RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB - SATURDAY, 12TH MAY 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SAND

RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

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




Race 1: Welcome Hospital Social Club Members & Guests Class B Handicap – 1000 metres:
1st – ARGOLIS 2nd – BASALTIC BANNE 3rd – LIKE CLOCKWORK 4th – ALWAYS PERSIANGULF

LIFE BELL (J. Rudd) began awkwardly and as a consequence lost ground.

ALWAYS PERSIANGULF (M. Morris) began awkwardly.

ARGOLIS (D. Ballard) and LIKE CLOCKWORK (A. Spradau) raced wide throughout.

Near the 200 metres ALWAYS PERSIANGULF (M. Morris) dipped causing it’s rider to become unbalanced for several strides.


Race 2: Doctors, Nurses & Health Workers QTIS Maiden Plate – 1100 metres:
1st – NOBLE BLOOD 2nd – MONTH OF SUNDAYS 3rd – LOST EVERYTHING 4th – DEXTERITY

NOT A GREAT LOOK (T. Hill) after jumping failed to muster any early speed.

COUNT NIKOLAI (A. Spradau) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

NOBLE BLOOD (J. Rudd) raced wide throughout.

Near the 200 metres SPACE SAVER (R. Sue – San) had to be eased when tightened for room between LOST EVERYTHING (K. Ballard) who had a tendency to hang out and NOBLE BLOOD (J. Rudd) who had a tendency to hang in. Both riders K. Ballard and J. Rudd were advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Race 3: Better Choices & Better Health Class 2 Handicap – 1200 metres:
1st – NAUTICAT 2nd – MEGAROYALE 3rd – POMATINI 4th – KBENGAL

ENCOSTA SEQUALO (J. Rudd) was slow to begin.

NAUTICAT (A. Spradau) and KBENGAL (R. Sue – San) made contact shortly after the start.

EQUALES (K. Ballard), VIVIR (M. Morris) and ENCOSTA SEQUALO (J. Rudd) all raced wide throughout.

D. Ballard the rider of POMATINI reported that near the 700 metres the gelding had a tendency to hang in placing him on the heels of NAUTICAT (A. Spradau) and as a consequence POMATINI had to be steadied.

Jockey K. Ballard could offer no excuses for the disappointing performance of EQUALES. Trainer G. Tipping stated that EQUALES may have failed to carry the large impost weight of 62 kilograms. A post – race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormalities.


Race 4: Happy Mothers Day Class 4 Handicap – 1450 metres:
1st – HELLUVA HURRY 2nd – MOON BOY 3rd – I’M HOT 4th – GLOBAL

MOON BOY (J. Rudd) and I’M HOT (M. Morris) raced wide throughout.

When questioned as to the seemingly disappointing performance of GLOBAL, jockey K. Ballard stated that GLOBAL travelled well but failed to accelerate over the concluding stages as it has in previous starts. Trainer D. Finter stated that he was disappointed with GLOBAL’S performance and that the gelding would be sent for an immediate spell.



Race 5: Get Ready For Cup Day June 9TH Open Handicap – 1450 metres
1st – COMMANCHE WARRIOR 2nd – ROCKET ON BY 3rd – SUPER STROP 4th – NORWEGIAN

FINAL ROAR (T. Hill) was slow to begin.

SUPER STROP (M. Morris) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

A post – race veterinary examination of ANCONI which raced below market expectations, did not reveal any abnormalities.



ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB, SATURDAY, 12TH MAY 2012

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Nil

Fines
Nil


Suspensions
Nil

Absent jockeys
Nil

Adjourned inquiry
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Bars
Nil

Warnings
Nil

Bleeders
Nil

Rider changes/late notifications
Nil



Late Scratchings
Race 2: YO ADRIAN – late scratching @12:20pm – no rider available.
Race 3: BUDDYBONEY – late scratching @ 12:20pm – no rider available