QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
LADBROKES CANNON PARK
THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 2026
WEATHER: Fine
TRACK RATING: Good (4)
RAIL: True
PENETROMETER: N/A

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards: P. Gillard
Stewards: R. Neal, D. Griffiths, S. Copelin, A. Holzhauser

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Following the completion of the race meeting and Heat 2 of the official trials, jockey W. D’Avila (HE’S MARVELLOUS) was dislodged on pulling up. After initial treatment by QAS officers, jockey D’Avila was transported to Cairns Hospital for further observation.

GENERAL
Permitted Overweights
* Race 2 - C. Whiteley +1kg (RAAR)
* Race 3 - C. Whiteley +1kg (BRAVE AGENDA)
* Race 5 - R. Wiggins +0.50kg (GOLDEN OCTAVIAN)


Race 1
LADBROKES FLEX YOUR MULTI STAYS ALIVE QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP
950 Metres
UNCLE TREASURE - Slow to begin. Raced greenly for the majority of the race. Jockey W. D’Avila dropped his whip near the 80 metres and was cautioned in relation to his use of the whip on a horse when out of contention. Co-trainer P. Rowe advised stewards UNCLE TREASURE had its tongue over the bit on returning to scale.
DESIGN POWER - Slow to begin.
SHORTS FURY - Began awkwardly.
SO SUNNY - Raced greenly for the majority of the race and shifted ground under pressure in the home straight.

Race 2
FAMILY OF LEAGUE RACE DAY, SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP
950 Metres
MONDAY CLOSE - Slow to begin.
BOOMING BELIEF - Began awkwardly. Laid in leaving the 500 metres when awkwardly placed on heels and was corrected.
GOOD ONE CECIL - Shifted out at the start, bumping RAAR.
RAAR - Bumped on jumping and was slow into stride.

Race 3
LADBROKES NEW BETSLIP OPEN HANDICAP
1450 Metres
TURN BIRD - Bounded in the air on jumping. Over-raced in the middle stages.
BRAVE AGENDA - Shifted in at the start, bumping ARCTIC BEAR.
ARCTIC BEAR - Bumped on jumping. Over-raced in the early stages.
COLOURS OF AUTUMN - Over-raced in the early stages.

Race 4
LADBROKES RACING EXTRA IN MULTI QTIS MAIDEN PLATE
1250 Metres
STRETCH THE MONKEY - Trainer R. Miller advised stewards instructions would be issued to ride the gelding in a more forward position should circumstances permit. Was ridden accordingly. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
LADY BARBAROSSA - Delayed the start when it proved difficult to load. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the mare's barrier manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery. Connections were advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to LADY BARBAROSSA trialling or racing again.
FLASH DREAM - Slow to begin.
FARNANHEIT - Slow into stride.
MEAN ZIPPER - Raced greenly in the middle stages and negotiated the 750 metre crossing awkwardly.
BETTER OPTION - Raced greenly for the majority of the race and laid in across the heels of MEAN ZIPPER near the 200 metres, having to be corrected.
LEUBOOM - Raced wide for the majority of the race.

Race 5
LADBROKES TURN ON FLEX BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP
950 Metres
GOLD CLASSIC - Connections advised stewards instructions would be issued to ride the gelding off the speed from its wide barrier. Was ridden accordingly.
LATIN BOSS - Slow to begin. Over-raced in the middle stages.
GOLDEN OCTAVIAN - Raced fiercely in the middle stages and had to be restrained from heels passing the 600 metres.
SINGULAR - Over-raced in the middle stages. Momentarily steadied near the 150 metres.
SUPER FREEZE - Laid in, proving difficult to ride in the home straight.
WINCHESTER - Raced wide for the majority of the race.

Race 6
GREAT NORTHERN BREWING CO. QTIS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP
1400 Metres
ROCKY PRINCE - Delayed the start when it underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers and was declared a late scratching at 4:02pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice.
On the announcement of correct weight, all monies invested on ROCKY PRINCE were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and placegetters prior to 4:02pm were:
* 0 cents in the dollar for the win - YOUMEANDDUPRE
* 2 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - YOUMEANDDUPRE
* 2 cents in the dollar for second place - MR SUGAR DADDY
* 1 cent in the dollar for third place - KEEP SAFE

FISTSOFFURY - Slow to begin and then tightened for room by SUPERSTITIONS, which shifted out on jumping.
SUPERSTITIONS - Shifted out at the start, tightening FISTSOFFURY, which was slow to begin.
IRRESISTIBLE FORCE - Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
KEEP SAFE - Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages.
VOUCHERS - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was cleared to start. Tightened for room and checked near the 800 metres by NAUGHTY NURSE, which shifted in.
Apprentice jockey Ms S. Pointon, in the presence of senior jockey N. Thomas, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 131(a) in that she rode carelessly when, approaching the 800 metres, she elected not to shift wider and attempted to hold her position behind MANHATTAN'S. As a result, NAUGHTY NURSE improved to the inside of MANHATTAN'S and tightened the running of VOUCHERS, which was checked and lost its rightful running. YOUMEANDDUPRE, which was following, was also hampered.
Apprentice Pointon's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days, commencing midnight 21 November 2026 and expiring midnight 1 December 2026. Stewards deemed the incident to be in the mid-range. Ms Pointon was advised of her appeal rights. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account her recent record, status as an apprentice jockey and guilty plea.
NAUGHTY NURSE - Shifted in near the 800 metres, tightening the running of VOUCHERS, which was checked.
YOUMEANDDUPRE - Hampered near the 800 metres.

Race 7
LADBROKES HOSTED POTS CLASS 4 HANDICAP
1250 Metres
MATERIALIST - Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages.
NOVELA - Began awkwardly and shifted inwards.
KHABALOV - Began very awkwardly and shifted in, bumping LADY POTATO HEAD, which shifted out. Over-raced for a short distance near the 1000 metres.
LADY POTATO HEAD - Shifted out at the start and bumped with KHABALOV, which began awkwardly and shifted in.
CORPULENT - Began awkwardly and shifted in, making contact with its inside barrier gate. Raced wide in the early stages when over-racing.
SAND 'N' POWER - When questioned regarding its improved performance compared to its previous start at Townsville on 25 September 2026, trainer G. Smith explained the gelding raced too far forward, had a tendency to over-race and, as a result, raced wide, which was not suitable. He added that the better draw and more economical run today had proven beneficial. His explanation was noted.
RUSSIAN SUMMER - Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

Race 8
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT THE CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB RATINGS BAND 0-55 HANDICAP
1250 Metres
ZIGGY STARCRAFT - Slow to begin.
CRAICARO - Slow to begin.
VINCENTVANGEE - Slow into stride. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
GENERAL GORDON - Slow into stride.
TIPPED OFF - Slow into stride.
SUPER STEVEN - Slow into stride. Restrained from heels near the 400 metres.
MINNIE VEGAS - Over-raced in the early stages.
PURPOSE 'N' VISION - Raced wide with cover for the majority of the race.
PROPER BENDER - Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
CINCINCITY - Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of Action Concerning Licensees
Suspensions
Race 6
Apprentice Samantha Pointon - Careless Riding - AR 131(a)
Suspension: Midnight 21/11/2026 to Midnight 01/12/2026 (10 days)
Race Day Injuries/Illness
Heat 2 - Official Trial
Wanderson D’Avila - Dislodged on pulling up. Transported to Cairns Hospital for further observation. Medical clearance required.

Summary of Action Concerning Thoroughbred Horses
Horses Swabbed Pre-Race
ARCTIC BEAR, BRAVE AGENDA, TURN BIRD, MR SUGAR DADDY, ARANCIA, IRRESISTIBLE FORCE
Horses Swabbed Post-Race
All winners.
Warnings/Bars
Race 4 - LADY BARBAROSSA - Veterinary clearance required - Poor post-race recovery - AR 20(e)
Race 6 - ROCKY PRINCE - Veterinary clearance required - Lame in the near foreleg - AR 20(e)
Late Scratchings
Race 6 - ROCKY PRINCE - 4:02pm - Veterinary advice (lame in the near foreleg)

The matters contained within this Stewards Report may be subject to external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and 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.