Toowoomba Thursday 30th December 2010
Race 1 The Last Stride Syndicate Plate (Maiden) 850 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Track temperature: 58 degrees celsius
The explanation tendered by trainer Mrs T. Wolfgram for the late declaration of P. Wolfgram as the rider for RANNECO was accepted.
SUBSPECIES (A. Best) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out abruptly at the start, crowding CONSTANT CRAVING (M. O'Brien), TYPHOON BLUE (J. Holder) and FLOWER BOWL (B. Richardson), all of which were steadied. Shortly after, THE BUDSTAR (B. Looker) shifted out away from FLOWER BOWL onto RANNECO (P. Wolfgram), which was checked.
MR PIN WA (J. Murphy) missed the start slightly and was then steadied when crowded by OTEKAH (B. Thomson), which shifted out slightly after jumping awkwardly.
Near the 750m, when racing towards the course proper, BRUSH CUTTER (J. Warrington) had to be steadied when crowded between STREET SISTER (J. Letherby) and SWEET SWEET LOVE (T. Fujinuma), both of which shifted ground slightly. For a short distance after this incident, BRUSH CUTTER was awkwardly placed at the heels of SWEET LOVE.
Passing the 450m, CONSTANT CRAVING (M. O'Brien) shifted out and bumped FLOWER BOWL (B. Richardson).
1st Street Sister Jason Letherby Len Bryant (Warwick) $8
2nd Sweet Sweet Love Tats Fujinuma Brett Lunney (Toowoomba) $11
3rd Constant Craving Melody O'Brien Patrick Sexton (Toowoomba) $7
4th Subspecies Adam Best Matthew Park (Oakey) $3.40 Fav
Margins: 1/2 Head x 1/2 Time: 51.20 Last 600: 34.56
The explanation tendered by trainer Mrs T. Wolfgram for the late declaration of P. Wolfgram as the rider for RANNECO was accepted.
SUBSPECIES (A. Best) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out abruptly at the start, crowding CONSTANT CRAVING (M. O'Brien), TYPHOON BLUE (J. Holder) and FLOWER BOWL (B. Richardson), all of which were steadied. Shortly after, THE BUDSTAR (B. Looker) shifted out away from FLOWER BOWL onto RANNECO (P. Wolfgram), which was checked.
MR PIN WA (J. Murphy) missed the start slightly and was then steadied when crowded by OTEKAH (B. Thomson), which shifted out slightly after jumping awkwardly.
Near the 750m, when racing towards the course proper, BRUSH CUTTER (J. Warrington) had to be steadied when crowded between STREET SISTER (J. Letherby) and SWEET SWEET LOVE (T. Fujinuma), both of which shifted ground slightly. For a short distance after this incident, BRUSH CUTTER was awkwardly placed at the heels of SWEET LOVE.
Passing the 450m, CONSTANT CRAVING (M. O'Brien) shifted out and bumped FLOWER BOWL (B. Richardson).
1st Street Sister Jason Letherby Len Bryant (Warwick) $8
2nd Sweet Sweet Love Tats Fujinuma Brett Lunney (Toowoomba) $11
3rd Constant Craving Melody O'Brien Patrick Sexton (Toowoomba) $7
4th Subspecies Adam Best Matthew Park (Oakey) $3.40 Fav
Margins: 1/2 Head x 1/2 Time: 51.20 Last 600: 34.56
Race 2 Neil Mansell Transport Plate (Maiden) 850 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Track temperature: 61 degrees celsius
THE NAKED COWBOY (S. Egan) DIAMOND MISTRESS (B. Looker) were slowly away.
DO AS I COMMAND (J. Holder) jumped away awkwardly.
Shortly after the start, CLOSE RANGE (P. Wolfgram) was steadied away from the heels of STRMBERG GOLD (T. Fujinuma), which shifted out away from PELLADANA (J. Murphy).
Near the 500m, STROMBERG GOLD (T. Fujinuma) was steadied away from the heels of VAULTING QUEEN (J. Warrington), which hung out away from MY MOUNTAIN MAN (M. O'Brien).
Passing the 300m, STROMBERG GOLD was steadied away from the heels of VAULTING QUEEN, which shifted out slightly.
When questioned regarding the performance of DO AS I COMMAND, trainer J. Dixon could offer no excuse for the disappointing effort as the gelding had worked extremely well in its trackwork leading up to today's race. A post race veterinary examination of DO AS I COMMAND reavealed the gelding had a tendency to lock up in its off hindleg at a trot. Trainer Dixon undertook not to start the horse and an embargo will be placed on DO AS I COMMAND until further verterinary examinations are carried out, including having the horse undergo an endoscopic examination and blood tests, the results of which to be forwarded to stewards.
1st Red Raptor Adam Best Mark Webb (Toowoomba) $4
2nd Vaulting Queen Jason Warrington Matthew Park (Oakey) $8
3rd My Mountain Man Melody O'Brien Karen Maund (Toowoomba) $11
4th Stromberg Gold Tats Fujinuma Patrick Sexton (Toowoomba) $9
Margins: 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 Time: 51.31 Last 600: 34.88
THE NAKED COWBOY (S. Egan) DIAMOND MISTRESS (B. Looker) were slowly away.
DO AS I COMMAND (J. Holder) jumped away awkwardly.
Shortly after the start, CLOSE RANGE (P. Wolfgram) was steadied away from the heels of STRMBERG GOLD (T. Fujinuma), which shifted out away from PELLADANA (J. Murphy).
Near the 500m, STROMBERG GOLD (T. Fujinuma) was steadied away from the heels of VAULTING QUEEN (J. Warrington), which hung out away from MY MOUNTAIN MAN (M. O'Brien).
Passing the 300m, STROMBERG GOLD was steadied away from the heels of VAULTING QUEEN, which shifted out slightly.
When questioned regarding the performance of DO AS I COMMAND, trainer J. Dixon could offer no excuse for the disappointing effort as the gelding had worked extremely well in its trackwork leading up to today's race. A post race veterinary examination of DO AS I COMMAND reavealed the gelding had a tendency to lock up in its off hindleg at a trot. Trainer Dixon undertook not to start the horse and an embargo will be placed on DO AS I COMMAND until further verterinary examinations are carried out, including having the horse undergo an endoscopic examination and blood tests, the results of which to be forwarded to stewards.
1st Red Raptor Adam Best Mark Webb (Toowoomba) $4
2nd Vaulting Queen Jason Warrington Matthew Park (Oakey) $8
3rd My Mountain Man Melody O'Brien Karen Maund (Toowoomba) $11
4th Stromberg Gold Tats Fujinuma Patrick Sexton (Toowoomba) $9
Margins: 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 Time: 51.31 Last 600: 34.88
Race 3 XXXX Summer Ale Plate (Maiden) 1200 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Track temperature: 61 degrees celsius.
SILABELLA was declared a late scratching at 12 noon after the trainer reported that the mare had been injured when being loaded onto its float for transport to the course. Trainer M. Simpson was advised that she would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for SILABELLA prior to its next race start.
DODGING EDDIE (T. Fujinuma) was slowly away.
PEAK PERFORMANCE (J. Letherby) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, bumping GAILWIN (B. Looker). PEAK PERFORMANCE then shifted out and bumped LIFE TO THE MAX (J. Warrington) and lost ground.
Near the 800m, LITTLE FLUTE (R. Goltz) was eased away from the heels of SKYTANA (N. Yamada), which was taken out by LEICA ZIP (P. Wolfgram).
Passing the 750m, LIFE TO THE MAX was momentarily steadied away from the heels of TOP IT OFF (W. Clasohm), which shifted in slightly. TOP IT OFF then shifted out to relieve the pressure.
For some distance passing the 500m, PEAK PERFORMANCE raced tight to the inside of UTAH JAZZ (W. D'Avilla), which had a tendency to lay in at this stage.
Near the 500m, GENERAL BAXTER (J. Murphy) was momentarily steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of KARMA GUTSA (J. Piper). J. Piper, rider of KARMA GUTSA, was advised to exercise more care.
At the 350m, PEAK PERFORMANCE was held up for a short distance behind GENERAL BAXTER, which was yielding ground.
Leaving the 350m, GAILWIN was momentarily held up behind KARMA GUTSA.
1st Skytana Norifumi Yamada Jim Hanna (Toowoomba) $1.90 Fav
2nd Leica Zip Phillip Wolfgram Tracey Wolfgram (Toowoomba) $21
3rd Little Flute Ron Goltz John Byrne (Oakey) $7.50
4th Dodging Eddie Tats Fujinuma Michael Nolan (Toowoomba) $13
Margins: 1 x Neck Time: 1.15.70 Last 600: 38.27
SILABELLA was declared a late scratching at 12 noon after the trainer reported that the mare had been injured when being loaded onto its float for transport to the course. Trainer M. Simpson was advised that she would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for SILABELLA prior to its next race start.
DODGING EDDIE (T. Fujinuma) was slowly away.
PEAK PERFORMANCE (J. Letherby) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, bumping GAILWIN (B. Looker). PEAK PERFORMANCE then shifted out and bumped LIFE TO THE MAX (J. Warrington) and lost ground.
Near the 800m, LITTLE FLUTE (R. Goltz) was eased away from the heels of SKYTANA (N. Yamada), which was taken out by LEICA ZIP (P. Wolfgram).
Passing the 750m, LIFE TO THE MAX was momentarily steadied away from the heels of TOP IT OFF (W. Clasohm), which shifted in slightly. TOP IT OFF then shifted out to relieve the pressure.
For some distance passing the 500m, PEAK PERFORMANCE raced tight to the inside of UTAH JAZZ (W. D'Avilla), which had a tendency to lay in at this stage.
Near the 500m, GENERAL BAXTER (J. Murphy) was momentarily steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of KARMA GUTSA (J. Piper). J. Piper, rider of KARMA GUTSA, was advised to exercise more care.
At the 350m, PEAK PERFORMANCE was held up for a short distance behind GENERAL BAXTER, which was yielding ground.
Leaving the 350m, GAILWIN was momentarily held up behind KARMA GUTSA.
1st Skytana Norifumi Yamada Jim Hanna (Toowoomba) $1.90 Fav
2nd Leica Zip Phillip Wolfgram Tracey Wolfgram (Toowoomba) $21
3rd Little Flute Ron Goltz John Byrne (Oakey) $7.50
4th Dodging Eddie Tats Fujinuma Michael Nolan (Toowoomba) $13
Margins: 1 x Neck Time: 1.15.70 Last 600: 38.27
Race 4 Southern Cross Automotive Plate (Maiden) 1200 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Track temperature: 56 degrees celsius.
Stewards will inquiry into the reason for D. Sparks failure to fulfil his engagement on PENGUIN SUITE.
SEVEN WONDERS was delayed in arriving at the barriers after the gelding required resaddling prior to proceeding to the gates.
TISANI LAD was fractious behind the gates prior to the start. A warning was issued.
TISANI LAD (N. Yamada) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, bumping TURTLE BELLE (N. Evans), which became unbalanced.
ONYASONNY (J. Warrington) missed the start and shortly after had to be steadied away from the heels of HERECOMESTHETIGER (M. Hellyer), which shifted out slightly.
TISANI LAD (N. Yamada) overraced in the early and middle stages.
NEWMINSTER (R. Goltz) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.
B. Evans, rider of MISTER SAMBA, was fined $200 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m in a forehand manner.
1st Media Tart Bobby El-Issa Patrick Sexton (Toowoomba) $5.50
2nd Bemuse Nozi Tomizawa Mark Webb (Toowoomba) $5.50
3rd Seven Wonders Tats Fujinuma Paul Nolan Jnr (Toowoomba) $2.90 Fav
4th Mister Samba Brent Evans Barry Baldwin (Eagle Farm) $4.40
Margins: 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 Time: 1.15.44 Last 600: 37.88
Stewards will inquiry into the reason for D. Sparks failure to fulfil his engagement on PENGUIN SUITE.
SEVEN WONDERS was delayed in arriving at the barriers after the gelding required resaddling prior to proceeding to the gates.
TISANI LAD was fractious behind the gates prior to the start. A warning was issued.
TISANI LAD (N. Yamada) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, bumping TURTLE BELLE (N. Evans), which became unbalanced.
ONYASONNY (J. Warrington) missed the start and shortly after had to be steadied away from the heels of HERECOMESTHETIGER (M. Hellyer), which shifted out slightly.
TISANI LAD (N. Yamada) overraced in the early and middle stages.
NEWMINSTER (R. Goltz) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.
B. Evans, rider of MISTER SAMBA, was fined $200 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m in a forehand manner.
1st Media Tart Bobby El-Issa Patrick Sexton (Toowoomba) $5.50
2nd Bemuse Nozi Tomizawa Mark Webb (Toowoomba) $5.50
3rd Seven Wonders Tats Fujinuma Paul Nolan Jnr (Toowoomba) $2.90 Fav
4th Mister Samba Brent Evans Barry Baldwin (Eagle Farm) $4.40
Margins: 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 Time: 1.15.44 Last 600: 37.88
Race 5 TTC New Years Day Races Plate (Maiden) 1500 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Track temperature: 56 degrees celsius.
CELTIC was declared a late scratching at 12.30 pm after the gelding was injured at trainer T. Austin's stables.
LIBERTY'S MAGIC (B. Looker) jumped away awkwardly and was then slow into stride.
FLYING DYNAMITE (J. Piper) began awkwardly.
RIDING HONOURS (C. Eaton) raced fiercely in the early stages.
JOYST LIGHTNING (R. Goltz) raced fiercely when caught wide in the early and middle stages.
Approaching the home turn, LIBERTY'S MAGIC (B. Looker) was momentarily held up for clear running.
Near the 200m, LADY INNOCENT (M. Hellyer) shifted out and bumped KESTHIN (N. Yamada), which became unbalanced.
Approaching the finish line, LIBERTY'S MAGIC (B. Looker) was eased from the heels of FLYING DYNAMITE (J. Piper) when taken in by AI JO (K. Yoshida). K. Yoshida, rider of AI JO, was advised to exercise more care.
M. Hellyer, rider of LADY INNOCENT, was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m in a forehand manner.
A post race veterinary examination of MAGIQUE SPRING, which tailed off, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
1st Lady Innocent Michael Hellyer Harold Norman (Gold Coast) $5
2nd Flying Dynamite Jana Piper John Wallace (Gold Coast) $6
3rd Kesthin Norifumi Yamada Patrick Sexton (Toowoomba) $4.60
4th Ai Jo Kenji Yoshida Ron Macrae (Toowoomba) $3.60 Fav
Margins: 1/2 Head x 1/2 Time: 1.35.28 Last 600: 38.87
CELTIC was declared a late scratching at 12.30 pm after the gelding was injured at trainer T. Austin's stables.
LIBERTY'S MAGIC (B. Looker) jumped away awkwardly and was then slow into stride.
FLYING DYNAMITE (J. Piper) began awkwardly.
RIDING HONOURS (C. Eaton) raced fiercely in the early stages.
JOYST LIGHTNING (R. Goltz) raced fiercely when caught wide in the early and middle stages.
Approaching the home turn, LIBERTY'S MAGIC (B. Looker) was momentarily held up for clear running.
Near the 200m, LADY INNOCENT (M. Hellyer) shifted out and bumped KESTHIN (N. Yamada), which became unbalanced.
Approaching the finish line, LIBERTY'S MAGIC (B. Looker) was eased from the heels of FLYING DYNAMITE (J. Piper) when taken in by AI JO (K. Yoshida). K. Yoshida, rider of AI JO, was advised to exercise more care.
M. Hellyer, rider of LADY INNOCENT, was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m in a forehand manner.
A post race veterinary examination of MAGIQUE SPRING, which tailed off, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
1st Lady Innocent Michael Hellyer Harold Norman (Gold Coast) $5
2nd Flying Dynamite Jana Piper John Wallace (Gold Coast) $6
3rd Kesthin Norifumi Yamada Patrick Sexton (Toowoomba) $4.60
4th Ai Jo Kenji Yoshida Ron Macrae (Toowoomba) $3.60 Fav
Margins: 1/2 Head x 1/2 Time: 1.35.28 Last 600: 38.87
Race 6 Happy Birthday Jobe Johnson Plate (Class 3) 1500 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Track temperature: 53 degrees celsius.
NOVA CHENKA (N. Tomizawa) missed the start.
Rounding the turn near the 1200m, JUST A GLAMOUR (N. Evans) threw its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SIMPLE STUFF (J. Warrington).
MOXICON (G. Geran) raced wide in the middle stages and near the 800m was forced wider by SMART 'N' CRAFTY (D. Missen), which shifted out in order to improve.
Rounding the final turn, NOVA CHENKA (N. Tomizawa) was unable to improve when held up for clear running.
DIEHARD TRYING (N. Thomas) laid in over the concluding stages.
1st Diehard Trying Nathan Thomas Jason McLachlan (Sunshine Coast) $5
2nd Mother Russia Norifumi Yamada Patrick Sexton (Toowoomba) $2.90 Fav
3rd Just A Glamour Nathan Evans Jim Bannon (Toowoomba) $10
4th Smart 'N' Crafty Dale Missen Bradley Herne (Eagle Farm) $3.30
Margins: Long Neck x 1 1/4 Time: 1.34.86 Last 600: 38.65
NOVA CHENKA (N. Tomizawa) missed the start.
Rounding the turn near the 1200m, JUST A GLAMOUR (N. Evans) threw its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SIMPLE STUFF (J. Warrington).
MOXICON (G. Geran) raced wide in the middle stages and near the 800m was forced wider by SMART 'N' CRAFTY (D. Missen), which shifted out in order to improve.
Rounding the final turn, NOVA CHENKA (N. Tomizawa) was unable to improve when held up for clear running.
DIEHARD TRYING (N. Thomas) laid in over the concluding stages.
1st Diehard Trying Nathan Thomas Jason McLachlan (Sunshine Coast) $5
2nd Mother Russia Norifumi Yamada Patrick Sexton (Toowoomba) $2.90 Fav
3rd Just A Glamour Nathan Evans Jim Bannon (Toowoomba) $10
4th Smart 'N' Crafty Dale Missen Bradley Herne (Eagle Farm) $3.30
Margins: Long Neck x 1 1/4 Time: 1.34.86 Last 600: 38.65
Race 7 7 Summer Of Tennis Handicap (Class 1) 1200 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Track temperature: 48 degrees celsius.
VOLUNTARY (K. Yoshida) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, bumping OMNAGOMMERA (B. Richardson).
MAID OF SEVENS (K. Banks) and KORGOLD (R. Gotlz) bumped on jumping away, resulting in KORGOLD shifting in and bumping the hind quarters of WATCH THE SHOW (S. Bogenhuber), which became unbalanced.
FINE CONNECTION (T. Huxham) raced ungenerously and had a tendency to hang out in the middle stages.
Near the 500m, FINE CONNECTION was steadied when disappointed for a run between OMNAGOMMERA (B. Richardson) and GREY ENCOUNTER (M. Hellyer), which shifted in slightly. FINE CONNECTION was then held up for clear running until the early part of the home straight.
Passing the 350m, VOLUNTARY (K. Yoshida) had to be steadied when crowded for room between GREY ENCOUNTER (M. Hellyer), which shifted in slightly, and DUKE WILLIAM (N. Yamada), which shifted out in order to improve.
A post race veterinary examination of VOLUNTARY, which was first up today from a spell and tired in the home straight, did not reveal any abnormalities.
1st Canna Phillip Wolfgram Neville Saunders (Toowoomba) $2.70 Fav
2nd Grey Encounter Michael Hellyer Vic Heading (Nanango) $18
3rd Duke William Norifumi Yamada Robert Cole (Toowoomba) $5.50
4th Go Dan Go Jason Holder Julie Brown (Toowoomba) $9.50
Margins: 3 3/4 x 1/2 Head Time: 1.14.64 Last 600: 36.99
VOLUNTARY (K. Yoshida) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, bumping OMNAGOMMERA (B. Richardson).
MAID OF SEVENS (K. Banks) and KORGOLD (R. Gotlz) bumped on jumping away, resulting in KORGOLD shifting in and bumping the hind quarters of WATCH THE SHOW (S. Bogenhuber), which became unbalanced.
FINE CONNECTION (T. Huxham) raced ungenerously and had a tendency to hang out in the middle stages.
Near the 500m, FINE CONNECTION was steadied when disappointed for a run between OMNAGOMMERA (B. Richardson) and GREY ENCOUNTER (M. Hellyer), which shifted in slightly. FINE CONNECTION was then held up for clear running until the early part of the home straight.
Passing the 350m, VOLUNTARY (K. Yoshida) had to be steadied when crowded for room between GREY ENCOUNTER (M. Hellyer), which shifted in slightly, and DUKE WILLIAM (N. Yamada), which shifted out in order to improve.
A post race veterinary examination of VOLUNTARY, which was first up today from a spell and tired in the home straight, did not reveal any abnormalities.
1st Canna Phillip Wolfgram Neville Saunders (Toowoomba) $2.70 Fav
2nd Grey Encounter Michael Hellyer Vic Heading (Nanango) $18
3rd Duke William Norifumi Yamada Robert Cole (Toowoomba) $5.50
4th Go Dan Go Jason Holder Julie Brown (Toowoomba) $9.50
Margins: 3 3/4 x 1/2 Head Time: 1.14.64 Last 600: 36.99
Race 8 XXXX Gold Handicap (Open) 1200 Metres
Stewards Report extract : As J. Kehoe was ill, N. Tomizawa was substituted as the rider of COURT ADJOURNED.
KING'S COURSE (S. Egan) and JUST A TOUCH (B. El-Issa) bumped on jumping away.
RATTLE 'N' RUN (M. Hellyer) and DESERT HAYIL (B. Looker) both jumped away awkwardly and bumped at the start.
Near the 800m, KING'S COURSE, when racing tight to the inside of JUST A TOUCH (B. El-Issa) became unbalanced and lost ground when bumped by PRINCE LIONHEART, which shiftedout slightly.
Apprentice T. Fujinuma, rider of ZAHAS PRIDE, was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
When questioned in relation to the performance of SILVERN, apprentice T. Huxham stated that he enjoyed a good run throughout but could offer no excuse for its disappointing performance. Trainer J. McLachlan stated that it was the gelding's second poor performance at the Toowoomba track, however he was also unable to offer any reason for its showing today. He added that SILVERN had worked well during the week and had expected it to perform well, however expressed overall disappointment with the gelding's effort. A post race veterinary examination of SILVERN failed to reveal any abnormality. Mr McLachlan undertook to advise stewards of any abnormality that becomes apparent with SILVERN that may have had a bearing on today's performance.
1st Silver Scholar Ron Goltz Christine McAppion (Toowoomba) $5.50
2nd Mirabeau Norifumi Yamada Richie Stephenson (Toowoomba) $9
3rd Zahas Pride Tats Fujinuma Michael Nolan (Toowoomba) $21
4th Bold Glance Kristy Banks Norm Hilton (Toowoomba) $2.50 Fav
Margins: 1/2 x 1 1/2 Time: 1.13.44 Last 600: 37.50
KING'S COURSE (S. Egan) and JUST A TOUCH (B. El-Issa) bumped on jumping away.
RATTLE 'N' RUN (M. Hellyer) and DESERT HAYIL (B. Looker) both jumped away awkwardly and bumped at the start.
Near the 800m, KING'S COURSE, when racing tight to the inside of JUST A TOUCH (B. El-Issa) became unbalanced and lost ground when bumped by PRINCE LIONHEART, which shiftedout slightly.
Apprentice T. Fujinuma, rider of ZAHAS PRIDE, was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
When questioned in relation to the performance of SILVERN, apprentice T. Huxham stated that he enjoyed a good run throughout but could offer no excuse for its disappointing performance. Trainer J. McLachlan stated that it was the gelding's second poor performance at the Toowoomba track, however he was also unable to offer any reason for its showing today. He added that SILVERN had worked well during the week and had expected it to perform well, however expressed overall disappointment with the gelding's effort. A post race veterinary examination of SILVERN failed to reveal any abnormality. Mr McLachlan undertook to advise stewards of any abnormality that becomes apparent with SILVERN that may have had a bearing on today's performance.
1st Silver Scholar Ron Goltz Christine McAppion (Toowoomba) $5.50
2nd Mirabeau Norifumi Yamada Richie Stephenson (Toowoomba) $9
3rd Zahas Pride Tats Fujinuma Michael Nolan (Toowoomba) $21
4th Bold Glance Kristy Banks Norm Hilton (Toowoomba) $2.50 Fav
Margins: 1/2 x 1 1/2 Time: 1.13.44 Last 600: 37.50
Race 9 JJ Richards Plate (Class 3) 1000 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Track temperature: 37 degrees celsius.
The explanation tendered by trainer S. Foster for the late declaration of Michael Palmer as the rider for LADY TINGLE was accepted.
LADY TINGLE (M. Palmer) was slowly away.
TRUE BLUE ANGEL (M. Hellyer) and NOISY SCOOTER (W D'Avila) bumped shortly after the start.
Upon pulling up approximately 150 metres past the winning post, LAST LOVE shifted ground abruptly, dislodging J. Piper from the saddle. J. Piper suffered no apparent injury.
1st Startling Pleasure Jason Holder Peter Strong (Doomben) $2.05 Fav
2nd Street Stall Skye Bogenhuber Neville Saunders (Toowoomba) $17
3rd Tuscon Rain Jason Letherby Noel Doyle (Gold Coast) $6.60
4th Canadian Joy Phillip Wolfgram Neville Saunders (Toowoomba) $26
Margins: 4 1/2 x 1/2 Time: 1.00.93 Last 600: 35.51
The explanation tendered by trainer S. Foster for the late declaration of Michael Palmer as the rider for LADY TINGLE was accepted.
LADY TINGLE (M. Palmer) was slowly away.
TRUE BLUE ANGEL (M. Hellyer) and NOISY SCOOTER (W D'Avila) bumped shortly after the start.
Upon pulling up approximately 150 metres past the winning post, LAST LOVE shifted ground abruptly, dislodging J. Piper from the saddle. J. Piper suffered no apparent injury.
1st Startling Pleasure Jason Holder Peter Strong (Doomben) $2.05 Fav
2nd Street Stall Skye Bogenhuber Neville Saunders (Toowoomba) $17
3rd Tuscon Rain Jason Letherby Noel Doyle (Gold Coast) $6.60
4th Canadian Joy Phillip Wolfgram Neville Saunders (Toowoomba) $26
Margins: 4 1/2 x 1/2 Time: 1.00.93 Last 600: 35.51
