QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

KILCOY RACE CLUB

SUNDAY 6 JULY 2025

WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Soft 6       RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS

Stewards – A. Schofield (Chair), P. Zimmermann, E. Scott, H. Matthews, P. Reardon.

GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweight request:
Race 4. M. Hellyer +0.5kg
 
Stewards became aware that apprentice P. Carter would not be able to arrive on course by the prescribed time for her engagement in race 1 on SHAMIELA and was replaced by apprentice C. Francis. Stewards accepted apprentice Carter’s explanation. Stewards then permitted apprentice P. Carter to only claim 1.5kg of her 2kg riding allowance in race 3 due to there being no other apprentice rider capable of claiming, available to replace her on FLICK. Stewards accepted her explanation.
 
Rider replacements were made as per the Meeting Summary Report.
 
 
RACE 1: KILCOY GLOBAL FOODS MAIDEN PLATE         1500 Metres

AIR OF AUTHORITY - Made the crossing near the 1300m awkwardly.
 
LORD DANILO - Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
SALLY'S KATO - Buffeted between runners on jumping, clipped heels, blundered and
lost ground.
 
ILEGITIMO – Buffeted between runners on jumping.
 
OUR ESPRIT - Shifted out on jumping. Had difficulty obtaining clear running
approaching the home turn.
 
PREACHABULL - Apprentice S. Champkin reported on return to scale that her whip became entangled in her reins and was unable to use her whip in the home straight.  
 
BAMBINO DI VINO - Momentarily raced in restricted room near the 800m when SHAMIELA rolled in marginally.
 
HAPPY COFFEE - Raced wide throughout.
 
SHAMIELA - Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced wide throughout.
 
ROCK A BYE IVY - Began awkwardly. Made the crossing near the 1300m awkwardly.
 
 
RACE 2: KILCOY DIGGERS CUP SUNDAY 24 AUGUST MAIDEN PLATE   1200 Metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, jockey M. Hellyer, rider of third placegetter, MAGICAL EYE lodged an objection against 2nd placegetter YONAKA (A. Allen) alleging interference over the concluding stages. Stewards heard submissions from all riders and stable representatives and after considering the protest for 3rd vs 2nd, Stewards were satisfied that after leaving the 100m, YONAKA maneuvered into a neat run to the inside of MAGICAL EYE, causing MAGICAL EYE to be taken off its rightful running line and being bumped on several occasions. Stewards when considering the beaten margin of a short half head and the interference suffered to MAGICAL EYE, were satisfied that had the interference have not occurred, MAGICAL EYE would have finished in advance of YONAKA, and therefore, upheld the objection declaring correct weight on the new numbers of 9,6,1,5. Jockey A. Allen was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in the future.
 
YONAKA – Inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
WAITING FOR GRAHAM - Began awkwardly. Near the 600m, laid in making contact with the inside running rail and became unbalanced.
 
MAGICAL EYE – Bumped with YONAKA on several occasions in the home straight.
 
BUBBLY MOON - Over raced during the early and middle stages.
 
INSAIN LADY - Apprentice R. Thorburn was fined the sum of $200 pursuant to AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight and was replaced by apprentice A. Graham.
 
 
 
RACE 3: LADBROKES KILCOY CUP SUNDAY 24 AUGUST FILLIES & MARES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP         1200 Metres

MORGANITE - A post-race veterinary revealed that the mare had bled from both nostrils for the first occasion. Trainer’s representative for the Gollan stable was advised of the provisions of AR79(4).
 
SPIRIT OF STORM - Slow to begin.
 
WAR TOO ALL - Raced wide throughout. Bumped near the 800m. Shifted in slightly near the 650m.
 
DASHING HOPE - Leaving the 800m, commenced to lay out despite the efforts of its rider, causing it to be awkwardly placed to the inside of BLERIOT for some distance. Again, approaching the 650m, momentarily raced in restricted room to the inside of BLERIOT which was taken in slightly by WAR TOO ALL.
 
BLERIOT - Bumped near the 800m. Taken in slightly near the 650m.
 
FLICK - Stewards permitted apprentice P. Carter to only claim 1.5kg of her 2kg riding claim due to there being no other apprentice rider who was capable of claiming, to replace her on FLICK. Stewards accepted her explanation. Raced wide throughout.
 

RACE 4: LADBROKES BM55 HANDICAP     1900 Metres

BAROCCO BAR - Raced wide throughout. Approaching the 300m, when tiring, became awkwardly placed at the heels of COOK ISLAND GIRL (A. Allen) which shifted out slightly, and SHAPE OF WATER (C. Krahnen) which shifted in slightly. Stewards when assessing this incident, whilst noting the evidence tendered and the available camera angles could not apportion blame. Nevertheless, jockey A. Allen and apprentice C. Krahnen were reminded of their obligations to stop and straighten their mounts when shifting ground.
 
PHOENIX FLYER - Forced wider near the 600m and raced wide for the remainder.
 
COOK ISLAND GIRL - When asked to comment on performance, jockey A. Allen explained that in his opinion, the mare travelled only fair throughout and proved disappointing when asked for an effort. Jockey A. Allen further added that in his opinion, COOK ISLAND GIRL may not have handled the step up in distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery. Trainer R. Beaton advised that the mare would now be sent for a spell.
 
SHAPE OF WATER - Near the 1500m, momentarily raced in restricted room to the inside of SHOT DOWN BY LOVE.
 
LIZZIE’S PRIDE (NZ) - Disappointed for a run in the home straight on several occasions and was unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages.
 
SHOT DOWN BY LOVE - Shifted out near the 600m.
 
FORCE ME (NZ) - Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped with WINSTON BLUE.
 
WINSTON BLUE - Lost ground on jumping away after bumping with FORCE ME (NZ).
 
NITROGLYCERINE - Rounding the home turn, when racing in close proximity to BAROCCO BAR was struck with the whip of that rider by accident.

 
RACE 5: PAT DUFF MEMORIAL CUP BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP    1900 Metres

BRAVE BOY – Near the 1400m bumped with THE MANIPULATOR.
 
JUSTICE SERVED - Raced wide throughout. Jockey L Dempsey reported on return to scale that in his opinion, the gelding never travelled in today’s event and proved disappointing.
 
THE MANIPULATOR - Slow to begin. Bumped near the 1400m with BRAVE BOY. Raced wide throughout.
 
GLENRAY’S MATE - Raced wide throughout.
 
SOKUDO - Slow to begin. When asked to comment on the seemingly improved performance, trainer V. Venkaya stated that in his opinion the gelding was suited stepping up to a more suitable distance of today’s event and with the advantage of the apprentice claim, he was confident of a forward showing.
 
ANOTHER DAZZLER - Slow to begin.
 

RACE 6: KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP         1200 Metres

NEOCLASSIC - Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the home straight, and was unable to be fully tested to the line.
 
PABALLO - Raced wide throughout.
 
PAPER COWBOY – Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
STEP ALONG - Bumped with BRAVE COWBOY BILL rounding the home turn. Approaching the finishing line, became awkwardly placed at the heels of STORMTROOPER (S. Champkin) and lost its rightful running when STORMTROOPER shifted in. Apprentice S. Champkin pled guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a), when being ridden along, she did fail to stop and straighten STORMTROOPER from shifting in, causing STEP ALONG, ridden by P. Hamblin to be awkwardly placed at heels and lose his rightful running. Apprentice S. Champkin’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 day commencing at midnight the 12th of July 2025 and to conclude at midnight the 20th of July 2025. In assessing penalty, account was taken of Ms Champkin’s guilty plea, her record under the rule and the QRIC careless riding penalty template.  Apprentice Champkin was also advised of her rights of appeal.
 
ABOVE THE SKY – Shifted in near the 1000m. Unable to obtain clear running from rounding the home turn until near the 50m.
 
GALLERY MASTER - Unable to obtain clear running from rounding the home turn until near the 50m.
 
HORRIBLE HANK - Held up momentarily rounding the home turn.
 
SUENITO - Apprentice J. Busuttin was fined the sum of $200 pursuant to AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight and having to be replaced. Slow to begin. Near the 1000m, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of ABOVE THE SKY when it shifted in. Raced wide throughout.
 
STORMTROOPER - Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 

RACE 7: SEARLES GARDEN PRODUCTS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP         1200 Metres

HIDDEN NUGGET - Apprentice C. Francis was reminded of her obligation in relation to riding her mounts out fully to the finish.
 
GOT GUMPTION - Slow to begin.
 
WHAT A DOOZY - Raced wide throughout.
 
MISHANI SUSPECT - Blundered on jumping away. Raced wide throughout.
 
COUNT THE DOUGH - Jockey L. Dempsey reported that in his opinion, the filly proved disappointing and was making a respiratory sound on returning to scale. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer M. Hoysted advised Stewards that the stable would report back in the coming days after his stable veterinarian conducted further veterinary examination of the filly.   
 
MISHANI ECLIPSE - Raced wide throughout.
 
TIPSY TIGER - Slow to begin.
 

RACE 8: LADBROKES QUICK MULTI BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP    1500 Metres

SOCK'EMSID - Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 800m. Apprentice C. Sutherland reported that in his opinion, the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation.
 
FLYING BAT - Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
SPRING DAZE – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. Apprentice R. Thorburn – accepting a ride when overweight – AR190(3) - $200.
Race 6. Apprentice J. Busuttin – accepting a ride when overweight – AR190(3) - $200.

Suspensions
Race 6. Apprentice S. Champkin – careless riding – AR131(a) – license to ride in races suspended for 8 days from m/n 12/7/2025 – m/n 20/7/2025.
 
Absent jockeys
Apprentice O. Webb – acceptable reasons
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
SALLY’S KATO, SUPIDO ROSE, COOK ISLAND GIRL, RAGEGAST (NZ), SOCK’EMSID

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Bleeders
Race 3 – MORGANITE – Both nostrils – First time – Provisions of AR79(4).

Protests
Race 2 – 3rd (MAGICAL EYE) vs.  2nd (YONAKA) – UPHELD.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:         13e SHAMIELA - Ms Chelsea Francis
                    14e ROCK A BYE IVY - Corey Sutherland
Race 2:         5 WHAT ARTISTS DO - Luke Dempsey
                    10 BUBBLY MOON - Ms Montana Philpot
                    12 INSAIN LADY - Ms Amy Graham
Race 3:         5 WAR TOO ALL - Ms Montana Philpot
                    7 DASHING HOPE - Karl Zechner
Race 4:         1 BAROCCO BAR - Paul Hamblin
                    9 LIZZIE’S PRIDE (NZ) - Ms Amy Graham
                    15e WINSTON BLUE - Micheal Hellyer
                    16e NITROGLYCERINE - Karl Zechner
Race 6:         6 PAPER COWBOY - Ms Montana Philpot
                     12 SUENITO – P. Carter
Race 8:         14e ATLANTIC ROYAL - Luke Dempsey



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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.