QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2025

WEATHER –Fine
TRACK RATING –Good 4
RAIL – +1m 1000m-400m; True Remainder
PENETROMETER – 4.76

OFFICIALS

Stewards – B. Wright (Chair); J. Adams, A. Schofield; L. De Witt – Rowson (Asst. Steward); T. Hendy (Cadet)

GENERAL

As Apprentice J. Franklin was not riding due to injury, Stewards permitted the rider change(s) as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Apprentice J. Franklin was advised he would require medical clearance prior to resuming riding.
 
Race 1: AMALGAMATED GROUP BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP         1800 M

COLD ONE – Began awkwardly. Near the 500m, tightened for room between RAPID CHEVAL (NZ) and MOON SWEEPER (Apprentice C. Vitler), which was shifting out from behind TOROS to obtain a run. Apprentice C. Vitler was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding in this incident. Apprentice C. Bellamy reported the gelding may be better suited to tracks with more give.
 
DELRICO – Change of tactics; further back. Settled midfield. Rider R. Hutchings was unable to offer an explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the thumps.
 
OLD SONG – Slow to begin. Near the 800m, steadied from the heels of TWIGMAN (NZ) and shifted out to race in a three wide position with cover.
 
TOROS – In the early and middle stages, raced keenly in the lead.
 
WONDERLAND STAR – Laid in throughout, and near the 900m contacted the rail. Near the 250m, obliged to alter course to the outside of the tiring COLD ONE to continue going forward. Rider J. Bayliss reported the mare laid in for the majority of the race.
 
BOWRIDER – When racing keenly passing the 900m, checked from the heels of RAPID CHEVAL (NZ) and shifted out, before shifting back in.
 
LARIDAE – Slow to begin. Raced wideout cover for the majority.
 
Race 2: CRONIN MILLER LITIGATION CLASS 6 HANDICAP         1800 M

KETTLE HILL (GB) – Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages. Rider H. Van Der Hoven was reminded of his obligations not to use the whip in a forward action of the horse’s shoulder. Rider H. Van Der Hoven reported the gelding was not suited to the slow tempo of the race and would not settle. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SPORTING CHANCE – Change of tactics; further forward. Settled in a handy position.
 
MENAZZI – Began awkwardly.
 
NORTHERN DECREE (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
CARACORON (NZ) – Held up for a run from the 500m until near the 300m.
 
CAVALRY MAN – Made the crossing at the 1500m awkwardly.
 
GULF OF TOMINI – Stood flat footed as the start was effected and lost significant ground (5L). When asked to comment on the tactics adopted from the 1300m, Apprentice S. Callow stated she was instructed to allow the gelding to stride unrestricted and slowly work into the race from about that point, so the gelding was in striking range coming to the home turn. She said after the slow start, she allowed GULF OF TOMINI to improve around the field from the 1300m, and as the pace had slackened, resulted in the gelding settling outside the leader near the 700m. She added a short distance later; the gelding was under pressure and weakened from the 200m. Apprentice S. Callow was reminded of her obligation regarding the use of the whip on her mount when out of contention. Stable representative for the J. Symons & S. Laxon stables was advised GULF OF TOMINI would be required to Officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.  
 
Race 3: K2 LAW QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP         1400 M

WISNIERSKA – Near the 1300m, momentarily steadied from the heels of CYBER CITY. Rider D. Thornton reported he was not disappointed with the filly’s performance, noting the weight impost carried. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stable representative M. Eggleston stated the filly had to do a fair bit of work early to keep PROFOUNDLY in a wide position and with the heavy weight, was detrimental to the finishing efforts of WISNIERSK. He advised that WISNIERSKA had pulled up fine on return to the stable and it is the intention to drop the filly back in distance next start.
 
PROFOUNDLY – Shifted in on jumping, taking ARGENTUM ROCK onto GLAM, which was checked to avoid the heels of ARGENTUM ROCK. Raced wide without cover for the majority. When questioned regarding his riding of the filly, Apprentice J. McMurray stated at its previous start, the intention was to be forward; however, failed to show sufficient speed and settled worse than midfield. He said with similar instructions, the addition of blinkers today and the step up in distance, the filly was able to settle off the pace, albeit wide.
 
CYBER CITY – Rider C. Graham reported the gelding did not settle as expected and may be better suited to tracks with more give.
 
PINK VIXEN – In the middle stages, raced keenly.
 
MR WORTHINGTON – Slow to begin.
 
ARGENTUM ROCK – Heavily bumped at the start.
 
GLAM – Checked at the start.
 
MISHANI MOET–Bumped at the start.Near the 800m, got its head up when being steadied from the heels of MR WORTHINGTON.
 
Race 4: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH JOLLY BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP       2400 M
 
TAPILDOODLEDO (NZ) – Apprentice C. Sutherland dropped his whip approaching the 400m.  
 
KIRKEBY – Change of tactics; to look for cover from the gate. Settled towards the rear.
 
BAK DA MAN (NZ) – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
FLEET COMMANDER (IRE) – Passing the 2000m, contacted the rail and steadied when tightened by AKKADIAN EMPEROR (IRE) (H. Van Der Hoven), which shifted in when not sufficiently clear. Rider H. Van Der Hoven was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding in this incident. When under pressure in the home straight, laid in.
 
MISTRESSOFILLUSION (IRE) – Contacted the barrier partition on jumping. Eased down from the 200m. Rider R. Hutchings reported his mount laid out in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stable representative B. Killian advised the mare would now be spelled.
 
AKKADIAN EMPEROR (IRE) – After beginning well from the wide gate, settled in the lead with little effort from its rider.
 
Race 5: QUINN FAMILY LAW BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP         1400 M

ITALIAN RIVIERA – Bumped with LADY LUCIFER at the start. Near the 300m, was disappointed for a run to the outside of PRIME ASSET before shifting in across that gelding’s heels to obtain clear running.
 
PRIME ASSET – Began awkwardly. In the middle stages, raced ungenerously with its head up. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
INDY ROSE WARRIOR (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to resuming racing from an extended period.
 
VORACIOUS – Raced wide without cover for the majority. When asked to comment on the performance, rider R. Maloney stated he was obliged to race wide without cover for the majority, and when asked for an effort on straightening, the gelding did not respond as expected and for this reason over the concluding stages, he eased up on his mount. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
DOWNEY – Began awkwardly.
 
LADY LUCIFER – Bumped with ITALIAN RIVIERA at the start.
 
SUJEED – Hung out from the 500m and raced extremely wide around the home turn. Then continued to hang out when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer A. Campton was advised SUJEED would be required to Officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming racing.
 
Race 6: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP         1300 M

WEIGALL TIGER – For a short distance passing the 900m, raced tight towards the heels of TYPHOON TIP (W. Costin), which was shifting in. Rider W. Costin was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding in this incident. Apprentice C. Sutherland could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer K. Schweida advised the gelding will be spelled.
 
CASPERNOVA – Slow to begin.
 
DAYTONA – Bumped at the start. Approaching the 400m, was carried out by TYPHOON TIP, which in turn was taken out by GUMDROPS (R. Hutchings), which shifted out to improve. Rider R. Hutchings was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Apprentice J. McMurray momentarily lost the use of his off rein rounding the home turn before regathering.
 
JONNY DA WOLF (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination. Slow to begin.
 
OCEAN ALPS – When improving into a run near the 200m, raced in restricted room for a considerable distance inside of VICTORY WIN, until obtaining clear running approaching 100m.
 
CHIEF WITNESS – Began awkwardly and bumped with DAYTONA.
 
Race 7: ZARRAFFA'S COFFEE PINK RIBBON CUP OPEN HANDICAP       1400 M
 
LET'SROLLTHEDICE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to resuming racing from an extended period. Rider R. Maloney could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance, however; being first up today, the gelding would derive benefit from the run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ASTERO – In the early stages, raced keenly. On two occasions passing the 50m, was contacted by SPACE TRACKER (IRE), which shifted in under pressure.
 
SPACE TRACKER (IRE) – Shifted in under pressure passing the 50m.
 
SUPER DUCK – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
FAT FINGERS (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
Race 8: SIMMONS LIVINGSTONE & ASSOCIATES CLASS 4 PLATE         1200 M
 
YOSHINO – Held up for clear running from the 200m and went to the end of the race without being fully tested.
 
CLICK CLICK BOOM – In the straight, laid in under pressure.
 
RAZORS – Rider D. Thornton reported the gelding was extremely disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight and failed to respond to his riding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.  
 
GOSPEL GIRL – Raced wide for the majority. Apprentice E. Lang reported the mare would be better suited to tracks with more give. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
HEYOKA – Laid in towards the heels of NO NAME FRANK.
 
SCUD – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running from the top of the straight and went to the end of the race without being tested.  
 
NO NAME FRANK – After improving to a run to the inside of CLICK CLICK BOOM passing the 200m, then race in restricted room when that gelding laid in, until approaching the 50m.
 
SHAPIN POWER – Raced wide for the majority. Eased down in the straight and beaten 14.5L.  Trainer A. Plumb was notified SHAPIN POWER is now restricted to racing at non-metropolitan meetings until its form improves.  
 
Race 9: KOLLOSCHE BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP         1000 M

HE'S HEAVEN – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority. Apprentice C. Sutherland explained the gelding was first up today from a break and although being slow to begin, was obliged to race wide without cover. He said being aware of the gelding’s racing manners, rather than to try and find cover, he allowed the gelding to stride freely where it settled more forward in the run.
 
HEARTONI – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and went to the end of the race without being tested.
 
FRILLED – Passing the 800m, shifted in to obtain cover. Passing the 200m, steadied to avoid the heels of THELWELL (O. Webb), which shifted out to improve. Apprentice O. Webb was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding in this incident. Passing the 80m, raced in restricted room for a short distance whilst weakening.
 
SHOW SOME DECORUM – Near the 250m, steadied and shifted across the heels of SIMBU to secure clear running.
 
THELWELL – Began awkwardly.
 
FLAMING CONQUEST – Laid out for a short distance passing the 800m.  Passing the 250m, raced in restricted room for short a short distance to the inside of MAXIMUM OUTPUT (App J. McMurray) which laid in under pressure. Apprentice J. McMurray was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding in this incident.
 
RALPHIE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after being fractious in the gates. In the early part of the home straight, had difficulty obtaining a run and passing the 100m, was obliged to shift out to improve into clear running.
 
READY FOR ANYTHING – Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 800m to the inside of FRILLED, which shifted in to obtain cover. Raced in restricted room passing the 100m.
 
CATWALK CRIMINAL – Passing the 250m, had its hindquarters contacted, becoming awkward in its stride.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: 6 MOON SWEEPER – C. Vitler – AR 131(a) – reprimand – careless riding.
Race 4: 11 AKKADIAN EMPEROR (IRE) – H. Van Der Hoven – AR 131(a) – severe reprimand – careless riding.
Race 6: 14 TYPHOON TIP – W. Costin - AR 131(a) – reprimand – careless riding.
Race 9: 2 MAXIMUM OUTPUT – J. McMurray - AR 131(a) – reprimand – careless riding.
Race 9: 7 THELWELL – O. Webb - AR 131(a) – severe reprimand – careless riding.

Absent jockeys
J. Franklin – injury – medical clearance required.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 1: DELRICO, BOWRIDER
Race 2: KETTLE HILL (GB)
Race 4: EL JASOR (IRE), KIRKEBY
Race 7: ASTERO
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners, SPACE TRACKER (IRE)  

Warnings/bars
Race 2: 12 GULF OF TOMINI– official trial required – stood flat footed (5L).
Race 5: 17 SUJEED – official trial required – hung out in home straight.
Race 8: 17 SHAPIN POWER – metropolitan bar – poor performance.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 5 COLD ONE - Ms Courtney Bellamy (a3/53kg)
Race 1: 16e RAPID CHEVAL (NZ) - Ms Emily Lang (a1.5/52kg)
Race 1: 17e BOWRIDER - Jace McMurray (a3/53kg)
Race 5: 17e SUJEED - Karl Zechner
Race 8: 17e SHAPIN POWER - Martin Harley

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.