QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
IPSWICH
THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2026
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Soft 5; Good 4 (12:35pm); Good 3 (2:54pm)
RAIL – +9m Entire Course
PENETROMETER – 5.6
OFFICIALS
Stewards – S. Fletcher (Chair); P. Zimmermann, B. Connell, L. De Witt – Rowson
Clerk of Scales – A. Dowsett
GENERAL
Due to the hot weather conditions that were forecasted for the Ipswich race day, the meeting was conducted in accordance with the QRIC Adverse Weather policy, with pre-race parade times significantly reduced and the establishment of on-course cooling stations in the race-day tie-ups, parade areas and a number of other relevant measures.
Stewards upon inspecting the track, upgraded to a Good 4 at 12:35pm.
Race 1 - ALLCLASS KUBOTA MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 M
NO NO NO NO NO – Approaching the 100m, commenced to shift out and a short distance later when placed under pressure with the whip, shifted out abruptly placing its rider at a disadvantage over the concluding stages. When asked to comment, jockey A. Mallyon stated he felt the gelding was inclined to shift out and away from the winning post. Trainer M. Dunn was advised that a warning would be placed on the geldings’ racing manners.
BALTUSROL – Slow to begin.
SUN IN JUNE – Near the 400m, held up for clear running until approaching the 300m.
AYAKA – Began awkwardly. Approaching the finishing line, was unable to be fully tested when PLAN OF ATTACK commenced to shift in slightly.
DEFIANT MISS – Slow to begin. Leaving the 200m when racing greenly, steadied away from the heels of SON OF A LIE.
SON OF A LIE – Raced wide for the majority.
Race 2 - BARRIER REEF POOLS CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1200 M
The start of this race was delayed by approximately six (6) minutes due to YOSHINO breaking through the barriers before being restrained by the rider and returned to the start. On inspection, damage was identified to the front arm of gate one, facilitating that all horses be removed and moved out and across one barrier position. YOSHINO subsequently underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
ESTRONDO – Bounded in the air on jumping. Lost the off fore plate.
GREYZOUS – Stewards exceeded to the request by the stable to remove the pre-race ear muffs due to the hot conditions. Began very awkwardly, lost ground and as a result was eased behind the field to obtain cover. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey K. Wilson-Taylor stated after losing ground at the start, raced in a rearward position, however his mount did not travel comfortably, and that he had some concerns with its action over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
CAPITAL HEART – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running from the 400m until approaching the 300m.
Race 3 - TAB CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1350 M
Prior to the running of this race, the starter conducted remedial work on the damaged barrier from the previous race. The barriers were retested and found to be in sound working order.
KADESKY – Slow to begin. Jockey B. Thompson reported the gelding was slightly disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight.
BENT BRIDGE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Leaving the 1000m when racing keenly in a wide position, was permitted to stride and obtain a position outside the leader near the 800m.
ABLESHEEBA – After beginning well and riding forward, was unable to cross, obliging the rider to restrain for cover near the 1100m.
After the running of this race, Stewards upgraded the track to a Good 3 at 2.54pm.
Race 4 - GIBSON ARCHITECTS BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1700 M
CANADIAN FLING – Near the 400m, was checked to avoid a fallen rider. Trainer J. Bruce was advised CANADIAN FLING would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
SNUGG – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the mare having raced at Dalby on Saturday 31 October 2026 and was subsequently cleared to start. Near the 400m, checked and was severely inconvenienced by a fallen runner.
CRYPTO MAGIC – Connections advised a change of tactics; to be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. Settled slightly worse than midfield. Near the 400m, checked to avoid a fallen rider. Trainer B. Brown was advised CRYPTO MAGIC would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
STEADY ON – A post-race veterinary examination revealed superficial laceration to the near hind leg.
FLOP SHOT – Slow to begin. Jumped the crossing at the 1500m. Leaving the 400m, contacted a fallen runner and dislodged rider B. Thornton. Jockey B. Thornton will require medical clearance and to complete a cognitive test prior to resuming riding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
INTERRO – Fell dislodging its rider near the 400m. Apprentice J. McMurray was transferred to hospital for further medical assessment. Apprentice J. McMurray will require medical clearance and to complete a cognitive test prior to resuming riding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained superficial wounds to the offside neck and hip and a haematoma to its thoracic spine. The A&R Archibald stable was advised INTERRO would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
MAURITA – Slow to begin. Near the 400m, fell, dislodging rider M. Du Plessis. Jockey M. Du Plessis was transferred to hospital for further medical assessment. Jockey M. Du Plessis will require medical clearance and cognitive test following a 12 day stand down period prior to resuming riding. A veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained an injury to the off fore olecranon and was subsequently euthanised on humane grounds. Postmortem samples were taken for analysis.
Following the running of this race, Stewards inspected the section of track near the 400m with a delegation of senior riders. After reviewing the track and track staff completing some remedial work, Stewards and riders were satisfied to continue with the race program.
Stewards intend to inquire into the incident near the 400m involving multiple horses and riders.
Race 5 - SCHWEPPES THREE-YEARS-OLD AND FOUR-YEARS-OLD BM60 HANDICAP 1350 M
Due to the delay following Race 4, the start time of Race 5 was amended to 4:36pm.
MR WORTHINGTON – Raced three wide for the majority. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice J. Newman stated her instructions were to ride in a midfield position, however after being only fairly away, runners to her inside improved, which resulted in her racing in a wide position and unable to obtain cover. She added that the gelding whilst racing wide, travelled comfortably and when placed under pressure approaching the home turn, finished the race off well and would benefit from a step up in distance.
KICKUPHIGH – Stewards exceeded to the request by the stable to remove the pre-race ear muffs due to the hot conditions. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until near the 200m, and then bumped by SUPER INTENT which shifted in.
STAR OF ASCOT – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly over the final 150m. Jockey M. Rodd reported his mount raced greenly.
DUCHESS DIFFICULT – When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice F. Sandkuhl stated her mount over raced early and in her opinion was not suited to today’s track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
DESTINYS SUMMIT – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance, apprentice C. Krahnen stated after beginning awkwardly, she pressured her mount and it responded, which resulted in her mount improving quickly in the early stages in a wide position. She added she allowed her mount to stride forward from the 1100m, however she was unable to obtain cover. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
SUPER INTENT – Slow to begin. Laid in near the 200m and bumped with KICKUPHIGH and became unbalanced. Jockey L. Tilley reported his mount raced greenly.
EINSTAG – Held up for clear running from the 450m until entering the home straight.
Race 6 - RAY WHITE IPSWICH CLASS 3 HANDICAP 800 M
Due to the delay following Race 4, the start time of Race 6 was amended to 5:08pm.
SEA ADMIRAL – Trainer J. Morris was fined $100 pursuant to LR 67(1) for failing to declare a rider within the prescribed time. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up for clear running from the 200m and went to the line unable to be tested by the rider.
HIDDEN NUGGET – Raced wide throughout.
IGOTMYMINDONYOU – Raced wide throughout. Laid out rounding the home turn. Inclined to lay out over the concluding stages. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey K. Wilson-Taylor stated from the wide gate, his mount was unable to show enough early pace to obtain an on-speed position, and in not wanting to race extremely wide, obtained cover approaching the home turn. He added that he placed his mount under pressure rounding the home turn, and that the gelding failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing in its overall performance. Trainer N. Keal stated that the gelding races best when able to be on speed and felt that the horse had come to the end of its preparation and would now be sent for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
HELLO PUNTERS – Rounding the home turn, was disappointed for a run between BELLE AFFAIR and SEA ADMIRAL, was then held up for clear running and unable to be fully tested until inside the final 100m.
TINKERBELLA – Slow to begin. Laid out rounding the home turn.
SCARTOON – Raced wide throughout. Jockey A. Jones reported that the filly was not fully comfortable on today’s track.
MISHANI DEVINE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to resuming racing from an extended period and was subsequently cleared to start.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Race 6: J. Morris - Trainer – LR 67(1) - $100 - failure to declare a rider within the prescribed time.
Race day injuries/illness
Race 4: B. Thornton – medical clearance + cog test required before riding again.
Race 4: J. McMurray – medical clearance + cog test required before riding again.
Race 4: M. Du Plessis – medical clearance + cog test required + 12 day stand down.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses sampled pre-race
Race 1: NO NO NO NO NO, PLAN OF ATTACK
Race 2: ALPHA BRAVO
Race 3: STAR OF PARIS (NZ)
Race 4: STEADY ON
Race 5: ENCRYPTED FEELING
Horses sampled post-race
All winners, MAURITA
Warnings/bars
Race 1: 2 NO NO NO NO NO – warning – racing manners.
Race 4: 1 CANADIAN FLING – veterinary clearance required.
Race 4: 4 CRYPTO MAGIC - veterinary clearance required.
Race 4: INTERRO – fell /abrasions and haematoma – veterinary clearance required.
Falls
Race 4 – incident near the 400m.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 12e MISS KIT KAT - Ben Thompson
Race 1: 14e DEFIANT MISS - Jace McMurray
Race 1: 15e SON OF A LIE - Ashley Butler
Race 5: 2 KICKUPHIGH – Daniel Moor
Race 5: 5 HELLO DOLLY DIVA - Cejay Graham
Race 6: 1 SEA ADMIRAL – Brandon Lerena
Race 6: 11e MISHANI DEVINE - Anthony Allen
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.
