QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB, SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER 2018
 
 WEATHER – FINE       TRACK RATING – DIRT       RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – N/A
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr P. Gillard
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Clerk of Scales – Stewards  
Judge – Club Officials    
Veterinarian – Dr K. Stretton        
Swab attendants – Dr K. Stretton        
Starter – Mr C. Moore
 
Supplementary:
 
Stewards today inquired into trainer D. Sanderson over the handling and care of the thoroughbred mare SHOO FLY SHOO, between the dates of 22 June 2018 and 17 July 2018 after the mare had injured its off hind leg. After considering all evidence, veterinary reports and submission from Ms Sanderson, Ms Sanderson pleaded guilty to a charge under AR175(o) (ii) which reads:
 
AR175. The Principal Racing Authority (or the Stewards exercising powers delegated to them) may penalise;  
Any person in charge of a horse who in their opinion fails at any time:
(o)(ii) to provide veterinary treatment where such treatment is necessary for the horse.
 
In considering penalty, Stewards took into account Ms Sanderson’s long and unblemished record over a long period of time, her remorsefulness and subsequent care of the horse and as such suspended Ms Sanderson’s licence to train for a period of 12 months to commence immediately and to expire midnight 8 December 2019. Ms Sanderson was advised of right to review.           
 
Following the running of Race 7, Stewards opened an inquiry into a verbal altercation, which took place in the betting ring and the conduct of licensed bookmaker Mr C. Perkins. After hearing statements from all parties, Mr Perkins pleaded guilty to a charge under AR175(q) in that he did use abusive language towards a bettor in the betting ring. Mr Perkins was fined the sum of $200.00.
 
RACE 1: STEE JO BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1450M   
 
DEADLY CHOICES – Delayed the start when proved difficult to load. Raced wide until leaving the 700m before crossing to the lead. Trainer D. Finter, was directed that DEADLY CHOICES must be loaded first in future starts in an effort that it stops delaying the start.
 
ECHLON ROSE – Raced wide in the early stages of the race.  
 
DUAL PERSONALITY – Eased down in the home straight finishing tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off front leg. Trainer T. Parry was advised a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to the horse being permitted to race again.
 
RACE 2: CAVA BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 900M
 
WICKED WIKI – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages of the race.
 
LORD WINDERMERE – Slow to begin.
 
RACE 3: MIRC JOCKEY OF THE YEAR DAN BALLARD BENCHMARK 50 H’CAP – 1000M
 
BORN TO FIRE – Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
BELIEVE IT OR NOT – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
WILL SHE APPEAL – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

RACE 4: QTIS MAIDEN PLATE PLATE – 1200M
 
STARZARINA – Refused to jump taking no part in the race. Trainer T. Parry was advised the mare must obtain a further barrier certificate before being permitted to race again.
 
RACE 5: MIRC TRAINER OF THE YEAR JAY MORRIS BENCHMARK 45 – 1200M
 
AMBER’S GIRL – Slow to begin.
 
CARRY TO GOLD – Raced wide for the majority of the race. 
 
RACE 6: MERRY XMAS OPEN H’CAP – 1200M
 
CRAIGLEA CRUZ – Slow to begin.
 
GOOD JOB BRO – Slow to begin.
 
WORLD OF PAIN – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
  
RACE 7: MIRC HORSE OF THE YEAR WICKED WIKI BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 1200M
 
SLITHERING SUZIE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines:
C. Perkins (Bookmaker) $200.00 AR175 (q) Improper conduct  
 
Suspension:
D. Sanderson (Trainer) Licence suspended 12 Months AR175(o)(ii) Failing to provide veterinary care for injured horse.
 
Reprimands:
Nil     
 
 Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners
 
Bar/Warnings
Race 1: Dual Personality – Lame O/F leg. Veterinary clearance prior to next start. AR8(t)   
Race 4: STARZARINA – Refused to jump. Carrier certificate prior to next start. AR8(t)

Late Rider Alterations:
Race 1: Dual Personality – K. Ballard
Race 3: Born To Fire – L. Dillon, Hunting – T. Brummell
Race 4: Experienced – D. Ballard
Race 5: Dutch Twist – T. Brummell, Bea Bingle – T. Gillett
Race 7: Mandalong Pass – L. Dillon


                  Late Scratchings
Race 3: Encoronada, 12.00pm, No available rider.
Race 4: Flossy – 12.00pm, No available rider.

 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)