QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

 BRISBANE RACING CLUB @ EAGLE FARM

SATURDAY 13TH JUNE 2026
 

WEATHER – Fine               TRACK RATING – Heavy 9                       RAIL – +4m Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.3

OFFICIALS

Chairperson – J. Adams
Stewards – G. Goold, P. Zimmermann, K. Robbins, H. Matthews
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Eagle Farm 06/06/26
 
RACE 8: SEVEN QUEENSLAND OAKS 2200 M
Stewards concluded the adjourned inquiry regarding interference at the 200m and charged Jockey M. Zahra the rider of GRAND OMAHA pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding. The particulars being that leaving the 200m he allowed his mount to shift out under riding carrying SOVERATO (NZ) out onto SILVASISTA which had to be checked and was carried out onto CHISPA (NZ), which was hampered and carried out onto PARVENU (NZ). Jockey M. Zahra’s license to ride in races was suspended for 15 days, commencing midnight 19th June and concluding midnight 4th July 2026. Jockey M. Zahra was advised of his right to appeal.
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweights:
 
Race 5: J. McDonald +0.5kg (56.5kg)
Race 5: R. Maloney +0.5kg (56kg)
Race 8: A. Hyeronimus +0.5 (55.5kg)
Race 8: C. Schofield +0.5 (54kg)

RACE 1:THE WAYNE WILSON   1600 M

WELWAL (GB) – Hampered shortly after the start.

YELLOW JERSEY (FR) – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early stages. Passing the 1100m, was placed in restricted room and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of VICTORIA ROAD (IRE), which was hampered and forced inwards by WELWAL (GB). Jockey B. Melham the rider of WELWAL (GB), pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding. The particulars being that passing the 1100m, he directed his mount in, contacting VICTORIA ROAD (IRE) resulting in VICTORIA ROAD (IRE) being carried in placing YELLOW JERSEY (FR) in restricted room and having to be steadied. Jockey B. Melham’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 12 days commencing midnight 13th June and concluding midnight 25th June 2026. Jockey B. Melham was advised of his right of appeal. Continued to over-race and had to be steadied on a number of occasions leaving the 1000m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure leaving the 200m before being corrected by its rider. Shifted out abruptly approaching the winning post.
 
WAR ETERNAL (NZ) - Bumped shortly after the start and momentarily became unbalanced.
 
VICTORIA ROAD (IRE) – Passing the 1100m, was hampered and forced inwards by WELWAL (GB). Jockey N. Rawiller reported at scale that VICTORIA ROAD became awkward in its action near the 350m and was disappointing in its finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer C. Maher was advised to report back on the condition of the gelding in the days subsequent.

MAHAGONI (GB) – Became awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 1100m.

BOYS NIGHT OUT - Hampered shortly after the start. Leaving the 1100m had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of VICTORIA ROAD (IRE), which was placed in restricted room. As a result, BOYS NIGHT OUT commenced to over-race middle stages. Laid out over the concluding stages and bumped GLASS OF ROSE.
 
PASIMA - Hampered shortly after the start.
 
VIMINELE – Became awkwardly placed at heels approaching the 1000m and was obliged to steady.

GLASS OF ROSE – Shifted out shortly after the start. Momentarily inconvenienced approaching the winning post.


RACE 2:TICKETMASTER OXLADE STAKES  1200 M

MARFFIANO – Began awkwardly and bumped AREPRICE.
 
AREPRICE – Bumped with MARFFIANO on jumping away.
 
PORTICO – Began awkwardly and bumped PALMANOVA shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 200m between SAY YOU WILL, which shifted out to improve and PEARL OF DUBAI, which shifted in marginally.

BOWDENE – Passing the 100m, was obliged to shift out to improve into clear running. 

HARD TO EXCEED – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey N. Rawiller reported that in his opinion HARD TO EXCEED raced greenly throughout and was reluctant to respond to his riding. He also added that HARD TO EXCEED may not have appreciated today’s racing surface.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Trainer P. Robl was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding in relation to its racing manners.
 
COOL GENT – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
PEARL OF DUBAI – Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 900m to the inside of HARD TO EXCEED, which shifted in when racing greenly. At a point leaving the 800m, was again placed in restricted room and was obliged to steady.

SAY YOU WILL – Passing the 150m was obliged to alter course and shift out to improve.

PALMANOVA – Bumped with PORTICO shortly after the start.


RACE 3:XXXX BRISBANE CUP 3200 M

ALALCANCE (GB) – Lost its near fore plate.
 
NEWLOOK (FR) – Buffeted on jumping away.
 
HIGHLAND BLING (IRE) – Bumped on jumping away. Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 2600m. Leaving the 1000m, shifted three wide and was allowed to stride forward to take up a leading position. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey B. Thompson reported that HIGHLAND BLING (IRE) failed to respond to his riding when asked for an effort and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer P. Stokes was advised to report back on the condition of the gelding in the days subsequent

BOZO (NZ) -             Bumped with THE RIGHT WAY (NZ) shortly after the start. Obliged to steady when racing in restricted room whilst weakening passing the 500m.
 
BELLA MONTAGNA (NZ) – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey R. King reported that in her opinion BELLA MONTAGNA (NZ) may be better suited to distances less than that of today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Co. Trainers G. Waterhouse & A. Bott were advised to report back on the condition of the mare in the days subsequent
 
THE RIGHT WAY (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped with BOZO (NZ) shortly after the start.
 
HUTCHENCE (GB) – Bumped on jumping away.


RACE 4:SKY RACING GUNSYND CLASSIC   1600 M

SKYHOOK – Began awkwardly and shifted out on jumping away. Jockey K. McEvoy was reprimanded pursuant to AR232(c)(i)for failing to comply with the sighting protocols.
 
BURMA STAR - Connections advised a change of tactics – settle midfield. Ridden accordingly. Raced wide. Jockey T. Clark was reprimanded pursuant to AR232(c)(i)for failing to comply with the sighting protocols.
 
CONGRESSMAN – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
VANDEVELDE – Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
WITHIN THE LAW – Began awkwardly.

TUPAKARA  – Jockey C Williams reported that the Filly failed to extend when asked for an effort on straightening. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

ARTISTIC VENTURE – Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
STATE OPERA – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid out passing the 600m and became awkwardly placed at the heels of VANDEVELDE.
 

RACE 5:SEVEN HINKLER HANDICAP 1200 M

PAYLINE – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Jockey N. Rawiller reported at scale that after anticipating the start, PAYLINE was slow to begin and was unable to make up ground on the field.
 
PEREILLE – When asked to comment on performance, Jockey J. McDonald reported that in his opinion the race was not run to suit the gelding and after settling at the rear of the field, was unable to make up ground on the leaders, however, was not disappointed in the finishing effort of PEREILLE.

MIDNIGHT IN TOKYO – Jockey R. Maloney dropped his whip on jumping away.

BARBER – Began awkwardly and bumped ABOUT TO EXPLODE.

CLOUDLAND (NZ) – Shifted in on jumping away. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils for the 2nd occasion. As this was the second such bleeding attack, under the provisions of AR79(6) Trainer K. Lees was advised that the gelding would now incur a lifetime ban from racing in Australia. 

ABOUT TO EXPLODE – Began awkwardly and bumped BARBER.
 
ARABIAN ROSE – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey R. King reported that in her opinion ARABIAN ROSE may not have appreciated today’s racing surface.          


RACE 6:MAGIC MILLIONS DANE RIPPER STAKES 1300 M

SUPER SMINK – Bumped SAVAGERY VIBE on jumping away.
 
FIRESTORM (NZ) - Raced wide. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer C. Waller was advised to report back on the condition of the mare in the days subsequent.

NIANCE (NZ) – Became awkwardly placed at heels approaching the winning post. Jockey J. Childs reported at scale that NIANCE (NZ) failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer G. Begg was advised to report back on the condition of the mare in the days subsequent.

AHHA AHHA - Bumped on jumping away. Leaving the 950m had to be checked after being forced onto the running rail by ROLL ON HIGH, which was carried in by ZASZOU, which was carried in by GERRINGONG, which was carried in by GERRINGONG which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey C. Williams the rider of GERRINGONG pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding for this incident. Jockey C. Williams license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days commencing midnight 20th June and concluding midnight 28th June 2026.
 
PARADISE CITY - Raced wide.
 
SHE'S GOT PIZZAZZ – Began awkwardly and shifted in.

SNOW IN MAY – Hampered on jumping away. Jockey B Melham reported that SNOW IN MAY may not have handled todays track conditions.

SAVAGERY VIBE – Bumped SUPER SMINK on jumping away. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide.
 
ZASZOU – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide. Severely hampered when racing in restricted room passing the 950m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GERRINGONG – Began awkwardly, shifted in and was then hampered. Raced wide.

POSTER GIRL – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages and passing the 50m was obliged to stop and straighten.

ROLL ON HIGH – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped AHHA AHHA. Near the 950m, was severely hampered and raced in restricted room for a number of strides.

RACE 7:TRACKSIDE NZ J.J. ATKINS   1600 M

BERZELIUS - Over-raced in the middle stages and leaving the 1200m had to be steadied after improving onto heels.
 
MARTIST – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

TRON BOLT – Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
STORMY MARCO - Connections advised a change of tactics – settle further forward. Hampered shortly after the start and settled at the rear of the field. Overraced in the early stages.
 
KICKUP ROCKY – Jockey D. Moor reported at scale that KICKUP ROCKY was inclined to over-race throughout.

GLENORCHY - Connections advised a change of tactics – settle further forward. Raced wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward and take up a position outside the lead passing the 800m.

HEATSTROKE – Connections advised a change of tactics – intention to lead. Raced in restricted room shortly after the start resulting in the gelding settling at the rear of the field. Passing the 1200m shifted wider on the track after becoming awkwardly placed on heels.

VOYNICHESE – Momentarily inconvenienced when racing in restricted room whilst weakening leaving the 200m.                

RACE 8:LADBROKES STRADBROKE HANDICAP    1400 M

FANGIRL - Connections advised a change of tactics – settle midfield. Settled back of midfield. Hampered on jumping away.
 
ROTHFIRE – Shifted in on jumping away. Jockey B Rawiller reported that ROTHFIRE failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure from the 600m.
 
ANOTHER WIL – Jockey R Maloney reported that in his opinion the gelding failed to handle todays heavy track conditions.
 
DESERT LIGHTNING (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped TUNED. Over-raced in the early stages.  Jockey L. Nolen was reprimanded pursuant to AR232(c)(i)for failing to comply with the sighting protocols.
 
HEADLEY GRANGE – When asked to comment on todays performance, jockey A Hyeronimous reported that gelding failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure and in his opinion raced flat. Trainer J Pride stated that he was extremely confident leading into todays event but would now send the gelding for an immediate spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
TRANSATLANTIC – Jockey T Berry reported that TRANSATLANTIC failed to respond to his riding on straightening. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
YELLOW BRICK – Passing the 1100m had to be steadied after improving onto heels.

WARNIE (IRE) – Bumped on jumping away. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

SPLASH BACK (FR) – Inconvenienced on jumping away.     
 
SPICY MARTINI – Blundered on jumping away and bumped WARNIE (IRE).
 
TUNED – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped DESERT LIGHTNING (NZ). 
 
REGAL AWARD - Over-raced in the middle stages. Apprentice L Cartwright reported that REGAL AWARD peaked on its run near the 150m and in his opinion may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer P Stokes was asked to report back on the immediate racing plans of the gelding.


RACE 9:HKJC WORLD POOL Q22        2200 M

HALF YOURS – When questioned regarding the performance of HALF YOURS and whether she had an opportunity to improve her position during the middle stages of the event, Jockey J. Melham explained that, whilst she had considered making a forward move at various stages, she was mindful of the prevailing heavy track conditions and was reluctant to place the gelding under pressure too far from home. Jockey Melham stated that she was of the opinion that asking HALF YOURS to improve significantly during the middle stages may have been detrimental to its finishing effort. She further explained that upon placing the gelding under pressure approaching and upon straightening, HALF YOURS failed to respond as anticipated and, in her view, raced flat over the concluding stages. Jockey Melham added that the gelding may have come to the end of its current preparation. Co-Trainer T. McEvoy advised that, in his opinion, the eventual winner had been afforded an uncontested lead and was able to dictate the tempo of the race without being subjected to any significant pressure throughout the middle stages. Mr McEvoy stated that this was a contributing factor to HALF YOURS being unable to make sufficient ground on the winner in the home straight, particularly given the manner in which the race was run. Mr McEvoy further advised HALF YOURS had reached the end of its preparation and, as a result, the gelding would now be sent for a spell. He undertook to report back to Stewards should anything become apparent regarding the gelding's condition in the days following the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

ASTERIX (NZ) – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

MILITARIZE (NZ) - Connections advised a change of tactics – settle further forward. Ridden accordingly.


 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4: Jockey T. Clark – Failing to follow sighting protocols - AR232(c)(i) – Reprimand.   
Race 4: Jockey K. McEvoy - Failing to follow sighting protocols - AR232(c)(i) – Reprimand.   Race 8: Jockey L. Nolan - Failing to follow sighting protocols - AR232(c)(i) – Reprimand. 
 
Suspensions
Race 1: Jockey B. Melham – Careless riding – 12 day suspension commencing m/n 13/06/26 and concluding m/n 25/06/26.
Race 6: Jockey C. Williams – Careless riding – 8 day suspension commencing m/n 20/06/26 and concluding m/n 28/06/26.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: WELWAL, YELLOW JERSEY, WAR ETERNAL.
Race 2: MARFFIANO, AREPRICE, HARD TO EXCEED.
Race 3: ALALCANCE, HIGHLAND BLING, BELLA MONTAGNA.
Race 4: SKYHOOK, CELLARMASTER, WITHIN THE LAW, TUPAKARA.
Race 5: PAYLINE, PEREILLE, BAND OF BROTHERS, ARABIAN ROSE.
Race 6: NIANCE, SHE’S GOT PIZZAZZ, GERRINGONG, POSTER GIRL, SOFT LOVE.
Race 7: BERZELIUS, TRON BOLT, GLENORCHY, VOYNICHESE.
Race 8: FANGIRL, ROTHFIRE, HEADLEY GRANGE, TRANSATLANTIC, SPICY MARTINI,    
             REGAL AWARD.
Race 9: HALF YOURS, ZAMBARDO, SHE’S A HUSTLER, MILITERIZE (NZ).

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, 2nd placegetters, STORMY MARCO, VON HAUKE, MILITARIZE (NZ).

Warnings/bars
Race 2: 5. HARDTOEXCEED – Racing manners – Warning.

Bleeders
Race 5: CLOUDLAND (NZ) – Bilateral 2nd occasion – Lifetime ban.
 
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.