QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB INC

SATURDAY 15TH MARCH 2025

WEATHER –FINE
TRACK RATING –SOFT 6
RAIL – +8M ENTIRE
PENETROMETER – 5.92

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – E Suli
Stewards – H Gillett, S Stehbens & Z Lines

GENERAL
 
Stewards granted the following overweight:
 
Race 5.         Tasha Chambers (MISS TEAK) - +1kg
 
 
RACE 1: TAB BENCHMARK 72 HANDICAP (1400 M)

AMERICAN PRESIDENT – Jumped away awkwardly. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight and had to be corrected by its rider on a number of occasions.
 
SIR GRACE (NZ) – Bounded on jumping and as a result was slow to begin. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Improved onto the heels of MOTAMAYIZ (GB) near the 800m and shifted wider, carrying PREPOTENT outwards. Jockey W Satherley pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip 9 times prior to the 100m, 20 in totality. Jockey Satherley’s licence was suspended for period of 9 days, with the suspension to commence midnight 22/03/2025 and conclude 31/03/2025. In determining penalty, stewards considered the whip penalty guidelines.   
 
CAVE DIVER (GB) – When questioned in relation, jockey R Silvera Olivera reported that CAVE DIVER (GB) had travelled well throughout the event, however, was one paced. Jockey Silvera Olivera further stated that when asked to quicken, the mare failed to respond to his riding urges, adding that in his opinion believes CAVE DIVER (GB) is suited for races over further distances and that it would derive significant benefit from today’s run.
 
PREPOTENT – Near the 800m was carried wider on the track by SIR GRACE (NZ) which shifted outwards after improving onto the heels of another runner. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.  
 
MOTAMAYIZ (GB) – When asked for a comment on the performance, apprentice N Olzard stated that she was overly disappointed and could offer not explanation for the poor performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant abnormalities. Connections advised stewards that they would be considering the immediate racing future of MOTAMATIZ (GB) within the stable.
 

RACE 2: GREAT NORTHERN BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1600 M)

LADY TOWNSON (NZ) – Near the 300m, had to be steadied by its rider when attempting a tight run between BOYFRIEND MATERIAL and D’ESPRIT. Elected to shift out to obtain clear running approaching the 200m.  
 
BOYFRIEND MATERIAL – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
MOMENT OF TRUTH – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
PHANTOM FLIGHT – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
AIN'T NOBODY – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Stewards inquired into interference sustained by AIN’T NOBODY (jockey T chambers) near the 300m when racing between PHANTOM FLIGHT (apprentice G Semmens) and MOMENT OF TRUTH (apprentice O O’Donnell). After reviewing the stewards patrol footage and hearing submissions from riders, stewards found that leading up to the incident, MOMENT OF TRUTH was inclined to lay inwards and had to be corrected by its rider on a number of occasions, whilst simultaneously, PHANTOM FLIGHT was inclined to lay outwards. It was further established that leaving the 300m, whilst weakening, AIN’T NOBODY was contacted by PHANTOM FLIGHT in the hindquarters and was carried outwards and placed in restricted room between that runner and MOMENT OF TRUTH. Shortly afterwards approaching the 200m, LADY TOWNSON (NZ) (apprentice N Olzard) shifted outwards to obtain a run to the inside of PHANTOM FLIGHT, marginally carried wider whilst it continued to lay out. Passing the 200m, with the shifts in and out by MOMENT OF TRUTH and PHANTOM FLIGHT respectively, AIN’T NOBODY was tightened for room and as a result had to be steadied for a stride. Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the interference suffered to AIN’T NOBODY could be attributed to any one rider, therefore took no further action. All riders were reminded of their obligations to ensure their mounts are corrected accordingly when being allowed to shift when placed under pressure.  
 
D'ESPRIT – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 

RACE 3: MASOT OPEN HANDICAP (1050 M)

HELL – Shifted outwards shortly after the start, impeding MOCAMBO.
 
MOCAMBO – Impeded shortly after the start by HELL which shifted out, and SVINDAL which shifted in, and as a result was slow into stride.
 
SUNNYCOAST – Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in throughout the event. When asked for a comment regarding the performance, jockey R Silvera Olivera stated that SUNNYCOAST travelled well throughout the event, however added that being trapped wide proved detrimental in that when asked for an effort upon entering the home straight, the gelding failed to respond. Jockey Silvera Olivera further added that the gelding would benefit from today’s run. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
DRAGON'S SNIP – Overraced in the early stages. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
SVINDAL – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in shortly after the start, impeding MOCAMBO. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DOUBTING EYE – Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
JUST SUPER – Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 200m.
 

RACE 4: C & R COMMUNICATIONS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (1050 M)

ALLOUTATIME – Bumped on jumping by COBBO which shifted in.
 
COBBO – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, bumping ALLOUTATIME. Raced wide throughout. Near the 700m, was carried even wider by DISCOVERED GOLD which shifted outwards. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DAIMYO (JPN) – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Elected to shift out across the heels of ALLOUTATIME when attempting to obtain clear racing room near the 350m.
 
QUARTERSHARE – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
DISCOVERED GOLD – Slow to begin. Shifted out near the 700m, carrying COBBO wider on the track. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race examination revealed DISCOVERED GOLD to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer R Vale was advised under the provisions of AR79(4) in that DISCOVERED GOLD would be stood down from racing for a period of 3 months and must trial/jump out or gallop 1000m in the presence of stewards prior to racing again. 
 

RACE 5: BURKE IN STYLE MENSWEAR CLASS 4 HANDICAP (1200 M)

The start of the race was delayed when ENTERPRISE PHEONIX underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after becoming fractious in the barriers, rearing and hitting its head. ENTERPRISE PHEONIX was declared a late scratching at 1:42pm on veterinary advice. Trainer T Cook was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record for its barrier manners. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards ordered that all bets placed on ENTERPRISE PHEONIX were to be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win bets on the winner (FORTRESS AUSTRALIA)
1 cent in the dollar for all place bets on the winner (FORTRESS AUSTRALIA)
1 cent in the dollar for 2nd place bets (DIDDLEY SQUAT)
2 cents in the dollar for 3rd place bets (AMBERINGER)
 
DIDDLEY SQUAT – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, bumping I SAY BOOM.
 
FORTRESS AUSTRALIA – Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up in the home straight until electing to shift out near the 200m, bumping AMBERINGER when attempting to obtain clear racing room.
 
I SAY BOOM – Bumped on jumping by DIDDLEY SQUAT which shifted out.
 
AMBERINGER – Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 200m was bumped by FORTRESS AUSTRALIA which shifted out.
 
LADY MASQUERADE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
KIRELLA SHORES – Put in an awkward stride near the 700m.
 
MISS TEAK – Jumped away awkwardly and attempted to buck for a considerable distance shortly after the start. Trainer L Horstman was advised that MISS TEAK would be required to trial in full race day gear to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 

RACE 6: FRENCHVILLE SPORTS CLUB CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1400 M)

BIG SHOOTER – Slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room in the home straight until a point near the 300m. When asked for a comment on the performance, apprentice L O’Donnell stated that she could offer no explanation for the seemingly poor performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a poor post-race recovery and the gelding to be showing signs of the thumps. Trainer K Smyth advised that he too could offer no explanation for the performance and was advised to report back to stewards the condition of the gelding in the days subsequent. 
 
RED VICAR – Near the 300m was carried wider by CULTURAL SPIRIT which had been carried outwards by CARRARA KING.
 
CULTURAL SPIRIT – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result slow to begin. Stewards intend to inquiry into an incident near the 1000m which resulted in CULTURAL SPIRIT losing ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer K Smyth was advised to report to stewards on the gelding’s condition in the days subsequent.
 
AGE OF AQUARIUS – Jumped away awkwardly. Jockey T Chambers pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 13 times prior to the 100m, 19 in total. Jockey Chambers’ licence was suspended for period of 12 days, with the suspension to commence midnight 18/03/2025 and conclude 30/03/2025. In determining penalty, stewards considered the whip penalty guidelines and guilty plea.   
 
LATIN LOVE – Trainer R Stenhouse was fined $100 under the provisions of AR106(2) for presenting LATIN LOVE without its declared blinkers. Stewards took into consideration Trainer Stenhouse record in relation to the rule when determining penalty. Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Overraced near the 900m and shifted out, carrying CULTURAL SPIRIT wider. Laid in when placed under pressure near the 100m and then commenced to lay out abruptly near the 50m. Stewards intend to inquire into apprentice G Semmens whip use prior to the 100m.
 
RUN AWAY RENEE – Raced wide throughout. Bumped with CARRARA KING near the 1000m. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight and had to be corrected by its rider on a number of occasions.
 
CARRARA KING – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Bumped with RUN AWAY RENEE near the 1000m. Passing the 300m, laid out and carried RED VICAR wider, which in turn carried CULTURAL SPIRIT wider on the track.
 
 
RACE 7: BROWN BROTHERS MAIDEN PLATE (QTIS BONUSES APPLICABLE FOR 3 & 4YO'S ONLY) (1400 M)

TIME TO TURN – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, bumping PRIDE OF SAVBELLA. Raced wide throughout. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to be lame in the right foreleg. Trainer B Murray was advised that TIME TO TURN would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
OFFANGO – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
PRIDE OF SAVABELLA – Bumped on jumping by TIME TO TURN which shifted out. Shortly after the start, was also bumped by HIGH MAGNITUDE which shifted in.
 
READY LIGHTLY – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SUPER TALON – Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
DILIGENTE – Jumped away awkwardly. Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 250m and commenced to lay out when placed under pressure from that point.
 
SEND THE MONEY – Jumped away awkwardly. Overraced throughout. Hung out rounding the home turn. Following the running of the race, apprentice L O’Donnell advised stewards of a sore foot and was examination by the on-course QAS Officers and was cleared to take her remaining engagement.  
 
HIGH MAGNITUDE – Shifted in shortly after the start, bumping PRIDE OF SAVBELLA. Overraced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. When asked for a comment on the performance, jockey C McIver stated that after being trapped wide, the filly commenced to over race in the middle stages until obtaining a position with cover. Jockey McIver further added that when asked for an effort, HIGH MAGNITUDE failed to respond and ultimately went to the line in a disappointing manner. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer C Reid was advised that a further warning would be placed on HIGH MAGNITUDE’s record for its performance, however, was further advised that the filly’s performance would be closely monitored in its next race starts for whether an embargo may be issued.
 
 
RACE 8: GET YOUR CYS CALCUTTA TICKETS MAIDEN PLATE (1050 M)

DETERMINATION – Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
JUNGLE REINE – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
OVERIMPATIENT – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
KAI MONDO – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
MARANOA METEOR – Slow to begin and was bumped by SHEEZA FLING which shifted out shortly after the start. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
THREE TEES – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Stewards intend to inquire into apprentice G Semmens whip use prior to the 100m.
 
LONG PLAY – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISHANI SUNSET – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
SHEEZA FLING – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out shortly after, bumping MARANOA METEOR.
 
Jumped away awkwardly and bumped MARANOA METEOR.
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 6.         Trainer Robert Stenhouse – AR106(2) – Presented runner without correct gear (Blinkers)
 
Suspensions
Race 1.         Jockey Warwick Satherley – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip prior to 100m – 9 Day Suspension – m/n 22/03/2025 to m/n 31/03/2025
Race 6.         Jockey Tasha Chambers – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip prior to 100M – 13 Day Suspension – m/n 18/03/2025 to m/n 30/03/2025
 
Race day injuries/illness
Apprentice Liv O’Donnell – Foot Injury – Cleared
 
Adjourned inquiries
Race 6.         Apprentice GabrielleSemmens – Whip use
Race 8.         Apprentice Gabrielle Semmens – Whip use

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
LADY TOWNSON (NZ), HELL, QUARTERSHARE, MISS TEAK, LATIN LOVE, SUPER TALON, DETERMINATION
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 4.         DISCOVERED GOLD – Bled both nostrils – 1st time – 3-month ban, required to trial/jump out or gallop 1000m in presence of stewards
Race 5.         ENTERPRISE PHEONIX – Warning – Barrier Manners
                     MISS TEAK – Bucked – Required to trial in full race day gear
Race 7.         TIME TO TURN – Lame in the right foreleg – Veterinary clearance required
                     HIGH MAGNITUDE – Warning – Poor Performance
 
Bleeders
Race 4.         DISCOVERED GOLD – 1ST time
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1.         TRICKY BEANS – Apprentice Gabrielle Semmens
Race 5.         MISS TEAK – Tasha Chambers
Race 6.         CULTURAL SPIRIT – Apprentice Nikki Olzard
                     LATIN LOVE – Apprentice Gabrielle Semmens
Race 8.         MISHANI SUNSET – Raul Silvera Olivera
 
Late scratchings

Race 5.         ENTERPRISE PHOENIX – Late scratching @ 1:42pm on veterinary advice

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.