QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
SPRINGSURE RACE CLUB INC
9 MARCH 2024
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – DIRT RAIL – True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – H. Gillett
Stewards – T. Hudson, S. Stehbens
Race1: KEVIN & BEVERLEY O'KEEFFE MEMORIAL RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap 900m
STILL FEELING IT – Jumped outwards at the start bumping NIC ME SOME. Raced wide throughout. Jockey T. Chambers was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for her use of the whip 7 times prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted.
COUNTRY BOYZ – Slow into stride. When questioned in relation to the seemingly poor performance of COUNTRY BOYZ today apprentice L. O’Donnell stated that she could offer no explanation other than after beginning only fairly the gelding then resented the kickback throughout the middle stages. When questioned trainer C. Smith reported that he was not overly disappointed in the run and that the softer track conditions may not have suited COUNTRY BOYZ today.
NIC ME SOME – Bumped on jumping by STILL FEELING IT. Raced wide throughout. Apprentice B. Johnson was fined $400 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for her use of the whip 7 times prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted.
COBBO – Following the running of the race veterinary staff advised stewards that they were unable to get regular levels of post-race samples due to the gelding’s fractious behaviour. After making multiple attempts on different occasions and concerns of safety of veterinary staff further attempts were aborted. Stewards advised trainer C. Dore that COBBO would not be permitted to race until such time as it is presented to a barrier trial where a satifactory post-trial sample could be collected from the gelding in a safe and efficient manner.
BORNEES LAD – Declared a late scratching at 7:50am due to no suitable rider available.
PRUDISH – Jumped outwards at the start bumping SUPER SLICK.
SUPER SLICK – Bumped on jumping by PRUDISH. Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
Race 2: DOOLEY'S TAVERN & MOTEL QTIS Maiden Plate 900m
Prior to the declaration of correct weight stewards inquired into the circumstances when jockey W. Satherley failed to weigh in following the running of the race where he rode INREADYNESS. Jockey W. Satherley made submissions to stewards that it was an error of judgment and he simply forgot to weigh in.
When considering the matter stewards could not be completely satisfied that INREADYNESS did carry the handicapped weight when competing in the event. The stewards were also of the opinion that the submissions tendered by jockey W. Satherley were not an exceptional circumstance and subsequently INREADYNESS was disqualified under the provisions of AR210(2) with correct weight being declared on the following placings.
1st – ONE TUNE
2nd – MORE THAN A HERO
3rd – IT’S A PEARLER
4th – LET’S GO THEN
Jockey W. Satherley subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under AR210(1) for failing to weigh in when required to do so. Mr. Satherley was issued with a 10 day suspension of his licence to ride in races from M/N 16/03/2024 till M/N 26/03/2024. When considering penalty stewards were mindful of the seriousness of the breach, Mr. Satherley’s clear record in relation to this rule, the fact that his actions cost INREADYNESS 1st place, Jockey Satherley’s extensive experience as a senior rider, his guilty plea and forthright evidence.
ANCIENT STYLE – Declared a late scratching at 7:50am due to no rider available.
LET’S GO THEN – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result. Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
MORE THAN A HERO – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice B. Johnson reported upon returning to the scales that MORE THAN A HERO failed to respond over the concluding stages and may not be suited to the prevailing track conditions in today’s event. Stewards intend to speak to apprentice B. Johnson in relation to her whip use in the event.
RIVERVIEW RED – Slow to begin.
LITTLE MISS BELLE – Declared a late scratching at 7:50am due to no suitable rider available.
Race 3: PAUL TAYLOR MEMORIAL / GLENCORE ROLLESTON COAL Class B Handicap 1100m
GALACTIC ROCK – Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result. Began racing 3 wide near the 900m.
SISTER MARGUERITE – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
SIRENE – Slow into stride. Began racing 3 wide near the 900m.
Race 4: SOJITZ MDS BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1400m
COCO CUBER – Raced wide throughout.
RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS – Raced keenly in the early stages.
WINTILLY – Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result. Raced wide throughout.
AZURE DE LAGO – Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously in the home straight. Stewards intend to speak to apprentice B. Johnson in relation to her actions over the concluding stages.
MY GIRL SPIRIT – When questioned into the performance of the mare jockey C. McIver stated that after beginning well MY GIRL SPIRIT failed to handle the track conditions today’s event and failed to run on, he also stated that in his opinion the mare would be better suited to racing on turf track. Trainer J. Lancaster advised stewards that she was not overly disappointed in the run and it was her intention to continue with the prep. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the mare to have potential musculoskeletal issues. A veterinary certificate will be required prior to MY GIRL SPIRIT racing again.
Race 5: KEVIN WOOLCOCK MEMORIAL BRACELET OPEN Handicap 1100m
CRAIG AND HOFF – Laid in throughout. When questioned in relation to the geldings racing manners jockey T. Chambers stated that in the home straight it was her intention to shift out to get better running which may have made it appear that the manners of CRAIG AND HOFF were worse than that of the gelding.
HOLLYWOOD PARK (NZ) – Slow into stride.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
R1 – Tasha Chambers - $300 – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip 7 times prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted
R1 – Brooke Johnson - $400 -AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip 7 times prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted
Suspensions
R2 – Warick Satherley – AR210(1) – 10 days – Failed to weigh in – M/N 16/03/24 till M/N 26/03/24
Adjourned inquiries
R2 – Brooke Johnson – Whip use
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warning/Bars
R1 – COBBO – To present at barrier trials for the purpose of a swab sample
R4 - MY GIRL SPIRIT – Veterinary certificate required
Late scratchings
R1- BORNEES LAD – 7:50am – No rider available
R2 – ANCIENT STYLE - 7:50am – No rider available
R2 – LITTLE MISS BELLE – 7:50am - No rider available
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review. The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant. External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s 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.