STEWARDS REPORT
 
KILCOY RACE CLUB - TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hanson
Stewards – J Williamson, A Brook (Assist. Steward), S Borg (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson (Assist. Steward)
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr C Bowden-Betts
Swab Attendants – O Lochtenberg, C Draper
Starter – K Watson
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
 
Race 1 – BUDDY’S TALE – Hannah Phillips +1kg
Race 7 – FORT MYER – Hannah Phillips +1kg
 
Jockey Taylor Marshall pleaded guilty to a charge under AR128(2) in that he left the jockey room between riding commitments without prior approval. Jockey Marshall was fined the sum of $100.
 
Race 1: BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS BM65 Handicap 2076 metres
 
MASTER OF MENACE (NZ) – Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 1800m until weakening near the 700m. Stewards questioned apprentice R Thorburn regarding the tactics adopted when he shifted his mount wider from the 1800m and as a result raced three wide from that point onwards. Apprentice Thorburn explained that at this point he felt the field was going to race in single file and he believed there was an opportunity to improve to a position outside the lead. He accepted, in hindsight that this was an error and he would have been better served remaining at the tail of the field. Stewards advised apprentice Thorburn that they agreed he had erred and would take no further action other than to draw this ride to the attention of the Racing Queensland apprentice training department.
 
Race 2: LADBROKE IT! @KILCOY RACE CLUB BM60 Handicap 1200 metres
 
PRINCE OF DIAMONDS – Bumped by BRONZE DRAGON, when that horse hung out rounding the home turn.
 
BRONZE DRAGON – Hung out throughout the event particularly when rounding the home turn.
 
MASTERPLAN – Apprentice J McGrath accidently dropped her whip near the 100m.
 
SUPER DUCK – Slow to begin.
 
DEELOSH – Over-raced for a short distance when passing the 700m and had to be steadied.
 
Race 3: LADBROKES ODDS SURGE Maiden Handicap 1900 metres
 
CARDIATIC – Inconvenienced on jumping.
 
GOLDEN KINGDOM – Raced wide during the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LOVELY LEIGH – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
GOLD SAMURAI – Blundered on jumping.
 
LICENCE TO THRILL – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped CARDIATIC. Hung in for a short distance passing the 1800m. Apprentice A Donald reported on return to scale that her saddle shifted when passing the winning post on the first occasion, placing her at a disadvantage.
 
PAPAL MISS – As Jockey L Tarrant failed to arrive on course due to transport difficulties, he was replaced by Apprentice R Thorburn when no senior riders were available to ride at the allotted weight. Raced wide during the early stages.
 
WHEN DOVES FLY – Hung out in the early stages of the event.
 
Race 4: KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL 0 - 55 Handicap 1900 metres
 
NAUGHTY HARRY (NZ) – Shifted wider from the 1000m to improve after the pace slackened and raced four wide from that point onwards. Hung in from the 800m placing its rider at a disadvantage over the final 250m.
 
BEFOREHAND – As Jockey K Matheson was unable to fulfil his riding engagement due to illness, Stewards permitted Jockey N Thomas to be declared the replacement rider on BEFOREHAND. Began awkwardly. Checked over the concluding stages when disappointed for a run to the inside of PROSPETTIVA.
 
GLENGARRY – Tightened for room and had to be steadied over the concluding stages when racing to the inside of BEFOREHAND, which was checked and shifted in when disappointed for a run to the inside of PROSPETTIVA.
 
RUDIMENTARY – Held up from the 450m until shifting wider on the track near the 200m to secure clear running.
 
ULTIMATE POWER – Bumped shortly after the start and became unbalanced. When the pace slackened near the 1500m, improved onto heels before shifting wider on the track and raced wide from that point onwards. Passing the 200m whilst weakening, was taken wider on the track when RUDIMENTARY shifted out to obtain clear running.
 
PROSPETTIVA (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Forced inwards over the concluding stages when NAUGHTY HARRY hung in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
MUWARRAD – Slow to begin.
 
NOT A FAT BOY – As Apprentice C Sutherland was to be overweight, he was replaced by Apprentice S Willis. Apprentice C Sutherland subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 190(3) and was issued with a reprimand. Began awkwardly.
 
Race 5: SEARLES GARDEN PRODUCTS BM60 Handicap 1500 metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight a protest was lodged by M Powell, the rider of 3rd placegetter GRANNYS REWARD, against 2nd placegetter FLASH ZARIZ, alleging interference at a point approaching the 100m. After taking statements from the riders involved and reviewing the race replay stewards dismissed the objection, ruling that the interference suffered by GRANNYS REWARD was as a result of a shift from ATLANTIC ROYAL, which was taken out by FOXY FRAULEIN, which shifted out under pressure.
 
FOXY FRAULIEN – Approaching the 100m shift out under pressure taking ATLANTIC ROYAL wider, causing the gelding to check and bump GRANNYS REWARD which then bumped FLASH ZARIZ on the hind quarters.
 
ATLANTIC ROYAL – Bumped at the start and lost ground. Tightened for room and was checked approaching the 100m when racing between FOXY FRAULIEN, which shifted out under pressure and GRANNY’S REWARD, which was racing tight to the inside of FLASH ZARIZ, which shifted in after being bumped on the hindquarters. Stewards inquired into this incident and reprimanded Jockey W D’avila pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding, in that he allowed his mount to shift out under pressure when not sufficiently clear.
 
GRANNY'S REWARD – Held up from the 400m until passing the 200m before shifting wider to obtain clear running. Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 100m when bumped by ATLANTIC ROYAL which was forced wider by FOXY FRAULEIN, which shifted out under pressure. GRANNY'S REWARD then bumped FLASH ZARIZ on the hind quarters causing the gelding to shift in.
 
SCAPINI – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and over-raced during the early stages. Held up for clear running when rounding the home turn.
 
FLASH ZARIZ – Shifted in at the start and bumped ATLANTIC ROYAL. Held up for clear running approaching the 400m and clipped heels at that point. Shifted wider on the home turn. Laid in entering the home straight. Shifted in approaching the 100m after being bumped on the hindquarters, before being straightened by its rider.
 
Race 6: LADBROKES COMMUNITIES Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
A BIT BAZARRE – Began awkwardly.
 
BACHPACKER – Slow to begin. Raced greenly and hung out throughout, having to be checked from heels near the 800m when hanging out. Trainer B Butts was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners. Altered course over the concluding stages to secure clear running. Shifted out approaching the finish line.
 
GUS THE BUS – Raced wide throughout and forced wider near the 300m.
 
KAHRABA – Bumped and lost ground at the start. Inconvenienced over the concluding stages when BACHPACKER shifted out.
 
PRIDE AN' JOY – Forced wider near the 300m.
 
ROSE ALICE – Raced wide throughout and forced wider near the 300m.
 
SUKKARY – Bumped on jumping. Over-raced during the early stages.
 
BELLE OF THE BAYOU – Fractious during the preliminary. Stewards advised connections that a warning would be placed on the mare’s manners. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Shifted in abruptly over the concluding stages to avoid BACHPACKER which shifted out.
 
Race 7: 8/9TH BATTALION RAR 50TH ANNIV 0 - 55 Handicap1200 metres
 
 
BADGERS NUTS (NZ) – Tightened for room on jumping. Raced wide from the 600m. When improving past the 700m bumped KING DICK.
 
KING DICK – As Jockey K Matheson was unable to fulfil his riding engagement due to illness, Stewards permitted Jockey N Thomas to be declared the replacement rider on KING DICK. Raced wide throughout. Bumped by BADGERS NUTS when passing the 700m.
 
MOFEED WARRIOR – Inconvenienced near the 1100m when the gelding momentarily raced in restricted room and had to steady.
 
TERESHKOVA – Began awkwardly.
 
THE BRUMBY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
ROMAN REIGN – Raced wide throughout.
 
FORT MYER – Began awkwardly.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 4 – Cory Sutherland – Over-weight – AR 190(3)
Race 5 – Wanderson D’Avilla – Careless Riding – AR131(a)
 
Fines
 
Jockey Taylor Marshall – Left jockey room without prior approval – AR128(2) - $100

Race day injuries/illness
 
K Matheson – Illness – Medical certificate required.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
LUCASAYD, BUDDY’S TALE, CARDIATIC, LICENSE TO THRILL, PROSPETTIVA, EVRYNOW’N’THEN
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6 – Backpacker – Raced greenly throughout – Warning.
Race 6 – Belle Of The Bayou – Pre-race manners – Warning.
 
Protests
 
Race 5 – 3rd Granny’s Reward Vs 2nd Flash Zariz - Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 4: 2 BEFOREHAND – Nathan Thomas
              8 NOT A FAT BOY - Ms Shania Willis (a2/48kg)
Race 6: 2 BACHPACKER - Matthew Powell
            13e MILITARY CURE - Ms Samantha Collett
            15e BELLE OF THE BAYOU - Rob Thorburn (a3/52kg)
            16e EMPEROR TEIO - Ms Amy Graham (a2/51kg)
Race 7: 3 KING DICK - Nathan Thomas
              9 THE BRUMBY - Rob Thorburn (a3/52kg)
            15e FLICK - Ms Shania Willis (a2/48kg)
 
 
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.