QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

LADBROKES CANNON PARK – CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB
TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2025

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (4) RAIL – 1000M – 300M – 3 METRES, TRUE REMAINDER PENETROMETER – 5.66

OFFICIALS

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

GENERAL
Permitted Overweight’s:
Race 2, R. Wiggins + 1kg
Race 4, L. Morrison + 0.50kg
Race 4, S. Cormack + 1kg

Race 1: ASTUTE GI PTY LTD- REBECCA CONLAN BM60 HANDICAP – 1900 Metres

EAGLE WARRIOR – Slow into stride.

BRAND NEW (NZ) – Shifted in on its own accord near the 1000 metres making contact with the inside running rail and being momentarily unbalanced. Crowded for room near the 150 metres by AL RAS BLUES which shifted in under pressure. Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post and was restrained from the heels of the tiring AL RAS BLUES.

NIPPA'S NIGHTCAP – Shifted in marginally approaching the winning post placing BRAND NEW in restricted room. Jockey L. Morrison was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

AL RAS BLUES – Shifted in under hard riding near the 150 metres crowding BRAND NEW. Jockey A. Holt was advised to show greater care when shifting ground.

When questioned regarding a barrier attendant holding the leg of the running rail near the 200 metres, official starter Ms. C. Ryan and club general manager Mr. C. Riches, explained that after the start had been effected and the barriers being delayed when being shifted to the inside of the track, it had inconvenienced the barrier staff’s effort to re-install the running rail which in their opinion was not safe and the decision was made for a member of the barrier staff to crouch in a still motion to hold the leg of the running rail in an upright position to prevent the rail sagging outwards and possibly falling down. Senior riders were questioned and advised stewards it had not hindered them in any way. Club general manager Mr. Riches advised stewards this matter would be further investigated going forward.

Race 2: FGF BITUMEN TWO-YEARS-OLD AND THREE-YEARS-OLD HANDICAP (QTIS BONUSES APPLICABLE) – 950 Metres

MINNIE VEGAS – Began awkwardly and shifted out at the start making heaving contact with CAROHVIC. Commenced to lay out approaching the 500 metres and shifted out near the 450 metres forcing CAROHVIC out which became awkwardly placed on the heels of SATISFIED MUGS and was restrained.

CAROHVIC – Bumped heavily on jumping and shifted out bumping NORDIC INVADER.

NORDIC INVADER – Bumped heavily between CAROHVIC and SATISFIED MUGS on jumping.

SATISFIED MUGS – Bumped heavily on jumping and was unbalanced.

Race 3: RNR AIR- AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION MAIDEN PLATE (QTIS 3YO ONLY) – 950 Metres

SILVERTURN – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start.

CHATEAU VON TESS – Slow to begin.

VAN DER WOODSEN – Slow to begin.

HERE'S MASON – Shifted out at the start bumping HAPHAZARD.

HAPHAZARD – Bumped on jumping. Shifted ground under pressure in the home straight.

Race 4: CASHCOR ENGINEERING OPEN HANDICAP – 950 Metres

LIDDER VALLEY – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages.

SATURDAY VIBES – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Restrained near the winning post when placed in restricted room. Returned to scale with blood in its mouth. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to its gum area. Trainer S. Massingham was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to its next race start.

FAMILY STAR – Slow into stride. Over-raced in the early stages.

RECRUITER – Shifted out under pressure near the winning post placing SATURDAY VIBES in restricted room. Jockey L. Morrison was advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.

BLOOMIN' RIPPER – Shifted in under pressure near the winning post placing SATURDAY VIBES in restricted room. Jockey R. Shred was advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.

Race 5: LADBROKES ODDS SURGE BM60 HANDICAP 1400 – Metres

SUPER TWENTY THREE – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Steadied off heels near the 500 metres.

CAPICELLA – Slow to begin.

KHAMIS – Slow to begin.

REDLIGHTS ON – Began awkwardly and over-raced in the early and middle stages.

MOOLOOLABA (NZ) – Race keenly in the early stages.

RONS FINEST CHOICE (NZ) – Over-raced in the early stages. 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.

Race 6: HPS CONTRACTORS BM70 HANDICAP – 1250 Metres

REGGIE'S BOY – Delayed the start when it shifted its near fore plate requiring farrier attention. Slow to begin.

AMNESTY – Fractious in the barriers. Over-raced in the early stages. Compounded over the concluding stages. When questioned, jockey R. Wiggins advised stewards that after being fractious in the barriers the mare raced keenly in the early stages and was not suited when unable to lead on its own terms. Trainer S. Massingham agreed with jockey Wiggins assessment, however, was disappointed with its performance. Mr. Massingham gave an undertaking to advise stewards should anything come to his attention in the near future that may have had any bearing on today’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

ENABLER – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early and middle stages and restrained from heels near the 500 metres.

TURN BIRD – Bounded in the air on jumping. Shifted in momentarily near the 500 metres crowding PRINCE AKEEM.

COLOURS OF AUTUMN – Shifted wider leaving the 800 metres and raced wide from that point onwards.

PRINCE AKEEM – Crowded for room near the 500 metres and steadied.

KING'S HALO – Laid out under pressure in the home straight shifting wider.

SEVENTIES HIT – When questioned regarding the tactics today jockey L. Morrison stated that after beginning very well SEVENTIES HIT travelled strongly and whilst not wanting to get into a speed battle, she was unable to restrain it, she further added the gelding had previously led on occasion in its races and won. Stewards noted her explanation.

Race 7: GARY RICHES PTY LTD CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1250 Metres

GROVERS PREDICTION – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Shifted wider to improve leaving the 800 metres. Laid in under pressure in the home straight proving difficult to ride.

THE PROPHECY – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Momentarily steadied from heels approaching the 800 metres. Disappointed for a run near the 400 metres when attempting to shift out to obtain clear running and shifted inwards. Difficulties obtaining clear running near the 200 metres.

TIPPED OFF – After being slow to begin was then tightened for room.

LECONFIELD – Raced wide in the early stages.

GAZZA'S DIAMOND – Over-raced in the early stages. Restrained from heels approaching the 800 metres.

ULTIMATE – Shifted ground under pressure near the 200 metres.

CITY OF BOULDER – A post-race veterinary examination of CITY OF BOULDER identified the presence of blood in both nostrils. Trainer S. Massingham was advised that CITY OF BOULDER shall not without the permission of the Stewards: (a) for a period of 2 months after the attack of bleeding, be trained, exercised or galloped on a racecourse, recognized training track, private training establishment, or other place; (b) must not start in any race for a period of 3 months, and then only after: i. a gallop of at least 1000 metres; or ii. an official trial or jump-out, in the presence, and to the satisfaction of a Steward. AR 79(4)

Race 8: RED BERET HOTEL BM55 HANDICAP – 950 Metres

BELLA BIANCA – As apprentice jockey S. Nielson was unable to fulfil her engagement due to personal reasons; she was replaced by apprentice L. Guernier.

MR DAMAGE – Slow to begin.

SAVEE – Shifted in at the start bumping with POWER PUFF.

POWER PUFF – Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping with SAVEE. Shifted out near the 100 metres hampering GUAPO.

FLYING ARTIST – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced ungenerously rounding the home turn.

GUAPO – Raced wide rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight proving difficult to ride and was hampered leaving the 100 metres.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Absent jockeys
Apprentice Shae Nielson – Personal reasons.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
EAGLE WARRIOR, IT’S BEEN A TREK, BRAND NEW, MOOLOOLABA, RON’S FINEST CHOICE, REDLIGHTS ON

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 4. SATURDAY VIBES – Laceration to gum area – Veterinary clearance required AR 20(e)

Bleeders
Race 7, CITY OF BOULDER – Bled 1st time – 3-month ban – AR 79(4)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6, ENABLER – Chris Meehan
Race 8, BELLA BIANCA – Apprentice Lauren Guernier.

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.
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