QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
AQUIS PARK GOLD COAST
SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2026
 
 
WEATHER – FineTRACK RATING – Good 4; Good 3 (3.38pm)RAIL – +4m 1000m to the Winning Post, +2m Remainder
PENETROMETER – 4.88

OFFICIALS

Stewards – B. Wright (Chair), D. Aurisch, S. Fletcher, P. Reardon & T. Hendy (Cadet)

 
GENERAL
 
KRASAKI was a late withdrawal at 11.32am on veterinary advice when found to have a high temperature. Trainer B. Gentle was advised that KRASAKI would require a veterinary clearance before racing next.

Race 5: Trainer J. Bellamy was fined $200 pursuant to LR36(1) for failing to withdraw CHAYSE ‘N’ PENNY by the prescribed time (7.39am).
Race 7: Trainer K. Goldman was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for the late declaration of A. Allen as the rider of SUM INVICTUS (Race 7).
 
As rider B. Wheeler was unavailable to ride at the meeting, he was replaced as per the Stewards summary.
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
Race 6: OAKFIELD MONTANA – A. Thompson +1kg (55kg)
Race 8: ATOMIC SELFIE – B. Osmond +1kg (55kg)
 
 
 
Race 1 - TAB ONE POOL COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES MAIDEN HANDICAP (1000m)
 
The start of the race was delayed approximately 2 minutes after TRAMCA became fractious in the barriers, harmlessly dislodging apprentice A. McColm and displacing the bridle, requiring it to be refitted. Stable representative for Co-trainers C & C Munce was advised a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of TRAMCA.
 
SYMO’S BOY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due not racing for an extended period.
 
INZAIN DRAGON – Raced keen early.
 
TRAMCA – Race three wide without cover for the majority.
 
FAIR SHAKE – Race greenly over the final 100m. Rider R. Wiggins reported the gelding race keen early, and when placed under pressure in the straight, did not finish the race off as anticipated.  
 
NATION – Slow to begin and then slow to muster early speed. Held up for a run after the 300m until shifting to the inside of FAIR SHAKE near the 150m, where there was insufficient room and was checked. Rider B. El-Issa was advised he must ensure there is sufficient room when taking similar runs.
 
 
Race 2 - TAB ONE POOL FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN HANDICAP (1000m)
 
GALAXY BOUND – Commenced to hang out from the 600m until entering the home straight, proving difficult to ride. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SPEED ENCORE – When under pressure in the home straight laid out.

ANOTHER TYPHOON – Momentarily steadied when racing to the inside of CORAL approaching the 800m.
 
 
Race 3 - TAB ONE POOL CLASS 5 HANDICAP (1400m)
 
BATTLETON - Raced keen early.
 
LIBERTY STEPS – Began awkwardly. Raced keen early and three wide without cover from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Apprentice R. Thorburn pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(b), in that he failed to ride LIBERTY STEPS out over the final two strides of the race, which in the opinion of Stewards, resulted in his mount being placed fourth instead of third. App Thorburn’s license to ride in races was suspended for two weeks to commence midnight 10 October and concluding midnight 24 October 2026. When considering penalty, account was taken of the QRIC Penalty Guidelines.
 
OUTAKANDY – Rider J. Guthman-Chester reported his mount travelled well during the race but failed to let down in the home straight as expected. He added the gelding may not have appreciated the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
VACILLATION – Held up for a run passing the 500m until passing the 400m. When under pressure in the home straight laid in.
 
 
Race 4 - TAB ONE POOL QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD AND FOUR-YEARS-OLD BM62 HANDICAP (1000m)
 
CRYPTIC BEAUTY – Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
IDLEONBY – Raced keen early.
 
CRYPTO MISS – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped SUNSET ADIOS. Rider J. Guthman-Chester reported his mount hung out in the middle stages.
 
SUNSET ADIOS – Began awkwardly and the bumped on the hind quarters by CRYPTO MISS. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
 
Race 5 - TAB ONE POOL BM60 HANDICAP (1800m)
 
ABRAHAM – Rider R. Wiggins could not offer any explanation for the performance. Raced keenly in the middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off-foreleg and to have lost that plate. Trainer N. Keal was advised the gelding would require a veterinary clearance before racing or trialing next.
 
ZWEIGELT – Slow to begin.
 
GLOUNTHAUNE (IRE) – Knuckled on jumping. Held up for a run passing 500m until approaching the 300m. Rider B. Thornton reported his mount may have jarred up.
 
LARUSSO – Raced keen early and near the 1500m was momentarily steadied from the heels of ALL ABOUT ARTIE. Rider A. Allen reported his mount was disappointing and may not have been suited to the track conditions.
 
ALL ABOUT ARTIE – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
HE'S A SAINT (NZ) – Slow to begin. Lost the near-hind plate in running.
 
Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good 3 at 3.38pm.
 
 
Race 6 - TAB ONE POOL FILLIES AND MARES BM58 HANDICAP (1200m)
 
VERONA AFFAIR – Change of Tactics; to be ridden with cover. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Settled at the rear of the field.
 
SHAPIN POWER - Race three wide without cover for the majority.
 
OAKFIELD MONTANA – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 7 - TAB ONE POOL COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BM58 HANDICAP (1200m)
 
MEASURE UP – Made the home turn awkwardly and when under pressure in the home straight laid out.
 
LA PROFECIA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have the thumps and a slow recovery.
 
SIR DON - Late withdrawal at 3.41pm due to the track rating being upgraded to a Good 3. Trainer J. Gilmore was advised SIR DON will not be permitted to start on a track rated Good 3 or firmer.
 
HELL OF A LAD – Apprentice K. Johnston reported her mount wanted to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SMASHING NOVA – Held up for a run passing the 500m until the 350m. When under pressure in the straight shifted in, obliging rider R. Wiggins to stop riding and straighten on several occasions.
 
SUM INVICTUS – Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 450m until passing the 300m.
 
 
Race 8 - TAB ONE POOL BM62 HANDICAP (1400m)
 
KEEP IT REAL – Over the final 50m, raced in restricted room and went to the end of the race without being fully tested.
 
WAVERLEY – Slow to begin. Held up for a run from the 500m until passing the 400m. Rider A. Thompson was reminded of his obligations in relation to raising his whip arm above shoulder height.
 
TAM NA GHAR (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
FRENCH MELODY – Slow to begin.
 
LADY WINDERMERE – Carried wider rounding the home turn.
 
ATOMIC SELFIE – Raced keen with its head up early.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 5: Trainer J. Bellamy – Fail to withdraw runner by the prescribed time - $200 – LR36(1)
Race 7: Trainer K. Goldman – Late declaration of rider - $100 – LR67(1)

Suspensions
Race 3: Apprentice R. Thorburn – Fail to ride mount out to the end of race – Suspension of license to ride in races m/n 10/10/2026 to m/n 24/10/2026 – AR131(b)


Absent jockeys
B. Wheeler - Unavailable


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
TSZINSI, OUTAKANDY, NIGHTCAPPED, LARUSSO, ALL ABOUT ARTIE, WAVERLEY

Horses sampled post-race
All winners, SMASHING NOVA and CANTANKEROUS

Warnings/bars
Race 1: TRAMCA – Fractious in barriers – Warning.
Race 2: KRASAKI – Elevated temperature/late scratching – Veterinary clearance.
Race 5: ABRAHAM – Lame off-foreleg – Veterinary clearance.
Race 7: SIR DON - Track rating bar – Not to race on Good 3 track or firmer.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5: ABRAHAM - Ryan Wiggins
Race 6: CAXTON LASS - Amy Graham
Race 6: OAKFIELD MONTANA - Adin Thompson
Race 7: SMASHING NOVA - Ryan Wiggins
Race 7: SUM INVICTUS - Anthony Allen
Race 8: INQUICKTIME - Tom Orr
Race 8: ATOMIC SELFIE - Benjamin Osmond


Late scratchings
Race 2: KRASAKI – 11.32am - Stewards on veterinary advice.
Race 5: CHAYSE ‘N’ PENNY – 7.39am - By order of Stewards.
Race 7: SIR DON – 3.41pm - Due to track upgrade.
 

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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.