QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

KILCOY RACE CLUB

SATURDAY 12 APRIL 2025

WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Soft (6); Soft (7) retrospective to 1; Heavy (8) after Race 3; Heavy (9) after Race 7    RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – E. Scott
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, A. Schofield, A. Dowsett, J. Robinson

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT


GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
Race 6. B. Lerena +1kg
Race 6. T. Brooker +0.5kg
Race 9. T. Brooker +0.5kg


Race 1: GOLDEN SHORES RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP            1200 Metres

MAJESTICS REQUEST – Hampered shortly after the start and lost position. Held up for clear running from the 200m until near the 100m. When questioned regarding her ride and the tactics adopted, apprentice S. Champkin reported that her instructions were to settle where comfortable, however after receiving interference at the start, and losing ground apprentice Champkin stated her visibility was reduced due to a heavy shower hitting the racecourse prior to the race and she had not realized the margin between herself to the second last horse before electing to ride her mount along. Rider further added that after making up ground when approaching the home turn she elected to stay to the inside and ride for luck to save ground as oppose to coming very wide rounding the home turn. Stewards further questioned apprentice Champkin on her riding in the home straight when a run was available to the inside of LION’S PRIDE. Rider further explained that when she took a run to the inside of LION’S PRIDE she was of the opinion her mount was not travelling well enough to establish the run and was mindful that LION’S PRIDE was showing a tendency to lay in. After considering the evidence tendered by apprentice Champkin and factoring her riding experience and conditions Stewards noted her comments.  
 
MIGHTY JUDD – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Near the 300m, obliged to steady when improved onto heels and shifted wider to improve.
 
GALACTIC LEGEND – Began awkwardly. Near the 700m, improved onto the heels of ZIMO and was steadied.
 
SADDLE BOY – Raced wide throughout. Laid in throughout.
 
ZIMO – Had to be steadied near the 700m.
 
FLASH ZARIZ – Raced wide throughout.
 
HE'S A DEVIL – As no senior rider was available, Stewards permitted apprentice A. Graham to replace jockey D. Smith due to transport difficulties.  
 
PABALLO – Underwent a pre race veterinary inspection after becoming fractious in the barriers and cleared to start.
 
Following the running of this race, the track was downgraded to a Soft (7) retrospectively.
 
 
Race 2: BEAVIS AND BARTELS 50 YEARS FILLIES & MARES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP            1200 Metres

HI JULES – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
MONAZEL – Raced wide throughout. Apprentice C. Sutherland reported that his mount may not have appreciated today’s track conditions. A post race veterinary inspection revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
CHEMIOSMOSIS – Underwent a pre race veterinary inspection after late arrival on course due to traffic difficulty and cleared to start. Near the 900m, momentarily steadied when crowded for room by HI JULES which shifted in and MIDNIGHT IN AUSTIN. Apprentice Thorburn, rider of HI JULES, was advised to exercise greater care. Inside the 100m, improved onto the heels of HI JULES and was obliged to shift in to obtain clear running.  
 
DELORIS – Underwent a pre race veterinary inspection after late arrival on course due to traffic difficulty and cleared to start. Began very awkwardly with apprentice A. Graham becoming momentarily unbalanced.
 
TOO MUCH MAKEUP – Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the home turn. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Inside the 100m, raced in restricted room between SUCCESSFUL, which was inclined to lay out, and HI JULES.
 
TAKARA STAR – Raced wide throughout.
 
SUCCESSFUL – Began awkwardly then hampered. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
CAFE MOCHA – Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn until the early stages of the home straight.
 
 
Race 3: THANKS BEAVIS & BARTELS FAMILIES 50 YEARS SUPPORT QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE   1200 Metres
 
SHAKEN MARTINI underwent a pre race veterinary inspection at the request of its rider on arrival at the barriers and was found to be lame in the near hindleg. SHAKEN MARTINI was declared a late scratching at 1.12pm on veterinary advice. Stewards ordered that all bets placed on SHAKEN MARTINI be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st BEST COFFEE 0c win, 0c place
2nd LOPE BY NIGHT 1c place
3rd NIRVANA THE STORM 1c place
 
Trainer P. Davison was advised that SHAKEN MARTINI will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
PROCLAIMER – Slow to begin.
 
REEBAR – Near the 1100m, had to be checked to avoid the heels of KOUKLITSA when taken in by SHAMROCK’S SECRET which was taken in by WHISKY GLASSES which shifted in and away from NIRVANA THE STORM.
 
WHISKEY GLASSES – Raced wide throughout. Near the 1100m, when racing greenly, shifted in and away from SHAMROCK’S SECRET. Rider M. Hellyer reported that the gelding raced greenly throughout and never travelled throughout. He added that when he asked for an effort near the 600m the gelding failed to respond to his riding and he desisted from pressuring WHISKEY GLASSES any further. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SHAMROCK'S SECRET – Near the 1100m was hampered and taken in when WHISKEY GLASSES shifted in and away from SHAMROCK’S SECRET.
 

Race 4: KILCOY DIGGERS 'KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE' BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP          800 Metres

MY NAME IS (NZ) – Apprentice C. Lowe reported that the gelding was unable to muster its usual early speed and is of the opinion that the gelding didn’t handle today’s heavy track conditions. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
HARD LANDING – Made the home turn awkwardly and shifted out.
 
STAR OF KINGS – Apprentice C. Sutherland reported that in his opinion the gelding was reluctant to stride out on today’s track conditions. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer A. Rogers was advised that STAR OF KINGS would be required to barrier trial to Steward’s satisfaction prior to racing again.
 
IT'S HELLS BELLS – Raced five wide throughout.
 
BAD FOREST – Laid out rounding the home turn before being corrected by its rider, before shifting in onto Bailey
 
HOKUSAI – As apprentice R. Thorburn was unable to claim his full allowance, he was replaced by apprentice A. Graham. Apprentice Thorburn was fined $100 pursuant to AR143(14)(a) for failing to claim his full allowance. Raced four wide throughout. Taken wider rounding the home turn when HARD LANDING shifted out.
 
LEVAR – Near the 200m, momentarily raced in restricted room.  
 

Race 5: KEITH BEAVIS & CARL BARTELS MEMORIAL BEST MATES CUP BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP              1900 Metres

ONOMATOPOEIA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
KENSHIN MARU – Slow to begin.
 
THE PROPHECY – When asked to comment, jockey B. Lerena reported that in his opinion the mare failed to handle today’s heavy track conditions. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
PRIDE AN' JOY – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
TERMITE – Began awkwardly.
 

Race 6: KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL MAIDEN HANDICAP              1500 Metres
 
The start of this event was delayed 7 minutes when SHOW ME THE STARS was fractious in the barriers and underwent a pre race veterinary inspection and was declared a late scratching at 3pm on veterinary advice. DREAM SUMMIT then became cast in the barriers and was declared a late scratching at 3pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on SHOW ME THE STARS and DREAM SUMMIT be refunded with the following deductions to apply.
3. DREAM SUMMIT :
1st CHEERFUL CAT 1c win, 1c place
2nd TWILIGHT STEPS 3c place
3rd LORD DANILO 3c place
 
8. SHOW ME THE STARS:
1st CHEERFUL CAT 39c win, 17c place
2nd TWILIGHT STEPS 32c place
3rd LORD DANILO 34c place
 
Trainer J. Amory was advised that DREAM SUMMIT will require a further barrier certificate prior to racing again. Trainer B. Jones was advised that SHOW ME THE STARS will require a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
HERLIHY – Raced wide throughout. Apprentice C. Sutherland reported that the gelding never travelled throughout and in his opinion failed to handle the heavy track conditions.
 
LORD DANILO – Over raced during the early stages.
 
TWILIGHT STEPS – Slow to begin.
 
ZOU ZOUTUKATUKIA – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination at request of its rider and cleared to start. Stood flat footed, took no competitive part and was retired from the event. Trainer K. Kemp was advised the filly will require a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
TWO TIME GIRL – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 

Race 7: SEARLES GARDEN PRODUCTS MAIDEN PLATE            1200 Metres

HE IS THE KISS – Bumped on jumping with LIPSTICK LIES. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey B. Lerena was advised of his obligations to continue to ride his mount out to the finish of races.
 
BEGORRA – Raced wide throughout.
 
CHIARO DI LUNA – Rider M. Hellyer reported that his mount failed to handle the heavy track conditions. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
PROUD MISS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
STANAGE BAY – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly in the early and middle stages.
 
VICTOIRE D'AMOUR – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
GREEN LABEL – Shortly after jumping away, steadied to avoid the heels of STANAGE BAY, which when laying in, shifted in.
 
LIPSTICK LIES – Bumped on jumping with HE IS THE KISS.
 
LUCIFER THE CAT – Declared a late scratching at 1.26pm after refusing to load onto the float.
 

Following the running of race 7, Stewards along with a delegation of riders and Jockeys Association President Mr G. Prentice inspected the track after concerns were raised with the racing surface. Following the track inspection Stewards along with the delegation of rider were in agreeance that the track was unsuitable for racing, the remainder of the meeting was called off at 4.00pm.
 



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5. Trainer P. Jenkins – fail to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time (ATLANTIC ROYAL) – LR36(6)(a).
Race 6. Trainer L. Park – fail to declare rider by prescribed time – LR67(1).

Fines
Race 4. Apprentice R. Thorburn – fail to claim full allowance – AR143(14)(a) - $100.



Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
DIBBA DOBBA, SHOW ME THE STARS, HE IS THE KISS, BECAMO, SHAPE OF WATER, ATLANTIC ROYAL.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3. SHAKEN MARTINI – lame near hind – late scratching – veterinary clearance required.
Race 4. STAR OF KINGS – poor performance – barrier trial to Stewards satisfaction.
Race 6. ZOU ZOUTUKATUKIA – stood flatfooted/took no competitive part – barrier certificate required.
Race 6. SHOW ME THE STARS – fractious in barriers – late scratching – barrier certificate required.
Race 6. DREAM SUMMIT – cast in barriers – late scratching – barrier certificate required.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 15. SURCOTE – K. Matheson
Race 2. 5. CHEMIOSMOSIS – L. Dempsey
Race 2. 7. DELORIS – A. Graham
Race 2. 14. SUCCESSFUL – K. Matheson
Race 2. 15. CAFÉ MOCHA – I. Jessop
Race 3. 5. REEBAR – J. Busuttin
Race 6. 5. REEL GRACEFUL – A. Graham
Race 6. 14. ZOU ZOUTUKATUKIA – T. Brooker
Race 7. 15. LIPSTICK LIES – A. Graham
Race 9. 10. ON THE TIGHTROPE – S. Sheargold
Race 9. 13. ROMANTIC THOUGHTS – T. Brooker
Race 9. 16. WHISTLIN’ RULER – J. Hampson
 


Late scratchings
Race 1. MR POLAR @11.20am – transport difficulties.
Race 3. SHAKEN MARTINI @ 1.12pm on veterinary advice.
Race 7. LUCIFER THE CAT @1.26pm – failing to load onto transport.
Race 6. DREAM SUMMIT @ 3.00pm – cast in barriers.
Race 6. SHOW ME THE STARS @ 3.00pm – fractious in barriers.
Race 8. BECAMO @ 1.38pm – track downgrade.



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.