QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
LONGREACH JOCKEY CLUB
 
SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2026
 
 
WEATHER – Fine     TRACK RATING – Dirt     RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hanson.
Stewards – T Brummell (Assistant Steward).
 
GENERAL
 
Due to the hot weather conditions that were forecast for the Longreach race meeting, the start time for the programme was set at 11.00am with each race following to be started at 30-minute intervals. The race meeting was conducted in accordance with the 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.
 
The following horses competed at the Charleville race meeting, Tuesday 3/11/2026 and underwent a pre-race veterinary examination prior to starting today and were cleared to start.
Race 1: EDWARDS
Race 2: ALL TOO SHEIK
 
 
Race 1: LJC THANKS THE COMMITTEE & STAFF QTIS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1600 Metres
 
BRANNUM – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DANCING DOLLY (NZ) – Shifted in under pressure passing the 200m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
COLD ONE – Began awkwardly.
 
PRIDE OF SAVABELLA – Reared as the start was affected and lost ground as a result. Trainer P O’Toole was advised that a warning would be placed against the barrier manners of the gelding.
 
FINAL MISSION – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FINAL COMMENT – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
NOTACLUEHOWORWHO – Slow to begin. Shifted out passing the 250m to obtain clear running. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
EDWARDS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination prior to starting today and was cleared to start. Slow to begin.
 
PANDA DRUM – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 2: LJC THANK DONE WRIGHT CB CLASS B HANDICAP 1300 Metres
 
ALL TOO SHEIK – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination prior to starting today and was cleared to start.
 
GRANDEE – Jockey D Smith reported that after being slow to begin, GRANDEE resented the kickback from todays racing surface.
 
SHERIFF'S STAR – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Trainer W Pugsley was advised that a warning would be placed against the barrier manners of the gelding.
 
LOQUITO – Apprentice Jockey J Busuttin reported that she was placed at a disadvantage and was unable to ride the mare out fully to the line due to her whip breaking in half before entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BEL SONG – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 3: LJC THANKS SPORTSBET OPEN HANDICAP 1200 Metres
 
FINE SHOT – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
I'M ZAC – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
I AM GOOD AT THIS - Began awkwardly.
 
INQUISITIVE LEGEND – Slow to begin.
 
SCHMOOZER – Apprentice Jockey A Meissner report that SCHMOOZER, although having trouble obtaining clear running in the early stages in her opinion felt flat and didn’t travel well throughout the event. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be showing signs of a slow recovery.
 
SINGLE HONOR – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TANGO FAME – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 4: LJC THANKS MEMBERS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200 Metres
 
KIJIVU – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LOADED WEAPON – Bumped shortly after jumping.
 
STRAYA PRIDE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MAYBE – Began awkwardly and bumped ARMSTRONG BAY. Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GUNBOAT – Shifted in shortly after jumping and bumped LOADED WEAPON.
 
ARMSTRONG BAY – Began awkwardly and bumped MAYBE on jumping.
 
RUN FREDA RUN – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
PENROD – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 5: LJC THANKS LONGREACH EVENT HIRE CLASS 4 PLATE 1000 Metres
 
The start of this race was delayed allowing time for a second ambulance to arrive on course.
 
BOURBON LANE – Shifted out shortly after jumping and bumped SALT LAKE BETTY.
 
ROYALIFY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight resulting in Jockey B Stower being obliged to stop riding and straighten the gelding on several occasions.
 
SHUT IT DOWN – Began awkwardly.
 
TRAPEZE LEGEND – Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SALT LAKE BETTY – Shifted in shortly after jumping and bumped BOURBON LANE. Shifted in passing the 150m to obtain clear running.
 
WON FOR VICKI – Declared a late scratching by Stewards after rearing in the barriers and dislodging Jockey J Babarovich. Jockey Babarovich was treated by QAS Officers for a compound fracture to his right leg before being transferred to the Longreach hospital for further treatment. Jockey Babarovich will require a medical clearance before riding again.
The mare was subsequently declared a late scratching at 1.33pm by order of Stewards. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared that all bets placed on WON FOR VICKI be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st – SALT LAKE BETTY - 35c win, 22c place
2nd – BOURBON LANE - 22c place
3rd – SHUT IT DOWN - 22c place
 
Trainer G Bignall was advised that the mare would require a further satisfactory barrier certificate prior to being permitted to race again.
 
FORGETABOUTIT – Slow to begin.
 
PUISSANCE POWER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LUNA READY - Raced wide throughout the event.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 5: Jockey J Babarovich – Injured right leg – Medical required.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
PRIDE OF SAVABELLA - DANCING DOLLY (NZ) - GRANDEE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: PRIDE OF SAVABELLA – Barrier manners – Reared as the start was affected – Warning.
Race 2: SHERIFF'S STAR – Barrier manners – Slow to begin - Warning.
Race 5: WON FOR VICKI – Barrier manners – Reared and dislodged rider – Barrier certificate required.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4: PENROD - Ross Tilley
 
Late scratchings
Race 5: WON FOR VICKI – Barrier manners – Reared and dislodged rider
 
 
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.