QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB INC

THURSDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2025

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5
RAIL – +0.5 Metres
PENETROMETER – 5.38

 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Ethan Suli
Stewards – Shane Larkins, Hayden Gillett, Shikira Stehbens & Gary Wust

 
GENERAL

Stewards approved the following overweights:
 
Race 1.         Ryan Wiggins (+0.5kg)
Race 4.         Warwick Satherley (+0.5kg)
                     Tom Orr (+1kg (to minimum riding weight – No other rider available)
Race 6.         Raul Silvera Olivera (+1kg)
 
Trainer Jess Kuhn was reprimanded under LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch BULL DIMPLE RUM by the prescribed time as a dual acceptor. In adopting this approach, stewards were mindful of Ms Kuhn’s clear record in relation to this rule.
 
 
RACE 1: TAB QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE (1100M)

MARRERO - Bumped with READY MADE MIRACLE at the start. Raced keenly in the early stages. Carried wider rounding the 900m turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
READY MADE MIRACLE – Bumped with MARRERO at the start.
 
VIKING SUN – Slow to begin. Over raced in the early stages. Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages.
 
ASK ME HARRY – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced ungenerously when over racing in the early and middle stages. Restrained from the heels of ATLANTIC RAIN near the 900m and shifted outwards carrying MARRERO wider. Jockey Ryan Wiggins (ATLANTIC RAIN) was reminded of his obligation to ensure he crosses other runners with sufficient clearance. Inclined to lay out on occasions during the run.
 
ATLANTIC RAIN – Commenced to race keenly in the middle stages.
 
OH PRETTY EMMA – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result. Inclined to over race in the middle stages. Laid out rounding the home turn and then in the home straight.


RACE 2: GREAT NORTHERN CLASS 3 PLATE (1050m)

OUTWITTED – Fractious in the barriers. Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground as a result.
 
GEE EYE WHY – Fractious in the barriers. Jumped inwards at the start. Inclined to hang out rounding the home turn.
 
ATHLETICA – Jumped outwards at the start. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey Les Tilley advised that the gelding travelled strongly throughout and commenced to tire near the 150m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness to the left hind leg and had a poor post-race recovery. Trainer Shane Sigvart was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding’s next race or trial.
 
MAKING HISTORY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which revealed an old abrasion to the forehead of nil significance and was cleared suitable to start. Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight.
 
IMPACTFULL MISS – Jockey Tasha Chambers pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for applying the whip to her mount on 12 occasions prior to the 100m and 15 times in total. The license to ride in races of jockey Chambers was suspended for 10 days to commence midnight on 18 October 2025 and conclude midnight 28 October 2025. Stewards considered the QRIC Whip Penalty Guidelines and the riders’ recent offence record.
 
KATHY'S ROSE – Jumped away awkwardly and was then checked between runners immediately after the start.
 
TIPSY TIGER – Fractious in the barriers.


RACE 3: SECURE LAST CAULFIELD CUP TICKETS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1200m)

PRETTY SLICK – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
WOODSTOCK ROCK – Jumped inwards at the start and bumped with CINDERELLA MAN. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CINDERELLA MAN – Bumped with WOODSTOCK ROCK at the start.
 
LETS DANCE JANDY – Jumped away awkwardly. Jockey Les Tilley reported that his saddle shifted soon after the start and he was placed at a disadvantage for some distance thereafter. Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 400m.
 
OUTTA CONTROL – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result. Raced ungenerous in the early and middle stages. Laid out passing the 700m.
 

RACE 4: QUEST APARTMENTS ROCKHAMPTON 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1050m)

DISCOVERED GOLD – Fractious prior to the start. Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
TENNER – Connections advised that the mare would be ridden in a more conservative manner than in recent starts. Settled well back and made late ground in the home straight. Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground soon after.
 
KICK AND WIN – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early when wide on thetrack.
 
ARACELI – Declared a late scratching at 3.16pm on veterinary advice after being found to be lame in the right hind. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all bets on ARACELI were ordered to be refunded in full and the following deductions applicable:
 
LOVE MY LOUIS 1st – 0 cents in the dollar for the win, 6 cents in the dollar the place of the winner
DISCOVERED GOLD 2ND – 1 cent in the dollar for 2nd place
AWESOME MISS 3RD – 5 cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer B Trimble was advised that a veterinary clearance is required prior to the mare racing or trialing again.
 
BARRY'S GALAH – Shifted in on jumping and bumped with AWESOME MISS.
 
AWESOME MISS – Bumped on jumping by BARRY’S GALAH which shifted in. Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight.
 

RACE 5: RTCQ OFFICE TECHNOLOGY MAIDEN PLATE (1100m)

Correct weight for this race was delayed when trainer of second placed Tim Cook (THREE TEES) lodged a protest against the winner BOOM CRUSHER (Sean Cormack) alleging interference over the final 50m. After considering submissions from the riders and trainers of both horses, it was established that leaving the 100m BOOM CRUSHER shifted outwards marginally while at the same time THREE TEES was inclined to lay inwards under pressure and the two runners may have brushed slightly near the 50m. Despite the narrow margin of a nose between the two runners at the finish, stewards could not be satisfied that THREE TEES suffered any interference that would warrant changing the placings, therefore the protest was dismissed and correct weight was declared on the judge’s placings.
 
BOOM CRUSHER – Trainer Darryl Johnston was reprimanded under AR106(1) for presenting the gelding without a tongue tie which is part of its declared gear. Stewards were mindful of the trainer’s excellent record in relation to this type of matter for the past 10 years.
 
GREEN CHAI – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted near the 1000m and brushed with PITLECO LASS.
 
MOSCOW CITY – Trainer Ricky Vale approached stewards and advised that he had errantly added winkers to the horses’ gear list when he intended to add earmuffs. When considering the submissions of the trainer stewards permitted the gear adjustment to transpire. Trainer Vale was subsequently fined $200 under AR206(2) for failing to correctly notify gear to be worn by MOSCOW CITY. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
OFFICE POLITICS – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
RUM RUNNER (NZ) – Inconvenienced near the 250m when lustrous sins shifted inwards.
 
THE PUBLICAN – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
THREE TEES – Raced keenly during the middle stages.Underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection after contacting the mounting yard enclosure fence and was cleared to start. Inclined to lay in marginally under pressure in the home straight.
 
LUSTROUS SINS – Jumped away awkwardly. Inconvenienced approaching the 300m when MOSCOW CITY laid outwards. Shifted in soon after and inconvenienced RUM RUNNER (NZ).
 
PITLECO LASS – Jumped away awkwardly. Brushed with GREEN CHAI near the 1000m.

 
RACE 6: KORTE GROUP BM65 HANDICAP (1600m)

PREPOTENT – Shifted out on jumping and impeded ONE THING COUNTS.
 
ONE THING COUNTS – Impeded on jumping and was carried outwards and in turn impeded THREE GONGS.
 
TAKE THE LEAD – Tired over the final 400m. Jockey Sean Cormack advised that he felt the rise in class today was a major contributing factor for today’s performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
THREE GONGS – Impeded on jumping by ONE THING COUNTS which was carried outwards. Jockey Les Tilley advised that he felt the horse was outclassed today and may be better suited to a drop-in class where possible.
 
GENERAL WOLFFE – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALL BUSINESS (NZ) – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
PEAKING TOM – Slow to begin. Held up for a clear run until shifting outwards passing the 300m.
 
NATIVE BEE – Jumped away awkwardly.
 

RACE 7: LATTER KENNEDY BM55 HANDICAP (1300m)

PRIDE OF SAVABELLA – Very fractious in the barriers. Slow to begin. Trainer Liam Birchley was advised that a warning has been issued against the barrier manners of the gelding.
 
DARLING CLEMENTINE – Shifted inwards at start and bumped with SPITZBERG. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BELLE'S BOY – Apprentice Tom Orr was queried in relation to his mount leading which was in contrast to the geldings usual racing pattern. Apprentice Orr advised that he was instructed to ride neutrally in the early stages, however soon after the start he was concerned that he may be trapped wide so therefore elected to progress forward. Apprentice Orr further added that once he progressed forward, he applied minimal pressure to his mount and did not intend to lead however due to the lack of genuine speed to his inside, he was able to find the lead comfortably.
 
LEICA BITA FUN – Shifted out approaching the 500m to obtain clear racing room.
 
YES I'M UGLY – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground as a result.
 
SPITZBERG – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with DARLING CLEMENTINE.
 
BULL DIMPLE RUM – Impeded shortly after the start by SPITZBERG when that runner was carried inwards.
 
OUR HEART THROB – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
LOVEZELADYS – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4.         Trainer Jess Kuhn – LR36(6)(a) – Fail to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time.
Race 5.         Trainer Darryl Johnston – AR106(a) – Incorrect gear.

Fines
Race 5.         Trainer Ricky Vale – AR206(2) – Failed to correctly list gear to be worn. $200
 
Suspensions
Race 2.         Jockey Tasha Chambers – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Whip use – 10 days M/n 18/10/25 to M/n 28/10/25.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
OH PRETTY EMMA, SNAZZY SNITZEL, MOSCOW CITY, THREE GONGS, PRIDE OF SAVABELLA, YES I’M UGLY.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2.         ATHLETICA – Veterinary clearance required prior to next start.
Race 4.         ARACELI – Veterinary clearance required prior to next start.
Race 7.         PRIDE OF SAVABELLA – Warning barrier manners.
 

Protests
Race 5 - 1st vs 2nd – Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 3.         PRETTY SLICK – Ashley Butler
Race 4.         LOVE MY LOUIS – Tom Orr
Race 5.         MOSCOW CITY – Les Tilley
Race 7.         BULL DIMPLE RUM – Raul Silvera Olivera
 

Late scratchings
Race 4.         ARACELI – Late scratching @ 3:16pm on vets’ advice
 

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 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.