QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

 BRISBANE RACING CLUB
DOOMBEN

WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2026

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Soft 5, Good 4 (10:52am)
RAIL – +7m Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.19

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – G. Goold, P. Zimmermann, D. McMahon, T. Hendy (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – A. Schofield
 

GENERAL

As Jockey B. Thornton was ill and not riding at todays meeting, he was replaced as per the Stewards summary. Jockey Thornton was advised that he would require a medical clearance prior to next riding.
 
Trainer C. Zintilis was fined $200 pursuant to LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch dual acceptor KAIROS LOUIE by the prescribed time.
 
The track was upgraded to a good 4 at 10:52am.
 
 
RACE 1:SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1110M

BACIAMI – Bumped on jumping. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be coughing. Trainer T. Edmonds was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary clearance, inclusive with the results of an endoscopic examination prior to resuming.
 
BODMIN MOOR – Bumped on jumping. Leaving the 800m, was obliged to steady to avoid the heels of SPIRIT FALLS (C. Graham), which shifted in to obtain a position closer to the rail. Jockey C. Graham was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Raced wide throughout.
 
HELLABEEL – Bumped shortly after the start. Apprentice J. McMurray could offer no explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg and to have some soreness in both fore shins. Trainer K. Schweida was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
KICKUP ROCKY – As Jockey V. Duric was overweight, he was replaced by Jockey D. Moor. Jockey Duric was fined $100 pursuant to AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 400m until shifting wider approaching the 200m.
 
MONARCHAL – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
REGAL ASCOT – Steadied from heels leaving the 800m. Raced in restricted room near the 400m to the inside of BACIAMI (K. Wilson-Taylor) which improved into tight running to the inside of SPIRIT FALLS. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
HIDDEN WHISPER – Bumped on jumping.
 
JUST A DUCHESS – Bumped shortly after the start. Steadied from heels leaving the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a laceration to the off foreleg.
 
POWERFILLY – Shifted out at the start and bumped HIDDEN WHISPER.
 
SAXON SPIRIT – Raced wide throughout.
 
SPIRIT FALLS – Approaching the 400m was disappointed for a run when attempting to shift out to improve.
 

RACE 2:BECOME A BRC MEMBER QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1110M

STIKTODASCRYPT – Hung out severely in the home straight, proving difficult to ride out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer D. O’Toole was advised that the gelding would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing.
 
CHAMPAGNE LANE – Hampered and lost ground at the start when WAX ON WAX OFF (C. Collis) shifted in. Jockey C. Collis was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. Commenced to over race in the middle stages and approaching the 700m, laid out.
 
LITTLE FELLA – When asked to comment, apprentice J. McMurray reported the gelding became worked up pre-race which he believes was detrimental to its finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
CHANTILLY – Shortly after the start was taken in and had to be steadied from the heels of STIKTODASCRYPT. Laid in throughout the event.
 
WAX ON WAX OFF – Shifted in at the start.
 
AVE CANTARE – Began awkwardly.


RACE 3:XXXX Maiden Plate 2040M

CRYPTO MAGIC – Raced wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward to take up a position outside the leader near the 1400m. Apprentice J. McMurray reported he had some concerns with his mounts action over the concluding stages and for this reason he didn’t ride the gelding out to the finish line. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery. Apprentice J. McMurray was fined $200 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(i) for using his whip on two consecutive strides prior to the 100m.
 
MOANA NUI (NZ) – Slow into stride.
 
OAKFIELD GALAXY – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MR RACING – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 400m, obliged to steady when racing in restricted room between OAKFIELD GALAXY and SOLOACT which whilst weakening, laid in and away from CLASSIC SHIRAZ.
 
SOLOACT (NZ) – Near the 400m, whilst weakening, laid in and away from CLASSIC SHIRAZ.
 
AMELIORATION – Began awkwardly. Jockey C. Graham reported her mount wasn’t suited to todays track conditions.
 
SHARK PARK (NZ) – Stewards permitted the mare to wear blinkers instead of the declared visors. Trainer M. Wilson was fined $100 pursuant to AR106(1) for presenting the mare with incorrect gear. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
PROMISES MADE (NZ) – Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported that it wasn’t his intention to settle in a midfield position, however with the early speed shown by other runners, he was obliged to settle further back.
 

RACE 4:STRADBROKE SEASON ON SALE NOW OPEN Handicap 2040M
 
The start of this race was rescheduled to be run at 1:53pm due to an oncourse patron requiring the assistance of QAS.

ZOOLOGY (GB) – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
TAJANIS (IRE) – Raced wide from approaching the 1000m until near the 700m. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported his mount may have come to the end of its preparation.
 
WARP SPEED – Raced wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward to take up a position outside the leader near the 1300m.
 
KAIROS LOUIE (NZ) – As Jockey C. Collis was overweight, he was replaced by Jockey G. Cartwright. Jockey Collis was fined $100 pursuant to AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
THAT'S MOLLY – Slow to begin. Held up momentarily on the entrance to the home straight.
 

RACE 5:DRINKWISE Maiden Handicap 1200M

BON VADER – Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
VALENCIA ROC (NZ) – Laid out over the concluding stages.
 
UNDER ARREST (NZ) – Blundered on jumping and lost ground.
 
KING COBAMA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALKENTER – Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 

RACE 6:SKY RACING Class 5 Handicap 1640M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey J. Bayliss, rider of the second placed SMART AS SMART against RETAINER (B. Thompson) being declared the winner, alleging interference in the home straight. Stewards after hearing evidence from the relevant parties and viewing the Stewards patrol footage, were of the opinion that RETAINER did shift out marginally near the 150m, resulting in both SMART AS SMART and RETAINER racing in restricted room over the concluding stages with both runners making minor contact. Stewards, bearing in mind the short head margin, could not be comfortably satisfied that had this incident not occurred SMART AS SMART would have finished ahead of RETAINER at the conclusion of the event and therefore dismissed the objection, and correct weight was given on the judges semaphored numbers.

NAILS MURPHY (IRE) – Restrained from the wide barrier to obtain a position closer to the rail. Disappointed for a run approaching the 200m. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages. Apprentice C. Sutherland advised his instructions were to ride the gelding in a position with cover, however, with the slow early tempo his mount was inclined to race keenly and didn’t quicken when asked for an effort from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BATTLETON – Began awkwardly, bumped and lost ground.
 
I'M HEROIC – Began awkwardly. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor advised shortly after jumping away he was surprised to see LARIDAE taking up a leading position and after RETAINER established a position outside the lead, he elected to restrain to take up a position with cover rather than making use of his mount to improve forward.
 
SMART AS SMART – Bumped on jumping. Raced in restricted room over the final 150m with RETAINER.
 
RETAINER – Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Raced in restricted room over the final 150m with SMART AS SMART.
 
LARIDAE – Resaddled on arrival at the barriers. Apprentice C. Baker advised it wasn’t her intention to lead, however after beginning well, she found herself in a forward position. She stated that during the middle stages she was able to obtain comfortable sectionals, but when placed under pressure the gelding didn’t respond to her riding and weakened. Trainer D. Bougoure advised that it is the intention to send the gelding for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 

RACE 7:LADBROKES CALCUTTA & LUNCHEON 12 JUNE Fillies & Mares Class 3 Plate 1200M

ACAPULCO GIRL (NZ) – Held up for clear running from the 200m and went to the finish line without being fully tested.
 
CAPITAL DIVA – Raced wide throughout.
 
MERCURIAL LADY – Jockey V. Duric reported the mare made the first turn awkwardly and was inclined to lay out. He added that his mount was held up on entering the home straight and failed to respond to his riding after obtaining clear running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
POCKETMONEY – Bumped on jumping. Held up for clear running from the 150m and went to the finish line without being fully tested.
 
RED DEFCON – Slow to begin and failed to muster early speed. Raced in restricted room from the 200m until the 50m.
 
EVERY HEART – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
TIME OF MY LIFE – Jockey A. Jones reported the mare has a tendency to run its race before the event and last start was fractious in barriers, which contributed to its poor performance. She stated that today the mare benefited from being loaded late from the barrier draw and finished the race off well.
 
ZOUFANI – Bumped on jumping.
 
BREEZIN' – Raced wide throughout.
 
BROADBEACH MISS – Over raced in the early stages.
 
TREVATT COURT – Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 200m when MERCURIAL LADY improved to its inside.
 
 
RACE 8: MULLINS LAWYERS Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 3 Plate 1200M
 
HAZEY HILL – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
I'M ZAC – Began awkwardly.
 
CLIMACTIC – Raced keenly in the early stages. Apprentice C. Sutherland reported the gelding was inclined to over race with blinkers on first time and he recommended to connections to remove them.
 
DARK ARTS – Began awkwardly.
 
LET'SFACETHEMUSIC – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 9: LADBROKES SAME RACE MULTI BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1350M
 
 
SUPER DUCK – Slow to begin and then raced in restricted room shortly after the start. Laid out rounding the turn passing the 800m. Held up rounding the home turn. Cast its off hind plate.
 
HEREDITARY (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 1100m, steadied when tightened for room by HERE THE CROWD, which whilst over racing, shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Held up for clear running over the final 200m.
 
HERE THE CROWD – Passing the 1000m, improved into restricted room to the inside of TRAPEDO despite the efforts of its rider. Over raced in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer’s representative D. Maher was advised the mare would be required to officially trial prior to next racing.
 
KINROSS LANE – Apprentice J. McMurray reported his mount was disappointing when asked for an effort in the home straight.
 
TRAPEDO – Approaching the 1000m, forced into restricted room by HERE THE CROWD which improved to its inside, resulting in the mare being steadied and carried wider.
 
KOKATAHI (NZ) – Held up rounding the home turn. Disappointed for a run and bumped leaving the 300m when RATENOTICE (F. Larson) shifted in under pressure. Jockey F. Larson was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
RATENOTICE – Raced wide throughout. Bumped with KOKATAHI leaving the 300m.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2: Jockey C. Collis – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Severe
Race 9: Jockey F. Larson – Careless riding – AR131(a)

Fines
Race 1: Jockey V. Duric – Accepted a ride when overweight – AR190(3) – $100
Race 3: Trainer M. Wilson – Presenting horse with incorrect gear – AR106(1) – $100
Race 3: Apprentice J. McMurray – Use of whip on two consecutive strides prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(i) – $200
Race 4: Jockey C. Collis – Accepted a ride when overweight – AR190(3) – $100
Race 6: Trainer C. Zintilis – Failed to scratch dual acceptor by the prescribed time – LR36(6)(a) – $200

Absent jockeys
Jockey B. Thornton – Medical required.

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
CRYPTO MAGIC, SHARK PARK, ZOOLOGY, KAIROS LOUIE, GOOD BANTER, NAILS MURPHY, I’M HEROIC, LARIDAE

Horses sampled post-race
All winners, SMART AS SMART

Warnings/bars
Race 1: BACIAMI – Coughing – Veterinary clearance + scope
Race 1: HELLABEEL – Lame off-fore + shin sore – Veterinary clearance
Race 2: STIKTODASCRYPT – Hung out – Official trial
Race 9: HERE THE CROWD – Racing manners – Official trial
 
Protests
Race 6: 2nd vs 1st – Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:         4 KICKUP ROCKY - Daniel Moor
Race 4:         4 KAIROS LOUIE - Georgina Cartwright
Race 7:         13 BROADBEACH MISS - Ben Thompson
Race 8:         9 LET’SFACETHEMUSIC - Gary Geran
                    11 STAR RAPPER - Jake Bayliss

 
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.