QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 2025

WEATHER – Fine   
TRACK RATING – Good 4         
RAIL – +5m 1000m-W/Post; +3m Remainder
PENETROMETER – 4.7

OFFICIALS

Stewards – B. Wright (Chair), D. McMahon, A. Schofield, A. Dowsett, P. Reardon

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT


GENERAL

As apprentice J. Williams was absent through injury, he was replaced as per the Stewards summary. Apprentice J. Williams was advised that he requires a medical clearance prior to next riding.
 
Medical clearances were provided by rider A. Goindasamy and apprentice O. Webb, who was stood down at Ipswich (29/08/2025) following a gate incident which also required her to undergo a cognitive test.
 

RACE 1: LAST CHANCE TO RENEW MEMBERSHIPS MAIDEN PLATE 1000 M

MISHANI FLASH – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
DEMES GIRL – When under pressure in the home straight, laid out.
 
CONFISERIE (NZ) – In the middle stages, raced keenly.
 
PRINCESS SHANGHAI – In the early and middle stages, raced keenly when wide without cover.
 
THE FOUNDLING – Approaching the 700m, checked when tightened onto the rail by SCION, which in turn received tightening from its outside by DEMES GIRL (D. Smith), which was laying in. In the incident, SCION was also hampered. Stewards acknowledged the efforts made by rider D. Smith to correct his mount and took no action. Lost its off-front plate
 
IT'SMEYOUWANT – Approaching the 600m, got its head up when being restrained and raced ungenerously. Raced wide throughout without cover.


RACE 2: OFFICIATING FIRST FOALS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000 M

BLUE WHITE BLUE – Shifted out on jumping and bumped JEANS. Held up for a run approaching the 100m before shifting to the outside of EMBOLDEN to obtain clear running.
 
JEANS – Bumped at the start.
 
SOLIDUDE – Shifted in on jumping and bumped MAGIC INVADER. Passing the 900m, momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of PIPPIE POMAR (N. Tomizawa), which shifted in when not quite clear. Rider N. Tomizawa was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
 
MONTE CARLO MISS – Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
PIPPIE POMAR – Began awkwardly.
 
SILVER SMASH – Rider K. Matheson reported the filly, which was having its first start, raced greenly and would be better suited to racing over a longer journey. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly had been galloped on its near hind leg.

YAKITORI – Approaching the 100m, momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of JEANS (D. Turner), which shifted in when not quite clear. Rider D. Turner was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
 
MISHANI LETHAL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced greenly throughout.
 
MAGIC INVADER – Bumped at the start. Passing the 900m, eased when racing in tight room between SOLIDUDE and JEANS, which was taken out slightly by BLUE WHITE BLUE, before being straightened. In the circumstances, no action was taken. Proved difficult to load, delaying the start. Trainer C. Anderson was notified the gelding was suspended from racing until a further barrier certificate is obtained. Trainer C. Anderson advised the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
 

RACE 3: THE GREG 'GG' HERRING 80TH BIRTHDAY CLASS 6 PLATE 1000 M

TROIKA – On arrival at the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination after contacting the rail leaving the enclosure.
 
BALTRAY – Began awkwardly.  
 
VEGAS RAIDER – Began awkwardly, blundered and lost ground. Raced keenly when wide without cover throughout.
 
INTRODUCING – Apprentice R. Thorburn dropped his whip near the 200m.
 

RACE 4: TAB FASTER VISION CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400 M

LONE FORCE – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped SUENITO. Laid out rounding the home turn and in the straight. Rider K. Matheson was warned about using his whip in the vicinity of the horse’s neck. 
 
MOONFLEET – For several strides near the 200m, was held up for a run before shifting to the outside of CALYX ROSE to obtain clear running.
 
FLY FIFER – Slow to begin. When questioned, rider R. Jamieson stated it was the intention to lead, however; as the mare was slow to leave the gates, she was obliged to ride hard in the early stages to obtain a forward position, but when it was clear that FLY FIFER would be caught wide, she elected to steady near the 1000m in an attempt to find cover. She added FLY FIFER is best ridden either leading or on the speed.
 
CALYX ROSE – Raced three-wide without cover from the 1100m until near the 500m.
 
SNEAKY RICH – Slow to begin. Raced keenly when being restrained to find cover passing the 1000m.
 
SUENITO – Bumped at the start. Rider A. Goindasamy reported he was asked to be forward on the gelding and traveled well in the run, but when placed under pressure in the home straight, failed to respond and weakened from the 200m. He added SUENITO was having its third start in two weeks and may not have appreciated the continual back-up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions on its near hind bumper. Trainer V. Venkaya was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again.  


RACE 5: STRONGER @ AQUIS STALLIONS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400 M

SOMETHING SHINY – Began awkwardly. Apprentice C. Bellamy reported the gelding raced very erratically, proved difficult to control and on several occasions checked from heels. Trainer B. Lockwood was notified a warning would be recorded against the gelding’s racing manners.  
 
BATTLE WORTHY – Near the 700m, checked when attempting a run to the inside of SOMETHING SHINY, which had been racing ungenerously and shifted out before shifting back in. EFFIE’S JOY, which was following BATTLEWORTHY, got its head up and was also checked.
 
LET'S DO IT AGAIN (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 1000m got its head up and shifted out to avoid the heels of CAPTAIN INSANO. Taken wider rounding the home turn.
 
XTRAVAGANT GIFT – Rider B. Lerena reported the gelding, which was having its second start, obtained the lead comfortably, travelled well until on straitening and when asked for an effort, failed to respond as expected, giving ground from the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
BUTWEDID – Began awkwardly, lost ground and consequently settled towards the rear of the field. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
EVELYN MAY (NZ) – Approaching the 1300m, steadied to avoid the heels of SOMETHING SHINY, which lay in away from CAPTAIN INSANO.
 
REPLICA – Raced keen early.
 
NIENNA (NZ) – Raced three-wide without cover in the middle stages. Approaching the home turn and when under pressure in the home straight, hung out. Trainer J. Bellamy was notified a warning would be placed against the mare for hanging out.
 
AMAHNI'S GIRL – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Passing the 300m, checked when attempting a tight run to the inside of XTRAVAGANT GIFT, which rolled in slightly. In the circumstances no action was taken. Rider A. Allen dropped his whip near the 150m.
 
WELLY – Passing the 900m, eased from the heels of XTRAVAGANT GIFT (B. Lerena), which shifted in when not clear. AMAHNI'S GIRL, which was following, steadied as a consequence and SOMETHING SHINY, which was also following and racing keenly, shifted out to avoid the heels of AMAHNI’s GIRL. Rider B. Lerena was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).

PRIDE OF ICE – Near the 250m, steadied to avoid the heels of CAPTAIN INSANO (J. Morris), which shifted out when not clear. Rider J. Morris was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
 
EFFIE'S JOY – Raced keen early and wouldn’t settle. Had difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 200m and was shifted out around heels to improve.


RACE 6: TAB WE'RE ON QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD & FOUR-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1100 M

DEFIANT BOOM – A post-race veterinary examination determined that the gelding had bled from both nostrils. Trainer S. Kendrick was notified that in accordance with AR79(4), DEFIANT BOOM 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.
 
ZARIPPA – Slow to begin. Raced three-wide without cover from passing the 1000m. Passing the 800m, got its head up and shifted out before shifting back in taking JOY A PLENTY in onto ANABIA, which was tightened onto the rail.
 
TAKE A BOW – Hampered at the start when ANABIA shifted out. Rider L. Rolls reported despite the mare being somewhat keen early with its head up, when asked for an effort in the straight, failed to respond and raced flat. Trainer M. Hoysted stated the mare had become quite agitated in the barriers prior to the race, raced keenly early and was of the view this may explain its failure to finish the race off. He added TAKE A BOW may not have been suited to the quick thirteen day back-up and would look to space future runs. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
SUSSUSUDIO – Approaching the 900m, steadied to avoid the heels of DEFIANT BOOM (Apprentice R. Thorburn), which shifted in when not fully clear. Apprentice R. Thorburn was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
 
ANABIA – Began awkwardly and shifted out, bumping TAKE A BOW. Raced in restricted room for some distance leaving the 900m when tight to the inside of SUSSUSUDIO, which in turn was tight to the inside of PETITE PALACE (R. Jamieson). Upon inquiry, apprentice A. Graham, rider of ANABIA, acknowledged that she should have made a better effort to try to remove her mount to the inside of SUSSUSUDIO leading up to the incident and rider R. Jamieson acknowledged in the latter part of the incident, she should have given more room to the inside runners. Tightened onto the rail passing the 700m.
 
PORT RIVER BILLIE – Began awkwardly.
 

RACE 7: GCTC SPRING CARNIVAL ON SALE BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1000 M

CHARLOTTE'S HERE – Slow to begin. Rider K. Zechner reported the mare needs to lead in its races and if unable to do so, does not perform to its best. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.  
 
THE SOUR – Slow to begin.
 
EXTREME SPIRIT – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
RUSSIAN PINS – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
Rider D. Turner (MISSY NO NAY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that for some distance passing the 900m, permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of RUSSIAN PINS, which was steadied and tightened in onto CHARLOTTE’S HERE, which was checked and lost its rightful running. Rider D. Turner was suspended for riding in races for a period of twelve (12) days to commence midnight 07/09/2025 until midnight 19/09/2025. When assessing penalty, account was taken of his guilty plea, record and the QRIC Careless Riding penalty guidelines.
 

RACE 8: BECOME A GCTC MEMBER BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1800 M

MONASTERY – Apprentice C. Sutherland could offer no explanation for the poor performance other than the gelding, in his view, may not have been suited to the distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
WATERMELON – Raced three-wide in the middle stages.
 
RAPID CHEVAL (NZ) – Shifted out on jumping and bumped AMALGAMATION. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight, was held up for a run.
 
AMALGAMATION – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
IHAVESEENTHELIGHT – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its near hind leg. Trainer R. Heathcote was notified a veterinary clearance is required prior to racing/trialling again.
 
LARIDAE – Raced three-wide without cover throughout in the early and middle stages.  
 
GOING TO THE SUN – Raced three-wide without cover from the 800m.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 2: Rider N. Tomizawa - AR131(a) – careless riding
Race 2: Rider D. Turner – AR131(a) – careless riding
Race 5: Rider B. Lerena – AR131(a) – careless riding – severe
Race 5: Rider J. Morris - AR131(a) – careless riding
Race 6: App. Rider R. Thorburn - AR131(a) – careless riding
 
Fines
 
Race 4: Trainer B. Healey – LR 67(1) - Late rider declaration (raceday) – $200    
 

Suspensions

Race 7: Rider D. Turner – AR131(a) – Careless riding – 12 days – midnight 07/09/2025 until midnight 19/09/2025


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
 
LONE FORCE, CALYX ROSE, EVELYN MAY (NZ), RAPID CHEVAL (NZ)
 
Horses sampled post-race
 
All winners

 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 2: MAGIC INVADER – Difficult to load – Barrier Certificate
Race 4: SUENITO – Veterinary Certificate
Race 5: SOMETHING SHINY – Racing manners – Warning
Race 5: NIENNA – Hanging out – Warning
Race 8: IHAVESEENTHELIGHT – Lame near hind leg - Veterinary Certificate

Bleeders
 
Race 6: DEFIANT BOOM – Both nostrils


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1: 13 IT’SMEYOUWANT – D. McGillivray
Race 2: 2 JEANS – D. Turner
Race 4: 1 LONE FORCE – K. Matheson, 6 BENFICA LASS – A. Allen
Race 5: 6 BUTWEDID – K. Matheson, 7 CAPTAIN INSANO – J. Morris, 19 AMAHNI’S GIRL – A. Allen, 21 THE MESSIAH – M. Philpot, 23 PRIDE OF ICE – A. Goindasamy, 24 EFFIE’S JOY – A. Graham
Race 6: 7 JOY A PLENTY – K. Zechner
Race 7: 11 EXTREME SPIRIT – K. Matheson
Race 8: 7 GOOGAZ – S. Sheargold, 9 AMALGAMATION – A. Goindasamy
 
 

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.