QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT
 
LOCKYER VALLEY TURF CLUB - GATTON

FRIDAY 10 JULY 2026
 
 

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Good 4         
RAIL – +0.5m 900m - 750m, +1m 400m - 300m, True Remainder
PENETROMETER – N/A

OFFICIALS

Stewards – A. Streckbein (Chair); B. Wirght, D. Aurisch, J. Childs, S. Coulthard; L. De Witt – Rowson (Asst. Steward)
Clerk of Scales – D. McMahon

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Toowoomba Trackwork - 02/07/26
Trainer B Wiblen was observed whilst mounted on a horse in the possession of, and using an e-cigarette which may have jeopardised her control of the horse. B. Wiblen was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of LR51.
 
Toowoomba Race Meeting - POWER OF SUCCESS - 03/07/26
Stewards followed up with trainer P. Wallace due to concerns raised after the below market expectation performance at Clifford Park on Friday July 3rd. P. Wallace reported that on return to the stables POWER OF SUCCESS developed a swollen eye, which had swelled up overnight following the race meeting. After treatment, the eye had returned to normal, and the swelling was attributed to a clod or debris from the racing surface. After observing photos of the injury, Stewards advised P Wallace that POWER OF SUCCESS would require a veterinary certificate of health prior to its next engagement and deemed the injury to have contributed to the overall performance of the gelding. P Wallace further advised that POWER OF SUCCESS had pulled up well, outside of the swollen eye, and he will continue with the gelding’s current preparation.
 
Toowoomba Trackwork - 09/07/26
Apprentice S. Callow was fined the sum of $200 due to failing to have appropriate light and/or appropriate reflective gear whilst being mounted on a horse during darkness. AR122(6).
 
 
GENERAL

After receiving notice from Sky Racing, Race 2 time was changed to 12:23pm
RACE 1: MCNEIL FARMS MAIDEN PLATE 1600 M

ALZURRI – Held up for clear running shortly before the 400m until approaching the 300m. Shifted in under pressure abruptly, approaching the 100m. Apprentice I. Jessop was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground.

BON ICHI – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced greenly when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Apprentice C. Lowe was reminded of her obligations to push her mount out to the finish line. In not taking any further action, Stewards were satisfied her actions did not affect any placings.
 
BRASS BAND – Rider T. Brooker was reprimanded pursuant to AR 132(7)(a)(i) for the use of the whip in consecutively on one occasion prior to the 100m.

FUTURE HERO – Raced keenly in the early stages. Commenced a three wide run from the 700m. Rider L. Tilley reported his mount became unbalanced near the 1100m when racing keenly.

SOMETHING SHINY – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority. Approaching the 300m, had to be steadied when placed in restricted room to the outside of TALLEYRAND, which had been carried out by ZAYYANO (NZ), which was laying out. Rider C. Graham reported the gelding was inclined to lay out rounding the turn near the 700m, then became under pressure shortly after, and was disappointing to the line. She added, in her opinion, the gelding felt uncomfortable in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

TALLEYRAND – Rounding the home turn, was carried out by ZAYYANO.

ZAYYANO (NZ) – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
ELLOFABY – Dipped in the going rounding the home turn.

KAMIGAMO (NZ) – Stood flat footed as the start was effected and lost significant ground (6L). Trailed the field throughout the event. Trainer P. Busuttin was advised KAMIGAMO (NZ) would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to resuming.

SUBTLE HINTS – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
RACE 2: BARRIER REEF POOLS MAIDEN PLATE  860 M

JACK THE BOSS – Blundered at the start.
 
EXCESS CAPITAL – Slow into stride.

MAC AEDO – Shortly after the start, was hampered by CONQUER DAT which shifted out abruptly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SECRET SUSPICION – Trainer S. Ryan was fined $200 pursuant to LR 67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time.  Raced wide without cover for a majority of the event. Near the 600m, hampered and carried wider by EPIC ROSE which shifted out when laying out. Rider D. Smith reported that at the start his mount shied away from JACK THE BOSS, which had began awkwardly and due to this he settled further back than intended. He added that his mount raced greenly throughout, however; would derive benefit from today’s effort and further racing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.  

DON'T DOUBT SOPHIE – Hung in under pressure in the home straight.
 
EPIC ROSE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. When racing keenly approaching the 600m, laid out. Rider C. Graham reported that her mount raced greenly throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slower than normal recovery.
 
PIERABELLA – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages.

ALIZA – Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up for clear running from the 150m and as a result, was unable to be fully tested to the line.
 
 
RACE 3: LADBROKES PLACE EXTRA TO 10TH BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP     860 M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to review the Stewards patrol footage due to two separate incidents that may have affecting the placings. The first at approximately the 700m and the second rounding the home turn. After viewing the available patrol footage Stewards elected not to lodge an objection on behalf of the connections for either incident and as a result declared correct weight.
 
DIAMANTINA ROSE – After the running of this race, it was noted the mare had lost its off fore plate.
 
GYPSY TRICKS (NZ) – Slow to begin. Approaching the 250m, was checked when tightened for room becoming unbalanced between MR EVANS and SAPANA'S PEARL (App S. Champkin) which had rolled in slightly. Apprentice S. Champkin was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding in this incident. On the evidence Stewards believed that although both GYPSY TRICKS and SWITCH THE STARS had established positions to the inside of SAPANA’S PEARL, both failed to take the corner well and that had contributed to the incident. Rider J. Lloyd was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the finish. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a small laceration to the left fore coronary band. 

SWITCH THE STARS – Bumped with IDHANA shortly after the start. Rider B. Lerena reported after beginning only fairly, he settled further back than anticipated and was disappointing when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be coughing. Co-Trainer M. Sears was advised SWITCH THE STARS would require veterinary clearance inclusive of a satisfactory endoscopic scope.
 
BETTERINDANUDE – Raced wide without cover. Inclined to lay out rounding the turn near the 600m. Over the concluding stages whilst weakening, eased when placed in restricted room.

VESPER LYND – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
PRESTIGE PAK – Co-Trainers S. and J. Lee were fined $200 pursuant to LR 67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time.  Approaching the 700m, was checked when tightened for room to the inside of MR EVANS which had been slightly carried in by GYPSY TRICKS (J. Lloyd). J. Lloyd was reprimanded for this incident. A post-race veterinary examination revealed superficial abrasions to the left fore cannon.

MISS LINNY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination having not raced since September 2025 and was subsequently cleared to start. Tightened at the start between runners. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MR EVANS – Raced keenly in the early stages. Approaching the 700m, taken in slightly and then was bumped on the hindquarters by PRESTIGE PAK. Rounding the home turn was steadied and bumped with GYPSY TRICKS, which was being checked when tightened as a result became unbalanced.
 
 
RACE 4: LADBROKES OWNERS PROMOTION BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP     1400 M
 
THE CATCH – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
CARDIOLOGIST– Slow to begin.
 
HALFACHANCE – Apprentice A. McColm was reprimanded pursuant to AR 132(7)(a)(i) for the use of the whip in consecutively on one occasion prior to the 100m.

VILLANDRY – Raced wide until obtaining a position outside the leader near the 900m.

BEST COFFEE – Rider J. Lloyd reported that his mount raced flat and may appreciate tracks with more give. Rider J. Lloyd was fined $300 pursuant to AR 131(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the finish. In issuing the charge Stewards believed he had failed to ride his mount over the final three strides, but his actions did not affect his overall placing in the event.

TREASURER – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Commenced a three wide run from the 700m. Shortly after passing the winning post rider B. Wheeler became unbalanced when his mount shifted underneath him.

IL CUBO – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. Approaching the 1200m when racing keenly, eased after improving up onto the heels of HALFACHANCE, then continued to race keenly throughout the middle stages.

SCRUFFY – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 1100m when racing keenly, stepped out when close to the heels of CARDIOLOGIST. When making ground passing the 200m, improved onto the heels of VILLANDRY, and as a result, had to shift in to obtain clear running.
 


 
RACE 5: EDWARDS SADDLEWORLD TOOWOOMBA BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400 M

NAILS AND PRIDE – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DRIALLE (2 – T. Brooker) – Began very awkwardly.
 
BIG BOY GEORGE – Passing the 800m when the tempo of the race slackened, improved onto the heels of BUCKENARA and had to be eased.

BUCKENARA – Slow to begin. Approaching the 800m when the tempo of the race slackened, had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of NAILS AND PRIDE. Rider L. Tilley reported the gelding anticipated the start, and as a result, began only fairly. He added, it was his intention to settle in a handy position, however; due to the start, he settled further back than anticipated. He further added, the tempo of the race did not suit his mount from the 1000m.

MISTER SELFIE – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Rider B. Lerena reported the gelding felt uncomfortable in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SCOUNDREL - As trainer J. Bellamy failed to comply with a directive to present SCOUNDREL on course by the time prescribed by Stewards for the purpose of being sampled, the gelding was declared a late scratching at 11:28am. At a subsequent inquiry it was established that a clerical error, whereby J. Bellamy failed to notify his staff of the required arrival time, lead to the breach. As a result, trainer J. Bellamy was fined $200.
 
RACE 6: NOLAN'S TRANSPORT BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP   1100 M
 
THE LOUVRE – Raced wide in the early stages before restraining to shift in to obtain cover near the 800m. Approaching the 250m, had to be checked and alter course to avoid the heels of XERRI which had suffered interference. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

XERRI – Slow to begin. Approaching the 800m when being eased, made contact with the running rail. Approaching the 400m, had to be checked and became very unbalanced. Stewards inquired into this incident where it was established that leading up to the 400m XERRI had obtained a neat run to the inside of APOLLO TEN. APOLLO TEN then shifted in slightly, when laying in and as a result XERRI raced in restricted room before clipping the heels of APPOLO TEN and becoming unbalanced. Although XERRI had clipped heels and became very unbalanced, Stewards could not be satisfied that this incident was solely the result of APPOLO TEN shifting in due to the evidence provided by riders and available patrol footage. Nonetheless Stewards were satisfied at a point leading up to the incident, XERRI had established a position to the inside of APOLO TEN and felt that APOLLO TEN was laying in prior to the incident, so elected to issue rider T. Fenlon with a severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding in this incident.

SURREAL ASCOT – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Rider D. Peisley stated he was instructed to let the mare travel freely, as the stable advised him that she has a breathing issue. After encouraging his mount early, the mare raced keenly, and as a result, he allowed the mare to continue to stride forward to attempt to allow the mare to travel comfortably and comply with instructions. Stewards asked trainer R. Pereira the reason for the seemingly improved performance in today’s events. She confirmed the nature of the instructions issued to D. Peisley and explained that at the most recent starts SURREAL ASCOT had not been performing up to the stables expectations and attributed this to the mare’s breathing issues. R Pereira added with the addition of the winkers and with the mare allowed to travel at a high cruising speed and rhythm to assist her breathing, along with a slight drop back in grade, felt these factors attributed to the improved performance today. Stewards noted her comments.
 
CHARMED PASSAGE (NZ) – Apprentice K. Lenton reported the gelding wanted to lay out throughout and may have come to the end of it’s preparation. Trainer D. Groves confirmed CHARMED PASSAGE (NZ) would now be sent for a spell.  Apprentice K. Lenton was reminded of her obligation to ride her mounts out to the finish.

CLEARLY GEORGE After the running of this race, it was noted the gelding had lost both fore plates.
 
 
RACE 7: GOODYEAR AUTOCARE GATTON RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1100 M
 
THUNDEROUS– Shortly after the start, shifted out and away from FLITGROVE.

MIGHTY JUDD – Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 600m, shifted in and bumped with the running rail.
 
THIEM – Shortly after the start, raced in restricted room between RARE MOON (R. O’Connell), which had shifted in marginally, and CHERRY LIPS. As a result, bumped with CHERRY LIPS and had to be eased. Apprentice R. O’Connell was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
RARE MOON – Approaching the 200m, improved onto the heels of KOGA NINJA and as a result, shifted in to obtain clear running. Laid in under pressure from this point.

 
SPIRITOF THE OCEAN – Shortly after the start, shifted out and away from THUNDEROUS, despite the efforts of its rider. Shortly thereafter, was bumped on the hindquarters by CHERRY LIPS and became unbalanced. Approaching the 800m, was hampered and carried wider by KOGA NINJA, which when over racing, shifted out. As a result, raced wide without cover for from this point.
 
MISSY'S READY – Apprentice J. Emmerson reported her mount made an abnormal respiratory noise and that she had recommended to connections that the mare may benefit from the addition of a tongue tie to its raceday gear. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

CHERRY LIPS – Shortly after the start, raced in restricted room between THIEM, which had been carried in slightly by RARE MOON, and SPIRITOF THE OCEAN, which had been shifted in and away from THUNDEROUS, was then checked, and lost ground.
 
ABOVE THE WORLD– Began awkwardly.

KOGA NINJA– Began awkwardly. Shortly after the start whilst laying in became awkwardly placed close to the heels of THUNDEROUS, which had shifted out and away from FLITGROVE, then clipped heels and blundered. Approaching the turn near the 800m, commenced to over race and as a result, shifted out rounding the turn. Apprentice K. Johnston reported her mount was inclined to lay in throughout.
 

RACE 8: TFB - TEMPORARY FENCE AND BARRIER HIRE RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP       1100 M
 
LIFE OF TREE – Near the 700m, eased when racing in restricted room to the inside of ONE MORE THING, which was racing keenly, and shifted in marginally before being corrected by its rider. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running at the entrance to the home straight.  

SIGLO DE ORO – Laid out under pressure rounding the home turn.
 
BOLD AS BRASS – Raced wide without cover. Near the 50m, had to be eased when racing in restricted room between COSTA CATORI, which had shifted in slightly, and QUALITY MISS, which had shifted out to continue into clear running (App O. Kendal). Apprentice O. Kendal was reprimanded and advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Rider J. Lloyd was unable to offer an explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BRAVE EMMA – Stood flat footed as the start was effected and lost ground (4L). Trainer K. Kemp was advised BRAVE EMMA would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate in an official trial or jumpout.
 
ONE MORE THING – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Passing the 500m when racing keenly, had to be checked after improving up onto the heels of ZARIPPA. Rider F. Larson reported that his mount raced keenly throughout the event.
 
FANCI FLEUR – Near the 50m after improving onto the heels of ROCKY BLONDE, shifted back in to obtain clear running.
 
QUALITY MISS – Held up for clear running from passing the 400m until approaching the 300m.
 
LI'L REX– Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RACE 9: QN HOTEL LAIDLEY RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1400 M
 
ENIDZEL – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after receiving farrier attention to the near fore plate and was subsequently cleared to start. Rider A. Thompson reported that after attempting to ride his mount forward in the early stages, the gelding failed to immediately respond to his riding but when approaching the 1100m, began to take charge racing keenly and as a result he had to be steadied when close to heels.

JACKS AND SODA – Began awkwardly. Near the 1300m, was taken in slightly by DO WHAT I SAY, which had shifted in when not fully clear (D. Peisley). Rider D. Peisley was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Bumped and carried wider near the 500m by SHE'S BRUTAL, which shifted out. Eased down from the 300m. Rider B. Wheeler reported that after receiving some pressure and being hampered near the 500m, the mare failed to feel entirely comfortable and as a result he eased his mount down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the right hind leg. Trainer R. Lipp was advised JACKS AND SODA would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
HE IS THE KISS – Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
LOPE BY NIGHT – Raced wide without cover for the majority. Apprentice O. Kendal reported that LOPE BY NIGHT may have got its tongue over the bit. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slower than normal recovery. 
 
LORD DANILO – Approaching the 400m, eased when close to the heels of HE IS THE KISS which had rolled in marginally. Near the 150m, eased when close to the heels of HE IS THE KISS, which had shifted out (K. Zechner). K. Zechner was advised to exercise far greater care.
 
SHE'S BRUTAL– Near the 1100m when racing keenly, had to be steadied when close to the heels of PEACH GALANTES. 

PEACH GALANTES – Raced keenly in the early stages.

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: 3 BRASS BAND – T. Brooker - AR 132(7)(a)(i) – reprimand - use of the whip in consecutive strides on one occasion prior to the 100m.
Race 3: SAPANA'S PEARL – S. Champkin – AR 131(a) – reprimand – careless riding.
Race 3: 2 GYPSY TRICKS (NZ) – J. Lloyd – AR 131(b) – severe reprimand - failure to ride his mount out to the finish.
Race 4: 4 HALFACHANCE – A. McColm – AR 132(7)(a)(i) – reprimand - use of the whip in consecutive strides on one occasion prior to the 100m.
Race 6: 4 APOLLO TEN – T. Fenlon – AR 131(a) – severe reprimand – careless riding.
Race 8. 13 QUAILTY MISS O. Kendal – AR131(a) – reprimand – careless riding

Fines
Race 2: 4 SECRET SUSPICION - S. Ryan – LR 67(1) - $200 - failure to declare a rider by the prescribed time.
Race 3: 8 PRESTIGE PAK - S. and J. Lee – LR 67(1) - $200 failure to declare a rider by the prescribed time. 
Race 4: 7 BEST - J. Lloyd – AR 131(b) - $300 – failure to ride his mount out to the finish.
Race 5: 4 SCOUNDREL – J. Bellamy – AR232(b) - $200 – Failure to comply with Stewards direction
Sup reports
S. Callow $200 – AR122(6)
B. Wiblen - $200 – LR51

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 1: BRASS BAND
Race 2: CONQUER DAT
Race 3: MISS LINNY
Race 5: DARE TO LOVE
Race 6: SUKHBIR
Race 9: LORD DANILO

Horses sampled post-race
All winners, SWITCH THE STARS

Warnings/bars
Race 1: 12  KAMIGAMO (NZ) – official trial required – stood flat footed.
Race 3: 3 SWITCH THE STARS – veterinary clearance + endoscopic scope required – post-race cough.
Race 8: 8 BRAVE EMMA – further barrier certificate – stood flat footed.
Race 9: 2 JACKS AND SODA veterinary clearance required - lame right hind leg.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 15e JOSEPHINE OF TUFFY - Nozi Tomizawa
Race 1: 16e SUBTLE HINTS - Kenji Yoshida
Race 2: 3 MAC AEDO - Micheal Hellyer
Race 2: 4 SECRET SUSPICION - Dale Smith
Race 2: 13e ALIZA - Reece O'Connell (a2/51kg),
Race 3: 4 IDHANA - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 3: 8 PRESTIGE PAK - Archie McColm (a3/52kg)
Race 7: 14e KOGA NINJA - Ms Kayla Johnston (a2/52.5kg)
Race 8: 4 BOLD AS BRASS - Jaden Lloyd
Race 8: 14e LI’L REX - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 8: 15e COSTA CATORI - Ms Steph Tierney (a2/50.5kg)

Late scratchings
Race 5: 4 SCOUNDREL (Stew @ 11:28am)    

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.