QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
KILCOY RACE CLUB
 
Thursday 31ST OCTOBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING – Good (4)       RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – K. Daly
Stewards – J. Williamson, A. Schofield, R. Hanson, L. De Witt-Rowson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 1. HEY PUMPKIN – L. Tilley 55.5kg +1kg = 56.5kg
Race 3. MARLEE’S ZANDER – S. Cormack 54kg +1kg = 55kg
Race 4. GINASUE – S. Cormack 54kg +1kg = 55kg
 
As apprentice F. Sandkuhl and jockey N. Tomizawa were not riding at today’s meeting for acceptable reasons, Stewards permitted rider changes as per the Raceday Summary.
 
Following storm activity in the area, race times were amended as per the following:
Race 2 – 2.35pm
Race 3 – 3.10pm
Race 4 – 3.45pm
Race 5 – 4.10pm
Race 6 – 4.40pm
Race 7 – 5.20pm
 
 
Race 1: BOB WHALLEY QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD BM62 HANDICAP  800 Metres
 
LI'L REX – Shifted out on jumping. Inclined to lay in for the majority.
 
LEUCAENA – Slow to begin and bumped shortly afterwards.
 
 
Race 2: LADBROKES BLACK BOOK MAIDEN HANDICAP    1500 Metres
 
The start of this event was delayed due to lightning and storm activity in the area, with the amended start time of 2.35pm for this event.
 
DESTINY GUNGHO – Change of tactics, to be ridden further back if circumstances permit due to the step up in distance. Ridden accordingly. Caught wide throughout.
 
TWILIGHT STEPS – Near the 100m, when attempting to improve into a narrow run, was momentarily crowded between DESTINY GUNGHO which laid in and LADY BOSSA NOVA which shifted out under pressure before being correct by its rider.
 
ELEMISS – Raced wide throughout.
 
LADY BOSSA NOVA – Near the 900m, left a one wide trailing position, progressed forward and raced wide for the remainder of the event.
 
GIRL AMONG MANY – When asked to comment on the disappointing performance, rider S. Collett reported that the mare was not suited by the step up in distance and in her opinion, would be better suited to shorter distances than today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.
 
LITERACY – Had to be restrained from heels for some distance between the 800m and the 600m when the pace of the race steadied.
 
NYTHE – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 3: BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS MAIDEN HANDICAP    1200 Metres
 
COUNT TRUENO – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Jockey L. Miller reported the gelding was inclined to race greenly throughout, adding that in his opinion, COUNT TRUENO would derive significant benefit from the race experience.
 
DOITLIKEMAXWELL – Bumped on jumping.
 
PREVARICATE – K. Zechner, rider of third placegetter PREVARICATE, was reminded of his obligation under AR131(b) to ride his mounts out fully to the line.
 
MAKING HISTORY – When asked to comment on the seemingly improved performance, trainer L. Wanless reported that at its most recent start at Eagle Farm on the 23rd of October, the gelding began awkwardly and settled further back in the field than anticipated, and today with a more positive ride from the barriers the horse settled in a more forward position and the drop in grade to country level was beneficial.
 
MARLEE'S ZANDER – Jockey S. Cormack reported that his saddle slipped at the 600m placing him at some disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
 
 
 
Race 4: GEMLIFE BRIBIE ISLAND BM55 HANDICAP     1900 Metres
 
SING A RAINBOW – Slow to begin.
 
HE'S VIRAL (NZ) – At the entrance to the home straight bumped on the hindquarters by WORLD ATLAS who was taken out by GINASUE when that runner shifted out to improve. Jockey S. Cormack, rider of GINASUE, was advised to exercise more care.
 
WORLD ATLAS – Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post when HE’S VIRAL shifted in. Apprentice B. Moffat, rider of HE’S VIRAL was advised to exercise more care.
 
GINASUE – Held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
JUMEIRAH TRIANGLE – Raced wide from the 900m.
 
 
Race 5: SEARLES GARDEN PRODUCTS BM55 HANDICAP       1500 Metres
 
HAYAKU – Slow to begin. Steadied from heels of HIGHLAND RAIDER passing the winning post on the first occasion. Soon after made the crossing awkwardly and became unbalanced.
 
SOCIAL STAR – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
THE BOI – Slow to begin.
 
BOVIDAE – Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
VORTEXIA – Bumped on jumping. Near the 800m, the offside stirrup strap broke and as a result rider D. Peisley was obliged to ease the gelding out of the race.
 
LOVEZELADYS – Shifted out on jumping and bumped VORTEXIA. Approaching the 1100m had to be restrained from heels and steadied.
 
HIGHLAND RAIDER (NZ) – Passing the winning post on the first occasion, steadied from heels of SUMMER STAR which shifted in when not fully clear. Jockey A. Thompson, rider of SUMMR STAR, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident. Rider G. Cartwright reported that her mount was inclined to lay out for the majority of the event.
 
ALERT AND READY – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 6: LADBROKES EASY FORM BM60 HANDICAP       1200 Metres
 
JIMMY'S DREAM – Slow to begin.
 
BELISTIC MAN – Began awkwardly. Near the 700m, shifted in of its own accord and brushed the running rail, was corrected by its rider before shifting out resulting in MASTERPLAN and COMMAND APPROVED being momentarily taken wider on the track.
 
BONJOUR RUPERT – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Jockey J. Stanley reported that after being slow to begin, he settled further back in the field than anticipated. He added that, in his opinion, BONJOUR RUPERT was not suited by today’s tight turning track.
 
BETTER THAN BOOZE – Began awkwardly. Jockey A. Thompson reported that the gelding hung out for the majority and was unable to be fully tested in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed tenderness to the mouth area. Trainer M. Brosnan was advised that BETTER THAN BOOZE will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
HUSS ON FIRST – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 7:KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL 0 - 55 HANDICAP      1200 Metres
 
GOTEBO – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Passing the 350m, improved onto the heels of JUST FOR PLEASURE, and shifted out.
 
IMPERIONESS – Raced wide throughout.
 
JUST FOR PLEASURE – Near the 350m, hampered when crowded between IMPERIONESS and EYE WANTED which shifted out to improve. Jockey G. Cartwright, rider of EYE WANTED, was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in this incident.
 
MONT ROYAL – Reared and lost ground at the start. Raced wide during the early stages.
 
FLICK – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
WHISTLIN' RULER – Raced wide throughout.  Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GOOD'N'LUCKY – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5. Jockey A. Thompson – careless riding – AR131(a).
Race 7. Jockey G. Cartwright – careless riding – AR131(a).
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
DESTINY GUNGHO, LADY BOSSA NOVA, JENNY’S ROSE, STAR CHANCE, SOCIAL STAR, VORTEXIA.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6. BETTER THAN BOOZE – tender mouth area – veterinary clearance required.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 4. BILLILICIOUS – J. Stanley
Race 1. 6. LEUCAENA – R. Thorburn
Race 7. 12. WHISTLIN’ RULER – S. Champkin
Race 7. 14e. GOOD’N’LUCKY – 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.