Race Day Stewards’ Report
 
Mount Isa Thoroughbreds
 
Date: 25/04/2020
 
Weather: Fine
 
Track: Sand/Dirt
 
Rail: True
 
Stewards Panel: C Warren (Chairman), D Lane (Birdcage & 800m)
 
Officials: M Cummings (Starter),  L Winks (Judge), Dr K Stretton (Vet & Swab attendant), Stewards (Clerk of Scales)
 
GENERAL
Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by Trainer Miss T Parry for the late declaration of riders at todays meeting.
 
As Jockey M Morris was absent from todays meeting rider changes were made as per Stewards race day summary. Jockey Morris will be interviewed by Stewards regarding todays absence.
 
Race 1 – Ratings Band 0-55 Handicap (1450m)
 
DARK ARCHER- Bumped with and another runner at the start.
 
MACMISSILE- Bumped with another runner at the start. Shifted out passing the 1400m hampering PRINCE OF BARODA (K Ballard) placing that runner in restricted room as a result and lost some ground. Jockey R Payne was severely reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
ECHELON ROSE- Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
PRINCE OF BARODA- Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.
 
FIRE RANGER- Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.
 
SURGICAL- Began to tire noticeably passing the 600m and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained minor lacerations to both hind fetlocks and a minor laceration to off-hind pastern. Trainer Miss T Parry was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required before the gelding was again permitted to start in a race.
 
MOVING TARGET- Jockey W D’Avila was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for his use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
 
 
Race 2 – Benchmark 69 Handicap (1450m)
 
DO I HAVE TO- Bumped with another runner at the start and again shortly after.
 
RAPTOR- Bumped with another runner at the start.
 
BUON NATALE- Bufferted between runners shortly after the start.
 
RIO ROSIE- Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Began to race awkwardly passing the 1200m and lost ground. Jockey T Hill advised he believed the mare to have resented the kickback.
 
 
 
Race 3 – Class B Handicap (1000)
 
CRYSTAL HELMET- Began awkwardly. Bumped wither another runner shortly after the start.
 
WANZANILLA- Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughthout.
 
STAR SINGER- Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
BELAR BLUE- Bumped with another runner at the start.
 
HOLLY’S SONG- Bufferted between runners shortly after the start.
 
ALOTA FOX- Began Awkwardly. Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.
 
GOT THE TICKETS- Checked passing the 850m when BELAR BLUE (J Hoopert), which was racing ungenerously, shifted out. Jockey Hoopert was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
 
 
Race 4 – Ratings Band 0-65 Handicap (1000m)
 
LE CHIFFRE- Bucked shortly after the start. Trainer Mr S Royes was advised the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to ascertain whether a false start had occurred. After liasing with Starter, Mr M Cummings, it was ascertained that the barrier gates had opened prior to him effecting the start. After viewing the patrol footage Stewards were of the opinion that all runners had been afforded a fair start with the exception of READY ZAIM FIRE (J Esser) which was fractious at the time the barrier gates had opened. Consequently, READY ZAIM FIRE was declared a non-runner under the provisions of AR204(c) having been denied a fair start and acting under the provisions of AR203 Stewards declared the race valid and correct weight was declared on the judges numbers.  
 
 
 
Race 5 – Maiden Plate (1100m)
 
YEAH BOI- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
SHANAHAN- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
MONGELLICA- Knuckled at the start. Passing the 850m was forced to check when SHANAHAN (K Ballard) shifted out and away from the hind quarters of YEAH BOI (P Romeo) which also shifted out whilst racing ungenerously. Simultaneously THE MARSHALL (M Gray) shifted in marginally contributing to the tightening. Being unable to attribute the interference to the actions of any one rider or riders, Stewards were of the opinion the interference was a racing incident.
 
CHANTILLY BAY- Stood flat footed losing significant ground. Trainer Mr S Seymour was advised the mare would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
ON TOP ONCE MORE- Raced wide throughout.
 
CAITLIN EMILY- Raced wide throughout.
 
PIQABOO- Jockey J Esser was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for his use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
 
 
Race 6 – QTIS Open Plate (1200m)
 
MORE ALPHA- Bumped with another runner on jumping and again shortly after the start.
 
LOUD ENOUGH- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Buffeted between runners soon after jumping. Raced wide the majority.
 
GALEA WARRIOR- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping.
 
LE DRAMA- Raced wide throughout.
 
CAMBOOMYA- Raced wide throughout.
 
TRY ‘N’ RUN A MUCK- Raced wide throughout.
 
RECALCULATE- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Finished tailed off. Post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer Mr G Tipping was directed to advise Stewards of any change in the geldings condition going forward.
 
 
 
Race 7 – Benchmark 50 Handicap (1200m)
 
CAPTAINS PICK- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
GRAND SYMPHONY- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide the majority.
 
HIDDEN CHIEF- Raced wide throughout.
 
HOMELAND SECURITY- Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
Race 8 – Benchmark 50 Handicap (1200m)
 
IMAPOET- Reared as the start was effected.
 
EXPLOSIVE MISSILE- Inclined to layout under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
 
Race Day Summary
 
Rider Changes
Race 3- CRYSTAL HELMET was ridden by T Brummell.
 
Race 4- LORD WINDERMERE was ridden by T Brummell.
 
Race 5- MONGELLICA was ridden by J Hoopert, YEAH BOI was ridden by P Romeo.
 
Race 8- CHANDON KISSES was ridden by T Brummell, PRETTY SMART was ridden by R Payne.
 
 
Licensee Actions
 
Reprimands
 
Race 1- Jockey R Payne- Severe reprimand AR131(a)
 
 
Fines
 
Race 1- Jockey W D’Avila- $200 AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Race 5- Jockey J Esser- $100 AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
 
Animal Actions
 
 
Race 1- SURGICAL- Veterinary Certificate prior to racing
 
Race 4- LE CHIFFRE- Stood-flat footed and bucked. Barrier trial
 
Race 4- READY ZAIM FIRE- Non-runner
 
Race 5- CHANTILLY BAY- Stood flat footed- Barrier trial
 
 
Swabs
 
Samples taken for analysis
 
Post-race
 
All winners.
 
Thisreport and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.