QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB - BEAUDESERT

THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2025

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Soft 5, Good 4 after Race 1
RAIL – True Entire Course
PENETROMETER – 4.78

OFFICIALS

Stewards – S. Fletcher (Chair); B. Wright; O. Legg, P. Reardon, L. De Witt – Rowson (Asst. Stewards)

GENERAL

Stewards permitted the following overweight:
Race 8: 14 ANCIENT MISSION – A. Thompson +1kg (56kg)

As Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was not riding due to acceptable reasons, Stewards permitted the rider change as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Trainer R. Beaton was fined $100 pursuant to LR 67(1) for failing to declare a rider for FORTUNEER in race 5 by the prescribed time.



RACE 1: AQUIS 2025 SAFETY NET MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100M

STEPLIKA LION – Shifted out at the start. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

NINJASK – Slow into stride. Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 800m, raced in restricted room. Near the 700m, contacted the rail when racing tight to the inside of MAJESTIC LOUVRE.

NIVASHI – Began awkwardly and then hampered shortly after when SHINING ON shifted in. Held up for clear running from the 300m until passing the 200m and near the 250m, was inconvenienced when ROCK ME MAMA shifted out.

ENCRYPTED FEELING – Raced wide for the majority.

SHINING ON – Began awkwardly, shifted in and hampered NIVASHI.

ROCK ME MAMA – Near the 250m, shifted out.

CONFISERIE (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced ungenerously in the early stages.

MAJESTIC LOUVRE – Approaching the 700m, raced in restricted room and had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of CONFISERIE (NZ) which was taken in by ENCRYPTED FEELING (M. Du Plessis) which shifted in when not fully clear. Jockey M. Du Plessis was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding in this incident.

After the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good 4 at 12:58pm.


RACE 2: OFFICIATING FIRST FOALS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400M

Prior to correct weight, apprentice C. Sutherland and trainer D. Forster (FLASMASTER, 4th placegetter) viewed the Stewards patrol film in the home straight. When C. Sutherland and D. Forster were satisfied that there was not sufficient grounds for an objection, and Stewards similarly agreed, correct weight was declared.

KISS THE DIRT – Raced wide without cover throughout. Stewards brought to the attention of Racing Queensland Training mentor R. Fradd, apprentice B. Baker’s positioning throughout the race.

SOMETHING SHINY – Began awkwardly.

BOOM DIGGITY – Bumped at the start. Laid out rounding the home turn. Leaving the 200m was bumped and became unbalanced.

CAPTAIN EAGLE – Approaching the 900m, steadied from the heels of ELLTITUDE (R. Hutchings) which shifted in when not fully clear. Jockey R. Hutchings was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have shifted the near fore plate, stood on a nail and was subsequently lame. Co-Trainer W. Hulbert was advised CAPTAIN EAGLE would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

KIRORO PEAK (NZ) – Slow into stride.

THE TOURIST – Bumped at the start. Leaving the 200m, shifted in and bumped BOOM DIGGITY and became unbalanced.

WAITING FOR GRAHAM – Hung in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

ELLTITUDE – Approaching the 900m, shifted in. Hung in when placed under pressure over the final 100m.

FLASHMASTER – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Passing the 150m, was momentarily steadied and shifted out to obtain clear running.

PHYLISS – Tightened for room at the start when SOMETHING SHINY shifted in. Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 1200m improved onto the heels of THE TOURIST and was restrained. Leaving the 200m, shifted in abruptly and made contact with THE TOURIST, which in turn shifted in and bumped BOOM DIGGITY resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced.

CHAYSE'N' THE KING – Passing the 1000m, commenced to race keenly and near the 900m, had to be checked on two occasions from the heels of SOMETHING SHINY. Near the 500m, improved onto the heels of SOMETHING SHINY and had to be checked. Near the 200m, momentarily disappointed for a run between ELLTITUDE and SOMETHING SHINY before shifting in to secure clear running.


RACE 3: PROST @ AQUIS STALLIONS CLASS 1 PLATE 2450M

JIMMY NAILS – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority.

PREFER TO DANCE (NZ) – Approaching the 1900m, shifted in and made contact with the rail and became unbalanced. Leaving the 400m, was momentarily held up for clear running for a short distance. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Jockey L. Tilley was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race.

TRUMP CARD (NZ) – Blundered on jumping unbalancing Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester.

SHIRLEY PEARLY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with the barriers when being loaded and was subsequently cleared to start. Jockey C. Graham dropped her whip near the 100m. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey C. Graham stated the mare got particularly worked up in the enclosure and in the barriers, adding that after making a long-sustained run approaching the home turn, the mare failed to finish the race off and felt the horse had come to the end of its preparation. Trainer M. Wilson confirmed SHIRLEY PEARLY would now be sent for a spell.

JADATAN (NZ) – Change of tactics; attempt to lead. Ridden forward from the barrier and settled behind the leader.

SHAMIC – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the mare having raced at Nanango on 13 September 2025 and was subsequently cleared to start. Change of tactics; attempt to settle further forward. Settled towards the rear of the field. Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the near foreleg. Co-Trainer G. Lane was advised SHAMIC would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing. G. Lane indicated that the mare would be leaving his training stable.


RACE 4: BEAUDESERTRACECLUB.COM.AU CLASS 1 PLATE 1650M

The start of this race was delayed by approximately three (3) minutes due to MISHANI REACTOR undergoing a pre-race veterinary examination after becoming fractious in the barriers, rearing and getting its leg over the side barrier partition and was subsequently cleared to start. As a result, THE MESSIAH, which was in an adjacent barrier, also underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was subsequently cleared to start. Trainer B. Gorman was advised a warning would be placed on MISHANI REACTOR for being fractious in the barriers.

EXPLOSIVE POWER (NZ) – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.

GREEN MEADOWS – Raced wide for the majority.

KING'S WARRIOR – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the gelding having raced at the Gold Coast on 13 September 2025 and was subsequently cleared to start. Near the 400m, bumped with UCELLE on several occasions.

MISHANI REACTOR – Apprentice P. Fergusson-Smith was reprimanded pursuant to AR 132(7)(a)(i) for using her whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.

WELLY – Slow to begin.

UCELLE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 400m, bumped with KING'S WARRIOR on several occasions.

Jockey L. Tilley was assessed by QAS officials and stood down from his remaining engagements due to reinjuring a laceration to his right finger. Jockey L. Tilley was advised he would require medical clearance prior to resuming riding.


RACE 5: VALE LEANNE HARTLEY CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200M

DESTINYS SUMMIT– Slow to begin. Passing the 200m, shifted in abruptly when placed under pressure and continued to lay in under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice C. Krahnen stated the gelding was not comfortable throughout and may be better suited to tracks with more give in it.

VACILLATION – Bumped at the start. Laid out rounding the home turn.

LIETUVA – Began awkwardly. Near the 500m, changed stride on two occasions. Laid out rounding the home turn. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice C. Sutherland stated it was his instructions to lead, however; after beginning awkwardly and due to the speed in the race, he was unable to carry out the instructions and rode with cover. He added the gelding had not had a trial leading into today’s race and had changed its lead leg on several occasions throughout the race and in his opinion, would derive benefit from today’s race.

SMART RECOGNITION – Bumped at the start.


RACE 6: KOBAYASHI @ AQUIS STALLIONS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1100M

NEW HAMPSHIRE – Laid out rounding the home turn and made contact with SALT LAKE BETTY which laid in at the same time, resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced. Raced in restricted room from leaving the 200m between MISSY NO NAY and SALT LAKE BETTY which laid in under pressure, and near the 100m, was steadied and obliged to shift out to obtain clear running. Apprentice C. Sutherland was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

VOIGNER – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

RUSSIAN DIVA – Began awkwardly.

DON'T BE DRAMATIC – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped with EAGLE'S FIRE at the start. Held up for clear running from the 400m until approaching the 250m.

EAGLE'S FIRE – Bumped at the start. Raced wide for the majority. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey D. Peisley stated the gelding travelled comfortably throughout the event, however; when placed under pressure from approaching the home turn, the gelding failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

SALT LAKE BETTY – Began awkwardly. Laid in in the early and middle stages. Rounding the home turn bumped with NEW HAMPSHIRE and became unbalanced. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.


RACE 7: JONKER @ AQUIS STALLIONS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400M

Prior to correct weight, connections of YES TO EXCESS viewed the stewards patrol film of the start. Stewards and connections were equally in agreeance that YES TO EXCESS sat back as the gates opened and lost ground, determining that the mare had been afforded a fair start, with Stewards subsequently declaring correct weight.

GRIPPING – Held up for clear running from the 400m until approaching the home turn.

SUKHBIR – Bumped at the start.

ZOUSAIN BOLT – Underwent a re-saddle behind the barriers.

PIERRE CARDINNIGAN – Bumped at the start. Raced wide for the majority.

PRIVATE TENDER – Blundered on jumping.

YES TO EXCESS – Sat back as the start was effected and lost ground.


RACE 8: NEXT RACEDAY 23 NOVEMBER RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1400M

KEEP IT LOKI – Began awkwardly and bumped with VON BEE (NZ). Held up for clear running from the 400m until approaching the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

VON BEE (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped with KEEP IT LOKI.

HUSSON'S REVENGE – Blundered on jumping. Raced wide for the majority. Bumped rounding the home turn.

BEAT HOLLOW – Jockey S. Sheargold reported at scale that his mount does not respond to pressure from the whip and that he rode the gelding hands and heels in the home straight.

KOVANOS (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Leaving the 800m, raced in restricted room. Near the 700m, contacted the running rail when racing tight to the inside of BORN TO BE ALIVE which improved to the inside of VON BEE (NZ) where there was doubtful room and became unbalanced. As a result, BORN TO BE ALIVE and KOVANOS (NZ) were tightened for room and steadied. SOMETHING FORJO which was following, also contacted the rail. After considering the incident and the limited riding experience of apprentice A. Heinrich, the rider of BORN TO BE ALIVE, no further action was taken, however Stewards brought Ms Heinrich’s riding to the attention of Racing Queensland’s Training mentor R. Fradd for further tuition.

SOMETHING FORJO – Slow to begin. Near the 700m made contact with the rail. Held up for clear running from the 400m until approaching the home turn. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

COCO JEWEL – Began awkwardly. Apprentice B. Youngberry reported her mount never travelled comfortably and was not suited to today’s firmer racing surface.

MOET AT MIDNIGHT – Momentarily steadied from the heels of HUSSON'S REVENGE approaching the home turn. When questioned on the tactics adopted, Jockey A. Mallyon stated that from the wide barrier, he was left with open instructions, however expected to be in a mid-forward position. He added that due to the fast early tempo, he elected to come back and obtain cover rather than racing wide without cover. He further added the gelding settled further back than anticipated and that he began to make his run from passing the 600m and whilst his mount finished off the race well, in his opinion, MOET AT MIDNIGHT would be suited to the earmuffs being removed and a step up in distance. Trainer T. Cowan advised that he left the instructions up to Jockey A. Mallyon, however, expected him to be in a forward position. He added that due to the speed in the race, he felt that the field would come back mid-race and allow MOET AT MIDNIGHT to hold a forward position. He further added he was mindful from the wide barrier that the gelding may be caught wide, however was somewhat surprised to see the horse back towards the rear of the field. Trainer T. Cowan indicated that whilst the gelding finished the race off well, it was now his intention to step MOET AT MIDNIGHT up in distance. Stewards noted the explanations tendered. Trainer T. Cowan was advised to report back on the gelding’s condition in the days subsequent. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

ANCIENT MISSION – As Jockey A. Thompson was unable to make weight, he was replaced by Jockey A. Allen. Jockey A. Thompson was fined $200 pursuant to AR 190(3) for accepting a ride for which he was to be overweight. Raced keenly in the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey A. Allen stated that he endeavored to hold a more forward position in the early and middle stages, however the mare did not respond to his riding from the 800m and proved disappointing in its performance. Stewards will follow up the performance with the stable.

BORN TO BE ALIVE – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 800m, raced in restricted room between KOVANOS (NZ) and VON BEE (NZ) and near the 700m was steadied. Shifted out rounding the home turn and bumped HUSSON’S REVENGE.

LISSARO (NZ) – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 400m until the 300m.

STORMTROOPER – Apprentice B. Baker was reminded of her obligation to ride her mounts out to the end of the race.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: Jockey M. Du Plessis – Careless riding - AR 131(a) – severe
Race 2: Jockey R. Hutchings – Careless riding - AR 131(a)
Race 3: Jockey L. Tilley – Failure to ride mount out – AR131(b)
Race 4: Apprentice P. Fergusson-Smith – AR 132(7(a)(i) – use of the whip in consecutive strides.

Fines
Race 5: Trainer R. Beaton – Failure to declare a rider by the prescribed time – LR67(1) - $100.
Race 8: Jockey A. Thompson – Accepting a ride when overweight – AR190(3) - $200

Race day injuries/illness
L. Tilley – laceration to finger – medical required.

Absent jockeys
K. Wilson-Taylor – acceptable reasons.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 2: SOMETHING SHINY
Race 3: TENNESSEE WHISKEY (NZ)
Race 4: MISHANI REACTOR


Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2: CAPTAIN EAGLE – veterinary clearance required – lame near fore.
Race 3: SHAMIC – veterinary clearance required – lame near fore.
Race 4: MISHANI REACTOR – warning – fractious in barriers

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 13e SHINING ON - Danny Peisley
Race 1: 14e ROCK ME MAMA - Anthony Allen
Race 1: 16e CONFISERIE (NZ) - Jason Taylor
Race 2: 3 BOOM DIGGITY - Ms Leah Martyn (a2/50kg),
Race 2: 15e PHYLISS - Ms Amelia Heinrich (a4/52kg),
Race 2: 17e GOOD DAY MAE - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 5: 1 FORTUNEER - Ms Amelia Heinrich (a4/52kg),
Race 8: 10 SOMETHING FORJO – C. Graham
Race 8: 14 ANCIENT MISSION – A. Allen

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.