RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday,

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

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – J. Dart, J. Childs, L. Morrison, L. Arrowsmith
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 – 1200m
1st – Consulate 2nd – Shumie Go 3rd – Willhaveahundred 4th – Perfect Days

Track temperature: 28 degrees celsius

KENTUCKY DANSEUR (K. Yoshida) was hampered at the start by OMNAGOMMERA (K. Banks), which was taken out by PINK GARDENIA (T. Fujinuma). A short distance later, KENTUCKY DANSEUR was forced to ease after making contact with the hind quarters of SAM’S CROSSING (J. Letherby) after being taken out further by OMNAGOMMERA.

WILLHAVEAHUNDRED (M. O'Brien) was slow to begin.

CONSULATE (A. Best) hung in from the 500m.

OMNAGOMMERA raced ungenerously in the early stages.

J. Kehoe, rider of SHUMIE GO, was reminded of his obligations in relation to excessive use of the whip in a backhand manner.

Stewards questioned jockey P. Wolfgram and stable representative Ms L. Sears in relation to the disapointing performance of COMMERCIALLY. Jockey Wolfgram advised that the horse travelled reasonably during the early stages however at the 600m when asked to improve into the race the filly failed to respond and proved disappointing. P. Wolfgram further added that the horse had worked well during the week and based on its trackwork he had expected a forward showing today. Ms Sears stated she was at a loss to explain the poor performance of COMMERCIALLY as the horse had worked well in preparation for today’s event and had expected a forward showing. Ms Sears however advised that, in her opinion, COMMERCIALY may have been affected by the heat. A post race veterinary examination of COMMERCIALLY failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 2: TTC New Website Coming Soon Class 3 H'cap – 1100m
1st – Fizzy 2nd – Canadian Joy 3rd – Dancefloor Prodigy 4th – First Option

Track temperature: 28 degrees celsius

As M. Abe was ill, J. Kehoe was substituted as the rider of FIRST OPTION.

Near the 400m, ELEGANCE DRAGON (C. Maund) brushed the running rail.

FIZZY (A. Best) shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.

TRUE BLUE ANGEL (M. O'Brien) raced wide for the majority of the race.


Race 3: The Last Stride Syndication Maiden Plate – 1300m
1st – Tycoon Treasure 2nd – Bemuse 3rd – Hold Your Ground 4th – Exquisite Diamond

Track temperature: 25 degrees celsius.

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer N. Hocking regarding the late scratching of AMANDAS GRACE at 7.50 am.

As W. Clasohm was to be overweight, J. Kehoe was substituted as the rider of TOP IT OFF. W. Clasohm was fined $100.

SAVAGE RIVER (K. Yoshida) hung out rounding the home turn, resulting in ALANDY LAD (M. O'Brien) having to be eased from the heels of that runner.

THE NAKED COWBOY (S. Sweedman) and EXQUISITE DIAMOND (S. Bogenhuber) raced wide for the majority of the race.

K. Banks, rider of TELLINTAIMZ, reported that after being slowly away the gelding raced ungenerously with its head in the air in the early stages and resented racing between runners, which was the reason she settled further back in the field than anticipated.

A post race veterinary examination of THE NAKED COWBOY, which compounded over the final stages, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Subsequent to the event, trainer M. Goodwin advised it was his intention to have a further veterinary examination carried out on THE NAKED COWBY and that he would advise stewards of the results of such examination. THE NAKED COWBOY cast its near fore plate in running.

A post race veterinary examination of TOP IT OFF, which compounded over the concluding stages, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Race 4: Southern Cross Automative Open H'cap – 1000m
1st – Tycoon Treasure 2nd – Bemuse 3rd – Hold your Ground 4th – Exquisite Diamond

Track temperature: 25 degrees celsius.

ROCKEM (K. Banks), which was fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly, losing ground.

Stewards questioned jockey K. Banks and trainer N. Hilton regarding the disappointing performance of ROCKEM. Ms Banks advised that after missing the start, ROCKEM was under pressure throughout and, in her opinion, only ran on fairly in the straight. Trainer Mr N. Hilton stated he was not entirely disappointed with the performance of the horse, which was having its first start and coming into the race without a trial and, in his opinion, would derive benefit from the race.


Race 5: Neil Mansell Transport QTIS Two-Years-Old Maiden H'cap – 1000m
1st – Aquatorial 2nd – Hopefully 3rd – Tomcat 4th – On Ice Now

Track temperature: 23 degrees celsius.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH (D. McWhinney) and SEVEN MINUTES (W. Doyle) made contact on jumping away.

HOPEFULLY (A. Best) began awkwardly and made contact with the hind quarters of TOMCAT (N. Tomizawa).

KILWINNING LUCK (G. Geran) began awkwardly, losing considerable ground.

Shortly after the start, AQUATORIAL (J. Letherby) shifted in abruptly, taking ALWAYS PERSIANGULF (N. Yamada) in on to ENOUGH ES ENOUGH (D. McWhinney), which in turn shifted in, inconveniencing HOPEFULLY.

Approaching the 700m, HOPEFULLY, whilst overracing, got its head in the air whilst being restrained.

KILWINNING LUCK (G. Geran) raced greenly for the majority of the event, placing its rider at a disadvantage. A post race veterinary examination of KILWINNING LUCK revealed the colt to be severely shin sore in the near foreleg. Trainer K. Birse was advised KILWINNING LUCK would now be sent for an immediate spell.







Race 6: Channel 7 Class 5 H'cap – 1625m
1st – Winger In 2nd – Piccolo Latte 3rd – Kunninkik 4th – Just A Classic

Track temperature: 23 degrees celsius.

Following the running of race 3, P. Wolfgram was stood down the club’s doctor and was replaced by K. Yoshida on ARGENTEUM and as the rider of SHEZA FLASHLADY in race 7.

ARGENTEUM (K. Yoshida) was slow into stride.

KUNNINKIK (J. Letherby) overraced in the early and middle stages of the race.

K. Yoshida, rider of ARGENTEUM, dropped his whip near the 450m.

N. Tomizawa, rider of JUST A CLASSIC, was fined $100 for using his whip in excess of 5 times in a forehand manner prior to the 100m.


Race 7: XXXX Bitter Class 2 H'cap – 2100m
1st – Kesthin 2nd – Rageena 3rd – Mayalbe 4th – Golden Gleams

Track temperature: 23 degrees celsius.

I LOVE TOBOUGGIE was declared a late scratching by order of the stewards at 11 am after receiving advice from trainer D. Baker that the gelding had sustained a significant stone bruise and was unfit to race. Mr Baker was advised that he would be require to provide a veterinary clearance for I LOVE TOBOUGGIE prior to its next race start.

SHEZA FLASHLADY (K. Yoshida) overraced in the early and middle stages.

Stewards questioned trainer T. Sears and jockey K. Yoshida regarding the disappointing performance of SHEZA FLASHLADY. Jockey Yoshida stated that after beginning well his mount mount overraced in the early and middle stages of the race. He further added that after he elected to restrain near the 900m, from this point the filly failed to travel well in the race and as such proved disappointing. Jockey Yoshida further added that SHEZA FLASHLADY was up in class as well as up in the weights today, which may have contributed to the poor performance. Trainer Mr T. Sears advised that SHEZA FLASHLADY had worked well in preparation for today’s event and as such expected a forward showing. He added he felt the tempo set in the race was to the filly’s detriment, which resulted in it not finishing the race off as he expected. Mr Sears undertook to report to stewards any abnormalities which become apparent in the days following he race. He further added that SHEZA FLASHLADY would be sent for an immediate spell. A post race veterinary examination of SHEZA FLASHLADY failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Trainer E. Ropiha was advised that GOLDEN GLEAMS, which was found to have the presence of blood in one nostril following the event, would be required to gallop 1000 metres satisfactorily in the presence of a steward prior to its next race start.

Stewards questioned jockey J. Kehoe in relation to the tactics adopted on HEZA GURU, in particular in the early and middle stages of the race when he pressured his mount to obtain a forward position in the lead. Jockey Kehoe stated he was instructed to lead on HEZA GURU and in an attempt to follow instructions he continued to challenge for the lead until a point near the 900m where he was able to obtain this position after jockey K. Yoshida was able to restrain SHEZA FLASHLADY, which had been overracing. Stewards were critical of J. Kehoe’s ride in that it lacked judgement in that he should have endeavoured to restrain his mount when an opportunity arose for him after leaving the winning post on the first occasion, and in future he would be expected to show more initiative in his races.











































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licencees

Fines
Race 3. Wade Clasohm – Jockey – Overweight – $100 - AR120(b)*
Race 6. Nozi Tomizawa – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – $100 - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Race day injuries/illness
P. Wolfgram – Illness – Cert. Required*

Absent jockeys
M. Abe – Ilness – Cert. Required*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – all winners


Warnings/bars
Race 7. I Love Tobouggie – Stone bruise - Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Golden Gleams – Bled one nostril – Gallop 1000m before steward – AR53A(7)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. First Option – J. Kehoe
Race 6. Argenteum – K. Yoshida
Race 7. Sheza Flashlady – K. Yoshida


Late scratchings
Race 3. Amandas Grace – 7.50 am
Race 7. I Love Tobouggie – 11 am



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