QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BOWEN TURF CLUB
 
BOWEN – 16 AUGUST 2025
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING –  Soft 5
RAIL – True Entire Course
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D Griffiths
Stewards – K Dean, C Bew
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight –
R4 G. Kliese +0.5kg
 
The following runners were scratched by order of the Stewards at 12:15pm due to no available riders –
R2 JUST FRANK
R3 THE EIGHTH I AM
 
 
RACE 1: VISION MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
Private Curwen – Slow to begin.
 
Whatta Whitt – Shifted in at the 600m and momentarily tightened EASY GOING GIRL before rider C Whiteley immediately relieved pressure. Whatta Whitt then raced wide for a short distance.
 
Dashing Gypsy – Reared over in the mounting yard, harmlessly dislodging app. rider T. McCarroll. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 1:30pm by Stewards acting on veterinary advice. Trainer Mr T Button’s stable representative was advised that Dashing Gypsy must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to future nominations being accepted . Upon declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets placed on Dashing Gypsy to be refunded in full with the following deductions applied to successful wagers -
 
All monies invested on Dashing Gypsy were ordered to be refunded. The following deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to the scratching were applied:
 
36 cents in the dollar for the win
22 cents in the dollar for the place of winner
30 cents for second and 30 cents third.
 
Powered Right Up – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 1:34pm by Stewards acting on veterinary advice. Trainers Ms. K. Hall was advised a veterinary clearance must be provided for Powered Right Up prior to racing next.
Upon declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets placed on Powered Right Up to be refunded in full with the following deductions applied to successful wagers
33 cents in the dollar for the win
29 cents in the dollar for the place of winner
29 cents for second.
 
A Veterinary clearance will be required before Powered Right Up next races.
 
RACE 2: PILCHERS CONCRETE QTIS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP – 1000M
 
Midas Star – Hung in over the concluding stages.
 
The Krone – Refused to load into the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 2:21pm. Trainer’s representative L. Manzelmann was advised that THE KRONE must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing next. Upon declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets placed on THE KRONE to be refunded in full with the following deductions applied to successful wagers.
12 cents in the dollar for the win
11 cents in the dollar for the place of winner
11 cents for second and 11 cents third.
 
Framed It – Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by rider W. D’Avila, the rider of the third placed FRAMED IT against REMEMBER ROY (I. Fry)which placed second for alleged interference at the 280m. Stewards after hearing evidence from the relevant parties and viewing the stewards patrol footage, found that rider I. Fry momentarily shifted in at the 280 metres placing W. D’Avila in restricted room and causing D’Avila to momentarily ease his mount.
In the opinion of the Stewards, the tightening exceeded the beaten margin of a short half head between the two horses at the finish and therefore upheld the objection and amended the placings –
 
1st MIDAS STAR
2nd FRAMED IT
3rd REMEMBER ROY
4th PRIDEOFTHEBIGFISH
 
Prideofthebigfish – Approaching the 600m shifted in placing MADAME MOTH in restricted room momentarily and overreacted to the minor tightening becoming unbalanced and losing ground. Rider C. Whiteley reported that his mount ran on well after recovering.
 
Mishani Amore – Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages.
Cailin Alainn – App. rider S. Nielson  was fined $200 for failing to ride the mare at her designated riding weight – AR190(3). As no other rider was available Stewards permitted Apprentice Nelson to ride 1.0 kg over her allocated weight.
Stood flat footed and lost ground at the start. Given all circumstances including an extended delay when attempting to load another runner for an extended period when this runner was loaded in the barriers, no further action was taken.
 
RACE 3: BRENT STOKER ELECTRICAL RATINGS BAND 0-55 HANDICAP – 1280M
Inala Aticus – Raced wide.
Well Rested -- Stewards permitted Apprentice Nelson to ride 1.0 kg over her allocated weight.
Look At Rosa – Raced wide.
 
RACE 4: FILBY’S MOTORS OPEN HANDICAP – 1280M
Divine Okay – Steadied off heels approaching the 700m and then over raced for a distance.
Higher Love – Slow to begin.
To Love Somebody – Was resaddled at the barriers causing a short delay. On return to scale rider W. D’Avila reported that his mount got its tongue over the bit and recommended to trainer M. Young that the gelding may benefit from a tongue tie.
 
RACE 5: BURDEKIN VET SERVICES BEN BOLT CUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP – 1470M
 
Medal (NZ) – Trainer S. Bush was questioned regarding the improved performance of MEDAL (NZ) in winning today compared to the horse’s previous start at Townsville on 09 August 2025 when the gelding raced below expectations. Mr Bush advised that MEDAL (NZ) likes to race with the pace on and after being handy at its previous start at Townsville on 9 August 2025, the gelding in stronger company than today’s event, was shuffled back through the field and failed to run on as expected. Specific instructions were issued to the rider today to keep the horse handy, and the horse was ridden accordingly. Mr Bush’s explanation was noted.
 
Raetihi (NZ) – Compounded over the concluding stages. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant findings.
 
Big Demeanor – Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Nil
Fines
R2 – Rider S. Nielson – $200 - AR190(3). Failing to ride the mare at her designated riding weight.
Suspensions
Nil
Race day injuries/illness.
Nil
Absent jockeys
Nil
Adjourned inquiries  
Nil
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
Warnings/bars
R1 DASHING GYPSY – Reared over in parade ring – Must trial to satisfaction of Stewards.
R1 POWERED RIGHT UP – Veterinary clearance.
Bleeders
Nil
Falls
Nil
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
 
Protests
R2 3rd placegetter vs 2nd placegetter – Upheld
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil
 
 
Late scratchings
R1 DASHING GYPSY – Veterinary advice.
R1 POWERED RIGHT UP – Veterinary advice.
R2 JUST FRANK – no available rider
R3 THE EIGHTH I AM – no available rider.
 
 
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.