QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 28th APRIL 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE        TRACK – SAND            RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P Lane
Starter – D Jones
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – L Winks
Veterinarian – K Stretton                                                                                                                                           
Swab Attendant – Veterinarian
 
GENERAL
Stewards intend to interview Jockey J Esser in relation to his non-attendance at today’s race meeting. Jockey Esser was replaced in Race 1 by Jockey T Tincknell as the rider of ZOOKS.
 
Race 1: GAMBLING COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1450m
 
THE GIRLS IN PARIS – Slowly away.
 
THE KING’S MAGIC – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
ROCK SPARK - Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 2: NORTH WEST TOURS CLASS B HANDICAP 900m
 
LORD WINDEMERE – Began awkwardly.
 
JUST PRETENDS – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 3: LEONIE WINKS PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
 
MUNGI which was resuming following a prolonged absence from racing was inspected by the Veterinarian and passed fit to start.
 
OAKFIELD SUNSET – Slowly into stride.
 
EYNHALLOW – Reluctant to proceed to the barriers, delaying the start. Was inclined to lay in in the early and middle stages despite the efforts of Jockey T Tincknell. Hampered another runner near the 600m. Trainer Ms. T Parry was advised that warnings would be placed on the mare’s pre-race and racing manners.
 
SHOW THE LOOK – Was hampered by another runner which was inclined to lay in near the 600m.
 
Race 4: GET TO OUR NEXT SEAFOOD NIGHT 18 MAY BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1000m
 
JETTY BETTY – Slowly away. Reluctant to stretch out in the early and middle stages due to resenting the kickback.
 
SIRTIME – Slowly into stride.
 
TUNING – Raced wide for the majority.
 
TIDAL RIP – Shifted in marginally near the 650m tightening another runner. Jockey M Hart was issued with a reprimand for careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a).
 
DIURNAL TIGER – Rider K Ballard reported that the gelding was inclined to hang out in the early and middle stages placing him at a disadvantage. Had to be restrained near the 650m when tightened by another runner which shifted in marginally.
 
Race 5: BOOK A TABLE FOR MOTHERS DAY MAY 12th OPEN HANDICAP 1000m
 
WEATHERVANE - Shifted out abruptly on jumping hampering runners to its outside.
 
WORLD OF PAIN – Was hampered on jumping by another runner which shifted out abruptly.
 
CRAIGLEA CRUZ - Was hampered on jumping by another runner which shifted out abruptly. Unable to obtain clear running over the concluding stages.
 
ELDRICK – Raced 3 wide without cover in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 6: STEEJO PRESS CLASS 6 PLATE 1200m
 
NIGHT WOLF – Began awkwardly. Bumped with another runner soon after jumping.
 
TOO MANY LIES – Bumped by another runner soon after jumping. Jockey J Babarovich reported the gelding was inclined to hang out for some distance passing the 400m. A post-race Veterinary inspection revealed no abnormalities.
 
SPLIT THE ATOM – Was inclined to hang in in the early and middle stages.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT ISA 28th APRIL 2018
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Race 4. Jockey M Hart. AR137(a) Careless riding.
Absent jockeys: J Esser
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners.
Warnings: Race 3. EYNHALLOW. Warnings on pre-race and racing manners.
 
Rider changes/late notification
Race 1: ZOOKS was ridden by T Tincknell.
Race 3: FLYING MAGIC was ridden by D Ballard. Trainer’s explanation accepted.
Race 4: MANDALONG PASS was ridden by D Sparks. Trainer’s explanation accepted.
Race 5: WEATHERVANE was ridden by D Sparks. Trainer’s explanation accepted.
Race 6: TOO MANY LIES was ridden by J Babarovich. Trainer’s explanation accepted.


 
Late Scratchings