QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
SUNSHINE COAST
TUESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2026
 
 
WEATHER – Overcast
TRACK RATING – Soft 6 – Soft 5 following race 1.
RAIL – +9m entire
PENETROMETER – 6.23

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – G. Goold, H. Matthews.
Clerk of scales – A. Schofield.
 

GENERAL
Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) in that he failed to declare a rider for SNITZSTREAM by the prescribed time.
 
Race 1 - MC POLYTRACK MAIDEN PLATE   1600 M
 
KALAMIA KING – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
POOR OL' JOHNY RAY (NZ) – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
ELEMISS – Tightend for room approaching the 1300m and had to be checked when BACETTI shifted in when insufficiently clear. B. El’Issa, the rider of BACETTI, pled guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) for permitting his mount to shift in approaching the 1300m when attempting to obtain a position trailing FASTEST CHOICE, when not clear of ELEMISS, causing that horse to be tightened for room and having to be checked. Jockey B. El-Issa’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 11 days commencing midnight 7th November 2026 until midnight the 18th November 2026 with him free to resume riding in races on the 19th November 2026.
 
SEATICFLASH – Disappointed for a run near the 300m and was obliged to shift in to secure clear running.

Stewards upgraded the track to a Soft 5 following race 1.             

Race 2 - STOCKYARD VALLEY WEDDINGS RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP      1800 M
 
FIFTY CALIBRE (NZ) - Tightened for room near the 1600m when POUTCHEK shifted in.
 
DON STEFANO (NZ) – Trainer J. Morris was fined $100 pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting DON STEFANO (NZ) in a tongue tie which was not a part of its declared gear. Slow to begin.
Checked from the heels of A BIT DUSTY near 1600m when that runner lost ground.
 
A BIT DUSTY – Checked near the 1600m when POUTCHEK (GB) shifted in when insufficiently clear of FIFTY CALIBRE (NZ) and taking that runner in onto A BIT DUSTY. Jockey J. Bayliss the rider of POUTCHEK, pled guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a), in that he rode in a careless manner at a point near the 1600m, shifted in when attempting to obtain a position trailing EVADE THE GAME, when not clear of FIFTY CALIBRE (NZ), causing that horse to be tightened onto A BIT DUSTY, resulting in that horse being tightened and causing that horse to be checked. Jockey J. Bayliss’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days commencing midnight 3rd November 2026 until midnight the 13th November 2026 with him free to resume riding in races on the 14th November 2026.
 
BOSSIRI – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
MOSAMOUR (NZ) – Slow to begin and hampered shortly after the start. Hampered and forced wider near the 1600m.Raced wide. Had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
EVADE THE GAME - Trainer P. Jenkins was fined $100 pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting EVADE THE GAME without a tongue tie which was required as a part of its declared gear.
 
ORMOND ROAD – Tightened for room at the start when BOSSIRI shifted out and had to be checked as a result. Improved onto heels near the 600m and had to be steadied. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
NO MORE ROMANCE – Hung out when passing the 1600m.


 
Race 3 - STREETER INDUSTRIES MAIDEN PLATE   1000 M

COOL ZUMBELINA – Raced wide throughout.        

CASSIA COUNTY – Had difficulty securing clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
EMPHATIQUE – Began very awkwardly and lost significant ground. When restrained leaving the 700m commenced to lay out and was steadied from the heels of WILD LASS as a result.
 
AURORA'S THUNDER – Slow to begin. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
WILD LASS – Raced wide throughout.
 
VAREJAO – Lost the near fore plate in running.
 
PARA PARK RUBY – Apprentice R. Thorburn is was reprimanded pursuant to AR143(14) as he claimed 1.5kg of his 2kg claim. Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
SEAPHIRA – Inconvenienced approaching the 300m when CASSIA COUNTY shifted out to obtain clear running.
 
REVOLUTION TAP – Slow to begin.


Race 4 - 91.1 HOT FM BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP            1000 M
 
OUT OF TURN – Began awkwardly and lost ground. When asked to comment on the performance of OUT OF TURN in todays event. Apprentice Sutherland stated that he was disappointed with the performance however the gelding was first up from a spell and would take benefit from today’s performance and will appreciate a step up in distance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and revealed no significant findings.
 
DEVIL DEVIL – Began awkwardly causing bruising to the left foot of jockey R Wiggins. Steadied when disappointed for a run between WONDEREACH and GALACTIC STAR which shifted in and away from HEART AND SPIRIT who shifted in under riding. Apprentice R. Thorburn, the rider of HEART AND SPIRIT, was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.
 
HEART AND SPIRIT – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
GALACTIC STAR – Laid in throughout the event. Approaching the 100m, shifted in and away from HEART AND SPIRIT which shifted in under riding. Jockey Bayliss reported that his mount travelled well however was disappointing in its finishing effort. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and revealed it to be lame in the off foreleg. Co-trainer B. Kendrick was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding being permitted to race or trial again. Co trainer B. Kendrick was issued with a reprimand pursuant to AR165(3) in that GALACTIC STAR failed to stay on course for the required time post-race.
 
SUPER DAISY – Began awkwardly. Held up from the 350m until leaving the 100m.


Race 5 - CIVIL SCAPES RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP              1000 M
 
VREDEFORT (NZ) – Raced wide.
 
RALOS STAR – Trainer J. Harris was fined $100 pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting RALOS STAR without a cross over nose band which was part of its declared gear.
 
CAPIANA – Began awkwardly. Near the 800m, steadied and awkwardly placed at heels of KEMAL which shifted in when over racing at the heels of SHELLY’S ACE.
 
THE SOUR – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.          

PLANNED ENCOUNTER (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
SHELLY'S ACE – Lost its near hind plate. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor lacerations to the near hind leg consistent with being galloped on.
 
GALLERY MASTER – Raced wide.
 

Race 6 - FUTURE WEALTH PARTNERS CLASS 3 PLATE      1400 M

COL BURN – Raced wide. Apprentice C. Sutherland reported that the gelding laid out throughout. post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer D. Vandyke was advised, COL BURN would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before accepting for a future race after todays poor performance.
 
FIFTH FORCE – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped KING JAKKAL (NZ).
 
GLOBAL ECLIPSE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
THE BEAR – Began awkwardly.
 
TREVENSON – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped KING JAKKAL (NZ).
 
KING JAKKAL (NZ) – Hampered and lost ground when tightened at the start between FIFTH FORCE and TREVENSON.
 
SNITZSTREAM – Raced wide throughout.


Race 7 - LOGIC SOLAR RATINGS BAND 0 - 62 HANDICAP              1400 M
 
BIT OF GRUNT – Slow to begin. Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Apprentice R. Thorburn reported that he felt BIT OF GRUNT was Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight and proved disappointing.
 
INSIDE PASSAGE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils on the first occasion. Co trainer B. Kendrick was advised that INSIDE PASSAGE would now be stood down under the provisions of AR79(4)(b).
 
KOZAK PRINCE – Began awkwardly.
 
ULTIMATE OUTCOME – Raced wide throughout. Had difficulty securing clear running at the early stages of the home straight.
 
VANDEVELDE – Began awkwardly.
 
TAP HIGH – Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
BRUMAL – When asked to comment on the performance of BRUMAL, jockey B. Osmond stated that he felt the gelding failed to keep up with the fast tempo in todays race and then in the home straight he felt the gelding to be uncomfortable in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor abrasion to the near fore fetlock. Trainer C. Munce was advised to report back to stewards with any findings following their stable veterinary inspection.
 
ELUSIVE DOMINA – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
SMUDGED – Began awkwardly and lost ground.


 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3. Apprentice R. Thorburn – Claimed 1.5kg of allowable 2kg allowance – AR143(a4)(a).  
 
Race 4. Apprentice R. Thorburn – careless riding – AR131(a).
 
Race 4. Co trainer B. Kendrick - Reprimand - AR165(3) in that GALACTIC STAR failed to stay on course for the required time post race.

Fines
 
Race 2. Trainer J. Morris – present with incorrect gear - $100 – AR106(2).
 
Race 2. Trainer P. Jenkins - present with incorrect gear - $100 – AR106(2).
 
Race 5. Trainer J. Harris - present with incorrect gear - $100 – AR106(2).
 
Race 6. Co-trainers B&S. Kendrick – fail to declare rider by prescribed time - $100 – LR67(1).
 
 
 
 
Suspensions
Race 1. Jockey B. El-Issa – Suspended 11 days – careless riding – AR131(a) Commencing midnight 7th November 2026 until midnight the 18th November 2026.
 
Race. J. Bayliss – Suspended 10 days – careless riding – AR131(a) - Commencing midnight 3/11/26 until midnight the 13/11/26.

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
R4: GALACTIC STAR – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance required.
R6: COL BURN – Trial required – Poor performance.
R7: INSIDE PASSAGE – Bleeder – 1st time - Stood down under the provisions of AR79(4)(b).
 
 
Bleeders
R7: INSIDE PASSAGE – Bleeder – 1st time - Stood down under the provisions of AR79(4)(b).

 

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:             3 ENUFF TORQUE - Jake Bayliss
Race 2:             12 NO MORE ROMANCE - Ms Fiona Sandkuhl (a2/51kg),
                            13 GRIFFINSTOWN GIRL - Nathan Thomas
Race 3:             15e SEAPHIRA - Ms Tiffani Brooker
                            16e PURSUANT - Adam Sewell
                            17e REVOLUTION TAP - Nathan Thomas
Race 5:             1 WALLY’S BOY - Ms Fiona Sandkuhl (a2/51kg),
                            9 CAPIANA - Dale Smith
                            13e PLANNED ENCOUNTER (NZ) - Karl Zechner
                            14e SHELLY’S ACE - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 6:             11 SNITZSTREAM - Jake Bayliss
Race 7:             13 SMUDGED - Dale Smith
                            14e SALCHOW (NZ) - Karl Zechner


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.