QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
EIDSVOLD
RACE CLUB INC
 
3 OCTOBER 2026
 
WEATHER – FINE          
TRACK RATING – Firm 2
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – H. Gillett
Stewards – S. Larkins
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted overweights as per the race day summary.
 
Following an inspection, stewards upgraded the track rating to a firm 2 at 11:30am.
 
Race 1: FOODWORKS EIDSVOLD BENCHMARK 60 Handicap (1030 METRES)
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight stewards reviewed the available replays of the start. It was identified that a number of barrier partitions had bounced back to varying degrees after the start was effected. Stewards were satisfied that no runner was impeded as a result and declared correct weight on the judges numbers. Subsequently stewards advised the starter to undertake remedial work and testing of the barriers prior to the next event.
 
RUSSIAN SUB – Began awkwardly hampering JENI LA ROCK. Raced wide throughout. Hung inwards when under pressure in the home straight.
 
ELRONTE – Began awkwardly bumping with IMMORTAL LASS on a number of occasions. Near the 800m had to check from the heels of IMMORTAL LASS which hung outwards, despite the efforts of its rider, and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Apprentice G Semmens reported that in her opinion the gelding may not have appreciated the firm track conditions today.
 
SHEMAKESMENERVOUS – Fractious prior to the start. Began awkwardly.
 
JENNI LA ROCK – Began awkwardly and hampered shortly after by RUSSIAN SUB, Slow into stride as a result. Raced wide throughout.
 
STROMBOLI DELIGHT – Inclined to lay inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
IMMORTAL LASS – Bumped with ELRONTE on a number of occasions at the start. Hung outwards noticeably and raced ungenerously in the early stages despite the efforts of its rider. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Trainer K O’Neill was advised that IMMORTAL LASS would be stood down from racing until the completion of an official trial to the satisfaction of stewards due to it’s racing manners in the early stages.
 
 
 
Race 2: EIDSVOLD LIVESTOCK & PROPERTY Class B Handicap (1200 METRES)
 
THE SOLICITOR – Shifted outwards shortly after the start impeding I AM PIETRA. Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
ANTHROPOLOGY – Began awkwardly bumping with the FRUITOLOGIST.
 
THE FRUITOLOGIST – Began awkwardly bumping with ANTHROPOLOGY.
 
I AM PIETRA – Impeded shortly after the start when THE SOLICITOR shifted outwards. Laid inwards when under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
ROCK DREAMER (NZ) –Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages. Laid inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 3: PAST MEMBERS MEMORIAL Maiden Plate (1350 METRES)
 
BUTLER CABIN – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Shifted wider in the middle stages in an attempt to improve.
 
JOSEPHINE’S BOY – Began awkwardly. Inclined to lay inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALVITAR – Jockey C Taylor reported upon returning to scales that in his opinion the mare may not have been suited to the tight turning and firm track in today’s event. Trainer S Elix reported that he would now likely send ALVITAR for a spell.
 
HYDRATING – Inclined to lay inwards rounding the home turn.
 
LITTLE MISS BOOM – Fractious prior to the start. Began very awkwardly and lost considerable ground as a result, took no further competitive part in the event. Jockey A Spinks reported that after being extremely slow to begin the mare may not have appreciated the firm track and failed to travel at any stage. He further added that in his opinion LITTLE MISS BELLE may have resented the tongue tie throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Trainer K O’Neill was advised that the mare would be stood down from racing until the completion of an official trial to the satisfaction of stewards due to it’s barrier manners and being uncompetitive.
 
MADAM SO LATAIRE – Began awkwardly bumping SINGAPORE SPICE. Raced keenly in the early stages. Inclined to lay inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
MOONSPELL – Began awkwardly.
 
SINGAPORE SPICE – Began awkwardly bumping with MADAM SO LATAIRE. Laid inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
 
 
Race 4: MUNDUBBERA BUTCHERING CO. QTIS RATINGS BAND 0 - 50 Handicap (1350 METRES)
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight stewards reviewed the replays of the start and identified that DUKE OF LANCASTER’s barrier partitions had bounced back impeding the runner and it was slow to begin as a result. Due to the gelding finishing in 4th position and taking into account AR204 stewards declared correct weight on the judges numbers.
 
CLAW MACHINE – Began awkwardly hampering DUKE OF LANCASTER. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Laid inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
DUKE OF LANCASTER – Hampered shortly after the start when CLAW MACHINE shifted outwards. Shifted wider near the 250m to avoid the heels of the tiring BRAIDWOOD QUEEN.
 
AMAZARA – Began awkwardly. Laid inwards under pressure in the home straight. When questioned in relation to the performance apprentice J Emmerson reported that the mare failed to travel comfortably on occasions throughout the run and was overall disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
REEBAR –Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
BABALOLA – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages. Inclined to lay inwards under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the left foreleg. Connections were advised that BABALOLA would require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again.
 
BRAIDWOOD QUEEN – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Inclined to lay outwards rounding the home turn.
 
LIPSTICK LIES – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
HEART OF PLATINUM – Very slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Trainer M Finnigan was advised that the mare would be required to complete an official trial to the satisfaction of stewards due to being very slow to begin.
 
DAUNTING INSTINCT – Laid outwards rounding the home turn.
 
 
Race 5: GITSHAM RACING EIDSVOLD CUP / COUNTRY CUPS CHALLENGE QUALIFIER OPEN Handicap (1350 METRES)
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow apprentice G Semmens the rider of GOOD LIEUTENANT to view the photo finish picture for 3rd placing. After being satisfied with the judges numbers correct weight was declared.
 
GRINZINGER KNIGHT – Near the 1000m momentarily crowded when PAPASITO stepped inwards before being corrected by its rider. Laid inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
GALWAY HUSSLER – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
FROSTY BEAR – Began awkwardly. Laid inwards under pressure. Jockey M Taylor reported that her mount had failed to handle the tight turns throughout the event.
 
KORUTO – Near the 1000m stepped inwards crowding LONERGY. Jockey A Sewell was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Raced keenly in the early stages. Made the home turn awkwardly. Laid inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
PAPASITO – Began awkwardly bumping with NIGHTSTICK. Raced wide in the early stages. Near the 1000m stepped inwards before being corrected briefly crowding GRINZINGER KNIGHT.  Approaching the 100m disappointed for a run when GOOD LIEUTENANT shifted outwards. Apprentice G Semmens (GOOD LIEUTENANT) was reminded of her obligation to ensure she maintains a straight course when under pressure.
 
GOOD LIEUTENANT – Shifted outwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
NIGHTSTICK – Bumped with PAPASITO shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
LONERGY – Began awkwardly and slow into stride as a result. Near the 1000m was crowded when KORUTO shifted inwards.
 
HARLEQUIN FIELD – Began awkwardly. Upon retuning to scales jockey C Taylor reported that his mount had felt uncomfortable throughout the run and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Overweights
Race 1 – Jockey Natalie Morton +1kg
Race 4 - Jockey Natalie Morton +1kg
Race 5 – Jockey Chris Taylor +1kg

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BABALOLA & PAPASITO
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1 – IMMORTAL LASS – Official trial – Hung outwards
Race 3 – LITTLE MISS BOOM – Official trial – Barrier manners and uncompetitive.
Race 4 -  HEART OF PLATINUM – Official trial – Very slow to begin.
Race 4 – BABALOLA – Veterinary certificate.
 
 
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.