QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
MACKAY TURF CLUB
FRDIAY 17 APRIL 2026
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Good 4
RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 4.7
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Shane Larkins
Stewards – Darryl Griffiths, Hayden Gillett, Craig Bew
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
GENERAL
Overweight permitted as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
Stewards conducted random float and vehicle inspections at today’s meeting with no concerns identified.
Trainer Ricky Vale pleaded guilty to a charge under AR228(b) for misconduct, in that prior to the running of race 5, he used foul language in a loud manner towards stewards when being requested to present his runners to the mounting yard. Mr Vale was fined $500 with $200 fully suspended for 12 months, conditional of no further breaches of the misconduct rules in that period. In arriving at penalty, stewards considered the trainers guilty plea, clear record of an extended period in relation to this type of offending, and the circumstances relative to him being late to present his runners to the mounting yard.
RACE 1:SKY RACING BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 2000 M
MISTERKIPCHOGE (NZ) – After leaving the crossing near the 1600m brushed the running rail resulting in the hind quarters shifting outwards contacting KAYLEEN’S PROFIT (NZ) dislodging jockey R Wiggins (KAYLEEN’S PROFIT (NZ).
SIR ROCKET – Began awkwardly. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
CASH ARTIST – Began awkwardly and impeded shortly after the start by SIDESHOW FRANKIE which shifted out. Raced wide until obtaining a position in the lead near the 1300m. Over raced in the middle stages.
KINGS CASTLE (FR) – Declared a late scratching at 12.01pm when trainer D Amos advised he had encountered mechanical difficulties and would not arrive at the course in time for the race.
KAYLEEN'S PROFIT (NZ) – Leaving the crossing near the 1600m bumped by the hind quarters of MISTERKIPCHOGE (NZ), which shifted outwards after brushing the running rail, dislodging jockey R Wiggins. Following the running of the event jockey R Wiggins was examined by QAS officers inclusive of a concussion test and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements. A post-race veterinary examination of KAYLEEN’S PROFIT failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
SIDESHOW FRANKIE – Shifted outwards shortly after the start impeding CASH ARTIST momentarily. Raced keenly in the early and middles stages.
JETPACK VERDI (NZ) – Near the 1600m checked to avoid the fallen rider.
SHADOW PROJECT – Near the 1600m checked to avoid the fallen rider. Inclined to lay inwards on occasions when under pressure in the home straight
RACE 2: LADROKES HOSTED POTS MAIDEN HANDICAP (QTIS BONUSES FOR 3YO'S ONLY) 1100 M
WATCHFULWILDERNESS – Began awkwardly and bumped FROSTY’S GOTCHA. Raced wide in the early stages. When questioned in relation to the performance apprentice M Apel stated that after being trapped wide in the early stages she elected to find a position at the rear, then when asked for an effort near the 500m the gelding responded in a dour manner. Ms Apel further stated that in her opinion WATCHFULWILDERNESS may be better suited to races over a further distance than today’s event.
ARANCIA – Raced greenly in the home straight when under pressure.
LIVELY SPIRIT – Over raced in the early stages. When questioned in relation to the performance jockey R Wiggins stated that LIVELY SPIRIT’s tendency to over race in the early and middle stages in his opinion proved very detrimental to the filly’s finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an insignificant laceration to the right hind fetlock.
FROSTY'S GOTCHA – Bumped by WATCHFULWILDERNESS at the start. Raced wide in the early stages. Detained on course till approximately 4pm for post-race blood sampling.
RACE 3: LADBROKES MEGA MULTI QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1100 M
BIG BARRY – Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result.
DIANTE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Hung outwards for some distance from the 600m until a point entering the home straight. Apprentice M Apel dropped her whip leaving the 200m.
OCTOPOLIS – Blundered on jumping and slow into stride as a result. Raced keenly in the early stages.
LONG TALL JAMES – Inclined to lay inwards when under pressure in the home straight.
WHIP 'N NEIGHNEIGH – Began awkwardly.
BLESSED BOOM – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid inwards when under pressure in the home straight and had to be corrected on a number of occasions. Apprentice T Fenlon dropped her right reign approaching the 100m.
SCOTCH ROCKET – Put in a few awkward strides near the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer J Doolan was advised that a warning would be placed on SCOTCH ROCKET’s record due to being uncompetitive.
RACE 4: LADBROKES POPULAR SRM MAIDEN HANDICAP (QTIS BONUSES APPLICABLE 2&3YO ONLY) 1300 M
TIGER JIM – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages. Laid inwards when under pressure in the home straight.
PROVISEUR (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after competing within the last 7-days and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Slow to begin. Jockey R Wiggins reported that the gelding failed to travel at any stage throughout the event and was awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Trainer K Smyth reported that in his opinion PROVISUEUR (NZ) may not have appreciated the firmer track conditions today, in comparison to its previous starts. Mr Smyth undertook to report to stewards should anything arise in the subsequent days.
SUMICH – Carried wider near the 700m by LUNA READY near the 700m which shifted outwards. Laid inwards when under pressure in the home straight.
STELLAR LEGEND – Laid inwards when under pressure in the home straight.
NOTFORTHEMONEY – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
STREAMELOT (IRE) – Slow to begin. Trainer D Amos reported to stewards that he was disappointed with the mare’s performance today with the addition of blinkers for the first time and would look to make gear adjustments prior to STREAMELOT (IRE) next start.
VIPER ROOM – Inclined to lay inwards when under pressure in the home straight.
FROSTY QUEEN – Began awkwardly. Near the 600m improved into restricted room to the inside of MADAM NAZAR and had to be restrained for a number of strides.
LUNA READY – Shifted outwards near the 700m carrying SUMICH wider on the track.
RACE 5: LADBROKES BIG BETS COPY NOW OPEN HANDICAP 1100 M
MASTER MONTARO – Raced keenly in the early stages.
TRACK TALE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Shifted outwards and bumped with DEALING’S DONE close to the finish.
OBLIGATED – Began awkwardly and shifted outwards shortly after the start momentarily impeding DEALING’S DONE. Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide in the early stages.
ODEGAARD – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 200m.
YOUR TOO GOOD – Fractious prior to the start. Began awkwardly and shifted outwards.
DEALING'S DONE – Slow to begin and shortly after the start impeded momentarily by OBLIGATED. Bumped close to the finish by TRACK TALE which shifted outwards.
RUBUNKAR – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after competing within the last 7-days and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Raced wide in the early stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
RACE 6: LADBROKES ODDS SURGE CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1100 M
The start of this race was delayed when OUR MISSLE proved difficult to load. Trainer L Manzelmann was advised that a warning would be placed on OUR MISSILE’s record for proving difficult to load.
SPIRIT OF MAC – Shifted inwards on jumping bumping TENNER. Over raced in the early stages when attempting to obtain cover and raced wide thereafter. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
ZAYA – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages.
HE'S THE ONE – Began awkwardly. Laid inwards under pressure over the final 200m.
OUR MISSILE – Began awkwardly.
I'M STELLAR – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
RAVENITE – Over raced in the early stages.
TENNER – Shifted outwards at the start bumping SPIRIT OF MAC.
FLYBALL – Bounded on jumping and was slow to begin as a result. Laid inwards when under pressure in the home straight.
RACE 7: BOOK FOR AMATEUR CUP SATURDAY 23RD MAY BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200 M
ANSWERING – Raced in restricted room for some distance near the 900m when RICH DIVINITY shifted inwards marginally and as a consequence its hind quarters made contact with ANSWERING and apprentice A Miessner taking immediate action to relieve the pressure and immediately thereafter UPSTART LEGEND, which was racing to the inside of ANSWERING, shifted outwards marginally which contributed to the overall incident.
BETTER BE READY – Began awkwardly.
KICKATINALONG – Began awkwardly. Laid outwards from a point near the 600m. When questioned in relation to the performance apprentice N Olzard stated that the mare’s tendency to hang out made it extremely difficult to ride out and proved detrimental to its finishing chances. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Trainer C Taylor reported that it was his opinion that KICKATINALONG resented the tongue tie and that he would experiment with gear prior to its next start.
RICH DIVINITY – Began awkwardly. Inclined to lay inwards when under pressure in the home straight.
TOP HONOURS – Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result.
CRIMSON DECIPHER – Slow into stride.
RACE 8: RACING AGAIN FRIDAY 1ST MAY BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1560 M
GREGARIOUS – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. When questioned in relation to the seemingly improved performance jockey E Bell stated that the gelding was out to a more favorable distance today in comparison to its recent starts, she further added that GREGARIOUS had derived fitness benefit from recent racing.
FIFTY FIVE MUSTANG – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after competing within the last 7-days and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly and was slow to begin.
MORDECAI – Over raced in the middle stages.
BOOM CRUSHER – Began awkwardly. Over raced onto the heels of GREGARIOUS near the 600m and had to be restrained for some distance.
TURN ME ROYALE (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages.
DUBAWI'S GIRL – Raced keenly in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Trainer J Manzelmann was advised that DUBAWI’S GIRL would be barred from racing at TAB venues until its form improves at non-TAB venues due to being uncompetitive.
REMLAP KAVA – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
SPIRIT TALKER – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
MASALI RAFFA – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Overweight
Race 1 Ryan Wiggins - + 0.5 KG.
Race 6 Emma Bell - + 1KG.
Fines
General – Trainer Ricky Vale – AR228(b) - $500 with $200 wholly suspended for a period of 12 months – Misconduct
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
MISTERKIPCHOGE (NZ), PROVISEUR (NZ), ODEGAARD, EARLY FUSION, ANSWERING, MORDECAI.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, FROSTY’S GOTCHA
Warnings/bars
Race 3 – SCOTCH ROCKET – Warning – Uncompetitive
Race 6 – OUR MISSILE – Warning – Difficult to load
Race 8 – DUBAWI’S GIRL – Barred from racing at TAB venue until its form improves at non-TAB meetings.
Late scratchings
Race 1 KINGS CASTLE @ 12.01pm – Mechanical breakdown.
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