QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ARAMAC RACING CLUB
 
SATURDAY 23rd AUGUST 2025
 
WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING – Dirt     RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hanson.
Stewards – Z Lines (Cadet).
 
GENERAL
 
The following horses were declared late scratching’s by Stewards due to there being no riders available:
Race 3: FINAL MISSION- 10.45am
Race 4: WOLF POINT - 10.45am
Race 4: SHARPAY RULER - 10.45am
Race 4: VALIANT JOAN -10.45am
Race 5: BOSTON OF TUFFY - 8.14am
 
Race 1: HANNAY EARTHMOVING JEFF DOLGNER MEMORIAL MAIDEN PLATE 3-Y-O & Up 1000 Metres
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing Jockey J Rudd, rider of fourth placegetter MISHANI OUTLAW to view the photo finish. When Jockey Rudd and Stewards were similarly satisfied, correct weight was declared on the judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
MISHANI OUTLAW – Slow to begin.
 
LONIESHA – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
SHE'S A FERRARI – Reared out of the barriers when the start was affected and dislodged Apprentice Jockey N Palmer. QAS Officers cleared Apprentice Palmer of any concussion symptoms and he was cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements at the meeting. Trainer R Zahl was advised that SHE'S A FERRARI would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate before racing again.
 
THE FOX SISTERS – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 2: BARCALDINE WELDING WORKS QTIS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1000 Metres
 
PALAZZO SPIRIT – Bumped on jumping. Over-raced in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
IKNOWYOU – Began awkwardly.
 
MUSIC AWARD – Began awkwardly.
 
VICI – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight
 
RAPIDS – Underwent a prerace Veterinary inspection due to the gelding not having raced for an extended period. As a result, RAPIDS was passed suitable to start. Began awkwardly. Shifted out on jumping and bumped BOWIE OF DUBAI.
 
ZEQUEL – Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously and was inclined to hang out for the first 200m.
 
NORTHUMBRIA – Shifted out on jumping and bumped PALAZZO SPIRIT. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
BOWIE OF DUBAI - Bumped on jumping. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 3: CLARENDEN CATTLE CO CLASS 6 PLATE 3-Y-O & Up 1200 Metres
 
BANGERS AND MAYO – Shifted in passing the 50m to obtain clear running.
 
DAIMYO (JPN) – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Lost the offside front shoe in running.
 
DECLASSIFY – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Jockey H Phillips report that DECLASSIFY was inclined to lay in for the majority of the event before commencing to lay out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
DIRTY MERCHANT – Began awkwardly and made contact with the offside barrier gate resulting in Jockey T Townsend becoming unbalanced.
 
TWILIGHT ROCK – TWILIGHT ROCK was declared a late scratching at the barriers when the gelding refused to load. Trainer representative Stephanie Alexander was advised that TWILIGHT ROCK would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate before racing again.
 
Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on TWILIGHT ROCK be refunded with the following deductions to apply –
1st place –21c win, 17c place
2nd place –17c place
3rd place –17c place
 
Race 4: MICHAEL HORMAN TRANSPORT BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200 Metres
 
FREDDIE EDDIE – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running entering the home straight.
 
DEN END – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Spun around on pulling up and dislodged Jockey H Phillips. Jockey Phillips was assessed by the oncourse QAS officers and passed suitable to fulfill her remaining rides.
 
BLOOMIN' GOLD – Slow to begin. Shifted wider passing the 600m to improve position.
 
MIDSUMMER NIGHT - Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
Race 5: WOODHAM PETROLEUM RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1400 Metres
 
ULTIMATE MAN – Raced wide throughout. Weakened over the final 200m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
ARMSTRONG BAY – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
HOWSE – Slow to begin.
 
LASTING PROMISE – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 6: TJF MILK JOHN DOLGNER MEMORIAL CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1400 Metres
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing Jockey H Phillips, rider of second placegetter SCORCHED LAND to view the Photo finish. When Jockey Phillips and Stewards were similarly satisfied, correct weight was declared on the judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
FOR VALOUR – When asked to comment on the gelding’s performance, Jockey J Missen reported that FOR VALOUR travelled well early but when placed under pressure the gelding failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing in its overall performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SCORCHED LAND – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
HEYINGTON STATION – Held up for clear running down the home straight and went to the line without being fully tested by its rider.
 
HERE HE LOOMS – Apprentice Jockey M Mankelow reported that in her opinion HERE HE LOOMS will be better suited in races over further distances.
 
BURDEKIN – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
I AM GOOD AT THIS – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 1: Apprentice Jockey N Palmer – Dislodged on jumping – Cleared by QAS Officers.
Race 4: Jockey H Phillips – Dislodged pulling up - Cleared by QAS Officers.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
FERGHANA.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: SHE'S A FERRARI – Barrier manners – Barrier certificate required.
Race 3: TWILIGHT ROCK – Refused to load - Barrier certificate required.
 
Late scratchings
Race 3: FINAL MISSION – No rider available - 10.45am.
Race 4: WOLF POINT – No rider available - 10.45am.
Race 4: SHARPAY RULER – No rider available - 10.45am.
Race 4: VALIANT JOAN – No rider available - 10.45am.
Race 5: BOSTON OF TUFFY – No rider available - 8.14am
 
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.