QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB

FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2025

WEATHER –FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – +0.5M
PENETROMETER – 5.62

 
OFFICIALS

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

 
GENERAL
 
As jockey N Summers was not attending today’s meeting due to illness, rider replacements were made as per the steward’s race day summary. Ms Summers was advised that she is required to present a medical clearance prior to resuming riding.
 
Stewards approved the overweights which are listed in the Steward’s Race Day Summary.
 
Following a track inspection conducted by stewards prior to the running of race 1, the track was upgraded to a GOOD 4.

Due to the delay in race one, stewards in consultation with SKY Racing, races one to three start times were amended as follows:
 
Race 1: 1:10pm
Race 2: 1:35pm
Race 3: 2:05pm

 
Race 1: LIVE AND FREE MAIDEN HANDICAP (1300 M)

The start of this race was delayed when after being loaded in the barriers, RUN FREDA RUN became fractious and reared, dislodging jockey T Chambers before coming out the back of the barriers, escaping and running a short distance before breaking through the inside running rail near the 1400m. RUN FREDA RUN was then captured by the clerk of the course shortly afterwards and was declared a late scratching by the order of stewards at 12:49pm. On the declaration of correct weight, stewards ordered all bets placed on RUN FREDA RUN to be refunded with the following deductions to apply to all bets placed prior to 12.49pm:
 
1st SHEEZA FLING – 51c win, 34c place
2nd GRUMPYWANTSATISSUE – 31c place
3rd MAHTIKKAINSTINCT – 36c place
 
Underwent a veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer K Hansen was advised that RUN FREDA RUN would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 
Following this incident, jockey T Chambers was examined by the on-course QAS Officers due to soreness in her right shoulder and hip and stood down from riding. Ms Chambers was advised that she would require a medical clearance before resuming race-riding.
 
HOT SUMMER – Was held up for clear running in the home straight until shifting outwards to obtain clear running near the 250m.
 
SAN JUAN – Began awkwardly. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
GRUMPYWANTSATISSUE – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
SUNSHINE RUBY – Began awkwardly.
 
MAHTIKKAINSTINCT – Began awkwardly, making contact with the inside barrier partition and as a result was slow to begin. Near the 150m, had to shift outwards across the heels of GRUMPYWANTSATISSUE when that runner laid inwards marginally.
 
ATLANTIC LACE – Slow to begin. Held up in the early stages of the home straight until shifting outwards near the 350m to obtain clear running. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
SEWN UP – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

 
RACE 2: TURN IT UP! RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 HANDICAP (1400 M)

The start of race two was delayed due to a miscommunication between SKY Channel and stewards in relation to the rescheduled race start time.
 
ROTHFURY – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed lameness in the left foreleg and connections were advised that a veterinary clearance is required prior to the gelding’s next start.
 
I SAY BOOM – Laid inwards in the early stages of the home straight and brushed the inside running rail.
 
PRESSZORA – Upon returning to scale, jockey R Stewart stated that he was instructed to obtain a positive position in the early stages, however once PRESSZORA obtained a position in the lead, the mare commenced to overrace and as a consequence failed to settle. Jockey Stewart added that due to this, his mount may not have been afforded sufficient respite and as a result finished the race in a disappointing manner.
 
RARE AND RELIABLE (NZ) – Slow to begin. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Upon returning to scale, jockey L Tilley stated that he felt the mare was awkward in its action on occasions throughout the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed lameness to the right foreleg and connections were advised that a veterinary clearance is required prior to the mare’s next start.
 
CITIROC – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Jockey S Cormack pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m, 10 times in total. Jockey Cormack was fined $500. In determining penalty, stewards took into account the QRIC whip penalty guidelines and jockey Cormack’s previous clear record under the rule.
 
 
RACE 3: GO CAM MUNSTER & TAMIKA UPTON QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP (1050 M)

The start of this race was delayed when MINXY underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after being kicked by another runner behind the barriers before being cleared to start. The race was further delayed due to SPIRIT OF BLUEY undergoing a pre-race veterinary examination after one of its hind shoes became loose. SPIRIT OF BLUEY required farrier attention behind the barriers and was subsequently cleared to race.
 
OUR EAGLE ROCK – Began awkwardly. Hung in and shifted inwards leaving the 200m, resulting in POWER CHIC having to shift out and across its heels.
 
POWER CHIC – Slow to begin. Commence to race keenly in the early stages and had to be steadied by its rider to avoid racing onto the heels of TARA I AM passing the 800m. Required to ease across heels leaving the 200m when OUR EAGLE ROCK shifted inwards. Apprentice N Olzard was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a). In determining to not take the matter any further, stewards were mindful that POWER CHIC had simultaneously shifted outwards marginally.
 
SPIRIT OF BLUEY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers prior to the start and had to receive farrier attention before being cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Lost its attached brow band in running near the 400m.
 
MINXY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers after being kicked by another runner and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Upon returning to scale, apprentice C Lowe stated that when her mount commenced to overrace significantly in the early stages, the filly refused to settle, and in her opinion this proved detrimental to her mount finishing off the race in a competitive manner.
 
TARA I AM – Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight.
 
 
RACE 4: CHAMPAGNE RUGBY LEAGUE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (1400 M)

Due to the on-course veterinarian having to attend to matters in the stabling area, the start of this race was slightly delayed.
 
CAPO STRADA – Began awkwardly. Overraced in the early stages of the home straight. Raced wide throughout. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ZHUANG SHI – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Trainer S Green reported that following ZHUANG SHI returning to the home stable, the gelding had bled from both nostrils in the float for the first time. Trainer Green was was advised of the provisions of AR79(4).
 
PREPOTENT – Began awkwardly and shifted outwards, bumping ONE THING COUNTS. Overraced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ONE THING COUNTS – Bumped on jumping by PREPOTENT which shifted outwards.
 
STARHATTAN – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. 
 
BOOM BOOM BELLA – Was held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight and had to switch wider leaving the 400m.
 
PRIDE OF VENUS – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Inclined to lay outwards over the concluding stages. 
 
 
RACE 5: THE SILKY SAM THAIDAY BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (1600 M)

DIASONIC – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
BIKER – Stood flat footed as the start was effected and lost ground (4L).
 
PEAKING TOM – Slow to begin.
 
NATIVE BEE – Slow to begin.
 
JAY BEE ELL (NZ) – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Was held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight.
 
ROY'S ROAD – Leaving the 400m, bumped by FANCY LEGEND and as a result became awkwardly placed on the heels of FLYBALL and had difficulty obtaining clear racing room for some distance thereafter.
 
TERMITE – Began awkwardly. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey L Tilley stated that TERMITE failed to respond to his riding efforts in the home straight and proved disappointing. Trainer K Hansen advised that he would look to experiment with gear changes moving forward in the attempt to have the gelding give its best.
 
FANCY LEGEND – Overraced in the early and middle stages when racing outside the leader. Laid inwards when placed under pressure leaving the 400m and bumped ROY’S ROAD.  

 
Race 6: BRONCOS V STORM NRL GRAND FINAL OPEN HANDICAP (1050 M)

MASTER MONTARO – Began awkwardly.
 
JEMELDI – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice C Lowe pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) of using her whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m, 13 times in total. Apprentice Lowe’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, with the suspension to commence midnight 11th October 2025 and to conclude midnight 18th October 2025. In determining penalty, stewards took into consideration the QRIC whip penalty guidelines.
 
CAPTAIN FOX – Passing the 800m, commenced to overrace and had to be steadied by its rider and shift outwards to avoid racing onto the heels of FORTRESS AUSTRALIA.
 
RUBUNKAR – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
THISLAND IS MYLAND – Began awkwardly. Jockey J Murphy reported that his mount was inclined to overrace in the early and middle stages.
 
DOUBTING EYE – Slow to begin.
 
FORTRESS AUSTRALIA – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Help up for clear racing room in the home straight until a point near the 200m.

 
RACE 7: BRONCOS V ROOSTERS NRLW GRAND FINAL CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1050 M)

SILVER HAMMER – Unable to obtain clear running in the home straight until a point approaching the 300m.
 
BORRELLI – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making heavy contact with the mounting yard fence when parading and was cleared to start.
 
AIN'T TELLIN – Began awkwardly. Switched wider to maintain clear running approaching the 300m.
 
HOT TORQUE INVEGAS – Shifted inwards on jumping, impeding SPELLHOUND and carried that runner inwards. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Was briefly inconvenienced near the 200m when SPELLHOUND shifted outwards. Apprentice J Williams was reminded of his obligations in ensuring he is clear of other runners when shifting ground.
 
SPELLHOUND – Impeded on jumping by HOT TORQUE INVEGAS, carried inwards bumping DISCOVERED GOLD and as a result lost ground. Shifted outwards near the 200m to maintain clear racing room.
 
DISCOVERED GOLD – Impeded soon after the start by SPELLHOUND which was carried inwards. Raced wide throughout.
 
RED BEAUTY – After being reluctant to proceed to the start, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with the mounting yard gate when entering the course proper and and was cleared to start. A warning has been placed on the record of the mare’s pre-race manners. Began awkwardly. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Jockey J Murphy reported that his mount was very agitated and stirred up in the barriers prior to the start which resulted in the mare being slow away. Jockey Murphy added that in his opinion, the mare’s mannerisms pre-race affected its overall performance.
 
 
RACE 8: TAB BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (1200 M)

AMBERINGER – Slow to begin.
 
GILBERT'S GOLD – Shifted inwards abruptly on jumping.
 
MELO MELO KAVA – Bumped with HOLY CROWN shortly after the start. Laid outwards when placed under pressure in the home straight, carrying SUPER TALON wider near the 200m, resulting in OUR HEART THROB being awkwardly placed on heels. Apprentice G Semmens pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m, 12 times in totality. Apprentice Semmens was fined $500. In determining penalty, stewards took into account apprentice Semmens previous record and the QRIC whip penalty guidelines.
 
SUPER TALON – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Near the 200m, was carried wider by MELO MELO KAVA.
 
MISCHIEF IN DUBAI – Slow to begin.
 
PHANTOM FLIGHT – Slow to begin.When questioned regarding the performance trainer L Horstman advised that the gelding was first up for the stable and she was confident of PHANTOM FLIGHT’s fitness level but was surprised with the performance.
 
DARLING CLEMENTINE – Reared on jumping, contacting the barrier partition and as a result lost ground. Held up in the early stages of the home straight until obtaining clear running passing the 400m.
 
HOLY CROWN – Bumped with MELO MELO KAVA shortly after the start.
 
OUR HEART THROB – Began awkwardly and as a result lost ground. Near the 200m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of SUPER TALON when that runner was carried outwards by MELO MELO KAVA. Apprentice G Semmens (MELO MELO KAVA) was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Overweight
Race 2.         Sean Cormack (+1kg)
Race 3.         Sean Cormack (+1kg)
                     Raul Silvera Olivera (+1kg)
Race 6.         Raul Silvera Olivera (+1/2kg)
                     Sean Cormack (+1kg)

Reprimands
Race 3.         Apprentice Nikki Olzard – AR131(a) – Careless riding
Race 8.         Apprentice Gabrielle Semmens – AR131(a) – Careless riding

Fines
Race 2.         Sean Cormack – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 9 times prior to 100m – $500
Race 8.         Apprentice Gabrielle Semmens – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 9 times prior to 100m – $500

Suspensions
Race 6.         Apprentice Chloe Lowe – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 9 times prior to 100m – 7-day suspension – m/n 11/10/25 to m/n 18/10/25

Race day injuries/illness
Race 1.         Tasha Chambers – Soreness Right Shoulder/Hip

Absent jockeys
Natalea Summers – Illness – Medical Clearance


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ROTHFURY, SPIRIT OF BLUEY, PREPOTENT, THIS LAND IS MYLAND, RED BEAUTY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1.         RUN FREDA RUN – Barrier Manners – To trial
Race 2.         ROTHFURY – Lame left foreleg – Veterinary clearance required
                     RARE AND RELIABLE (NZ) – Lame right foreleg – Veterinary clearance required
 
Bleeders
Race 4.         ZHUANG SHI – Bled both nostrils – 1st occasion – AR79(4)
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1.         CASH PIT – Les Tilley
Race 8.         SUPER TALON – Jai Williams (a0/54.5kg),

 
Late scratchings

Race 1.         RUN FREDA RUN – Late scratching @ 12:50pm by order of stewards
 
 
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.