QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
KILCOY RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 2 APRIL 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING – Soft 5/Good 4 retrospective Race 3        RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – J. Mitchell
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr s McGinnis
Swab Attendants – J. Pedofsky
Starter – R. Hanson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Ipswich Races 31/03/2022 Race 3: GLASHABEE
 
Trainer K. Deacon advised Stewards that following the disappointing performance of the gelding he had chiropractic work performed on GLASHABEE. He further added that the gelding had recovered well from the run and was of the opinion the gelding may have got its tongue back  when racing keenly in early stages of the event.
 
GENERAL
 
After receiving a report from the QRIC Integrity Investigations Team advising that THE WAITING MAN, trained by P. Sexton, was not currently domiciled at his stables despite his stable return indicating it was, Stewards order the withdrawal of the gelding from Race 5 at 8:20 am. An inquiry regarding this matter will be set at time and date to be confirmed.
 
 
Race 1: KILCOY DIGGERS/SEARLE GARDEN PRODUCTS QTIS 3-Y-O BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1500 metres
 
The start of the is race was significantly delayed a due to King Hammurabi becoming fractious after being loaded and the breaking through the front of the barriers and galloping riderless for a significant distance. The gelding was subsequently declared a late scratching at 1:00pm. On the announcement of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on KING HAMMURABI to be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st - 24c win, 28c place.
 
2nd - 22c place
 
Trainer J. Edwards was advised that KING HAMMURABI would require a further barrier certificate prior to starting again.
 
SECRET KING – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
EMMY REGINA - Made the crossing awkwardly and shifted wider. Jockey C. Taylor reported that his saddle slipped to the offside as a result of this incident.
 
MISHANI TULIP - Stood flat footed at the start and lost ground. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the starting manners of the filly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
LEMON LOVER - Jumped awkwardly. Laid out in the early stages. Made the crossing awkwardly and shifter wider.
 
LAST FINALE – Jumped awkwardly.
 
Race 2: STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE/TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
The start of this race was delayed due the significant delay in the first race and also as a result of a runner requiring replating prior to the start of this event.
 
NO DOUBLE DIPPING – Jumped awkwardly.
 
JAQEN H'GHAR – Inconvenienced at the 800m. Raced wide throughout. When asked to comment on the performance Jockey N. Fazackerley advised he was obliged to race wide throughout however he was still disappointed in the manner in which the gelding performed over the final 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
THE SICILLIAN BOY – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
ALEXANDRA ROAD – Jumped awkwardly.
 
BELLA'S BEAT – Held up rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight and was not fully tested.
 
CRAZY EYED FRED – Bumped on jumping. Hung out at the 800m turn inconveniencing other runners and resulting in Jockey S. Fawke becoming unbalanced in the saddle. A warning was placed on the gelding’s racing manners.

BRAZEN ZUMBA – Jumped awkwardly.
 
RHAPALONG – Raced wide throughout.
 
SUMMER STAR - Inconvenienced at the 800m.
 
HOT OR NOT – Held up for the majority of the home straight and was not fully tested.
 
BROADWATER – Raced wide throughout.
 
VAN D'ORO – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 3: BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS KILCOY DIGGERS CUP BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2076 metres
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 4 retrospectively.
 
LIKEABEEL - Laid in under pressure approaching the home turn.
 
KINGS ROW – Slow to begin. Steadied from the heels approaching the winning post.
 
SAXON ROSE – As N. Fazackerley was to be overweight he was replaced by K. Zechner. N. Fazackerley was fined the sum of $200 under AR 190(3). Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages. Jockey K. Zechner was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for permitting his mount to shift in under riding approaching the winning post resulting in CAPTAIN RIDDLE being taken inwards and KINGS ROW having to be steadied from the heels of that runner.
 
CAPTAIN RIDDLE – Jumped awkwardly. Taken inwards over the concluding stages by SAXON ROSE.
 
 
Race 4: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY/KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1500 metres
 
PITTSBURGH PHIL – Jumped awkwardly. Bumped after the start
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CASHOFFA – Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Jockey K. Gates was reminded of her obligations regarding using the whip when not in contention.
 
SPLASHING ROSSA – Jumped awkwardly.
 
TAHLAYLA – Disappointed for a run leaving the 400m. Held up approaching the home turn. When questioned regarding his reasons for surrendering the lead approaching the 1000m point, Jockey M. Crawford advised Stewards that he felt that it would have been detrimental to his horse’s chances if he had applied further pressure to the gelding at that stage of the event to hold the lead when challenged by SPRIGGER. Stewards noted the explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
STELLAR – Jumped awkwardly. Bumped after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out approaching the first turn and again at the 800m.
 
TYRIAN – Stewards questioned Jockey K. Zechner regarding the gelding settling in a rearward position and the overall performance of the gelding. Jockey Zechner explained that he had intended in securing a forward position however the gelding failed to muster early speed and when crossed by outside runners this resulted in the gelding settling further back than anticipated. Jockey Zechner further added that the gelding was one paced and wasn’t suited when obliged to race in a rearward position. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
SPRIGGER – Raced wide in the early stages before working forward to the lead approaching the 1000m.
 
Race 5: AUSTRALIAN ARMY/SEARLE FAMILY BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 800 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed initially due to MR NODDY requiring a veterinary examination after becoming fractious in the barriers. The gelding was cleared to start by the veterinary official. The start was then further delayed after the starter advised that there was an issue with the starting mechanism requiring all horse to be unloaded and the barriers retested. Upon testing of the barriers, the starter was satisfied the issue had been resolved and proceeded with the event.
 
Correct weight was delayed as a result of both Jockey T. Banks and Apprentice Z. Sprie being dislodged shortly after completing the event. Both riders were accessed by the Queensland Ambulance Service officials and cleared to fulfil their remaining engagements. As a result of being dislodged, both T. Banks and Z. Sprie were unable to weigh in. Stewards acting under AR 208(3) were satisfied that both KENTFORD and HIDDEN GLADE had carried their allocated weight.
 
Prior to the announcement of correct weight, application was made by Apprentice E. MacPherson for her mount REMEMBER MARY to be declared a non-runner on the grounds that she was denied a fair start due to making contact with the barrier attendant’s leg on jumping which unbalanced her in the saddle and resulted in her losing use of her offside iron in the early stages of the race. Stewards denied her application as REMEMBER MARY was officially placed 4th by the judge and therefore could not be declared a non-runner pursuant to the conditions of AR 204 and correct weight was declared on the numbers semaphored.
 
REMEMBER MARY – Jumped awkwardly. Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters by GOD OF MISCHIEF and became unbalanced. A short distance later Apprentice E. MacPherson lost use of her offside stirrup iron before then losing the use of her nearside iron approaching the home turn resulting in Apprentice McPherson being unable to fully test her mount over the concluding stages.
 
GOD OF MISCHIEF – Bumped shortly after the start and lost ground. Steadied from heels approaching the home turn.
 
KENTFORD - Jumped awkwardly. Shortly after the start had to be steadied from the heels and lost ground. A short distance after passing the winning post, the saddle shifted on the gelding, resulting in Jockey T. Banks being dislodged and then struck by the trailing HIDDEN GLADE. Rider T. Banks was accessed by Queensland Ambulance Service officials and was cleared of any injuries.
 
GLOBAL VENTURE - Raced wide throughout. Laid in approaching the home turn.
 
MR NODDY – Jumped awkwardly. Shifted in shortly after the start and bumped GOD OF MISCHIEF. Raced wide throughout.
 
WARARBA – Slow to begin.
 
CURRY CONNECTION – Raced wide throughout.
 
QUARTER PAST – Obliged to race in restricted room approaching the home turn.
 
HIDDEN GLADE – Raced wide throughout. Laid out rounding the home turn. Shortly after passing the winning post was unable to avoid a fallen rider and stumbled and fell, resulting in Apprentice Z. Sprie being dislodged. Apprentice Z. Sprie was accessed by Queensland Ambulance Service officials and was cleared of any injuries. A post-race veterinary examination of HIDDEN GLADE revealed no apparent injuries to the gelding other than minor abrasions to the muzzle area.
 
Race 6: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE/SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1200 metres
 
The start of this race was rescheduled to 4:24pm as a result of the delays in the previous race and to allow riders T. Banks and Z. Sprie to be accessed thoroughly by the Queensland Ambulance Service Officers prior to being permitted to fulfil their engagements in this event.

PERSIAN KING – Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Shifted out and away from SUFFICE upon entrance to the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

BROCKY- Tightened for room at the 800m and lost ground.
 
FEND OFF (NZ) - Jumped awkwardly. Bumped shortly after the start. Obliged to steady upon entrance to the home straight when racing to the outside of PERSIAN KING which shifted out and away from SUFFICE.
 
MISERY MISS – Inconvenienced and shifter wider at the 800m.

ZEELUCK – Taken inwards at the 800m by INDUCEMENT which shifted in when not fully clear to do so, resulting in inside runners being tightened for room. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
LA PETITE MISSILE – Tightened for room at the 800m and had to be checked when ZEELUCK was taken inwards by INDUCEMENT which shifted in when not fully clear to do so. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the near foreleg. Connections were advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the filly being permitted to start again.
 
INDUCEMENT – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted in under riding at the 800m causing interference to inside runners. Jockey M. Butler pled guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) for allowing his mount to shift in at the 800m when not fully clear of ZEELUCK, resulting in that runner being taken inwards, tightening the racing room of LA PETIRE MISSILE and BROCKY, resulting in both those runners having to be checked by their riders. Jockey M. Butler’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight the 10/04/2022 until midnight 19/04/2022. Jockey Butler was advised of his right to internal review.
 
PARLOUR – Steadied from heels at the 800m.
 
TOGZ – Began awkwardly and then was bumped by FEND OFF (NZ) lost ground.
 
ESPANYOL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
R3: K. Zechner – Careless riding – AR 131(a)
 
Fines
R3: N. Fazackerley – Accepted ride when overweight and was replaced - $200 fine – AR 190(3)

Suspensions
R6: M. Butler – Careless riding – 9 days - AR 131(a)
 
Absent jockeys
S. Willis – Injured - Medical required
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
R1: KING HAMMURABI – Barrier certificate required.
R1: MISHANI TULIP – Stood flat footed – Warning.
R2; CRAZY EYED FRED – Hung out - Warning
R6: LA PETITE MISSILE – Lame – Veterinary certificate required.
 
Falls
R5: HIDDEN GLADE – Fell after winning post – Cleared of injury by veterinary official.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
R1: LAST FINALE - Zac Sprie
R2: VAN D’ORO - Olivia Webb
R3: SAXON ROSE – Karl Zechner
R5: GLOBAL VENTURE - Kelly Gates
R5: LIVELY LASS - Ms Isabella Teh
R6: BROCKY - Montana Philpot
 
 
Late scratchings

R5: THE WAITING MAN – Order of Stewrads.
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT, and are not published on the Commission’s 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.