QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
EAGLE FARM
WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2026
 
WEATHER – Overcast   TRACK RATING – Heavy 8 (R1) Soft 7 (R2-R7) RAIL – +6.5 Entire
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – J. Williamson, K. Robbins, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales – D. McMahon

GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweight –
 
Race 3: R. Maloney +0.5kg (56.5kg)
 
Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $200 under LR67(1) for the late declaration of E. Pozman as the rider of ITALIANDANCER in Race 7.
 
Following the running of Race 1, Stewards upgraded the track to a Soft 7 at 1:45pm.
 
As Jockey J. Lloyd was overweight in Race 3, he was replaced on SALUKI by G. Cartwright. Jockey J. Lloyd was fined $100 pursuant to AR 190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
 
Race 1 - LADBROKES SPRING RACING CARNIVAL MAIDEN PLATE          1800 M
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 2 mins owing to KALAMIA KING being resaddled behind the barriers.
 
KALAMIA KING – Laid out considerably in the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice E. Pozman reported that the gelding over-raced in the early and middle stages, which in her opinion was attributed to the addition of blinkers. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer J. Zielke was advised that a warning would now be placed on the gelding in relation to its racing manners.
 
PUNGWE RIVER (GB) – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
SLIGHTLY SQUEEZE – Over-raced in the early stages. Raced keenly leaving the 700m. Obliged to steady approaching the winning post when PUNGWE RIVER (GB) laid out under pressure.
 
SILVERTAIL – Slow to begin. Jockey J. Lloyd was fined $300 pursuant to AR 131(b) for failing to ride his mount to the finishing line. In determining penalty, Stewards were of the view that Jockey J. Lloyd’s actions had cost his mount finishing in 5th place.


Race 2 - SILVERSTONE DEVELOPMENTS CLASS 3 HANDICAP   1000 M
 
ANGEL LADDER – When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice C. Baker reported that when placed under pressure in the home straight, the mare failed to respond to her riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

SEA ADMIRAL – Raced wide.

LE CHOCOLAT (NZ) – Slow into stride.

Race 3 - COLLIERS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE          1000 M
 
DASHING HARRY – Began awkwardly, blundered, shifted out and bumped MONTAGNOLA. Bumped with MONTAGNOLA shortly after the start.
 
HOLY TERROR – Bumped at the start.

OVERABUNDANT– Shifted in at the start and bumped TOO DARN RIGHT.

TOO DARN RIGHT - Began awkwardly and was bumped. Improved onto heels near the 50m and was obliged to shift out to improve into clear running.
 
MONTAGNOLA – Bumped at the start. Shifted in shortly after the start and bumped DASHING HARRY.

THE DEVIL'S GIRL – Hampered at the start. Shifted out when racing greenly leaving the 700m. Near the 500m was carried wider by MOONLIT AURA, which shifted out to improve.
 
PIXIE LANE – Shifted in at the start and bumped THE DEVIL'S GIRL. Improved onto heels and shifted wider near the 50m.


Race 4 - SKY RACING CLASS 1 PLATE          1000 M

TERRAX – Began awkwardly. Laid in slightly on entering the home straight before being corrected by its rider.
 
WOOTTEN HYDE – Began moderately.
 
CONFORMITY – Checked and lost its rightful running on entering the home straight when improving into a run between TERRAX and ON THE CLOCK. Apprentice A. Roper, with the assistance of Senior Jockey C. Graham, pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding, the particulars on entering the home straight, Apprentice A. Roper allowed her mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of CONFORMITY (A. Jones), resulting in contact between runners and A. Jones, the rider of CONFORMITY being obliged to check and lose its rightful running. Apprentice A. Roper’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, commencing midnight 24th October and concluding midnight 1st November 2026. Apprentice A. Roper was advised of her right of appeal.

FROSTNIP – Raced wide. Jockey A. Mallyon reported on scale that in his opinion the mare was not suited to today’s track conditions.   
 
ON THE CLOCK – On entering the home straight, shifted out, contacting CONFORMITY and as a result momentarily became unbalanced.


Race 5 - CBT BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP     1800 M
 
GIAPPONESE – Improved onto heels near the 1500m, had to be steadied and commenced to over-race.
 
KICK ON COMMAND – Raced keenly in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward near the 1400m and settled in a leading position.

READY FOR THE TRIP – Raced wide throughout.
 
TECHNA – Improved onto heels near the 600m and had to be steadied. Near the 250m, had to be checked and lost ground when attempting to improve into a run between READY FOR THE TRIP (B. Youngberry) and ROGUERY (E. Pozman). Stewards inquired into the incident and were of the view that near the 250m, TECHNA commenced to lay in when attempting to improve between READY FOR THE TRIP, which shifted out and away from ANCESTRAL, which laid out marginally when tiring and ROGUERY, which shifted in marginally and as a result TECHNA was obliged to be checked and lost ground. In assessing the incident, Stewards could not attribute blame to any one rider and noted the incident.

GREAT TIMES AHEAD – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey B. Thompson reported that it was his intention to be further forward, however, from the wide barrier, elected to settle at the rear rather than be caught wide. He further added that he was pleased with the manner that the colt finished the race off, however GREAT TIMES AHEAD was one paced when under pressure from the 800m.

SAVEUR – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that it was the intention to ride SAVEUR more forward. Settled midfield with cover. Held up approaching the home turn until leaving the 300m.
 
PECCAVI - Connections advised of a change of tactics in that it was the intention to ride PECCAVI more forward. Ridden accordingly.  
 
POUTCHEK (GB) – Held up rounding the home turn and became awkwardly placed on heels near 250m before shifting in and again being awkwardly placed on heels near the 100m, resulting in Jockey C. Graham being unable to fully test her mount to the finishing line.


Race 6 - CENTURY POOLS BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP          1200 M
 
ABENDER – Blundered at the start.

DAMAS – Over-raced in the early stages and raced ungenerously when being restrained in an attempt to obtain cover. Raced wide.
 
VIN SANTO (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.

KEEP IT REAL – Held up rounding the home turn.     
 
SHORTCUT – Raced wide. Had difficulty obtaining clear running entering the home straight until approaching the 200m.

Race 7 - LADBROKES TOTE WIN +10% IN OCTOBER BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP      1500 M
 
THE DRAMATIST – Bumped at the start.

HE'SGOTTHESAY – Shifted out at the start. Approaching the 100m, became awkwardly placed at the heels of DON’T DOUBT MISSY, which laid out. Hampered over the concluding stages when DON'T DOUBT MISSY shifted out. Jockey T. Marshall, the rider of DON'T DOUBT MISSY was advised to stop and straighten his mounts when shifting ground.
 
HARD EVIDENCE (FR) – Approaching the 100m, was carried out by HE'SGOTTHESAY.

NAVY NINA (NZ) – Over-raced in the middle stages. Approaching the 100m, when tiring, became awkwardly placed at the heels of HARD EVIDENCE (FR), which was taken out by HE'SGOTTHESAY, which was awkwardly placed at the heels of DON'T DOUBT MISSY, which laid out.

DON'T DOUBT MISSY – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that a warning would now be placed on the mare in relation to its racing manners.
 
SKORPIOS ISLE – Became fractious in the mounting yard and contacted the rail. Underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers and was cleared to start.  Shifted out at the start and bumped THE DRAMATIST. Over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 1: Trainer S. Kendrick – Late declaration of rider – LR 67(1) - $200.
Race 1: Jockey J. Lloyd – Failed to ride mount to finishing line – AR 131(b) - $300.
Race 3: Jockey J. Lloyd – Overweight - AR 190(3) - $100.

Suspensions
Race 4: Apprentice A. Roper – Careless riding - AR 131(a) – 8 day suspension commencing m/n 24/10/26 and concluding m/n 01/11/26.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
PUNGWE RIVER, KINDRED, HOLY TERROR, GIAPPONESE, READY FOR THE TRIP, HARD EVIDENCE.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, KINDRED, LE CHOCOLAT.

Warnings/bars
Race 1: 1. KALAMIA KING – Racing manners – Warning.
Race 7: 15. DON’T DOUBT MISSY – Racing manners – Warning.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3: 12. SALUKI – G. Cartwright

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.