QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
EAGLE FARM
SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2026


WEATHER – Overcast TRACK RATING – Heavy 9 (R1-7) Heavy10 (R8-10)
RAIL – +1m Entire PENETROMETER – 6.56

OFFICIALS

Chairperson – J. Adams
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, J. Williamson, K. Robbins, A. Dowsett
Clerk of Scales – S. Fletcher

GENERAL

Stewards approved the following overweights –

Race 4: J. Guthmann-Chester +0.5kg (56kg)
Race 10: A. Mallyon +0.5kg (54.4kg)

Trainer L. Gough was fined $200 under LR 67(1) for the late declaration of C. Graham as the rider of MERICAN in Race 8.

Trainer L. Mayfield-Smith was fined $100 under LR 67(1) for the late declaration of A. Butler as the rider of THE DROVER in Race 10.

Following the running of Race 7, after significant showers passed through the vicinity of the racecourse, Stewards downgraded the track to a Heavy 10 at 3:20pm.


Race 1 - LADBROKES COX PLATE RACEDAY QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD PLATE 1000 M

The start of this event was delayed approximately 3 mins, owing to SEJATA becoming fractious in the mounting yard and dislodging Apprentice A. Roper. Subsequently, Apprentice A. Roper was examined by the Official Club Doctor and cleared to fulfill her remaining riding engagements.

CELESTIALMESSENGER – Shifted in on jumping away. Raced greenly in the middle stages.

SEJATA – Over-raced in the early stages and when attempting to settle with cover leaving the 700m, had to be steadied off heels for a number of strides. Continued to race greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Trainer’s representative H. Gregory was advised that SEJATA would be required to officially trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to racing again.

DIP WITH THE HIP – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 2 - LADBROKES TOTE WIN +10% IN OCTOBER BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 2200


ZWEIG (IRE) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after competing at Doomben on Wednesday 21 October 2026 and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Following today’s disappointing performance, Trainers representative J. Morris was advised that ZWEIG’s nominations for future metropolitan and provincial races would be refused until such time the gelding’s form improves to the requisite standard.

ARTFUL GIRL – On entering the home straight, was obliged to steady to avoid the heels of EMPRESS ASPEN, which shifted out to improve. Jockey A. Jones the rider of EMPRESS ASPEN pleaded guilty and was charged pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding, the particulars being that leaving the 400m, she allowed her mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of ARTFUL GIRL, resulting in Jockey R. Stewart having to take hold and lose his rightful running. Jockey A. Jone’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, commencing midnight 24 October and concluding midnight 1 November 2026. Jockey A. Jones was advised of her right of appeal. Lost its near hind plate.

GALWAY FLYER – Trailed the field in the early stages and lost contact with the field in the middle stages. Retired out of the event at the top of the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame on its near hind leg. Trainers’ representative B. Killion was advised that a veterinary certificate and an official trial would be required prior to racing again.

AMELIORATION – Began awkwardly.

EMPRESS ASPEN – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.


Race 3 - LADBROKES WINX 2018 NO METRO WINS HANDICAP 1300 M

BONDED AFFAIR – Raced three wide without cover in a leading position for the majority of the event. Apprentice E. Pozman was questioned regarding her riding tactics, particularly the decision to maintain a three-wide position whilst racing at a significant distance ahead of the remainder of the field. Apprentice Pozman explained that she was instructed to position the gelding forward without placing it under undue pressure, as BONDED AFFAIR had a tendency to over-race. She stated that passing the 1000m, she allowed her mount to improve three wide to the outside of MUSIC FEVER, anticipating that runner would continue forward to obtain the lead along the rail, which would afford BONDED AFFAIR the opportunity to settle outside the leader. However, when ANGARA improved to the inside of MUSIC FEVER, she was left racing three wide without cover. Apprentice Pozman further explained that leaving the 800m, she placed her mount under pressure in an attempt to improve forward and cross the runners to her inside but was unable to do so. She acknowledged that she was unaware of the significant margin the three leading runners had established over the remainder of the field. With the benefit of hindsight, she conceded that rather than continuing to pressure her mount in an attempt to obtain the lead, the preferable option would have been to restrain BONDED AFFAIR and endeavour to obtain cover. Co-trainer S. Kendrick confirmed the instructions issued to Apprentice Pozman and agreed that, given the circumstances of the race, she should have attempted to restrain her mount rather than becoming involved in a sustained contest for the lead. Stewards advised Apprentice Pozman that, whilst acknowledging her relative inexperience, she had erred in her judgement by continuing to pressure BONDED AFFAIR when positioned three wide particularly given the significant margin the leading division had established over the remainder of the field. She was advised that, in similar circumstances, she would be expected to demonstrate greater awareness of the tempo of the race and exercise better judgement by considering alternative options to afford her mount the opportunity to finish the race competitively.

SMOKE ON THE WATER – On entering the home straight, shifted out to improve into clear running.

MUSIC FEVER – When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice J. Hampson reported that her mount was placed under significant pressure in the early and middle stages, with BONDED AFFAIR racing to her outside which in her opinion had a detrimental effect to its finishing efforts.

GALPIN – Shifted in at the start and bumped CONTILDA'S LOVE. Momentarily inconvenienced on entering the home straight by SMOKE ON THE WATER, which shifted out to improve. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

CONTILDA'S LOVE – Bumped at the start.

READY FOR AIMEE – Bumped at the start.

BURLEIGH MAGIC – Began awkwardly.

SHREDDED – Began awkwardly bumped READY FOR AIMEE.

ANGARA – When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice O. Kendal reported her mount over-raced in the early and middle stages, proving difficult to settle.

Race 4 - LADBROKES LYS GRACIEUX 2019 RATINGS BAND 0 - 65 HANDICAP 1300 M

STARBOARD – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early stages.

YES DONALD YES – Raced wide. Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 500m.

ASTERN EFFORT – Hampered at the start. Over-raced in the middle stages.

GAULTIER – Shifted out at the start.

STRAIGHT BLAST – Raced wide. Laid out when placed under pressure rounding the home turn near the 500m.

BALLINDERRY SAL – Shifted in at the start. Obliged to alter course on entering the home straight and shifted in to improve.

RULE THE NIGHT - Bumped with BLUEPRINT on jumping away. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

BLUEPRINT – Bumped with RULE THE NIGHT on jumping away.


Race 5 - LADBROKES SIR DRAGONET 2020 BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1600 M

BEAU DAZZLER (NZ) - Slow to begin.

NAVAL SEAL -Shifted out at the start and bumped SIR WINNIE. Raced wide.

ROCK HARD LOVE – Leaving the 200m became awkward in its stride and lost ground consistent with being galloped on. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

SIR WINNIE – Bumped at the start. Raced wide.

LIM'S SHAVANO – When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice E. Pozman reported that in her opinion the gelding did not appreciate today’s heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

CANTARITO – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that CANTARITO will be ridden further forward. Settled at the rear of the field.


Race 6 - LADBROKES STATE OF REST 2021 CLASS 3 PLATE 1200 M

HARRY'S EVIDENCE – Obliged to stop and straighten leaving the 200m after commencing to lay in. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

IMPENDOR – Slow to begin.

DARK ARTS – Began awkwardly.

MOSCOW CIRCUS – Jockey D. Moor reported at scale that he allowed his mount to stride forward and settle in a leading position rather than settle outside the leader as the mare is inclined to over-race when on terms with another runner.

MISS FUNNY HONEY – Raced wide.

DOLLY DISCO – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Following today’s disappointing performance, Trainer J. Judge was advised that DOLLY DISCO’s nominations for future metropolitan and provincial races would be refused until such time as the mare’s form improves to the requisite standard.



Race 7 - LADBROKES ANAMOE 2022 QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1200 M

UNLOADING – Leaving the 700m, was obliged to steady to avoid the heels of AURORA BLAZE which shifted in to obtain cover. Jockey T. Marshall, the rider of AURORA BLAZE was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground. Jockey R. Dolan reported at scale that in his opinion the gelding may not have appreciated today’s heavy track conditions.

JIMMY THE SCAT – Blundered at the start.

EGMONT – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

ELEVATING – Blundered at the start. Leaving the 300m, Jockey E. Lang dropped her nearside rein before regathering it.

SUBSIDING – Declared at late scratching at 8:34am on veterinary advice. Trainer M. Dunn was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to SUBSIDING racing again.

AURORA BLAZE – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey T. Marshall reported that filly raced greenly and would derive benefit from today’s race. He further added that in his opinion, AURORA BLAZE may not have appreciated the heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 8 - LADBROKES ROMANTIC WARRIOR 2023 COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1000 M

Prior to the running of this race, Stewards identified that the horse presented to the mounting yard as STREET CHASE was not the correct runner. Following further examination, Stewards established that the horse was in fact its stablemate ZOODOO, which was not engaged to race at today's meeting. Stewards commenced an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incorrect horse being presented and took initial evidence from Trainer J. Bruce, Stablehands K. Harry and S. Fouracre, and Assistant Starter C. Hurley. The inquiry was adjourned to a time and date to be fixed to allow Stewards to obtain and examine wagering data relevant to the race and conduct further inquiries into the circumstances of the incident.

Subsequently, STREET CHASE was declared a late scratching at 3:46pm.

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on STREET CHASE be refunded with the following deductions to apply:

1st THELWELL 16c win, 18c place
2nd FLEETWOOD 14c place
3rd MILLANE 17c place

The start of this event was delayed approximately 6 mins owing to MERCIAN casting its off fore plate and requiring farrier attention behind the barriers. Subsequently underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

FLEETWOOD – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

MILLANE – Carried wider on entering the home straight.

ROYAL COMMODORE – Passing the winning post had to be steadied to avoid the heels of MILLANE which shifted in under riding. Jockey D. Moor, the rider of MILLANE was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding.

MOONHAVEN – Disappointed when attempting to improve into a narrow run leaving the 300m between THE FIXER and LEAD ME ON. Shortly thereafter, commenced to lay in under pressure. Approaching the 100m, brushed with THE FIXER on a number of occasions.

THE FIXER – Approaching the 300m, shifted out marginally, having its hindquarters contacted. Hampered on a number of occasions in the home straight by MOONHAVEN, which laid in under pressure and passing the 100m, had to be steadied when racing in restricted room, losing considerable distance.

Race 9 - LADBROKES VIA SISTINA 2024/2025 FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1000 M

NAVYONTHEHIGHWAY – Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 700m by DOMINANT DARCY, which was forced wider. Laid in throughout the event. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice J. McMurray reported that the mare was inclined to over-race and failed to travel comfortably at any stage. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

MERCURIAL LADY – Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running leaving the 300m and was obliged to shift out to improve.

GET READY LASS – Passing the 800m, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of MISHANI CROWN, which shifted in. Apprentice A. Roper, the rider of MISHANI CROWN, was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled bilaterally on the first occasion. Trainer C. Anderson was advised GET READY LASS would be stood down from racing under AR79 (4) for 3 months and must officially trial, jump out or gallop 1000m satisfactorily, in the presence of a Steward prior to racing again.

DOMINANT DARCY – Leaving the 800m became awkwardly placed on the heels of GET READY LASS, which had to be steadied. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey E. Lang reported that in her opinion the mare may not have appreciated the quick back up, step down in distance and heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to its near hindleg.

Race 10 - LADBROKES SPRING RACING CARNIVAL OPEN HANDICAP 1600 M

ESJAY – Over-raced in the early stages.

CUNNAMULLA FELLA – Raced wide. Jockey M. Rodd was fined $500 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip 10 times prior to the 100m. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration Jockey M. Rodd’s good record in relation to the rule and Jockey Rodd’s submission regarding visibility issues in the heavy conditions.

YET HE MOVES - Connections advised of a change of tactics in that YET HE MOVES will be ridden further forward. Shifted out at the start.

DEMON DARB – Shifted out at the start and bumped LIBERTY PARK (NZ). Raced wide.

BOYS NIGHT OUT – Commenced to over-race and passing the 1100m had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of ESJAY.

GOLDEN CROSS – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that GOLDEN CROSS would attempt to settle further forward. Hampered at the start and as a result settled at the rear of the field.

LIBERTY PARK (NZ) – Bumped at the start. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey T. Marshall reported that his mount made respiratory noise, and his opinion may not have appreciated today’s track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

THE DROVER – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the middle stages. Raced wide.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 8: Jockey D. Moor - Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Reprimand.
Race 9: Apprentice A. Roper – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Severe reprimand.

Fines
Race 10: Jockey M. Rodd – Whip use – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $500 fine.

Suspensions
Race 2: Jockey A. Jones – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – 8-day suspension of license commencing m/n 24/10/26 and concluding 01/11/26.

Adjourned inquiries
Race 8: STREET CHASE

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
TARAVIA, TRUSTY BANDIT, AMELIORATION, LIM’S SHAVANO, TWISTED QUEEN, ESJAY, ALL KINDS OF FOLK.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1: 4. SEJATA – Pre-race and racing manners – Official trial.
Race 2: 1. ZWEIG (IRE) – Poor performance - Metropolitan and provincial bar.
Race 2: 4. GALWAY Flyer – Lame near hindleg – Veterinary certificate and official trial.
Race 6: 19. DOLLY DISCO – Poor performance – Metropolitan bar.
Race 7: 10. SUBSIDING – Elevated temperature – Veterinary certificate.

Bleeders
Race 9: 8. GET READY LASS – Bilateral 1st occasion – Provisions AR 79(4)
Falls

Late scratchings
Race 7: 10. SUBSIDING at 8:34am – Veterinary advice.
Race 8: 3. STREET CHASE at 3:46pm – Stewards orders.

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.
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