QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB
 
MACKAY – MONDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING –  SOFT 6, SOFT 5 (Races 4 to 7)
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 5.79
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E Tickner
Stewards – E Suli, H Gillett & G Wust
 
GENERAL
 
As apprentices J Devine and L O’Donnell were indisposed at today’s meeting, rider replacements were made as per the steward’s race day summary. Both apprentices were advised that they require medicals prior to resuming race riding.
 
Stewards permitted the overweights as listed in the stewards’ race day summary.
 
 
Race 1: SKY RACING CLASS 3 HANDICAP   (1560m)
 
BRASCO – Bumped the inside running rail near the 1100m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GOING NUCLEAR – Re-shod upon arrival on-course after losing its near-hind plate and subsequently underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Was fractious in the barriers prior to jumping. Laid in rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight when placed under pressure. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey C Jokic advised that in her opinion the gelding is better suited to be ridden when able to obtain a position with cover, rather than on this occasion where the gelding had settled further forward which proved detrimental in the gelding’s overall chances. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
RELEASE LE MISSILE – Trainer D Amos was reprimanded under the provisions of LR67 for the late rider declaration of jockey A Butler. In determining penalty, stewards were mindful that this was Trainer Amos’ first offence under this particular rule. Slow into stride. Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained to obtain a position with cover. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
BO BO BEWARE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn and in the early stages of the home straight before electing to shift out off the heels of GOING NUCLEAR to obtain clear running nearing the 100m. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
ENCROACHMENT – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, specifically the gelding leading, jockey J Stanley stated that after beginning well from the inside barrier, he identified that there was an apparent lack of pace in the early stages of the event, therefore elected to settle his mount further forward.  
 
NAHEIGHTKAY – Raced keenly in the early stages. Apprentice O Kendal was reminded of her obligations under the provisions of AR132(6)(b) for using her whip when out of contention.
 
 
Race 2: LADBROKES RACING CLUB QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP (1300m)
 
TIME TO PROPHET – Change of tactics; to settle further forward in event if circumstances permitted. Settled mid-field. Shifted in shortly after the start and bumped SCRUB CHAIN. Raced keenly in the early stages before being steadied to avoid the heels of UNDERRATED near the 1100m before continuing to race keenly for some distance after. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey A Butler advised although over-racing in the early stages and the slow tempo set may have proved detrimental to the filly’s finishing chances, he was overall disappointed with the performance, adding that the filly had performed below expectations throughout its preparation. Trainer G Holt stated that they were also disappointed with the performance and concurred with jockey Butler’s comments regarding the filly’s disappointing efforts during this current preparation. Ms Holt advised they will look to undertake a further veterinary examination inclusive of blood results and undertook to report back to Steward on any significant findings.   
 
SCRUB CHAIN – Bumped shortly after the start by TIME TO PROPHET which shifted inwards. Raced keenly in the early stages. Jockey R Silvera Olivera pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(5) for using his whip on 21 times in totality, with 6 of these being prior to the 100m. Jockey Silvera Olivera’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, which was ordered to commence Sunday, 5 January 2025 and to conclude Sunday, 12 January 2025, directly following a careless riding suspension occurred at the Rockhampton meeting on Thursday, 19 December. In determining penalty, stewards considered jockey Silvera Olivera’s good record, guilty plea, the QRIC Whip penalty guidelines and took into consideration the suspension that jockey Silvera Olivera occurred in previous days. Jockey Silvera Olivera was advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
UNDERRATED – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
WOODSTOCK ROCK – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Commenced to shift out under pressure over the concluding stages before being corrected by its rider.
 
CARE TAKER – Began awkwardly and lost ground. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey J Murphy stated that the gelding never travelled comfortably throughout the event and when he held concern with the gelding’s action in the home straight, he elected to ease his mount down. Jockey Murphy further reported that the gelding took the crossing awkwardly passing the finish post and when concerned something was amiss, he elected to dismount. A post-race veterinary examination revealed mild-lameness in the near-foreleg due to its plate becoming displaced. Trainer G Holt was advised that given the comments and concerns of jockey Murphy, the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
MARGOT BARBIE – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
 
Race 3: LADBROKES PUNTER ASSIST MAIDEN PLATE (1300m)
 
BINGHAMTON – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
ICONIC PRINCE – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PAUL EDWARD – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
RUN FREDDIE RUN – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a position outside the leader near the 900m.
 
EMBELLISHED EYES (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages when the pace of the race slackened near the 1100m. Put in an awkward stride near the 200m.
 
ROTHFURY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages when the pace of the race slackened near the 1100m.
 
WHATA BOBBI DAZZLA – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
MISS PALLADIUM – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
OUR ROSA ROSSA – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
POLLY HOFFA – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Shifted inwards to obtaining clear racing room when avoiding the heels of PAUL EDWARD which shifted out rounding the home turn.
 
 
Following the running of Race 3, the track was upgraded to a Soft 5.
 
 
Race 4: LADBROKES ODDS SURGE RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1300m)
 
DEEL WITH ME – Slow to begin.
 
ROC DE RUSSIAN (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
ELLEVES – Began awkwardly.
 
MADNUS LEE – Trainer J Hatfield was reprimanded under the provisions of AR106(1) for presenting the gelding without a tongue tie, part of its approved gear. Bumped on jumping by THE HAIRDRESSER which shifted out. Raced in restricted room in the home straight until leaving the 200m.
 
THE HAIRDRESSER – Shifted outwards on jumping, bumping MADNUS LEE. Raced wide throughout.
 
IMAGINE THAT – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced in restricted room for some distance until approaching the 200m.
 
SHEKINAH – Began awkwardly. Stewards opened an inquiry into the riding of jockey W Satheley in the home straight, specifically his decision to not improve into clear running to the inside of LENNY ROCKET near the 200m, and the level of vigour shown over the final 150m. The matter was adjourned for stewards to consider other aspects of the event including betting records. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. A post-race sample was taken for analysis.
 
ME TIME – When asked to comment on the performance, jockey J. Murphy stated that the mare proved disappointing. Trainer J Kuhn reported that the mare had lost its near-foreplate in running.
 
HOLY CROWN – Slow to begin. Laid in rounding the home turn.
 
MISS MILDRED – Began awkwardly.
 
JUST FRANK – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LENNY ROCKET – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 5: MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE MTC CLASS 6 HANDICAP (1200m)
 
MILO MAN – Began awkwardly.
 
CAVENTE – Raced wide keenly in the early stages. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
NINE CARATS – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight before improving to the inside of MILO MAN leaving the 200m.
 
TORNADO TORQUE – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 6: HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR QTIS CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1200m)
 
HYDE PARK – Slow to begin. Commenced to buck shortly after the start and lost considerable ground taking no further competitive part in the event. Trainer T Button was advised that HYDE PARK would be required to trial prior to racing again.
 
RICH DIVINITY – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Obliged to shift out to avoid the heels of LAMENTUM which shifted out upon entering the home straight.
 
LAMENTUM – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Leaving the 400m, shifted out abruptly inconveniencing RICH DIVINITY which was obliged to shift outward to avoid heels and in doing so inconvenienced TSUNAMI FORCE which had to shift wider. Jockey G Cartwright was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for allowing her mount to shift out when insufficiently clear. 
 
MISHANI MAVERICK – Raced keenly in the early stages. When asked for a comment on the performance, apprentice O Kendal stated that MISHANI MAVERICK had travelled only fairly throughout the early and middle stages and had proved disappointing when asked for an effort in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor lacerations to the gelding’s near-foreleg and also was found to have lost that leg’s plate.
 
CICCONE – Proved difficult to load. Trainer B Trimble was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s record. Began awkwardly. 
 
ANSWERING – Bumped with CHALKLEY on jumping. Held-up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight before electing to shift to the inside of WIN AND TONIC passing the 100m.
 
WHITTLESFORD – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
EYES ARE LION – Slow into stride.
 
CHALKLEY – Bumped with ANSWERING on jumping.
 
TSUNAMI FORCE – Began awkwardly. From the wide barrier shifted inwards behind runners to obtain a position with cover.
 
 
Race 7: RACING AGAIN FRIDAY 3RD JANUARY RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1100m)
 
DECRYPTING GOLD – Held up for some distance passing the 400m and entering the home straight before electing to shift out near the 200m to obtain clear racing room.
 
LLAMA CHARMER – Refused to load and was declared a late scratching at 5:21pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards ordered that all bets placed on LLAMA CHARMER were ordered to be refunded in full, with the following deductions applicable for all successful wagers:
 
4 cents in the dollar for the winner (NO LOVE LOST)
4 cents in the dollar for the place of the winner (NO LOVE LOST)
4 cents in the dollar for 2nd place (MADAM BORODINA)
4 cents in the dollar for 3rd place (DECRYPTING GOLD)
 
Trainer D Rideout was advised that LLAMA CHARMER would be required to trial prior to racing again. Trainer Rideout advised that he intended to experiment with the gelding’s gear prior to trialling.
 
SENSATIONABULL – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Crowded for several strides by NO LOVE LOST which laid inwards near the 400m. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey J Murphy stated that the gelding which was first up for this preparation proved disappointing and failed to travel throughout the event.
 
NO LOVE LOST – Raced keenly in the early stages. Passing the 400m, laid in and away from TERMINUS crowding SENSATIONABULL for several strides.
 
LET'S ROLL – Blundered on jumping.
 
TAHKIAN BUBBLES – Had to be steadied and shift off the heels of LOVES AFFECTION which shifted out abruptly leaving the 200m.
 
TERMINUS – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Held up in the early stages of the home straight.
 
MADAM BORODINA – Held up for clear running passing the 400m before shifting out in an attempt to improve and bumped LET’S ROLL.
 
LOVES AFFECTION – Commenced to hang out approaching the 300m carrying MADAM BORODINA despite the efforts of its rider. Shifted out abruptly leaving the 200m despite the efforts from its rider and as a result TAHKIAN BUBBLES was obliged to shift inwards to avoid its heels. Trainer S Jokic was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s record for its racing manners.
 
IMPERIUM – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
DIVINE HUNTER – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
THUNDER MOON – Began awkwardly.
 
Following the running of this event, both apprentices M Apel and O Kendal were dislodged from their runners upon pulling up. IMPERIUM and MADAM BORODINA were quickly captured by the clerk of the courses, and underwent post-race veterinary examinations which revealed no abnormalities. Both apprentices M Apel and O Kendal were examined by QAS officers and were cleared of any significant injuries at the time of examination. Shortly afterwards, apprentice Kendal, reported soreness in her left hand and left ankle, and apprentice Apel to her right shoulder. Both riders were advised to report back to stewards if nay further injuries.
 

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Overweight
Race 1.         Justin Stanley – +1kg
Race 6.         Chelsea Jokic – +0.5kg
 
Reprimands
Race 2 - Trainer Darby Amos – LR67 – Late Rider Declaration – Reprimand
Race 4 - Trainer Jennifer Hatfield – AR106(1) – Incorrect gear – Reprimand
Race 6 - Georgina Cartwright – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – Severe Reprimand

Suspensions
Race 2 - Raul Silvera Olivera – Whip Use – AR132(5) – 7 Day Suspension – midnight 5/01/2025 to midnight 12/01/2025
 
Race day injuries/illness
Apprentice McKenzie Apel – Dislodged – Shoulder Soreness
Apprentice Olivia Kendal – Dislodged – Soreness Left Hand/ Left Ankle
 
Absent jockeys
Apprentice J. Devine – Medical
Apprentice L. O’Donnell – Medical
 
Adjourned inquiries
Race 4 – Jockey W. Satherley – Home Straight
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race
ENROACHMENT, UNDERRATED, ACROPHOBIC, JUST FRANK, LET’S ROLL, LAMENTUM        
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners, SHEKINAH
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2 – CARE TAKER – Lame Near-foreleg - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 6 – HYDE PARK – Bucked – Suspension – To Trial
Race 6 – CICCONE – Difficult to load – Warning
Race 7 – LLAMA CHARMER – Refused to Load – Suspension – To Trial
Race 7 – LOVES AFFECTION – Hung-out – Warning
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1.         RELEASE LE MISSILE – Ashley Butler
BO BO BEWARE – McKenzie Apel
Race 2.         UNDERRATED – Justin Stanley
Race 3.         RUN FREDDIE RUN – McKenzie Apel
Race 4.         IMAGINE THAT – Ashley Butler
                     JUST FRANK – Georgina Cartwright
Race 6.         TRICKETEER – Justin Stanley
                     LAMENTUM – Georgina Cartwright
                     MISHANI MAVERICK – Olivia Kendal
                     EYES ARE LION – Chelsea Jokic
TSUNAMI FORCE – Pietro Romeo
Race 7.         MADAM BORODINA – Olivia Kendal
                     DIVINE HUNTER – Luke Miller
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 7.         LLAMA CHARMER – Late scratching @ 5:21pm – Refused to Load
 
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.