QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
DOOMBEN
TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2026
 
 
WEATHER – Showers      TRACK RATING –   Good 4          RAIL – +7m Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.15

OFFICIALS

Chairperson– J. Adams
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, S. Fletcher, K. Robbins, L. Dewitt-Rowson
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
 
GENERAL
 
As Apprentice B. Youngberry was ill and not riding at today’s meeting, she was replaced as per the race day summary. Apprentice B. Youngberry was advised that a medical certificate would be required prior to racing again.
 
Trainer C. Anderson was fined $200 pursuant to LR36(6) for failing to scratch MOTIVATING by the prescribed time which was a dual acceptor in races 4 and 6.
 
Co.-Trainer G. Heinrich was fined $200 under LR67(1) for the late declaration of M. Du Plessis as the rider of FINAL EDIT in Race 4.
 
Trainer M. Hoysted was fined $100 under LR67(1) for the late declaration of B. Thompson as the rider of MYSTIC MEADOW in Race 4.
 
 
 
Race 1 - SKY RACING THREE-YEAR-OLD QTIS MAIDEN PLATE          1615 M
 
FEARLESS VICTOR – Over-raced in the early stages. On entering the home straight, passing the 350m, had to be restrained to avoid the heels of JUST SAY VALE (GB), which shifted in after having its hindquarters contacted. Jockey A. Jones, the rider of JUST SAY VALE (GB), was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.
 
TISANI JAMES – Momentarily inconvenienced approaching the 100m by JUST SAY VALE (GB), which shifted out under riding. Jockey A. Jones, the rider of JUST SAY VALE (GB) was again advised to exercise greater care and stop and straighten her mounts when shifting ground.
 
JUST SAY VALE (GB) - Over-raced in the early stages. Leaving the 400m, became awkwardly placed on heels and had to be steadied. Shortly thereafter, bumped FEARLESS VICTOR, resulting in JUST SAY VALE (GB) having its hindquarters contacted and shifted in. Leaving the 200m, was obliged to shift out to improve into clear running. Continued to shift out under riding and approaching the 100m, made contact with TISANI JAMES.
 
 
NOTES OF AUTUMN (NZ) – Slow to begin. On entering the home straight, Jockey B. Thompson dropped his nearside rein, before regathering it a short distance later.
 
SPIRIT OF TORQUE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed heat stress.


Race 2 - LADBROKES HOSTED POTS THREE-YEAR-OLD AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD QTIS BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP          1615 M
 
CRYPTION'S DESIRE - Began awkwardly.

DRAGON MAGIC – Jockey M. Rodd reported on scale that he became concerned with the action of the gelding when placed under pressure and as a result elected not to ride DRAGON MUSIC out over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

MAHMOA (NZ) - When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey T. Marshall reported that when placed under pressure, the gelding failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing.

WEBINAR – Over-raced in the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey A. Keeley reported that the colt travelled comfortably, however when placed under pressure, failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing.
 

Race 3 - DRINKWISE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP   2200 M
 
TRUSTY BANDIT – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey D. Moor reported that the gelding travelled comfortably throughout, however, when placed under pressure, failed to respond to his riding. He further added that in his opinion TRUSTY BANDIT may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

GIDDY GAN'S JOY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having raced at Casino 29/10/26 and was cleared to start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today, Jockey C. Graham reported that her instructions were to settle where comfortable, consistent with when she rode the mare at the Gold Coast. She further added that after settling towards the rear of the field, GIDDY GAN'S JOY travelled comfortably until coming under pressure from the 1000m, where the mare failed to respond to her riding and proved disappointing
 
Race 4 - HAPPY RETIREMENT ROTHFIRE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE        1200 M
 
FINAL EDIT – Commenced to over-race leaving the 1000m when being restrained off heels.

MALAMAGIC – Over-raced in the early stages when being restrained.
 
OVERABUNDANT – Jockey A. Mallyon reported at scale that the colt was disappointing when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer M. Dunn advised that consideration would be placed into gelding OVERABUNDANT and that the colt would now be sent for a spell.
 
STAR ROUGE – Shifted out at the start.

STEVENTOWN – Over-raced in the middle stages.    
 
DRIVE TO ZOUVIVE – Blundered on jumping away.  
 
VITAL IMPACT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 

Race 5 - INTRO RECRUITMENT CUP QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE        1200 M
 
CAVALLUNA – Commenced to over-race leaving the 800m when the pace of the race slackened. Continued to over-race in the middle stages of the event.

MISHANI HONOUR – Began awkwardly and bumped NIGHT GLORY.
 
NIGHT GLORY – Bumped with MISHANI HONOUR at the start. Leaving the 800m, had to be restrained after improving onto the heels of MISHANI HONOUR.      

TOO DARN RIGHT – Began awkwardly and was then hampered. Commenced to over-race leaving the 800m when the pace of the race slackened.
 
VICE ROYAL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Commenced to over-race leaving the 800m when the pace of the race slackened. Passing the 250m was obliged to shift out to improve into clear running.

VOLCANIC RUSH – Raced wide.
 
BURNT ENDS – Lost its near hind plate.

FIDDICH FLAME – Shortly after the start was tightened for room and had to be steadied. Commenced to over-race leaving the 800m when the pace of the race slackened.
 

Race 6 - MORETON HIRE MAIDEN PLATE     1350 M

VEOMAS (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped heavily with BOOTS.

BOOTS – Bumped heavily at the start and lost ground. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J. Guthman-Chester reported that the colt travelled well in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure, failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

MOTIVATING – Began awkwardly and bumped SO ELUSIVE. Over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to secure a position with cover. Jockey M. Du Plessis reported on scale that in his opinion the gelding will derive benefit from today’s run, being first up today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed mild heat stress.

D'VINCEE – Passing the 1000m, commenced to over-race whilst being restrained to obtain cover.

MYSTIC MEADOW – Jockey B. Thompson reported at scale that his saddle slipped back on jumping away, placing him at a disadvantage throughout the event.
 
SO ELUSIVE – Began awkwardly and bumped MOTIVATING.         


Race 7 - CANADIAN CLUB FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 1 HANDICAP   1200 M
 
The start of this race was manually effected. After the running of this race, the barriers were tested multiple times with no further issues.
 
OLIVONI – Shifted in at the start.

FLEETING BOOM – Shifted in at the start. Lost its off-hind plate.
 
RAGING RAIDER – Over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

TRINITY STATE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over-raced in the early stages.

LA PREMIERE – Began awkwardly, was hampered and lost ground.
 
SUMMER STUNNER – As Apprentice B. Youngberry was not riding at to today’s meeting,Stewards allowed the late withdrawal of SUMMER STUNNER at 8:56am after hearing submissions from Trainer G Doughty that the ownership group were not satisfied with the suitability of available apprentices.

CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS – Restrained at the start to obtain a position with cover.


Race 8 - CENTURY POOLS COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES CLASS 1 HANDICAP         1200 M
 
CLIMB THE LADDER (NZ) – Began awkwardly and contacted the outside barrier partition resulting in Apprentice J. Newmans left shoulder making heavy contact with the barriers. Passing the 800m, commenced to over-race. After the running of this race, Apprentice J. Newman was examined by the Official Club Doctor and was cleared to fulfil her remaining riding engagements.

ANOTHER CASHIE – Obliged to alter course on entering the home straight and shifted out to improve into clear running.

PODIUM STAR – Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 1000m to the inside of PINOT PIRATE, which shifted in to secure a position closer to the rail. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester reported that the horse travelled well in the early and middle stages, however, was held up rounding the home turn and in his opinion may have resented racing amongst runners and proved disappointing when asked for an effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be lame on its near foreleg. Trainer S. Kendrick was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to racing again.

BUCKEYE – Bumped on jumping away. Commenced to over-race passing the 900m after being crossed by QUICKZOU, which shifted in to obtain a position outside of the lead.        
 
DISPARATE – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until passing the 200m.

Following the running of this race, lightning and storm activity was recorded in the vicinity of the racecourse. Stewards assessed the available daylight and as a result, postponed Race 9 and 10.     
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 4: Trainer C. Anderson – Failed to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time - LR36(6) -$200.
Race 4: Co-Trainer G. Heinrich – Late rider declaration – LR 67(1) - $200.
Race 6: Trainer M. Hoysted – Late rider declaration – LR 67 (1) - $100.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
WHATJEUDOIN’, DRAW ATTENTION, CASTELLO GRANDE, DEALS, HIGHGROVE ROSE, STARMAN.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 8: 7. PODIUM STAR – Lame near foreleg – Veterinary certificate.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: 2. PACIERA – O. Kendal
Race 4: 14. VITAL IMPACT – J. Newman
Race 5: 6. NIGHT GLORY – J. Newman
Race 6: 3. HARD KNOX – J. Newman
Race 8: 1. CLIMB THE LADDER – J. Newman
Race 10: 3. SENSCHAL – J. Newman
 
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 7: 10. SUMMER STUNNER at 8:56am on 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.