QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND AMATEUR RACING CLUB
 
SUNDAY 4 MAY 2025
 
WEATHER – Fine           
TRACK RATING –  Soft 5
RAIL – Out 0.5m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.57
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chair of Stewards – S Larkins
Stewards – J Adams, E Suli, S Stehbens, H Gillett
 

GENERAL
Overweight permitted as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Due to an oversight by the Racing Queensland Handicapping Department, a half a kilogram weight penalty was inadvertently not applied to TRANSATLANTIC in race 8 after winning at Eagle Farm on 28 December 2024. TRANSATLANTIC was re-handicapped to carry 56 kilograms.
 
 
RACE 1: RAY WHITE ROCKHAMPTON MAIDEN HANDICAP 1500 M
 
THE HACKNEYDIAMOND – Began awkwardly. Held up in the home straight until a point leaving the 200m. Near the 200m, was carried inwards across the heels of FINE AND RARE by SEND THE MONEY which shifted inwards under pressure. Apprentice B Johnson was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for carelessly allowing her mount to shift ground.
 
BOOM CRUSHER – Had to be restrained off the heels of LUSTROUS SINS when racing keenly near the 1000m. Laid in when placed under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
ROYAL GLADIATOR – Pulled hard in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
SEND THE MONEY – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow into stride. Pulled hard in the early and middle stages when racing in a rearward position and had to be checked off heels before shifting wider to improve under a strong hold leaving the 1100m. Continued to over race in the middle stages. Laid in when placed under pressure rounding the home turn and in the home straight. When questioned in relation to improving into a three-wide position near the 1100m and progressing forwards, apprentice B Johnson stated that her mount had commenced to pull extremely hard despite her efforts and as a result she raced close to heels so therefore elected to shift wider. Apprentice Johnson further added that she has ridden the mare in recent starts where SEND THE MONEY had behaved in a similar manner. Trainer B Trimble was advised that a warning would be placed against SEND THE MONEY’s record for its racing manners.
 
LUSTROUS SINS – Began awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Jockey C McIver pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride his mount out fully to the finish which compromised LUSTROUS SINS chances of finishing in fourth place. Jockey McIver’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, with the suspension to commence midnight 4th May 2025 and to conclude midnight 11th May 2025.
 
 
RACE 2: KNIGHT FRANK AGRIBUSINESS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1100 M
 
ASTRA STAR – Bumped by ASK ME MATE which shifted in shortly after the start.
 
POWER OF KATIE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
TIPSY TIGER – Raced wide in the early stages before obtaining a position outside the lead near the 700m. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey R Bayliss stated that the work endured racing wide in the early stages had a telling effect on the finishing efforts of the filly and as a result, was disappointing over the concluding stages. Jockey Bayliss further added that TIPSY TIGER travelled well in the early and middle stages but failed to run on when placed under pressure approaching the 400m.
 
ASK ME MATE – Shifted inwards on jumping, bumping ASTRA STAR. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
BILLY BOOM – Slow to begin.
 
DUBIOUS LOVE – Slow to begin.
 
 
RACE 3: CLARK RUBBER MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M
 
SPELLMASTER (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers after contacting the mounting yard fence entering the course proper and was cleared to start. Was buffeted on jumping by GRUMPYOLDCOL which shifted outwards and SCOTTVILLE SCOOTER which shifted inwards, and as a result lost ground.
 
SPIRIT TALKER – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DOITLIKEMAXWELL – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ROCKETTO – Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until a point near the 300m and was obliged to shift wider.
 
SET FOR LIFE – Was fractious in the barriers prior to jumping.
 
WARHOL – Began awkwardly. Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages when being restrained.
 
GRUMPYOLDCOL – Shifted out on jumping, buffeting SPELLMASTER (NZ). Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
RELATIVES – Jockey K Wilson-Taylor reported that RELATIVES felt awkward in its action throughout the event and proved disappointing. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BADLIFEDECISIONS – Laid out when placed under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
MISHANI SUNSET – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed minor abrasions to its right hind and was showing mild signs of tying up. Trainer Z Hohn was advised that the filly would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 
SCOTTVILLE SCOOTER – Shifted inwards on jumping, buffeting SPELLMASTER (NZ). Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 4: PARADISE LAGOONS ROCKY AMATEURS CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1600 M
 
TOJAKI – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
FINE SHOT – Slow into stride.
 
MOCAMBO – Jockey J Stanley reported that MOCAMBO travelled well in the early and middle stages, however commenced to weaken noticeably over the final stages and went to the line in a disappointing manner. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a minor abrasion to its right foreleg.
 
DECIDUOUS – Began awkwardly.
 
EXECUTIVE STRESS – Jockey N Beriman pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she used her whip 10 times prior to the 100m, 14 times in total. Jockey Beriman’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, with the suspension to commence midnight 11th May 2025 and to conclude midnight 19th May 2025. In determining penalty, stewards took into consideration the QRIC whip penalty guidelines.
 
PREPOTENT – Jockey C McIver reported that PREPOTENT travelled well in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure in the home straight, the gelding had put in a number of awkward strides. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
 
RACE 5: FRASERS LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1100 M
 
CAPO STRADA – Began awkwardly. Upon returning to scale, apprentice M Apel advised that she may have been better served in not having exposed her mount as early in the home straight as she did and as a result in her view, tolled on the efforts of the gelding over the final stages.
 
MEAN APPROACH – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DOLLAR DOLLAR (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
ADALIE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Became awkwardly placed on the heels of MEAN APPROACH for a number of strides near the 700m and had to be restrained. Became awkwardly placed on the heels of PRINCE OF SOOVIEW near the 100m for a number of strides.
 
 
RACE 6: MILNE BROS RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 HANDICAP 1100 M
 
The start of this race was delayed when LITTLE MISS BELLE became fractious in the barriers and dislodged its bridle which had to be re-fitted.
 
THE LAST SAGA – Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until a point inside the final 150m and when shifting wider approaching the 100m, impeded GENERAL HIPOO and carried that runner wider.
 
LAMENTUM – Was very fractious prior to the start, reared on jumping and appeared to strike its head on the upper barrier structure. Held up for clear running the early stages of the home straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer K Smyth was advised that LAMENTUM would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 
GENERAL HIPPO – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Was impeded and carried wider by THE LAST SAGA which shifted outwards approaching the 100m.
 
GILBERT’S GOLD – Knuckled on jumping and was bumped by LAMENTUM shortly afterwards. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Rounding the turn near the 900m, was restrained from the heels of DEEP SECRET and was then shifted wider on the track. Apprentice M Apel explained that she had originally looked to settle further in the back, however due to her mount overracing and the tempo of the race reducing at this point, she shifted wider to avoid heels. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
LITTLE MISS BELLE – Began awkwardly.
 
STREET GOD – Knuckled on jumping. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey A Butler stated that after beginning awkwardly, STREET GOD failed to travel throughout and proved disappointing. Jockey Butler further added that STREET GOD may not have handled the addition of the tongue-tie. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a minor abrasion to its right hindleg. Stewards will follow up with trainer J Wigginton in regard to the gelding’s post-race recovery.
 
KERNEL BOOM – Raced wide throughout.
 
SPELLHOUND – Raced wide with cover throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
ALL BUSINESS (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced four-wide throughout.
 
DEEP SECRET – Began awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
BOITUMELO – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 7: BENTLEYS 2025 THE FITZROY OPEN 1300 M
 
LOST IN TRANSIT – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
SHOW SOME DECORUM – Shifted in on jumping, tightening DOUBTING EYE. Unable to obtain clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight.
 
OUR MAGNUS – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
MAHBABY – Began awkwardly. Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
CHERRY ROSE – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages.
 
DEEP BLAST – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight until a point inside the final 250m.
 
DEMON AWARD – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DOUBTING EYE – Was tightened by SHOW SOME DECORUM and was shifted inwards shortly after the start bumping with HELLISH, and as a result of being buffered between those two runners, lost ground.
 
HELLISH – Bumped by DOUBTING EYE which was carried inwards shortly after the start. Momentarily placed in restricted room near the 100m when TRACK TALE shifted outwards under pressure.
 
KATHY’S BEAU – Raced four-wide throughout. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey C Schofield stated that after being trapped wide and travelling well in the middle stages, the gelding failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure in the home straight and went to the line in a disappointing manner. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer C Taylor will be contacted in the coming days in relation to the gelding’s post-race recovery.
 
TRACK TALE – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight and momentarily placed HELLISH in restricted room near the 100m. When questioned regarding the performance, apprentice M Apel stated that the mare did not settle as well as in recent starts and as a consequence was unable to obtain a preferred respite during the middle stages and in her view this had a detrimental impact in the way in which TRACK TALE finished off the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer R Vale advised of his intentions to have blood tests conducted and would report to stewards any anomalies.
 
PIPISTRELLE – Held up for clear racing room in the home straight until a point near the 200m.
 
 
RACE 8: SHERRIN RENTALS 2025 THE ARCHER 1300 M
 
IOWNA MERC – Was fractious in the barriers prior to the start, reared and slipped backwards. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Upon returning to scale, jockey A Morgan reported that IOWNA MERC did not travel comfortably at any stage throughout. Jockey Morgan further added that the gelding has had a long preparation and may be in need of a let up. Trainer B Baker advised that IOWNA MERC would be sent for a spell and he would report if there is anything untoward in the gelding’s condition in the coming days.
 
RUSTIC STEEL – Raced wide with cover throughout. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.
 
SANDPAPER – Bumped by HELL which laid in passing the 400m.
 
SPACE TRACKER (IRE) – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
WINSTON SMURFHILL (NZ) – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
HELL – Laid in and bumped with SANDPAPER passing the 400m and became unbalanced. Apprentice E Lang advised that HELL had travelled well throughout, however after bumping SANDPAPER near the 400m, the gelding had become unbalanced and failed to respond to her riding thereafter. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer N Walsh was advised to report on the condition of the gelding in the coming days.
 
LUBRICATION – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room until a point approaching the 300m. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
COMRADE ROSA – Began awkwardly. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
COSMO CENTAURUS – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 700m and had to alter course to avoid the heels of SWISS EXILE over the final stages.
 
 
RACE 9: CITY PRINTING WORKS BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1300 M
 
THE BRILL BUILDING – Raced keenly in the early stages. Carried wider by ITZA MOTZA which laid out in the home straight.
 
MAGIC GAME – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
ITZA MOTZA – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight, carrying THE BRILL BUILDING wider.
 
NORTHUMBRIA – Began awkwardly. Inclined to over race throughout. Jockey W Satherley reported that NORTHUMBRIA’s inclination to over race throughout the event proved detrimental in its overall chances. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BO BO BEWARE – Began awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALPHA JANE – Knuckled on jumping. Placed in restricted room near the 900m when THE BRILL BUILDING ducked inwards.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Overweight
Race 1. Ashley Butler (FINE AND RARE) + 1KG.
Race 7. Sean Cormack (CHERRY ROSE) + 1KG.
Race 7. Justin Stanley (HELLISH) + 0.5KG.
 
Reprimands
Race 1.         Apprentice Brooke Johnson – AR131(a) – Reprimand Careless Riding.

Suspensions
Race 1.         Jockey Chris McIver – AR131(b) – 7 Day Suspension – Failed to ride mount out fully – midnight 4/05/2024 to midnight 11/05/2025
Race 4.         Jockey Nikita Beriman – AR132(7)(a)(ii) 8 Day Suspension – Whip use - M/N 11/05/2025 to M/N 19/05/2025

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
DUKE OF LANCASTER, BILLY BOOM, RELATIVES, SKYFORGER, FINE SHOT, DECIDUOUS, LIMERO, GENERAL HIPPO, LOST IN TRANSIT, SHOW SOME DECORUM, OUR MAGNUS, LETMELETGO, HELLISH, KATHY’S BEAU, TRACK TALE, PIPISTRELLE, IOWNA MERC, IT’SOURTIME, RUSTIC STEEL, SANDPAPER, TRANSATLANTIC, SWISS EXILE, SPACE TRACKER (IRE), WINSTON SMURFHILL (NZ), HELL, LUBRICATION, COMRADE ROSA, COSMO CENTAURUS, MAGIC GAME.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, CHERRY ROSE, COMRADE ROSA & TRANSATLANTIC

Warnings/bars
 
Race 1.         SEND THE MONEY – Warning – Racing Manners
Race 3.         MISHANI SUNSET – To Trial – Poor Performance
Race 6.         LAMENTUM – To Trial – Barrier Manners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1.         LUSTROUS SINS – Chris McIver
Race 3.         GRUMPYOLDCOL – Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 4.         PREPOTENT – Chris McIver
Race 5.         CAPO STRADA – Ms McKenzie Apel (a3/53kg),
Race 6.         STREET GOD – Ashley Butler
Race 9.         THE BRILL BUILDING – Ms McKenzie Apel (a3/53kg)


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.