QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
ROCKHAMPTON
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2026


WEATHER – Overcast/Showery
TRACK RATING – SOFT 6
RAIL – +5.5m Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.8


OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Ethan Suli
Stewards – Shane Larkins & Shikira Stehbens (Clerk of scales)


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

ROCKHAMPTON 31ST JULY 2026
Race 8 – BURKE IN STYLE BENCKMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400M
ASK ME MATE – Stewards concluded an inquiry into the tactics adopted by apprentice Steph Tierney on ASK ME MATE, in particular during the middle stages of the event. Stewards took initial evidence on the day of the meeting from apprentice Tierney, in the presence of senior jockey Chris McIver. Stewards also examined the wagering data on the race in question, which revealed no matters of concern. Apprentice Tierney advised that her instructions were from the wide barrier 14, attempt to obtain a handy position if possible, avoid being caught wide, whilst allowing the gelding to roll forward and settle comfortably. Apprentice Tierney further stated that in the early stages she attempted to restrain ASK ME MATE, however the gelding commenced to overrace and pull fiercely, and was unsuccessful in her attempts. Stewards also spoke with trainer Jamie McConachy. Trainer McConachy added that, on the advice of a previous rider, winkers had been reapplied to the gelding, and it had been worked in that gear leading into the event. This was in an attempt to assist with its racing manners, where the gelding had previously hesitated in its races and been reluctant to take runs between horses. Trainer McConachy also added that ASK ME MATE had a propensity to pull hard when it had overraced. Stewards also reviewed the gelding’s previous starts. After considering all of the evidence and reviewing the available replays, stewards could not be satisfied to the requisite standard that apprentice Tierney’s ride constituted a breach of the rules. In reaching that view, stewards took into account apprentice Tierney’s relative inexperience as an apprentice and the gelding’s racing manners. Stewards were satisfied that apprentice Tierney had made efforts to restrain her mount when it commenced to overrace in the early stages, including again near the 900m, however the gelding continued to pull strongly, with her attempts to restrain the gelding between the 1200m to the 800m evident in her riding actions and body posture. Stewards nonetheless reminded apprentice Tierney of her obligation to ride in a manner that does not invite stewards’ scrutiny in future.


ROCKHAMPTON FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2026
Race 6 – GET LAST TICKETS FOR CAULFIELD CUP BM70 HANDICAP 1200M
OUTWITTED – Trainer Tim Cook advised stewards that, following its last start, the gelding had pulled up lethargic and was displaying signs of a possible virus. Trainer Cook added that OUTWITTED has since been treated accordingly.

Race 7 – BELMORA PARK BM65 HANDICAP 1400M
ROYAL ARMADA – Trainer Tim Cook advised stewards that, following its last start, when the gelding pulled up distressed, it had shown no further signs of that condition. Trainer Cook further advised that ROYAL ARMADA has since left his stable and is no longer under his care..


EMERALD SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2026
Race 1 – ENSHAM RESOURCES MAIDEN PLATE 1100M
GOING MY WAY – Trainer Tim Cook advised stewards that upon returning to his stable the night of the meeting, GOING MY WAY had returned in a distressed manner. GOING MY WAY was treated accordingly, however unfortunately, was pronounced deceased some time later that evening.


GENERAL

Due to QAS ambulance officers attending to a member of the public following the running of race 1, all race times were amended as follows:
Race 2 – 2.27pm
Race 3 – 3.17pm
Race 4 – 3.54pm
Race 5 – 4.30pm
Race 6 – 5.06pm
Race 7 – 5.30pm.

Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 3: Warwick Satherley (SARAQAEL) +1/2kg
Race 4: Sean Cormack (I WANT IT ALL) +1kg
Race 6: Raul Silvera Olivera (ASTILLA) +1/2kg

The following runners were declared late scratchings at 7:40am by order of Stewards due to no rider being available:
Race 7: WHATTA MISSION & BOTTOM BAR


RACE 1 – GREAT NORTHERN QTIS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 M

XTRAVAGANT TIME – Jumped away awkwardly.

PULSATING – Jumped away awkwardly. Inclined to lay out when placed under pressure in the home straight.

PROVISEUR (NZ) – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Unable to obtain clear running in the home straight until a point near the 200m.

MEAN MAGIC – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with WHIP’N NEIGHNEIGH.

WHIP 'N NEIGHNEIGH – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with MEAN MAGIC. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.


RACE 2 – TAB QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1100 M

BETTER VALUE – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with WHEELER DEALER.

BETTY'S BOY – Fractious in the barriers. Began awkwardly. Brushed the running rail near the 800m when commencing to over race onto the heels of RADOMIR (NZ). Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. When questioned in relation to the performance, jockey Chris McIver advised that the gelding raced greenly throughout and would continue to derive benefit from more racing. Jockey McIver further advised that his mounts run had come to an end approaching the 100m and he then elected to desist from riding his mount out over the final stages. Noting the comments of the rider, jockey McIver was reminded of his obligations in relation to riding his mounts out fully to the finish. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.

RADOMIR (NZ) – Race keenly in the early and middle stages. Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up for clear running in the home straight before switching wider near the 400m.

RATTLESNAKEWHISKEY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making heavy contact with the mounting yard fence and was cleared to start. Jumped away awkwardly. Become unbalanced for a few strides near the 350m.

WHEELER DEALER – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with BETTER VALUE.

FANCY GEEONE – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

PATIENCEOFASAINT – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.

POWER OF ANGELINE – Jumped away awkwardly.


RACE 3 – ST PETER'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN HANDICAP 1200 M

TIZSO FAB – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making heavy contact with the mounting yard fence and was cleared to start. Bumped with METALCRAFT at the start.

METALCRAFT – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with TIZSO FAB. Raced keenly in the early stages.

SIR ROCKET – Hung in under pressure in the home straight.

SARAQAEL – Jumped away awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages. Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 200m. Jockey Warwick Satherley was reprimanded under AR132(5) for the total number of times (16) he applied the whip to his mount over the concluding stages.


RACE 4 – PATLAW SECURITIES CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1600 M

OUT OF ACES – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

REMEMBER THE BOYS – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

I WANT IT ALL – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

RED FEATHERS – Slow to begin.

LAUNCH MODE – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.


Race 5 – REXEL BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1050 M

ALLOUTATIME – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having not competed since April 2026 and was cleared to start. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

GUAC ON – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. When queried regarding the performance, jockey Sean Cormack stated that the fast tempo of the race failed to suit the gelding from the wide draw and as a consequence he was trapped three-wide throughout. Jockey Cormack added further that GUAC ON had an inclination to lay out throughout the run.

THEE CREEK – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with SHIPPING LANE. Raced keenly in the early stages.

BUNGARRIBEE LAD – Jumped away awkwardly.

TRIPLE TRIPLE – Jumped away awkwardly.

AMBERINGER – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result. Raced keenly in the middle stages and had to be restrained from the heels of TRIPLE TRIPLE near the 700m.Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

SHIPPING LANE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making heavy contact with the mounting yard fence and was cleared to start. Bumped with THEE CREEK at the start. Inclined to shift out under pressure in the early part of the home straight.

BETTER THAN WORDS – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result.


RACE 6 – CARLY-MAE PYE MEMORIAL RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1050 M

RUM RUMBLE – Jumped away awkwardly. Switched wider across heels to maintain clear running over the final 100m.

SENZORA – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having not competed since November 2025 and was cleared to start. Fractious in the barriers. Jumped away awkwardly and was hampered between BLUE TOES and GYPSY’S DAUGHTER. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey Ryan Wiggins advised that he was slightly disappointed with the performance, however, was mindful that the gelding was racing first up from a lengthy spell and will derive fitness benefit from the run.

BLUE TOES (NZ) – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with SENZORA. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

NEPTUNE LEGEND – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having not competed since July 2025 and was cleared to start. Jumped away awkwardly.

AUGUST JOE – Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight.

GYPSY'S DAUGHTER – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with SENZORA.

MARELLITY – Jumped away awkwardly.

ASTILLA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

MILITARY GIRL – Fractious in the barriers. Raced wide throughout.


RACE 7 – NUTRIEN WATER BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1300 M

SUJEED – Inclined to lay out under pressure over the final 300m.

KAFFIR LILY – Jumped away awkwardly.

ADRANOS – Fractious in the barriers. Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.

BONEWOOD – Inclined lay out under pressure in the home straight.

NEXT STOP JUPITER – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Jockey Sean Cormack was attended to post-race by the QAS officers and found to be suffering discomfort and pain in the left hip. Jockey Cormack was advised that a medical clearance is required prior to him resuming riding.

BOOM BOOM BELLA – Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 250m. Laid in under pressure over the final 250m.

PEAKING TOM – Bumped with PORT RIVER BILLIE at the start.

THREE GONGS – Jumped away awkwardly.

MY PEPPERJACK – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

PORT RIVER BILLIE – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with PEAKING TOM.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3: Jockey Warwick Satherley – AR132(5) – Whip use in total (16 times)

Race day injuries/illness
Jockey Sean Cromack – Injury to left Hip – Medical required


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
RADOMIR (NZ), METALCRAFT, REMEMBER THE BOYS, LAUNCH MODE, THEE CREEK, GYPSY’S DAUGHTER, BONEWOOD.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2: BETTER VALUE – Kirk Matheson
Race 5: BUNGARRIBEE LAD – Ryan Wiggins


Late scratchings

Race 7: WHATTA MISSION & BOTTOM BAR – Late scratchings @ 7:40am – No available
rider

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.