QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION STEWARDS REPORT.
MOUNT ISA RACE  CLUB – Saturday, 25th May, 2019.
WEATHER – FINE                TRACK – Sand – Good 
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – R.C.Smith
Stewards – T. Hudson
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – L. Winks
Veterinarian – Dr K. Stretton
Swab attendants – Veterinarian
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter – B. Smith
 
 
Race 1 – COLONIAL SUPERMARKET QTIS MAIDEN PLATE - 1000M     
 
DELILAH’S DREAM scratched at barriers 1.45pm when unable to be loaded into barriers.  Stewards ordered that all monies invested on DELILAH’S DREAM were to be refunded and all successful bets for the win were to be paid less five (5) cents in the dollar and all successful place bets were to be paid less six (6) cents in the dollar on the face value of the tickets. Trainer K. Krogh was advised the mare must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to starting again, AR 20 (e).  After breaking away from attendants and being recaptured a veterinary examination failed to reveal any injuries to the mare.
 
SALTWATER SLEDGE - Raced wide in the early stages.       
 
CHAUSIE – Rider advised that the horse’s hind legs slipped on jumping. Approaching the 600m the filly which was having first start in the west commenced to over race when resenting the kick back.  Also at this time had to be checked as the result of runners to the inside and outside shifting ground
 
VIAHEL – Slow into stride. Approaching the 600m made contact with the rail when resenting the kick back and threw head in the air and shifted outwards resulting in runner to the outside to race in restricted room.
 
UNIMAGINEABLE - Having first start in this area. Approaching the 600m when resenting the kickback, shifted inwards marginally contributing to a runner to the inside having to be checked.
 
Race 2 – CAVA HYDRAULICS BENCHMARKET 55 HANDICAP – 1000M
 
BRAVE JEWEL – Raced wide in the early stages. 
 
ALPHA STRYKE - Raced wide in early and middle stages.
 
ALIK - Performed below market expectations.  Rider interviewed and stated that after being tightened for room on jumping he took up a position at the rear of the field which was contrary to the gelding’s usual racing pattern.  Further, as the race progressed the horse resented the kickback and was uncompetitive.  Near the 600m was taken wider on the track in an attempt to avoid the kickback. Rider stated in his opinion the gelding would appreciate a distance longer than today’s race. Trainer when interviewed concurred and was unable offer any further explanation.  Explanations were noted.  
 
FLYING MAGIC – Approaching the 600m had to be steadied off the heels of another runner when attempting a run to the inside of that other runner.  Taking into account the horse’s racing manners, rider S. Mossman was reminded of his obligations to ensure that there is sufficient room when attempting runs. 
 
Race 3 – STEEJO PRESS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP – 1450M
 
SAMIKOSHO – Raced wide in early and middle stages.  
 
MOVING TARGET – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
MY CRIMSON LAD - Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
Race 4 – OUTBACK RACING SHOWCASE HEAT OPEN PLATE – 1450M
 
RECALCULATE - Threw head into the air at start and was slow into stride. Rider was reminded of his responsibilities under the provisions of AR 131((b) to ensure he rides his mount out to the end of the race.
 
UNDER THE WEATHER - Raced wide in the early stages. 
 
BROOKLANDS – Raced wide throughout.
 
SLITHERING SUZIE - Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 5 –TREVOR MORRIS BUILDERS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP – 1200M
 
ALBERT THE ROCKET – Began awkwardly making contact with the barrier gate almost dislodging the rider.  Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
NIGHT ATTIRE NZ) – Raced wide for the majority of the race.  
 
FLYING IGGY - Raced wide rounding the home turn
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Bans-Race 1.  DELILAH’S DREAM – Barrier certificate required prior to starting again.  (AR 20 (e).
 
Horses swabbed: 
 
All winners
 
Late Scratchings
 
ROMANI STAR – 12 midday.  No rider available.  DELILAH’S DREAM scratched at barriers 1.45pm unable to be loaded into barriers.
 
READY ZAIM FIRE – Scratched at 11.55am   No rider available, FRENCH SONG Scratched at 10.55am   No rider available, BAWAARDI ROCKET Scratched at 10.55am   No rider available,
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.  SALTWATER SLEDGE – D. Ballard, FAIRMONT – J. Babarovich, UNIMAGINABLE – T. Morris  
Race 2.  FLYING MAGIC – S. Mossman    
Race 4.  SLITHERING SUZIE – R. Hancock