QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GLADSTONE TURF CLUB INC
 
16 AUGUST 2025
 
WEATHER – Fine           
TRACK RATING – Sand           
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Ethan Suli
Stewards – Hayden Gillett
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Stewards conducted an inquiry into an incident involving licensed jockey Tasha Chambers, following an allegation of misconduct towards an official of the Rockhampton Jockey Club during the meeting held on the 20th June 2025. Stewards, after considering all evidence and submissions, determined that no formal charges would be laid, however, firmly reminded jockey Chambers of her professional obligations under the rules of racing. Jockey Chambers was advised that she must conduct herself in a respectful and professional manner at all times while attending race meetings, particularly in her interactions with race day officials. Any future instances of misconduct may result in disciplinary action.
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight:
 
Race 1.         Paul Hamblin – +1kg
Race 2.         Paul Hamblin – +1/2kg
Race 5.         Chris Taylor – +1kg
 
 
Race 1: JAMES SQUIRE 150 LASHES BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 850m
 
BORNEO – Bumped with AWESOME MISS on jumping. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
STELLA BOO – Was fractious in the barriers prior to the start.
 
ARACELI – Shifted outwards on jumping, impeding LADY CONSORT.
 
LADY CONSORT – Impeded on jumping by ARACELI which shifted outwards, and as a result lost ground. Jockey Minonette Kennedy stated that after being impeded at the start, which resulted in her mount losing ground, LADY CONSORT then failed to travel throughout the event and went to the line disappointingly.
 
LOVEZELADYS – Jumped away awkwardly. Tailed the field throughout the event and took no competitive part, being beaten 21L. Trainer Gary Teal was advised that a warning would be placed on LOVEZELADYS record for being uncompetitive.
 
AWESOME MISS – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with BORNEO shortly afterwards. Inclined to hang out rounding the home turn.
 
THE PUBLICAN – As there were no other riders available, stewards permitted jockey Paul Hamblin to ride THE PUBLICAN 1kg overweight. Jockey Hamblin was issued a reprimand under the provisions of AR190(2). Raced wide throughout. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
MUSSEL LINES – Was declared a late scratching at 8:00am due to no rider being available.
 
 
Race 2: HAHN SUPER DRY Maiden Plate 1194m
 
DENMAN AVENUE – Shifted outwards abruptly shortly after the start.
 
ANGE – Overraced in the early stages. Raced wide in the early stages. Inclined to lay outwards rounding the home turn. Had to shift outwards near the 200m to obtain clear racing room.
 
MAGIC VALOUR – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISS ELOTAN – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
SECRET CAVIAR – Very slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
TIME TO GET READY – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight and had to be corrected by its rider on a number of occasions.
 
 
Race 3: QUEENS HOTEL WAYNE WILSON MEMORIAL QTIS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1000m
 
MIMMY’S SECRET – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
IMMORTAL LASS – Shifted inwards abruptly in the home straight, despite the efforts of its rider, and contacted the inside running rail passing the 200m. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, in particular establishing a significant lead in the early and middle stages, apprentice Amie Meissner stated that her instructions were to obtain a lead position and ride positively in the early stages, however she was unaware of the overall lead in which she had established. Apprentice Meissner added that she was aware that IMMORTAL LASS tended to shift ground, particularly inwards towards the rail, therefore she allowed her mount to stride forward and travel where comfortable in the hope that her mount did not shift any ground. Apprentice Meissner further added that when upon entering the home straight, the mare shifted inwards abruptly despite her efforts and contacted the inside running rail which in her opinion was detrimental to its chances over the final stages.
 
SILVER GLITTER – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight
 
MARTINI MOMENT – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice Brooke Johnson was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride her mount out fully over the final strides.
 
CASH ARTIST – Slow into stride. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 4: DICEYS LIQUOR WAREHOUSE GLADSTONE NEWMARKET OPEN Handicap 1194m
 
HURTLE – Was held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight.
 
SVINDAL – Shortly after the start was bumped by OCEAN EMPEROR which shifted inwards after being bumped by another runner and inconvenienced ENTREPRENEURIAL. Raced wide from a point near the 900m. Near the 200m, laid inwards and had to steady to avoid the heels of DRAGON’S SNIP which laid outwards simultaneously. Over the final strides, had to shift inwards to avoid the heels of DRAGON’S SNIP which shifted further outwards. Apprentice Nikki Olzard was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
OCEAN EMPEROR – Shortly after the start was bumped by MAGICAL SLIPPER, which shifted inwards after being bumped by another runner, resulting in OCEAN EMPEROR shifting inwards bumping SVINDAL.
 
DRAGON’S SNIP – Laid outwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
MAGICAL SLIPPER – Bumped by THUNDER MANIA, which shifted inwards shortly after the start, and was carried inwards bumping OCEAN EMPEROR. Raced wide throughout.
 
ENTREPRENEURIAL – Inconvenienced by SVINDAL, which shifted inwards after being bumped by another runner shortly after the start, and as a result lost ground. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
KEYBOARD – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE SQUIRE – Was declared a late scratching at 8:00am due to no rider being available
 
THUNDER MANIA – Raced wide throughout. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight. 
 
 
Race 5: XXXX GOLD GLADSTONE CUP OPEN Handicap 1608m
 
STAMPEDE WARRIOR – Jumped away awkwardly and contacted the barrier partitions.
 
GRAND DE LAGO – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
TRICKY BEANS – Raced wide throughout.
 
TAKE THE LEAD – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
SPITZBERG – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide in the early stages. Commenced to weaken from a point near the 400m and tailed the field for the remainder, taking no further competitive part in the event. Upon returning to scale, jockey Chris Taylor stated that shortly after beginning, his saddle had slipped backwards where he became unbalanced and was unable to fully test his mount out. Jockey Taylor further added that due to the saddle shifting, SPITZBERG was inclined to overrace in the early stages, therefore he elected to stay wide until he could obtain a safe position closer to the remainder of the field. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
WHAT A WEEKEND – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
PAULI – Was declared a late scratching at 8:00am due to no rider being available
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1 & 2 – Jockey Paul Hamblin – AR190(2) – Overweight
Race 3 – Apprentice Brooke Johnson – AR131(b) – Failed to ride mount out fully
Race 4 – Apprentice Nikki Olzard – AR131(a) – Careless Riding
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2 – LOVEZELADYS – Warning – Uncompetitive
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1 – THE PUBLICAN – Paul Hamblin
Race 3 – CASH ARTIST – Adam Spinks
Race 5 – SEERESS – Apprentice Brooke Johnson (a0/50kg),
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1 – MUSSEL LINES @ 8:00am – No rider available
Race 4 – THE SQUIRE @ 8:00am – No rider available
Race 5 – PAULI @ 8:00am – No rider available
 
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.