QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

DOOMBEN – BRISBANE RACING CLUB

SATURDAY 17 MAY 2025

WEATHER – Overcast     TRACK RATING –  Soft 7 (Heavy 8 retrospective to R1)        
RAIL – True PENETROMETER – 6.25

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, E. Scott, K. Lemay-Robbins, W. Wain, H. Matthews, A. Dowsett.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Eagle Farm 22/03/25 – Race 7
Stewards concluded an inquiry into Jockey A Mallyons’ riding of FIELDS OF MYRTLE at Eagle Farm on 22 March 2025. Stewards examined the wagering data on the race and reviewed FIELD OF MYRTLE’s most recent starts. Jockey A. Mallyon explained he had intentionally held the mare under pressure until the final stages based on her previous performances, a view supported in part by Trainer M. Dunn, who nonetheless agreed greater early pressure might have bridged the gap to HERMANITA on straightening. While stewards found that Jockey Mallyon erred in delaying his mount’s run in the straight, they were not satisfied to the requisite standard that his ride constituted a breach of the rules. Stewards reminded Jockey Mallyon of his obligation to ride in a manner that does not invite the stewards’ scrutiny in future.
 
GENERAL

Stewards permitted the following overweight-
 
Race 9: J. McDonald +0.5kg (55.5kg)
 
As Jockey T. Schiller was delayed due to transport difficulties, changes were made as per the race day summary.
 
As Apprentice B. Wheeler was unable to make the allocated weight in Race 2, he was replaced on SUPER DUCK by Jockey A. Jones. Apprentice B. Wheeler was fined $300 pursuant to AR 190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
Following the running of Race 1, Stewards retrospectively downgraded the track to a Heavy 8.
 
 
 

Race 1: XXXX BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP 1600 M

MISSISSIPPI PRINCE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
VICTORY WIN – When asked to comment on the performance of VICTORY WIN, Jockey J. Mott reported that the gelding had raced flat and was disappointing in its finishing efforts. Trainer representative T. Pollard advised that the gelding would now be sent for a freshen up.
 
FUKUBANA – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that FUKUBANA would attempt to settle forward with cover. Ridden accordingly.
 
SHIHAB – Began awkwardly and lost considerable ground. Passing the 1200m, had to be steadied after improving onto heels. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its near foreleg. Trainer L. Mayfield-Smith was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to racing again. Trainer L. Mayfield-Smith advised the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
 
RED TOP - Raced wide with cover for the majority.
 
CAPRICE DES DIEUX (FR) – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
SCALEXTRICS – Raced wide without cover for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PIRAEUS – Raced wide with cover for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying signs of a slow recovery.
 
TWIGMAN (NZ) – Over-raced in the early stages whilst racing in restricted room.
 

Race 2: THE STAR BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP         1350 M

PREMISE (NZ) – Raced wide. On entering the home straight laid out under pressure. Approaching the 100m, continued to shift out.
 
NAVAL TRADER – Shifted in at the start and bumped THE CULLINAN.
 
EN POINTE – Jumped away awkwardly and contacted WINSOME STAR
 
SUPER DUCK – When questioned regarding the improved performance of SUPER DUCK, stable representative N. Hemmings stated that at its last start the gelding had difficulty obtaining clear running for the entirety of the home straight. She added the SUPER DUCK had since been very pleasing in its work at home. She further added that with the step up in distance and the heavy track conditions the stable expected a more forward showing today.
 
WINSOME STAR – Hampered on jumping away. Approaching the 100m had to be checked when carried out on BANANA SLIDE by JEALOUS, who was carried out by PREMISE (NZ), which shifted out when insufficiently clear. Apprentice E. Lang in the presence of Jockey T. Berry pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 131(a) for careless riding and had her license to ride in races suspended for 7 days commencing midnight the 24th of May and concluding midnight the 31st of May.
 
LINKS – Held up for a short distance approaching the 100m.
 
THE CULLINAN – Bumped at the start. Jockey L. Tarrant reported at scale that his mount failed to handle today’s heavy track conditions.
 
BANANA SLIDE – Approaching the 100m, was hampered and had its hindquarters turned out momentarily by WINSOME STAR who was carried out. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

MOSZUR – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
JEALOUS – On entering the home straight was carried wider by PREMISE (NZ) which shifted out under pressure. Passing the 100m was hampered and was obliged to race in restricted room for a number of strides between WINSOME STAR and PREMISE (NZ), which shifted out under pressure.

Race 3: IMPRESSU QTIS 3YO PLATE  1350 M

PISCES – Hampered at the start.
 
GOODLUCKTOME – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SO NAIVE (NZ) – Jockey M. Zahra reported at scale that his mount failed to respond to his riding from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be displaying signs of a cardiac arrythmia. Trainer C. Maher was advised that a veterinary clearance inclusive of ECG results and a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward would be required prior to racing again.
 
APUNTAR – Began awkwardly.
 
COSMO CENTAURUS – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped PISCES. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today, in particular, taking a leading position, Jockey T. Berry reported that he was under no strict instructions and after beginning well, found himself in a forward position. He further added that in retrospect he is of the opinion that the gelding is better suited to racing with cover.
 
READY TO SCHIPP – Shortly after straightening, had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of APUNTAR.
 
Race 4: SKY RACING BERNBOROUGH HANDICAP - LISTED   1600 M
 
Prior to the running of this race COIN TOSS underwent farrier attention behind the barriers after losing its near fore plate. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
AL MUBHIR (GB) – When questioned regarding the performance of AL MUBHIR (GB,) Jockey J. McDonald reported that in his opinion the gelding had come to the end of its preparation. Trainers representative T. Pollard advised that the stable would report back on the condition of the gelding to Stewards in the coming days. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
OSMOSE (FR) – Began awkwardly and bumped SIBAAQ (GB).
 
SIBAAQ (GB)– Began awkwardly and bumped OSMOSE (FR). When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, Jockey J. Melham reported that in her opinion SIBAAQ (GB) did not appreciate today’s track conditions.
 
BROOKHAVEN – Held up on entering the home straight before shifting in near the 300m to secure clear running.

Race 5: SEVEN SPIRIT OF BOOM CLASSIC - GROUP 2  1200 M
 
GRAFTERBURNERS – Raced wide throughout.
 
GALLO NERO – Raced wide throughout.
 
COOL ARCHIE - Over-raced in the middle stages. Held up on entering the home straight until passing the 250m.
 
TORQUE TO BE SURE – Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
THEE CREEK – Jumped away awkwardly, shifted out and contacted KILMAN (NZ).
 
UNITED STATES – Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Approaching the 800m had to be restrained when improving onto heels. Raced three wide with cover. When questioned regarding the performance of UNITED STATES, Jockey J. McDonald reported that the colt travelled well during the early and middle stages, however, was of the opinion that the UNITED STATES was not suited to the slow tempo of the race. He further added that the colt finished well and will derive benefit from today’s race.
 
MIDNIGHT SPIRIT – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
NAMASTE (NZ) – Raced three wide without cover. Over the concluding stages, could not be tested to the line after becoming awkwardly placed at the heels of TORQUE TO BE SURE.
 
KILMAN (NZ) – Hampered and lost ground at the start.
 
FARNICLE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
EARN TO BURN – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out.
 
Race 6: JRA CHAIRMAN'S HANDICAP - GROUP 3         2000 M

SIR DELIUS (GB) – Bumped ANEMACORE (NZ) shortly after the start. Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
ALEGRON - When questioned regarding the performance of ALEGRON, Jockey R. King reported she could offer explanation for the geldings poor finishing efforts. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
FLOATING – Passing the 1000m was carried wider on the track by NEREUS (NZ) which shifted one off the fence and as a result raced wide for the remainder. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ENCODER – Raced three wide without cover. When questioned regarding the performance of ENCODER, Jockey T. Schiller reported that after being caught wide, the gelding failed to respond when asked for an effort over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
STAR VEGA (IRE) – Began awkwardly.
 
CABOCHE (NZ) – When questioned regarding the performance of CABOCHE (NZ), Jockey J. Melham stated that in her opinion the gelding did not appreciate todays track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
MANZOICE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WARP SPEED – Raced three wide with cover.
 
ANEMACORE (NZ) – Bumped with SIR DELIUS (GB) shortly after the start.

Race 7: MAGIC MILLIONS BRIGHT SHADOW - LISTED - WEIGHTS RAISED 2.5KG      1110 M

TIGER SHARK – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying clinical signs of the thumps.
 
IN FLIGHT - Began awkwardly, shifted out and contacted MIGHTY. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight.
 
KIN – Passing the 300m was carried wider by ZOUPERB.
 
LIQUOR – Began awkwardly and shifted out. When asked to comment on the performance of LIQUOR, Jockey A. Jones stated that the mare was worked up pre-race which was detrimental to its performance. She further added that the LIQUOR travelled well in the early and middle stages however did not let down as anticipated in the straight, proving disappointing. Trainer T. Gollan advised that he would report back on the condition of the mare in the days to come.
 
MIDNIGHT IN TOKYO – Passing the 300m had to be steadied off the heels of KIN which was carried out by ZOUPERB which was hampered and carried out by IN FLIGHT which shifted out to improve. Jockey J. Collett the rider IN FLIGHT was severely reprimanded under AR 131(a) for careless riding.
 
NAVYONTHEHIGHWAY – Approaching the 800m, commenced to over race when being restrained to obtain cover.
 
MISS HELLFIRE – Obliged to alter course inside the 100m to avoid the heels of the weakening BLACK ON BEAUTY.
 
MIGHTY – Bumped at the start. Approaching the 900m was momentarily inconvenienced and had its hindquarters contacted by IN FLIGHT, which shifted out marginally. Approaching the 800m had to be restrained after improving onto heels of NAVYONTHEHIGHWAY which was being restrained to obtain cover. Passing the 600m had to be steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of ZOUPERB which was carried in by BLACK ON BEAUTY which shifted in. Jockey J. Melham the rider of BLACK ON BEAUTY was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
 
BLACK ON BEAUTY – Inconvenienced at the start.
 
ZOUPERB – Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 600m to the inside of BLACK ON BEAUTY which shifted in. Passing the 300m, was hampered and carried out by IN FLIGHT.
 
Race 8: LADBROKES DOOMBEN 10,000 - GROUP 1         1200 M

OVERPASS – Approaching the 40m, had to be checked to avoid the heels of LIBERTAD who was carried in by PAYLINE which shifted in to obtain clear running when insufficiently clear to do so. Jockey J. Huxtable the rider of PAYLINE pleaded guilty under AR 131(a) for careless riding, the particulars of the charge being that inside the 100m commenced to improve into a run between ROTHFIRE and LIBERTAD where there was insufficient room to do so and as a result carried LIBERTAD in onto OVERPASS which was carried in onto JEDIBEEL who was hampered. As a result, OVERPASS had to be checked to avoid heels and lost its rightful run. Jockey J. Huxtables license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 17 days to commence midnight the 17th of May and to conclude midnight the 3rd of June.
 

SCHWARZ – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Raced three wide throughout the event.
 
MAZU – Shifted out at the start and contacted SUNSHINE IN PARIS.
 
VEIGHT – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Had to be steadied shortly after jumping away to avoid heels. Due to Jockey C. Williams leaving the course, Stewards adjourned an inquiry to a time and date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Co-Trainer T McEvoy could offer no explanation for today’s disappointing performance but advised that he would have his stable veterinary exam the gelding on return to his stable and would report back on the condition of VEIGHT in the days subsequent.
 
ROTHFIRE – Raced three wide. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
LIBERTAD – Inside the final 100m was hampered and carried in onto OVERPASS by PAYLINE which shifted in when insufficiently clear.
 
JEDIBEEL (NZ) – Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Raced in restricted room from the 200m until approaching the 100m before being hampered.
 
HIDDEN WEALTH – Passing the 50m had to take evasive action to avoid heels and shift in abruptly.
 
SUNSHINE IN PARIS – Contacted on jumping away. Hampered shortly after the start when racing in restricted room between MAZU and ROTHFIRE. Raced three wide.
 
PAYLINE – Held up for clear running approaching the 100m. Laid in over the concluding stages.

 
Race 9: HKJC WORLD POOL ROUGH HABIT PLATE - GROUP 3 2000 M

FIRM AGREEMENT – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
KING OF THUNDER (NZ) – Had to be steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of OUR BENEFACTOR (NZ) who was carried in by BEAU DAZZLER (NZ) which shifted in passing the winning post on the first occasion. Jockey J. Guthmann- Chester was reprimanded under AR 131(a) for careless riding.
 
BEAU DAZZLER (NZ) – Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the event.
 
IMPERIALIST (NZ) – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that IMPERIALIST (NZ) would attempt to settle more forward. Ridden accordingly. When questioned regarding the improved performance of IMPERIALIST (NZ) stable representative B. Killian commented that he attributed the improvement to the removal of blinkers which allowed the gelding to settle in to the run, rather than over-race as it did at its last start.
 
OUR BENEFACTOR (NZ) – Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 1800m to the inside of BEAU DAZZLER (NZ) which shifted in before being correct.
 
LIBERTY PARK (NZ) - Connections advised of a change of tactics in that LIBERTY PARK (NZ) would attempt to settle more forward. Ridden accordingly. Raced wide without cover. Became awkward in its stride when being corrected passing the winning post on the first occasion. Momentarily inconvenienced approaching the 1200m. When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, Jockey R. Maloney reported that after being trapped wide his mount failed to settle at any stage of the event and on straightening commenced to weaken. He also added that in his opinion LIBERTY PARK (NZ) failed to handle todays heavy track conditions.
 
CROUPIER (NZ) – Passing the winning post on the first occasion had to be steadied to avoid heels. Approaching the 1200m whilst racing in restricted room was hampered and shortly thereafter had to be restrained when improving onto heels. Over-raced in middle stages.
 
DEEP FOCUS (NZ) – Raced wide with cover.
 
MAZIS – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over-raced in the early stages. Ran off when rounding the home turn. Jockey J. Mott reported that his mount failed to respond to his riding and as such elected to not place MAZIS under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainers representative T. Pollard was advised that the gelding would be required to trial prior to racing again.
 
 



 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
 
Race 7: Jockey J. Collet – Severe reprimand – AR 131(a) – Careless riding.
Race 9: Jockey J. Guthmann- Chester – Reprimand – AR 131(a) – Careless riding.

Fines
 
Race 2: Apprentice B. Wheeler - $300 fine – AR 190(3) – Accepting a ride when overweight.

Suspensions
 
Race 2: Apprentice E. Lang – Suspension – 7 days - AR 131(a) – Careless riding – M/n 24/05/25 -M/n 31/05/25.
Race 8: Jockey J. Huxtable – Suspension – 17 days - AR 131(a) – Careless riding – M/n 17/05/25 – M/n 03/06/25.

Adjourned inquiries
 
Race 8: VEIGHT  

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
FUKUBANA, WINSOME STAR, PISCES, GOODLUCKTOME, AL MUBHIR, BROOKHAVEN, GALLO NERO, COOL ARCHIE, BESKAR, SIR DELIUS, FLOATING, CABOCHE, TIGER SHARK, IN FLIGHT, NAVYONTHEHIGHWAY, OVERPASS, SCHWARZ, MAZU, JEDIBEEL, SUNSHINE IN PARIS, BENDETTA, FIRM AGREEMENT, SHANGRI LA SPRING, KING OF THUNDER.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Race 1 – MISSISSIPPI PRINCE
Race 2 – BANANA SLIDE
Race 3 – COSMO CENTAURUS, RUINS OF ROME
Race 4 – TENZING, OSMOSE (FR)
Race 5 – GALLO NERO, GRAFTERBURNERS 
Race 6 – FLOATING, MANZOICE
Race 7 – MIDNIGHT IN TOKYO, KIN
Race 8 – BENEDETTA, ROTHFIRE, PAYLINE
Race 9 – DEEP FOCUS, KING OF THUNDER
 
 

Warnings/bars
 
Race 1:  SHIHAB – Lame near foreleg – Veterinary certificate required.
Race 3:  SO NAIVE (NZ) - Cardiac arrythmia – Veterinary certificate inclusive of ECG results required + 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward.
Race 9:  MAZIS – Racing manners – Official barrier trial.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1: TWIGMAN – Jockey R. King
Race 2: SUPER DUCK – Jockey A. Jones

Late scratchings
 
Race 5: NAVY PILOT – 1:44pm – Track downgrade.
Race 7: DIRTY DANCING – 11:58am - Veterinary 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.