QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB INC

SATURDAY 5TH JULY 2025

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5
RAIL – OUT 2.5M ENTIRE
PENETROMETER – 5.55

OFFICIALS

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


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

MACKAY 5TH JUNE 2025 – Race 8 RACING AGAIN FRIDAY 27 JUNE OPEN HANDICAP 1200m
Stewards conducted an inquiry into an incident from the Mackay meeting held on the 5th June 2025, where in the vicinity of the 1000m in race 9, FLYING SHAMUS, ridden by apprentice N Olzard, had to check to avoid the heels of HELLISH (jockey J Stanley), which was dictated inwards by YOUR TOO GOOD (apprentice T Fenlon). Apprentice Fenlon pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding in that near the 1000m, she permitted her mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of HELLISH, dictating that runner inwards when insufficiently clear of FLYING SHAMUS, resulting in that runner being crowded and checked, losing its rightful running as a result. Apprentice Fenlon’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days, with the suspension commencing midnight 12th July 2025 and to conclude midnight 21st July 2025. Apprentice Fenlon was advised of her rights to appeal.


GENERAL

Rider overweights were permitted as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.


RACE 1: DLV FINANCE MAIDEN HANDICAP 1600m

BOOM CRUSHER – Raced wide throughout. Raced keenly in the early stages.

ATLAS JOHN – Began awkwardly.

SHINING PROISIR (NZ) – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

LONHANOVA – Slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

PROVEN RECORD (NZ) – Shifted outwards on jumping and bumped with PRIDE OF SAVABELLA.

GRUMPYWANTSATISSUE – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout.

CHECK ONE TWO – Began awkwardly.

FINE AND RARE – Raced keenly in the early stages.

PRIDE OF SAVABELLA – After being loaded, reared in the barriers and got its right foreleg over the front barrier gate momentarily. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was cleared to start. Bumped with PROVEN RECORD (NZ) on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Held up in the home straight until shifting wider leaving the 400m.

SCOTTVILLE SCOOTER – Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up in the early stages of the home straight until a point near the 400m.


RACE 2: QUEST APARTMENTS ROCKHAMPTON BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 2215m

OKESUTORA – Began awkwardly and shifted inwards, making contact with the inside barrier partition. Raced greenly when under pressure in the home straight.

PREPOTENT – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Jockey C McIver pleaded to a charge under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride his mount out fully to the finish which compromised PREPOTENT chances of finishing in fourth place. Jockey McIver’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, with the suspension to commence midnight 12th July 2025 and to conclude midnight 19th July 2025. Jockey C McIver, rider of 5th placegetter PREPOTENT, weighed in 1kg under his declared riding weight, stewards acting under the provisions of AR209(2)(a), disqualified PREPOTENT from the race and the placings were amended accordingly. At inquiry, it was established that trainer J Kuhn was the person responsible for the horse failing to carry the correct weight after it was identified that trainer Kuhn had left a piece of saddle packing off when saddling the gelding. Trainer Kuhn pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR106(1) for negligence in saddling in that she failed to add the packing provided by jockey McIver. Trainer Kuhn was fined $700. When determining penalty, stewards considered trainer Kuhn’s guilty plea, previous clear record and penalties imposed under similar circumstances.

GIDDY GAN'S JOY – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

SEERESS – Raced wide in the early stages until a point near the 1800m. Raced keenly in the early stages.

BAVARIAN LADY – Began awkwardly.

SADDLES – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

TERMITE – Began awkwardly.

PAULI – Began awkwardly and dipped shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages.

PRIDE AN' JOY – Slow to begin.


RACE 3: BREWER CIVIL BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1200m

DAIMYO (JPN) – Raced wide throughout.

MEAN APPROACH – Reared on jumping. Overraced throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home, and close to the finish, crowded PRINCE OF SOOVIEW.

HENRY'S BLADE (NZ) – Was fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Crowded on jumping by PRINCE OF SOOVIEW, which shifted outwards, and bumped with ALL ENGLAND shortly after.

PRINCE OF SOOVIEW – Shifted inwards on jumping, crowding HENRY’S BLADE (NZ). Crowded and placed in restricted room by MEAN APPROACH over the concluding stages when that runner laid inwards under hard riding. Jockey L Tilley was reminded of his obligations in ensuring he is clear of other runners when shifting ground in future.

ULUWATU – When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice K Lenton stated that after being trapped wide in the early stages, her mount proved disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight, going to the line in a disappointing manner. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

ALL ENGLAND – Bumped with HENRY’S BLADE (NZ) shortly after jumping.


RACE 4: GREAT NORTHERN BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1600m

ARCHER'S GAME – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Near the 100m, was bumped on the hindquarters by ZHUZANG SHI, and as a result turned inwards placing that runner in restricted room before being corrected.

ZHUANG SHI – Began awkwardly. Overraced in the early and middle stages and had to be restrained by its rider near the 1200m. Leaving the 100m, bumped the hindquarters of ARCHER’S GAME, resulting in that runner being turned inwards and its rider taking immediate corrective actions. As a consequence of this incident, ZHUANG SHI became tightened for room between OFFICE JIM and ARCHER’S GAME.

SIAN STAR – Shifted outwards on jumping, impeding TAKUNAI. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

ALL'S FAIR – Slow to begin.

TAKUNAI – Impeded on jumping by SIAN STAR which shifted outwards. Commenced to overrace in the early stages and near the 1200m, had to be restrained from the heels of ALL’S FAIR and shift outwards, carrying MAGIC GAME wider on the track.

MAGIC GAME – Raced keenly throughout the event. Raced wide in the early stages. Was carried wider on the track near the 1200m by TAKUNAI which shifted outwards when overracing. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, in particular obtaining the lead position in the middle stages, jockey S Cormack stated that after settling at the rear of the field MAGIC GAME commence to over race and the tempo of the race continued to decrease so he elected to allow his mount to progress forward. Jockey Cormack added that due to the lack of pace in the early stages, he was able to obtain the lead position with ease after progressing forward, and by doing so, the mare was able to finish off the race in a more competitive manner than in recent starts.


RACE 5: GREEN STEEL CLAUDE GREEN MEMORIAL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200m

The start of this race was delayed due to BABALOLA being fractious in the barriers and becoming cast. The gelding subsequently underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was cleared to start.

NAGAMIE – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight resulting in jockey N Rawiller having to stop and straighten his mount on a number of occasions.

RICKYTHESTEAMBOAT – Began awkwardly.

MARAVILLAS – Began awkwardly.

PAN A MILLION – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having not competed in nearly twelve months and was cleared to start.

BABALOLA – Began awkwardly and shifted out, bumping with AZURE DE LAGO. Trainer M Currie was advised that BABALOLA would require a further barrier certificate prior to its next race start due to its barrier manners.

IMMORTALITY – When asked for a comment on the seemingly improved performance, trainer J Lee stated at its most recent start Rockhampton, the gelding failed to handle the heavy track conditions and he was not surprised by the improvement displayed today. IMMORTALITY was detained on course until 5pm for further post-race sampling.

DETERMINATION – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

SPELLMASTER (NZ) – Bumped with SPIRITED SMILE on jumping when that runner shifted in.

BOOM SIGHT – Began awkwardly. Commenced to overrace in the early stages and near the 900m turn, became awkwardly placed on the heels of BABALOLA and had to be restrained.

SPIRITED SMILE – Shifted in on jumping, bumping with SPELLMASTER (NZ).

AZURE DE LAGO – Bumped with BABALOLA on jumping.

OUR EAGLE ROCK – Began awkwardly.


RACE 6: BRISBANE AIRPORT HOTELS GROUP CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1400m

KATDEEL – Began awkwardly. Made the home turn awkwardly.

BEEN A SECRET – Began awkwardly.

MAJOR LOOK – Slow to begin.

LIETUVA – Began awkwardly. Near the 1050m, commenced to overrace and had to be restrained from the heels of GANGITANO.

BOLD HUSSAR – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up in the early stages of the home straight until shifting outwards passing the 400m.

NICKELBACK – Raced wide throughout. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

SAND 'N' POWER – Raced wide throughout.

FREEMAN – Slow to begin.

NORTHUMBRIA – Overraced in the early and middle stages while being restrained.

Following the running of Race 6, jockey J Huxtable advised he was experiencing significant back pain and was subsequently stood down for his remaining engagement in race 8. Jockey Huxtable was transferred to hospital by the QAS for further assesment. Jockey Huxtable was advised that he would require a medical clearance prior to resuming race riding.

Due to the delay with the arrival of the second ambulance, stewards in conjunction with SKY Racing, ordered the remaining races to be pushed back one race, with Race 7 to be held at 4:19pm and Race 8 at 4:50pm.


RACE 7: TAB ROCKHAMPTON CUP 1600m

BETTCHA THE CROWN – Began awkwardly and shifted out, bumping with HARBOURMASTER.

HYPE (IRE) – Began awkwardly.

WITHOUT REVENGE (GB) – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

HARBOURMASTER – Bumped on jumping with BETTCHA THE CROWN. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room for majority of the home straight and became awkwardly placed onto heels over the final stages. Apprentice J Williams, when questioned regarding the tactics adopted, advised that his mount endure very little luck in running and on a number of occasions in the home straight he was unable to secure clear racing room as a consequence of runners in advance of him failing to improve. Apprentice Williams further added that near the 300m he attempted to improve into a tight run between DIVINE PURPOSE and ALCYONE, however, that run closed quickly and as a result HARBOURMASTER lost all momentum and was awkwardly placed at the heels of COSMIC BEAUTY for a short distance.

LOGAN STREET LION (NZ) – Raced wide with cover throughout. Held up in the early stages of the home straight. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

SKYFORGER – Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

QUOTHQUAN – Began awkwardly and bumped with PIPISTRELLE.

EXECUTIVE STRESS – Bumped with DIVINE PURPOSE passing the 400m.

MOENAVE – Raced wide with cover throughout.

COSMIC BEAUTY – Raced wide with cover throughout.

DIVINE PURPOSE – Began awkwardly. Bumped with EXECUTIVE STRESS passing the 400m and became unbalanced for a number of strides. Apprentice T Fenlon pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 9 times prior to the 100m, 13 times in total. Apprentice Fenlon’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, with the suspension to commence midnight 21st July 2025 and to conclude midnight 28th July 2025. In determining penalty, stewards took into consideration the QRIC whip penalty guidelines and ordered that the suspension had to commence immediately following the careless riding suspension incurred from the Mackay meeting on the 5th June 2025.

PIPISTRELLE – Began awkwardly and bumped with QUOTHQUAN. Raced wide throughout. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.


RACE 8: MAGIC MILLIONS CAPRICORN GUINEAS QTIS 3YO HANDICAP 1500m

I'M HEROIC – Slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight.

ASTRA STAR – Shifted inwards on jumping, hampering ROCKY RICH.

MR O'REILLY – Shifted outwards on jumping, bumping with IRAMA. Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a position in the lead near the 1150m.

SCRUB CHAIN – Began awkwardly. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.

SIR GOLDALOT – As jockey J Huxtable was indisposed, jockey C Bayliss was confirmed replacement rider. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey C Bayliss stated that SIR GOLDALOT travelled well in the early stages, however when asked for an effort in the home straight, the gelding felt flat failing to respond when asked for an effort, and went to the line disappointingly.

ASK ME MATE – Inclined to hang inwards in the early stages placing HERE’S TO POWER in restricted room for a number of strides.

IRAMA – Trainer M Currie pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR227(a) in that he failed to make the application for requested overweight for jockey A Butler on IRAMA. Trainer Currie was fined $100. Shifted inwards on jumping, bumping with MR O’REILLY. Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a position outside the lead near the 1150m.

ROCKY RICH – Impeded on jumping by ASTRA STAR, which shifted inwards abruptly, and was carried in across the heels of MR O’REILLY shortly after and lost ground.

DIVINE DIAMONDS – Shifted outwards on jumping, impeding ASK ME MATE.

BOLD BLAZE – Began awkwardly. Had to switch wider approaching the 200m to maintain clear running.

HERE'S TO POWER – As jockey A Thompson was showing signs of exhaustion and fatigue, he was subsequently stood down and replaced by jockey R Silvera Olivera. Jockey Thompson was advised that he would require a medical clearance before returning to race riding. Bounded on jumping. Approaching the 900m, was placed in restricted room for a number of strides when ASK ME MATE was inclined to hang in.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Rider Overweights
Race 1. Justin Stanley (PRIDE OF SABELLA) + 0.5KG.
Race 2. Les Tilley (PAULI) + 0.5kg.
Race 4. Sean Cormack (MAGIC GAME) + 1kg.
Race 5. Ashley Butler (DETERMINATION) + 0.5kg.
Sean Cormack (SPELLMASTER) + 0.5kg.
Tasha Chambers (BOOM SIGHT) + 0.5kg.
Race 7. Justin Stanley (THE CATCH) + 0.5kg.
Sean Cormack (QUOTHQUAN) + 1kg.
Race 8. Ashley Butler (IRAMA) +1kg.
Justin Stanley (DIVINE DIAMONDS) + 0.5kg.

Fines
Race 2. Trainer Jess Kuhn – AR106(1) – Negligence in saddling – $700
Race 8. Trainer Mark Currie – AR227(a) – Negligence in failing to declare rider overweight – $100

Suspensions
Race 2. Chris McIver – AR131(b) – Failure to ride mount of fully to finish – 7-day suspension – m/night 17/07/2025 to m/night 28/07/2025
Race 7. Apprentice Tahlia Fenlon – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip – m/night 21/07/2025 to m/night 28/07/2025

Race day injuries/illness
Jockey Justin Huxtable – Back Injury – Medical Clearance
Jockey Adin Thompson – Exhaustion and fatigue – Medical Clearance


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
PRIDE OF SAVABELLA, GIDDY GAN’S JOY, MEAN APPROACH, DAIMYO (JPN), ALL’S FAIR, SIAN STAR, DETERMINATION, NAGAMIE, GANGITANO, KATDEEL, DIVINE PURPOSE, BETTCHA THE CROWN, PIPISTRELLE, QUOTHQUAN, SKYFORGER, HARBOURMASTER, DIVINE DIAMONDS, SCRUB CHAIN

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, SKYFORGER, QUOTHQUAN & I’M HEROIC

Warnings/bars
Race 5. BABALOLA – Barrier Manners – Required to obtain further barrier certificate


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 8. SIR GOLDALOT – Corey Bayliss
HERE’S TO POWER – Raul Silvera Olivera


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.

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