QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
SPRINGSURE JOCKEY CLUB
 
SPRINGSURE SATURDAY 16th SEPTEMBER 2023
 
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Dirt    RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – S. Coulthard
Stewards – S. Larkins, G Meek, S Stehbens (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – G Campbell
Veterinarian – S Bliss
Starter – M Donohoe
 
 
GENERAL
 
An enquiry was opened by stewards after a nasal gastric tube was located in the truck owned by trainer Craig Smith which was used to transport horses to the race meeting. The matter has been adjourned to a date and time to be fixed.
 
Race 1: SOJITZ MDS MINING BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1000m
 
Rowdash – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Shifted out approaching the 100m.
Apprentice S McCann pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 10 times prior to the 100m, 5 more than permitted, and had her license to ride in races suspended for a period of 7 days to commence M/N 23/09/2023 until M/N 30/09/2023.
 
Taken By Theft – Fractious in barriers. Jumped awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
Eil ‘N’ All – Raced wide throughout. Hung out rounding the home turn. Trainer S Rodgers was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
Miss Confidante – Raced wide throughout.
 
Bold Admiral – Began awkwardly.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 2: DOOLEYS TAVERN AND MOTEL QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1100m
 
Race was delayed due to ROGUE ENCOUNTER becoming fractious in the barriers prior to start.
 
 
Notquitelikejack – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Rogue Encounter – Significantly fractious in the barriers almost dislodging the rider on two occasions. Jumped awkwardly.  Trainer G Bell was advised that ROGUE ENCOUTER would need to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again. Trainer G Bell has advised that the horse will likely be retired.
 
The Uprising – Raced wide throughout. Jockey C Rogers pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 10 times prior to the 100m, 5 more than permitted, and had her license to ride in races suspended for a period of 7 days to commence M/N 16/09/2023 until M/N 23/09/2023.
 
Chilling Me Softly – Raced wide throughout.
 
Shadyvale Spirit – Attempted to buck for some distance shortly after start. Trainer W Baker was advised that the filly would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 
 
Race 3: ROLLESTON OPEN CUT OPEN HANDICAP 1100m
 
Ahwahneechee – Lost off side winker during running. Laid out under pressure down the home straight.
 
Attackabeel – Found to be lame on returning to mounting yard, a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer C Taylor’s stable representative was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate prior to next start or trial.
 
Coynes Road – Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 4: KALARI CLASS B HANDICAP 1400m
 
Smiko – Raced wide throughout. Shifted in over the concluding stages. Apprentice Jockey D Bennet was fined $400 after pleading guilty to a charge pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip 9 times prior to the 100m, 4 more than permitted.
 
Bindango – Jockey dismounted soon after the finish line, BINDANGOwas examined by the on-course veterinarian, it was diagnosed that the gelding had a significant rupture of the near fore fetlock, resulting in the gelding being euthanized on humane grounds. Samples were collected from the gelding.
 
She’s Our Empress – Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
 
Inhistime – Laid out over the concluding stages.
 
 
 
 
Race 5: COLIN MEEK MEMORIAL SPRINGSURE CUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400m
 
 
Lauire – Approaching the 1100m was restrained off heals and shifted wider to obtain clear running. Shifted out under pressure down the home straight.
 
Muiron – Slow to begin.
 
Jarry Zanda – Performed below expectations, when questioned on the gelding’s performance Apprentice Jockey B Johnson advised the horse jumped well and travelled well until the home turn where she felt he resented the kickback and didn’t respond to her riding.
 
Tango Tino – Raced wide throughout.
 
The Dark – Jumped with field but soon tailed off and took no competitive part in running.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 4 – Jockey D Bennett – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $400

Suspensions
Race 1 – Apprentice S.McCann – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – 7 days to commence M/N 23rd Sept and to expire M/N 30th Sept 2023.
Race 2 – C Rogers – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – 7 days to commence M/N 16th Sept and to expire M/N  23rd Sept 2023.
 
Adjourned inquiries        
Trainer C Smith – possession of gastric nasal tubing on course.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horse swabbed pre-race
Race 1: EIL ‘N’ ALL
Race 2: ROUGE ENCOUNTER
Race 4: SMIKO
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, BINDANGO
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: I AM BOLT – Veterinary clearance required.
Race 2: ROUGE ENCOUNTER – Suspension – Barrier manners.
Race 2: SHADYVALE SPIRIT – Suspension – Bucked after start.
Race 3: ATTACKABEEL – Suspension – Vet Certificate.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
NIL
 
Late scratchings
Race 1: I AM BOLT – Vets advice 11:20am
 
 
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.