STEWARDS’ REPORT
Queensland Principal Club - Downs & South West Region

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB
11th March 2000


STEWARD IN CHARGE : S Rowe
STEWARDS : J Childs, R Doyle, L Wheeldon, C Reibelt

Weather: O'Cast Track: Slow Rail: 3 Metres

RACE: 1. Shasheed (G Geran) which underwent a Veterinary inspection on arriving at the start was subsequently cleared to start. Ancora Fila (D Green) was reluctant to load. Bronze Balac (J Baker) which was slowly away jumped awkwardly. Eagle High (A Parramore) which was slowly away raced greenly for some distance leaving the 600 metres. Archangel (J Warrington) jumped in the air as the gates opened losing ground. Archangel, which raced greenly throughout, shifted in and away from Vintage Pride approaching the 800 metres which resulted in Bronze Balac (J Baker) making contact with the running rail once tightened for room. Rounding the home turn Watty’s Request (K Banks) which was attempting to take a tight run between Bletilla (G Lynch) and Ancora Fila, made contact with Ancora Fila on a number of occasions. Time off 3.57 PM.

RACE: 2. Embezzled (J Warrington) and Cheliapinsk (D Green) which were fractious both jumped awkwardly. Dusty Chief (R Goltz) jumped outward taking Pop’s Luck (S Nolen) out and across the running of Dreamy sea (G Lynch) which was slowly away. Le Roi Soleil (K Banks) raced greenly in the early stages. Princely Power (G Geran) got its head up and was inclined to hang out whilst being eased approaching the 800 metres. Time off 4.37 PM.

RACE: 3. Palatino (NZ) which sustained an injury to the off knee at his stable complex was withdrawn by Stewards on Veterinary advice at 3.43 PM. Planatius (K Banks) and Kellina Bay (J Baker) which jumped awkwardly made contact shortly after. Mighty Red (A Parramore) which was slowly away was steadied from the heels of Take Me Bebe (P Gesler) approaching the 1000 metres. Jockey G Lynch (Skarloey) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in leaving the 1100 metres when insufficiently clear of Take Me Bebe, resulting in Take Me Bebe being eased. Approaching the 900 metres Hydro’s Boy (G Geran) was eased when crowded for room by Skarloey. Approaching the 600 metres Captain’s Table (R Goltz) which shifted out to avoid the heels of Starsho (S Nolen) made contact with Take Me Bebe. Apprentice J Baker (Kellina Bay) was cautioned for permitting his mount to shift out abruptly on the home turn resulting in Take Me Bebe having to be steadied. Time off 5.13 PM.

RACE: 4. Machtig Mihi Panis (L Cronan) which broke through the starting gates was quickly restrained and was subsequently inspected by the Veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Sea Opal (A Parramore) jumped with his head in air. Showdown Lad (G Lynch) and Beno (J Baker) were slowly away. Leaving the 800 metres Machtig Mihi Panis shifted out making contact with Farisiknow (R Goltz). Time off 5.56 PM.







RACE: 5. Stewards accepted Jockey K Waller’s explanation for failing to arrive on course by the required time. K Waller was replaced by A Pattillo (Warrior King). Jockey A Pattillo who was distressed after riding in the previous race was subsequently stood down on medical advice. D Green was the replacement rider. Handsome Creole (A Parramore) and Native Son (J Baker) were slowly away. Approaching the 1200 metres No Harv Measures (NZ) (G Geran) got its head up whilst being eased. Approaching the 800 metres Vain To Vegas (R Goltz) when attempting to secure a tight run to the outside of No Harv Measures was eased when making contact with Warrior King. Approaching the 700 metres Vain To Vegas shifted out coming into contact with Warrior King both horses then raced tight for some distance. Approaching the finish Warrior King was hampered by No Harv Measures which shifted out under pressure. Approaching the finish Warrior King was accidentally struck across the nose by the whip of G Geran. No Harv Measures sustained a laceration to the near hind during running. Time off 6.35 PM.

RACE: 6. A Pattillo was replaced by R Goltz (Karpanda). Leaving the 1100 metres Mr. Lawson (N Tomizawa) shifted in making contact with Kazakh Belle (G Geran). Leaving the 100 metres Red Heavy (S Nolen) was steadied when Mr. Lawson shifted in under pressure. Time off 7.15 PM.

RACE: 7. Karrie Dale (J Baker) and Dempency (A Parramore) were slowly away. Midnight Deal (B Carne) jumped outward at the start. Bay Duke (G Geran) jumped awkwardly. Approaching the home turn Nosea (K Gray) shifted out coming into contact with The Lady Tabatha (R Goltz). Shortly after Champton (P Gesler) shifted out abruptly across the running of Nosea and The Lady Tabatha which were tiring quickly. On the point of the home turn Dempency was buffeted between Sam’s A Nuisance and Bay Duke when both shifted ground. Bay Duke which hung in throughout shifted in once placed under pressure in the home straight coming into contact with Sam’s A Nuisance near the 250 metres. Time off 7.55 PM.

All winners were swabbed.