QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
QUILPIE RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 10th MAY 2026
 
 
WEATHER: FINE- TRACK RATING – GOOD/ DIRT- RAIL: TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T. Preston
Stewards Panel – Z Lines
 
GENERAL
 
After the running of Race 1 Jky T Banks reported a section of the track between the 700m and the 500 was uneven. Stewards ordered the Club to perform remedial work on the section as specified.  The matter was remedied with the meeting being able to proceed without any further issues. A number of riders complained to Stewards about the large amount of dust that was making it difficult to see once they got back in the field. Stewards noted their comments and relayed their respective concerns to Club officials.
 
Race 1: NED & FORDIE CASTLES MEMORIAL QTIS MAIDEN PLATE (1)- 1100M
 
ANXO- Raced towards the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Stewards spoke with Trainer Mr D Rewald who advised he had been disappointing since his arrival at the stable, but thought he would run well here today.   He said that once this horse got back in the field, he resented the kickback and didn’t improve into the race when the rider urged him to do so. He further advised the horse had since pulled up well without any signs of injury or illness Stewards noted Mr Rewald’s comments and under the provision of AR75 placed a Warning on the horse for the seemingly disappointing performance.
 
MAKE MINE SHIRAZ- Began awkwardly, then bumped with BOULIA after the start. Stewards spoke with Trainer Ms M Gavin who advised the horse wasn’t suited by the dust and kickback today and that contributed significantly to the horse’s performance today. The mare had pulled up well without any sign of injury or illness and would likely back up at Charleville race meeting coming up soon. Stewards noted her comments and acting under the provision of AR75 placed a Warning on the horse for the seemingly disappointing performance.
 
THE TERMINATOR- Jky T Banks reported to Stewards his mount hung in for the majority of the event and when approaching the 700m put in an awkward stride shifting inward, resulting in BOULIA being inconvenienced and losing ground.
 
BOULIA- Bumped with another runner at the start becoming unbalanced and lost ground. Then when approaching the 700m was inconvenienced as a result of THE TERMINATOR shifting in marginally losing ground. Raced towards the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Stewards spoke with Appr Jky S Pointon who advised after the inconvenience at the start and then losing further ground at the 700m the horse wasn’t suited with the racing conditions today and despite her best efforts just wouldn’t improve. She further stated the horse felt fine in running it just resented the dust and kickback. Stewards noted her comments and ordered a post- race veterinary examination be performed. This examination failed to reveal any significant findings. Trainer Mr W Pugsley advised he was disappointed in the run, but after being badly bumped at the start and then in running. He wasn’t suited at the rear of the field, and the dust and kickback played a significant part in the gelding’s performance today. The horse had pulled up well without any sign of injury or illness. Stewards accepted and noted Mr Puglsey’s comments.
 
BOOM FLYER- Stood flat footed at the start. As a result, Trainer M Pitman was notified that a Warning would be placed on the horse. Improved into the race from the 400m and ran on well over the final stages of the event.
 
Race 2: CAMRANDALE TRANSPORT QTIS MAIDEN PLATE (2)- 1100M
 
BOULEVARD BOY- Began awkwardly by blundering the start. Raced towards the rear of the field for the majority of the event before improving into the race from the 400m and ran on strongly over the final stages.
 
NYTHE- Slow to begin.
 
PLEA- Declared a late scratching by Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 1.28pm after being caught in the barriers. A subsequent examination revealed the presence of a hematoma on the right hip region. As there was no sign of lameness and stewards spoke with Trainer Ms C Baker who gave stewards an undertaking that she would report any deterioration in the horse’s condition in coming days. As a result of the late scratching the following deductions applied on all monies invested on PLEA being refunded in full less the following deductions being applied.
 
1st- BOULEVARD BOY- 13c and Pl- 16c,
 
2nd place- TRIBESMAN- 16c,
 
3rd place- GALATH- NTD.
 
TRIBESMAN- Slow to begin, laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ELITE BLONDE- Began to weaken from the 400m.
 
Race 3: QUILPIE SHIRE COUNCIL Q1000 RATING BAND 0-50 HANDICAP- 1100M
 
DREYFUS- Blundered and bumped another runner shortly after the start.
 
BOSS BANDIT- Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Failed to improve into the race despite the riders’ best efforts to do so. Stewards ordered that a post- race veterinary examination undertaken with no abnormalities being detected. Jky D Evans advised stewards on returning to scale that due to the dust and kickback once he got back, he was unable to see. He further advised that the horse may not have been suited by the racing conditions today.
 
ZOUPHISTICATE- Began awkwardly and lost ground shortly after the start was affected. Raced wide for the majority.
 
FREDDIE EDDIE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
KARAKAROO- Bumped at the start with Dreyfus then raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 4:BROWN & HURLEY BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP- 1200M
 
AL ASH LAD- Began to weaken in the home straight.
 
TOUGH JUDGE- After clipping hind fetlocks in running a post-race veterinary examination was undertaken which detected a superficial laceration and some bruising to the off-hind fetlock. No lameness was evident but veterinary treatment was provided. Stewards later spoke with Trainer Mr V Jones who advised the horse has pulled up well with no signs of lameness. He intends to work him in the next couple of days and gave stewards an undertaking that he would advise of any deterioration in the horse’s condition. Stewards noted Mr Jone’s comments.
 
MALARINA- Slow to begin.
 
FINAL MISSION- Failed to go the early speed and raced at the rear of the field until approximately the 400m and then began to improve into the race finishing off the event strongly.
 
MAKERS- Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 5: GDL QUILPIE 2026 BATTLE OF THE BUSH QUILPIE QUALIFIER OPEN HANDICAP 1200M
 
MISTREY EMPEROR- Bumped with PESHWA shortly after entering the home straight.
 
ROLL UP- Laid out marginally approaching the 1100m for a short distance before being corrected by the rider.
 
MON PIERRE- Slow to begin. Bumped with another runner in the home straight.
 
PESHWA- Raced in a midfield position throughout and then from the top of the home straight began to improve strongly into the race while laying in for some distance before the rider was able to correct his mount approximately from the 100m.
 
TURNSTAR- Slow to begin. Raced at the rear of the field for the majority
 
MOORABINDA- Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Raced with its head in the air to avoid the kickback approaching the 600m. Jky R Tilley when returning to scales advised Stewards due to the excessive kickback and dust, he was having difficulty in seeing and as a result eased the gelding out of the race. Stewards noted Jky Tilley’s comments.
 
ACEROD- Approaching the 1100m was forced to ease off the heels of ROLLUP which laid out marginally losing some ground. Jky M Heagney on returning to scales advised stewards that the kickback presented a problem as when you are racing at the rear of the field there was some difficulty in being able to see. Stewards noted both Jky Heagney and Jky Tilley’s comments and spoke with Club officials about the concerns of the riders involved. Trainer Ms R Kerwin advised stewards her horse had lost a rear nearside plate in running.
 
ZA HIDDEN DRAGON- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
RACE 6: QDRC 70TH ANNIVERSAY QUILPIE CUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1586M
 
COLD ONE- Laid in while racing in the home straight before being corrected by the rider.
 
PORKY- Raced wide for some distance before being eased out of the event from the 700m with the rider dismounting soon after the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse suffered from a substantial bilateral bleed from both nostrils with no other significant other findings. Stewards acting under the provision of AR79 imposed a mandatory 3 month ban from racing that the horse would then be required to under a 1000m gallop in the presence of Stewards prior to returning to racing. Trainer Mr J Patterson was advised of the matter.
 
SHOALWATER BAY- Began awkwardly and raced at the rear of the field while racing wide for the majority of the event.
 
EDWARDS- Slow to begin.
 
IL TORO D’ORO- Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority.
 
THIRTEENTH MAN- Approaching the 600m made contact with the inside running rail.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Nil
 
Fines
 
Nil
 
Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses Pre- Raced Swabbed
 
Race 5- MISTREY EMPEROR
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All Winners.
 
Warnings and Bars
 
Race 1-ANXO- AR 75- Warning- Poor performance
 
Race 1- MAKE MINE SHIRAZ- AR75- Warning- Poor performance.
 
BLEEDER
 
Race 6- PORKY- AR79- Bilateral bleed- 3 month ban from racing.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Nil
 
LATE SCRATCHING/S
 
Race 2- PLEA- 1.28pm by Stewards acting on Veterinary advice.
 
Race 5- DECIDOUS, UPTURN- L/Scr. 9.10am- due to no rider being available.
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decision 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.