QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 28th AUGUST 2021
 
WEATHER – FINE                  TRACK – SAND                        RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards - P Lane, P Warren
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judges – L Finlay, L Winks
Veterinarian – K Stretton
Starter – M Cummings
 
GENERAL
Jockey J Esser who was unable to attend today’s race meeting due to illness was advised he will require a Medical Clearance prior to resuming race riding.
 
Race 1. CAMOOWEAL ROADHOUSE QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
 
TANK ATTACK – Unable to muster pace after beginning on even terms with the field. Made up considerable ground over the concluding stages. Following the running of this event App J McGrath was taken ill, and was attended by on-course QAS Officers prior to being transported to Mt Isa Hospital for  further observation. App McGrath will require a Medical Clearance prior to resuming race riding. Late scratchings and rider change due to App McGrath’s withdrawal from the race meeting as per Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
SASSY AURA – Slowly into stride after bumping with another runner on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
COSTA ROYALE – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
Race 2. MILLER & HICK FAMILIES BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1000m
 
ARFA CROWN – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SILENTUS - Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
LIVELY LASS - Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 3. NORTHERN RURAL GROUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1200m
 
Due to a misunderstanding, App J McGrath was mistakenly engaged as the rider of LITTLE SPOON. After interviewing Trainer T Parry and App McGrath, and giving consideration to App McGrath’s circumstances, Stewards permitted her to forego the engagement. As no other suitable rider was available LITTLE SPOON was declared a late withdrawal at 11.30am.
 
BLACKLISTED – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey J Babarovich was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m. This was Jockey Babarovich’s 2nd breach of the rule.
 
BACCHUR – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
MAGIC TOWN – Raced wide for the majority.
 
LEVEL EIGHT – Raced wide for the majority.
 
WE’LL BEAT IT – Jockey K Ballard reported that the gelding, which performed below market expectations, was never comfortable on today’s soft track conditions.
 
Race 4. SULLY’S OUTBACK CARPENTRY & QNT CONTRACTING AND PASTORAL SERVICES CLASS B HANDICAP 1200m
 
CRAZY SUSPECT – Raced wide for the majority.
 
TORA SUMI – Raced wide for the majority.
 
MARCI MAGIC – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 5. POST OFFICE HOTEL CAMOOWEAL CUP BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1450m
 
Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by Trainer S Royes for her failure to scratch BUON NATALE by the prescribed time. Nonetheless Ms Royes was advised the normal fees would apply.
 
WARRUMBUNGLE – Due to circumstances beyond Trainer G Tipping’s control, Blinkers were not included in form publications as part of the gelding’s racing gear. As such, Stewards granted permission for the gelding to race in Blinkers. This information was broadcast via on-course public address. Raced ungenerously, and lost considerable ground in the early stages, due to the kickback in running. Shifted wider leaving the 600m and finished off fairly.
 
EMPIRE GAMES – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Tired noticeably over the concluding stages. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer D Finter advised, that in his opinion, the gelding is better suited on a firmer surface than that of today’s race.
 
CASH BUNDLE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
SNIPPY STRATEGIC – Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Medical Clearances
Jockey J Esser. Absent due to illness.
App J McGrath. Indisposed following Race 1.
 
Reprimands
Race 3. Jockey J Babarovich. Used whip on 7 occasions prior to 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii). 2nd offence.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
MACKELLAR’S VOICE, CRAZY SUSPECT, MARCY MAGIC, EMPIRE GAMES, SNIPPY STRATEGIC.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners.
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 5. BUON NATALE. Withdrawn by Stewards at 11.30am after failure of Trainer to scratch by prescribed time
 
The following horses were withdrawn by order of Stewards at 11.30am as no suitable rider was available:
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Race 4. GRINZINGER BREW (NZ), IRON CURTAIN, LITTLE SPOON.
 
The following horses were withdrawn by order of Stewards at 11.30am as no rider was available:
Race 2. HARD MERCHANDISE, ZORRO FEMININO.
Race 3. OKANAGAN MISS, CRAIGLEA ALTONA, NIGHT ATTIRE.
Race 5. RICH PRINCESS.
 
The following horses were withdrawn by order of Stewards at 1.45pm, following App J McGrath becoming indisposed, as no other rider was available:
Race 2. DANSK HAVN.
Race 3. CATO.
 
Rider changes
Race 5. WARRUMBUNGLE was ridden by R McMahon.
 
 
 
The above Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant. External reviews are managed by QCAT, and are not published on the Commission’s website.  
 
This report 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.