QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB
EAGLE FARM

WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER 2025

WEATHER – Overcast       TRACK RATING –   Good 4           RAIL – Rail +8.5m
PENETROMETER – 5.8

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – J. Williamson, S. Fletcher, K. Lemay-Robbins.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Stewards concluded an inquiry into the conduct of Jockey C. Graham and her actions regarding her mount ROCKY REWARD prior to the running of Race 1 at the Sunshine Coast on the 28th of September 2025. Jockey C. Graham was charged and pleaded guilty pursuant to AR 228(b), in that she acted improperly prior to the running of Race 1 when ROCKY REWARD had left the mounting yard and was then reluctant to proceed to the barriers, Jockey C. Graham, when dismounted, struck the gelding four times with her fist to its near side. Stewards, when considering the actions of Jockey C. Graham noted that whilst they were improper, the strikes were not overly forceful or aggressive and she was attempting to encourage the gelding to move forward. Stewards when considering penalty and precedence took into account Jockey C. Grahams unblemished record, status as a senior rider and remorsefulness. Stewards were also mindful of the community expectations in relation to racing. Jockey C. Grahams license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days commencing midnight the 4th October and concluding midnight 11th October 2025. Jockey C. Graham was advised of her right of appeal.

GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweight:
 
Race 4: Jockey S. Cormack +0.5kg (55kg)

As Jockey A. Mallyon was not riding at todays meeting after being injured at Grafton on the 30th September, he was replaced as per the race day summary.
 
As Jockey J. Huxtable was unable to make the allocated weight in Race 7, he was replaced on RINGERS REWARD by Jockey L. Dempsey. Jockey J. Huxtable was fined $200 pursuant to AR 190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight
 

Race 1: RACECOURSE VILLAGE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP  1000 M

BRAVE MONARCH – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Continued to over-race approaching the home turn and proved difficult to ride. Co. Trainer Corey Munce advised that the stable would consider the addition of a tongue tie to the gelding’s gear. Co- trainer Corey Munce was advised that the gelding would be required to satisfactorily perform before Stewards in an official trial or jump out prior to racing again.
 
PROBLEMATICAL – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced leaving the 800m.
 
CARDONETTE – Raced wide. Lost its near fore and off hind plates.
 
CARPET RIDE – Leaving the 800m, was severely checked, clipped heels and lost ground when racing between PROBLEMATICAL and BRAVE MONARCH, which shifted in when over-racing. Co- trainer C. Munce was advised that the gelding would be required to satisfactorily perform before Stewards in an official trial or jump out prior to racing again. Lost its off fore plate. Trainer M. Hoysted advised that CARPET RIDE would now be sent for a spell.
 
EMBOLDEN – Hampered on jumping away. Leaving the 800m, momentarily raced in restricted room before being restrained to obtain cover.
 
MADAM MAGPIE – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped EMBOLDEN. Raced wide.

Race 2: CONGRATULATIONS BRISBANE LIONS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP         1000 M

EXCELBOOM – Declared a late scratching at 11:15am on veterinary advice. Trainer T. Gollan was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to EXCELBOOM racing again.
 
SWITCH THE STARS – Bumped on jumping away.
 
MISHANI PRINCE - Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped SWITCH THE STARS. Raced greenly in the early part of the home straight.
 
LUKEY BLUE – Slow to begin. Jockey C. Graham reported at scale that her mount became agitated prior to the start which may have had a detrimental effect on its finishing efforts. Trainer J. Edwards was reprimanded pursuant to AR 65(1) for failing to produce LUKEY BLUE’s Thoroughbred Identification Card.
 
TILIA – Slow to begin. When asked to comment on the performance of TILIA, Jockey B. Thompson could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
MISHANI STELLER – Began awkwardly and shifted in.

Race 3: SPRING CARNIVAL BOOK NOW MAIDEN HANDICAP         1200 M

EXPRESS STAR – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
SUBTERRAIN – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced wide throughout.
 
FARNESINA – Near the 200m, momentarily raced in restricted room between SILVER SPOONwhich shifted out and SUBTERRAIN, which laid in.
 
TINLIKA – Raced wide early and middle stages. Jockey G. Cartwright reported at scale that her mount laid out throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
I SAY I SAY – Hampered on jumping away.
 
ODIN'S MOUNT – Jockey B. Thompson reported his mount raced greenly. Inclined to lay in in the early stages.
 
SILVER SPOON – Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
WHAT ARTISTS DO – Slow to begin. Approaching the 200m was bumped by SILVER SPOON. When asked to comment on the gelding’s improved performance Trainer T. Thomas stated that at its most recent start at the Sunshine Coast on the 14th September, the gelding was obliged to alter course in the latter part of the home straight and was unlucky. When considering that performance, Trainer T. Thomas was confident of a forward showing today.
 

Race 4: BECOME A BRC MEMBER CLASS 5 HANDICAP         1600 M

MENAZZI – Inclined to lay out in the home straight, obliging its rider to stop and straighten on several occasions. Apprentice J. McMurray was fined $500 and pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m but less than 12 times in totality.
 
DON PEDRO – Lost its off fore plate.
 
BECAMO – Hampered slightly passing the 200m when MENAZZI laid out. Jockey T. Brooker reported at scale that after being caught wide early, her mount commenced to over-race, and rather than electing to find cover, she allowed BECAMO to stride forward and settled outside the lead near the 1000m.
 
OCEAN ZAR – Jockey D. Moor reported at scale that OCEAN ZAR settled further back than he anticipated owing to the early tempo of the race.
 
Race 5: XXXX GOLD BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP         1840 M

MARENARO – Apprentice J. Franklin reported at scale that his mount travelled comfortably throughout and ran on fairly in the home straight.
 
DIVAKARA – Slow to begin.
 
COUNTER (GB) – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
HE'S A SAINT (NZ) – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ADDITION (NZ) – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room in the early part of the home straight between HE'S A SAINT (NZ) and OUR ORATOR.
 

Race 6: ROAD TO MAGIC MILLIONS BOOK NOW CLASS 5 HANDICAP   1200 M

SHALAILED – Raced wide.
 
XPRESSO – Raced wide.
 
FRAGILE LOVE – Near the 1000m was obliged to steady from the heels of I AM A MARVEL, which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Apprentice B. Wheeler the rider or I AM A MARVEL was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding. When asked to comment on the performance of FRAGILE LOVE, Jockey D. Thornton stated that in his opinion the mare raced flat. Trainer M. Dunn further added that it was the likely intention of the stable that FRAGILE LOVE will now be sent for a spell.
 
I AM A MARVEL– Slow to begin. Apprentice B. Wheeler reported at scale that in his opinion the gelding may not have appreciate todays track conditions.
 
 
Race 7: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP         1400 M
 
GELATIN – Jockey D. Moor reported at scale that it was not his intention to settle in a forward position, however after beginning well, he elected to allow the gelding to stride forward.
 
KEEP SAFE – Slow to begin. Raced wide.
 
CANADIAN EXPRESS – Raced wide.
 
CARNEGIE HILL – When asked to comment on the performance of CARNEGIE HILL, Apprentice J. McMurray reported that after a short freshen up the gelding travelled well until the final 200m and in his opinion may not have appreciated the distance of todays race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its near foreleg and a slow recovery. Trainer M. Freedman was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to racing again.
 
LIETUVA – Laid out momentarily when placed under pressure near the 200m.
 
RINGER'S REWARD – Lost its near hind plate.
 
ROSSO LEVANTO (NZ) – Slow to begin. Near the 1200m momentarily raced in restricted room to the inside of RIVIERA BLUE.
 
DEEP DAWN – Began awkwardly. Raced wide until the 700m.
 
 

Race 8: LADBROKES ODDS SURGE CLASS 1 PLATE         1200 M

ADRANOS – Began awkwardly. Near the 50m, was inconvenienced and taken wider when POCKETMONEY shifted out abruptly. Stewards when considering this incident note that whilst POCKETMONEY was shifting ground under riding, Jockey J. Huxtable attempted to straighten the mare and it continued to shift out for several strides despite his efforts.
 
KEENAN – Slow to begin.
 
LIVALITTLE (NZ) – Raced wide early.
 
NOW IS THE HOUR – Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
SAN GABRIEL (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
DEEP TIARA – Approaching the 200m, when tiring, was inclined to lay in and became awkwardly placed on the heels of NOW IS THE HOUR, which shifted out slightly. Jockey R. Maloney the rider of NOW IS THE HOUR was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
 
POCKETMONEY – Shifted out abruptly over the concluding stages, despite the efforts of its rider.
 
 
 





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2: Trainer J. Edwards – Failing to produce ID card – AR 65(1) – Reprimand.
Race 6: Apprentice B. Wheeler – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Reprimand.

Fines
Race 4: Apprentice J. McMurray – Use of whip +9 times prior to the 100m - AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $500 fine.
Race 7: Jockey J. Huxtable - Accepting a ride when overweight - AR 190(3) - $200 fine.

Suspensions
Sunshine Coast 28/09/25
Race 1: Jockey C. Graham – Improper conduct – AR 228(b) – 7 day suspension commencing m/n 04/10/25 and concluding m/n 11/10/25.
 

Absent jockeys
Jockey A. Mallyon

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
TILIA, ODIN’S MOUNT, CINQUE TERRE, MARENARO, OUR ORATOR, MAZIS.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1: 1. BRAVE MONARCH – Racing manners – Suspension – Official trial or jump out.
Race 2: 1. EXCELBOOM – Late scratching on veterinary advice – Veterinary certificate.
Race 7: 7. CARNEGIE HILL – Lame near foreleg – Veterinary certificate.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5: 7. HES A SAINT – J. Bayliss
Race 6: 6. FRAGILE LOVE - D. Thornton
Race 7: 12. RINGERS REWARD – L. Dempsey
Race 8: 3. KEENAN – B. Wheeler

Late scratchings
Race 2: 1. EXCELBOOM at 11:15am – Veterinary advice.

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.