QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
MOUNT ISA RACE CLUB
SATURDAY 28th JUNE 2025
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Dirt / Good.
RAIL – True
OFFICIALS - STEWARDS PANEL:  D Griffiths (Chairman), R Prowd.
GENERAL
The following horses were withdrawn at 12 noon due to no available riders –
Race 3, Bethehorse, Race 4 Fifty Carat, Race 4 Solar Sert, Bitter Blue. Race 5 Han Dynasty.
 
Race 1: CITY COUNTRY REALITY BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP - 1450 Metres - $10,000 -1.30 P.M.
The start of the race was delayed due to two stray dogs having to be removed from the back straight.
Gardenzio – When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice B Moffat advised that Gardenzio was stepping up in distance from its last start win which was over 1200 metres. He stated that Gardenzio had struggled to run the longer distance of today’s event after being taken on in the lead in the early and middle stages by the eventual winner Super Story.  
The Last Crusade – Jumped awkwardly and blundered shortly after the start. Raced three wide for the remainder of the event.
 
Race 2: SUNSET BUTCHERS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP - 900 Metres -$10,000 - 2.10 P.M.
Le Weasel – Difficult to load delaying the start.
Welloutofreach – Trainer Ms. E Morton was questioned regarding the improved performance in winning today’s event in comparison to the gelding’s previous start on 31 May 2025 at Cloncurry when the gelding finished 8th of 9 runners beaten 14 lengths. Ms. Morton advised that Welloutofreach had turned its head in the barriers at its previous start losing considerable ground when the gates opened. She advised that Welloutofreach races well at Mount Isa and had now won 3 of its last four starts on this track. As such, Ms. Morton had been confident of the geldings’ chances in today’s event. Stewards noted the explanation of Trainer Morton.
Wicklow Lass (NZ) – Raced four wide throughout.
 
Race 3: ATULL PLUMBING QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1200 Metres - $10,000 - 2.50 P.M.
Noble Valour – Raced wide throughout.
Seabee – Raced wide for the majority. On returning to scale,  Apprentice B Moffatt reported that the filly had a tendency to lay in around the home turn.
Tallulah – Slow into stride and over raced in the middle stages.
 
Race 4: SUNRISE FABRICATION BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP - 1200 Metres -$10,000 - 3.30 P.M.
Seiryu – Jumped awkwardly and threw its head in the air on several occasions shortly after the start striking Apprentice B Moffat in the facial region. Apprentice Moffatt suffered no injury.   On returning to scale, Apprentice Moffatt advised trainer T Parry that he felt the mare resented the bit and suggested a change.
A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was issued to connections.
Philadelphia Free – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 5: TREVOR MORRIS BUILDERS OPEN PLATE - 1200 Metres - $10,000 - 4.10 P.M.
Casino Lord – After being slow to begin was hampered shortly after the start by Toronado Rouge. Mustered speed quickly thereafter.  Jockey N Yadi was reprimanded under the terms of AR 131 (a) for improving into a tight run approaching the 700 metres between Toronado Rouge and Swamp Nation where limited room existed. Consequently, Swamp Nation was hampered and became unbalanced before shifting out marginally causing Metal Rock to be steadied.  
Le Force – Raced wide.
Metal Rock – Had to be steadied, approaching the 700 metres.
Swamp Nation – Apprentice B Moffat was permitted to ride the mare 2.0 kgs overweight when no other rider was available. Checked approaching the 700 metres.
Toronado Rouge – Jockey S McGovernwas permitted to ride the mare 1.5 kgs overweight when no other rider was available. Jumped awkwardly and shifted out hampering Casino Lord.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands – Race 5 – Jockey N Yadi – Careless Riding - AR131 (a).
Fines – Nil
Suspensions – Nil
Race day injuries/illness – Nil
Absent jockeys – Nil
Adjourned inquiries – Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Late Scratching’s – The following horses were withdrawn at 12 noon due to no available riders –
Race 3 Bethehorse, Race 4 Fifty Carat, Race 4 Solar Sert, Bitter Blue. Race 5 Han Dynasty.
Horses swabbed pre-race – Nil
Horses swabbed post-race – All winners
Warnings/bars – Nil
Bleeders – Nil
Falls – Nil