QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

 TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Good 4
RAIL – +3m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.8

OFFICIALS
Stewards – B. Wright (Chair), J. Childs, B. Connell, A. Cuckson, T. Hendy (Cadet)

GENERAL
 
Trainer P. Bobic was fined $200 pursuant to LR68(1) for failing to scratch NEVER SAY NAY by the prescribed time.
 
Trainer H. Schwenke was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare the rider of MOONFLEET by the prescribed time.
 
As rider N. Fazackerley was delayed due to riding commitments at Dalby he was replaced in Race 3 by K. Zechner.  
 
Stewards approved the following overweight:
Race 6: D. Peisley +.5kg (56.5)
 
 
RACE 1:PLATINUM GLASS & SECURITY BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP   1000 M

REVALENE  - Just prior to the start being effected, reared and when the gates opened, began very awkwardly and lost ground.
 
HEROIC MISS – Just prior to the start being effected, became fractious, made heavy contact with the front of the gates and lost considerable ground.        
 
WARILLA GORILLA – Bumped at start with THUNDERING SOUL. Rider A. Butler reported the gelding settled in a good position, but when the leaders quickened passing the 600m, his mount was left flat footed, adding WARILLA GORILLA would be better suited over a longer distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
THUNDERING SOUL – Bumped at the start with WARILLA GORILLA. Raced three wide without cover until crossing to join the lead near the 600m.
 
COMMAND APPROVED - Near the 150m, steadied to avoid the heels of THUNDERING SOUL(App C. Lowe), which shifted in when not clear. Apprentice C. Lowe was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
AMENOPHIS – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 

RACE 2:1EQUINE - FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP      1300 M

THE DEPUTY (NZ) - When being steadied for some distance passing the 1200m got its head up.
 
TRAPEZE WARRIOR – Approaching the 1200m got its head up when being steadied to avoid the heels of BIG BOY GEORGE(M. Murphy), which shifted in when not quite clear. M. Murphy was reprimanded purusant to AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
BIG BOY GEORGE - Began awkwardly with its head up. Rider M. Murphy reported he was not comfortable with the gelding’s action over the concluding stages and for this reason did not ride BIG BOY GEORGE to the end of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BLANTONS RUN - Passing the 1200m was inconvenienced when WOWIT’S WILLYWONK rolled out.
 
DREAM LANTERN  - For some distance passing the 900m, raced tight to the inside of BIG BOY GEORGE, which was racing inside the heels of TRAPEZE WARRIOR (G. Geran), which shifted in when not clear. Rider G. Geran was reprimanded for careless riding purusant to AR131(a). Approaching the 300m steadied when disappointed for a doubtful run to the inside of TRAPEZE WARRIOR.

WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA – When weakening passing the 400m, momentarily steadied when THE DEPUTY(App K. Lenton) shifted out to improve. Apprentice K. Lenton was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding.


RACE 3:ANZAC DAY CLASS 3 HANDICAP    1890 M

HEAVENLY LOVE - Began awkwardly. Raced wide approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
FIRE AND LIGHT - Got its head up passing the 1500m when close to the heels of MICHIFUKU. Contacted near the 50m by MICHIFUKU.
 
SAMURAI WARRIOR (NZ) - Held up for a run from passing the 400m until the approaching the 250m.
 
MEDICAL AUTOCRAT – For a short distance approaching the 400m was held up for a run.
 
MICHIFUKU  - When under pressure in the straight shifted out and near the 50m contacted FIRE AND LIGHT. Apprentice S. Callow was reprimanded purusant to AR131(a) for careless riding and notified she must stop riding and correct her mounts when they commence to shift ground.
 
O'CALDINO - For a short distance passing the 1700m, race keenly with its head up. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
MOONFLEET – Approaching the 1700m, steadied when awkwardly placed to the inside of FIRE AND LIGHT.
 
PELE PRINCESS – Began awkwardly with its head up.

HEROIC BEACH – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after becoming fractious in the race days stalls, contacting its head.
 

RACE 4:SWQ TRAINING PTY LTD QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP         1100 M        

The running of this race was delayed two (2) minutes owing to the bridle of SIKKA becoming loose and needing to be refitted.
 
PLAYMAN – Slow to begin.         
 
SIKKA - Apprentice M. Apel could offer no excuse for the filly, which was having its second race start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SPOILT ROTTEN – Began awkwardly. Raced tight to the inside of the heels of RUN TO YOU from the 300m and went to the winning post without being fully tested.  

MISTEMBA - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having not raced for an extended period.
 
SHAHAR – Raced four wide without cover from the 800m. Laid out rounding the home turn and when under pressure in the straight.

ALIZA -  Passing the 900m was awkwardly placed on the heels of RUN TO YOU, when tightened by MYSTIC ASCOT, which was taken in by LITTLE MISS BOOM(M. Savva). M. Savva was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
LITTLE MISS BOOM – Began awkwardly and got its head up.

ZOUSAIN GIRL – In the middle stages raced keenly.


RACE 5:BROWN FAMILY WINE GROUP BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP   870 M

Correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to review the start of the race. After viewing the official footage, Stewards found that just prior to the start being effected, DRUMS OF WAR lunged forward, contacting its front gates, which opened marginally earlier prior to the gates of other runners. After consideration of AR204(2), which deals with a horse obtaining an unfair advantage, Stewards were of the view that any advantage obtained was only a head margin when the gates of other runners commenced to open and it was not unfair. Therefore, DRUMS OF WAR was declared starter and correct weight given.
 
 
GITALONG   - Over the final 50m laid in onto the rail obliging rider C. Rogers to stop riding and correct the gelding.  
 
GYPSY TRICKS (NZ) –Raced very wide for majority of the event.  

I AM A WINNER – On leaving the gates was tightened for room. Passing the 400m, steadied when tightened by GYPSY TRICKS(App. C. Lowe), which shifted in when not clear. Apprentice C. Lowe was severely reprimanded purusant to AR131(a).    


RACE 6:BOTTLEMART MAIDEN HANDICAP  1300 M

DIVINITY STAR – Held up for a run from the 450m until the 350m.
 
JADDAF – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for an extended period, due to undergoing surgery to the near fore knee. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
I DROVE ALL NIGHT – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for an extended period. When racing keenly near the 1200m, shifted out and caused some inconvenience to REVANTAS. Raced three-wide without cover throughout.

REVANTAS  - Inconvenienced near the 1200m. Raced wide approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
SIR SNACKALOT - A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying signs of colic.
 
LOST IN FRANCE   - Began awkwardly.
 
MADAM GRISELDA - Rider D. Peisley reported he was happy with how the mare travelled, but when asked for an effort in the straight, failed to let down and proved very disappointing. When questioned regarding the instructions, trainer R. Periera advised from the better barrier, it was the intention to be further forward due to the lack of perceived speed. Trainer R. Periera was reminded of her obligations to notify Stewards of any changes in tactics prior to the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormities.  


RACE 7:MYSTIC MITCH'S MAYHEM DASH MAIDEN HANDICAP   2000 M


FOUR DOZEN OYSTERS - Began awkwardly. Raced wide from the 500m.
 
ELEGANT FORCE  - Raced three wide without cover until passing the 1400m. Laid our rounding the home turn.
 
HABERFIELD – Held up for a run from passing the 500m until the 300m.
 
I'M SO ELEGANT (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.  
 
BAMBINO DI VINO - In the early stages raced keenly.
 
LUCKY JOKER – Became momentarily unbalanced and lost its stride passing the 100m.
 
PROUD MISS – Near the 1400m steadied to avoid the heels of ELEGANT FORCE(App. C. Bellamy), which shifted in when not sufficiently clear. Apprentice C. Bellamy was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding. Laid out approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: App. C. Lowe – Careless riding – AR131(a) - Severe reprimand.
Race 2: M. Murphy – Careless riding – AR131(a)
Race 2: G. Geran – Careless riding – AR131(a)
Race 2: App. K. Lenton – Careless riding – AR131(a) - Severe reprimand.
Race 3: App. S. Callow – Careless riding – AR131(a)
Race 4: M. Savva – Careless riding – AR131(a)
Race 5: App. C. Lowe – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Severe reprimand.
Race 7: App. C. Bellamy – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Severe reprimand.

Fines
Race 1: P. Bobic – Failed to scratch by prescribed time – LR 68(1) -$200
Race 3: H. Schwenke – Failed to declare jockey by prescribed time – LR67(1) - $100
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
Race 1: AMENOPHIS & INDY ROSE WARRIOR
Race 2: THE DEPUTY
Race 3: FIRE AND LIGHT
Race 6: SIR SNACKALOT
Race 7: ROYSTON

Horses sampled post-race
All winners

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2:11e WOWIT’S WILLYWONKA - Kenji Yoshida
Race 3:4 MEDICAL AUTOCRAT – Karl Zechner
           6 O’CALDINO - Michael Murphy
          8 MOONFLEET - Ashley Butler
          10 HEROIC BEACH - Ms Courtney Bellamy (a2/53kg),
Race 4:15e ALIZA - Kenji Yoshida
          16e LITTLE MISS BOOM - Ms Montanna Savva
          17e ZOUSAIN GIRL - 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.