QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB

SATURDAY 16 MAY 2026


WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Good 4
RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – N/A

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Shane Larkins
Stewards – Ethan Suli, Hayden Gillett, Gary Wust (clerk of scales)


RACE 1: EMERALD ISUZU UTE MAIDEN PLATE 1280 M

SPEED KING – Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 650m shifted inwards when insufficiently clear of PICK OF THE BUNCH resulting in that runner having to be checked and DOUBTFUL ANGEL being eased outwards to avoid heels. Apprentice M Goring was reminded of his obligations to ensure he ride his mount out fully to the finish.

SAINT ANNS – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide until obtaining a position with cover near the 1000m. Hung inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

SUNSHINE SALLY – When questioned in relation to the performance trainer G Bell stated that SUNSHINE SALLY was first up today after a spell and had not had the benefit of a trial, she further added that the mares recent trackwork was not indicative of a forward showing in today’s event. Trainer G Bell was also of the view that SUNSHINE SALLY would derive significant fitness benefit from today’s event.

DOUBTFUL ANGEL – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having not raced for an extended period of time and was cleared to start. Near the 650m had to be eased outwards to avoid the heels of PICK OF THE BUNCH which was checked.

PICK OF THE BUNCH – Began awkwardly. At a point near the 650m had to be restrained to avoid the heels of SPEED KING which shifted inwards. Apprentice M Goring (SPEED KING) pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding in which he permitted his mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear resulting in PICK OF THE BUNCH being checked and as a result DOUBTFUL ANGEL was eased outwards to avoid heels. In determining penalty stewards considered the QRIC careless riding template and apprentice Goring was subsequently suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight 23 June 2026 and to conclude midnight 1 June 2026. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.


RACE 2: CONVEYOR PARTNERS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1280 M

ALL BUSINESS (NZ) – Began awkwardly.

POWER SISTER – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early and middle stages.

ZIPITALIST – Raced keenly in the early stages. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the early stages

DWAYNE – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result. Raced keenly in the early stages. Shifted wider near the 600m in an attempt to improve. Laid inwards under pressure over the final 100m.


RACE 3: FARM & CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS AND GOLDACRES QTIS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1000 M

GREYLIST – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after lashing out in the wash bay and was cleared to start. Knuckled on jumping.

LADY MASQUERADE – Bumped on jumping by I’M STELLAR and shortly after the start bumped by DON’T TOUCH. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Laid inwards when under pressure in the home straight.

HIGH SECURITY – Slow to begin. Near the 200m, elected to switch inwards to maintain clear racing room.

DON'T TOUCH – Began awkwardly and shifted inwards bumping LADY MASQUERADE.

I'M STELLAR – Began awkwardly bumping LADY MASQUERADE. Laid inwards when under pressure in the home straight.

KENNY THE BAKER – Inclined to lay inwards when under pressure in the home straight.

HUTT STREET – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result. Laid inwards when under pressure in the home straight.

SILENT ANGEL – Began awkwardly. Inclined to lay inwards when under pressure in the home straight.

SUPER SLICK – Bounded on jumping and was slow to begin as a result.


RACE 4: TED HARVEY MEMORIAL 2026 BATTLE OF THE BUSH EMERALD QUALIFIER OPEN HANDICAP 1200 M

HURTLE – Buffeted on jumping between THE SQUIRE and MIMMY’S SECRET. Raced wide in the early stages.

JUST SUPER – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear racing room upon entering the home straight.

WRITTLE – Began awkwardly.

ESTE DIA – Knuckled on jumping.

FINE SHOT – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result. Over raced in the early stages. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

DRAGON'S SNIP – Trainer J O’Sing was fined $100 under AR106(1) for presenting DRAGON’S SNIP with blinkers when not declared on the horse’s gear. Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Leaving the 900m was placed in restricted room and had to check when THE SQUIRE shifted inwards. Jockey W Satherley (THE SQUIRE) pleaded guilty to charge under the provisions of AR131(a) in which at a point leaving the 900m he permitted his mount to shift inward when insufficiently clear of DRAGON’S SNIP resulting in that runner having to check. Jockey W Satherley was subsequently suspended for a period of 6 days to commence midnight 23 June 2026 until midnight 29 June 2026. in determining penalty stewards considered the QRIC careless riding template however stewards offered a further one day reduction due to Mr Satherley’s exemplary record in relation to the rule and having had almost 500 rides since his most recent suspension.

IMAGINE THAT – Apprentice J Devine was fined $100 under the provisions of AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight. When determining penalty, stewards were mindful of Ms Devine’s guilty plea and good record in relation to the rule. Stewards permitted Ms Devine to ride 0.5kg overweight as there was no other replacement rider available

THE SQUIRE – Began awkwardly and buffeted with HURTLE on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages.

BUNGARRIBEE LAD – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

BURDEKIN – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having not raced for an extended period of time and was cleared to start.

BAYERISCHE – Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result. Held up for clear racing room upon entering the home straight.

MIMMY'S SECRET – Began awkwardly and buffeted at the start.


RACE 5: EMERALD SERVICE CENTRE EMERALD CUP OPEN PLATE 1630 M

BEG ME – When questioned in relation to the above market expectation performance trainer G Bell stated that she was pleasantly surprised with the performance and was of the view that the change in environment may have revitalised the gelding since changing stables.

BOLD HUSSAR – Raced wide in the middle stages. Laid inwards when under pressure in the home straight. When questioned in relation to the performance trainer P O’Toole was of the view that the gelding did not handle the quick back up in comparison with its previous racing preparations, he further added that BOLD HUSSAR would now be freshened up prior to its next start.

CAFFREY (IRE) – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 1000m improved onto the heels of NEW LEVEL (NZ) and had to be restrained.

ECHO POINT – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

OUTBACK STEP – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining the lead near the 1000m. When queried regarding the tactics adopted, jockey R Silvera Olivera advised that after being trapped 3 wide in the initial stages, he elected to press forward and then obtained the lead near the 1000m, which is consistent with the usual racing pattern of OUTBACK STEP. The rider then added that he had an awareness of the work endured in the early stages, so once obtaining the lead he took restraint of his mount in an attempt to offer the gelding some respite in the middle stages. Jockey Silvera Olivera further added that despite the work endured and obtaining some respite, OUTBACK STEP only travelled fairly during the run and battled moderately until the 300m before giving ground over the final stages and 3 weeks between runs may have contributed to the overall performance when considering the work endured.

TAVANASIA (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages.

BAVARIAN LADY – Slow to begin.

NEW LEVEL (NZ) – Inclined to lay inwards over the final 100m.

POWERFUL EAGLE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Inclined to lay inwards when under pressure in the home straight.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 4 – Apprentice Jaimee-Lee Devine – AR190(3) - $100 – Accept ride when overweight.
Race 4 – Trainer John O’Sing – AR106(1) - $100 – present horse with incorrect gear.

Suspensions
Race 1 – Apprentice Mitch Goring – AR131(a) – 9 days – Careless riding – M/N 23/5/26 until M/N 1/6/26
Race 4 – Jockey Warwick Satherley - AR131(a) – 6 days – Careless riding – M/N 23/5/26 until M/N 29/5/26


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
PICK OF THE BUNCH, ZIPITALIST, KENNY THE BAKER, LADY MASQUERADE (Urine), DON’T TOUCH (Urine), SILENT ANGEL, ESTE DIA, FINE SHOT, BURDEKIN, BOLD HASSAR, ECHO POINT.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners


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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