QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

 DALBY TURF CLUB

THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2026
 

WEATHER – Fine   
TRACK RATING – Soft 5; Good 4 (1:46pm)
RAIL – +2m 500m-300m; True Remainder
PENETROMETER – 6.67

OFFICIALS

Stewards – A. Streckbein (Chair); B. Wright, D. Aurisch; L. De Witt – Rowson (Asst. Steward); Z. Lines (Cadet)

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Toowoomba 13/06/26
Stewards followed up on ZAVEGA, which had pulled up with no significant findings after it had been reported by its rider to feel uncomfortable in its action. Co-trainer A. Sweeney reported that the filly had pulled up well and returned to the stable in good order. She believed, even though the filly had raced on heavy tracks in the past, that ZAVEGA may not have handled the soft track conditions on the night. The intention was to now give the filly a brief freshen up before continuing with the current preparation.

GENERAL

Stewards permitted the following overweight:
Race 3: 9 MONTEVECCHIO – M. Hellyer +1kg (55kg)
 
As rider J. Lloyd was unable to make weight, he was replaced by Jockey A. Keeley as the rider of SUNNY DISPOSITION (Race 3). Rider J. Lloyd was fined $100 pursuant to AR 190(3) for accepting a ride for which he was to be overweight.
 
RACE 1:LADBROKES PLACE EXTRA BACK RUNNERS UP TO 10TH MAIDEN PLATE 1000 M

EXPRESS STAR – Began awkwardly and blundered at the start. Approaching the 100m, became held up and was obliged to shift out to obtain clear running. Apprentice O. Kendal reported her mount travelled well in the early stages and middles stages, but only found the line fairly and would appreciate a step up in distance at its next start.
 
SCION Jockey D. Peisley rider of SCION pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR 131(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out over the final three (3) strides, which in the opinion of Stewards, had cost him the position of fourth (4th). Jockey D. Peisly’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of seven (7) days, commencing midnight Saturday 27 June 2026, concluding midnight Saturday 4 July 2026 (cleared to resume riding from Sunday 5 July 2026). In assessing penalty, account was taken of his guilty plea, record, margin between 4th and 5th and the QRIC Penalty Guidelines.  
 
PRESSURE SWITCH – Slow to begin. Apprentice M. Gording reported the gelding raced greenly in today’s event and wanted to change lead legs on a number of occasions before finding the line well. He added that the gelding will derive benefit from further racing in a clockwise direction.
 
EXCESS CAPITAL – Approaching the 500m, had to be eased after improving up onto the heels of LOQUITO.
 
AEROPOWER – Began awkwardly. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.

ENTERPRISE JAMAYKA – Began awkwardly. Approaching 200m, was eased and shifted out to avoid the heels of AEROPOWER, which was shifting out when laying out.
 
LOQUITO – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Trainer R. Watts was advised a warning would be placed on the filly for being fractious in the barriers.  
 
MY BOY LOLLIPOP – Raced wide for the majority.
 
RACE 2:BOOK YOUR TICKETS TO SAINTS RACEDAY SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER MAIDEN PLATE         1400 M

ALZURRI – Slow to begin. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.

BOOMTOWN LADDIE – Shifted out at the start taking LOS ALAMITOS wider. M. Hellyer reported his mount wanted to hang out from the 1000m until straightening.
 
LOS ALAMITOS –Connections advised a change of tactics, to settle further forward if circumstances permit. Settled just off the pace. Taken out at the start by BOOMTOWN LADDIE and bumped OFFSIDE. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event. Rider L. Tilley reported the gelding raced very dour and gave ground quickly in the straight. He further added, the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer J. Townsend was advised the gelding would now be sent for a spell.

OFFSIDE– Bumped at the start. Apprentice A. McColm failed to weigh in. Stewards were satisfied that OFFSIDE had carried the correct weight, so declared OFFSIDE a runner. Stewards inquired into the reasons why apprentice A. McColm failed to weigh in following the running of this race. When questioned in the company of riding coach R. Fradd, A McColm explained that due to his mount suffering a bleeding attack and being eased out of the race, he returned to scale quickly and mistakenly returned to the room to get changed and weigh out for Race 3. When considering the evidence, and after being satisfied that OFFSIDE carried the correct weight, apprentice A. McColm was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 210(1) for failing to weigh in. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have bled from both nostrils (second occasion). Trainer L. Wheeler was advised the OFFSIDE would now be banned from racing as per AR 79(6).

BON RIVIERE – Rider N. Fazackerley reported in his opinion, the colt raced well today however did not appreciate the step back in distance from its last start.

RACE 3:LADBROKES PUNTER ASSIST MANAGE BETTING YOUR WAY BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP      2000 M

The start of this race was delayed by approximately two (2) minutes to allow the running of an interstate race.

SAMURAI WARRIOR (NZ) – Slow to begin. Approaching the 600m, shifted out to commence a three wide run. Leaving the 600m, shifted in marginally.
 
THEBARBEROFSEVILLE – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running from passing the 400m until approaching the 300m.
 
MADALSA – Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 1700m, had to be restrained when close to the heels of MICHIFUKU (App S. Callow). Apprentice S. Callow was reminded of her obligations regarding shifting ground.
 
MICHIFUKU – Began awkwardly. Passing the 600m, was bumped and carried wider by LORD PROTECTOR (NZ) which had shifted out marginally. Leaving the 600m, had to be eased when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SAMURAI WARRIOR (NZ) which shifted in marginally. Approaching the 200m eased down and weakened considerably. Apprentice S. Callow reported that after MICHIFUKU put in a few short strides near the 300m, felt as if the horse was going to collapse and so was checked out of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer K. Kemp was advised MICHIFUKU will be required to trial officially and due to the considerable weakening along with S Callows comments required to produce a veterinary clearance. Stewards will follow up with the stable next week to see how MICHIFUKU has recovered. Trainer K. Kemp was also advised a warning would be placed on MICHIFUKU for proving difficult to load.

MONTEVECCHIO– Slow to begin.

LORD PROTECTOR (NZ) – Passing the 600m, shifted out marginally. Raced wide without cover in the early stages until being permitted to stride forward and settle outside the leader near the 1400m.
 
RACE 4:LADBROKES HOW TO BET: BET TYPES TO 10 RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP       1000 M

LET LOOSE LADIES (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the gelding resuming racing from an extended period and was subsequently cleared to start. Slow to begin. Apprentice J. Metcalfe reported the gelding failed to stretch out in the early stages and when placed under pressure felt uncomfortable in its action, and as a result, she lost contact with the field and trailed throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer R. Warzecha was advised LET LOOSE LADIES (NZ) would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to resuming racing (uncompetitive). R Warzecha reported the intention will be to retire the gelding.
 
CAPIANA – Slow into stride. Near the 200m, was hampered and carried wider by ROCKY BLONDE which was laying out.
 
STANDLEE – Began awkwardly and as a result lost ground.
 
MERCHANT MOON – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the gelding resuming racing from an extended period and was subsequently cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout.  
 
AMORE SIRENA – Raced keenly in the early stages. Apprentice S. Callow was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 132(6)(b) for using her whip in an action above shoulder height.  

ROCKY BLONDE– Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DUBBLE HUSSLE– Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
After the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good 4 at 1:46pm.
 
RACE 5:LADBROKES HOW TO BET RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP   1000 M

The start of this race was delayed by approximately three (3) minutes due to SUPER EXCEPTIONAL undergoing a pre-race veterinary examination after requiring farrier attention to the near fore plate and was subsequently cleared to start.   

PAPER COWBOY – Approaching the 500m, dipped and blundered in the going. Held up for clear running from approaching the 400m, before being disappointed for a narrow run between COINCIDE and ZANJEER near the 200m, before shifting to obtaining clear running near the 75m.
 
ZANJEER – Laid in over the concluding stages. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, rider J. Llyod stated his intention was to settle in a handy position with cover, however; after beginning only fairly and racing in restricted room, he settled further back than anticipated. He added, that due to the gelding stepping back in distance, it raced well from this position and finished the race off strongly. Trainer D. Bell confirmed the nature of the instructions and reported it was his intention to instruct the gelding to be ridden in a forward position with cover going forward.

COINCIDE – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
XUANFENG – Passing the 500m, was carried in slightly by SUPER EXCEPTIONAL which shifted in (F. Larson). Rider F. Larson was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer T. Johnstone was advised a warning would be placed on XUANFENG for proving difficult to load.
 
FLITGROVE – Passing the 500m, raced in restricted room between LAUNCH SEQUENCE and XUANFENG which had been carried in slightly by SUPER EXCEPTIONAL. Apprentice O. Kendal reported her mount was inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight.
 
LAUNCH SEQUENCE – Passing the 500m, raced in restricted room to the inside of FLITGROVE.
 
PLAYFUL PUZZLE – Began awkwardly.
 
SUPER EXCEPTIONAL – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the mare having raced at Warwick on 13 June 2026 and was subsequently cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Near the 100m, brushed by PAPER COWBOY which shifted in when attempting to obtain clear running.

RACE 6:LADBROKES POPLAR SAME RACE MULTI FOLLOW TRENDING MULTIS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP          1000 M

XERRI – Raced three wide without cover for the majority.
 
ZENA BOY – Raced four wide without cover for the majority.

HIDDEN NUGGET – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the gelding resuming racing from an extended period and was subsequently cleared to start.
 
MOFEED – Raced keenly in the early stages. Over the concluding stages, had to be restrained when close to the heels of KIRKSVILLE which shifted out marginally.
 
MR WANDJI – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
RUM DIARY – Apprentice M. Goring dropped his whip near the 100m.

SNUGG – Held up for clear running from passing the 400m until approaching the 200m. Inclined to lay in while shifting wider, and after obtaining clear running passing the 100m, laid in under pressure.
 
RACE 7:LADBROKES SEE THE BIG BETS ON EVERY EVENT RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP     1400 M

Correct Weight was delayed allowing Apprentice K. Lenton rider of second placegetter SHE'S BRUTAL to view the official photo finish. After viewing the photo finish, she agreed with the Judges numbers and as Stewards were of the same view, they declared Correct Weight.

PROPONENT – Eased down from the 450m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the left fore leg. Trainer A. Park was advised PROPONENT would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming.  

ALL BLACK– Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

CHEERFUL CAT – Apprentice J. McMurray lost his whip near the 200m.
 
TRUSTY BANDIT – Slow to begin. Rider A. Keeley reported that despite his efforts, the gelding was reluctant to stretch out in the early stages and would appreciate racing over distanced greater than that of today’s event.
 
SHE'S BRUTAL – Slow to begin.
 
LIFT'N'MEHIGHER – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the filly having raced at Gayndah on 13 June 2026 and was subsequently cleared to start.
 
SHOT DOWN BY LOVE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.  

ONE MORE THING – Over raced in the early and middle stages.

RACE 8:DALBY & NORTHERN DOWNS JOCKEY CLUB LIFE MEMBERS RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP         1400 M

CAUSEWAYS – Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 800m when racing keenly, had to be checked, after shifting in and making contact with the inside running rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained lacerations to the right hind cannon and both hind fetlocks.

ARTIFACTX – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
NORTH CHANNEL – Slow to begin.
 
LUKEY BLUE - Rider M. Hellyer reported his mount travelled well in the early and middle stages, however; when placed under pressure in the home straight, felt uncomfortable in its action and as a result, elected to ease the filly down over the final 100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
WEST CORK – Raced keenly in the early stages. Approaching the 1100m when racing keenly, raced close on heels of THE COPS, and as a result, shifted wider and then race wide without cover before finding cover near the 600m. Throughout the middle stages, raced keenly whilst being restrained. Laid in under pressure in the home turn.

TRUCK STOP HONEY – Passing the 400m, held up then dipped in the going before obtaining clear running approaching the 100m.

RACE 9:LADBROKES SEE THE BIG BETS ON EVERY EVENT BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP   1400 M

Correct weight was delayed allowing R. Warzecha trainer of third placegetter BOTANICA to view the official photo finish. After viewing the photo finish, she agreed with the Judges numbers and as Stewards were of the same view, they declared Correct Weight.

VENTUROUS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the gelding resuming racing from an extended period and was subsequently cleared to race. Slow into stride. Eased down over the final 200m. Rider L. Tilley reported the gelding who was first up from an extended spell, will derive fitness benefit from its first up run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
PUREZZA – In the early and middle stages, raced keenly while being restrained. Approaching the 800m, shifted out and bumped MISTER SELFIE.
 
ARAMINTA – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the mare having raced at Toowoomba on 13 June 2026 and was subsequently cleared to start. Underwent a further pre-race veterinary examination after contacting the rail leaving the mounting enclosure and was subsequently cleared to start. Rounding the home turn, was hampered and carried wider by SWITCHBLADE, which had been hampered by TOUCH OF GRACIE, which had laid out.

TOUCH OF GRACIE – Near the 800m, was bumped by MISTER SELFIE, which was bumped and taken out. Laid out rounding the home turn. Passing the 75m, shifted out under pressure.
 
MISTER SELFIE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Near the 800m, bumped by PUREZZA which had shifted out.
 
SWITCHBLADE – Raced wide without cover. Passing the 75m, bumped by TOUCH OF GRACIE, which had shifted out under pressure.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2: 9 OFFSIDE – A. McColm – AR 210(1) – severe reprimand – failed to weigh in.
Race 4: 6 AMORE SIRENA – S. Callow – AR 132(6)(b) – use of the whip in an action above shoulder height.
 
Fines
Race 3: 8 SUNNY DISPOSITION – J. Lloyd – AR 190(3) - $100 – accepted a ride for which he was to be overweight.
 
Suspensions
Race 1: 2 SCION- D. Peisley - AR 131 (a) – careless riding – 7 days - commencing midnight Saturday 27 June 2026, concluding midnight Saturday 4 July 2026 (cleared to resume riding from Sunday 5 July 2026).
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 1: LOVE TO FLIRT, ENTERPRISE JAMAYKA
Race 2: ELLES MY NAME
Race 4: LET LOOSE LADIES (NZ)
Race 6: HIDDEN NUGGET
Race 7: PROPONENT
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1: 8 LOQUITO – R. Watts – warning – fractious in the barriers.  
Race 3: 6 MICHIFUKU – K. Kemp – warning – difficult to load.
Race 3: 6 MICHIFUKU – K. Kemp – official trial (weakened).
Race 3: 6 MICHIFUKU – K. Kemp – veterinary clearance.
Race 5: 4 XUANFENG – T. Johnstone – waring – difficult to load.
 
Bleeders
Race 2: 9 OFFSIDE - L. Wheeler – AR 79(6) – bilateral bleed (2nd occasion) – banned from racing.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: 11e TALLEYRAND - Jace McMurray (a0/53kg)
Race 2: 12e BON RIVIERE - Nathan Fazackerley
Race 3: 8 SUNNY DISPOSITION - Aidan Keeley
Race 7: 8 LIFT’N’MEHIGHER - Reece O'Connell (a2/51kg)

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.