RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday, 20 NOVEMBR 2010

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

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – J. Perry, J. Childs, D. Wann
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P McAuliffe
Swab attendants – R. Burchman
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Bishop
Starter – T. Woodham, D. Herne
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: Puntingace Class 4 H'cap – 1850m
1st – Sunday Advice 2nd – Rem’e’can 3rd – Mother Russia 4th – Lovmieko

Track temperature: 22 degrees celsius

Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer J. Wallace for the late declaration of rider for LOVMIEKO.

Due to a Trainers Service Centre error, P. Wolfgram was omitted as the rider of REM ‘E’CAN (Race 1) and SEASIDE DANCER (Race 6).

ARGENTEUM (M. O'Brien) began awkwardly and lost ground.

MOTHER RUSSIA (N. Yamada) was slow to begin.

CRIMSON FIRE (R. Goltz) and LOVMIEKO made contact shortly after the start.

HOPESON (W. Clasohm) and REM’E’CAN (P. Wolfgram) raced ungenerously in the early stages of the race.

LOVMIEKO (S. Egan) raced wide in the early stages.

Passing the winning post on the first occasion, MOTHER RUSSIA (N. Yamada) had to be steadied momentarily from the heels of CRIMSON FIRE, which shifted in.

Jockey S. Egan reported that LOVMIEKO laid in under pressure in the home straight.

KUNNINKIK (T. Fujinuma) raced wide for the majority of the race.

Stewards sought an explanation from apprentice M. O’Brien regarding the disappointing performance of ARGENTEUM. She stated that after initially being slow to begin the horse travelled well in the early and middle stages, however when asked to quicken from the 700m, the gelding failed to respond to her riding and in her opinion was disappointing. Trainer N. Saunders stated that the horse had difficulty carrying weight and got back further in tonight’s race than he had expected, which resulted in ARGENTEUM failing to run on in the straight.


Race 2: XXXX Gold CG&E Maiden H'cap – 1300m
1st – Consulate 2nd – Pacific Thunder 3rd – Jhelum 4th – Kesthin

Track temperature: 19 degrees celsius

The start of this race was considerably delayed when GREYS A ROCKIN, which was fractious in the mounting enclosure, dislodged its rider in the preliminary and completed a circuit of the course and SMARTY SMART, which proved difficult to ride to the barriers, were withdrawn by stewards at 5.35 pm. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on SMARTY SMART and GREYS A ROCKIN were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 45 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 35 cents in the dollar on the value of place bets. Trainer T. Pascoe was advised that SMARTY SMART must barrier trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start. Trainer T. Sears will be advised that a warning will be placed on the pre-race manners of GREYS A ROCKIN. Apprentice M. Abe, rider of GREYS A ROCKIN, was reprimanded for use of inappropriate language towards an official regarding this incident involving GREYS A ROCKIN.

PINTER (K. Yoshida) began awkwardly and shifted out, forcing COUNT ROMANO (M. O'Brien) outwards.

Near the 1200m, MEDICI (T. Fujinuma) had to be steadied when cramped for room between PINTER (K. Yoshida) and SELBOURNE (K. Ashton), which shifted out.

Near the 700m, CONSULATE (W. Clasohm) shifted out, forcing PINTER (K. Yoshida) wider on the track. PINTER then raced wide from this point.

Passing the 550m, CONSULATE laid in and made contact with FORZA POTENZA (S. Drake).

PACIFIC THUNDER (S. Egan) was held up and unable to improve behind the tiring COUNT ROMANO (M. O'Brien) from the 400m until entering the home straight. A short distance later, PACIFIC THUNDER shifted out to obtain clear running, however was held up on the heels of runners until nearing the 150m.

MEDICI shifted in abruptly approaching the 200m when placed under pressure, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten.

JHELUM (A.Taylor) shifted in and bumped KESTHIN (R. Goltz) near the 150m.

MEDICI raced wide throughout.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the riding tactics adopted by A. Taylor, rider of JHELUM, in particular the reason for her restraining that colt in the early and middle stages which resulted in JHELUM losing considerable ground and racing at the tail of the field. A. Taylor advised stewards that her instructions were to ride the horse quietly today as it had compounded badly at its last start when leading. She added that JHELUM jumped well today, however when placed upon heels she restrained JHELUM which resulted in it throwing its head in the air and racing extremely ungenerously. A. Taylor further added that approaching the 800m the horse commenced to settle and she then was able to make a run wide on the track leaving the 600m, and that the horse finished the race off well. Trainer M. Nolan confirmed the instructions, adding that JHELUM, in his opinion, is better suited when ridden quietly and that it was evident that when A. Taylor was carrying out those instructions the horse was reluctant to settle. Stewards after considering all the evidence accepted the explanations from both parties and advised trainer M. Nolan that they would be placing a warning against the racing manners of JHELUM.

Stewards sought an explanation from S. Drake, rider of FORZA POTENZA, regarding the poor performance of the horse. S. Drake stated that it was her intention to try and lead, however there was too much early pace in the race, which resulted in FORZA POTENZA settling in a midfield position. She added that the horse trevelled well until nearing the 550m when she received a bump from the runner to her outside and from that point onwards the horse failed to run on and proved most disappointing. A post race veterinary examination of FORZA POTENZA failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 3: Judith Himstedt Consulting F&M Maiden H'cap – 1300m
1st – Nothinleicadiamond 2nd – Watch The Show 3rd – Escalotte 4th – Moon Piggy

Track temperature: 16 degrees celsius.

NOTHINLEICADIAMOND (T. Fujinuma) was tightened for room at the start between EL MOXIE PRINCESS (N. Evans) and CLOSE RANGE (P. Wolfgram), which shifted out.

CLOSE RANGE overraced in the early stages.

Nearing the home turn, EL MOXIE PRINCESS (N. Evans) shifted out abruptly away from WATCH THE SHOW (M. O'Brien).

MOON PIGGY (S. Drake) raced wide for the majority of the race.


Race 4: L&H/Auslec Class 3 H'cap – 1300m
1st – Miss Imagica 2nd – Race The Shadow 3rd – Striking Rose 4th - Robson

Track temperature: 16 degrees celsius.

W. Clasohm, rider of JUDGE’S VERDICT, dropped his whip near the 400m.
No racing incidents.




Race 5: 7 News Maiden Plate – 1625m
1st – Midnight Max 2nd – Unfashionable 3rd – Yo’s Selection 4th - No Hoops

Track temperature: 14 degrees celsius.

Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer P. Sexton for failing to produce the identification card for PERFECT DAYS. Stewards advised Mr Sexton that PERFECT DAYS would not be permitted to start again until he was in possession of the identification card.

WILDBOYWILL (S. Drake) and I DON’T REMEMBER (K. Yoshida) were tightened for room at the start between NO HOOPS (K. Ashton) and YO’S SELECTION (R. Goltz), which shifted out.

YO’S SECECTION overraced in the early stages.

Stewards questioned apprentice T. Fujinuma in regards to the tactics adopted today whereby he led on PERFECT DAYS, setting a quick tempo. Apprentice Fujinuma stated this his instructions were to lead today and after the horse did not begin as well as he expected he urged his mount forward and was able to obtain the lead approaching the 1400m. T. Fujinuma added that a short distance later the horse commenced to race keenly throughout the middle stages and that he was unable to get the horse to relax and come back underneath him. He further added that PERFECT DAYS commenced to weaken from approaching the 400m, adding that the horse, in his opinion, was most disappointing. Trainer P. Sexton confirmed the instructions to lead tonight and added that, in his opinion, that the horse had failed to relax which he contributed to the horse weakening, and confirmed his disapointment in the horse’s performance. After considering all the evidence before them stewards were critical of apprentice T. Fujinuma’s riding in the early and middle stages in that, in their opnion, he could have made greater efforts in attempting to get his mount to settle. Stewards advised T. Fujinuma that his error in judgment was not worthy of levelling a charge against him, however advised his that as a result of his riding he would be required to attend a session with the Riders’ Review Panel at Racing Queensland Limited for furthter riding tuition.


Race 6: GHD Pty Ltd Class 1 H'cap – 1000m
1st – Golden Kid 2nd – Fallis 3rd – Playful Paris 4th – Don’t Cal Me Crazy

Track temperature: 14 degrees celsius.

FALLIS (R. Goltz) shifted in abruptly at the start.

DON’T CALL ME CRAZY (N. Yamada) jumped in the air at the start and lost ground at the start.

I DON’T REMEMBER (K. Yoshida) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, GOLDEN KID (T. Fujinuma) commenced to buck for a short distance and as a result lost ground. Connections were advised that GOLDEN KID must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.

GOLDEN KID (T. Fujinuma) laid in under pressure in the early part of the straight.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
Masayuki Abe AR175(k) – Misconduct – Inappropriate comments direct to an official.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – all winners

Pre race – Mother Russia, Hopeson

Warnings/bars
Race 2. Smarty Smart – Manners proceeding to barriers – Trial – AR8(t)
Jhelum – Racing manners – Warning
Greys A Rockin – Pre race manners - Warning

Race 6. Golden Kid – Bucked in running – Trial – AR8(t)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Lovmieko – S. Egan
Rem’e’can – P. Wolfgram
Race 6. Seaside Dancer – P. Wolfgram

Late scratchings

Race 2. Smarty Smart – 5.35 pm
Greys A Rockin – 5.35 pm



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