QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

AQUIS BEAUDESERT

WEDNESDAY 31st December 2025

WEATHER – Fine   
TRACK RATING – Soft 5, Good 4 (11:35am), Good 3 (2:28pm)
RAIL – 1m 1000m-400m, True remainder
PENETROMETER – 4.78

OFFICIALS

Stewards – D. McMahon (Chair), B. Wright, L. De Witt-Rowson (Asst.), T. Hendy (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – A. Schofield
 
GENERAL
 
As jockey M. Schrapel was ill, he was replaced as per the race day summary. Jockey Schrapel was advised that he would require a medical clearance prior to next riding.

Prior to race one, Stewards inspected the track and upgraded it to a Good 4 at 11:35am.
 
Race 1: TAB WE'RE ON MAIDEN HANDICAP 1650M

DIVIL A BIT – Began awkwardly. Apprentice O. Kendal reported her mount made the crossing awkwardly near the 1200m.
 
MARAVICH (IRE) – After being presented to race with blinkers instead of visors, and when there were no visors available to use, Stewards approved for the gelding to race with blinkers. Trainer E. Fouchard was fined $100 pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting MARAVICH to race with incorrect gear.
 
CYPHER PRINCE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having not raced since 29th September 2024 and was cleared to race. Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. Apprentice C. Sutherland reported the gelding, which was first up for an extended period, will take benefit from today’s run.
 
PELLINOR – Made the crossing awkwardly near the 1200m. Jockey M. Hellyer reported it was not his intention to settle as far forward, however after the gelding raced keenly and was caught wide in the early stages, he allowed his mount to stride and settle in a forward position near the 900m.
 
STILL UNWANTED – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
ARTISTIC TOUCH – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
HOPETOUN PARK – Trainer T. Churchill was reprimanded pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting the gelding to race with blinkers which are not part of its declared gear. Blundered on jumping. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Made the crossing awkwardly near the 1200m.
 
 
Race 2: BEAUDESERT RACEDAY 6 FEBRUARY BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1200M

CHO OYU – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have heat stress and subsequently was treated on course.        
 
SYNERGY IN MOTION – Began awkwardly. Laid in rounding the home turn. When asked to comment, Apprentice B. Youngberry reported the gelding raced flat and was disappointing in its performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. 
 
CHILLIWACK – Laid out from the 500m until the entrance of the home straight.
 
JUNGLE LAW – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MORE FOR READY – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages.         


Race 3: OFFICIATING FIRST FOALS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400M

NORTH POLE – When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, Jockey J. Huxtable advised it wasn’t his intention to settle at the rear of the field, however the gelding failed to muster early speed and he was obliged to settle further back.
 
ENFORCEABLE – Began awkwardly, resulting in jockey J. Lloyd becoming unbalanced.
 
MISHANI IMPACT – Laid in from the 500m. Near 150m, was disappointed for a run to the inside of FAR CRY (A. Allen), which shifted in, and was obliged to steady and shift out to obtain clear running. Jockey A. Allen was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
STRAIGHT BLAST – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SOCIAL PARIAH – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Commenced to give ground from the 400m and was eased out of the race in the home straight. Jockey A. Thompson reported the filly, which was first up today, raced flat and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a slow recovery. Trainer C. Cousins couldn’t offer an explanation for the performance other than the filly may not have appreciated todays track conditions. Mr Cousins advised he would report back to Stewards in the subsequent days if anything may come to light regarding the performance. Trainer C. Cousins was advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s record for the poor performance.
 
FAR CRY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey A. Allen reported the filly wasn’t suited to the fast early tempo in today’s race.
 
Following the running of race 3, the track was upgraded the track to a Good 3 at 2:28pm.
 
 
Race 4: PROST @ AQUIS STALLIONS RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 HANDICAP 1200M

BETTER NOT FORGET – Began awkwardly and bumped at start. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
ESTE DIA – Blundered on jumping. Jockey M. Savva pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(b) and was fined $200 for failing to ride her mount out to the end of the race. When determining penalty, consideration was given to jockey Savva’s record in relation to this rule, her guilty plea and that Stewards were not satisfied that her actions had cost her mount finishing in 3rd place.
 
SUM INVICTUS – Bumped at start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 100m when BETTER NOT FORGET shifted in marginally.
 
DRAGON SONG –  Bumped at the start.
 
GLASS OF ROSE – Slow to begin. Held up approaching the home turn. Had some difficultly obtaining clear running over the final 100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. 
 

Race 5: TAB LIVE VISION MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200M

BELLEVUE BARON – Began awkwardly and bumped at start.
 
DUAL MASTERY – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.

IL FRATELLO (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LAKELAND – Bumped on jumping. Held up for a short distance rounding the home turn when racing in restricted room between BELLEVUE BARON and LILSISTERDON’TCHA.
 
KIRISHIMA – Began awkwardly and then was bumped shortly thereafter. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced greenly throughout.
 
LILSISTERDON'TCHA – Near the 300m, steadied from the heels of DUAL MASTERY, which whilst racing greenly, rolled in marginally. Shifted wide rounding the home turn to obtain clear running. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, Apprentice J. Newman advised her instructions were to settle in a forward position, however after the filly began only fairly, and as she didn’t want to be caught wide, she elected to restrain her mount to obtain a position with cover closer to the rail in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
HARRYTHEWIZ – Over raced throughout.
 

Race 6: AQUIS 2025 SAFETY NET BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400M

THE CATCH – Slow to begin and then steadied from heels shortly after the start.
 
SCOUNDREL – Near the 300m shifted out to obtain clear running and bumped WONFORWAZZA. Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 100m.
 
WONFORWAZZA – Bumped near the 300m, when SCOUNDREL shifted out. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BLACK MINTO – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced keenly in the early stages.

MAGIC IN ME – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having raced at Toowoomba on December 27th 2025 and was cleared to start.
 
WANDA'S OUTLAW – Slow to begin. Shortly after the start attempted to buck. Trainer C. Anderson was advised the mare would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
MYGIRLGLADYS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly.
 
PROMETIO MAS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after getting its off-hind leg caught up in the barriers and was cleared to start. Raced wide without cover throughout.


Race 7: BEAUDESERTRACECLUB.COM BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1650M

FLYING BAT – Slow to begin.
 
GIVING DELIGHT – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages and near the 1200m, had to be steadied after improving onto heels.
 
HOUSTON ROCKET – Slow to begin.   
 
CAPITAL BOSS – Raced wide with cover from the 900m. Near the 400m, taken wider and was bumped by CHAYSE ‘N’ PENNY which shifted out to improve.
 
CHAYSE 'N' PENNY – Near the 400m, shifted out to improve and bumped with CAPITAL BOSS.
 
TOROS – Raced keenly in the middle stages.  
 
TAKUNAI – Raced wide without cover throughout. Raced keenly for a short distance near the 1200m.
 
CANADIAN EXPRESS – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 500m until the 150m. Approaching the winning post, raced in restricted room and was eased.
 

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: Trainer T. Churchill – AR106(2) – Presenting horse with incorrect gear

Fines
Race 1: Trainer E. Fouchard – AR106(2) – Presenting horse with incorrect gear - $100
Race 4: Jockey M. Savva – A131(b) – Failed to ride mount out to finish - $200
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey M. Schrapel – Medical clearance required

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 1: CYPHER PRINCE, ARTISTIC TOUCH
Race 3: ENFORCEABLE
Race 6: SCOUNDREL
Race 7: HOUSTON ROCKET & ASSENT

Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3: SOCIAL PARIAH – Poor performance – Warning
Race 6: WANDA’S OUTLAW – Attempted to buck – Official trial

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 8 SHOT GLASS - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 5: 8 SARAH’S SONNETS - Nozi Tomizawa
             13e HARRYTHEWIZ - Jai Williams (a0/55kg),
             20e XTRAVAGANT GIFT - Anthony Allen
Race 6: 14 PROMETIO MAS - Ashvin Goindasamy
Race 7: 15e BOKUDEN - Cobi Vitler (a2/54kg),
 

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.