QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
DOOMBEN

SATURDAY 12 JULY 2025
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Soft 5 (Good 4 at 10:30am)
RAIL – +1m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.96

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, K. Lemay-Robins, E. Scott, O. Legg, J. Robinson.
 
GENERAL
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
Race 4 – B. Wheeler +0.5kg.
Race 9 – T. Brooker +0.5kg.

Race 1: SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 3 PLATE 1110 M

EAGLE HAWK STAR – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
GREAT ASPIRATIONS (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Lost off fore plate.
 
PRE EMINENCE – Apprentice C. Collis reported that his mount had a tendency to lay in during the home straight. Stewards questioned Apprentice C. Collis regarding the tactics adopted in the early and middle stages. Apprentice C. Collis stated that he and along with connections envisioned that the horse would settle in a forward position. When challenged in the early stages to his outside by END ASSEMBLY, he felt that he would be required to overly pressure his mount to hold that runner out from crossing. He further added that he was satisfied with the tempo set in the middle stages and where the gelding had settled. Trainer B. Lockwood advised Stewards that he was disappointed with the tactics adopted in the middle stages as he felt Apprentice C. Collis had failed to maintain contact with the two leading horses which ultimately required the gelding to make up too much ground in the home straight. Stewards advised Apprentice C. Collis that in hindsight he erred in not maintaining closer contact with HAWKER HALL and END ASSEMBLY in the early and middle stages. Stewards noted Apprentice C. Collis’ comments and took no further action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BOOM SHOT – Slow to begin.
 
Race 2: MEKKA RACEDAY 16 AUGUST FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 3 PLATE 1110 M

CERTAINLYCAN – Shifted in after the start and bumped with CAPITAL DIVA. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported at scale that from a wide barrier, his mount was obliged to do considerable work in the early stages and was caught wide for the majority which proved to be detrimental to its finishing efforts.
 
GREYZOUS – Raced wide until leaving the 800m. Jockey C. Graham reported her mount travelled well until placed under pressure approaching the home turn, however, didn’t respond to her riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Trainer T. Edmonds advised Stewards he would report back in the days subsequent if anything was to come to light regarding it’s performance.
 
KICKATINALONG – Began awkwardly.
 
MISS BAYLES – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled bilaterally for the second occasion. Trainer K. Kemp was advised that MISS BAYLES would now incur a lifetime ban from racing.
 
ONE BEAT NO BEAT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Had some difficulty securing clear running between the 200m until leaving the 100m.
 
SHE MINE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled bilaterally for the first occasion. Trainer L. Mayfield-Smith was advised of the provisions of AR 74(9).  Trainer L. Mayfield-Smith advised Stewards it was now his intention to retire the mare.
 
A TOUCH FROM FAYT – Over raced in the early stages.
 
CAPITAL DIVA – Bumped with CERTAINLYCAN after the start.
 
Race 3: HQ PROPERTY QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1350 M

LOCKYER – Held up rounding the home turn. Shifted out under pressure over the final 150m.
 
SUMMATION – Over raced in the early stages. Leaving the 900m, steadied from the heels of OMPHALOS which shifted ground when over racing. Leaving the 700m, improved onto the heels of OMPHALOS, shifted out and bumped heavily with GO MARO.
 
GO MARO – Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Bumped heavily and forced wider near the 700m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FINANCIALLY FAMOUS – Inconvenienced leaving the 900m. Raced wide throughout.
 
COOL MOON – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
OMPHALOS – Commenced to race fiercely in the early stages proving extremely difficult to settle. Near the 900m when over racing, shifted out and inconvenienced other runners. Commenced to give ground from the 400m. Leaving the 200m commenced to race erratically. Apprentice C. Vilter reported his mount raced erratically and proved difficult to ride throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor abrasions to both fore legs. Trainer K. Schweida was advised OMPHALOS would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming racing.
 
SAVEUR – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after contacting the rail in the mounting yard and was subsequently cleared to start.
 
Race 4: EAGLE FARM 160 YEARS RACEDAY CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1600 M
 
TUFF TU MUS – Steadied from the heels of SPACE AGE (IRE) near the 1100m. Apprentice E. Lang rider of SPACE AGE (IRE) was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DEEP RESPECT – Began awkwardly. Momentarily steadied from the heels of MERCHANT FLYER near the 200m when that runner shifted out to improve. Apprentice B. Wheeler rider of MERCHANT FLYER was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Jockey R. Dolan reported that he was not disappointed in the gelding’s efforts, however felt the way the race was run, it wasn’t suited to back markers. Trainer K. Schweida agreed with the comments of R. Dolan.
 
SPACE AGE (IRE) – Raced wide early until the 1100m.
 
SPORTING CHANCE – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
BARAZIN (IRE) – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ITZA CHARMDEEL – Began awkwardly resulting in Jockey J. Bayliss’ right shoulder making heavy contact with the barriers. Jockey J. Bayliss reported his mount didn’t appreciate today’s track conditions.
 
Jockey J. Bayliss was seen by the club doctor following this race after making heavy contact with the barriers on jumping and was subsequently cleared to fulfil his remaining rides.
 
Race 5: BRIAN 'BJ' SMITH COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES NO METRO WINS HANDICAP 1350 M
 
ROLL UP – Over raced in the middle stages. Near the 600m, laid in after becoming awkwardly placed on heels.
 
RESTONICA – Shifted out on jumping and bumped TENNESSEE WHISKEY (NZ).
 
SIR CARTER – Began awkwardly. Commenced to lay in from the 500m. Laid in for the majority of the home straight. Apprentice R. Thorburn was fined $100 pursuant to AR 132(7)(a)(i) for using his whip in consecutive strides before the 100m.
 
KADALL – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
POSEIDON RULER – Hampered shortly after the start and lost ground. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
ZOUTHUR (NZ) – Began awkwardly, lost ground and was inconvenienced shortly after the start.
 
TENNESSEE WHISKEY (NZ) – Bumped after the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
FLYWHEEL – Raced in restricted room near the 600m when ROLL UP laid in.
 
CRESSBROOK – When Stewards questioned Apprentice E. Lang regarding the tactics adopted, Apprentice E. Lang stated that her instructions were to allow the gelding to settle where comfortable and in the early stages with the quick tempo being set, she was obliged to race towards the rear of the field. She further added that she did not want to be positioned down on the rail and was attempting to hold a one-off position, adding that approaching the 800m the speed of the race slackened, and she therefore elected to shift three wide and continue her momentum and was satisfied with the way the gelding finished the race off. Apprentice E. Lang also added that in her opinion the gelding would appreciate being ridden conservatively. Stewards noted Apprentice E. Lang’s comments.

Race 6: JIM ROBERTS FILLIES AND MARES NO METRO WINS HANDICAP 1350 M

The start of this race was delayed when TIJUANA TWO STEP refused to load into the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 2:54pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared that all bets placed on TIJUANA TWO STEP be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st – SULTRY SIREN 25c win, 20c place
2nd – LADY SHOTGUN 24c place
3rd – AOLANI 17c place

Trainer D. Baker was advised TIJUANA TWO STEP would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to being permitted to race again.
 
LADY SHOTGUN – Began awkwardly.
 
FAT FINGERS (NZ) – Slow to begin. Improved onto heels approaching the winning post and had to be steadied. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Apprentice C. Vitler stated that he had to constantly apply pressure to the mare to keep in contact with the field. He further added that the mare may have resented the kickback, however, did finish the race off well in the home straight.
 
AOLANI – Raced wide throughout.
 
COSMIC PROPORTIONS – Jockey L. Tarrant reported to Stewards that he had concerns with the actions of the filly during the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
PLEADEEL – Began awkwardly.
 
IRON GRACE – Trainer S. Morrisey advised a change of tactics and IRON GRACE would attempt to be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Caught wide in the early stages and as a result settled midfield.
 
GRANDEUR ROSE – Apprentice S. Callow was reprimanded pursuant to AR 132(6)(b) for using her whip above shoulder height.

Race 7: XXXX BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 2000 M

EAGLEMONT (IRE) – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
ROGUE BEAR (IRE) – Raced three wide with cover from the 1200m.
 
GOING REMOTE (IRE) – Raced wide until the 1500m. Near the 300m shifted in and away from BENGAL BOY.
 
GRINZINGER KNIGHT – Raced wide until the 1350m.
 
OCTOBER (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
PICKO ROCKS – Had difficulty securing clear running over the final 150m.
 
ARIZONA DREAMING – Began awkwardly. Shifted out near the 300m before being corrected by its rider.
 
PHILIPSBURG (NZ) – Steadied from the heels of OCTOBER (NZ) shortly after the start when that runner shifted in. Apprentice C. Sutherland rider of OCTOBER (NZ) was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident. Over raced in the early stages. Raced three wide with cover from the 1200m.
 
CHAYSE 'N' ARTIE – Began awkwardly. Disappointed for a run approaching the 200m. Jockey R. Dolan reported that in his opinion the gelding didn’t appreciate today’s track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
KNIFE'S EDGE – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure approaching the winning post and brushed DIANA’S AFFAIR.
 
DIANA'S AFFAIR – Brushed by KNIFE’S EDGE approaching the winning post.
 
BENGAL BOY – Raced wide throughout. Shifted in under pressure near the 300m before being corrected by its rider.
 
ARTFUL GIRL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over raced approaching the 1600m. Raced in restricted room approaching the 900m and near the 800m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed on heels. Apprentice T. Fenlon reported that after beginning awkwardly, her mount had a tendency to over race in the early stages. She further added that she was somewhat disappointed in the mare’s finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BECAMO – Leaving the 300m, momentarily steadied for room between GOING REMOTE (IRE) and ARIZONA DREAMING when both those runners shifted ground.
 
After the running of this race, Jockey A. Thompson was stood down by the club doctor after his left foot made heavy contact with the barriers on jumping. Jockey A. Thompson was advised he would require a medical clearance prior to resuming.

Race 8: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 90 HANDICAP 1200 M
 
INVER PARK (GB) – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LOST IN TRANSIT – Raced wide throughout.
 
SWISS EXILE – Began awkwardly.
 
AMUR – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
CORFE CASTLE – Began awkwardly.
 
GOLDSBOROUGH – When questioned regarding the above market performance, Trainer G. Duncan advised that he wasn’t surprised to see the gelding settle in a forward position after beginning well and also had expected improvement off its previous run, especially with the addition of a cross over nose band and tongue tie.
 
JOHN RAMBO – Steadied from heels near the 800m when racing keenly. Held up rounding the home turn before securing clear running approaching the 250m.
 
SHALAILED – Raced wide throughout.
 
SUPER DUCK – Leaving the 200m, inconvenienced and carried wider by CUNNAMULLA FELLA which shifted out to improve. Jockey J. Bayliss rider of CUNNAMULLA FELLA was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Race 9: LADBROKES TOP 2/3/4 BETTING QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1350 M

MISTER BIANCO – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced awkwardly at heels approaching the 900m and had to be steadied. Bumped with SHE OURS near the 300m when attempting to shift out to improve. Held up on heels until leaving the 200m. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported his mount was fractious and unsettled in the barriers.
 
AMUSEANTES – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 1250m, momentarily blundered. Momentarily held up approaching the 100m. Trainer R. Heathcote was fined $200 pursuant to LR 67(1) for failing to declare a rider within the prescribed time.
 
CELESTIAL BLAZE – Raced in restricted room near the 700m.
 
NOBLE DECREE (NZ) – Held up from the 300m until approaching the 200m. Approaching the 100m, laid in under pressure before being corrected by its rider.
 
PARO – Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room approaching the 900m and had to be steadied. Raced wide throughout. Trainer B. Lockwood was advised to follow up with Stewards in the day’s subsequent regarding the condition of the gelding.
 
CHIEF IN CHARGE – Raced wide throughout. Approaching the 1000m, had to be checked from the heels of SHE OURS which shifted in. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Jockey R. Dolan rider of SHE OURS pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that approaching the 1000m, Jockey R. Dolan restrained SHE OURS to a position behind ESTRONDO (C. Graham) when insufficiently clear of CHIEF IN CHARGE (D. Thornton) resulting in CHIEF IN CHARGE having to severely check to avoid the heels of SHE OURS. Jockey R. Dolan’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 13 days commencing midnight 19/7/2025 up to and including midnight 1/8/2025.
 
SHE OURS – Raced wide throughout. Bumped near the 300m when MISTER BIANCO attempted to shift out to improve.
 
BENGAL DIAMOND – Inconvenienced approaching the 1000m when CHIEF IN CHARGE lost ground. Improved onto heels leaving the 100m and was unable to be fully tested for the remainder of the event.
 
BACKSTAGE – Raced wide throughout.
 


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6 – Apprentice S. Callow – AR 132(6)(b) – use of whip above shoulder height – reprimand.
Race 7 – Apprentice C. Sutherland – AR 131(a) – careless riding – reprimand.

Fines
Race 5 – Apprentice R. Thorburn – AR 132(7)(a)(i) – use of whip in consecutive strides – $100.
Race 9 – Trainer R. Heathcote – LR 67(1) – failure to declare a rider within the prescribed time – $200.
 
Suspensions
Race 9 – Jockey R. Dolan – AR 131(a) – careless riding – license to ride in races suspended for a period of 13 days commencing m/n 19/7/2025 up to and including m/n 1/8/2025.

Race day injuries/illness
Race 7 – A. Thompson – left foot injury – medical clearance required.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
END ASSEMBLY, KICKATINALONG, CRANKY HARRY, RESTONICA, SULTRY SIREN, CHAYSE ‘N’ ARTIE, ARTFUL GIRL, NOBLE DECREE.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3 – OMPHALOS – racing manners – satisfactory trial required.
Race 6 – TIJUANA TWO STEP – refused to load – further barrier certificate required.
 
Bleeders
Race 2 – MISS BAYLES – bled bilaterally – 2nd occasion – lifetime ban.
Race 2 – SHE MINE – bled bilaterally – 1st occasion – AR79(4) – 2-month bar from trackwork and 3-month bar from racing & 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward or official trial.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6:         14 GRANDEUR ROSE - Ms Stacey Callow (a3/50kg),
Race 9:         3 AMUSEANTES - Luke Tarrant

Late scratchings
Race 6 – TIJUANA TWO STEP – late scratching at 2:54pm after refusing to load.
 
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.