QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB – EAGLE FARM

SATURDAY 2 AUGUST 2025

WEATHER – Fine  
TRACK RATING – Good 4         
RAIL – +3m Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.8

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – P. Zimmerman, A. Dowsett, J. Robinson, H. Matthews  

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Ipswich 31/7/25 Race 9 – Stable reported that subsequent tests on ZATANNA revealed no abnormalities.
 

RACE 1: BECOME A BRC MEMBER BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP    1600 M

WITHOUT REVENGE (GB) – Over-raced throughout the event. Shifted in passing the 1200m, contacting the running rail. On return to scale, rider L. Dempsey reported that his mount failed to settle at any stage of the race despite the rider’s efforts, resulting in the gelding failing to finish the event off.  
 
NORTHERN DECREE (NZ) – On arrival at the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Contacted passing the 200m and then laid in under pressure for the remainder of the home straight.
 
HABEEBAH (FR) – Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Rider A. Jones reported her mount failed to settle at any stage of the race and was of the opinion that this was detrimental to the mare’s finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
LIBERTY STEPS – Approaching the 200m, when attempting to shift out to improve into clear running, brushed NORTHERN DECREE and was momentarily inconvenienced.
 
OLD SONG – Shortly after jumping away, was tightened for room between GALIFIANAKIS and HABEEBAH.


RACE 2: EAGLE FARM 160 YEARS RACEDAY FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 6 PLATE         1200 M

CINQUE TERRE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ONE 'N' ONLY – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
REMLAPS ANGEL – Momentarily inconvenienced approaching the 700m by SICILIAN which attempted to shift out before being corrected.
 
NOT THAT EASY – Restrained at the start to take up a position closer to the rail. Rider H. Van Der Hoven reported his mount failed to travel at any stage of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.   
 
SICILIAN – Approaching the 700m, after attempting to shift out to a position one-off the fence, was obliged to alter course and shift back after being disappointed for that run.


RACE 3: HAPPY HORSES' BIRTHDAY CLASS 3 HANDICAP - WEIGHTS RAISED 0.5KG         1000 M

PORT ERIN – Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the 300m and was obliged to shift in to improve. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
RUSH HOUR – Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
ALECTRONA – Raced wide throughout. Shortly after entering the home straight, when attempting to shift out, became awkwardly placed at the heels of AIR WE GO. Laid in under pressure for the remainder. Approaching the 300m, was momentarily inconvenienced by RUSH HOUR (T. Marshall) which shifted out to improve. Jockey T. Marshall was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
VINDICTA – Shifted in on jumping and bumped KELLY’S LANDING. Raced wide throughout.  
 
AIR WE GO – Raced wide throughout.  
 
IT'S RAINING AGAIN – Trainer L. McCormick advised stewards of a change of tactics prior to the event that the gelding would be ridden further back from the wide barrier. Ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly and lost ground.   
 
KELLY'S LANDING – Raced wide throughout. Raced in restricted room approaching the 200m and was momentarily steadied whilst weakening. Rider A. Jones reported that her mount raced keenly throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
BEACHSIDE BABE – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 

RACE 4: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP         1815 M

MERCHANT FLYER – Slow to begin. Rider A. Mallyon reported he was extremely disappointed with the geldings effort, adding that it travelled comfortably in the early stages however failed to respond to his urgings in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
ROCK HARD LOVE – Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 200m.
 
RING BEARER – Held up for clear running passing the 300m and was obliged to shift wider to improve into clear running.
 
EL PENSADOR – Became awkwardly placed on heels on entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Had to be steadied from heels approaching the winning line when LUPINE (B. Wheeler) shifted out under riding. Jockey B. Wheeler pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that approaching the final 100m, he allowed his mount to shift out under riding when not sufficiently clear of EL PENSADOR, which had to be steadied. B. Wheelers license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding, commencing midnight 02/08/2025 until midnight 12/08/2025.
 
CARACORON (NZ) – Rider A. Jones reported the gelding raced flat today and was disappointed with the performance.
 
ENTERPRISE LASSIE – Raced wide throughout. Rider R. Dolan reported his mount failed to respond to his riding and advised that in his opinion, the mare would benefit from the removal of earmuffs. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
LARUSSO – Over-raced throughout the event.
 
COLLEANO – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CONNECTICUT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the winning line, bumped by LUPINE which shifted out under heavy riding.  
 
LUPINE (NZ) – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 

RACE 5: COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 90 HANDICAP      1815 M

TUFF TU MUS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ZAPHOD (IRE) – Rider A. Mallyon reported his mount would be better suited racing on surfaces with more give. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
EAGLEMONT (IRE) – Raced wide in the middle stages.
 
CAPTAIN FENKEL – Momentarily inconvenienced shortly after straightening by TUF TU MUS which shifted out and away from EAGLEMONT.
 
BAK DA MAN (NZ) – Trainer J. Bruce advised stewards of a change of tactics prior to the event that the gelding would be ridden further back with cover from the wide barrier. Ridden accordingly.


RACE 6: U&U RECRUITMENT QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1200 M

Correct weight was delayed to allow time for Stewards to consider an objection lodged by A. Jones, rider of the 3rd place getter SPANISH TREASURE, against the 2nd place getter STIKTODASCRYPT, ridden by J. Guthmann-Chester, alleging interference over the final 200m. After considering the objection, stewards found that whilst STIKTODASCRYPT did shift out approaching the 200m and cause SPANISH TREASURE to be severely checked, given the proximity of the incident in relation to the winning post along with the official margin of a length and a half between the two runners, they could not be comfortably satisfied that had the interference not occurred, SPANISH TRASURE would have finished in front of STIKTODASCRYPT. Stewards therefore dismissed the objection and subsequently declared correct weight on the official numbers.
 
 
PRETTY DUBIOUS – Began awkwardly.
 
SPECIAL ARTIST – Began awkwardly.
 
SPANISH TREASURE – Passing the 200m, had to be checked to avoid the heels of STIKTODASCRYPT (J. Guthmann-Chester) which shifted out and as a result, clipped the heels of that runner and blundered. Rider J. Guthmann-Chester pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that approaching the final 200m, he allowed his mount to shift out under riding when not sufficiently clear of SPANISH TREASURE, which had to be checked, clipped heels and blundered. J. Guthmann-Chester’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 13 days pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding, commencing midnight 09/08/2025 until midnight 22/08/2025.

ALPHA SOFIE – Bumped at the start. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
STYLISH JOKER – Awkwardly placed on heels passing the 1100m and was obliged to steady.
 
VIVIKA – Began awkwardly
 
WANTED HILLBILLY – When attempting to shift out to improve, was disappointed for a run passing the 700m. Was held up for clear running for a short distance passing the 600m and had to be steadied from heels.
 
ARGENTUM ROCK – Near the 850m, obliged to steady from the heels of SPANISH TREASURE which shifted in. Rider A. Jones was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
 
AUSTRALASIA – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped ALPHA SOFIE. Travelled in restricted room shortly after the start. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
DECEITFUL MISS – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to its near hind.
 

RACE 7: MORETON HIRE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP         1400 M

THE CATCH – Had to be steadied approaching the 20m after becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of BIG BOY GEORGE, who had to be steadied.
 
REDZOUST – Slow to begin.
 
BOODUA ROMANCE – Bumped on jumping. Passing the 50m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CAVALRY MAN which shifted in. A post-race veterinary examination determined that the gelding had bled from both nostrils. Trainer L. Gough was notified that in accordance with AR79(4), BOODUA ROMANCE shall not without permission of the Stewards: (a) be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse, recognised training track, private training establishment, or other place for a period of two months; (b) start in any race for a period of 3 months, and then only after: (i) a gallop of at least 1000 metres; or (ii) an official trial or jump-out; in the presence, and to the satisfaction of a Steward.
 
CHO OYU – Raced wide throughout.
 
BIG BOY GEORGE – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped BOODUA ROMANCE. Steadied approaching the 20m mark to avoid the heels of AOLANI which was caried out by CAVALRY MAN which shifted out.
 
CAVALRY MAN – Trainer L. Gough was advised a warning would be placed on CAVALRY MAN for shifting out. Trainer L. Gough advised he may experiment with gear changes to rectify the issue.
 
POSEIDON RULER – Slow to begin.
 
AOLANI – Passing the 50m, had its hindquarters turned and carried out by CAVALRY MAN (G. Cartwright) which shifted out. Rider G. Cartwright was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
RUN LUCY RUN – Over-raced when restrained for cover near the 1100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer G. Thornton advised stewards that we would scope the mare and report back findings to stewards in the coming days.
 

RACE 8: EVA AIR OPEN HANDICAP    1000 M

The start of this race was delayed by approximately 2 minutes to allow for MR GALAZI to be resaddled upon arrival at the barriers.
 
STEADY READY – Bumped at the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GOLDEN DECADE – Passing the 300m, was awkwardly placed on heels for a short distance.
 
DEEPOUR – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running for a short distance passing the 200m.  
 
PARTY FOR TWO – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
BRERETON – Bumped at the start.
 
MR GALAZI – Over-raced in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.


RACE 9: LADBROKES FORM GENIUS COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 6 PLATE 1200 M

TALTARNI FIELDS – Began awkwardly
 
JOHN RAMBO – Raced wide throughout.
 
MILLANE – Passing the 800m, dislodged its off-side winker. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
TRIBECA STAR – Fractious in the barriers and jumped awkwardly.  
 
IOBJECT – Raced wide throughout.




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 6: A. Jones – Careless riding – AR131(a)
Race 7: G. Cartwright – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Severe

Fines
 
Race 1: J. McMurray – $200 – Failing to claim full allowance – AR143(14)(a)
Race 3: J. McMurray – $200 – Failing to claim full allowance – AR143(14(a)
Race 5: C. & K. Geran - $200 – Fail to scratch dual acceptor – LR36(6)
 

Suspensions

Race 4: B. Wheeler – 10 days – careless riding – AR 131(a) - midnight 02/08/2025 until midnight 12/08/2025.
Race 6: J. Guthmann-Chester - 13 days - careless riding – AR 131(a) - midnight 09/08/2025 until midnight 22/08/2025.



Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
 
JUST FLYING, ONE ‘N’ ONLY, VINDICTA, ROCK HARD LOVE, TUFF TU MUS, ALPHA SOPHIE, BIG BOY GEORGE, STEADY READY

Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners

Warnings/bars
 
Race 7: CAVALRY MAN – Hung out  
 
Bleeders
 
Race 7: BOODUA ROMANCE – Bilateral – AR79(4) – 1st time

 
Protests

Race 6: 3rd vs 2nd – Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1: WITHOUT REVENGE (GB) – L. Dempsey, LIBERTY STEPS – B. Wheeler, ALL’S FAIR – T. Fenlon
Race 3: BEACHSIDE BABE - S. Rutledge, DON’T CALL ME HONEY – T. Fenlon
Race 4: ENTERPRISE LASSIE – R. Dolan

 



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 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.