QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB - DOOMBEN

THURSDAY 29 JANUARY 2026

WEATHER – Fine  
TRACK RATING –   Soft 5, Good 4 (12:45pm)
RAIL – +7.5m
PENETROMETER – 6.11

OFFICIALS

Stewards – B. Wright(Chair), P.Zimmermann, S Fletcher, A. Schofield, T.Hendy (Cadet)

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Adjourned Inquiry – Gatton 9th January 2026
Race 8 - MCNEIL FARMS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1100 M
 
Stewards concluded the inquiry into the failure by Trainer Tony Gollan, to report that Dranitzelle had incurred a proximal spiral stress fracture to the R radius(a long bone), within 7 days of the injury being determined(on or about 12th May 2025) as required by RA Codes of Practice for major fractures. The stable advised Stewards late afternoon of 8th January of the injury and provided a Veterinary report outlining the findings and remedial advice. Dranitzelle later competed in Official trials at the Gold Coast on 2nd December & Doomben on 15th December, followed by veterinary reports indicating soundness on both occasions. Upon consideration of all the reports and veterinary advice, Stewards permitted Dranitzelle to start on the day, subject to a pre-race veterinary inspection. Subsequently, Mr Gollan pleaded guilty to a charge under AR88B in that he failed to report within 7 days, in accordance with the RA Code of Practice, the proximal spiral stress fracture to the R radius(a long bone), incurred by Dranitzelle, after it was detected by radiography on or about 12th May 2025. He was fined $500.
 
Eagle Farm 28th January 2026
Race 2 – Trainer K Schweida reported that OVERSPRAY pulled up shin sore and has been sent for a spell.
 
GENERAL

The track was upgraded to a Good 4 at 12:45pm.
 
RACE 1: RACECOURSE VILLAGE MAIDEN HANDICAP         1650 M

FIREY TRUTH - Rider A. Mallyon reported it was not the intention to lead, however; after beginning well and being wide with inside runners not showing an inclination to press forward, he elected to cross and lead on the gelding. Hung out from the 350m when put under pressure and proved difficult to ride out. Near the 200m bumped with TINKLEJAZZ. A post-race veterinary report revealed no significant findings. Stable representative for trainer K. Lees was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record for its racing manners. The stable subsequently advised the gelding would now be spelled.
 
 
SATURDAYS GIRL – Change of tactics - if begins well to settle further forward. Settled midfield. Blundered on jumping.
 
TINKLEJAZZ – Raced keen early and got its head up. Held up for a run passing the 400m until the 250m. When questioned regarding the performance, rider R. Maloney reported the filly travelled well, however; was held up approaching and rounding the home turn, obliging him to shift in passing the 300m and in so doing bumped with FIREY TRUTH. He added the filly was not suited to the slow early tempo of the race and then being held up and having to make a late run when the leaders had established a good break on straightening. A post-race veterinary report revealed no significant findings.
 
RACE 2: SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB MAIDEN PLATE         1200 M

BOMBUS – After the race it was noted the gelding returned to the enclosure with its tongue over the bit.
 
LINWAR – Got its head up when being steadied to avoid the heals BOMBUS near the 1000m. Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
SHAQUE D'AMOUR – Rider H. Shaw reported his mount laid out throughout the event.
 
MONAKEED – Bumped on the hindquarters by when leaving the gates. When making ground near the 250m, steadied to avoid the heels of BOMBUS, which shifted out slightly. In the early stages raced greenly.
 
KIAVELA – Passing the 100m raced in restricted room when weakening.
 
VOLTESSA – Began awkwardly, bumped with MONAKEED and lost ground. Near the 800m became unbalanced when being steadied. Rider D Moor reported the filly raced greenly for majority of the event.
 
FIVE OF US – Raced wide without cover throughout. Near the 300m was momentarily inconvenienced when ABRHAM (App J. Williams), shifted out to improve. Apprentice J. Williams was advised to exercise greater care.
 

RACE 3: BECOME A BRC MEMBER QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP       1350 M

SEVEER – For a short distance passing the 1000m when being steadied, got its head up. For a short distance passing the 600m contacted the rail. Apprentice O. Webb reported on pulling up, her mount was making an abnormal respiratory noise. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying an upper respiratory noise. Trainer M. Nolan was advised a veterinary clearance, inclusive of an endoscopic exam, would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
 
ENFORCEABLE – When under pressure passing the 150m, laid in toward the heels of HUNTERS MATE before being corrected.  
 
THE WHEELBARROW – Began awkwardly. Laid in when under pressure in the home straight.
 

RACE 4: SKY RACING QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1350 M

APOLLO CREAM – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Clipped heels passing the 600m.
 
PASS THE PEAK – Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages.
 
YOU SEXY THING – Fractious in the gates prior the start, began awkwardly and then hampered when ZOU ZOU SHARGUSA shifted in.
 
ZOU ZOU SHARGUSA – Shortly after the start got its head up and checked from the heels of PIGGIETALES, which shifted out and away from YOU SEXY THING.
 
FANTASTICMISS –Raced wide with cover in the early and middle stages.
 
KATIE AINE – Raced wide with cover in the early and middle stages.
 
LADY TANGALOOMA (NZ) – From its wide barrier was steadied shortly after the start to obtain cover. Near the 700m became unbalanced when bumped by ZOU ZOU SHARGUSA, which shifted out slightly.
 
ASTERN EFFORT – Rider C. Graham reported it was not the intention to lead on the gelding, however; after beginning well from an inside gate, she elected to press forward to avoid being crossed by PLATYPUS.
 
INQUICKTIME – Passing the 600m, steadied when racing tight to the inside of YOU SEXY THING. As a result, APOLLO CREAM, which was following clipped the heels of INQUICKTIME.


RACE 5: GIRLS DAY OUT ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 2050 M

PURE DEAL – Approaching the 200m, steadied from the heels of LIBERTY PARK before being shifted in to obtain clear running. Passing the 150m was again steadied when tightened for room before then shifting out to obtain clear running.
 
BITOFTHEBLARNEY (NZ) – When questioned regarding the performance, Apprentice C. Sutherland stated he was instructed to take up a forward position, however; the gelding became agitated in the gates prior to the start, only began fairly and to avoid being caught wide from an outer gate, he elected to steady and find cover. He added BITOFABLARNEY did not travel on the bit throughout the race and when asked for an effort in the straight, made gradual ground but was disappointing. A post-race veterinary revealed no significant findings.
 
LIBERTY PARK (NZ) – Raced tight near the 1400m.
 
MR O'REILLY – Passing the 1700m got its head up and steadied when tightened by ENTERPRISE LASSIE (T. Brooker), which shifted in before being corrected. Rider T. Brooker was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
ALDEENAARY (IRE) – Began awkwardly. Near the 1400m shifted in causing tightening on the inside, to LIBERTY PARK and DOWN UNDER STUNNAH. Apprentice C. Baker was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) and advised she must give sufficient room to her inside in similar situations. In the middles stages raced wide without cover.
 
CIGAR MAN – Held up for a run from the 500m until near the 300m.
 
DOWN UNDER STUNNAH – Raced tight near the 1400m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn.  
 
PLANNED ENCOUNTER (NZ) – Slow to begin.


RACE 6: XXXX GOLD CLASS 1 HANDICAP   1200 M

SIMPLY FUN – In the middle stages raced ungenerously and close to the heels of TILL DUSK. Rider G. Cartwright was spoken to advisedly, about raising her whip arm above shoulder height.
 
METAL MAN – Rider R. Maloney reported the gelding enjoyed a good run through the race and when brought to the outside of MAYBE passing the 300m, did not respond to his riding as expected, raced flat and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be stepping short in the off foreleg. Trainer K. Schweida reported the gelding would now head for a spell.
 
DRANITZELLE – Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages.
 
SUNLIGHT MAJESTY – Began awkwardly.
 
BUSKER – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after contacting the rail leaving the mounting yard.
 
TILL DUSK – Began awkwardly. On two occasions passing the 50m, bumped with MAYBE.
 
TIME OF MY LIFE – Shortly after leaving the gates, was tightened by MAYBE, which shifted in, despite the efforts of its rider.
 
MAYBE – On two occasions passing the 50m, bumped with TILL DUSK.
 
 

RACE 7: MAGIC MILLIONS DIGITAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP         1200 M

BLUE SPINEL – Approaching the 200m, altered course to come to the outside of ABENDER to obtain clear running.
 
BLUE ALLURE – Rider D. Moor could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance of the mare and indicated it may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
RUNAWAY TYCOON - Rider B. Thompson could offer no excuse for the performance other than the gelding may be better suited over a longer journey and a weaker grade. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 

RACE 8: LADBROKES FAST PAYOUTS CLASS 2 HANDICAP         1350 M

INFLUENTIAL – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
CHIEF IN CHARGE – Slow into stride.
 
MELDUBIOUS – Rider M. Rodd could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance and has recommended to connections the gelding would be better suited over shorter distances. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. The stable will report back should there be anything amiss over the following days.
 
BARRELLING – Began awkwardly. Held up rounding the home turn and until approaching the 200m.
 
WEONA REDWOOD (NZ) – Faltered near the 400m. Passing the 50m steadied when racing in restricted room between MELDUBIOUS and JUNE.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5: C. Baker – AR131(a) – Careless riding – Severe reprimand.
Race 5: T. Brooker – AR131(a) – Careless riding.

Fines
T Gollan - $500 – AR88B – Failure to report injury.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 1: Tinklejazz, Cypher Prince
Race 3: Hunters Mate
Race 4: Turbo Torque
Race 5: Bitoftheblarney, Liberty Park.

Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Firey Truth – Warning – Hung out
Seveer – Veterinary certificate inclusive of an endoscopic exam – Upper respiratory noise

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2:         11 KIAVELA - Ms Emily Lang (a0/52kg),
Race 4:         2 APOLLO CREAM - Damien Boche
                    17e ASTERN EFFORT - Ms Cejay Graham
                    18e INQUICKTIME - Daniel Moor
Race 7:         17e RUNAWAY TYCOON - Ben Thompson
 

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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