QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
SUNSHINE COAST
SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2026
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Soft 6
RAIL – +12m entire
PENETROMETER – 6.47
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Schofield, H. Matthews, S. Fletcher.
Clerk Of Scales – P. Reardon.
GENERAL
Trainer J. Aitkenhead was fined $100 pursuant toLR67(1) for failing to declare a rider for CHANCE DE LUNE in race 2 by the prescribed time.
Race 1 - RAFTER MYERS QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1000 M
SWIM UP BAR - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after contacting a perimeter fence behind the barriers and was cleared to start. Bumped by PASITA on jumping and taken out and bumped MISHANI JAZZ. Near the 200m was obliged to alter course when attempting to secure clear ground.
DIP WITH THE HIP – Apprentice O. Kendal reported that the filly raced greenly in the home straight when placed under pressure.
KWINANA SPIRIT – Lost the near hind plate in running.
MISHANI JAZZ – Bumped by SWIM UP BAR when that horse was hampered on jumping.
PASITA – Began awkwardly and bumped SWIM UP BAR.
Race 2 - PROPERTY LANE CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1800 M
AKIRA SAN – Over raced in the early and middle stages.
MISSILE AWAY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Stood flat footed as the start was affected and as a result lost significant ground. Trainer B. Mair was advised that MISSILE AWAY would require a further barrier certificate prior to accepting for a future race.
Race 3 - MIB METSURE INSURANCE MAIDEN PLATE 1400 M
BUGBEAR – Over raced in the early stages. Shifted out near the 1000m to avoid heels. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
MARTINDALE KID – Bumped with TIVACIOUS (NZ) near the 1200m. Raced greenly throughout the event. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
SYMMETRIQUE - Near the 800m, had to be checked and clipped the heels of TAPPY’S STAR after that horse had crossed to the lead and then eased the pace. Had difficulty securing clear running from the 250m and went to the line without being fully tested.
TIVACIOUS (NZ) – Trainer J. Healy advised that it would be their intention for TIVACIOUS (NZ) to be more forward if possible. Bumped with MARTINDALE KID near the 1200m. Ridden accordingly.
HOT'N'SMART – Laid out during the middle stages. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.
BLUE SKIES AHEAD – Trainer T. Mackinnon was fined $200 pursuant to AR227(a) for negligence in that she collected the incorrect saddle for BLUE SKIES AHEAD. Taken wider near the 1000m when BUGBEAR shifted out.
TAPPY'S STAR (NZ) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small abrasion to the front of the off hind hock.
LA GRACIA (NZ) – Began awkwardly and as a result lost significant ground. Improved onto heels near the 500m and had to be steadied. Trainer J. Bayliss was issued with a reprimand pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting the horse LA GRACIA (NZ) without pre-race earmuffs which are part of its declared gear. Trainer J. Bayliss was advised that a warning would be placed on LA GRACIA (NZ) for being slow to begin.
Following this event, apprentice K. Johnston was examined by the on course medical professionals due to being struck in the head by LA GRACIA (NZ) when the mare began awkwardly out of the barriers and was cleared to fulfill her remaining riding engagements.
Race 4 - KIMBERLEY KAMPERS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000 M
JAGGERY – Apprentice K. Johnston reported that she JAGGERY felt uncomfortable in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race vet revealed no apparent abnormalities.
BLUE WHITE BLUE – Had difficulty securing clear running between the 200m and the 100m when WAX ON WAX OFF shifted in.
CONFORMITY – Slow to begin.
BOWDENE – Slow to begin.
Race 5 - CHANGE EXCHANGE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400 M
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Co-trainer C. Geran, trainer of GOLDEN LOOM (2nd place) after viewing the films lodged a protest against 1st place getter CUESTA (NZ) ridden by apprentice M. Mankelow alleging interference near the 100m. Stewards, after hearing evidence from all parties and on review of the official films, established that whilst CUESTA did shift ground at a point near the 100m taking GOLDEN LOOM wider on the track, stewards were not satisfied that this effected the manner in which apprentice K. Barker (GOLDEN LOOM) rode her mount and were not satisfied that this interference was sufficient to alter the placings and therefore declared correct weight on the semaphored numbers.
CUESTA (NZ) - Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
GOLDEN LOOM – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
SKORPIOS ISLE – When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, In leading today’s event, which was in contrast to its established racing pattern. Jockey C. Graham stated that it had not been her intention to lead though she had intended to settle in a forward position from the inside barrier. Trainer L. Gough could not offer an explanation on the performance and would be reviewing the current racing preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
MAGIC MOZ – Difficult to load. Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Co-Trainer C. Geran was advised that a warning would be placed on MAGIC MOZ for being difficult to load.
Race 6 - CIVIL SCAPES CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200 M
DARK ARTS – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
LITTLE FELLA – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
BELIEVE IN ANGELS (NZ) – Slow to begin. Raced wide.
IL FRATELLO (NZ) – Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
MEET GEORGE – Shortly after the start had its hind quarters turned when bumped with ALIQUAM. Over raced in the early stages.
ALIQUAM - Shortly after the start, bumped with MEET GEORGE. Raced wide.
BUCKENARA – Near the 1100m raced in restricted room to the inside of LITTLE FELLA and had to be steadied as a result.
Race 7 - TJ ELECTRICAL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000 M
Start of this event was delayed due to PROBLEMATICAL refusing to load and subsequently being declared a late scratching by order of stewards at 4:47pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared that all bets placed on PROBLEMATICAL are to be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st – SHADWELL LANE - 0c win, 1c place
2nd – CYBER CITY - 7c place
Trainer T. Thomas was advised that PROBLEMATICAL would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to accepting for a future race.
CYBER CITY – Began awkwardly shifted out and made heavy contact with IT’S KAOS. Obliged to steady near the 800m when tightened for room by NOT TELLING, which shifted in. Jockey D. McGillivray was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. Improved onto heels near the 600m and had to be steadied, in this incident, jockey D. McGillivray the rider of NOT TELLING was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(d) for overly steadying the pace. Held up from rounding the home turn until near the 200m and at this point had to be steadied from the heels of SHADWELL LANE before shifting out across that runners heels in order to secure clear running.
QUIT 'N' TAP – Significantly tightened for room at the start and had to be checked. Apprentice C. Sutherland reported on scales that he felt QUIT ‘N’ TAP to have gotten its tongue over the bit. Raced wide.
SHADWELL LANE – Shifted in at the start and made heavy contact with QUIT ‘N’ TAP. Jockey B. Thomspon reported that it had not been his intention to ride in a forward position, however he took advantage of the horses’ good gate speed in todays event when the horse began well.
VANZADEE (NZ) – Slow to begin.
IT'S KAOS – Significantly tightened for room at the start and had to be checked.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 3 - J. Bayliss – AR106(2) - For presenting the horse LA GRACIA (NZ) without pre-race earmuffs which was meant to be part of its declared gear.
Race 7 – D. McGillivray – AR131(a) – Careless riding.
Race 7 - D. McGillivray – AR131(d) – Easing the pace.
Fines
Race 2 - J. Aitkenhead - Fined $100 - LR67(1) - Failing to declare a rider for CHANCE DE LUNE by the prescribed time.
Race 3 – T. Mackinnon – Fined $200 – AR227(a) – Negligence in collecting the incorrect saddle for BLUE SKIES AHEAD.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
AKIRA SAN, LA GRACIA (NZ), BOWDENE, CUESTA, GOLDEN LOOM & VANZADEE.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 2 – MISSILE AWAY – Further barrier certificate required.
Race 3 – LA GRACIA (NZ) – Slow to begin.
Race 5 – MAGIC MOZ – Difficult to load.
Race 7 – PROBLEMATICAL – Refused to load – Late Scratching.
Protests
Race 5 – 2nd GOLDEN LOOM vs 1st CUESTA – Alleged interference near the 100m.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: 1 CHANCE DE LUNE - Danny Peisley
5 BLOOD RED - Daniel Moor
Race 3: 3 SYMMETRIQUE - Ms Angela Jones
11e TAPPY’S STAR (NZ) - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 4: 2 BLUE WHITE BLUE - Corey Sutherland (a1.5/55kg),
Race 5: 6 WATER LAD - Ms Jett Newman (a2/49kg),
8 MAGIC MOZ - Corey Sutherland (a1.5/55kg),
Race 7: 13e VANZADEE (NZ) - Ms Angela Jones
Late scratchings
Race 7 – PROBLEMATICAL – Refused to load
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.
