QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BLUFF-BLACKWATER AMATEUR
RACE CLUB INC
 
4 July 2026
 
WEATHER – FINE          
TRACK RATING – DIRT GOOD
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – H. Gillett
Stewards – E Suli
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
MACKAY 5/7/26
Race 2 - SKY RACING OPEN Handicap (1560 METRES)
 
TURBEAU – Subsequent to the race meeting trainer S Massingham reported that TURBEAU had bled from one nostril upon returning to the stable. Mr Massingham further advised that it would now be his intention to retire the gelding. Nonetheless Mr Massingham was advised that TURBEAU would be stood down pending the completion of a 1000m gallop or trial in the presence of a steward.
 
GENERAL
 
Following a track inspection prior to race one stewards identified a section of the track (Winning post to 1400m) which was significantly heavy in comparison than the remainder of the track due to recent addition of track material in that area of the track.  In consultation with the club remedial works were undertaken to obtain consistent racing surface. At the completion of the remedial works stewards inspected the section of the track with all jockeys present at the time and all parties were satisfied the track was suitable for racing to commence. Due to the remedial works having to be completed the race start times were delayed approximately 1 hour.
 
Race 1: UPRIGHT RURAL/BLUFF DINGO HIRE & ALL VOLUNTEERS RATINGS BAND 0 - 50 Handicap (1000 METRES)
 
GUNNIE GUNFIGHTER – Began awkwardly bumping EMERALD JOY. Near the 700m shifted inwards when insufficiently clear of EMERALD JOY resulting in that runner to momentarily ease. Apprentice N Olzard was subsequently reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding in allowing her mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear.
 
HI FRANK – Raced wide throughout.
 
MISSION RIDGE – Began awkwardly.
 
LAID BACK BON – When questioned in relation to the performance apprentice J Doolan reported that her mount had failed to travel in the early stages and resented the kickback. She further added that when asked for an effort LAID BACK BON had failed to respond as expected. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
EMERALD JOY – Bumped on jumping by GUNNIE GUNFIGHTER. Near the 700m had to be momentarily eased when GUNNIE GINFIGHTER shifted inwards when insufficiently clear.
 
SUPER SLICK – Shortly after the start was inclined to lay inwards across the heels of MISSION RIDGE. Hung inwards when under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
 
Race 2: RINGERS WESTERN & ALL SPONSORS QTIS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap (1000 METRES)
 
DRAGON’S SNIP – Raced keenly in the early stages. Inclined to lay out under pressure.
 
GREYLIST – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with fencing entering the mounting yard and was cleared to start. Inclined to lay out under pressure.
 
 
Race 3: YANCOAL/LITTLE COUNTRY BOHO Maiden Plate (1300 METRES)
 
MYSTIC MOUNTAIN – Began very awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result. Inclined to lay inwards when under pressure in the home straight.
 
RUSHKI – Began awkwardly bumping INSPIRATIONAL LASS. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SUNSHINE SALLY – Began awkwardly.
 
INSPIRATIONAL LASS – Bumped on jumping by RUSHKI. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Apprentice N Olzard was reminded of her obligations to ensure she desists from using her whip when clearly winning.
 
 
 
Race 4: JELLINBAH MEU & MINING/RON BEAK MEMORIAL NEWMARKET OPEN Handicap (1300 METRES)
 
NEW LEVEL (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages. Inclined to lay inwards when under pressure in the home straight.

GRAND DE LAGO – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid inwards when under pressure in the home straight. A post-race examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils on the first occasion. Trainer D Johnston advised that GRAND DE LAGO would now be retired. Nonetheless Mr Johnston was advised that the gelding would now be subject to the requirements of AR79(4) prior to racing again.
 
ZIPITALIST – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Switched inwards near the 200m to maintain clear racing room.
 
TAKE THE LEAD – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result. Raced keenly in the early stages.  Inclined to lay out when under pressure in the home straight.
 
OUTBACK BANDIT – Slow into stride. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
 
Race 5: THE CORE CREW CORFIELD CUP OPEN Handicap (1800M)
 
 
CAFFREY (IRE) – Slow into stride. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Bumped with KIND WISH (NZ) upon entering the home straight. Stewards intend to inquire into the tactics adopted by apprentice J Miller in the home straight, at a time and date to be fixed.

TAVANASIA (NZ) – Blundered on jumping. Inclined to lay inwards when under pressure in the home straight.

ALL BUSINESS (NZ) – Raced wide throughout. Laid inwards when under pressure in the home straight.

CASH ARTIST – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Hung inwards when under pressure in the home straight.
 
KIND WISH (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide in the early stages.  Bumped with CAFFREY upon entering the home straight.
 
BEG ME – Slow into stride. Raced wide in the middle stages.
 
GREGARIOUS – Began awkwardly.
 
HUTT STREET – Raced keenly in the middle stages. When questioned in relation to the performance apprentice T Orr stated that his mount had travelled well in the early stages however when asked for an effort near the 400m the gelding had failed to respond to his riding urges. He further added that HUTT STREET may not have handled the step up in distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed HUTT STREET to have a poor post-race recovery. Trainer G Bell was advised that the gelding would be stood down from racing until the completion of a trial or jump out to the satisfaction of stewards due to a poor performance. Ms Bell reported that she would likely send HUTT STREET for a spell.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1 – Apprentice Nikki Olzard – AR131(a) – Reprimand – Careless riding.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
CAFFREY (IRE)
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5 – HUTT STREET – Trial or jump out – Poor performance
 
Bleeders
Race 4 – GRAND DE LAGO – Both nostrils – 1st occasion.
 
 
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.