QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT


MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 23rd JULY 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SAND RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS
Steward – P Lane, R Smith
Starter – P Inwood
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – L Smith
Veterinarian – Dr. J Little
Swab Attendant – Veterinarian

Race 1: Maiden Plate 900 metres:
1st – MISS BEAUJOLAIS 2nd – SCHOONER 3rd – LUCKY APACHE 4th – PURFLEET PRINCESS

MESSINES ROSE – After beginning vey awkwardly, shifted out abruptly crowding runners to its outside.

SCHOONER – Was crowded between runners on jumping. Trainer Ms. K North reported that after leaving the course the gelding was found to be lame in the off fore leg. Ms. North was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding being permitted to race again.

TIME AND CHANCE - Was crowded between runners on jumping.

VEGANER – Shifted in on jumping and bumped with another runner.

MADE TO WIN – Was caught wide throughout after being slowly into stride.

LACH’S POCKET – Jockey T Brummell reported that the gelding had been inclined to hang out for the majority of the event placing him at a disadvantage. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr. K Krogh was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.


Race 2: Benchmark 60 Handicap 900 metres:
1st – MOSSALE 2nd – WORLD OF PAIN 3rd – TARA IRONWOD 4th – SETH

FAST ANNIE – Began awkwardly after becoming fractious in the barriers. Was inclined to race ungenerously in the middle stages due to resenting the kickback.

I’M DESPERATE TOO – Was slowly into stride.

KELCHEZ – Lost ground when crowded between runners soon after jumping.

FLAMINGO ROSE – Was inclined to over-race after being crossed by another runner near the 800 metres. Jockey K Aho reported that the mare had resented the kickback throughout.

TUNING – Had to be restrained when racing in restricted room near the 800 metres. Raced wide for the remainder of the event.

SPLASH OUT – Had to be restrained after improving onto heels near the 600 metres.

Race 3: Class B Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – BEA BINGLE 2nd – HAPPY TO BE HERE 3rd – AKHEILOS 4th – COPPER COIN

DASHING DUB – Lost ground at the start after beginning very awkwardly and crowding runners to its outside.

CRYSTAL COURT - Was crowded between runners on jumping. Raced ungenerously throughout due to resenting the kickback.

CARRY TO GOLD - Was crowded between runners on jumping.

COPPER COIN - Was crowded between runners on jumping.

FIRST PAIGE – Shifted in on jumping and bumped with another runner.

AKHEILOS – Raced wide for the majority of the event.

BEA BINGLE – Jockey T Chambers was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR137A for using the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100 metres.

Race 4: Open Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – COURT ACTION 2nd – AVALANCHES 3rd – FOREWARNED 4th – SNAZZY SOX

MASATAKA – Was slowly away.

COURT ACTION – Was buffeted between runners shortly after jumping.

SNAZZY SOX – Was inclined to hang out for a short distance near the 800 metres. Raced wide for the remainder of the event.

MINTARO – Jockey J Babarovich reported that the gelding had been inclined to hang out for the majority of the event placing him at a disadvantage. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr. G Tipping was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.

Race 5: Benchmark 55 Handicap 1200 metres:
1st – DIURNAL TIGER 2nd – BUSH LAWYER 3rd – ROMANTICIZE 4th – SUBOSAMI

SERENE ROCKET – Refused to jump. Missed the start 6 lengths. Trainer Mr. J Bawden was advised that the mare would be required to perform one (1) satisfactory trial prior to being permitted to race again.

AZUSA – Was crowded between runners shortly after jumping. Jockey K Aho reported that the mare had resented the kickback throughout.

ROMANTICIZE – Had to be restrained near the 500 metres when awkwardly placed inside the heels of another runner which had shifted in when marginally clear.

DIURNAL TIGER – Shifted in when marginally clear near the 500 metres inconveniencing another runner. Jockey T Hill was instructed to excercise more care in similar circumstances.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT ISA 23rd JULY 2016

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Nil
Fines: Race 3: Jockey T Chambers - Excessive use of whip. AR137A.
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners.
Bars: Race 1: SCHOONER – Lame off fore leg. Vet certificate required prior to next start.
Race 5: SERENE ROCKET – Refused to jump. One (1) satisfactory trial required prior to next start.
Warnings: Race 1: LACH’S POCKET - Hung out for the majority of the event.
Race 4: MINTARO – Hung out for the majority of the event.
Certificates: Nil
Bleeders: Nil

Rider changes/late notification
Race 2: FAST ANNIE – T Chambers was a late notification. Trainer Mr. D Smith’s explanation was accepted.
Race 2: KELCHEZ – S Galvin was a late notification. Trainer Mr. J Bawden’s explanation was accepted.
Race 3: BEA BINGLE – T Chambers was a late notification. Trainer Mr. G Tipping’s explanation was accepted.
Race 3: SWITCH POINT – K Aho was a late notification. Trainer Mr. J Bawden’s explanation was accepted.
Race 3: DASHING DUB – M Hart was a late notification. Trainer Mr. J Cairns’s explanation was accepted.
Race 5: SERENE ROCKET – J Lait was a late notification. Trainer Mr. J Bawden’s explanation was accepted.
Race 5: SUBOSAMI – T Chambers was a late notification. Trainer Mr. K Krogh’s explanation was accepted.

Late Scratchings
Race 3: YOUR WAY OR MINE. Withdrawn by stewards at 2pm. No suitable rider available.