QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB – EAGLE FARM

SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 2025

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Good 4 (Good 3 after Race 4)
RAIL – +0.5m entire
PENETROMETER: 5.84
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, J. Williamson, O. Legg, J. Robinson, T. Hendy (cadet)

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT


GENERAL
Stewards permitted the following overweight:
Race 8 – M. Harley +1kg
 
As Jockey T. Brooker was indisposed, she was subsequently replaced as per the Race Day Summary.
 
Trainer S. Dwyer was fined $100 pursuant to LR 36(6)(a) for failing to scratch his dual acceptor LA COMETA in races 6 and 9 by the prescribed time.
 
Trainer J. Moore was fined $100 pursuant to LR 36(6)(a) for failing to scratch his dual acceptor SINGER SARGENT in races 7 and 8 by the prescribed time.
 
Trainers R & W. Freedman were reprimanded pursuant to LR 36(6)(a) for failing to scratch their dual acceptor MAGNATEAR in races 7 and 8 by the prescribed time. Stewards when considering penalty took into account the reasoning for failing to scratch within the prescribed time.
 
RACE 1: BECOME A BRC MEMBER BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1000 M

FLAMING CONQUEST – Apprentice C. Sutherland reported at scale that his mount proved disappointing when asked for an effort in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in its near foreleg. Trainer D. Murphy was advised FLAMING CONQUEST would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
XPRESSO – Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 100m when tightened for room by VINDICTA who was carried in by PORT ERIN which shifted in under riding.
 
I AM VOODOO – Began awkwardly and blundered after the start. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until passing the 200m. Passing the 80m, restrained to avoid the heels of EXPRESSO who was carried in by VINDICTA who was carried in by PORT ERIN which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester rider of PORT ERIN was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.
 
PORT ERIN – Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight and shifted out. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TIGER TIE – Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages to the inside of XPRESSO which shifted in over the concluding stages.
 
VINDICTA – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Passing the 150m, hampered on a number of occasions and carried in by PORT ERIN which shifted in under riding.
 
STANISLAUS – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout. Momentarily inconvenienced on entering the home straight by PORT ERIN which shifted out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor speedy cuts on the geldings off hind leg.
 
ANOTHER COGNAC – Raced wide throughout.

RACE 2: THE GIBSON BENCHMARK 90 HANDICAP 2200 M

HYPE (IRE) – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
TAPILDOODLEDO (NZ) – Raced wide early until approaching the 1700m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 50m by HYPE (IRE) which laid in over the concluding stages.
 
BARAZIN (IRE) – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
KIRKEBY – Trainer’s representative for C. Waller advised a change of tactics – to be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Settled in a mid-field position.
 
EL JASOR (IRE) – Began awkwardly. Trainer K. Lees was fined $200 pursuant to LR 67(1) for failing to declare a rider within the prescribed time.
 
STEP ON FIRE – Apprentice S. Callow was reprimanded pursuant to AR 132(6)(c) for using her whip on her mount which is clearly out of contention. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer G. Sitek was advised STEP ON FIRE would be required to complete a satisfactory official trial prior to resuming. Trainer G. Sitek was advised STEP ON FIRE would not be permitted to start at a metropolitan race meeting until such time its form improves to the requisite standards.
 
CONNECTICUT – Raced in restricted room on entering the home straight. Became awkwardly placed on heels passing the 1200m and restrained.
 
RACE 3: SOUTHERN PACIFIC SANDS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1800 M

CAVALRY MAN – Began awkwardly. Laid out throughout the event. Approaching the 600m, steadied after improving onto the heels of SHADOW CRUISER.
 
EL PENSADOR – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
AOLANI – Began awkwardly.
 
ARCHERS REIGN – Jockey J. Morris reported that in his opinion the gelding would benefit from the addition of blinkers.
 
MOON SWEEPER – Approaching the 150m, brushed on a number of occasions by READY FOR THE TRIP which shifted in on a number of occasions.
 
BRIGHT THE SUN – Began awkwardly.
 
RACE 4: SKY RACING QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1400 M

BENEFITSOFMINE – Laid out rounding the turn passing the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
WANNABE BRUTAL – Began awkwardly.
 
CYBER CITY – Began awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
Apprentice C. Sutherland reported his mount travelled well throughout the event, however when placed under pressure in the home straight, proved disappointing.
 
MEANER THAN EVIL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TURBO TORQUE – Began awkwardly. When taking up a position closer to the rail approaching the 1100m, commenced to over race.
 
Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
RACE 5: SPRING CARNIVAL BOOK NOW CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1600 M

CUNNAMULLA FELLA – Apprentice C. Sutherland reported that in his opinion the gelding didn’t appreciate today’s track and is more suited to a softer track.
 
BATTLETON – Momentarily inconvenienced whilst racing in restricted room passing the 1100m to the inside of CHAYSE ‘N’ ARTIE which shifted in. Jockey L. Dempsey was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.
 
FREE CARRY – Apprentice E. Lang reported that in her opinion the gelding may not have appreciated today’s firm track. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
CHAYSE 'N' ARTIE – Began awkwardly.
 
LAST CHANCE SALOON – Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 1100m.
 
KIND GESTURE (GB) – Stood flat footed as the start was affected.
 
GULF OF TOMINI – Stood flat footed as the start was affected.
 
WALSH BAY – Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 1100m.

RACE 6: U&U RECRUITMENT BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP 1200 M

POCKETING – Leaving the 600m, momentarily inconvenienced by GIVE GIGGLES (NZ) which shifted out. Jockey B. Thompson rider of GIVE GIGGLES (NZ) was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
WARBY – Slow to begin.
 
BATTLEFIELD – Slow to begin.
 
GIVE GIGGLES (NZ) – Over raced during the early and middle stages.
 
TOWN CRIER – Jockey J. Bayliss reported that in his opinion the gelding didn’t appreciate today’s track conditions.
 
WALKIN'TALKIN' – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the early stages.
 
LA COMETA (NZ) – Jockey G. Cartwright stated that she was of the opinion that the mare may be better suited racing at greater distances than 1200m and LA COMETA (NZ) was not suited to the fast tempo of today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have cardiac arrythmia. Trainer S. Dwyer was advised LA COMETA (NZ) would require a satisfactory ECG report of more than 60 seconds at rest and a satisfactory cardiac auscultation to be performed within 15 minutes of completing a 1000m gallop in the presence of stewards prior to racing again.

RACE 7: CELEBRATING 160 YEARS OF EAGLE FARM OPEN HANDICAP 1400 M

DUCASSE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
KRONENBOURG (NZ) –Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 1000m. Momentarily inconvenienced shortly after straightening by RISE OF THE MASSES.
 
SINGER SARGENT – Slow to begin.
 
SLIPPIN' JIMMY – Apprentice S. Callow reported that in her opinion the gelding didn’t appreciate today’s firm track. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
QUEEN AIR – Hampered after the start. Over raced throughout the event. Raced wide for the majority.
 
RISE OF THE MASSES – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Leaving the 1000m, hampered and had to be restrained to avoid the heels of AMUR which shifted in when improving to a position outside the leader. Jockey B. Thompson rider of AMUR was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.
 
BULLION BOY – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 1000m.

RACE 8: XXXX BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1400 M

The start of this race was delayed after Jockey R. Maloney became concerned with the action of his mount KEITEL on route to the barriers. KEITEL underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 4:33pm after the race day veterinarian was concerned with the gelding’s action. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared that all successful bets placed on KEITEL to be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st – MAGNATEAR 18c win, 13c place
2nd – ALECTRONA 13c place
3rd – BLAZEN BOOTS 18c place
 
Trainer D. Vandyke was advised KEITEL would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing Stewards, Apprentice E. Lang and connections to review the patrol footage to ascertain whether KAIZAD gained a fair start. On review of the footage, it was established that as the start was affected, KAIZAD reared in the barriers and became cast. Stewards were not of the opinion that KAIZAD had been denied a fair start and subsequently correct weight was declared on the judge’s semaphore numbers. Trainer J. Bruce was advised KAIZAD would require a veterinary clearance and also gain a further barrier certificate prior to resuming.
 
MAGNATEAR – Laid out under pressure in the early part of the home straight before being corrected. Commenced to lay in and race greenly over the concluding stages.
 
BECAMO – Slow to begin.
 
SPRAY GUN – Over raced during the middle stages.

RACE 9: LADBROKES QUICK MULTI CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1200 M

Stable representative for R. Heathcote, Mr J. Coetzee made a submission to the Stewards of the late withdrawal of CASPERNOVA on welfare grounds due to the track rating being upgraded to a Good 3. Stewards acceded to this request at 4:33pm and withdrew the gelding. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared that all successful bets placed on CASPERNOVA to be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st – OUROBOROS 22c win, 14c place
2nd – SUPER ZAMBONI 23c place
3rd – MONEY TEAM 16c place
 
At a subsequent inquiry, J. Coetzee stated that the late withdrawal was due to the stable being unable to contact Trainer R. Heathcote until after CASPERNOVA had been saddled for the event and after consulting with the trainer, the stable was of the opinion that today’s Good 3 track would be detrimental to the horse’s welfare. Stewards advised J. Coetzee that an application should have been made prior to the Jockey weighing out for this event and subsequently being saddled. Stewards under AR 181(3) fined J. Coetzee $500. J. Coetzee was advised CASPERNOVA would incur a track rating bar and would not be permitted to race on surfaces rated a Good 3 or firmer. Stewards ordered CASPERNOVA to provide a sample prior to leaving the course.
 
I SEE YOU COMING – Slow to begin.
 
FIELD OF MYRTLE – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
OPAL FIELDS – Over raced during the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
MAD DARCEY – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
SUPER ZAMBONI – Slow to begin. Approaching the 600m after improving onto heels, shifted wider on the track.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1 – Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester – AR 131(a) – careless riding – severe reprimanded.
Race 2 – Apprentice S. Callow – AR 132(6)(c) – use of whip out of contention.
Race 5 – Jockey L. Dempsey – AR 131(a) – careless riding.
Race 7 – Jockey B. Thompson – AR 131(a) – careless riding.
Race 8 – Trainers R & W Freedman – LR 36(6)(a) – failure to scratch dual acceptor by the prescribed time.
 
Fines
Race 2 – Trainer K. Lee’s – failure to declare a rider within the prescribed time – $200.
Race 7 – Trainer J. Moore – LR 36(6)(a) – failure to scratch dual acceptor by the prescribed time – $100
Race 8 – Trainer S. Dwyer – LR 36(6)(a) – failure to scratch dual acceptor by the prescribed time – $100
Race 9 – Trainers representative J. Coetzee – AR 181(3) – notice of scratching a horse - $500.
 
Absent jockeys
T. Brooker – medical and cognitive test required.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
HYPE, THE RIGHT WAY, CONNECTICUT, CAVALRY MAN, MOON SWEEPER, FREE CARRY, GULF OF TOMINI, BULLION BOY.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, CASPERNOVA.

Warnings/bars
Race 1 – FLAMING CONQUEST – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 2 – STEP ON FIRE – poor performance – satisfactory official trial & metropolitan bar.
Race 6 – LA COMETA (NZ) – cardiac arrythmia – ECG, 1000m gallop & cardiac auscultation.
Race 8 – KEITEL – late scratching at barriers – veterinary clearance
Race 8 – KAIZAD – reared and became cast – veterinary clearance and further barrier certificate.
Race 9 – CASPERNOVA – track rating bar – must not accept at a Good 3 or firmer.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2:         6 EL JASOR (IRE) - Ms Cejay Graham
Race 3:         15e BRIGHT THE SUN - Ben Thompson
                    16e SHADOW CRUISER - Heavelon Van Der Hoven
Race 4:         10 EXODAS - Ms Cejay Graham
Race 5:         8 KIND GESTURE (GB) - Ben Thompson
Race 6:         14 LA COMETA (NZ) - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 7:         5 SINGER SARGENT - Heavelon Van Der Hoven
Race 8:         15 BECAMO - Heavelon Van Der Hoven
                    18e SPRAY GUN - Damien Thornton
Race 9:         16 OPAL FIELDS - Ms Emily Lang (a1.5/52kg),
                    20e MAD DARCEY - Heavelon Van Der Hoven
                    22e ENCUBIERTO - Ms Cejay Graham
                    23e SUPER ZAMBONI - Ms Stacey Callow (a3/50kg),
 
Late scratchings
Race 8 – KEITEL – late scratching at 4:03pm – veterinary advice.
Race 9 – CASPERNOVA – late scratching at 4:33pm – track upgrade.


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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.