QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

HUGHENDEN JOCKEY CLUB

SATURDAY 19 JULY 2025

WEATHER –Fine
TRACK RATING –Dirt
RAIL – True Entire Course
PENETROMETER – N/A

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Nosworthy
Stewards – P. Warren

GENERAL
 
1.    The following runners were declared a late scratching at 11:00am due to no rider being available:
Race 4. No 5. ZOUHOPE
Race 4. No 9. BITTERBLUE
Race 4. No 11. GEOFF AND JENNY
Race 4. No 12.SOLAR SERT
 
2.    The following runner was scratched prior to the close of scratching time due to no suitable rider being available:
Race 1. No 6. LEGAL CHALLENGE
 
3.    Upon arrival to track, the following runners were examined by the oncourse veterinarian having raced at Mount Isa on Monday 14 July:
Race 1. THE TYLER
Race 2. CHARGRILL, OUTCAST SOLDIER, KOUKLITSA, POLLY ROSE
Race 3. AFFIRMATIVE LIGHT, CARD BOARD CUT OUT
Race 4. FAR REACHING, TENGUN ANNIE, DANGEREUSE
Race 5. JETSKI
 
 
Race 1: HUGHENDEN FREIGHT & INDUSTRIAL BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1200M
 
CHASETON – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
REVVED UP READY – Over-raced throughout when leading. Raced ungenerously for a short distance passing the 400 metres. Laid out rounding the final turn.
 
I SHOT THE SHERRIFF – Trainer Kim McGovern was reprimanded under AR106(1) for presenting I SHOT THE SHERIFF without a cross-over nose band which was a part of the gelding’s declared gear. Raced wide throughout.
 
THE TYLER – Slow into stride. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Rider Robert Faehr dropped his whip passing the 50 metres.
 
HOW AWESOME – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination having not raced for an extended period and was passed fit to race.
 
GROOVE CITY – Slow to begin. Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
Race 2: ROYAL HOTEL Maiden Plate 1000M
 
The start of Race 2 was delayed by approximately 35 minutes (2:35PM) due to a power outage on course. Once power was restored all systems were tested including photo finish equipment, and the race proceeded without further issue.
 
CHARGRILL – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn before shifting to the outside of OUTCAST SOLDIER passing the 200 metres
 
BETHEHORSE – Began very awkwardly and bumped with KOUKLITZA shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
STATE OF AWE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination having not raced for an extended period and was passed fit to race. Began only fairly.
 
KOUKLITSA – Bumped by BETHEHORSE shortly after the start. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
POLLY ROSE – POLLY ROSE was declared a late scratching at 1:00pm after being found to be showing signs of lameness in the off-fore front following a veterinary examination upon arrival on course. Trainer K. Krogh was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
Race 3: TMK CRANE HIRE CLASS B Handicap 1000M
 
The start of Race 3 was delayed approximately 20 minutes (3:05PM) on the advertised starting time following the prior delay from Race 2.
 
RED SUTURE – Raced wide throughout. Had to be steadied approaching the 400 metres.
 
AFFIRMATIVE LIGHT – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
CARD BOARD CUT OUT – Approaching the 400-metre point, CARD BOARD CUT OUT blundered and lost ground, resulting in several runners having to steady at that point. Rider Robert Faehr reported that the mare didn’t appreciate the Hughenden track conditions today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
 
MARREW FANCY NANCY – Slow to begin. Had to be steadied approaching the 400 metres. Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
GOODFUN – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Had to be steadied approaching the 400 metres.
 
Race 4: PRARIE SERVICES PTY LTD QTIS RATINGS BAND 0-50 Handicap 1400M

FAR REACHING – Trainer Tanya Parry was fined $100.00 under the provisions of AR106(1) for presenting FAR REACHING with the incorrect saddle cloth number.
 
DEVIL ENUFF – Began awkwardly.
 
THE LANDING – Had to be steadied passing the 1200 metres when DEVIL ENUFF shifted in. Apprentice Rider Nick Palmer was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

BASQUE – Raced wide throughout. On returning to scale, rider David Sparks stated that BASQUE would derive benefit from todays run.
 
SPIRITED – Shifted out on jumping crowding TO THE WORLD. Passing the 150 metres, bumped with TENGUN ANNIE which shifted out and became unbalanced for a stride.
 
TENGUN ANNIE – Passing the 150 metres, shifted out and bumped with SPIRTED, becoming unbalanced for a short distance.
 
DANGEREUSE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced greenly over the concluding stages. Raced ungenerously for a short distance passing the 150 metres.
 
TO THE WORLD – Crowded for room shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
On returning to scale, rider Nor Yadi, rider of 3rd placegetter TENGUN ANNIE, advised that he wished to lodge an objection against 2nd placegetter SPIRITED alleging interference approaching the 150 metres. After consideration of all relevant factors including evidence from the respective riders and connections, along with vision of the event, Stewards dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
 
Race 5: VIPER WATER SOLUTIONS HUGHENDEN CUP OPEN Handicap 1400M
 
Following the running of Race 5, the declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to review the start via the patrol footage and to interview Starter Mr C. Rogers, in order to determine whether all runners were afforded a fair start.
 
Mr Rogers reported that upon activating the starting mechanism, the barriers failed to open in unison. Specifically, BURDEKIN and BADGE gained an immediate advantage as their barriers opened first, while LE FORCE’s barrier was significantly slow to respond. Additionally, the barriers of JETSKI, HANG FIVE, GO GETABOY, DEEP BREATH, and METAL BAR were also observed to open in a delayed sequence.
 
After considering all available evidence, including the patrol footage and the Starter’s report, Stewards were satisfied that the majority of runners engaged were not afforded a fair start and therefore, acting under the provisions of AR 205, Stewards declared the event a No Race.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Trainer Kim McGovern – AR 106(1) – Presenting horse with incorrect gear.
Fines
Race 4. Trainer Tanya Parry – $100.00 – AR106(1) – Present horse with incorrect saddle cloth number.
Suspensions
Nil
Race day injuries/illness
Nil
Absent jockeys
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 2. POLLY ROSE – Lameness in off-fore front - Veterinary clearance required.
Bleeders
Nil
Falls
Nil
Adjourned inquiries
Nil

Protests
Race 4: TENGUN ANNIE (3rd) vs. SPIRITED (2nd) – Dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil
 
Late scratchings
The following runners were declared a late scratching at 11:00am due to no rider being available:
Race 4. No 5. ZOUHOPE
Race 4. No 9. BITTERBLUE
Race 4. No 11. GEOFF AND JENNY
Race 4. No 12.SOLAR SERT
 
Race 2. No 8. POLLY ROSE – 1:00pm – Veterinary advice


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.