QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

KILCOY RACE CLUB

KILCOY – THURSDAY 13 JANUARY 2022

WEATHER – Overcast TRACK RATING – Soft 5/ Good 4 (Races 3-9) RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – N/A

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – J. Adams, R. Hanson, P. Kennedy, D. Lane
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – C. Bamford
Veterinarian – Dr I. Truman
Swab Attendants – L. Chaplin
Starter – K. Watson

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT


GENERAL

Race 7. Leadburn Lion was declared a late scratching at 8.25am on veterinary advice.

The following weight alterations were authorized due to the current Covid restrictions.

Race 1. L. Tilley +.05
Race 2. L. Tilley +0.5
A. Allen +0.5kg
Race 3. J Woodhouse – 1kg
Race 9. A. Sewell – 1kg

Trainer P. Jenkins was fined $100 under the provisions of LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch ATLANTIC ROYAL, who was dually accepted, by the prescribed scratching time.

Race 1: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 800 metres

Correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey N. Masuda, rider of 5th placegetter EMMY REGINA, to view the stewards patrol footage to ascertain if he had grounds to lodge an objection. After declining to do so, correct weight was declared on the judge’s numbers.

Gazzman – Hampered on jumping away. Raced wide throughout the event. Rider reported that his mount raced greenly and made the home turn awkwardly. He added that his breastplate broke during the event.

Hinson – due to an administration error the gelding was advertised to be not wearing blinkers. Stewards permitted the horse to race in blinkers. A public announcement was made. Passing the 400m was obliged to race in restricted room for a number of strides.

More Max – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide with cover throughout the event.

Lady Kincsem – Slow to begin.

Mahbaby – Slow to begin and was hampered on jumping away. Rider reported that her mount raced greenly throughout the event.

Ombre Volante – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Rider B. Stewart was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the finish.

Emmy Regina – Stewards accepted the explanation for the late declaration of rider. Jumped away awkwardly. Approaching the 50m was disappointed for a narrow run between LIFE’SAGIFT and OMBRE VOLANTE, which shifted in under pressure. Shortly thereafter was obliged to shift in to improve into clear running. Jockey B Stewart, rider of OMBRE VOLANTE, was reminded of his obligation to stop and straighten his mounts when they shift ground in future.

Mama Rocks – Hampered shortly after jumping away. Raced wide throughout the event.

Ponga's Girl – Raced wide throughout the event. Had tendency to lay in under pressure rounding the home turn.

Grey Inferno – Hampered on jumping away and lost ground.

Following the running of this event, Jockey R. Jamieson was examined by the Queensland Ambulance Officers and was passed fit to fulfil her remaining engagements.

Race 2: KILCOY GIFT AUSTRALIA DAY SPRINTS RUNNING IN JUNE 2022 Maiden Handicap 1900 metres

Spooke – Overraced throughout the event and commenced to weaken passing the 800m. Rider reported that in his opinion the gelding may have resented the tongue tie. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Co-trainer G. Lane was advised that SPOOKE would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to accepting for a future race start.

Oconee (NZ) – Stewards accepted the reasons for the late arrival of OCONEE (NZ) on course. Slow to begin. Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 800m after becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of the weakening SPOOKE. Approaching the 400m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of RUNARD REDNUT, which shifted in when insufficiently clear.

Infinite Joy – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.

Blazing Fairy – Slow to begin.

Force Me (NZ) – Stewards permitted the mare to race without a tongue tie as a result of the mare becoming fractious when attempts were made to affix the gear.

Haz De Bee – Passing the 400m was momentarily inconvenienced when racing in restricted room to the inside of OCONEE (NZ), which was carried in by RUNARD REDNUT, which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Apprentice M. Sava, rider of RUNARD REDNUT, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.

Runard Rednut – Raced wide throughout the early stages until being allowed to improve and take up a leading position passing the 1200m.

Race 3: KILCOY AUSTRALIA DAY RACING Maiden Handicap 1200 metres

Zou Zou Malaguzia – Passing the 100m was disappointed for a run and was obliged to shift in to improve into clear running.

Daulat Supremoleon – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow as a result. Raced wide throughout the event.

Bruja – Hampered on jumping away. Rider reported that her mount hung out throughout the event.

Scenic Rim – Hung out rounding the turn and ran off passing the 200m.

Aurora Dancer (NZ) – Rider reported that his mount travelled well throughout the early and middle stages but was disappointing when placed under pressure in the straight. Trainer P. Jenkins advised stewards that the mare may not have appreciated the smaller track.

Van D'oro – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout the event.

Saphire Touch – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow as a result.

Rainbow Drift – Passing the 100m had to be steadied when racing in restricted room between VAN D’ORO and SECRET KING, which shifted in marginally.

Following the running of this event, the track was upgraded to a Good 4 retrospective to Race 3.

Race 4: KILCOY AUSTRALIA DAY FAMILY FUN BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1900 metres

Northern Woods (NZ) – Held up for clear running passing the 400m and was obliged shift out to improve. Was again momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight.

In Your Element – Hampered shortly after jumping and lost ground.

Atlantic Royal – Hampered on jumping away. Raced wide with cover throughout the event.

Get On Board – Passing the 600m had to be restrained to avoid the heels of NORTHERN WOODS (NZ) which shifted out when insufficiently clear. Apprentice Z. Lloyd, rider of NORTHERN WOODS (NZ), was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a).

October Joy – Raced wide in the early stages and was permitted to stride forward to lead passing the 1300m.

Above Reserve – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event. Hung in throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Oscars Lot – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

Waikato – Hampered on jumping away. Approaching the turn near the 1500m, had to be restrained after improving onto the heels of NORTHERN WOODS (NZ). Overraced in the early and middle stages.

Marecat (NZ) – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in abruptly.

Somebody Stop Me (NZ) – Slow to begin. When questioned in relation to tactics adopted in the early stages, Apprentice I. Teh stated that she was instructed to settle at the rear of the field, but shortly after jumping was mindful of the racing mannerisms of WAIKATO and therefore she was reluctant to position herself closer to that horse which resulted in her losing touch with the field. She added in hindsight she should have made a greater effort to place her mount under pressure to maintain contact at the rear of the field. Stewards agreed with Apprentice Teh that she had erred in not riding with vigour in the early stages and reminded her of her obligations to ride her mounts in a manner that does not invite question.

Race 5: KILCOY DIGGERS BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1900 metres

Correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey S. Collett, rider of 3rd placegetter HAYATE, to view the stewards patrol footage to ascertain if she had grounds to lodge an objection. After declining to do so, correct weight was declared on the judge’s numbers.

Star Centre – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted in today’s event, Apprentice Savva stated that after being slow out of the barriers and mindful of the large weight STAR CENTRE was carrying, she felt she would have had to exert to much energy and cover extra ground if she attempted to position the gelding further forward in the field. She added that her mount travelled well throughout the event but commenced to weaken when placed under pressure in the straight. Trainer K. Kemp advised stewards that he felt the gelding is better suited when able to race in a forward position and attributed the disappointing performance to being slow into stride and having to race in a rearward position. He further added that he would freshen the gelding and may experiment with a change of gear prior to racing again in an effort to improve the starting manners of STAR CENTRE. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Likeabeel – Jumped away awkwardly.

Simon Says - Hampered on jumping away. Over raced in the early and middle stages.

Found The Mark – Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 400m when LIKEABEEL shifted out to improve.

Tycoon Player – Hampered shortly after jumping away. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Became awkwardly placed on heels passing the 1400m and shifted wider on the track. Permitted to stride forward and take up a leading position passing the 1000m.

Hayate – Jumped away awkwardly. Held up for clear running passing the 100m when racing in restricted room between ASHER and KINGS ROW, which laid in under pressure. Approaching the winning post was accidently struck on the head by the whip of ASHER when racing in restricted room.

Buddy's Tale – Carried wider on the track passing the 1400m and raced wide for the remainder of the event as a result.

Starbuster – Jumped away awkwardly. Carried wider on the track passing the 1400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had bled from both nostrils postrace on the first occasions. Trainer Mr Gore was advised that subject to the provisions of AR79(4), STARBUSTER will not be permitted be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse for a period of 2 months and also is not permitted to start in any race for a period of 3 months, and then only after a satisfactory gallop of at least 1,000 metres in the presence of a Steward.

Morning Fare – Became awkwardly placed on heels passing the 1200m and shifted out.

Race 6: KILCOY GLOBAL FOODS/KILCOY BP DRIVEWAY BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 800 metres

Oakfield Comanche – Severely hampered on jumping away and lost ground.

Trip The Light – Jumped away awkwardly. Hampered shortly after jumping away. Raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 700m. Improved into run approaching the 200m where there was insufficient room and raced in restricted room for a number of strides.

Real Cute – Jumped away awkwardly.

Splasher – Shifted in abruptly shortly after jumping away. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

Tisani Emperor – Hampered on jumping away.

Sophie's Lass – Laid out rounding the home turn. Passing the 200m had to be severely checked to avoid the heels of RED DRESS, who was carried in by TRIP THE LIGHT, which attempted to improve into a position where there was insufficient room between RED DRESS and SHE’S SO VAIN. Apprentice Z. Lloyd, rider of TRIP THE LIGHT, was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for attempting a run where in the opinion of stewards there was insufficient room to do so. In determining penalty, stewards took into account the racing mannerisms of SOPHIE’S LASS which hung out rounding the home turn and SHE’S SO VAIN which shifted in marginally both of which were contributing factors to this incident.

Hedonie – Laid out when placed under pressure in the straight.

Red Dress – Raced in restricted room for a number a strides passing the 200m when taken inwards by TRIP THE LIGHT.

She's So Vain – Laid out approaching the home turn before being corrected by its rider.

Dreamalina – hampered passing the 50m by SPLASHER which laid in when placed under pressure.

Duready – Hampered on jumping away. Passing the 700m had to be restrained to avoid the heels of SPLASHER which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey B Stewart, rider of SPLASHER, was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a).

Following the running of Race 6, Apprentice M. Savva was dislodged on pulling up. Apprentice Savva was examined by the Queensland Ambulance Officers and was passed fit to fulfil her remaining engagements. As a result of this incident Apprentice M. Savva was unable to weigh in. Stewards acting under AR 208(3) were satisfied that TISANI EMPEROR had carried its allocated weight and correct weight was declared.

Race 7: SEARLES GARDEN PRODUCTS BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1500 metres

Eskdale Girl – Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the straight.

Test of War – Passing the 1300m had to be restrained after improving onto the heels of DULCIE TIE which had progressed to the lead. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Laid out at the 600 metres and again rounding the home turn.

East Esplanade – Jumped away awkwardly.

Zou Zou Kacanarkis – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover from the 800 metres.

Stylish Kim – Jumped away awkwardly. Passing the 600m raced in restricted room for a number of strides to outside of TEST OF WAR, which laid out.

Race 8: KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL Class 4 Handicap 1200 metres

Best To Hurry – Jumped away awkwardly and was hampered shortly after. Raced wide throughout the event.

Ticino Belle - Jumped away awkwardly and was hampered shortly after. Laid out when placed under pressure in the straight.

Static Lift – Slow to begin.

Elenara – Jumped away awkwardly. Approaching the 400m was obliged to steady after improving into a narrow run and was then held up for clear running until the early stages of the home straight.

Scare Campaign – Jumped away awkwardly.

Race 9: BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS Class 1 Handicap 1200 metres

Shotgun Socks – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid out rounding the home turn. Displaced the near side winker during the event.

Boom Ranga – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 800m.

Zou Zouamore – Upon arrival at the barriers underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the request of its rider and was passed fit to start. Stewards questioned Trainer K. Kemp regarding the performance of the filly. Mr Kemp could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance other than the filly was stepping up in grade from a maiden win last start in which it was able to lead, whereas today the filly was obliged to race in a rearward position. Mr Kemp added that he would report back on the condition of the filly in the subsequent days with the likelihood that ZOU ZOUAMORE would probably be spelled. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Pixie Magic – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.

Roman Reign – Raced wide from the vicinity of the 800m. Inconvenienced on entering the home turn by PEACHES DREAM which laid out under pressure.

Lavelle – Trainer T. Schmidt was fined $100 under the provision of AR106(1) for presenting the mare in the incorrect saddle cloth. Raced wide throughout the event.

Whitsunday Star – Raced wide throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Peachies Dream – Jumped away awkwardly and was crowded shortly after. Raced wide throughout the event. Laid out rounding the home turn.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. M. Savva – A/Jockey – AR131(a) – careless riding.
Race 4. Zac Lloyd – A/Jockey – AR131(a) – careless riding.
Race 6. Brad Stewart – Jockey – Ar131(a) – careless riding.

Severe Reprimands
Race 6. Zac Lloyd – A/Jockey – AR131(a) – careless riding.

Fines
Race 7. Paul Jenkins – Trainer – LR36(6)(a) – failure to scratch dual accepter by prescribed time - $100.
Race 9. Tanya Schmidt – Trainer - AR106(1) – presented LAVELLE in incorrect saddle cloth - $100.

Suspensions
Nil.

Race day injuries/illness
Nil.

Absent jockeys
Nil.

Adjourned inquiries
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1. Mama Rocks
Race 2. Oconee, Zoff The Boss
Race 5. Star Centre
Race 8. Sakura Star, Der Sieger

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2. Spooke – raced ungenerously throughout – to trial – AR20(e).
Race 5. Starbuster – bilateral bleed – 3 month bar and 1000m gallop – AR20(e).

Bleeders
Race 5. Starbuster – bilateral bleed – 1st occasion.

Adjourned inquiries
Nil.

Protests
Nil.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Emmy Regina – N. Masuda
Race 3. Rainbow Drift – N. Thomas
Secret King King – J. Stanley
Race 6. Sophies Lass – A. Thompson
Race 9. Roman Reign – A. Thompson
Lavelle – N. Thomas
Whitsunday Star – A. Sewell
Peachies Dream – I. Teh

Late scratchings
Race 7. Leadburn Lion – vets advice 8.25am.


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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.