QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday 19 June 2010

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

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – J. Childs, R. Doyle, L. Carvosso
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P McAuliffe
Swab attendants – J. Snell, A. Jones
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Bishop
Starter – T. Woodham, R Boxsell
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

As apprentice S. Egan was not riding at the meeting due to injury he was replaced as per Stewards Sumary.

A. Best, who was unable to ride 54 kg at this evening’s meeting was replaced as follows:
Race 3, MALLORY PARK (K. Yoshida) and Race 6, FUSED (N. Tomizawa). At a subsequent inquiry A. Best pleaded guilty to a charge under AR120(b) and was fined the sum of $200.


Race 1: ORFORDS REFRIDGERATION CLASS 1 H’CAPCAP – 1300M
1st –Primed 2nd – Interalia 3rd – Sheemon 4th – Free Near Free

Track temperature: 15 degrees celsius

The start was delayed when both INTERALIA (K. Yoshida) and SOLFEGE (A.Taylor) proved difficult to load. Connections of INTERALIA, and Mr G. Postle, trainer of SOLFEGE, were advised that warnings were being placed on their respective horses regarding their barrier manners.

DANCE TULIP (M. Dorrington) stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer Mr J. A. Smith will be advised that a warning would be placed on DANCE TULIP regarding its barrier manners.

FREE NEAR FREE (S. Bogenhuber) began awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, RESONATING (M. Abe) commenced to hang out for a short distance and as a result shifted out, forcing INTERALIA wider on the track.

Approaching the 800m, SOLFEGE had to be steadied when racing in restricted room between SWISS STRIKE (N. Tomizawa) and SHEEMON (P. Wolfgram), which had a tendency to lay in.

FREE NEAR FREE raced ungenerously in the middle stages.

Leaving the 200m, SAM’S CROSSING (J. Letherby) shifted in under pressure, making contact with SOLFEGE. J. Letherby, rider of SAM’S CROSSING, was advised to exercise more care.

RESONATING and INTERALIA raced wide for the majority of the race.

M. Abe, rider of RESONATING, was fined $100 for striking his horse in a consecutive stride prior to the 100m. Jockey Abe was also cautioned for using his whip when his mount was out of contention.


Race 2: GOWRIE HOTEL MOTOR INN OPEN H’CAP – 1500M
1st – Positron 2nd – Able Seaman/Icedane 4th – Stravigent

Track temperature: 10 degrees celsius

STRAVIGENT (B. Hull) began awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, ICEDANE (A.Taylor) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of POSITRON (J. Stanley) when shifting in to obtain a position closer to the rail.

Approaching the 1200m, SEMI WELLS (A. Merritt) had to be steadied after improving on to the heels of MANIC MONDAY (P. Wolfgram).

Near the 1100m, LEZANT (S. Bogenhuber) had to be steadied after improving into a narrow run to the inside of SEMI WELLS (A. Merritt) and when being restrained shifted in, making contact with the running rail.

Leaving the 900m, LEZANT shifted in of its own accord, making contact with the running rail.

MANIC MONDAY raced in restricted room in the home straight when racing between STRAVIGENT and ABLE SEAMAN (C. Gilby), both of which shifted ground under pressure. Both B. Hull, rider of STRAVIGENT, and C. Gilby, rider of ABLE SEAMAN, were advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

A post race veterinary examination of MANIC MONDAY revealed the mare to have minor lacerations to both hind legs.





Race 3: CLOSE THE GAP CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1625M
1st – Wrist Craker 2nd – Spnada 3rd – Kalinya/Loves A Vino

Track temperature: 10 degrees celsius.

TING TINGS (S. Bogenhuber) jumped inwards at the start, taking DIAMOND DEL (M. Abe) in on to WRIST CRACKER (N. Evans).

KALINYA (C. Gilby) began awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, SPINADA (N. Tomizawa) had to be steadied off the heels of LOVES A VINO (K. Ashton), which was taken out by IBETHECAN (N. Yamada), which raced ungenerously in the early stages.

Stewards questioned P. Wolfgram regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of SCARLETT JO. P. Wolfgram stated that the horse travelled well in the early and middle stages and when a run presented itself on straightening, he felt the filly was unable to take advantage of that run and, in his opinion, felt the performance was disappointing. P. Wolfgram added that connections had indicated to him it may be their intention to spell SCARLETTJO. Stewards intend to confirm this with trainer M. Nolan.

C. Gilby, rider of KALINYA, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip more than 5 times prior to 100m. C. Gilby was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 5 meetings, to commence at midnight, 2 July, the expiration of a previously incurrred suspension, and to expire at midnight, 9 July 2010. In considering penalty, stewards were mindful of C. Gilby’s current circumstances and the fact that he was due to commence a suspension as from midnight tonight for a similar infringement of this rule.

N. Evans, rider of WRIST CRACKER, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip more than 5 times prior to 100m. N. Evans was fined $300.


Race 4: SOJO COLLECTIONS CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1050M
1st – Verridon 2nd – Ulmarra 3rd – Ourmikeymac 4th - Mother Russia

Track temperature: 10 degrees celsius.

MOTHER RUSSIA (A.Taylor) was slow to begin.

BARRAMUNDI (K. Ashton) was tightened for room on jumping away between VERRIDON (T. Fujinuma) and ULMARRA (S. Bogenhuber), both of which shifted ground.

BARRAMUNDI raced wide for the majority of the race.


Race 5: RETRUCK AUST QTIS 2YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1300M
1st – Starburst 2nd – Bemuse 3rd – Proud As Punch 4th – Lystar Miss

Track temperature: 8 degrees celsius.

A. Taylor was dislodged from CRAIGLEA ROSE when the filly straddled the corner of the parade yard fence. CRAIGLEA ROSE was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to race. A. Taylor was cleared to fulfil her engagement after being examined by the ambulance officers.

STARBURST (A. Best) was slow to begin.

CRAIGLEA ROSE (A.Taylor) began awkwardly.

STARBURST shifted wider on the track to improve leaving the 750m.

LYSTAR MISS (S. Bogenhuber) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.


Race 6: WILSONTON HOTEL MAIDEN H’CAP – 1300M
1st – Red Dawn 2nd – Primera 3rd – Sexy Star 4th – Bomber Murphy

Track temperature: 7 degrees celsius.

Jockey A. Merritt was examined by the club’s doctor after riding in race 2 and was stood down from his remaining engagement on PLAY IT AGAIN and was replaced by G. Geran. As G. Geran was delayed in transit to the course, N. Evans was substituted as the rider of PLAY IT AGAIN.

The start was delayed after SEXY STAR became fractious in the barriers and underwent a veterinary examination. Following the examination, SEXY STAR was declared a late scratching at 8.24 pm on veterinary advice. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on SEXY STAR were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 21 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 17 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets. Trainer M. Goodwin was advised that he must provide 2 further barrier certificates for SEXY STAR prior to its next race start, one of which must be in an official trial.

BOMBER MURPHY (R. Kerwin) was slow to begin.

SILENT LE TOUCH (J. Warrington) began very awkwardly and shifted in abruptly, resulting in J. Warrington making contact with the inside barrier gate.

PRIMERA (P. Wolfgram) overraced in the early and middle stages.

Leaving the 700m, BOMBER MURPHY, KINGDALE (J. Letherby) and PLAY IT AGAIN all commenced to race greenly and near the 550m, KINGDALE had to be steadied when tightened for room between PLAY IT AGAIN, which shifted in, and BOMBER MURPHY, which shifted out and away from the heels of FUSED (N. Tomizawa), which shifted out slightly. After considering all matters, stewards could not apportion blame for the incident to any one rider and therefore no further action was taken.

ADMIRAL SOMERVILLE (K. Yoshida) raced wide for the majority of the race.





Race 7: YOUNG WOMAN’S PLACE INC 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1625M
1st – Ambushed 2nd – Redwood Lass 3rd – Amoreena 4th – Lonesome Day

Track temperature: 6 degrees celsius.

The start of this race was delayed to enable a race at another venue to be completed.

A. Best was examined by the club’s doctor following race 5 and stood down from his engagement on HENNESSY REIGN and was replaced by J. Warrington. J. Warrington was subsequently examined by the club’s doctor following race 6 and stood down from this engagement and was replaced by apprentice N. Yamada when no senior rider was available.

SCHNEIDER (B. Hull) and PACIFIC THUNDER (J. Letherby) began awkwardly.

REDWOOD LASS (K. Ashton) began awkwardly and shifted in, making contact with STRAIGHTTOTHEPOINT (N. Evans), then shifted out, forcing CAIGLEA ROCKET (G. Geran) out on to AMOREENA (C. Gilby).

Passing the 1500m, STRAIGHTTOTHEPOINT shifted in, making contact with HENNESSY REIGN (N. Yamada).

Near the 1300m, REDWOOD LASS improved onto the heels of CRAIGLEA ROCKET and had to be steadied and shifted wider on the track.

REDWOOD LASS raced wide in the early and middle stages.

AMOREENA (C. Gilby) and PACIFIC THUNDER raced wide for the majority of the race.

As trainer T. Catip was not present at tonight’s meeting, stewards questioned jockey K. Yoshida regarding the improved performance of AMBUSHED, which he had ridden at its previous start. Jockey Yoshida stated that, in his opinion, tonight’s field was not of the same quality that the gelding faced in recent starts, and also that the horse was stepping up in distance, and felt that these were factors in tonight’s improved performance. Stewards noted his explanation and intend to interview trainer T. Catip at a later date.

A post race veterinary examination of STRAIGHTTOTHEPOINT, which finished tailed off, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.












STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday 19/06/2010

Summary of action concerning licencees
Fines
Race 3/6. Adam Best – Overweight 2 rides – $200 - AR120(b)
Race 1. Masayuki Abe – Jockey – Strike horse consec. stride prior to 100m - $100 – AR137A(5)(a)(i)
Race 3. Nathan Evans – Jockey – Use whip 8 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii) - $300

Suspension
Race 3. Corey Gilby – Jockey – Use whip 13 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii) – 5 mtgs – M/n 2.7.10 to m/n 9.7.10

Race day injuries/illness
Anthony Merritt – Illness – Cert. required
Adam Best – Illness – Cert. required
Jason Warrington – Injury – Cert. required

Absent jockeys
Shane Egan – Injury – Certificate required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed – All winners, Interalia, Wrist Cracker, Spinada, Ulmara
Pre Race – Lezant, Wrist Cracker, Kalinya and Straighttothepoint

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Dance Tulip – Stood flatfooted at start – Warning
Interalia – Difficult to load – Warning
Solfege – Difficult to load – Warning
Race 8. Sexy Star – Barrier manners – 2 B/certs, one being in off. Trial – LR36(b)

Adjourned inquiries
Race 3. Scarlett Jo – Trainer M. Nolan to be interviewed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Dance Tulip – M. Dorrington
Race 2. Lezant – S. Bogenhuber
Race 3. Loves A Vino – K. Ashton
Mallory Park – K. Yoshida
Diamond Del – M. Abe
Race 4. Verridon – T. Fujinuma
Race 6. Sexy Star – B. Wallace
Fused – N. Tomizawa
Play It Again – N. Evans
Race 7. Hennessy Reign – N. Yamada
Late scratchings