QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB
SATURDAY 18 JULY 2020
WEATHER – FINE TRACK – SAND RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P Lane, P Warren
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – L Finlay
Veterinarian/Sample Collection Officer – K Stretton
Starter – C Moore
Race 1: COLONIAL SUPERMARKET CLASS B HANDICAP 1450m
Under Restraint – Slowly away.
Reason For Treason – Slowly away.
The Marshall – Hung out rounding the 1st turn.
Hickson – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
Mackellar’s Voice – Raced wide for the majority.
Race 2: CAVA CONTRACTING OPEN HANDICAP 1450m
LOUD ENOUGH – Began awkwardly.
KAPSET – Raced wide for the majority.
SPANISH HURRICANE - Raced wide for the majority.
MANDALONG PASS - Raced wide for the majority.
Race 3: TREVOR MORRIS BUILDERS QTIS CLASS 4 PLATE 1200m
Bold Sam – Began awkwardly shifting out and inconveniencing a runner to its outside. Shifted out again near the 1000m forcing another runner wider. Jockey J Babarovich reported the gelding had hung out for the majority. Stewards advised Jockey Babarovich who also trains Bold Sam that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
Magic Town – Was inconvenienced by another runner on jumping. A post-race Veterinary examination of the gelding which raced below expectations revealed a poor recovery rate. Trainer D Ballard was of the opinion the gelding may have choked down in running and advised she will consider implementing a gear change prior to next race start.
Rising Boom – Slowly into stride.
Fire Ranger - Slowly into stride.
Crystal Helmet – Was forced wider by another runner near the 1000m. Raced wide for the majority.
Captain’s Pick - Raced wide for the majority.
Grand Symphony - Raced wide without cover for the majority.
Brave Jewel - Raced wide without cover for the majority.
Race 4: CAVA HYDRAULICS OPEN HANDICAP 1000m
Bel Burgess – Slowly away. Shifted wider near the 900m to avoid the kickback in running, racing wide from that point.
Snippy Strategic – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
Zukaz - Raced wide for the majority.
Missed Out - Raced wide for the majority.
Race 5: LEONIE WINKS PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
Wanchai – The mare which was resuming following a lengthy absence from racing underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Slowly into stride. Unable to muster pace in the early and middle stages. Finished tailed off. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed a minor abrasion to the off hind leg.
Cate Rules – Began awkwardly.
Show Some Heart - Shifted wider near the 600m to avoid the kickback in running, racing wide from that point.
Matchfox – Raced wide for the majority.
Lingy – Raced wide for the majority.
Good To Dream - Raced wide for the majority.
Race 6: APG GLASS & ALUMINIUM BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (1) 900m
Party Glow – Shifted in marginally near the 600m, placing runners to its inside in restricted room for a short distance, before being quickly straightened by Jockey R Hancock. Jockey Hancock was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the finish of the race.
Hunting – Raced in restricted room between runners for a short distance passing the 600m.
World Of Pain - Raced in restricted room between runners for a short distance passing the 600m. Raced wide for the majority.
Born To Fire – Raced wide for the majority.
Believe It Or Not - Raced wide for the majority.
Lord Windermere - A post-race Veterinary examination of the gelding which raced below expectations revealed a no abnormalities.
Race 7: APG GLASS & ALUMINIUM BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (2) 900m
Hologram – Shifted out on jumping inconveniencing runners to its outside.
Tofu Mick – Inconvenienced on jumping.
Oakfield Costa - Inconvenienced on jumping.
Ima Pocket Rocket – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly.
Makatiti – Slowly away. Raced wide for the majority.
Our Hussler – Shifted out marginally near the 600m inconveniencing a runner to its outside. Jockey S Mossman was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Framework – Steadied near the 600m when a runner to its inside shifted out marginally. Raced wide for the majority.
Hidden Chief - Raced wide for the majority.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings
Race 3. Bold Sam. Warning on racing manners.
Late rider notifications
Race 1. Too Much Lip – T Brummell.
Race 2. Heroism – K Ballard. Explosive Missile – S Mossman.
Race 4. Zukaz – T Brummell.
Race 5. Sarenda – T Brummell.
Race 6. Encoronada – S Mossman.
All trainers’ explanations accepted.
Late scratchings
Race 5. Eskhara, Marchelline. Both horses withdrawn at 10.00am by order of Stewards due to no rider being available.
Published subject to correction upon revision