Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

07/06/2023 Doomben



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 MEKKAFEST 19 AUGUST QTIS Three-Year-Old Fillies Maiden Plate 1200m
Ciccone Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up rounding the home turn. Sunshine Coast 26/03/2023
Echo Hunter Raced greenly in the home straight when shifting out to obtain clear running Doomben 13/07/2022
Kiko Began awkwardly. Over raced throughout. Sunshine Coast 06/05/2023
Laguna De Chicabel Approaching the 200m was obliged to ease out around heels to continue to improve. Not tested over the final 50m so as to not improve onto the heels of a riderless horse. Lismore 26/05/2023
Approaching the 500m was eased when racing in restricted room. Unable to improve from this point until the entrance to the straight. Coffs Harbour 05/05/2023
Peony Surprise - Began awkwardly, losing ground. Apprentice M Castle was reminded of her obligations in relation to using her whip in a manner which raises her arm above shoulder height. Aquis Park Gold Coast 30/07/2022
Regina's Girl Bumped on jumping. When quest rdr stated mount settled behind leader & travelled comfortably early. Rdr stated she was required to encourage mount along from 600m & it was under full pressure at 400m. Rdr stated mount failed to let down strongly in straight & was disapp to line. Rdr stated only explanation she could offer was mount raced flat after a 1st up run on rain affected going. Tnr stated mount would be better served being allowed to settle were comfortable in e&m stages so as to sustain a finishing effort. P/R vet no ab's. Port Macquarie 19/05/2023
Bumped on jumping. Coffs Harbour 05/05/2023
 
Race 2 MOUNT FRANKLIN QTIS Three-Year-Old Colts and Geldings Maiden Plate 1200m
Cassimir Tightened for room at the start. Raced five-wide without cover for the majority. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/01/2023
Deferential Slow to begin. Raced greenly during the middle stages and brushed the running rail approaching the 500m. Sunshine Coast 26/05/2023
Clipped heels shortly after the start dislodging rider M Harley. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to the offside elbow and abrasions to the offside foreleg. Doomben 11/01/2023
Fiery Ring Had difficulty obtaining clear running near the 300m. Eagle Farm 03/05/2023
Holy Trojan Raced wide for the majority of the event. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn. Kilcoy 13/12/2022
Milton Road (NZ) Over raced during the early and middle stages. Laid out under pressure in the home straight and then shifted in abruptly over the concluding stages. Doomben 15/02/2023
Our Heart Throb Between the 100m and approaching the finishing line had difficulty obtaining a clear run between CASSIMIR and OWN TOMORROW Doomben 24/05/2023
Slow into stride. Jockey R Fradd could offer no tangible explanation for the below market expectation performance. Aquis Park Gold Coast 15/10/2022
Spaceship Bumped shortly after the start by DARK HARMONY. Rounding the home turn shifted out and away from GERRYNMNADER and as a consequence was momentarily awkwardly placed at the heels of PORKY and had to be steadied. Doomben 09/12/2022
Began awkwardly. Doomben 23/11/2022
War Service Rider could offer no explanation for the performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Seymour 27/04/2023
Slow to begin. Raced keen early and near the 1100m shifted wider and improved to take up the lead near the 800m. When questioned rider explained mount overraced and when the saddle shifted forward, he allowed gelding to stride and lead bet365 Stawell 09/04/2023
 
Race 3 XXXX DRY QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1200m
Balalaika Bird Jumped awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 21/05/2023
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced greenly for the majority of the event and as a consequence was unable to be fully tested by its rider in the home straight.Raced wide for the majority of the event. Ipswich 01/05/2023
What A Weekend When asked to comment on the performance, jockey R. Maloney stated that after beginning well, he elected to steady from the wide barrier to take up a trailing position, however the gelding showed no early pace and he was obliged to apply pressure for the first 200m. He indicated that WHAT A WEEKEND travelled well from the 600m and as the gelding was doing its best work over the concluding stages, it would appreciate a step up in distance. Sunshine Coast 28/05/2023
Betterletmedance Slow to begin. Jockey D. Thornton, when asked to comment on the filly’s overall performance and the tactics adopted, he stated that he had been instructed to travel in the second half of the field, and therefore did not ride vigorously from the barriers. He indicated that he asked the filly to improve from the 700m and she raced somewhat greenly in the middle stages. When rounding the home turn, whilst still attempting to improve, he had difficulty securing clear running and was obliged to alter course near the 200m in order to secure clear running. As BETTERLETMEDANCE was doing her best work Sunshine Coast 21/05/2023
Hinata Raced wide throughout. Whilst weakening, was bumped by CIFRADO, became unbalanced and lost ground. When asked to comment, jockey B Thompson reported that the horse raced wide throughout, however could offer no other tangible explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Ipswich 19/04/2023
Right To Party Commenced awkwardly and lost ground. Cranbourne 05/05/2023
 
Race 4 GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB Maiden Handicap 1660m
Flawless Ambition Laid out rounding the first turn. Murwillumbah 15/05/2023
Over raced in the early and middle stages. Passing the 200m, shifted out under pressure resulting in CALL ME HILTON and PARALLEL being taken wider on the track. Sunshine Coast 14/04/2023
Encompass Hampered shortly after the start. Carried inwards over the final 50m when HOUSTON ROCKET laid in. Doomben 24/05/2023
Von Bee (NZ) Bumped on jumping. Laid out when placed under pressure passing the 200m. Doomben 24/05/2023
Klang Boy Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 26/05/2023
Passing the 1300m, had to be steadied from the heels of TEQUILA NIGHTS which shifted in, and as a result a short distance later KLANG BOY shifted out, bumped heavily with ALL NEW HUSTLE, which in turn shifted out, taking FURTHERING wider on the track. Jockey J Huxtable was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be short striding behind. Trainer L Gough was advised that the horse would require a veterinary certificate prior to next racing. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2023
Taupo Tiger Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 26/05/2023
Began awkwardly, was bumped and became unbalanced. Raced wide throughout. Jockey M Hellyer reported that his mount hung out from the 500m onwards. Sunshine Coast 14/05/2023
Queensway Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight obliging its rider to stop and correct her mount on several occasions. Doomben 24/05/2023
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 03/05/2023
Crimson Beauty Bumped shortly after start. Sunshine Coast 14/05/2023
Frijoles When the pace slackened approaching the 1200m, was checked from heels and lost ground. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until leaving the 300m. Sunshine Coast 26/05/2023
Nice Water Passing the 1200m steadied from heels when the paced slackened. Held up approaching the home turn and in the early part of the home straight. Doomben 24/05/2023
Bumped on jumping. Obliged to alter course to obtain clear running approaching the 200m. Shifted out under pressure in the concluding stages. Sunshine Coast 14/05/2023
Crimson Reward Raced wide for majority of the event. Laid in rounding the home turn. Doomben 24/05/2023
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Eagle Farm 03/05/2023
Jester Statement Began awkwardly. Near the 1200m, raced in restricted room, lost ground and became unbalanced. Shifted wider passing the 800m to avoid the heels of CHANCE WITH WOLVES. Approaching the 700m laid in clipping the heels of CHANCE WITH WOLVES, blundered badly and lost significant ground. Sunshine Coast 14/05/2023
 
Race 5 SKY RACING Class 4 Handicap 1660m
Mirann (FR) Knuckled on jumping. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Raced in restricted room over the final 100m and unable to be fully tested to the line. Doomben 20/05/2023
Eaglemont (IRE) RR the gelding was not suited by the soft track conditions. Post-race endoscopy detected a throat condition which may have affected the gelding's racing performance. Caulfield 09/07/2022
Hype (IRE) Hampered on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Makedon Over raced when restrained to obtain cover near the 1400m. Near the 1300m was again restrained to avoid the heels of CONFINED THOUGHTS which shifted in when not clear. M. Philpot rider of CONFINED THOUGHTS was reprimanded under AR 131(a) for this incident. Sunshine Coast 26/05/2023
Began awkwardly. Ipswich 17/05/2023
Outburst Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until approaching the 200m whereby it was obliged to shift in to improve. Eagle Farm 15/04/2023
Rations (NZ) Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 21/05/2023
Jumped inwards at the start and bumped HYPE. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Confessed Near the 250m had some difficulty obtaining a clear run. Doomben 24/05/2023
Raced wide from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Toowoomba 26/04/2023
Aswaat Began awkwardly. Doomben 24/05/2023
Slow to begin. Held up when rounding the home turn and until leaving the 100m. Eagle Farm 03/05/2023
Confusion Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 24/12/2022
Mishani Missile Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Toowoomba 06/05/2023
Contribute (NZ) Bumped on jumping. Doomben 31/05/2023
Pick Za Beans Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn, improved onto heels leaving the 300m and was steadied before shifting wider passing the 200m to secure a clear run. Doomben 24/05/2023
Slow to begin. After commencing a forward movement leaving the 500m, was forced wider by another runner rounding the home turn. Ipswich 17/05/2023
Cool Encounter Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 21/05/2023
Began very awkwardly and was slow to begin. Laid out approaching the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Dalby 22/04/2023
Grinzinger Knight Over raced when the pace slackened passing the 1400m. Ipswich 28/04/2023
Villaden (NZ) COT: To be ridden conservatively; settled on pace. Shifted out slightly on jumping and made contact with another rnr. Rdr reported mnt did not feel comfortable in its action over the concluding stages of the race. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Canterbury Park 20/01/2023
Nippa's Nightcap Slow to begin. Disappointed for a run and inconvenienced near the 150m Doomben 24/05/2023
 
Race 6 MULLINS LAWYERS BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1200m
Ravaged Award Began awkwardly, hampered between runners on jumping. Raced ungenerously early. Doomben 31/05/2023
Jumped awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 06/05/2023
Lucifer's Reward Began awkwardly. Near 350m was bumped. Muswellbrook 21/05/2023
Crazy Train Laid in under pressure in the straight. Doomben 22/04/2023
Hakkai Maru Slow to begin. Approaching the 800m, had to be steadied from heels. Jockey B. Thompson reported at scale that the mare wanted to lay out under pressure on entering the home straight. Doomben 13/05/2023
Rising Star Raced wide throughout. Ipswich 14/01/2023
Silver Galaxy Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Ipswich 10/05/2023
Slow to begin. Over raced during the middle stages. On approaching the 800m shifted out slightly, hampering DEEP ROMANCE. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until approaching the 200m. Doomben 21/01/2023
I Am Azzurro Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Near the 50m, was steadied from the heels of VENDIDIT, which shifted out. Eagle Farm 03/05/2023
Pocket Full Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 21/05/2023
Mintaka Lad When asked to comment on the performance, jockey J Byrne stated that the horse had raced keenly last start and the stable had therefore removed the blinkers from the horse’s gear. He added that the horse travelled comfortably throughout today’s event, however failed to quicken in the home straight when asked for a finishing effort. Trainer D Vandyke advised Stewards that he was somewhat disappointed with the geldings finishing effort and would monitor the horse in the coming days. Sunshine Coast 23/04/2023
Our Belle Fille (NZ) Raced wide and without cover from the 1400m. Near the 1300m got its head up and raced ungenerously due to the slow pace. Royal Randwick 31/12/2022
 
Race 7 LADBROKES MATES MODE BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1200m
Lambdoma Energy Over raced when the pace slackened approaching the 800m. Sunshine Coast 28/05/2023
Hatchet Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Doomben 20/05/2023
Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 29/04/2023
Enabler Bumped at the start. Tightened for room between runners and was steadied near the 800m. Raced wide throughout. Laid in rounding the home turn. Rider reported that his mount travelled well throughout, however when he asked his mount for an effort, it failed to let down as he had expected in the home straight. Toowoomba 26/04/2023
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Eagle Farm 15/04/2023
Magic In Me Began awkwardly, shifted in, and bumped. Toowoomba 27/05/2023
Began awkwardly. Ipswich 10/05/2023
Script Writer Began awkwardly. Held up upon entering the home straight until passing the 300m. Eagle Farm 28/12/2022
Kosowski Bumped with another runner on jumping. Travelled fiercely throughout the early stages and near the 700m was checked after improving onto heels. Port Macquarie 29/05/2023
Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Sportsbet-Ballarat Synthetic 30/08/2022
Allez Zou (NZ) Jumped awkwardly. Doomben 24/05/2023
Bumped heavily between runners on jumping and as a result lost ground. Forced wider near the 600m. Jockey J. Huxtable was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted. Sunshine Coast 18/12/2022
Charlie's Case Lost ground when tightened for room at the start. Hung out when passing the 800m. Laid out under pressure from the 400m and at the 200m shifted out and bumped with ALVIN THE BOLD. Sunshine Coast 21/05/2023
Ring Of Steel Over raced when leading and weakened in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination determined there was no abnormalities. Doomben 24/05/2023
Highly Ambitious Began only fairly. Kensington 10/05/2023
Began only fairly. Held up rounding the home turn. Near the 150m had to be shifted to the outside of a rnr to continue into clear running. Near the 50m had to be shifted to the inside of a rnr to continue into clear running. Gosford 25/04/2023
Black On Beauty Began awkwardly. A post-race vet exam revealed the mare to be slow to recover. Royal Randwick 26/12/2022
Zoumeteor Slow to begin. Approaching the 800m obliged to race in restricted room to the inside of POCKET FULL and was steadied when that horse was taken inwards by SMASHINGPLATES. Jockey T. Brooker, rider of SMASHINGPLATES, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for this incident. Had difficulty obtaining clear running until leaving the 300m. Sunshine Coast 21/05/2023
Began awkwardly and bumped with KNIGHT’S CHOICE. Raced wide throughout. Hung out rounding the home turn and raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 23/04/2023
 
Race 8 THE STAR STRADBROKE SEASON QTIS Class 6 Plate 1350m
Collay's Spirit (NZ) Began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 900m, obliged to steady when awkwardly placed on heels. Held up rounding the home turn. Doomben 31/05/2023
Bumped on jumping. Lismore 26/05/2023
Mubariz (GB) Slow to begin. Doomben 01/04/2023
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 25/03/2023
Indian Dreamer Slow to begin. Doomben 13/05/2023
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 04/02/2023
Nod Of The Head (NZ) Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 27/05/2023
Stewards allowed the gelding to race in a cross-over noseband rather than a Hanoverian noseband as advertised. Doomben 13/05/2023
Scottish Prince Held up rounding the home turn. Doomben 24/05/2023
Outburst Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until approaching the 200m whereby it was obliged to shift in to improve. Eagle Farm 15/04/2023
Ravaged Award Began awkwardly, hampered between runners on jumping. Raced ungenerously early. Doomben 31/05/2023
Jumped awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 06/05/2023
Ready Babe Shifted out abruptly on jumping. Shifted in passing the 1000m. Raced keenly on heels leaving the 900m. Momentarily crowded at the 450m and bumped. Toowoomba 27/05/2023
 
Race 9 RACECOURSE VILLAGE Class 1 Handicap 1350m
Alvin The Bold Laid in under pressure from the 400m onwards and near the 200m was bumped and became unbalanced when CHARLIE’S CASE shifted out. Sunshine Coast 21/05/2023
Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 26/03/2023
Crazy Brave Began awkwardly and bumped NEARA REWARD. Over-raced during the early stages. Eagle Farm 03/05/2023
Orient's Secret Raced wide for majority of the event. Doomben 24/05/2023
Enunciation Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn. Ipswich 17/05/2023
Raced wide. Ipswich 06/05/2023
Blazen Boots (NZ) Raced three wide in the early stages. Doomben 22/10/2022
Esky (NZ) Began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with a runner. Hawkesbury 04/03/2023
Easy Company Shifted out abruptly approaching the finish line. Ipswich 17/05/2023
On jumping, shifted in and bumped HELL APPROACHING Ipswich 28/04/2023
Israelite Bay Began awkwardly bumped with IN THE BLINK and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 21/05/2023
Tightened for room near the 300m. Apprentice A. Jones stated that after beginning only fairly, she settled further back than anticipated and did not travel like a winning chance at any stage of the event. She added that the mare did find the line fairly and would appreciate a step up in distance. Ipswich 28/04/2023
Rosato Raced wide for the majority of the event. Doomben 25/01/2023
Vonzither Leaving the 700m raced in restricted room to the inside of ORIENTS SECRET which shifted in. Doomben 24/05/2023
Raced ungenerously in the early stages and shifted in near the 1000m despite the efforts of its rider. Ipswich 28/04/2023
Jane His Wife Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn. Sunshine Coast 14/05/2023
Capital Girl Began awkwardly. Doomben 24/05/2023
Warrior Jack Jumped in at the start and lost ground. Gatton 12/05/2023
Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying symptoms of the thumps. Kilcoy 04/05/2023
Better Strings Very slow to begin. Raced wide. Ipswich 06/05/2023
Slow to begin and unable to muster speed in the early stages of the event. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J Stanley reported that his mount was unable to muster speed in the early stages early and when asked to improve from the 600m, proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of lameness in the off-hindleg. Trainer P Lindeberg was advised that the horse would require a veterinary certificate prior to next racing. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2023
Sukiche Began awkwardly. Ipswich 17/05/2023