RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday, 3 July 2010

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

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Torpey
Stewards – R. Hitchener, L. Morrison, L. Carvosso
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – C. Reardon
Swab attendants – J. Snell, A. Jones
Bookmakers Supervisor – T. Cooney
Starter – T. Woodham
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: XXXX Gold Class 2 H'cap – 1625m
1st –Kunninkik 2nd – Spinada 3rd – Shot Bar 4th – Golden Chase

Track temperature: 12 degrees celsius

Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer N. Petersen for the late declaration of rider for MALLORY PARK.

SHOT BAR (S. Guymer) was inclined to lay in when racing wide in the early stages of the event.

Near the 1100m, KALINYA (A.Taylor) improved up on to the heels of FAT HENRY (N. Yamada) and shifted out. KALINYA then raced wide for the remainder of the event.

KUNNINKIK (B. Wallace) raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of KUNNINKIK, as compared to its unplaced run last Saturday, 26 June, trainer T. Smit stated that the horse was first up after a 5 week lay off last week and had benefited from the run. He further added that the extra distance of tonight’s race compared to the race on 26 June was more suitable for the horse. Stewards noted the the explanation.






Race 2: News Class 4 H'cap – 1100m
1st – Verridon 2nd – Just A Touch 3rd – Fille de Neige 4th – Ourmikeymac

Track temperature: 7 degrees celsius

Prior to the event, the connections of JUST A TOUCH, which was having its first Queensland start, advised stewards that it would be their intention to have the gelding ridden more quieter tonight than it had been ridden in interstate starts. The horse was ridden accordingly.

CRIMSON FIRE (J. Letherby) stood flatfooted at the start, resulting in the horse losing valuable ground.

CANADIAN CHIEF (S. Guymer) had to be steadied off the heels of BLACK DAKOTA (N. Tomizawa), which shifted in shortly after the start.

Approaching the 900m, BLACK DAKOTA was inconvenienced when VERRIDON (T. Fujinuma) shifted out from the rail.

CANADIAN CHIEF raced wide for the majority of the race.

Nearing the 400m, REONMAY (S. Bogenhuber) shifted out and brushed VERRIDON.

BLACK DAKOTA had a tendency to lay in when placed under pressure in the straight.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of BLACK DAKOTA, jockey N. Tomizawa stated that the horse travelled well until placed under pressure near the 500m and then immediately began to hang in at that point. He added that the horse was racing in a bubble cheeker on the off side for the first time and he felt the horse seemed to resent this gear. Trainer T. Sears was of the opinion that the horse’s condition let him down over the final stages and, in his opinion, BLACK DAKOTA would benefit from tonight’s race.


Race 3: Southern Cross Automative Class 5 H'cap – 1500m
1st – Professor 2nd – Cheapskaterubi 3rd – Afleet Boy/Best Of Ceedee

Track temperature: 7 degrees celsius.

Trainer G. Roberts was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for LEAPING LEIGH by the prescribed time.

CHEAPSKATERUBI (S. Guymer) was slow to begin.

BEST OF CEEDEE (B. Wallace) and CACHETE (N. Yamada) were both caught wide in the early stages of the event.

PRINCE CALLUM (K. Wharton) was inclined to overrace in the early stages of the event.

PROFESSOR (J. Letherby) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages of the event when restrained by its rider.

Apprentice J. Letherby was reprimanded for using his whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 2 of which were in consecutive strides.

When questioned regarding the poor performance of CACHETE, N. Yamada stated that it was his intention to settle the horse in a forward trailing position, however CACHETE overraced when caught wide and he was obliged to go forward. He further added that CACHETE continued to overrace when leading and, in his opinion, this was a contributing factor in the mare yielding ground in the run to the finish. Trainer M. Nolan advised it would be his intention to send the mare for an immediate spell. Stewards took no further action in view of this undertaking.


Race 4: Jewels of the Range Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 1 H'cap – 1300m
1st – Mistersun 2nd – Lavendi 3rd – Sheemon 4th - Interalia

Track temperature: 5 degrees celsius.

LUNAR CYCLE (N. Evans) was slow to begin.

ALL DIEHARD (N. Tomizawa) and BINRASY (W. Clasohm) made contact shortly after jumping away.

Rounding the home turn, BINRASY was crowded for room when racing between LUNAR CYCLE (N. Evans) and LOGANS HERO (H. Hamada), which shifted out.

Near the 100m, ELIMINATION (B. Wallace) improved up on to the heels of LUNAR CYCLE and as a result was obliged to alter course to obtain clear running.

HEWILLDO (L. Cheshire) raced wide for the majority of the race.

SHEEMON (J. Letherby) had a tendency to hang in for the majority of the event.


Race 5: XXXX Bitter Fillies and Mares Class 1 H'cap – 1300m
1st – Lonesome Tycoon 2nd – Legally Proud 3rd – Willhaveahundred 4th – Red Dawn

Track temperature: 3 degrees celsius.

D’ADDARIO (S. Bogenhuber) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with MISS HAVIANA (N. Tomizawa).

RED DAWN (A.Taylor) was inconvenienced when D’ADDARIO commenced to hang out leaving the 800m.

D’ADDARIO commenced to hang out badly leaving the 800m, resulting in the horse being uncompetitive. Trainer S. Campbell was advised that the filly must trial satisfactorily before racing again. A post race veterinary examination of D’ADDARIO failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.



Race 6: 7 Home & Away QTIS Two-Years-Old H'cap – 1500m
1st – Hidden Treasure 2nd – Dragon Rocker 3rd – Starburst 4th – Craiglea Rawie

Track temperature: 3 degrees celsius.

The start of this race was delayed to avoid a clash with an interstate harness racing event.

CRAIGLEA ROSE (K. Wharton) was fractious in the barriers.

HIDDEN TREASURE (A.Taylor) stood flatfooted at the start, resulting in the horse losing valuable ground.

STARBURST (B. Wallace) began awkwardly.

ECHOIC (J. Letherby) raced ungenerously for a short distance when restrained for a short distance after start.

Leaving the 1300m, PROUD AS PUNCH (T. Fujinuma) improved up on to the heels of DRAGON ROCKER (L. Cheshire) and had to be steadied.

STARBURST had a tendency to overrace in the early and middle stages of the race.

CRAIGLEA ROSE laid in under pressure for the majority of the straight.


Race 7: Cracker Print Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st – Hussonite 2nd – Admiral Somerville 3rd – Rosalita 4th – Watacon

Track temperature: 2 degrees celsius.

Trainer S. Burns, representative for trainer M. Lynch, was reprimanded for failing to have WATACON in the enclosure by the prescribed time.

Near the 1100m, ROSALITA (N. Tomizawa) and ARMA (S. Boganhuber) were both tightened for room when racing to the inside of LIL RED ROOSTER (K. Banks), which shifted in. K. Banks, rider of LIL RED ROOSTER, was advised to exercise more care.

IZZI BRAVE (S. Egan) was slow to begin.

ARMA (S. Boganhuber) had a tendency to lay in in the early stages of the straight.










STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
Race 3. Jason Letherby – A/jockey – Use whip more 6 times prior to 100m/2 in consec. strides – AR137A(5)(a)(ii), AR137A(5)(a)(ii)*
Race 7. Shane Burns – Trainer – Present horse late to enclosure – AR124*

Fines
Race 3. Gina Roberts – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR36*

Absent jockeys
P. Wolfgram – Illness – Certificate required*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – all winners and Spinada, Just A Touch, Cheapskaterubi

Warnings/bars
Race 5. D’Addario – Hung out/uncompetitive – Trial – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Mallory Park – J. Letherby
Race 3. Prince Callum – K. Wharton
Leaping Leigh – N. Tomizawa

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