QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
WARWICK
SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2026
 
 
WEATHER – Showers    
TRACK RATING – Good (4); Soft (5) @ 11.45am; Soft (6) @ 1.51pm  
RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 5.52

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – A. Streckbein
Stewards – J. Childs, A. Schofield, D. Macdonald
Clerk of Scales – A. Cuckson


GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweight request:
Race 2. J. Lloyd +0.5kg
 
Stewards inspected the track on arrival deeming it to still be in the Good 4 range. Following this inspection Warwick Racecourse received an additional 5mm of rain and as a result Stewards conducted a further inspection where the track was downgraded to a Soft 5 prior to the running of the Race 1.
 
As rider C. Taylor was unavailable, he was replaced by S. Sheargold in Race 2.
 
As apprentice A. Graham was unavailable, replacements were made as per the Meeting Summary Report. Due to the limited number of riders which could ride at the weight, extra time was given to trainers to source riders to prevent horses from being unnecessarily scratched. As a result, S. Rigley, who was travelling from interstate, was declared on HURRICANE HANK following the running of Race 1. and permitted to only claim 1kg of her 4kg allowance. On course announcements were made to this effect.
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
Toowoomba 3/10
 
ROSE OF CHANTILLY – Stewards spoke with trainer K. Kemp who advised that the mare had returned in good order to the stable. He added that he had his stable veterinarian attend to the mare during the week and they were unable to find any abnormalities which could have attributed to the performance. K. Kemp advised his intention was to continue to have the mare in work with a decision made on her current preparation made over the next week.
 
 
Race 1 - PICKLEBET SPRINT SERIES - FINAL - BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP         1350 Metres
 
COMMAND APPROVED – Wanted to lay in throughout. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Passing the 1000m, after being crossed commenced to over race after improving close to heels. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BUTT HEADS – Began awkwardly.
 
LITTLE VAIN – Trainer L. Roche was reprimanded for presenting the gelding to race with buckled reins. AR206.
 
ARTIE VAINQUEUR – Made contact with the mounting yard fence leaving the enclosure, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. When asked to comment, apprentice J. Emmerson reported that her mount took time to obtain the lead where it raced keenly. She added that her mount also may not have handled the soft track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 

Race 2 - BROWNLIE CONCRETORS MAIDEN HANDICAP              1500 Metres
 
CHAYSE 'N' RALPH – Commenced to over race leaving the 1100m. Approaching the 400m, was hampered and carried wider by TRADE BARBS which shifted out and away from the heels of PACIFIC GEM (apprentice K. Barker), which had shifted out marginally. Apprentice K. Barker was advised to exercise more care. 
 
FOXY ARTIST – Approaching the 800m, was eased when racing in restricted room to the inside of BELLE FRANCAIS (apprentice I. Jessop). Apprentice I. Jessop was advised to exercise more care. Raced wide without cover for a majority of the event. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
CORI VERU – Raced wide throughout.

REGAL ASCOT – Approaching the 800m was eased when racing in restricted room to the inside of TRADE BARBS. Jockey J. Lloyd, rider of TRADE BARBS, was advised to exercise greater care. Approaching the 300m, when weakening, was eased when close to the heels of TRADE BARBS.
 
WINGEANDWIN (NZ) - Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
TRADE BARBS – Began awkwardly.  
 
O'EXPLOSIVE – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SHAMOLATTE -  Began awkwardly.
 
BELLE FRANCAIS – Raced wide throughout.
 
OLE ALI – Slow to begin.
 
HURRICANE HANK - Near the 500m, was steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of OLE ALI (apprentice S. Tierney). Apprentice S. Tierney was advised to exercise more care.  Approaching the 300m, had to steady and alter course inwards to obtain clear running.


Race 3 - GLOBE ACCOUNTING RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP     1200 Metres
 
The start of this race was delayed by approximately 3 minutes due to the horses arriving late to the start and CHERRY LIPS undergoing a resaddle on arrival at the barriers.
 
BELISTIC MAN – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISHANI IMPACT – Slow to begin, then bumped by BELISTIC MAN. Approaching the 400m, after improving onto heels of UNCLE RUSS, was eased.
 
RAGING – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Near the 300m, was bumped on the hindquarters by SO BE INSPIRED and became unbalanced.
 
UNCLE RUSS – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. When questioned in relation to her riding in the straight, particularly her vigor from the 300m. Apprentice S. Champkin explained that due to the racing position of UNCLE RUSS in the event, she received significant kick back and although she rode with 2 pairs of goggles, her visibility in the straight was limited and so she was more cautious than usual to place her mount under full pressure. Although Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by S. Champkin, advised her that when it is safe to do so the expectation is that she rides her mounts fully to the end of the race.  
 
SPIRIT FOX – Began awkwardly and then restrained shortly after the start.
 
SO BE INSPIRED – Near the 300m, raced in restricted room to the inside of AUSTRALASIA which shifted out marginally.

SUMMER READY – Raced wide throughout.
 
BEACHSIDE BABE – Hampered on jumping. Passing the 500m, improved onto heels and shifted out.
 
CHERRY LIPS – Underwent a resaddle on arrival at the barriers.
 
Following the running of this race, the track was downgraded to a Soft (6).
 
A small contingent of the riding group expressed concerns with visibility following the running of this race, primarily in relation to the amount of kick back that was coming up with the deteriorating surface. Stewards consulted the senior riding group that were engaged in Race 3. It was agreed that although the visibility was reduced, it was still safe to continue racing. Stewards advised the entire riding group they would continue to monitor following the running of each race.

Race 4 - GROSS WHOLESALE MEATS MAIDEN HANDICAP              800 Metres
 
On arrival at the barriers, apprentice I. Jessop, rider of RAINBOW END, elected to withdraw her services with concerns over the pre race manners of the filly. RAINBOW END was declared a late scratching on Stewards orders at 2.17pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st ALMOND GOLD 1c win, 1c place
2nd TROY BOY 2c place
3rd LOVE AND PAIN 1c place
 
Following the running of this race Stewards interviewed apprentice I. Jessop in relation to her concerns surrounding her mount. Trainer S. Matthews was also interviewed in relation to the filly, which was having her first race start. He explained that the filly had 2 trials leading into this race and although it was her first start had handled in the occasion in the pre parade. After considering all the evidence and in an abundance of caution, Stewards advised S. Matthews that RAINBOW END must perform satisfactorily in a further trial or jump-out, Stewards also placed a senior rider embargo on the filly and advised that for the minimum of the further barrier certificate and first official start, he must engage a senior rider until the fillies’ tractability and manners improves.  
 
PARTY TRICK – Bumped on jumping.
 
FLAMIN' DREAMIN' – Approaching the 500m, raced in restricted room to the inside of GENERAL DANCER. Apprentice S. Champkin was reminded of her obligations to ride her mounts out to the end of the race.
 
LOVE AND PAIN – Began awkwardly.
 
SYMPHONION – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination due to not having started since December 2025 and was cleared to start. Underwent a resaddle on arrival at the barriers. Bumped on jumping. Apprentice K. Lenton was reminded of her obligations to ride out her mount to the end of the race.
 
GENERAL DANCER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
ALMOND GOLD – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 400m, brushed and carried in by TROY BOY.
 
POWERIAH – Slow to begin.
 
ROTH'S ROMANCE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Passing the 200m, raced in restricted room to the outside of FLAMIN’ DREAMIN’ (apprentice S. Champkin). Apprentice S. Champkin was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.
 
THE QUEEN OF TIME -  Underwent a pre race veterinary examination due to not having started since November 2025 and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Near the 700m, got its head up whilst being restrained.
 
Apprentice W. Galloway in the presence of apprentice coach R. Fradd pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out over the final 2 strides of the race, and in doing so, prevented his mount from finishing in third place. Apprentice W. Galloway’s license to ride in races was suspended for 1 week commencing midnight the 18th of October 2026 until midnight the 25th of October 2026. In issuing penalty Stewards took into account W. Galloway’s forthright evidence, his guilty plea, record, QRIC Penalty Guidelines and his inexperience in race riding (Only 87 total race rides).
 


Race 5 - LES CLARKE MEMORIAL CLASS 2 HANDICAP           1500 Metres
 
STARBOARD – Began awkwardly. Apprentice K. Lenton reported her mount made a respiratory noise and was disappointing when placed under full pressure in the home straight.
 
ROYAL DIPLOMAT – Bumped on jumping. Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ABATED BREATH – Eased down from the 300m. When asked to comment, apprentice B. Baker reported that the gelding took an awkward stride near the 800m, before then making a respiratory noise and she elected to ease ABATED BREATH in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer R. Pereira was advised that ABATED BREATH must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again due to its performance.
 
SONIC FLYER - Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice J. Emmerson was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(b) for failing to rider her mount out fully to the finish.
 
VENTUROUS – As apprentice S. Champkin was unavailable, she was replaced by apprentice S. Tierney. Raced wide throughout.
 
OAKFIELD ECHIDNA – Very slow to begin. Trailed the field throughout. Eased down from the 400m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer J. Baker was advised that OAKFIELD ECHIDNA must barrier trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to racing again.  J. Baker advised that it was his intention is to retire the gelding.


Race 6 - SCOTT ELLIS MEMORIAL / RANBUILD WARWICK NEWMARKET BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP                1200 Metres
 
FLYWHEEL – Began awkwardly and bumped with another runner. Hampered and forced wider near the 900m when MIDNIGHT DREAM shifted out, before being restrained. Stewards questioned apprentice I. Jessop in relation to her riding near the 900m. I Jessop explained that her mount was racing keenly, and she felt she was getting close to heels and so steered out to gain clear running as a result hampering FLYWHEEL. I Jessop rider of MIDNIGHT DREAM, was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.
 
COSMIC BEAUTY – Raced wide for the majority.
 
SISTINE EXPLORER – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MIDNIGHT DREAM – Began awkwardly and bumped. Near the 900m, when racing keenly, shifted out forcing FLYWHEEL wider, before racing wide from that point onwards.
 
BREEZIN' – Near the 900m, hampered by FLYWHEEL which was carried out by MIDNIGHT DREAM which was racing keenly. Was then restrained and shifted in to obtain cover. Near the 500m, dipped on several occasions in the going.
 
MISHANI PRINCE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
PROVANCE – Stewards acceded to a late request from trainer K. Clark- Peoples to scratch PROVANCE due to the track downgrade. As a result, PROVANCE was withdrawn at 3:03pm. Trainer K. Clark- Peoples was reprimanded under the provisions of AR181(1)(a) for the late application for the scratching of the gelding. Stewards considered if they would exercise their powers to restrict the gelding from racing on similar surfaces under the provisions of LR69. After taking submissions from K. Clark- Peoples, they accepted the reasons for her application and did not place any restrictions on PROVANCE.
 
ANGARA – Knuckled on jumping.


Race 7 - WICKHAM FREIGHT LINES / MAYDAN LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT WARWICK CUP OPEN HANDICAP       1500 Metres
 
CAPE CRUSADER – Near the 1200m, shifted out and bumped with LAST CHANCE SALOON.      
CAPITAL ASSET – Apprentice J. Emmerson was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(i) for using her whip in consecutive strides on one occasion prior to the 100m.
 
THE DEPUTY (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
NEW JOY – Raced wide throughout.
 
LAST CHANCE SALOON – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.   
 
LUTON HOO (NZ) – Raced in restricted room and was buffeted in the straight. Rider J. Lloyd reported that when his mount was placed under pressure from the 400m it was disappointing in its finishing effort. He added that in hindsight, he may have been better suited putting his mount into the race from the 700m, as in his opinion the mare does not have a sharp turn of foot and at this stage of the race he had the opportunity to improve his position.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
FOUR ACE– Hampered on jumping.
 
TUHINGA – Slow to begin.
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Trainer L. Roche – present with incorrect gear (buckled reins) – AR206.
Race 4. Apprentice S. Champkin – careless riding – AR131(a) – severe reprimand.
Race 5. Apprentice J. Emmerson – fail to ride out to finish – AR131(b) – severe reprimand.
Race 5. Trainer K. Clark-Peoples - AR181(1)(a) – late scratching application
Race 6. Apprentice I. Jessop – careless riding – AR131(a) – severe reprimand.
Race 7. Apprentice J. Emmerson – use of whip in consecutive strides – AR132(7)(a)(i) – severe reprimand.
 
Suspensions
Race 4. Apprentice W. Galloway – fail to ride out fully to finish – AR131(b) – license to ride in races suspended for 7 days from m/n18/10/2026 until m/n 25/10/2026.
 
Absent jockeys
C. Taylor
A. Graham
S. Champkin (Race 5)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
APOLLO TEN, CHAYSE ‘N’ RALPH, TRADE BARBS, SPIRIT FOX, CERTIFIED COPY, LAST CHANCE SALOON.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 4. RAINBOW END – pre race manners/late scratching – satisfactory trial/jump-out & Senior rider only embargo for its first start.
Race 5. OAKFIELD ECHIDNA – slow to begin/poor performance – barrier trial to Stewards satisfaction.
Race 5. ABATED BREATH – poor performance – barrier trial to Stewards satisfaction.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2:
1 CHAYSE ’N’ RALPH - Ms Bailie Baker (a2/49kg),
 
4 PACIFIC GEM - Ms Kayla Barker (a1.5/53kg),
 
7 CORI VERU - Scott Sheargold
 
13 O’EXPLOSIVE - Ms Sariah Champkin (a1.5/51kg),
 
16e OLE ALI - Ms Steph Tierney (a1.5/50.5kg),
 
17e HURRICANE HANK - Ms Siabh Rigley (a4/52kg),
Race 3:
12 CHERRY LIPS - Scott Sheargold
Race 4:
4 SYMPHONION - Ms Kelsey Lenton (a0/51kg),

Late scratchings
Race 4. 9. RAINBOW END @ 2.17pm – Stewards orders.
Race 6. 2. TREPORTI @ 11.47am due to track downgrade.
Race 6. 7. PROVANCE @ 3.03pm due to track downgrade.

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.