QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
GATTON
FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2026
 
 
WEATHER – Overcast     
TRACK RATING – Soft 6, Soft 5 (1:20pm)
RAIL – +1m 550m - 400m, true remainder
 
OFFICIALS

Stewards – D. McMahon (Chair), B. Wright, T. Preston & T. Hendy (Cadet)
Clerk Of Scales - Z. Lines

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Gold Coast 14/10/2026 -
TRISKELION – Race 5 Aquis Beaudesert Turf Club - Friday 6 February 2026
Stewards concluded an inquiry into the reason for TRISKELION falling near the 200m. After taking evidence from Apprentice J. Williams, assisted by RQ Apprentice Coach M. Cahill and upon reviewing the available footage, Stewards determined that at a point leaving the 300m, TRISKELION commenced to gain ground on BOOM BREAK (E. Lang) which was under pressure and weakening; and approaching the 200m, TRISKELION improved onto the heels of that runner and fell. Stewards in assessing all the evidence, were of the view that Apprentice Williams should have desisted from pressuring his mount sooner when realising BOOM BREAK was commencing to weaken. However, when considering how quickly BOOM BREAK weakened, Stewards did not take any action against Apprentice Williams other than advising him to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
Toowoomba 12/10/2026 –
Stewards have concluded their inquiries into the stabling of Brooklyn Daisy, Decorative, Lupine and Uluwatu trained by Kristie Clark Peoples, which were engaged to participate at the Dalby Cup meeting on Sunday 13th of September 2026. On the day, evidence was taken from Trainer K. Clark-Peoples and as a result Stewards withdrew all of herhorses engaged at the meeting. Today Stewards continued their inquires via video link with K. Clark-Peoples and her legal counsel Mr. Jim Murdoch KC. After taking further evidence and submissions K. Clark-Peoples was issued one charge under the provisions of AR296(4)(b) and fined $500. Stewards considered the evidenced tendered that the horses declared for Dalby, along with the horses engaged to race at the Toowoomba meeting on Saturday 12th of September, had left the Sunshine Coast stables on Saturday afternoon. The horses engaged at Dalby were dropped off at the Hursley Road property prior to the Toowoomba runners arriving on course. Further K. Clark-Peoples advised that the reason the Dalby runners were stabled on this occasion was a part of her handling the logistics of horses being engaged at several meetings over the weekend with limited vehicles and to manage staff. In accessing penalty Stewards considered that K. Clark-Peoples had not notified Stewards of her travel intentions prior to leaving her Sunshine Coast stables, her guilty plea, forthright evidence, her approximately 15 years of holding a trainer’s licence, this being her first breach of this rule along with the concern of integrity and a penalty to act as a specific and general deterrent.
 
GENERAL
 
Trainer T. Hargrave was reprimanded pursuant to LR67(1) for the late declaration of D. Peisley as the jockey of FORTRESS AUSTRALIA in Race 4. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account Trainer Hargraves’ record in relation to the rule.
 
Trainer C. Byrne was reprimanded pursuant to LR67(1) for the late declaration of B. El- Issa as the jockey of WHISKEY AND WINE in Race 5. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account Trainer Byrne’s record in relation to the rule.
 
As jockey D. Turner was unavailable due to personal reasons he was replaced as per the race day summary.
 
Stewards approved the following overweight:
Race 1: D. Peisley +0.5kg (56.5)
 
Race 1 - BARRIER REEF POOLS MAIDEN PLATE 1400M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards considered a protest lodged by T. Brooker, jockey of the 2nd placed GRANDSTANDER against the 1st placed KICK ON CHARLIE (D. Peisley) alleging interference over the final 100m. After viewing the Stewards patrol footage and hearing evidence from both T. Brooker & D. Peisley it was established leaving the 100m KICK ON CHARLIE shifted out under riding, contacting GRANDSTANDER momentarily. When considering the interference suffered to GRANDSTANDER and the ½ head margin, Stewards couldn’t be satisfied that had the interference not occurred, GRANDSTANDER would have finished ahead of KICK ON CHARLIE at the conclusion of the event and therefore dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the judges numbers.

GRANDSTANDER – Hampered at the start. Leaving the 100m, contacted by KICK ON CHARLIE which shifted out.
 
I'M ON FIRE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 100m, jockey B. Lerena dropped his offside rein before re-gathering a short distance later.

MOONLIGHT ODYSSEY – Began awkwardly. Apprentice K. Barker reported her mount laid out rounding the turns.  
 
OVEROPTOMYSTIC – Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.

ZOUBUCA SHOTS – Began awkwardly, shifted in and hampered GRANDSTANDER. Cast its off-hind plate.
 
KICK ON CHARLIE – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 100m shifted out, contacting GRANDSTANDER.
 
NOTES OF AUTUMN (NZ) – Stood flat footed at the start and lost ground (3L). Trainer A. Campton was advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s record.


Race 2 - MCNEIL FARMS MAIDEN PLATE 1400M
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately five (5) minutes owing to the on-course veterinarian being required to attend to LUCKY JOKER which became cast in the float when leaving the course. The gelding was subsequently found to have sustained a serious wound to its near hindleg and was treated on course. Trainer P. Wallace was advised LUCKY JOKER would require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again.
 
RUSTY BOLT – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly, shifted out and hampered ELEMISS. Apprentice I. Jessop reported her mount proved difficult to steer throughout the race and didn’t feel comfortable when placed under pressure and for this reason, she eased the gelding down over the final 400m.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer K. Zahmel was advised RUSTY BOLT would be required to trial to satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
STOLEN STOCK – Leaving the 1000m, improved on the heels of FLYING VISION and shifted out. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid in near the 900m. Held up for clear running from the 400m until the 250m.
 
BELLOUISE – Jockey L. Tiley reported his mount laid out over the final 400m.
 
BRIGHT OUTLOOK – Held up for clear running from the 400m until the 300m. Jockey M. Du Plessis reported it wasn’t his intention to be as far forward, however after beginning well, he landed in the lead and elected to allow the mare to stride rather than restrain.
 
COOL THOUGHTS – Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 900m, raced in restricted room and was steadied to the inside of STOLEN STOCK, which laid in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
ELLOFABY – Leaving the 1000m, hampered when FLYING VISION shifted in. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
FLYING VISION – Leaving the 1000m, whilst racing keenly, improved onto the heels of BELLOUISE, blundered and lost ground. Leaving the 800m was bumped by ELLOFABY. Held up for clear running momentarily rounding the home turn. Jockey B. El-Issa was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(i) for using his whip in consecutive strides on two occasions prior to the 100m.

TRUSTY FELINA – Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up momentarily near the 150m.
 
ELEMISS – Hampered on jumping and carried wider.  Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Leaving the 100m, obliged to alter course and shift out to obtain clear running. Approaching the winning post, improved close the heels of FLYING VISION and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
TWO TIME GIRL – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.    
 
Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Soft 5 at 1:20pm.
 

Race 3 - HARMAN CONCRETING QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE     860M
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately five (5) minutes initially when MISHANI CHARM was fractious in the barriers, reared and became cast. MISHANI CHARM was subsequently declared a late scratching at 1:43pm on veterinary advice. Upon the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on MISHANI CHARM be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st PINOT PIRATE 3c Win 4c Place
2nd ZANDARI 6c Place
3rd STELLIQUE 8c Place
 
Trainer D. Stanbridge was advised MISHANI CHARM would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
The start was further delayed when BLACK RHINO lunged in the barriers, reared and became cast. BLACK RHINO was subsequently declared a late scratching at 1:46pm on veterinary advice. Upon the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on BLACK RHINO be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st PINOT PIRATE 0c Win 2c Win
2nd ZANDARI 3c Place
3rd STELLIQUE 4c Place
 
Trainer N. Luke was advised BLACK RHINO would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
Jockey J. Taylor and Apprentice W. Galloway were both examined by QAS officials and cleared to fulfil their remaining engagements
 
CHARLIE CHOO CHOO – Slow to begin. Approaching the 800m, steadied when tightened for room between CIPHER SHOW and BOLD GEM, which shifted out and away from STELLIQUE which laid out shortly after the start.
 
OFF YOUR ROCKER – Raced wide until the 500m.
 
READY AS BAM – Declared a late scratching at 11:19am after being found to be a lame in the near hindleg. Trainer G. Richardson was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again.

ZANDARI – Raced keenly in the early stages.  

 
Race 4 - GOODYEAR AUTO CARE GATTON BM58 HANDICAP 860M
 
TARA'S REWARD – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid in througout and when placed under pressure in the home straight, obliged apprentice W. Galloway to straighten his mount on a number of occasions.
 
I AM A WINNER – Underwent a veterinary examination after becoming fractious in the tie-up stalls, and was declared a late scratching at 1:54pm when found to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer B. Gorman was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again.    
 
IGOTMYMINDONYOU – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.       
 
COOL SHALAA – Raced wide throughout.

FORTRESS AUSTRALIA – Jockey D. Peisley reported his mount failed to travel in the early stages however responded well under pressure in the home straight, adding the gelding will be better suited racing over further distances than that of today’s race.
 
LADIES OCEAN RUN – Leaving the 700m, became awkwardly placed for a short distance.

SPIKED – From the 600m until near the 450m, raced in restricted room to the inside of TARA’S REWARD (W. Galloway), which laid in. Apprentice W. Galloway was advised to show more care in similar circumstances.


Race 5 - ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL ROSEWOOD MAIDEN PLATE (SET WEIGHTS) 1100M
 
BEAR OIL – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
OSCAR – Near the 600m, steadied and lost ground, after improving into restricted room. Held up for clear running from the 500m until approaching the 200m.

WHISKEY AND WINE – Jockey B. El-Issa was fined $300 purusant to AR131(b) for failing to ride his mount out fully to the finish line. In accessing penalty, Stewards considered that jockey B. El-Issa had only recently returned to race riding, his record in relation to this rule and could not be comfortably satisfied that his actions cost his mount finishing fourth.

LOVE AND PAIN – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having raced at Warwick on the 10th of October 2026 and was cleared to start. Raced wide throughout.  
 
MISHANI VISION – Raced wide throughout.    
 
SPEED ENCORE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
EGYPTIAN GODDESS – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Near the 250m, raced in restricted room between MISHANI VISON which shifted in marginally and SPEED ENCORE (App. J. Hampson) which shifted out under riding. Apprentice J. Hampson was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
DEMES GIRL – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early and middles stages, proving difficult to restrain. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Trainer N. Hocking was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing manners. Jockey R. Wilson was fined $400 pursuant to AR131(b) for failing to ride her mount out fully to the finish line. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered jockey Wilson’s record in relation to this rule and could not be comfortably satisfied that her actions cost her mount finishing second.  


Race 6 - GET YOUR CALCUTTA TICKETS – SEE WWW.LOCKYERVALLEYTURFCLUB.COM.AU FOR DETAILS 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1100M
 
ENCRYPTED FEELING – Began awkwardly. When asked to comment on the performance jockey B. El-Issa reported his mount, which was first up, travelled comfortably however when asked for an effort proved disappointing.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be galloped on.

OH PRETTY EMMA – Slow to begin. Near the 150m, altered course and shifted out to obtain clear running.

ILANA THE FIRST – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
HIGHER CALLING – Raced keenly in the early stages. Approaching the finish line, eased when improving close to the heels of ROCKY BLONDE which shifted in.

SHELLY'S ACE – Began awkwardly.
 
PEACH GALANTES – Raced keenly in the early stages.

LI'L REX – Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Apprentice F. Sandkuhl reported her mount isn’t suited when not obtaining a leading position. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.


Race 7 - SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER – MELBOURNE CUP CALCUTTA DRAW FALVEY’S HOTEL GATTON BM58 HANDICAP 2000M
 
VICTORY COMMAND (NZ) – A post-race veterinary examination identified the presence of blood in both nostrils. Trained J. Townsend was advised, in accordance with AR79(4), the gelding shall not without permission of the Stewards: (a) be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse, recognised training track, private training establishment, or other place for a period of two months; (b) start in any race for a period of 3 months, and then only after: (i) a gallop of at least 1000 metres; or (ii) an official trial or jump-out; in the presence, and to the satisfaction of a Steward.

DEVIL RIDER – Raced keenly in the middle stages.

TARADALE – Slow into stride. Leaving the winning post on the first occasion, raced in restricted room and brushed the running rail when racing inside TERMITE, which shifted in slightly. Held up for clear running from the 600m until the 400m.
 
PAPAL MISS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Raced keenly with its head up leaving the home straight on the first occasion. Commenced to race keenly passing the 1400m, shifted out and raced wide for the remainder. Apprentice P. Carter dropped her whip near the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards questioned Apprentice P. Carter, in the presence of senior rider M. Du Plessis, regarding her riding of the mare particularly in the middle stages. Apprentice Carter explained her instructions were to allow PAPAL MISS to travel where comfortable, adding that in the middle stages the mare commenced to over race and near the 1300m, she shifted wider. She stated that the mare continued racing keenly and she allowed her mount to stride however couldn’t reach the lead, so she was caught in a four wide position without cover throughout. Apprentice Carter added that from the 600m, when placed under pressure, PAPAL MISS failed to respond to her riding and weakened. Stewards were of the view that in the middle stages, apprentice Carter should have attempted to restrain her mount when caught four wide in an attempt to obtain a position with cover to give the mare the best opportunity to finish the race off. When considering apprentice Carter has only just returned from an extended lay off due to injury and had limited rides, Stewards took the matter no further.
 
THINK I'M IRISH – Slow into stride.
 
GRIFFINSTOWN GIRL – Over raced in the early and middles stages. Apprentice I. Jessop was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR132(6)(c) for using her whip when out of contention.
 
TERMITE – Held up for clear running from the 400m until the 300m. Improved close to heels approaching the winning post and went to the line without being fully tested.


Race 8 - BOOK IN YOUR WORK XMAS PARTY – FRIDAY 4TH DEC RACE DAY 0 - 55 HANDICAP  1400M
 
IL CUBO – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
KHARIF – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
MIGHTY JUDD – Began awkwardly.
 
FLYING PHOENIX – Declared a late scratching at 2:04pm after becoming cast in its box prior to leaving for the races. Trainer B. Everingham was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again.
 
FLYING CELICA – Began awkwardly. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise and, for this reason eased it down over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer K. Clark-Peoples advised she will report back to Stewards in the subsequent days on how the mare pulls up.
 
VIZSTAR – Raced wide throughout.
 
IMAREALAMERICAN – Held up in the early stages of the home straight and passing the 200m, shifted wider to obtain clear running.       


 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2: B. El-Issa – AR132(7)(a)(i) – Use of whip in consecutive strides.
Race 4: T. Hargraves – LR67(1) – Late declaration of jockey.
Race 5: C. Byrne – LR67(1) - Late declaration of jockey.
Race 7: I. Jessop – AR132(6)(c) – Use of whip when out of contention – Severe.
 
Fines
Toowoomba 12/10/2026 - K. Clark-Peoples - AR296(4)(b) - $500
Race 5: R. Wilson – AR131(b) - $400 – Failed to ride mount out fully to the finish line.
Race 5: B. El-Issa – AR131(b) - $300 – Failed to ride mount fully to the finish line.  

Race day injuries/illness
Race 3: J. Taylor – Knee soreness – Cleared to fulfil remaining engagements
Race 3: Apprentice W. Galloway – Leg soreness – Cleared to fulfil remaining engagements

Absent jockeys
D. Turner.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
OVEROPTOMYSTIC, NOTES OF AUTUMN, STOLEN STOCK, VICTORY COMMAND, QUALITY MISS, OAKFIELD MONTANA
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1: NOTES OF AUTUMN – Stood flat footed – Warning.
Race 1: LUCKY JOKER – Veterinary certificate – Lacerations
Race 2: RUSTY BOLT – Trial to Stewards satisfaction – Racing manners.
Race 3: READY AS BAM – Veterinary certificate – Lame near hind.
Race 3: BLACK RHINO – Further barrier certificate.
Race 3: MISHANI CHARM – Further barrier certificate.
Race 4: I AM A WINNER – Lame near foreleg – Veterinary certificate.
Race 5: DEMES GIRL – Racing manners – Warning
Race 7: VICTORY COMMAND – Bled both nostrils – First occasion.
Race 8: FLYING PHOENIX – Cast in box – Veterinary certificate.
 
Bleeders
Race 7: VICTORY COMMAND – Bled both nostrils – First occasion.

Protests
Race 1: 2nd VS 1st – Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2:8 FLYING VISION - Bobby El-Issa
          13e ELEMISS - Anthony Allen
          14e TWO TIME GIRL - Ms Colleen Krahnen (a1.5/53kg),
Race 3:11e BOLD GEM - Brandon Lerena
Race 4:2 I AM A WINNER - Ms Olivia Kendal (a0/52kg),
          6 FORTRESS AUSTRALIA - Danny Peisley
          11e RAFALE JOLIE - Ashley Butler
Race 5:4 WHISKEY AND WINE - Bobby El-Issa
          14e EGYPTIAN GODDESS - Ashley Butler
          15e DEMES GIRL - Ms Rebecca Wilson
          16e PROFFER - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 6:15e SHELLY’S ACE - Ms Georgina Cartwright
17e LI’L REX - Ms Fiona Sandkuhl (a0/51kg),
Race 8:8 FAR CRY - Mark Du Plessis
          16e IMAREALAMERICAN - Anthony Allen

Late scratchings
Race 3: READY AS BAM 11:19am.
Race 3: MISHANI CHARM 1:43pm.
Race 3: BLACK RHINO 1:46pm.
Race 4: I AM A WINNER 1:54pm.
Race 8: FLYING PHOENIX 2:04pm.

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.