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Mount Isa Race Club

Mount Isa Country

Sat 04 Mar Good

Rail

True

Track

Sand
Good Pen Not available

Nil

Nil

Fine

Track conditions update: 12:06AM Sunday 05 March
Last Track Rating Update: Finalised 4/3 - 7:45am

Nominations

Tue 28/02/17 11:00am

Weights

Wed 01/03/17 03:00pm

Acceptances

Thu 02/03/17 10:00am

Riders

Thu 02/03/17 01:00pm

Scratchings

Sat 04/03/17 07:45am

Late Nominations

Races: 5

QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 4th MARCH 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE        TRACK RATING – SAND          RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P Lane, R Smith
Starter – S Hartnett
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – L Winks
Veterinarian – J Little, K Stretton                                                                                                                                           
Swab Attendant – Veterinarian
 
GENERAL
Due to a predicted maximum temperature of 38 degrees this race meeting was conducted within the provisions of the Racing Queensland Animal Welfare Policy – Level 2.
 
Race 1: Welcome Back To The Races 2017 QTIS Maiden Plate 900 metres:
 
ROCKET ELEMENT which was returning after a prolonged absence from racing was inspected by the veterinarian and passed fit to start.
 
MESSINES ROSE – Slowly into stride. Had to be restrained near the 600m when racing tight to the inside of another runner which was hanging in.
 
THANK YOU – Was inconvenienced near the 600m by another runner which was hanging in.
 
MISHANI TRADER – Hung in for some distance passing the 600m. Was inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
Race 2: Sponsorship Packages Now Available Ratings Band 0-50 Handicap 900 metres:
 
SPLASH OUT – Began awkwardly.
 
SNITZEL ROSE – Reared as the barriers opened and lost ground as a result.
 
LASTING IMAGE – Slowly into stride. Raced wide for the majority.
 
STAGE DANCER – Resented the kickback in running.
 
Race 3: Good Luck Rodeo Queen Quest Entrant Caitlynd Gardener Benchmark 65 Handicap 900 metres:
 
TRESSLES – Slowly away. Jockey J Esser was reprimanded under the provisions of AR137A for excessive use of the whip.
 
Race 4: Mount Isa Mining Supplies Fashions Of The Field Benchmark 55 Handicap 1100 metres:
 
CARRY TO GOLD – Slowly away.
 
 
BEST A MAN CAN GET – Jumped out abruptly at the start. Jockey J Esser when questioned in relation to his riding of the gelding in the home straight advised that he believed his best option was to ride hands and heels over the concluding stages and keep the horse balanced as he was of the opinion that the gelding would not have responded any better had he used the whip. Jockey Esser’s explanation was noted.
 
I’M DESPERATE TOO – Inconvenienced at the start by another runner which jumped out abruptly.
 
LOGAN’S RUN – Resented the kickback throughout.
 
Race 5: Many Happy Returns Leanne Ryder Open Handicap 1000 metres:
 
NITE ROCKER – Resented the kickback in the middle stages. Jockey T Tincknell was reprimanded under the provisions of AR137A for excessive use of the whip.
 
WILL’S CHOICE – Lost both front plates in running.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT ISA 4th MARCH 2017
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Race 3: Jockey J Esser. Excessive use of whip. AR137A
Race 5: T Tincknell. Excessive use of whip. AR137A
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners.
and pre-race (I-Stat)
Race 1:MARINE ON PARADE, PURE FETISH
Race 2: SPLASH OUT, LASTING IMAGE
Race 3: OAKFIELD REBEL, TRESSLES
Race 5: FIVE O’CLOCK, WILL’S CHOICE
Bars: Nil
Warnings: Nil
Certificates: Nil
Bleeders: Nil
 
Rider changes/late notification
Race 4: I’M DESPERATE TOO was ridden by A Spradau. The explanation tendered by Trainer Mr. R Burow explanation was accepted by Stewards.

 
Late Scratchings
The following horses were withdrawn by order of Stewards at 11:30am as no suitable rider was available:
Race 1: VIENNA GEM
Race 2: RUBIDUS
Race 3: CALDANE
Race 4: MISS ROSENBERG
 
Race 4: HEAD DRAGON which was displaying signs of lameness in the near hind was a late withdrawal on veterinary advice at 1:45pm.