QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

LOCKYER VALLEY TURF CLUB - GATTON

FRIDAY 1 AUGUST 2025

WEATHER – Overcast
TRACK RATING – Soft 6 (Soft 5 at 11:05am)
RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS

Stewards – D. McMahon (Chair), B. Wright, S. Fletcher, S. Coulthard, O. Legg, A. Dowsett.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Doomben 30/7/2025 Race 9:
SUNNY DISPOSITION – Trainer D. Bell advised the mare has pulled up without an issue & it is now the stable’s intention to continue with its preparation.

GENERAL
Stewards permitted the following overweight allowance at today’s meeting:
Race 6 – FREELAND – B. Wheeler +1kg (56.5kg)
 
As Apprentice J. Williams was ill and Apprentice C. Krahnen was injured and not attending today’s meeting, rider replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary. Both Apprentice J. Williams and Apprentice C. Krahnen were advised they would require a medical clearance prior to next riding.
 
Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $200 pursuant to LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch dual accepter CONCLUDED by the prescribed time.
 
Prior to the running of race 1, the track was upgraded to a soft 5.

RACE 1: FALVEY'S HOTEL GATTON QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 860 M

SWAGGERING (NZ) – Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. Approaching the winning post, inconvenienced when PEARL OF SICILY shifted out marginally.
 
PEARL OF SICILY (NZ) – Approaching the winning post, shifted out to avoid the heels of ELRONTE, taking SWAGGERING out.
 
SONIC FLYER – Slow to begin. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
HELLUVAPUNCH – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Apprentice R. Thorburn reported his mount proved disappointing and may benefit from the addition of a tongue tie.
 
NASIRON – Raced wide throughout.
 
RACE 2: TRADIES NATIONAL HEALTH MONTH MAIDEN PLATE 860 M

The start of this race was delayed when CONCLUDED proved difficult to load. Trainer S. Kendrick was advised a warning would be placed on the filly.
 
CHARLOTTE’S HERE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
KEIKO SAY – Raced greenly in the middle stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey A. Thompson stated that the mare which was having its first start, was not suited to today’s tight turning track and would derive significant benefit from the run.
 
OVERDOIT – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
OYSTERCATCHER – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
CONCLUDED – Near the 700m, steadied from the heels of CHARLOTTE’S HERE (B. Baker) which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Apprentice B. Baker was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. Raced greenly in the middle stages.
 
LIGHTNING DRONE – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Co-trainer M. Sears was advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s barrier manners.  Near the 700m, momentarily steadied from the heels of CHARLOTTE’S HERE which shifted in.
 
BLANCH – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have lacerations to both hindlegs and to be lame in its off hindleg. Trainer M. Nolan was advised BLANCH would require a Veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing or trialing.
 
RACE 3: LADBROKES TOP 2/3/4 BETTING MAIDEN PLATE 1100 M

BETTA THAN PRESLEY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not starting for a prolonged period and was cleared to start. Shifted in abruptly near the 800m. Cast its near fore plate in running.
 
MASTER NED – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
SOUTHAMPTON NICCO – Began awkwardly. Raced four wide without cover throughout.
 
LA LUCY – Hampered shortly after the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey R. Jamieson reported her mount raced greenly throughout.
 
SO FORMIDABLE – Near the 100m, obliged to alter course and shift out to avoid the heels of AIR OF AUTHORITY.
 
IT'S A LONG ROAD – Dipped shortly after the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
AIR OF AUTHORITY – Shifted in on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight, proving difficult to ride out to the finish.
 
CAPITAL LETTERS – Slow to begin.

RACE 4: HARMAN CONCRETING BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP 1100 M
 
LIGHT OF BOOM – Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight, obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten.
 
BIOGRAPHER – Approaching the 800m, steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of MISS HELMUT which was taken in by ELUSIVE EAGLE (M. Goring) which shifted in when not clear. Apprentice M. Goring was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
MISS HELMUT – Near the 800m, was steadied when taken in by ELUSIVE EAGLE which shifted in when not clear.

RACE 5: TEMPORARY FENCE & BARRIER HIRE BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1600 M

HAYSIRI – Stood flat footed at the start and lost significant ground. Jockey K. Zechner reported that after missing the start, his mount tacked on to the field in the middle stages and travelled well, but when asked for an effort from the 400m, proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Co-Trainer C. Geran was advised HAYSIRI would be required to complete two consecutive official trials to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next  racing.
 
YOUCOMPLETEME – Apprentice T. Fenlon reported that her mount did not run out the 1600m distance of today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
CALL OUT – Approaching the 1100m, bumped and taken in by CONEY ISLAND BABY which shifted in. Raced keenly approaching the 800m and shifted wider for a short distance. 

CONEY ISLAND BABY – Approaching the 1100m, shifted in and bumped CALL OUT.
 
MISTER SELFIE – Approaching the 1100m, improved onto the heels of CHEERFUL CAT, and as a result had to steady and shift out. Raced wide throughout.
 
CHEERFUL CAT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 1100m, steadied when tightened for room by CALL OUT which was bumped and taken in by CONEY ISLAND BABY (C. Waddell) which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey C. Waddell was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. Raced keenly during the middle stages. Raced wide for the majority. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice C. Baker stated that after being slow to begin and receiving interference near the 1100m, her mount commenced to race ungenerously from that point onwards and was inclined to lay out. She added that when placed under pressure her mount failed to respond to her riding. 
 
TERMITE – Slow to begin.

RACE 6: VALE VINCE HAUSER BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400M

SILVER WARRIOR (SAF) – Shortly after the start was steadied from the heels of MISHANI GANGSTER (C. Lowe) which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Apprentice C. Lowe pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that approaching the 1300m, she rode her mount in, when insufficiently clear of SILVER WARRIOR (B. Baker), which was tightened for room and obliging Apprentice B. Baker to take hold of her mount to avoid the heels of MISHANI GANGSTER. Apprentice C. Lowe’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days commencing at the conclusion of another suspension on midnight 21st of August 2025 and concluding midnight 28th of August 2025. When determining penalty, Stewards considered Apprentice Lowe’s guilty plea, status of an Apprentice, record in relation to this rule, the QRIC careless riding penalty guidelines and that the totality of days she will be serving in current suspensions was not manifestly excessive. Apprentice B. Baker was questioned in the presence of Racing Queensland Apprentice Mentor R. Fradd and Master A. Campton, regarding her riding from the 600m. Mr. Campton stated that the instructions were to ride the gelding where comfortable and he was expecting it to settle back in the field. Apprentice B. Baker confirmed the instructions, adding that after receiving interference early in the race, SILVER WARRIOR balanced and settled towards the rear. She further added that she felt she had commenced to ride the gelding from the 300m but shortly after straightening, when trying to save ground along the rail, she was unable to secure clear running, was held up from the 100m and went to the finish line without being tested. Both Mr. Campton & Mr. Fradd concurred with that view but noted Apprentice Baker should have ridden the gelding along earlier and looked to shift out approaching the home straight. Stewards, in considering the evidence and bearing in mind apprentice Baker’s limited race riding experience, took the matter no further, other than referring her ride to the Racing Queensland Apprentice training department for further tuition.
 
MR WANDJI – Began awkwardly.
 
DUNLOE – Approaching the 1100m, hung out across the heels of YEAH COPY and was checked. Hung out rounding the home turn. Jockey A. Allen reported his mount was inclined to hang out throughout the event. Trainer D. Morgan was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding for its racing manners. Trainer D. Morgan advised Stewards it was now his intention to experiment with the horses gear and would look to avoid running the gelding on tight turning tracks at its future starts.
 
AMENOPHIS – Held up for clear running from the 400m until the 250m.
 
KIND WISH (NZ) – Jockey J. Lloyd reported his mount was obliged to do too much work in the early stages from the wide gate which in his opinion was detrimental to the mare’s finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
CAVALHEIRO – Put its head down as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Trainer N. Hemmings was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding.

RACE 7: BIRDHOUSE LAIDLEY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1100 M

CASH LANDING – Slow into stride. Approaching the 700m, shifted in, bumped the running rail and became unbalanced for several strides.
 
RAFALE JOLIE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have abrasions to its near hind hock, consistent with having been galloped on and was subsequently treated by the on course Veterinarian.  Trainer R. Tyrell was advised the mare would require a Veterinary clearance prior to next racing or trialing. 
 
HEADLINE LEGEND – Raced wide throughout.
 
SAPANA'S PEARL – Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
HEAVENLY AZ – Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
XUANFENG – Rounding the home turn, improved onto and clipped the heels of RAFALE JOLIE, unseating Apprentice K. Barker to the near side of the gelding and eventually being dislodged near the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
CAFE MOCHA – Stood flat footed as the start was effected and lost ground. Trainer L. Paton was advised the mare would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing.  Near the 200m, inconvenienced when XUANFENG shifted in.
 
PARTY PROPHET – Raced wide throughout.

RACE 8: SAVE THE DATE 'TROTS ON GRASS' SUNDAY 24 AUGUST GATTON RACECOURSE BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP       1100 M
 
LOADED GUN – Shifted out on jumping.
 
RUBYDOO – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities other than an abrasion on the mare’s forehead.
 
MISHANI SUSPECT – Obliged to alter course approaching the 100m to avoid the heels of BEE TWO (H. Richardson) which laid out under pressure. Jockey H. Richardson was reminded of her obligations to stop riding and straighten her mount.
 
BEE TWO – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
STENSON WALLMAN – Hampered shortly after the start. Jockey M. Hellyer reported his mount felt uncomfortable in its action when pulling up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
ROCKY RICH – Began awkwardly. Jockey P. Hamblin was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR132(6)(c) for using his whip on his horse which was out of contention.
 
ROWDASH – Began awkwardly. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CALMER KARMA – Held up approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
GRANDEUR ROSE – Began awkwardly.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2 – Apprentice B. Baker – AR 131(a) – careless riding.
Race 4 – Apprentice M. Goring – AR 131(a) – careless riding – severe.
Race 5 – Jockey C. Waddell – AR 131(a) – careless riding – severe.
Race 8 – Jockey P. Hamblin – AR 132(6)(c) – use of whip out of contention – severe. 

Fines
Race 1 – Trainer S. Kendrick – LR36(6)(a) – failure to scratch dual accepter by the prescribed time – $200.
Race 2&3 – Trainer T. & M. Sears – LR 67(1) – failure to declare rider within the prescribed time – $200.
Race 5 – Trainer C. & K. Geran – LR 67(1) – failure to declare rider within the prescribed time – $100.
 
Suspensions
Race 6 – Apprentice C. Lowe – AR 131(a) – careless riding – license to ride in races suspended for a period of 7 days, commencing midnight 21/8/2025 and concluding midnight 28/8/2025.  

Absent jockeys
Apprentice J. Williams – ill, medical required.
Apprentice C. Krahnen – injured, medical required.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
GROOVE JET, AMENOPHIS, ROCKY RICH.
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2 – LIGHTNING DRONE – fractious in the barriers – warning.
Race 2 – CONCLUDED – difficult to load – warning.
Race 2 – BLANCH – lame off hindleg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 5 – HAYSIRI – stood flat footed – two consecutive satisfactory trials required.
Race 6 – DUNLOE – hung out throughout – warning.
Race 6 – CAVALHEIRO – Put its head down as the start was effected – warning
Race 7 – CAFÉ MOCHA – stood flat footed – satisfactory trial required.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:         12e NASIRON - Nozi Tomizawa
                    13e CODE BUSTER - Ms Cejay Graham
Race 2:         10 LIGHTNING DRONE - Nozi Tomizawa
                    12e DEMES GIRL - Ms Stacey Callow (a1.5/50kg),
Race 3:         1 BETTA THAN PRESLEY - Nozi Tomizawa
                    19e CAPITAL LETTERS - Micheal Hellyer
Race 5:         2 HAYSIRI - Karl Zechner
                    19e TERMITE - Nozi Tomizawa
Race 6:         5 DUNLOE - Anthony Allen
                    15e FREELAND - Bailey Wheeler (a0/52kg),
                    17e OAKFIELD EAGLE - Micheal Hellyer
                    18e YEAH COPY - Karl Zechner
Race 7:         8 RAFALE JOLIE - Ms Tiffani Brooker
                    14e ROMAN HUSSLER - Micheal Hellyer
                    15e SAPANA’S PEARL - Ms Olivia Kendal (a0/52kg),
                    16e EPIC FLASH - Ms Chloe Lowe (a0/55kg),
                    17e HEAVENLY AZ - Ms Amy Graham (a1.5/51kg),
                    18e XUANFENG - Ms Kayla Barker (a3/53kg),
                    19e CAFE MOCHA - Ms Chelsea Baker (a0/53kg),
Race 8:         15e ROCKY RICH - Paul Hamblin
                    17e ROWDASH - Ms Kelsey Lenton (a0/49kg),
                    18e CALMER KARMA - Ms Amy Graham (a1.5/51kg),
                    20e GRANDEUR ROSE - Ms Georgina Cartwright
 

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.