QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

 ROMA TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 20TH JUNE 2026
 

WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –   Sand  RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – N/A

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – A. Streckbein
Stewards – T. Preston and W. Glass

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Dalby 18/06/26 - MICHIFUKU
 
Trainer K. Kemp reported to Stewards that MICHIFUKU had returned to the stable in good order and he was at a loss to explain the performance. After an examination by his stable veterinarian who failed to reveal any abnormalities, K. Kemp advised that it was his intention to give MICHIFUKU a spell. 

GENERAL
 
Due to there being no suitable riders the following scratchings were ordered by Stewards at 10:33am
 
Race 1. SAMURAI WAND, LILY’S DASH
Race 4. SWEET MOLLY
Race 5. STRATIFIELD, EXCLUSIVE DROP
Race 6. SEEYA LATER GATER
 
The explanation for the late declaration of rider P. Hamblin on MAEVE in Race 2. was accepted.
 
Due to there being no other rider available at the weight, Stewards permitted rider P. Hamblin to be declared on START STRUTTING at 58kg (+2kg). Announcements were made to this effect.

RACE 1:NUDGEE / SANDHURST FINE FOODS MAIDEN PLATE          1200 M

NYTHE – After being loaded into the gates, was removed to be examined by the vet due to POTENCO rearing over in the gates and becoming cast. Passed fit. Slow to begin (2L)

FIRE ON ICE – Began awkwardly.

POTENCO – Once loaded became fractious in the gates, reared over and became cast. Declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 11:57am due to superficial cuts and abrasions after being cast in the gates for some time. Trainer G. Doig was advised that POTENCO was now suspended from racing and required to official trial to the satisfaction of Stewards, due to being fractious. Prior to correct weight Stewards ordered that all bets placed prior to 11:57am the following deductions ought apply:
 
1st ZELENKA 34c w, 19c p
2nd WELLBEKING 35c p
3rd TEAJAY 27c p

TEAJAY – Bumped at the start by CELTIC LIGHT, which had begun awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

WILLBEKING – Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout the event.

CELTIC LIGHT – Began awkwardly, shifting out and bumping TEAJAY.

RACE 2:THE GLENNIE SCHOOL / INGHAMS CLASS 3 PLATE          1200 M

WOLFGANG - Began awkwardly. Over the concluding stages had to ease when close to the heels of TORVECCHIO, which had shifted out (D. Boutet). Rider D. Boutet was advised to exercise more care.
 
BOSS BANDIT – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed superficial abrasions to the off hind stifle.

POCKET EIGHTS – Began awkwardly.
 
TORVECCHIO – Began awkwardly, then got its head up while being restrained.    
 
MAEVE – Knuckled at the start.  
 
RACE 3:WESTERN WHOLESALERS / STEGGLES RUGBY SLIPPER OPEN HANDICAP        1200 M
 
MAGICAL SLIPPER and START STRUTTING both were resaddle after arriving at the start.

INVINCIBLE RED – Began awkwardly and then knuckled. Held up for clear running approaching the 300m until passing the 200m.

OAKFIELD BADGER – Apprentice V. Soulsby reported that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages, but when placed under pressure failed to respond to her riding and was disappointing. She added that in her opinion the gelding raced flat.

START STRUTTING – Slow to begin.    
 
MUIRON – Began awkwardly.

PRINCE CARLOS   - Raced wide without cover for a majority of the event.

RACE 4:ROMA VET / PRIMO FOODS CLASS 1 PLATE          1000 M

Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight, Rider P. Hamblin (REVANTAS, 2nd place) viewed the Stewards patrol footage before lodging an objection against apprentice E. Simsir (FULLY SUBSCRIBED, 1st place) alleging interference near the 500m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the available patrol footage it was established that at a point near the 600m REVANTAS raced in restricted room to the inside of FULLY SUBSCRIBED, which had shifted in marginally. It was further established that at a point near the 500m, REVANTAS raced in restricted room between FULLY SUBSCRIBED, which had stepped in marginally, before being corrected by its rider and LAID BACK BON which had stepped out slightly before being corrected by its rider. As a result of these minor shifts, rider P. Hamblin raced in restricted room before being checked passing the 500m and losing ground. After considering the evidence, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that any interference suffered by REVANTAS near the 500m was solely attributed to FULLY SUBSCRIBED along with having regard for how both horses finished the race off and the margin, dismissed the objection and declared Correct Weight on the Judges numbers.
 
At a subsequent inquiry both apprentice E. Simsir and apprentice K. Barker were reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for shifting ground and advised to exercise far greater care in similar circumstances.
 
BOULEVARD BOY - Shortly after the start bumped with SOCCEREW. Approaching the 500m bumped with STARTLING CAT and LAID BACK BON.
 
DESTINY GUNGHO – Late scratching at 1:32pm, Stewards orders. After apprentice H. Saunders was legged onto the gelding, DESTINY GUNGHO bucked and dislodged H. Saunders in the mounting yard. Then galloped riderless before jumping out of the mounting yard towards the stalls before being recaptured. A veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have cuts attributed to contacting the fence after it jumped over the mounting yard gate. Apprentice H. Saunders was examined by QAS, where she was passed fit to fulfill her remaining engagements. DESTINY GUNGHO was warned for its pre race behavior.      
Prior to correct weight Stewards ordered that all bets placed prior to 1:32pm the following deductions ought apply:
 
1st FULLY SUBSCRIBED 3c w, 4c p
2nd REVANTAS 4c p
3rd BOULEVARD BOY 4c
 
REVANTAS – Approaching the 600m raced in restricted room to the inside of FULLY SUBSCRIBED. Near the 500m had to be checked when in restricted room between FULLY SUBSCRIBED (E. Simsir), which had shifted in marginally and LAID BACK BON (K. Barker) which had shifted out marginally.

STARTLING CAT – Began awkwardly, shifting out and bumping SOCCEREW.         

LAID BACK BON – Approaching the 500m bumped with BOULEVARD BOY.

SWEET ABOUT ME – Lost ground at the start. When questioned as to why SWEET ABOUT ME had began in a manner that made it lose ground at the start. Apprentice V. Soulsby explained that she may have been slightly on the mare’s mouth as the gates opened and SWEET ABOUT ME overreacted to her hold and as a result lost ground at the start. Stewards noted her comments.

SOCCEREW - Shortly after the start was bumped by STARTLING CAT, which had began awkwardly.

RACE 5:CHURCHIE SCHOOL / BRISBANE BOYS COLLEGE / EVEREST BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP        900 M
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 4 mins due to the protest in the previous race.
 
Correct Weight was delayed significantly to allow Stewards to ascertain the reasons for apprentice A. Graham being dislodged at the start. Primarily to determine if LUNAR EIGHT was denied a fair start. Due to a technical error, the head on footage took several minutes to be available for Stewards to review. Once reviewed it was determined that A. Graham was dislodged due to a racing incident and as a result declared Correct Weight.

LUNAR EIGHT – Shortly after the start was heavily bumped and became extremely unbalanced due to TOY STORY shifting out abruptly and as a result dislodging apprentice A. Graham. Galloped riderless for the remainer of the event. A. Graham was immediately attended to by QAS who passed her fit to resume riding.

INTENSE STEEL – Slow into stride. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
TOY STORY - Knuckled on jumping away. Shortly after the start bucked and then shifted out abruptly making heavy contact with LUNAR EIGHT becoming unbalanced. Rider D. Evans reported that as TOY STORY commenced awkwardly, his saddle shifted back and then TOY STORY bucked on one occasion before shifting out underneath him. He added that as his saddle was shifted, it placed him at a slight disadvantage throughout the event. Stewards inquired into the incident which resulted in apprentice A. Graham being dislodged. After reviewing the available patrol films as well as gathering evidence from D. Evans and A. Graham it was deemed that A. Graham had been dislodged due to the abrupt shift and heavy contact made by TOY STORY which had bucked. Stewards advised trainer V. Jones that TOY STORY is now suspended and must officially trial to the satisfaction of Steward due to bucking.    
 
Following the running of this race, although A. Graham was passed fit by QAS, Stewards determined on the available footage that due to the manner in which A. Graham was dislodged and the manner in which her head struck the ground deemed her unsuitable to continue riding and stood her down for her remaining ride. Stewards directed A. Graham to obtain a medical clearance prior to resuming work and race riding due to this incident.

RACE 6:IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL / PACIFIC WEST QTIS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP        1640 M

The start of this race was delayed approximately 4 mins due to the previous delays in Race 4 and Race 5.

NITROGEN – Laid in under pressure in the straight.   

BUGDEN – Laid in passing the winning post on the first occasion. Apprentice H. Saunders reported that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages, when asked for an effort near the 500m, weakened considerably and was disappointing. A stable representative was at a loss to explain the performance and reported to Stewards that the gelding had been working well in the lead up to today’s event and the stable expected a forward showing. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stewards advised the stable to report any significant findings on return to the stable which could explain the performance.              
PROCLAIMER – Disappointed for a narrow run near the 400m between JEROME and RANGI TOA.

RANGI TOA (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
KANTAI – Deemed a late scratching at 2:29pm due to there being no available rider. Prior to Correct Weight Stewards ordered that all bets placed prior to 2:29pm the following deductions ought apply:
 
1st KRIACTION 14c w, 14c p
2nd IL TOTO D’ORO 15c p
3rd PACKAGE 11c p


 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. Apprentice E. Simsir – AR131(a)
Race 4. Apprentice K. Barker – AR131(a)

Fines
NIL

Suspensions
NIL

Race day injuries/illness
Race 5. A. Graham

 
Adjourned inquiries
NIL

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
WILLBEKING, KARAKAROO, PRINCE CARLOS, STARTLING CAT, NITROGEN

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. POTENCO, suspended to trial, fractious
Race 4. DESTINY GUNGHO, warned, pre-race manners.
Race 5. TOY STORY, suspended to trial, bucking

Protests
Race 4. 2nd vs 1st – Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. P. Hamblin

Late scratchings
 
Race 1. SAMURAI WAND, LILY’S DASH
Race 4. SWEET MOLLY
Race 5. STRATIFIELD, EXCLUSIVE DROP
Race 6. SEEYA LATER GATER
 
Race 1. POTENCO – 11:57pm - Barriers
Race 4. DESTINY GUNGHO – 1:32pm – Dislodged rider
Race 6. KANTAI – 2:29pm – no available 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.