RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday, 14 January 2012

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK – CUSHION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards –M. Knibbs
Stewards – J. Childs, L. Carvosso, P. Stephens
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P. McAuliffe
Swab attendants – J. Snell, A. Jones
Bookmakers Supervisor – Club
Starter – R. Boxsell
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From ITC 13 January 2012 – Race 2: Stewards today inquired into the reasons for N. Yamada (NEW RANGER) being dislodged past the winning post. Jockey Yamada stated that whilst he recalled aspects of the race, he was unsure as to the reason for him being dislodged at the crossing near the 1500m, about 200 metres past the finish.

After viewing a replay of the race, jockey Yamada stated he believed that NEW RANGER, which was having its first start in a race, appeared to shy at the crossing and ducked in abruptly, resulting in him becoming badly unbalanced and being dislodged. Jockey Yamada was of the view that no other horse or rider was responsible for the incident. As a result, Stewards were of the view that the incident occurred solely as a result of his mount shifting in and therefore deemed the incident to be accidental.

Jockey Yamada was transported to hospital on the day, however was released that afternoon. Other than sustaining minor injuries, he hopes to be able to resume normal duties in the coming week. Jockey Yamada was reminded that he will be required to provide a medical certificate before resuming race riding commitments.

Race 1: THE JAZZY PRINCE CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1100M
1st – Rock It Now 2nd – Winning Dreams 3rd – Hayil King Dayl 4th – Top Messiah

Track temperature: 31 degrees Celsius

STARBURST (J. Brown) stood flat-footed and lost ground at the start.

HAYIL KING DAYL (J. McKinnon) was crowded at the start when UPHEBOBS (K. Yoshida) shifted out slightly.

Approaching the first turn PAMALINO (J. Hoopert) was crowded for room between UNANIMOUS DECISION (R. Ride) and JUNABEE ROAD (R. Goltz) which, when racing keenly, got its head up and shifted out.

Near the 400m STARBURST was inconvenienced slightly by UNANIMOUS DECISION which shifted in. Apprentice R. Ride (UNANIMOUS DECISION) was advised to exercise more care.

J. McKinnon (HAYIL KING DAYL) was reprimanded for hitting his horse on 6 occasions in a forehand manner prior to the 100m.

Race 2: MUSIC MAESTRO CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1500M
1st – Zeditave Plus 2nd – Blackgold 3rd – Granzella 4th – Heathen Chemistry/Just A Glamour

Track temperature: 28 degrees Celsius

HEATHEN CHEMISTRY (A. Best), which was standing awkwardly, was slow to begin.

Making the first turn JOLLY GOOD LUCK (J. Johnson) shifted out slightly, taking HE IS LOYAL (M. Abe) out on to DARK SECRETS (N. Tomizawa), which was inconvenienced.

L. Finlay (WILL'N'GUS) stated that from the inside draw he anticipated trying to hold a forward position, however was unable to cross ZEDITAVE PLUS (J. Kehoe) in the early stages. He said after this he endeavoured to get the horse to settle, however he became concerned in the early stages of the race that the horse, which was racing on this cushion track for the first time, was having difficulty on this surface and never travelled throughout. He said that when placed under pressure from the 600m the gelding was inclined to lay in, was reluctant to stretch out and was extremely disappointing.

Race 3: TOOWOOMBA HORSE OF THE YEAR QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1050M
1st – Carry Larry's Rose 2nd – Jack's Back 3rd – Angelina 4th – Burnin' Away

Track temperature: 26 degrees Celsius

Trainer B. Currie (ONE STOP) was fined $100 for failing to have in his possession the Identification Card for the filly when requested.

The start was delayed slightly when BURNIN' AWAY (J. Hoopert) proved difficult to load.

LORD KEWARTIN (L. Finlay) stood flat-footed and then was slow to begin.

ANGELINA (W. Clasohm) began very awkwardly, resulting in its rider becoming badly unbalanced.

OFFYAROCKA (J. Brown) began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped RIVALISSA (J. Letherby). As a result both horses became unbalanced.

On straightening BURNIN' AWAY was steadied when crowded slightly by CARRY LARRY'S ROSE (P. Wolfgram) which, after taking a narrow run to the inside of JUST A ROCKSTAR (R. Goltz), then hung in slightly away from that horse.

Race 4: TYCOON TATTOO CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1300M
1st – Deep Heat 2nd – Illude 3rd – Warrior Della Sera 4th – General Collins

Track temperature:20 degrees Celsius

Whilst parading to the barrier TISANI LAD (R. Ride) dislodged its rider, galloped a short distance and was recaptured. The gelding was examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

ILLUDE (Z. Landry) began awkwardly.

MY SWEET VALENTINE (J. Kehoe) was slow to begin.

Race 5: MISS IMAGICA BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1300M
1st – Primed 2nd – Double Rise 3rd – Hussminda 4th – Rock Rave

Track temperature: 20 degrees Celsius

Shortly after the start ROCK RAVE (S. Bogenhuber) was checked off the heels of HUSSMINDA (P. Wolfgram), which shifted out away from DOUBLE RISE (R. Goltz), which itself was taken out after being bumped by FEAR NO OTHER (J. Brown).

For some distance in the early and middle stages FEAR NO OTHER raced keenly and got its head up.

Race 6: ALINGA STAR MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M
1st – Banker Beware 2nd – Concealed Weapon 3rd – Sassy 4th – Pakleppa Lane

Track temperature: 19 degrees Celsius

Trainer M. Webb was fined $100 for the late notification of a gear change for SHADOWED.

After arriving at the barriers, TRICKY DANE (S. Egan) underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.

DELLASERABLUE (J. Kehoe) was slow to begin and then was bumped by JUNABEE ROSE (R. Goltz).

Shortly after the start MR DEEKAY (S. Bogenhuber) and KASHINI (N. Nishio) came together.

SHADOWED (W. Clasohm) began awkwardly.

Near the 700m J. Kehoe (DELLASERABLUE) momentarily dropped the offside rein.

Race 7: TRACKSIDE PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN H’CAP – 1500M
1st – Classic Country 2nd – Jetalong 3rd – Winning Again 4th – Bilodeau

Track temperature: 19 degrees Celsius

Trainer M. Simpson was fined $100 for presenting SILABELLA (J. Brown) in the enclosure without a tail chain, part of its approved gear.

WINNING MOMENTS (J. Kehoe) was slow to begin.

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

Making the turn near the 900m WINNING AGAIN, which was racing keenly, was checked off the heels of FORWARD SCOUT (A. Best). Shortly after this FORWARD SCOUT shifted out resulting in WINNING AGAIN being carried out slightly.

After passing the 600m DODGY CAT (J. Letherby) commenced to weaken and failed to respond to the urgings of its rider and tailed out in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of DODGY CAT revealed the gelding to be mildly lame in the near foreleg. Trainer B. Brown was advised that he will be required to provide a veterinary certificate for DODGY CAT before its next start.

Trainer M. Simpson will be interviewed regarding the reason why SILABELLA left the course immediately after the race.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
Race 1. J. McKinnon – 6 times forehand prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)

Fines
Race 3. Tnr. B. Currie - $100 – Fail to produce Identification Card for runner – AR. 59A
Race 6. Tnr. M. Webb - $100 – Late gear change – AR. 140B
Race 7. Tnr. M. Simpson - $100 – present horse with incorrect gear – AR. 140A

Absent jockeys
N. Yamada, G. Goold – injured – medical clearances req'd

Adjourned inquiries
Race 7. SILABELLA left course early – Tnr. M. Simpson to be interviewed

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Winning Dreams, Blackgold

Warnings/bars
Race 7. DODGY CAT – lame near foreleg – veterinary certificate – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. DOUG'S JET – C. Priest
Race 2. JUST A GLAMOUR – J. Brown
Race 3. CARRY LARRY'S ROSE – P. Wolfgram, RED BUGATTI – M. O'Brien
Race 5. PRIMED – M. O'Brien
Race 6. PAKLEPPA LANE – J. Brown
Race 7. DODGY CAT – J. Letherby, NO HOPS – N. Tomizawa




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