QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST POLY TRACK

SATURDAY 19 APRIL 2025

WEATHER – Fine            Track – Synthetic             RAIL – True

OFFICIALS

Stewards – D. McMahon (Chair), B. Wright, E. Scott, P. Reardon, P. Gore (Cadet)

GENERAL
 
As Apprentice S. Willis was not attending today’s race meeting and Apprentice M. Philpot was unavailable due to illness, Stewards permitted rider replacements as per the Stewards summary. App. M. Philpot was advised that she would require a medical clearance prior to riding again.
 
Trainer I. Turner was fined $300 pursuant to LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch dual acceptor SPIETHTACULAR by the prescribed time. Trainer I. Turner was also questioned for failing to present the Thoroughbred Identification Card for GO MILLO. After considering Mr Turner’s explanation, Stewards permitted GO MILLO to start in race 2 however, Mr Turner was reminded of his obligations under LR40(a).
 
Stewards accepted Trainer A. Campton’s explanation for the late scratching of dual acceptor KAREEM.
 
Race 1: TAB WE'RE ON MAIDEN PLATE 1900M
 
FRANKEL MOON – Raced three-wide from the 1000m. Jockey B. Lerena reported his mount was not suited by the slow tempo in today’s race and when the pace of the race quickened from the 700m, the gelding did not respond to his riding and proved disappointing.
 
GLENRAY'S MATE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MARAVICH (IRE) – Began awkwardly. Near the 1400m, steadied from the heels of GLENRAY’S MATE, which was forced in by ARTSPACE (K. Matheson), which shifted in when not fully clear. Jockey K. Matheson was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
SMELTER (IRE) – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the middle stages. Apprentice J. Williams reported the gelding which was first up, raced fiercely in the early and middle stages which was detrimental to its performance. Apprentice Williams added that the gelding will take benefit from today’s run.
 
SPACE JOURNEY – Blundered on jumping. Raced wide without cover throughout. Cast it off-fore plate during running.
 
MR CROWNING MOMENT – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
NOT A WORRY (NZ) – Jockey J. Morris reported the gelding raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the straight.

Race 2: SILKS UNDER THE STARS MAY 23RD BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2000M
 
KAREEM – Raced wide in the early stages before striding forward to obtain the leading position near the 1200m.
 
ONOMATOPOEIA – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted in today’s event, Apprentice C. Sutherland explained that it was his intention to settle further forward, however the gelding jumped away only fairly and did not muster speed in the early stages and was obliged to settle further back than anticipated. Apprentice Sutherland further explained that once he placed the gelding under pressure, it was one paced for the remainder of the event and proved disappointing and in his opinion ONOMATOPOEIA resented racing in the kick back. 
 
GOT YOURSELF A GUN – Slow to begin.
 
PRINCETON AWARD – Slow into stride and settled further back than at its last start. Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
SMOKIN MATCH – Slow to begin.
 
FORCE ME (NZ) (S Champkin) – Required farrier attention prior to the start, was examined by the Veterinarian on arrival at the barriers and was cleared to start. Race wide from the 1100m.

Race 3: ON POINT UTILITY LOCATING MAIDEN PLATE 1100M

The start of this race was delayed approximately 4 minutes when to ONATARE’s rider was unable to mount for significant period. Trainer B. Ahrens was advised that ONATARE would be required to officially trial, including parading pre-trial, to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing. The start was further delayed when PADAM PADAM became fractious shortly after being loaded into the barriers. PADAM PADAM was removed, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
PADAM PADAM – Began awkwardly. Near the 1000m was steadied to avoid the heels of POINT TWO (R. Thorburn) which shifted in when not fully clear. App R. Thorburn was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
ENHANCE – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped TORERA. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
STARSARISE – Began awkwardly and bumped with GALAXY SUNSET.
 
TORERA – As Jockey R. Wiggins was overweight, Stewards permitted Jockey S. Rutledge to ride the mare. Subsequently, Jockey R. Wiggins was fined $300 pursuant to AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight. On jumping away was hampered when contacted by ENHANCE, momentarily unbalancing Jockey S. Rutledge and as a result lost ground.
 
LEICA PHERRARI – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
GALAXY SUNSET – Began awkwardly and bumped with STARSARISE and shortly after was steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of POINT TWO. Raced wide throughout. Approaching the winning post was steadied from the heels of ZAYA (M. Hellyer) which shifted out under riding. Jockey M. Hellyer was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing QAS officials to attend to Jockey J. Lloyd. When it became apparent that Jockey J. Lloyd would be unable to weigh in when he became ill, Stewards declared correct weight under AR208(3)(b) after they were satisfied that the gelding had carried its allocated weight. Following the running of this event Jockey J. Lloyd was examined by the QAS officials and stood down for the remainder of the meeting after suffering from dehydration. Jockey J. Lloyd was advised that he would require a medical clearance prior to riding again.

Race 4: SUMMIT GLAZING SOLUTIONS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1200M

SMART RECOGNITION – Began awkwardly. Near the 700m, severely hampered and checked to avoid the heels of DON’T BE DRAMATIC which shifted out abruptly. Jockey M. Hellyer reported that after receiving interference near the 700m, the gelding did not let down as expected in the home straight
 
WHISKEY DANCER – Raced wide throughout.
 
BEAT HOLLOW – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Jockey D. Turner was reminded of his obligations to continue to ride his mounts out to the finish of races.
 
MA'S EPIC – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
SCRIPT WRITER – Began awkwardly and shortly after was tightened for room and lost ground.
 
CHILLIWACK – When asked for comment on the improved performance, stable representative Mr B. Rogers explained the stable believe the gelding is well suited to the poly track, which it works on, and with a favorable barrier the stable had expected a more forward showing in today’s event.
 
DON'T BE DRAMATIC – Bumped shortly after the start. Near the 700m, got its head up, raced ungenerously and despite the efforts of its rider, shifted out abruptly onto SMART RECONITION. Trainer D. Morgan was advised that a warning would been placed on DON’T BE DRAMATIC in relation to its racing manners and further advised that Stewards would only permit a senior rider or non-claiming apprentice to ride the gelding in its future starts until its racing manners improve to a satisfactory level.
 
 
 
Race 5: LIPPIATT CANNING LONG LUNCH BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1540M

ALL'S FAIR – Began awkwardly. Apprentice J. Williams reported his mount felt uncomfortable and for this reason he did not ride ALL’S FAIR out in his usual manner over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
HULKAMANIA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DUNLOE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages before striding forward to obtain the leading position near the 900m.
 
SELLING SUNSET – Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
MY DOG DIESEL – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SURREAL I AM – Slow to begin.

Race 6: TAB HOLLINDALE STAKES DAY MAY 10TH BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1540M

RYLOV – Near 1000m, had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of GRAND CRUSADER. Apprentice L. O’Donnell advised the gelding raced flat in today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer R. Dart advised Stewards that he is of the opinion the gelding did not handle the poly-track conditions and does not intend on accepting RYLOV to race on poly tracks at its future starts.
 
BIAS – Apprentice C. Vitler reported his saddle slipped on jumping, placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
 
GREGARIOUS – Raced wide throughout. Near the 1300m, when racing tight inside GRAND CRUSADER, steadied in attempt to obtain a position with cover. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
KOOLATAH (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Shortly after the start was inconvenienced when tightened for room.
 
GRAND CRUSADER – Jockey J. Morris pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m and 18 occasions in totality. Jockey J. Morris’ license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight Saturday 19th April 2025 and to conclude midnight Saturday 26th April 2025. When determining penalty, Stewards took into account his guilty plea, record in relation to this rule, the QRIC whip penalty guidelines and Jockey Morris’ submissions to take a suspension in preference to a fine, due to his personal circumstances.
 
AS EXPECTED – Raced wide throughout.
 
BIRMINGHAM – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RHODESIAN DIAMOND – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
VANCITY – Declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 10:15am when Trainer P. Wallace advised that the mare had a swollen hindleg. Trainer P. Wallace was advised that the mare would require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.

Race 7: ECOVIS CLARK JACOBS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1100M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow App J. Hampson and Trainer J. Wallace, connections of the 3rd placed VELVET, to view the Stewards vision of the home straight. After viewing the vision, they elected to not proceed with an objection and Stewards declared correct weight.
 
PRIVATE TENDER – Blundered on jumping.
 
MISS SHU (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
SPIETHTACULAR – Slow to begin. Race wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight and near the 200m brushed with VELVET.
 
FIELDS AMOUR – Near the 900m, steadied when tightened by BAUHAUS, which was taken in by MISS SHU, which was taken in by SUNSHINE REGGAE (S. Champkin), which shifted in when not fully clear. Apprentice S. Champkin was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
SHERWOOD'S ONE – Raced wide throughout.
 
SUNSHINE REGGAE – Raced wide throughout. Apprentice S. Champkin reported the mare laid in throughout the event.
 
 
BEE EXACT– Near the 500m, improved onto the heels of PRIVATE TENDER and had to be steadied.
 
VELVET – Near the 200m brushed with SPIETHTACULAR.
 
QICKWIT – When questioned on improved performance, Trainer M. Palmer explained that the gelding had no luck in its last start and believed QICKWIT would be suited to the poly track. He added that he had expected of more forward showing today from the favorable barrier draw.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1 – Jockey K. Matheson – Careless riding AR131(a) – Severe reprimand
Race 3 – Apprentice R. Thorburn – Careless riding AR131(a) – Reprimand  

Fines
Race 3 – Jockey R Wiggins – AR190(3) – Accepting a ride when overweight – $300
Race 4 – Trainer I. Turner – LR36(6)(a) – Failed to scratch dual acceptor by the prescribed time – $300.
 
Suspensions
Race 6 – Jockey J. Morris – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip – 7 days commencing midnight Saturday 19 April 2025, concluding midnight Saturday 26 April 2025.

Race day injuries/illness
J. Lloyd (dehydration) – Medical Required
 
Absent jockeys
Apprentice S. Willis
Apprentice M. Philpot (illness) – Medical Required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1 – MR CROWNING MOMENT, NOT A WORRY
Race 2 – ONOMATOPOEIA, PRINCETON AWARD
Race 5 – ALL’S FAIR
Race 7 – SUNSHINE REGGAE

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3 – ONATARE – Proved difficult for rider to mount – Official trial
Race 3 – DON’T BE DRAMATIC – Racing manners– Warning
Race 6 – VANCITY – Veterinary Certificate – Late Scratching

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 3:         9 TORERA – Siobhan Rutledge (Replacing R Wiggins)
Race 5:         1 PAGATO - Ms Amy Graham (a3/51kg), (Replacing M Philpot)
                      2 SMART RECOGNITION – M. Hellyer (Replacing J Lloyd)
Race 7:         10 GUERRERA – M. Hellyer (Replacing J. Lloyd)
                      12 SHERWOOD’S ONE - Rob Thorburn (a2/52kg), (Replacing S. Willis)
                     14e ROCK LOBSTER - Adin Thompson

Late scratchings
Race 6:         15 VANCITY @10:15am – Vets
 
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.