QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

DOOMBEN TURF CLUB

Wednesday 11th February 2026
 

WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING – Soft 6             RAIL – +9.5m Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.57

OFFICIALS

Chairperson – J. Adams
Stewards – B. Wright, J. Williamson, S. Fletcher, K. Lemay-Robbins, A. Dowsett
Clerk of Scales – D. McMahon


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Ipswich 26/11/25
 
Stewards today 5/2/26 completed an inquiry into the tactics adopted on LA GRACIA by Jockey H Van Der Hoven in Race 1 at Ipswich 26/11/2025. After taking initial evidence on the day from Jockey Van Der Hoven and stable representative for Archibald Racing that being Mr T Pollard, Stewards adjourned for further consideration.
 
On review Stewards do note that LA GRACIA was rising in distance from 1700m to 2190m and after being inconvenienced at the start was forced to settle further back in the field which was not to the instructions issued by Mr Pollard thus placing it at a disadvantage in the small field. Stewards also note that Jockey Van Der Hoven did attempt to improve on the mare in the middle stages but was held on the rail by JADATAN which was racing to its outside. Jockey Van Der Haven was further disappointed from the 600m until approaching the home turn when further disadvantaged at the heels of weakening runners.
 
Stewards reviewed wagering on the event and after considering Jockey Van Der Hovens ride in totality noted his explanation.
 
 
Doomben 07/02/26
 
Race 1: MISHANI ROZAY -Trainer L. Gough advised that upon return to the stable, after further veterinary inspections which revealed no significant findings, he will be continuing on with the filly’s preparation.
 
Sunshine Coast 08/02/26
 
Race 4: EMILIA JANE – Trainer A. Taylor advised that in light of the mare’s performance, EMILIA JANE would now be sent for a spell.

GENERAL
 
As. Jockey J. Lloyd was ill, he was replaced as per the race day summary. Jockey J. Lloyd was advised that a medical certificate would be required prior to riding again.
 
Trainer B. Healy was fined $300 pursuant to LR 36(6)(a) for failing to scratch TRAPEDO by the prescribed time which was a dual acceptor in races 4 and 7.
 
Prior to the running of Race 1, Stewards inspected the track and upgraded it to a Soft 6 at 12:26pm.
 
RACE 1: GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB MAIDEN PLATE 1650 M
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 2 mins owing to PAPER DOLL requiring farrier attention to its near fore plate. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
ABRAHAM – Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
OAKFIELD GALAXY – Held up passing the 450m and leaving the 350m was obliged to shift in to secure clear running.
 
CLASSIC SHIRAZ – Hampered on jumping away and lost ground.
 
FRENCH RIVIERA – Commenced to weaken on entering the home straight. Apprentice B. Osmond reported that he became concerned with the action of the mare upon straightening and elected not to place FRENCH RIVIERA under pressure for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed cardiac arrythmia. Trainer A. Chauwas advised that a veterinary clearance, inclusive of ECG results and a satisfactory cardiac auscultation veterinary report post gallop of at least 1000m would be required prior to FRENCH RIVIERA being permitted to race again.
 
PAPER DOLL – Began awkwardly.
 
RACE 2: LADBROKES QUICK MULTI QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1650 M
 
PASS THE PEAK – Raced wide until the 950m.
 
RUSTY TYCOO – Hampered and had its hindquarters contacted passing the 250m by BATTUTA, which shifted out to improve.
 
FRANKLYIRESISTIBLE – Jockey C. Graham reported that she had concerns with the action of the filly when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post- race veterinary examination revealed heat stress.
 
BATTUTA – Change of tactics – settle further forward. Ridden accordingly. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight before shifting out passing the 250m, making contact with RUSTY TYCOON.
 
KATIE AINE – Bumped with WEEKEND SPIRIT on jumping away. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
STRIKE ME PINK – When asked to comment on the performance of STRIKE ME PINK, Jockey J. Bayliss reported that in his opinion the filly may not have appreciated today’s track conditions and would derive fitness benefit from today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
LITTLE MISS CLASSY – Stood flat footed as the start was effected and took no competitive part in the event. Jockey D. Moor reported at scale that he was required to make use of his mount in the early stages to regain contact with the field and as a result, the filly failed to respond when placed under pressure. Trainer’s representative O. Peoples was advised that LITTLE MISS CLASSY would require a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
WEEKEND SPIRIT – Bumped with KATIE AINE on jumping away. Over-raced in the middle stages. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted today, Apprentice E. Lang explained that her instructions were to be positive early and after beginning well and with little speed shown by other runners, she elected to allow her mount to stride forward and settle in a leading position.
 
 
RACE 3: BECOME A BRC MEMBER MAIDEN PLATE 1110 M
 
WILIAMTHECONQUEROR - Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid out in the home straight. Jockey B. Thornton reported at scale that the bit may have slipped through the gelding’s mouth. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer B. Smith was advised that WILIAMTHECONQUEROR would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
TORO CHASE – Began awkwardly.
 
ARISTOCRATIC GIRL – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
MEADOWBROOK (NZ) – Hampered on jumping away.
 
EDGE OF INFINITY – Hampered on jumping away. Shortly after the start, was obliged to steady when racing in restricted room for a number of strides to the inside of MEADOWBROOK, which was taken in by ARISTOCRATIC GIRL, resulting in EDGE OF INFINITY losing ground. Jockey G. Cartwright the rider of ARISTOCRATIC GIRL was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding.
 
MEDITERRA – Over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover.
 
RACE 4: XXXX GOLD CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1650 M
 
FRENCH ENDEAVOUR – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 200m.
 
MODESTY (IRE) – Over-raced passing the 1300m. Raced wide until the 1150m. Laid out in the early part of the home straight. Apprentice J. Franklin reported that he was instructed to settle forward today, however after beginning only fairly, settled at the rear of the field. He further added that with the slow early tempo, he elected to improve his mount from the 600m and upon straightening, MODESTY (IRE) failed to quicken and respond to his riding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed clinical signs of the thumps.
 
KADALL- Raced wide until the 1150m. Held up on entering the home straight.
 
MASTER COPY (IRE) – Raced in restricted room for a short distance to the inside of HEIKA leaving the 1400m.
 
RACE 5: GIRLS DAY OUT ON SALE NOW CLASS 1 PLATE 1350 M
 
FIREFORCE – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
HEAVENLY IMPACT – Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight and was obliged to shift out. Was again momentarily held up approaching the 100m for a short distance before obtaining clear running.
 
CASTELLO GRANDE – Bumped on jumping away. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BRUTAL LASS – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped CASTELLO GRANDE.
 
DATA SCRAMBLE – Hampered shortly after the start.
 
 
RACE 6: MAGIC MILLIONS DIGITAL BM68 HANDICAP 2240 M
 
GUARDED OPTIMIST (NZ) – When asked to comment on the performance of GUARDED OPTIMIST (NZ), Apprentice J. Franklin reported that the gelding was inclined to over-race and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
PURE DEAL – Hampered on jumping away.
 
LENAPE VIBE – Slow to begin. Obliged to alter course on entering the home straight to improve into clear running.
 
BAVARIAN LADY – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Apprentice R. Thorburn reported that he could offer no explanation for the poor performance of BAVARIAN LADY. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BITOFTHEBLARNEY (NZ) – Change of tactics – settle further forward. Ridden accordingly. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey B. Thompson reported that the gelding failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure and proved disappointing.
VERMILION KIRIN – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
TECHNA – Jockey D. Moor reported at scale that his mount was inclined to hang in throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WHATJEUDOIN' – Over-raced in the early stages and near the 1500m improved onto heels and had to be steadied.
 
RACE 7: SKY RACING BM65 HANDICAP 1650 M
 
THE CATCH – Momentarily inconvenienced on entering the home straight when RASHFORD improved into a run to its inside, resulting in THE CATCH being carried wider. Passing the 150m, was obliged to steady to avoid the heels of RASHFORD, which shifted out before being corrected. Jockey M. Harley the rider of RASHFORD, was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding. Lost its off-hind plate.
 
CHANGE THE DATE - Lost its off-hind plate.
 
ZOU BIG BOY – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
FAIRWAY CHOICE - A post-race veterinary examination revealed mild heat stress.
 
THEBARBEROFSEVILLE - Over-raced in the early and middle stages whilst being restrained. Passing the 150m, was obliged to alter course and shifted out to avoid the heels of the weakening MOOTESSA.
 
RASHFORD – Laid out in the early part of the home straight until the 150m before being corrected.
 
MOOTESSA – Over-raced in the early stages whilst being restrained.
 
THE WHEELBARROW – Began awkwardly. Over-raced passing the 1200m and had to be steadied off heels.
 
CHANCE WITH WOLVES – Raced wide.
 
 
RACE 8: LADBROKES MATES MODE CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1350 M
 
SER JOH – Bumped with GORBACHEV on jumping away. Over-raced in the early and middle stages and passing the 800m had to be steadied after improving onto heels. Obliged to alter course on entering the home straight and shifted in to obtain clear running.
 
HERMANITA – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Apprentice T. Fenlon in the presence of Apprentice Mentor S. Scriven, pleaded guilty and was fined $300 pursuant to AR 131(b) for failing to ride her mount out to the end of the race.
 
GORBACHEV – Bumped with SER JOH on jumping away.
 
MEAN APPROACH – Began awkwardly.
RESURRECTED – Jockey A. Mallyon reported that in his opinion the tempo of today’s race did not suit RESURRECTED and as a result he was obliged to settle further back than anticipated. He further added that the gelding may not have been suited to the step up in class of todays event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SULTRY SIREN – Leaving the 300m was held up for clear running until passing the 200m.
 
VICTORY COMMAND (NZ) – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3: Jockey G. Cartwright – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Severe reprimand.
Race 7: Jockey M. Harley – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Reprimand.

Fines
Race 4 & 7 – Trainer B. Healy – Failed to scratch dual acceptor - LR 36(6)(a) -$300.
Race 8: Apprentice T. Fenlon – Failed to ride her mount out to the finish – AR 131(b) - $300.
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 1: Jockey J. Lloyd – Ill – Medical certificate.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ABRAHAM, PAPER DOLL, KATIE AINE, FRENCH ENDEAVOUR, ARATIRI, HEAVENLY IMPACT, VERMILION KIRIN, WHATJEUDOIN’, CHANGE THE DATE, SULTRY SIREN.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1: 5. FRENCH RIVIERA – Cardiac arrythmia – Veterinary certificate inclusive of ECG.
Race 2: 10. LITTLE MISS CLASSY – Stood flat footed – Further barrier certificate.
Race 3: 1. WILIAMTHECONQUEROR – Hung out – Official trial.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 3. OAKFIELD GALAXY – B. Lerena

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.