QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

Wednesday 14 January 2026

WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING – Good 4           RAIL – +3m Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.07

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – B. Wright, J. Williamson, R. Hanson, K. Lemay-Robbins, T. Hendy (Cadet)
 

GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight:
 
Race 5: Jockey D. Thornton +1kg (55kg)
 
Stewards inspected the track and upgraded it to a Good 4 at 12:18pm.
 
As Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was unable to make the allocated weight in Race 5, he was replaced on MR O’REILLLY by Jockey D. Thornton. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was fined $100 pursuant to AR 190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
Trainer G. Duncan was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for the late declaration of Jockey A. Sewell as the rider of EKHIDNA in Race 7. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration Trainer G. Duncan’s excellent record in relation to this rule.
 
Apprentice E. Lang was fined $200 pursuant to AR 128(2) for leaving the course after Race 1 without permission.

RACE 1: RACECOURSE VILLAGE MAIDEN PLATE  2020 M
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 3 mins owing to CONCADOR shifting its near-fore plate enroute to the barriers and requiring farrier attention. CONCADOR subsequently underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
Correct weight was delayed, allowing Apprentice C. Baker, the rider of third placegetter MISS CHAMONIX (NZ), and Apprentice Mentor S. Scriven to view the stewards patrol footage to determine whether there were grounds to lodge a protest against the second placegetter PROUD MISS. After viewing the replays, Apprentice C. Baker and Apprentice Mentor S. Scriven elected not to proceed with a protest, therefore correct weight was declared on the judge’s placings.

CONCADOR – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Gatton 09/01/26 and was cleared to start. Apprentice E. Lang reported at scales that it was not her intention to lead, however after being caught wide in the early stages, she elected to allow her mount to stride forward and settle in a leading position approaching the winning post on the first occasion.
 
I'M THAT GUY (NZ) – Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, was momentarily steadied when placed in restricted room by CONCADOR. Apprentice E. Lang the rider of CONCADOR was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
PARAT SIBIFORTUNAM – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Lost its near hind plate.
 
STILL UNWANTED – Laid out under pressure leaving the 200m.
 
CHARMED CHOICE (NZ) – Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post on the first occasion. When asked to comment on the performance of CHARMED CHOICE (NZ), Jockey K. Wilson- Taylor reported that the gelding failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure in the home straight and proved disappointing.  A post- race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
PROUD MISS – Raced in restricted room leaving the winning post on the first occasion.

MISS CHAMONIX (NZ) – Slow to begin. Leaving the 600m, raced in restricted room for a short distance to the inside of PROUD MISS which laid in and away from the weakening I'M THAT GUY (NZ). Leaving the 200m, was obliged to shift inwards in order to improve.


RACE 2: SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB MAIDEN PLATE  1615 M

BANXI – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that BANXI would attempt to settle with cover. Settled in a midfield position with cover. Held up from the 500m until the 250m.
 
FORGING AHEAD – Laid out approaching the winning post before being corrected by its rider.
 
ARTISTIC TOUCH – Had a tendency to lay out near the 600m.

BLIGHTYS HOPE (GB) – Bumped with CARAMELFUDGESUNDAE shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room near the 800m. Approaching the 50m, improved onto the heels of FRANKELY SUBLIME and was obliged to shift out.
 
HOLLER DASH – Began awkwardly. Forced wider near the 900m when FRANKELY SUBLIME shifted out. A short distance later, whilst being restrained in an effort to shift inwards to obtain cover, clipped the heels of FRANKELY SUBLIME and blundered. Raced wide throughout.

CARAMELFUDGESUNDAE – Began awkwardly. Bumped with BLIGHTYS HOPE (GB) shortly after the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.


OUR SASSY PRINCESS – Began awkwardly and was then hampered.   


RACE 3: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1615 M

NAVAL SEAL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up approaching the home turn. Had difficulty securing clear running from the 150m until the 50m.
 
BRINDAVAN (IRE) – Over-raced for a short distance near the 700m.
 
TUHINGA - Bumped with FLYING BAT on jumping away.
 
NOBLE CONQUEROR - Raced in restricted room approaching the 1200m. Near the 250m, improved onto the heels of TUHINGA and shifted out in order to improve.
 
KATDEEL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid out rounding the home turn. Near the 200m, improved onto heels and shifted out and became awkward in its action for a short distance. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, in particular KATDEEL settling at the rear of the field, Jockey A. Jones explained that from the wide barrier, connections advised that they were of the opinion that the gelding would be required to do too much work in the early stages to secure a forward position close to the rail, and therefore, the instructions were to try to obtain a midfield position with cover. Jockey A. Jones reported that after beginning awkwardly, she was unable to secure this position so elected to take up a position at the rear of the field. When questioned regarding her riding near the 700m, and whether there was an option to improve around BRINDAVAN, Jockey A. Jones advised that she was of the opinion that she would have to come wider of BASIL’S BOW and felt that it would have been detrimental to her mounts finishing efforts to cover extra ground at that point of the race, so she elected to trail BRINDAVAN to the home turn, where KATDEEL, when placed under pressure, did not quicken as she had anticipated and her opinion may not have appreciated todays track conditions and proved disappointing. Trainer representative for the Currie stable J Leech confirmed the instructions and was reprimanded pursuant to AR100(1)(a) for failing to notify the change of tactics. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying clinical signs of the thumps and a slow recovery.
 
BASIL'S BOW – Contacted the rail on several occasions leaving the mounting yard. Underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers and was cleared to start. Raced wide throughout.

VERMILION KIRIN – Raced in restricted room approaching the 1200m. Near the 150m, steadied from the heels of BRINDAVAN (IRE) which shifted in under riding. Jockey R. Maloney, the rider of BRINDAVAN (IRE) was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding.
 
FLYING BAT – Bumped with TUHINGA on jumping away. Over-raced in the middle stages.


RACE 4: BECOME A BRC MEMBER CLASS 3 HANDICAP          1350 M
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 4 mins owing to LAST COMMAND losing its near-hind plate enroute to the barriers and requiring farrier attention. LAST COMMAND subsequently underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

LAST COMMAND – Near the 1100m, shifted in and whilst being restrained, commenced to over-race and had to be checked from the heels of REGGAE FIRE.
 
ENTERPRISE ATTACK – Over-raced in the middle stages when the pace of the race slackened.

BARRELLING – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
HOT WINGS (NZ) – Inconvenienced and carried wider rounding the home turn by BARRELLING, which laid out.

RASHFORD – Became fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected. Was subsequently removed from the barriers to undergo a veterinary inspection and was cleared to start.
 
REGGAE FIRE - Over-raced in the middle stages when the pace of the race slackened

RACE 5: GIRLS DAY OUT 7TH MARCH BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP   2200 M
 
On arrival at the barriers, MEDICAL AUTOCRAT underwent a veterinary examination and was found to be lame on its off foreleg and was declared a late scratching at 4:00pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on MEDICAL AUTOCRAT be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st ENTERPRISE PRIVATE 4c win, 6c place
2nd MR O’REILLY 6c place
3rd PRINCE LEVI 3c place
 
Co. Trainer C. Geran was advised that MEDICAL AUTOCRAT would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
TAPILDOODLEDO (NZ) – Leaving the 200m, brushed with ENTERPRISE PRIVATE.
 
TAJAWAL (IRE) – Raced wide. Jockey R. Maloney reported at scale that in his opinion the gelding may not have appreciated today’s track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.      
 
MOB BUSTER – Over-raced in the early stages.

PRINCE LEVI – Improved onto heels near the 900m when the pace of the race slackened and shifted three wide in order to improve. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FARWEST – Slow to begin.

MR O'REILLY – Commenced to over race when the pace of the race slackened near the 1400m and was then permitted to stride forward and take up a position in the lead near the 1200m.
 
ENTERPRISE PRIVATE – Began awkwardly. Held up approaching and rounding the home turn. Leaving the 200m, shifted in and brushed TAPILDOODLEDO (NZ).


RACE 6: XXXX GOLD BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP  1200 M
 
Correct weight was delayed, allowing Apprentice J. Franklin, the rider of fourth placegetter FLYING DESTINY, to view the stewards patrol footage to determine whether there were grounds to lodge a protest against third placegetter INVAHIR. After viewing the replays, Apprentice J. Franklin elected to not proceed with a protest, therefore correct weight was declared on the judge’s placings.

INVAHIR – Shifted out under pressure over the final 200m. Apprentice O. Webb was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding and was strongly advised to make greater effort to stop and straighten her mounts when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
 
FLYING DESTINY – Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
HERMANITA – Shifted in at the start.
 
ZELGARIA – Near the 300m, was bumped by AMUSEANTES, which shifted out in an attempt to secure clear running.
 
SULTRY SIREN – Held up rounding the home turn.   

AMUSEANTES – Slow to begin. Near the 300m, shifted out and bumped ZELGARIA. When asked to comment on the performance of AMUSEANTES, Jockey D. Moor reported that in his opinion the mare may appreciate a step up in distance.

CHEVAL CHIC – When asked to comment on the performance of CHEVAL CHIC, Jockey D. Thornton stated that in his opinion the mare may appreciate tracks with more give in them. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

ESTRONDO – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

RACE 7: MAGIC MILLIONS CARNIVAL QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP         1200 M

BETTERLUCKNEXTTIME – Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
OVER DRAFT – Steadied from the heels of WOOTTEN HYDE near the 700m, which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester, the rider of WOOTTEN HYDE was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding. Raced wide for the majority of the event.

SEVEER - Raced wide. Near the 500m, was carried out by GO MARO which was forced outwards by EKHIDNA and as a result SEVEER became awkwardly placed on the heels of MISHANI COMRADE and had to be checked. Jockey A. Sewell the rider of EKHIDNA was charged and found guilty pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding, the particulars being that near the 500m, Jockey A. Sewell directed his mount outwards around the heels of SECRET CYPHER (A. Jones)  forcing GO MARO (O. Webb) wider, causing GO MARO to carry SEVEER (R. Maloney) outwards onto the heels of MISHANI COMRADE (M. Murphy) and causing Jockey R. Maloney the rider of SEVEER to check his mount. Jockey A. Sewell’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, commencing midnight 16th January and concluding midnight 24th January 2026. Jockey A. Sewell was advised of his right of appeal.

WOOTTEN HYDE – Raced wide in the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance of WOOTTEN HYDE, Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester reported that from the wide barrier he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to obtain a forward position and in his opinion, this had a detrimental effect on its finishing efforts. He further added that the tempo of today’s race did not suit the gelding and that WOOTTEN HYDE would be better suited ridden with cover.
 
ENFORCEABLE – Prior to the running of this race, became fractious in the tie up stalls. Subsequently underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Raced in restricted room near the 600m. Race wide with cover throughout.

GO MARO – Hampered shortly after the start. Near the 700m, raced in restricted room to the inside of SEVEER which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Bumped and forced wider by EKHIDNA near the 500m.

HUNTER'S MATE – Raced in restricted room near the 800m. Raced in restricted room near the 450m.
 
CARBONARA – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.

MISHANI COMRADE - Raced wide throughout.

READY FOR AIMEE – Raced in restricted room leaving the 600m.

EKHIDNA – Had to be steadied leaving the 600m when tightened for room by GO MARO, which was momentarily carried inwards by SEVEER which laid in despite the efforts of its rider. Shifted out and bumped GO MARIO near the 500m.
 
SECRET CYPHER  – Raced in restricted room near the 600m and had to be steadied. Momentarily raced in restricted room near the 400m.


RACE 8: LADBROKES RACING EXTRAS IN MULTI CLASS 1 HANDICAP   1350 M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor the rider of the fifth placed SUMMIT against 1st placed CHIEF IN CHARGE (J. Guthmann-Chester) alleging interference over the final 150m. Stewards after hearing evidence from the relevant parties and viewing the stewards patrol footage, were of the opinion that leaving the 100m, CHIEF IN CHARGE commenced to shift in under riding,  into the running line of SUMMIT, which was obliged to check. Stewards, considering the official 2.05 length margin, the level of interference sustained, the proximity to the finish line and the manner both runners finished the race off over the concluding stages and could not be comfortably satisfied that had this incident not occurred that SUMMIT would have finished ahead CHIEF IN CHARGE at the conclusion of the event and therefore the objection was dismissed, and correct weight given on the judges semaphored numbers.
 

CHIEF IN CHARGE – Laid in at the entrance of the home straight. Shifted in under riding over the final 100m.
 
PROMINENT LAD - Held up approaching the home turn.
 
TURN THE CORNER – Raced wide throughout.

BRUTAL BOWLER  – Began awkwardly. Near the 1000m, had to be steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of POUTCHEK (GB), which shifted in and away from ABSOLVE, which laid in momentarily despite the efforts of its rider.

COOL RUNNING – Began awkwardly. Steadied near the 900m.

POUTCHEK (GB) – Near the 1000m, shifted in and away from ABSOLVE which laid in momentarily despite the efforts of its rider.
 
STRAIGHT BLAST – Leaving the 300m, laid out when placed under pressure. Rider M. Du Plessis reported his mount raced greenly when placed under pressure.

LEBANESE – Raced wide throughout. Leaving the 300m, laid in and had to be steadied from the heels of STRAIGHT BLAST which also laid out under pressure.
 
SUMMIT – Approaching the 100m, had to be checked to avoid the heels of CHIEF IN CHARGE, which shifted in under riding. Jockey J. Guthmann- Chester, the rider of CHIEF IN CHARGE pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding, the particulars being that at a point approaching the 100m, he permitted his mount to shift in under riding when insufficiently clear of SUMMIT, causing that runner to have be checked and lose its rightful running. Jockey J. Guthmann-Chesters’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 13 days commencing midnight 17th January and concluding midnight 31st January 2026. Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester was advised of his right of appeal.

BRUTAL LASS – Had difficulty securing clear running from the 300m until approaching the 50m point.

MAY (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
 
ABSOLVE – Raced wide throughout. Near the 1000m, laid in momentarily despite the efforts of its rider. Jockey A. Goindasamy reported at scale that his mounts tongue tie came loose in the barriers and as a result raced untraceably.
 





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1: Apprentice E. Lang – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Reprimand.
Race 3: Jockey R. Maloney – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Reprimand.
Race 3: Trainer representative J. Leech – Failed to notify change of tactics – AR 100(1)(a).
Race 6: Apprentice O. Webb - Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Reprimand.
Race 7: Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – Severe reprimand.

Fines
Race 1: Apprentice E. Lang – Leaving course without permission – AR 128(2) - $200 fine.
Race 5: Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor – Overweight – AR 190 (3) - $100 fine.
Race 7: Trainer G. Duncan – Late declaration of rider – AR 67(1) – $100 fine.

Suspensions
Race 7: Jockey A. Sewell – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – 8 day suspension commencing m/n 16/01/26 and concluding m/n 24/01/26.
Race 8: Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester – Careless riding – AR 131(a) – 13 day suspension commencing m/n 17/01/26 and concluding m/n 31/01/26.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
CONCADOR, PARAT SIBIFORTUNAM, FORGING AHEAD, TUHINGA, TAPILDOODLEDO, PRINCE LEVI, CHEVAL CHIC, WOOTTEN HYDE, DOMINANT DARCY.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 5: 8. MEDICAL AUTOCRAT - Lame off foreleg – Veterinary certificate.
 
Protests
Race 8: 5th vs 1st – Dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5: 9. MR O’REILLY – Jockey D. Thornton

Late scratchings
Race 5: 8. MEDICAL AUTOCRAT – Veterinary advice at 4:00pm.

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.