QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


Toowoomba Turf CLUB - (23.01.10)

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 Carvosso, Z Turner, L Morrison

Clerk of Scales- Club

Judge- Club

Veterinarian – Dr J Caldwell-Smith

Swab attendants - J Snell A Jones

Bookmakers Supervisor- D Bishop

Starter - T Woodham

Stewards Secretary – P Reardon

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From Toowoomba 22nd January, 2010 –
Steward’s today concluded an inquiry into the reason why licenced trackwork rider Kerri-Anne Marsh when issued with a direction to provide a sample for swabbing on the morning of 18th January,2010 failed to do so. After taking submissions from Miss Marsh, Stewards charged her with contraveening AR81A in failing to provide a samply when requested. To this charge Miss Marsh pleaded guilty. Miss Marsh’s licence to ride trackwork was subsequently suspended for a period of 3 months commencing 18th January, 2010 up to and including 18th April, 2010. Stewards, in issuing this penalty, took into account Miss Marsh’s submissions together with her personal family circumstances and allowed her to retain the ability to work as a stablehand. Miss Marsh was advised of her appeal rights.

Jockey M Dorrington repported ill and was advised a medical certificate is required prior to next riding and was replaced as per the Steward’s summary sheet.

Race 1: JEWELS OF THE RANGE CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 850M.

1st – Presley 2nd – Beer Nuts 3rd – Diasco 4th – Swift Sands

Track temperature: 50 degrees celcius

BELISTA (M Cullen) was slowly away.

At the start EAGLE JESTER (Alisha Taylor) which jumped outwards was then tightened between GALLANT PILOT (S Apthorpe) and PRESLEY (A Best) which was taken in by DIASCO (J Letherby).

Near the 800m PRESLEY (A Best) raced in restricted room.

Leaving the 700m SWIFT SANDS (N Tomizawa) jumped a shadow on the track and became unbalanced for a stride.

Near the 600m SWIFT SANDS (N Tomizawa) which was going forward, shied at a shadow on the track and shifted in abruptly taking GALLANT PILOT (S Apthorpe) in onto SMOKEY MOUNTAIN (G Auckram) which was then taken in onto BELISTA (M Cullen) resulting in both GALLANT PILOT and SMOKEY MOUNTAIN having to take hold and lose ground. A short distance later SMOKEY MOUNTAIN which was still racing awkwardly shifting in tightening BELISTA which was forced to take hold and lose ground.

PRESLEY (A Best) shifted in under pressure over the final 100m hampering SWIFT SANDS.

When questioned regarding the instructions on DIASCO, apprentice J Letherby stated the trainer gave no clear instructions as he had ridden the horse before and knew her style of racing. Apprentice Letherby further stated the mare began well however was caught wide in the early stages and as the mare was showing no early speed he elected to take hold and shift closer to the inside rail. Apprentice Letherby stated the mare had run on very well at the end of the race. Stewards noted the comments.

Race 2: 7 NEWS CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1200M.
1st – Street Stall 2nd – Markanyon 3rd – Lights Off 4th – Imagined

Track temperature: 46 degrees celcius

IMAGINED (Amy Taylor) jumped inwards at the start.

LOVE HIT ME (W J Cook) was slow to begin.

JUST A GLAMOUR (N Tomizawa) was slowly away.

YOUNG PRINCE (G Auckram) began awkwardly and then raced wide leaving the 800m.

LIGHTS OFF (R Hinricks) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of WICKET, jockey C Maund stated the horse began well however approaching the 600m mark the horse was under pressure and as it had been 2 years since the horse had raced the horse did not run on over the final stages of the race. Stewards noted the comments. A post race Veterinary examination of WICKET showed no abnormalities. Stewards reminded jockey C Maund of his obligations to sit down and ride his mount out to the finish.

When questioned regarding the racing manners of his ride in this race jockey C Gilby (HARDACTTOFOLLOW) stated the horse commenced to run off leaving the 500m and despite every effort the horse would not respond. Jockey Gilby further stated that he had ridden the horse in a recent barrier trial and had not shown any tendency to hang out. Trainer T Malseed felt the gelding’s manners had improved after two recent barrier trials and that he would now remove the blinkers. Stewards advised trainer T Malseed that in view of the gelding’s history a warning was placed on the horse.

When questioned regarding the win of STREET STALL (K Yoshida) trainer N Saunders stated that at the horse’s previous start at Eagle Farm jockey K Forrester suggested a change of gear. Trainer Saunders advised in view of this together with previous suggestions from another jockey he had taken the blinkers off and added winkers to the gelding for today’s event. Trainer Saunders stated that the horse always worked well and had showed a liking for this track in particular. Stewards noted the comments.

Race 3: XXXX BITTER CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1625M.
1st – Fleischmans Rocket 2nd – Scarlett Jo 3rd – 4th -

Track teperature: 40 degrees celcius.

At the start APEPI (G Auckram) became fractious and got its head down moments before the gates were released resulting in the horse being slowly away and losing ground.

FLEISCHMANS ROCKET (S Drake) was hampered at the start by BUSKER (T Banks) which jumped out.

GET JAZZ (S Bogenhuber) and BLOW A KISS (Amy Taylor) made contact on jumping away and shortly after the start GET JAZZ shifted out taking BLOW A KISS, DANISH BEAUTY (R Hinricks) and PAULA’S HOPE (S Apthorpe) wider on the track.

Leaving the 1500m KISS THE KING (W J Cook) shifted in making contact with GET JAZZ and tightening runners to the inside of that horse. Stewards inquired into the incident and subsequently charged jockey W J Cook (KISS THE KING) under AR137A for directing his mount in leaving the 1500m and making contact with GET JAZZ and taking that horse in onto DANNI SHARLEEN (J Letherby) which was then taken in onto SCARLETT JO (K Yoshida) resulting in DANNI SHARLEEN clipping heels and losing ground. Subsequently jockey Cook was found guilty of careless riding under AR137A. Jockey W J Cook’s licence was suspended from riding in races for a period of nine (9) meetings to commence midnight 27th January, 2010 up to and including midnight 11th February, 2010.

FLEISCHMANS ROCKET over-raced in the early stages of the race and leaving the 1300m had to steady from the heels of VISION OF FALVELON (S Guymer) which rolled in.

Leaving the 800m FLEISCHMANS ROCKET was steadied from the heels of DANISH BEAUTY which rolled in.

Leaving the 500m BLOW A KISS (Amy Taylor) was held up for clear running.

Jockey S Drake (FLEISCHMANS ROCKET) accidentally dropped her whip over the concluding stages of the race.


A post race Veterinary examination of BUSKER (T Banks) revealed no significant findings.

Race 4: 7 SUNRISE MAIDEN HANDICAP – 850M.
1st – Porton Bay 2nd – Miss Dodge 3rd – Kwilajoy 4th - Seismic

Track teperature: 34 degrees celcius.

Trainer R Crowther (MY MEERKAT) was fined $100 for lated declaration of rider under LR70.

When UNFASHIONABLE was reluctant to load, jockey N Evans dismounted and as he did the mare reared and became loose galloping a circuit of the course. UNFASHIONABLE caused a further delay of 4 minutes when it evaded recapture. The horse was declared a late scratching at 6.07 p.m. Trainer S Wickham was advised the mare is to barrier trial to Steward’s satisfaction prior to next racing. As a result of the delay and for safety reasons Stewards ordered the start be effected immediately UNFASHIONABLE was off the course. All bets on UNFASHIONABLE ($13) to be refunded and wins bets paid less 7c in the $1 win, less 8c in the $1 place.

As a result of the delay SUPREME BEING (Alisha Taylor) reared in the stalls necessitating it to be inspected by the Veterinary officer and passed to take its place in the field.

At the start LEEWOOD LAD (C Gilby) jumped inwards.

SUPREME BEING (Alisha Taylor), ESKIMO HEAT (S Galvin) and MY MEERKAT (W J Cook) were all slowly away.

ESKIMO HEAT and MY MEERKAT raced wide at the 700m turn.

Race 5: XXXX GOLD CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1200M.
1st – Mohawk 2nd - Olanal 3rd – Slugsbrothernugget 4th - Beurre

Track teperature: 26 degrees celcius.

MOHAWK (S Drake) jumped outwards at the start.

Approaching the 800m BEURRE (A Best) got its head in the air when it was steadied from the heels of MOHAWK which was over-racing.

OLANAL (R Hinricks) raced wide throughout.

Race 6: 3 WAY PHOTOS MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1300M.
1st – Aubrey Star 2nd – Lady Kilkenny 3rd – Shrewd Hostess 4th – Espionage

Track teperature: 24 degrees celcius.

LADY KILKENNY (S Bogenhuber) reared as the gates opened then jumped outwards coming into contact with CANDEFY (K Yoshida) taking that horse out onto DIVINE CASH (C Spry). In this incident LATARGIRL (J Letherby) shifted in resulting in DIVINE CASH being tightened in onto CANDEFY.

MISS UNI (W J Cook) over-raced in the early stages of the race and had to be steadied off heels.

LATARGIRL (J Letherby) pulled hard in the early stages of the race.

RANCHATORE (Amy Taylor) pulled hard and raced ungenerously in the early stages of the race.

Approaching the 800m ESPOINAGE (A Best) shifted in taking RANCHATORE in which became awkward and shifted in tightening CANDEFY resulting in that horse having to be steadied. LATARGIRL (J Letherby) which was following also had to be steadied. Jockey A Best (ESPIONAGE) was reprimanded under AR137A for allowing his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of runners to his inside.

Rounding the home turn ESPIONAGE (A Best) was tightened for room between AUBREY GROVE and LADY KILKENNY which shifted out. A short distance lated AUBREY ROSE shifted in resulting in ESPIONAGE having to shift across heels to obtain clear running.

Trainer D McEwan’s representative S McEwan was questioned regarding the improved performance of AUBREY GROVE (N Tomizawa). Miss McEwan stated that at the horses previous start at Deepwater the distance had been too short and had also lacked race fitness also as the gelding has been looking for more ground the stable was confident the horse would race well in today’s event. Stewards noted the comments.





ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED







STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Toowoomba Turf Club – 23.01.10


Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
Race 6 – Jockey A Best (ESPIONAGE) – careless riding – AR137A
Fines
Race 4 – Trainer M Crowther (MY MEERKAT) - $100 – lated declaration of rider – LR70

Suspensions
Race 3 – Jockey W J Cook (KISS THE KING) – careless riding – 9 meetings commencing midnight 27th January, 2010 and to conclude midnight 11th February, 2010.
Race day injuries/illness
Nil
Absent jockeys
Jockey M Dorrington – reported ill – medical certificate required
Adjourned inquiries
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – all winners

Bleeders
Nil
Warnings/bars
Race 2 – HARDACTTOFOLLOW (C Gilby) – hung out – warning
Race 4 – UNFASHIONABLE (N Evans) – refused to load – barrier trial
Falls
Nil
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
Protests
Nil

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1 – S Apthorpe (GALLANT PILOT) - change
Race 2 – W J Cook (LOVE HIT ME) - change
Race 3 – S Apthorpe (PAULA’S HOPE) - change
Race 4 – W J Cook (MY MEERKAT) – late declaration
Race 6 – N Tomizawa (AUBREY GROVE) - change

Late scratchings
Race 4 – UNFASHIONABLE (N Evans $13) deductions 7c in the $1 win, 8c in the $1 place – reluctant to load and escaped when dismounted to load

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