QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CLIFTON RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2025
 
 
WEATHER: OVERCAST- TRACK RATING – FIRM 2- RAIL: TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T. Preston
Stewards Panel – D MacDonald
 
GENERAL
 
Maranoa and District Race Club- 18 October 2025
 
Race 4- Jky J Molloy- AR190(3)- Overweight- Severe Reprimand. When considering penalty Stewards considered Jky Molloy’s excellent record in relation to the rule over an extensive period of time, his forth right evidence and comments relating to the engagement by Trainer Mr B Waldron.
 
Due to Appr Jky J Metcalfe having to ride in Toowoomba in Race 1 this evening, Stewards permitted her to be replaced in Race 5- ROIGARD by Jky M Savva, due to no Apprentice Jockeys being available.
 
Race 1: PB AGRIFOOD MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
 
PRIVET- Jumped in the air at the start.
 
VIZSTAR- Slow to begin.
 
BELTONE- Began awkwardly when the mare made contact with the barriers. Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Failed to improve into the race despite the rider’s efforts to do so. On returning to scale Appr Jky S Callow reported that he mount’s allocated gate failed to open with the field and placed her at a substantial disadvantage in this event. After viewing the surveillance footage available and obtaining evidence from all parties, Stewards acting under the provision of AR204 declared BELTONE a non-runner due to the failure of the allocated barrier gate to open in sync with the rest of the field and, as a result ordered that all monies invested on BELTONE be refunded in full less the following deductions-

Winner- FANCI FLEUR- W- 46c Pl- 25- 2nd Pl-OVERDOIT- 25- 3rd Pl- GLUTTONY- 25c.
Stewards subsequently declared correct weight on the numbers as semaphored by the Judge/s. Stewards ordered a post-race Veterinary examination be undertaken on BELTONE, this examination revealed the Mare was “tied up” post-race and required veterinary treatment. It is under Veterinary advice that this condition would have contributed to the horse’s disappointing performance today restricting its ability to stretch out fully and improving into the race at any stage. Stewards later spoke with Trainer Mr D Baker who advised the horse has pulled up well but would likely be sent out for a spell. Mr Baker was advised by Stewards acting under the provision of AR75(2)  that a Vet Clearance would be required prior to the Mare racing again.
 
RUPEEZY- Began awkwardly. Bumped with GLUTTONY shortly after the start. Laid in while racing in the home straight before being corrected by the rider
 
GLUTTONY- Began awkwardly after making heavy contact with the barriers at the start and then bumped with RUPEEZY shortly after the start was affected. Laid out while racing in the home straight before being corrected by the rider.
 
SYMPHONIAN- When the horse entered the mounting yard, Stewards noted that the colt had on the incorrect saddlecloth number. Acting under the provision of AR 106(1) Stewards issued a reprimand to Mr J Simms for the breach of the rule. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
VALOUR VICTORIOUS- Began awkwardly.
 
OVERDOIT- Began awkwardly.
 
DUCK OUT- Began Awkwardly when the mare reared as the start was being affected and then raced wide for the majority of the event. After consultation with Trainer Ms N Hemmings placed a Warning on the horse for its barrier manners.
 
As a result of barrier gate number 7 being slow to open. Stewards after seeking advice from Starter Mr I Henderson ordered that this gate not be used at all for the remainder of the program.
 
Race 2: NUTRIEN HARCOURTS/SKERRETT EQUESTRIAN CLASS B HANDICAP 1000M
 
GOTEBO- Slow to begin.
 
MASTER MIYAGI- After beginning well, obtained a leading position and then eased off the pace approximately the 900m point.
 
BON IS GOOD- The mare was presented without a tongue tie to the mounting yard. Trainer W O’Connell was of the opinion the gear was removed. Stewards were able to check the status of the horse’s gear, and the tie tongue had not been removed and Stewards instructed Mr O’Connell to fit the tongue tie on ordered it race with the gear today.  Acting under the provision of AR 106(1) Stewards issued a Reprimand to Trainer W O’Connell. Began awkwardly.
 
SEMPER INVICTUS- Bumped with CRAIGLEA BRONTE as the start was affected.  Elected to obtain a better position by shifting inward towards the inside rail, when approaching the 900m point was forced to ease when I’M A CHOCOHOLIC abruptly eased off the heels of MISTER MIYAGI with SEMPER INVICTUS losing some ground at that point. Raced at the rear of the field for some distance.
 
 
CRAIGLEA BRONTE- Bumped at the start.
 
I’M A CHOCOHOLIC- Jumped in the air at the start. Approaching the 900m point was forced to ease off heels of MISTER MIYAGI which eased off the pace at that point. Stewards inquired into the incident and after hearing evidence from all parties and viewing the patrol film available, were of the opinion no one rider could be found culpable for the incident and elected to record the matter as a racing incident.
 
Race 3: RAFF GROUP BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1100M
 
KAREEM- Bumped with CALMER KARMA at the start.
 
MR WANDJI- Began awkwardly when the horse jumped in the air as the start was affected. Raced wide for the majority. Tended to lay in while racing in the homed straight. Stewards spoke with Appr Jky S Pointon regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding. Ms Pointon advised after her mount missed the start it failed to improve into the race despite her best efforts and may not have been suited by the racing conditions today. Stewards spoke later with Trainer Mr T Dougall advised that once he missed the start and was wide, he never recovered. He’s more suited to the softer surfaces but once he got back the whole momentum of his race had changed. Mr Dougall advised MR WANDJI pulled up well after the race with no adverse effects of the run.
 
FITZROY BOY- Began awkwardly.
 
KING NEPTUNE- Slow to begin and raced wide for the majority.
 
AYE EYE BOOM- Began awkwardly and as a result tightened CALMER KARMA shortly after the start.
 
CALMER KARMA-Bumped with KAREEM shortly after the start and then was tightened between runners losing some ground at that point.
 
DOUBLESHARKATTACK- Began awkwardly. Raced at the rear of the field while travelling wide for the majority of the event.
 
Race 4: PACIFIC SEEDS/PURSEHOUSE RURAL COUNTRY CUPS CHALLENGE QUALIFIER/CLIFTON CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1580M
 
ELLA TE AMA- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
HOKKAIDO- Slow to begin. Raced at the rear of the event for the majority.
 
BLACK COUNTRY- Raced at the rear of the field for the majority. Appr Jky S Pointon advised the gelding didn’t appear to be suited by the firm track and the kick back today and, despite her efforts to improve into the race the horse’s failed to respond to her riding. Stewards noted Ms Pointon’s comments. Laid in for some distance in the home straight.
 
 
 
Race 5: WEBSTER & CAVANAGH QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1580M
 
KISS THE DIRT- Began awkwardly when it veered out as the start was affected, then shifted in abruptly taking LECAN and MISS ELLYSA inward. Approaching the 1450m point shifted in when not fully clear of LECAN which then shifted in crowding MISS ELLYSE.
 
LECAN- Began awkwardly and shifted outward bumping with MISS ELLYSE shortly after the start. Crowded MISS ELLYSE approaching the 1450m point. Raced wide for the majority.
 
ROIGARD-Jky M Savva- Due to Appr Jky J Metcalfe having to ride at Toowoomba in Race 1, Stewards permitted her to be replaced by Jky M Savva as no apprentice riders being available. Stewards reminded Ms Metcalfe of her obligation under AR127(1)- forfilling her riding engagement obligation, particularly ensuring that she allowed sufficient time to travel from one venue to another. Began awkwardly and bumped with STOCK’S ‘N’BONDS after the start.
 
STOCK’S ‘N’ BONDS-Bumped with ROIGARD shortly after the start. Then bumped again when being crowded by MISS ELLYSE.
 
IMAGINA- Raced wide for the majority.
 
MARGOT’S STAR- APPR S POINTON- Bumped with DUKE OF BANTRY shortly after the start. Tended to lay in while racing in the home straight.
 
MISS ELLYSE-Appr S Callow- Began awkwardly, shifting out and bumped with LECAN after the start, and at approximately the 1450m point was dictated into STOCK’S “N’ BONDS by LECAN. The rider was able to correct her mount shortly after the incident. Crowded by LECAN, then Appr JKy Callow directed her horse in and away crowding STOCK’S ‘N’ BONDS.
 
SUBTLE HINTS- Slow to begin. Shortly after the start was forced to ease back when MISS ELLYSE was dictated in and as a result raced erratically for a short distance after the start before being corrected by the rider.
 
DUKE OF BANTRY-Slow to begin and then bumped with MARGOT’S STAR shortly after the start.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Maranoa RC- 18/10/2025
 
Race 4- Albury Pastoral Company Benchmark 50 Handicap 1400m
 
Jky J Molloy- AR190(3)- Overweight- Severe Reprimand.
 
Race 2- Trainer J Sims- Reprimand- AR106(1)- Incorrect saddlecloth.
 
Race 2- Trainer W O’Connell- Reprimand- AR106- Failure to apply correct gear.
 
Fines
 
Nil
 
Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Inquiry
 
Nil
 
Injury/Illness

Nil
 
Fall
 
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses Pre- Raced Swabbed
 
Nil.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All Winners.
 
Warnings and Bars
 
Race 1- DUCK OUT- Warning- Racing manners.
 
Race 1- BELTONE- Vet Certificate prior to racing again.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 4- TAKUNAI- Jky L Tilley
 
Race 5- ROIGARD- Jky M Savva repl. Appr Jky J Metcalfe
 
LATE SCRATCHING/S
 
Race 2- BELTONE- AR204 (1)- Non- Runner.
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decision 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.