QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT
 
CENTRAL WARREGO RACE CLUB
 
VENUE- CHARLEVILLE

TUESDAY  3RD NOVEMBER 2026

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING –  SOFT – DIRT- RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
Stewards – W Glass
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
CENTRAL WARREGO RACE CLUB 31/10/2026
 
Stewards resumed an inquiry into an incident that occurred at Charleville Racecourse on the 31st October 2026 between Trainers Mr. W Baker and Ms. C Baker. After hearing further evidence and submissions from all parties Stewards acting under the provision of AR228(b) found both Trainers Guilty and subsequently issued a monetary penalty of $1,200 to Trainers Mr W Baker and Ms C Baker for Misconduct and further, under the provision of AR283(5) wholly suspended $1,000 of that penalty for a period of two (2) years. In determining penalty, stewards considered a number of pretendents for similar offences, the respective trainers’ guilty pleas and their forthright evidence throughout the inquiry.
 
GENERAL
 
Jockey M Gray was unavailable and did not ride at today’s meeting. Rider replacements as per the Stewards Summary.
 
RACE 1: BMO MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
 
WILLBEKING- A pre-race veterinary examination was ordered due to the horse racing at Rockhampton on 31/10/2026. This examination revealed no abnormalities and fit to race at today’s meeting. Slow to begin, raced towards the rear of the field and then raced wide from the 600m.
 
BAY OF THE SOUTH- Jockey P Randal was reminded of his use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
MISHPAT- Began awkwardly.
 
PASSKEY- Stewards permitted Apprentice Jockey H Saunders to replace Jockey M Gray due to no other rider being available. Slow to begin, then bumped shortly after the start with SHOW ME THE DOUGH. raced towards the rear of the field while wide for the majority.
 
SHOW ME THE DOUGH- Bumped with PASSKEY shortly after the start.
 
DADDY’S MAGGIE- Slow to begin.
 
RACE 2: STEERS COMMERCIAL CLEANING & PEST CONTROL BENCHMARK 50 HANICAP 1000M
 
PLEA- Slow to begin. Raced towards the rear of the field for the majority of the event.
 
ALL TOO SHEIK- Rider reported her mount had anticipated the start and lunged at the gates prior to the start.
 
ROWDASH- Slow to begin.
 
SANS EGAL- As a result of a superficial abrasion to the off hind lateral heel prior to the race, a pre-race veterinary examination was undertaken with no pain or discomfort being detected as a result the horse was subsequently passed fit to race at today’s meeting.
 
MISS RAPIDE- Slow to begin, the rider Jockey P Randall reported to Stewards that the horse did buck for a couple of strides shortly after the start. Trainer W Baker was advised the horse would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. Mr. Baker advised he would be considering the horse’s future in coming days.
 
RACE 3: CHARLEVILLE HARDWARE QTIS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1400M
 
The start of Race 3 was delayed due to Jockey H Phillips being ill required treatment from QAS after the running of Race 2.
 
SACHEM- Failed to go the early speed and drifted towards the rear of the field shortly after the start.
 
CEEKAY’S CHOICE- Laid in during the early stages of the event. Laid in the home straight before being corrected by the rider.
 
TOY STORY- Due to the rider Jockey H Philips being stood down by Stewards acting on medical advice by QAS due to illness, TOY STORY was declared a late scratching at 2.55pm due to no other rider being available. Stewards subsequently ordered all monies invested on TOY STORY be refunded in full less the following deductions: W- IL TORO D’ORO- 16c, Pl- 14c, 2nd Pl- SEEYA LATER GATER- 14c and 3rd pl- BUGDEN- 14c. Ms Phillips was advised that a medical clearance required prior to returning to race riding.
 
PINS AND NEEDLES- Raced competitively until the 800m when it began to lose ground. Jockey R Tilley reported that the horse wasn’t suited by the racing conditions today and failed to improve despite his best efforts. Stewards ordered a post-race veterinary examination be undertaken due to the seemingly disappointing performance of the horse. As a result of the examination no abnormalities were detected with the horse displaying sound post-race recovery. Stewards spoke with Trainer C Baker who advised she was disappointed in the run, and that she has only had the horse for a short time. She added that she was of the opinion PINS AND NEEDLES wasn’t suited to the track conditions today and would be considering the horse’s future after consultation with the owner/s. Stewards noted her explanation.
 
BUGDEN- Raced towards the rear of the field for the majority before improving into the race from the top of the home straight. Apprentice Jockey H Saunders advised that she was happy with the run and the way BUGDEN finished off the race.
 
JEROME- Late scratching at 12.15pm due to no suitable rider being available. No deductions applied.
 
RACE 4: DURACK CIVIL COUNTRY STAMPEDE QUALIFIER QUALITY HANDICAP 1200M
 
The start of Race 4 was delayed due to KAT CHINNA having to be pre-race vetted.
 
MISTREY EMPEROR- Began awkwardly jumping in the air and then bumped with BORN FEARLESS shortly after the start.
 
TRANSCELTIC- Blundered shortly after the start. After the running of this event Apprentice Jockey C Stuart suffered from a medical episode and required treatment from the attending QAS staff. Apprentice Stuart was able to ride for the remainder of the program.
 
RUN RORY RUN- After consultation with Trainer M Gavin and Apprentice Jockey J Miller Stewards permitted Apprentice Miller to ride +1.0kg due to Apprentice Miller being a late ride. Raced towards the rear of the field after losing ground from the 600m and raced wide from that point for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination was undertaken with no abnormalities being detected. Due to the large margin (22.39L) the horse was beaten by today, Stewards spoke with Trainer M Gavin who advised she was disappointed in the run and post-race, her horse had pulled up well since the run. She further advised that in her opinion he wasn’t suited by the racing conditions at this meeting and particularly resented the kickback and the dust. Stewards noted her explanation.
 
BORN FEARLESS- Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Raced towards the rear of the field before improving into the race from the 400m point.
 
KAT CHINNA- Harmlessly dislodged Jockey P Randall on route to the barriers, then raced off for a short distance before being caught at the mounting yard. A post-race veterinary examination was undertaken and as a result Stewards acting on Vet advice declared KAT CHINNA a late scratching at 4.08pm. Stewards ordered all monies invested on KAT CHINNA to be refunded in full lest the following deductions: W- TRANSCELTIC- 16c Pl- 14c, 2nd Place- BORN FEARLESS- 14c, 3rd Place- MISTREY EMPEROR- 14c. Trainer Mr L Baker was advised that KAT CHINNA would have a Warning placed on it for it’s pre-race manners.
 
TORVECCHIO- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
KARAKAROO- Raced wide for the majority.
 
RACE 5: WESTERN MEAT EXPORTS COUNTRY CUPS CHALLENGE QUALIFIER/ CHARLEVILLE CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1625M
 
DECIDIOUS- Raced wide with cover during the middle stages of the event.
 
TURNSTAR- Raced wide for the majority.
 
DEFERENTIAL- Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority.
 
CARDIOLOGIST- Due to racing at Dalby on the 31/10/2026 a pre-veterinary examination was undertaken; this examination failed to reveal any abnormalities and was passed fit to race at today’s meeting.  
 
VOLDEMORT- Raced towards the rear of the field for the majority.
 
INVINCIBLE RED- Jockey T Banks reported that he dropped his whip shortly after entering the home straight preventing him from riding his mount out to the line to the best of his ability.
 
HARLEQUIN FIELD- Blundered at the start. Due to racing at Dalby on the 31/10/2026 a pre-race veterinary examination was undertaken; this examination detected no abnormalities and was passed fit to race at today’s meeting.
 
RANGI TOA- Raced towards the rear of the field after being slow to begin.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Nil
 
Fines
 
Trainer C Baker- $1,200- with $1,000 wholly suspended for two (2) years- AR228(b)- Misconduct.
Trainer W Baker- $1,200- with $1,000 wholly suspended for two (2) years- AR228(b)- Misconduct.
 
Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Injuries/ Illness
 
Jockey H Phillips- Illness- Medical Clearance required.
Apprentice Jockey C Stuart- Medical episode- treated by QAS.
 
Absent riders
 
Jockey M Gray- Unavailable- A clearance required prior to returning to race riding.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
 
Race 4- TORVECCHIO
 
Race 5- DEFERENTIAL.
 
Horses sampled post-race
 
All Winners.

Warnings and Bars
 
Race 2- MISS RAPIDE- To trial to the satisfaction of Stewards- Bucked.
 
Race 4- KAT CHINNA- Warning- Pre-race manners.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- PASSKEY- Appr H Saunders- replacing Jockey M Gray.
Race 2- PONTOON PRINCE- Jockey D Evans- replacing Jockey M Gray.
Race 4- THE HANGER CAT- Jockey D Evans- replacing Jockey M Gray.
Race 4- RUN RORY RUN- Apprentice Jockey J Miller.
Race 5- DEFERENTIAL- Jockey D Evans replacing Jockey M Gray.
 
LATE SCRATCHING/S
 
Race 3- JEROME- Late/ scratching 12.15pm- No rider available.
Race 3- TOY STORY- Late/scratching 2.55pm- No rider available after rider engaged became ill.
Race 4- KAT CHINNA- Late/Scratching 4.08- Stewards acting on Vet advice.
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decision 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.