QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
SURAT DIGGERS TURF CLUB
SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER  2025
  
WEATHER  -  Fine        TRACK RATING -  Good 3    RAIL -  True
 
OFFICIALS 
Stewards – S. Coulthard (Chair), W. Glass
GENERAL
App T Wheeler was unable to ride at today’s meeting due to an injury.  Changes made as per the Stewards Summary Report.
Stewards permitted the following overweight:
Race 3: J Baker +.50kg
Race 1:ST GEORGE MACHINERY / AGNVET / HAYES SPRAYING MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
DESTINY GUNGHO – As the gelding had not started for an extended period it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Bumped passing the 300m.
MISS BEES WINGS – Jockey D Evans reported the mare didn’t feel comfortable throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer G Postle was advised a warning would be placed on the mare for a poor performance.
PRINCESS MONEYBAGS – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
VIKING TREASURE – Slow into stride. Passing the 300m shifted out bumping DESTINY GUNGHO. Laid out over the concluding stages.
Race 2:AGROCORP / NUTRIEN AG / HOMESTEAD AGRIBUSINESS BENCHMARK 55 HCAP 1000m
CASH LANDING – Slow into stride.
BEST SIDE – Was momentarily eased shortly after the start when App P Fergusson-Smith felt something may have been amiss with the gelding however after a few strides felt her mount was fit to continue racing. Hung out under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
JOEY JAWS (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
SCARLETT THUNDER - Raced wide throughout.
HERE'S TO POWER – Jockey J Baker reported his mount didn’t handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
 Race 3:RSL SURAT SUB BRANCH/SURAT NEW ROYAL HOTEL/RURAL INSURANCE SERVICE OPEN HCAP 1200m
VILLADEN (NZ) – Momentarily held up rounding the home turn. Laid out under pressure from the 200m to 100m.
KAT CHINNA – As jockey J Baker was to be overweight, he was replaced by Jockey A. Sewell. Jockey J Baker was fined $100 pursuant to AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
Race 4:DAPCO FARMING / MOONGOOL CHAROLAIS / FORMOSA FARMING / FRITH FARMING QTIS BENCHMARK 50 HCAP 1200m
BEE TWO – Approaching the 200m bumped with MISS BITTERSWEET when laying out under pressure. App P Fergusson-Smith was advised to stop and straighten her mount under similar circumstances.
RUMI STAR – Slow to begin.
SIR OCCY – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Jockey J Baker pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip 13 times prior to the 100m and 17 times in totality. J Baker’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 11 days to commence 21st September up to and including 1st October 2025. Jockey Baker was advised of his right to an appeal.
SMIKO – Raced wide throughout.
MISS BIITTERSWEET – Bumped approaching the 200m.
 Race 5:OGT AND SURAT DIGGERS RACE CLUB SURAT DIGGERS' CUP BENCHMARK 65 HCAP 1400m
 KIPTANUI – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 OAKFIELD TARGET – Laid out under pressure from the 200m to 100m.
LEGISLATE – Slow to begin. When questioned, jockey J Baker stated the gelding didn’t let down throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer W Baker was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again. Trainer W Baker was fined the sum of $100 pursuant to AR106(1) for having the gelding presented to the mounting yard without a tongue-tie.
RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS – Began awkwardly then raced keenly in the back straight.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees:
Suspensions 
Race 4 – Jockey J Baker - AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip – 11-days.
Fines
Race 3: Jockey J Baker – AR190(3) – Accepting a ride when overweight - $100
Trainer W Baker – AR106(1) – Incorrect gear - $100.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses 
 Horses Sampled Post-Race 
 All winners. 
Warnings and Bars 
Race 1: MISS BEES WINGS – Poor performance – Warning
Race 5: LEGISLATE – Lame off foreleg – Vet clearance
LATE SCRATCHING/S 
The following horses were late scratching by order of Stewards at 11:35am due to no riders being available:
Race 1: LEROY LION , VALOURHEE
Race 2: COINCIDE , BIRAGUE
Race 4: SERIAL OFFENDER
Race 5: SHEZAVIXEN
LATE RIDER CHANGES 
R1: HOWLER: App P Fergusson-Smith replaced App T Wheeler
R2: BEST SIDE: App P Fergusson-Smith replaced App T Wheeler
R3: CRAZY RUSSIAN: App P Fergusson-Smith replaced App T Wheeler
R4: BEE TWO: App P Fergusson-Smith replaced App T Wheeler
R5: OAKFIELD TARGET: App P Fergusson-Smith replaced App T Wheeler
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decision 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.