QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ISISFORD RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2026
 
WEATHER – Fine     TRACK RATING – Dirt     RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hanson.
 
GENERAL
 
The following horses were declared late scratching’s by Stewards due to no riders being available at the meeting:
Race 5: CROWN REACH – FARNESINA - A TENT HUT
Race 6: NORTHUMBRIA – AWASH - I AM GOOD AT THIS
 
Stewards accepted all reasons given by trainers for the late notification of riders at today’s meeting.
 
As Jockey E Bell was unable to ride at today’s meeting due to transport difficulties caused by flooded roads, rider replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary Report.
 
 
Race 1: GEORGE BOURNE & ASSOCIATES OPEN PLATE 1000 Metres
 
RUBUNKAR – Began awkwardly.
 
I'M ZAC – Slow to begin. Jockey R Faehr lost his whip passing the 200m. Laid in under press in the home straight.
 
BOOMROUX – Slow to begin.
 
SHUT IT DOWN – Began awkwardly and lost ground as a result.
 
 
Race 2: NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS BLACKALL QTIS CLASS B HANDICAP 1000 Metres
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing Jockey R Faehr to view the photo finish. When Jockey Faehr and Stewards were similarly satisfied, correct weight was given on the judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
DAY TO REMEMBER – Began awkwardly.
 
CAIRO QUEEN – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ZAMUNDA QUEEN – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 3: BARCOO AGENCIES CLASS 5 PLATE 1200 Metres
 
TANGO FAME – Slow to begin. Bumped on jumping. Shifted in passing the 1000m causing TAHKIAN BUBBLES to race in restricted room resulting in the mare being steadied.
 
TAHKIAN BUBBLES – Placed in restricted room and was steadied passing the1000m when TANGO FAME shifted in. Jockey C Bryen pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) and received a reprimand for the incident. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled both nostrils. As this is the second time that TAHKIAN BUBBLES has bled both nostrils, Trainer T Schofield was advised that pursuant to AR79(6) the mare is ineligible to start in any race.
 
KENSINGTON'S JEWEL (NZ) – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
QUELLO DORATO – Slow to begin.
 
MAYBE – Began awkwardly and bumped TANGO FAME.
 
 
Race 4: NAPCO PORTLAND DOWNS RATINGS BAND 0 - 50 HANDICAP 1200 Metres
 
LOADED WEAPON – Began awkwardly and bumped PENROD. Jockey T Townsend returned to the mounting yard very ill with her horse being led by the clerk of the course. Jockey Townsend was treated by the on-course QAS Officers for her illness and was advised to seek further medical advice. Jockey Townsend was stood down from fulfilling her remaining rides and was advised that she would require a medical clearance before riding again.
 
GUNBOAT – Began awkwardly and bumped ALL VALOUR. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BEL SONG – Underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination after bumping her head in the wash bay area and was passed suitable to start. Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure over the final 100m and was unable to be fully tested to the line. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer P O’Toole was advised that a warning would be placed against the racing manners of the mare.
 
PENROD – Began awkwardly and bumped LOADED WEAPON.
 
ALL VALOUR – Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SALTCLAY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MILK MAID – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 5: OMA CONTRACTING DENNIS O'BRIEN MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1400 Metres
 
CROWN REACH – Declared a late scratching by Stewards due to there being no riders available at the meeting to ride the gelding. Jockey C Bryen pleaded guilty and was fined $200 pursuant to AR127(1) in that he did fail to fulfil his ride on CROWN REACH due to being dual engaged on another runner in the event.
 
BADGE – Began awkwardly. Apprentice Jockey C Stuart reported that BADGE never travelled well throughout the event and failed to respond to his riding. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
A TENT HUT – Declared a late scratching by Stewards due to there being no riders available at the meeting to ride the gelding after Jockey T Townsend was stood down from riding following Race 4 due to illness.
 
YOU KAY SQUEEZE – Began awkwardly and shifted inwards. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FARNESINA - Declared a late scratching by Stewards due to there being no riders available at the meeting to ride the mare.
 
HIT – Began awkwardly.
 
FINAL COMMENT – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
OUTBACK STEP – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
INVADER'S GIRL - Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 6: CPC - ISIS DOWNS ROSS CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1400 Metres
 
RISE OF THE MASSES – Bumped shortly after jumping. Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in under pressure over the final 100m.
 
SCORCHED LAND – Began awkwardly. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled in both nostrils on the first occasion. Trainer B Johnson was advised that pursuant to AR79(4)(b) the gelding must not start in any race for a period of 3 months, and then only after a gallop of at least 1000 metres or an official trial or jump-out, in the presence of and to the satisfaction of a Steward. 
 
VICTORY BAY (NZ) – Shifted out shortly after jumping and bumped FINE SHOT.
 
FINE SHOT – Began awkwardly. Bumped shortly after jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
I AM GOOD AT THIS – Declared a late scratching by Stewards due to there being no riders available at the meeting to ride the gelding after Jockey T Townsend was stood down from riding following Race 4 due to illness.
 
NORTHUMBRIA – Declared a late scratching by Stewards due to there being no riders available at the meeting to ride the gelding.
 
AWASH – Declared a late scratching by Stewards due to there being no riders available at the meeting to ride the gelding.
 
SCHMOOZER – Jumped outwards at the start and bumped RISE OF THE MASSES. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3: Jockey C Bryen - AR131(a) – Careless riding – Reprimand.
 
Fines
Race 5: Jockey C Bryen - AR127(1) – Failing to fulfil a ride - Fine $200.
 
Race day injuries/illness
Jockey T Townsend – Illness – Medical certificate required.
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey E Bell – Transport difficulties – Flooded roads.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
RUBUNKAR - OUTBACK STEP - VICTORY BAY (NZ)
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4: BEL SONG – Racing manners – Warning.
 
Bleeders,
Race 3: TAHKIAN BUBBLES – AR79(6) - Bled both nostrils second time – Ineligible to race again.
Race 6: SCORCHED LAND – AR79(4)(b) - Bled both nostrils first time – 3 month ban from racing – 1000m gallop or trial.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: SHUT IT DOWN - Jason Miller (a4/57kg)
Race 3: TANGO FAME - Chris Bryen
             QUELLO DORATO - Jason Miller (a4/57kg)
Race 4: BEL SONG - Chris Bryen
            PENROD - Jason Miller (a4/57kg)
Race 5: YOU KAY SQUEEZE - Robert Faehr
Race 6: I AM GOOD AT THIS - Ms Tessa Townsend
 
Late scratchings
Race 5: CROWN REACH – No rider available.
             FARNESINA – No rider available.
             A TENT HUT - No rider available.
Race 6: NORTHUMBRIA – No rider available.
             AWASH – No rider available.
             I AM GOOD AT THIS - No rider available.
 
 
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.