QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MAREEBA RACE CLUB SATURDAY 3 APRIL 2021
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST/SHOWERY
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 – Dr E. Maloney  
Starter – B. Brady
 
Race 1: BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP – 1010 Metres
 
The start of this race was delayed due to the photo finish operator being delayed due to traffic delays enrout to the course.  
 
OUR BOY BRETT – Veered outwards shortly after the start. Laid out rounding the home turn and lost ground when being corrected. Raced wide for the majority of the race.

DANNI'S RULER – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.   
 
MCKENZIE WILL DO – Slow to begin.  

SHE BEATS THE BEST – Slow into stride.
 
Race 2: EINASLEIGH RACE CLUB BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP – 1210 Metres
 
DREAM I CAN – Became fractious as the start was effected and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the race.   
 
Race 3: CENTRAL TYRE SERVICE QTIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1210 Metres
 
MR FU – Slow to begin. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

LIBERTY'S LUCK – Sustained a serous racing injury during the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to ruptured it near fore suspensory ligament. Due to the extent of injury the gelding was humanely euthanized.

Race 4: MAREEBA LEAGUES CLUB OPEN HANDICAP – 1500 Metres
 
ROCCO – Slow to begin.

GREYCLIFFE – Had a tendency to over-race in the early stages.  
 
Race 5:MAGIC MILLIONS/ROB KOCH MEMORIAL/ FNQ UP & COMING STAYERS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP – 1500 Metres
 
SWEET TASTE – At the request of its trainer underwent a veterinary examination and was found to be lame in the off front leg and was declared a late scratching at 2.13pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice. Trainer S. Cooper was advised he must obtain a veterinary clearance for the mare prior to it  being permitted to race or trial again.
 
INDIAN DANCER – Stewards permitted F. Edwards to ride the gelding 1.5kg over its allotted weight when no other suitable rider was available. There was an announcement made to this effect.

METRO MISSILE – Slow to begin.
 
LET'S CONQUER – Slow into stride.

FOXY SECRET – Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to real any abnormalities. Trainer P. Rowe advised stewards it is his intention that the mare be sent for an immediate spell.  
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Nil
 
Late riders
Race 5          Indian Dancer          F. Edwards
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Late Scratchings
Race 5          Sweet Taste            Vets advice              2.13pm
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5.         Sweet Taste            Lameness Vet certificate required – AR.20(e)
 
 
                                                                                                  Published subject to correction upon revision