QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BARCALDINE RACING CLUB INC
 
SATURDAY 7th JUNE 2025
 
WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING – Soft 5    RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hanson.
Stewards – Z Lines (Cadet).
 
GENERAL
 
On Friday 6/06/25at 10.00am, a track inspection was conducted by Stewards at the Barcaldine racecourse which revealed a soft wet area on the running rail at the 1400m. The wet area was found to be caused by a leaking sprinkler and as a result made the surface unsuitable to race from the 1600m start. Stewards, in consultation with Barcaldine Council, Barcaldine Racing Club and Racing Queensland agreed that there were no options to make the area safe for racing. Trainers with runners in Race 5 were contacted by Racing Queensland and the distance of the race was changed from 1600m to 1300m.
 
The following horses were declared late scratchings by Stewards due to no riders being available at the meeting:
Race 3:  FREDDIE EDDIE
             POTESTAS
             SWEET MOLLY
Race 4:  HEYINGTON STATION
             BALDASSARE
             ENTREPRENEURIAL
 
Race 1: THOMAS FOODS INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1000 Metres 
 
INFLUENTIAL JACK – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PALAZZO SPIRIT – Began awkwardly. Jockey W D’Avila reported that PALAZZO SPIRIT over raced in the early and middle stages and was inclined to hang in for the majority of the event.
 
MOUNT WARNING – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice Jockey M Mankelow reported that after travelling well for the majority of the event the mare weakened over the concluding stages.
 
SHEZAJUKE – Apprentice Jockey B Johnson reported that after travelling only fairly throughout the event, the mare failed to respond to riding and in her opinion SHEZAJUKE was disappointing. A post-race Veterinary examination of the mare revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
READY TO GROOVE – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 2: GBA ENGINEERS MAIDEN PLATE 2-Y-O & Up 1200 Metres
 
FULL OF EURO – Began awkwardly and shifted out shortly after jumping inconveniencing MISHANI OUTLAW.
 
MISHANI OUTLAW – Inconvenienced shortly after the start when FULL OF EURO shifted out.
 
TRAPEZE FLYER – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BOURBON LANE – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BRISKET – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 3: WOODHAMS PETROLEUM BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200 Metres
 
LUCKY FORCE – Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ISHOTTHEDEPUTY – Shifted out slightly approaching the 100m before being straightened by its rider.
 
CUSHY – Jumped in at the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
CANNON HILL – Slow to begin. Approaching the 200m, had to be steadied when crowded for room by GOODFUN which shifted in.
 
VALIANT JOAN – Sat back as the start was affected and as a result lost ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
GOODFUN – Apprentice Jockey N Palmer was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) in that approaching the 200m, whilst under hard riding he did make insufficient effort to prevent GOODFUN from shifting into the rightful running of CANNON HILL (W D’Avila) causing that horse to be steadied and lose ground. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted the initial shift inwards from GOODFUN was abrupt and this limited the time Apprentice Palmer had to straighten the filly before the incident occurred. Stewards reminded Apprentice Palmer of his obligation to stop riding and straighten his mount.
 
Race 4: ROSS SHEARING 2025 BATTLE OF THE BUSH BARCALDINE QUALIFIER OPEN HANDICAP 1200 Metres
 
SINGLE HONOR – Jumped outwards on jumping and bumped GET WHAT YOU GIVE.
 
WITHOUT SHAME – Slow into stride. Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
HARBOUR GOLD – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BURDEKIN - Raced wide throughout.
 
MOTION LEGEND – Raced wide throughout. Taken wider on the track rounding the home turn when WITHOUT SHAME hung out.
 
ENABLER – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until passing the 200m.
 
MON PIERRE – Began awkwardly.
 
GET WHAT YOU GIVE – Bumped on jumping.
 
MUSIC AWARD – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 5: BARCALDINE WELDING WORKS QTIS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1600 Metres
 
The start of this race was delayed when on arrival to the barriers, BADGE underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination at the request of the rider and was subsequently passed suitable to race.
 
BOLD SMUGGLER – Began awkwardly and bumped SPILL THE DIAMONDS. Shifted in slightly under pressure passing the 50m.
 
NASSAU COUNTY – Taken outwards on jumping when HARCH ROAD shifted out.
 
BELLO BELLO – Bumped on jumping and lost ground.
 
BADGE – Jumped outwards and bumped BELLO BELLO. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FLOP TURN RIVER – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
HARCH ROAD – Shifted out on jumping and hampered NASSAU COUNTY. Raced in restricted room between BOLD SMUGGLER and SPILL THE DIAMONDS before being steadied passing the 50m.
 
SPILL THE DIAMONDS – Tightened for room and steadied shortly after the start between BOLD SMUGGLER and NASSAU COUNTY.
 
WAYFARER'S WAY – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3: Apprentice Jockey N Palmer – Careless riding - AR131(a) - Severe reprimand.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
CANNON HILL, MON PIERRE, GET WHAT YOU GIVE.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3: CANNON HILL - Wanderson D'Avila
Race 5: NASSAU COUNTY - Ms Maddie Mankelow (a3/52kg)
 
Late scratchings
Race 3:  FREDDIE EDDIE – No rider available.
             POTESTAS – No rider available.
             SWEET MOLLY – No rider available.
Race 4:  HEYINGTON STATION – No rider available.
             BALDASSARE – No rider available.
             ENTREPRENEURIAL – No rider available.
 
 
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.