QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB
 
MOUNT ISA – THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2023
 
WEATHER – FINE     TRACK RATING – SAND         RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D Griffiths
Stewards – P Warren, K Lemay-Robbins, S Nosworthy (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judges – L. Finlay & L. Winks
Veterinarian/Swab Attendants – K. Thomas
Starter – M. Cummings
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
 
 
Race 1: CNW SIMON BAYNES BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1450 metres
 
 
BARRICHELLO – Jockey J Babarovich was questioned regarding the disappointing performance of BARRICHELLO and reported that the gelding slipped on jumping. He advised that gelding failed to stretch out after this incident. A post-race veterinary examination revealed BARICHELLO with a poor recovery rate and to be lame in the near side front leg. A veterinary certificate of fitness will need to be supplied prior to the geldings next race start.
 
STAMPEDE WARRIOR – Slow to begin. Passing the 700m had to steady from the heels of SIZZLING SONATA. Apprentice Jockey T Leslight was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, one more then permitted.
 
SIZZLING SONATA – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Shifted in at the 700m causing a tightening. Jockey D Ballard (SIZZLING SONATA) was advised to exercise care when crossing.

STAR OF LEON - Hampered at the 700m.
 
Race 2: CNW ELECTRICAL Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
PHILADELPHIA FREE – Trainer J.Bawden was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider within the prescribed time. Bumped with SUNVALLEY DREAMING on jumping. Jockey J Baker reported upon returning to scale that he believed his mount was showing signs of lameness over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
SUNVALLEY DREAMING – Bumped with PHILADELPHIA FREE on jumping. Resented kickback passing the 800m and commenced to race awkwardly and lost considerable ground.
 
LULLA’S ATTACK – Slow into stride.
 
Race 3: CNW BRIAN WEBB OPEN Handicap 1000 metres
 
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by rider T Hill, the rider of ZUMIKON which finished second against Apprentice B Moffat (HANS DYNASTY) being declared the winner on the grounds of interference at the 750 metres. It was established that passing the 750m, HAN DYNASTY commenced to shift in marginally momentarily tightening POSITIVE TENSION, resulting in jockey T Hill (ZUMIKON) which was trailing having to momentarily steady his mount. In considering the evidence, stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that ZUMIKON would have finished in front of HAN DYNASTY, and consequently dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the judges’ semaphored numbers. Jockey T Hill was advised that his protest bordered on being frivolous and he was reminded of his obligation under AR219 (5).
 
HAN DYNASTY – Approaching the 750m, shifted in and momentarily tightened POSITIVE TENSION. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
WICKED WIKI – Blundered on jumping and shortly after collided with FAB’S COWBOY.
 
FULL OF FIRE – Jumped awkwardly taking FAB’S COWBOY out onto WICKED WIKI. Approaching the 150m, was checked and was taken in onto FAB’s COWBOY by WICKED WIKI. Jockey D Ballard (WICKED WIKI) pleaded guilty to AR131(a) by allowing his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear and his jockeys licence was suspended for a period of 8 days beginning at midnight on 19 August to expire at midnight on 27 August.
 
POSITIVE TENSION – Raced in restricted room at the 750m.
 
FAB’S COWBOY – Hampered and raced in restricted room at the 150m.
 
Race 4: TEAM CNW MT ISA CLASSIC QTIS Class 1 Handicap 1000 metres
 
CAMPEEDO – Raced wide for the majority.
 
KISS GOODBYE – Approaching the 850m, KISS GOODBYE had to be steadied when CARDANO shifted out under hard riding to maintain a position. Apprentice jockey B Moffat was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for failing to straighten his mount.
 
FIELDS OF RED – Trainer J.Bawden was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider within the prescribed time. Blundered upon jumping.
 
MISS BOUCHARD – Blundered upon jumping. First race start since returning from a spell and tired finishing a considerable distance behind the remainder of the field.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer T Parry was advised not to start the mare until she was satisfied MISS BOUCHARD would be competitive.
 
REAL EMPRESS – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority. When struck with the whip at the 150m, REAL EMPRESS shifted in abruptly and had to be steadied.
 
MAHIGRANT – A post-race veterinary examination found no abnormalities.
 
Race 5: CNW JOHN WEBB Class 6 Plate 1200 metres
 
LE FORCE – Raced wide for the majority. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of LE FORCE, jockey D Ballard advised that the gelding begun only fairly then failed to muster early speed and was always under pressure. He further stated that he elected to race wider on the track to avoid kickback however LE FORCE was never travelling kindly and appeared flat. The explanation was noted by stewards and the gelding was sent for a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a slow recovery rate due to fatigue and was subsequently swabbed. Trainer J Morris who was not on course, was contacted by Stewards and advised that he would consider sending LE FORCE for a spell. Mr Morris was advised to update Stewards further after he had an opportunity to assess LE FORCE.
 
KARBORS – When questioned upon the improved performance of KARBORS in winning todays event in comparison to the geldings previous start at Muttaburra on 5 August 2023 when beaten 12 lengths, trainer B Johnson advised that he was disappointed in the riding tactics adopted on the gelding’ on that occasion and had changed riders in today’s event. He advised that at the horse’s previous start, KARBORS was initially ridden on the pace but appeared to lose its position in the middle stages and he today advised jockey D Graham to ride the horse in a forward position and was confident in the horses’ chances in today’s event. This explanation was noted by stewards.
 
MOON OVER ALICE – Blundered upon jumping.
 
VILLA TINTO – Slow into stride.
 
Race 6: CNW CHAIRMANS 11 GOLD CUP BENCHMARK 45 Handicap 1200 metres
 
METAL BAR – When arriving to the barriers underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Blundered on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
MISS MIRACULOUS – Passing the 600m, the saddle of MISS MIRACULOUS shifted placing apprentice B Moffat at a severe disadvantage from that point forward. After the winning post, the saddle rolled dislodging the jockey. Apprentice B Moffat sustained a leg injury in this incident and was attended by QAS officers. Once stabilised, the apprentice was transported to hospital by ambulance for further assessment and will require a medical clearance prior to resuming race riding.
 
MAKUBA – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
GULF OF AQABA – On reported returning to scale , Jockey J Babarovich reported that in the early stages of the event GULF OF AQABA resented kickback and refused to stretch out. He then moved the horse wider on the track and the gelding finished strongly.
 
Race 7: CNW JOSH LAILEY RATINGS BAND 0 - 50 Handicap 1450 metres
 
The start of Race 7 was delayed 13 minutes to allow QAS officers to attend to fallen apprentice jockey B Moffat. Race 7 jumped at the amended time of 5.23 p.m.
 
GOLDEN EIGHTY – Began awkwardly then tightened for room between horses. Raced wide for the majority.
 
JAKAZONE – Raced wide for the early and middle stages.
 
EXALTED – Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 1 – Apprentice T Leslight – use of whip 6 times prior to 100m - AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Reprimand
Race 4 – Apprentice B Moffat – careless riding – AR131(a).
 
Fines
 
Race 2 – Trainer J. Bawden – failure to declare rider within prescribed time – LR67(1) - $100
Race 3 – Trainer J. Bawden – failure to declare rider within prescribed time – LR67(1) - $100
 

Suspensions
 
Race 3 - D Ballard - AR131(a) - period of 8 days beginning at midnight on 19 August to expire at midnight on 27 August.
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
Race 6 – Apprentice B. Moffat – Left leg injury – Medical clearance required.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BARICHELLO, FAB’S COWBOY, LE FORCE, METAL BAR.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, LE FORCE
 
Falls
Race 6 – Apprentice B Moffat – Transported to hospital.
 
Protests
 
Race 3 -  2nd (ZUMIKON) Vs 1st (HAN DYNASTY) – DISMISSED.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2: 3.  PHILADELPHIA FREE – J.Baker
Race 4: 5.  FIELDS OF RED – J.Baker
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.