Race Day Stewards’ Report
 
Mount Isa Thoroughbreds
Date: Thursday 8th August, 2019
Track: Sand – Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: In True Position
Stewards Panel: P Lane, T Hudson
Officials: K Stretton (Veterinarian/Sample Collection Officer) M Bieri (Judge) C Moore (Starter), B Smith (Assistant Starter), Stewards (Clerk of Scales)
Race 1: CNW THE LEADING INDEPENDENT OPEN PLATE 1000m
Le Chef – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
Wicked Wiki - Bumped with another runner on jumping.
Mandalong Pass – Commenced to lose ground passing the 600m. Finished tailed off. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Yarrapower – Raced wide without cover for the majority. When questioned Jockey R McMahon advised that the gelding which was racing 2nd up from a 14 month absence had travelled comfortably in the race before its run peaked over the concluding stages. Jockey McMahon was nonetheless reminded of his responsibility to ride his mounts out to the finish line. Trainer Mr J Morris advised that due to a change of plans Yarrapower’s preparation had been slightly interrupted and he would have preferred to give the gelding one more gallop coming into to today’s race. Both explanations were noted. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Race 2: CNW WORKING WITH THE ISA CLASS 3 PLATE 1200m
Our Crimson Lad – Trainer Mr C Hampton was fined the sum of $100.00 under LR67 for late declaration of Jockey A Spradau.
Alik – Underwent a pre-race Veterinary inspection after becoming fractious in transit to the racecourse and was passed fit to start. Reluctant to load. Slowly away. Raced wide for the majority. On returning to the enclosure the blinkers were found to have become loose and shifted in running. A post-race Veterinary inspection revealed minor abrasions to the nearside stifle.
In Two Minds – Bled first time from both nostrils in running. Trainer’s Representative Ms T Parry  was advised the mandatory 3 months ban from racing would apply and that the gelding would be required to gallop 1000m satisfactorily in the presence of a Steward prior to again being permitted to start in a race. AR79.   
Race 3: CNW MT ISA MAILMAN EXPRESS CUP QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
Dawn Assault – Raced wide for the majority. Jockey R McMahon was fined the sum of $200 for excessive whip use prior to 100m. AR132
Southcurly –On returning to scale, Jockey J Babarovich reported that his saddle had shifted back prior to the home turn, placing him at a severe disadvantage over the concluding stages.
Tracy’s Echo – Jockey D Ballard reported that the mare, which performed below market expectations, had failed respond to his urgings over the concluding stages and in his opinion. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery rate.
Race 4: CNW PROUD AUSTRALIAN CLASS 4 HANDICAP 900m
Ima Pocket Rocket – Raced ungenerously in the early stages when placed in restricted room between runners.
Hunting – Raced wide for the majority
Sugar Ray Red – Raced wide for the majority
Race 5: CNW LIGHTING THE ISA CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m
Al Mah Rocket – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly and soon after was inconvenienced when crowded between runners.
Enterprise Rosie – Slowly after beginning very awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
Lord Mal – Laid in passing the 700m crowding runners to its inside
No Hat No Play – Taken in near the 700m by another runner which laid in.
The Big Sheila – Restrained near the 700m when placed in restricted room.
Stole The Show – Raced wide for the majority
No Crystal Ball – Raced wide for the majority
Race 6. CNW MT ISA QANTAS BUSINESS REWARDS OPEN HANDICAP 1450m
Recalculate – Slowly away. Raced wide for the majority.
Loud Enough – Raced wide for the majority.
Travel In Style – Raced wide for the majority.
Royal Script – Tired noticeably over the concluding stages.
Race 7. CNW MT ISA BILLY BRADEN MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1450m
Mary’s Girl – Underwent a Veterinary examination behind the barriers and was passed fit to start. Jockey R McMahon reported that the mare had been reluctant to stretch out in the early stages, but when shifted wider on the track, finished off the race fairly.
Fire Ranger – Slowly away
Devil’s Fire – Slowly away
Albert the Rocket – Jockey S Mossman reported that he elected to shift wider soon after the start, in order to avoid the kickback in running.
Flossy – Raced wide for the majority
King Solomon – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race Day Summary
 
Licensee actions
Fines
Race 2. Trainer C Hampton. Late rider. $100.00 (LR67).
Race 3. Jockey R McMahon. Excessive whip use. $200. AR132.
Riding Changes / Late Riders
Race 2. Our Crimson Lad was ridden by A Spradau.
 
Thoroughbred actions
Swabs samples taken for analysis
Post-race
All winners.
Bars
Race 2 – In Two Minds. Bled both nostrils. 3 month ban and a 1000m satisfactory gallop. AR79.
 
Thisreport 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.