QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
KILCOY RACE CLUB
TUESDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2026
WEATHER – Overcast TRACK RATING – Good (4)RAIL – True
OFFICIALS
Stewards – A. Schofield (Chair), P. Zimmermann, J. Williamson, H. Matthews
Clerk of Scales – A. Dowsett
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweight request:
Race 6. B. Lerena +0.5kg
Race 1 - LADBROKES TURN ON FLEX MULTI MAIDEN PLATE 1500 Metres
HE'S A FIGHTER – Checked from heels near the 700m when over racing. When asked to comment on the performance, rider G. Cartwright reported that the gelding over raced and in her opinion, this had a detrimental effect on HE’S A FIGHTER’S overall performance.
QUICKSI – Shifted out after passing the winning post on the first occasion and obliged to steady from the heels of SWEEDISH QUEEN (F. Larson), which shifted in, before making the crossing awkwardly. Jockey F. Larson, the rider of SWEEDISH QUEEN, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Over raced during the middle stages.
SHAWNEE BOY – Presented to the enclosure without pre race earmuffs and trainer J Hubbard was reprimanded pursuant to AR106(2) as a result.
SLAYRIDER – Slow to begin.
ELLOFABY – Presented to the enclosure without pre race earmuffs and trainer T. Churchill was reprimanded pursuant to AR106(2) as a result. Made the 1300m crossing awkwardly before shifting out across heels.
Race 2 - GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 Metres
LOGAN DOWNS – Blundered on jumping. Hung out from the 400m onwards placing its rider at a disadvantage.
LEGAS SPIRIT – As rider J. Stanley was injured he was subsequently replaced by G. Cartwright. Jockey Stanley was advised that he is required to provide a medical clearance prior to riding again. Raced in restricted room and steadied near the 700m when racing in restricted room to the inside of EGYPTIAN GODDESS, which shifted in.
SWIFT WINTER – Slow to begin.
EGYPTIAN GODDESS – Raced wide throughout and over raced when attempting to obtain cover during the middle stages.
Race 3 - RQ SAFE WORK MONTH BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1900 Metres
BALMIERRO - Presented to the enclosure without pre-race earmuffs and trainer R Davidson was reprimanded pursuant to AR106(2) as a result.
BRASS BAND – Over raced during the early stages, shifted wider and was then permitted to stride forward to the lead passing the 900m.
TRUSTY BANDIT – Underwent a pre race vet examination after racing at Gatton on the 1st of October 2026 and was cleared to start.
LORD DANILO – Apprentice K. Johnston advised that in her opinion, the gelding raced flat and when asked for an effort in the home straight proved disappointing.
HELL OF A PRINCE - Underwent a pre-race vet examination after racing at Gatton on the 1st of October 2026 and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly.
SEERESS – Slow to begin. Apprentice R. Houston reported that the mare was under pressure from the 800m and was disappointing in its finishing effort. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
GRIFFINSTOWN GIRL – Over raced during the early and middle stages.
Race 4 - MORE FROM TOTE WITH LADBROKES BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1500 Metres
VERMILION KIRIN – Approaching the 400m, had to be steadied when improving to the inside of EXPRESS STAR, which shifted in. Jockey A. Keeley, the rider of EXPRESS STAR, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident. Had difficulty securing clear running when rounding the home turn.
SUKHBIR – Trainer M. Brosnan was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time. Began awkwardly.
PRIVALOVA – Slow to begin. Apprentice C. Krahnen reported that she had anticipated leading and was disappointed with the performance of the mare after being slow to begin, adding that she recommended to connections that visors be reapplied.
EXPRESS STAR – Cast the near fore plate in running.
Race 5 - EXCHANGE HOTEL KILCOY QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1200 Metres
CATFISH – Declared a late scratching at 4:04pm after becoming fractious in the barriers and striking its head. Upon the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on CATFISH, be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply:
1st WHISKEY AND ROSE 13c win 9c place
2nd IT’SALL ABOUT MARY 10c place
3rd MISHANI CABELLO 16c place
Trainer R. Tyrell was advised that a warning would be placed on the geldings’ barrier manners.
MISHANI CABELLO – Shifted in and bumped WHISKEY AND ROSE near the 400m.
WHISKEY AND ROSE – Bumped near the 400m when MISHANI CABELLO shifted in. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
SI SI SI SIESTA – Hung out from the 1000m onwards and raced wide as a result. Co-trainer A. Simpson was advised that a warning would be placed on the geldings’ racing manners.
WHIP 'N NEIGHNEIGH – Slow to begin. Near the 800m, was steadied from heels when SI SI SI SIESTA hung out.
NINJA POWER – Slow to begin. Near the 1000m was steadied when tightened for room to the outside of SI SI SI SIESTA, which commenced to hang out.
BELLISSIMO – Slow to begin.
Race 6 - LADBROKES TOTE WIN + 10% BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1200 Metres
HUGHIE – Slow to begin.
MAMARAGAN – Slow to begin.
I SEE YOU COMING – Slow to begin.
BEE EXACT – Forced wider near the 600m and obliged to steady from heels near the 500m, before shifting back to the inside. Had difficulty securing clear running from the 200m until the 100m.
SEA COMMITS – Raced in restricted room to the inside of PUROSANGUE near the 700m.
Race 7 - PINK UP HARNESS RACEDAY SUN OCTOBER 11 RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1200 Metres
CHANGE THE DEEL – Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 700m.
KING OF GERALDINE – Raced wide throughout.
STARWARD - Underwent a pre race vet examination after racing at Gatton on the 1st of October 2026 and was cleared to start. Held up for clear running when rounding the home turn and again near the 100m.
DOITLIKEMAXWELL – Slow to begin.
FINAL VOYAGE – Over raced during the early stages.
CALVARY - Trainer M. Brosnan was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time.
JARDIN DE LYS – Raced wide throughout.
SWEET ANTHE – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after making contact with the enclosure fence before being cleared to start. Near the 700m, was steadied to avoid the heels of LIGHTLY SPARKLED, which shifted in.
RAYGUN EXPRESS – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after making contact with the enclosure fence before being cleared to start.
LIGHTLY SPARKLED – Slow to begin.
ROCKRATA – Raced wide for the majority.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 1. Trainer J. Hubbard – present with incorrect gear – AR106(2).
Race 1. Trainer T. Churchill – present with incorrect gear – AR106(2).
Race 3. Trainer R. Davidson – present with incorrect gear – AR106(2).
Race 4. Jockey A. Keeley – careless riding – AR131(a).
Fines
Race 4. Trainer M. Brosnan - late declaration of rider (SUKHBIR) – LR67(1) - $100.
Race 7. Trainer M. Brosnan - late declaration of rider (CALVARY) – LR67(1) - $100.
Absent jockeys
Jockey J. Stanley – medical required.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
He’s a Fighter, Sweedish Queen, Lord Danilo, Express Star, Whiskey and Rose, Hughie.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 5. CATFISH – fractious in barriers/late scratching – warning.
Race 5. SI SI SI SIESTA – hung out throughout – warning.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. 3. LEGAS SPIRIT – G. Cartwright
Race 2. 6. EGYPTIAN GODDESS – A. Butler
Race 4. 3. SUKHBIR – A. Thompson
Race 7. 7. CALVARY – A. Thompson
Race 7. 16. ROCKRATA – A. Butler
Late scratchings
Race 5. CATFISH @4.04pm – veterinary advice.
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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.