QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

CHINCHILLA RACE CLUB

CHINCHILLA – SATURDAY, 15 MARCH 2025

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING –  GOOD 3       RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – E. Tickner
Stewards – S. Coulthard & D. MacDonald

 
GENERAL
 
The track was upgraded to a Good 3 at 10:30am.
 
Trainer representative G. Geran on behalf of trainers’ C. & K. Geran was reprimanded under the provisions of LR30 for failing to present HIGHFIELDS and REVALOT on course by the prescribed time. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted that it had been a genuine oversight by the stable in relation to the TAB status of the meeting. Both runners underwent pre-race veterinary examinations inclusive of blood samples and were cleared to start.
 
Following the incident in Race 1, and the QAS Officers then further being required to attend to an on-course patron, the program was delayed. Races 2-5 were pushed back one time slot, and race 6 was scheduled to run at 4:26pm.
 

Race 1: BASE CAMP MAIDEN PLATE (1400m)

KANSAS SUN – Laid in when placed under pressure on the home straight.
 
SAMPHIRE GREEN (IRE) – Slow to begin (3L) and subsequently settled further back than may have been expected. Trainer R. Hay was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record. Commenced to over-race in the early stages, before near the 1300m, steadied off the heels of THUNDER SHANGHAI and blundered. Raced keenly for some distance thereafter. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice C. Lowe advised that the poor start proved detrimental to the gelding’s finishing efforts.
 
SWIFT SON – Began awkwardly and bumped HIGHFIELDS, before being buffeted between runners. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
MONTEVECCHIO – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
REVALOT – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MONGOLIAN FLAME (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 400m, became awkward in its action, and when being eased out of the event, faltered and fell dislodging Jockey W. O’Connell. An immediate veterinary examination revealed a catastrophic injury to the off-foreleg, and the mare was subsequently euthanised on humane grounds. Post-mortem samples were taken for analysis. Jockey W. O’Connell was examined by QAS officers inclusive of the Racing Queensland Concussion Policy and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements.
 
THUNDER SHANGHAI – Slow to begin. Shifted out near the 1300m when not fully clear of SAMPHIRE GREEN (NZ) which was obliged to steady and blundered. Jockey M. Kennedy was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted that the racing manners of SAMPHIRE GREEN had exacerbated the incident. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

HIGHFIELDS – Obliged to shift in and alter course near the 400m when MONGOLIAN FLAME was being eased out of the event.
 
Following the running of this race, the section of the track near the 400m was examined by Stewards which subsequently identified no issues with the racing surface.
 
 
Race 2: ARRG BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP  (1070m)

PERMANENCE – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ZENA BOY – Shifted in near the 100m despite the efforts of its rider, carrying MISS HELMUT in momentarily. Laid in when placed under pressure thereafter.
 
BUCKALTIUS – Raced keenly in the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey P. Hamblin advised that the gelding travelled well in the early stages, however proved disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight. He further added in his opinion, the gelding would be better suited over further distances. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
SEA COMMITS – Laid out rounding the home-turn.
 
NICCI DE ROSA – Began awkwardly and bumped GREEN PARK. Near the 900m, shifted in when not fully clear of GREEN PARK which was obliged to steady. Apprentice C. Stuart was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. When asked to comment on the mare settling further back than may have been expected, Apprentice C. Stuart advised that the mare had not shown its usual customary early pace and subsequently had settled further back on this occasion.
 
RUMI STAR – Began awkwardly. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages. Apprentice S. Willis was advised to stop and straighten her mounts when they commence to shift ground in a similar manner.
 
GREEN PARK – Steadied near the 900m when NICCI DE ROSA shifted in. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
 
Race 3: BUSY BEE SIGNS QTIS RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1070m)

JOHNNY UTAH – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
MR GORMAN – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Hung-out for some distance passing the 600m.
 
RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS – Began awkwardly.
 
LITTLEMISSCANCAN – Broke through the front of the barriers prior to the start being effected before being restrained by its rider a short distance later. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and cleared to start. Slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

LUMINOUS WATERS – Began awkwardly. Put in an awkward stride and shifted ground abruptly near the 100m resulting in Apprentice J. Metcalfe becoming unbalanced and dropping her whip. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MAD MISSION – Began only fairly. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice S. Willis advised that the gelding failed to travel throughout the event, and in her opinion, resented the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SAY WHEN SUTTY – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Apprentice C. Stuart advised that the gelding was inclined to hang-out throughout the event.
 
 
Race 4: AUS IT TECH DIRECT QTIS RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1070m)

MERCHANT MOON – Laid in near the 900m before Apprentice C. Lowe lost the use of her off-side rein resulting in the gelding shifted out abruptly and carrying CRAIGLEA THERA wider on the track for some distance.
 
LEMON SUPREME – Began very awkwardly and lost ground.
 
MISS MOSCATO – Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages carrying CRAIGLEA THERA inwards.
 
CRAIGLEA THERA – Crowded soon after the start when EASY COME hung-in. Carried wider passing the 900m when MERCHANT MOON hung-out for some distance. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Carried inwards by MISS MOSCATO over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled from both nostrils for the first occasion. Trainer K. Johnston was advised of the provisions of AR79(4).
 
EASY COME – Hung-in soon after the start crowding CRAIGLEA THERA inwards. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey M. Savva advised in her opinion, the gelding, which was first-up for the preparation, would derive significant fitness benefit.
 
INHISTIME – When Apprentice R. Thorburn was unable to claim his full allowance, Stewards permitted Apprentice S. Willis to be declared the replacement rider. Apprentice Thorburn was subsequently reprimanded under the provisions of AR143(14)(a) for being unable to claim and being replaced on the gelding. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted that this was Apprentice Thorburn’s first breach of the rule. Checked near the 900m when crowded for room, when CRAIGLEA THERA was carried inwards by EASY COME, which had commenced to hang-in.
 

Race 5: WDC OPEN HANDICAP (1200m)

MOSCINI – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
MAMARAGAN – Began awkwardly. Hung-out rounding the home-turn.
 
PESHWA – Laid in when placed under pressure in the early part of the home straight. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
GALEKA – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ZIN ZAN READY – Apprentice S. Willis was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride her mount out over the concluding stages. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted that Apprentice Willis had not compromised her mount’s fourth-place position, however were of the opinion that her vigour was far below the expected standard for some distance from the winning post.
 
BARCLAY'S BANK – Slow to begin.
 
SUENITO – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Hung-out rounding the home-turn. Jockey M. Kennedy reported that the gelding made an upper-respiratory noise throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 

Race 6: RODNEY HAY RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1400m)

BELLE'S BOY – Tightened for some distance and bumped near the 1000m when racing to the inside of WHEREDACRAWDADSING which was racing tight with CELEBRITY’S BEAU. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey H. Richardson advised that in her opinion, that the gelding failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MISHANI PERSUASION – Began awkwardly. Bumped near the 1000m when racing tight with STORMTROOPER.
 
UNION SPIRIT – Raced keenly in the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice S. Willis advised that in her opinion, that the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation.
 
STORMTROOPER – Bumped near the 1000m when racing tight with MISHANI PERSUASION.
 
CELEBRITY'S BEAU (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Laid in rounding the home-turn becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on the heels of MISHANI PERSUASION.
 
SNAKESKIN – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
CASINO CAT – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
WHEREDACRAWDADSING – Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped with BELLE’S BOY near the 1000m when racing tight with that runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed general muscle soreness to the off-side shoulder.
 
MARTINI DANCER – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
REDVEDEV (NZ) – Shifted out off the heels of BELLE’S BOY near the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
 



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1 – Trainer C. & K. Geran – Failure to arrive on course by the prescribed time – LR30 – Reprimand
Race 1 – Jockey M. Kennedy – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 2 – Apprentice C. Stuart – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 4 – Apprentice R. Thorburn – Failure to claim full allowance – AR143(14)(a) – Reprimand
Race 5 – Apprentice S. Willis – Failure to ride out to the finish – AR131(b) – Severe Reprimand

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
HIGHFIELDS, ZENA BOY, CRAIGLEA THERA, PESHWA, ZIN ZAN READY, WHAT A WEEKEND

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, MONGOLIAN FLAME (NZ)

Warnings/bars
Race 1 – SAMPHIRE GREEN (IRE) – Warning – Slow to Begin

Bleeders
Race 5 – CRAIGLEA THERA – First Occasion – AR79(4)

Falls
Race 1 – W. O’Connell – Dislodged at 400m – Cleared for remaining engagements
 

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 2 NEWELL BEACH - Ms Hannah Richardson
          3 NYTHE - Ms Colleen Krahnen (a2/50kg),
          7 REVALOT - Nathan Fazackerley
          10 THUNDER SHANGHAI - Ms Minonette Kennedy
          11 HIGHFIELDS - Caine Stuart (a3/52.5kg),
Race 3: 2 MR GORMAN - Paul Hamblin
          4 LITTLEMISSCANCAN - Nathan Fazackerley
          6 YES I’M UGLY - James Baker
          8 MAD MISSION - Ms Shania Willis (a1.5/48kg),
          9 SAY WHEN SUTTY - Caine Stuart (a3/52.5kg),
          11 ROSE ALICE - Ms Hannah Richardson
Race 4: 5 CRAIGLEA THERA - Ms Maddie Mankelow (a3/52kg),
           11 INHISTIME - Ms Shania Willis (a1.5/48kg),
Race 5: 1 MOCIAL CHIEF - Ms Maddie Mankelow (a3/52kg),
          7 ZIN ZAN READY - Ms Shania Willis (a1.5/48kg),
Race 6: 3 UNION SPIRIT - Ms Shania Willis (a1.5/48kg),
          6 STORMTROOPER - Ms Montanna Savva
          9 CASINO CAT - Ms Jade Metcalfe (a2/46kg),
          10 WHEREDACRAWDADSING - Ms Hannah Phillips
          11 MARTINI DANCER - Paul Hamblin
 


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.