QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT
 

MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB
 

FRIDAY 3 APRIL 2026
 

 
WEATHER – FINE.             TRACK RATING – SANDRAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R Neal
Stewards – P Warren, R Proud

 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE JOCKEY CLUB – Tuesday 31st March 2026.
Post Race Trials
 
Stewards have concluded an investigation relating to Trainer Ms. Belynda Kliese presenting the incorrect horse for Trial 3 at Townsville on Tuesday 31st March 2026.
The inquiry, which was commenced on Tuesday 31st, was reconvened on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, where it was established that Ms. Kliese, who had purchased the filly DARK FAE via an online sale in February 2026, had nominated DARK FAE for the trials believing this was the correct horse. However, during the pre-race identification process it was discovered that the horse presented was not DARK FAE, but instead was a 2YO filly named PRAIRIE STAR. Upon discovering the irregularity DARK FAE was withdrawn from the trials.
After investigation it was found that after purchasing DARK FAE, an error at the dispatch end had resulted in PRAIRIE STAR being transported to Ms Kliese’s stables instead of DARK FAE.
Ms Kliese advised that she had not verified the identity of the horse upon its arrival at her stables and acknowledged this shortcoming.
Ms Kliese subsequently pleaded guilty to a breach of AR99(1)(b) being the rule relating to horse identity.
After considering the circumstances, Stewards imposed a fine of $500.00, with 50% of that amount suspended for a period of 12 months, conditional upon no further breaches of the horse identification rules.
 



RACE 1: LEWIE FIRE CLASS 3 PLATE            1100 M

HEAVENLY LEGEND – Hampered at the start and slow to begin, however recovered quickly and was ridden forward to lead.           
 
MANIC LIGHT – Jumped in at the start and lost ground. Hampered rounding the final turn when outside COMBS which hung out.
 
WIN AND TONIC - Jumped in at the start and contacted HEAVENLY LEGEND. Lost contact in the early and middle stages and finished a considerable distance behind the remainder of the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr. Peter Inwood was advised that a warning had been placed on WIN AND TONIC’s racing performance. In addition, Mr. Inwood was advised that the gelding will not be permitted to race at TAB meetings until it displays an improvement in form.
 
AFFIRMATIVE LIGHT – Commenced to buck for some distance shortly after the start, losing considerable ground. Trainer Ms. Tanya Parry was advised that AFFIRMATIVE LIGHT will be required to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before being permitted to race again.
 
COMBS – Hung out making the home turn forcing MANIC LIGHT wider.    

 
RACE 2: SPORTSBET BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP           1450 M

BLAZERRO – Gave ground from the 600 metres and finished a considerable distance from the remainder of the field. Apprentice Mitch Goring reported that the gelding had hung out throughout and had come off the bridle at the 600 metres and refused the stretch out. He believed BLAZERRO had gone amiss and he stopped riding the gelding over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of BLAZERRO revealed the gelding to be displaying lameness in the off-side fore limb. Trainer Ms. Tanya Parry was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to BLAZERRO next racing.
 
DULCET (NZ) – Jumped out at the start and bumped heavily with CAPITAL BOSS which was unbalanced.             

CAPITAL BOSS – Contacted by DULCET (NZ) on jumping and became unbalanced. Rider Shane McGovern reported that CAPITAL BOSS resented the kickback and failed the stretch out in the back straight.
 
INFINITE PRINCE – Hampered and on heels after the start when ZOUHOPE shifted ground marginally outwards.
 
ZOUHOPE – Shifted out marginally shortly after the start and hampered INFINITE PRINCE.


RACE 3: SPORTSBET RATINGS BAND 0 - 50 HANDICAP 1000 M
 
LORD VALEN – Bumped with RED SUTURE at the 950 metres which had shifted out. Laid in at the 200 metres.  

RED SUTURE – Shifted out at the 950 metres bumping LORD VALEN. Raced wide thereafter.

LADY MAGNET - Commenced to lose ground from the 800 metres and finished a considerable distance behind the remainder of the field. Trainer Mr. Peter Inwood was advised that a warning had been placed on LADY MAGNET’s racing performance. In addition, Mr. Inwood was advised that the gelding will not be permitted to race at TAB meetings until it displays an improvement in form.
 
SWEET FANTASY- Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
RACE 4: NQES INDUSTRIES QTIS MAIDEN PLATE             1200 M

AZCONPETE - Fractious in the barriers and reared on jumping losing ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
INVINCIBOO - Hung in near the 100 metres and had to be straightened.
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TAKE A DIVE – Contacted the inside of the barrier on jumping.

HELLUVAPUNCH – Raced wide for the majority.
 
BOOGIEWITHMAHBABY- Began awkwardly.
 
 
RACE 5: TREVOR MORRIS BUILDERS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP  1000 M

FORTRESS AUSTRALIA – Apprentice Violet Soulsby was reminded of her obligations to ride fully to the line when circumstances permit, after relaxing her ride approaching the finish.
 
PENNYPACKER – slow into stride.

ZAVABOOM – began awkwardly and settled back; laid out rounding the final turn and hung out under pressure throughout the final straight having to be continually straightened, in consequence could not be ridden to full advantage. Trainer Ms. Emma Morton advised that she would be attempting a gear change to remedy the gelding’s hanging tendencies.
 
 
RACE 6: ATULL PLUMBING BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200 M

VONK – began very awkwardly and settled back. Apprentice Violet Soulsby, with the assistance of Senior rider Chris Whiteley, was shown vision of the start of the race for development purposes.

BOOMING FAST – Apprentice Mitch Goring, assisted by Senior Rider Chris Whiteley, was spoken to regarding his riding of the gelding in the home straight.
Approaching the 200 metres, Apprentice Goring eased his riding and did not fully ride his mount out to the finish. Whilst Stewards acknowledged that BOOMING FAST had reached the end of its run and was weakening at that stage, other runners in close proximity were also tiring.
Apprentice Goring was advised that where there remains a reasonable opportunity for a horse to finish in a placing, he is required to continue to ride his mount out fully to the line.

CUP OF AMBITION – travelled wide throughout.         
 
MAKANUI – travelled wide throughout; laid in over the final 250 metres and had to be straightened.           
 
 
RACE 7: CITY & COUNTRY REALTY OPEN PLATE 1000 M

CASINO LORD – had to be steadied near the 800 metres when racing to the inside of NAPOLEON STRIKE. When questioned, rider Nor Yadi stated that the gelding had commenced to lay out approaching the turn, and while he was crowded briefly for a short distance by NAPOLEAN STRIKE, his mount had contributed to him restraining at that point.

NAPOLEON STRIKE – laid in approaching the 800 metres crowding CASINO LORD for a short distance; rider Brooke Stower was advised that when in similar circumstances she must ensure she provides greater clearance.

THERESABEARINTHERE - blundered after the start and lost ground.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 

Summary of action concerning licensees


Fines
Townsville 31st March 2026
Trial 3 – Ms Belynda Kliese – [AR99(1)(b)] - presented incorrect horse – fined $500.00 (50% suspended for 12 months.

 

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1 AFFIRMATIVE LIGHT
Race 3 LADY MAGNET
Race 5 PENNYPACKER
Race 7 HAN DYNASTY

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1 – AFFIRMATIVE LIGHT – Must Trial
Race 1 – WIN AND TONIC – Warned racing performance - Stood down TAB meetings.
Race 2 – BLAZERRO – Veterinary clearance required.
Race 3 – LORD MAGNET – Warned racing performance - Stood down TAB meetings.




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.