QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
IPSWICH
SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2026
 
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –   Heavy 8 (R1 &2) Soft 7 (R3-7)     RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 6.35

OFFICIALS

Stewards – B. Wright (Chair), A. Dowsett, K. Robbins, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales – T. Preston
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweights:
 
Race 1: Y. Lewis +0.5kg (56kg)
Race 4: J. Lloyd +1 (55kg)
 
As Rider A. Butler(Race 5) and Apprentice K. Barker were unavailable for acceptable reasons, they were replaced in Race 5 as per the race day summary.
 
Trainer T. Gollan was reprimanded under LR67(1) for the late declaration of G. Cartwright as the rider of TEXAS in Race 3. In assessing the matter, Stewards took into consideration Trainer T. Gollan’s good record in relation to this rule.
 
Trainer K. Schweida was severely reprimanded under LR67(1) for the race day declaration of J. Franklin as the rider of PONY ABBOTT in Race 3. In assessing the matter, Stewards took into consideration Trainer K. Schweida’s excellent record in relation to this rule.
 
The explanation tendered by Trainer J. Bruce for the late declaration of G. Cartwright as the rider of MOSAMOUR in Race 7, was accepted.
 
Trainer R. Tyrell was fined $200 under LR67(1) for the race day declaration of A. Thompson as the rider of ROCKRATA in Race 7.
 
The explanation tendered by Trainer G. Ryan for the late declaration of K. Yoshida as the rider of DAMIANI in Race 7, was accepted.
 
Race 1 - FERTPRO MAIDEN HANDICAP         800 M

CONCERNED – Slow into stride and momentarily crowded after the start. Laid out rounding the home turn.
ROUSLEY – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
DEMES GIRL – Began awkwardly. Laid out from the 500m until on straightening.

EGYPTIAN GODDESS – Began awkwardly.    


Race 2 - TAB QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP   1100 M
 
ZIA MARIA - Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
SLING – Inconvenienced and clipped the heels of COMPELshortly after the start. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.

MY UTOPIA – Began awkwardly.
 
Following the running of this race, Stewards upgraded the track to a Soft 7 at 1:18pm.

Race 3 - CROWNE REAL ESTATE GEOFF PAULSEN MAIDEN PLATE          1100 M
 
The start of this event was delayed 2 mins owing to GOULBURN being resaddled behind the barriers.
 
ENGLISH CONQUEROR – Raced wide. Hung out from the 500m until near the 300m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer J. Townsend was advised a warning would now be placed on the gelding in relation to its racing manners.
 
GOULBURN – Raced wide. When under pressure in the home straight, laid in, and near the 100m, shifted out after being steadied from the heels of ENGLISH CONQUEROR.           
ARISTOCRATIC GIRL – Rider T. Brooker was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(i) for using her whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.

ETOILE FAYRE -Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after resuming from an extended spell. Slow to begin.


Race 4 - QUEENSLAND SOLAR SOLUTIONS OPEN HANDICAP   1350 M
 
CELESTIAL HARBOUR – Near the 1100m, went a miss in the near hindleg and was eased out of the event. A veterinary examination found CELESTIAL HARBOUR to have sustained a severe injury to its near hindleg and was euthanized. Post-mortem and biological samples were collected. Rider G. Geran reported he felt something go amiss with the mare approaching the 1100m and was of the view, it was not attributable to the track. Following the race, Stewards conducted an inspection of the track surface near the 1100m.         

Race 5 - ANDERSONS IPSWICH RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP   1350 M
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 4 mins, owing to the incident in Race 4.
 
CAMBRIDGE BAY – Change of tactics – attempt to settle with cover. Settled midfield.

SIR DON – Shortly after the start, momentarily became unbalanced. Near the 1000m, brushed the rail and became awkward in its action.
 
BERTUS – When the start was effected, stood in the gates and lost considerable ground. Trainer K. Anderson was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding in relation to its barrier manners. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight. Approaching the 100m, steadied and shifted out when close to the heels of GOING TO THE SUN, which shifted in when struck with the whip, before being corrected.

TOUCH OF GRACIE – Raced three wide without cover for the majority and made the home turn awkwardly.
 
SHAME ON SUE – When racing close to rail, approaching the 1000m, became badly unbalanced and awkward in its action. Rider B. Lerena reported it was his intention to sit off the lead, however; the mare commenced to race very keenly approaching the 1200m, and despite his efforts, would not come back underneath him, establishing a considerable margin on the remainder of the field. He added, passing the 600m SHAME ON SUE commenced to relax somewhat, however; the mare had run its race by then and was under pressure prior to the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer A. Campton was advised a warning would now be placed on mare in relation to its racing manners.


Race 6 - GREAT NORTHERN BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP          1100 M
 
STAR RAPPER – Upon arrival at the barriers, a re-adjustment was made to the rider G. Geran’s irons. Began awkwardly and bumped ANGARA.

ANGARA – Bumped at the start.
 
CUSTO – Raced three wide without cover in the early and middle stages.

ECO FORCE – Laid in rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight when under pressure. Rider D. Turner was notified he must make a greater effort to keep his mounts straight in similar circumstances.

TOOBLOOS – Rider A. Thompson reported the mare traveled well in the early and middle stages, however; when attempting a run to the inside of ECO FORCE on straightening, was inconvenienced for a short distance when that runner laid in.

URBAN LAD – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide with cover in the early and middle stages.
 
BRECHEN – Held up approaching the home turn. For some distance on straightening, was again held up when racing in restricted room to the inside of TOOBLOOS.   

Race 7 - FABRICATIONS SERVICES GROUP RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP    1666 M
 
AZUKI – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.                   

MAPLE DOOR - Slow to muster early gate speed.
 
CRYPTO MAGIC – Raced three wide without cover in the middle stages.

MOSAMOUR (NZ) – Change of tactics – attempt to settle further forward. Settled outside of the lead.

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3: Trainer K. Schweida – Late rider declaration – LR67(1) – Severe reprimand.
Race 3: Trainer T. Gollan - Late rider declaration – LR67(1) – Severe reprimand.
Race 3: Rider T. Brooker – Consecutive use of whip prior to 100m - AR132(7)(a)(i) – Severe reprimand.

Fines
Race 7: Trainer R. Tyrell – Late rider declaration – LR 67(1) - $200.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
ZIA MARIA, BATTLETON, LUPINE, CLUBHOUSE, PASS THE PEAK.

Horses sampled post-race
All winners, CELESTIAL HARBOUR.

Warnings/bars
Race 3: 1. ENGLISH CONQUEROR – Hung out – Warning.
Race 5: 7. BERTUS – Stood flat footed – Warning.
Race 5: 12. SHAME ON SUE – Racing manners – Warning.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5: 3. CAUTIONARY TAIL - B. Osmond
Race 5: 10. TOUCH OF GRACIE – K. Johnston

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.