QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BOWEN TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 31 MAY 2025
 
 

WEATHER –Fine
TRACK RATING –Soft 5
RAIL - True
PENETROMETER – N/A
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Nosworthy
Stewards – R. Neal, J. McIntosh

GENERAL
 
1.    On race morning the Club advised the Stewards that due to a minor issue with the irrigation equipment, a damp patch was evident near the 1,050 metres and some 5 metres out wide on the track. Following an inspection of the affected area by Stewards and Senior riders, the ground was considered suitable for racing and no further action was required.
 
Race 1: 'THANK YOU' TERRY & CLAIRE MUST BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1000 M
 
MIDAS STAR – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SNITZAROO – Slow into stride.
 
BEPPE – Slow into stride. Had to steady off heels passing the 600 metres when racing greenly.
 
NANO STAR – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start and underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to run. Trainer Lachie Manzelmann was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s barrier manners.
 
OLD FASHIONED ROSE – Was contacted by NANO STAR and became fractious when in the barriers, with rider Isabella Teh sustaining a soft tissue injury and being unable to take the mount. As a result, OLD FASHIONED ROSE was declared a late scratching at 1:49pm. Ms. Teh, was attended by the QAS Officers and cleared of any significant injury. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on OLD FASHIONED ROSE be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st Place (SNITZAROO) – 7c the win and 9c the place
2nd Place (MIDAS STAR) – 9c the place.
 
During the running of this race, Stewards observed that a section of the running rail had not been replaced after access was gained by officials’ vehicles. Stewards corrected this situation before the running of Race 2.
 
Race 2: PILCHERS CONCRETE MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M
 
ARTURETTA – Raced ungenerously for a short distance rounding the 800-metre corner.
 
MR SHEFFIELD – Bumped at the start then was slow into stride, settling back.
 
RAPID POWER – Jumped in at the start and bumped with MR SHEFFIELD. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SNEAKY TAY - Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 3: GRANDVIEW HOTEL OPEN HANDICAP 1200 M

BRINGYATICKET – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MOKTAFFY (IRE) – Slow into stride.
 
UNDER THE LIMIT – Stewards noted rider Graham Kliese exceeded the permitted strikes of the whip prior to the 100m (+2) under AR132(7)(a)(ii); however, given the totality of the whip use, no further action was taken.

CHICKERARTIE – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 4: BIH BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1280 M
 
FINANCE PARTNER – Had to steady off heels near the 900 metres when the tempo steadied.
 
ELLEVES – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Stewards noted rider Graham Kliese exceeded the permitted strikes of the whip prior to the 100m (+2) under AR132(7)(a)(ii); however, given the totality of the whip use, no further action was taken.
 
COSMIC ATOM – Yielded ground passing the 500 metres. Stewards questioned rider Aidan Holt regarding the performance of COSMIC ATOM which performed below market expectations. In explanation rider Holt stated that the gelding performed disappointingly, having never come onto the bridle at any stage and then in the final straight hanging out when under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination of COSMIC ATOM revealed no obvious abnormality.
 
LINE OF KINGS - Had to be restrained off heels in the 900 metres when the tempo steadied. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ENCROACHMENT - Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
MISS MILDRED - Began very awkwardly. Steadied off heels near the 900 metres when the tempo steadied.
 
LOOK AT ROSA – Was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 2:30pm after sustaining injuries when being transported to the meeting. LOOK AT ROSA was attended to by the on-track veterinarian for minor lacerations and bruising. Stewards will follow up with Trainer Bonnie Thomson in the coming days.
 
WELL RESTED – Taken wider passing the 900 metres when MISS MILDRED was steadied off heels. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Following the running of this race, Stewards addressed the riding group present today and reminded them of their obligations to ensure a genuine tempo is set throughout.
 
Race 5: FILBY'S MOTORS SUZUKI QTIS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1470 M
 
RELEASE LE MISSILE – Slow into stride. Hung in throughout the home straight having to be continually straightened and in consequence could not be ridden to full advantage. 
 
AIDENABET - Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung in throughout the home straight and was unable to be fully tested by its rider.
 
BABY GUINNESS – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
MISSION HOUSE – Raced wide rounding the first corner before being taken forward to settle in the lead.
 
MOON OVER MATILDA – Raced wide throughout.
 
IRISH MIST – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Nil
Fines
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Race day injuries/illness
Nil
Absent jockeys
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 1. NANO STAR – Fractious in the barriers. Warning only
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil
 
Late scratchings
Race 1. No 6. OLD FASHIONED ROSE @ 1:49PM – Fractious at barriers
Race 4. No 7. LOOK AT ROSA @ 2:30PM – Injured en-route to course.

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.