QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MAREEBA RACE CLUB SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2021
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – N/A
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – Ms F. Hartford  
Clerk of Scales – B. Gray  
Judge – A. Ballard
Veterinarian – Dr E. Maloney
Swab Attendants – P. Williams  
Starter – B. Brady
 
Race 1: MISS WORLD AUSTRALIA ENTRANT ROWENA PETERSEN
CLASS B HANDICAP – 900 Metres
 
GAME OF CIRCLES – After becoming fractious in the barriers was declared a late scratching at 1.00pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice. On the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on GAME OF CIRCLES was ordered to be refunded with deductions of 27 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets and 25 cents in the dollar on the face value of all place bets to be applicable. Trainer K. Russell was advised the mare must obtain a two further consecutive barrier certificates prior to its next race start.
 
PEONY ROSE – Blundered on jumping. Bumped shortly after the start.

SHE BEATS THE BEST – Began awkwardly, shifted out bumping PEONY ROSE and lost ground.  
   
Race 2: 2021 VOLUNTEERS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP – 1010 Metres  
 
STAR RAIDER – Slow to begin. Restrained near the 100 metres when hampered by TELL EVERYBODY which shifted in slightly.
 
SOLDATI – Restrained shortly after the start when racing in restricted room between runners.

EVIL EYE MAC – Shifted in leaving the 200 metres crowding TELL EVERYBODY, rider L. Morrison was advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.
 
TELL EVERYBODY – Crowded for room leaving the 200 metres by EVIL EYE MAC which shifted in. Shifted in slightly approaching the 100 metres hampering STAR RAIDER.
 
FRENCH FIZZ – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the race.    
 
Race 3: 2021 COMMITTEE'S MAIDEN PLATE 2-Y-O & Up. Set Weights – 1210 Metres   
 
YACCAMUNDA – Slow to begin.
 
HALF EVIL – Slow to begin.
 
SERENE MELODY – Lost its off front plate during running.
 
Race 4: ST PATRICKS DAY BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP – 1210 Metres
 
INDIAN DANCER – Declared a late scratching at 12.37pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice due to the gelding becoming fractious when being floated to the course and was found to be lame in the off hind leg. Trainer T. Clive was advised he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to the gelding being permitted to race again.
 
ROTH'N'BELL – Slow into stride.

COULD YOU BE LOVED – Slow into stride. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 5: 2021 PRESIDENT'S BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP – 1500 Metres
 
SHUNTER – Slow to begin.

STYLE LINE – Slow to begin.

METRO MISSILE – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.   
 
WHITTERICK – Worked hard in the early stages to obtain a forward position outside the leader.   
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Late Scratchings
Race 1          Game Of Circles      Vets advice              1.00pm
Race 4          Indian Dancer          Vets advice              12.37pm
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1.         Game Of Circles – Fractious in barriers – Two consecutive barrier certificates required – AR.20(e)   
Race 4.          Indian Dancer – Lameness Vet certificate required – AR.20(e)
 
 
                                                                                                  Published subject to correction upon revision