Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

08/04/2023 Doomben



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1350m
Torque Bossanova Slow to begin. Shortly thereafter taken in by CONQUISTADORES, raced in restricted room and was inconvenienced. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 26/03/2023
Himeji Fractious in the barriers. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 1000m, commenced to over race and got its head up and continued to race erratically until leaving the 900m. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Spicy Legend Raced keenly early stages and restrained from heels approaching 600m. Kensington 22/03/2023
Change The Deel Slow to begin, and heavily bumped after the start and lost ground. Hung out from the 700m causing interference to MISHANI AVIATOR at a point near the 600m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Representative for the S. Kendrick stable was advised that CHANGE THE DEEL will be required to barrier trial prior to racing again. Sunshine Coast 19/03/2023
Ringer's Reward Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Passing the 250m, attempted to shift out around the heels of OCEANS OF ENERGY and in doing so, contacted ALOLA. Doomben 01/04/2023
Slow to begin. Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 200m when having to avoid the heels of TOP FUN, which shifted out under pressure. Doomben 18/03/2023
Conquistadores Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped with TORQUE BOSSANOVA. Laid in over the concluding stages. Sunshine Coast 26/03/2023
 
Race 2 SKY RACING QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 2040m
Mishani Spartan Slow to begin. Held up in the early stages of the home straight. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 400m. Ipswich 10/03/2023
Coppleson (NZ) Slow to begin. Rosehill Gardens 25/03/2023
Began only fairly. Kensington 08/03/2023
Compass Rose Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced and carried wider shortly after the start. Shifted out under pressure from the 150m point. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Artful Girl Slow to begin. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 25/03/2023
Momentarily hampered by and injured runner passing the 800m. Toowoomba 18/03/2023
Mighty Judd Fractious prior to the start being effected. When asked to comment on the performance, rider J Stanley reported the horse travelled comfortably throughout the race and after initially responding to his riding in the early stages of the home straight, was disappointing over the final 150m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery. Sunshine Coast 12/03/2023
Mishani Kingdom Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 10/03/2023
Think D'oro Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 02/04/2023
Checked from heels approaching the 800m when the pace of the race slackened. Raced greenly in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 24/03/2023
Silver Goddess Tightened for room at the start, resulting in the filly settling further back in the field then the rider would have liked. Approaching the 1600m laid in across the heels of MISHANI SUPREME, clipped heels and blundered. Sunshine Coast 26/02/2023
Amalgamation Held up for clear running approaching the 200m until leaving the 150m. Eagle Farm 29/03/2023
Near the 450m was steadied after improving onto heels. bet365 Park Kilmore 14/01/2023
Saddles Had difficulty securing clear running approaching the 300m. Eagle Farm 29/03/2023
 
Race 3 FAMILY DAY 15 APRIL BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 2040m
Stuck With You (NZ) Raced keenly at heels approaching the 1200m when the pace of the race steadied. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 11/03/2023
Tintinwin (NZ) Raced keenly at the heels of DIVINE COURAGE leaving the 1000m. Approaching the 700m shifted in and contacted the running rail. Eagle Farm 29/03/2023
Clyde Began awkwardly. Forced to steady shortly after jumping to avoid the heels of TOOTS IS TOPS, which shifted in. Raced wide throughout. Doomben 01/04/2023
Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 11/03/2023
Maevila Ruler Momentarily crowded passing the 1400m. Over-raced on heels in the early stages of the back straight and raced keenly for the duration of the back straight. Toowoomba 25/03/2023
Kapsali Slow to begin. Coffs Harbour 20/03/2023
Began awkwardly Eagle Farm 04/03/2023
Agnelli Slow to begin. Over raced in the early stages when the pace of the race slackened. Held up in the early stages of the home straight. Eagle Farm 29/03/2023
Gambu (NZ) Laid in under pressure leaving the 300m. Approaching the 100m, shifted out slightly became awkwardly placed at heels of EXOLAY and had to be steadied Doomben 22/03/2023
Began awkwardly. Near the 700m, improved onto heels and as a result shifted three-wide to improve. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 30/11/2022
Texas Storm Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Over raced during the early and middle stages. Had to be steadied off heels and shifted wider near the 1300m with CLYDE being carried wider. Eagle Farm 11/03/2023
Eyeleftit Slow to begin then hampered Sunshine Coast 26/03/2023
Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Sunshine Coast 05/03/2023
 
Race 4 HAPPY EASTER FROM BRC BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1640m
Matowatakpe Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted by jockey K Wilson-Taylor on the gelding in particular between the 500m and 150m. Stewards after taking evidence from trainer J Bruce and the rider of MATOWATAKPE, elected to adjourn and consider the matter. Stewards also intend to review wagering on the event and will resume at a time and date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Ipswich 31/03/2023
Red Wave Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 04/03/2023
High Court When questioned regarding the gelding settling further forward during todays event rider explained that he anticipated racing in an off-pace or midfield position however after beginning well he observed runners to his inside showing speed in the early stages and concerned he would be left racing in a wide position he pressed forward to obtain position outside the leader to prevent having to cover additional ground. Wellington 26/03/2023
Over raced early and middle stages. Eagle Farm 04/03/2023
Phaistos Laid out rounding the home turn. Eagle Farm 11/03/2023
Sneak Preview Approaching the 1300m, bumped by LORD MARKEL. Raced in restricted room leaving the 1100m Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Shifted in shortly after jumping away hampering BULLINACHINASHOP. Eagle Farm 04/03/2023
Swanston Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 01/04/2023
Opacity (NZ) Slow to begin. Doomben 18/03/2023
Rathlin Held up early stages of the home straight. Leaving the 100m was bumped by ROMAN AUREUS. Doomben 25/02/2023
 
Race 5 XXXX DRY Class 3 Plate 1640m
Moveitmoveit Caught wide in the early stages before being permitted to stride forward to take up a position outside leader at the 1300m. Jockey B. Thompson reported at scale that it wasn’t his intention to race in a forward position, however after being caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to settle outside the leader. He further added that the gelding didn’t quicken as anticipated in the home straight and was disappointing. Doomben 22/03/2023
Tribute King (NZ) Slow to begin. When questioned in relation to the performance rider stated that his mount failed to muster early speed and was off the bridle at various stages throughout the event despite his efforts. Rider stated when he placed his mount under pressure the gelding failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing in its run to the line. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality. Coffs Harbour 20/03/2023
Dickensian Began awkwardly. Warwick 07/02/2023
Hype (IRE) Hampered on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Began awkwardly. Warwick Farm 01/03/2023
Inuwashi (IRE) COT: To be ridden more conservatively; Settled midfield. Blundered badly on jumping. Rdr could offer no explanation for the performance of the gelding. A post race vet exam re no significant abs. Tnrs rep reported that the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding but advised it has now been spelled. Kensington 26/10/2022
Moktaffy (IRE) Laid in under pressure approaching the 450m and became awkwardly placed at the heels of NIGHT GUY which shifted out to improve. Doomben 22/03/2023
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 19/11/2022
Tenzing (NZ) Hampered shortly after jumping. Doomben 01/04/2023
Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Shifted out abruptly over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 11/03/2023
Alert And Ready Bumped and taken wider passing the 1400m, racing wide from that point. Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Toowoomba 25/03/2023
Rations (NZ) Jumped inwards at the start and bumped HYPE. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Sea Ripple Shifted wider to improve near the 600m and made heavy contact with ULTIMATE PRIDE. Steadied when tightened for room between MANDALAY BLONDE and ULTIMATE PRIDE, when both horses shifted ground near the 400m. R Maloney, the rider of ULTIMATE PRIDE was advised to exercise greater care. Doomben 01/03/2023
Dutch Gold Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Star Chance Approaching the 350m attempted to improve between HAVANOTHERGO and IDLE DICE where there was insufficient to do so resulting in the gelding bumping with IDLE DICE and then having to be checked from the heels of HAVANOTHERGO. Sunshine Coast 24/03/2023
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 19/03/2023
Witch Day Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Ipswich 02/02/2023
 
Race 6 LADBROKES ODDDS SURGE QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1050m
Flaming Conquest Jumped awkwardly, shifting out making heavy contact Eagle Farm 01/10/2022
Billionair Baby From the wide barrier, was restrained in the early stages to a rearward position. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/01/2023
Ruby Chicks Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages of the event. Raced three wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 16/10/2022
Controlocracy Shifted out to improve near the 500m and made heavy contact with RICH DEVIL forcing that horse wider. Eagle Farm 08/02/2023
Richon Between the 300m & 200m was held up when endeavouring to improve. Canterbury Park 09/12/2022
Liquor Bumped on jumping. Eagle Farm 29/03/2023
Shifted out under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 10/03/2023
 
Race 7 STRADBROKE SEASON ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 75 Handicap 1200m
Tramonto Raced wide in the middle stages. Eagle Farm 29/03/2023
Birriecart Underwent a post-race examination which revealed no significant abnormalities. Eagle Farm 04/03/2023
Mill Rossa Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Stormy Rock Obliged to shift wider on entering the home straight to obtain clear running. Doomben 18/03/2023
Oriental Runner Hung in for the majority. Doomben 15/02/2023
Rising Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Scone 20/03/2023
Hidden Eyes Held up for clear running on entering home straight. Near the 300m, attempted to shift out to improve but again disappointed for a run, and held up until passing the 150m, after shifting in to improve. Doomben 18/03/2023
Motomiss Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 18/03/2023
Underwent a pre race veterinary examination as had not raced in over 12 months, and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Doomben 25/02/2023
Self Indulgent Bumped on jumping. Approaching the 400m laid in under pressure. Toowoomba 24/09/2022
Thatfeelsbetter Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 18/02/2023
Hatchet Trainer R Heathcote was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to notify a rider by the prescribed time. Raced wide. Doomben 12/11/2022
Amore Veloce Lost off hind plate in running. A post race veterinary examination revealed a poor post race recovery. Eagle Farm 29/10/2022
Dominarcher Raced wide for the majority. Doomben 18/03/2023
Near the 150m became awkward when placed in restricted room to the inside of GAUNTLET. Sunshine Coast 03/06/2022
Green Reign Checked approaching the 1400m and subsequently forced wider on the track before then progressing forward to obtain the position outside the leader near the 1000m. Doomben 09/12/2022
Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 19/11/2022
Absolute Charmer Rider reported that the gelding was inclined to lay in and felt awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Sunshine Coast 11/11/2022
 
Race 8 MEKKAFEST 19 AUGUST OPEN QUALITY Handicap 1350m
Hilal Leaving the 200m, shifted out under pressure and had to be corrected by its rider. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Raced wide throughout. When questioned on the performance of the entire, Apprentice A. Jones stated that after racing wide without cover her mount failed to respond to her riding over the final stages and would derive benefit from today’s event. Eagle Farm 04/03/2023
London Banker (NZ) Raced three wide in the early stages. Doomben 24/12/2022
Last Chance Slow to begin. Doomben 18/03/2023
Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room passing the 200m and was obliged to shift in to improve. Inside the final 50m raced in restricted room to the inside of GREYWORM. Eagle Farm 04/03/2023
Wapiti Jockey T Marshall reported that he felt the gelding was short in its action on returning to scale. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to lame in the near fore leg. Trainer G Duncan was advised that he would be required to obtain a veterinary certificate for WAPITI prior to the geldings next race start. Aquis Park Gold Coast 15/01/2022
Wild Chap Began awkwardly. A post-race vet exam rev no abs. Kembla Grange 10/03/2023
Leaving the 1500m was steadied when crowded. Rdr reported his intention was to hold a more forward position, but after jumping fairly, being crowded soon after the start & again near the 1500m, mnt settled further back than intended. He added his mnt raced flat today & finished the race in a disappointing manner. A post-race vet exam revealed gelding to be lame (1/5) in off-hind leg. Tnr advised the gelding will now be spelled. Tnr was told a vet clearance is required prior to next race/trial. Vet clearance since received. Royal Randwick 15/10/2022
Animate Leaving the 1100m, was inconvenienced by RANCH HAND which shifted out marginally after being crossed by HILAL. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Raced wide throughout. Carried wider rounding the home turn. Doomben 25/02/2023
Edison Raced wide throughout. Bumped rounding the home turn and shifted wider. Doomben 25/02/2023
Irish Playboy Held up for clear running in the early part of the home straight. Doomben 31/12/2022
Roman Aureus Slow to begin. Held up for clear running on entering home straight until the 200m, then improved into a narrow run to the inside of MASTER JAMIE. Then raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 150m. Doomben 18/03/2023
Laid in under pressure approaching the 200m. Approaching the 100m was buffeted between HAUNTED and RATHLIN and had to be steadied. Doomben 25/02/2023
At Witz End Bumped with STARVIRGO on jumping. Inconvenienced leaving the 600m when JOVIALITY was steadied from heels Doomben 25/02/2023
Irish Songs Raced keenly in the middle stages. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Raced keenly during the middle stages. Carried wider rounding the home turn. Doomben 25/02/2023
Legal Esprit Bumped and forced wider rounding the home turn when HILAL shifted out to improve. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained a minor abrasion to the near hindleg. Eagle Farm 11/03/2023
Hot Spring Gold Slow to begin Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
 
Race 9 CASCADE QTIS Class 6 Plate 1350m
Hot Spring Gold Slow to begin Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Matowatakpe Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted by jockey K Wilson-Taylor on the gelding in particular between the 500m and 150m. Stewards after taking evidence from trainer J Bruce and the rider of MATOWATAKPE, elected to adjourn and consider the matter. Stewards also intend to review wagering on the event and will resume at a time and date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Ipswich 31/03/2023
Rousseau COT: to be ridden further back from the wide gate. Slow to begin. Settled towards the rear of the field. R: gelding failed to finish the race off as expected. Vets: No abs. TAB Park Werribee 04/12/2022
Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide before crossing to settle outside the leader near the 1400m. Gave ground quickly from the 700m before being eased down. RR something may be amiss with the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination identified an irregular heart rhythm. Sportsbet-Ballarat 19/11/2022
Slow Hands (NZ) Apprentice K Wilson-Taylor reported that the gelding was not suited by the firm racing surface. Aquis Park Gold Coast 26/11/2022
inconvenienced and lost ground when obliged to steady from the heels of TOO MUCH CLASS which shifted in under hard riding near the 150m. Jockey Du Plessis was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. Doomben 12/11/2022
Astero COT: To be ridden further forward from an inside barrier; settled off-pace. Rosehill Gardens 25/03/2023
From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Rosehill Gardens 11/03/2023
Hilo Held up in the early stages of the home straight. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Held up for clear running in the home straight. Eagle Farm 04/03/2023
Mill Rossa Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Mississippi Prince Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/09/2022
Night Guy When under hard riding, shifted out over the concluding stages before being bumped on the hindquarters by ALVIN THE BOLD and becoming unbalanced. Doomben 08/03/2023
Why We Drink Passing the 50m, momentarily inconvenienced by HIGH COST. Doomben 18/03/2023
Began awkwardly. Doomben 25/02/2023
Nothinsweetaboutme Rdr reported the mare prefers a track with more give and did not appear to stretch out comfortably on the Good (4) surface. Approaching and passing the 100m was inconvenienced when awkwardly placed outside heels. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Royal Randwick 04/02/2023
Alburq Improved onto heels near the 500m and steadied. Shifted in approaching the finish line and bumped with AKIHIRO and became unbalanced. Eagle Farm 04/02/2023
Jumped away awkwardly. Doomben 21/01/2023
Pepper's Ghost Began only fairly. Near the 700m had to be checked and shifted away from another runners heels which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Scone 20/03/2023
Without Revenge (GB) When asked to comment on the below market performance, rider T. Harrison the gelding raced very keen when leading and when placed under pressure in the home straight failed to respond to her riding which she attributed to it over-racing. Trainer D. Vandyke advised that the gelding would be sent for a spell. Sunshine Coast 19/11/2022
Tyresa Slow into stride. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/01/2023
Near the 500m, attempted to shift out to secure clear running, however, was prevented from doing so by another runner and as a result became held up. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/01/2023