QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

GOONDIWINDI & MCINTYRE PICNIC RACE CLUB

SATURDAY 18TH APRIL 2026

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 3 (Race 1)- Good 4- Remainder RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
Stewards –Assistant Steward J Childs, D MacDonald, W Glass.

GENERAL

Stewards permitted the following weight variations for this meeting- Race 2 and Race 4- Jky N Fazackerley +.5kg. The start of Race 1 was delayed allowing for remedial work to be undertaken between the 700m and the 500m point. Due to significant track deterioration after the running of race 1, between the 700 and the 500m point Stewards downgraded the Track rating to a Good 4. Stewards further delayed the start of race 1 due to the sprinkler system coming on in the 1000m chute. Stewards inspected the area of concern and were of the opinion the area was safe and proceeded with the race meeting. Stewards raised concerns again with the Club regarding the placement of sponsorship flags which were placed approximately a short distance from the inside rail. After consultation with the Club, the flags were repositioned inside the sand track area with consideration being given to relocating them for future meetings.
Race 1 - BROWN & HURLEY/WOOD GRAIN BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000M
ASTIN LANE - Raced wide for the majority of the event.
IDHANA - At the 900m was steadied off the heels of GOOSE STEP which shifted out. At the point of the home turn was forced off the heels of BRAVE EMMA. Raced wide for the majority.
MISTER SELFIE - Due to the extended period of time spelling, a Pre-race veterinary examination was ordered with no abnormalities being detected. Passed fit to race. Raced wide for the majority.
GOOSE STEP - Raced wide for the majority.
HEY PUMPKIN - Began awkwardly. Appr Jky C Lowe was questioned by stewards for the seemingly disappointing performance of the mare. After missing the start, she was placed at a significant disadvantage by not racing in her normal pattern by being handy or leading. Ms Lowe said that the mare felt well in running, overall, both Appr Jky Lowe and Trainer Mr P Webster were happy with how HEY PUMPKIN finished off the race. Approaching the 100m was disappointed for a run and shifted out. A post-race veterinary examination was undertaken with no abnormalities being detected.
RAINSITPOURS - Raced towards the rear of the field for the majority before improving into the race from the 400m point.
Race 2 - AMBROSE HAULAGE QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1200M
BOULEVARD BOY - At the beginning of the home turn the rider had to ease when improving into a tight run, then at the 100m MIGHT RUSSIAN rolled in marginally resulting in the rider having to take hold. As a result of the incident Stewards acting under the provision of AR131(a) issued a reprimand to Jky M Savva for permitting her mount to shift in when not fully clear.
MARANOA METEOR - Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced at the rear for the majority of the event.
LET’S GET BUSY - Raced wide for the majority.
MIGHTY RUSSIAN - Approaching the 100m rolled in marginally and as a result BOULEVARD BOY’s rider had to take hold.
ZOU ZOU SHARGUSA - Slow to begin.
BRAVE GLOW - Raced wide for the majority.
DUSZIO - Began awkwardly and bumped after the start.
MASI KURS - Enroute to the barriers the rider was harmlessly dislodged and after being examined by the QAS was passed fit to ride for the remainder of the program. Began awkwardly bumping with DUSZIO after the start. Raced wide for the majority.
Race 3 - B & W RURAL BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200M
ELIZABASS - Tightened between runners as the start was affected.
SUBDUE - Raced at the rear of the field from the 400m point.
DOITLIKEMAXWELL - Began awkwardly when jumping out and bumping with LAUNCH SEQUENCE.
FOR THE BRAVE - Bumped with BEACHSIDE BABE after the start.
LAUNCH SEQUENCE - Bumped as the start was affected. On returning to scale, Jky C Whitely reported that he was caught wide for the majority of the event.
ROYAL BOMBADIER - Began awkwardly.
MAEVE - Stewards ordered a pre-race veterinary examination with the horse being fit to start.
MAFIOSA - Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Leaving the 1000m when racing wide raced keenly.
BEACHSIDE BABE - Bumped at the start. At approximately the 1150m the horse jumped in the air over a shadow across the track. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
POWERFUL WARRIOR - Began awkwardly.
LITTLE SHOW - Began awkwardly.
KOGA NINJA - Declared a late scratching at 11.15am, Trainer had mechanical issues, no deductions to apply.
Race 4 - LOWES PETROLEUM GOONDIWINDI PICNIC CUP 2026 BATTLE OF THE BUSH GOONDIWINDI QUALIFIER OPEN PLATE 1200M
KA BLING - Tightened at the start.
KING JESTER - Approaching the 200m when shifting out to obtain clear running was taken out marginally by BEE TWO and simultaneously was bumped on the hindquarters by ACEROD becoming unbalanced losing ground.
TIJUANA TWO STEP - Trainer Mr D Baker advised Stewards that he required the Vet to examine his horse due to some heat and swelling being present in the right foreleg. Declared a late scratching 2.24pm by Stewards acting on Vet advice. Acting under the provision of AR75, a veterinary certificate to be provided PTNS. Steward spoke with Trainer Mr D Baker, and he advised he will speak with the connections of the mare regarding her racing future.
ACEROD - Bumped with another runner at the 200m point.
GRAND CRUSADER - Bumped with READY AND MABLE at the start. Stewards inquired into an incident leaving the 800m. Upon hearing evidence from all parties and viewing the footage available Stewards issued a charge of careless riding AR131(a) against Jky N Fazackerley in that permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of BEE TWO dictating that horse in which then tightened the running of BLACK COUNTRY, resulting in that horse being checked and losing its rightful running. Jky Fazackerley pleaded not guilty. After consideration of further submissions by Jky Fazackerley, he was found guilty of the charge. In determining penalty, Stewards considered the QRIC Careless Riding template and that he had incurred a recent suspension at Ipswich on 17/4/2026. Jky Fazackerley’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of nine (9) days commencing on the 7/5/2026 up to and including 15/5/2026 allowing him the freedom to return on the 16/5/2026. Jky Fazackerley was advised of his right to a review of the decision. Laid in while racing in the home straight. Stewards spoke with Trainer Mr J Bellamy regarding the performance of the horse. Mr Bellamy advised the gelding was disappointing and the stable expected him to run well. He said in hindsight he may have been flat after three runs leading up to this one in an effort to get him fit. Stewards noted Mr Bellamy’s comments.

SUNFALL - Began awkwardly then shifted out tightening KA BLING.ON returning to scale Appr Jky C Lowe reported she dropped her whip inside the 100m, preventing her from riding the horse out fully to the finishing post. Stewards noted her comments.
READY AND MABLE - Began awkwardly and then was bumped shortly after the start losing ground.
BEE TWO - Approaching the 800m was taken in by GRAND CRUSADER which resulted in BLACK COUNTRY being tightened for room and losing its rightful running. Approaching the 200m rolled out marginally dictating KING JESTER inward.

BLACK COUNTRY - Approaching the 800m was tightened for room with the rider having to check her mount at that point.

Race 5 - DOYLE WILSON CLASS 4 PLATE 1400M

POWERFUL EAGLLE - Raced wide from the 900m point.

WELL HELD - L/Scr. 12.52pm under the provision of AR75 and acting on Vets advice injury to right hip and left stifle in transit. Veterinary Certificate required PTNS.

DENETTA - Slow to begin.

CITY OF TROY - Raced towards the rear of the field for the majority.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 2- Jky M Savva- AR131(a)- Careless riding.

Fines

Nil

Suspensions

Race 4- Jky N Fazackerley- AR131(a)- Careless riding- 9 days- 7/5/2026- 15/5/2026- inclusive.

Adjourned inquiries

Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race

Nil

Horses swabbed post-race.

All winners

Warnings/bars

Race 5- TIJUANA TWO STEP- Vet certificate required, swelling in right foreleg.

Race 5- WELL HELD- Veterinary Certificate required. Injury to right hip and left stifle.

Bleeders

Nil

Protests

Nil

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Nil

Late scratchings

Race 3- KOGA NINJA- L/Scr. 11.15am- Trainer had mechanical issues.

Race 4- TIJUANA TWO STEP- L/Scr- 2.20pm.

Race 5- WELL HELD- L/Scr- 12.52pm.


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.