QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB

FRIDAY 27TH JUNE 2025

WEATHER –FINE
TRACK RATING –SOFT 5, UPGRADED TO A GOOD 4 RETROSPECTIVE TO RACE 3
RAIL – +2M 900-400; +2.5M 400-W/POST; TRUE REMAINDER
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Suli
Stewards – E Scott, H Gillett & P Gore

 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweights at today’s meeting:
 
Race 1.         FABULEAN – S. Cormack +0.5kg (55kg)
Race 8.         CAPO STRADA – S. Cormack +1.0kg (55kg)
 

RACE 1: SKY RACING QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP (1200m)

SATISFIED MUGS – Raced wide throughout. Raced greenly in the early stages. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
BANG STICK – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
PROFITS PRAYER – Jumped away awkwardly. Overraced in the early stages. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, in particular when leading by a considerable margin in the early stages, jockey J Stanley explained that after beginning well, PROFITS PRAYER commenced to overrace in the early stages therefore elected to roll forward where he was able to obtain a lead position easily due to the lack of pace in the race. Jockey Stanley added he was unaware of the lead he had established early, however explained that he allowed the gelding to continue to stride forward, allowing it to settle where comfortable as he was aware that his mount has the tendency to resent pressure applied to the bit when restraining, as he felt that this would have been detrimental to its overall performance. Jockey Stanley further added that PROFITS PRAYER was having its first start with winkers, stating that the gear may have attributed to the gelding’s inclination to overrace in the early and middle stages of the event. Stewards noted jockey Stanley’s comments.
 
CAROHVIC – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
LOADED WEAPON – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
NOOSHBAHOOSH – Jump away awkwardly and shortly after the start, became very awkward in its action with the rider becoming unbalanced, and as a result lost ground.
 
FABULEAN – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
GRUMPYOLDCOL – Jumped away awkwardly.

 
RACE 2: LADBROKES ODDS SURGE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m)
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 6 minutes due to the late scratching of DIAMOND CODE and MISS ELOTAN undergoing a veterinary examination at the barriers.

JICULSAR SIZZLE – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted inwards, bumping with ANGE, then shifted outwards bumping RAVENITE shortly after. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey R Silvera Olivera stated that the gelding race greenly throughout the event and proved difficult to ride. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
RAVENITE – Hampered shortly after the start between JUCULSAR SIZZLE and TRIPLE JAB when JUCULSAR SIZZLE shifted outwards and as a result lost ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
SECRET BOOM – Laid inwards in the home straight, brushing with the running rail on a number of occasions. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BADLIFEDECISION – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DASHING GYPSY – Near the 50m, shifted outwards to obtain clear running over the concluding stages.
 
TRIPLE JAB – Was bumped with RAVENITE shortly after the start when that runner was carried outwards. Raced wide throughout. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed TRIPLE JAB to be lame in the near hindleg. Trainer D McKinnon was advised that the filly would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
ANGE – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with JICULAR SIZZLE.
 
DIAMOND CODE – Shortly after being loaded, DIAMOND CODE became fractious in the barriers, rearing and becoming cast for a considerable time. DIAMOND CODE was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 1:03pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards ordered that all bets placed on DIAMOND CODE be refunded, with the following deductions to apply:
 
1 cent in the dollar for the winner (HERE’S TO POWER)
1 cent in the dollar for the place of the winner (HERE’S TO POWER)
10 cents in the dollar for 2nd place (MISHANI AMORE)
10 cents in the dollar for 3rd place (DASHING GYPSY)
 
Trainer K Miller was advised that DIAMOND CODE would require a veterinary clearance prior to having to complete an official trial due to its barrier manners to the satisfaction of stewards before racing again.
 
MISS ELOTAN – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers after DIAMOND CODE became cast in the barrier beside it and was cleared to start. Slow to begin.
 
MISHANI AMORE – When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance, apprentice N Olzard stated that her instructions were to attempt to be positive early and allowing MISHANI AMORE to settle where comfortable, as the filly is one paced over the final stages and can fail to quicken when asked. Apprentice Olzard added that MISHANI AMORE benefited from the step down in distance in today’s event. Trainer T Simmons concurred with apprentice Olzard’s comments, adding that it would be her intention to make gear adjustments by adding blinkers for MISHANI AMORE’s next start.
 

RACE 3: LADBROKES FORM GENIUS MAIDEN PLATE (1560m)

BOOM CRUSHER – Shifted outwards on jumping, hampering HADMYTIME. Overraced in the early stages.
 
FINE AND RARE – Raced wide in the early stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
HADMYTIME – Hampered on jumping by BOOM CRUSHER which shifted outwards. Overraced in the early stages and near the 1250m, had to steady to avoid the heels of HUSTLER’S AMBITION which stepped in and away from other runner for a stride. Improved wider of the track in an attempt to obtain a position outside the lead near the 900m.
 
HE'LL HAVACHAT – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages when being restrained. When asked for a comment on the performance (beaten 31L), apprentice N Olzard stated that the gelding travelled well in the early stages however added that HE’LL HAVACHAT raced very one paced, and when asked to quicken near the 600m, the gelding failed to respond and went to the line disappointingly. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer B Smith was advised that the gelding would be barred from competing at TAB meetings until its form improves at NON-TAB venues.
 
HUSTLER'S AMBITION – Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up momentarily rounding the home turn.
 
PRIDE OF SAVABELLA – Bumped with MR SHEFFIELD on jumping. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
GRUMPYWANTSATISSUE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
MAGIC TYLA – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
MR SHEFFIELD – Bumped with PRIDE OF SAVABELLA on jumping.
 

RACE 4: LADBROKES CALCUTTA FRIDAY 25TH JULY RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1560M)

BO BO BEWARE – Raced wide until obtaining a lead position near the 900m.
 
BELMONT PARK – Laid in when placed under pressure in home straight. Bumped with DUBALENE near the 300m.
 
IMPERIAL BLOSSOM – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with MR GREY. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
MR GREY – Bumped with IMPERIAL BLOSSOM on jumping. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DUBALENE – Upon returning to scale, jockey J Stanley reported that his mount was inclined to hang out throughout the event and had difficulty fully testing the mount out in the home straight. Bumped with BELMONT PARK near the 300m.
 
LATIN LOVE – Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running majority of the straight and was obliged to shift out near the 50m.
 

RACE 5: MACKAY CUP SATURDAY 26TH JULY CLASS 3 PLATE (1300m)

The start of this race was delayed due to SPIN DOCTOR proving difficult in proceeding to the barriers, making contact with the outside running rail when entering the course proper before getting away from the clerk of the course near the 1400m, breaking through the outside running rail which required immediate remedial work. Was declared a late scratching at 3:01pm on veterinary advice after an examination revealed a wound on its offside hip. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards ordered that all bets placed on SPIN DOCTOR being refunded, with the following deductions to apply:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the winner (MAJOR LOOK)
1 cent in the dollar for the place of the winner (MAJOR LOOK)
1 cent in the dollar for 2nd place (BARELLO)
1 cent in the dollar for 3rd place (ME TIME)
 
Trainer’s representative J Doolan was advised that SPIN DOCTOR would require a veterinary clearance prior to being required to official trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 
NORTHUMBRIA – Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room for majority of the home straight and was obliged to shift outwards near the 100m.
 
ANDALUS (NZ) – Commenced to overrace in the early stages and had to be steadied when improving onto the heels of BARELLO near the 1150m and had to shift outwards.
 
BARELLO – Trainer’s representative T Cook reported that BARELLO had bled from one nostril post-race. Confirmed by veterinarian. Trainer J Lee was was advised that BARELLO would be required to gallop 1000m in the presence of stewards prior to resuming racing.
 
MAJOR LOOK – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
MASALI RAFFA – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
WELL RESTED – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide early and middle stages

 
RACE 6: LADBROKES QUICK MULTI BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (1200m)

DIVINE OKAY – Restrained shortly after the start to obtain a position with cover closer to the rail.
 
OBLIGATED – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey A Butler stated that it was his original intentions to settle more forward in the field, in line with OBLIGATED’s usual racing pattern, however after beginning slowly, to not be trapped wide, he elected to restrain his mount and had to settle further back in the field than anticipated. Jockey Butler further stated that although he was not able to settle in the more desired position, OBLIGATED finished off the race well and was overall satisfied with the gelding’s performance.
 
BEAUTY BOOM – Jumped away awkwardly
 
THATFEELSBETTER – Raced wide in the middle stages.
 
CHICKERARTIE – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
MOON OVER MATILDA – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight and raced in restricted room momentarily near the 150m.
 
ROARING SUCCESS – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the middle stages.

 
RACE 7: RACING AGAIN NEWMARKET HCP FRIDAY 11TH JULY BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (1100M)

RICH AGAIN – Bumped with RICH DIVINITY on jumping. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
BLOODHAWKE – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. When asked for a comment on the performance after being beaten 21 lengths, apprentice S Nielson stated that BLOODHAWKE felt okay in its action, however added that the gelding would derive significant benefit and fitness from the run. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer J Campeao was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record for being uncompetitive. 
 
UNCUT GEM – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
ALL ENGLAND – Trainer B Owen advised of a change of tactics in that they would look to attempt to settle further forward in today’s event if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Hampered shortly after the start by FLYING MAPLE which shifted outwards.
 
TAHKIAN BUBBLES – Bumped with FIRE SPHERE on jumping. Raced keenly in the early and middles stages and had to be restrained from heels. Near the 200m shifted outwards to obtain clear running in the home straight.
 
FLYING MAPLE – Jumped away awkwardly, making contact with the outside barrier partition and shortly afterwards, shifted outwards hampering ALL ENGLAND. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
THORMENDOUS MISS – Raced wide throughout.
 
RICH DIVINITY – Bumped with RICH AGAIN on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
IRISH ROCKET – Was fractious in the barriers, reared and momentarily dislodged its rider. Trainer D McKinnon was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s record for its barrier manners. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.
 
FIRE SPHERE – Bumped with TAHKIAN BUBBLES on jumping.
 
Post-race, jockey R Silvera Olivera advised stewards on some back soreness after his mount became fractious in the barriers. Jockey Silvera Olivera was examined by the on-course QAS officers and was cleared of any injuries.
 
 
RACE 8: BARRY WILLIAMS MEMORIAL LIGHTNING OPEN HANDICAP (1100M)

ACROPHOBIC – Bumped on jumping by YOUR TOO GOOD and was carried inwards, bumping CAPTAIN FOX. Raced wide throughout.
 
NORTHERN PRIDE – Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room from a point near the 200m until passing the 100m.
 
JEMELDI – Bumped with BRINGYATICKET on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
BOOMING LAD – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
YOUR TOO GOOD – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted inwards, bumping ACROPHOBIC. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
CAPTAIN FOX – Bumped by ACROPHOBIC on jumping which was carried inwards. Raced wide throughout.
 
CAPO STRADA – Jumped away awkwardly. Held up for clear running for majority of the home straight until a point passing the 100m. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey S Cormack stated that after jumping away awkwardly he had to settle further back than anticipated and was unable to get into the race at any stage.
 
BRINGYATICKET – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with JEMEDLI.
 
BOLD HUNTER – Near the 1000m was momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of KING JESTER which hung in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
SATISFIED MISS, MR GREY, OBLIGATED, ACROPHOBIC, NORTHERN PRIDE & BOOMING LAD

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
 
Race 2.         TRIPLE JAB – Veterinary clearance required – Lame near Hind
                     DIAMOND CODE – Veterinary clearance required – Became cast in barriers
                     DIAMOND CODE – Required to official trial – Fractious in barriers
Race 5.         BARELLO – Bled one nostril – Required to gallop 1000m in presence of stewards
SPIN DOCTOR – Required to official trial – Pre-race behavior (difficult proceeding to barriers)
SPIN DOCTOR – Veterinary Clearnce – Abrasion to off-side hip
Race 7.         BLOODHAWKE – Warning – Uncompetitive
IRISH ROCKET – Warning – Barrier manners

 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1.         BANG STICK – Ryan Wiggins
Race 2.         DASHING GYPSY – Jai Williams (a0/54.5kg),
Race 7.         FIRE SPHERE – Jason Taylor
Race 8.         NORTHERN PRIDE – Jai Williams (a0/54.5kg),
                     JEMELDI – Ryan Wiggins

 
Late scratchings

Race 2.         DIAMOND CODE – Late scratching @ 1:03pm on veterinary advice
Race 5.         SPIN DOCTOR – Late scratching @ 3:01pm on 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.