QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB
 
 MOUNT ISA SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – FINE         TRACK RATING – DIRT      RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D. Griffiths
Stewards – S Copland
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – L Finlay & L Winks
Veterinarian – K Thompson
Swab Attendant- K Thompson
Starter – M Cummins
 
 
General:
 
Due to an electrical problem the Starting Signal “red light” on the barriers was inoperable for the meeting.
 
Scratchings:
 
Race 1 -  STRETCHING , Race 2 – ART THIEF  Race 3 – SNEAKY TRUTHS  Race 5 -  BROOK’S GIRL, FALVELON SKY
 
The following horses were late scratchings at 11.55 a.m due to no available riders -:
 
Race 3- METEORANO , SNEAKY TRUTHS, SEVEN YEAR REWARD
Race 4 – RAPID REWARD
Race 6 – FUDGINIT (Late Scratching 4.00 p.m) when Jockey J Felix was unable to ride the gelding and no other rider was available.
Race 8- GUMNUTS, MADONNA FALLS, DREAM HALO
Race 8 -PRESTISSIMO was a late scratching at 4.08 p.m. when Jockey J Felix was unable to ride the gelding and no other rider was available.
 
Race 1: OPEN HANDICAP 1450M
 
Due to an electrical problem the Starting Signal “red light” on the barriers was inoperable for the meeting.
 
TOO HOT TO HOLD was slow to begin.
 
ILLECEBROUS raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 2: BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1450M
 
FINGERTIPS was inspected behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start. Raced wide until the 550 metres.
 
MYOLA MILLY – Raced wide.
 
RIVERSIDE BLUES – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
WILD EXPRESS – Jumped outwards at the start checking RIVERSIDE BLUES.
 
 
Race 3: BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1000M
 
Late changes of riders on CRAIGLEA ALTONA (D BALLARD), HI ZERO (A.GRAHAM) were approved.

SHOOT BIG – Was difficult to load and delayed the start. A warning was issued regarding the same. Slow into stride.
 
SANCHEZ – Slow to begin.
 
MISHANI HURRICANE – Shifted wide making the home turn.

 
Race 4: QTIS MAIDEN PLATE (1) 1100M
 
SINGLE MALT – Jockey D BALLARD was permitted to ride the gelding 1.5kg over the allotted weight due to no other available rider.
 
LET’S RUNAWAY – Was difficult to load and slow to begin. Jockey J Felix was questioned regarding the riding tactics he adopted on the mare and in particular his tactics from the 700 metres onwards. Jockey Felix advised that LET’S RUNAWAY was slow into stride and tailed the field in the early stages. He advised that the mare then picked up the bit and commenced to run on making the home turn. Jockey Felix advised that he was suffering from fatigue, and this had affected the amount of vigour he displayed over the final 300 metres. The explanation of Jockey J Felix was noted however he was reminded of the provisions of AR129 (2) which states that “A rider must take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race ensure that his horse is given full opportunity to win or to obtain the best possible place in the field.”   
 
LET’ S RUNAWAY was inspected by the Club Veterinary Surgeon post-race who reported that the mare was suffering atrial fibrillation and exhaustion and that medication and cooling treatment on course were implemented. Trainer M Lewis advised that he would not be continuing with the mare’s preparation. A veterinary certificate of fitness will be required before LET’S RUNAWAY is permitted to race again. Trainer M Lewis advised that he would not be continuing with the mare’s preparation.
 
Following this event, Jockey J. Felix underwent an examination by the Ambulance personnel who advised that he was suffering heat stress and exhaustion and
Jockey J Felix advised that he was unable to continue riding at the meeting. A medical clearance will be required before Jockey J Felix again rides.
 
Race 5: QTIS MAIDEN PLATE (2) 1100M

Jockey J Felix was replaced on LE BERNADIN by Jockey (N YADI).
 
No racing incidents.
 
 
Race 6: CLASS 6 PLATE  1100M
 
FUDGINIT who was to be ridden by J Felix was a late scratching at 4.00 p.m. when no other rider was available.
 
ROCKETHEAD was slow to begin.
 
FAVRA, SCARPA and COUNT MICHELIN all raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 7:  OPEN HANDICAP 1200M
 
Jockey D Smith replaced Jockey J Felix on LUCKY MACHU.
 
It was noted that the saddle on LUCKY MACHU was shifted back on jumping due to the barrier blanket worn by the gelding.
 
LUCKY MACHU raced wide throughout.
 
Race 8:  BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200M
 
PRESTISSIMO was a late scratching at 4.08 p.m. when Jockey J Felix was unable to ride the gelding and no other rider was available.
 
The start was delayed due to STROKE OF MAGIC refusing to load. STROKE OF MAGIC was declared a late scratching at 5.40 p.m. and
The following deductions were applied.
 
24 cents in the dollar for the win
17 cents in the dollar for the place of winner
12 cents in the dollar for 2nd place
5 cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer J Bawden was advised that he will be required to obtain a Barrier Certificate for STROKE OF MAGIC before the mare is permitted to race again.
 
ZOUWEST dwelt in the barriers and lost ground.

ROCKSTAR DREAMS – Became unbalanced and shifted in at the 1000 metres bumping CHRISTMAS CREEK.  
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands:
Nil
 
Fines:
Nil
 
Suspensions:
Nil
 
Overweight:
Race 4 – SINGLE MALT (D BALLARD +1.5KG)
 
Race day injuries/illness:
J FELIX – MEDICAL CERTIFICATE REQUIRED – HEAT STRESS - FATIGUE
 
Absent jockeys:
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries:
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nil
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars:
RACE 3- SHOOT BIG – DIFFICULT TO LOAD.
 
Bleeders
Nil
 
Falls
Nil
 
Protests
Nil
 
Late Riders/Alterations:
Race 3 – CRAIGLEA ALTONA (D BALLARD)
Race 3 – HI ZERO (App A GRAHAM)
Race 5 – LE BERNADIN (N YADI)
Race 7 – LUCKY MACHU (D SMITH)

 
Supplementary:
 
NIL
                                                                                                                                                                               Published subject to correction upon revision
 
The matters contained within 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.