QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

TOOWOOMBA – SATURDAY, 17 MAY 2025

WEATHER – OVERCAST           TRACK RATING –  HEAVY 8     RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C. Warren
Stewards – J. Childs, E. Tickner & D. MacDonald

GENERAL

Stewards permitted the following overweight:
 
Race 6 – Jockey N. Tomizawa - +1kg (55kg)
 
 
Trainer S. Ryan was severely reprimanded under the provisions of LR44 for failing to provide a letter of authority in relation to the care of his horses at the meeting.
 

Race 1: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1000m)

BLUISH HUE – Harmlessly dislodged Jockey L. Tilley behind the barriers. Began awkwardly before being steadied off heels soon after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages before shifting out and bumping near the 800m. Bumped again near the 700m. Jockey L. Tilley was examined by QAS following the running of this race, complaining of a sore right wrist, and was deemed fit to fulfill his remaining engagements.
 
STAR OF ASCOT – Began awkwardly before being crowded between runners and blundering. Bumped near the 800m and again near the 700m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BLUEY'S CHOICE – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
HELLO PUNTERS – Laid out and bumped near the 650m and became momentarily unbalanced. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Shifted in near the 150m when not fully clear of RICHBOY HARRY which was obliged to shift in and away from heels. Jockey J. Lloyd was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. Trainers representative Mr P. Martin advised that, in his opinion, the gelding failed to handle the heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
RICHBOY HARRY – Began awkwardly. Obliged to shift in and away from the heels of HELLO PUNTERS near the 150m.
 
GEITZ – Began awkwardly. Forced wider near the 800m. Raced wide until the 600m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISHANI GLAZE – Improved onto heels near the 700m when racing keenly before shifting out and bumping before having to then be steadied from heels when crowded soon after.
 

Race 2: MORT & CO MAIDEN PLATE (870m)

Correct weight was delayed allowing Stewards to view footage of the start. Once satisfied that the poor starts of both RED TOFFEE and VAIN ROSSI were directly attributable to their barrier manners, correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
RED TOFFEE – Reared as the start was effected and lost significant ground. Trainer K. Kemp was advised that the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
LUCKY MAN – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SOUTHAMPTON NICCO – Stewards permitted Jockey N. Tomizawa to be declared the replacement rider when Apprentice S. Willis was delayed arriving on course and no other apprentice rider was available. Raced wide for the majority.
 
AWESOME TESS – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LULU A NATURAL – Bumped on jumping.
 
SPIRIT SEEKER – Bumped on jumping before being crowded soon after the start. Improved onto heels near the 500m before being held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn and having to shift wider. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WANTSOMEMOREOFIT – Laid in rounding the home-turn and under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide for the majority.
 
VAIN ROSSI – Very slow to begin and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off-foreleg. Trainer M. Nolan was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
 
Race 3: MOORE TRAILERS CLASS 2 PLATE (1300m)

MAPLE DOOR – Trainer J. Downes was fined $200 under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of Jockey N. Fazackerley. Bumped near the 350m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide for the majority.
 
LIMAHULI – Raced keenly in the early stages. Momentarily hampered near the 1200m. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
DOUBLESHARKATTACK – Lost a near-hind plate in running.
 
FREEMAN – Began awkwardly. Trainer M. Currie advised that the gelding may not have appreciated the heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
KEITANY – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in rounding the home-turn and under pressure in the home straight.
 
DELORIS – Shifted in near the 1200m momentarily hampering LIMAHULI. Jockey J. Taylor was advised to exercise greater care. Bumped near the 350m.
 
 
Following the running of this race, Jockey J. Lloyd advised he would be unable to fulfil his engagements due to illness. Stewards permitted replacements as per the Stewards Race-day Summary. Jockey Lloyd was advised he would require a medical clearance prior to riding again.
 

Race 4: LIVING TURF CLASS 2 PLATE (1300m)

ANYWAY YOU WANT IT – Raced keenly in the early stages. Steadied near the 1200m to obtain a position with cover. Laid in leaving the 600m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CONNECTICUT – Shifted in near the 900m when not fully clear of ESTA DIA which was crowded and steadied. Jockey K. Zechner was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. Raced wide until the 900m. Commenced to weaken from the 400m. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey Zechner advised, in his opinion, being first-up in the preparation coupled with the heavy track conditions were telling factors in the performance. Jockey Zechner further added the gelding may be better suited over further distances. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Trainer C. Geran was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record for the poor performance.
 
ESTE DIA – Raced keenly in the early stages. Momentarily crowded near the 900m. Held-up for clear running on the heels of a tiring runner near the 400m.
 
BOOGA RAY – Raced wide from the 600m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LA MANO – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
QUADRI (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped. Lost a near-hind plate in running.
 
DUCHESS BREE – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 

Race 5: KENNARDS HIRE CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1200m)

PANGAEA – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected. Began very awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ZOUWALER – Heavily bumped on jumping before being steadied off heels soon after.
 
CRIMSON WARNING – Commenced to weaken from the 400m before being eased down over the concluding stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey N. Tomizawa advised that the mare travelled only fairly throughout the event and proved disappointing when asked for an effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer C. Geran was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s record for the poor performance.
 
BEE EXACT – Bumped soon after the start. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LITTLE SPARK – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
KNOWITALL FRANK – Lost a near-hind plate in the mounting yard, and when it was subsequently unable to be refitted was permitted to race bare behind. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Bumped soon after the start.
 
SUPER FAIR – Bumped on jumping before being crowded between runners and steadied from heels. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
 
Race 6: CREATE WITH COTTEE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1000m)

HEROIC CHIEF – Raced keenly on heels near the 500m before having to be steadied. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
MASTER MAURICE – Began awkwardly. Bumped soon after the start. Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority. Held-up near the 300m and obliged to shift in off heels to obtain clear running. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ROSE NOIR – Began awkwardly. Restrained and obliged to shift in away from heels abruptly soon after the start when DEEP SECRET shifted in approaching the 900m. Bumped near the 300m.
 
WORTHY ESSGEE – Bumped on jumping and lost ground.
 
WORTHY ENUFF – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
KAYTEE WISDOM – Began awkwardly and bumped. Bumped the running rail near the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
KERNEL BOOM – Began only fairly.
 
PITAVAGO – Crowded between runners on jumping before being steadied off heels soon after the start.
 
DEEP SECRET – Jockey D. Smith pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding in that passing the 950m he did direct his mount inwards across the running of ROSE NOIR when insufficiently clear obliging that runner to be restrained and shifted in to avoid heels. Jockey Smith’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days, commencing Monday 19 May 2025 and to conclude Thursday, 29 May 2025. In assessing the matter, Stewards considered the degree of carelessness and interference, his guilty plea and good record in relation to the rule. Jockey Smith was advised of his rights to an appeal. Bumped near the 300m. Jockey D. Smith was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride his mount out fully to the finish, in considering the matter Stewards noted Jockey Smith’s lack of vigor over the final stride of the event may have denied his mount 5th placing, but were unable to be comfortably satisfied of this fact.
 
 
Race 7: HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY BUN - DEB BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP       (1000m)

ACRES AWAY – Late scratching at 12:06pm due to the track conditions. Trainer M. Currie was advised that the gelding’s nominations on heavy tracks would now be refused.
 
AKAKA FALLS – Began awkwardly and bumped. Crowded for room for some distance after the start. Bumped near the 500m.
 
BAUHINIA ROCK – Laid in and away from another runner near the 100m.
 
TIJUANA TWO STEP – Proved difficult to load. Trainer D. Baker was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record. Laid in leaving the 600m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
START STRUTTING – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after being kicked by another runner and was cleared to start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CORKSCREW (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
SURREAL ASCOT – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
 
Race 8: BROWN FAMILY WINE GROUP BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP (1890m)

SLY CORNER (NZ) – Connections advised it would be their intention for the gelding to be ridden off-pace with cover if circumstances permitted. Settled on-pace with cover.
 
THE PATRON SAINT – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly on heels near the 1500m. Commenced to weaken leaving the 800m. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer A. Park was advised that given the poor performance, the gelding would be required to trial prior to racing again.
 
MALECON – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide until the 900m. Crowded near the 400m.
 
BILPA MOREA (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MAGADAN – Raced wide until permitted to stride forward and obtain a position in the lead near the 1400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey N. Tomizawa advised in his opinion, the gelding failed to handle the track conditions, and was not suited by having to be ridden positively in the early stages to obtain a position nearer the inside running rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
RADEGAST (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
WHATADILEMMA – Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly for some distance near the 1500m. Improved onto heels near the 400m and had to be steadied.
 
TAVIESLASS (NZ) – Jockey B. Andrew’s saddle slipped forward near the 1400m placing her at some disadvantage for the remainder.
 
LIZZIE'S PRIDE (NZ) – Stewards permitted Apprentice O. Kendal to claim 1.5kg of her 2kg allowance. App Kendal was subsequently severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR143(14)(a) for not claiming her full allowance. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted that this was App Kendals first breach of the rule. Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
 
Race 9: HANNAS TOOWOOMBA CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE (1625m)

DULVERTON CHARM – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. Finished tailed off. Trainer A Park was advised geldings nominations at TAB venues would be refused until such time as its non-TAB form improves.
 
FIRE AND LIGHT – Bumped near the 400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight, bumping near the 200m.
 
HIGH SECURITY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
HONGKONG HARMONY (USA) – Bumped near the 1400m when momentarily crowded. Commenced to give ground rapidly near the 600m and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer J Hubbard advised the gelding would now likely be retired, nonetheless Mr Hubbard was advised the gelding would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
MARAVILLAS – Began awkwardly. Shifted in near the 1400m directing HONGKONG HARMONY inwards resulting in BROOKLYN DAISY having to be steadied before bumping with the hindquarters of BRIGHT THE SUN which became unbalanced. Apprentice K. Lenton was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding and advised to exercise far greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
 
MEKANIC – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TICKLE MY TOSEN – Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped near the 400m. Bumped near the 200m.
 
ZOU BIG BOY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PAMPUNI – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BRIGHT THE SUN – Began awkwardly and bumped. Bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced near the 1400m.
 
BROOKLYN DAISY – Began awkwardly and bumped. Steadied and bumped when crowded near the 1400m.
 
QUALITY MISS – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 

 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
General – Trainer S. Ryan – Failure to provide letter of authority – LR44 – Severe Reprimand
Race 1 – Jockey J. Lloyd – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand  
Race 7 – Jockey D. Smith – Failure to ride out to the finish – Reprimand
Race 8 – Apprentice O. Kendal – Failure to claim full allowance – AR143(14)(a) – Severe Reprimand
Race 9 – Apprentice K. Lenton – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand

Fines
Race 2 – Trainer J.  Downes – Late Rider – LR67(1) - $200
 
Suspensions
Race 6 – Jockey D. Smith – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – 10 Days – Commencing Monday 19 May 2025 and to conclude Thursday, 29 May 2025

Race day injuries/illness
Jockey J. Lloyd – medical clearance  



Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
FREEMAN, GIDDAY GIDDAY, ANYWAY YOU WANT IT, KNOWITALL FRANK, ROSE NOIR, SURREAL ASCOT
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, CRIMSON WARNING

Warnings/bars
Race 2 – RED TOFFEE – Reared on jumping and lost ground – Barrier Certificate
            – VAIN ROSSI – Lame off-foreleg – Veterinary Clearance
Race 4 – CONNECTICUT – Poor Performance – Warning
Race 5 – CRIMSON WARNING – Poor Performance – Warning
Race 7 – TIJUANA TWO STEP – Difficult to load – Warning
            – ACRES AWAY – Nominations on Heavy Tracks refused
Race 8 – THE PATRON SAINT – Poor Performance – Barrier Trial
Race 9 – HONGKONG HARMONY – Poor Performance – Barrier trial
            – DULVERTON CHARM – Poor Performance – TAB nominations refused
 

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:         MISHANI GLAZE - Ms Montanna Savva
Race 2:         AWESOME TESS - Ms Leah Martyn (a3/50kg),
                     VAIN ROSSI - Ms Chelsea Baker (a2/53kg),
Race 3:         MAPLE DOOR - Nathan Fazackerley
Race 4:         CONNECTICUT - Karl Zechner
                     DUCHESS BREE - Ms Montanna Savva
Race 5:         CRIMSON WARNING - Nozi Tomizawa
                     KNOWITALL FRANK - Karl Zechner
                     SUPER FAIR - Kenji Yoshida
Race 6:         DEEP SECRET - Dale Smith
                     FIGHTING SHERIFF - Nozi Tomizawa
Race 9:         TICKLE MY TOSEN - Karl Zechner
                     QUALITY MISS - Dale Smith

Late scratchings
Race 7 – ACRES AWAY – Track downgrade at 12:06pm


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.