QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

LADBROKES CANNON PARK – CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – FRIDAY 22 AUGUST 2025
 

WEATHER – FINE               TRACK RATING – GOOD (4) RAIL – TRUE             PENETROMETER – 5.11

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – R. Neal, S. Copelin, A. Holzhauser, P. Lane 

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
LADBROKES CANNON PARK – CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY 16 AUGUST 2025
 
RACE 6: LADBROKES BELLE OF THE DAINTREE FILLIES & MARES BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP – 1500 Metres
Stewards today inquired into jockey J. Huxtables whip use as the rider of BABY GUINNESS prior to the 100 metres, after viewing the available footage jockey J. Huxtable pleaded guilty to a charge under AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on ten occasions prior to the 100 metres which is five more than is permitted. Jockey Huxtable’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence midnight Thursday 28 August and expire midnight 5 September 2025. Jockey Huxtable was advised of his appeal rights. Stewards further inquired into the reason PURPOSE ‘N’ VISION appeared to be checked near the 600 metres. After hearing submissions from J. Taylor (PURPOSE ‘N’ VISION), A. Buttler (DEVIL KICK) J. Huxtable (BABY GUINESS) S. Cormack (LOWLANDS) and J. Murphy (AL RAS BLUES) it was established BABY GUINESS shifted in near the 600 metres however when J. Taylor (PURPOSE ‘N’ VISION) elected to shift to its outside horses had improved quickly to its outside and he was disappointed for a run and was checked when AL RAS BLUES shifted out slightly brushing LOWLANDS on the hind quarters which turned that runner inwards onto AL RAS BLUES which shifted in tightening the running of PURPOSE ‘N’ VISION which was checked. As stewards could not attribute full blame to any one rider, no further action was taken.       

GENERAL
Permitted Overweights: 
Race 3, J. Huxtable (SPIRT OF BLUEY) +0.50kg 
Race 5, G. Kliese (FANG IT) + 1kg
Race 8, C. Meehan (OVERLORD) +0.50kg
Race 8, L. Tilley (ELLA TE AMA) +0.50kg
Race 8, S. Cormack (VALENKI) +0.50kg
Race 9, L. Tilley (ISLA GIRL) +0.50kg
 
Race 1: CAIRNS POST MAIDEN PLATE – 1500 Metres

MALFITANA – Delayed the start when dislodged apprentice S. Pointon enroute to the barriers. Was quickly recaptured, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Ms. Pointon declared herself free of any injury and fulfilled her engagement. Forced wider near the 900 metres and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
KELLISA – Slow to begin.
 
TRUSTING STAR – Its near side winker became partially detached shifted soon after the start and was lost near the 100 metres.
 
IRISH GIFT – Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.
 
ARIK LAD – Improved onto heels near the 900 metres and shifted out abruptly. Raced wide for the majority of the race without cover.
 
COOL MACAW – Laid out near the 900 metres forcing MISS COMANECI wider which in turn forced MALFITANA wider.
 
MISS COMANECI – Forced wider near the 900 metres.
 
KAMMERZELL HOUSE – Over-raced for a short distance leaving the 1000 metres. 
 
Race 2: CAIRNS KEY REAL ESTATE BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP – 1400 Metres

BLUE STEEL – Slow into stride.
 
LUCKY LENI – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
BERNICE'S SPIRIT – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
LOWLANDS – Raced wide for the majority of the race without cover.
 
Race 3: I-LEC QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 950 Metres

SPIRIT OF BLUEY – Delayed the start when proved difficult to load. Trainer T. Button was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners. Momentarily placed in restricted room near the 500 metres and was steadied. 
 
FILLYDELPHIA MISS – Delayed the start when proved difficult to load. Trainer J. Mazelmann was advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s barrier manners. Shifted in at the start bumping with PICNIC BLANKET which in turn shifted in bumping THE KOBAY TRAIN.  
 
SECRET SKYFALL – Slow to begin. Raced greenly for the majority of the race.
 
FRENCH DRAGON – Slow to begin. Raced greenly for the majority of the race.

PICNIC BLANKET – Tightened for room and bumped on jumping.

THE KOBAY TRAIN – Tightened for room and bumped on jumping.
 
TARONG – Shifted out at the start tightening runners its outside.
 
GOT THIS – Shifted in and away from MUSIC GIRL near the 500 metres when racing ungenerously placing SPIRIT OF BLUEY in restricted room momentarily. 
 
TALK DIRTY – Reluctant to race in between runners when racing greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
NORDIC INVADER – Stewards noted rider R. Wiggins exceeded the permitted strikes of the whip prior to the 100 metres (+ two) under AR132(7)(a)(ii); however, given the totality of the whip use no further action was taken.
 
Race 4: GREAT NORTHERN BREWING CO. BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP – 950 Metres
 
Correct weight was delayed in order for stewards to ascertain whether or not the start had been effected correctly. After viewing the patrol film and consulting with the starter Mr B. Brady and jockeys, stewards hearing all evidence and viewing of the race films were satisfied with the start of the race and subsequently declared correct weight.      
 
BOLD HUNTER – Began awkwardly after anticipating the start.  
 
SNITZAROO – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Trainer S. Bush was advised a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners. Over-raced in the early stages.

CRYSTAL CHIEF – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
YOUR TOO GOOD – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 5: ELLIS BEACH BAR AND GRILL CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1500 Metres

ODEGAARD – Slow into stride.
 
SANBANO – Slow into stride.
 
KIRIKAN (NZ) – Difficulties obtaining clear running from the 400 metres until inside the 100 metres.
 
MOEGREEN (NZ) – Over-raced in the early stages. Shifted wider leaving the 900 metres to improve.
 
BOLD FEELING – Raced wide with cover for the majority of the race.
 
Race 6: CORAL COAST CATERING BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP – 1250 Metres
 
AGLOT – Was declared a late scratching at 2.26pm on veterinary advice after becoming fractious in transit and sustaining minor head lacerations. As on course betting had not commenced on the race no deductions were applicable. Trainer S. Hoffman was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to racing or trialing.

ZORAYDAH (NZ) – Reared as the start was effected contacting the overhead barrier beam and lost ground. Trainer G. Kinlyside was advised a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
GOLDEN OCTAVIAN – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
MATTEI – Made the 900 metre turn awkwardly and shifted out hampering FAST AS STEEL.
 
FAST AS STEEL – Made the 900 metre turn awkwardly after being forced wider by MATTIE.   
 
SUPERSTITIONS – Hampered near the 900 metres. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
HE GOES BOOM – Hampered near the 900 metres and raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
INNOVATES – Made the 750 metre crossing awkwardly.
 
ROWDASH – Raced wide with cover for the majority of the race.
 
HE GOES BOOM – Hampered near the 900 metres and raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
Race 7: UNDERWOOD PARTY HIRE BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP – 1250 Metres

NAPOLEON STRIKE – Raced wide with cover for the majority of the race.
 
FALLGUY – Jumped inwards at the start bumping PREMIUM STAR. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. 

PREMIUM STAR – Bumped on jumping and shifted in bumping TARRIFF.
 
TARIFF – Bumped on jumping.
 
FIVE BULLS – Stewards questioned jockey I. Fry in relation to his whip use prior to the 100 metres, after viewing the available footage jockey I. Fry pleaded guilty to a charge under AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on ten occasions prior to the 100 metres which is five more than is permitted. Jockey Fry’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence midnight Tuesday 26 August 2025 and to expire midnight 3 September 2025. Jockey Fry was advised of his appeal rights.  
 
Race 8: LADBROKES CAIRNS NEWMARKET – 1400 Metres

PIPISTRELLE – Trainer R. Vale advised stewards he had neglected to bring a specially made tongue tie used on the mare and was reluctant to use other different tongue tie. He further advised the horse had raced well when not wearing a tongue tie. Stewards allowed PIPISTRELLE to race without that piece of gear and Mr Vale was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR 206 in that the mare raced without its advertised gear. This change was broadcast through media outlets. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.    
 
SPEED LEGEND – Slow to begin. Stewards noted rider R. Wiggins exceeded the permitted strikes of the whip prior to the 100 metres (+ three) under AR132(7)(a)(ii); however, given the totality of the whip use no further action was taken.
 
ACROPHOBIC – Slow to begin. Shifted out when over-racing bumping OVERLORD on two occasions approaching the 1200 metres.  
 
BURRANEER BUOY – Slow to begin.
 
INCHING CLOSER – Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping HELLISH. Inconvenienced when tightened for room shortly after the start and was restrained.
 
HELLISH – Began awkwardly and was bumped on jumping and shifted out bumping ELLA TE AMA. Shifted in soon after the start when racing keenly inconveniencing INCHING CLOSER. Jockey I. fry was advised to show greater care in similar circumstances. When attempting to allow SMART IMAGE to obtain the lead approaching the 1000 metres clipped that runner’s heels when being crossed.    
 
ELLA TE AMA – Bumped on jumping.
 
OVERLORD – Bumped on two occasions approaching the 1200 metres and was unbalanced. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
REGGIE'S BOY – Over-raced in the early stages. 
 
DEMON AWARD – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
Race 9: TRAFFIC SERVICES CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 950 Metres

BABUSHKA MISS – Slow to begin.

YOUWANNAPEACHOFME – Slow to begin.
 
SHE'S A MISSION – Slow to begin.
 
TIPPED OFF – Slow to begin.
 
SO YES IT IS – Inconvenienced near the 500 metres and was restrained.
 
THE KAMIKAZE (NZ) – Shifted in near the 500 metres inconveniencing SO YES IT IS. Jockey I. Fry was reprimanded and advised to show greater care. When questioned regarding today’s performance trainer L. McCormack advised stewards the gelding had trained off and following its disappointing performance Townsville 27 May 2025 THE KAMIKAZE had been given a short spell and freshened up which was beneficial to today’s performance. Stewards noted her explanation.       
 
ISLA GIRL – Raced wide rounding the home turn.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 9, Ivo. Fry (Jockey) Shifted in when not clear – Reprimanded and advised to show greater care. AR 131(a)  

Fines
Race 8, Ricky Vale (Trainer) PIPISTRELLE – $200 under the provisions of AR 206 in that the mare raced without its advertised gear.

Suspensions
Race 7: Ivo Fry – Pleaded guilty to a charge under AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on ten occasions prior to the 100 metres which is five more than is permitted. Jockey Fry’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence midnight Tuesday 26 August and expires midnight 3 September 2025.
 
LADBROKES CANNON PARK – CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY 16 AUGUST 2025
RACE 6: LADBROKES BELLE OF THE DAINTREE FILLIES & MARES BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP – 1500 Metres
Justin Huxtables (Jockey) Whip use as the rider of BABY GUINNESS prior to the 100 metres. Pleaded guilty to a charge under AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on ten occasions prior to the 100 metres which is five more than is permitted. Jockey Huxtables licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence midnight Thursday 28 August 2025 and expires midnight 5 September 2025.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
BLAZERRO, READY TIGER, ODEGAARD, NORTHERN PRIDE, DEMON AWARD, PIPISTRELLE, BLUE STEEL, TALK DIRTY, SPIRIT OF BLUEY, FALLGUY, SO YES IT IS, BURRANEER BUOY.    

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3, SPIRIT OF BLUEY – Delayed the start when proved difficult to load. Warning.
Race 3, FILLYDELPHIA MISS – Delayed the start when proved difficult to load. Warning.   
Race 4, SNITZAROO – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Warning Barrier manners.
Race 6, ZORAYDAH (NZ) – Reared as the start was effected contacting the overhead barrier beam and lost ground. Warning barrier manners.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4, CRYSTAL CHIEF – Ms Lacey Morrison
Race 6, MATTEI – Adian Holt, HE GOES BOOM – Justin Huxtable
Race 7, NOBLE ATTACK – Ms Lacey Morrison
Race 8, REGGIES BOY – Jason Taylor, BURRANEER BUOY – Adam Sewell

Late scratchings
Race 6, AGLOT – Was declared a late scratching at 2.26pm on veterinary advice after becoming fractious in transit and sustaining minor head lacerations. 

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.