RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT

MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB - SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 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 – T Smith
Swab Attendant – T Smith

Race 1: Benchmark 65 Handicap 1450 Metres:
1st – MADAME GINOUX 2nd – COURT ACTION 3rd – SMOOTH GENERAL 4th – MOSSALE

When no other rider was available stewards permitted Jockey D Ballard to ride SPLASH OUT 3kg over its declared weight.

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to enable Jockey T Chambers the rider of the third placegetter, SMOOTH GENERAL, to view the photo of the finish. Having done so she was satisfied with the judge's placings and correct weight was declared.

ROTHCOTE – Raced in restricted room for a few strides at the 1300 metres.

MANDALONG PASS – Raced wide from the 600 metres.

SMOOTH GENERAL – Raced wide rounding the 1200 metre and 600 metre turns.

MADAME GINOUX - Raced wide rounding the 600 metre turn.

Race 2: Class 2 Handicap 1000 Metres:
1st – FLAMINGO ROSE 2nd – BUENA VIDA 3rd – SUBOSAMI 4th – DEFINITELY BAY

When no other rider was available stewards permitted Jockey T Chambers to ride SERENE ROCKET 4kg over its declared weight.

When no other rider was available stewards permitted Jockey S McGovern to ride BUENA VIDA 0.5kg over its declared weight.

When no other rider was available stewards permitted Jockey D Ballard to ride DEFINITELY BAY 0.5kg over its declared weight.

SERENE ROCKET – On the start being effected the mare refused to jump and remained in the barriers. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr P Inwood was advised the mare is to successfully complete a barrier trial prior to racing again.

BUENA VIDA – Wide throughout.

DEFINITELY BAY - Jumped inwards onto another runner as the start was effected. A post-race veterinary examination diagnosed the gelding to be lame in the offside front. Trainer Mr C Hampton was advised he is required to provide a veterinary clearance before the gelding again starts in a race.

GOT SWAG - Jumped outwards onto another runner as the start was effected.

NICABELLE - On jumping was contacted by runners to its inside and outside.

SUBOSAMI – Wide throughout.

Race 3: Maiden Plate 1100 Metres:
1st – RIALTO GUY 2nd – CHARLIE CLANG 3rd – HERE HE IS 4th – IMPERFECT

When no other rider was available stewards permitted Jockey T Chambers to ride HERE HE IS 0.5kg over its declared weight.

IMPERFECT – As the gelding was having its first race start in fourteen months Stewards ordered a pre-race veterinary examination. Subsequently the gelding was passed fit to start and took its place in the field. Raced wide rounding the home turn.

HERE HE IS - Contacted by another runner on jumping away.

SHREWD CUSTOMER – Jumped outwards making contact with another runner on jumping.

OUR REET PETITE – Raced wide most of the way.

ALBEZZERA – Upon returning to scale Apprentice G Mitchell reported the mare which was having its first start in the North-West resented the kickback and never travelled comfortably at any stage.

Race 4: Open Handicap 1200 Metres:
1st – ALL FIVES 2nd – FORTZA 3rd – JOHNNYDRAMA 4th – TAP IN BIRDIE

When no other rider was available stewards permitted Jockey D Ballard to ride PISMO BEACH 3.5kg over its declared weight.

When no other rider was available stewards permitted Jockey S McGovern to ride COMMANDING SPUR 1.5kg over its declared weight.

PISMO BEACH – For a considerable distance throughout the middle stages raced tight to the inside of FORTZA.
Jockey T Chambers was reminded of her obligations to allow sufficient racing room for riders to her inside.

COMMANDING SPUR - Raced wide rounding the home turn.

JOHNNYDRAMA – Approaching the 700 metres had to be eased when runners to its outside shifted inward under pressure.

ALL FIVES – Inclined to lay out under pressure rounding the home turn.

Race 5: Benchmark 55 Handicap 1200 Metres:
1st – TOO MANY LIES 2nd – DIURNAL TIGER 3rd – KIEV 4th – ESKERVINTH

GHOST TRAIN - Was a late withdrawal at 12.50pm when no rider was available.

CLEVER ONE - Was a late withdrawal at 12.50pm when no rider was available.

SNAZZY SOX - Was a late withdrawal at 12.50pm when no rider was available.

SHOW US THE WAY – Was a late scratching at 12pm following the gelding becoming cast in its stable and sustaining minor injuries. Trainer Mr R Burrows was advised a veterinary clearance is required prior to the gelding being permitted to start in a race.

When no other rider was available stewards permitted Jockey T Chambers to ride TOO MANY LIES 1.5kg over its declared weight.

VELOCITY IMPACT – Slow to begin. Wide throughout.

MORE TO IT – Jumped awkwardly losing ground.

FOUAREE – Wide throughout.

ESKERVINTH – Raced wide most of the way.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT ISA SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2015

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Nil
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed:
All winners
Bars:
Race 2: SERENE ROCKET – Refused to jump and took no part in the race. Must successfully complete one barrier trial in the presence of stewards.
Race 2: DEFINITELY BAY – Vet clearance required. Lame in the offside front.
Race 5: SHOW US THE WAY – Vet clearance required. Late scratching - injured in stable prior to travelling to the course.
Warnings: Nil
Certificates: Nil
Bleeders: Nil

Rider changes/late notification
Race 1: K Ballard rode MANDALONG PASS.
Race 1: D Ballard rode SPLASH OUT.
Race 2: D Ballard rode DEFINITELY BAY.
Race 2: S McGovern rode BUENA VIDA.
Race 2: T Chambers rode SERENE ROCKET.
Race 3: T Chambers rode HERE HE IS.
Race 4: T Chambers rode FORTZA.
Race 4: D Ballard rode PISMO BEACH.
Race 4: S McGovern rode COMMANDING SPUR.
Race 5: T Chambers rode TOO MANY LIES.
Race 5: T. Tincknell rode MORE TO IT.

Late Scratchings
Race 2: I’M LATE I’M LATE was a late withdrawal at 12.50pm when no suitable rider was available.
Race 5: SHOW US THE WAY was a late withdrawal at 12pm following the gelding being injured in its stable.
Race 5: GHOST TRAIN was a late withdrawal at 12.50pm when no suitable rider was available.
Race 5: PISMO BEACH was a late withdrawal at 12.50pm when no suitable rider was available.
Race 5: CLEVER ONE was a late withdrawal at 4.30pm when no suitable rider was available.
Race 5: COMMANDING SPUR was a late withdrawal at 12.50pm when no suitable rider was available.
Race 5: SNAZZY SOX was a late withdrawal at 12.50pm when no suitable rider was available.