QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

EAGLE FARM – BRISBANE RACING CLUB

SATURDAY 3 MAY 2025

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Soft 5 (Good 4 after race 2)
RAIL – +7m entire.

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – G. Goold, B. Wright, S. Fletcher, O. Legg, P. Gore.

GENERAL
As Jockey R. Maloney was overweight in races 2 and 7, he was replaced as per the Race Day Summary. Jockey R Maloney was subsequently charged under the provisions of AR190(3) and was suspended for a period of 6 days commencing midnight 7/5/2025 up to and including 13/5/2025.

Race 1: BRC MEMBERS CLASS 3 PLATE 1600 M

DOWNEY – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Passing the 1400m, hampered having its hind quarters turned by EL PENSADOR who was carried in by BECAMO which was forced inwards by MORE TROUBLE (NZ) which shifted in to avoid the heels of CROUPIER (NZ) which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey M. Du Plessis rider of CROUPIER (NZ) pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR 131(a) in that passing the 1400m, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of MORE TROUBLE (NZ), who was carried in onto BECAMO, forcing that runner inwards onto EL PENSADOR who was hampered. Jockey M. Du Plessis’ license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, commencing midnight 7/5/2025 up to and including midnight 15/5/2025. Laid out near the 800m. Laid out during the early part of the home straight before being corrected.

MORE TROUBLE (NZ) – Approaching the 1200m, became awkwardly placed at the heels of LUDOVISI after being carried wider on the track. Raced in restricted room for a short distance thereafter.

NOBLE CONQUEROR – Trainer advised a change of tactics – to be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Failed to muster speed in the early stages and as a result settled in the rear end of the field. Passing the 1400m had to be checked to avoid the heels of LIBERTY PARK which shifted in after having to steady off the heels of DOWNEY. Near the 700m had to be steadied from heels whilst over racing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

PIRAEUS – Raced wide for the majority.

BECAMO – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

CROUPIER (NZ) – Jockey M. Du Plessis reported his mount had a tendency to over race throughout the event.

LIBERTY PARK (NZ) – Passing the 1400m, had to be steadied off the heels of DOWNEY which was hampered in front.

STRIKE THE HEART – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Passing the 200m, had to be steadied when tightened for room between EL PENSADOR and MORE TROUBLE (NZ) which shifted out. Apprentice E. Lang rider of MORE TROUBLE (NZ) was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident and was reminded of her obligations to keep her mount straight when shifting ground.

Race 2: NOVA 106.9 FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1200 M

EN POINTE – Lost off hind plate.

FLOOZIE – Began awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a laceration to its off hindleg.

LADY WARDELL – Raced wide throughout.

YENDY – Began awkwardly, lost ground and was hampered shortly after jumping. Passing the 800m, had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of FLOOZIE.

FEARLESS THINKING (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.

Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good 4.

Race 3: XXXX COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1200 M

BRING ME KASH – Over raced during the middle stages. Passing the 200m became awkwardly placed at the heels of ACRES AWAY after laying out under pressure.

KOOLED – Very slow to begin and lost ground. Over raced during the middle stages.

ACRES AWAY – Raced wide throughout. Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 500m by SER JOH which shifted out to improve. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

HEIKA – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not starting for an extended period and was subsequently cleared to start. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey A. Mallyon stated that in his opinion, his mount did not appreciate today’s track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

SHOT OF WHISKEY (NZ) – When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey J. Stanley stated that he could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

SUPER DUCK – Shifted out approaching the 500m after becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of DEEP RESPECT.

MIO SORRENTO – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

EAGLE HAWK STAR – Began awkwardly.

Race 4: THE STAR BENCHMARK 90 HANDICAP 1835 M

RISING PACIFIC (NZ) – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

POLITICAL DEBATE – Trainer advised a change of tactics – to be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Raced four wide during the early stages and was allowed to stride forward and take up a leading position.

VICTORY WIN – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.

FLEUR DU MONDE – Slow to begin. Commenced to give ground from the 500m and passing the 400m after becoming awkward in its stride, was restrained and took no further competitive part in the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have an off-foreleg tendon injury and was subsequently treated on course. Trainer C. Waller was advised FLEUR DU MONDE would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

DEMON DARB – Raced wide throughout. Obliged to steady approaching the 150m to avoid the heels of RISING PACIFIC (NZ) which shifted in. Jockey A. Mallyon rider of RISING PACIFIC (NZ) was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a).

YET HE MOVES – Held up for clear running from the 600m up until the 300m.

KORUTO – Slow to begin.

Race 5: MORETON HIRE BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP 1400 M

MISSISSIPPI PRINCE – Trainer advised a change of tactics – to be ridden further back from the wide barrier. Ridden accordingly. Steadied shortly after the start after becoming awkward on the heels of FELIX THE SCAT. Shifted three wide passing the 800m and raced wide for the remainder of the event. Momentarily inconvenienced on entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

SUBSTANTIAL (GB) – Approaching the 200m, became awkwardly placed at the heels of SECRET PLAN which shifted out to improve into clear running. Shortly after again became awkwardly placed at the heels of SECRET PLAN which shifted out under pressure. Passing the 250m, was momentarily inconvenienced after having its hind quarters contacted by ANEMACORE (NZ) which attempted to shift into a run where there was insufficient room to do so. Jockey R. Dolan rider of ANEMACORE (NZ) was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.

SECRET PLAN – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.

FELIX THE SCAT – Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

FLASHING STEEL – Raced wide throughout.

NOAH 'N' A DEEL – Laid in on entering the home straight, shortly thereafter became awkwardly placed on the heels of MISSISSIPPI PRINCE which was carried out by FELIX THE SCAT which shifted out to improve.

TAVS – Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight up until the 400m.

ANEMACORE (NZ) – Slow to begin and hampered shortly after the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight. Passing the 250m attempted to shift into a run where there was insufficient room between SUBSTANTIAL (GB) and BLAKMAX as a result contacted the hind quarters of SUBSTANTIAL (GB).

REDZOUST – Began awkwardly.

Race 6: LADBROKES DALRELLO STAKES 1000 M

COOL ARCHIE – Shifted out after the start. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and was disappointed for a run and was obliged to shift inwards to improve. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages, shifting out a considerable distance under riding. Jockey M. Harley was advised to stop and straighten his mounts in future.

TORQUE TO BE SURE – Raced wide throughout

THE BEAR – Passing the 100m, raced in restricted room for a number of strides between MILESTONE and MIDNIGHT SPIRIT.

YUNA IS PIERATA – Buffered between runners for a short distance passing the 400m by COOL ARCHIE which shifted out. Approaching the 100m, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of DARN HOT LADY who was carried in by GET READY LASS which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey R. Dolan rider of GET READY LASS was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.

AMOSU – Hampered shortly after the start and lost ground. Approaching the 500m when improving, obliged to shift wider around the heels of GOBI DESERT which became awkward in its stride. When asked to comment, Jockey C. Williams reported that after being hampered on jumping and with the filly only having its second start, his mount took time to respond to his riding in the early stages and after making considerable ground on the field in the middle stages, was pleased with the filly’s finishing effort and would derive benefit from today’s run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

DARN HOT LADY – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

GOBI DESERT – Passing the 600m became awkward in its stride and shifted in before being corrected. Jockey D. Thornton could offer no explanation for today’s disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

GET READY LASS – Hampered on entering the home straight, having its hind quarters contacting by YUNA IS PIERATA which was carried out by COOL ARCHIE which was attempting to shift out to improve. Jockey M. Harley rider of COOL ARCHIE was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.

MILESTONE – Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 700m when DARN HOT LADY shifted in. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor rider of DARN HOT LADY was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident. Passing the 100m had the filly’s hind quarters contacted and became awkward in its stride..

MIDNIGHT SPIRIT – Began awkwardly. Hampered passing the 50m when racing in restricted room.

Race 7: SKY RACING QUEENSLAND GUINEAS 1600 M

SHANGRI LA SPRING – Raced wide until passing the 1000m before taking up a leading position.

BOOMTOWN BOSS – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

DEPTH OF CHARACTER – Near the 1100m became awkwardly placed on the heels of ORIENTE resulting in the gelding improving to the inside of ORIENTE’s heels, having to be restrained.

BEAU DAZZLER (NZ) – Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 1000m when tightened for room by DEPTH OF CHARACTER which shifted in.

IMPERIALIST (NZ) – Slow to begin.

INTERJECTION – Raced wide throughout. Jockey C. Williams reported that his mount changed strides on a number of occasions whilst weakening. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

OUR BENEFACTOR (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight until passing the 400m.

WARRIOR FOR PEACE – Passing the 1000m obliged to steady to avoid the heels of BEAU DAZZLER and as a result, WARRIOR FOR PEACE lost considerable distance after brushing the running rail. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

Race 8: U&U RECRUITMENT VICTORY STAKES 1200 M

JEDIBEEL (NZ) – Began awkwardly.

FAR TOO EASY – Momentarily inconvenienced whilst weakening passing the 200m by CANNONBALL which improved to its outside. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey C. Williams stated that when asked for an effort on straightening, the gelding proved disappointing. He further added that FAR TOO EASY may not have appreciated today’s firm track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

FREEDOM RALLY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the geldings near fore fetlock.

HIDDEN WEALTH – Raced wide throughout. Jockey T. Clark reported his mount proved extremely disappointing when placed under pressure, failed to respond to his riding and he became concerned with the action of the gelding over the concluding stages and as such, elected to not pressure his mount. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer T. Gollan reported that on return to the stable, the gelding was scoped which revealed no abnormalities. He further stated he was disappointed in today’s performance and would have his stable veterinarian examine the gelding in the coming days and again report back to Stewards.

CANNONBALL – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until improving into a narrow run between FAR TOO EASY and ABOUNDING passing the 250m.

WATERFORD (IRE) – Began awkwardly.

CIFRADO – Trainer advised a change of tactics – to be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Raced in a three-wide position throughout.

KING KAPA – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until approaching the 150m.

PAYLINE – Slow to begin.

LIBERTAD – Trainer A. Archibald was fined $200 pursuant to LR 67(1) for failing to declare a rider within the prescribed time. Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 800m. When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainers representative T Pollard stated that LIBERTAD had pleased in its work leading into today’s event and that the stable expected a more forward showing being second up today. He added that LIBERTAD also appreciated the step up in distance to 1200m.

COLEMAN – Trainer advised a change of tactics – to be ridden with cover if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Approaching the 800m was momentarily inconvenienced by GOLDEN MILE which shifted in before being corrected. Jockey A. Jones, rider of GOLDEN MILE, was advised to exercise greater care.

ABOUNDING – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

EL MORZILLO – Slow to begin and hampered shortly after.

Race 9: SEVEN QTIS 3YO *** WEIGHTS RAISED + 7.5KG *** 1300 M

Correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards time to consider a protest lodged by Jockey D. Thornton rider of FINGERS HUNTER (3rd place) against 1st place PIERATA’S GEM ridden by C. Graham alleging interference over the final 300m. It was established that passing the 300m, PIERATA’S GEM shifted inwards in an attempt to improve into clear running when insufficiently clear of FINGERS HUNTER causing FINGERS HUNTER to have to steady away from the heels of PIERATA’S GEM. FINGERS HUNTER was held up for clear running until the final 100m.
After hearing evidence from connections, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied given the beaten margin and how both runner finished off the race, that had the interference not occurred, FINGERS HUNTER would have finished ahead of PIERATA’S GEM and as such the protest was dismissed and correct weight was declared on the judge’s numbers.

SNACK BAR – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Jockey C. Williams stated that his mount proved disappointing in today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

APUNTAR – Passing the 800m had to be steadied after improving onto heels.

FINGERS HUNTER – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up for clear running from the 600m until entering the home straight. Passing the 300m, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of PIERATA’S GEM which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey C. Graham rider of PIERATA’S GEM was found guilty of a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that she allowed her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of FINGERS HUNTER and as a result FINGERS HUNTER lost its rightful running and had to be steadied from heels. Jockey C. Graham’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days commencing midnight 10/5/2025 up to and including midnight 20/5/2025.

SAMMY CONQUERS ALL – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

PIERATA'S GEM – When questioned regarding the improved performance, Co Trainer C. Munce advised that at the filly’s last start, she was bumped after the start and settled too far back and was confident of a forward showing today with a better barrier.

DEVINE FORCE – Began awkwardly.

SOCRAZYINLOVE – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and was unable to be fully tested at any stage.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1 – Apprentice E. Lang – AR 131(a) – careless riding – severe reprimand.
Race 4 – Jockey A. Mallyon – AR 131(a) – careless riding – severe reprimand.
Race 5 – Jockey R. Dolan – AR 131(a) – careless riding
Race 6 – Jockey M. Harley – AR 131(a) – careless riding
Race 6 – Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor – AR 131(a) – careless riding – severe reprimand.
Race 6 – Jockey R. Dolan – AR 131(a) – careless riding – severe reprimand.

Fines
Race 8 – Trainer A. Archibald – LR 67(1) – failure to declare rider within prescribed time – $200.

Suspensions
Race 1 – Jockey M. Du Plessis – AR 131(a) – careless riding – license to ride in races suspended for a period of 8 days commencing midnight 7/5/2025 up to and including midnight 15/5/2025.
Race 2+7 – Jockey R. Maloney – AR 190(3) – accept ride when overweight – license to ride in races suspended for a period of 6 days commencing midnight 7/5/2025 up to and including 13/5/2025.
Race 9 – Jockey C. Graham AR 131(a) – careless riding – license to ride in races suspended for a period of 10 days commencing midnight 10/5/2025 up to and including midnight 20/5/2025.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
FRENCH ENDEAVOUR, FEARLESS THINKING, FLOOZIE, DEEP RESPECT, VICTORY WIN, TAVS, ANEMACORE, COOL ARCHIE, TORQUE TO BE SURE, AMOSU, SHANGRI LA SPRING, WONDER BOY, BOOMTOWN BOSS, CHURCHILL’S CHOICE, JEDIBEEL, HIDDEN WEALTH, COLEMAN, SNACK BAR, APUNTAR.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners LUDOVISI, HEROIC MISS, DEEP RESPECT, MANZOICE, REDZOUST, TORQUE TO BE SURE, CHURCHILL’S CHOICE, JEDIBEEL, MARAGICAL.

Warnings/bars
Race 4 – FLEUR DE MONDE – off fore tendon injury – veterinary clearance required.

Protests
Race 9 – 3rd against 1st – dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 16 STRIKE THE HEART - Bailey Wheeler (a0/52kg),
Race 2: 6 FIELD OF MYRTLE – C. Williams
Race 3: 13 SUPER DUCK - Bailey Wheeler (a0/52kg),
16e EAGLE HAWK STAR - Ms Alysha Collett
Race 6: 6 IMPERIALIST – Ms A. Collett replacing R. Maloney
Race 8: 13 LIBERTAD - Jamie Mott
Race 9: 14e BENGAL DIAMOND - Ms Madeleine Wishart

Late scratchings
Nil

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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