QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB

FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER 2025

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Good 4
RAIL – +3m Entire Course
PENETROMETER – 6.3

OFFICIALS

Stewards – J. Williamson (Chair); G. Goold, P. Zimmermann, A. Dowsett, L. De Witt – Rowson (Asst. Stewards)

GENERAL

Stewards permitted the following overweights:
Race 8: 12 ANOTHER DAZZLER – A. Thompson +1kg (55kg)

RACE 1: GOLDEN BEACH SS P&C MAIDEN HANDICAP 1600 M

The start of this race was delayed due to the ambulance failing to arrive on time. Stewards had brought horses into the enclosure after having been advised that the ambulance was about to enter the racecourse, when this was found not to be the case, the horses were removed from the enclosure and returned to the tie up stalls.

HE'SGOTTHESAY – Held up for clear running from the 600m, steadied from heels near the 500m and continued to have difficulty obtaining clear running until the 350m. Trainer G. Thornton was reprimanded pursuant to AR 106(2) for presenting a horse to the mounting yard with the incorrect gear (without winkers).

OLD FAITHFUL (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped with LACEYLACE. Shifted wider near the 700m to improve and raced wide from that point onwards.

TULONG – Bumped with ROXSET at the start. Raced wide until ridden forward to obtain position outside the leader near the 800m.

ZEDIQUETTE (NZ) – Jockey B. Thompson reported his intention had been to settle in the first four if possible, however; after beginning only moderately, he was obliged to settle midfield. He added when the pace of the race slackened, the mare over raced for a short distance near the 1200m, before shifting three wide in an attempt to follow TULONG and was afforded cover from that runner until leaving the 800m and was then caught three wide without cover.

DIVINE DI – Began awkwardly. Shifted wider near the 700m to improve and raced wide from that point onwards.

LACEYLACE – Bumped with OLD FAITHFUL (NZ) at the start. Over raced badly for a short distance passing the 1200m when the pace slackened.

ROXSET – Bumped with TULONG at the start.

RACE 2: CALOUNDRA SHS P&C CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1800 M

LA COMETA (NZ) – Slow to begin.

RACE 3: CALOUNDRA SHS P&C MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 M

The start of this race was delayed due to VIDEO VIXEN undergoing a pre-race veterinary examination after becoming fractious in the barriers and getting its leg up and was subsequently cleared to start. Co-Trainer G. Heinrich was advised VIDEO VIXEN would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to resuming racing.

CHICAGO KING – Trainer M. Freedman was reprimanded pursuant to AR 227(a) for negligence in failing to collect his saddle by the prescribed time. Became fractious as the start was effected and lost significant ground resulting in the gelding taking no competitive part in the event. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards viewed the footage of the start and ruled CHICAGO KING should be declared a runner, as other than the horse’s own actions, it had been afforded a fair start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed small abrasion to near hind pastern. Trainer M. Freedman was advised CHICAGO KING would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to resuming racing.

HE'S A FIGHTER – Over raced for a short distance after obtaining cover approaching the 900m.

AMELIORATION – Tightened for room at the start.

ARODASI – Began awkwardly and heavily bumped with TINTAURA. Jockey J. Huxtable reported he had concerns with the gelding’s action in front. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with Trainer G. Duncan in the subsequent days as to how the gelding has recovered.

NANTERRE – Began awkwardly and shifted in. When approaching the 600m, attempted to shift out to improve and was unable to do so as PARADING GUS had improved to the outside and as a result, was obliged to steady from heels near the 550m.

O'EXPLOSIVE – Slow to begin. Steadied from heels near the 500m.

PARADING GUS – Bumped with NANTERRE near the 600m, when that horse attempted to shift out to improve and again near the 400m when NANTERRE shifted out.

TINTAURA – Heavily bumped with ARODASI at the start.

VICTOIRE D'AMOUR – Raced wide for the majority. Apprentice O. Webb reported her mount raced greenly throughout the event.

VIDEO VIXEN – Blundered at the start. Near the 400m, attempted to improve to the outside of VICTOIRE D'AMOUR, however; was obliged to steady when that horse was directed out. Apprentice O. Webb was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding in this incident.


RACE 4: SOUTHERN CROSS SHEDS CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1000 M

SUPER DAISY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer T. Miller was reprimanded pursuant to AR 106(2) for presenting a horse to the mounting yard with the incorrect gear (with ear muffs). Stewards will follow up with Trainer T. Miller in the subsequent days as to how the mare has recovered.

VINDICTA – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey D. Thornton stated the gelding did not let down as expected and proved disappointing.

BONDED AFFAIR – Obliged to alter course approaching the 200m in order to secure clear running.



 
RACE 5: JAX TYRES AND AUTO CALOUNDRA BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1000 M

LIMERO – Shifted out on jumping. Forced to be restrained and lose rightful running when tightened for room near the 900m.

BUNDELLA – Shifted in on jumping. Forced to shift in to avoid heels near the 900m.

PLATINUM LIES – Blundered shortly after jumping. Apprentice M Philpot was questioned regarding the tempo her mount set whilst leading during the early and middle stages of the event. Apprentice Philpot accepted that her mount had gone too hard during this portion of the event and that she had made attempts to restrain and steady her mounts pace. She added that the mare was having only her second start this preparation and has tended to overrace during the first couple of starts after a spell. Stewards reviewed the films with Apprentice Philpot and noted her explanation.

JOY A PLENTY – Forced to be restrained and lose rightful running when tightened for room near the 900m. Apprentice M. Philpot rider of PLATINUM LIES pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that near the 900m, she permitted her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of BUNDELLA forcing thar runner to shift in, forcing LIMERO to shift in tightening the running of JOY A PLENTY and caused both LIMERO and JOY A PLENTY to be restrained and lose their rightful running. Apprentice M. Philpot’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of ten (10) days, commencing midnight Saturday 11 October 2025, concluding midnight Tuesday 21 October 2025. In assessing penalty, account was taken of her guilty plea, record, status as an Apprentice and the QRIC Careless Riding Guidelines.

BELISTIC MAN – Began awkwardly.

CABRINELLA – Raced wide for the majority.

TAKE A BOW – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Improved onto heels near the 400m and was obliged to alter course. Obliged to alter course leaving the 300m when JOY A PLENTY shifted in. Jockey D. Moor reported he recommended to connections to remove the tongue tie from the horse’s advertised gear as he felt this contributed to the horse being in an agitated state and missing the start.


RACE 6: MURRAYBILT CARAVANS CALOUNDRA BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1400 M

JUNGLE FEVER – Held up for clear running from 600m until approaching the 400m.

NINJITZOU – Began awkwardly.

WARNA – Raced wide for the majority.

FLASHBANG – Slow to begin and lost ground. Restrained from the wide barrier to obtain a position closer to the rail. When attempting to secure clear running after passing the 400m, became awkward on the heels of WHISKY TRAIN (NZ) which shifted out and was obliged to alter course as a result.

KAMARIYA – Co-Trainer A. Simpson was reprimanded pursuant to AR 106(2) for presenting a horse to the mounting yard with the incorrect gear (with pre-race ear muffs). Co-Trainer A. Simpson reported that on return to the stable, KAMARIYA was lame in the near fore with swelling over the suspensory ligament. Co-Trainer A. Simpson was advised KAMARIYA would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing.

DENETTA – Tightened for room at the start and lost significant ground. Had difficulty securing clear running for a short distance near the 200m and raced in restricted room at that point.

MANHATTAN'S – Improved onto heels after passing the 600m and had to be steadied. Continued to be held up for clear running until approaching the 300m.

BETATHANEVA – Shifted out on jumping. Trainer J. Jenkins was advised a warning would be placed on BETATHANEVA for its barrier manners after becoming fractious.

SMUDGED – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with the enclosure fence and was subsequently cleared to start. Raced ungenerously passing the 1200m. After passing the 1000m when racing one off the fence, received pressure from SMART SHAZZA when that horse shifted in when attempting to obtain a position closer to the fence. This caused both horses to bump on a number of occasions approaching the 900m and forced SMUDGED to shift in closer to the rail. Stewards inquired into this incident with both riders and severely reprimanded Jockey R. Maloney pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding in this incident.

STRIKE THE HEART – Whilst weakening over the concluding stages, steadied when racing in restricted room between DECRYPT and JUNGLE FEVER which shifted out. Jockey R. Hutchings advised stewards that the mare failed to travel comfortably at any stage and proved disappointing. Trainer D Vandyke advised stewards that he was of the opinion that the mare raced too keenly in a forward position and this affected the horses finishing effort. He indicated that he would look to step STRIKE THE HEART up in distance and settle further back in the field if possible.

DECRYPT – Shifted in on jumping.

RACE 7: RADICOOL AIR BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1600 M

HAZEY HILL – When the riderless KERKORIAN improved to the gelding’s outside approaching the 1100m, it commenced to over race and continued to do so until approaching the 800m when the riderless KERKORIAN shifted in and caused HAZEY HILL to be checked.

KERKORIAN – Reared and dislodged Jockey A. Thompson as the start was effected. Jockey A. Thompson was assessed by medical officers and cleared to fulfill the remainder of his engagements. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer J. Bayliss was advised KERKORIAN would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to resuming racing.

PIREONTI – Shifted out on jumping and bumped with TECHNA. Raced wide until leaving the 700m.

DUKEDOM – Connections advised a change of tactics, to be ridden further back from the wide barrier. Ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide until leaving the 700m.

SILVER AGENT – Bumped at the start by TECHNA.

ROAD TO PARADISE – Slow to begin. Held up at heels for a short distance near the 500m.

TECHNA – Bumped at the start. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J. Huxtable stated his mount travelled comfortably, however did not run out the 1600m and recommended to connections a step back in distance.

STAR ANTHEM – Significantly slow to begin.
 
RACE 8: HAPPY 16TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY LUKE & EMMA BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2400 M

LIKEABEEL – Slow to begin.

AMALGAMATION – Slow to begin. Shifted wider from the 700m to improve and raced wide from that point onwards.

JIMMY NAILS – Jockey M. Rodd reported his mount hung out from the 1600m until the 600m. Jockey M. Rodd rider of JIMMY NAILS pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR 132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip 10 times prior to the 100m (14 in totality). Jockey M. Rodd’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of seven (7) days, commencing midnight 11/10/25, concluding midnight 18/10/25. In assessing penalty, account was taken of his guilty plea, record, distance of the race and the QRIC Whip Use Guidelines.

TUKI TWELVE – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey B. Thompson stated it had not been his intention to ride in a forward position, however after being caught wide in early stages he elected to stride forward to the lead passing the 1300m.

KALAMIA KING – A post-race veterinary examination revealed mild heat stress.

KATERINI – Began awkwardly.











 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: 1 HE’SGOTTHESAY – G. Thornton – AR 106(2) – reprimand – presented with the incorrect gear.
Race 3: 1 CHICAGO KING – M. Freedman – AR 227(a) – reprimand – negligence in failing to collect his saddle by the prescribed time.
Race 3: 12 VICTOIRE D’AMOUR – O. Webb – AR 131(a) – reprimand – careless riding.
Race 4: 2 SUPER DAISY – T. Miller – AR 106(2) – reprimand – presented with the incorrect gear.
Race 6: 8 KAMARIYA – A. Simpson - AR 106(2) – reprimand – presented with the incorrect gear.
Race 6: 12 SMART SHAZZA – R. Maloney – AR 131(a) – severe reprimand – careless riding.

Suspensions
Race 5: 7 PLATINUM LIES – M. Philpot - AR 131(a) – careless riding – 10 days - commencing midnight Saturday 11 October 2025, concluding midnight Tuesday 21 October 2025.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 1: ZEDIQUETTE (NZ)
Race 2: ZAHER (NZ), SETTAT (NZ)
Race 4: THELWELL
Race 7: PIREONTI, CHANCE WITH WOLVES

Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3: 13 VIDEO VIXEN – further barrier certificate required – fractious in barriers.
Race 3: 1 CHICAGO KING – further barrier certificate required – fractious as the start was effected.
Race 6: 8 KAMARIYA – veterinary clearance required – lame near fore, swelling over the suspensory ligament.
Race 6: 13 BETATHANEVA – warning – barrier manners.
Race 7: 4 KERKORIAN – further barrier certificate required – reared and dislodged rider as the start was effected.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6: 13 BETATHANEVA – G. Cartwright
Race 6: 18e WHISKY TRAIN (NZ) – B. Thompson
Race 7: 4 KERKORIAN – A. Thompson

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.
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