QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SPRINGSURE RACE CLUB INC
 
31 AUGUST 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine           
TRACK RATING – DIRT           
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – H. Gillett
Stewards – G. Wust
 
GENERAL
 
Trainers representative E Storch was questioned in relation to the late declaration of a rider for SAVVY SONG in race 1. Trainer C Storch was reprimanded under LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time.
 
Race 1: SOJITZ BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1000m
 
HARVESTA – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
INREADYNESS – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
SAVVY SONG – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
CINDERELLA MAN - Blundered on jumping. When questioned in relation to the performance jockey C McIver stated that the gelding felt flat throughout the event and in his opinion may not have backed up well from its most recent start. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
FREDDIE EDDIE – Made the bend extremely awkward. Raced wide throughout.
 
SUPER SLICK – Raced wide in the early stages. Jockey J Rudd was reprimanded under AR131(b) in which he failed to ride his mount out fully to the finish. When considering penalty stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that Mr Rudd’s actions had cost his mount a placing and also considered his guilty plea, unblemished record and forthright evidence.
 
SILENT ANGEL – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 2: DOOLEYS TAVERN AND MOTEL QTIS Maiden Plate 1100m
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed allowing jockey/trainer C Rodgers (THE UPRISING) (2nd) to view the available replays to ascertain if there were grounds for a protest against IMPENDING RAIN (jockey E Bell) (1st)  shortly after the start. After doing so Ms Rodgers elected not to proceed and correct weight was declared on the judges numbers.
 
ASTRA WALLY – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
COOL MAN SHOW – Began awkwardly and slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
IMPENDING RAIN – Shifted shortly after the start impeding THE UPRISING. Raced wide throughout.
 
MAKERS – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
PARISIAN ROCKSTAR – Jockey C Bayliss pleaded guilty to a charge under AR132(7)(a)(ii) in which he used his whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m, 4 more than permitted and was subsequently fined $500.
 
THE UPRISING – Began awkwardly and slow to begin. Impeded shortly after the start when IMPENDING RAIN shifted in. Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 3: ROLLESTON OPEN CUT OPEN Handicap 1100m
 
STRATEGIC POSITION – Began awkwardly and slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted by jockey C Rodgers in relation to her decision to elect to improve five wide during the middle stages. Ms Rodgers stated to stewards that after beginning only fairly she elected to improve wider as her mount had led in its most recent start at Charleville. She further added that STRATEGIC POSITION had lost its tongue tie and got its tongue over the bit in running which may have contributed to the disappointing performance in the home straight. When asked if she considered riding the gelding less aggressively during the middle stages and take a sit behind the main body of the field Ms Rodgers stated that it is only her second start with the gelding and she was advised by the previous trainer that it can resent being restrained in running. As stewards could neither prove or disprove as at to whether STRATIGIC POSITION got its tongue over the bit and if it had any effect on the geldings finishing chances, stewards advised Ms Rodgers that regardless of any instructions or plans heading into the race that in some circumstances there may be times that she needs to change her tactics during the running of a race in order to give her mount the best possible chance in the finish. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
DRAGON’S SNIP – Raced wide in the early stages. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have insignificant laceration in the left nostril.
 
SHARWIN – Raced keenly in the early stages. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the right fore. Trainer M Oats was advised that SHARWIN would require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again.
 
MAGICAL SLIPPER – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
FIELD OF ROSES – Slow to begin and lost touch with the field during the early stages.
 
 
Race 4: SPRINGSURE RURAL RATINGS BAND 0 - 50 Handicap 1400m
 
BANKONAJET – Stood flat footed at the start (3L). Raced wide in the early stages. Trainer B Trimble was advised that a warning would be placed on the geldings record for standing flat footed.
 
AGRIMONY (GB) – Began awkwardly. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.

FROSTWOOD – Over raced in the early stages.
 
ASHIKO BAY – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages.
 
COCO CUBER – Raced wide throughout. When questioned in relation to the performance jockey W Satherley stated that the gelding never travelled well throughout, he further added that COCO CUBER resented the kickback and may not have handle the softer track conditions today. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
MISS SHALAA – Raced wide in the early stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
MISS TEAK – Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 5: COLIN MEEK MEMORIAL SPRINGSURE CUP BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m
 
TAKE THE LEAD – Began awkwardly. Stewards opened an inquiry into apprentice M Apel’s vigour over the final 200m, initial evidence was heard and the inquiry was adjourned to a time and date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a poor post-race recovery. Post race samples were collected from TAKE THE LEAD for analysis.
 
PREFERRAL (NZ) – Declared a late scratching at 12:56pm after stewards were advised by trainer M Oates that the gelding had injured itself in the stables prior to leaving for the course. Mr Oats was advised that PREFERRAL would require a veterinary certificate prior to its next start.

DEELOSH – Race wide throughout.
 
HOLLYWOOD PARK (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages.

TIARA JEWEL – Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
REAL EMPRESS – Began awkwardly and slow to begin. Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1 – Trainer Colin Storch – LR67(1) – Late declaration of rider
Race 1 – John Rudd – AR131(b) – Failed to ride mount out fully
 
Fines
Race 2 – Corey Bayliss - $500 – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – whip use prior to 100m

Adjourned inquiries         
Race 5 – Apprentice M Apel – Vigour over the concluding stages.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners & TAKE THE LEAD
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3 – SHARWIN – Veterinary certificate
Race 4 – BANKONAJET – Warning – Flat footed
Race 5 – PREFERRAL – Veterinary certificate
 
Late scratchings
Race 5 – PREFERRAL @12:56pm
 
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.