L Cheshire) made contact on jumping away.

FRISKY RED (J Letherby) was slowly away.

Shortly after the start NO MORE DIAMONDS (R Kerwin) eased when tightened for room between DIVINE CASH (C Spry) and MISS HAVIANA (A Best) which shifted in.

At approximately the 400m DIVINE CASH shifted out taking NO MORE DIAMONDS wider. MISS HAVIANA which was racing to the outside became awkward tightening NO MORE DIAMONDS resulting in that horse having to steady.

When questioned regarding the performance of POLLY WAFFLE (P Wolfgram) trainer S Wickham stated the horse had begun well however as it was only its second start, when crossed by other runners was reluctant to position itself in the field. Trainer Wickham aslo stated that a change of gear was in order and that the horse would race in blinkers at its future starts until such times as its race manners improved. Trainer Wickham stated the horse’s performance this evening was a little disappointing however she would notify the Stewards should anything untoward occur with the horse over the coming days. Stewards noted the explanation.

A post race Veterinary examination of CURRY KING PRAWN (C Gilby) revealed the mare to be suffering from Bi-Lateral fore-limb lameness. Trainer L Manzelmann was advised a Veterinary certificate is required for the mare prior to next racing.

Race 6: SOUTHERN CROSS AUTOMOTIVE QTIS 600 TWO-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M.
1st – Silverton 2nd – Dark Secrets 3rd – Mystic Dragon 4th – Nastro Blu

Track teperature: 23 degrees celcius.

(CRAIGLEA SMOKIE) replaced S Sweedman who was unable to attend due to a transport breakdown.

A slight delay was caused when PRIVATE OFFER (E Wilson) had to be resaddled prior to leaving the enclosure.

MANOLETE (J Cook) jumped out making contact with GET CLOSER (P Wolfgram).

CRAIGLEA SMOKIE (R Hinricks) was slowly away.

Near the 900m and again near the 700m CRAIGLEA SMOKIE brushed the fence of its own accord.

LET HER LOOSE (R Goltz) raced greenly in the early stages of the race.

Approaching the 400m PRIVATE OFFER (E Wilson) shifted in marginally causing LET HER LOOSE (R Goltz) which was racing greenly, to shift in resulting in LET HER LOOSE making contact with GET CLOSER (P Wolfgram). At this point GET CLOSER (P Wolfgram) also shifted ground outwards tightening LET HER LOOSE resulting in LET HER LOOSE being tightened for room, become unbalanced and lose ground. Stewards inquired into the incident, however after taking evidence from all parties and reviewing the patrol film took no action as Stewards were of the opinion that all horses involved as well as the circumstances contributed to the incident .
A post race Veterinary examination of DARK SECRETS (G Geran) revealed the filly to have bi-lateral discharge from both nostrils. Trainer T Sears was advised a Veterinary certificate is required prior to the filly next racing.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of SILVERTON (A Best), Mr S Fitzgerald, trainer M Webb’s representative advised that the filly had pulled up shin sore and was spelled after her only race start in September. He further stated the filly had trialled well this preparation and a forward showing was expected. Stewards noted the comments.

Race 7: 7 HOME AND AWAY CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1000M.
1st – Poor Judge 2nd – Lady Primera 3rd – Pampered Lass 4th – Hyde Park

Track teperature: 21 degrees celcius.

WIGNDOVE (A Taylor) was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 6.18 p.m. due to a transport breakdown.

ULTRA (L Cheshire) was tightened for room between HYDE PARK (A Best) and LADY PRIMERA (P Wolfgram) which shifted in.

At the 400m HYDE PARK, which was racing to the outside of Pampered Lass(J Letherby) which was laying out, had to steady for a few strides.

Near the 300m LADY PRIMERA when racing to the outside of ULTRA has rolled in tightening ULTRA which was steadied.





ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED









STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Toowoomba Turf Club – 09.01.10

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
Race 2 – Apprentice J Letherby (MOUNT VERNON) – careless riding – AR137A
Race 3 – Apprentice J Kropp (SIR EMLAND) – failing to parade past judge -
Fines
Race 2 - Trainer A Willick (TELLASECRET) - $100 – failure to notify gear change – AR140B
Suspensions
Nil
Race day injuries/illness
Race 2 – Jockey K Yoshida (MANIC MONDAY) – cut inside lip
Absent jockeys
Apprentice S Sweedman - transport break down – repair receipts required.
Adjourned inquiries
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – all winners

Bleeders
Nil
Warnings/bars
Race 2 – WHAT A TALE (R Hinricks) – reluctant to load – warning
Race 3 - RELATIVE VELOCITY (P Wolfgram) – refused to load – 2 barrier jumpouts
Race 5 – CURRY KING PRAWN (C Gilby) – Bi-Lateral fore-limb lameness – Veterinary certificate required
Race 6 – DARK SECRETS (G Geran) – Bi-lateral nasal discharge – Veterinary certificate
Falls
Nil
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
Protests
Nil
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1 – A Taylor (GALLOPING RHYMES)
Race 2 – R Hinricks (GALLOPING RHYMES) (WHAT A TALE)
Race 6 – R Hinricks (CRAIGLEA SMOKIE)
Late scratchings
Race 3 – RELATIVE VELOCITY (P Wolfgram $9.00) – refused to load – deductions less 9c in the $1 win, less 10c in the $1 place
Race 7 – WIGNDOVE (A Taylor) – transport breakdown


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