QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
SUNDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2026
 
 
WEATHER – Fine      TRACK RATING – Good (4)         RAIL – +6M Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.46
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Schofield, D. McMahon, H. Matthews
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
 
 
GENERAL
As jockey K. Wilson-Taylor and apprentice J. Williams were not riding at today’s meeting, replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary Report.
 
 
RACE 1: HALCOL ENERGY SOLAR & BATTERIES QTIS TWO-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP          1200 Metres
 
NATION – Co-trainer M. Sears was reprimanded pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting with incorrect gear. Jockey F. Larsen reported that he was disappointed in the gelding’s performance and added that NATION raced greenly throughout the event. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
WINGMASTER – Raced greenly throughout and apprentice C. Sutherland was obliged to pressure his mount in the early stages to hold a position. Apprentice Sutherland reported that the gelding raced very greenly in the home straight and would derive benefit from the race experience.  
 
CANYA ZIPIT – Shifted out abruptly on jumping. Over raced in the early stages.
 
HOT IMAGE – Slow to begin then inconvenienced by CANYA ZIPIT which shifted out. Raced wide throughout.
 
SHE'S HOTSTUFF – Over raced during the early stages.
 
 
RACE 2: CUSTOM BUILDING APPROVALS BM68 HANDICAP           1800 Metres
 
RING BEARER – Apprentice C. Sutherland dropped his whip near the 50m.
 
MEDICAL AUTOCRAT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WANDA'S OUTLAW – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Cast the off fore plate in running.
 
 
 
RACE 3: COASTAL VEHICLE SOLUTIONS HANDICAP           1000 Metres
 
GOLDSBOROUGH (NZ) – Over raced when passing the 700m when being restrained from the heels of HOLY RACKET which shifted in.
 
HOLY RACKET (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
ECONOMICS – Began awkwardly.
 
JEMELDI – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
RACE 4: CHAPS MENSWEAR CLASS 1 PLATE         1000 Metres
 
MR PLAYTIME – Raced wide throughout.
 
EMILIA JANE (NZ) – Slow to begin. When asked to comment, jockey R. Wiggins stated that the mare did not travel comfortably at any stage of the race and weakened in the home straight. Jockey Wiggins also noted that the mare stumbled twice on pulling up. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer A. Taylor advised she would report back to Stewards anything that may come to light in the coming days regarding the performance.
 
PRIVATE SHOWTIME – Laid in near the 800m.
 
 
 
RACE 5: GT PRINT AUSTRALIA QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP        1000 Metres
 
BRAVE HORATIUS – Raced greenly in the early stages and was obliged to steady from heels near the 800m.
 
MR BRITE – Raced greenly in the middle stages and made contact with the inside running rail on a number of occasions.
 
POINT VEGA – Began awkwardly, making heavy contacting with HELLO PUNTERS before shifting out, inconveniencing TILIA.  
 
WILDKAT JACK – Raced wide throughout.
 
MAGIC INVADER – Steadied from heels near the 700m.
 
MISHANI TREASURE – Raced wide throughout. Forced wider rounding the home turn. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
GEITZ – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TREFOIL – Slow to begin. Over raced onto heels near the 700m and had to be steadied, then raced greenly until leaving the 400m. When asked to comment on the performance, rider A. Jones stated that TREFOIL raced greenly and would derive benefit from the race experience.
 
CLEARLY NOT – Laid in whilst weakening in the home straight.
 
TILIA – Slow to begin then steadied from heels of POINT VEGA which shifted out.
 
 
 
RACE 6: COASTAL STYLE CONSTRUCTIONS MAIDEN PLATE              1200 Metres
 
GRATIFICATION (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
 
MISSILE AWAY – Slow to begin.
 
AMALFI BOY – Near the 900m, restrained by its rider when placed in restricted room to the inside of VIOLACEOUS which shifted in and away from SNITZSTREAM which shifted in.
 
SPANISH RAGE – Began awkwardly. Weakened in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with trainer R. Heathcote regarding the gelding’s recovery.
 
EL CENTRO – Raced wide throughout.
 
JUST A SORT – Near the 1000m, steadied to avoid the heels of KHOIRGIRL which shifted in before steadying the pace. Following this incident, over raced until the 800m. Cast the near fore and near hind plate.
 
BOSSIRI – Rider G. Cartwright reported that her mount raced greenly in the home straight.
 
BRITANNIA ROSE – Began awkwardly.
 
JOULNI – Bumped on jumping then buffeted between runners shortly afterwards. Held up rounding the home turn. Rider M. Du Plessis reported that his mount raced greenly throughout.
 
VIOLACEOUS – Approaching the 900m, restrained by its rider when obliged to shift in to avoid the heels of SNITZSTREAM, which shifted in. Jockey Collis was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.
 
INQUICKTIME – Bumped on jumping.
 
 
RACE 7: TAB BM68 HANDICAP            1200 Metres
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 4 minutes when NEW HAMPSHIRE became cast in the barriers for a significant period and was declared a late scratching at 4.23pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on NEW HAMPSHIRE be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st JOY A PLENTY 13c win, 12c place
2nd ALLY 8c place
3rd BOLD JULIUS 20c place
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, trainer’s representative for the C. Munce stable, Mr N. Boyle lodged an objection on behalf of second past the post ALLY (ridden by A. Jones), the post versus first past the post JOY A PLENTY, alleging interference in the home straight. After viewing the films and taking evidence, Stewards were of the view that on entering the home straight, BOLD JULIUS commenced to shift out, impeding the running of JOY A PLENTY, forcing that runner out initiating contact with ALLY. Stewards therefore did not attribute this interference to any shift from JOY A PLENTY. However, over the final 200m although JOY A PLENTY shifted out, ALLY was not impeded in the run to the line and rider A. Jones was able to ride her mount out fully to the finish. Given the manner in which both runners finished the race off and the margin of half a length, Stewards dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the judge’s numbers.
 
Trainer S. Kendrick was advised that NEW HAMPSHIRE will require a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
BOLD JULIUS – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
CHILLIWACK – Jockey D. Moor reported that it had been his intention to ride in a more forward position however, during the early stages he was going to be caught wide and elected to steady and consequently raced further back than anticipated.
 
JOY A PLENTY – Raced in restricted room from the 800m to the 600m whilst racing to the inside of ALLY, which laid in despite the efforts of its rider. Held up rounding the home turn. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
 
RACE 8: XXXX GOLD CLASS 5 HANDICAP          1400 Metres
 
OCTOBER (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
MISHANI CROWN – Commenced to weaken from rounding the home turn and finished last. Apprentice O. Kendal reported that in her opinion, the mare has come to the end of its preparation. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer D. Stanbridge advised that it was her intention to send MISHANI CROWN for a spell. Ms Stanbridge was advised that MISHANI CROWN must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
 
LIBERTY STEPS – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
CENTRAL PARK – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up rounding turn. Laid in under pressure from the 300m.
 
FISTSOFFURY – Raced wide throughout.
 
AMBASSADORS – Held up rounding the home turn, and at the heels of the weakening MISHANI CROWN until leaving the 200m.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1. Co-trainers T & M Sears – presenting with incorrect gear – AR106(2).
Race 6. Jockey C. Collis – careless riding – AR131(a) – severe reprimand.
 
 
Absent jockeys
K. Wilson-Taylor
J. Williams
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
HOLY RACKET, EMILIA JANE, TREFOIL, OCTOBER, CENTRAL PARK, PIREONTI.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners; MISHANI CROWN.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 7. NEW HAMPSHIRE – cast in barriers/late scratching – further barrier certificate required.
Race 8. MISHANI CROWN – poor performance – barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards.
 
Protests
Race 7. 2nd (ALLY) vs 1st (JOY A PLENTY) – DISMISSED.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 6. HOT IMAGE – T. Brooker
Race 4. 7. PRIVATE SHOWTIME – D. Moor
Race 4. 9. CASINO BAY – C. Collis
Race 5. 8. HELLO PUNTERS – B. Lerena
Race 5. 17. CLEARLY NOT – D. Boche
Race 5. 18. TILIA – A. Thompson
Race 6. 5. SPANISH RAGE – B. Thornton
Race 6. 8. JUST A SORT – D. Boche
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 7. NEW HAMPSHIRE @4.23pm – cast in barriers.
 
 
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.