QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE TURF CLUB

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING –  Soft 5 (Good 4 at 4:50pm)
RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 6.46

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – G. Goold, S. Fletcher, O. Legg, L. De-Witt-Rowson, H. Matthews

RACE 1: BELLAGROVE ESTATE MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M
 
INVINCIBLE CHOICE – Raced wide for the majority. Apprentice C. Collis was reminded of his obligation to ride his mount out to the finish line.
 
PARAT SIBIFORTUNAM – Slow to begin. Cast it’s near hind plate.
 
BODYSWERVE – Raced with a near side bubble cheeker which may have been incorrectly advertised.
 
TAJALAT (IRE) – Trainer T. Gollan advised a change of tactics, attempt to be ridden further back if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly. Raced greenly during the early stages whilst restraining for cover. When asked to comment on the mare’s performance, Jockey D. Moor stated that the mare raced keenly during the early stages and would take further benefit from the race experience.
 
VOVO – Raced wide for the majority until obtaining a leading position near the 600m.
 
RISE AND RESIST – Began awkwardly.
 
TA LA MASCA – Slow to begin.
 
RACE 2: CARGO TRANSPORT SYSTEMS MAIDEN PLATE 1600 M

WHOLELOTTATAPIN (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not starting for an extended period and was subsequently cleared to start. Had to be resaddled on arrival to the barriers. Raced wide throughout.
 
CONTINENT – Near the 800m, improved onto heels and steadied.
 
DREAM SUMMIT – Leaving the 1400m, obliged to steady from the heels of NIENNA (NZ) which shifted in when insufficiently clear.  Jockey S. Sheargold rider of NIENNA (NZ) was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Leaving the 1000m, over raced for a short distance.
 
FROTHSAY – Held up approaching the home turn. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey C. Graham stated that the mare had a tendency to over race throughout and in her opinion may not have been suited to the step up in distance.
 
LIPSTICK LIES – Raced wide throughout. Leaving the 1400m, momentarily hampered and obliged to shift wider when PHYLISS was taken out slightly by CASTELLO GRANDE which was steadying from heels.
 
NIENNA (NZ) – Over raced during the middle stages. Near the 1000m, became awkwardly placed at the heels of ASPIRE TO WIN. Jockey D. Moor rider of ASPIRE TO WIN was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
 
PHYLISS – Raced keenly during the early stages. Hampered near the 1300m when CASTELLO GRANDE shifted out to avoid heels. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, Apprentice J. Williams in the company of senior Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor explained that Trainer Mr R. Tyrell had advised him to pressure the mare in the early stages in an attempt to settle in a midfield position. He further added that approaching the 800m, after racing in a position one off the fence, he was carried wider to a three wide position when FROTHSAY shifted out and when  approaching the home turn rather than electing to shift wider, he was mindful of WHOLELOTTATAPIN (NZ) which had raced three wide throughout and did expect that runner to weaken. Apprentice J. Williams elected to shift back to the inside of FROTHSAY in an attempt to save ground before shifting wider leaving the 250m. Stewards confirmed the riding instructions with Mr R. Tyrell who was satisfied with the Apprentice’s ride, however Stewards advised Apprentice J. Williams that in their opinion he had erred by not electing to shift to the outside of WHOLELOTTATAPIN (NZ) rounding the home turn and when considering Apprentice William’s ride in its totality, elected not to issue a charge. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in its off foreleg. Trainer R. Tyrell was advised PHYLISS would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
RED VEGAS – Received farrier attention prior to this event and was subsequently clear to start.
 
CASTELLO GRANDE – Leaving the 1400m, obliged to steady to avoid heels.
 
SPINALONG LASS – Raced wide throughout. Leaving the 1400m, momentarily hampered and obliged to shift wider when PHYLISS was taken out slightly by CASTELLO GRANDE which was steadying from heels.

RACE 3: DOUBLE R GROUP CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1600 M
 
The start of this event was delayed after the rider of BRAZEN KINGDOM became concerned with action of the gelding on route to the barriers. Subsequently BRAZEN KINGDOM underwent a veterinary examination and was declared a late scratching at 7:00pm on veterinary advice. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared that all successful bets placed on BRAZEN KINGDOM to be refunded with the following deductions:
 
1st – HOLY FLASH 0c win, 3c place
2nd – PIREONTI 3c place
3rd – WARNA 3c place
 
Trainer T. Hurley was advised BRAZEN KINGDOM would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing or trialling.
 
HOLY FLASH – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at the Sunshine Coast on the 21/9/2025.  Approaching the home turn, improved onto heels and steadied.
 
SINGER SARGENT – Slow to begin. Near the 1300m, raced in restricted room when MOONFLEET shifted in and away from WARNA.
 
MOONFLEET – Shifted in and away from WARNA when racing in restricted room. Jockey D. Moor reported that the mare didn’t let down as anticipated in the home straight and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BETTER STRINGS – Raced wide throughout.
 
STAR CHANCE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at the Sunshine Coast on the 21/9/2025. Over raced during the early and middle stages. Trainer J. Aitkenhead was fined $200 pursuant to AR106(1) in that as the trainer of STAR CHANCE she was responsible for and failed to affix the breast plate which her rider had weighed out with. Stewards note that the breast plate was refitted in the mounting yard and STAR CHANCE carried its correct weight.

RACE 4: BENNETT & BENNETT BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1400 M

The start of this event was delayed after SIAN STAR lunged in the barriers, made heavy contact with the barriers and broke through the front of the gates. Subsequently SIAN STAR underwent a veterinary examination and was declared a late scratching at 7:32pm on veterinary advice. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared that all successful bets placed on SIAN STAR to be refunded with the following deductions:
 
1st – MANHATTAN’S 9c win, 11c place
2nd – JUNGLE FEVER 12c place
3rd – HUSSY EMPRESS 11c place
 
Trainer D. Hansen was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding for its barrier manners. He was further advised SIAN STAR would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing or trialling.
 
BANDIT – Raced wide for the majority. Checked near the 300m to avoid the heels of HUSSY EMPRESS which shifted out when insufficiently clear. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor rider of HUSSY EMPRESS pled guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that near the 300m he directed his mount out abruptly when insufficiently clear of BANDIT ridden by Apprentice C. Vitler, obliging that runner to be carried outwards and lose its rightful running. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 12 days commencing midnight 4/10/2025 up to and including midnight 16/10/2025.
 
CALYX ROSE – Slow to begin.
 
HUSSY EMPRESS – Steadied near the 200m when awkwardly placed on the heels of FLY FIFER which shifted out slightly and JUNGLE FEVER which shifted in slightly. Apprentice O. Webb rider of FLY FIFER was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.
 
RARE AND RELIABLE (NZ) – Over raced during the early stages.

RACE 5: BRD GROUP RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1200 M

SWEETPEA MOOCHI – Slow to begin.
 
DESERT LEGEND – Shifted out on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
LA PITTRICE – Had its tongue tie refitted on arrival to the barriers. Trainer O. Cairns was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 106(1) after presenting to the mounting yard with an unsatisfactory tongue tie.
 
PORT RIVER BILLIE – Obliged to shift across heels near the 250m to secure clear running.
 
DUKE OF LANCASTER – Slow to begin.
 
GRANDEUR ROSE – Began awkwardly.
 
KOGA NINJA – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the early stages.
 
EARLSTON – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout.

RACE 6: BATHERSBY LEGAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1200 M

MIO SORRENTO – Hampered on jumping and lost ground.
 
SHELSTEIN – Jockey B. Thompson reported that it was not his intention to race as far forward and he envisaged settling third or fourth, however after beginning well and being unable to settle in a trailing position, he allowed the gelding to stride forward and reach the lead near the 800m.
 
RUSH HOUR – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the early and middle stages.
 
ANARITA – Held up on heels during the early part of the home straight until obtaining clear running near the 350m.
 
ROSE OF SHIRAZ – Jockey C. Graham reported that in her opinion the mare may have got its tongue over the bit.
 
RACE 7: INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS CLASS 1 PLATE 1800 M

LET'S DO IT AGAIN (NZ) – Over raced during the early stages and proved difficult to settle.
 
METCALFE – Inclined to lay in during the home straight.
 
PICKAXE – Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from its off side nostril. Trainer S. Kendrick was advised PICKAXE would be required to complete a satisfactory 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward prior to resuming.
 
REVELAIDE – Slow to begin.
 
WOWZINO (NZ) – Trainer D. Vandyke advised a change of tactics - attempt to be ridden on the pace if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
KAYLEEN'S PROFIT (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4 – Apprentice O. Webb – AR 131(a) – careless riding.  
Race 5 – Trainer O. Cairns – AR 106(1) – present horse with unsatisfactory gear – severe reprimand.
 
Fines
Race 3 – Trainer J. Aitkenhead – AR 106(1) – present horse without breast plate – $200.
 
Suspensions
Race 4 – Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor – AR 131(a) – careless riding – license to ride in races suspended for a period of 12 days commencing midnight 4/10/2025 up to and including midnight 16/10/2025.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
FROTHSAY, MOONFLEET, BRAZEN KINGDOM, MANHATTAN’S, MIO SORRENTO, WOWZINO.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2 – PHYLISS – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 3 – BRAZEN KINGDOM – late scratching – veterinary clearance
Race 4 – SIAN STAR – late scratching – veterinary clearance
Race 4 – SIAN STAR – barrier manners – warning only.
 
Bleeders
Race 7 – PICKAXE – offside nostril bleed – 1000m gallop required.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3:         9 BETTER STRINGS - Ms Leah Martyn (a3/50kg),
Race 5:         19e EARLSTON - Ron Stewart

Late scratchings
Race 3 – BRAZEN KINGDOM – late scratching at 7:00pm on veterinary advice.
Race 4 – SIAN STAR – late scratching at 7:32pm on 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.