RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
MAXWELTON RACE CLUB @ MOUNT ISA – SUNDAY 2ND APRIL 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE        TRACK RATING – SAND                      RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Portch
Stewards – R Smith
Starter – S Hartnett
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – L Winks
Veterinarian – M Parsons
Swab Attendant – M Parsons
 
Race 1: Elrose Plant Hire Patrons Open Plate 900 metres:
1st – LE CAP     2nd – FIVE O’CLOCK     3rd – CRAIGLEA CRUZ 4th – BOOT SHAKER
 
SHANTUNG BOXER – Fractious in the barriers. Rider reported at the 600 metres the gelding shifted out abruptly, took a number of awkward strides and lost ground when faced with the kickback of the riders in front.
 
AUGUSTE – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 2: Len Dowd & Co. Electrical QTIS Benchmark 50 Handicap 900 metres:
1st – GOOD MOOD        2nd – CRAIGLEA SWIFT           3rd – ONE TUFF CUPCAKE       4th – TRESSLES
 
BORN TO FIRE – Very fractious in the barriers. Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Trainer Ms S Gabriel-Royes was advised that a warning would be put on the gelding’s barrier manners.
 
WHISPER WILLOW – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
ONE TUFF CUPCAKE – Began awkwardly.
 
MARINE ON PARADE – Raced wide throughout. Rider reported the gelding raced green and resented the kickback.
 
Race 3: Richmond Freight Transport Maiden Plate 1000 metres:
1st – THE MONKEY       2nd – MESSINES ROSE 3rd – GUACAMOLE       4th – PURE FETISH
 
VIENNA GEM – Began awkwardly.
 
ROCKET ELEMENT – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 4: Bob Clarke Memorial Class B Handicap 1200 metres:
1st – POTHOLES           2nd – SNITZEL ROSE    3rd – VEGANER            4th – RED CHARMER
 
DIAMOND KAZ – After being loaded became fractious delaying the start. Slow to begin thereafter. Trainer Mrs D Ballard was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s barrier manners.
 
VEGANER – Raced wide throughout.
 
LOGAN’S RUN - Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 5: Liberty Rural Maxwelton Cup Benchmark 65 Handicap 1200 metres:
1st – FIRA         2nd – HE’S A MAGICIAN            3rd – OAKFIELD REBEL           4th – DIURNAL TIGER
 
MAHONGA – Slow into stride.
 
WHAT THE HECK – Blundered shortly after the start. Shifted out around heels at the 1000 metres.
 
CALDANE – Raced wide throughout.
 
FIRA – Raced wide throughout.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT ISA, SUNDAY 2ND APRIL 2017
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
 
Bars/Warnings:
Race 2: BORN TO FIRE – Reared at start. Warning.
Race 4: DIAMOND KAZ – Fractious in the barriers. Warning.
 
Rider changes/late notification
Race 2: Jockey A Spradau rode MARINE ON PARADE
Race 2: Jockey R Hancock rode TRESSLES
Race 3: Jockey R Hancock rode VIENNA GEM
Race 4: Jockey A Spradau rode BEA BINGLE
Race 4: Jockey R Hancock rode MISHANI TRADER
 
Late Scratchings
Race 1: RAPT IN RUMBA – Change in venue.
Race 2: CHAT TIME - Change in venue.
Race 2: ORCHESTRAL PRINCE - Change in venue.
Race 2: MISS ROSENBERG – No rider available.
Race 2: RAPID QUALO – No rider available.
Race 3: ZEDAHEEL - Change in venue.
Race 4: THE GIRLS IN PARIS – No rider available.
Race 4: RUBIDUS – No rider available.
Race 5: SMOOTH GENERAL - Change in venue.
Race 5: SLADE AMIGOS - Change in venue.
Race 5: NYMBOI - Change in venue.