RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED STEWARDS REPORT

MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB – FRIDAY 5th JUNE, 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SAND RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – R Smith
Stewards – J Portch
Starter - P Inwood
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – L Smith
Veterinarian – D Weber
Swab Attendant – D Weber

Race 1: CLASS 3 PLATE. 1450 Metres. (7 Starters).
1st – MAN OF MELODY 2nd – GENERAL SON 3rd – ONYA DUSTY 4th – SERENE ROCKET

MAN OF MELODY - In the early stages raced ungenerously with its head in the air and shifted out onto another runner.

GENERAL SON - Was taken wider by another runner soon after the start.

TOO MANY LIES - Soon after start shifted outwards taking another runner wider on the track.

LEICA DUEL (NZ) - Was taken wider on the track soon after the start and raced wide most of the way. Performed below last start form and market expectations. Rider advised run was very disappointing and and mare blew after the race. A post race veterinary examination revealed lacerations and soreness to off fore fetlock. Trainer was advised veterinary certificate of fitness required before starting again.

TIANA - raced wide most of the way.

Race 2: CLASS B HANDICAP. 900 Metres: (8 Starters).
1st – DOLLARISE 2nd – STARLET 3rd – STARZOU 4th - VILLAINOUS LASS

On returning to scale T. Chambers the rider of the third placegetter STARLET lodged an objection against STARZOU (K. Ballard) being declared the second place getter, alleging interference near the 700m. After hearing evidence from both riders and viewing patrol footage of the incident, it was established that near the 700m STARZOU had shifted inwards when not sufficiently clear, resulting in Starlet having to be eased and lose ground. As Stewards were of the opinion that the incident had cost STARLET more than the head margin which separated the two runners at the finish the objection was upheld, and the official placings amended to read 1st DOLLARISE 2nd STARLET 3rd STARZOU. At a subsequent inquiry K. Ballard pleaded guilty to a charge of Careless Riding (AR 137(a). In considering penalty Stewards took into account Jockey Ballard’s guilty plea as well as his excellent record in relation to offences of this nature. Consequently Stewards issued K Ballard with a severe reprimand.

STARLET - Stewards permitted T. Chambers to ride the mare one kilogram overweight. Lost ground near the 700m when tightened by another runner. Raced wide rounding the 600 metre turn. A post race veterinary examination revealed a superficial injury to off hind leg.

JESSETTE - Raced wide rounding the 600 metre turn.

Race 3: MAIDEN HANDICAP. 900 Metres. (7 Starters).
1st – ENCORONADA 2nd – CRAIGLEA SACHA 3rd – SMOOTH MOVING MAMA 4th - FREDRIKSEN

CRAIGLEA SACHA – Jumped awkwardly losing some ground and raced wide rounding the 600 metre turn.

SAINT MARY MAC - Raced wide rounding the 600 metre turn.

PAYOLA - Performed below market expectations when having first start at this track. Stewards questioned trainer Mr. G Tipping who was unable to provide any other tangible explanation. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 4: QTIS CLASS 1 HANDICAP. (1200 Metres). (8 Starters).
1st – KAYAN 2nd – CHATEAU DÓR 3rd – WHAT THE HECK 4th – REFORMER.

KAYAN – Stewards permitted T. Chambers to ride one kilogram overweight. Raced wide rounding the 600 metre turn.

JETEYE WARRIOR – I. Fry was a late riding engagement and as no other rider was available Stewards permitted him to ride two kilograms overweight. Knuckled at the start losing ground.

JOYFUL - Knuckled at the start losing ground.

BOWLED OVER - Raced wide rounding the 600 metre turn.

WHAT THE HECK - Raced wide rounding the 600 metre turn.

Race 5: OPEN HANDICAP 1200 Metres. (5 Starters).
1st – CARRY ME 2nd – CHEERS BROWE (NZ) 3rd – BIANCO ROSSA 4th – STRUMMING

CARRY ME – I Fry was a late riding engagement and as no more suitable rider was available Stewards permitted him to ride one and a half kilograms overweight.

FORTZA - was a late scratching at 5.37pm when it refused to be loaded into the barriers. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all moneys invested on FORTZA be refunded in full and that all successful wagers placed prior to 5.37 p.m. be subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of tickets: win and place, 22¢ win, 23¢ place. Stewards advised trainer Mr. P Inwood that the gelding would be required to obtain two (2) barrier certificates prior to racing again.

BRUNNER – Jumped inwards and bumped another runner.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB INC. FRIDAY 5th JUNE, 2015.

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Race Two - Jockey K. Ballard severely reprimanded for Careless Riding (AR 137)a).
Fines: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Summary of action concerning Thoroughbred Horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Race 5. FORTZA refused to load. Must obtain two (2) barrier certificates prior to racing again.
Warnings: Nil
Certificates: Race 1. LEICA DUEL (NZ). Lame off fore fetlock. Veterinary certificate of fitness required prior to racing again.
Bleeders: Nil

Rider changes/late notification
Race 1: T. Tincknell rode SERENE ROCKET.
Race 2: T. Chambers rode STARLET
Race 3. S. Galvin rode PAYOLA.
Race 4: I. Fry rode JETEYE WARRIOR. T. HILL rode BUENA VIDA.
Race 5: I. Fry rode CARRY ME.

Late Scratchings
Race 5: FORTZA was a late scratching at 5.37pm after refusing to load.