QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MAREEBA TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 24 MAY 2025
 
WEATHER – Overcast TRACK RATING – Good 4RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Copelin
Stewards – P. Gillard, Y. Walburgh-Schmidt (C.A.T. Steward) & P. Lane (Assistant Steward).

GENERAL
 
Mareeba 26 May 2024 – Race 4: GREGG CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Benchmark 55 Handicap – 1210M
 
Stewards today inquired into the reason DIVINE WIT (W. D’Avila) fell near the 700 metres. After hearing statements from jockey W. D’Avila and stewards observations along with viewing all of the available race day footage it was established that near the 700 metres DIVINE WIT had improved to the outside of DUYFKEN which stepped out marginally rounding the turn on its own accord bumping DIVINE WIT on its off shoulder, which in-turn resulted in DIVINE WIT shifting out and being awkwardly placed at the heels of RED LANTERN (F. Edwards) clipping that runners heels and falling, dislodging jockey D’Avila. Stewards determined that no action of any other rider in the race had contributed to the fall which was deemed to be a very unfortunate racing incident.
 
Stewards questioned App T Wheeler after receiving a complaint in relation to App Wheeler’s failure to fulfil riding commitments at the meeting of the Mt Isa Race Club today 24/05/2025 after it was established that App Wheeler had verbally accepted a number of rides at that race meeting. After considering submissions from App Wheeler, who pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR 127, Stewards severely reprimanded App Wheeler and reminded him of his obligation going forward in relation to this rule.
 
Permitted overweight:
Race 2, L. Guernier + 1kg

Race 1: CQB BENCHMARK 50 Handicap - 900M

OSTERBERG - As the gelding had not competed for an extended period it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Wide for the majority of the race.
 
KICKAGOAL KENNY – Raced wide for the majority of the race. Brushed by SUPERSTIONS who laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
FIVE BULLS – Slow to begin. Stewards inquired into the improved performance of the gelding and were advised by trainer J RYAN the horse was down in class and had worked well in the week leading up to the meeting, she also stated the horse appreciated the good track conditions. Her explanation was noted by the stewards.  
REEMYA (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
NAPOLEON STRIKE – Slow into stride and raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
SUPERSTIONS – Raced wide for the majority of the race. Laid in slightly whilst making a run inside the 100 metres and bumped with SWEET CANDY. Lay out brushing with KICKAGOAL KENNY over the concluding stages.
 
SWEET CANDY – Moved out to gain a clear run and bumped with SUPERSTITIONS which lay in under pressure.
 
Race 2: DJ GILMORE ELECTRICAL QTIS BENCHMARK 55 Handicap - 1123M

IMELDA MAYHEM (NZ) - As the gelding had not competed for an extended period it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
PURPOSE ‘N’ VISION - As the gelding had not competed for an extended period it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
ELSPHERE – Slow to begin.
 
RIVALON – Momentarily steadied near the 1000 metres when being crossed by another runner.
 
BRAVE INTENT – Began awkwardly and after racing handy compounded after leaving the 600 metres and tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to indicate any apparent abnormalities. Trainer undertook to advise stewards if anything arises to explain today’s performance.
 
Race 3:CB DESIGNS Maiden Plate - 1210M
 
TOHUKU – Escaped from the handler in the tie-up area and was recaptured after cantering a short distance underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Slow to begin.
 
CHARM TELLER – Fractious in the barriers and then raced ungenerously in the early stages. Raced three wide with no cover for the majority of the race.
 
WHATA BOBBI DAZZLA – Slow into stride. On returning to scale rider App. T Wheeler reported the mare had raced ungenerously during the early and middle stages.
 
URIS – Put in an awkward stride near the 1000 metres.
 
BEAUTIFUL LIES – Commenced to compound leaving the 300 metres. When questioned rider App. T. Leslight advised stewards the horse did not feel right in its action, and he did not test the filly over the concluding stages. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that failed to indicate any obvious abnormalities.
 
FIREUPZOUS - Lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

 
 
 
 
 
Race 4: RTS CONCRETING 2025 BATTLE OF THE BUSHMAREEBA QUALIFIER OPEN Plate - 1210M

SIR ROCKET – Slow to begin.
 
THE DRILLER – Slow to begin.
 
GUAPO – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
RECRUITER – Raced keenly early and middle stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the later stages of the home straight.
 
Race 5: HEAVY DIESEL MECHANICS MM/ROB KOCH MEMORIAL/FNQ UP & COMING STAYERS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap - 1800M

OXFORDSHIRE - Raced wide in the early and middle stages of the race.
 
MELANIN (NZ) – Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages, rider App. T. Leslight was advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.
 
BRAND NEW (NZ) – Had to be restrained near the winning post when placed in restricted room between VIVENZO and MELANIN which had shifted in under pressure.
 
MERRY OLD SOUL (NZ) - Stewards inquired into the improved performance of the gelding and were advised by trainer T. Rowe the gelding had worked this week and had recently ran third in the Mt. Garnet Cup, he also believed the differences in the weights played a part  in the horses performance today. His explanation was noted by the stewards.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands:
App. T Wheeler – Severe Reprimand in failing to fulfil engagements after accepting rides at Mount Isa 24 May 2025 – AR 127.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race:
All winners
 
Summary of late changes/rider notification:
Race 1 BLONDIE’S SECRET – App. Ty Wheeler.
Race 2 TRAVELLING SWEET – App. Tyler Leslight.
 
Late Scratching:
Race 1 SOGOYA 12.00pm – No available rider.
 
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.