QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

WARWICK TURF CLUB

SUNDAY 2 MARCH 2025

WEATHER – Fine         TRACK RATING – Races 1-4 Good 4; Races 5-8 Good 3   RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, W Glass, S Coulthard.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
GOONDIWINDI 22nd February 2025
 
Race 1 – THE LARDER / SHOT 2 U MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
 
On Monday 3rd March 2025, Stewards inquired into the reasons NIA fell near the 800m. After taking evidence from App J Metcalfe (SHALZER), Jockey P Hamblin (NIA) and Jockey J Molloy (AZUKI) and viewing the patrol footage Stewards charged Jockey Molloy for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that passing the 800m he did permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of NIA (P Hamblin), causing that runner to clip heels and fall. Jockey Molloy pleaded not guilty to the charge and made submissions to that effect. After considering the matter further Stewards sustained the charge and found Jockey Molloy guilty. Jockey J Molloy’s licence to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 21 days to commence 12 March 2025 up to and including 1 April 2025.  Jockey Molloy was advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
 
GENERAL
As Apprentice C Vitler was not riding at today’s meeting due to illness, rider changes were made as per the Stewards summary. C Vitler was advised a medical clearance would be required prior to next race ride.
 
Jockey S Dempsey pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 218(4)(b) in that he was found in possession of his mobile phone whilst present in the male jockey’s room following the commencement of the race-meeting. Jockey S Dempsey was fined the sum of $300. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered his guilty plea, forthright evidence and unblemished record in relation to the rule. Stewards were also comfortably satisfied that Jockey Dempsey had not used his phone during the course of the meeting. Jockey Dempsey was advised of his rights to appeal.
 

Race 1: ABSHOT PHYSIOTHERAPY MAIDEN PLATE  2000m

 
CHEERFUL CAT –Raced wide in the early stages.
 
CROC FIGHT – Bumped on jumping. Bumped near the 50m.
 
RODEO LEGEND – Slow into stride and was momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after.
 
TWILIGHT STEPS - Bumped near the 1700m. Held up for clear running near the 400m and had to be shifted wider.
 
BONZABELTER – Stewards accepted the reasons tendered for the late arrival of the gelding on course. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination inclusive of blood samples and was passed fit to start. Raced wide in the early stages. Laid out on entering the home straight.
 
CLEAN SHAVEN – Ridden conservatively from the wide barrier in the early stages to obtain a rearward position with cover nearer the inside running rail.
 
MONTEVECCHIO – Began awkwardly and bumped. Bumped when racing keenly, having to be steadied near the 1700m. Obliged to shift to the inside of heels passing the 300m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BOLERO – Momentarily held up for clear running passing the 400m. Shifted in to obtain clear running and bumped passing the 50m. App O Kendal advised her mount had been inclined to lay in throughout. When asked to comment on the performance Trainer V Heading advised that the drop in class of todays event was a telling factor in his view.
 

Race 2: MAXWELL LANCASTER SOLICITORS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE           800m

NIRVANA THE STORM – Began awkwardly and bumped. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. Raced wide for the majority. App C Krahnen was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride her mount out to the end of the race. In considering the matter Stewards noted the gelding had maintained 4th placing however were of the view that App Krahnens vigor over the final strides was below the expected standard. 
 
RAGING - Laid out rounding the home turn. Disappointed for a run, and unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages.
 
ACCELERATE RAPIDLY- Wide for the majority. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
BOOM FLYER – Proved difficult to load. Trainer M Morris was advised a warning would be placed on the filly as a result. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
CRAVINGS – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority. Hung out rounding the home turn. Jockey H Phillips reported the mare felt amiss during running. A post-race veterinary report revealed the mare to be shin sore. Trainer N Hemmings advised the filly would be sent for an immediate spell. Nonetheless, Ms Hemmings was advised the filly was not to be worked for a minimum of 6-weeks and that a vet clearance would be required prior to the filly next racing or trialing.  
 
CROATIAN QUEEN – Slow to begin. When asked to comment on the performance, App D Bennett stated that after blundering and being slow away his mount was notably disadvantaged, and these were telling factors in the finish. Trainer P Wallace concurred with App Bennetts assessment adding that the filly may be better suited to events over further distances. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
TILACCONI – Slow
 
 
Race 3: ROTARY CLUB OF WARWICK RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP            800m

IT'S HELLS BELLS – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority
 
KENTUCKY ROSE – Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure from the 200m.  
 
LITTLEMISSCANCAN – Laid out near the 600m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MY TURN ASTERN – Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly passing 600m.
 
LITTLE VAIN – Raced wide for the majority
 
SO EXTRA – Raced keenly onto heels near 600m and had to be steadied.
 
ARTIE'S DESTINY – Bumped and crowded for room on jumping before being slow into stride.
 
CRAIGLEA BRONTE – Bumped on jumping.
 

Race 4: KIDSZONE AUSTRALIA QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP  1200m

I'LLTELLYOUGO – Began awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and was slow into stride. Raced wide for the majority. When asked to comment on the performance App L Martyn stated the mare had a tendency to hang throughout and didn’t appreciate the firmer surface. Trainer R Beaton advised that, in her opinion, the filly struggled with the weight impost, being caught wide and the class of competition. Adding further that connections would now consider the filly’s immediate racing future. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
REIGNING ALPHA – Bumped on jumping. Shifted in near the 1000m when not fully clear of CUTTING EDGE which was obliged to steadied. App D Bennett was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) for this incident.
 
CUTTING EDGE – Began awkwardly and bumped. Obliged to steady from heels approaching the 1000m. Bumped near the 400m.
 
EAGLES FIRE - Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly.
 
DIAMOND EPIC – Began awkwardly and bumped. Laid in under pressure near the 200m momentarily hampering I'LLTELLYOUGO. Jockey C Graham was advised to show greater care in similar circumstances. Raced wide for the majority
 
RUMI STAR – Began awkwardly.
 
FRAMED IT – Bumped on jumping.
 
MISHANI INVINCIBLE – Held up for clear running from the 500m until shifting wider leaving the 400m and bumping.
 
 
The racing surface was upgraded to a Good 3 following the running of this event.
 

Race 5: BP WEST WARWICK MAIDEN PLATE   1350m
 
BOOM CRUSHER - Improved onto heels near 700m and had to be steadied and again at the 600m. obliged to ease of the heel of a tiring runner app 500m and was held up for clear running until leaving the 400m. off heels of ti6ring runner
 
EXSIDEE- Was declared a late scratching at 10:31am on veterinary advice when found to be lame in the near-foreleg. Trainer C Geran was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
FIRE AND LIGHT – Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure down the home running.
 
FRED'S MEMORY – Dislodged a near-hind plate in the mounting yard which was refitted on arrival at the barriers. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure down the home running.
 
MARAVICH (IRE) – Raced keenly in the back straight.
 
TWILIGHT SPARKLE – Ridden conservatively in the early stages to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside rail. Raced keenly in the back straight.
 
TABEI - Laid in under pressure down the running having to be corrected by its rider near the 150m.
 
HAZINA – Commenced to tire from the 600m and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer N Hemmings advised on 3 March 2025 that the mare had swelling near an eye consistent with receiving kickback in running.
 
BURLEIGH MAGIC – Began awkwardly.
 

Race 6: WESTSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE CLASS 3 HANDICAP   1500m

 
GIFTED GAMER – Laid out near the 1200m.
 
TYPHOON TIP – Raced wide until the 800m. Raced keenly in the back straight.
 
CRAIGLEA LA VIE – Declared a late scratching at 3:26pm after refusing to load into the starting barrier. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 3:26pm:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win
3 cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
1 cents in the dollar for 2nd place
3 cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer K Johnston was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate before being permitted to start in a race.
 
KASEAR – Held up for clear from a point approaching the 300m until the 250m.
 
MAXIE TAP (NZ) – Laid in on entering the home straight. Raced wide for the majority
 

Race 7: PAYNES PEST MANAGEMENT BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP            1350m

MR WANDJI – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure down the running, becoming awkwardly placed on heels near the 200m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MALTALI – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running from the 400m until leaving the 200m.
 
TOO MUCH MAKEUP – Harmlessly dislodged Jockey G Cartwright leaving the mounting yard before being quickly recaptured. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barrier and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MISHANI PERSUASION – Raced keenly in the back straight, laid in leaving the 900m. Laid out under pressure near the 200m.
 
BASIL'S GIFT – Stood flat footed. Trainer C Byrne was advised the gelding would be required to trial before being permitted to race again.
 
PROMETIO MAS – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
 
Race 8: MAXWELL LANCASTER SOLICITORS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP       1200m

VELOCE METEOR – Raced wide for the majority.
 
WHISKEY DANCER – Raced keenly approaching the 800m.
 
CRACKER ESSGEE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.  Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer R Pereira advised the gelding would now be sent for a freshen up.
 
SMOOTH FLIGHT – Began awkwardly after being slow to begin.
 
MA'S EPIC – Raced keenly when being steadied near the 800m. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
SADDLE BOY – Raced keenly approaching the 800m.
 
MISS HELMUT - Laid out rounding the home turn.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2: App C Krahnen – Failing to ride her hose out to the finish- AR131(b)- Reprimand
Race 4: App D Bennett – Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Jockey L Dempsey – AR218(4) - $300 - Possession of mobile phone
 
Absent jockeys
App C Vitler – Medical required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
BONZABELTER, RUNAROUND SUE, RUMI STAR, FIRE AND LIGHT, MR WANDJI, CRACKER ESSGEE.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2: CRAVINGS – Shin sore- Vet clearance required.
Race 5: EXSIDEE – Lame near-fore- Vet clearance required.
Race 5: HAZINA – Poor Performance- Warning
Race 6: CRAIGLEA LA VIE – Refused to load- Barrier certificate
Race 7: BASIL’S GIFT – Stood flat footed- Barrier trial
 

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: TILACCONI – App K Lenton replacing app C Vitler
Race 8: CRACKER ESSGEE – App O Kendall replacing app C Vitler

Late scratchings
Race 5: EXSIDEE – Vets advice @ 10:31am.  
Race 6: CRAIGLEA LA VIE – Refused to load @ 3:26pm.


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.