RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB - SATURDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER 2013

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SAND

RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

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



Race 1: Cava Hydraulics Benchmark Handicap – 1450 metres:
1st – I’M HOT 2nd – BOLTONIAN 3rd – LIGHT WARRIOR 4th – SHIMAZU

Stewards accepted the explanation for the late rider declaration of jockey R. Sue- San on FIRST BASE.

Jockey A. Spradau reported that his mount BOLTONIAN slipped at the start resulting in him being slow away. As this was evident on the Stewards patrol film his explanation was noted.

EVERYTHING’S SET (J. Rudd) and CECOTTO (A. Morrinson) raced wide throughout.

Near the 800 metres SHIMAZU (T. Brummell) had to be eased when CECOTTO (A. Morrison) shifted in slightly. Jockey Morrison was advised to exercise more care in future circumstances.

Race 2: Mt Isa Hospital Social Club QTIS Maiden Plate – 1000 metres:
1st – JESSETTE 2nd – TRANSFUSION 3rd – STAND FIRM 4th – SEMILIGHT

Stewards accepted the explanation for the late rider declaration of jockey J. Kropp on SEMILIGHT.


STAND FIRM was fractious behind the barriers and difficult to load. Trainer G. Wiles was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s pre-race manners.




Race 3: Steejo Press Benchmark 65 Handicap – 1000 metres:
1st – FULGORA 2nd – WINDSPLITTER 3rd – FOUAREE 4th – POMATINI

When questioned as to disappointing performance of ROPBALE, Jockey T. Chambers stated that the mare was very worked up before the event and was very fractious in the barriers. Jockey Chambers further stated that ROPBALE began awkwardly resulting in the mare being slow to begin and did not respond to her riding and finished a distant last. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mrs D. Sanderson was advised that the mare must trial to the Stewards satisfaction before being permitted to start again.

FULGORA (App T. Ticknell) raced wide in the middle stages.


When questioned as to the performance of POMATINI which raced below market expectations, Jockey A. Spradau stated that the gelding had been working well leading into this event. Jockey Spradau further stated that POMATINI was looking for the distance of 1200 metres at this stage of its preparation. Trainer R. Burrow agreed with the comments of jockey Spradau and added that there were no races available at the distance of 1200 metres so he decided to race POMATINI over today’s distance of 1000 metres again. Mr Burrow further added that he will start the gelding over 1200 metres next start. Stewards noted their explanations.


Race 4: CNW Electrical Open Handicap – 1100 metres:
1st – ROCKET ON BY 2nd – DIMI THE DANCER 3rd – SURPASSER 4th – FASTER BUSTER

Stewards accepted the explanation for the late rider declaration of jockey J. Rudd on FASTER BUSTER.


When DIMI THE DANCER (T. Chambers) failed to muster any early speed, jockey Chambers stated that she found herself at the rear of the field, but then pressured her mount to take up its customary leading position.


When questioned as to the disappointing performance of CASTAWAY, Jockey A. Morrison stated that the gelding was very worked up before the event and was very fractious in the barriers. Jockey Morrison further stated that it began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin and when placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer B. Braden subsequently advised Stewards that when CASTAWAY had cooled down after the event it revealed the gelding to be lame in the near hind leg. Mr Braden was advised a veterinary certificate of clearance would be required before the gelding is permitted to start again.




Race 5: Presentation Nite 23 November Class B Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – STROM BLEU 2nd – TAP IN BIRDIE 3rd – LE LIDO 4th – ALSOUQ

As CARDIFF ARMS was backing up from the Cloncurry race meeting on 2 November 2013, Stewards acceded to a late gear request of Blinkers off and tongue tie on by Trainer J Morris. A public announcement was made to this effect.

SPECK OF GOLD knuckled badly at the start dislodging its rider T. Hill, who suffered a harmless fall.

At the start MATTY’S SEQUEL (K. Ballard) lost ground when tightened for room between LE LIDO (M. Heart) and TAP IN BIRDIE (T. Chambers) both of which shifted ground.

WISE MAN SAY (J. Rudd) raced wide throughout.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB, SATURDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER 2013

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Nil

Fines
Nil

Suspensions
Nil

Absent jockeys
Nil

Adjourned inquiry
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed: All winners


Bars
RACE 3: ROPABLE – Fractious in the barriers – trail to the Stewards satisfaction.
RACE 4: CASTAWAY – lame near hind leg – vet certificate required.

Warnings
RACE 2: STAND FIRM – Difficult to load into barriers.


Bleeders
Nil

Rider changes/late notifications
Race 1: FIST BASE – R. Sue – San
Race 2: SEMILIGHT – J. Kropp
Race 4: FASTER BUSTER – J. Rudd


Late Scratchings
Nil