QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION STEWARDS REPORT
MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 29th JUNE, 2019.
WEATHER – FINE TRACK – Sand
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – R. Smith
Stewards – T. Hudson
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – L. Winks
Veterinarian – Dr K. Stretton
Swab attendants – Veterinarian
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter – D. Jones
Race 1: DOLLY’S DREAM BENCHMARK 55 Handicap. (1450 Metres).
BLOSSOM – Slow to begin and raced wide in the early stages.
MY CRIMSON LAD – Shifted in on jumping, hampering another runner. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
NITRO CITY – Hampered by another runner on jumping.
MOVING TARGET – Slipped on jumping and was hampered shortly afterwards.
ALBERT THE ROCKET – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
MARY’S GIRL – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
Race 2:– TREVOR MORRIS BUILDERS QTIS MAIDEN PLATE. (1000 Metres).
ACEEM – Raced wide throughout.
CHAUSIE – Inclined to hang near the 150 metres when weakening.
Race 3 –CAVA BENCHMARK 55 Handicap (1000 Metres).
BAWAARDI ROCKET – Slow to begin and unable to muster speed in the early stages.
WILL SHE APPEAL – Raced wide throughout.
INCISION – Raced wide throughout.
LORD MAL – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
BORN TO FIRE – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
ALPHA STRYKE – Finished a disappointing and distant last. Trainer was unable to offer any information as to the reason for the poor performance, stating it was the mare’s second start since a spell and was possibly still a bit big in condition. Post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.
Race 4 –COLONIAL SUPERMARKET BENCHMARKET 65 HANDICAP. (1200 Metres).
LEICA CELEBRE – Raced wide throughout.
DEVIL’S FIRE – Performed poorly finishing a distant last. Was slow to begin and from the 800 metres continued to lose ground. Was having second start after a lengthy spell. Trainer interviewed and stated he believes the gelding’s performances will improve as fitness improves. Post-race veterinary examination reveal no apparent abnormalities.
Race 5:– DO IT FOR DOLLY CLASS 1 HANDICAP. (1200 Metres
I’M A POCKET ROCKET – Jumped awkwardly throwing head in to the air.
FAIRMONT – Shifted in on jumping hampering another runner. Raced wide throughout.
ROCK TSAR – Hampered by another runner on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
BOOTIFULBLUE – Had to be restrained for several strides when racing in restricted room negotiating the 600m turn.
SKIPPER’S CALL – When negotiating the 600m turn was inclined to hang out resulting in another runner being taken wider.
ENTERPRISE ROSIE – Raced in restricted room between the 800 metres and 600 metres.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees - Nil
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses - Nil
Horses swabbed - All winners
Bans - Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 1. PRINCE OF BARODA – Scratched 8am with consent of Stewards.
Race 2. PRINCIPLE – Scratched 8am with consent of Stewards.
Race.3 CAPTAIN’S PICK 11.45am, SALTWATER SLEDGE 11.50am, EXOTERICAL 12.30pm all Scratched. No rider available.
Race 5. ONEMORE FOR WILSON 11.45am, HUNTING 11.45am, SERIOUSLY HAPPY 11.45am and HIDONAL 12.45pm were all scratched as no rider available.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. R. McMahon rode TESTA ROSSA