QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB
 
MOUNT ISA – TUESDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine/Overcast        TRACK RATING –  Sand           RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – L Winks
Veterinarian – Dr A Steel
Swab Attendants – Dr A Steel
Starter – C Moore
 
 
 
Race 1: CLASS B HANDICAP 1000m
 
The start of the event was significantly delayed when the Veterinary Surgeon was delayed arriving on course.
 
 
TANK ATTACK- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped by another runner on jumping and was carried in bumping with a further runner. Commenced to tire from the 800m and finished tailed off. Raced wide for the majority.
 
PURE RUBICK- The start of the race was further delayed when the gelding underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection at the barriers and was found to be lame in the near foreleg and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 12:25pm. All monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and placegetters prior to 12:55pm are as follows:
 
5 cents in the dollar for the win
7 cents in the dollar for the place
 
Trainer T Parry was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness before being permitted to race again.
 
SIZZLING TOUCH- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
LIVELY LASS- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
 
 
Race 2: OPEN QTIS HANDICAP 1200m
 
TOO HOT TO HOLD- After beginning on terms with the field was unable to muster the pace to maintain its position and assumed a trailing position throughout.
 
CRAIGLEA ALTONA- Raced wide for the majority.
 
LEVEL EIGHT- Raced wide for the majority. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have lost a near side front plate in running.
 
 
 
Race 3: CLASS B HANDICAP 1450m
 
OR ELSE- Proved difficult to load. Trainer T Parry was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners. Buffeted between runners on jumping and lost ground as a result.
 
ZOUNATE- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
DEEP SEEDED (FR)- Shifted in on jumping bumping with another runner.
 
HILLANDALE (NZ)- Trailed the field throughout and finished tailed off. Raced wide for the majority.
 
DALBERGIA- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 4: OPEN HANDICAP 1450m
 
NIGHT ATTIRE- Raced wide for the majority. Placed under pressure from the 600m but failed to respond and consequently lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a minor hoof injury in running.
 
KAPSET- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 5: MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
 
The Start of the race was significantly delayed when the front barrier gates opened and SUNNY EKCELS (R McMahon) galloped riderless for an extended period before being re-captured. The gelding was subsequently declared a late scratching at 2:47pm. All monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and placegetters prior to 2:47pm are as follows:
 
7 cents in the dollar for the win
5 cents in the dollar for the place
 
As the cause of the front barrier gates opening unexpectedly was deemed to be an equipment malfunction no further action was taken.
 
LATIN DAYZ- As the front barrier gates had opened unexpectedly and the gelding had gone a short distance before being restrained by its rider it subsequently underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
 
 
Race 6: QTIS CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000m
 
Due to storm activity in the area start times for Races 6 and 7 were brought forward. Patrons were made aware by way of oncourse announcement.
 
No Racing incidents.
 
 
 
Race 7: CLASS 3 Plate 1200m
 
No Racing incidents.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 1- PURE RUBICK- Veterinary certificate of fitness
Race 3- OR ELSE- Warning- Difficult to load
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Stewards accepted all late rider declarations for this meeting due to administrative and clerical issues
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1- PURE RUBICK- Veterinary certificate.
Race 5- SUNNY EKCELS- No action taken.
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.