QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
DOOMBEN
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2026
WEATHER – Overcast TRACK RATING – Soft 5 (R1-5) Good 4 (R6-10) RAIL – +1m Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.18
OFFICIALS
Chairperson – J. Adams
Stewards – G. Goold, P. Zimmermann, K. Robbins, S. Heidke
Clerk of Scales - H. Matthews and B. Connell
GENERAL
Trainer J. Leach was fined $100 under LR67(1) for the late declaration of J. Hampson as the rider of KINROSS LANE in Race 7.
Trainer J. Leach was fined $100 under LR67(1) for the late declaration of J. Newman as the rider of LITTLE FELLA in Race 8.
Co. Trainer G. Heinrich was fined $100 under LR67(1) for the late declaration of R. Houston as the rider of BEAU RUMBLE in Race 8.
Trainer C. Waller was fined $200 pursuant to LR 36(7) for failing to scratch STARMAN by the prescribed time which was a dual acceptor in races 3 and 6.
Trainer J. Leach was fined $200 pursuant to LR 36(6) for failing to scratch LITTLE FELLA by the prescribed time which was a dual acceptor in races 5 and 8.
As Jockey J. Bayliss was overweight in Race 10, he was replaced on POCKET FULL by Jockey A. Jones. Jockey J. Bayliss was fined $200 pursuant to AR 190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
After the running of Race 5, Stewards upgraded the track to a Good 4 at 2:09pm.
Race 1 - BECOME A BRC MEMBER QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1600 M
APOSTLE (NZ) – Shifted out at the start and bumped TISANI JAMES. Inclined to lay in in the middle stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice J. McMurray reported that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure, failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Trainer P. Webster was advised that APOSTLE (NZ) would be required to officially trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to racing again.
TISANI JAMES – Connections advised a change of tactics – attempt to settle further back. Ridden accordingly and settled at the rear of the field. Bumped at the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
PEARL PENDANT – Began awkwardly. Raced wide until approaching the 1100m.
SPIRIT OF TORQUE – Slow to begin.
Race 2 - GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB BENCHMARK 80 HANDICAP 2200 M
KENMARE BAY – Bumped with SAMURAI WARRIOR (NZ) at the start.
DIVINE PURPOSE – Bumped with TARAVIA (NZ) at the start.
SAMURAI WARRIOR (NZ) – Bumped with KENMARE BAY at the start. Obliged to alter course and shifted in to improve into clear running near the 250m.
TARAVIA (NZ) – Bumped with DIVINE PURPOSE at the start.
Race 3 - XXXX CLASS 3 PLATE 1600 M
TORO STRIKE – Began awkwardly.
ROCK THEM JOOLS (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 1400m.
MISS MARANDA – Leaving the 300m, shifted in when attempting to improve into clear running and was disappointed, resulting in the mare being held up until inside the final 100m.
MOVES TOO - Momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 200m. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
Rae 4 - DRINKWISE ONE METRO WIN HANDICAP 1600 M
THE LOUVRE – Shifted in abruptly at the start. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice A. Roper reported that the gelding never travelled comfortably and, in her opinion, may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer L. Baskett advised Stewards that she was disappointed with the geldings’ performance and would now place consideration into sending THE LOUVRE for a freshen up.
EASY LOVE - Bumped on jumping away. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice B. Youngberry reported that after being slow away, she was obliged to settle further back in the field than anticipated and as a result, the mare was inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages. When asked if there was an option near the 600m to improve behind the eventual winner (ALL KINDS OF FOLK), which she was trailing, Apprentice B. Youngberry explained that after over racing early, she was mindful of placing her mount under pressure and exposing the mare to an extended run. Stewards noted the explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
ALL KINDS OF FOLK – Laid in for a short distance approaching the 800m.
ROCHEDALE HERO – Over-raced in the middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight.
TWISTED QUEEN – Shifted out on jumping away and bumped EASY LOVE.
Race 5 – CANADIAN CLUB RATINGS BAND 0 - 65 HANDICAP 1110 M
CUSTO –Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Became awkwardly placed on heels approaching the winning post and as a result was unable to be fully tested.
NO FOOLING – Stood flat footed as the start was effected and lost ground. Trainer’s representative C. Cavanaugh was advised that a warning would now be placed on the gelding in relation to its barrier manners.
RUSSIAN RIPPER – When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice A. Roper reported that the gelding raced flat and failed to respond when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer K. Kemp advised Stewards that RUSSIAN RIPPER would now be sent for a spell.
CARDONETTE – Shifted out at the start and bumped LOVE RAT. Laid in under pressure in the home straight
LOVE RAT – Bumped at the start.
Race 6 - LADBROKES SPRING RACING CARNIVAL BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1350 M
CUTEPI – Began awkwardly. Laid out round the home turn. Held up for clear running leaving the 400m. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey D. Moor reported that in his opinion, the mare was not suited to the pace of today’s event.
HE'S TRU BLUE (GB) – Laid in under pressure in the home straight and approaching the 100m, was obliged to stop and straighten.
LION CLASS – Over-raced passing the 800m, resulting in Jockey A. Butler shifting out and racing three wide for the remainder of the event.
TEMPRANILLO – Obliged to alter course and shift in passing the 100m.
UPSTART LOVER – Bumped at the start. Passing the 600m, had to be steadied after improving onto heels whilst over-racing.
HEADHUNTER – Raced wide throughout.
FIREFORCE - Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
CAMBRIDGE BAY – Shifted out at the start and bumped UPSTART LOVER.
Race 7 - HIGGINS COATINGS FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1200 M
BIANCELLI - Got its head down as the start was effected. Momentarily inconvenienced approaching the winning post.
DOMINANT DARCY – Blundered at the start.
AMUSEANTES – Began awkwardly. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages and shifted in, brushing BIANCELLI approaching the winning post.
SOUTHERN HEIRESS – Bumped at the start. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey B. Thompson reported that in his opinion, the mare was not suited to the speed of today’s race, and when having to circle the field leaving the 600m, was unable to make up the ground on the leaders. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
BRIGHT BLONDE – Momentarily inconvenienced on entering the home straight by AMUSEANTES, which shifted out to improve.
KINROSS LANE – Shifted out at the start and bumped SOUTHERN HEIRESS.
Race 8 - CENTURY POOLS COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1200 M
TONNEOFGRIT - Passing the 150m, was obliged to shift in to improve into clear running.
BOLD COMIC – Dislodged its near side winker near the 600m.
ESTRONDO – Became awkwardly placed at the heels of HUON on entering the home straight. Passing the 150m, was disappointed for a run between BOLD COMIC and TONNEOFGRIT, resulting in the gelding being obliged to shift in to obtain clear running. Jockey M. Rodd reported on scale that his instructions were to ride ESTRONDO for luck and try to obtain runs closer to the rail, given the gelding’s short sprint. Trainers representative O. Peoples confirmed the instructions were to ride ESTRONDO with cover, as the gelding has a short sprint and is disadvantaged when making a sustained run. He further added that he was not overly disappointed, given that the gelding had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.
HUON - Bumped with OFF THE PRESS on jumping away. Bumped shortly after the start by IRAMA. Raced wide. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight,
OFF THE PRESS – Bumped with HUON at the start.
IRAMA – Shifted in shortly after the start and bumped HUON. Raced wide. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey D. Moor reported that the gelding raced wide throughout which, in his opinion, was detrimental to its finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
PROPAGANDA – Laid in on entering the home straight.
THIS IS ONE – Became awkwardly placed on heels when weakening leaving the 300m.
LITTLE FELLA – Blundered at the start.
Race 9 - SKY RACING CLASS 6 PLATE 1350 M
CAPTAIN FURAI – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey R. Maloney reported that the gelding failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure, and in his opinion, may not have appreciated today’s track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed coughing. Stewards advised Trainers representative B. Killion that a veterinary certificate inclusive of endoscopic results would be required prior to racing again
FACUNDO – Over-raced in the early stages. Hampered passing the 900m by WORTHY ENUFF, which shifted in before being corrected. Passing the 150m, when attempting to shift out, was placed in restricted room for a short distance between METAPHORICALLY and SER JOH, which laid in under pressure.
THUNDERLIPS - Laid in under pressure in the home straight and passing the 50m, was obliged to stop and straighten. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
FABULANTES – Raced wide. Passing the 50m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of the weakening HELL TO PAY.
LOCKYER – Slow to begin. Passing the 400m, shifted out, becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on the heels of FABULANTES.
SER JOH – Raced wide. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
WORTHY ENUFF – Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide. Improved onto heels over the concluding stages and was obliged to alter course.
JENNI MOREESE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor lacerations to its near hindleg.
JUST PRECIOUS – Lost its off hind plate.
TEN DEEP (GB) – Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 900m.
Race 10 - MORE FROM TOTE WITH LADBROKES OPEN HANDICAP 1200 M
SEA KING (GB) – Passing the 300m, was obliged to steady to avoid the heels of KEITEL, which shifted out to improve. Jockey J. Guthman-Chester, the rider of KEITEL was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding.
EPIC PROPORTIONS – Raced wide. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice B. Youngberry reported that in her opinion the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small laceration to its off hindleg. Trainers representative D. Maher advised that it was the likely intention of the stable to send EPIC PROPORTIONS for a spell.
GOLDEN STRAAND – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
KEITEL – Slow to begin.
RESTONICA – Raced wide.
EXOTIQUE MISS – Commenced to over-race leaving the 800m and continued to over-race until entering the home straight. Lost its near hind plate.
POCKET FULL – Slow to begin and then hampered.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 10: Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Severe reprimand.
Fines
Race 5: Trainer J. Leach – Failed to scratch dual acceptor – LR 36(6) - $200.
Race 6: Trainer C. Waller - Failed to scratch dual acceptor – LR 36(6) - $200
Race 7: Trainer J. Leach – Late rider declaration – LR 67(1) - $100.
Race 8: Co. Trainer G. Heinrich - Late rider declaration – LR 67(1) - $100.
Race 8: Trainer J. Leach – Late rider declaration – LR 67(1) - $100.
Race 10: Jockey J. Bayliss – Overweight – AR 190(3) - $200.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
KENMARE BAY, TARAVIA, TORO STRIKE, SCRIPTED, THE LOUVRE, CARRAVILLA.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, TEN DEEP, GOLDEN STRAAND.
Warnings/bars
Race 1: 1. APOSTLE (NZ) – Poor performance- Official trial.
Race 5: 4. NO FOOLING – Barrier manners – Warning.
Race 9: 1. CAPTAIN FURAI – Coughing – Veterinary certificate inclusive of endoscopic results.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 10: 10. POCKET FULL – A. Jones
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.
