QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BELL RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 3rd JANUARY 2026
 
 
WEATHER – FINE  TRACK RATING –  GOOD 3 - RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T. Preston
Stewards – W Glass
 
GENERAL
 
After the running of Race 1 Stewards and senior riders inspected the area of the track where a fall had occurred. This inspection highlighted a number of large divots that required repair prior to the program continuing. Stewards ordered that the Club undertake some remedial work to the affected area. After the work was undertaken, Stewards in the company of Senior Riders inspected the racing surface from the 200m- 50m point. The surface was repaired to a degree that all parties thought the racing surface was safe, for the program to continue. Due to the incident in Race 1 with an additional QAS vehicle being required and QAS staff required to attend to a Patron, Stewards in consultation with the Club ordered the following alterations to be made to the starting times of the remaining races on the program. Race 2- 3.15pm, Race 3- 3.40pm, Race 4- 4.10pm, and Race 5- 4.35pm.
 
Race 1: FGH CIVIL BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1300M
 
BASILS BOW- Rolled out marginally leaving the 100m crowding CALMER KARMA for a short distance.
 
CRACKER ESSGEE- Stewards issued a Reprimand to Trainer Ms R Peirera under the provision of LR 67 for a late declaration of a rider. In determining penalty Stewards noted Ms Periera’s excellent record in relation to this rule. Stewards ordered a pre-race veterinary examination be undertaken on the horse as it raced at the Sunshine Coast on the  1st of December 2025. This examination found no abnormalities and was subsequently passed fit to race.
 
GEE AND TEE- Was held up for a run in the home straight and when leaving the 100m point was placed awkward on the heels of BELISTIC MAN and appeared to clip heels resulting in the mare falling. GEE AND TEE was sedated by the attending veterinarian to allow the horse to be moved safely to enable QAS to provide treatment to Appr Jky J Metcalfe. A Veterinary examination was undertaken found wounds on the nose and above the left eye otherwise no significant findings were detected. Stewards advised Trainer Mr G Schrader that a Veterinary Certificate would be required prior to the horse racing again. QAS undertook a medical assessment of Appr Jky Metcalfe and subsequently conveyed her to Dalby Hospital for further examination. Acting on medical advice Stewards ordered a mandatory 12 day stand down from riding for Ms Metcalfe pending further medical advice being forthcoming. Due to Ms Metcalfe not being able to be interviewed by Stewards, an inquiry will be convened when all parties are available to establish the cause of the fall. Rider replacements for Appr Jky Metcalfe are as per the Stewards Summary.
 
QUEST OF QUESTS- Raced wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
BELISTIC- Raced wide during the early stages of the event. When leaving the 100m point rolled in marginally and then shifted out resulting in GEE AND TEE being awkwardly placed on heels.
 
CALMER KARMA- Taken in marginally when leaving the 100m point.
 
WHEREDACRAWDADSING- Was slow to begin and then had to ease when awkwardly placed on heels during the early stages and lost ground.
 
HVARDANCE- Slow to begin. Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Stewards acting under the provision of LR67 issued a Reprimand to Trainer Mr B Waldron for his late declaration of a rider (Appr Jky B Baker). In determining penalty Stewards noted Mr Waldrons excellent record in relation to this rule.
 
MUSSELL LINES- Raced wide for the majority of the event. The rider was dislodged when leaving the 100m point when the horse baulked as a result of GEE AND TEE falling and with MUSSELL LINES having to shift out abruptly to avoid the fallen horse. Appr Jky B Harrison was later examined by QAS with no apparent injury. Stewards acting on medical advice permitted Ms Harrison to for fill her riding engagements on today’s program. Stewards ordered that a post-race veterinary examination be undertaken as a result of the incident. This examination revealed higher than normal respiratory rate with no abnormalities being detected.
 
Race 2:DALBY RURAL SUPPLIES MAIDEN PLATE 1300M
 
POWERFUL WARRIOR- On returning to scale Appr Jky J Emmerson advised Stewards that she broke an iron shortly after the start and was unable to control the horse to the best of her ability nor test the horse out fully throughout the event. Raced wide for the majority and when entering the home turn dictated SUNSHINE RUBY out and then raced erratically in the home straight for a short distance.
 
ROIGARD- Began awkwardly with its head in the air. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
WILD DUST- Slow to begin and then failed to go the early speed resulting in the gelding drifting back to the rear of the field for the majority of the event.
 
BANDANNA- Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event.
 
GLUTTONY- On returning to scale Jky N Fazackerley advised Stewards that his mount proved difficult to ride when trying to negotiate the home turn for some distance and raced erratically at that point. Stewards noted his comments. Bumped with OKANUI in the home straight.
 
OKANUI- Ease off the heels of POWERFUL WARRIOR shortly after the start. Raced wide for the majority, bumped with GLUTTONY in the home straight. Ran on strongly over the final stages.
 
HINOKI WOOD- Began awkwardly with its head in the air.
 
RUBY DU JEU- After hearing a submission from Trainer Mr P Randall, Stewards permitted Jky P Hamblin to replace Appr Jky M Goring at +.5kg due to Appr Goring being unable to make the allocated weight and, due to no other suitable apprentice or other rider being available. Mr Randall further added that the horse isn’t suited to an inexperienced rider. Stewards were made aware of Appr Jky M Goring’s issue at the earliest opportunity and accepted submissions from Mr Randall and he in relation to this matter took no further action. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
SUNSHINE RUBY- Stewards acting under the provision of LR67(1) issued a Reprimand to Trainer Mr J Devine for his late declaration of a rider. In determining penalty Stewards noted Mr Devine’s excellent record in relation to the rule. Raced keenly early stages. Approaching the home turn tended to roll out before being corrected by the rider.
 
GAIRLOCH- Trainer Ms O Cairns advised Stewards that her horse would be scratched due to a float mishap when attempting to load the horse at her stables. Ms Cairns was advised that she would be required to obtain a Veterinary certificate prior to the filly’s next start. Official time for the late scratching was 9.52am.
 
Race 3: MANEY TPT/NUTRIENE/ELDERS/WR CRANE/BELL TOURIST PARK/GREENAWAY PLUMBING/WARREGO WATER/GLM BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1200M
 
MILTON ROAD- Laid in while racing in the home straight.
 
HARD LANDING- Raced wide for the majority. Shifted in leaving the 500m point resulting in the rider of HEROIC CHIEF being inconvenienced. Appr Jky K Barker was reminded of her obligation to ensure when shifting ground, she allows sufficient room between her and other runners.
 
HEROIC CHIEF- Laid in during the early stages and raced wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
SLY CORNER- Began awkwardly. Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. As a result, Stewards ordered a post-race veterinary examination be undertaken this examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
LOOSE UNIT- Raced at the rear of the event for the majority. Laid in when racing in the home straight. Ran on well over the final stages.
 
READY AND MABLE- Veered out shortly after the start.
 
Race 4: GIBSON GRAZING BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1000M
 
SMACKEROONY- Slow to begin. Held up before being bumped with STOP THE ROT in the home straight. The rider was then forced to redirect towards the inside running rail to obtain a more forward position.
 
AYE EYE BOOM- Hung out for the majority of the event.
 
STOP THE ROT- Began awkwardly, then tended to lay in during the early stages while racing keenly. Bumped with SMACKEROONY shortly after entering the home straight
 
ABOVE THE WORLD- Failed to go the early speed, racing at the rear of the field while travelling wide for the majority of the event. After the running of this event, Appr Jky Harrison complained about soreness in your left hand. She was examined by QAS with treatment provided. Ms Harrison was advised that she would be required to provide a medical clearance prior to riding again.
 
DUCHESS OF ARGYLL- Due to APPR J METCALFE being injured during the running of Race 1 and not able to for fill her riding commitment, she was replaced by Appr Jky S Bailey. Bumped with another runner in the home straight. Ran on well over the final stages of the event.
 
PULL THE CATCH- Slow to begin.
 
BRAIDWOOD QUEEN- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
VALENTINA EXPRESS- Raced at the rear of the field for the majority. Trainer Mr J Devine advised Stewards post-race that his horse wasn’t suited to the racing surface presented today and appears to have jarred up and he would be considering the horse’s future in coming weeks.
 
NO BETTER AFFAIRE- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
LATE NIGHT TALKING- Bumped with DUCHESS OF ARGYLL in the home straight when racing greenly.
 
Race 5: BMQ QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
 
ATHOL MAC- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
SET FOR LIFE- Shifted in when entering the home turn then shortly after the rider corrected the horse resulting in CLASS ANGEL being placed awkwardly on heels.
 
CLASS ANGEL- Was placed awkwardly on the heels of SET FOR LIFE while negotiating the home turn. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ZAVEGA- Stewards ordered a pre-race veterinary examination be undertaken due to the horse trialling at the Warwick Turf Club on the   of December 2025. This examination revealed no abnormalities and was passed fit to race today. Slow to begin.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
 Race 1- Trainer Ms R Periera- Reprimand- LR67(1)- Late declaration of a rider.
 
Race 1- Trainer B Waldron- Reprimand- LR67(1)- Late declaration of a rider.
 
Race 2 and Race 4- Trainer Mr J Devine- Reprimand- LR67(1)- Late declaration of a rider.
 
Fines
 
Nil
 
Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Absent jockeys
 
Nil
 
Illness/Injury
 
Race 1- Appr Jky J Metcalfe- Injury- Fall.
 
Race 4- Appr Jky B Harrison- Injury left hand- associated with fall in Race 1.
 
Inquiries
 
Race 1- GEE AND TEE- Fall
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race
 
Nil
 
Horses sampled post-race
 
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 1- GEE AND TEE- AR75(2)(b) – Veterinary Certificate required PTNS.
 
Race 2- GAIRLOCH- AR75(2)(b)- Vet Certificate PTNS.
 
Protests
 
Nil
 
Late Scratching
 
Race 2- GAIRLOCH- declared a late scratching by Stewards at 9.52am.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- CRACKER ESSGEE- Appr Jky S Tierney, HVARDANCE- Appr Jky B Baker- 9.03am- 2/1/2026
 
Race 2- RUBY DU JEU- Jky P Hamblin replaced Appr Jky M Goring, SUNSHINE RUBY- Appr Jky I Jessop
 
Race 4- DUCHESS OF ARGYLL- Appr Jky S Bailey repl. Appr Jky J Metcalfe, VALENTINA EXPRESS- Jky A Spinks, LATE NIGHT TALKING- Jky N Fazackerley.
 
 
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.