RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday, 24 December 2011

WEATHER – Fine TRACK – CUSHION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – J. Childs, R. Doyle, A. Preston
Clerk of Scales – A. Cuckson
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P. McAuliffe
Swab attendants – J. Snell, R. Burchmann
Bookmakers Supervisor – Club
Starter – R. Boxsall
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From Toowoomba 22.12.11

Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the reason for Nori Yamada being dislodged from his mount PRETTY TIARA near the 800m in Race 6 at Toowoomba - Bethany Liebke Memorial Maiden Plate 1050m on 26 November 2011.

Stewards today took further evidence from App. M. O'Brien , S. Bogenhuber, K. Banks and App. J. Letherby. Stewards also took evidence from App. Letherby's master Mr R. Macrae and from N. Yamada.

After considering the evidence tendered by all parties and viewing the patrol film, Stewards found that near the 800m, ROCKING NEWS (J. Letherby), when being ridden along to obtain a forward position, initially dictated the line of FLASH APACHE (App. M. O'Brien) resulting in that runner being taken in, tightening the running of WHISPERING DEATH (S. Bogenhuber), MISS TALIAH (K. Banks) and PRETTY TIARA (N. Yamada). As a result of PRETTY TIARA being severely tightened for room between MISS TALIAH and the running rail, PRETTY TIARA became unbalanced resulting in N. Yamada losing the use of his near side stirrup iron and being dislodged.

Due to the patrol film being inconclusive, Stewards were unable to determine at what point ROCKING NEWS ceased dictating the line of FLASH APACHE and furthermore whether there was an opportunity for App. M. O'Brien to relieve the pressure to the runners to her inside. Therefore the benefit of the doubt was given to both App. J. Letherby and M. O'Brien as Stewards were unable to determine to the required standard that either party was fully responsible for the incident.

From TTC 22.12.11 – Race 6: Following the disappointing performance of OUTBACK LEGEND, trainer T. Sears reported that on Friday, 23.12.11, a veterinary examination carried out on the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities. Mr Sears stated that on the day of the race he reported that OUTBACK LEGEND would be sent for a spell, however in light of the veterinary examination he may continue with the filly's current preparation and experiment with a gear change.

Race 1: VIEWHOTELS.COM.AU CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1300M
1st – Zeditave Plus 2nd – Granzella 3rd – Temple Court 4th – Temple Court

Track temperature: 30 degrees Celsius.

Trainer D. Baker advised that GRANZELLA (R. Goltz), which led at its last start over 1200m, would be ridden just off the pace if circumstances permit. Jockey Goltz reported that in an endeavour to ride to the instructions given to him by Mr Baker, GRANZELLA overraced during the early stages of the event and as such raced outside the leader.

MASAYA (J. Brown) and JOLLY GOOD LUCK (M. Abe) were slow to begin.

Approaching the 1100m BEMUSE (N. Tomizawa) was tightened for room between LOVE CHANGES (N. Yamada) and RIB TICKLER (R. Ride) which shifted in and away from GRANZELLA.

Leaving the 800m MASAYA was forced to steady to avoid the heels of BEMUSE.
LOVE CHANGES laid in rounding the home turn.

Near the 200m TEMPLE COURT (S. Bogenhuber), which was awkwardly placed at the heels of AUGUST BISHOP (K. Banks), shifted in to obtain clear running in the run to the line.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of ZEDITAVE PLUS (J. Kehoe), trainer P. Facoory stated that its last start on 12 December was its first run for his stable. He advised that the horse hung in for the duration of the event with an apprentice rider riding the horse on that occasion. Mr Facoory added that tonight he felt the horse was much better suited with a more vigorous rider and also that the horse had improved in its trackwork following its first-up run. Stewards noted the explanation.

Stewards questioned apprentice J. Letherby and trainer W. Baker in relation to the disappointing performance of WINNING DREAMS. Apprentice Letherby stated that WINNING DREAMS never travelled strongly throughout the event and when placed under pressure from the 600m failed to respond to his riding and in his opinion proved disappointing. Mr Baker advised that in his opinion the horse settled further back in the field than he anticipated which may have contributed to the disappointing performance.

Stewards questioned N. Tomizawa and trainer M. Webb in relation to the disappointing performance of BEMUSE. Jockey Tomizawa stated that in his opinion BEMUSE travelled in a more forward position than he would have preferred, given that the horse's best performance was when ridden further back. Jockey Tomizawa added that from the 600m, when asked to improve into the race, the mare failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. Mr Webb could offer no tangible explanation for the poor performance, and advised that he would review the horse's current preparation.

Race 2: MERRY CHRISTMAS SPONSORS QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 850M
1st – Big Jet Plane 2nd – Angelina 3rd – Bahsa 4th – Carry Larry's Rose

Track temperature: 29 degrees Celsius.

Trainer R. Macrae was fined $100 under LR. 67 for failing to declare S. Bogenhuber as the rider of RIVALISSA by the prescribed time.

RED BUGATTI (J. Brown), which jumped forward and made heavy contact with the front gates, was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Apprentice Brown did not sustain any apparent injuries in the incident.

RHYTHM MAKER (M. O'Brien), ICE GREY (S. Drake) and RIVALISSA (S. Bogenhuber) were slow to begin.

Shortly after the start RED BUGATTI was steadied from the heels of MR DEEKAY (R. Goltz), which shifted in whilst hanging in.

Near the 700m HEART OF MY HEART (J. Letherby), which was taken in by ANGELINA (W. Clasohm), had to be steadied from the heels of CARRY LARRY'S ROSE.

PAKLEPPA LANE (C. Maund) and RIVALISSA shifted in under pressure in the home straight.

Rounding the home turn CARRY LARRY'S ROSE (N. Yamada) was tightened for room and forced to ease when racing between GUSTO (G. Geran) and BAHSA (N. Tomizawa), which was hanging out despite the best efforts of its rider. BAHSA then continued to hang out during the early stages of the straight. Trainer T. Sears was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Race 3: TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR NYE MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M
1st – Typhoon Blue 2nd – Pukekura Boy 3rd – Canadian Pearl 4th – Pretty Tiara

Track temperature: 25 degrees Celsius.

The start was initially delayed when CANADIAN PEARL (S. Drake) refused to proceed to the barriers.

The start was further delayed when FLYING FEA (S. Egan) proved difficult to load.

PUKEKURA BOY (N. Yamada) began awkwardly, shifted out and inconvenienced TYPHOON BLUE (G. Geran).

PUKEKURA BOY and SQUIRTALO (N. Tomizawa) made heavy contact shortly after the start.

Leaving the 800m DELLASERABLUE (M. Abe) raced with its head in the air whilst being restrained to avoid the heels of POP'S CHOICE (R. Goltz).

During the early stages CONHENRI (J. Kehoe) raced greenly and shifted wider on the track near the 800m and raced very wide from this point.

Leaving the 400m DELLASERABLUE shifted out abruptly, causing its saddle to shift to the offside, and as a result M. Abe was dislodged.

Race 4: VANDERFIELD MAIDEN H’CAP – 1625M
1st – Black Leg Bay 2nd – Classic Country 3rd – Smashing Bottles 4th – Winning Moments

Track temperature: 25 degrees Celsius.

As A. Best was unable to arrive on course on time due to a race inquiry at the Gold Coast, K. Banks was substituted as the rider of WINNING MOMENTS.

As M. Abe had been transported to hospital by ambulance after being dislodged in the previous race, Stewards permitted apprentice M. O'Brien to replace him as the rider of WINNING AGAIN.

The start was delayed whilst awaiting the arrival of a replacement ambulance on course.

HOT CHOCOLAT (G. Geran) jumped in at the start, making contact with WINNING MOMENTS (K. Banks).

PERSIAN GLANCE (N. Yamada) shifted out shortly after the start and raced keenly during the early and middle stages.

HOT CHOCOLAT hung in from the 700m.

Near the 400m PERSIAN GLANCE became awkward on the heels of WINNING AGAIN (M. O'Brien) when that runner shifted out to improve.

CLASSIC COUNTRY (R. Goltz) laid in under pressure from leaving the 200m.

HAPPY HOOLIGAN (M. Dorrington) hung out from the home turn.

SHE'S NOT UGLY (S. Drake) bled from both nostrils during the event. As this was the first occasion on which the mare had bled, trainer C. Pollard's representative was advised that under the provisions of AR. 53A(4), it would be ineligible to start for a period of three months, and before resuming racing must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a steward.

Race 5: XXXX SUMMER BRIGHT CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1625M
1st – Bang On 2nd – Tiz Corey 3rd – Mr Magorium 4th – Cooinda

Track temperature: 23 degrees Celsius.

IZA COMIN' (W. Abbey) began awkwardly and lost ground.

COOINDA (J. Letherby) began awkwardly.

Stewards questioned apprentice J. Letherby in relation to the disappointing performance of COOINDA. J. Letherby advised that the gelding travelled well throughout the event, however when placed under pressure from the 600m failed to respond to his riding and in his opinion proved disappointing.

MR MAGORIUM (R. Ride) lost its off fore plate in running.

Race 6: DJ TYRONE PLAYING NYE CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1500M
1st – Leica Pulse 2nd – Fluggles 3rd – Raging Rastus 4th – Ranger Hill

Track temperature: 22 degrees Celsius.

The start of this race was delayed to allow an interstate harness event to be televised.

LEICA PULSE (S. Bogenhuber) began awkwardly, losing ground.

LEICA PULSE hung out during the early and middle stages and leaving the 1000m shifted wider on the track for a short distance.Trainer P. Nolan was advised that a warning would be issued against that gelding.

HARGRAVE (A. Best), which began awkwardly, overraced during the early stages. It was reported by jockey A. Best and trainer M. Webb that HARGRAVE got its tongue over the bit during the event. Mr Webb advised that it is his intention to add a tongue to the colt's gear prior to its next start.

The veterinary surgeon reported that MILORA MONARCH (R. Goltz) bled from both nostrils. Trainer T. Austin was advised that under the provisions of AR. 53A(4) MILORA MONARCH would be barred from racing for three months and must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a steward prior to resuming.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. Tnr. R. Macrae - $100 – late rider – LR. 67

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Granzella, Classic Country, Fluggles

Bleeders
Race 4. SHE'S NOT UGLY – bled both nostrils first time – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A(4)
Race 6. MILORA MONARCH – bled both nostrils first time – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A(4)

Warnings/bars
Race 2. BAHSA – hung out rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the straight – warning on racing manners
Race 6. LEICA PULSE – hung out, shifted wider on the track – warning

Falls
Race 3. M. Abe dislodged from DELLASERABLUE after saddle shifted leaving the 400m

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. RIVALISSA – S. Bogenhuber
Race 4. WINNING MOMENTS – K. Banks, WINNING AGAIN – M. O'Brien

Late scratchings

Race 5. JUST A GLAMOUR – 8.27 a.m. – vet advice



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