QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2025
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Soft (6); Soft (5) @4.15pmRAIL – +3M Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.61
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, A. Schofield, H. Matthews
Clerk Of Scales – J. Robinson
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
From Sunshine Coast 22nd November: Race 1. BOOTS – Trainer S. Kendrick reported that the colt has now been sent for a spell.
Race 1: INTEGRALE HOMES QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1200 Metres
FABULANTES – Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
MOROCCAN WIND – Inconvenienced by WANTED HILLBILLY leaving the 400m. Jockey C. Collis, rider of WANTED HILLBILLY, was advised to exercise further care when shifting ground.
Race 2: POOLTEK QLD FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE 1000 Metres
The start of this race was delayed approximately 3 minutes when HANIEL proved difficult to load. JARDIN DE LYS then became fractious in the barriers, kicked out and was declared a late scratching at 6.40pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets placed on JARDIN DE LYS be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st GOLDARNIE 0c win, 2c place
2nd KHOIRGIRL 1c place
3rd DAITANNA 1c place
Trainer D. Hansen was advised that HANIEL will require a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
DAITANNA – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after becoming fractious enroute to the course and was cleared to start. Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
DASHING SHANGHAI – Rider G. Cartwright dropped her whip near the 350m.
DEMES GIRL – Checked at the start when KHOIRGIRL shifted out abruptly.
KHOIRGIRL – Fractious in the barriers. Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly. Commenced to over race passing the 800m when crossed by QUEEN ARNI.
QUEEN ARNI – Dipped passing the 800m.
SHE'S GOT IT – Began awkwardly and bumped heavily with DAITANNA. Raced wide throughout.
SPLICED – Slow to began. Inconvenienced when WINNING FLAME shifted out slightly under pressure near the 450m.
HANIEL – Raced wide throughout.
WAR IS BRUTAL – Heavily bumped by KHOIRGIRL on jumping.
WINNING FLAME – Tightened for room near the 300m when racing between DASHING SHANGHAI which shifted out and SPLICED which shifted in.
Race 3: HARVEY'S TOWING QLD BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1000 Metres
SUPER DAISY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide throughout. Cast the off fore plate in running.
LIMERO – Stewards questioned jockey J. Guthmann-Chester on both the tactics adopted and the performance of the gelding. He stated that from the wide barrier he had been instructed that, as there was good pace in the race, to attempt to obtain cover, however, during the early stages it became apparent he would be caught wide and he immediately restrained the gelding to last. Shortly afterwards, the gelding was under pressure in order to remain in contact with the main body of the field and failed to quicken at any stage. Jockey Guthmann-Chester attributed this to being at the tail of the field and LIMERO settling too well. Trainer S. Kendrick confirmed the instructions and expressed disappointment in the performance and advised he would report back to Stewards if anything came to light that may explain the gelding’s performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
MAKE IT SO – Slow to begin. Over raced during the early and middle stages and had to be steadied from heels on a number of occasions. Near the 100m, became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by KING SPIRIT which shifted out.
TAKE A BOW – Had some difficulty securing clear running from the early stages of the home straight until the 250m.
Race 4: KNIGHT'S HEAVY TOWING QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400 Metres
The start of this race was delayed when a number of runners proved difficult to load.
TAP HIGH – Raced four wide throughout.
FAR BEYOND – Slow to begin.
LOCK IN – Bumped heavily on jumping when ARGYLE GOLD shifted out and consequently lost ground was then ridden forward from the wide alley in order to secure a position near the lead. Leaving the 400m, was inconvenienced and had to be steadied when MR DEMOCRAT shifted out. Jockey M. Rodd was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
ARGYLE GOLD – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
MR DEMOCRAT – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after becoming fractious enroute to the course which revealed a minor chest abrasion and was cleared to start.
MISHANI PRINCE – Began awkwardly.
TOO DARN SMART – Raced in restricted room approaching the 200m when POTENCO shifted out.
HIGHGROVE ROSE – Obliged to alter course approaching the 300m to avoid the heels of the weakening LOCK IN.
ELUSIVE DOMINA – Stood flatfooted and lost ground. Improved onto heels and had to be steadied near the 900m. Improved onto heels near the 500m and was then held up for clear running until leaving the 400m.
CHANCE DE LUNE – Improved onto heels and had to be steadied near the 1000m.
GOING MY WAY – Raced wide throughout. Obliged to race in restricted room near the 500m and had to be steadied.
MEADE'S CAFÉ – Raced wide throughout.
MISHANI WITNESS – Began awkwardly. Cast the near fore plate.
Race 5: BARNES AUTO CO RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 HANDICAP 1300 Metres
The start of this race was delayed 4 minutes due to delay in the previous event when GOT YOURSELF A GUN required farrier attention to the near hind. Further delayed when HOME ZONE reared behind the barriers dislodging rider C. Collis, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
BANDIT – Raced wide throughout.
SUBDUE – Whilst tiring, shifted in and became unbalanced near the 200m.
BOLSHEVIC ROAD – Trainer R. Heathcote was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time. Raced wide throughout. Had difficulty securing clear running from the 150m to the 50m.
GOT YOURSELF A GUN – Slow to begin.
LOVE 'N' GAMES – Raced wide throughout.
MANHATTAN'S – Slow to begin.
BETTER STRINGS – Slow to begin.
Race 6: GRAB LIFE BY THE BALLS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1600 Metres
The start of this race was delayed due to the delays in previous races and BRAZEN SAILOR requiring farrier attention to both fore feet.
CASTERLY ROCK – Slow to begin.
ARTSPACE (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
BROOKLYN DAISY – Raced wide until the 800m. Approaching the 200m, inconvenienced and forced wider when ARTSPACE shifted out under pressure.
IN SOCIETY – Began awkwardly. Whilst inclined to lay in approaching the 200m, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of KOZAK PRINCE which shifted out.
KOZAK PRINCE – After passing the 1400m, bumped when BROOKLYN DAISY shifted in, in an attempt to secure a position closer to the fence. This resulted in KOZAK PRINCE being awkwardly placed at the heels of BOLD ARCTIC until a point near the 1250m. Jockey C. Graham was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in this incident. Approaching the 200m, inconvenienced and forced wider when ARTSPACE shifted out under pressure.
CHEERFUL CAT – Hampered between runners on jumping.
MAKAMAE (NZ) – Over raced during the early stages.
HARCASION – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
Race 7: CLAYTON'S TOWING SERVICE COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE 1000 Metres
The start of this race was delayed due to the delay in the previous event, and due to FACTNOT FICTION being reluctant to proceed to the barriers.
BOLD CHANGE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
FACTNOT FICTION – Began awkwardly and bumped heavily with LIPIZZANER. Improved onto heels near the 800m and had to be steadied.
JE REVE – Raced wide throughout.
KENNY THE BAKER – Raced wide throughout. Rider R. Maloney reported that he was disappointed in the geldings’ finishing effort, however he could offer no explanation for the performance.
DA SNOOP DOG – Began awkwardly causing its rider to become unbalanced. Shifted out abruptly over the including stages and unconceived ZOUSTROLOGY.
INDAMOUSE – Hampered between runners on jumping.
LIPIZZANER – Bumped on jumping. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
VAREJAO – Raced wide throughout. Rider C. Graham reported that her mount felt awkward in its action shortly after entering the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off hind. Trainer S. Kendrick was advised that VAREJAO will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
ZOUSTROLOGY – Raced wide throughout. Inconvenienced over the concluding stages when DA SNOOP DOG shifted out.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 4. Jockey M. Rodd – careless riding – AR131(a).
Race 6. Jockey C. Graham – careless riding – AR131(a).
Fines
Race 5. Trainer R. Heathcote – fail to declare rider by prescribed time – LR67(1) - $100.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
TAKE A BOW, ELUSIVE DOMINA, GOT YOURSELF A GUN, CASTERLY ROCK, KENNY THE BAKER, VAREJAO.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 2. HANIEL – difficult to load – further barrier certificate required.
Race 6. VAREJAO – lame off hindleg – veterinary clearance required.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. 18. CHANCE DE LUNE – R. Dolan
Race 4. 19. GOING MY WAY – L. Martyn
Race 4. 20. MEADE’S CAFÉ – M. Philpot
Race 4. 21. MISHANI WITNESS – O. Kendal
Race 5. 9. BOLSHEVIC ROAD – R. Dolan
Race 5. 17. CRACKER ESSGEE – M. Rodd
Race 5. 21. GULF OF SAROS – M. Kennedy
Race 5. 22. BETTER STRINGS – D. Smith
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.
