QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB

FRIDAY 18TH JULY 2025

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Soft 5
RAIL – +4.5m Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.3

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – H Gillett
Stewards – S Larkins, E Suli, S Stehbens & G Wust


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Thangool 14/9/24 – Race 2: GORDON KRAFFT MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 800m

Stewards have concluded an inquiry, after considering all evidence it was established that EXTREMAARTY (apprentice J Devine) had commenced to raced keenly near the 300m and improved into restricted room to the inside of BETTER RUSH (Jockey H Richardson) and had to be restrained and shit outwards across the heels of that runner and lost ground as a result. As the incident could not be attributed to any runner other than the mannerisms of EXTREEMARTY stewards took no further action and reported the incident.

Stewards approved overweights as per the race day summary.


GENERAL

As jockey J Stanley was not riding at today’s meeting due to injury at the Ipswich race meeting on the 17th of July, rider replacements were approved as per the race day summary.

Trainer T Chambers was reprimanded under LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch the dual accepted REDNA out of one of the races by the prescribed time. Stewards were mindful that this is Ms Chambers’ first breach under this rule.

As jockey R Silvera Olivera (illness) was indisposed after being examined by the on-course QAS officers, rider replacements were made as per the steward’s race day summary. Jockey Silvera Olivera was advised that he would require a medical clearance prior to resuming race riding.


RACE 1: TAB CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1600M

ULTIMATE OUTCOME – Began awkwardly making contact with the inside barrier partition and as a result was slow to begin. Over raced in the early stages. Apprentice C Collis pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip 9 times prior to the 100m, 14 times in total. Apprentice Collis’ licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days with the suspension to commence midnight 26th July 2025 and to conclude midnight 2nd August 2025. In determining penalty, stewards took into account the QRIC whip penalty guidelines. Apprentice Collis was advised of his rights to appeal.

STREET GLORY – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

MARAVILLAS – Bounded on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages.

MAGIC GAME – Stood flat footed as the start was effected and as a result was slow to begin. Commenced to over race in the early and middle stages and was restrained by its rider on a number of occasions. Shifted wider near the 800m to improve. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted during the middle stages, in particular electing to restrain his mount further in the rear of the field, apprentice B Wheeler stated that his instructions were to improve wider during the middle stages to obtain a position closer to speed, consistent with its previous starts. Apprentice Wheeler added that when attempting to make his move, his mount commenced to race keenly proving difficult to ease in order to angle into a run to his outside. Apprentice Wheeler further added that after restraining he then realized that the tempo of the race was quicker than anticipated, therefore he allowed his mount to travel where comfortable and was ultimately able to shift wider near the 800m in an attempt to improve. Apprentice Wheeler further stated that despite having clear ground from the 800m, due to the one-paced nature of MAGIC GAME the mare took some time to gain momentum and finished the race off relatively well over the final 600m. When considering the explanation provided by apprentice Wheeler, the circumstances of the race and the tempo throughout, stewards could not be satisfied that the decisions made were totally unreasonable in the circumstance, however, intend to examine all betting relative to the race.

BO BO BEWARE – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

BOOM BOOM BELLA – Raced keenly in the early stages. When questioned in relation to the seemingly improved performance, trainer L Petersen stated that in her opinion the addition of blinkers proved beneficial as BOOM BOOM BELLA was able to settle in a comfortable position due to the fast tempo set in today’s event. Trainer Petersen added that BOOM BOOM BELLA had been working well in the lead up to today’s event and the stable was expecting the seemingly forward showing in comparison to the mare’s recent starts


RACE 2: GREAT NORTHERN MAIDEN PLATE 1200M

DAWN EMBERS – Shifted outwards on jumping, bumping RUM RUMBLE.

PEAKING TOM – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not starting for an extended period and was cleared to start. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Held up in the early stages of the home straight until a point near the 400m.

POWERCHUTE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after escaping from its handler in the tie-up stalls and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly.

ARTHUR'S DREAM – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid outwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

RUM RUMBLE – Bumped by DAWN EMBERS on jumping which shifted outwards. Raced wide throughout. Made the bend awkwardly and stepped in for a stride near the 700m. Hung in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

JOLIE APOLLINE – Began awkwardly and shifted inwards shortly after the start, bumping INSAIN LADY. Apprentice B Johnson pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 9 times prior to the 100m, 12 times in total. Apprentice Johnson was fined $500. In determining penalty, stewards took into account apprentice Johnson’s previous record and the QRIC whip penalty guidelines.

INSAIN LADY – Bumped by JOLIE APOLLINE shortly after the start when that runner shifted inwards. Raced wide throughout. Overraced in the early stages.


RACE 3: CAULFIELD CUP TICKETS ON SALE QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD AND THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1200M

EL FORTRESS – Raced keenly in the middle stages. When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted, in particular obtaining a position in the lead, jockey S Cormack stated that EL FORTRESS began well and did not have to endure too much work to obtain such position. Jockey Cormack further stated that considering the step up in distance and younger, less experienced runners, he allowed his mount to roll forward to avoid any possible trouble and travel were comfortable. Stewards noted the comments. Trainer J McConachy advised stewards that it would be the intention of the stable for EL FORTRESS to be sent for a spell.

JICULSAR SIZZLE – Shifted outwards on jumping, bumping SECRET BOOM shortly after the start. Had to momentarily ease to avoid the heels of SECRET BOOM which shifted in when insufficiently clear despite some effort being shown by its rider. Apprentice N Olzard was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.

SECRET BOOM – Bumped by JICULSAR SIZZLE which shifted outwards, shortly after the start. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

UPTURN – Shifted inwards on jumping, bumping with NOTFORTHEMONEY. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

BETTER STORM – Shifted outwards on jumping, hampering PITLECO LASS.

NOTFORTHEMONEY – Shifted outwards on jumping, bumping with UPTURN. Had to steady momentarily to avoid the heels of JICULSAR SIZZLE, which was easing near the 1000m.

TURBO TORQUE – Shifted outwards near the 600m to obtain clear racing room.

DIAMOND CODE – Began awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

PITLECO LASS – Began awkwardly and shortly after the start was hampered by BETTER STORM which shifted outwards, and in turn was carried wider impeding LUNA READY.

LUNA READY – Impeded on jumping by PITLECO LASS which was carried outwards by another runner. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

REDNA – Stepped out for a stride near the 500m.

THE PALACE – Over raced in the early and middle stages.


RACE 4: QUEST APARTMENTS ROCKHAMPTON BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400 M

ALL ENGLAND – Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up in the early stages of the home straight until shifting outwards near the 450m to obtain clear racing room.

THE LAST SAGA – Shifted inwards on jumping, impeding and carrying SANTORINI SUMMER inwards. Raced wide throughout. Bumped with INVADER’S GIRL near the 1000m.

SANTORINI SUMMER – Impeded and carried inwards across the heels of HOTCHI shortly after the start by THE LAST SAGA which shifted inwards and as a result lost ground.

TIZSO FAB – Raced keenly in the early stages.

ROTHFURY – Raced keenly in the middle stages.

HOTCHI – Raced wide in the early stages. Laid outwards when placed under pressure in the home straight and had to be corrected by its rider on a number of occasions.

SPITZBERG – Shortly after weighing out for the race, apprentice S Willis identified that she had inadvertently weighed out without any irons fixed to her saddle. At inquiry, apprentice Willis stated that she had borrowed another rider’s saddle for this race and was unaware that the saddle did not have any irons attached. Apprentice Willis further stated that as soon as she was aware of the mistake, she had notified the clerk of the scales, and the saddle was ordered to be brought back to weighing out area where apprentice Willis re-weighed with all correct gear. After taking into consideration all evidence and similar precedents, stewards reprimanded apprentice Willis under the provisions of AR184(b)(iii) for failing to include irons to her saddle when weighing out.

ELECTRIC BRAE – Trainer J Wigginton advised stewards of change of tactics that it would be the intention for ELECTIC BRAE to be ridden more positive in today’s event if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Laid outwards when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

INVADER'S GIRL – Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Bumped with THE LAST SAGA near the 1000m.


RACE 5: RENEW YOUR RJC MEMBERSHIP OPEN HANDICAP 1050M

COCHRANE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not starting for an extended period of time and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly and made contact with the inside barrier partition.

HEARTONI – Shifted inwards on jumping, bumping ALLOUTATIME and was bumped by THISLAND IS MYLAND which shifted inwards shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

THISLAND IS MYLAND – Shifted inwards shortly after the start, bumping HEARTONI. Raced keenly in the middle stages and had to be restrained by its rider.

FOR VALOUR – Raced wide in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped by YOUR TOO GOOD which shifted outwards near the 400m. When questioned regarding his mount being eased over the concluding stages, apprentice B Wheeler stated that after receiving the bump at the 400m, his mount showed little continued interest despite his efforts, and over the final stages elected to ease and went to the line in a disappointing manner. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

YOUR TOO GOOD – Held up in the early stages of the home straight and bumped FOR VALOUR when shifting outwards to obtain clear running near the 400m.

DRAGON'S SNIP – Shifted inwards on jumping, bumping ALLOUTATIME.

ALLOUTATIME – Buffeted on jumping between DRAGON’S SNIP which shifted inwards and HEARTONI which shifted outwards. Raced wide in the early stages. Hung out rounding the home turn and had to be corrected.


RACE 6: BRISBANE AIRPORT HOTELS GROUP RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1050M

BORNEO – Bumped by ITHINKBETTA on jumping and was carried outwards, bumping FLYING ANIMO shortly after. Help up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight until shifting outwards.

DIAMOND MONEY – Jockey A Sewell was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(i) for using his whip on consecutive strides.

SNAZZY SNITZEL – Was declared a late scratching at 2:05pm due to no suitable available rider. Circumstances surrounding the riding engagements for SNAZZY SNITZEL are as follows. Originally declared rider J Stanley was injured and replaced by jockey S Cormack, jockey Cormack then identified that he would have difficulty making his return flight to Brisbane and therefore he was then replaced by apprentice B Wheeler. When accepting the ride apprentice Wheeler was at the airport about to board his flight and upon arrival on course and having the opportunity to research, assess the form and view replays of SNAZZY SNITZEL, made the application to stewards to withdraw his services. Stewards acceded to this request on the basis that a suitable replacement rider could be obtained and as a result, jockey R Silvera Olivera was engaged. Due to jockey Silvera Olivera becoming ill and subsequently stood down, there was then no suitable rider prepared to accept the ride and as such SNAZZY SNITZEL was withdrawn by steards.

CITIROC – Began awkwardly, making heavy contact with the inside barrier partition and as a result was slow to begin. Apprentice B Johnson pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 9 times prior to the 100m, 10 times in total. Apprentice Johnson was fined $600. In determining penalty, stewards took into account apprentice Johnson’s previous record and the QRIC whip penalty guidelines.

FLYING ANIMO – Bumped shortly after the start by BORNEO which was carried outwards. Raced wide in the early stages. Apprentice M Apel stated to stewards that FLYING ANIMO had every chance possible and that the gelding would derive significant benefit from today’s performance.

IRISH ROCKET – Declared a late scratching at 10:17am on veterinary advice. Trainer D McKinnon was advised that IRISH ROCKET would require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again.

OUR EAGLE ROCK – Began awkwardly.

ITHINKBETTA – Shifted outwards on jumping, bumping BORNEO. Commenced to over race in the early stages and had to steady momentarily when FLYING AMINO shifted inwards. Apprentice M Apel was reminded of her obligations in ensuring she is adequately clear of other runners when shifting ground.

BOOM SIGHT – Raced wide throughout. Inclined to hang out rounding the home turn.

LOVE MY LOUIS – Raced wide throughout. Raced keenly in the early stages.


RACE 7: MP SECURITY BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1200M

SCHMOOZER – Apprentice G Semmens was reprimanded under AR132(6)(c) for using her whip when clearly out of contention.

GANGITANO – Began awkwardly. Held up in the home straight until a point near the 450m. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

NIGHTSTICK – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Carried wider over the concluding stages by AMBERINGER which laid outwards. Apprentice C Collis was found guilty of a charge under the provisions of AR132(6)(a) for using his whip on one occasion forward of his mounts shoulder. Apprentice Collis was subsequently fined $200.

CANNY BE BETTER – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Held up in the home straight until a point passing the 300m.

CHICKERARTIE – Began awkwardly.

AMBERINGER – Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages and carried NIGHTSTICK wider.

CUMIN SPINNER – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Overweights
Race 1 – Bailey Wheeler +0.5kg
Race 2 – Sean Cormack +0.5kg
Race 5 – Jackson Murphy +1kg

Reprimands
General - Trainer Tasha Chambers – LR36(6)(a) – Fail to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time
Race 6 - Jockey Adam Sewell – AR132(7)(a)(i) – Use of whip on consecutive strides
Race 7 - Apprentice Gabrielle Semmens – AR132(6)(c) – Use of whip when out of contention

Fines
Race 2 - Apprentice Brooke Johnson – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip – $500
Race 6 - Apprentice Brooke Johnson – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip – $600
Race 7 - Apprentice Cody Collis – AR132(6)(b) – Use of whip forward to shoulder – $200

Suspensions
Race 1. Apprentice Cody Collis – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip – 7-day suspension – m/night 26/07/2025 to m/night 02/08/2025

Race day injuries/illness
Jockey Raul Silvera Olivera – Illness

Absent jockeys
Jockey Justin Stanley - Injury


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
BOOM BOOM BELLA, JAY BEE ELL (NZ), UPTURN, ROTHFURY, FLYING ANIMO & GANGATINO

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 6 - IRISH ROCKET – Veterinary certificate

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1 - MARAVILLAS – Adam Sewell
Race 3 - EL FORTRESS – Sean Cormack
Race 5 - DRAGON’S SNIP – Jackson Murphy
Race 7 - CHICKERARTIE – Georgina Cartwright
Race 7 - THUNDER MANIA – Adam Sewell

Late scratchings
Race 6 - SNAZZY SNITZEL – Late scratching @ 2:05pm due to no suitable rider
Race 6 - IRISH ROCKET – Late scratching @ 10:16am on veterinary advice

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.

Ends.