QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
THANGOOL RACE CLUB INC
18TH APRIL 2026
 
WEATHER – FINE          
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                 
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Ethan Suli
Stewards – Shikira Stehbens & Gary Wust
 
 
RACE 1: BILOELA PLUMBING WORKS RATINGS BAND 0-50 HANDICAP (1075M)
 
Stewards conducted an inquiry into an incident that occurred shortly after the start of the race, during which CRAIGLEA BRONTE, ridden by apprentice Nikki Olzard, lost ground after being required to steady. Evidence was taken from apprentice Amie Meissner (PHIL UP), jockey Raul Silvera Olivera (LITTLE FREDDY), apprentice Nikki Olzard (CRAIGLEA BRONTE), jockey Adam Spinks (FLAWLESS AMBITION), jockey Adam Sewell (SWEET MOLLY), and apprentice Jacallen Dooley (SUPER SLICK), in the presence of senior rider Chris McIver. After reviewing the available replays and considering all evidence provided, it was established that LITTLE FREDDY, positioned to the inside of CRAIGLEA BRONTE, began to hang outwards at the time of the incident. Simultaneously, FLAWLESS AMBITION shifted inwards momentarily, which placed pressure on CRAIGLEA BRONTE and caused the mare to be eased. Based on the evidence of all riders and available footage, stewards were unable to conclusively attribute the interference experienced by CRAIGLEA BRONTE to the actions of any one rider or horse, and as such, the incident was deemed a racing incident, and no further action was taken.
 
LITTLE FREDDY – Inclined to hang outwards shortly after the start.
 
CRAIGLEA BRONTE – In the vicinity of the 900m, had to be eased when LITTLE FREDDY was inclined to hang outwards and FLAWLESS AMBITION stepped inwards for a stride, resulting in CRAIGLES BRONTE losing its running.
 
MONDAY CHOICE – Impeded on jumping by SWEET MOLLY, which had shifted inwards, and SUPER SLICK, which had shifted outwards. Raced wide throughout.
 
FLAWLESS AMBITION – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout. Jockey Adam Spinks pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m, 12 times in total. Jockey Spinks was fined $500. In determining penalty, stewards took into account the QRIC whip penalty guidelines.
 
PACIFIC PIRATE – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
SWEET MOLLY – Shifted inwards at the start, bumping MONDAY CHOICE. Raced wide throughout.
 
SUPER SLICK – Shifted outwards at the start, bumping MONDAY CHOICE. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
FRIDAY’S JEY – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

 
RACE 2: FASHIONS FROM AFAR MAIDEN PLATE (800M)
 
The start of this race was delayed due to the on-course QAS Officers being required to attend to a trainer who had fallen ill. The race was further delayed when the QAS Officers were further required to attend to a member of the general public.
 
BELLAH’S HOPE – Raced wide throughout.
 
PICCANNINY DANCER – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
TRIPLE JAB – Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly. Raced wide throughout.
 
ASK ME HARRY – Near the 400m, commenced to race keenly and had to be steadied to avoid racing up onto the heels of CRAIGLEA MONNIE. Inclined to lay outwards rounding the home turn. Passing the 100m, had to stop riding momentarily and shift outwards to avoid the heels of CRAIGLEA MONNIE (jockey Chris McIver) when that runner laid inwards under pressure. Jockey Chris McIver was reminded of his obligations to ensure he keeps his mounts straight when applying pressure.
 
OVER THE FIRE – Raced wide throughout.
 
TUK TIK – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
CRAIGLEA MONNIE – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

 
RACE 3: BILOELA WASTE SERVICES BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP (1400M)
 
MOKTAFFY (IRE) – Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
 
SUISSE SCANDAL (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
VILLANDRY – Raced wide until obtaining a lead position near the 1050m. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DANE ICHI – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
THE STONE MASON – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
KIRELLA SHORES – Raced in restricted room briefly passing the 1200m.
 
TWIN ISLAND (NZ) – Trainer Glenda Bell advised of change of tactics that it would be the intention to race TWIN ISLAND (NZ) further forward in today’s event if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Bumped with SEND THE MONEY at the start. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
MAKING HISTORY – Shortly after the start, attempted to buck for a short distance before being quickly steadied by its rider. Trainer Tim Cook was advised that MAKING HISTORY would be required to trial prior to its next race start. Overraced throughout.
 
SEND THE MONEY – Bumped with TWIN ISLAND (NZ) at the start. Raced wide throughout.

 
RACE 4: DURACK CIVIL QTIS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (1200M)
 
TAKE THE LEAD – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room when rounding the home turn.
 
HIGH SECURITY – Passing the 800m, elected to shift wider on the track in an attempt to improve. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
LUNESSA – Near the 350m, had to steady momentarily when HIGH SECURITY (apprentice Nikki Olzard) shifted inwards marginally for a stride. Apprentice Nikki Olzard was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a).
 
SMACKEROONY – Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining the lead near the 1000m.
 
FULLY SUBSCRIBED – Raced wide throughout. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice Jacallen Dooley stated that being trapped wide and unable to obtain a position closer to the rail proved detrimental as the mare may have done too much work in the early stages, which resulted in FULLY SUBSCRIBED failing to respond over the final stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be experiencing a poor post-race recovery and abnormal respiratory sounds. Trainers representative Maleah Hill was advised that the mare would require a veterinary clearance inclusive of an endoscopic report prior to racing again.
 
HONOURNEFORE GLORY – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
MISS BIITTERSWEET – Raced wide from a point passing the 500m.
 
IMPACTFULL MISS – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
 
RACE 5: BATTLE OF THE BUSH THANGOOL QUALIFIER OPEN PLATE (1200M)
 
CAFFREY (IRE) – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
JUST SUPER – Raced wide throughout.
 
PESHWA – Raced wide throughout. Overraced in the early stages.
 
REAL KEY – Raced wide throughout. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
VILLADEN (NZ) – Bumped with CORKSCREW (NZ) at the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
IMAGINE THAT – Began awkwardly. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Trainer Jason Devine advised post-race that IMAGINE THAT had lost its near fore shoe in running.
 
CORKSCREW (NZ) – Bumped with VILLADEN (NZ) at the start. Raced keenly in the early stages and wide until obtaining a position outside the lead approaching the 800m.
 
MIMMY’S SECRET – Slow to begin.
 
PALATIAL PRINCE – Jockey Hannah Richardson pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m, 18 times in total. Jockey Richardson’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days. The start of this suspension was ordered to commence on midnight the 29th April 2026, which is the end date of the 11-day suspension jockey Richardson incurred at the Toowoomba meeting on the 11th of April, and would conclude midnight 6th Mat 2026. In determining, stewards considered the QRIC whip penalty guidelines.
 
THE SQUIRE – Unable to obtain clear racing room in the home straight until the final 150m.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4 – Apprentice Nikki Olzard – AR131(a) – Careless Riding
 
Fines
Race 1 – Jockey Adam Spinks – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip prior to 100m – $500

Suspensions
Race 5 – Jockey Hannah Richardson – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip prior to 100m – 7-day suspension – m/night 29/04/2026 to m/night 06/05/2026
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3 – MAKING HISTORY – Bucked – To Trial
Race 4 – FULLY SUBSCRIBED – Poor post-race recovery & abnormal respiratory sounds – Veterinary certificate, including of Endoscopic report
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 3 – DANE ICHI – Jockey Hannah Richardson
Race 5 – VILLADEN (NZ) – Apprentice Nikki Olzard
 
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.