QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

KILCOY RACE CLUB

SUNDAY 2ND JUNE 2024

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Soft (7) RAIL – True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – J. Williamson, A. Schofield, O. Legg, A. Brook
Clerk Of Scales – J. Robinson

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT


GENERAL
As apprentice M. Goring was indisposed, rider replacements were made as per the Raceday Summary.

Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 1. H. Phillips +1kg
Race 2. H. Phillips +1kg


Race 1: GOLDEN SHORES RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1900 Metres

SARODEC – Jockey M. Hellyer stated the gelding travelled comfortably until near the 600m but could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Stewards will follow up with training partnership of A&D Simpson on the performance and post-race recovery of the gelding.

AVOID THE MISSTRES – After passing the crossing near the 1200m was steadied from the heels of FEND OFF which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey H. Richardson, rider of FEND OFF, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident. Apprentice A. Donald could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance of the filly. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer I. Turner indicated he would discuss with connections the immediate racing future of AVOID THE MISSTRES. Stewards advised I. Turner that AVOID THE MISTRES would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

PATTI WAGGIN – Steadied when tightened for room near the 1200m. Near the 400m tightened for room and steadied between ALERT AND READY and SEERESS which shifted in. Apprentice C. Krahnen, rider of SEERESS, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.

ALERT AND READY – Began awkwardly. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, over raced when the pace of the race slackened. Near the 700m, was steadied and unable to improve for a short distance behind the tiring FEND OFF.


Race 2: MAEVA HOSPITALITY CLASS 2 HANDICAP 800 Metres

NAVAL ANTHEM (NZ) – Began awkwardly, was then bumped heavily and lost significant ground. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice Z. Sprie stated that the gelding lost ground at the start after taking time to get balance after being bumped at the start. He added that he was forced to pressure his mount throughout and while NAVAL ANTHEM finished the race off well, in his opinion would be suited to a step up in distance.

BOSTON CITY – Raced wide throughout.

FROZEN MISS – Hung out rounding the home turn and then taken wider by WAR ON BLING. BOSTON CITY, which was following then had to shift out wider around the heels of WAR ON BLING. Raced wide throughout.

SHOOT THE BOSS – Began awkwardly, lost ground and shifted out and bumped with NAVAL ANTHEM. Restrained from heels near the 400m.

NORTHERN STAR – Began awkwardly and lost ground.


Race 3: KEITH BEAVIS & CARL BARTELS MEMORIAL BEST MATES CUP CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1500 Metres

ITALIAN VIRTUOSO – Bumped at the 400m and became awkward when BUIN ROAD shifted out to improve.

LUCKY JESS – Trainer R. Tyrell was fined $200 for the late declaration of rider pursuant to LR67(1).

PRESS LIGHTLY – Near the 1300m tightened for room. Near the 1100m tightened for room, checked and lost ground. Apprentice D. Bennett the rider of ITALIAN VIRTUOSO pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 1100m, he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PRESS LIGHTLY (J. Taylor) which was tightened for room when racing between ITALIAN VIRTUOSO and BUIN ROAD, resulting in PRESS LIGHTLY having to be checked and lose ground. Apprentice Bennett’s license to ride in races was suspended for eleven days commencing at midnight 8th of June 2024 and ending at midnight the 19th of June 2024. Stewards directed the period of suspension to be served concurrently with the suspension incurred in the incident near the 1300m.

HELL OF A PRINCE – Slow to begin.

WHISTLIN' RULER – Raced keenly in the early stages.

AQUARIUS – Near the 1300m checked when tightened for room. Apprentice D. Bennett the rider of ITALIAN VIRTUOSO pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 1300m after passing the winning post on the first occasion, he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PRESS LIGHTLY (J. Taylor) which was tightened for room and taken in onto the rightful running of AQUARIUS (App. J. Metcalfe) tightening the running of that runner in onto BUIN ROAD (N. Tomizawa) causing Apprentice J. Metcalfe to check her mount and lose ground. Apprentice Bennett’s license to ride in races was suspended for eleven days commencing at midnight 8th of June 2024 and ending at midnight the 19th of June 2024. Near the 400m, became awkward and blundered when BRIEF SOJOURN momentarily shifted in. Jockey A. Spinks, rider of BRIEF SOJOURN, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident. Apprentice J. Metcalfe dropped her whip near the 300m.

BUIN ROAD – Slow to begin. Near the 250m, bumped and became unbalanced when WHISTLIN’ RULER shifted out to improve.


Race 4: SEARLES GARDEN PRODUCTS PRINCESS OF KILCOY QTIS 2YO & 3YO FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE 1200 Metres

OUR BLING – Slow to begin. Rider D. Bennett had his whip entangled in the reins between the 150m and the 100m placing him at a disadvantage.

SHOW ME THE STARS – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected.

SKI BY – Near the 400m, was bumped by WORLDY SPIRIT which shifted out to improve and as a result became unbalanced resulting in rider S Collett having to steady and straighten her mount. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have blood in its’ mouth after partially dislodging a tooth. In light of today’s performance, trainer R. Tyrell advised Stewards that SKI BY will now be leaving his stable. Trainer R. Tyrell was reprimanded for failing to present the Thoroughbred ID card for the filly under LR28.


Race 5: GOLDEN SHORES HERVEY BAY MAIDEN PLATE 1200 Metres

CHOCKABLOCK – Steadied and shifted wider near the 350m when MEET IN BRAZIL shifted out to improved. Raced wide throughout.

MEET IN BRAZIL – Improved onto heels near the 700m and had to be steadied.

SHOTGUN SIXTYFOUR – When leaving the 300m, improved onto heels and was held up for a short distance.

RUPERT'S JEWELL – When asked to comment on the performance of the filly, apprentice T. Fenlon stated that RUPERT’S JEWELL jumped well and was able to obtain a more forward position. She added that her mount travelled comfortably to the 800m, however became under pressure near the 600m and failed to respond to her riding and proved disappointing.

ZIMBARA (NZ) – Whilst weakening forced wider near the 350m. Raced wide throughout. Jockey L. Tilley reported that ZIMBARA failed to handle the tight turning track which in his opinion had an effect on the filly’s performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.


Race 6: LADBROKES KILCOY CUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1200 Metres

Correct weight was delayed allowing Stewards to review the start of the race, to establish if BEST SONG had been afforded a fair start. Upon reviewing the patrol footage and seeking comment from jockey H. Richardson, Stewards were satisfied that BEST SONG had reared as the start was effected, dislodging H. Richardson and galloping riderless a significant distance behind the field, and therefore declared the mare a runner and correct weight on the judge’s placings.

A post-race veterinary examination of BEST SONG revealed a laceration to the off foreleg. Trainer Mr L. Wanless was advised that he must obtain a veterinary clearance for the mare and BEST SONG must also barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

AMERICAN PRESIDENT – Commenced to hang out from the 900m and made the home turn extremely wide, taking no competitive part in the event from the 400m onwards. Co-trainer Mr A. Simpson was advised that the gelding must obtain three further barrier certificates, two of which must be official barrier trials, prior to racing again.

NEVER GIVE UP – Slow to begin.

FIGHTING IDOL – After being held up for clear running rounding the home turn, shifted out near the 200m and forced to run between MASTERPLAN and THUNDER MANIA, making contact with THUNDER MANIA and forcing that horse wider on the track.

JUST LOOKING – Slow to begin. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey S. Collett stated the mare never travelled comfortably and may not have backed up from the last run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.


Race 7: BEAVIS & BARTELS FAMILIES BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1200 Metres

DRATINI – Raced wide throughout.

BOOM BY BY – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer Mr J. Hanna could offer no excuses for the disappointing performance, adding that it was his likely intention to send BOOM BY BY for a spell. In light of today’s performance, J. Hanna was advised that BOOM BY BY would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before racing again.

MIGHTY JUDD – Jumped awkwardly making contact with FLYING TYROL and losing ground. Laid in under pressure from the 150m.

ALPINE LADY – Slow to begin.

FLYING TYROL – Bumped at the start. Obliged to race in restricted room approaching the 100m between ALPINE LADY and MIGHTY JUDD which laid in despite the efforts of its rider.

BY BY MUSIC – Approaching the home turn, momentarily inconvenienced when MIGHTY JUDD shifted out to improve. Apprentice J. Busuttin was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.

FIREBIRD TWO – Raced wide the majority.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Jockey H. Richardson – careless riding – AR131(a).
Race 1. Apprentice C. Krahnen – careless riding – AR131(a).
Race 3. Jockey A. Spinks – careless riding – AR131(a).
Race 4. Trainer R. Tyrell – failure to present Thoroughbred ID card – LR28.
Race 7. Apprentice J. Busuttin – careless riding – AR131(a).


Fines
Race 3. Trainer R. Tyrell – late declaration of rider – LR67(1) - $200.


Suspensions
Race 3. Apprentice D. Bennett – near the 1300m - careless riding – AR131(a) – license suspended from 8/6/24 – 19/6/24.
Race 3. Apprentice D. Bennett – near the 1100m – careless riding – AR131(a) – license suspended from 8/6/24 – 19/6/24 (served concurrently).


Absent jockeys
App. M. Goring – medical required.



Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
AVOID THE MISSTRES, ALERT AND READY, ITALIAN VIRTUOSO, FIGHTING IDOL, MASTERPLAN.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. AVOID THE MISSTRES – poor performance – barrier trial to satisfaction of Stewards prior to next start.
Race 6. BEST SONG – reared & dislodged rider/laceration off fore – veterinary clearance & satisfactory barrier trial prior to racing again.
Race 6. AMERICAN PRESIDENT – hung out/took no competitive part – three further barrier certificates (two of which are in official barrier trials).
Race 7. BOOM BY BY – poor performance - barrier trial to satisfaction of Stewards prior to next start.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 5. BRAVE BOY – Z. Sprie
Race 1. 9. PATTI WAGGIN – M. Wishart
Race 1. 13e. ALERT AND READY – M. Castle
Race 2. 1. NAVAL ANTHEM – Z. Sprie
Race 2. 14e. NORTHERN STAR – J. Busuttin
Race 3. 6. LUCKY JESS – K. Zechner
Race 3. 14e. BUIN ROAD – N. Tomizawa
Race 4. 4. OUR BLING – D. Bennett
Race 6. 15e. BEST SONG – H. Richardson
Race 7. 18e. FIREBIRD TWO – J. Stanley


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.