QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
BRISBANE RACING CLUB - DOOMBEN
SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2026
 
 
WEATHER – Overcast            TRACK RATING – Heavy (8); Soft (7) @ 10.20am; Soft (6) after Race 5    RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 6.65

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – G. Goold, J. Williamson, A. Schofield, H. Matthews
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
From 7th November 2026 – Race 3. Stable representative B. Killion reported that ROCK THEM JOOLS (Nz) bled from both nostrils post race.  Mr Killion was advised of the provisions of AR79(4).

GENERAL
Race 7. Trainer M. Dunn was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider on SHORTCUT.
Race 9. Trainer J. Bellamy was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider on ADDRIEL.
 
Race 1 - BECOME A BRC MEMBER QTIS TWO-YEARS-OLD HANDICAP     1110 Metres
 
The start of this race was delayed approx. 12 minutes to allow for the late arrival of the on course ambulance.

LA BELLA QUEEN – Raced keenly in the early stages.

BETTER THE DEVIL – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide throughout. Rider B. Thompson reported that it being the filly’s first start today, BETTER THE DEVIL would derive benefit from today’s run.
 
CLAIRVUE COURAGE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MISS VERSTAK – Slow to begin.
 
VELVET HUSTLE – Bumped at the start. Raced keenly in the early stages. Approaching the 600m, had to be steadied after improving onto heels.


Race 2 - THE GIBSON QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD HANDICAP         1600 Metres
 
THE GREY ONE – Blundered on jumping.
 
FEARLESS WIN – Blundered at the start. Leaving the 400m, hampered and carried wider by PUHARICH, who was carried out by AMOURETTE which shifted out to improve.
 
SPIRIT OF TORQUE – Bumped at the start. Leaving the 400m, was momentarily inconvenienced and carried wider by FEARLESS WIN.
 
PUHARICH – Leaving the 400m, hampered by AMOURETTE which shifted out to improve.
 
VIENI QUA – A post race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.  
 
MIDNIGHT AMOUR – Slow to begin.
 
WORTHTHEADMISSION – Began awkwardly and bumped with SPIRIT OF TORQUE.  


Race 3 - XXXX BM72 HANDICAP          1600 Metres
 
SOCIAL OUTCAST – Raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
ROCK HARD LOVE – Passing the 1000m, had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of LAST CHANCE SALOON.
 
TORO STRIKE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GIAPPONESE – Slow to begin. Over raced in the middle stages.
 
NEW JOY – Bumped at the start.

HEADHUNTER – Obliged to alter course on entering the home straight and shifted out to improve. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.            
 
BACCARAT ROUGE – Over raced in the early stages.
 
TEMPRANILLO – Began awkwardly.


Race 4 - SKY RACING BM78 HANDICAP           2200 Metres
 
PROCHESTER (NZ) – Made the crossing near the 1600m awkwardly. Inclined to lay in throughout.
 
DRAW ATTENTION – Jockey B. Thompson reported that his mount failed to muster early speed therefore passing the winning post on the first occasion he elected to stride forward to a position outside the leader passing the 1400m.
 
MALECON – Began awkwardly.
 
LORD PROTECTOR (NZ) – Connections advised of a change of tactics  – to be ridden near the rear of the field to obtain cover. Ridden accordingly.


Race 5 - ROAD TO MAGIC MILLIONS BOOK NOW CLASS 3 PLATE                   1200 Metres
 
CHICAGO FIREBALL (IRE) – Slow to begin. Rider A. Jones reported that the gelding was disappointing and became awkward in its action from the 600m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

SAINT ALDWYN – Slow to begin. Over raced in the middle stages.

CARDONETTE – Over raced in the middle stages.
 
STRADA VARENNA – Apprentice J. Newman reported her mount was obliged to work hard in the early stages to take up a forward position however was disappointing as was under pressure from the 400m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
DESANTO – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

ARTISTIC VENTURE – Blundered on entering the home straight.

Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Soft (6).

 
Race 6 - CENTURY POOLS NO METRO WINS HANDICAP              1350 Metres

DUKE OF CAMDEN – Raced wide for the majority.
 
LION CLASS – Over raced in the early stages. Shifted to a three wide position approaching the 800m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GALPIN – Slow to begin. Could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
ZOUTHUR (NZ) – Permission was granted for the gelding to race without a nasal strip which is part of its declared gear.
 
LADY SHOTGUN – Slow to begin. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight.
 
ED I AM – Harmlessly dislodged rider E. Lang during the preliminary before being recaptured. Underwent a pre race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Raced wide throughout. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
EXTREME SPIRIT – Stood flat footed and lost considerable ground. Co-trainer T. Sears was advised that EXTREME SPIRIT must officially trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to racing again.
 
MINTO'S PRINCE – Over raced in the early stages.


Race 7 - CANADIAN CLUB QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD AND FOUR-YEARS-OLD BM70 HANDICAP           1350 Metres
 
READY FOR AIMEE – Raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SHREDDED – Began awkwardly and bumped PACIERA.

CARBONARA – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages. Rider J. Bayliss reported that his mount over raced and proved difficult to settle. He added that, in his opinion, CARBONARA is better placed over 1200m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

PACIERA – Began awkwardly and then bumped.  
 
OH PRETTY EMMA – Slow to begin. Approaching the 100m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of READY FOR AIMEE and was obliged to shift out.
 


Race 8 - CBT KEITH NOUD STAKES QTISX HANDICAP          1200 Metres
 
THE INFLICTOR – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils for the first occasion. Trainer C. Cousins was advised of the provisions of AR79(4).
 
BATTLEFIELD – Slow to begin. A post race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.
 
ABOUT TO EXPLODE – Slow to begin.
 
NOW IS THE HOUR – Jockey A. Jones reported that the gelding was not entirely comfortable on today’s track conditions. She added that NOW IS THE HOUR raced flat second up.
 


Race 9 - HIGGINS COATINGS CLASS 6 PLATE          1200 Metres
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 3 minutes when ADDRIEL required farrier attention on arrival at the barriers.
 
CHO OYU – Slow to begin. Approaching the 800m, placed in restricted room for a short distance to the inside of KOHLER KID which shifted in when over racing. Continued to over race in the middle stages. Passing the 300m, disappointed for a run when attempting to improve between ADDRIEL and KOHLER KID and as a result obliged to shifted in to improve. Approaching the 100m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of SPIETHTACULAR and raced in restricted room approaching the winning post.  

TOMBA – Slow to begin.
 
BALANCE THE BOOKS – Jockey B. Thompson reported that the mare was not suited by the tempo of today’s race. A post race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.

KOHLER KID – Over raced in the early stages. Jockey M. Harley reported that the bit shifted in the mouth of the gelding which placed him at a disadvantage throughout.


Race 10 - LADBROKES MEGA MULTI BM85 HANDICAP         1600 Metres

KIPLING'S JOURNEY – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after anticipating the start and making contact with the front of the barriers, and was subsequently cleared to start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
STANISLAUS – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 1400m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of ATMOSPHERE which shifted in. Apprentice E. Pozman, rider of ATMOSPHERE, was advised to exercise more care.
 
PUNJABI LANDING – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
WORTHY ENUFF – Buffeted between runners shortly after the start, before becoming awkwardly placed placed on the heels of ATMOSPHERE which shifted in. Rider of ATMOSPHERE, apprentice E. Pozman was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident. Leaving the 200m, was obliged to shift out to improve into clear running.
 
CHIEF IN CHARGE – Buffeted between runners at the start.

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 10. Apprentice E. Pozman – careless riding – AR131(a).


Fines
Race 7. Trainer M. Dunn – late declaration of rider – LR67(1) - $100.
Race 9. Trainer J. Bellamy – late declaration of rider – LR67(1) - $100.



Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
THE GREY ONE, GIAPPONESE, SAVISANTO, DRAW ATTENTION, RESTONICA, NOW IS THE HOUR, KING OF MINTO.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners; RESTONICA.

Warnings/bars
Race 6. EXTREME SPIRIT – stood flatfooted – trial to Stewards satisfaction.
Race 8. JUST PRECIOUS – fractious on float/ offside knee swelling/late scratching – veterinary clearance required.

Bleeders
Race 8. THE INFLICTOR – bilateral – first occasion – AR79(4).


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5. 13. DESANTO – T. Marshall
Race 7. 6. SHORTCUT – M. Harley
Race 9. 5. ADDRIEL – A. Mallyon


Late scratchings
Race 8. 8. JUST PRECIOUS – veterinary advice @ 12.04pm.

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.