QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

KILCOY TURF CLUB

FRIDAY 22ND MAY 2026
 

WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING – Soft 6RAIL – True
 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher.
Stewards – D. Aurich, H. Matthews, L. De Witt-Rowson.
Clerk Of Scales – J. Robinson.

GENERAL
 
Trainer L. Wanless was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) in that he failed to declare a rider for KICK AND WIN in race 3 by the prescribed time.
 
Trainer W. Bannerot was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) in that she failed to declare a rider for LITTLE VISTA in race 5 by the prescribed time.
 
Stewards accepted the explanation for trainer J. Morris failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time for YOU AND I (NZ).
 
Trainer B. Healey was fined $100 pursuant to LR36(6) in that he failed to scratch CONEY ISLAND BABY as a dual acceptor by the prescribed time.
 
As J. Lloyd was riding at the Gold Coast race meeting, Stewards permitted him to be replaced by L. Tilley on HELL FOLLOWS (Race 7).
 
As apprentice M. Apel was not riding at today’s meeting due to being injured, she was replaced as per the Stewards summary. M. Apel was advised a medical clearance would be required prior to her riding again.
 
 
RACE 1: SEARLES GARDEN PRODUCTS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 800M
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 4 minutes due to HIDDEN SPHERE displacing the off-hind plate behind the barriers and having to be reshod.
 
DON'T TELL LUCY – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped SORT OF IN LOVE which became unbalanced. Approaching the 700m was restrained when tightened for room when SORT OF IN LOVE shifted in. M. Murphy, the rider of SORT OF IN LOVE was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident, Stewards took into consideration the racing manners of DON’T TELL LUCY, which raced keenly with its head up during this incident. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Approaching the home turn commenced to hang out and continued to shift out extremely wide around the home turn and proved difficult to ride, resulting in the rider easing the gelding down to the line. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer J. Bellamy was advised DON’T TELL LUCY would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to accepting for a future race.
 
KID MCKINLAY - Slow to begin. Laid out approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
MISHANI SENORITA – Difficult to load, fractious in the barriers and began awkwardly, losing ground. Trainer D. Stanbridge was advised MISHANI SENORITA would require a further barrier certificate prior to accepting for a future race.
 
SORT OF IN LOVE – Bumped and became unbalanced at the start.
 
BRAIDWOOD ROSE – Slow to begin.
 
 
RACE 2: LADBROKES EXTRAS IN MULTI MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200M
 
ALMOND GOLD – Began awkwardly. Apprentice M. Goring reported that the gelding raced greenly in today’s event.
 
MUD 'N' BLOOD – As trainer M. Lakey had brought the wrong gear bag to the races and there were no available pacifiers on course, Stewards acceded to an application for MUD ‘N’ BLOOD to race without pacifiers, which were declared for the first time. Trainer M. Lakey was reprimanded for negligence pursuant to AR227(a). Over raced in the early stages and approaching the 900m shifted in abruptly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PERRIERE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having started for an extended period and was cleared to start.
 
ENCHAANTED – When placed under pressure rounding the home turn, shifted out and bumped USUAL LIMITS, a short distance later, USUAL LIMITS shifted in and brushed ENCHAANTED. Steadied near the finish line when tightened for room to the inside of USUAL LIMITS, which shifted in over the concluding stages under pressure when racing to the inside of JARDIN DE LYS, which shifted in approaching the finish line. Rider J. Lloyd was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for failing to stop riding and straightening his mount and further, G. Cartwright the rider of JARDIN DE LYS was advised to exercise greater care for permitting her mount to shift in over the concluding stages placing USUAL LIMITS in restricted room.
 
LADY KATE – Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Stewards questioned apprentice S. Bailey in the presence of Racing Queensland apprentice mentor R. Fradd with regards to the tactics adopted, in particular her riding approaching the home turn and during the home straight. S. Bailey stated that she was instructed to ride the filly where comfortable, however after beginning awkwardly, was forced to settle back in the field. She added that her mount raced greenly during the event and that in accordance with her instructions, she rode for luck approaching and rounding the home turn. She further added that she was held up for clear running upon entering the home straight behind MUD ‘N’ BLOOD which shifted ground and when shifting to the inside near the 100m, rode hands and heels out to the finish. Stewards in considering the evidence, advised apprentice S. Bailey that her vigor had come under notice in the home straight, and that her riding lacked the appropriate purpose. Stewards in determining the matter were mindful that S. Bailey had been initially awkwardly placed at the heels of MUD ‘N’ BLOOD in the early part of the home straight, however also noting apprentice S. Bailey’s relative inexperience, took the matter no further.
 
USUAL LIMITS – Bumped rounding the home turn.
 
JARDIN DE LYS – Hung out rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rider dropped the whip inside the 100m.
 
SALUKI – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination on arrival to the course and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Approaching the 1000m whilst over racing, got its head in the air and shifted out. Raced wide without cover.
 
TOO DARN SMART - Trainer B. Healy was fined $100 pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting the gelding to the enclosure with incorrect gear.
 
DEMES GIRL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide with cover.
 
 
RACE 3: GEMLIFE KILCOY GREENS MAIDEN PLATE 1500M
 
BON ICHI – Bumped shortly after the start and became unbalanced. After passing the winning post on the first occasion, was steadied when making the turn awkwardly when in restricted room to the inside of BEST EAGLE which shifted in marginally.
 
HURDWICK STONE (NZ) - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having started for an extended period and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly and then bumped. Passing the winning post on the first occasion commenced to over race and made the turn out of the home straight awkwardly, shifting out, taking SEND THE MONEY and THE HINDUSTAN (NZ) wider on the track, resulting in THE HINDUSTAN (NZ) being restrained from the heels of OVER THE LOUVRE. Approaching the 1000m when racing keenly, improved onto the heels of ASTERN POWERS and had to be checked.
 
KICK AND WIN – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages and made the crossing near the 1200m awkwardly. When the pace eased near the 900m, raced keenly with its head in the air for a short distance. Stewards reminded apprentice V. Soulsby of her obligations around using the whip when out of contention.
 
SET FOR LIFE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Stewards reminded apprentice E. Simsir of her obligations around using the whip when out of contention.
 
THE HINDUSTAN (NZ) – Passing the winning post on the first occasion was taken wider on the track and then had to be restrained from heels. Raced wide in the early stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
OVER THE LOUVRE – Raced wide without cover throughout. Rider K. Zechner reported that his mount did not have enough early speed to obtain a leading position and in his opinion was not suited to today’s tighter turning track.
 
LITERATURE TYCOON – Slow to begin.
 
SEND THE MONEY – Tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
ASTERN POWERS – Began awkwardly and shortly after, tightened for room.
 
BEST EAGLE – Began awkwardly and shifted in at the start.
 
 
RACE 4: KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1500M
 
CONEY ISLAND BABY – Raced keenly in the early stages. Leaving the 1000m shifted away from the heels of DOITLIKEMAXWELL which shifted out, taking ROCKABYE WARRIOR wider, and as a result SPIRIT OF SAINTLY, which was racing keenly, steadying from heels and shifting wider on the track.
 
DOITLIKEMAXWELL – Laid in under pressure in home straight.
 
THE MESSIAH – Trainer G. Cornish was reprimanded pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting the mare to the enclosure without pre-race earmuffs. Approaching the 400m laid in and made contact with the running rail for several strides. Near the 100m laid in and bumped the MEKANIC. Rider J. Lloyd reported that the mare was not comfortable racing amongst runners and was not suited to the tight turning track. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
MEKANIC – Began awkwardly.
 
ROKABYE WARRIOR – Bumped shortly after the start and became unbalanced.
 
HEART OF PLATINUM – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with the rail in the mounting enclosure and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Jumped the crossing at near the 1200m. Stewards reminded apprentice K. Barker of her obligations around using the whip when out of contention.
 
SPIRIT OF SAINTLY – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages. Leaving 1000m was steadied from heels. Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
PAULI – Trainer L. Wanless was fined $100 pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting the gelding to the enclosure with incorrect gear. Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping ROKABYE WARRIOR which became unbalanced. Stewards reminded apprentice V. Soulsby of her obligations around using the whip when out of contention.
 
 
RACE 5: LADBROKES POPULAR SRM BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow apprentice O. Kendal, the rider of 2nd placed LITTLE VISTA, and Stewards to view the official photo finish image for 1st place. Upon review, both O. Kendal and Stewards agreed with the Judges numbers and as a result correct weight was declared.
 
RUSTIC TZAR – Began awkwardly and lost ground. When the pace eased near the 900m, commenced to over race at the heels of LITTLE VISTA, and approaching the 800m had to be checked. Rider L. Tilley reported that his mount was not suited to the slowly run race and as a result, over raced and felt that the gelding was not comfortable on today’s tight turning track. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
ARAMINTA – Slow to begin. Bumped approaching the 100m. Approaching the winning post, laid in and bumped GAGNANTE ENCHERE and became unbalanced.
 
GAGNANTE ENCHERE – Leaving the 1100m raced keenly until near the 700m. Raced wide without cover throughout. Bumped approaching the winning post.
 
LITTLE VISTA – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped FAITHINHER.
 
PACIERA – Trainer B. Healy was fined $100 pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting the filly to the enclosure with incorrect gear. Began awkwardly and shifted out. Approaching the 1100m steadied and got its head up when GAGNANTE ENCHERE shifted in. Over raced and shifted out near the 900m, having to then be steadied from heels. When the pace eased, raced keenly from the 900m until near the 700m.
 
FAITHINHER – Bumped and became unbalanced at the start. From the wide barrier was restrained to obtain cover. Approaching the 100m shifted out to obtain clear running taking GAGNANTE ENCHERE out which shifted out and bumped ARAMINTA.
 
 
RACE 6: LADBROKES KILCOY CUP JUNE 20 RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1200M
 
MISTER SELFIE – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped heavily with MISS DRAMATIC, which shifted in and bumped WISE CHOICE.
 
SOUTHAMPTON NICCO – Raced wide without cover until obtaining a position outside the leader near the 600m. Rider J. Taylor stated that he was caught wide in the early stages and felt that pressuring his horse to take up a forward position in the early stages had a detrimental effect on the overall performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

HERECOMESANTORINI – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CRYPTIC SOUND - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having started for an extended period and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running from the 300m until entering the home straight.
 
MISS DRAMATIC – Began awkwardly and then bumped heavily.
 
WISE CHOICE – Began awkwardly then bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
GALACTIC LEGEND – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from approaching the home turn until entering the home straight.
 
 
RACE 7: GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1900M
 
CAPTAIN EAGLE – Began awkwardly. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, specifically his riding from the 600m, apprentice B. Wheeler stated that his instructions were to let the horse flow, not to place pressure on the gelding’s mouth, that the horse had been successful at the track when ridden this way, and with the big weight being carried, was mindful of not stop starting his mount’s run. He added that the gelding has had breathing issues throughout its career and has flipped its soft palate and stopped in races before. B. Wheeler further added that when CAPTAIN EAGLE improved to the outside of O’CALDINO, he made his run from near the 600m and whilst he still had a hold on his mount, upon review of the race, conceded that he had made an error in judgement in not waiting a little longer before making his run when he did. Co-trainer W. Hulbert stated that he thought the horse would lead when doing the form, he confirmed the instructions issued to apprentice B. Wheeler, that the horse is difficult to ride, and that he needs to be in a nice rhythm. He added that when the pace eased in the middle stages, B. Wheeler kept the horse rolling, and that he felt todays soft track had a significant effect on the performance, as it has not finished of it races on similar rain effected tracks, adding that the today’s track had cut out significantly which his horse does not appreciate. W. Hulbert further added that he was not displeased with the ride, adding that the gelding cannot be restrained or held up, confirming that CAPTAIN EAGLE can choke down or flip its soft palate and can stop in its races. Stewards after considering the evidence, agreed with apprentice B. Wheeler, that he had made an error in judgement in making his run on the horse when he did, they were mindful of the instructions issued and the racing mannerisms of CAPTAIN EAGLE. In determining the matter, Stewards were of the opinion that B. Wheeler’s error in judgement was not culpable under the rules of racing and took no further action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
SLY CORNER (NZ) – Near the 600m was steadied when OAKFIELD EAGLE shifted out. W. O’Connell the rider of OAKFIELD EAGLE was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in this incident. Rider M. Hellyer stated that his mount raced flat and proved disappointing, adding that the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation.
 
KNEZE – Near the 800m was tightened for room when OAKFIELD EAGLE laid in and as a result made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced.
 
KENSHIN MARU – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
HELL FOLLOWS – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
OAKFIELD EAGLE – Bumped at the start and became unbalanced. Rider W. O’Connell reported that his mount was inclined to lay in throughout. Laid in near the 800m tightening KNEZE onto the running rail. Trainer W. O’Connell was advised a warning would be placed on OAKFIELD EAGLE’S racing manners for laying in throughout.
 
PROCLAIMER – Slow to begin and lost ground.
 
FLYING ROTHE – Began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with OAKFIELD EAGLE.

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: Rider M. Murphy – Careless riding - AR131(a) – Severe reprimand.
Race 2: Trainer M. Lakey – Failing to have the required race gear for runner – AR227(a).
Race 2: Rider J. Lloyd – Careless riding - AR131(a).
Race 4: Trainer G. Cornish - Presented horse with incorrect gear – AR106(2)
Race 7: W. O’Connell – Careless riding - AR131(a) – Severe reprimand.
 
 
Fines
Race 2: Trainer B. Healy - Presented horse with incorrect gear – AR106(2) - $100.
Race 3: Trainer L. Wanless – Late declaration of rider - LR67(1) - $100.
Race 3: Trainer W. Bannerot – Late declaration of rider - LR67(1) - $100.
Race 4: Trainer L. Wanless - Presented horse with incorrect gear – AR106(2) - $100.
Race 5: Trainer B. Healy - Presented horse with incorrect gear – AR106(2) - $100.
Race 6: Trainer B. Healey - Failed to scratch dual acceptor by the prescribed time – LR36(6)(a) - $100.


Absent jockeys
M. Apel – Medical clearance required.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
SALUKI, OVER THE LOUVRE, THE MESSIAH, RUSTIC TZAR, EMBOLDEN.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners & LITTLE VISTA.

Warnings/bars
Race 1: DON’T TELL LUCY - Hung out rounding the home turn – Official trial.
Race 1: MISHANI SENORITA – Difficult to load – Further barrier certificate required.
Race 7: OAKFIELD EAGLE - Racing manners/Laid in - Warning.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: KAIPAKI ROAD - Ms Tiffani Brooker
Race 2: TOO DARN SMART - Karl Zechner
             DEMES GIRL - Minonette Kennedy
Race 3: BON ICHI - Chloe Lowe
             KICK AND WIN - Violet Soulsby
Race 4: PAULI - Violet Soulsby
Race 5: GAGNANTE ENCHERE - Corey Sutherland
             LITTLE VISTA - Olivia Kendal
             PACIERA - Archie McColm
             FAITHINHER - Damien Boche
             ITZA MOTZA - Karl Zechner
Race 6: FROTHSAY - Corey Sutherland
             WEST CORK - Wayne O'Connell
Race 7: YOU AND I (NZ) - Archie McColm
             HELL FOLLOWS - Les Tilley

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.