QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB – EAGLE FARM

WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2025

WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING – Good 4           RAIL – +9m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.84

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – J. Adams, P. Zimmermann, K. Lemay-Robbins, A. Schofield
Clerk of Scales – A. Dowsett

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Sunshine Coast Barrier Trials Tuesday 11 November 2025 Trial 7
 
Following the running of this Trial Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred approaching the 700m. After taking evidence from Jockey J Guthman- Chester (FERINO) and Apprentice R Thorburn (HIDEYO), in the presence of Jockey P Hamblin, Apprentice Thorburn pleaded guilty to a charge under AR131(a) in that he did ride in a careless manner when approaching the 700m, whilst steading his mount HIDEYO, he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of FERINO, causing that horse to clip the heels of HIDEYO, blunder and lose ground, causing HIDEYO to receive a laceration injury to the near hind leg. Apprentice Thorburn’s license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 10 days to commence midnight 19/11/25 and to conclude midnight 29/11/25. Subsequent to this incident HIDEYO was assessed by the oncourse veterinary surgeon who diagnosed that the laceration injury involved the tendon and HIDEYO was immediately taken to the vet hospital adjacent to the Sunshine Coast Turf Club for further assessment and treatment.
 
GENERAL
 
Prior to the running of Race 1, Stewards inspected the track and upgraded it to a Good 4 at 1:00pm.
 
As Apprentice J. Williams was ill, he was replaced as per the race day summary. Apprentice J. Williams was advised that a medical certificate would be required prior to racing again.
 
Trainer P. Webster was fined $100 under LR67(1) for the late declaration of M. Wishart as the rider of ESJAY in Race 6.
 

RACE 1: GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB CLASS 1 PLATE       1000 M

THE POOL BOY– Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
CEEKAY'S CHOICE – Slow to begin. Held up from the 400m and was obliged to alter course near the 300m to obtain clear running.
 
MEHRETU – Over-raced in the middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled bilaterally on the first occasion. Trainer T. Gollan was advised MEHRETU would be stood down from racing under AR 79 (4) for 3 months and must officially trial, jump out or gallop 1000m satisfactorily, in the presence of a Steward prior to racing again.
 
OOHLALOUVRE – Began awkwardly.
 
AMOSU – When asked to comment on the below market performance of AMOSU, Jockey B. Thompson reported that the filly travelled well in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure, failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. A post-race sample was collected. Trainer L. Birchley advised stewards that he would have his stable veterinarian thoroughly examine the filly in the coming days inclusive of blood analysis which he would report the results to stewards. He further added he may give consideration to adding blinkers to the filly and also possibly officially trialing AMOSU prior to starting again.


RACE 2: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP         1200 M

GOLD FEVER – Raced in restricted room near the 300m.
 
HEESEN – Over-raced in the early stages. Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
LONE ARTIST – Held up rounding the home turn. When asked to comment on settling at the rear of the field, Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester stated that after beginning only fairly, rather than being caught wide, he elected to take up a position closer to the rail in the early stages which resulted in him settling further back in the field than anticipated.
 
ANARITA – Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
SOUTHERN MONEY – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 

RACE 3: ROAD TO MAGIC MILLIONS BOOK NOW MAIDEN HANDICAP   1600 M

TULONG – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey C. Graham reported at scale that in her opinion TULONG may not have appreciated todays track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to its off hind-leg and heat stress.
 
BON VADER – Over-raced in the early stages. Jockey R. Maloney reported at scale that it was not his intention to lead however, the gelding raced keenly in the early stages when positioned to the outside of VALOUROUS COMMAND and rather than continue to restrain BON VADER, he elected to allow his mount to improve to the leading position near the 1200m where the gelding then relaxed and travelled more comfortably.

MEADOWBROOK (NZ) – Connections advised of a change of tactics in the MEADOWBROOK (NZ) would attempt to settle midfield with cover if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. When asked to comment on the performance of MEADOWBROOK (NZ), Jockey D. Moor reported that when placed under pressure from the 600m, the mare proved to be disappointing and, in his opinion, may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer D. Forster stated that consideration would be placed in sending MEADOWBROOK (NZ) for a short spell and a step back in distance upon resuming.
 
LAAN – Slow to begin.
 
PELLINOR – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
VALOUROUS COMMAND – Over-raced in the early stages. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted today, Jockey M. Du Plessis explained that it was not his intention to take up the leading position in the early stages, however with the addition of blinkers the mare was inclined to over-race. Trainer D. Forster concurred with Jockey M. Du Plessis’s comments. Stewards reminded trainer D. Forster of her obligations if a horse is to be ridden in a manner that may differ from its previous starts.
 
ZEPHIRINE – Slow to begin.
 

RACE 4: BECOME A BRC MEMBER QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP  1400 M

NOTTINGTON PRINCE – Bumped at the start. Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
KING COBAMA – Began awkwardly and shifted outwards. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted today, Jockey D. Thornton explained that with no firm instructions, after beginning well from a wide barrier, rather than restrain his mount, he allowed the colt to stride forward and take up a leading position.
 
ARGYLE GOLD – Shifted out at the start and bumped NOTTINGTON PRINCE. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
VINTAGE VIBES – Bumped at the start.
 
DIALIDAE - Over-raced in the early stages.
 
JUSTA BARTY – Began awkwardly and was then taken outwards by KING COBRA resulting in the filly bumping MISHANI IMPACT. When asked to comment on the performance of JUSTA BARTY, Jockey B. Thompson reported that the filly over-raced in the early stages and raced greenly throughout, proving disappointing.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer’s representative L. Freedman reported that KING COBAMA would now be sent for a spell.
 
MISHANI IMPACT – Bumped at the start. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
OUR BRAVE LINI – Jockey B. Lerena was reminded of his obligations to fully test his mounts to the finishing line.
 
STATE OPERA – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Disappointed for clear running approaching the 300m and had to be steadied when DIALIDAE shifted out. Jockey R. Stewart the rider of DIALIDAE was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.
 
PARADISE AS USUAL – Hampered at the start.


RACE 5: XXXX GOLD CLASS 1 HANDICAP   1845 M

Correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to view the margins between 3rd and 4th on the official photo finish. After doing so and being comfortably satisfied, Stewards declared correct weight on the judges numbers.
 
EASY LOVE – Over-raced in the early stages. Held up rounding the home turn and when attempting to shift out was unable to do so when LECAN held its racing line. Laid out under pressure over the final 150m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
THROTTLE RESPONSE – Shifted in shortly after the start before being corrected by its rider.
Laid out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
LET'S DO IT AGAIN (NZ) – Shortly after the start when racing tight to the inside of THROTTLE RESPONSE shifted in and away from that runner, resulting in SILVER AGENT being tightened for room.
 
ORMOND ROAD – Slow to begin. Crowded and had to be steadied approaching the 50m when LECAN was taken outwards by EASY LOVE.
 
SILVER AGENT – Shortly after the start clipped the heels and blundered when LET'S DO IT AGAIN (NZ) shifted in and away from THROTTLE RESPONSE. Stewards inquired into this incident and after taking evidence from the riders of SILVER AGENT, LET’S DO IT AGAIN (NZ) and THROTTLE RESPONSE, along with viewing the available stewards patrol vision, stewards established that THROTTLE RESPONSE shifted in shortly after the start to race tight to the outside of LET’S DO IT AGIN (NZ) before then being corrected outwards by its rider however LET’S DO IT AGAIN (NZ) then shifted inwards further tightening the running of SILVER AGENT. Given the evidence provided, the starting position of the barriers relative to the first turn and the angles of the stewards patrol vision, stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that any one rider was at fault and noted the circumstances as a racing incident.
 
LECAN – Slow to begin. Crowded and had to be steadied approaching the 50m when EASY LOVE shifted out. Jockey R. Maloney the rider of EASY LOVE was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding.


RACE 6: EVA AIR CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1400 M

LOST HIS BEANS – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding his riding over the concluding stages, Jockey R. Maloney explained his mount commenced to lay out over the concluding stages and that he became awkwardly placed on the heels of ESJAY approaching the winning post when that runner had a tendency to lay in and as a result he was unable to fully test his mount to the finishing line. Stewards noted his explanation.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
LIBERTY STEPS – Began very awkwardly, threw its head up, contacting Apprentice O. Webb in the head and lost ground. Following the running of this race, Apprentice O. Webb was examined by the club doctor and was found to have concussion symptoms and subsequently was stood down for 12 clear days as per the QRIC/Racing Queensland Concussion protocol. Co-Trainer A. Simpson was advised that LIBERTY STEPS would now be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
ZAMBEZI KHAN (NZ) – Shifted in and bump WIREWALKER near the 800m. Rider N. Tomizawa was advised to exercise greater care to prevent his mounts from shifting ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
SENESCHAL (IRE) – Shifted out under pressure near the 150m. Jockey B. Thompson reported at scale that it was not his intention to lead, however after beginning well and with no pace shown by the inside runners, he allowed his mount to stride forward rather than being caught wide.
 
ESJAY – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
WIREWALKER  – Began awkwardly. Near the 800m was bumped by ZAMBEZI KHAN (NZ).
 

RACE 7: LADBROKES ODD SURGE CLASS 2 HANDICAP         1500 M

LITTLE JEANIE (NZ) – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
SAN GABRIEL (NZ) – Raced in restricted room near the 500m when INCA TRAIL shifted out to improve. Jockey M. Butler the rider of INCA TRAIL was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding. Held up from the 400m until the 300m before shifting in to secure clear running.
 
INCA TRAIL – Bumped by LIETUVA leaving the 400m and became unbalanced.
 
NINJITZOU – Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout. Momentarily steadied from the heels of HE'S FOR THE GIRLS when weakening near the 150m. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today, Jockey D. Thornton explained no firm instructions that his mount was inclined to over-race and lay out and as a result was unable to secure a forward position or a position with cover. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
HE'S FOR THE GIRLS - Raced wide with cover throughout. Shifted in under pressure near the 150m.
 
SUBTERRAIN – Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room near the 500m when INCA TRAIL shifted out to improve.
 
ARTSPACE (NZ) – Near the 350m had to be checked after improving onto the heels of the weakening LIETUVA. Laid in under pressure approaching the 200m.
 
LIETUVA – Leaving the 400m, commenced to weaken and shifted out, having its hindquarters contacted by INCA TRAIL and as a result became severely unbalanced. Eased down and took no competitive part in the event thereafter. Rider K. Wilson-Taylor reported that when placed under pressure in the home straight his mount became unbalanced and after contacting INCA TRAIL, he became concern with the action of the gelding and as a result he eased LIETUVAA down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer D. Forster was advised that LIETUVA would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to being permitted to race again.
 
BROOKLYN DAISY – Near the 1200m was obliged to steady to avoid the heels of SAN GABRIEL (NZ) which shifted in. Jockey D. Moor the rider of SAN GABRIEL (NZ) was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Near the 300m was inconvenienced when LIETUVA shifted in whilst weakening.
 
RED COBRA - Near the 300m was inconvenienced and obliged to alter course when LIETUVA shifted in whilst weakening.
 
 

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5: Jockey R. Maloney – Careless riding – AR 131(a) - Severe reprimand.
Race 7: Jockey M. Butler – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Severe reprimand.

Fines
Race 6: Trainer P. Webster – Late rider declaration – LR 67(1) - $100 fine.
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 6: Apprentice O. Webb – Concussion - Stood down for 12 days, medical certificate inclusive of a cognitive test.

Absent jockeys
Apprentice J. Williams – Medical certificate.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
THE POOLBOY, LONE ARTIST, TULONG, IN SOCIETY, JUSTA BARTY, EASY LOVE, THROTTLE RESPONSE, ESJAY, LITTLE JEANIE.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, AMOSU.

Warnings/bars
Race 6: LIBERTY STEPS – Barrier manners – Must obtain a further barrier certificate.
Race 7: LIETUVA – Poor performance – Official trial

Bleeders
Race 1: 4. MEHRETU – Bilaterally 1st occasion – Stood down 3 months – 1000m gallop.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 6. VESPER LYND – C. Sutherland
Race 4: 5. VINTAGE VIBES – C. Sutherland
Race 6: 6. DEMITASSE – T. Fenlon

 
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.