QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

THANGOOL RACE CLUB INC

MONDAY 27 APRIL 2026

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Ethan Suli
Stewards – Shane Larkins, Hayden Gillett, Shikira Stehbens & Gary Wust (Clerk of scales)

 
GENERAL

Following a track inspection conducted by stewards prior to the start of race 1, the track was upgraded to a GOOD 3.
 
Trainer Darcy Short was reprimanded under LR36(6) for failing to scratch dually engaged PHIL UP from one of its engagements by the prescribed time.
 
As jockey Chris McIver (injury) was not attending today’s meeting, rider replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey McIver was advised that he would require a medical clearance prior to being permitted to ride again.
 
Trainer Wayne Baker contacted stewards prior to scratching time and advised that he was involved in a traffic incident on the way to the track, which resulted in his runner MISS RAPIDE, engaged in race 2, becoming injured. Trainer Baker was required to head back to his home stable to allow the injured horse to be treated accordingly. As a consequence, trainer Baker was unable to attend on course by the scheduled start time of Race 1, therefore both his runners engaged in the first two races were subsequently scratched. Stewards advised trainer Baker that prior to being permitted to race again, MISS RAPIDE would require a veterinary clearance. 
 
 
RACE 1:AMA MAINTENANCE ALLICANCE QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1200M

CAPRICORNUS – Stewards accepted the reasons of trainer Ricky Vale for the late rider notification of Rual Silvera Olivera. Raced wide early. Carried wider rounding the 900m turn when CORONATION DAY hung out. Laid in approaching the home turn. Jockey Raul Silvera Olivera, when queried regarding the performance, advised that the gelding failed to handle the firm track conditions. Trainer Ricky Vale concurred with the thoughts of the rider and advised that in light of the performance he would have blood tests conducted and report any anomalies.

SOYDECAFFLATTE – A fraction slow to begin. Raced wide early.

CORONATION DAY – Jumped away awkwardly. Hung out rounding the 900m turn and carried CAPRICORNUS wider on the track. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

SAY IT LOUD – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Over raced in the early stages and rounding the turn near the 900m had to be restrained from the heels of CAPRICORNUS. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice Nikki Olzard advised that she attributed the performance of the mare to not being suited by the fast tempo and being trapped wide throughout.

SHE'S GOT IT – Jumped away awkwardly.

STEP OBSESSED – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the middle stages.

FROSTY QUEEN – Jumped away awkwardly.

STRAZ DANZ – Hung in throughout. Trainer Jason Hancock was advised that a warning has been placed against the racing manners of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the right hind fetlock and a veterinary clearance is required prior to the horse’s next start.           


RACE 2:TEYS AUSTRALIA BILOELA CLASS 3 PLATE 1200M

DESERT STAR – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin in consequence. Tightened and inconvenienced near the 1100m.

MOISSANITE – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with KICKATINALONG. Near the 1100m shifted in marginally and bumped with RED HOT LIZZIE, which in turn bumped DESERT STAR which lost ground as a consequence.

KICKATINALONG – Bumped with MOISSANITE at the start. Near the 1100m shifted inwards marginally and briefly tightened MOISSANITE. Raced wide throughout. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.

RED HOT LIZZIE – Bumped by MOISSANITE near the 1100m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

CRAIGLEA MERIDA – Jockey N Summers reported that her saddle shifted back soon after the start placing her at some difficulty in the early stages. Shifted inwards near the 1100m and briefly tightened KICKATINALONG inwards. Jockey Natalea Summers was issued a severe reprimand under AR131(a) for failing to ensure that she shifted inwards when sufficiently clear to do so.

PACIFIC PIRATE – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin in consequence. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.         


RACE 3:NKJ AUTO ELECTRICS CLASS 1 PLATE 1075M

PHIL UP – Jumped away awkwardly, shifted in and crowded SHAMOUTI. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.

BLAME THE BUBBLES – Jumped away awkwardly. Near the 900m when joining the course proper, bumped with PHIL UP and made contact with the inside running rail and become unbalanced and lost ground. Made the turn near the 800m awkwardly.

BONTOBEWILD – Laid in for some distance approaching the home turn.

SHAMOUTI – Crowded on jumping and was slow to begin as a result. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

SIMPLY TINA – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out crowding SHAMOUTI. Awkwardly placed at the heels of BLAME THE BUBBLES rounding the 800m turn. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

TENNER – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

LOLLIES – Jumped away awkwardly.

VIKING TREASURE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.


RACE 4:DURACK CIVIL RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 800M

The start of this race was delayed when PULL THE CATCH became cast in the barriers and when attempting to free itself become entangled with LADY CONSORT in the adjoining barrier. Both runners were declared late scratchings on veterinary advice at 2.55pm, with the following deductions to apply.
 
1st IDHANA – win bets less 28 cents and place bets less 52 cents.
2nd BILLY BOOM – less 18 cents.
3rd STELLA BOOM – less 36 cents.
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow stewards to consider a protest lodged by jockey Raul Silvera Olivera, rider of second placed BILLY BOOM, against the winner IDHANA (apprentice Kayla Barker) alleging interference near the 200m. After considering the submissions of the relevant parties in was established that nearing the 200m BILLY BOOM had commenced to improve between CRAIGLEA MONNIE and IDHANA and soon after CRAIGLEA MONNIE went amiss and shifted outwards noticeably, carrying BILLY BOOM outwards, whilst simultaneously IDHANA shifted inwards marginally resulting IDHANA and BILLY BOOM bumping heavily and BILLY BOOM becoming unbalanced. Stewards could not be satisfied that the interference to BILLY BOOM was caused by the inward shift of IDHANA and therefore dismissed the protest.
 
IDHANA – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Laid in rounding the home turn and bumped with BILLY BOOM. Laid in under pressure. Bumped heavily with BILLY BOOM leaving the 200m.

BILLY BOOM – Raced wide throughout. Bumped by IDHANA rounding the home turn. Carried outwards near the 200m and bumped heavily with IDHANA. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the near hindleg.

STELLA BOO – Fractious in the mounting yard and dislodged the rider. A warning has been placed against the pre-race manners of the mare. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and the mare was cleared to start. Jockey Paul Hamblin was examined by QAS officers and stood down from his remaining engagements due to a laceration to the right knee which required treatment. Jockey Hamblin was advised that a medical clearance is required prior to him resuming riding.
 
LADY CONSORT – Declared a late scratching at 2.55pm on veterinary advice at the barriers. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to the upper thigh area. Trainers representative Mark Barnham was advised that the mare requires a veterinary clearance prior to its next start.

MISSION RIDGE – Reluctant to proceed to the start. A warning has been placed against the pre-race manners of the gelding.

PULL THE CATCH – Declared a late scratching at 2.55pm on veterinary advice at the barriers after becoming cast after being loaded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed multiple abrasions and connections were advised that a veterinary clearance is required prior to the horse next start. Trainer Jessikah Lee Brand was advised that the mare has been stood down from racing until the completion of a satisfactory trial. Trainer Brand advised that the horse would now be retired.

IMPACTFULL MISS – Raced wide in the early stages.

CRAIGLEA MONNIE – Faulted in its action near the 200m and eased down immediately by the rider. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a fracture to the left foreleg and the filly was euthanised on humane grounds. Post-mortem samples were obtained.   
 
Due to the veterinary officer being required to attend CRAIGLEA MONNIE, all remaining races were put back one time slot with Race 7 to be run at 5.10pm.


RACE 5:BETTA HOME LIVING & ELECTRICAL RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP  1400M

The start of this race was delayed due to the QAS officers having to treat a barrier attendant prior to the start.
 
VILLANDRY – Passing the 600m improved wider on the track. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

GOLD DAZZLER – Jumped away awkwardly. Improved into restricted room approaching the home turn and had to be steadied for a number of strides before shifting wider to obtain clear racing room.           

PENSEUR POSITIF – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.

SUISSE SCANDAL (NZ) – Reluctant to load.

RESOLUTE LADY – Raced wide in the early stages.  

TIME TO TESTIFY – Slow to begin.

FLYBALL – Knuckled at the start and was slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.


RACE 6:GROW AGRIBUSINESS & FINANCE RATINGS BAND 0 - 50 HANDICAP 1200M

HUMBLE HERO – Bumped with FLAWLESS AMBITION near the 1000m. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

SEEYA LATER GATER – Slow to begin and bumped with FLAWLESS AMBITION soon after the start. Improved wide approaching the 700m. Hung in rounding the home turn and when placed under pressure in the home straight.

SPITZBERG – Near the 150m disappointed for a run when SONIC ARROW laid inwards and was directed wider to obtain clear running.

XUANFENG – Due to Jockey Paul Hamblin being indisposed, W Satherley was the approved replacement.

FLAWLESS AMBITION – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with SEEYA LATER GATER soon after the start. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Bumped with HUMBLE HERO near the 1000m. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the final 100m.

LIPSTICK LIES – Slow to begin.

SONIC ARROW – Laid in rounding the home turn and in the home straight when placed under pressure.      


RACE 7:CALLIDE VALLEY TOYOTA OPEN HANDICAP 1075M

SUNNYCOAST – Shifted out under pressure 100m and impeded MR TANGLES. Jockey Raul Silvera Olivera was reprimanded under AR131(a) for failing to correct his mount when shifting ground.

STAMPE – Due to Jockey Paul Hamblin being indisposed, jockey Warwick Satherley was the approved replacement. Jumped away awkwardly.

WRITTLE – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced in restricted room for a distance near the 1000m and was inconvenienced for a number of strides.

MR TANGLES – Impeded over the final 100m when SUNNYCOAST shifted ground outwards.

OUTBACK ACTION – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result.

IMAGINE THAT – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result. Improved onto the heels FAST FUSION entering the home straight and checked inwards to obtain clear running.

RUBUNKAR – Jumped away awkwardly. Commenced to over race leaving the 500m and had to be restrained from heels for some distance.

THE SQUIRE – Laid out under pressure over the final 200m.

OAKFIELD BADGER –

FAST FUSION – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.           
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2.          Jockey Natalea Summers – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – Severe reprimand
Race 6.          Trainer Darcy Short – LR36(6) – Failed to scratch dually engaged runner by prescribed time.
Race 7.          Jockey Raul Silvera Olivera – AR131(a) – Careless Riding.

Race day injuries/illness
Jockey Paul Hamblin – Right knee injury – Medical clearance required.

Absent jockeys
Chris McIver – Injury – Medical required


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
TIGER JIM (urine), DESERT STAR, RED HOT LIZZIE, SHAMOUTI, BILLY BOOM, RESOLUTE LADY, THE SQUIRE & OAKFIELD BADGER
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners & CRAIGLEA MONNIE (post-mortem)

Warnings/bars
Race 1.          STRAZ DANZ – Veterinary clearance required.
Race 2.          MISS RAPIDE – Veterinary clearance required.
Race 4.          LADY CONSORT – Veterinary clearance required.
Race 4.          PULL THE CATCH – Cast in barriers – Veterinary clearance required and one satisfactory trial


Protests
Race 4 – 2nd vs 1st – Dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1.          CAPRICORNUS - Raul Silvera Olivera
                        SOYDECAFFLATTE - Paul Hamblin
                        SHE’S GOT IT - Adam Spinks
Race 2.          CRAIGLEA MERIDA – Natalea Summers
Race 4.          STELLA BOO - Paul Hamblin
Race 5.          PENSEUR POSITIF - Michael Murphy
                        SUISSE SCANDAL (NZ) – Apprentice Kayla Barker (a2),
                        TIME TO TESTIFY - Apprentice Jaimee-Lee Devine (a2),
Race 6.          SEEYA LATER GATER - Apprentice Kayla Barker (a2),
                      XUANFENG – Warwick Satherley
Race 7.          RUBUNKAR – Apprentice Nikki Olzard (a0)
                        OAKFIELD BADGER - Apprentice Kayla Barker (a2),
                      STAMPE – Adam Spinks.

 
Late scratchings
Race 4.          LADY CONSORT – Late scratching @ 2.55pm – Vets advice
Race 4.          PULL THE CATCH – Late scratching @ 2.55pm – Vets advice
 
 
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.