QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
IPSWICH
THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2026
WEATHER – FineTRACK RATING – Good 4 RAIL – +1m Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.2
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – B. Wright(Chair), S. Fletcher, D. Aurisch, K. Robbins, E. Batten (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – D. McMahon
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 1: D. Moor - +1kg (55kg)
Race 1: D. Turner +1kg (55kg)
As Rider T. Brooker was ill and not riding at today’s meeting, she was replaced as per the race day summary. Rider T. Brooker was advised a medical certificate would be required prior to riding again.
Trainer R. Tyrell was fined $100 pursuant to LR36(6) for failing to scratch PIERTAGA, a dual acceptor in races 4 and 6, by the prescribed time.
Race 1 - IPSWICH PARTY HIRE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1666 M
MISHANI WITNESS – Raced keen early.
CRYPTION'S DESIRE – Held up for a run from passing the 500m until near the 300m.
Race 2 - THE INDUSTRY SCHOOL CLASS 2 HANDICAP 800 M
WAX ON WAX OFF – Raced wide approaching and rounding the home turn.
TERRACOTTA ROSE – Slow to begin. Held up for a run from approaching the 400m until passing the 300m.
RAIDERLICIOUS – Lost its off hind plate in running.
Race 3 - RAY WHITE IPSWICH MAIDEN PLATE 1350 M
IT'S A LONG ROAD - Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
WORTHY STUNNAH – For some distance after the 1200m, laid in and away from SHAQUE D'AMOUR, resulting in tightening to both YELLOW CRATE and KOBAN. Rider B. Lerena was reprimanded and notified he must make a greater effort to protect his riders in similar circumstances. Held up for a run from passing the 500m until the 250m.
WRITTEN REALITY – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
KOBAN – Slow into stride. Raced tight for some distance after the 1200m.
STAR OF PARIS (NZ) – Hampered at the start.
ALTO LUNA – Slow into stride.
PAULA – Raced three wide without cover.
YELLOW CRATE – Raced tight for some distance after the 1200m.
Race 4 - TAB RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1666 M
MAPLE DOOR – When under pressure in the home straight, laid in and passing the 50m, shifted in slightly, causing inconvenience to KHARIF.
GAS BRIGADE - Rider M. Du Plessis reported that after beginning well, he took advantage of the good start and settled in a more forward position.
KHARIF – Held up for a run from the 500m until near the 250m. Inconvenienced passing the 50m.
SWEET PRETENDER – Eased down from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled bilaterally on the first occasion and cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer W. Kropp was advised SWEET PRETENDER would be stood down from racing under AR79(4) for 3 months and must Officially trial, jump out or gallop 1000m satisfactorily, in the presence of a Steward, prior to racing again. In addition, SWEET PRETENDER would require a veterinary clearance, inclusive of a satisfactory ECG test, before again racing.
SOUTHOFTHEBORDER – Approaching the 1400m, raced tight to the inside of GAS BRIGADE.
Race 5 - FERTPRO CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1200 M
ADDRIE – Slow to begin, then got its head up and lost ground.
BEWS – Slow to begin.
IMPENDOR – Passing the 900m, was steadied when awkwardly placed to the inside of NINJITZOU (T. Marshall), which was shifting in when not quite clear. Rider T. Marshall was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding. When under pressure in the straight, laid in. Apprentice J. Newman was reminded of her obligation to ride her mounts out fully to the end of the race, where possible.
MOSCOW CIRCUS - For some distance approaching the 600m, was awkward on the heels of runners in front.
TOPHET – Began awkwardly and got its head up. Passing the 800m, got its head up when momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of MUSIC FEVER (B. Youngberry), which shifted in. Apprentice B. Youngberry was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground. Rider A. Mallyon reported his mount may be better suited to tracks with more give in them.
Race 6 - GREAT NORTHERN FILLIES AND MARES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1350 M
LADY TANGALOOMA (NZ) – When under pressure in the straight, laid in and had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 300m and the 100m. Rider A. Jones reported although her mount was resuming from a break and better suited over a longer journey, the mare did not finish off the race as expected. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to its right hindleg.
MAGIC MOZ – Near the 150m, shifted out behind OAKFIELD MONTANA to obtain clear running.
INTRECCIATO – Held up for a run from approaching the 400m until passing the 200m.
KEY COMPONENT – On leaving the gates became unbalanced after bumping with STAR SEEKER.
KACHINA GIRL – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having started at the Tara 03/10/26.
OAKFIELD MONTANA - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having started at the Gold Coast 03/10/26. When asked about the somewhat improved performance, Trainer V. Venkaya reported today was the second start for the stable and at its previous start the mare was caught wide throughout. He added that OAKFIELD MONTANA was down in class today, was able to lead and with the light weight, he expected a more forward performance.
Race 7 - BARRIER REEF POOLS COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1350 M
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Rider R. Stewart (LUDIK) viewed the Stewards patrol footage of the home straight.
ELNAJEEB – Apprentice E. Pozman reported she had to make use of the gelding early to obtain a forward position, however, when placed under pressure in the straight, did not respond as expected and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
BUSKER – Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages. When under pressure in the straight, laid in.
LUDIK– When under pressure in the straight, laid in and passing the 50m, brushed SIR DON.
SIR DON – Passing the 50m, was brushed by LUDIK. Apprentice J. Newman reported as the gelding had been beginning well at recent starts, the stable was hopeful of the same today and the intention was to make use of that good jump and race in a more forward position.
WATER LAD – Tightened on leaving the gates. Rider A. Allen reported after being tightened at the start, his mount settled further back than expected. He added the gelding travelled fairly in the early and middle stages, however, when placed under pressure, proved disappointing.
AZUKI – Passing the 1200m, eased after the gelding got its head up & shifted out towards the heels of BUSKER, which momentarily shifted in.
CRACKER ESSGEE – Began awkwardly.
BLACK TYPHOON– Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after resuming from an extended spell. Began awkwardly. Passing the 1200m, steadied when crowded by AZUKI, which shifted in and away from TULONG.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 3: Rider B. Lerena – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand.
Race 5: Rider T. Marshall - Careless riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand.
Fines
Race 6: Trainer R. Tyrell – Failed to scratch dual acceptor - LR36(6) - $100.
Absent jockeys
T. Brooker – Medical certificate.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses sampled pre-race
CRYPTION’S DESIRE, HELLO DOLLY DIVA, SWEET PRETENDER, ADDRIEL, BETTER SWEET, LUDIK.
Horses sampled post-race
All winners, CRYPTION’S DESIRE.
Warnings/bars
Race 4: 7. SWEET PRETENDER – Bilateral bleed 1st occasion and cardiac arrhythmia – Provisions AR79(4) and veterinary certificate inclusive of ECG results.
Bleeders
Race 4: 7. SWEET PRETENDER – Bilateral bleed 1st occasion – Provisions AR79(4).
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: 8. SHELLY’S ACE – C. Baker
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.
