QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB

WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2026


WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Soft 5 RAIL – +8m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.55

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P.Zimmermann
Stewards – B. Wright, A. Dowsett, S. Fletcher, K. LeMay-Robbins, B.Connell

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Sunday 26th July 2026 – Sunshine Coast
Stewards concluded an enquiry into the tactics adopted by Jockey L Tilley on STARVECCHIO in Race 2 at the Sunshine Coast 26 July 2026. After taking initial evidence from Jockey Tilley and Trainer P Webster, Stewards adjourned to consider the evidence and review wagering on the event.
Stewards noted that Jockey Tilleys instruction were to attempt to settle the filly in a midfield position one off and that after beginning on terms with runners to his inside and when attempting to restrain STARVECCHIO for cover, it brushed the hind quarters of DAZZLING DIAMOND becoming awkwardly placed on its heels, causing STARVECCHIO to shift in when racing ungenerously. Stewards on review of the film note that the inexperience and racing manners of STARVECCHIO contributed to it shifting in nearer the rail when being restrained from heels then obliging it to race in that position. Stewards when assessing the matter in its entirety noted the circumstances.

Saturday 29th August 2026 – Eagle Farm
Race 7 – GRINZINGER CHAMP - Trainer J Bruce advised Stewards upon return to the stable the mare underwent blood sampling which revealed no significant findings. He further added that GRINZINGER CHAMP will now be sent for a spell.

GENERAL
Stewards permitted the following overweight:

Race 6: Rider M.Rodd +0.5kg (56kg)

Race 1 - GORDON'S GIN COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M

FARSET - Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped MILDURA LAD.

FIDARDO - Near the 900m when racing keenly shifted out and bumped with SPEEDY CROWN.

MILDURA LAD - Bumped on jumping. Near the 500m when racing keenly improved onto heels and was steadied.

SPEEDY CROWN (NZ) - Raced three wide. Over raced in the early stages. Near the 900m was bumped and became unbalanced when FIDARDO shifted out when over racing.

CALISTO COMET - Began awkwardly.

GROENING - Bumped on jumping and hampered shortly after the start. Continued to over race for some distance. Laid out rounding the home turn. Bumped near the 300m when FIDARO shifted out to improve.

NO WALLET REG - Began awkwardly, shifted in bumping GROENING. Raced keenly. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home turn.

YOTEI - Began awkwardly.


Race 2 - RACING AND SPORTS FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M

BACETTI - Raced three wide.

IRREVERENT - Began awkwardly. Held up approaching the home turn.

ROCKING FROCKS - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly.Near the 1000m when racing ungenerously shifted out. Near the 850m raced ungenerously and was awkwardly placed to the inside of IRREVERENT and lost its position. Continued to race ungenerously for the remainder, before being eased down in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer S.Dwyer was advised the mare will need to obtain a veterinary certificate and would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

ASPEN GOLD - Approaching 1000m obliged to steady from heels

OREGON COAST - A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer D. Vandyke indicated that it will be his intention step the filly up in distance. Rider B.Thompson when asked to comment on the performance of the filly noted that it raced greenly and may appreciate a step up in distance, however was slightly disappointed with its performance.

STEVIE'S SPIRIT - Began awkwardly.

PIER ANGEL - Tightened between runners near the 1000m before being checked and losing its position.

Stewards inquired into an incident near the 1000m where PIER ANGEL was checked between runners and lost its rightful running. After taking evidence and reviewing the available footage, Stewards determined that leading up to the incident ROCKING FROCKS (A. Thompson) had commenced to race ungenerously and shifted out as IRREVERENT (R. Maloney) shifted in under riding before being corrected by its rider.
Stewards when considering the interference were critical of jockey R.Maloney and the acute angle which IRREVERENT improved leading up to the incident and issued jockey R.Maloney a reprimand for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a), however when assessing the interference in its entirety also noted that the racing manners of ROCKING FROCKS had contributed to the interference.


Race 3 - GIBSON ARCHITECTS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP - BASE RATING 55 1100 M

JIMMYINTHEJUNGLE - Laid out rounding the home turn.

MISHANI EXTREME - Over raced in the early and middle stages when restraining for cover.

WHISPERING ROGUE - Raced wide.

CUSTO - Tightened between runners shortly after jumping and obliged to restrain for cover when JIMMYINTHEJUNGLE shifted out slightly.

FIREFORCE - Began awkwardly.

CAXTON LASS - Held up over the concluding stages.


Race 4 - TAB BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 2000 M

Prior to the start of this race, POSSIBILITIES was refitted with its tongue tie at the barriers.

POWER PACK - Lost off hind plate in running.

POSSIBILITIES - Change of tactics – attempt to settle further forward. Ridden accordingly. Rider R.Maloney when asked to comment could offer no explanation for todays disappointing performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant findings.

SUPER FAIR - Slow to begin.

WOUNDER (NZ) - Carried wider rounding the home turn when ISLA DELILAH shifted out.

EMPIRE OF ART (GER) - Change of tactics – attempt to settle further forward. After being caught wide early was allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader.

CLASSIQUE GAL - Change of tactics – attempt to settle further forward. Caught wide and was restrained to rearward position. Raced wide. Trainer B Brown has advised Stewards he would send the mare for a spell.

ISLA DELILAH - Made the home turn awkwardly and brushed with WOUNDER.

LORD PROTECTOR (NZ) - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to having raced at the Gold Coast 28 August 2026 and was cleared to start. Bumped on jumping.

MOSAMOUR (NZ) - Change of tactics – attempt to settle midfield. Settled slightly worse than midfield. Began awkwardly, bumped LORD PROTECTOR and lost ground.

ROCKED - Made the crossing near the 1550m awkwardly.


Race 5 - THE INDUSTRY SCHOOL CLASS 1 PLATE 3YO & UP 1700 M

DEEP FOCUS (NZ) - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to resuming racing from an extended lay off. Laid out approaching the home turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant findings.

ICONIFY - Began awkwardly.

POUR BENN (NZ) - Began awkwardly and was hampered by TASSORATI. Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn when CANTARITO shifted out. Jockey T. Marshall, the rider of CANTARITO, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

SPOT THE AUSSIE - Began awkwardly. Raced wide. Rounding the home turn raced in restricted room when tiring to the inside of DEEP FOCUS which shifted in. Jockey R.Maloney, the rider of DEEP FOCUS, was advised to exercise greater care.

CANTARITO - Change of tactics – attempt to settle midfield. Ridden accordingly. Laid out in the early part of the home straight.

MISS LINNY - Slow to begin.

SONIC FLYER - Began awkwardly.

SWEET PRETENDER - Began awkwardly and restrained for cover. Held up rounding the home turn.

TASSORATI - Shifted in on jumping.

PRINCE OF SYNERGY - Restrained from the wide barrier. Trainer S.Croxford was advised that a warning would now be placed on the gelding for its poor performance. Trainer S.Croxford advised Stewards that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.


Race 6 - VINCE INSURANCE CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1200 M

ADDRIEL - When asked to comment on the tactics adopted Apprentice J.Williams stated that rather than being caught wide, he allowed his mount to stride forward. Reported at scale that the gelding felt awkward in its action. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to have slow post race recovery.
GOSPEL GIRL - Held up approaching the home turn. Laid out leaving the 200m.

MISHANI CROWN - Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight, obliging its rider to stop and straighten. Apprentice O.Kendal pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(ii) that she used her whip 9 times prior to the 100m (12 times in total) and was fined $500.

KINGDOM UNDERSIEGE - Laid out rounding the home turn. Was bumped and carried wider when GOSPEL GIRL attempted to improve.

PROVANCE - Carried wider rounding the home turn.

BECAMO - Slow to begin.

I SEE YOU COMING - Slow to begin. Put in an awkward stride when rounding the home turn.


Race 7 - FOUCHARD RACING FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1350 M

EL CENTRO - Began awkwardly.

RATENOTICE - Bumped on jumping. Raced wide.

SAVEUR - Change of tactics – attempt to settle further forward. Slow to begin and settled at rear of field.

TAM NA GHAR (NZ) – Change of tactics – more forward from the good barrier. Began awkwardly. Ridden accordingly and lead.

MONAKEED - Rider F.Sandkuhl was dislodged after passing the winning post. Stewards intend to inquiry into this matter at a time and date to be fixed. Rider F.Sandkuhl was examined by QAS officials and transported to hospital for further testing. Rider F.Sandkuhl was advised that she would require medical clearance prior to riding again. MONAKEED underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant findings.

SWANFELS - Bumped on jumping.

LUKEY BLUE - Raced wide.


Race 8 - FERTPRO COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 2 HANDICAP - BASE RATING 57 1350 M

GLOBAL ECLIPSE - Raced wide.

KOZAK PRINCE - Slow to begin.

BEAT THE RAP - Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 250m.

WEEKEND SPIRIT - Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight.

YABBY PUMP - When asked to comment on the performance of YABBY PUMP, rider C.Graham stated that the gelding travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages, however failed to quicken when placed under pressure in the home straight.

JACKS AND SODA - Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 250m.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2: Jockey R.Maloney – careless riding - AR131(a) - reprimand

Fines
Race 6: Apprentice O.Kendal - 9 times prior to the 100m (12 times in total) – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $500

Race day injuries/illness
Apprentice F.Sandkuhl – medical clearance required

Adjourned inquiries
Race 7 – Apprentice F.Sandkuhl – dislodged after the winning post

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
YOTEI, POWER PACK, WOUNDER, DEEP FOCUS, SWEET PRETENDER, ADDRIEL

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, YOTEI, GLOBAL ECLIPSE

Warnings/bars
Race 2 – ROCKING FROCKS – racing manners - official trial
Race 2 – ROCKING FROCKS – racing manners - veterinary clearance
Race 5 - PRINCE OF SYNERGY – poor performance – warning

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.
.