MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB - SATURDAY, 24TH SEPTEMBER 2011

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Sand RAIL – True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M. Haigh
Stewards – A. Williams
Starter – P. Inwood
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – S. Samson/K. Ford
Veterinarian – D. Weber
Swab Attendant – D. Weber

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT:

Jockey R. Sue-San was fined $100 under the provisions of AR 85B for failing to fulfil his riding engagements at Winton on Saturday the 17 of September 2011.

Race 1: Industrea Mining Equipment Class 1 Handicap – 1000 metres:
1st – Dreaming of Nepal 2d – Suntrice 3rd – Strom Bleu 4th – Unswept

SOLARMAN was declared a late scratching at 12:50pm when no rider was available.

At the start JESTERS DELIGHT (J. Rudd) stood flat-footed and as a consequence was slow to begin.

STROM BLEU (L. Dillon) proved difficult to load. Trainer P. Inwood was advised that a warning has been placed on the barrier manners of the gelding.

SUNTRICE (C. Gilby) knuckled on jumping and lost some ground.

When questioned as to the disappointing performance of GLOBAL, Jockey D. Ballard stated that the gelding failed to muster early speed and when placed under pressure near the 600 metres resented racing in the kick-back. Jockey Ballard said that he had advised connections that the gelding would be better suited in races over a longer distance than today’s event. Trainer D. Finter agreed with the comments of Jockey Ballard and informed stewards that he intended to continue with the horse’s preparation and would step GLOBAL up in distance at its next race start. A post-race veterinary examination of GLOBAL revealed that GLOBAL had a small spot on the cornea of its off eye and another mark on the cornea of the near eye, possibly caused by sand irritation.

Race 2: Industrea Mining Technology QTIS Maiden Plate – 1100 metres:
1st – Jabiru Dreaming 2nd – Carnation Reef 3rd – Nothinleicacrownie 4th – Shorty’s Choice

CARNATION REEF (K. Ballard) was slow to muster speed.

Shortly after the start OPTIONAL ROCKET (D. Ballard) was tightened for room between RAVISSANTE FILLE (lT. Hill), which shifted out, and SHORTY’S CHOICE (M. Cummings), which shifted in, resulting in OPTIONAL ROCKET having to be eased.

When questioned as to the seemingly disappointing performance of SHORTY’S CHOICE, Jockey Cummings said that the gelding began awkwardly and when placed under pressure at the 600 metres responded to his riding however, in his opinion finished off the race only fairly. Trainer J. Wright agreed with the comments of Jockey Cummings but was unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination of SHORTY’S CHOICE did not reveal any abnormalities. Mr Wright undertook to advise stewards if anything was amiss with the gelding in the days following the race.

Race 3: Les Huddy Memorial Bracelet Weight For Age – 1100 metres:
1st – Outstandingly 2nd – Headlight 3rd – Crystal Tiger 4th – Aussie Rocke

CRYSTAL TIGER (D. Ballard) knuckled on jumping, almost dislodging Jockey D. Ballard, and lost ground.

RICHART (J. Rodd) began awkwardly.

PERIANDER (N. Evans) shifted out shortly after the start and made contact with OUTSTANDINGLY (L. Dillon).

In the early and middle stages OUTSTANDINGLY (L. Dillon) raced wide.

When questioned as to the disappointing performance of ANCONI, Jockey R. Sue-San stated that rounding the turn near the 800 metres the gelding hung out and made contact with GRAND MARK (T. Hill), which was taken out onto MAJESTIC LION (T. Brummell). Jockey Sue-San said that he placed the gelding under pressure near the 400 metres, however it failed to respond to his riding and in his opinion resented racing inside other runners. Jockey Sue-San commented that this was the first occasion on which he had ridden ANCONI, and added that he was disappointed in the performance of the gelding. Trainer S. Royes said that he was disappointed with the performance of ANCONI and he agreed with the comments of Jockey Sue-San. A post-race veterinary examination of ANCONI did not reveal any abnormalities. Mr Royes said that he intended to continue with the preparation of ANCONI. The explanation was noted.

A post-race veterinary examination of RICHART (J. Rudd), which finished tailed off, revealed that the gelding was displaying mild distress.

Race 4: Industrea Gas Management Lord Derby Stakes Class 3 Plate – 1200 metres:
1st – Chockktorque 2nd – Vivir 3rd – Rapid Leica Jacko 4th – Kid Sundae

READY TO BURN and SILVERTON were declared late scratchings at 12:50pm when no riders were available.

After being placed in the barriers SARABAH ROSE (C. Gilby) became fractious, kicked out and became cast. The mare was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and acting on her advice that SARABAH ROSE was unfit to race, stewards ordered the withdrawal of the mare at 4.40 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on SARABAH ROSE be refunded in full and that all bets made with bookmakers prior to the withdrawal of SARABAH ROSE be paid less the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of successful tickets: win 19¢, place 16¢. Trainer G. Tipping was advised that a warning has been placed on the barrier manners of SARABAH ROSE and that he must furnish a veterinary clearance prior to the mare being permitted to race again. Deductions were calculated using the schedule of deductions under the provisions of LR113(7)a

KID SUNDAE (M. Cummings) stood flat-footed at the start and was slow to begin.

RAPID LEICA JACKO (K. Ballard) knuckled at the start, lost ground and then raced wide throughout.

When questioned as to the disappointing performance of MONEGASQUE, Jockey D. Ballard stated that the gelding began well, took up a position midfield and travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages. Jockey Ballard said that when he placed the gelding under pressure at the 600 metres it responded only fairly to his riding and in his opinion was disappointing. Trainer D. Finter agreed with the comments of Jockey Ballard and added that the gelding will be sent for an immediate spell. The explanations were noted.

Race 5: Industrea Mining Services Spring Cup Open Hadicap – 1450 metres
1st – Sandwood 2nd – Repeat Offender 3rd – Castellani 4th – Commanche Warrior

When questioned as to the performance of JUST A TOUCH, Jockey R. Sue-San stated the gelding was slow to muster early speed, consequently raced wide in the middle stages until near the 700 metres where he took up a position close to the running rail. Jockey Sue-San said that when placed under pressure near the 600 metres JUST A TOUCH responded only fairly to his riding and was disappointing. Jockey Sue-San added that in his opinion JUST A TOUCH resented the kick-back during the event and also was unsuited by the shorter distance of today’s race. Trainer J. Morris agreed with the comments of Jockey Sue-San and undertook to inform stewards as to whether anything was amiss with JUST A TOUCH in the days following the event. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any significant abnormalities. The comments were noted.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB, SATURDAY, 24TH SEPTEMBER 2011

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Nil

Fines
Jockey R. Sue-San: $100 (A.R.85B) – fail to fulfil engagement at Winton, 17/9/11

Suspensions
Nil

Absent jockeys
Nil

Adjourned inquiry
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed: All winners


Bars
RACE 4: SARABAH ROSE – Vet cert.

Warnings
RACE 1: STROM BLEU – Difficult to load into barriers
RACE 4: SARABAH ROSE – Fractious and became cast

Bleeders
Nil

Rider changes/late notifications
Nil

Late Scratchings
RACE 1: SOLARMAN – Late scratching 12.50 p.m. – no rider available
RACE 4: SARAVAH ROSE – Late Scratching at barriers 4.40 p.m.
READY TO BURN – 12.50p.m. – no rider available
SILVERTON – 12.50 p.m. – no rider available