QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
CHINCHILLA
SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2026
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Good 4, upgraded to a Good 3 following Race 2 at 2:38pm
RAIL – True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – A. Streckbein
Stewards – J. Childs, T. Preston, W. Glass, Z. Lines
Race 1 -ROCKY CREEK FABRICATION & CONTRACTING MAIDEN PLATE 1070 M
BLUEY'S CHOICE – Laid in under pressure in the straight.
FINAL COMMAND – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 1000m, had to be steadied when in restricted room between TALLAWAZ and DA VINCI GLOW, which had shifted in slightly. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
NASIRON – Slow to begin.
GRIT 'N' GLORY – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.
DA VINCI GLOW – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing on Tuesday (03/11/2026). Steadied when crowded for room shortly after the start.
JUST A SORT – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped GRIT ‘N’ GLORY. Rider C. Taylor reported that in his opinion, the mare travelled well in the early and middle stages but took some time to build momentum on the tight turning track when rounding the home turn.
MISHPAT - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing on Tuesday (03/11/2026). Hung out rounding the home turn. Carried in slightly over the concluding stages by ISTONIAN PRINCE which had shifted in.
RAINBOW END – Bucked on several occasions enroute to the barriers. Trainer S. Matthews was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly for it’s pre-race manners.
Race 2 - MPC CONTRACTING P/L ELECTRICAL & CIVIL QTIS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200 M
MANHATTAN THUNDER– Raced wide without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the straight.
ZARIPPA – Raced keenly early. Near the 900m had to be steadied when close to the heels of MANHATTEN THUNDER.
SAPANA'S PEARL – Began very awkwardly, shifted out and bumped ZARIPPA. Shortly after the start the nasal strip became loose and as a result the mare raced without it for the remainder of the race. On return to the mounting yard, it was evident that the mare had reaggravated a wound to the near hind leg. Treated by the on-course veterinarian.
PUREZZA – Apprentice J. Metcalfe reported that the mare was beaten for speed in the early stages stepping back in distance and then resented some of the kickback from the surface when racing at the rear of the field. She added that when the mare had balanced up in the straight, she found the line well and would appreciate a step up in distance at its next start.
HOLD MY HAND – Laid out rounding the home turn.
Following the running of this race the track was upgraded to a Good 3 at 2.38pm.
Race 3 - NORTH WEST PLUMBING CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1400 M
BITOFTHEBLARNEY (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly through the middle stages.
AIRSWING – Began awkwardly.
NOISES – Began awkwardly.
BAMBINO DI VINO – Shortly after the start was hampered when in restricted room between DUN WITH ROSES and DOLLY DISCO.
DOLLY DISCO – On acceptance day permitted to ride 1kg over its handicapped weight. Rider C. Taylor reported that rounding the home turn he was hampered and carried wider by BITOFTHEBLARNEY(NZ), which forced DOLLY DISCO to race wider in the straight than he would have liked.
RANGI TOA (NZ) - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing on Tuesday (03/11/2026). Raced wide without cover for the majority.
Race 4 - CNH TRANSPORTABLE HOMES BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1400 M
Prior to the declaration of correct weight and after viewing the footage of the start, rider M. Taylor and trainer V. Heading of FLYING ROTHE made application to Stewards for the gelding to be declared a non-runner. After hearing evidence from connections and viewing the available patrol footage, it was established that prior to the start being effected rider M. Taylor requested assistance from a barrier attendant, due to being fractious, who assisted by taking hold of the near side rein. Furthermore just prior to the start being effected rider H. Richardson, who was also fractious in the adjoining stall, called out in an attempt to delay the start after the clearance had been given. As the start was affected, M. Taylor expressed she was not entirely ready due to the calls from her fellow rider and although the attendant still had a hold of the near side rein for a short moment before releasing, the gelding stood flat footed on its own accord and threw its head up, resulting in the gelding losing considerable ground. As Stewards were satisfied that the barrier attendant released the rein in a suitable amount of time, which did not prevent the horse from having a fair start and as the primary reason the gelding failed to jump with the field was due to its own manners, declared FLYING ROTHE a runner and gave correct weight accordingly.
FLYING ROTHE – Stood flat footed throwing its head up and lost considerable ground (5l). Trailed the field throughout. Hung out over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer V. Heading was advised that FLYING ROTHE was now suspended and would need to trial to the satisfactions of Stewards prior to its next engagement due to standing flat footed.
ALWAYS DELIVERS – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the straight.
MERCHANT MOON – Underwent a re-saddled upon arrival at the barriers.
DONEGAL BAY – Began awkwardly then hampered shortly after the start.
SIAN – Hung out rounding the turn near the 1000m and then again rounding the home turn.
HI FRANK – Began awkwardly. Rider H. Richardson reported her mount wanted to hang out throughout.
NYTHE - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing on Tuesday (03/11/2026).
Race 5 - WESTERN DOWNS CIVIL COUNTRY STAMPEDE QUALIFIER OPEN QUALITY HANDICAP 1070 M
AIR WE GO – Apprentice J. Metcalfe reported that with the addition of the tongue control lugging bit, she was able to have better control over the gelding’s racing manners in today’s event.
ASTAPOR - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing on Tuesday (03/11/2026)
ELUSIVE EAGLE – Eased down over the final 100m. Rider D. Boutet reported that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages but after being passed by several riders in the straight gave ground quickly and as a result he eased down over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Rider D. Boutet was reprimanded for using his whip above shoulder height on one occasion under the provisions of AR132(6)(b).
DON'T TOUCH – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the straight.
HARBOUR GOLD – Began awkwardly.
STRATIFIED – Laid in under pressure in the straight.
DUSAN – Began awkwardly then tightened for room between HARBOUR GOLD and STRATIFIED. Near the 1000m had to be steadied when close to the heels of STRATFIELD which when laying in shifted in (A. Graham). Apprentice A. Graham was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
Race 6 - THE CLUB HOTEL RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1070 M
The start of this race was delayed approximately 3 minutes due to late scratching of ILANA THE FIRST, which after leaving the mounting yard dislodged rider H. Richardson and galloped riderless before being recaptured.
DRUMS OF WAR - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing on Tuesday (03/11/2026). Began awkwardly.
NEW PROSPECT – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Rider N. Morton reported her mount wanted to lay in throughout and when placed under full pressure in the straight NEW PROSPECT commenced to hang in and so she elected to ease her mount over the concluding stages. Trainer G. Schrader was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding for hanging in.
KOBE ASCOT – Began awkwardly. Performed below market expectations. Apprentice A. Graham reported that the gelding will derive fitness benefit from further racing this preparation and may appreciate a step up in distance for its next start.
DESTINY GUNGHO – Performed below market expectations. Rider T. Banks was at a loss to explain the performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
BLAME THE BUBBLES - Began awkwardly.
ILANA THE FIRST – After leaving the mounting yard, Rider H. Richardson became dislodged from the mare where it then galloped riderless and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 5.10pm by order of Stewards. Rider H. Richardson was examined by QAS and cleared.
1st - Win .9c Place .8c
2nd - Place .10c
3rd - Place .10c
Following this Stewards spoke to rider H. Richardson who explained that as she was conducting her prelim by the winning post and the crowd. The crowd made a large amount of noise, which caused ILANA THE FIRST to whip around dislodging her. Due to this explanation Stewards took no action against ILANA THE FIRST. H. Richardson also advised, although she was cleared by QAS she had some pain in her right knee.
SWEET ABOUT ME - Began awkwardly.
FRIDAY'S JET - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing on Tuesday (03/11/2026). Began awkwardly. Approaching the 1000m was eased when close to the heels of DESTINY GUNGHO which had shifted in when not clear (T. Banks). Rider T. Banks was severely reprimanded for this incident under the provisions of AR131(a).
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 5 - Jockey D. Boutet - AR132(6)(b) – Whip above shoulder height.
Race 6 – Jockey T. Banks – AR131(a) – Careless Riding - Severe
Race day injuries/illness
Race 6 – Jockey H. Richardson – Right knee – no medical clearance required.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
DA VINCI GLOW, MISHPAT, RANGI TOA (NZ), ASTAPOR
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 1 – RAINBOW END – Pre-race behaviour - Warning
Race 4. – FLYING ROTHE – Flat footed (5L), Official trial
Race 6. – NEW PROSPECT – Hung in, Warning
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
No late riders or changes.
Late scratchings
ILANA THE FIRST @ 5:10pm – Stewards
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