QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
AQUIS PARK GOLD COAST POLY
SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2026
 
 
WEATHER – Showers  
TRACK RATING – Synthetic       
RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS

Stewards – B. Wright (Chair), D. Aurisch, D. McMahon, E. Batten & T. Hendy (Cadet).
Clerk Of Scales – P. Reardon

GENERAL
 
Stewards accepted the reason put forward by Trainer C. Anderson regarding the race day declaration of K. Wilson-Taylor as the rider of FAR BEYOND in Race 7.
 
Trainer R. Pereira was fined $200 under LR67(1) for the race day declaration of B. Thornton as the rider of PUROSANGUE in Race 8.
 
As Apprentice O. Kendal was engaged to ride at Eagle Farm and Toowoomba and unable to fulfil her engagement on READY MISTER MUSIC in Race 7, she was replaced by G. Goomany as no other apprentice rider was available. Apprentice O. Kendal was fined $100 pursuant to AR127(1) for failing to fulfil her riding engagement.
 
Apprentice G. Spokes was replaced by B. El-Issa as the rider of SISTINE EXPLORER in Race 8. Subsequently, Apprentice G. Spokes was fined $100 pursuant to AR127(1) for failing to fulfil his riding engagement.
 
As apprentice C. Krahnen was not riding due to acceptable reasons she was replaced as per the race day summary.
 
Due to a miss understanding S. Sheargold was replaced by A. Thompson on BIG IN JAPAN in Race 3.
 
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 5: F. Larson +.5kg (54.5)
 
Race 1 - COMPLETE PLUMBING QTIS MAIDEN PLATE          1900 M
 
BLOOD RED -  Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running passing the 300m when awkwardly placed to the heels of QUEEN OF THINKING, before shifting to the outside to obtain clear running.
 
SHAMOLATTE – Raced keen early.
 
WASAI –Began awkwardly and lost ground. Whilst racing keenly approaching the 1500m, got its head up when close to heels of SHAMOLATTE. Raced keen in the middles stages. Held up for clear running from the passing 500m until passing the 300m.

QUEEN OF THINKING – Fractious in the barriers. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.


Race 2 - COMPLETE ELECTRICAL QLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP   1900 M
 
LA ROSETTA –Raced keen early and on occasions got its head up.
 
FIERCE LUVA – Raced keen early and passing the 1400m, was allowed to stride toward the lead.
 
HE'S A SAINT (NZ) - Contacted approaching the 100m. Rider F. Larson reported the gelding laid in for the majority of the event.
 
PAPAL MISS - Slow to begin.
 
ZHONGXIN KOALA - Approaching the 100m shifted out slightly and contacted HE’S A SAINT.
 
TARADALE   - Fractious in the barriers. Passing the 300m, steadied when momentarily tightened by FIERCE LUVA (J. Franklin), which shifted ground whilst laying in. Rider J. Franklin was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
SMELTER (IRE) - Raced keen early and passing the 1400m, got its head up when racing close to the heels of HE’S A SAINT.


Race 3 - GOLLAN RACING GOLD COAST QTIS MAIDEN PLATE          1540 M
 
BIG IN JAPAN – Began awkwardly and shifted in hampering POISED TYCOON. In the home straight lay in and passing the 150m, shifted out from behind HURRICANE HANK into clear running.
 
POISED TYCOON  - Began awkwardly, then hampered shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid out from the 500m until on straightening. Rider D. Peisley reported the gelding may not have been suited to the synthetic surface and was disappointing.
 
QUARTZOPOLIS (NZ) – Passing the 1200m raced keenly when awkwardly placed on heels.
 
DARK MARTIAN – Shifted its near hind plate leaving the stalls, was refitted and underwent a veterinary examination. Rider J. Franklin reported the gelding hung in for the majority of the race. Passing the 1200m carried QUARTZOPOLIS in behind GOULBURN, resulting in QUARTZOPOLIS commencing to race keen and placed awkwardly on the heels of GOULDBURN. Continued to hang in and in the straight was unable to be ridden out properly. Trainer M. Freedman was advised DARK MARTIAN would be required to Officially trial to Stewards satisfaction before racing again. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
PERFECT TENSION – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
FIERCE LADY – Declared a late withdrawal at 11:55am after being injured on route and found to be lame in the off hind leg. Trainer J. Edwards was advised the filly would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
GOULBURN - Began awkwardly and shifted out hampering POISED TYCOON.


Race 4 - MORETON HIRE COMMUNITY CUP BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP   1150 M        
 
STORMLAND (NZ)  - Change of tactics; settle further forward. Settled behind the lead. Began awkwardly, contacting KING OF MINTO on the hindquarters.
 
KING OF MINTO – Contacted on the hindquarters shortly after the start.
 
LADY SHOTGUN – Bumped on jumping.

BATTLE OF VIENNA - Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping LADY SHOTGUN. Rider K. Wilson-Taylor could offer no explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
JEWELS STATEMENT – Declared a late withdrawal at 9:40am after being cast in its box, with swelling in the off foreleg. Trainer S. McGuren was notified a veterinary certificate is required prior to racing again.
 

Race 5 - KOLLOSCHE COMMUNITY FUND QTIS MAIDEN PLATE          1150 M
 
KING OF VALHALLA –Began awkwardly. Raced three-wide without cover throughout. When questioned, Apprentice A. McColm stated he was instructed to be positive on the horse from the wide gate and whilst taking up a leading position, was obliged to race three-wide without cover. He said approaching the 800m he considered coming back on the gelding to find cover, however; KING OF VALHALLA was keen, and he believed it would have disadvantaged the gelding by interrupting its momentum at this point of the race, so he elected to hold his position. He added this contributed to the horse failing to finish the race off when it commenced to weaken on straightening. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.  
 
OLD NEW YORK - Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
SYMO'S BOY – Rider A. Thompson dropped his whip near 100m.

SPEED ENCORE – Began awkwardly. Apprentice M. Apel reported her mount laid out for the majority of the event.       
 
DEFIANT CODE – Slow to begin. Rider J. Franklin reported the gelding, which was having its second start, was not suited to the synthetic surface and would be more competitive over a longer journey.


Race 6 - ARRON KENNEDY MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP   1540 M
 
MR BUBBALUSKI - Began awkwardly and then tightened shortly after the start. Apprentice A. McColm reported the gelding did not jump as expected and is a horse that needs to settle on speed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a mild cough.

ALL ABOUT ARTIE - Raced three-wide without cover throughout. Laid out from the 500m and over the concluding stages proved difficult to ride.
 
MAPLE DOOR – Slow to muster speed. Near the 1200m got its head up and laid in. Laid out approaching and round the 800m turn. Laid in under pressure in the straight.

COSMIC COCO – Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 500m until the 400m.
 
HE IS THE KISS - Raced three-wide throughout, without cover.
 
FLYING VISION – Noted post-race to have lost the near hind plate.  


Race 7 - COASTAL TIPPER HIRE CLASS 1 HANDICAP          1200 M
 
LA PROFECIA – Held up for clear running from the 500m until near the 150m.

SIR DON – Began awkwardly.
 
CHAYSE 'N' BODHI - Passing the 1000m for a short distance got its head up and raced ungenerously. Raced very wide rounding the home turn.
 
ICYMISS –Raced three-wide without cover early. Near the 200m steadied to avoid the heels of FAR BEYOND (K. Wilson-Taylor), which shifted in under riding. Rider K. Wilson-Taylor was reprimanded to pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding. Rider B. Thornton was severely reprimanded purusant to AR131(b), for failing to ride his mount out fully to the finish. In considering the matter, account was taken of B. Thornton’s clear record in relation to the rule.  

MINTO'S PRINCE - Began awkwardly.
 
MINI ANGEL - Held up for clear running from the 300m until the 150m.
 
THE BOSS MAN – Slow to begin, then tightened between LA PROFECIA, which shifted out and MINI ANGEL, which shifted in.


Race 8 - ACCURATE ROAD PROFILING SERVICES BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP      1050 M
 
GREAT ASPIRATIONS (NZ) – Slow to begin. Hung in when under pressure in the home straight. Rider J. Taylor was spoken to advisedly regarding using his whip in an action which raises his arm above shoulder height.
 
SUM INVICTUS – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid in under pressure in the home straight, proving difficult for Apprentice A. McColm to ride out.

STEFFI ELECTRICA – Raced with its head up in the early and middle stages, on occasion.  
 
JUNGLE WARRIOR – Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages. Approaching the 150m, eased when tightened between QICKWIT, which shifted out slightly and OUR COMBINATION(B. Lerena), which shifted in under pressure, when not fully clear. In all the circumstances, B. Lerena was severely reprimanded purusant to AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
PUROSANGUE – Rider B. Thornton reported the gelding felt uncomfortable in its action over the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.

OUR COMBINATION – Shifted in under pressure over the final 200m.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 7: K. Wilson-Taylor – AR131(a) – Careless riding.
Race 7: B. Thornton – AR131(b) – Failed to ride mount out fully to the line - Severe.
Race 8: B. Lerena – AR131(a) – Careless riding - Severe.

Fines
Race 7: Apprentice O. Kendal - $100 – AR127(1) - Failing to fulfil an engagement.
Race 8: Apprentice G. Spokes - $100 – AR127(1) - Failing to fulfil an engagement.
Race 8: R. Pereira – $200 – LR67(1) – Failed to declare rider by prescribed time.

Absent jockeys
Apprentice C. Krahnen.
Apprentice O. Kendal.
Apprentice G. Spokes.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
MISSION WISE, SHE LOVES ME, WASAI, QUEEN OF THINKING, LA ROSETTA, HE’S A SAINT TARADALE, PAPAL MISS, BIG IN JAPAN, HURRICANE HANK, LADY SHOTGUN, OLD NEW YORK, RUN LUCY RUN, ALL ABOUT ARTIE, MAPLE DOOR,

Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3: DARK MARTIAN – Official Trial – Hung in.
Race 3: FIERCE LADY – Lame off-hind – Veterinary certificate
Race 4: JEWELS STATEMENT – Swelling off-foreleg - Veterinary certificate.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:3 OLE ALI - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 2:8 TARADALE - Ms McKenzie Apel (a2/53kg),
Race 3:1 BIG IN JAPAN - Adin Thompson
Race 5:17e DEFIANT CODE - Jasper Franklin
Race 6:5 MAPLE DOOR - Adin Thompson
Race 7:5 FAR BEYOND - Kyle Wilson-Taylor
          12 READY MISTER MUSIC - Girish Goomany
          14e MINI ANGEL - Dylan Turner
          16e THE BOSS MAN - Ms Amy Graham (a2/51kg),
Race 8:2 SISTINE EXPLORER - Bobby El-Issa
          10 PUROSANGUE - Boris Thornton
          12 GUNNA REIGN - Noriyuki Masuda
          14e OUR COMBINATION - Brandon Lerena
          15e QICKWIT - Ms Yvette Lewis
          17e SO BE INSPIRED - Fred Larson

Late scratchings
Race 3: FIERCE LADY 11:55am.
Race 4: JEWELS STATEMENT 9:40am.

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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.