QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB

Friday 20th February 2026
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Soft 5, Good 4 (1:35pm)
RAIL – +6m
PENETROMETER – 5.55

OFFICIALS

Stewards – B. Wright (Chair), P. Zimmermann, K. Daly, D. Aurisch, A. Dowsett, T. Hendy (Cadet)

GENERAL

As rider J. Bayliss was unavailable due to acceptable reasons, he was replaced as per the race day summary.
 
As rider J. Lloyd was ill, he was replaced as per the race day summary. Rider J. Lloyd was advised he would be required to provide a medical certificate before next riding.
 
Trainer R. Tyrell was fined $200 under LR67(1) for App J. Newman as the rider of LEAN WARRIOR in Race 4.
 
Stewards approved the following over weights:
Race 6 Y. Lewis +0.5 (56)
            B. Lerena +1kg (56)
 
 
RACE 1: POCO VINO QTIS TWO-YEARS-OLD HANDICAP 800 M
 
SUN SISTER - After the race it was noted to have lost its near hind plate.
 
MISHANI TANGO – When under pressure in the straight raced greenly.  
 
SWEET REBELLION – Approaching and rounding the home turn, laid out and carried ZANDARI, which was also laying out, wider. When under pressure in the straight laid out.
 
TOSCANELLA – Began awkwardly.
 
ZANDARI – Slow into stride. Carried wider rounding the home and laid out.  
 
CRAIGLEA MONNIE – In the middle stages raced greenly.
 
 
The track was upgraded to a Good 4 at 1:35pm.
 
 
RACE 2: TAB BM68 HANDICAP 800 M
 
PICKO ROCKS –Slow to muster early speed. Trainer G. Wright was notified a warning would be placed on the gelding for its competitiveness in this race.
 
ZOE SHARK – Laid out rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight.
 
 
RACE 3: BARRIER REEF POOLS OPEN HANDICAP 1100 M
 
GOLDSBOROUGH (NZ) – Tightened approaching 800m.
 
SAILOR'S SECRET – Change of tactics, further forward from the good barrier. Shortly after the barriers opened, knuckled badly and lost considerable ground, settling at the rear. Approaching the 800m steadied when tightened by GOLDSBOROUGH, which was taken in by TROIKA, which after steadying across the heels and improving to the inside of LAYDOWNLILY, then received some tightening from that runner before LAYDOWNLILY was corrected. Rider T. Brooker was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding. It was noted the gelding had lost its off fore plate following the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting signs of general lameness. Trainer K. Schweida was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to next racing.
 
KRAKARIB – Fractious in the gates prior to the start. Apprentice L. Martyn could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore. Trainer A. Campton was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to next racing.  
 
PIVOTAL MOTION – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after resuming from an extended spell. Began awkwardly.
 
TROIKA – Tightened and steadied approaching the 800m.
 
LAYDOWNLILY – Rider T. Brooker was fined $100 for using her whip in consecutive strides, on two occasions prior to the 100m.
 
 
RACE 4: GREAT NORTHERN MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 M
 
Rider M. Rodd asked to view Steward’s patrol footage of the start to ascertain whether LAW MARSHAL had been afforded a fair start. After viewing the official footage, it was established after becoming fractious in the gates LAW MARSHAL was assisted to by an attendant. When the gates opened and still being assisted by an attendant the gelding got its head up and was very slow to begin. As Stewards and rider M. Rodd were satisfied that LAW MARSHAL had been afforded a fair start and further, that the actions of the barrier attendant were in the interests of safety, the gelding was deemed to be a starter.
 
LAVARACK – Steadied rounding the home turn.
 
LEAN WARRIOR – Raced three wide without cover for the majority.
 
POISED TYCOON – Rounding the home turn held up for clear running before shifting out passing the 400m, causing LAVARACK to be steadied. Rider F. Larson was advised to exercise greater care.
 
ICYMISS – Hampered early and carried very wide from the 600m and around the home turn.
 
LAW MARSHAL – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. When the gates opened, got its head up and was very slow to begin, losing considerable ground.
 
VILLANDRY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the home turn.
 
SHAQUE D'AMOUR – Commenced to hang out from passing the 1100m and in so doing caused some inconvenience to ICYMISS in the early stages before carrying that runner off the track passing the 600m and around the home turn. Trainer T. Costiopoulos was advised SHAQUE D’AMOUR would be required to Officially trial to Stewards satisfaction before racing again. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have lacerations in its mouth.
 
 
RACE 5: SEVEN NEWS BM58 HANDICAP 2180 M
 
The start of this race was delayed due to an interstate race running behind schedule.
 
VERMEER – Slow to begin. When being steadied from the heels of QUICK SHOT approaching the 1700m, shifted out, hampering MAURITA and PREACHABULL, obliging both of those runners to race wider for a short distance. Raced keen early. Had difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn and passing the 300m, steadied when disappointed for a run between QUICK SHOT and PAPAL MISS, which rolled in slightly. VERMEER then had difficulty obtaining clear running for the remainder of the race and was not fully tested.
 
HAMILTON BROWN – Laid in rounding the home turn and in the straight and near the 150m bumped with MAURITA.
 
FLYING ROTHE – Slow to begin. Apprentice O. Kendal pleaded guilty to a charge under rule AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she used her whip 12 times prior to the 100m and 15 in totality. Apprentice Kendal’s permit to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight 21st February 2026 and end midnight 2nd March 2026. When considering penalty, account was taken of Apprentice O. Kendal’s guilty plea, her record in relation to this rule and the QRIC penalty guidelines for whip breaches.  
 
MAURITA – Bumped near the 150m.
 
QUICK SHOT – The mare was noted to have lost its off fore plate following the event.
 
MONTEVECCHIO – Raced three wide without cover from the 1200m.
 
BLUEPRINT – Approaching the 500m, momentarily steadied and shifted out into clear running to avoid the heels of the weakening PREACHABULL. Rounding the home turn was carried wider by MAURITA (A. Thompson). Rider A. Thompson was advised to show greater care. When under pressure in the straight laid in.
 
 
RACE 6: GORDON'S GIN CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1350 M
 
TREPORTI –Passing the 1100m got its head up when being steadied.
 
BRING ME SAKI – In the early part of the straight laid in.
 
DON'TCHA THINK – Approaching the 300m, momentarily laid out toward the heels of BRING ME SAKI.
 
 
RACE 7: RACIING AND SPORTS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200 M
 
SIR WINNIE – Raced four wide without over throughout.
 
GOZO – Reluctant to leave the mounting enclosure. Stable representative for trainer R. Heathcote was advised a warning would be recorded against the gelding for its pre-race manners. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Near the 600m, steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of SIR WINNIE. Rider V. Duric could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance other than being caught wide may have proved detrimental to the gelding’s finishing effort. Rider V. Duric reported some discomfort to his right shoulder after being dislodged in the mounting yard. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery and some soreness in both hind legs. Further a respiratory noise was detected. Stable representative for trainer R. Heathcote, O. Peoples, was advised a veterinary certificate inclusive of an endoscopic scope prior to the gelding next trialing or racing.
 
I SAW THE LIGHT – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after resuming from an extended spell.

LEICA PHERRARI - Reluctant to leave the mounting enclosure. Trainer D. Morgan was advised a warning would be recorded against the gelding for its pre-race manners
 
ROARING SUCCESS – When the barriers opened was reluctant to jump, then began awkwardly and lost considerable ground. Trainer J. Bayliss was advised a warning would be recorded against the gelding.
 
 
RACE 8: RAY WHITE IPSWICH 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1690 M
 
GOT YOURSELF A GUN – Slow to begin.
 
SMOKIN MATCH – Began awkwardly. Eased down from the 400m. Rider M. Murphy could offer no explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer S. Croxford was advised the gelding would be required to Officially trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to racing again.
 
TRUSTY BANDIT – Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages.
 
BRIGHT THE SUN – When questioned about leading the event, Apprentice B. Youngberry stated she was instructed to be more positive on the mare and to obtain a forward position, which she was able to do, however; when the initial leader steadied and her mount was to its outside, she allowed her mount to roll forward and cross to the fence and take the lead near the 1200m. Trainer S. Lee stated the instructions where to sit in a handy, mid position given BRIGHT THE SUN was second up over the distance and expressed his disappointment in that the mare eventually led the event.
 
CLASSIQUE GAL – Trainer B. Brown explained he was happy with the mare’s previous start at Ipswich 21st January 2026 and being back to a more suitable class of race, felt that CLASSIQUE GAL was a winning chance.
 
OAKFIELD EAGLE – After being slow away, was ridden to take up a forward position near the 1400m.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
R. Tyrell – LR67(1) – Late declaration of rider - $200
T. Brooker – AR132(7)(a)(i) – Use of whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m - $100
 
Suspensions
Race 5: O. Kendal – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Excessive whip use – 9-day suspension of license to commence midnight 21st February 2026 and concluding midnight 2nd March 2026.

Race day injuries/illness
V. Duric – Slight discomfort to right shoulder
 
Absent jockeys
J. Bayliss – Acceptable reasons
J. Lloyd – Ill – Medical Certificate required


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 2: ZOE SHARK
Race 5: VERMEER & PAPAL MISS
Race 6: TREPORTI
Race 8: ARTSPACE & BRIGHT THE SUN
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
PICKO ROCKS – Warning – Uncompetitive
SAILORS SECRET – General lameness – Veterinary certificate required
KRAKARIB – Lame off fore – Veterinary certificate required
SHAQUE D'AMOUR –– Hung out - Trial to Stewards’ satisfaction
GOZO – Warning – Pre-race manners
LEICA PHERRARI – Warning – Pre-race manners
ROARING SUCCESS – Warning – Barrier manners
GOZO – Slow post-race recovery, respiratory noise - Veterinary certificate inclusive of endoscopic scope
SMOKIN’ MATCH – Disappointing performance - Trial to Stewards’ satisfaction
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4: 2 LEAN WARRIOR - Ms Jett Newman (a3/50kg),
             22e SHAQUE D’AMOUR - Micheal Hellyer
Race 5:  7 PAPAL MISS – Georgina Cartwright
              18e PREACHABULL - Jason Taylor
             19e OUR ESPRIT - Noriyuki Masuda
Race 7: 12 CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS - Mark Du Plessis
Race 8: 17e ANOTHER DAZZLER - Karl Zechner

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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.