QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB
TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2026
 
 
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5
RAIL – +5.5M Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.6

 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Hayden Gillet  
Stewards – Shane Larkins, Ethan Suli, Peter Warren, Shikira Stehbens & Sam Nosworthy


GENERAL
 
Following an inspection by Stewards, a section of the track near the 220m mark was found to be softer than the remainder of the racing surface. Stewards in consultation with club track staff ordered remedial work be undertaken. Stewards re-inspected the track once the remedial works were completed and were satisfied that racing could proceed. The track rating was subsequently upgraded to Soft 5.
 
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 1: Raul Silvera Olivera (FANCY GEEONE) +1kg
Race 2: Adam Sewell (PATIENCEOFASAINT) +1/2kg
 
 
RACE 1 - TAB QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1200M
 
THE BARBER – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages. Raced keenly throughout.

JUNGLE RHYTHM – Began awkwardly and was impeded soon after the start by BLESSED BOOM, which shifted outwards, and was slow to begin as a result. Raced keenly throughout. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race examination revealed a minor wound on the gelding’s right foreleg and was treated accordingly.
 
BARBARIAN KING – Began awkwardly. The gelding cast it’s left hind shoe in running near the 800m. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.          
 
SPORT – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages and had to be steadied from the heels of BARBARIAN KING near the 700m.     

BLESSED BOOM – Began awkwardly and shifted outwards, impeding JUNGLE RHYTHM. Raced wide in the early stages. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Laid outwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.           
 
FANCY GEEONE – Over raced in the early stages. Inconvenienced near the 900m when BLESSED BOOM (jockey Les Tilley) shifted inwards when insufficiently clear. Jockey Les Tilley was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. Raced greenly when under pressure in the home straight.           


RACE 2 - GREAT NORTHERN QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1400M
 
BULLRUN – Raced keenly in the early stages.        
 
ENTERPRISE VALOUR – Raced wide in the early stages.  
 
HE'S A FIGHTER – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Inclined to lay outwards under pressure in the home straight.            
 
PURPOSELY – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running upon entering the home straight. Inclined to lay outwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer P Duncan stated the horse was unlucky at its previous start at the Gold Coast on 10 October 2026, He further added the horse had benefited from its recent runs and he had expected a forward showing today.
 
PULSATING – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining the lead near the 1200m.   
 
WAVE DANCER – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Put in an awkward stride near the 800m.                
 
MEAN MAGIC – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
PATIENCEOFASAINT – Raced wide in the early stages and commenced to race keenly when being restrained to settle towards the rear of the field. Momentarily inconvenienced at the heels of HE’S A FIGHTER when that runner shifted out leaving the 200m. Jockey Georgina Cartwright (HE’S A FIGHTER) was reminded of her obligations to ensure her mounts maintain a straight course. Inclined to lay inwards on occasion when placed under pressure in the home straight.  


RACE 3 - RACING WORK SAFETY MONTH OPEN HANDICAP 1100 M
 
AZTEC STATE – Impeded at the start by BOLD COMIC, which shifted outwards, and as a result was carried outwards bumping THEE CREEK. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.            
 
BOLD COMIC – Shifted outwards at the start, impeding AZTEC STATE. Lost its right winker in running near the 300m. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey Georgina Cartwright stated that BOLD COMIC travelled well in the early and middle stages, however failed to respond to her riding in the home straight. Jockey Cartwright added that, in her opinion, the gelding may have come to the end of its current preparation.
 
SUNNYCOAST – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure over the final 150m.              
 
ALLOUTATIME – Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide in the early stages. Briefly held up near the 500m before shifted inwards to obtain clear running.         
 
THEE CREEK – Bumped by AZTEC STATE which was carried outwards. When questioned regarding the performance, apprentice Amy Graham stated the slightly disappointing performance may have been attributable to the rise in class. Apprentice Graham added that THEE CREEK travelled well in the early stages, however proved disappointing in its finishing effort. Trainer Ricky Vale advised Stewards he was disappointed with the overall performance and undertook to have blood samples taken in the coming days and would report to Stewards if any abnormalities arise.

 
RACE 4 - MELBOURNE CUP AT CALLAGHAN PARK CLASS 3 PLATE 1200M
 
BRUCKHEIMER – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.            

THE DEFENDER – Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up for clear running in the home straight until a point near the 300m. Inclined to lay outwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.           
 
YES LARRY – Tightened and impeded for a number of strides by ADRANOS (jockey Raul Silvera Olivera) which hung inwards for some distance near the 900m, despite the efforts of its rider. When assessing the matter at inquiry, Stewards considered the main contributing factor to be the racing manners of ADRANOS, however issued a reprimand under the provisions of AR131(a) against jockey Silvera Olivera for failing to take corrective measures on his mount at an earlier stage of the shift inwards. 
 
DIAMOND GUST – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Jockey Ryan Wiggins advised Stewards that in his opinion DIAMOND GUST may be better suited to competing over further distances.      
 
ELLIBABY – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining the lead position near the 900m.             
 
ADRANOS – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages. Hung inwards near the 900m, despite the efforts of its rider resulting in YES LARRY being tightened and impeded for a number of strides. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.           
 
BONEWOOD – Inclined to lay outwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.         
 
LUXOR PRINCE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.             


RACE 5 - GARRARDS RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1600M

GENERAL WOLFFE – GENERAL WOLFEE was declared a late scratching at 12.05 pm on veterinary advice after trainer M Stephens reported the gelding was suffering an apparent allergic reaction. GENERAL WOLFEE was treated on veterinary advice. Trainer M Stephens was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
SNEAKY PEAKY – Bumped with PEAKING TOM at the start.          
 
PANDA DRUM – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey Ashley Butler stated that PANDA DRUM travelled well in the early stages and was able to dictate the tempo, however failed to respond when placed under pressure in the home straight and proved disappointing over the concluding stages. Trainer Mark Oates could offer no tangible explanation for the performance, however advised that the travel from Longreach to Rockhampton and the humidity on the day may have had a detrimental effect. Trainer Oates further advised he would report to Stewards in the days subsequent should anything become apparent with the gelding.
 
PEAKING TOM – Bumped with SNEAKY PEAKY at the start.          
 
MASALI RAFFA – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination upon arrival at the barriers at the request of its rider, who expressed concern with the gelding’s action. MASALI RAFFA was subsequently declared a late scratching at 4.16 pm on veterinary advice. Stewards ordered that all bets placed on MASALI RAFFA be refunded, with the following deductions to apply:
 
9 cents in the dollar for the win – (PEAKING TOM)
10 cents in the dollar for the place of the winner – (PEAKING TOM)
12 cents in the dollar for second place – (MR GREY)
 
MASALI RAFFA underwent a further post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any apparent lameness. Nonetheless, trainer Julieann Lancaster was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
MR GREY – Raced keenly in the early stages.         
 
RED FEATHERS – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey Chris McIver stated that he could offer no tangible explanation regarding the performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.


RACE 6 - KENNAS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1100M
 
VILLANDRY – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.            
 
DARTH INVADER – Raced keenly in the early stages. Stewards intend to inquire into apprentice Amy Graham’s whip use at a time and date to be fixed.
 
SUJEED – Inclined to hang outwards rounding the home turn. Briefly impeded on the heels of the tiring BLUE TOES (NZ) near the 300m  .

CRAIGLEA MERIDA – Raced wide throughout.       
 
RICKYTHESTEAMBOAT – Raced wide throughout.
 
BLUE TOES (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.                          
 
GYPSY'S DAUGHTER – Began awkwardly. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight until a point near the 300m.
 
KEMAL – Began awkwardly.


RACE 7 - AIRTECH REFRIGERATION & AIR-CONDITIONING BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1300M

DARK GLEAM – Rounding the turn near the 900m was tightened and checked when HUMBLE HERO (jockey Natalea Summers) shifted inwards when insufficiently clear to do so. Jockey Natalea Summers pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding in that she failed to make sufficient effort to prevent her mount from shifting inwards. Jockey Summers’ licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, with the suspension commencing midnight 3rd November 2026 and to conclude midnight 10th November 2026. In determining penalty, stewards took into account the QRIC careless riding template, jockey Summers’ guilty plea and her overall previous good record in relation to the rule, which indicated only one prior suspension within the last 8 years.                             
 
BOLD ARTIC – Began awkwardly.    
 
HUMBLE HERO – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages. Hung inwards when placed under pressure over the final 200m.               
 
KING'S DUTY – Briefly held up for some distance leaving the 400m. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

SPANISH BLAZE (IRE) – Began awkwardly and bumped with THEBARBEROFSEVILLE at the start. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance, trainer Mark Oates reported that SPANISH BLAZE (IRE) benefits from racing on turf surfaces and had derived fitness benefit from its previous starts.                                     

WARNA – Dipped at the start. Raced wide in the early stages.                  
 
THEBARBEROFSEVILLE – Bumped with SPANISH BLAZE (IRE) at the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear running for majority of the home straight.            
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1 -  Jockey Les Tilley – AR131(a) – Careless riding
Race 4 - Jockey Raul Silvera Olivera – AR131(a) – Careless riding
 
Suspensions
Race 7 - Jockey Natalea Summers – AR131(a) – Careless riding – 7 days – m/night 03/11/2026 to m/night 10/11/2026

Adjourned inquiries
Race 6. Apprentice Amy Graham – Whip use – time and date to be fixed.
 

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
JUNGLE RHYTHM, PURPOSELY, BOLD COMIC, BONEWOOD, PEAKING TOM, LIM’S TEIDE (NZ) & THEBARBEROFSEVILLE

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 5 - GENERAL WOLFFE – Veterinary clearance required
Race 5 - MASALI RAFFA – Veterinary clearance required  
 

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2. WAVE DANCER – Jockey Raul Silvera Olivera
Race 3. AZTEC STATE – Jockey Raul Silvera Olivera & THEE CREEK - Apprentice Amy Graham (a2)
Race 4. ADRANOS – Jockey Raul Silvera Olivera
Race 7. THEBARBEROFSEVILLE – Jockey Ashley Butler

 
Late scratchings
Race 5. GENERAL WOLFFE – Late scratching @ 12:05pm – Veterinary advice
Race 5. MASALI RAFFA – Late scratching @ 4:16pm – Veterinary advice 
 
 
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.