QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT

KILCOY RACE CLUB
 
SUNDAY – 25TH AUGUST 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Soft 5, Good 4 after Race 6          RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – S Fletcher
Stewards – J Williamson, K Daly, L De Witt-Rowson, J Robinson
 
 
GENERAL
 
As both Apprentice B Wheeler and T Noble were ill, changes were made as per the Race Day summary sheet. B Wheeler and T Noble were advised they will require medical clearances prior to their next race or trial ride.
 
Apprentice Jace McMurray was reprimanded under AR127(1) for failing to fulfill a riding commitment for PROISETTE in Race 6
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Race 1:THANKS GAYTHORNE RSL QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1200M  
 
MISHANI STORM – Shifted out shortly after the start and bumped TIPSY TIGER. Shifted out wider on the track near the 600m to improve.
 
TIPSY TIGER – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
THAT'S INTERESTING – Shifted out approaching the winning post.
 
MISHANI HERCULES – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 2: KILCOY DIGGERS 'KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE' QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP         800M
 
BETTER FOR IT – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the event.Hung out rounding the home turn. Trainer C Allardyce was advised a warning would be placed on the racing manners of BETTER FOR IT.
 
ROTHWEILER – Rounding the home turn momentarily steadied from the heels of MISHANI DIVINE (T Orr) which shifted out to improve. T Orr was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
KIRRA'S SISTER – Shifted out approaching the winning post.
 
ADDICTIVE PIRANHA – Bumped at the start.
 
MISSABEAT – Slow to begin. Near the 600m commenced to race ungenerously, continued to do so for some distance before hanging out rounding the home turn.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer B Gray was advised a warning would be placed on the racing manners of MISSABEAT.
 
PARTY ISLAND – Taken wider rounding the home turn.
 
SPIRIT SEEKER – Taken wider rounding the home turn.Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
FRAMED IT – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped ADDICTIVE PIRANHA. Hung out approaching and rounding the home turn taking SPITRIT SEEKER and PARTY ISLAND wider on the track. Trainer B Ahrens was advised a warning would be placed on the racing manners of FRAMED IT.
 
 
Race 3: LADBROKES RACING CLUB MAIDEN HANDICAP 800M
 
Prior to declaration of correct weight, G Cartwright, rider of third past the post BUN IN THE OVEN, viewed the patrol footage before lodging a protest against second past the post VESPER LYND (T Marshall) alleging interference in the home straight. After viewing the available footage and taking submissions from both parties, Stewards found that near the 100m VESPER LYND shifted out under riding resulting in BUN IN THE OVEN being impeded and taken wider on the track. Bearing in mind the degree of shift from VESPER LYND, the manner in which BUN IN THE OVEN finished the race off and the head margin between both runners at the finish, Stewards upheld the protest and amended the placings to read 5–17–9-7 and correct weight declared. At a subsequent inquiry T Marshall the rider of VESPER LYND, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.  
 
KWINTERNA – Slow to begin.
 
LUVTOKNOW – Slow to begin. Hung out leaving the 400m, contacted the heels of BUN IN THE OVEN, blundered and lost ground. Continued to hang out for the remainder of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to both hind legs consistent with having been galloped on. Trainer G Cornish was advised LUVTOKNOW would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start and warning would be placed on the mare’s racing manners.
 
VESPER LYND – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
EARTHAXEAZE – Raced in restricted room shortly after the start between LUVTOKNOW and BUN IN THE OVEN which shifted in. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
DEMES GIRL – Rounding the home turn improved onto the heels of VESPER LYND, shifted out and bumped BUN IN THE OVEN.
 
TOXIC – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
BUN IN THE OVEN – Near the 600m momentarily steadied when DEMES GIRL shifted in.
 
WET FAT CAT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 4: LADBROKES KILCOY VIETNAM VETERANS CUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1500M
 
CHASING JACKLEY – Slow to begin and lost ground. Approaching the wining post on the first occasion improved onto heels and had to be restrained.
 
SON OF SAMPSON – Slow to begin, lost ground. Raced ungenerously in the early stages when being restrained, laid out and as a result made the turn out of the home straight awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event. When asked to comment on the performance, rider S Collett reported the gelding may not have appreciated the tongue tie being fitted for the first time today and trainer J Crompton was of the view SON OF SAMPSON may not have appreciated todays tight turning track.
 
SARODEC – Caught wide in the early stages before progressing forward to lead the event from the 1000m.Stewards questioned Apprentice L Martyn over the tempo set in the middle stages of the race where SARODEC maintained a significant lead over the main body of the field between the 900m and 400m. Apprentice Martyn advised her instructions were to lead if possible, adding that after obtaining the lead near the 1000m she was reluctant to over-restrain SARODEC as the gelding can be inclined to over-race. After viewing the patrol footage apprentice Martyn agreed she could have made greater effort to steady the pace of the race in the middle stages. Bearing in mind the relative inexperience of apprentice Martyn, Stewards took no direct action noting that apprentice Martyn would now be seeking further tuition from Mr Damien Browne in respect to the ride.  
 
OPAQUELY – Forced wider from the 600m when CHASING JACKLEY shifted out to improve. Apprentice M Castle was reprimanded under AR132(6)(c) for her use of the whip on a horse out of contention.
 
 
Race 5: RAWANDA - KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1500M
 
TEE AMICI – Laid in under pressure approaching the winning post on the first occasion, and then laid out on the turn leaving the home straight and shifted wider on the track, before being permitted to stride forward and obtain the lead near the 900m.
 
PRIMARY WITNESS – Crowded at the start and lost ground. When asked to comment on the performance, rider M Butler advised the gelding was not entirely suited racing on a tight track, adding that PRIMARY WITNESS may not have backed up from its most recent start at the Sunshine Coast on 18th August 2024.
 
SOCIAL STAR – Held up for clear running between the 400m and 150m.
 
WORLD ATLAS – Crowded at the start and lost ground.  Checked leaving the 800m. At a subsequent inquiry apprentice J McMurray, rider of MILAGRO, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that approaching the 800m he failed to make sufficient effort, whilst riding along, to prevent MILAGRO from shifting in tightening the running of MUST BE THE MONEY which was taken in tightening the running of WORLD ATLAS which was checked. The licence of J McMurray to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight 3rd September up to and including midnight 12th September 2024. 
 
MUST BE THE MONEY – Jumped in at the start crowding runners to the inside. Taken in when crowded for room near the 800m.
 
SUMMER STAR – Crowded at the start and lost ground. Raced keenly when being restrained approaching the winning post on the first occasion. Rounding the home turn raced in restricted room between SOCIAL STAR and MILAGRO (App J McMurray) which shifted in when not fully clear. Apprentice Mc Murray was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
 
Race 6: THANKS CALOUNDRA RSL MAIDEN PLATE      1200 M
 
EXPLOSIVE DRAGON – Raced wide for the majority, and near the 600m raced keenly for a short distance.
 
RICH FLEX – Passing the 400m improved onto heels of the weakening CONDAMINE ROSE and shifted out.
 
SUENITO – Near the 400m steadied from the heels of ZEPHALONG.
 
QUALITY MISS – Jumped out at the start.
 
AIKAU – Jumped in at the start crowding runners to the inside.
 
INVISIBLE TARGET – Slow to begin.
 
PANTHER POWER – Crowded at the start and lost ground.
 
PROISETTE – Crowded at the start and lost ground.
 
KELLY’S LANDING – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 4.
 
 
Race 7: AFGHANISTAN - SEARLE GARDEN PRODUCTS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200M
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 2 minutes when ELECTRIC ARROW proved difficult to load.
 
BEAN ROCKING – Laid out near the 850m and bumped ASHILLA.
 
PRINCE OF DIAMONDS – Shifted out rounding the home turn forcing HELLO IN THERE wider.
 
GRANNY'S REWARD – Bumped approaching the home turn.Rider S Collett reported the marewas not suited by the fast early tempo and as a result GRANNY’S REWARD did not travel comfortably at any stage of the race, adding that the mare would benefit with a step up in distance and with the addition of blinkers.A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SARSEN – Rider A Graham dropped her whip near the 100m.
 
ASHILLA – Bumped by BEAN ROCKING near the 850m. Rider N Thomas reported the mare travelled comfortably albeit in a forward position in a fast run race, adding that ASHILLA became quite worked up behind the barriers, and today’s warmer conditions may have had a bearing on the performance. A veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying symptoms of heat stress.
 
ELECTRIC ARROW – Proved difficult to load delaying the start.Trainer K Kemp was advised a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of the mare.
 
HELLO IN THERE – Approaching the home turn laid in and bumped GRANNY’S REWARD. Forced wide rounding the home turn.
 
LITTLE SPARK – Near the 850m raced ungenerously for a short distance and had to be steadied. Held up approaching the home turn until entering the home straight.
 
 
Race 8: BRUCE DUNCAN MEMORIAL / GREAT NORTHERN RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1200M
 
DAINTREE DREAMING – Near the 600m improved onto the heels of TERESHA and had to be steadied.
 
JUBILANT – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Trainer D Groves was advised a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of JUBILANT. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
TERESHKOVA – Near the 850m commenced to race ungenerously and had to eased from the heels of LES GIRLS. Leaving the 700m bumped with WAR TOO ALL on a number of occasions. Held up and awkwardly placed on heels for a short distance passing the 600m.
 
WAR TOO ALL – Leaving the 700m bumped with TERESHKOVA on a number of occasions.
 
 
Race 9: THANKS BRIBIE ISLAND RSL RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1200 M
 
IT'S HELLS BELLS – Slow to begin.Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
THE SHAMAN – Jumped in at the start and bumped BULL DIMPLE RUM.Raced wide for the majority of the event. Rider J McMurray reported the gelding which was first up today, travelled comfortably during the race however when placed under pressure was disappointing in its finishing effort.
 
HE'S A DEVIL – Near the 800m raced in restricted room to the inside of FRENCH COMET which shifted in.
 
BETTER LAD – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
BULL DIMPLE RUM – Bumped at the start and lost ground. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ICY ISEA – Bumped on jumping and lost ground. At the entrance to the home straight bumped on the hindquarters and contacted ALL ABOUT LEWIS when BULL DIMPLE RUN shifted out before being corrected. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ALL ABOUT LEWIS – Bumped rounding the home turn.
 
FRENCH COMET – Passing the 100m bumped when HE’S A DEVIL shifted in.
 
DANTE ALIGHIERI – Jumped out at the start.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3: Jockey Taylor Marshall – AR131(a) – careless riding
Race 5: App Melea Castle – AR132(6)(c) – use of whip on horse out of contention
Race 6: App Jace McMurray – AR127(1) - failing to fulfill riding commitment
 

Suspensions
Race 5: App J McMurray – AR131(a) – careless riding – 9 days – m/n 3rd Sept up to & including m/n 12th Sept 2024
 
Race day injuries/illness.
Apprentice B Wheeler – ill – medical required
Apprentice T Noble – ill – medical required
 
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
Race 1: REIGNING ALPHA
Race 4: CHASING JACKLEY
Race 4: SPIRIT’S CHARM
Race 5: PRIMARY WITNESS
Race 6: ZEPHALONG
Race 8: DAINTREE DREAMING
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2: BETTER FOR IT – warning – hanging out
Race 2: FRAMED IT – warning – hanging out
Race 2: MISSABEAT – warning – hanging out
Race 3: LUVTOKNOW – lacerations to both hind legs – Vet Cert required
Race 3: LUVTOKNOW – warning – hanging out
Race 7: ELECTRIC ARROW – difficult to load - warning
Race 8: JUBILANT – reared at start - warning
 
 
Protests
Race 3: 3rd v 2nd upheld
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:         2 MISHANI STORM - Tom Orr (a3/55kg)
                    7 MISHANI HERCULES - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 2:         7 MISHANI DEVINE - Tom Orr (a3/55kg)
Race 3:         9 VESPER LYND - Taylor Marshall
                     17 BUN IN THE OVEN - Ms Georgina Cartwright
                     18 WET FAT CAT - Ty Wheeler (a2/54kg)
Race 4:         8 SARODEC - Ms Leah Martyn (a4/50kg)
Race 5:         15 SUMMER STAR - Taylor Marshall
                       10 MILAGRO – J McMurray
Race 6:         16 PROISETTE (NZ) - Landan Sykes (a2/52kg)
                       12 INVISIBLE TARGET – M Butler
Race 7:         4 EVERSTAR - Mr Justin Stanley
Race 8:         13 WAR TOO ALL - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 9:         3 HE’S A DEVIL - Anthony Allen
                       9 ROTHERO ESSGEE – Wayne O’Connell
                       7 ALL ABOUT LEWIS – L Sykes
 
 
 
 
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.