QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB
SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2025


WEATHER – Fine   
TRACK RATING – Good 4
RAIL – True Entire Course
PENETROMETER – 5.0

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S Larkins
Stewards – H Gillett, P Warren & S Nosworthy

GENERAL

Overweights permitted as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
 
Race 1: LADBROKES BIG BETS MAIDEN HANDICAP (QTIS 3YO'S ONLY) 1100M

MOOCHI STARLIGHT – Reared as the start was affected, losing noticeable ground, as a result, apprentice rider T Orr made slight contact with the top of the barrier structure. Apprentice Orr advised that there was minimal contact in this incident. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Apprentice Orr stated that his horse’s chances were materially affected by the poor start. Trainer J Wigginton was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.
 
STELLAR LEGEND – Inclined to lay in for some distance racing into and around the first turn nearing the 900 metres.
 
BITTER SPIRIT – Began awkwardly.
 
RED ENVELOPE – Bumped with JOHN’S ROAD on jumping. Briefly impeded approaching the 100 metres. Lost its right-fore shoe during the event.
 
MOSCOW CITY – Became unbalanced after being contacted on the hindquarters shortly after the start.
 
JOHN'S ROAD – Bumped with RED ENVELOPE on jumping. Laid in under pressure on occasions in the home straight.
 
LADY DE VEGA – Approaching the 100 metres, shifted ground outwards under pressure, briefly impeding RED ENVELOPE.
 
LOUIS AUGUSTE – Began awkwardly and contacted the side of the barrier on jumping away.   
 
MONTANA EXPRESS – Shifted out on jumping contacting the hindquarters of MOSCOW CITY, which became unbalanced.
 
VAN DER WOODSEN – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure on occasion in the home straight.

Race 2: MOJO'S QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1300M
 
READY AND BETTA – Began awkwardly then bumped shortly after the start when TIME POWER shifted out.

TIME POWER – Shifted out on jumping bumping READY AND BETTA. Bumped nearing the 1200 metres when FILLYDELPHIA MISS shifted out when being restrained. Shifted inwards marginally approaching the home turn resulting in FILLYDELPHIA MISS being briefly inconvenienced.
 
YOROKOBI (NZ) – Laid in under pressure on occasions in the home straight.
 
ANNA CHATABOX – Shifted in on jumping bumping with PICNIC BLANKET. Raced wide in the early stages before being restrained to a rearward position. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages when giving ground.
 
FILLYDELPHIA MISS – Over raced and raced ungenerously for some distance nearing the 1200 metres when restraining to obtain cover and shifted out bumping with TIME POWER. Briefly inconvenienced approaching the home turn when TIME POWER shifted inwards marginally.          
 
PICNIC BLANKET – Slow into stride. Bumped on jumping.

Race 3: SILK LASER CLINICS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1300M

RAETIHI (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages when racing outside the leader.  
 
RIDEAU – Raced keenly in the early stages. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance, rider A Butler stated it was the intention to ride the gelding forward which is consistent with its usual racing pattern, however after beginning only fairly, RIDEAU was beaten for early speed and as a result settled further back than anticipated and failed to travel well at any stage in the run. Rider Butler added that when placed under pressure leaving the 500 metres, his mount failed to respond to his efforts and ran home disappointingly. Rider Butler also stated that the 6-week break between starts may have had a bearing on the effort today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
HIGHER LOVE – Slow to begin.
 
BOOM BOOM RAY – Began awkwardly.
 
FIFTY FIVE MUSTANG – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE PUNISHER – Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages and when leaving the 100 metres, had to be shifted out away from the heels of FIFTY FIVE MUSTANG.

TO LOVE SOMEBODY – Over-raced in the early stages. Raced three-wide without cover throughout.

Race 4: MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE MTC OPEN HANDICAP 1560M

DIVINE PURPOSE – Bumped with OUTBACK ACTION on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
CAPO STRADA – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
OUTBACK ACTION – Bumped with DIVINE PURPOSE on jumping.
 
STRATHCONA – Slow into stride. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.         Rider J Murphy reported at scale that STRATHCONA failed to travel well for the majority of the event and failed to respond to his riding efforts when placed under pressure leaving the 600 metres.
 
MOKTAFFY (IRE) – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

MEDAL (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Restrained shortly after the start from a wide barrier. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

Race 5: EXECUTIVE LIVING HOMES CLASS 3 PLATE 1560M

MORDECAI – Slow into stride. Bumped on jumping. Inclined to over-race in the back straight.
 
CHAPARRAL CHASE – Hung out noticeably leaving the 600 metres and for the majority of the home straight. Held up for clear racing room in the early part of the home straight behind the tiring MICROWAVE JENNY before shifting across that runner’s heels passing the 200 metres. Rider A Butler reported at scale that his mount failed to travel at any stage and hung out significantly throughout the event which resulted in him being unable to ride his mount over the concluding stages with his usual vigour. Jockey Butler further added that he felt there may have been something amiss with CHAPARRAL CHASE. Trainer’s representative A Coome expressed disappointment with the gelding’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
NAPA VALLEY – Slow into stride.
 
MICROWAVE JENNY – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Hung outwards in the home straight when yielding ground. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today, rider Jackson Murphy explained that he was given no specific instructions but felt that the mare may settle in a midfield or slightly further forward position, however after beginning quickly, MICROWAVE JENNY was able to find the lead comfortably and when challenged by MAYOR OF KINGSTON near the 1100 metres, his mount began to over-race and he attempted to restrain in an attempt to give his mount some respite. Rider Murphy added that as a consequence of over racing, this proved detrimental to his mounts finishing efforts and he was of the view that a shorter distance would be more suitable.

TORQUE ESPAGNA – Very slow away and when doing so began awkwardly. Trainer L Manzelmann was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s starting manners.    
 
HE'S THE ONE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SOUTHAVEN – Shifted out on jumping bumping MORDECAI. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
KHAMIS – Slow into stride. Began to over race for some distance in the back straight. Hung in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 6: RACING AGAIN TUESDAY 30TH DECEMBER BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1200M

DEFERENTIAL – Bumped by MR DAMAGE on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Shifted ground outwards under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
TOSINSKY – Slow to begin and was then then impeded shortly after the start when SPINELESS shifted in.      
 
MR DAMAGE – Began awkwardly and shifted in bumping DEFERENTIAL. Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.          
 
DIASONIC – Began awkwardly.  

RUM RUNNER (NZ) – Bumped with ATALA on jumping.
 
WHATTA WHITT – Laid in under pressure throughout the home straight.
 
ATALA – Bumped with RUM RUNNER (NZ) on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SPINELESS – Shifted in shortly after the start impeding TOSINSKY.
 
MASALI RAFFA – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

Race 7: QUEENSLAND CENTRAL BITUMEN CHRISTMAS CLASS 6 PLATE (QTIS 3,4,5YO'S ONLY) 1100M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow jockey A Butler (WOODSTOCK ROCK), placed 2nd by the judge, along with Trainer Clinton Taylor, the opportunity to view the available replays to determine whether there were grounds to lodge a protest against the winner JUKEBOX LUCY. After viewing the replays, Mr Taylor and Mr Butler elected not to proceed with a protest and correct weight was declared on the judge’s semaphored numbers.

MOENAVE – Slow into stride.
 
DEALING'S DONE – Bumped by LOOMING LEGEND shortly after the start.
 
JUKEBOX LUCY (NZ) – Bumped on jumping. Nearing the 900 metres, shifted inwards and briefly tightened the ground of MELO MELO KAVA, which was momentarily steadied. Apprentice rider M Mankelow was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Inclined to shift ground outwards under pressure over the final 100 metres.
 
ANSWERING – Raced wide throughout.
 
WOODSTOCK ROCK – Nearing the 1050 metres, shifted inwards resulting in UPSTART LEGEND having to be restrained by its rider. Rider A Butler was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.   
 
MOON OVER MATILDA – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Hung out rounding the home turn and in the final straight.
 
UPSTART LEGEND – Had to be steadied near the 1050 metres when WOODSTOCK ROCK shifted inwards. Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the early part of the home straight.

MELO MELO KAVA – Shifted out on jumping bumping with JUKEBOX LUCY (NZ). Had to steady near the 900 metres when briefly tightened by JUKEBOX LUCY.
 
KAHAYLAAN – KAHAYLAAN was declared a late scratching at 4:40pm after refusing to proceed to the barriers. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on KAHAYLAAN be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st JUKEBOX LUCY 0c win 1c place
2nd WOODSTOCK ROCK 1c place
3rd DEALING’S DONE 1c place
 
Trainer J Manzelmann was advised that KAHAYLAAN must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
LOOMING LEGEND – Bumped with DEALING’S DONE shortly after the start.         
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Overweights
Race 1. Ivo Fry (MONTANA EXPRESS) +0.5kg
Race 4. Ivo Fry (MEDAL (NZ)) +0.5kg.
Race 7. Jason Taylor (MELO MELO KAVA) + 0.5kg.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ANNA CHATABOX, FIFTY FIVE MUSTANG, DIVINE PURPOSE, MICROWAVE JENNY, RUM RUNNER (NZ), PARADE GROUND.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 1. MOOCHI STARLIGHT – Barrier Manners – Warning.
Race 5. TORQUE ESPAGNA – Very slow to begin – Warning.
Race 7. KAHAYLAAN – Refused to proceed to barrier – Must obtain further barrier certificate.
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 7. No 13. KAHAYLAAN – Refused to proceed to barriers – 4:40PM.
 

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.