QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
MT ISA RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE         TRACK RATING – SAND                       RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Portch
Stewards – P Lane
Starter – P Inwood
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Ms Krogh
Veterinarian – M Kelso
Swab Attendant – M Kelso
 
General:
 
As Apprentice B Nothdurft was unable to attend due to illness rider replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: Enjoy Your Day At The Track Class 1 Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – DAMGOODCHOICE           2nd – GOOD MOOD       3rd – INFINITE SUCCESS          4th – MUSCAT
 
BUGSY MALONE, CHAMPAGNE ELOPING and YOUR WAY OR MINE were all late withdrawals at 1.25pm when they refused to load into the barriers. When correct weight was declared it was ordered that all bets placed on BUGSY MALONE, CHAMPAGNE ELOPING and YOUR WAY OR MINE be refunded in full and all other successful bets made on the race prior to 1.25pm be subject to the following deductions of 12c win and 11c place on the face value of the betting ticket.
 
Trainer Mr C Hampton was advised that both BUGSY MALONE and CHAMPAGNE ELOPING will now be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to again starting in a race.
 
Trainer Mr D Smith was advised that YOUR WAY OR MINE will now be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to again starting in a race.
 
The start of this race was further delayed when a barrier attendant was kicked behind the barriers and required transport to the Mount Isa Base Hospital. All horses were removed from the barriers and returned to the parade yard where they were sent to the tie ups to await the arrival of the second ambulance.
 
MORE GEORGE – From the 700 metres commenced to race awkwardly when trying to avoid the kickback.
 
Race 2: CNW Electrical Wholesalers QTIS Maiden Plate 1100 metres:
1st – TIME AND CHANCE           2nd – VEGANER            3rd – AMERICAN AT SEA          4th – NORTHERN FLASH
 
VEGANER – Slow to begin.
 
AMERICAN AT SEA – When asked to comment on the somewhat disappointing performance of the gelding Jockey T Chambers reported that her mount commenced to hang out immediately after jumping proving very difficult to ride. She added that the horse was unable to negotiate the first turn near the 600 metres, lost ground and continued to race greenly for the remainder.
 
NORTHERN FLASH – Slow into stride. Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
Race 3: Les Huddy Memorial Bracelet Open Handicap 1100 metres:
1st – MURRUMBIDGEE  2nd – TRAVEL IN STYLE           3rd – WHISPERING DEATH        4th – BEAUDRAGON
 
ALBERTIQUE – Slow to muster early speed.
 
BEAUDRAGON – Jockey T Chambers requested to view the available patrol footage of the start to ascertain whether she could make application to the Stewards to be declared a non-runner. After viewing the footage Jockey Chambers refrained from lodging that request. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance Jockey Chambers stated that after rearing in the gates prior to the start and then beginning awkwardly the gelding was inclined to hang in throughout the early stages. Jockey Chambers added that after being crossed near the 600 metres, when she found herself racing through the kickback the gelding lost ground. In her opinion the horse did not handle todays heavier track conditions after it had received good rainfall in the week prior. Stewards noted this explanation. Trainer Mr J Morris questioned Stewards as to why the horse did not have a tail as per the Starters Report. Stewards advised Mr Morris that immediately prior to the start Jockey Chambers declined this assistance. Mr Morris told Stewards he believes this may have impacted the horse’s performance today, in particular its starting effort.
 
Race 4: Raps Surf & Turf Lord Derby Stakes Benchmark 60 Handicap (Division 1) 1200 metres:
1st – REGAL CONSERVE          2nd – WILKER   3rd – DIURNAL TIGER   4th – TRESSLES
 
BORN TO FIRE – Began awkwardly.
 
HIMALAYAN WOLD – Shifted in abruptly at the start bumping another runner.
 
TARA IRONWOOD – Bumped at the start.
 
CARRY TO GOLD – Crowded shortly after the start.
 
ON A SHINING STAR – A post race veterinary examination of the gelding which commenced to weaken approaching the 900 metres and compounded badly in the home straight revealed the gelding to have bowed its near fore tendon. Trainer Mr S Royes advised Stewards the gelding would be immediately retired from racing. Notwithstanding this advice Mr Royes was advised the gelding would require a full veterinary clearance and successful trial before being permitted to race again.
 
TUNING – A post race veterinary examination of the mare revealed significant lameness in the near fore. Trainer Mrs D Sanderson was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the mare being permitted to race again. Trainer Mrs D Sanderson was reprimanded under AR140(b) for failing to notify Stewards of the onset of the lameness following this race.
 
Race 5: Raps Surf & Turf Lord Derby Stakes Benchmark 60 Handicap (Division 2) 1200 metres:
1st – CHASING THE DRAGON    2nd – DUKE’S DELIGHT 3rd – FLAMINGO ROSE 4th – SPLASH OUT
 
FLAMINGO ROSE – Jumped awkwardly.
 
MAGNIFICENT SHOW – Marginally slow and then crowded for room.
 
PROUD VAL – Began awkwardly with its head in the air. Apprentice T Tincknell reported her saddle slipped shortly after the start placing her at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.
 
DUKE’S DELIGHT – Inclined to lay in early. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 6: Ladies Day Out Spring Cup Open Handicap 1450 metres:
1st – GOLDEN METEOR            2nd – MOSSALE            3rd – MAHONGA            4th – ZIGGLER
 
ZIGGLER – Slow to begin.
 
AVALANCHES – Shifted in abruptly at the start.
 
WHAT THE HECK – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT ISA, SATURDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2016
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands:
Trainer Mrs D Sanderson was reprimanded under AR140(b) for failing to report to the Stewards the onset of lameness in her horse TUNING following the running of Race 4.
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Apprentice B Nothdurft due to illness.
Adjourned inquiry: Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars:
Race 1: BUGSY MALONE – refused to load into the barriers. Must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next start.
Race 1: CHAMPAGNE ELOPING – refused to load into the barriers. Must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next start.
Race 1: YOUR WAY OR MINE – refused to load into the barriers. Must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next start.
Warnings: Nil
Certificates:
Race 4: ON A SHINING STAR – Lame near fore. Vet clearance required prior to next start.
Race 4: TUNING – Lame near fore. Vet clearance required prior to next start.
Bleeders: Nil
 
Rider changes/late notification
Race 1: Jockey S Galvin rode GOOD MOOD
Race 1: Jockey J Esser rode YOUR WAY OR MINE
Race 3: Jockey T Chambers rode BEAUDRAGON
Race 5: Jockey S Galvin rode SHOW US THE WAY
Race 6: Jockey D Ballard rode MOSSALE
 
Late Scratchings
Race 1: BUGSY MALONE – refused to load into the barriers.
Race 1: CHAMPAGNE ELOPING – refused to load into the barriers.
Race 1: YOUR WAY OR MINE – refused to load into the barriers.