QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
IPSWICH
THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2026
WEATHER – Overcast
TRACK RATING – Good 4
RAIL – +3m Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.2
OFFICIALS
Stewards – B. Wright (Chair), S. Fletcher, D. Aurisch, B. Connell, T. Hendy (Cadet)
Clerk Of Scales – A. Dowsett
GENERAL
Trainer G. Ryan was fined $200 pursuant to LR67(1) for the race day declaration of G. Cartwright as the rider of DAMIANI.
Race 1 - POCO VINO MAIDEN PLATE 1965 M
CHANCE DE LUNE - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination having started at the Gold Coast on the October 10th, 2026. Passing the 1700m got its head up and laid out.
CONCADOR - Raced three wide without cover from the 1000m.
OAKFIELD GALAXY – Approaching the 1600m was awkwardly placed to the inside of MIZFAWAZ (App. A. McColm), checked and lost its rightful running.
AREMKAY – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running from approaching the 400m until passing the 300m, before shifting into clear running. Apprentice O. Kendal was reminded of her obligations to ride all her mounts to the end of the race, where possible. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have been galloped on, on the near hind.
SILVERTAIL – Slow to begin.
Apprentice A. McColm (MIZFAWAZ) pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in that approaching the 1600m, he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in when not clear of OAKFIELD GALAXY, which was checked and lost its rightful running. Apprentice A. McColm’s permit to ride in races was suspended for a period of nine (9) days to begin midnight 24th October 2026 and ending midnight 2nd November 2026. In assessing penalty, account was taken of the QRIC Careless Riding penalty guidelines.
Race 2 - TAB CLASS 2 PLATE 1965 M
On leaving the horse stalls, SLIPSAIN was found to have a small puncture wound to the near hind. The gelding subsequently underwent a veterinary examination and was declared a late scratching at 2:12pm on veterinary advice.
Upon the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on SLIPSAIN, be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply:
1st HOT MAJESTY 23c Win 23c Place
2nd DOWN UNDER STUNNAH 23c Place
Co-Trainer W. Hulbert advised the gelding had lost a shoe on route to the course and may have incurred the injury in the process. He added his initial thoughts were the puncture wound was small and did not require veterinary care. Mr. Hulbert was advised if similar incidents were to occur on racday, he is required to bring to the attention of Stewards such matters. Co-Trainer W. Hulbert was advised SLIPSAIN would require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again.
HOT MAJESTY - Trainer T. Gollan was reprimanded pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting the gelding to race without pre-race earmuffs, which are a part of its declared gear.
INDAMOUSE - Rider M. Rodd reported his mount laid out for the majority of the race, particularly approaching and rounding the home turn. Trainer D. Vandyke was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding for its racing manners. Mr. Vandyke advised the gelding will be spelled.
MAURITA - Sat back as the gates opened and lost ground.
Race 3 - RACING AND SPORTS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 M
FILTHY – Underwent a resaddle on arrival at the barriers. Approaching the 900m, steadied when momentarily crowded by DISPARATE (D. Moor), which shifted in before being corrected.
MR HILTON – Rider L. Tilley reported the gelding laid out in the early and middle stages.
TWOEMEE - Passing the 900m, steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of MARTIMO
MARITIMO – Began awkwardly.
ANDERLAY - Shortly after the start was hampered when trying to avoid the heels of PLAN OF ATTACK, which shifted out. Raced three wide without cover for the majority. Carried wider rounding the home turn by FILTHY, which shifted out to improve.
ENTERPRISE JAMAYKA – Began awkwardly and then buffeted between ANDERLAY and DISPARATE, shortly after the start.
SPOILT ROTTEN – Began awkwardly.
MONARCHAL - Slow to muster early speed.
FLYING AKEED –Began awkwardly and lost ground.
Race 4 - BARRIER REEF POOLS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1350 M
The running of this race was delayed seven (7) minutes after ED I AM became fractious, burrowed under the front of the barriers and cast. The gelding was subsequently released from the barriers, underwent a veterinary and declared a late scratching at 3:37pm. All horses were then removed from the barriers as Apprentice M. Philpot received medical attention. Apprentice M. Philpot was then transported to hospital for scans to her left hand. M. Philpot was advised she would require a medical certificate prior to riding again.
Upon the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on ED I AM, be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply:
1st DIVINE JUSTICE 25c Win 18c Place
2nd CATANKEROUS 18c Place
3rd BRUMAL 18c Place
Trainer G. Cornish was advised the gelding would be required to Officially trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to racing again.
VIVENZO – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for an extended period, owing to feet issues and allowing for maturity. Slow to begin.
MICHIFUKU – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
SUZE SPRITZ – Began awkwardly and shortly after the start bucked for some distance, before eventually being eased out of the race. Trainer M. Dunn was advised the mare would be required to Officially trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to racing again.
BRUMAL – Raced three-wide with cover from the 900m. Shifted out near the 150m before being corrected.
DAMIANI – Slow to begin.
CRACKER ESSGEE - Apprentice O. Kendal dropped her whip approaching the 50m.
Race 5 - FERTPRO FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1100 M
RUBYDOO - Slow into stride.
BELLARATA - Raced keenly in the early stages after being restrained to find cover.
CRYPTO MISS – Apprentice K. Lenton was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(b) for failing to ride her mount out fully to the end of the race.
SAPANA'S PEARL – Began awkwardly and then tightened shortly after the start. Raced three-wide without cover throughout.
NANTERRE - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for an extended period. Held up for clear running from approaching the 400m until near the 250m. Rider C. Graham reported her mount hung out from the 800m and despite being held up for a run rounding the home turn, near the 100m when shifting out toward the heels of VESPER LYND, was corrected and got its head up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer B. Healey was advised a warning would be placed on the mare for its racing manners.
NIGHT MARKET – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running from the rounding the home turn until passing the 200m.
VESPER LYND – Began awkwardly.
SUMMER STUNNER – Tightened for room shortly after the start.
Race 6 - GORDON'S GIN COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1100 M
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Trainer R. Beaton and Rider T. Brooker (ODINS MOUNT) viewed the Stewards patrol footage of the final 300m.
HEROIC CHIEF – Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 900m. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight. Noted to have lost the near fore plate following the event.
COINCIDE – Slow to muster early speed and trailed the field in the early stages.
ODIN'S MOUNT – Passing the 50m raced in restricted room between PROFITEURS FIL and BELTRAY, which was taken out slightly by EAGLE’S FIRE.
BALTRAY - Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 900m. Near the 800m steadied when racing tight inside BALTRAY, which was taken in by DA SNOOP DOG (C. Graham), which shifted in when not clear. Rider C. Graham was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding.
BEE EXACT – Began awkwardly.
DA SNOOP DOG - Rider C. Graham reported the gelding wasn’t suited to today’s track conditions and laid out from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
Race 7 - FOUCHARD RACING BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1680 M
BACCARAT ROUGE - Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages, with its head up. Raced three wide without cover in the middle stages.
CARNEGIE HILL – Rider D. Moor reported the gelding travelled well early but when asked for an effort in the straight was disappointing and may not have appreciated the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
GLOUNTHAUNE (IRE) – Knuckled on jumping.
SNUGG – Held up for clear running from the 500m until the 300m.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 2: T. Gollan – AR106(2) – Presented with incorrect gear.
Race 5: K. Lenton – AR131(b) – Failed to ride mount out fully to end of race – Severe.
Race 6: C. Graham – AR131(a) – Careless riding.
Fines
Race 4: G. Ryan - $200 – LR67(1) – Late rider declaration.
Suspensions
Race 1: Apprentice A. McColm – 9-day suspension – Commencing midnight 24th October 2026 and concluding midnight 2nd November 2026.
Race day injuries/illness
Race 4: Apprentice M. Philpot – Left hand injury – Medical clearance required.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses sampled pre-race
CHANCE DE LUNE, AREMKAY, VEGA SICILIA, DOWN UNDER STUNNAH, DIVINE JUSTICE, SNUGG
Horses sampled post-race
All winners, PROFITEURS FIL, VALOURI
Warnings/bars
Race 2: SLIPSAIN – Near hind laceration - Veterinary certificate.
Race 2: INDAMOUSE – Warning - Hung out.
Race 4: ED I AM – Further barrier certificate - Official trial.
Race 4: SUZE SPRITZ – Bucked – Official barrier trial.
Race 5: NANTERRE – Hung out – Warning.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4:10 DAMIANI - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Late scratchings
Race 2: SLIPSAIN – 2:12pm.
Race 4: ED I AM – 3:37pm.
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.
