QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

 TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 23RD MAY 2026


WEATHER – FINE  TRACK RATING –   GOOD 4       RAIL – +5.0m ENTIRE
PENETROMETER – 5.71

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – A Streckbein
 
Stewards- J Childs, T Preston, D MacDonald, Z Lines (cadet)
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following weight variations - Race 6- D Boche - + 1.0kg.
 
Apprentice rider M Apel was unable to ride at this meeting due to being injured, rider replacements as per the Stewards Summary. M Apel was advised she will be required to produce a medical prior to her next engagement.
 
Following the running of Race 5. Apprentice C. Sutherland stood himself down after making contact leaving the barriers in an early race, which had aggravated a pre-existing injury to his ankle. As a result, he was advised that he will be required to produce a medical prior to his next engagement.
 
Trainer B. Healey was fined the sum of $200 for failing to have the Thoroughbred Identification Cards for several of his runners.

RACE 1:JENSEN & CO LAWYERS BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000 M

The start of the Race was delayed approximately 4 minutes due to the Veterinarian not being able to get to the start.
 
GOODES- Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
I AM A WINNER- Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Passing the 100m had to be steadied when close to the heels of COPPER SUNSET which shifted out when not fully clear (K. Lenton). Apprentice K. Lenton was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) and advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
ROMANTIC BUBBLE (NZ) – Began awkwardly, shifting out. Passing the 100m was eased and briefly raced in restricted room close to the heels of COPPER SUNSET which had shifted out and as a result was unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages.

AMERICAN CONQUEST- Hampered at the start between GOODES which began awkwardly and shifted in and ROMANTIC BUBBLE which began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced keenly in the early stages whilst being restrained. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid in when under pressure over the concluding stages of the event. Apprentice rider C. Sutherland reported near the 100m as he was making ground his mount commenced to hang in, shifting away from BEAU’S GIRL and as a result proved difficult to ride out fully to the line.

KIRKSVILLE - Began awkwardly.
 
LET LOOSE LADIES (NZ) - Which had not raced since January 2024, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to be lame in the near fore. As a result, LET LOOSE LADIES (NZ) was declared a late scratching at 4.33 pm.
 
Stewards ordered all monies invested on LET LOOSE LADIES to be refunded in full less the following deductions:
 
1st W- KIRKSVILLE- 0 c, Pl- 2c,  
2nd Pl - BEAU’S GIRL- 3c,
3rd Pl- COPPER SUNSET- 2c.
 
Trainer R Warzecha was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to its next start.
 
COPPER SUNSET - Shifted out near the 100m. When questioned about her shifting out near the 100m rather than continuing to maintain her position on the rail. Apprentice K. Lenton explained that as she was making ground on KIRKSVILLE, she was mindful of that gelding laying in slightly and as to not be disappointed for running to that gelding’s inside, she elected to shift wider to maintain clear running. Stewards noted her comments.

BEAU'S GIRL- Laid in when under pressure over the concluding stages.

BLUE EYE DAME- Raced wide without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Near the 150m momentarily lost the use of his near side rein.

SUPER EXCEPTIONAL- Near the 150m was bumped by ROMANTIC BUBBLE which shifted out and as a result became unbalanced.

RACE 2:PATHWISE WEALTH BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1100 M
 
BEAU WITNESS - Began awkwardly and then was hampered between JEMELDI and MISHANI RENEGADE.

MISHANI RENEGADE - Slow to begin.

REVALENE - Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide and without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice C. Baker reported that although her mount was racing in a three wide position without cover, she felt that her mount was comfortable and traveled well underneath her. She added when she asked for an effort at the entrance to the straight, he mount commenced to lay in and was then disappointing to the finish. C. Baker further advised that in her opinion the gelding may appreciate a freshen up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slower than normal recover with bilateral noise present in the lungs.
 
THE LOUVRE - Near the 800m had to restrain when close to the heels of BLANTON’S RUN which had shifted in and away from REVALENE (C. Baker) which had shifted in marginally before being corrected by its rider. Apprentice C. Baker was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Approaching the 200m when laying in, shifted in abruptly and continued to lay in proving difficult for Apprentice J Metcalfe to ride out in her normal manner.

FIGHTING IDOL - Began awkwardly.

JEMELDI - At the start was bumped and carried in by REVALENE. Near the 300m was bumped and carried out wider by BLANTON’S RUN which had shifted out to obtain clear running.

STAR RAPPER - Began awkwardly and as a result lost ground.

BLANTONS RUN - Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RACE 3:SES ELECTRICAL BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP          1300 M
 
The start of Race 3 was delayed by approximately 4 minutes due to the refitting of gear on BOVIDAE and YES TO EXCESS.
 
WARILLA GORILLA – Began awkwardly and shift in.

BOVIDAE- After being loaded became very fractious in the barriers, attempting to burrow under the front of the gates, whereby the bridle of the gelding came off. As a result, was required to have the bridle reapplied in the gates and then BOVIDAE was removed from the barriers to allow the bridle to be adjusted prior to being reloaded. BOVIDAE is now suspended and must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on two (2) occasions due to being fractious. Shortly after the start was tightened for room between TOUCH OF GRACIE which jumped out and WARRILLA GORILLA jumping in at the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
INDY ROSE WARRIOR (NZ) - Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

POWER OF SUCCESS - Bumped by TREASURER passing the 1200m and became unbalanced. Shifted in under pressure in the straight.

TOUCH OF GRACIE- Jumped out at the start. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.

TREASURER - Passing the 1200m brushed by TORONESS and then bumped with POWER OF SUCCESS. A post-race veterinary examination was revealed a slower than normal recovery.
 
TORONESS - Slow into stride. Passing the 1200m shifts out marginally and bumped with POWER OF SUCCESS and as a result both became unbalanced. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slower than normal recovery.
 
YES TO EXCESS- On arrival to the barriers required the tongue tie to be adjusted. Passing the 200m was disappointed for a narrow run to the inside of POWER OF SUCCESS and as a result had to be restrained. Approaching the 100m elected to shift out and as a result was held up on the heels of POWER OF SUCCESS before shifting wider near the 75m to obtain clear running.

ROYAL BOMBADIER- Had some difficulty obtaining clear running at the top of the straight. Laid in under pressure in the straight.
 
Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight, apprentice B. Wheeler (YES TO EXCESS, 4th place) and connections of the stable viewed the Stewards patrol footage before lodging an objection against D. Boche (POWER OF SUCCESS, 3rd place) alleging interference in the home straight. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the available patrol footage it was established that at a point near the 200m YES TO EXCESS was disappointed for a narrow run to the inside of POWER OF SUCCESS, which had rolled in slightly and as a result was restrained. Further, approaching the 100m B. Wheeler (YES TO EXCESS) shifted out and as a result has difficulty obtaining completely clear running whilst on the heels of POWER OF SUCCESS before shifting wider to obtain clear running from the 75m. After considering the interference and the margin, Stewards could not be comfortable satisfied that if the interference had not occurred that YES TO ECESS would have placed in advance of POWER OF SUCCESS and as a result dismissed the objection and declared Correct Weight on the Judges numbers.
 
At a subsequent inquiry rider D. Boche was advised to exercise care when shifting ground.

RACE 4:WATCON BUILDING GROUP BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1300 M
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately three (3) minutes due to BIG BOY GEROGE being unable to loaded.
 
BIG BOY GEORGE- Declared a late scratching at 6.37pm by order of Stewards after refusing to be loaded. Stewards ordered all monies invested on BIG BOY GEORGE to be refunded in full less the following deductions:
 
1st – BLACK EYED BLONDE- W 4 c, Pl- 5c, 
2nd Pl– RUBYDOO- 5c,
3rd Pl- - IL CUBO- 8c.
 
Trainer S Croxford was advised that BIG BOY GEORGE would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards due to being difficult to load.
 
HOLLYWOOD EPIC – Shortly after the start shifted out and away from BLACK EYED BLONDE. Raced keenly and four wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
IL CUBO - Raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event. Began to shift in under pressure approaching the 150m.

SMART RECOGNITION - Raced keenly during the early stages of the event, over-raced whilst being restrained before finding cover at the 1000m. Rider M Hellyer was reminded of his obligation to not excessively slow his mount through the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rider M Hellyer reported that it was his intention to settle in the lead, but as riders to his inside were showing superior speed and intent to be forward, he elected to restrain his mount to find cover as to avoid racing unnecessarily wide. He added that as he commenced to restrain his mount, the pace of the race slowed and at this point, as he was of a mindset to now find cover, he continued to restrain his mount eventually finding cover. He further added that his mount wanted to lay in under pressure throughout, particularly in the straight and as a result he elected to ease his mount down over the final 100m of the event. After viewing the patrol footage, M Helleyer agreed with Stewards that he may have been better suited, allowing his mount to roll forward when the tempo of the race allowed it.
 
LUDIK - Shortly after the start was eased and hampered when close to the heels of SWITCHBLADE, which had shifted away from HOLLYWOOD EPIC. Near the 1000m when the tempo of the race slackened improved up onto the heels of SMART RECOGNITION, which was restraining to find cover and as a result had to steady. Rider B Lerena reported that the tempo of the race did not suit LUDIK who after beginning only fairly and being hampered, settled further back than intended.
 
SWITCHBLADE- Held up for clear running approaching the 500m until approaching the 400m, before then again being held up from 350m until passing the 300m.
 
HELL OF A LAD- Approaching the 150m had to be steadied when placed in restricted room on the heels of IL CUBO which shifted in under riding (G. Geran). Rider G. Geran was severely reprimanded for this incident and advised to exercise far greater care in similar circumstances.

RUBYDOO - Approaching the 300m was held up until shifting out to obtain clear running passing the 200m. Approaching the 100m shifted out and away from BLACK EYED BLONDE which was shifting out whilst laying out.

BLACK EYED BLONDE - Began awkwardly, near the 1200m was hampered and carried wider by SMART RECOGNITION which shifted out when racing keenly. Raced keenly early stages whilst being restrained. Obliged to race without cover in the early stages, until being allowed to stride forward to settle outside the leader near the 900m. Raced greenly under pressure in the straight and over the concluding stages laid out under pressure.
 
Correct Weight was delayed to allow rider G Cartwright (RUBYDOO) to view the official patrol footage. After viewing the footage in consultation with the stable representative elected not to lodge an objection.
 
RACE 5:COUNTED CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1625 M
 
ADVANCE TO JAFFA - Reared as the start was affected and as a result was slow to begin. Then slightly hampered by ATTACK FORCE, which after beginning awkwardly shifted out. Raced wide during the early stages of the event before being allowed to stride forward and settle outside the leader near the 1000m. Approaching the 50m had to be steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of MISTER MIGHTY and outside of JADDAF which had shifted out (G. Geran). G Geran was issued a reprimand and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

BOW TIE AFFAIR - Slow to begin. Raced keenly during the early and middle stages of the event.
 
JADDAF - Held up for clear running passing the 400m until approaching the 200m. Passing the 75m momentarily steadied and then shifted out to continue into clear running.

HELL TO THE LINE - Held up for clear running approaching the 200m. Was then disappointed for a narrow run between MISTER MIGHTY and SWEET PRETENDER. As a result was eased and then shifted wider to obtain clear running near the 100m.

SWEET PRETENDER- Raced keenly during the middle stages of the event, near the 1100m when racing keenly had to be steadied after improving up onto heels of MISTER MIGHTY.

ATTACK FORCE (NZ)- Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
RACE 6:PLATINUM GLASS & SECURITY CLASS 3 HANDICAP   1625 M

FARNBOROUGH (IRE)- Began awkwardly. Trainer B. Healey was asked for an explanation of the improved performance of FARNBOROUGH (IRE). He explained that the gelding, which was new to his stable, was unable to trial in the lead up to his first up run at Warwick, due to the weather and abandonment of trials. He added although without a trial and over an unsuitable distance, he was disappointed that the horse didn’t let down to the finish first up. He further added that with the benefit of the first up run and a step up in distance the stable was expected a forward showing and he attributed this to the improved performance. Stewards noted his explanation.  

GO MARO- Began awkwardly.
 
SUPER FAIR - Slow to begin and laid in under pressure in the straight.

GOOD PHILLY- Began awkwardly.
 
BLUMSTEIN – Laid out rounding the home turn.

MYSTERY POWER - Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced keenly in the lead.
 
KATERINI - Slow to begin then hampered by MYSTERY POWER which had begun awkwardly. Commenced to weaken from the 400m eased down over the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slower than normal recovery. Trainer S Croxford was advised a warning would be placed on the mare for its performance.

RACE 7:RDO EQUIPMENT JOHN DEERE MAIDEN PLATE 1890 M
 
Trainer K. Kemp was reprimanded for not presenting FABARA by the required time to the mounting yard.

FOUR DOZEN OYSTERS- Shifted out when passing the 900m then raced in the three wide position without cover for the remainder of the event. Laid in under pressure in the straight.

SHINTANGO - Raced wide in the early stages and was allowed to stride forward to settle in a handy position. Commenced to weakened considerably from the 600m. Approaching the 400m when weakening raced in restricted room between STRIKE ME PINK and OLE ALI. Lost ground and continued to weaken before being eased down from the 300m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed noise in the right lung, which could have been attributed to exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhaging. Trainer Nick Beck reported to Stewards that on return to the stables blood was found present at the right nostril. As a result, Stewards advised N. Beck that SHINTANGO is now suspended from racing under the provisions of AR79(8) and is required to complete a gallop of at least 1000m in the presence of the Stewards prior to racing. N Beck further advised that the gelding will now be sent for a spell.
 
CRYPTION'S DESIRE- Dipped at the start and shifted out.

JAKEBRAKE - Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
FLIRTING WITH FIRE (NZ)- Began awkwardly. Shortly after the start was restrained to find cover. Raced keenly during the early stages of the event. Approaching the 200m was obliged to shift out to obtain clear running.

STRIKE ME PINK- Slow to begin. Approaching the 400m was disappointed for clear running between FOUR DOZEN OYSTERS and JAKEBRAKE and as a result had to be restrained before shifting out into clear running. Laid in under pressure in the straight.

APOLLO MOON- Began awkwardly and then slightly hampered by CRYPTION’S DESIRE who had began awkwardly.

RACE 8:GERRY BROWN'S SHELVING & STORAGE MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M

The start of this event was delayed by approximately 5 minutes due to LOVE TO BE PROUD being resaddled in the mounting enclosure resulting in it being late to the barriers.
 
Stewards inquired into the reasons surrounding the resaddling of LOVE TO BE PROUD, where it was established that between the time rider M. Savva weighed out and the gelding being presented to the mounting yard the breastplate had been misplaced. As M Savva wished to ride with one, the mare was resaddled in the enclosure and the breastplate added. Although Stewards put the incident down to human error a representative for trainer B. Puckeridge and rider M. Savva were advised to be more mindful in relation to gear and the saddling of horses.
 
JUST FREE LOADING- Slow to begin and then bumped with REGAL RINA. Approaching the 300m had to be eased when close to the heels of JELAILA which shifted out when not quite clear (Richardson). H. Richardson was advised to exercise more care. When passing the winning post was steadied when close to the heels of OFFSIDE (G. Cartwright) which shifted out when close to the heels of JELAILA. G Cartwright was advised to exercise more care.

KICKSTART- Stood flat footed at the start (4L). Trainer P. Burns was advised a warning was placed on the gelding for standing flat footed. At the 600m made contact with the inside running rail.
 
ROYAL DRAMA - When passing the 1000m shifted out abruptly. Raced wide without cover from the 1000m. Rider N. Tomizawa reported to Stewards that near the 1000m, he received a call to his inside and as he thought he was about to cause interference shifted out abruptly. Stewards noted his comments.

JELAILA- Began awkwardly. Laid in when under pressure in the home straight.

MARKHAM MISS - Began awkwardly and bumped with JUST FREE LOADING. Approaching the 500m shifted out and bumped with REGAL RINA carrying that filly wider.

OFFSIDE- At the 1100m had to be steadied when close to heels of MARKHAM MISS which shifted in (G. Geran). G. Geran was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care. Near the 900m bumped with LOVE TO BE PROUD.
 
REGAL RINA (NZ)- Bumped with MARKHAM MISS on a number of occasion approaching the 500m until was bumped and carried out by MARKHAM MISS (G. Geran). G. Geran was advised to exercise care when shifting ground. Rider F. Larson was at a loss to explain the disappointing performance of the filly. He reported that at the 600m his mount came under pressure and after being bumped and hampered near the 500m, commenced to give ground and failed to travel from this point. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer S. Mclean had no explanation for the performance other than in his opinion the filly may not have appreciate the Toowoomba racing circuit. He added that the filly had returned to his stables and been examined by his veterinary who found no issues. A post race blood was taken for analysis. Steward advised Mr. Mclean that the filly will now be required to jump out or trial prior to its next engagement due to its performance.
 
LOVE TO BE PROUD- Began awkwardly. At the 900m shifted in and away from ROYAL DRAMA  and as a result bumped with OFFSIDE.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 1- K. Lenton- Reprimand- AR131(a)- Careless Riding.
 
Race 4- G Geran- Severe Reprimand- AR131(a)- Careless Riding.
 
Race 5. G Geran- Reprimand- AR131(a) - Careless Riding.
 
Race 7. Trainer K Kemp – reprimand – AR194 – Mounting Yard.
 
Race 8 - G Geran- Reprimand- AR131(a)- Careless Riding.
 
Fines

$200, Thoroughbred Identification Cards – B. Healy
 
Suspensions

Nil

Race day injuries/illness

Appr Jky C Sutherland- Aggravation of a pre-existing ankle injury. Medical Clearance required prior to race riding.

Absent jockeys

 Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries

Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
 
ROMANTIC BUBBLE, AMERICAN CONQUEST, THE LOUVVE, STAR RAPPER, LUDIK, JUST FREE LOADING.

Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners
Race 8. REGAL GINA

Warnings/bars

Race 1. LET LOOSE LADIES- Veterinary Certificate- lame near foreleg.
 
Race 3. BOVIDAE trial (x2) Trial on two consecutive occasions without incident, fractious
 
Race 4. BIG BOY GEORGE- Trial, refusing to load.
 
Race 6. KATERINI – Warning, performance
 
Race 7. SHINTANGO – Suspended, blood 1 nostril - AR79(8)
 
Race 8. KICKSTART – Warning, flat footed
 
Race 8. REGAL RINA – Jump out or trial, performance.
 
Bleeders

Nil
 
Falls

Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries

 Nil
 
Protests

Race 3- 4th vs 3rd- Dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1- AMERICAN CONQUEST- Appr C Sutherland repl. Appr M Apel (injured), BEAU’S GIRL- Appr J Newman, BLUE EYE DAME- Jky G Geran repl. Jky M Savva, SUPER EXCEPTIONAL- Jky N Nishio.
 
Race 3- YES TO EXCESS- APPR Jky B Wheeler repl. Appr Jky M Apel (injured)
 
Race 4- HOLLYWOOD EPIC- Appr J Newman repl. Appr Jky M Apel (injured).
 
Race 5- ATTACK FORCE- Jky D Bouche.
 
Race 7- APOLLO MOON- Appr J Newman repl. Appr Jky C Sutherland (injured).
 
Race 8- BELLE FRANCAIS- Jky D Bouche

Late scratchings

Race 1- LET LOOSE LADIES- L/Scr. 4.30pm- Lame near foreleg.
 
Race 4- BIG BOY GEORGE- L/Scr. 6.37pm- Refused to load.
 
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.