QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
GOLD COAST POLY
SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2026
 
 
WEATHER – Overcast
TRACK RATING – Synthetic
RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS

Stewards – D. McMahon (Chair), D. Aurisch, T. Hendy
Clerk of Scales – A. James

GENERAL
 
Trainer N. Dilmi was reprimanded pursuant to LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch dual acceptor HUMANITY by the prescribed time.  
 
Race 1 - LAWRENCE & HANSON BURLEIGH WATERS MAIDEN PLATE 1540M
 
MISSION WISE – Began awkwardly and bumped with MY HOUSE. Jockey D. Peisley reported his mount became worked up pre-race which he believes was detrimental to its finishing efforts. Trainer P. Robl reported it is the intention to send the gelding for a spell.

OAKFIELD GALAXY – Held up for clear running from the 350m until the 250m. Jockey J. Williams reported the gelding travelled well, however when placed under pressure, proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer B. Gentle was advised the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing or trialing.
 
BEAT THE DRUM – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MY HOUSE – Began awkwardly and bumped with MISSION WISE. Cast its near-hind plate.
 
PERFECT TENSION – Slow to begin. Trainer A. Chau was reprimanded under AR106(2) for presenting the gelding without a tongue tie, which is part of its declared gear.
 
ELEMISS – Began awkwardly.
 
PEARL OF SICILY (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Apprentice C. Krahnen reported the mare resented racing in the kickback in the early and middle stages.


Race 2 - LAWRENCE & HANSON NERANG BM65 HANDICAP 2000M
 
Correct weight was delayed when Apprentice C. Krahnen made application for GIDDY GAN’S JOY to be declared a non-starter. After hearing evidence from Apprentice Krahnen, Starter K. Watson and reviewing the patrol footage, it was established that prior to the start being effected, the tongue tie was being adjusted on GIDDY GAN’S JOY in the barriers. The start was however effected when this was still being adjusted and the barrier attendant still had hold of the mare’s head resulting in GIDDY GAN’S JOY beginning awkwardly and losing ground (4L). Stewards, when considering the evidence and reviewing the footage, believe GIDDY GAN’S JOY was denied a fair start and therefore declared the mare a non-starter under AR204(1)(c). Upon the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on GIDDY GAN’S JOY be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st POWER REECE – 0c the win, 2c the place

COASTAL COWBOY – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. When the pace of the race slackened near the 1000m, shifted out and raced in a three-wide position without cover for the remainder. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey D. Peisley reported the gelding wasn’t suited by the slow pace in the middle stages and for this reason, he shifted out and allowed the gelding to roll forward. He added that when asked for an effort, COASTAL COWBOY was disappointing and in his opinion may be better suited racing on grass tracks.
 
POWER REECE – Began awkwardly.
 
ARCHERS REIGN – Connections advised the instructions will be to not use the whip as the gelding resents it. Ridden accordingly.
 
 
Rae 3 - THE LED GROUP ROBUS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100M
 
BALLISTIC STAR – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 800m, steadied from the heels of GOTTAGUN (M. Palmer) which shifted in when not fully clear.  Jockey M. Palmer was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Raced wide for the majority. Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
KING OF VALHALLA – Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
OLD NEW YORK – Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GOTTAGUN – Approaching the 50m, was taken in over a number of strides and eased from the heels of BALLISTIC STAR (S. Sheargold) which shifted in when not clear. Jockey S. Sheargold was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
ENTERPRISE GISELLE – Began awkwardly.  Held up for clear running approaching the home turn. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 250m until approaching the 100m.
 
CAPTAIN BLOOD – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped KING OF VALHALLA. Raced keenly in the lead. Approaching the winning post, eased from the heels of KING OF VALHALLA which laid in.
 
TRAIL BOSS – Stewards accepted trainer G. Hay’s explanation for the late rider declaration.


Race 4 - SAL NATIONAL BM58 HANDICAP 1050M
 
RHETORIC – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers, at the request of its jockey and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure over the final 100m.
 
JEANS – Slow to begin.
 
CHARLOTTE'S HERE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Failed to muster speed in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MYSTICAL GEM – Began awkwardly.


Race 5 - PIPE MAKERS AUSTRALIA BM72 HANDICAP 1540M
 
CAPITAL ASSET – Raced three-wide without cover throughout. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice R. Thorburn advised his instructions were to lead, however when unable to do so, he was caught wide without cover throughout. He added the gelding commenced to weaken from the 500m and in his opinion, may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer S. Strazzieri advised he will consider the racing future of the gelding in his stable. Apprentice Thorburn was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(i) for using his whip on consecutive strides prior to the 100m.

IKASARA – Began awkwardly.
 
RUN LUCY RUN – Apprentice C. Baker reported the mare wasn’t suited when CAPITAL ASSET applied pressure to her outside in the middle stages and commenced to race keenly.
 
KAIZAD – Fractious in the barriers. Raced three-wide with cover throughout.
 
NIGHTCAPPED – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages and improved onto heels near the 1200m.


Race 6 - LAWRENCE & HANSON LISMORE & BALLINA BM58 HANDICAP 1540M
 
COCCINELLA – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BLITZGAL – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
OVEROPTOMYSTIC – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Improved onto heels and was checked on multiple occasions from the 1200m to the 900m. Shifted out to improve approaching the 800m and raced wide from that point onwards. Apprentice M. Apel reported the gelding didn’t begin well and settled further back than anticipated. She added her mount over raced in the middle stages, proving difficult to restrain, which she believes had a detrimental effect on its finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
LAUNCHER – Had the tongue tie refitted behind the barriers. Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running from the 500m until near the 350m. Near the 400m, tightened for room and was steadied between OVEROPTOMYSTIC and COCCINELLA (R. Thorburn) which shifted out when not clear. Apprentice R. Thorburn was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
LENNYSTAR – Resaddled on arrival at the barriers.  Began awkwardly and bumped COCO JEWEL. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALKEBULAN – Presented to race without the bit lifter which is part of the mare’s advertised gear and as one was unable to be found, Stewards permitted the mare to race without this item of gear. Subsequently trainer B. Gentle was severely reprimanded under AR106(2) for presenting the mare with incorrect gear. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Improved onto heels leaving the 1100m and again near the 900m.

COCO JEWEL – Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages.

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: Trainer A. Chau – Presenting horse with incorrect gear – AR106(2)
Race 3: Jockey S. Sheargold – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Severe
Race 5: Trainer N. Dilmi – Failed to scratch dual acceptor by the prescribed time – LR36(6)(a)
Race 5: Apprentice R. Thorburn – Use of whip on consecutive strides – AR132(7)(a)(i) – Severe
Race 6: Trainer B. Gentle – Presented with incorrect gear – AR106(2)– Severe

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
MISSION WISE, BEAT THE DRUM, COASTAL COWBOY, POWER REECE, RUN LUCY RUN, COCCINELLA
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1: OAKFIELD GALAXY – Lame off-foreleg – Veterinary certificate required.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3:             11 TRAIL BOSS - Ms Chelsea Baker (a0/51.5kg),
Race 6:             11 ALKEBULAN - Scott Sheargold
                            14 COCO JEWEL - Ms Chelsea Baker (a0/51.5kg),

Late scratchings
Race 2: GIDDY GAN’S JOY @ 1:51pm – Declared non-starter
 
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.