QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

CORFIELD RACE CLUB

SATURDAY 2 AUGUST 2025

WEATHER –Fine
TRACK RATING –Dirt
RAIL – True Entire Course
PENETROMETER – N/A

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Griffiths
Stewards – S. Nosworthy

GENERAL
 
1.    The following runners were declared a late scratching at 11:00am due to no rider being available:
Race 2. No 4. BETTER CLASS
Race 3. No 6. ZEQUEL
Race 5. No 8. SUPERSTELLAR
 
Race 1: MCQUEEN EARTHMOVING QTIS Maiden Plate 1000m

MAKEMINEMILO – Raced wide without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure over the final 200 metres.
 
BETHEHORSE – Was declared at late scratching at 1:05pm on veterinary advice after becoming fractious in the barriers after being loaded. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on BETHEHORSE be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st  – MAKEMINEMILO – 5c win, 7c place
2nd – TALLULAH – 7c place
 
Trainer Tanya Parry was advised that BETHEHORSE must now requalify with respect to its barrier certificate. 
 
TALLULAH – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost ground.
 
THE FOX SISTERS – When questioned on the performance, rider Jason Missen could offer no explanation for the mare’s disappointing effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
 
THE JILLAROO – Proved difficult to load delaying the start. Trainer’s representative J. Esser was advised a warning would be placed on THE JILLAROO’s barrier manners.
 
Race 2: TROPIC PETROLEUM QTIS BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1000M

YELLOWSTONE BETH – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost ground. Rider Micheal McDonald was harmlessly dislodged on return to the mounting enclosure following the event. When questioned on the performance, rider Micheal Mcdonald stated that after being slow to begin at the start he elected to let the mare settle well back at the tail of the field as was the mares usual racing pattern and added that YELLOWSTONE BETH finished the race off strongly. Rider McDonald further stated that the mare would derive benefit from today’s race and would be better suited to races over a longer distance.
 
HIGHGROUND – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start.
 
BITONTHESIDE – Slow into stride. Had to be restrained passing the 600 metres. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
RUSTY ROSE – Proved difficult to load. Trainer Tanya Parry was advised a warning would be placed on RUSTY ROSE’s barrier manners. Slow into stride.
 
Race 3: CORELLA CATTLE COMPANY BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1000M
 
RESTRICTIONS – Bumped with AURA GOLD shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 800 metres. Raced wide without cover throughout. Stewards noted rider David Sparks exceeded the permitted strikes of the whip prior to the 100m (+2) under AR132(7)(a)(ii); however, given the totality of the whip use, no further action was taken. When questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted today, rider David Sparks stated that after drawing an outside barrier RESTRICTIONS was caught wide and he elected to push forward to obtain a forward position. Rider Sparks advised that in hindsight, it may have been more advantageous to restrain and obtain cover prior to entering the home straight. Stewards noted the explanation, however, advised rider Sparks that he must consider all options available when the issued instructions or tactics do not eventuate. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
 
GARDENEZIO – Raced wide throughout.
 
AURA GOLD – Bumped with RESTRICTIONS shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
OLIGARCHY – Laid in rounding the first corner. Gave ground over the concluding stages. When questioned on the performance, rider Denicious Smith stated after racing wide throughout from a wide barrier, the gelding was under pressure on entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of a pre-existing thickening of the suspensory ligament.
 
Race 4: BRODIE AGENCIES CORFIELD CUP OPEN Handicap 1400M

DEEP BREATH – Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
OCEAN EMPEROR – Raced wide throughout.
 
HERE HE LOOMS – Over-raced in the middle stages. When questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer’s representative N. Schofield stated that HERE HE LOOMS missed the start previously at Blackall on the 21st of July by a considerable distance, before finishing the race off strongly. Mr Schofield further stated that the stable expected a strong performance today.
 
ISHOTTHEDEPUTY – Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
Race 5: NORTHERN RURAL GROUP BRACELET BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1400M
 
THE TYLER – Hung in over the final 100 metres.
 
BIJARA – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
FERGHANA – Raced wide throughout.
 
THE LANDING – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
GROOVE CITY – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Raced wide passing the 600 metres.
 
Race 6: COFFISON & SONS BULK FUEL Class B Handicap 800M
 
OUTCAST SOLDIER – Bumped with MARREW FANCY NANCY on jumping. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
TUCK – Contact the mounting yard fence and underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Stewards noted rider Shane McGovern exceeded the permitted strikes of the whip prior to the 100m (+3) under AR132(7)(a)(ii); however, given the totality of the whip use, no further action was taken.
 
SOLAR SERT – Raced wide throughout.                                                                                                 
 
MARREW FANCY NANCY – Bumped with OUTCAST SOLDIER on jumping.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Nil
Fines
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Race day injuries/illness
Nil
Absent jockeys
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 1. BETHEHORSE – Fractious in the barriers resulting in late scratching – must requalify for barrier certificate.
Race 1. THE JILLAROO – Barrier manners – Warning.
Race 2. RUSTY ROSE – Barrier manners – Warning.
Bleeders
Nil
Falls
Nil
Adjourned inquiries
Nil

Protests
Nil

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil
 
Late scratchings
The following runners were declared a late scratching at 11:00am due to no rider being available:
Race 2. No 4. BETTER CLASS
Race 3. No 6. ZEQUEL
Race 5. No 8. SUPERSTELLAR
 
Race 1. No 5. BETHEHORSE – Veterinary advice after becoming fractious in the barriers – 1:05pm
 


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.