QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT
 

STANTHORPE RACE CLUB

SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2026

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING –  GOOD 3- RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
Stewards – D MacDonald
 
SUPPLEMENTARY  REPORT
 
At Cunnamulla Diggers Race Club- 10 October 2026
 
Stewards held an inquiry at Toowoomba Office on the 15/10/2026 into Jockey P Randall’s use of the whip and after hearing evidence and viewing race day footage available to them acting under the provision of AR132(7)(a)(ii) found Jockey Randall Guilty for using his whip excessively in Races 3, 4 and 5 respectively. Stewards suspended his licence to ride in races for a period of 13 days to be served cumulatively for his breach of that rule from the 16th of October up to and including the 28th of October 2026 allowing him the freedom to return to race riding on the 29th October 2026.In determining penalty Stewards considered the severity of the rule breach over the three races, for the penalty to act as a deterrent, the number of strikes in totality, Jockey Randall’s record and his guilty plea. Jockey Randall was advised of his right to a review.

GENERAL
 
The following horses were declared late scratching’s by order of Stewards due to no suitable rider being available: Race 5- SUPER EXCEPTIONAL.
The race times were amended with the consent of the Club to the following: Race 2- 2.00pm, Race 3- 2.45pm, Race 4- 3.15pm. Stewards adhered to the submission of Trainer Mr. B Shepherd, permitting Jockey  P Hamblin to ride + 1.5 kg over his allocated weight in Race 3- ELUSIVE EAGLE due to no other suitable rider being available.
 
RACE 1:MJ CLEANERS/ McEVOY FAMILY RATINGS BAND 0-50 HANDICAP 1200M
 
OUR WARRIOR- Began awkwardly.
 
BORDEAUX HOPPER- After making heavy contact with the barrier gates when being loaded, a pre-race veterinary examination was undertaken.  This examination resulted in the horse being passed fit to start. Bumped with another runner leaving the 1000m point. Laid in while racing in the home straight. On returning to the mounting yard rider Apprentice J Emmerson advised the gelding wasn’t comfortable in its action when racing.  As a result, a post-race veterinary examination was ordered by Stewards with no abnormalities being detected.
 
THE ANSWER MAN- Slow to begin.
 
STYLISH JOKER- Bumped at the start.
 
SUMMER READY- Bumped with STYLISH JOKER shortly after the start. Rolled out leaving the 900m dictating STYLISH JOKER outward marginally resulting in the rider having to take hold.
 
POWERFUL WARRIOR- Began awkwardly with its head in the air at the start. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
SAVVY SONG- Rolled out marginally at the 1000m bumping with BORDEAUX HOPPER.
 
SWEET POPPY- Proved reluctant to proceed to the barriers. Stewards placed a Warning on the horse for its pre-race barrier. Slow to begin.
 
RACE 2:BRUCE EINAM QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1200M
 
BLUEY’S CHOICE- Laid in while racing in the home straight.
 
BEFORE THIS WORLD- Raced wide for the majority. Had to restrain leaving the 1000m point while racing keenly.
 
BRAVE LIKE LILLY- Raced keenly during the early stages while being restrained. After gaining a forward position began to weaken from the 300m point. Post Race veterinary examination was ordered due to the seemingly disappointing performance of the mare. No abnormalities were detected. Trainer S Kirkwood advised he was disappointed in the performance of his horse today. He further advised he would be considering his options with her m
 
MISHANI HONOUR- Began awkwardly and then was slow into stride, raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ANDER’S DREAM- Put in an awkward stride shortly after the start. Approaching the 1000m when shifting out raced up on the heels of LETTIE’S LOT Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
RACE 3: QUEENSLANDCOUNTRY BANK COUNTRY STAMPEDE QUALIFIER OPEN HANMDICAP 1000M
 
ESTE DIA- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
WARILLA GORILLA- Began very awkwardly by dropping its head as the gates were opened losing ground. Raced towards the rear of the field for some distance before improving into the race from the 200m. Trainer N Keal was at a loss regarding the performance of the horse at today’s meeting. He expected a forward showing today and was disappointed.
 
MILTON ROAD- Began awkwardly.
 
AIR WE GO- Raced wide for the majority of the event. Apprentice B Baker advised her mount hung out for the majority of the event.
 
ELUSIVE EAGLE- Jockey P Hamblin reported his mount put in a couple of awkward strides shortly after the start. Raced keenly during the early stages of the event.
 
WOLFGANG- Slow to begin.
 
READY AND MABLE- Bumped with another runner at the start.
 
HARBOUR GOLD- Bumped with READY AND MABLE at the start. Raced wide for the majority of the event, tended to lay in while racing in the home straight.
 
RACE 4: STANTHORPE MITRE 10 STANTHORPE CUP BENCHMARK 60 HANICAP 1400M
 
SCOPICS- Broke through the gates before the start was affected. A veterinary examination was ordered by Stewards with no abnormalities being detected and passed fit to race. Slow into stride and as a result raced towards the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Laid in while racing in the home straight.
 
CALMER KARMA- Made heavy contact with the mounting yard gate when heading to the barriers. A pre-race veterinary examination was ordered with no abnormalities being detected and subsequently passed fit to race. Tended to lay in while racing in the home straight.
 
EXPRESS STAR- Raced wide for the majority.
 
OKANUI- Raced keenly during the middle stages of the event. Laid in while racing in the home straight.
 
RACE 5:ENSBEY ELECTRICAL BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1000M
 
BAILE FERVOR- Shifted ground abruptly approaching the 800m with the rider having to restrain. Then from the 600m dropped back and raced towards the rear of the field despite the rider’s best efforts to improve.
 
BETTERINDANUDE-Began awkwardly and bumped with ENTILE shortly after the start.  Raced wide for the majority.
 
FUNKY ZEBRA- Began awkwardly.
 
ENTITLE- Began very awkwardly with the rider becoming unbalanced and then bumped after the start. . Jockey T Banks reported on returning to scale that there were not enough barrier attendants to have a tail for the mare and that contributed to the awkward start. He further advised that he injured his right foot after he made heavy contact with the barrier gates. QAS examined and provided treatment to Jockey Banks. Stewards took no action in regard to the horse’s behaviour after hearing submissions from Trainer M Hill and Jockey T Banks.
 
KING OF GERALDINE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
ON THE TARGET- Jockey R O’Sullivan reported on returning to scale that he had some soreness in his lower back. Stewards noted his comments.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Nil
 
Fines
 
Nil
 
Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Inquiries
 
Nil
 
Injuries/ Illness
 
Race 5- Jockey R O’Sullivan- Back soreness.
 
Race 5- Jockey T Banks- Injured right foot.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
 
Nil
 
Horses sampled post-race
 
All Winners.

Warnings and Bars
 
Race 1- SWEET POPPY- Warning- Pre-race behaviour.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- THE ANSWER MAN- Jockey J Molloy, SWEET POPPY- Apprentice Jockey K Lenton, READY MISTER MUSIC- Jockey K Yoshida replacing Jockey W O’Connell.
 
Race 4- LITTLE SHOW- Jockey T Banks.
 
LATE SCRATCHING/S
 
Race 5- SUPER EXCEPTIONAL- 8.00am- No suitable rider being available.
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decision 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.