STEWARDS REPORT
 
KILCOY RACE CLUB
 
TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING – Good (4), Good (3) at 12.46pm       RAIL – True
PENETROMETER –
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hanson
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, A. Schofield, O. Nieddu (cadet)
Clerk of Scales – J. Mitchell
Judge – S. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr C. Ramsey, Dr B. Lockie
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton
Starter – K. Watson
 
GENERAL
As apprentice S. Willis, jockey M. McDonald and jockey R. Wiggins were not riding at the meeting, rider replacements were made as per the Raceday Summary.
 
Race 1: KILCOY GLOBAL FOODS / BP KILCOY MAIDEN HANDICAP 800 Metres
 
LIKE SMOKE – Began awkwardly, resulting in rider T. Brooker making heavy contact with her left knee and ankle with the barrier partition, and lost ground.
 
CRAIGLEA THERA – Hung out and shifted very wide on the home turn. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer K. Johnston was advised that the filly will be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
DIVINE GEM – Slow to begin. Near the 400m, had to checked from heels and lost ground. At a subsequent inquiry, apprentice T. Leslight, rider of ILFACROMBE KID, pled guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that passing the 400m, whilst progressing forward, he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in to the rightful running of DIVINE GEM, causing that horse to be checked by its rider and lose ground.  Apprentice Leslight’s license to ride in races was suspended for nine (9) days to commence midnight the 17th of December 2023 and end at midnight the 26th of December 2023. Stewards took into consideration apprentice Leslight’s good record in relation to this rule.
 
SONG SUNG BLUE – Apprentice S. Champkin, rider of SONG SUNG BLUE, was advised to exercise more care after allowing her mount to shift in after the winning post.
 
MISTY GOLD – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 2: MERRY CHRISTMAS KILCOY RACE CLUB QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 800 Metres
 
MISHANI PROMISE – Very slow to begin and unable to muster speed in the early stages. Raced greenly throughout. Trainer V. Venkaya was advised that MISHANI PROMISE must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
SNOW SPIRIT – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 3: BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1900 Metres
 
NAUGHTY HARRY (NZ) – Near the 1300m, momentarily steadied off the heels of ZELSON when that horse shifted out.
 
ZELSON – Near the 1300m, shifted out to avoid heels when the pace of the race slackened. Continued to race wide before striding forward to find a position outside the leader passing the 1000m. Rider M. Hellyer reported that in his opinion, the gelding was not suited by today’s track conditions, and was also inclined to lay in throughout the event.
 
PROSPETTIVA (NZ) – Shifted out over the concluding stages and bumped BLUE VELVET.
 
BRIEF SOJOURN – Blundered on jumping. Near the 1300m, steadied from heels when the pace of the race slackened. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
BLUE VELVET – Over raced during the early stages. Passing the 300m, momentarily raced in restricted room when BRIEF SOJOURN shifted in. Bumped over the concluding stages.  
 
TROUBLESHOOT (NZ) – Stood flatfooted and lost ground. Co-trainers D. & G. Lane were advised that the mare must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
 
Race 4: LADBROKES BLACKBOOK BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP    1500 Metres
 
SCENIC RIM – Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn and continued to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BY THE LAW – Reared on jumping and lost ground.
 
DAZZLING FLASH – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Passing the 900m, had to be steadied from heels.  
 
DEELOSH – Trainer C. Anderson was fined $200 pursuant to LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider.
 
 
 
SIMPLY ROSE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

 
Race 5: KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL FILLIES & MARES BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1200 Metres
 
SIP IT SLOW – Passing the 1000m, whilst over racing, shifted inwards to a one off position.  
 
ROMAN REIGN – Began awkwardly. Shifted wider passing the 700m and raced wide with cover until entering the home straight.  
 
BERNMARK – Began awkwardly. Shifted wider passing the 700m and raced wide without cover for the remainder.  
 
EYE WANTED – Passing the 1000m, shifted out to avoid heels when the pace of the race slackened.
 
 
Race 6: SEARLES GARDEN PRODUCTS COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1200 Metres
 
GROOVIN' THE MOO – Trainer B. Gorman was fined $200 pursuant to LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider. Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
APPLECROSS – Raced wide throughout.
 
STORMTROOPER – Began awkwardly.
 
DRATINI – Shifted in on jumping and inconvenienced BETTER THAN BOOZE shortly after. After being caught three wide early, rider T. Brooker elected to shift wider leaving the 1000m in an attempt to settle in a more forward position. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, in particular, rider T. Brooker’s decision to leave a trailing three wide position and shift wider leaving the 1000m, and race on the speed. Jockey Brooker stated that her instructions were to ride forward as the gelding races best when on speed. Jockey Brooker was also mindful that DRATINI can over race when asked to settle in a trailing position. Trainer L. Dillon confirmed these instructions and again added that DRATINI performs  best when racing on speed, and was not critical of T. Brooker’s ride. Stewards noted the comments. Cast the off fore plate in running.
 
BULSARA – Raced wide throughout. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn.
 
BETTER THAN BOOZE – Inconvenienced shortly after jumping. Held up for clear running entering the home turn.  
 
AMPHAWA – Shifted out on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
BIGGIE – Held up for clear running approaching the home turn.
 
 
 
Race 7:SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 Metres
 
SUNDAY STARS – Rider K. Zechner reported at scale that the mare did not appreciate today’s track conditions. Trainer D. Murphy advised Stewards it was the likely intention to send SUNDAY STARS for a spell.
 
ALL ABOUT LEWIS – Bumped with WORTHY’S GIRL on jumping.
 
WORTHY'S GIRL – Bumped on jumping with ALL ABOUT LEWIS.
 
MISS ORWELL – Bumped on jumping. Hung out from the 400m until entering the home straight.
 
GYPSY WHITE SOCKS – Shifted out on jumping and bumped MISS ORWELL. Near the 1000m, when racing ungenerously, was checked by its rider and lost ground. Stewards after inquiring into the incident and after taking evidence from apprentice O. Kendal, rider of ROAR HIDE, jockey A. Thompson (HIT), jockey T. Brooker (MISS ORWELL) and jockey L. Tarrant (GYPSY WHITE SOCKS), noted that HIT, whilst racing greenly, shifted in and away from ROAR HIDE, taking MISS ORWELL in slightly, obliging GYPSY WHITE SOCKS to race in restricted room. Stewards when considering the evidence tendered and noting the racing manners of GYPSY WHITE SOCKS and the comments from jockey L. Tarrant, that the filly was inclined to run away from the rail, could not satisfactorily attribute blame to any particular rider, and noted the incident. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
PRIDE AN' JOY – Raced wide throughout.
 
ALL NEW HUSTLE – Connections advised that the gelding will be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Slow to begin and settled in a rearward position.
 
ROAR HIDE – Stewards queried into the improved performance and the tactics adopted by apprentice O. Kendal. Trainer E. Hargrave advised that the only instructions issued were to attempt to settle just off the speed and further added that at its most recent start at the Gold Coast, it was her belief that the mare resented racing on the Poly track. Apprentice Kendal further added that the mare began much better than expected, and after being caught wide she elected to allow her mount to stride forward to the lead near the 900m. Stewards noted the comments from both trainer and jockey.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 4. Trainer C. Anderson – late declaration of rider – LR67(1) - $200.
Race 6. Trainer B. Gorman – late declaration of rider – LR67(1) - $200.
 

Suspensions
Race 1. Apprentice T. Leslight – careless riding – AR131(a) – license to ride in races suspended for 9 days commencing m/n 17/12/23 and ending m/n 26/12/2023.
 
 
 
 
Absent jockeys
S. Willis – medical required.
M. McDonald – medical required.
R. Wiggins – medical required.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
PROSPETTIVA, BLUE VELVET, SCENIC RIM, RALLY, EYE WANTED, ROAR HIDE.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. CRAIGLEA THERA – hung out – barrier trial prior to racing again.
Race 2. MISHANI PROMISE – uncompetitive – barrier trial prior to racing again.
Race 3. TROUBLESHOOT – stood flatfooted – barrier trial prior to racing again.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 8. SONG SUNG BLUE – S. Champkin
Race 4. 4. DEELOSH – M. Hellyer
Race 6. 1. GROOVIN’ THE MOO – O. Kendal
Race 6. 10. AMPHAWA – L. Barr
Race 7. 6. MISS ORWELL – T. Brooker
Race 7. 8. HIT – A. Thompson
Race 7. 15e. PRIDE AN’ JOY – L. Barr
Race 7. 16e. ALL NEW HUSTLE – S. McCann
Race 7. 20e. ROAR HIDE – O. Kendal
 
 
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.