QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB

MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2025

WEATHER –Fine
TRACK RATING –Good/Sand
RAIL – True Entire Course
PENETROMETER – N/A

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Nosworthy
Stewards – D. Griffiths, P. Warren, R. Prowd
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
RICHMOND – Saturday 25th October 2025
Race 5 : GREAT ARTESIAN VETERINARY SURGERY OPEN Handicap (1400 METRES)
 
Stewards have concluded the inquiry into rider Maddie Mankelow’s riding of HURRICANE THUNDER over the final stages of the race where she applied the whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100 metres, 4 more than permitted. In consequence rider Mankelow was charged and admitted a breach of AR 132(7)(a)(ii), and after consideration of all relevant factors a fine of $500.00 was imposed. Additionally, rider Mankelow was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(i) for applying her whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100 metres.

GENERAL
 
1.    PITLECO LASS, which was engaged in Race 1, was scratched by order of the Stewards prior to scratching time acting under the provisions of AR83. After questioning Trainer Kerry Krogh, it was established that he had recently purchased the mare through an online sale, with the horse arriving at his stables on Tuesday 4 November 2025.Trainer Krogh had nominated the mare without consulting the previous connections regarding the horse’s preparation in the lead-up to today’s event and admitted he was unaware that the mare had been spelled following its most recent race performance on 9 October 2025. Trainer Krogh was reminded of his obligations to ensure he is fully informed of the training and racing status of any horse entering his care prior to nomination.
2.    PRINCE OF DANCE (engaged in Race 1) and WITHOUT (engaged in Race 7) were declared late scratchings due to no rider being available. Given all circumstances, Trainer Shryn Royes was reprimanded under the provisions of LR68(1) and reminded of her obligations to scratch her runners by the required deadline.
3.    As apprentice Rider Bailie Baker was indisposed, she was replaced by apprentice Amelia Heinrich on all engaged mounts as listed in the Stewards Race Day Summary.
4.    Prior to the commencement of the race meeting, all riders were subject to a breath test and were all cleared to fulfil their engagements.
 
Race 1: NQES QTIS Maiden Plate 1100M

LORD VALEN – Began awkwardly. Nearing the 700 metres, became unbalanced due to pressure and shifted in contacting the hind quarters of CUP OF AMBITION. Hung in under pressure throughout the final straight.
 
WEIRD GOODBYES – Nearing the 700 metres, was severely checked after being crowded for room when KOUKLITSA shifted in when not clear.
 
BOOGIEWITHMAHBABY – Slow to begin then hampered shortly after. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
CAPRICIOUS BELLE – Shifted in on jumping hampering BOOGIEWITHMAHBABY.
 
CUP OF AMBITION – Shifted in on jumping bumping with SKIP A BEAT (NZ). Checked leaving the 700 metres.
 
KOUKLITSA – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Nearing the 700 metres, shifted in when not sufficiently clear of WEIRD GOODBYES, which was initially crowded then severely checked, and as a result was taken in onto LORD VALEN resulting in that gelding becoming unbalanced and shifting in contacting the hind-quarters of CUP OF AMBITION, which was also checked. Rider Nor Yadi defended a resultant breach of AR 131(a); however, the charge was subsequently found proven. After factoring all relevant considerations, rider Yadi’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 16 days, with this to commence at midnight on Saturday 15 November 2025 up to and including racing on Monday 1 December 2025. In assessing penalty, account was taken of his not-guilty plea, good record and that the incident was in the mid-range category.
 
MIA TORETTO – Began awkwardly. Laid in through the early part of the home straight.
 
SKIP A BEAT (NZ) – Shifted out on jumping bumping with CUP OF AMBITION.
 
BUSTERKICK – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 2: QH20 Class 4 Plate 1100M

BREAKING GROUND – Contacted the side of the barriers on jumping.
 
FABULOUS HOFFA – Shortly after the start, shifted out bumping with MANIC LIGHT. Raced wide throughout.
 
TRICKETEER – Shifted out on jumping bumping TORONADO ROUGE. Resented the kickback in the back straight. Raced wide throughout.
 
VONK – Began very awkwardly and shifted in bumping HEAVENLY LEGEND.
 
HEAVENLY LEGEND – Bumped on jumping.
 
JUKEBOX LUCY (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
MANIC LIGHT – Bumped shortly after the start. Resented the kickback in the back straight. Rider Micheal McDonald reported at scale that MANIC LIGHT heavily resented the kickback in the early and middle stages and failed to stretch out.
 
TORONADO ROUGE – Bumped on jumping.
 
Race 3: CITY & COUNTRY REALITY Class 2 Handicap 1200M
 
SHE SMASHES – Raced wide throughout. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages and brushed with COMBS on two occasions.
 
KWIK AZ HELL – Began very awkwardly and lost ground.
 
LUCKY NEKO – Raced wide throughout.
 
COMBS – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages and brushed with SHE SMASHES on two occasions.
 
GLASSOUT – Stood flat-footed at the start and was slow to begin. Shifted wider to avoid the kickback leaving the 800 metres then raced wide thereafter.
 
Race 4: SPORTSBET OPEN Handicap 1200M

DEEP BREATH – Jumped in at the start and lost ground.

PENNYPACKER – Raced wide throughout.
 
SANTORINI SUN – Raced very wide without cover throughout.
 
RESTRICTIONS – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
LAST DITCH EFFORT – Raced very wide throughout. Apprentice rider Maddie Mankelow reported at scale that LAST DITCH EFFORT dipped leaving the 500 metres for a stride.
 
Race 5: STEEJO PRESS BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1450M
 
LE FORCE – Crowded for room then buffeted for some distance shortly after jumping away.
 
METAL BAR – Shifted in on jumping resulting in LE FORCE being crowded and ARDEN GREEN being buffeted for some distance. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
BLAZERRO – Rider Micheal McDonald reported at scale that BLAZERRO felt uncomfortable in its action over the final 100 metres and he elected to ease the mount as he felt the gelding may have shifted a plate. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have shifted the left front plate in running.
 
ARDEN GREEN – Buffeted for some distance shortly after jumping away. Apprentice rider Julie Busuttin reported at scale that ARDEN GREEN resented the kickback throughout.
 
Race 6: ATULL PLUMBING BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1450M

SHOALWATER BAY – Raced wide in the early stages. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
ROMAN DAGGER (NZ) – Failed to muster early speed.
 
SMOOTH TORQUE – Taken in on jumping after THE TYLER shifted in. Began to concede ground leaving the 500 metres.
 
THE TYLER – Shifted in on jumping taking SMOOTH TORQUE in onto SUPERSTELLAR, which was bumped.
 
MAGIC GAME – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost ground.
 
MIDORI FOREST – Shifted in shortly after the start hampering JOY MCCOY (NZ).
 
JOY MCCOY (NZ) – Slow to begin then hampered shortly after. Resented the kickback in the early and middle stages and failed to stretch out for a distance.
 
LEGAL CHALLENGE – Slow to begin. Failed to muster early speed.
 
SUPERSTELLAR – Bumped on jumping.
 
Race 7: LEWIE FIRE BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 900M

UNDER SUSPICION – Shifted out on jumping bumping with BARBARITY.
 
VIKING VALOUR – Began very awkwardly and shifted out hampering WHOLELOTTALOVE, which was taken out onto LADY MAGNET, which was hampered and became unbalanced. Raced wide throughout.
 
TEQUILA DANCER – Contacted on jumping.
 
CARD BOARD CUT OUT – Slow to begin then shifted out contacting the hind quarters of TEQUILA DANCER. Rider Micheal McDonald reported at scale that CARD BOARD CUT OUT resented the kickback when racing in a trailing position.
 
BARBARITY – Shifted out on jumping bumping with UNDER SUSPICION. Raced wide throughout. Conceded ground over the concluding stages finishing distanced from the field. Apprentice rider Julie Busuttin reported at scale that BARBARITY hung out rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination no obvious abnormalities.
 
LADY MAGNET – Raced wide throughout.
 
WHOLELOTTALOVE – Hampered on jumping, becoming momentarily unbalanced. Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Richmond – 25 October 2025
R5: Apprentice Maddie Mankelow [AR132(7)(a)(i)] – Use of whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100 metres – Reprimand.
Races 1 & 7. Trainer Shryn Royes – [LR68(1)] – Failing to scratch by the prescribed time – Reprimand.
Fines
Richmond – 25 October 2025
R5: Apprentice Maddie Mankelow [AR132(7)(a)(i)] – Excessive use of whip prior to 100 metres – $500.00 Fine.
Suspensions
Race 1. Rider Nor Yadi – [AR131(a)] – Careless riding – Suspended 16th November up to and including 1st December 2025 – 16 Days.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
LORD VALEN, JUKEBOX LUCY (NZ), SHE SMASHES, BENEVENTO, MEGHAN.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. No 8. CAPRICIOUS BELLE – Amelia Heinrich replacing Bailie Baker.
Race 2. No 3. FABULOUS HOFFA – Amelia Heinrich replacing Bailie Baker.
Race 3. No 1. DANCE WIZZARD – Amelia Heinrich replacing Bailie Baker.
Race 4. No 6. SANTORINI SUN – Amelia Heinrich replacing Bailie Baker.
Race 5. No 1. LE FORCE – Amelia Heinrich replacing Bailie Baker.
Race 6. No 7. MAGIC GAME – Amelia Heinrich replacing Bailie Baker.
Race 7. No 3. HI ZERO – Amelia Heinrich replacing Bailie Baker.
 
Late scratchings
Race 1. No 5. PRINCE OF DANCE – 8:49am
Race 7. No 10. WITHOUT – 11:30am


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.