QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2025

WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Synthetic     RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS

Stewards – D. McMahon (Chair), B. Wright, A. Schofield, P. Reardon, L. De Witt-Rowson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
Gold Coast 20th September 2025
Race 7 Zarraffa’s Coffee Pink Ribbon Cup Open Handicap  1400m:
PRETTY RHO – Trainer R. Chatterton was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare for attempting to savage FAT FINGERS approaching the 150m.
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweights at todays meeting:
Race 1. J. Lloyd +1kg
Race 2. T. Brooker +1kg
Race 5. B. Lerena +0.5kg
 
Trainer A. Campton was fined $300 pursuant to LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch dual acceptors MARATHIA and SILVER WARRIOR by the prescribed time.

Trainer I. Turner was fined $200 pursuant to LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch dual acceptor BETTER YET by the prescribed time. Stewards accepted trainer I. Turner’s reasoning behind the late declaration of rider for BETTER YET in Race 6.

Trainer A. Chau was reprimanded pursuant to LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch dual acceptor NEOCLASSICISM by the prescribed time. Stewards when determining penalty, noted A. Chau’s good record in relation to this rule.
 
RACE 1: GPS FORMWORK MAIDEN PLATE  1150 Metres
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 10 minutes when ED I AM dislodged Apprentice J. Williams and made heavy contact with the outside running rail whilst enroute to the barriers, causing significant damage to the rail which required repair. ED I AM was subsequently declared a late scratching at 1.26pm. On the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets invested on ED I AM be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st SIGLO DE ORO 0c win, 6c place
2nd STARWARD 6c place
 
Trainer G. Cornish was advised that ED I AM must trial or jumpout to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
STARWARD – Raced wide from the 800m.
 
AINSLEY – Weakened from the 200m. Jockey B. Lerena reported that the mare failed to stretch out on the synthetic surface. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer A. Chau was advised that AINSLEY must trial or jumpout to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
DAIQUIRI HILL – Stewards permitted apprentice C. Wells to only claim 1kg of her 2kg allowance when no other apprentice was available. Apprentice C. Wells was subsequently severely reprimanded under AR143(14)(a) for failing to claim her full allowance. Near the 250m, laid in and became awkwardly placed at the heels of SCION and had to be steadied.
 
NEXT EXIT – Slow into stride. Jockey J. Lloyd advised the filly wasn’t suited to racing on the synthetic surface.

RACE 2: THE WAYNE SYRCH RETIREMENT MAIDEN HANDICAP   1540 Metres

JUST WALTER – Apprentice J. Williams dropped his offside rein near the 50m and shifted out slightly, making contact with SISTINE CHAPEL.
 
SOUTHOFTHEBORDER – Trainer P. Bobic was fined $100 pursuant to AR206(2) for presenting the gelding with pre-race ear muffs which were not part of its advertised gear. Began awkwardly. Laid in approaching the winning post.
 
UNEGA WAHY'A – Raced wide throughout.
 
HAPPY COFFEE – Laid out approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
MISHANI EMPIRE – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Jockey T. Brooker reported her mount laid in for the majority.
 
SISTINE CHAPEL – Raced wide until leaving the 1000m. Contacted near the 50m by JUST WALTER.
 
TWO TIME GIRL – Began awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

RACE 3: THE SECRET BURDEN BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1900 Metres

The start of this race was delayed approximately 2 minutes when THE CLAIMANT proved difficult to proceed to the barriers. Trainer A. Campton was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s pre-race manners.
 
WATERMELON – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SLY CORNER (NZ) – Jockey K. Zechner reported that the gelding was disappointing and may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer B. Reardon advised that SLY CORNER would now be sent for a spell.
 
PRINCETON AWARD – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Leaving the 1600m, momentarily steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of BRINGME which shifted in before being corrected by its rider.
 
AUTUNNO – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
RACE 4: SHERPA GROUP BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1200 Metres

TARPS – Slow into stride.
 
BIRMINGHAM – Raced wide for the majority.
 
HOLLYWOOD EPIC – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RACE 5: MULTI COOL AIR-CONDITIONING BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1100 Metres

I AM VOODOO – Raced wide throughout.
 
NEW HAMPSHIRE – Slow to begin.
 
COMMAND APPROVED – Near the 200m, raced in restricted room for a short distance to the inside of FAST FUSION.
 
FAST FUSION – Began awkwardly.
 
EAGLE'S FIRE – Tomizawa – Raced wide throughout.
 
MISHANI STORM – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
RUSSIAN PINS – Lerena – Raced wide throughout.
 
BEACHSIDE BABE – On the entrance to the home straight, tightened for room and was steadied when RUSSIAN PINS (B. Lerena) shifted in after being taken in marginally by EAGLE’S FIRE (N. Tomizawa). Stewards, when considering the incident, advised all riders to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Approaching the 250m, obliged to alter course to obtain clear running.

RACE 6: LPS GROUP BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1540 Metres

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey S. Sheargold, rider of the fourth placed SARSEN against SUPRENDRE (M. Hellyer) the 2nd placegetter, alleging interference approaching the 200m. On the evidence, Stewards were of the opinion that approaching the 200m, SUPRENDRE did shift out, tightening SARSEN and obliging that runner to check and lose its rightful running. Bearing in mind the interference, how both runners finished the race off and the beaten margin of 1 ¾ lengths, Stewards were not satisfied that had the interference not occurred, SARSEN would have finished ahead of SUPRENDRE at the conclusion of the event and therefore the objection was dismissed, and correct weight was declared on the judges semaphored numbers.
 
DISSELATION – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
NIGHTSTICK – Began awkwardly and bumped BETTER YET.
 
SARSEN – Approaching the 200m, checked when SUPRENDRE (M. Hellyer) shifted out when insufficiently clear. Jockey M. Hellyer pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that approaching the 200m, he directed his mount out when not clear, into the line of SARSEN which was tightened for room, checked and lost its rightful running. Jockey Hellyer’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 15 days to commence midnight 6th of October 2025 and to conclude midnight the 21st of October 2025. When determining penalty, Stewards considered Jockey Hellyer’s record in relation to this rule, guilty plea, forthright evidence and the QRIC careless riding penalty guidelines.
 
BOKUDEN – Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 700m.
 
THE WELLIAN – Jockey A. Goindasamy advised the gelding raced flat and was disappointing when asked for an effort from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SNITCH'N'SNATCHING – Trainer L. Park was reprimanded pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
RACE 7: AUSCOAST FIRE SERVICES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1540 Metres

HORSBURGH – Bumped near the 500m. Laid in under pressure rounding the home turn and in the home straight.
 
EASTOWN – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running from the 500m until the 300m. Bumped approaching the 200m.
 
FLYING CELICA – Slow to begin. Laid out approaching the home turn. Apprentice C. Baker reported that in her opinion, her mount failed to handle the synthetic track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
MAGIC ISLAND – Began awkwardly. Laid out approaching and rounding the home turn and near the 500m, bumped with HORSBURGH. Bumped with EASTOWN approaching the 200m.
 
NEOCLASSICISM – Momentarily held up for a short distance approaching the 200m
 
BLACK TYPHOON – Slow to begin.
 
SEEYA LATER GATER – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GLENRAY'S MATE – Apprentice C. Krahnen was fined $500 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m, 11 in totality. Apprentice Krahnen was also advised of her obligation when using her whip on a horse which is out of contention. 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Apprentice C. Wells – fail to claim full allowance – AR143(14)(a) – severe.
Race 4. Trainer A. Chau – fail to scratch dual acceptor (NEOCLASSICISM) by prescribed time – LR36(6)(a).
Race 6. Trainer L. Park – late declaration of rider – LR67(1).  

Fines
Race 2. Trainer P. Bobic – present horse with incorrect gear – AR206(2) - $100.
Race 4. Trainer A. Campton (MARATHIA) & (SILVER WARRIOR) – fail to scratch dual acceptors by prescribed time – LR36(6)(a) - $300.
Race 7. Trainer I. Turner (BETTER YET) – fail to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time – LR36(6)(a) - $200.
Race 7. Apprentice C. Krahnen – use of whip on 9 occasions prior to 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $500.
 
Suspensions
Race 6. Jockey M. Hellyer – careless riding – AR131(a) – 15 days – commencing m/n 6/10/2025 ending m/n 21/10/2025.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
JUST WALTER, SOUTHOFTHEBORDER, THE CLAIMANT, BRINGME, DISSELATION, FLYING CELICA. 

Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. ED I AM – pre race behavior – late scratching – trial/jumpout.
Race 1. AINSLEY – poor performance – trial/jumpout.
Race 3. THE CLAIMANT – reluctant to proceed to barriers – warning.

Protests
Race 6. 4th (SARSEN) vs 2nd (SUPRENDRE) – DISMISSED.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6. 9. BETTER YET – N. Tomizawa
Race 6. 12. SNITCH’N’SNATCHING – N. Masuda
Race 7. 13. SEEYA LATER GATER – T. Brooker
Race 7. 15. GLENRAY’S MATE – C. Krahnen
 
Late scratchings
Race 1. ED I AM @ 1.26pm – dislodged rider and made heavy contact with outside running rail.



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.