RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday, 9 July 2011

WEATHER – FINE TRACK – CUSHION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – J. Childs, L. Carvosso, D. Wann
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P McAuliffe
Swab attendants – J. Snell, R. Birchman
Bookmakers Supervisor – Club
Starter – P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From TTC, 5.7.11

Trainer G. Blades reported to stewards that in the days subsequent to MONDE BIJOU racing at Toowoomba in the Sky Racing F&M Maiden H'cap (1200m) that the mare was found to be mildly lame and stepping short in the off foreleg. Mr Blades further advised that the injury was treated by his vet, however it was his intention to continue with the mare's current preparation. Stewards advised Mr Blades that he would be required to obtain a Veterinary Certificate prior to MONDE BIJOU next racing.
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Race 1: TTC Family Fun Day July 23 Class 1 H'cap – 1300m
1st –Mymatemarty 2nd – Primera 3rd – Watacon 4th – Miss Haviana

Track temperature: 11 degrees Celsius

CAPPIN JACK (S. Egan) commenced to overrace in the early stages of the event and near the 800m shifted wider on the track and raced extremely wide from that point onwards.

Leaving the 400m, RUN BLONDIE RUN (W. Clasohm) hung in under presure and continued to do so in the home straight, making contact with JAM TIN (K. Banks) on a number of occasions.

Approaching the 100m, MYMATEMARTY (J. Letherby) shifted in under pressure, forcing RUN BLONDIE RUN in onto JAM TIN. J. Letherby , rider of MYMATEMARTY, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

Leaving the 200m, MR MOTO (K. Yoshida) was disappointed for clear running between WATACON (N. Tomizawa) and SAHARA SHAMAL (M. O'Brien), both of which shifted ground slightly.

Near the 100m, MR MOTO had to be steadied off the heels of WATACON and shift in to obtain clear running.


Race 2: TTC Members Christmas In July Dinner July 30 Class 3 H'cap – 1500m
1st –I'llbetricked 2nd – Ambushed 3rd – Bruncher 4th – Spinada

Track temperature: 9 degrees Celsius

I'LLBETRICKED (K. Yoshida) and GRAIN TRADER (G. Geran) were tightened for room at the start between TANAE AMBER (N. Tomizawa), which began awkwardly and shifted out, and MALLORY PARK (J. Warrington), which shifted in. In this incident, GRAIN TRADER lost ground.

ORHTAC (M. Walters) and AMBUSHED (S. Bogenhuber) began awkwardly.

FOREVER GENTLE (S. Egan) was slow to begin.

ORHTAC and SUNDAY ADVICE (L. Cumberland) overraced in the early and middle stages.

K. Yoshida, rider of I'LLBETRICKED, dropped his whip near the 100m.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of GRAIN TRADER, jockey G. Geran stated that after suffering some interference at start the horse settled back further than anticipated, and he felt that the fast pace set in the event had not suited his mount in that he had to make a long sustained run on the horse to improve his position from leaving the 800m and was obliged to shift wide on the track to do so. He felt that, in all the circumstances, GRAIN TRADER finished the race off fairly. Trainer M. Kropp agreed with G. Geran's assessment and was also of the opinion that the rise in weight tonight as compared to its previous start may also have had a bearing on the performance. Stewards noted the explanations.

Apprentice S. Egan was questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FOREVER GENTLE. Apprentice Egan stated that he was at a loss to explain tonight's performance, in that after obtaining a nice run just off the speed, the filly failed to respond to his riding from leaving the 600m and, in his opinion, was disappointing. Trainer P. Sexton stated that the filly had pleased him in trackwork leading in to tonight's race, however he was disappointed with the performance of FOREVER GENTLE and undertook to report to stewards any abnormality which comes to light which may have had a bearing on tonight's performance.

Race 3: Melbourne Cup Bookings Now Open Class 2 H'cap – 1050m
1st – Zofa 2nd – Boardies 3rd – Rapt In Rhythm 4th – Junabee Road

Track temperature: 9 degrees Celsius.

Apprentice S. Egan advised stewards that he would not be able to take advantage of his full 3 kilogram allowance as the rider of DON'T TELL RHONDA due to not being aware that he had been declared for this ride. After hearing submissions from Mr M. Park, trainer of DON'T TELL RHONDA, stewards permitted S. Egan to fulfill this engagement when only being able to claim 1 kilogram of his 3 kilogram allowance. Mr Park was nevertheless severely reprimanded and advised that in future he must confirm riding engagements prior to declaring his riders.

At the start, CONSTANT CRAVING (P. Wolfgram) and RAPT IN RHYTHM (G. Geran) were tightened for room on jumping away between JUNABEE ROAD (J. Warrington) and SWOOP AND DESTROY (S. Bogenhuber), both of which shifted ground.

RED RAPTOR (A. Best) was tightened for room shortly after the start when racing between MAJOR CASH (L. Cumberland) and BOARDIES (S. Drake), which shifted in.

MISS CONDY (K. Yoshida) and DON'T TELL RHONDA (S. Egan) were slow to begin.

JUNABEE ROAD (J. Warrington) hung out in the early and middle stages.

Leaving the 500m, RAPT IN RHYTHM had to be eased when disappointed for clear running between JUNABEE ROAD (J. Warrington), which hung out, and MAJOR CASH, which shifted in slightly when racing ungenerously to the inside of RED RAPTOR.

RED RAPTOR raced wide for the majority of the race.


Race 4: Christmas Party Bookings Now Open Maiden – 1300m
1st – Society Lass 2nd – Let Me Rock 3rd – Epic Dancer 4th - Perspective

Track temperature: 8 degrees Celsius.

As apprentice T. Harrison's arrival at the course was delayed due to commitments at the Gold Coast Turf club, apprentice S. Egan was substituted as the rider of HOT LAPS and as the rider of YOUNG BERRY in race 7.

DODGY CAT (M. Abe) and BUSH BEET (S. Galvin) were slow to begin.

HOT LAPS (S. Egan) blundered soon after the start and lost ground.

PRINCE REGO (P. Wolfgram) raced greenly in the middle stages.

EPIC DANCER (G. Geran) hung in under pressure over the final 200m, and near the 100m shifted in, forcing BREAKING OUT (J. Kehoe) in on to HOT LAPS (S. Egan), which shifted in.

Approaching the 50m, HOT LAPS improved on to the heels of the tiring PRINCE REGO (P. Wolfgram) and shifted out abruptly, causing BREAKING OUT to be momentarily steadied. Apprentice S. Egan, rider of HOT LAPS, was advised to show greater care when shifting ground in future.

LET ME ROCK shifted in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

BREAKING OUT, HOT LAPS and DODGY CAT (M. Abe) raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of AMISHEE BELLE, N. Tomizawa reported that the filly travelled well in the early and middle stages of the event, however once placed under pressure leaving the 300m, AMISHEE BELLE failed to respond to his riding and, in his opinion, was disappointing. Trainer R Pereira could offer no tangible explanation and advised that she would now review the horse's current preparation. Trainer R. Pereira undertook to advise stewards of any abnormality that comes to her attention that may have had a bearing on tonight's performance.


Race 5: Palm Lake Resort Class 6 H'cap – 1625m
1st – Released 2nd –Paper Weight 3rd –Hussminda 4th – Greys A Rockin

Track temperature: 8 degrees Celsius.

Trainer Mr W. Walters was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for PEACE AN QUIET by the prescribed time.

The start of this race was delayed to allow the completion of a harness racing event in progress.

RELEASED (N. Tomizawa) began awkwardly and shortly after shifted in, making contact with HIDDEN ASSETS (L. Cumberland).

Leaving the 1400m HIDDEN ASSETS shifted in and when being corrected by its rider, became unbalanced and shifted wider on the track.

PROFESSOR (A. Best) overraced in the early stages.

Near the 1000m, PEACE AN QUIET, which was overracing, improved onto the heels of HIDDEN ASSETS and shifted out, making heavy contact with PAPER WEIGHT (K. Yoshida) and forcing that runner wider on the track. As a result PAPER WEIGHT was obliged to race 3 wide for the remainder of the event.

Leaving the 550m until leaving the 400m, GREYS A ROCKIN (P. Wolfgram) was held up on the heels of the tiring HIDDEN ASSETS.

Near 300m, PEACE AN QUIET (M. Walters) had to be steadied when tightened for room by PROFESSOR which, when hanging in, shifted in and away from PAPER WEIGHT (K. Yoshida).
Race 6: PSP Video QTIS 3YO H'cap – 1200m
1st – Don't Call Me Crazy 2nd – Rodregeuz 3rd – Whisprian 4th –Renezma

Track temperature: 6 degrees Celsius.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by G. Geran, rider of the 2nd placegetter, RODRIGEUZ, against DONT CALL ME CRAZY (N. Tomizawa) being declared the winner, alleging interference near the 250m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol films, it was established that near the 250m a narrow run had presented itself between WHISPRIAN and DONT CALL ME CRAZY. Shortly after, WHISPRIAN shifted in, however DONT CALL ME CRAZY shifted in when insuffiently clear of RODRIGEUZ, resulting in G. Geran having to take hold of RODRIGEUZ and having the momentum of his mount impeded. In considering the interference involved and the head margin between both horses at the finish, stewards upheld the protest and the Judge's placings were amended to read: No. 2. – RODRIGEUZ – 1st No. 5 – DONT CALL ME CRAZY – 2nd No. 6 – WHISPRIAN – 3rd No. 3 – RENEZMA. At a subsequent inquiry, N. Tomizawa, rider of DONT CALL ME CRAZY, was reprimanded.

LISSOY LAD (S. Drake) began awkwardly and lost ground and was then reluctant to stretch out. A post race veterinary examination of LISSOY LAD revealed the horse to be slightly distressed. Rider S. Drake reported that, in her opinion, the horse resented the cross-over noseband and as a result was reluctant to race in a genuine manner. Trainer R. Coveney agreed with S. Drake's assessment and advised stewards he would remove the cross-over noseband and experiment with different gear for the horse's next race start. Stewards noted their explanations.

RENEZMA (L. Cumberland) raced wide throughout.

Race 7: Neil Mansell Transort Maiden Plate – 1625m
1st – Isle de Pines 2nd – French Noble 3rd – retracted 4th – Besswishes

Track temperature: 4 degrees Celsius.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by J. Letherby, rider of the 4th placegetter BESSWISHES, against FRENCH NOBLE (M. O'Brien) being declared 2nd on the grounds of interference over the final 50m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and from the stewards observations, it was established that FRENCH NOBLE shifted out under hard riding when insufficiently clear of BESSWISES, resulting in J. Letherby having to take hold of his mount and relinquish his position. Stewards could not be satisfied that had this interference not occurred BESSWISHES would have beaten FRENCH NOBLE to the finish as, in the opinion of the stewards, BESSWISHES run had ended, and therefore the protest was dismissed and the Judge's placings were confirmed.

FLOODMARK (L. Cumberland) and BESSWISHES (J. Letherby) both began awkwardly.

YOUNG BERRY (S. Egan) was slow to begin.

YOUNG BERRY overraced in the early stages.

Approaching the 1400m, ISLE DE PINES (P. Wolfgram) commenced to overrace and improved up on to the heels of FLOODMARK (L. Cumberland) and shifted out near the 1200m, forcing RETRACTED (S. Drake) wider on the track. RETRACTED was obliged to race 3 wide for the remainder of the race.

Apprentice M. O'Brien, rider of FRENCH NOBLE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 50m she permitted her mount to shift out when under hard riding when not clear of BESSWISHES (J. Letherby), which had its momentum checked and lost its position. Apprentice O'Brien was suspended for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, Saturday, 16 July and to expire at midnight, Wednesday, 27 July.









































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
Race 3. Matthew Park – Trainer – Declare rider without confirmation –Severe reprimand*
Race 6. Nozi Tomizawa – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*

Fines
Race 1. Wayne Walters – Trainer - $100 – Late rider – LR67*

Suspensions
Race 7. Melody O'Brien – A/jockey – C/riding – 6 mtgs – 16.7.11 to m/n 27.7.11 - AR137(a)*

Absent jockeys
Tegan Harrison – Delayed at Gold Coast races.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – all winners, Primara, Rodrigeuz

Pre-race: Grain Trader, I'll Be Tricked, Hidden Assets, Isle De Pines, Let Me Rock, Don't Call Me Crazy

Warnings/bars
From TTC, 5.7.11
Monde Bijou – Sore off foreleg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)


Protest
Race 6. 2nd (Rodrigeuz) V. 1ST (Dont Call Me Crazy) – Interference near 250m – Upheld
Race 7. 4th (Besswishes) v. 2nd (French Noble) – Interference over final stages - Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. Hot Laps – S. Egan
Race 5. Peace An Quiet – M. Walters
Race 7. Young Berry – S. Egan


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