QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB

FRIDAY 26TH DECEMBER 2025

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Soft 6 – Upgraded to a Soft 5 after Race 4.
RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 6.82

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, A. Schofield, H. Matthews, T Hendy & P Reardon.
 
General
 
Race 3: Justin Huxtable was fined $300 for failing to make his allocated weight for AROUND THE BUOY. Stewards permitted H. Shaw as the replacement rider.
 

RACE 1: ACCESS INSULATION SUNSHINE COAST QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE        1000 M
 
BLOCKER - Began awkwardly. Steadied near the 700m when RUN LIKE A GIRL shifted in. Jockey R Dolan was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground.
 
CEDRELA - Raced wide throughout. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
RADOMIR (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
DOLLVADER - Raced greenly in the early stages.
 
DOUBLE COOL Bumped at the start by RUN LIKE A GIRL.
 
MAGANISTA - Raced wide throughout.
 
RUN LIKE A GIRL - Shifted out at the start and bumped DOUBLE COOL. Raced greenly in the early stages. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
RACE 2: HIGGINS COATINGS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000 M
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 5 minutes due to a gear issue with FALVERLIGHT and also SWAGGERING (NZ) undergoing a veterinary examination on arrival to the barriers which was found to be lame in the off foreleg and was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 1:56pm. Trainer L. Birchley was advised that SWAGGERING (NZ) would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared that all bets placed on SWAGGERING (NZ) be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st – JIMMY’S BROTHER 4c win, 7c place
2nd – BETTER NOT SLIP 5c place
3rd – WAX ON WAX OFF 5c place
 
 
JUCASI - Began awkwardly and shifted out onto SATIN’S FINALE. Shortly after start was bumped and became unbalanced. Raced wide without cover throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to show signs of heat stress.
 
SILVER STREAK - Began awkwardly.
 
 
KHOIRGIRL - Bumped on the hindquarters near the 50m and became unbalanced.
 
ANCIENT SCENT - Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide without cover throughout. Shifted in under pressure, when racing greenly leaving the 100m and had to be corrected by its rider after contacting the hindquarters of KHOIRGIRL.
 
FALVERLIGHT - On arrival at the barriers the blinkers were notably loose and needed to be adjusted. A secondary pair of blinkers were attempted to be fitted by the barrier staff however the mare became fractious, and the barrier staff were unable to refit a new pair of blinkers. Stewards, after discussion with trainer A. Boyd, permitted the mare to race without the blinkers in today’s event. Began awkwardly. Trainer A. Boyd was advised that FALVERLIGHT would now be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to accepting for a future race.
 
SATIN'S FINALE – Due to jockey R. Wiggins being delayed arriving on course due to transport difficulties, stewards permitted B. Thompson as the replacement rider. Hampered and lost ground at the start. Jockey B. Thompson reported on scales that his mount failed to respond to his riding at any stage and proved disappointing. Trainer G. Taylor was advised a warning would be placed on SATIN’S FINALE for its poor performance.
 
BETTER NOT SLIP - Shortly after start was bumped and became unbalanced
 
WAX ON WAX OFF - Shifted out under pressure over the final 50m, jockey C. Collis was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground.
 
JIMMY'S BROTHER - Raced wide until working forward to the lead near the 600m. Raced greenly over final 50m and shifted out, obliging its rider to stop and straighten.
 
SWEET ANTHE - Began awkwardly and shifted out onto SILVER STREAK.
 
RACE 3: HEIGHT 4 HIRE BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP          2200 M
 
THE IRISH (IRE) - Near the 200m was hampered when WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA shifted out resulting in the gelding having its hindquarters contacted by LOYALTY COUNTS. Apprentice C. Sutherland, the rider of WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA, was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident. Shortly after THE IRISH (IRE) continued to shift out onto LOYALTY COUNTS. Apprentice J Williams was fined $100 pursuant to AR132(6) for using his whip above shoulder height. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer J Healy advised that the gelding would be now sent for a spell.
 
LENAPE VIBE - Approaching the 100m bumped with PLEADEEL.
 
MANNERHEIM - Began awkwardly. Bumped near the 200m SUPER FAIR which shifted in to improve.
 
SAN GABRIEL (NZ) - Held up rounding the home turn.
 
WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA - Began awkwardly, shifted out onto THE IRISH (IRE) who was taken out onto SUPER FAIR.
 
AROUND THE BUOY (NZ) - Began awkwardly and shifted into SUPER FAIR. Steadied approaching the winning post on the first occasion when being crossed by LENAPE VIBE.
 
LOYALTY COUNTS – Severely crowded near the 200m and had to be steadied when THE IRISH (IRE), which was initially carried out by WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA, continued to shift out under riding. Apprentice J. Williams, the rider of THE IRISH (IRE), was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident. 
 
SUPER FAIR - Hampered at the start when WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA shifted out onto THE IRISH (IRE) who was taken out and AROUND THE BUOY (NZ) who shifted in. Approaching the 250m was obliged to alter course and shift in to secure clear running.
 
PLEADEEL - Approaching the 100m bumped with LENAPE VIBE.

RACE 4: SHERRIN RENTALS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE     1200 M
 
HELLO CAPTAIN (NZ) - Fractious before the start was effected. Slow to begin.
 
HIT THE SWITCH - Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
KATIE AINE - Fractious before the start was effected.
 
KOOLATAH QUEEN - Slow to begin. Raced greenly in the early stages when being restrained to a position with cover.
 
LADY WILLPOWER - Bumped at the start. Over raced in the early stages of the event. Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported that the filly proved disappointing when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the near hind coronet band.
 
LUKEY BLUE - Bumped at the start.
 
MISS ADRIFT - Fractious before the start was effected. Raced wide until the 800m.
 
PEROXIDE - Over raced in the early stages.
 
UMAIZA - Slow to begin. Rider A. Mallyon reported the filly was under pressure for most of the event and failed to respond to his riding at any stage. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the off-hind pastern. Trainer D. Vandyke was advised that UMAIZA would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 
WEEKEND SPIRIT - Over raced in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery and mild heat stress.
 
POTENCO - Rider M. Kennedy expressed disappointment regarding the performance of the gelding. Trainer B. Mair was advised a warning would be placed on POTENCO for the performance in today’s event.
 
Following this race, Stewards upgraded the track to a soft 5.
 
RACE 5: WIMMERS PREMIUM SOFT DRINKS CLASS 3 PLATE         1600 M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Jockey K Wilson-Taylor rider of JEMOMA ALPILAGE (2nd place) lodged a protest against 1st placegetter NAILS MURPHY (IRE) ridden by apprentice J Williams alleging interference near the 300m. Stewards, after hearing evidence from all parties and on review of the stewards replay vision, found that near the 300m, JEMOMA ALPILAGE commenced to improve into a run to the outside of NAILS MURPHY (IRE) and to the inside of ZOU BIG BOY. Stewards determined that NAILS MURPHY (IRE) then continued to shift outwards, momentarily placing JEMOMA ALPILAGE in restricted racing room between NAILS MURPHY (IRE) and ZOU BIG BOY, resulting in JEMOMA ALPILAGE brushing with ZOU BIG BOY, who had shifted in marginally, before NAILS MURPHY (IRE) was then corrected by its rider. When considering the degree of interference and where it took place, the official margin between both horses and the manner in which both horses finished the event, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that had the interference not occurred, JEMOMA ALPILAGE would have finished in front of NAILS MURPHY (IRE) and therefore dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the judge’s numbers.
 
FISTSOFFURY – Bumped with NAILS MURPHY (IRE) on jumping. Lost its near fore plate in running.
 
MORE TROUBLE (NZ) – Bumped with JEMOMA ALPILAGE on jumping.
 
NAILS MURPHY (IRE) – Bumped with FISTOFFURY on jumping. Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
ZOU BIG BOY - Brushed on the hindquarters near the 300m. Rider R Maloney was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(b) and reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out fully to the line.
 
TANGO QUEEN (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over raced in the early and middle stages. When asked to comment on performance, Jockey A Jones stated that after beginning awkwardly, she was obliged to settle further back in the field than expected, she further added that the mare over raced in the early and middle stages which had a detrimental effect on its finishing effort.
 
JEMOMA ALPILAGE – Bumped with MORE THROUBLE (NZ) on jumping. Raced in restricted room and brushed with ZOU BIG BOY near the 300m when NAILS MURPHY (IRE) shifted out before being corrected by its rider. Apprentice J. Williams, the rider of NAILS MURPHY (IRE), was advised to show greater care when his mounts shift ground.
 
RACE 6: SPOT PRODUCTIONS CLASS 1 HANDICAP          1000 M
 
BETTA BEING SINGLE – Tired over the final 200m. Jockey J. Huxtable could offer no explanation for the mares disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be display clinical signs of heat stress. Stewards will follow up with stable in the coming days regarding the post-race condition of the mare.
 
ITALIAN DANCER – Hampered at the start when REVITUP CHARLIE shifted out. Approaching the 100m improved onto the tiring BETTER BEING SINGLE and had to be steadied.
 
TIME OF MY LIFE – Shifted in under pressure over the final 150m. Rider A. Jones reported it wasn’t her intention to lead, however her instructions were to allow the mare to travel comfortably and to not overly restrain TIME OF MY LIFE. Rider A. Jones added that after beginning well and with no speed shown by inside runners, she elected to allow the mare to stride forward to the lead in the early stages.
 
TREVATT COURT – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was subsequently clear to start after becoming fractious in the parade enclosure and breaking free from its handler. Began awkwardly.
 
HANNABANA – Began awkwardly. When asked to comment on performance jockey B. Thompson stated that HANNABANA would benefit from the first up run. A post-race recovery revealed the filly to have mild heat stress.
 
GOLDARNIE – Slow to begin. Shifted out under pressure over the final 150m.
 
REVITUP CHARLIE – Began awkwardly and shifted out onto ITALIAN DANCER. Raced wide throughout.
 
POWERALONG – Raced wide throughout.
 
RACE 7: MARTIN COLLINS AUSTRALIA CLASS 1 HANDICAP   1400 M
 
CREATIVITY MISS – Shifted out under pressure neat the 200m before being corrected by its rider.
 
REZONE – Slow to begin.
 
RANGER ENJAY – Slow to begin.
 
LAND BANK – Bumped with CHEERS on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CHEERS – Bumped with LAND BANK on jumping.
 
NICCONIUM – Extremely fractious after being loaded into the barriers. Began awkwardly. Trainer K. Kemp was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding for its barrier manners. Trainer K. Kemp advised that NICCONIUM would now be sent for a spell.
 
LIFE OF TREE – Raced wide without cover until approaching the 700m. Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
SUMMIT – Connections advised that it would be their intentions for SUMMIT to attempt to settle further forward in today’s event. Slow to begin. Settled in a mid-field position. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.
 
BLONDE ON BLONDE – Over raced in the early stages.
 
 
RACE 8: TAB BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP   1200 M
 
BUNDELLA – Raced wide until leaving the 800m.
 
TORQUE I TEE – Apprentice J Williams reported that the gelding was disappointing when placed under pressure and in his opinion, TORQUE I TEE may have come to the end of its preparation. Apprentice J Williams was fined $100 pursuant to AR132(6)(b) for using his whip above shoulder height.
 
ARABIAN ROSE – Raced wide majority of the event. Improved onto heels rounding the home turn and had to be steadied. Disappointed for a run between TORQUE I TEE and DEVINE FORCE approaching the 300m before then being severely restrained at the 200m point and shifting out across the heels of DEVINE FORCE to obtain clear running. Stewards questioned rider T. Brooker regarding her riding of the mare. Rider T. Brooker advised Stewards that she was issued instructions to have the mare travel where comfortable from the outside barrier and to obtain cover as the mare races best when ridden with cover. Jockey T. Brooker added that she was satisfied with the position she obtained in the race, however, approaching the 700m she was mindful that if she was to shift wider to improve, she would have to either follow sockemsid or improve wider of that runner and at that point of the race she felt it would have been detrimental to the mares’ finishing effort to follow that runner or shift wider and cover extra ground with the 59kg impost, therefore she elected to then follow CHIEF IN CHARGE from that point. Rider T. Brooker further added that she had anticipated an emerging run between TORQUE I TEE and DEVINE FORCE near the 300m, however this run did not fully eventuate, and she was then forced to restrain and shift wider around the heels of DEVINE FORCE. Jockey T. Brooker added that in hindsight, she may have erred in not improving wider of sockemsid passing the 600m given the way the race unfolded for ARABIAN ROSE in the home straight. Trainer J. Healy confirmed the instructions issued, however whilst not critical of the riding of the mare by T. Brooker, he was extremely disappointed with the result. Stewards in assessing T. Brooker’s riding of ARABIAN ROSE agreed that she may have been better served shifting wider of SOCKEMSID leaving the 600m however, where not of the opinion given her explanation that her riding was unreasonable or culpable to a breach of the rules given the circumstances, and elected to take no further action other than to note her explanation.
 
HE'S FOR THE GIRLS – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CHIEF IN CHARGE – Approaching 300m momentarily steadied when Sutherland attempt to shift out to secure clear running. Laid in, in the straight. Disappointed for a run near the 150m and was obliged to shift out to secure clear running.
 
DEVINE FORCE – Raced wide throughout. Jockey B Thompson reported DEVINE FORCE was obliged to race wide and was of the opinion this may have been detriment to its finishing effort.
 
A LOT OF BOOTY – Held up approaching the 300m before shifting out in order to improve near the 250m.
 
SOCK'EMSID – Raced wide throughout.
 
SHERAQUAY – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
MAPLE DOOR – Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn until approaching.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
J Williams – Race 3 - Severe reprimand – AR131(a) – Careless riding.
C Sutherland – Race 3 - Severe reprimand – AR131(a) – Careless riding.
R Maloney – Race 5 – Reprimand – AR131(b) – Failed to ride mount out.
 
Fines
J Huxtable – Race 3 – Fined $300 pursuant to AR 190(3) - Overweight.
J Williams – Race 3 – Fined $100 pursuant to AR132(6)(b) – Whip above shoulder height.
J Williams – Race 8 - Fined $100 pursuant to AR132(6)(b) – Whip above shoulder height.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ANCIENT SCENT, MANNERHEIM, LOYALTY COUNTS, LADY WILLPOWER, MORE TROUBLE (NZ), GOLDARNIE, REZONE & CARRAVILLA.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2 – FALVERLIGHT – Trial – Uncompetitive.
Race 2 – SATIN’S FINALE – Warning – Performance.
Race 2 – SWAGGERING (NZ) – Veterinary certificate – Lame in the off foreleg and declared a late scratching.
Race 4 – POTENCO – Warning – Performance.
Race 4 – UMAZIA – Trial – Uncompetitive.
Race 7 – NICCONIUM – Warning – Barrier manners.
 
Protests
Race 5 – 2nd (JEMOMA ALPILAGE) vs 1st (NAILS MURPHY (IRE) – Alleged interference near the 300m. Dismissed.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: 4 KHOIRGIRL - Morgan Butler
             8 SATIN’S FINALE – Ben Thompson
            14 RIESA - Ms Tiffani Brooker
            20e JIMMY’S BROTHER - Ms Angela Jones
            21e SWEET ANTHE - Ms Olivia Webb (a3/51kg),
Race 3: 8 WOWIT’S WILLYWONKA - Corey Sutherland (a3/55.5kg),
             9 AROUND THE BUOY (NZ) – Harrison Shaw
Race 4: 10 LADY WILLPOWER - Kyle Wilson-Taylor
            14 PEROXIDE - Jasper Franklin (a3/56kg),
            18e WEEKEND SPIRIT - Robbie Dolan
Race 6: 17e REVITUP CHARLIE - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 7: 15 DESERT LEGEND - Robbie Dolan
Race 8: 17e A LOT OF BOOTY - Ms Olivia Webb (a3/51kg),
            20e SHERAQUAY - Ms Cejay Graham
            21e MAPLE DOOR - Harrison Shaw

Late scratchings
Race 2 – SWAGGERING (NZ) @ 1:56pm – Veterinary advice.

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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.