QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2026
 
 
WEATHER –  Fine       TRACK RATING – Soft (7); Soft (6) @11.58am; Soft (5) after Race 3  RAIL – +6M Entire   PENETROMETER – 6.1

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – B. Wright, A. Schofield, E. Batten
Clerk of Scales – S. Fletcher


GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 3. A. Mallyon +0.5kg
Race 6. M. Rodd +0.5kg
 
 
Race 1 - TAB MAIDEN PLATE            2190 Metres
 
CONCADOR – Began awkwardly and lost ground.  Allowed to stride forward from the 1000m to obtain a position near the lead.
 
PANZER READY – Slow to begin.
 
WHISKEY WARRIOR (NZ) – Laid out rounding the home turn.

HIGHLAND KITTY – Began awkwardly.



Race 2 - GREAT NORTHERN CLASS 3 HANDICAP            2190 Metres
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 2 mins when BACKHANDER required farrier attention to the near fore plate on arrival at the barriers.
 
BACKHANDER – Began awkwardly. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
CHANCE DE LUNE - Over raced during the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey D. Peisley reported that he was obliged to settle further back than anticipated, however the gelding proved slightly disappointing.
 
DISGRUNTLED – Made the crossing near the 1500m awkwardly. Apprentice J. McMurray reported that the mare was under pressure from the 700m and proved disappointing. A pre-race veterinary inspection revealed a poor recovery. Trainer’s representative H. Gregory was advised that the mare will be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
MAKAMAE (NZ) – Over raced during the early stages.
 
WOODLAND WONDER – Held up for clear running from the 550m until the 400m.  
 
LORD PROTECTOR (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
TARADALE – Began awkwardly.
 
THINK I'M IRISH – Hampered between runners on jumping.


Race 3 - ALLCLASS KUBOTA MAIDEN HANDICAP           1100 Metres
 
BRAZEN ACT – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the gelding not having started since July 2025. Began awkwardly.
 
HILLS OF MINTO – Over raced in the early stages.

FAIR SHAKE – Raced keenly in the early stages.

MAJOR HOT – Trainer L. Gough was fined $200 pursuant to LR31(b) for arriving late on course.
 
COME SUNDOWN – Raced keenly in the early stages before being steadied from the heels of HILLS OF MINTO near the 700m.

FIELD OF CLANS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the filly not having started since November 2025.
 
CORAL – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MISS D'MEZ – Began very awkwardly and lost ground.

Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Soft (5).

 
Race 4 - CRUICE CREATIONS CLASS 1 HANDICAP         1100 Metres
 
CRYPTO MISS – After working hard to the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and cleared to start. Over raced in the early stages. Commenced to tire from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery. Trainer R. Lipp advised he may consider some gear changes prior to the filly’s next start.  
 
HELL OF A HIGH – Bumped and carried wider rounding the home turn.

BODMIN MOOR – Blundered shortly after the start. Approaching the home turn, shifted wider to avoid the heels of the weakening CRYPTO MISS, and bumped with HELL OF A HIGH.
 
DREAMS DON'T DIE – Fractious, in the tie ups pre-race. Slow to begin, then hampered shortly after. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and until the early part of the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed two lacerations below the filly’s jaw. Stable representative Mr. A Walden for P Duncan Racing stated that the filly was fractious in the tie ups and did break its head stall, however he was unaware of any lacerations below its jaw despite saddling the filly. Jockey T Brooker was also unaware of the lacerations. Stewards, when considering the matter, advised Mr. Walden, that as stable representative he should report any incidents which occur to Stewards. Trainer P. Duncan was advised that DREAMS DON’T DIE will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again. DREAMS DON’T DIE continued to be fractious post-race and was treated.

BLUE WHITE BLUE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Apprentice E. Pozman advised that her left knee contacted the barrier partition on jumping.

QUANTUM OVERDRIVE – Jockey R. Maloney replaced by apprentice J. McMurray due to R. Maloney having traffic difficulties.


Race 5 - THE DON MOORE MEMORIAL RACE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP     1350 Metres
 
SIR MAURICE – Bumped with LUDIK near the 1200m.
 
VIVENZO – Raced in restricted room and was steadied approaching the 1100m. Inclined to lay in during the early stages.

ODIN'S MOUNT – Apprentice M. Mankelow’s license to ride in races was suspended for seven days pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m (15 in totality) commencing at midnight the 8th of November 2026 until midnight the 15th of November 20206.
 
TRANSGRESS – Approaching the 1100m, shifted in and away from WHISKEY AND ROSE, then was steadied shortly afterwards. Raced wide throughout.

SIMPLY FUN – From the wide barrier, restrained at the start to take up a position closer to the rail.
 
LUDIK – Near the 1200m, bumped with SIR MAURICE and became unbalanced.
 
WHISKEY AND ROSE - Bumped on jumping. Under pressure and commenced to weaken from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Representative for trainer D. McColm was advised that the mare will require a veterinary clearance and must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
LANGAN – Raced wide throughout.

BERTUS – Slow to begin.
 

Race 6 - THE SPRINGFIELD MO MEN FUNDRAISER CLASS 2 HANDICAP     1350 Metres
 
TEN GOOD REASONS (NZ) – Began awkwardly, then hampered shortly after. Over raced for the majority. Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
BARRELLING – Raced wide throughout.
 
SWITZ – Began awkwardly.

CUESTA (NZ) – Held up for clear running from approaching the home turn and until leaving the 100m. 
 
NINJITZOU – Inclined to lay out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
BETTER SWEET – Held up for clear running from entering the home straight and until a point approaching the 100m.
 
GRACEFUL WARRIOR (IRE) – Held up from approaching the home turn and until leaving the 100m. 
 

Race 7 - MUMMA JEAN IS 80 CLASS 1 HANDICAP                 1690 Metres
 
RIGHTEOUS LEGEND – Raced wide throughout. Near the 200m, shifted out under pressure in the home straight before being corrected by its rider.
 
DUN DARTE CHEAP – Eased down in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be coughing. Co-trainer S. Kendrick was advised that DUN DARTE CHEAP will require a veterinary clearance inclusive of an endoscopic examination prior to racing again.
 
OUTTA REEF – Raced wide throughout. Near the 200m, when racing in restricted room, was tightened and lost its rightful running. Apprentice E. Pozman rider of WEDDING VOW  pled guilty of a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that near the 200m when under riding, she permitted her mount to shift, into the rightful running of OUTTA REEF when insufficiently clear causing OUTTA REEF to be tightened and lose its rightful running. Apprentice Pozman’s license to ride in races was suspended for seven days commencing at midnight, the 3rd of November 2026 until midnight the 10th of November 2026.

SILENT ANSWER – Buffeted when racing in restricted room approaching the 200m between OUTTA REEF and RIGHTEOUS LEGEND which shifted out before being corrected.

WEDDING VOW – Bumped on jumping. Laid in under riding in the home straight.
 
LADY TANGALOOMA (NZ) – Held up for clear running approaching the home turn and had difficulty obtaining clear running until the 100m.

TURF GAZETTE – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped RIGHTEOUS LEGEND.  


 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 3. Trainer L. Gough – late arrival on course – LR31(b) - $200.

Suspensions
Race 5. Apprentice M. Mankelow – use of whip 9 occasions prior to 100m – license to ride in races suspended 7 days - m/n 8/11/2026 and ending m/n 15/11/2026 – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 7. Apprentice E. Pozman – careless riding – license to ride in races suspended 7 days – m/n 3/10/2026 – m/n 10/11/2026 - AR131(a).


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
PANZER READY, HIGHLAND KITTY, DOWN UNDER STUNNAH, MAJOR HOT, SIR MAURICE, TEN GOOD REASONS, TURF GAZETTE.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners; BOLE LE.

Warnings/bars
Race 2. DISGRUNTLED – poor performance – official trial to Stewards satisfaction.
Race 4. DREAMS DON’T DIE – lacerations under jaw – veterinary clearance required.
Race 5. WHISKEY AND ROSE – poor performance – veterinary clearance and official trial to Stewards satisfaction.  
Race 7. DUN DARTE CHEAP – post race cough – veterinary clearance including endoscopic examination.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. 17. QUANTUM OVERDRIVE – J. McMurray (replacing R. Maloney)
Race 5. 17. BERTUS – B. Lerena
Race 5. 19. ROCKRATA – O. Kendal
Race 6. 16. BOLE LE – C. Graham
Race 7. 15. BRASS BAND – K. Wilson-Taylor


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.