QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB – EAGLE FARM

WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2026

WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING – Soft 5, Good 4 after Race 4RAIL – 12 meters entire
PENETROMETER – 5.93

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J Adams
Stewards – B Wright, K Daly, T Hendy, P Reardon
 

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Stewards concluded an adjourned inquiry into an incident which occurred passing the 200 metres in Race 6 at Doomben on 7 February 2026 involving Jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor, the rider of RAMP IT UP.
 
After considering evidence and submissions regarding RAMP IT UP’s previous racing mannerisms, Jockey Wilson-Taylor was charged under AR 131(a) careless riding, the particulars being that passing the 200 metres he permitted his mount to shift out under riding when insufficiently clear of EARL OF BANTRY, making heavy contact with that runner and, after making contact, continued to use his whip and shift outwards. As a consequence of that shift, EARL OF BANTRY was carried out onto HE’S FOR THE GIRLS, which was severely checked and in turn carried out onto LAND BANK. LAND BANK sustained heavy contact to its hindquarters and was forced outward into the running of LARIDAE, which was checked, resulting in its rider becoming unbalanced and shifting outwards onto MAKE A CALL, which was hampered.
 
Jockey Wilson-Taylor pleaded guilty to the charge. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered evidence from Jockey Wilson-Taylor that the outward shift by RAMP IT UP was not intentional, and that he was not aware at the time that his mount’s head had turned out when placed under pressure. He stated that upon review of the patrol footage he became aware that RAMP IT UP commenced to shift ground at or about the time he changed his whip from his right hand to his left hand and was in the action of applying the whip. Stewards took this explanation into account, however, were satisfied that notwithstanding his evidence, he failed to take sufficient corrective action to prevent his mount from shifting out when insufficiently clear of runners racing to his outside.
 
Stewards determined the interference to be in the high-range having regard to the degree of interference and the significant consequential impact on multiple runners. Jockey Wilson-Taylor’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of nineteen (19) days, to commence at midnight 17 February 2026 and to conclude at midnight 8 March 2026.
 
 

GENERAL
 
 As apprentice J Franklin and jockey V Duric were ill, riding changes were made as per the race day summary sheet. Both J Franklin and V Duric were advised they would require medical clearances prior to their next race or trial ride.
 
 
RACE 1: RACECOURSE VILLAGE MAIDEN HANDICAP         1800 M

NEXTA SANTA ANA – Rider K Zechner reported it was not his intention to lead however after beginning well the gelding settled in a forward position without being pressured. He added in his opinion NEXTA SANTA ANNA may be better suited in races that are not as competitive as today. A post-race veterinary examination no significant abnormality. Trainer B Ahrens was advised considering today’s poor performance NEXTA SANTA ANNA would incur a metropolitan bar until it establishes form at provincial venues.
 
WANNA KISS – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
BASSETT'S CHOICE – Shifted out under pressure in the straight.
 
LADY TANGALOOMA – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
PEARL OF SICILY – Rider J Bayliss reported he became concerned with action of the filly passing the 600m, and for that reason he desisted from pressuring PEARL OF SICILY from that point. A post-race veterinary examination a slow post - race recovery. Trainer B Ahrens was advised PEARL OF SICILY must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.
 
SCUTI – Change of tactics, to be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. After being slow to begin, was ridden forward to obtain the position outside the leader near the 1200m.


RACE 2: THE GIBSON MAIDEN PLATE 1400 M

LA GRACIA – Slow to begin.
 
PAPER DOLL – Jumped in at the start. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
TAM NA GHAR – Passing the 100m taken wider on the track when MONAKEED shifted out under pressure.
 
INQUICKTIME – After being slow to begin was bumped shortly after when PAPER DOLL jumped inwards. When asked to comment rider C Sutherland advised intentions were to race in a more forward position, however after beginning awkwardly and settling further back in the field, INQUICKTIME failed to respond to his riding from the 600m and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.  
 
MONAKEED – Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m. In the presence of RQ jockey mentor S Scriven, Apprentice F Sandkuhl was advised to stop riding and straighten in similar circumstances. Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
 

RACE 3: BECOME A BRC MEMBER QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE       1400 M

BENT BRIDGE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m. Apprentice O Kendall was advised to stop riding and straighten in similar circumstances. Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event. Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
I AM LOUIE – Severely checked at the start between BENT BRIDGE which jumped outwards and HELLO DOLLY DIVA which shifted in abruptly at the start.  
 
LOS ALAMITOS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers after blood was found to be present and was cleared to start. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn.
 
PROPHET OF DESTINY – Passing the 150m obliged to steady to avoid the heels of PIGGIETALES (D Moor) which shifted out to improve. D Moor was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
BY THE WAY – Near the 100m obliged to steady when BENT BRIDGE shifted out under pressure. Raced three wide for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed symptoms of mild heat stress.
 
ENTERPRISE GISELLE – Began awkwardly.
 
HELLO DOLLY DIVA – Jumped in abruptly at the start, was bumped heavily on the hindquarters by I AM LOUIE and became severely unbalanced. Taken wider passing the 700m when I AM LOUIE shifted out to improve.
 
INSAIN LADY – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages when leading the event
 
MYTHOLOGY – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
QUEEN JEDDAH – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
PIGGIETALES – Passing the 150m wider on the track to improve.
 
 

RACE 4: SKY RACING CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1800 M

HOT MAJESTY – Began awkwardly.
 
ZEAMAIZE – Stewards questioned rider M Harley as to whether there was an opportunity near the 300m to improve between POSSIBILITIES and HOT MAJESTY. M Harley advised instructions were not to present ZEAMAIZE too early in the straight as the gelding was racing over 1800m for the first time today. He added on straightening he anticipated ZEAMAIZE would be taken into the race by HOT MAJESTY however was of the opinion the racing surface was better toward the inside of that runner and as a consequence elected to shift inside HOT MAJESTY passing the 200m.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery. Trainer M Goodwin advised ZEAMAIZE would now be sent for a spell.
 
CANTARITO – Reared as the start was effected, then was very slow to begin. Trainers’ representative for C Waller stable was advised that CANTARITO must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next race start.
 
DASHING MARS – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
DIOSA – Change of tactics, to be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
 Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 4.
 

RACE 5: GIRLS DAY OUT 7 MARCH BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP    1000 M

ALLOUTATIME – Jumped in at the start.
 
AIR WE GO – Slow to muster speed in the early stages. At the request of trainer S Kendrick underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed lameness in the off hind leg. Mr Kendrick was advised AIR WE GO would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
CONCESSION – Change of tactics, back further with cover. Ridden accordingly.
 
DONT CALL ME HONEY – Rider R Maloney reported DON’T CALL ME HONEY, after being caught three wide without cover, was unable to finish the race off as expected when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.
 
PROVANCE – Crowded at start between ANAISA which shifted out and ALLOUTATIME which shifted in.

CINDERSEA – Laid in under pressure between the 250m and 100m.
 
ANAISA – Jumped out at the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled from the off-side nostril and also to be making an upper respiratory noise. Trainer A Park was advised under AR79(8) ANAISA must gallop or trial satisfactorily over 1000m and also must obtain a veterinary clearance inclusive of a satisfactory endoscopic examination prior to its next race start.
 


RACE 6: XXXX GOLD BM65 HANDICAP        1200 M

FORTUNEER – Raced in restricted for a short distance near the 100m.
 
BUNDELLA – Shifted out under pressure passing the 100m before being corrected by its rider.
 
MELDUBIOUS – Change of tactics, to be ridden further back with cover. Ridden accordingly.  Bumped with NINJITZOU shortly after the start.
 
I'M ZAC – From the wide barrier, eased at the start and shifted behind runners to obtain a rearward position closer to the rails.
 
THATS ARCHIES GIRL – Slow to begin.
 
JENCHICK BOOM – Shifted out near 50m placing NINJITZOU in restricted room for a short distance.
 
NINJITZOU – Bumped with MELDUBIOUS shortly after the start.
 
AUTUMN MISS – From the wide barrier, eased at the start and shifted behind runners to obtain a rearward position closer to the rails. Momentarily held up for clear running entering the home straight.

Following the running of this event rider D Moor was examined by the Club doctor and stood down from his engagement in Race 8.
 
 

RACE 7: MAGIC MILLIONS MARCH YEARLING SALE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP        1400 M

INFLUENTIAL – Passing the 1100m commenced to over-race and near the 900m improved onto the heels of READY FOR THE TRIP and had to be steadied. Obliged to alter course to the inside entering the home straight. Approaching the 100m laid out under pressure before being corrected by its rider.
 
ZAHER – Slow to begin. Became awkward for a short distance when placed in restricted room leaving the 200m.
 
DELRICO – Raced in restricted room to the inside of ZAHER leaving the 200m.
 
 
RACE 8: LADBROKES BIG BETS COPY NOW CLASS 3 HANDICAP      1600 M

DETRIMENTAL – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Near the 900m steadied from the heels of BACKSTAGE which shifted out to improve. Inside the 100m raced in restricted room for short distance between ZOUBIG BOY and SOUTHERN CHARM.
 
KADALL – Raced keenly for a short distance near the 800m.
 
SOUTHERN CHARM – Near the 600m improved onto the heels of ZOU BIG BOY and had to be steadied. Held up for clear running for a short distance near the 300m.
 
CARPACCIO – Near the 500m improved onto heels and had to be steadied.
 
KAIROS LOUIE – As D Moor was stood down by the Club doctor after his engagement in Race 6, Stewards permitted B Thompson to ride the gelding.
 
WEONA REDWOOD – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Weakened from 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Trainer D Vandyke gave an undertaking to report back any condition which may come to light in the coming days.
 
HEAVENLY LOVE – Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
From Doomben 7th Feb 2026 Race 6: Jockey K Wilson-Taylor – careless riding - AR131(a) – 19 days – m/n 17th Feb up to & including m/n 8th March 2026

Absent jockeys
App J Franklin – ill, medical clearance required
Jockey V Duric – ill, medical clearance required

 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: WANA KISS, BASSETT’S CHOICE, CYPHER PRINCE
Race 2: PAPER DOLL, LA GRACIA, TAM NA GHAR
Race 3: QUEEN JEDDAH, BENT BRIDGE, INSAIN LADY
Race 4: HOT MAJESTY, DASHING MARS, ZEAMAIZE
Race 5: CONCESSZION, PROVANCE, CINDERSEA
Race 6: BUNDELLA, THAT’S ARCHIE’S GIRL, MELDUBIOUS
Race 7: TOMBA, ZAHER, HELL TO PAY
Race 8: BACK STAGE, KADALL, KAIROS LOUIE

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus HEAVENLY LOVE & BACKSTAGE

Warnings/bars
Race 1: NEXTA SANTA ANNA – poor performance – metropolitan bar
Race 1: PEARL OF SICILY – poor performance – trial satisfactorily prior to next race start.
Race 4: CANTARITO – reared at start, then slow to begin – further barrier certificate
Race 5: ANAISA – bled off-side nostril – 1000m gallop or trial plus endoscopic exam
Race 5: AIR WE GO – lame off hind leg – Vet Cert required
 

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:         6 BLIGHTYS HOPE (GB) - Jace McMurray (a2/53kg),
                   10 BOLD BEAUTY - Ms Montana Philpot (a3/49kg),
Race 2:         9 PEAK MISS - Taylor Marshall
                   15e INQUICKTIME - Corey Sutherland (a3/55.5kg),
Race 3:         1 BENT BRIDGE - Ms Olivia Kendal (a3/52kg),
                   14e PIGGIETALES - Daniel Moor
Race 5:         1 ALLOUTATIME - Corey Sutherland (a3/55.5kg),
Race 6:         7 THATS ARCHIES GIRL - Jace McMurray (a2/53kg),
                     9 NINJITZOU - Daniel Moor
Race 7:         1 INFLUENTIAL - Benjamin Osmond (a2/54kg),
Race 8:         11 WEONA REDWOOD (NZ) - Ms Angela Jones
                      8 KAIROS LOUIE – B Thompson


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.