Queensland Racing Limited

Stewards Report



MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB INC. – BUCHANAN PARK RACECOURSE - SATURDAY 28/04/2007.

WEATHER – FINE. TRACK RATING – FAST & VERY DUSTY. (SAND TRACK SURFACE).
RAIL – TRUE.

OFFICIALS:

Chairman of Stewards – Chris Waters
Stewards – Tony Anderson
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judges – Linda Huddy & Amanda McHugh
Veterinarian – Donna Weber
Swabbing Attendant – Donna Weber
Swabbing Assistant – Stevie Inwood
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter – Tom Atkinson
Club Video Camera Operator – Rhyston Williamson
Photo Finish Operator – Amanda McHugh



Total Prizemoney: $18,000. QTIS: N/A.





Race 1: Four Weeks To Go – Maiden Plate. Distance – 1000 Metres - (4 Starters).

1st – DESERT KNOWLEDGE 2nd – OSCARLENO 3rd – IRONHIDE 4th – CEDE NULLIS

PEPPERTREE DANCER was scratched after final acceptances. Trainer Mr George Tipping pleaded guilty to a breach of the rules under the terms of LR42(2), in that he failed to lodge an amended stable return for CEDE NULLIS by the prescribed time (showing the correct ownership). Mr Tipping was subsequently fined the sum of $50 (fifty dollars). In arriving at penalty stewards took into consideration all the circumstances involved. When Apprentice Corey Gilby failed to arrive on course by the prescribed time, stewards approved a late riding change with Apprentice John Rudd being semaphored as the rider for IRONHIDE. At a subsequent inquiry, Apprentice Corey Gilby pleaded guilty under the terms of AR85B, in that he failed to arrive on course fulfil his riding engagement on IRONHIDE. Apprentice Gilby was subsequently fined the sum of $50 (fifty dollars). In arriving at penalty stewards took into consideration the circumstances involved and also it was Apprentice Gilby’s first (1st) offence of this nature. Stewards also reprimanded Apprentice Gilby for unacceptable attire (under the terms of AR86), and informed him that a more severe penalty may occur in future. IRONHIDE (Apprentice J. Rudd) hung inwards under hard riding leaving the 300 metre mark, which necessitated its rider having to stop riding and straighten his mount on more then one occasion. Following the event Apprentice J. Rudd (the rider of IRONHIDE), advised the stewards that the gelding had demonstrated a tendency to hang inwards throughout the entire event.

Race 2: Rock It Barnsey – Class 3 Plate. Distance – 1100 Metres - (6 Starters).

1st – GOLDEN DRAKE 2nd – QUICK MAN 3rd – GUNMAN 4th – BUCKO

BUCKO (Apprentice J. Rudd) was fractious in the barriers prior to a start being effected. Both KAPELAS (D. Price) and THE COOLER (D. Ballard) were a fraction slow away. No other reportable racing incidents in running. It was noted that KAPELAS (D. Price) compounded over the final 250 metres of the event, finishing a considerable distance from the main portion of the field.








Race 3: First Bull Ride – Class 1 Plate. Distance – 1450 Metres - (6 Starters).

1st – MY FYVEIGHT 2nd – ROYAL BULLION 3rd – POINT THE FINGER 4th – THE BREWSTER

When Jockey A. Spradau was unable to make the allotted weight, stewards approved a late riding change with Jockey K. Ballard being semaphored as the rider for THE BREWSTER. At a subsequent inquiry Jockey A. Spradau was fined the sum of $50 (fifty dollars) for a breach of AR120(b) – (overweight). In arriving at penalty stewards took into consideration the circumstances involved. When a start was effected ROYAL BULLION (D. Price) reared in the air, subsequently the gelding lost considerable ground. MARCHINETTE (R. Lock) was slow away, due to jumping awkwardly when the gates were released. No other reportable racing incidents in running.


Race 4: Complex Grand Opening – Weight For Age. Distance – 1450 Metres - (5 Starters).

1st – KING WELLS 2nd – MURDSA 3rd – REGULUS (NZ) 4th – CHOIMAR

REGULUS (NZ) (Apprentice C. Gilby) was a fraction slow away. Approaching the 100 metre mark, KING WELLS (K. Ballard) became unbalanced for a short distance when the gelding changed stride on several occasions. As a result its rider was obliged to stop riding and straighten his mount.

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ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

BOOKMAKERS: Two (2) bookmakers fielded at the meeting (JD Comerford & GN Saunders). (Local Hold $5,809 – Intrastate Hold: (Eagle Farm) - $7,409 – Interstate Hold $11,003 – Total Hold $24,221).

TOTAL STARTERS: 21

































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT ISA CLUB INC.– SATURDAY 28/04/2007.


Summary of action concerning Licensees

Reprimands –
Apprentice Corey Gilby– Unacceptable attire – AR86.

Fines –
Race 1: Trainer Mr George Tipping $50 (fifty dollars) – Failed to lodge an amended stable return for Cede Nullis by the prescribed time, (showing the correct ownership) – LR42(2).

Race 1: Apprentice Jockey Corey Gilby $50 (fifty dollars) – Failed to fulfil riding engagement on Ironhide, when arrived late on course – AR85B.

Race 3: Jockey Aaron Spradau $50 (fifty dollars) – Overweight, when unable make the allotted weight on The Brewster and subsequently replaced – AR120(b).

Suspensions – Nil

Disqualifications – Nil

Injuries - Nil

Absent Jockeys – Apprentice Corey Gilby – (Forced to forgo one (1) ride when late arriving on course).

Horses Swabbed – All Winners.

Bleeders – Nil.

Veterinary Certificates – Nil.

Warnings on Horses – Nil.

Requirements for retrial/barrier certificates- Nil.

Falls – Nil

Plating issues – Nil

Protests- Nil.


Summary of Rider Alterations/Race Book Changes

Race 1: Ironhide – (Apprentice John Rudd replaced Apprentice Corey Gilby, who failed to arrive on course by the prescribed time).

Race 3: The Brewster – (Keith Ballard replaced Aaron Spradau – overweight).




Late Scratchings

Nil.