QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
EAGLE FARM
WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2026
WEATHER – Overcast TRACK RATING – Heavy 9 (R1) Heavy 8 (R2-7)
RAIL – +8.5m Entire PENETROMETER – 6.49
OFFICIALS
Chairperson – J. Adams
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, J. Williamson, K. Robbins, T. Hendy
Clerk of Scales – B. Connell
GENERAL
Stewards permitted the following overweight –
Race 4: R. Maloney +0.5kg (56.5kg)
Trainer P. Jenkins was fined $200 under LR 67(1) for the late declaration of C. Graham as the rider of FAMILY OF LEAGUE in Race 5.
After the running of Race 1, Stewards upgraded the track to a Heavy 8 at 1:52pm.
Race 1 - GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1000 M
BOSS MODE – Bumped at the start. Momentarily inconvenienced and carried wider passing the 50m by URBAN LAD, which laid out under pressure.
REWRITE - Bumped and had its hindquarters momentarily turned out at the start.
URBAN LAD -Bumped BOSS MODE at the start. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and when attempting to shift in passing the 200m, was disappointed for a run and obliged to shift out to improve. Laid out under pressure.
Race 2 - BECOME A BRC MEMBER FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M
BUTTERCUP – Shifted in on jumping away. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide. Hung in throughout the event. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey M. Rodd reported that the mare hung in when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer J. Healy advised that it was his intention to drop BUTTERCUP back to 1000m and would consider the application of blinkers to the mares approved race day gear.
DUCHESS DIFFICULT – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
LADY SOPRANO – Bumped at the start.
LEGAS SPIRIT – Began awkwardly.
RECONCILIATE – Raced wide. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey D. Moor reported that the tempo of today’s race did not suit RECONCILIATE and the mare proved disappointing.
STELLAGRACIA – Began awkwardly and bumped LADY SOPRANO. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey B. Thompson reported that in his opinion, the mare may not have appreciated today’s heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery and coughing. Trainers representative C. Cavanough was advised that a veterinary certificate, inclusive of endoscopic results would be required prior to racing again.
Race 3 - LADBROKES SPRING RACING CARNIVAL COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M
SPEEDY CROWN (NZ) – Blundered at the start. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Passing the 800m, had to be steadied after improving onto heels.
THE AVIATOR – Raced wide.
TIVACIOUS (NZ) – Hampered at the start. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
BUDDA BAR – Shifted in at the start.
FLAMINGO BAY – Shifted in at the start. Passing the 400m, was momentarily inconvenienced by TRAMCA, which shifted out to improve. Became awkwardly placed on heels approaching the winning post.
SON'S OF FORTITUDE - Shifted in at the start.
TRAMCA – Hampered at the start. Held up for clear running near the 400m.
SYMMETRIQUE – Hampered at the start.
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Race 4 - DRINKWISE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1400 M
FEARLESS VICTOR – Shifted out at the start.
NATION – Approaching the 800m, had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of SEA THE FALLS. Approaching the 300m, became awkwardly placed at the heels of AKSHAYA, resulting in the gelding being held up for clear running until approaching the 200m, and was obliged to shift out to improve. Jockey D. Peisley reported at scale that when placed under pressure in over the concluding stages, the gelding failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.
READY SET TERGO - Hampered at the start. Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 200m. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice D. Moor could offer no explanation for today’s disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be tying up and was treated by the Official race day veterinarian.
AKSHAYA - Connections advised a change of tactics in that AKSHAYA would be ridden further forward. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Settled midfield. Laid in under pressure in the home straight and passing the 200m, shifted in contacting READY SET TERGO.
PIER ANGEL – Over-raced in the middle stages and approaching the 1000m, had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of FEARLESS VICTOR.
PINK DOGWOOD – Bumped at the start.
SEA THE FALLS – Passing the 250m, was obliged to shift out to improve.
Race 5 - XXXX GOLD CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1840 M
MIRRA IMPACT – Commenced to lay out approaching the 200m.
PROCHESTER (NZ) – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
MAZIS – Carried wider on the track near the 200m.
BARCELO – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey R. Maloney reported that the gelding travelled comfortably 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 no apparent abnormalities.
TECHNA – Slow to begin. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey R. Stewart reported that the mare never travelled comfortably, and in his opinion may not have appreciated the quick back up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
Race 6 - SKY RACING BENCHMARK 72 HANDICAP 1300 M
HARBOURMASTER – Began awkwardly. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted in the middle stages and whether there was the opportunity to establish a position behind FLYING BAT leaving the 800m, which would have resulted in TASORAAY being trapped in a three wide position, Apprentice B. Youngberry explained that she was instructed to settle in a midfield position and was reluctant to place her mount under pressure in order to establish a position behind the lead. She further added that she was concerned should TASORAAY be positioned to her outside on entering the home straight, this would limit her opportunities to improve. Stewards noted the explanation.
PUNJABI LANDING – Slow to begin.
DIAMOND EPIC – Bumped with FLYING BAT at the start and was then hampered.
EXCEED SPEED – Obliged to alter course approaching the 300m and shifted out to improve.
OAKFIELD DUKE – Raced wide throughout.
TASORAAY – Hampered at the start.
FLYING BAT – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped DIAMOND EPIC.
Race 7 - MORE FROM TOTE WITH LADBROKES CLASS 1 PLATE 1400 M
CAMELIGHT – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Over-raced when being restrained passing the 1000m.
GODTFRED KIRK – Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Apprentice C. Sutherland reported at scale that his mount proved difficult to settle and may not have appreciated the slow tempo of today’s race.
MONOTONE – Over-raced in the middle stages. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages
IDYLLIC AFFAIR – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that IDYLLIC AFFAIR would attempt to settle further forward. Began awkwardly and shifted out and settled behind the lead. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight until approaching the 100m.
STORMING HOME – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight and passing the 80m had to be steadied when disappointed for a closing run between MONOTONE, which shifted out, and TALK ABOUT LAYLA. Jockey T. Marshall the rider of TALK ABOUT LAYLA was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding.
VICTORIA – Bumped at the start. Laid out over the concluding stages.
CAMBRIDGE BAY – Began awkwardly.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 7: Jockey T. Marshall – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Severe reprimand.
Fines
Race 5: Trainer P. Jenkins – Late declaration of rider – LR 67(1) - $200.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
BUDDA BAR, NATION, READY SET TERGO, MIRRA IMPACT, PROCHESTER, MAZIS, TASORAAY, PUFF’N’HARRY, CAMELIGHT, CAMBRIDGE BAY.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 2: 10. STELLAGRACIA – Poor recovery and coughing – Veterinary certificate inclusive of endoscopic results.
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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