QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
DOOMBEN
WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2026
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 4RAIL – +6m Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.2
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, J. Williamson, A. Schofield, K. Robbins, H. Matthews
Clerk of Scales – L. Dewitt- Rowson
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Ipswich 2nd September 2026
Stewards today inquired into Apprentice F Sandkuhl contacting heels and being dislodged after the post in Race 7 at Ipswich 2nd September 2026. After taking evidence from Jockeys R. Maloney (EL CENTRO), B. Thompson (NAVY NINA), E. Lang (TAM NA GHAR), C. Graham (GAGNANTE ENCHERE) and Apprentice F. Sandkuhl rider of MONAKEED, Stewards issued a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) to Jockey E, Lang rider of TAM NA GHAR in that approaching the finishing line. Jockey E. Lang allowed her mount to shift into the rightful running of MONAKEED ridden by Apprentice F. Sandkuhl which resulted in MONAKEED contacting the heels of TAM NA GHAR, blundering and Apprentice F. Sandkuhl becoming unbalanced in the saddle, losing the use of her near side iron and being dislodged a short distance later. Jockey E. Lang pled not guilty to the charge and after submissions was formally found guilty by Stewards and her license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 18 days, to commence midnight 25th September and to conclude 13th October 2026. Apprentice E. Lang was advised of her right of appeal.
GENERAL
Stewards accepted the reason for Apprentice J. Williams not riding at today’s meeting and he was replaced on MARENARO in Race 4 by Apprentice R. Houston.
As Jockey B. Wheeler was ill, he was replaced on STORM PETAL in Race 3 by Jockey E. Lang. Jockey B. Wheeler was advised that a medical certificate would be required prior to riding again.
Trainer L. Gough was fined $200 under LR67(1) for the late declaration of B. Youngberry as the rider of AIYANNA in Race 3.
Trainer H. Page was fined $200 under LR 68(1) for failing to scratch ODE TO BEAUTY from Race 7 by the prescribed time.
Race 1 - BECOME A BRC MEMBER FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE 1350 M
BACETTI – Approaching the 1000m, had to be steadied from the heels of ENTERPRISE JAMAYKA, which shifted in when not fully clear. Jockey B. Lerena the rider of ENTERPRISE JAMAYKA was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding. Over-raced in the middle stages. Held up approaching the home turn.
ENTERPRISE JAMAYKA – Bumped with OREGON COASTon jumping away.
GEISHA GAL (NZ) - Began awkwardly. Bumped with PIER ANGEL near the 1300m.
ZEPHYR SONG – Co. Trainer C. Geran was fined $100 pursuant to AR 106(2) for presenting ZEPHYR SONG to the mounting yard without a tongue tie which was part of its advertised gear.
ASPEN GOLD – Over-raced in the middle stages. Lost its near hind plate.
OREGON COAST – Bumped with ENTERPRISE JAMAYKAon jumping away. Jockey B. Thompson advised that his mount travelled well until becoming under pressure approaching the home turn and failed to respond to his riding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed cardiac arrythmia. Trainer D. Vandyke was 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 being permitted to race again.
PIER ANGEL – Bumped with GEISHA GAL (NZ) near the 1300m. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. Obliged to alter course approaching the 150m in order to improve. Lost its off-hind plate.
Race 2 – SPRING CARNIVAL ON SALE NOW COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE 1350 M
DUNE SHIFT – Laid out rounding the home turn and bumped FIDARDO.
FIDARDO – Got its head down as the start was effected, began awkwardly, bumped INDIGO STAR and lost ground. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Bumped rounding the home turn.
GRANDSTANDER - Raced keenly in the middle stages.
INDIGO STAR – Connections advised a change of tactics in that the gelding would settle further forward. Bumped on jumping away and settled in a midfield position.
MORE REVOLUTION – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
SPEEDY CROWN (NZ) – Bumped shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
CEDRELA – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
HELLABEEL – Connections advised a change of tactics in that the gelding would settle at the back of the field from a wide barrier. Shifted out on jumping away, bumping SPEEDY CROWN (NZ) and settled at the rear of the field. Jockey T. Marshall reported his mount became under pressure approaching the home turn and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Lost its off-hind plate. Trainer K. Schweida was advised that a warning would now be placed on the gelding in relation to its poor performance.
Race 3 - XXXX GOLD QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1110 M
The start of this event was delayed approximately 6 mins owing to MALAMAGIC breaking through the front barrier partition and galloping riderless for a considerable distance before being recaptured. Subsequently was declared a late scratching at 2:30pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on MALAMAGIC be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st WATCHMAN 28c win, 7c place
2nd FLARESSENCE 19c place
3rd Aiyanna 26c place
Trainer T. Gollan was advised that MALAMAGIC would require a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
BODMIN MOOR – Began awkwardly, shifted out and lost ground. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
NETWORK – Inclined to lay in approaching the 600m.
WATCHMAN – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
WILCO – Bumped on jumping away. Over-raced in the early stages.
AIYANNA – Fractious enroute to the barriers and harmlessly dislodged Apprentice B. Youngberry. Began awkwardly. Trainer L. Gough was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly in relation to its pre-race manners.
FLARESSENCE - Bumped on jumping away.
SETTLE THIS – Hampered shortly after the start. Momentarily steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of NETWORK near the 500m.
JOLAYNA DASH – Hampered shortly after the start.
Following the running of this race, Jockey B. Thompson was examined by the Official Club Doctor and was cleared to fulfill his remaining riding engagements.
Race 4 - DRINKWISE BM68 HANDICAP 2040 M
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey D. Moor, the rider of the second placed ICONIFY against 1st placed SUPER FAIR (Apprentice M. Philpot), alleging interference approaching the winning post. Stewards, after hearing evidence from the relevant parties and viewing the Stewards patrol footage, determined that approaching the winning post, SUPER FAIR, commenced to shift in, and contacted ICONIFY just prior to the winning post. Stewards also considered the significance of the interference, the proximity to the finish line in which it occured and the manner in which both runners were finishing off the race and could not be satisfied that had this incident not occurred that ICONIFY would have finished ahead of SUPER FAIR at the conclusion of the event and therefore the objection was dismissed, and correct weight given on the judges semaphored numbers.
MARENARO – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
ZHENG YOU – Bumped on jumping away.
JEMOMA ALPILAGE – Slow to begin. Bumped shortly after the start.
CANTARITO – Jockey T. Marshall reported at scale that CANTARITO was one paced in its finishing efforts.
WHATJEUDOIN' – Raced wide from the 1100m.
ICONIFY – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped ZHENG YOU. Bumped by SUPER FAIR approaching the winning post.
OLD SONG – Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room near the 2000m and had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of JEMOMA ALPILAGE.
POSSIBILITIES – Shifted in after the start and bumped JEMOMA ALPILAGE. Held up approaching the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
SUPER FAIR – Laid in under pressure on entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure approaching the winning post and bumped ICONIFY.
Race 5 - SKY RACING CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1640 M
GLOBAL ECLIPSE – Raced wide until the 900m.
ABRAHAM – Bumped on jumping away.
CAPTAIN EAGLE – Slow to begin.
TORO STRIKE – Shifted out on jumping away and bumped TULONG.
TULONG – Shifted in on jumping away and bumped TORO STRIKE. Near the 500m, shifted out and bumped BERTUS. Laid in under pressure near the 300m and when being corrected shifted out and bumped BERTUS. Approaching the 100m shifted out abruptly after being struck by the whip, resulting in its rider having to stop and straighten.
SAVEUR – Connections advised a change of tactics in that it was the intention for the mare to settle further forward. Began awkwardly and settled towards the rear of the field.
BERTUS - Near the 500m, was bumped by TULONG. Again near the 400m was bumped and forced wider by TULONG which shifted out to improve. Bumped near the 250m by TULONG which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.
CRYPTO MAGIC – Began awkwardly and bumped with LIFE OF TREE. Raced wide until the 900m. Obliged to alter course near the 200m in order to improve.
LIFE OF TREE – Began awkwardly, bumped with CRYPTO MAGIC, which was carried in and bumped ABRAHAM, which was carried in and bumped TULONG.
Race 6 - CBT CLASS 3 PLATE 1350 M
CELESTIAL BLAZE – Jockey M. Rodd reported that CELESTIAL BLAZE failed to quicken when placed under pressure and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
ENFORCEABLE – Shifted in on jumping away. Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.
LAND BANK – Began awkwardly and bumped with EARTHING.
LOCKYER – Hampered on jumping away. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
EARTHING – Began awkwardly and bumped with LAND BANK. Held up rounding the home turn.
MISTING – Over-raced in the middle stages.
Race 7 - LADBROKES MATES MODE CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1110 M
SHREDDED – Raced wide until approaching the 700m.
ANOTHER CASHIE – Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 800m. Became awkwardly placed at heels approaching the home turn.
BOSS MODE - Began awkwardly. Near the 500m, laid in momentarily before being corrected by its rider.
DON'TCHA LUV'ER – Near the 500m, raced in restricted room to the inside of BOSS MODE, which laid in before being corrected by its rider. Jockey B. Thompson reported at scale that his mount travelled well until placed under pressure and proved disappointing in its finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed tachycardia. Trainer J. Bruce was advised that DON’TCHA LUV’ER would require a veterinary certificate inclusive of ECG results prior to racing again.
I'M NELSON - Began awkwardly. Near the 500m, had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of the weakening DON'TCHA LUV'ER. Leaving the 200m, improved onto heels and was obliged to shift out in order to improve.
ISSY'S STAR (NZ) – Raced wide. Laid out rounding the home turn. Jockey D. Moor reported that from a wide barrier he had to make use of his mount in the early stages when attempting to secure a position with cover, however was unable to do so and was obliged to race wide throughout which in his opinion may have had a detrimental effect on its finishing efforts.
MOOCHI STARLIGHT – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 1000m, had to be steadied from the heels of SHREDDED, when that runner shifted out despite the effort of its rider. Raced wide.
THE GRAND DUCHY – Laid out rounding the home turn. Trainer J. Downes was reprimanded pursuant to AR 165(3) for removing THE GRAND DUCHY from the course before the prescribed time. Trainer J. Downes advised Stewards that THE GRAND DUCHY would now be sent for a spell.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 1: Jockey B. Lerena – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Careless riding – Reprimand.
Race 7: Trainer J. Downes – Removing a runner from the course before the prescribed time – AR 165(3) – Reprimand.
Fines
Race 1: Co. Trainer C. Geran – Presented with incorrect gear – AR 106(2) - $100.
Race 3: Trainer L. Gough – Late rider declaration - LR67(1) - $200.
Race 7: Trainer H. Page – Failed to scratch by prescribed time - LR 68(1)- $200.
Suspensions
Ipswich 02/09/26
Race 7: Jockey E. Lang – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – 18-day suspension commencing m/n 25/09/26 and concluding m/n 13/10/26.
Absent jockeys
B. Wheeler – Medical certificate.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
OREGON COAST, FIDARDO, SETTLE THIS, JEMOMA APILAGE, CANTARITO, TULONG, CELESTIAL BLAZE, DON’TCHA LUV’ER.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, OREGON COAST, ICONIFY.
Warnings/bars
Race 1: 7. OREGON COAST – Cardiac arrhythmia – Veterinary certificate, ECG, 1000m gallop.
Race 2: 10. HELLABEEL – Poor performance – Warning.
Race 3: 2: MALAMAGIC – Barrier manners – Official trial.
Race 3: 6. AIYANNA – Pre-race manners – Warning.
Race 7: 6. DON’TCHA LUV’ER – Tachycardia – Veterinary certificate inclusive of ECG results.
Protests
Race 4: 2nd vs. 1st – Dismissed.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 2 ENTERPRISE JAMAYKA – B. Lerena
Race 3: 6 AIYANNA – B. Youngberry
Race 4: 1 MARENARO – R. Houston
Race 6: 2 ENFORCEABLE – A. Jones
Late scratchings
Race 3: 2. MALAMAGIC at 2:30pm – Scratched at barriers.
Race 7: 14. ODE TO BEAUTY at 8:20am – Stewards orders.
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.
