QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB

MOUNT ISA – SATURDAY 2nd APRIL 2022

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Sand RAIL – True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D Lane
Stewards – P Warren
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judges – L Finlay, L Winks
Veterinarian/Sample Collection Official – K Stretton
Starter – M Cummings


GENERAL
Due to predicted sultry weather conditions, this race meeting was conducted within the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission Caring For Racing Animals In Extreme Heat Policy.


Race 1: STEEJO PRESS Open Handicap 1450 metres

LEVEL EIGHT – Slow into stride. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.



Race 2: SUNSET BUTCHERY QTIS Benchmark 55 Handicap 1450 metres

MYOLA MILLY – Proved difficult load. Trainer T Parry was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s barrier manners.

MISS FLAWLESS – Slowly away. Commenced to race ungenerously when resenting the kickback near the 1300m. App J Edwards advised that the mare never travelled comfortably in today’s conditions. Underwent a post-race Veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.

WOTS WONG – Slowly away. Raced wide in the early stages.

FA FA – Raced wide in the early stages.

BOLD SAM – Raced wide for the majority.



Race 3: CAVA HYDRAULICS Open Handicap 1000 metres

WORLD OF PAIN – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.

ANNIE LAUGHALOT – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Brushed with the hind quarters of SAFDIE shortly after the start. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey N Evans advised that the mare never travelled comfortably in today’s conditions. Underwent a post-race Veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.

SAFDIE – Raced wide for the majority.



Race 4: QH20 Maiden Plate 1100 metres

SOLVUS – Resented the kickback in the middle stages.

MISHANI DUDE – Raced wide for the majority.

CAMBOOMYA – Lost touch with the field soon after the start taking no further competitive part in the event. Trainer’s representative P Inwood advised that it is the intention of the stable to retire the mare immediately. Nonetheless, Mr Inwood was advised that the mare would be required to trial satisfactorily. Underwent a post-race Veterinary examination which revealed swelling the near fore leg. Mr Inwood was advised that a Veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the mare again being able to start in race.

Following the running of Race 4 when viewing the patrol footage, Stewards became aware that MISHANI DUDE (J Hoopert) and MAYARI (K Ballard) had been loaded into and started from the incorrect barriers. After considering the matter and bearing in mind that the incident had no tangible effect on the result of the race, both Jockey Hoopert and Jockey Ballard were issued with a severe reprimand under the provisions of AR198(1). Starter M Cummings was subsequently questioned into the incident. Mr Cummings was admonished and advised to review his practices.



Race 5: TREVOR MORRIS BUILDERS Class B Handicap 1200 metres

WORDS UNSPOKEN – Underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination which revealed multiple skin abrasions to the limbs and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 3:18pm on Veterinary advice. As on course betting had not yet commenced, no deductions were applicable.

KEIRETSU – Began awkwardly.

GIGASTAR – Began awkwardly shifting out and inconveniencing KEIRETSU.

MAHKOTA ROSE – Buffeted between runners soon after jumping, momentarily unbalancing DEEP SEEDED (FR) which was racing to the outside.

DEEP SEEDED (FR) – Became unbalanced soon after jumping when bumped by MAHKOTA ROSE. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure down the running. Jockey D Ballard reported that the gelding felt sore in the running. Underwent a post-race Veterinary examination which revealed swelling to the near fore fetlock.


Race 6: GJB PLUMBING Benchmark 60 Handicap 1200 metres
LORD GREYSTROKE – Jockey T Hill was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip 9 occasions prior to the 100m. 4 more than what is permitted. 1st offence.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. J Hoopert. AR198(1). Severe reprimand.
K Ballard. AR198(1). Severe reprimand.

Fines
Race 6. T Hill. $200. AR132(7)(a)(ii).


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2. MYOLA MILLY. Warning.
Race 4. ANNIE LAUGHALOT. Satisfactory trial.


Late scratchings

The following horses were withdrawn by order of Stewards at 11:30am.
Race 2. IMMUTABLE. No rider available.
Race 3. SEVEN YEAR REWARD. No suitable rider available.
Race 5. FINGERTIPS, DALBERGIA, DEVIL’S NUMBER, GOSSIPING GIRL, MIKKI’S MISTRESS. No rider available.
Race 5. WORDS UNSPOKED. Veterinary advice.



The matters contained in this 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.