Stewards’ reports

The Commission employs a number of Stewards and Authorised Officers who oversee race day activities across all codes of racing.

Stewards and Authorised Officers are empowered by the Rules of Racing and the Racing Integrity Act 2016 to control and regulate the codes of racing. Stewards ensure that participants adhere to the Rules of Racing, investigate breaches and where necessary apply penalties.

Stewards are responsible for maintaining public confidence in the racing of animals for which betting is lawful. They’re responsible for ensuring the conduct and integrity of all persons involved with racing. They’re also responsible for safeguarding the welfare of all racing animals and participants and drug testing as well as regulating race meetings throughout Queensland.

View Stewards’ reports by code:

Contact QRIC Stewards

Stewards contact details : Thoroughbred stewards.

For more information email:

Brisbane

Phone: 1300 087 021

Find us at:

Level 2
60 Kingsford Smith Drive
ALBION QLD 4010

(Reception is open from 8.30am–4pm, Mon–Fri)

Brisbane postal address

Queensland Racing Integrity Commission
PO Box 650, Hamilton Central QLD 4007

Regional offices:

Toowoomba

Office location
Clifford Park Racecourse
Hersley Rd
Toowoomba
For mail correspondence
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission
PO Box 6236,
Toowoomba West QLD 4350

Townsville

P.O Box 2523
Idalia QLD 4811

Rockhampton

For mail correspondence

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission
25 Yeppoon Road 
Parkhurst Qld 4702

DateNameSummaryReport
18 August 2025Jeffrey McKayQueensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded their Inquiry into the authenticity of Health Assessment Results Forms provided by licensed track work rider Mr Jeffrey McKay for the racing seasons 2022/2023, 2023/2024 & 2025/2026. Health Assessments are to be completed and authorised by a general practitioner and must be provided to QRIC on an annual basis for the issuing or renewal of any Trackwork licence. Jeffrey McKay (pdf, 119 KB)
11 August 2025Lane SharrockQueensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded their Inquiry into the authenticity of Health Assessment Results Forms provided by Lane Sharrock for the racing seasons 2023/2024, 2024/2025 & 2025/2026. Health Assessments are to be completed and authorised by a general practitioner and must be provided to QRIC on an annual basis for the issuing or renewal of any Trainer Riding Own Trackwork licence. Lane Sharrock (pdf, 138 KB)
8 August 2025 Alan DarguschOn 8th August 2025, the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded an inquiry into the alleged conduct and language used by Mr Alan Dargusch, a licenced person at all relevant times, towards Ms Kyle Raines a licenced person, at the Q Race Club grounds during a race meeting on 3 rd August 2025. Alan Dargusch (pdf, 168 KB)
8 August 2025Kylie RainesOn 8th August 2025, the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded an inquiry into the alleged conduct and language used by Ms Kylie Raines, a licenced person at all relevant times, in the Stewards Room and at the Q Race Club during a race meeting on 3rd August 2025.Kylie Raines (pdf, 170 KB)
16 July 2025Jessica KuhnQueensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded an inquiry into the conduct of licensed trainer Jessica Kuhn at the Rockhampton Racecourse on 22 July 2024 in regard to attempts and methods used to encourage BETTER STORM to enter the equine swimming pool located at the Rockhampton Jockey Club.Jessica Kuhn (pdf, 204 KB)
6 August 2025Christopher WatsonQueensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards have concluded an inquiry into analytical reports received from both the QRIC Racing Science Centre (RSC) and Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL). These reports indicated that the Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO2) concentration in a pre-race blood sample taken from the horse Justrollingaround, trained by Mr Christopher Watson, exceeded the threshold permitted under Australian Harness Racing (AHR) Rule 188A(2)(a). Christopher Watson (pdf, 144 KB)
1 August 2025Janene ArmstrongOn 1 August 2025, Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded an inquiry in respect of evidence obtained by Stipendiary Stewards resulting from a complaint and subsequent telephone interviews held with licensed trainer Ms Janene Armstrong.Janene Armstrong (pdf, 157 KB)
30 July 2025Matthew Hoysted Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards today concluded an inquiry into a report from the analyst that the prohibited substance 2-(HYDROXYETHYL) Promazine Sulfoxide was detected in a post-race urine sample taken from OUROBOROS after it competed in Race 8 at Eagle Farm on 22nd March 2025.Matthew Hoysted (pdf, 118 KB)
24 July 2025Peter and Will Hulbert Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards today concluded an inquiry into a report from the analyst that the prohibited substance COBALT over the prescribed limit was detected in a urine sample taken from DILLIAN at Eagle Farm on 26 April 2025. Peter and Will Hulbert (pdf, 217 KB)
17 July 2025Ricky ValeQueensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded an inquiry in relation to the runner DISCOVERED GOLD having not raced with its required gear (earmuffs) when it competed in Race 7: BM55 Handicap 1100m on the 26th of November 2024 at the Mackay Turf Club.Ricky Vale (pdf, 132 KB)
DateNameSummaryReport
18 August 2025Jeffrey McKayQueensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded their Inquiry into the authenticity of Health Assessment Results Forms provided by licensed track work rider Mr Jeffrey McKay for the racing seasons 2022/2023, 2023/2024 & 2025/2026. Health Assessments are to be completed and authorised by a general practitioner and must be provided to QRIC on an annual basis for the issuing or renewal of any Trackwork licence. Jeffrey McKay (pdf, 119 KB)
11 August 2025Lane SharrockQueensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded their Inquiry into the authenticity of Health Assessment Results Forms provided by Lane Sharrock for the racing seasons 2023/2024, 2024/2025 & 2025/2026. Health Assessments are to be completed and authorised by a general practitioner and must be provided to QRIC on an annual basis for the issuing or renewal of any Trainer Riding Own Trackwork licence. Lane Sharrock (pdf, 138 KB)
8 August 2025 Alan DarguschOn 8th August 2025, the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded an inquiry into the alleged conduct and language used by Mr Alan Dargusch, a licenced person at all relevant times, towards Ms Kyle Raines a licenced person, at the Q Race Club grounds during a race meeting on 3 rd August 2025. Alan Dargusch (pdf, 168 KB)
8 August 2025Kylie RainesOn 8th August 2025, the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded an inquiry into the alleged conduct and language used by Ms Kylie Raines, a licenced person at all relevant times, in the Stewards Room and at the Q Race Club during a race meeting on 3rd August 2025.Kylie Raines (pdf, 170 KB)
16 July 2025Jessica KuhnQueensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded an inquiry into the conduct of licensed trainer Jessica Kuhn at the Rockhampton Racecourse on 22 July 2024 in regard to attempts and methods used to encourage BETTER STORM to enter the equine swimming pool located at the Rockhampton Jockey Club.Jessica Kuhn (pdf, 204 KB)
6 August 2025Christopher WatsonQueensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards have concluded an inquiry into analytical reports received from both the QRIC Racing Science Centre (RSC) and Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL). These reports indicated that the Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO2) concentration in a pre-race blood sample taken from the horse Justrollingaround, trained by Mr Christopher Watson, exceeded the threshold permitted under Australian Harness Racing (AHR) Rule 188A(2)(a). Christopher Watson (pdf, 144 KB)
1 August 2025Janene ArmstrongOn 1 August 2025, Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded an inquiry in respect of evidence obtained by Stipendiary Stewards resulting from a complaint and subsequent telephone interviews held with licensed trainer Ms Janene Armstrong.Janene Armstrong (pdf, 157 KB)
30 July 2025Matthew Hoysted Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards today concluded an inquiry into a report from the analyst that the prohibited substance 2-(HYDROXYETHYL) Promazine Sulfoxide was detected in a post-race urine sample taken from OUROBOROS after it competed in Race 8 at Eagle Farm on 22nd March 2025.Matthew Hoysted (pdf, 118 KB)
24 July 2025Peter and Will Hulbert Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards today concluded an inquiry into a report from the analyst that the prohibited substance COBALT over the prescribed limit was detected in a urine sample taken from DILLIAN at Eagle Farm on 26 April 2025. Peter and Will Hulbert (pdf, 217 KB)
17 July 2025Ricky ValeQueensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards concluded an inquiry in relation to the runner DISCOVERED GOLD having not raced with its required gear (earmuffs) when it competed in Race 7: BM55 Handicap 1100m on the 26th of November 2024 at the Mackay Turf Club.Ricky Vale (pdf, 132 KB)