QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB

THURSDAY 2ND JULY 2026


WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Soft 5
RAIL – +3m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.4


OFFICIALS

Chairman - Hayden Gillett
Stewards – Shane Larkins, Ethan Suli, Peter Warren, John McIntosh & Gary Wust (Clerk of the Scales)


GENERAL

Due to jockey Adam Sewell incurring a suspension that commenced midnight 1 July 2026, rider replacements were approved as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Rider overweights were permitted as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.


RACE 1: BOB SYMONS QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1100M

ALBERTA BOUND – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a position in the lead approaching the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor lacerations to its right hindleg and was treated accordingly.

COAL SEAM – Was fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a position outside the lead approaching the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance of COAL SEAM, jockey Ashley Butler stated he could offer no tangible explanation for the gelding’s disappointing performance. He explained that after beginning awkwardly, he elected to push forward to obtain a desired position to avoid being trapped wide, however, COAL SEAM failed to travel at any stage during the event. Jockey Butler further stated that the gelding became awkward in its action on several occasions in the home straight, and as a result, he therefore elected to ease his mount and apply no further pressure over the final stages. Trainer C Taylor could also offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer C Taylor undertook to advise Stewards whether anything should come to light in the coming days that may have had a bearing on its performance. Nonetheless, Stewards advised trainer Taylor that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record for a poor performance.

STORMYBOB – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure under the final 150m.

ANDERS KISS – Commenced to over race in the middle stages.

MEAN MAGIC – Bumped by TIGER ROCKET at the start which was carried outwards. Raced wide in the early stages.

REVES TIME – Began awkwardly and shifted outwards, bumping TIGER ROCKET. Over raced in the middle stages. Inclined to lay inwards when under pressure in the home straight.

TIGER ROCKET – Bumped by REVES TIME at the start and was carried outwards, bumping MEAN MAGIC. Commenced to race ungenerously in the early stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.


RACE 2: SKY RACING OPEN HANDICAP 1560M

ACROPHOBIC – Stood flat footed as the start was effected (3L). Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Shifted wider passing the 600m when attempting to improve. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Trainer J Hatfield was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record for standing flat footed.

TURBEAU – Raced keenly in the early stages.

JOURNALISM – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

RAETIHI (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having raced at Eagle Farm on the 27th of June 2026 and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a position in the lead approaching the 1300m.

EXODAS – Began awkwardly. Elected to shift wider on the track to improve near the 600m. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure over the final 100m.

OUR MISSILE – Began awkwardly.


RACE 3: LADBROKES MEGA MULTI QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200M

ATOMIC TIME (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

BESTOV – Raced keenly in the early stages.

BELVEDERE MISS – Slow into stride. Raced keenly in the early stages.

LILSISTERDON'TCHA – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride as a result. Raced keenly in the early stages.

FILLYDELPHIA MISS – Was fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Began awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result. Trainer Lachie Manzelmann was advised that a warning would be placed on FILLYDELPHIA MISS’ record for its barrier manners.

RUBY DOREEN – Raced keenly in the early stages. Gave ground upon entering the home straight to be beaten 22L. Trainer Lachie Manzelmann was advised that RUBY DOREEN would be stood down from TAB race meetings until it establishes improved form at Non-TAB meetings.


RACE 4: LADBROKES ODDS SURGE OPEN HANDICAP 1200M

TRACK TALE – Briefly inconvenienced and had to alter course over the final 50m when LETMELETGO shifted outwards under pressure. Jockey Ryan Wiggins (LETMELETGO) was reminded of his obligations to ensure he keeps his mounts on a straight course.

REAL KEY – Bumped by BOOMING LAD shortly after the start when that runner shifted inwards. Had to be steadied from the heels of BOOMING LAD near the 800m when that runner was being restrained.

LETMELETGO – Began awkwardly. Raced wide until obtaining a position in the lead near the 800m. Laid outwards over the final 50m, resulting in TRACK TALE being inconvenienced and having to alter course close to the finish.

OUTBACK ACTION – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Inclined to lay inwards over the final stages of the home straight.

PARADE GROUND – Slow into stride. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

BOOMING LAD – Shifted inwards shortly after the start, bumping REAL KEY. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. BOOMING LAD was reported to have lost its left-hind shoe in running.

FLYING SHAMUS – Slow to begin.


RACE 5: BOOK FOR MACKAY CUP SATURDAY 25TH JULY RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1300M

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow jockey Ryan Wiggins, rider of the second-placed AYE VEE AITCH, to view the stewards' replays of the start and the photo finish image. After doing so, jockey Wiggins was satisfied with the judge’s placings, and correct weight was declared.

BOOM BOOM RAY – Began awkwardly. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey Tahlia Fenlon stated that after missing the start, BOOM BOOM RAY had to settle further back in the field than anticipated, resulting in her having to ride for luck, where the gelding only battled on fairly to the finish.

ICONIC PRINCE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to having not started in a race for an extended period and was cleared to start.

AYE VEE AITCH – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Over raced in the early stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

RAVENITE – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room between ICONIC PRINCE and CHALKLEY for some distance rounding the home turn was inclined to hang outwards. Was briefly held up in the early stages of the home straight before shifted inwards to obtain clear running near the 200m.

WHATTA WHITT – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted in today’s event, jockey Ashley Butler stated that it was not his intention to lead. However, after the gelding began well, he elected to settle forward in a comfortable position, allowing him to maintain a steady tempo without having to do much work.

MILK MAID – Began awkwardly. Raced ungenerously on a number of occasions in the early stages of the event. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

CHALKLEY – Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.


RACE 6: RACING AGAIN FRIDAY 17TH JULY BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1100M

SIR ROCKET – Shifted inwards at the start, bumping UPSTART LEGEND. Hung inwards rounding the home turn.

UPSTART LEGEND – Bumped by SIR ROCKET and was carried in bumping SINGULAR. Raced keenly in the early stages.

LA PETITE MAISON – Began awkwardly. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight and bumped with ZAYA on a number of occasions.

SINGULAR – Bumped by UPSTART LEGEND and REBELIOUS RED at the start. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Inclined to hang inwards under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey Ryan Wiggins stated that being first up and the gelding’s tendency to over race in the early and middle stages proved detrimental to its finishing efforts. SINGULAR lost its right fore shoe in running.

MAXIMUM POWER – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Over raced in the early stages.

CROWN REACH – Began awkwardly. Unable to obtain clear racing room for majority of the home straight.

REBELIOUS RED – Bounded at the start and shifted outwards bumping SINGULAR. Over raced in the early stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

ZAYA – Laid outwards under pressure in the home straight and bumped with LA PETITE MAISON on a number of occasions. Immediately passing the winning post, jockey Georgina Cartwright lost use of her left rein and ZAYA shifted inwards abruptly and made contact with the inside running rail.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Rider Overweights
Race 1: Ben Kennedy (MEAN MAGIC) + 1KG.
Race 1: Chelsea Jokic (TIGER ROCKET) + 0.5KG.
Race 2: Chelsea Jokic (RAETIHI) + 0.5KG.
Race 4: Sean Cormack (FLYING SHAMUS) + 1KG.
Race 5: Raul Silvera Olivera (MILK MAID) + 0.5KG.
Race 5: Ben Kennedy (CHALKLEY) + 0.5KG.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ALBERTA BOUND, ACROPHOBIC, EXODAS, LILSISTERDON’TCHA, LETMELETGO, FLYING SHAMUS, ATE VEE AITCH, MILK MAID, SINGULAR & ZAYA.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1: COAL SEAM – Poor performance – Warning
Race 2: ACROPHOBIC – Stood flat footed – Warning
Race 3: FILLYDELPHIA MISS – Barrier Manners – Warning
Race 3: RUBY DOREEN – Poor performance – Stood down to non-TAB venues


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: ANDERS KISS - Ms Tahlia Fenlon
Race 2: RAETIHI (NZ) - Ms Chelsea Jokic & OUR MISSILE - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 3: FILLYDELPHIA MISS - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 4: TRACK TALE - Aidan Holt, EARLY FUSION - Ms Tahlia Fenlon & PARADE GROUND - Raul Silvera Olivera
Race 5: WHATTA WHITT - Ashley Butler & MILK MAID - Raul Silvera Olivera


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.