RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday, 31 July 2010

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

OFFICIALS

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


Race 1: XXXX Gold Class 1 H'cap – 1300m
1st – Days To Gamble 2nd – Willhaveahundred 3rd – Striking Rose 4th – Moxicaon

Track temperature: 17 degrees celsius

As P. Wolfgram was to be overweight, K. Yoshida was substituted as the rider of MOXICON. P. Wolfgram was fined $100.

ROGER (B. Wallace) jumped away awkwardly, losing ground.

ROSALITA (A. Best) was slow to begin.

PURE ACT (J. Letherby) began awkwardly, tightening LUGO (C. Eaton) on to the hind quarters of GOLDEN IDEAL (B. Thomson)

GOLDEN IDEAL shifted in leaving the 1000m, inconveniencing WILLHAVEAHUNDRED (R. Goltz).

Over the concluding stages, ROGER improved onto the heels of WILLHAVEAHUNDRED and had to be steadied.

PURE ACT, DEE’S PRIDE (M. O'Brien) and STRIKING ROSE (A.Taylor) raced wide for the majority of the race.

Stewards inquired into the riding tactics adopted by apprentice S. Egan, rider of CHECK THE LEADER, in particular his reason for losing ground when initially positioned midfield during the early stages until a point leaving the 800m, which resulted in CHECK THE LEADER racing in last position at that point of the race. Stewards also sought an explanation as to why he was unable to obtain clear running from the 300m until the 100m. Apprentice Egan stated that he had been instructed to ride CHECK THE LEADER quietly in a rearward position, as is the horse’s racing pattern, and this was the reason for him losing ground during the middle stages. He added he had been instructed to ride for luck and to improve to the inside rounding the home turn. Apprentice Egan explained that he had intended to improve to the inside of MOXICON rounding the home turn where a run had presented itself, however he felt that as the run closed he was obliged to then shift out around the heels of both MOXICON (K. Yoshida) and IGGY’S GIRL (N. Yamada). Trainer P. Sexton confirmed the instructions, however voiced his surprise with the horse losing ground when in a favourable position during the early stages. Stewards advised apprentice Egan that in their opinion he had erred in his tactics in failing to hold a position midfield to the inside of WILLHAVEHUNDRED between the 1100m and 800m, which resulted in him losing valuable ground at that stage of the race. Stewards further stated that, in their opinion, apprentice Egan had persisted too long in his endeavour to obtain a run to the inside of MOXICON when it was apparent the run had closed. Stewards directed apprentice Egan to attend a session with Queensland Racing apprentice instructors accompanied by his master.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of DAYS TO GAMBLE, stable representative Ms E. Quirke stated that at its most recent start the gelding had overraced when last at Dalby on 17 July, however has trialled well on the cushion track previously and appears to appreciate the surface.


Race 2: News QTIS Two-Years-Old H'cap – 1000m
1st – True Blue Angel 2nd – Mieko’s Diamond 3rd – Gran Torino 4th – Banderin

Track temperature: 16 degrees celsius

EMMA KATE (A. Best), which was slow to begin, was hampered shortly after the start when CRAIGLEA ROYALE (G. Geran) shifted in.

MAJOR ASCOT (C. Gilby) was slow to begin.

Near the 400m, KISS ME DEADLY (S. Bogenhuber) improved onto the heels of the tiring CRAIGLEA ROYALE (G. Geran) and was obliged to shift wider on the track.

Approaching the 300m, EMMA KATE shifted in under pressure, forcing A. Best to stop riding and straighten. LITTLE ZACHARY (A.Taylor), which was racing to the inside, had to be steadied as a result.

MIEKO’S DIAMOND (B. Wallace) hung in under pressure from the 250m, resulting in its rider being unable to fully test the horse.







Stewards questioned A. Best, regarding the performance of EMMA KATE. He stated that after the filly did not begin well, he pressured EMMA KATE early however it refused to settle during the middle stages and overraced. He added that EMMA KATE hung out throughout the event until being placed under pressure with the whip approaching the home turn, and at that stage the filly commenced to hang in. He stated that this was the first start in blinkers for the filly and this may have had an effect on the racing manners of EMMA KATE. Trainer M. Webb stated advised that EMMA KATE would be sent for a spell.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of CRAIGLEA ROYALE, G. Geran stated that as a result of the wide barrier he was forced to race wide throughout the event. He added this, coupled with the 59 kilogram impost, and being the gelding’s first start at Toowoomba, may have been factors in the poor perforamnce. G. Geran further stated that CRAIGLEA ROYAL was under pressure from the 600m and laid in throughout the event. Trainer P. Fleming agreed with G. Geran’s assessment, adding that it would be his intention to recommend to connections that the horse be sent for a spell. A post race veterinary examination of CRAIGLEA ROYALE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 3: Jewels Of The Range Class 3 H'cap – 1000m
1st – Fidakat 2nd – Vinnies Joy 3rd – Don’tstop Believin 4th – Military Way

Track temperature: 16 degrees celsius.

Shortly after the start, BOOFHEAD (C. Eaton) shifted in and had to be steadied from the heels of SUNDAY ADVICE (A.Taylor).

Near the 500m, MILITARY WAY (S. Egan) improved onto the heels of DON’TSTOP BELIEVIN (P. Wolfgram) and had to be steadied and as a result shifted wider on the track, inconveniencing SUNDAY ADVICE (A.Taylor). MILITARY WAY continued to overrace until a point approaching the 400m.

VINNIES JOY (K. Banks) hung out and as a result raced wide throughout the race.

BELLREGO (B. Wallace) hung in throughout the race.

When questioned regarding the performance of ZEBAKWE, R. Gotlz confirmed his disappointment with the the run, adding that the horse was under pressure from the 500m and failed to run on and could offer no further explanation for the performance. Trainer K. Waller stated, in his opinion, ZABAKWE may has suffered a breathing problem during the event, and added that he intended to experiment with the use of a tongue control bit during trackwork. A post race veterinary examination of ZEBAKWE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 4: Sunrise Maiden H'cap – 1300m
1st – Brief Happiness 2nd – Tribute To Valour 3rd – Silver Tongue 4th – Peak Performance

Track temperature: 15 degrees celsius

SPIN KAT (C. Eaton) was slow to begin.

Passing the 1200m, TRIBUTE TO VALOUR (S. Egan) shifted in, inconveniencing ROCK OF LINDY (M. O'Brien).

Leaving the 1000m, ROCK OF LINDY (M. O'Brien) was forced to steady and shift in to avoid the heels of TRIBUTE TO VALOUR (S. Egan), which shifted in. Apprentice S. Egan, rider of TRIBUTE TO VALOUR, was reprimanded for this incident.

Jockey J. Kehoe, rider of PEAK PERFORMANCE, pleaded guilty to a charge of using his whip in excess of 5 times prior to the 100m. J. Kehoe was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 1 August and to expire at midnight, 13 August 2010.

B. Thomson, rider of the winner, BRIEF HAPPINESS, was fined $200 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram over her declared riding weight.

Stewards questioned trainer N. Saunders and jockey J. Kehoe regarding the tactics adopted on PEAK PERFORMANCE, which led today as opposed to its previous starts. Jockey Kehoe stated he had been given no specific instructions as where to position the horse. He added that after hanging out and overracing during the early stages he elected to ride forward to a position on the fence, adding that it had not been his intention to be in such a forward position. Stewards advised trainer N. Saunders that should it be his intention not to lead at the horse’s next start, he would be required to advise stewards of the change of tactics. Stewards noted the explanation.

Race 5: Snooze Toowoomba Class 5 H'cap – 1625m
1st – Musashi Of Mieko 2nd – Markanyon 3rd – Meteor Master 4th – Afleet Boy

Track temperature: 15 degrees celsius.

Approaching the 1300m, SUPER WONTON (C. Eaton) overraced and had to be steadied from heels.

MARKANYON (S. Bogenhuber) overraced during the middle stages of the race.

MUSASHI OF MIEKO (B. Wallace) raced wide throughout.

Trainer M. Webb advised that RELEASED, which overraced in the early stages, would be sent for a spell.


Race 6: Souther Cross Automotive Maiden H'cap – 1500m
1st – Heza Guru 2nd – Gumpert 3rd – Coopers Comet 4th – Flower Chariot

Track temperature: 13 degrees celsius.

The start of this race was delayed when PRINCESS SINGA had to be reshod. It was further delayed when HEZA GURU proved extremely difficult to load. Trainer R. Wilkins was advised that she would be required to to provide a further barrier certificate for the horse, and that it must also perform satisfactorily in 2 official barrier trials prior to its next race start.

LADY CLYDIE (A. Best) was tightened for room at the start and lost ground between PRINCESS SINGA (L. Cheshire), which was taken out by ERIS (T. Fujinuma), which jumped away awkwardly, and KAAPTAN JACK (G. Geran), which shifted in.

TRY LEADER (S. Bogenhuber) was hampered on jumping away and lost ground between SAVVY CHOICE (P. Wolfgram) and GUMPERT (J. Daley), which jumped away awkwardly.

COOPERS COMET (S. Egan) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 500m, NEVER BENDS (M. O'Brien) improved onto the heels of SAVVY CHOICE (P. Wolfgram) and had to be steadied.

Near the 400m, the tiring REDWOOD LASS (E. Kehoe) had to be steadied when tightened for room to the inside of NEVER BENDS (M. O'Brien), which was taken in by LADY CLYDIE (A. Best), which shifted in under pressure.

PRINCESS SINGA (L. Cheshire), FLOWER CHARIOT (R. Goltz) and KAAPTAN JACK (G. Geran) raced wide throughout.


Race 7: XXXX Bitter Three-Years-Old H'cap – 1500m
1st – Primed 2nd – Craiglea Blondie 3rd – Hussonite 4th – Kalinga Flash

Track temperature: 14 degrees celsius.

FUSED (S. Egan) overraced during the early stages.

SHOW ME WHY (B. Wallace) was slow to begin.

Near the 1300m, CRAIGLEA BLONDIE (G.Geran), after obtaining the lead, steadied the pace and as a result, KALINGA FLASH (R. Goltz) and SHOW ME WHY (B. Wallace), which were following, were both obliged to steady from heels and lost ground. G. Geran, rider of CRAIGLEA BLONDIE, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Passing the 500m, SHOW ME WHY was steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of KALINGA FLASH, which shifted in marginally.

Stewards questioned apprentice B. Wallace and stable representative T. Duckett regarding the performance of SHOW ME WHY. Apprentice Wallace stated that after being forced to steady from heels on 2 occasions during the event the horse failed to run on as expected,however he was unable to offer any other tangible explanation for the performance. T. Duckett stated that it was his opinion that SHOW ME WHY would be spelled following today’s race. A post race veterinary examination of SHOW ME WHY failed to reveal any abnormalties.
















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
Race 4. Shane Egan – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 1. Phillip Wolfgram – Jockey - Overweight – AR120(b) - $100*
Race 4. Bonnie Thomson – Jockey – Weigh in o/weight - $200 – AR145*

Suspensions
Race 4. John Kehoe – Jockey - Use whip more than 5 times prior to 100m (18 times) – 7 mtgs - M/n 1.8.10 to 13.8.10 - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – all winners, Willhaveahunded, Mieko’s Diamond, Gumpert

Warnings/bars
Race 6. Heza Guru – Barrier manners – B/cert. 2 B/trials – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Iggy’s Girl – N. Yamada
Moxicon – K. Yoshida
Pure Act – J. Letherby
Lugo – C. Eaton
Dee’s Pride – M. O’Brien
Race 2. Athenaeum – W. Clasohm
Major Ascot – C. Gilby



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