QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SPORTSBET GLADSTONE: GLADSTONE TURF CLUB INC
20TH SEPTEMBER 2025
 
WEATHER – FINE           
TRACK RATING – SAND           
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Ethan Suli
Stewards – Shane Larkins & Shikira Stehbens
 
 
RACE 1: XXXX GOLD Maiden Plate (800 Metres)
 
ASSATATE – Bumped with MO’S MARVEL shortly after the start. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
LITTLE FREDDY – Was crowded on jumping.
 
STYX RIVER – Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
ALVITAR – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
AWESOME TESS – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
BLAME THE BUBBLES – Raced wide throughout.
 
TIME TO GET READY – Slow into stride. Upon returning to scale, jockey Chris McIver stated that TIME TO GET READY was one paced throughout and failed to respond to his riding urges over the final stages.
 
MO’S MARVEL – Bumped with ASSATATE shortly after the start.
 
 
RACE 2: BECOME A GTC MEMBER RATINGS BAND 0 – 50 Handicap (1194 Metres)
 
LEICA BITA FUN – When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance in comparison to its most recent start, trainer Dennis Schultz stated that after its last start in Yeppoon back in April, LEICA BITA FUN had pulled up poorly and was sent for a spell. Trainer Schultz added that since returning back into work, the gelding had been working well in the lead up to today’s event. Trainer Schultz further added that the gelding is well suited to the sand track and distance, now winning 4 of its 9 starts at this track.

PRINCE CARLOS – Slow to begin. When asked to comment on the performance, trainer/jockey Cheryl Rogers stated that PRINCE CARLOS resented the kick back and failed to run on as a result of losing momentum.

MAGIC VALOUR – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
AWESOME MISS – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
RACE 3: ELEVATE MEDIA QTIS Class 2 Handicap (1000 Metres)
 
IMPACTFULL MISS – Raced wide throughout. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
GEE EYE WHY – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
IMMORTAL LASS – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
SPITZBERG – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
SILVANNA’S SONG – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
THE STORM – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
 
RACE 4: SPORTSBET OPEN Plate (1000 Metres)
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards reviewed the available race replays to determine whether DRAGON’S SNIP had been afforded a fair start. Upon examination of the footage, it was observed that DRAGON’S SNIP became fractious in the barriers, anticipated the start, and lunged forward making contact with the front gates. As the gelding's barrier gate opened in unison with the remainder of the field, and the contact was a result of the horse’s own behaviour, Stewards were satisfied that DRAGON’S SNIP had not been denied a fair start, and accordingly, correct weight was declared on the judge’s placings.
 
CINDERELLA MAN – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
DRAGON’S SNIP – Was fractious in the barriers prior to the start.
 
HAN DYNASTY – Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay outwards when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SUNNYCOAST – Raced wide throughout. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Upon returning to scale, jockey Chris McIver reported that SUNNYCOAST was inclined to hang in throughout the event, proving difficult to be fully tested. Jockey McIver also stated that the gelding may not have handled the track conditions as it was having its first race start on a sand racing surface.
 
BUNGARRIBEE LAD – Slow to begin. Put in an awkward stride near the 400m.
 
BORNEO – Raced wide throughout.
 
CLOCKS TICKING – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 5: BUTLER FABRICATIONS BENCHMARK 55 Handicap (1517 Metres)
 
NATIVE BEE – Near the 300m, shifted wider to improve into clear racing room. Laid inwards when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
CASH ARTIST – Was fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Bumped with MISS RINEHART on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
FLAWLESS AMBITION – Was fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Upon returning to scale, jockey Minonette Kennedy reported that FLAWLESS AMBITION travelled well in the early and middle stages, however upon entering the home straight the gelding failed to respond to her riding urges and went to the line disappointingly.
 
MISS RINEHART – Bumped with CASH ARTIST on jumping.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:         TIME TO GET READY – Chris McIver
Race 3:         SPITZBERG – Ms Amie Meissner (a3/53.5kg)
Race 4:         SVINDAL – Todd Banks
 
 
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.