QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB
THURSDAY 8 AUGUST 2024
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SAND RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – N/A
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – S. Copelin, A. Holzhauser (Cadet), R. Proud (Asst)
GENERAL:
Stewards were advised that jockey M. McDonald had missed his flight and was unable to ride at today’s meeting.
Race 1: CNW JOSH LAILEY CLASSIC CLASS 6 PLATE – 1450 Metres
The start of the race was delayed due to a large stick which was seen on the home turn prior to the horses being loaded in the barriers which had to be removed.
ONCHAO – Bumped on jumping. Crowded for room near the 1300 metres and was steadied. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
REAL EMPRESS – Shifted out at the start bumping ONCHAO. Bumped near the 1000 metres.
LE FORCE – Shifted in near the 1300 metres crowding ONCHAO. Shifted in near the 1000m bumping REAL EMPRESS. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
FROZEN PRINCE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
VICTORY BAY (NZ) – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
Race 2: CABLEMAKERS BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1450 Metres
The start of this race was released approximately 10 seconds early due to miscommunication between the starter and the stewards. This was brought to the starter’s attention.
VICTORY BEANS – Slow to begin. Bumped shortly after the start.
MALABAR PRINCE – Shifted in on jumping bumping with VICTORY BEANS and was unbalanced. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
FAR REACHING – Slow to begin.
AREYA TUCHUZY – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
BITTERBLUE (NZ) – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
BENEVENTO – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
PRIOR THOUGHTS – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
Race 3: CNW ELECTRICAL MAIDEN PLATE – 1100 Metres
ELECTRIC HASHMAL – Began awkwardly.
MOGGIE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
LIGHT UP THE DAWN – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
Race 4: TEAM CNW MOUNT ISA RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 HANDICAP –
1200 Metres
COUNT OF CARFORD – Slow to begin. Resented the early kickback and shifted wider. Raced wide for the majority.
FIFTY CARATS – Slow to begin.
BIONIC – Slow to begin.
DIAMOND HANDS – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority.
MISTER MODERATION – Began awkwardly making contact with its outside barrier gate, shifted out and bumped KARBORS.
KARBORS – Bumped on the hind quarters on jumping and was unbalanced.
RUSTY ROSE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
Race 5: CNW MAILMAN CUP OPEN HANDICAP – 1200 Metres
STAMPEDE WARRIOR – Blundered on jumping. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
THE BROTHERHOOD – Bumped on jumping.
LAST DESCEND – Shifted out at the start bumping with THE BROTHERHOOD.
ZUMIKON – Blundered on two occasions soon after the start.
HAN DYNASTY – Blundered on its own accord near the 800 metres. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
READY FOR MAGIC – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
THE TYLER – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
Race 6: NHP QTIS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 Metres
MONTREUX – Declared a late scratching at 11:00am due to no suitable rider being available.
BENDOLIRRA – Slow to begin.
MR SQUIGGLE'S MATE – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
NORTHERN GIRL – Slow to begin.
OUR BENEFIT – Shifted out abruptly at the start.
CAPITEEL – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
REVVED UP READY – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
DEFINITELY FAMOUS – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
THE LAST CRUSADE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
Race 7: NEXANS BOOST CLASS 3 PLATE – 1000 Metres
MINISTER – Declared a late scratching at 1:00pm due to no suitable rider being available.
LA PETITE MISSILE – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
POWER SISTER – Bounded in the air on jumping.
LE WEASEL – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
ALLANON – Shifted in near the 800 metres and bumped JUST STOP IT.
JUST STOP IT – Bumped near the 800 metres.
RESTRICTIONS – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
RIVER DANZKA – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
EVIL WOMAN – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Absent jockeys
Michael McDonald – Missed plane flight.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4, Rusty Rose – Jason Hoopert
Race 6, Northern Girl – Shane McGovern
Race 7, Campeedo – Keith Ballard
Late scratchings
Race 6, Montreux – 11.00am – No suitable rider available.
Race 7. Minister – 1pm – No suitable rider available.
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.