QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 28TH DECEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good 4 Races 1 & 2; Good 3 Races 3 - 7 RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, E Tickner & D MacDonald
 
 
GENERAL
 
Trainer M Currie was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR124(3) as a result of his stable staff leading horses in the vicinity of the race day tie-ups without rearing bits.
 
 
Race 1: THE TERRY BOURKE MEMORIAL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200m
 
HARRY THE HORSE- When asked to comment on the performance App J Molloy advised that, in his opinion, the gelding may not have appreciated the firmer racing surface.
 
THEBARBEROFSEVILLE- Bumped on jumping. Steadied soon after the start to obtain cover nearer the inside running rail. Momentarily held up approaching the 300m.
 
ULUWATU- Shifted in when not fully clear of ZEPHYRZ ZOOM near the 1100m. Jockey M Murphy was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
HUMAN TOUCH- Stewards permitted Jockey L Tilley to ride the mare 1/2kg over its allocated weight when no other rider was available. Jockey Tilley was subsequently fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR190(3). In considering the matter Stewards noted Jockey Tilleys record as well as the personal circumstances contributing to his being overweight. Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
JOY MCCOY- Began awkwardly. Bumped near the 550m and taken wider.
 
NAUGHTY WORDS- Shifted in and bumped on jumping. Laid in and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 300m and continued to lay in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
ROCK LOBSTER- Raced wide for the majority.
 
LOZEN- Raced wide in the early stages. Faltered in its action leaving the 600m and was retired from the race. An immediate veterinary examination revealed a severe sesamoid injury and the mare was subsequently euthanised on humane grounds. Post-mortem samples were taken for analysis.
 
ZEPHYRZ ZOOM- Crowded and obliged to steady near the 1100m. Improved onto heels near the 550m, shifted out and bumped.
 
ASGOODASYOUGET- After beginning well from the wide barrier was ridden positively in the early stages to take up the lead on the inside running rail near the 1000m.
 
GOOD’N’LUCKY- Held up for clear running between the 500m-400m.
 
 
Race 2: CARPET ONE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1000m
 
NEVER SAY NAY- Bumped on jumping. Momentarily crowded near the 600m. Held up for clear running from the 500m until leaving the 400m and again in the early stages of the home straight.
 
BIG SKY COUNTRY- Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
GARRUCHA- Hung out approaching the 300m taking TOKYO SINS wider. Raced wide for the majority.
 
ON HOLD- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Performed below market expectations. Jockey K Zechner advised that, in his opinion, the heavy impost and the steady early tempo required by the mare to maintain a forward position were telling factors in the finish. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a mildly slow recovery.
 
ALL STASHED UP- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
KWAMI- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barrier at the request of its rider and was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 6:04pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 6:04pm:
 
6cents in the dollar for the win
8cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
6cents in the dollar for 2nd place
8cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer B Baker was advised the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
TOKYO SINS- Taken wider by another runner approaching the 300m. Laid in for the majority. Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
CABRINELLA- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Steadied off heels and shifted out on entering the home straight. Jockey M Wishart was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(b) for failing to ride her mount out to the finish. Stewards noted that Jockey Wisharts actions had not compromised her mounts chances of finishing 4th, however given the narrow margin were of the view Jockey Wisharts lack of vigour was culpable.
 
UPSTART LEGEND- Proved reluctant to leave the mounting yard and proceed to the barrier. Trainer M Nolan was advised that the mare would be required to trial under race day conditions prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Fractious in the barrier. Began awkwardly and bumped. Shifted in when not fully clear of DRANG A TANG leaving the 300m. App D Bennett was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
DRANG A TANG- Fractious in the barrier. Began awkwardly and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after. Shifted out around heels leaving the 600m and bumped. Held up for clear running from a point approaching the 400m util the 350m. Obliged to steady off heels leaving the 300m. Held up for clear running from the 150m and consequently went to the line without being fully tested.
 
COPPER SUNSET- Was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 12:44pm after sustaining a stable injury. Trainer T Pascoe was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
Following the running of this event the racing surface was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
 
Race 3: 1EQUINE – FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1625m
 
NEW MAHER- Laid in under pressure down the running, bumped near the 150m.
 
REGAL EDITION- Bumped on jumping. Bumped near the 150m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a mildly slow recovery.
 
HAYSIRI- After beginning well was ridden positively in the early stages from the wide barrier and consequently settled further forward than may have been expected.
 
ALFA LILY- Raced wide in the early stages before being steadied and settling in a rearward position nearer the inside running rail near the 1200m. When queried regarding the tactics adopted Trainer M Nolan advised that the instructions had been to attempt to settled just off the pace with cover if possible, noting the step up in distance, the wide barrier and the mares pre-disposition for racing keenly. Jockey Tomizawa corroborated the instructions and advised that after beginning neutrally, the mare had not taken up the bit as quickly as he had expected and after runners to his outside had been ridden positively and commenced to cross it became apparent he would be caught wide should he attempt to settle in a prominent or midfield position and therefore elected to steady his mount into a rearward position, ultimately settling into last place on the inside running rail. Stewards took no further action, other than to remind Mr Nolan of his obligations to advise Stewards of any change of tactics in a timely manner.
 
WITCH DAY- Raced keenly in the early stages and down the back straight. Held up for clear running leaving the 400m until passing the 300m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
ROMANTIC THROUGHTS- Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SAINT MARTIN- Bumped on jumping. Laid in between the 500m – 400m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TORO DE CARGO- Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
 
Race 4: TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS RATINGS 0 – 58 HANDICAP 1300m
 
ALL I WANT IS YOU- Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
DROP THE PILOT- Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
UNION SPIRIT- Raced keenly on heels near the 600m. Momentarily held up for clear running leaving the 400m before shifting wider. Shifted out when not fully clear of MAKE HASTE near the 200m. Jockey M Murphy was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless as a result of this incident. Shifted in away from heels passing the winning post.
 
MIKKI EIGHT- Slow into stride. Laid in under pressure down the running, obliging UNION SPIRIT to shift in marginally passing the winning post. App J Molloy was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
UNCLE BUD- Raced keenly for a short distance when crowded approaching the 1000m. Held up for clear running from a point approaching the 400m until the 250m.
 
DUN WITH ROSES- Momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 300m. Laid in under pressure down the running, dropped the off-side rein near the 150m before being disappointed for a run approaching the 100m and bumped.
 
BEAU’S GIRL- Shifted out abruptly and bumped passing the 100m, causing FLASH PRINCE to race in restricted room for several strides. Jockey N Fazackerley was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
FLASH PRINCE- Stewards acceded to a request for the gelding to race without the browband. This was advertised by way of oncourse announcement and social media address. Bumped when racing in restricted room passing the 100m.
 
MAKE HASTE- Slow into stride. Obliged to steady form heels and shift out near the 250m.
 
MUST BE THE MONEY- Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid in marginally and bumped becoming unbalanced passing the 100m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 5: BNW AUTOMOTICE MAIDEN PLATE 1300m
 
CACTUS CAN- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped.
 
EMPERIOR TEIO- Bumped near the 1200m. Tightened for room and obliged to restrain passing the 1000m.
 
FREYA’S MAGIC- Raced wide for the majority.
 
SHAKE’N’BAKE- Began awkwardly and bumped. Jockey M Murphy was found guilty of a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that passing the 1000m he did permit his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of BESIEGE tightening that runner and causing it to be further restrained when racing keenly and shifted in tightening the running of EMPERIOR TEIO which was obliged to be restrained. Jockey Murphys license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 8days to commence 30 December 2024 up to and including 6 January 2025. In considering the matter Stewards noted the racing manners of BESIEGE which contributed somewhat to the overall interference however determined that Jockey Murphy was at no time sufficiently clear to shift into that geldings line of running and that fact was the primary cause of the incident. Jockey Murphy was advised of his right to an appeal. Bumped near the 350m. Momentarily held up for clear running passing the 300m and shifted out.
 
SWITCH BLADE- Bumped on jumping.
 
BESIEGE- Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover. Shifted out and bumped near the 1200m. Again, shifted out and bumped leaving the 1100m. Tightened and obliged to restrain further when racing keenly passing the 1000m. Bumped near the 350m. Momentarily held up for clear running leaving the 300m.
 
SILVER AGENT- Bumped on jumping. Bumped near the 1050m. Raced keenly down the back straight. Laid in and bumped near the 350m.
 
BOLERO- Bumped on jumping, taken in onto heels and steadied.
 
GIDDAY GIDDAY- Race keenly in the middle stages, improved onto the heels of BESIEGE which was restrained passing the 1000m and steadied. Shifted out to improve and bumped leaving the 400m.
 
NOBLE VALOUR- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Bumped leaving the 400m.
 
AMAHLE- Raced wide in the early stages until being permitted to stride forward near the 900m and settle in a leading position nearer the inside running rail at the 800m.
 
 
Race 6: GERRY BROWN’S SHELVING & SOTRAGE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1890m
 
SILVER GODDESS- Became awkwardly placed on heels near the 1500m having to be steadied and laid out. Laid in for the majority. App C Baker advised that, her mount felt flat in its efforts and laid in more so than usual. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a mildly slow recovery and a minor laceration to the off-fore fetlock consistent with hitting itself in running.
 
ONOMATOPOEIA- Obliged to shift to the outside of heels near the 100m.
 
LUPINE- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out near the 1300m. Raced keenly in the backs straight.
 
BILPA MOREA- Laid in for the majority. Raced keenly near the 1300m.
 
MADALSA- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
FORUM ONE- Slow into stride. Raced wide from the 800m to improve. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
SUPER FAIR- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly on heels near the 1200m.
 
 
Race 7: HARVEY NORMAN COMMERCIAL TOOWOOMBA MAIDEN HANDICAP 1625m
 
ENCLASSIC- Raced keenly down the back straight. Bumped near the 1100m. Shifted in leaving the 900m when not fully clear of TWOPOINTFOUR. Jockey N Fazackerley was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances and ensure he is fully clear when shifting ground. Commenced to tire from the 400m and finished tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a mildly slow recovery. Trainer T Dougall advised that the gelding would now likely be leaving his stable, nonetheless Stewards advised Mr Dougall that a warning would be placed on the geldings performance.
 
JOHNTIALJO- Laid in under pressure down the running proving somewhat difficult to ride out.
 
BONZABELTER- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
REEL GRACEFUL- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
NAVILLUS HELLFIRE- Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
DANNY’S BOY- Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly down the back straight. Bumped near the 1100m.
 
GUTHO- Reared over in the mounting yard and impacted its head on the ground in doing so. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 9:03pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 9:03pm:
 
12cents in the dollar for the win
11cents in the dollar for the place
 
Trainer N Keal was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
TWOPOINTFOUR- Bumped on jumping. Laid out near the 1400m. Obliged to momentarily steady off heels leaving the 900m.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- Jockey M Murphy- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
Race 4- Jockey M Murphy- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              Jockey N Fazackerley- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Trainer M Currie- Leading horse without rearing bit- AR124(3)- $100
Race 1- Jockey L Tilley- Accept ride when overweight- AR190(3)- $100

Suspensions
Race 5- Jockey M Murphy- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 8days; 30 December 2024 – 6 January 2025 (inclusive)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
HARRY THE HORSE, REGAL EDITION, SHAKE’N’BAKE, MADALSA, GUTHO.
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners & LOZEN (post-mortem)
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- KWAMI- Veterinary clearance
              COPPER SUNSET- Veterinary clearance
Race 3- UPSTART LEGEND- Pre-race manners- Barrier trial race day conditions
Race 7- ENCLASSIC- Poor Performance- Warning
              GUTHO- Veterinary clearance
 
Late scratchings
Race 2- KWAMI- 6:04pm
Race 7- GUTHO- 9:03pm
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.