QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

TOOWOOMBA - FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2025

WEATHER – Showers TRACK RATING – Heavy 8; Heavy 9 following Race 1; Heavy 10 following Race 6 RAIL – True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C. Warren
Stewards – J. Adams, J. Childs, E. Tickner, E. Scott, T. Preston & D. MacDonald

GENERAL

Due to the inclement weather all race times were brought forward one time slot as follows:

Race 1- 12:57pm
Race 2- 1:34pm
Race 3- 2:12pm
Race 4- 2:50pm
Race 5- 3:28pm
Race 6- 4:03pm
Race 7- 4:42pm
Race 8- 5:22pm


Stewards inquired into the reasons necessitating the scratching of MISHANI SNIPER on a veterinary certificate at 6:49am. After taking evidence from Trainer D. Stanbridge, it was ascertained that when the stable had become aware that the gelding had been inadvertently treated with a medication that contained a prohibited substance, namely PHENYLBUTAZONE, Ms Standbridge had advised Stewards and subsequently scratched the gelding from the meeting. Stewards issued Ms Stanbridge with a charge under the provisions of AR227(a), in that she was negligent in overseeing the administration of a medication which resulted in the MISHANI SNIPER inadvertently being administered a prohibited substance on Thursday, 27 March 2025, prior to its engagement in Race 7 at Toowoomba on Friday, 28 March 2025. Ms Stanbridge pleaded guilty to the charge. In determining penalty Stewards considered the following:

• Guilty plea
• Good record and forthright evidence
• The objective seriousness of the breach
• That Ms Stanbridge had self-reported the breach
• Detrimental impact on integrity and image of the industry
• Specific and general deterrence principles
• Relevant Penalty Precedent

Stewards were also of the view that the demonstrated standard of stable practices fell well below the expected level. Consequently, Stewards recorded the breach but imposed no penalty against Ms Stanbridge, in a reflection of the need to encourage industry participants to self-report such occurrences.


Race 1: SKUSE GRAHAM CRIMINAL LAWYERS MAIDEN PLATE (1625m)

BURLEIGH MAGIC – Raced keenly in the middle stages when the pace slackened. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

PREFER TO DANCE (NZ) – Bumped heavily on jumping.

BRAVE HOSHI – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the middle stages.

MAURITA – Raced wide for the majority. Raced keenly in the middle stages when the pace slackened. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

SHALZER – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

SUNNY DISPOSITION – Commenced to give ground from the 600m. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J. Stanley advised that the mare failed to handle the track conditions and the undulating surface. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an upper respiratory noise. Trainer D. Bell was advised that the mare would require a veterinary clearance inclusive of an endoscopic examination prior to racing again. On returning to the mounting yard, it was identified that the mare had raced with ear-muffs which were intended to be used pre-race only. Mr Bell was admonished given that the ear-muffs were placed under the bridle contributing to their not being removed prior to the start, and Stewards, along with the Starter, undertook to review practices to eliminate the risk of this occurring again.

ARTISTIC TOUCH – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly for some distance passing the 1300m.

MASERATI LADY – Began very awkwardly and bumped. Lost its off-hind plate in running.

Following the running of this race, the track was downgraded to a Heavy 9.


Race 2: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1625m)

Prior to the running of this event, due to the inclement fog, the riding group was surveyed at the barrier and advised that satisfactory visibility existed to proceed safely with the running of the event.

CAPE CRUSADER – Raced keenly in the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice C. Bellamy stated that the gelding failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

ONOMATOPOEIA – Raced keenly in the early stages. Shifted in when not fully clear of FAST LADY which was obliged to steady and shift in near the 1300m. Apprentice K. Lenton was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident.

WHO ORDERED DAFISH – Raced wide in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained to obtain a position with cover before shifting wider from the 900m. Laid in rounding the home-turn.

FAST LADY – Obliged to steady from heels and shift inwards near the 1300m. Laid in rounding the home-turn.

EARL OF DEVON (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice C. Vitler advised that the gelding failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

BENFICA LASS – Laid in rounding the home-turn.

JAMAICAN MECRAZY – Raced wide in the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey N. Tomizawa stated that after having to make some use of the mare in the early stages, it weakened under pressure in the home straight.



Race 3: PROVINCIAL DISTRIBUTORS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP (1100m)

SHOWS A SIGN – Began awkwardly. Momentarily hampered near the 100m.

REIGNING ALPHA – Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

LA RAZA – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight, shifting in near the 100m momentarily hampering SHOWS A SIGN. Apprentice C. Vitler was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident and advised to stop and straighten his mounts much sooner in similar circumstances.

THROWNUNDERTHEBUS – Bumped near the 900m. Commenced to give ground near the 400m and eased down in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils in running. As this was the first such occasion Trainer B. Gorman was advised of the provisions of AR79(4).

YES I'M UGLY – Bumped on jumping.

VORKUTA – Began very awkwardly and bumped heavily becoming unbalanced. Bumped near the 900m. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid in rounding the home-turn and under pressure in the home straight.


Race 4: LIVEWIRED ELECTRICAL MAIDEN PLATE (1200m)

Prior to the running of this event, due to the inclement fog, the riding group was surveyed at the barrier and advised that satisfactory visibility existed to proceed safely with the running of the event.


BOOM CRUSHER – Raced keenly in the early stages. Momentarily steadied from heels near the 900m.

FREEMAN FURY – Raced wide for the majority. Laid in rounding the home-turn.

TURN THE CORNER – Fractious in the barriers and subsequently underwent a pre-race veterinary examination before being cleared to start. Shifted in when not fully clear of BOOM CRUSHER near the 900m which had to be steadied. Jockey A. Jones was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.

GIDDAY GIDDAY – Raced wide for the majority.

PORRISTA (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages. Over-raced on heels near the 800m. Laid in rounding the home-turn.

SUPA GEE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Lost its near-hind plate in running. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J. Stanley advised that the mare, which was having its first start, failed to handle the prevailing racing conditions.

WORLDY SPIRIT – Laid in rounding the home-turn.

MAGIC VALOUR – When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice B. Wheeler advised that the filly failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

ROTHWEILER – Was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 11:25am after acting on a report from Trainer J. Thomas that the gelding was lame in the near-foreleg. Mr Thomas was advised a scratching certificate and a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding racing again.

OUR ANACONDA – Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages.


Race 5: TOOWOOMBA TRUCK SPARES PAT O'SHEA QTIS 2YO PLATE (1200m)

STYLISH JOKER – Raced wide for the majority. Eased down from the 400m. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J. Stanley advised that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages, however commenced to weaken from the 500m, and in his opinion, may have choked down. Trainer J. Gleeson advised that he would consider amending the gelding’s gear, including the application of a tongue tie. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near-hindleg. Mr Gleeson was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding racing again.

SILVER SPOON – Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

FLASHMASTER – Began awkwardly and bumped heavily becoming unbalanced. Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped near the 400m.

TUDOR WINKLE – Raced wide for the majority.

PINK VIXEN – Bumped near the 400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

CUDDLES FOR KIMMY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

FINANCIALLY FAMOUS – Bumped on jumping. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey M. Du Plessis stated that the filly failed to travel at any stage of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

MISHANI BREEZE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

CASINO BAY – Began awkwardly.

GEITZ – Raced keenly in the early stages.

SWEET PRETENDER – Began awkwardly, blundered and bumped, subsequently losing ground.


Race 6: SHERRIN RENTALS KING OF THE MOUNTAIN CONSOLATION OPEN HANDICAP (1200m)

MISHANI SNIPER – Scratched on veterinary advice at 6:49am.

HE'S HEAVEN – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey S. Collett advised that the gelding failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

EZEKEIL – Laid in rounding the home-turn.

TARA JASMINE – Crowded between runners soon after the start and lost ground. Jockey M. Du Plessis advised that the mare failed to handle the track conditions.

ACRES AWAY – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey R. Dolan advised that that the gelding failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

TAVS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Bumped near the 400m.

REDZOUST – Stewards permitted Jockey A. Jones to replace Apprentice B. Wheeler (non-claiming) as the rider when Apprentice Wheeler was unable to satisfy the allocated weight. Apprentice Wheeler was subsequently fined $200 under the provisions of AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight. Crowded between runners soon after the start. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in rounding the home-turn and bumped.

THIS IS ONE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

GRANITE PRINCE – Began very awkwardly and shifted out. Over-raced throughout the early stages.

SPOOKY SPIRIT – Began awkwardly and bumped. Obliged to shift to the inside of heels near the 100m to obtain clear running.

Following the running of this race, the track was downgraded to a Heavy 10.


Race 7: MORT & CO KING OF THE MOUNTAIN (1200m)

CIFRADO – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority. Bumped near the 400m. Performed disappointingly. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor advised that the gelding never travelled throughout the event, and in his opinion, did not handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

IT'SOURTIME – Over-raced throughout the early stages. Bumped near the 1100m.

COMRADE ROSA – Scratched on veterinary advice at 7:03am. Trainer T. Gollan was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.

STEADY READY – Shifted in when not fully clear of RUSSIAN ALLIANCE near the 1100m which was obliged to steady. Apprentice C. Collis was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding and advised to exercise far greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

KING KAPA – Scratched on veterinary advice at 7:03am. Trainer T. Gollan was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.

RUSSIAN ALLIANCE – Began awkwardly. Obliged to steady from heels near the 1100m. Laid in rounding the home-turn and under pressure in the home straight.

ROCKRIBBED – Began awkwardly.

SAFEWORK – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

MILLANE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in and bumped near the 400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

CHINNY BOOM – Began awkwardly. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J. Stanley advised that the mare failed to handle the undulating surface.

NED'S GULLY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

BRERETON – Bumped near the 1100m before attempting to savage IT’SOURTIME. Trainer T. Gollan was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record. Raced wide for the majority.


Race 8: MNP SECURITY BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1100m)

The running of this race was rescheduled to 5:37pm when QAS were required to attend to an on-course patron which necessitated a delay.

DEPTH CHARGE – Trainer M. Currie was fined $200 under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late rider declaration of rider for the gelding. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted the lateness of the declaration and Mr Currie’s record in relation to the rule. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

NORTHERNONTAP – Stewards permitted the late scratching of the gelding at 2:23pm due to the track conditions. Trainer L. Hatch was advised that the geldings nomination on Heavy tracks would be refused.

RESTONICA – Began awkwardly.

KWAMI – Proved very difficult to load. Trainer B. Baker was advised that the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again. Crowded between runners before being tightened onto CLIPPER SHIP and bumping with that runner on a number of occasions soon after the start. Lost its off-fore plate in running.

SALT LAKE BETTY – Crowded passing the 900m and raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Momentarily crowded near the 100m.

LETS DANCE JANDY – Began awkwardly before being tightened between runners and blundering. Laid in rounding the home-turn and under pressure in the home straight.

ADALIE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

BELLA BABE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

CLIPPER SHIP – Began awkwardly before being bumped on a number of occasions soon after the start. Tailed the field and raced wide throughout the event. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice B. Wheeler stated that the gelding failed to travel at any stage of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer N. Keal was advised that the gelding would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

GERETY – Began awkwardly.

ROWDASH – Began awkwardly.

BUTT HEADS – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2 – Apprentice K. Lenton – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 3 – Apprentice C. Vitler – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 4 – Jockey A. Jones – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 7 – Apprentice C. Collis – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand

Fines
Race 6 – Apprentice B. Wheeler – Accepted Ride When Overweight – AR190(3) - $200
Race 8 – Trainer M. Currie – Late Rider Declaration – LR67(1) - $200


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ACRES AWAY, IT’SOURTIME, ROCK RIBBED, MILANE, BRERETON, RUSSIAN ALLIANCE, ONOMATOPOEIA, MISHANI BREEZE, MISHANI CROWN, PREFER TO DANCE, MAURITA, EARL OF DEVON, GEITZ, OUR MAGNUS, CIFRADO, SECRET PLAN, STEADY READY, NED’S GULLY, CHINNY BOOM, SAFEWORK

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, SWEET PRETENDER, SKYFORGER & RUSSIAN ALLIANCE

Warnings/bars
Race 1 – SUNNY DISPOSITION – Veterinary Clearance inclusive of endoscopic examination
Race 4 – ROTHWEILER – Veterinary Clearance – Late Scratching – Lame near-fore
Race 5 – STYLISH JOKER – Veterinary Clearance – Lame near-hind
Race 7 – COMRADE ROSA – Veterinary Clearance – Scratched on Veterinary Certificate
Race 7 – KING KAPA – Veterinary Clearance – Scratched on Veterinary Certificate
Race 7 – BRERTON – Warning – Attempting to savage another runner
Race 8 – KWAMI – Suspension – Difficult to load
Race 8 – NORTHERNONTAP – Late Scratching – Nominations refused on Heavy Tracks
Race 8 – CLIPPER SHIP – Suspension – Poor Performance

Bleeders
Race 3 – THROWNUNDERTHEBUS – First Occasion – AR79(4)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4: UPSTART LOVER - Ms Shania Willis (a2/48kg),
SPRUCE - Mark Du Plessis
Race 6: REDZOUST - Bailey Wheeler (a0kg),
GRANITE PRINCE - Kenji Yoshida
SPOOKY SPIRIT - Ms Madeleine Wishart
Race 7: NED’S GULLY - Mark Du Plessis
BRERETON - Ms Cejay Graham
Race 8: DEPTH CHARGE - Jace McMurray (a2/52kg),
ROWDASH - Ms Cejay Graham
BUTT HEADS - Ms Georgina Cartwright

Late scratchings

Race 4 – ROTHWEILER – Veterinary Advice at 11:25am
Race 8 – NORTHERNONTAP – Track conditions at 2:23pm


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.