QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB – EAGLE FARM

WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2025

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Good 4
RAIL – +10.5m entire
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, S. Coulthard, K. Lemay-Robbins, D. McMahon, O. Legg, T. Hendy.
 
GENERAL
As Jockey L. Dempsey was ill and unable to ride at today’s meeting, he was subsequently replaced as per the race day summary. L. Dempsey was advised he would require a medical clearance prior to resuming.

RACE 1: XXXX GOLD MAIDEN PLATE 1600 M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Jockey R. Maloney rider of TULONG (2nd place) after viewing the films lodged a protest against 1st place getter WILY JACK ridden by C. Graham alleging interference near the 100m. Stewards after hearing evidence from all parties and on review of the official films, found that near the 100m, TULONG commenced to improve to the inside of HARD AS BROCK and was then momentarily hampered when WILY JACK laid out before being corrected by its rider. When considering the interference, the official margin between both horses and the way both horses finished the event, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that if the interference had not occurred, TULONG would have finished in front of WILY JACK and therefore dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the judge’s numbers.
 
AVERRED – Bumped on jumping, shifted in and lost ground.
 
BLACK ASSASSIN – Slow to begin. Near the 1200m, checked from the heels of TULONG and lost its rightful running. Jockey J. Huxtable rider of BATE pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that near the 1200m, he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of TULONG, taking that runner inwards, tightening the running of BLACK ASSASSIN obliging its rider to check his mount and lose its rightful running. Jockey J. Huxtable’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days commencing midnight 26/10/2025 up to and including midnight 3/11/2025. J. Huxtable was advised of his rights to appeal. Improved onto heels near the 900m and shifted wider. Eased down over the final 300m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
TULONG – Bumped on jumping, shifted in and lost ground. Near the 1200m was taken inwards when awkwardly placed at the heels of BATE which shifted in. Raced in restricted room leaving the 100m when WILY JACK (C. Graham) shifted out under pressure. Jockey C. Graham was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident. Jockey R. Maloney stated that after receiving interference shortly after the start, he was obliged to settle further back than anticipated.
 
WILY JACK – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Shifted out under pressure approaching the 100m before being corrected by its rider. Jockey C. Graham reported it was not her intention to lead today’s event, however after no pace was shown by other runners in the early stages, she elected to allow the gelding to stride forward and take up a leading position near the 1300m.

RACE 2: SILVERSTONE DEVELOPMENTS CLASS 3 PLATE      1000 M

MERCIAN – Began awkwardly.
 
GILIANA – Near the 900m, eased from the heels of CABALETTO (J. Huxtable) which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey J. Huxtable was advised to exercise greater care. Raced keenly during the middle stages.
 
MISHANI EGO – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 100m, obliged to steady from the heels of CABALETTO (J. Huxtable) which shifted out. Rider J. Huxtable was advised to make greater effort to stop and straighten his mount to prevent them from shifting ground.
 
CABALETTO – Began awkwardly. Laid out during the early part of the home straight and again laid out approaching the 100m. A post-race veterinary revealed the mare to have a slow recovery.
 
RACE 3: CARR MAIDEN PLATE  1000 M

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, B. Thompson rider of LADY MILAN (2nd place) reviewed the film on return to scale. After reviewing the footage, B. Thompson elected to take no further action and correct weight was declared on the judge’s numbers.
 
ZANJEER – Bumped shortly after the start and became unbalanced.
 
DAITANNA – Began awkwardly. Approaching the winning post became awkwardly placed on heels and was unable to be fully tested to the conclusion of the event.
 
EXTREME TASTE – Shifted out on jumping.
 
OLE ALI – Bufferted between runners and lost ground shortly after the start.
 
WAYBURN – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have mild heat stress and was subsequently treated by the on course veterinarian.
 
ZOUSTROLOGY – Over raced during the early stages. Leaving the 800m, commenced to race ungenerously when being steadied from the heels of DAITANNA (R. Maloney) which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey R. Maloney was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
LADY MILAN – Shifted in on jumping, bumped with OLE ALI and became unbalanced. Leaving the 300m, disappointed for a run between VESPER LYND (J. McMurray) which shifted out slightly and WAYBURN (A. Mallyon) which shifted in. Apprentice J. McMurray and Jockey A. Mallyon were both reminded of their obligations to stop and straighten their mounts when shifting ground. Approaching the 200m, disappointed for a run and was obliged to steady when ZANJEER laid in and VESPER LYND laid out. Shifted out under pressure over the final 50m.
 
GOLD STARS – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be coughing. Trainer T. Cotsiopoulos was advised GOLD STARS would require a veterinary clearance inclusive of endoscopic results prior to being permitted to start in a race or trial again.

RACE 4: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1800 M
 
LARIDAE – When asked to comment on today’s performance, Apprentice C. Baker advised that the gelding peaked on its finishing effort in the home straight near the 200m and was disappointing in its finishing efforts.
 
GULF OF TOMINI – Slow to begin. Had difficulty securing clear running from the 350m until leaving the 150m.
 
ROYAL CHARGE – Bumped shortly after the start with MAGIC ISLAND. Leaving the 1400m, momentarily crowded and bumped with THROTTLE RESPONSE (K. Wilson-Taylor) a short distance later became awkwardly placed at this runners heels for a number of strides. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident and was advised to allow greater racing room to runners when crossing. Commenced to tire from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer V. McLennan was advised that ROYAL CHARGE would not be permitted to start at a metropolitan race meeting until the geldings form improves.
 
THROTTLE RESPONSE – Change of tactics – to be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Raced wide in the early stages before being permitted to stride forward and take up a position outside the leader near the 1200m.
 
MAGIC ISLAND – Bumped shortly after the start with ROYAL CHARGE.
 
RACE 5: SENQ CLASS 2 PLATE 1600 M

CONTILDA'S LOVE – Laid in near the 100m and bumped with HE’S FOR THE GIRLS. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have mild heat stress and was subsequently treated by the on course veterinarian.
 
HE'S FOR THE GIRLS – Near the 1400m when restraining for cover, got its head up and raced ungenerously for some distance. Near the 1200m improved onto heels, shifted wider for a short distance and continued to over race. Bumped and carried in near the 100m by CONTILDA’S LOVE (C. Vitler). Apprentice C. Vitler was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident. Near the 50m, eased from the heels of PUFF ‘N’ HARRY (M. Harley) which shifted out under riding. Jockey M. Harley was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.
 
READY TO IGNITE – Bumped on jumping with PUFF ‘N’ HARRY. Raced keenly during the early stages. After being crossed approaching the 1200m, commenced to over race, resulting in the gelding shifting out and racing three wide from that point. Hung out rounding the home turn. Jockey C. Graham reported her mount had a tendency to hang out throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer S. Dwyer was advised READY TO IGNITE would be required to officially trial prior to being permitted to race again.
 
GOLDEN CROSS – Raced wide until leaving the 1200m. When questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer B. Dias stated that at its most recent start on the 15th of October, the horse raced greenly and momentarily lost its position at the 600m. Trainer B. Dias also added the sectionals out of the race that day were very good and with natural improvement, a step up to the mile, he expected an improved performance.
 
PUFF 'N' HARRY – Bumped on jumping with READY TO IGNITE. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight before shifting out near the 50m.
 
PROMISCUOUS GIRL – When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey R. Hutchings reported that in his opinion the mare was not suited to the tempo set in today’s event.

RACE 6: BRISBANE BRONCOS 2025 PREMIERS CLASS 5 PLATE  1200 M
 
MISHANI RENEGADE – Raced three wide throughout. Laid in rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
ZELGARIA – Raced three wide throughout.
 
OUTSMARTED – Bumped after the start. Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight between MINTAKA LAD and MISHANI RENEGADE which laid in.
 
DIRTY DANCING – Shifted in and bumped with OUTSMARTED.

RACE 7: LADBROKES FAST PAYOUTS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1400 M

SAVANNAH GANGSTER – Shifted out under pressure near the 100m.
 
VORACIOUS – Shifted out under pressure at the 200m and again approaching the winning post. Jockey R. Maloney was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(b) for failing to ride his mount out over the concluding stages.
 
TYPHOON TIP – Near the 1200m, eased when racing in restricted room between CONNEWARRE and SAVANNAH GANGSTER.
 
CONNEWARRE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 1200m, raced in restricted room to the inside of CAPTAIN FENKEL.
 
EXISTENTIAL BOB (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1 – Jockey C. Graham – AR 131(a) – careless riding.
Race 4 – Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor – AR 131(a) – careless riding.  
Race 5 – Apprentice C. Vitler – AR 131(a) – careless riding.
Race 5 – Jockey M. Harley – AR 131(a) – careless riding.
Race 7 – Jockey R. Maloney – AR 131(b) – failure to ride his mount out.
 
Suspensions
Race 1 – Jockey J. Huxtable – AR 131(a) – careless riding – license to ride in races suspended for a period of 8 days commencing midnight 26/10/2025 up to and including 3/11/2025.
 
Absent jockeys
L. Dempsey – medical required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
TULONG, WILY JACK, CABALETTO, LADY MILAN, MR BUSTER, LARIDAE, PUFF ‘N’ HARRY, TOWN CRIER, CAPTAIN FENKEL.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3 – GOLD STARS – cough post-race – veterinary clearance inclusive of endoscopic results.
Race 4 – ROYAL CHARGE – poor performance – metropolitan bar.
Race 5 – READY TO IGNITE – racing manners – official trial required.
 
Protests
Race 1 – 2nd vs 1st, dismissed.  

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3:         4 EXTREME TASTE - Daniel Moor
                    12e GOLD STARS - Mark Du Plessis


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