Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

11/01/2017 Eagle Farm



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1
Canterbury King When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, jockey J. Lloyd stated that his instructions were to race in a handy position and after beginning well he found himself racing in the lead without overly pressuring his mount and therefore elected to maintain the lead. Ipswich 30/12/2016
What's That When attempting to take a run to the inside of EQUISTAR (J. Mallyon) at the 250m, the horse was accidentally struck by the whip of J. Mallyon. In this incident, WHAT’S THAT overreacted and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2016
Sir Rotheway Shifted out under pressure over the final 250m. After the winning post jockey G. Colless was dislodged. The horse was recaptured and he was able to weigh in for second placing. Eagle Farm 28/12/2016
Achiltibuie Eased when tightened for room shortly after the start. Gold Coast 24/12/2016
 
Race 2
Cinzia As jockey B. Pengelly was to be overweight, jockey J. Lloyd was substituted as the rider of the horse. Jockey Pengelly was fined $200. Jumped away awkwardly. Raced greenly in the early stages and was inclined to shift out. Eagle Farm 28/12/2016
 
Race 3
Star of Night Raced wide without cover. Doomben 24/12/2016
Precipitate Overraced in the early stages of the event. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2016
Sailor Gerri Raced 3 wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2016
 
Race 4
Courting Spirit Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event. Shifted out to obtain clear running over the concluding stages, causing interference to other runners. Apprentice B. Panya was issued with a reprimand. Ipswich 23/12/2016
Final Zero Tightened near 100m. Tightened and checked approaching the winning post. Sunshine Coast 01/01/2017
Creidne Raced greenly in the early stages and when steadied passing the 1000m raced with its head in the air. Sunshine Coast 16/12/2016
Dawn Fighter Tired over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination revealed atrial fibrillation. Connections were advised that the horse would barred from racing until the results of an ECG and a veterinary clearance for the horse are provided. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2016
See Miracles SEA MIRACLES – Change of tactics. Connections advised the filly would be ridden off the pace if circumstances permit. Knuckled on jumping away. Rider L. Cassidy reported it was his intention to go forward on the filly, however it was unable to muster sufficient speed and therefore he elected to try and take a trailing position but in doing so due to runners improving to his inside, he was caught 4 wide in the early stages and then raced wide for the remainder of the race. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2016
 
Race 5
Crackacharge Held up from approaching the 200m until approaching the 100m. Ipswich 23/12/2016
Mark My Word Raced wide throughout. Hung in under pressure in the straight. Gold Coast 31/12/2016
River Fire Slow to begin and then a short distance later was severely tightened for room and lost ground. Ipswich 23/12/2016
Campo Serrano Hung out rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.. Ipswich 23/12/2016
Takarakka Hampered rounding the home turn and forced wider. Ipswich 23/12/2016
Zoff of the World Had to be steadied away from heels approaching the 800m when attempting to be restrained. After leaving the 800m had to be checked away from heels. Then raced wide without cover for the remainder of the event. A post race veterinary examination revealed a light haematoma on the side of its neck. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2016
Kirin's Lad Held up rounding the home turn. Gold Coast 17/12/2016
Shoneck Affair Raced 3 wide after passing the 800m. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2016
Kingsmith Flyer Held up rounding the home turn. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2016
 
Race 6
Impulsive Spirit Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 01/11/2016
Sorority Sister Apprentice R. Williams stated that after being crossed the tempo steadied in front and when PRIMED FOR DESTINY shifted away from the rails she elected to stride forward to try to race outside the lead, however when she made that decision, THORSBORNE then shifted her horse away from behind the leader, which resulted in her being left three wide for the trip. Doomben 02/01/2017
 
Race 7
Courtza King Restrained from heels near the 700m and shifted out and bumped another runner. Eagle Farm 28/12/2016
Starocity Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Eagle Farm 01/11/2016
Happy Snitzel slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off-hind fetlock. Warwick Farm 03/08/2016
Mystical Renegade Fractious in the barriers and was slow to begin. Gold Coast 27/08/2016
Real Ego Shifted out at the start and bumped another runner. Ipswich 16/12/2016
Beat Street Had its head in the adjoining stall as the start was effected and therefore missed the start by approximately 6 lengths. Trainer S. Kendrick was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its barrier manners. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2016
Hotel Coste When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey L Rolls expressed his disappointment with the performance but was unable to offer any tangible explanation except to say that it may not have been suited by the slow tempo in the early and middle stages. Jockey Rolls noted the gelding was second up from a spell today. Trainer Bruce Hill was also at a loss to explain performance. Subsequently reported vet and blood tests failed to reveal any abnormalities. Will consider removing blinkers. Gold Coast 31/12/2016
Legal Counsel Jockey J. Lloyd explained that once straightening the horse changed stride and, in his opinion, was slightly unbalanced. He said after this he endeavoured to get the horse to change stride, which he did shortly after before being able to fully test his mount. Eagle Farm 14/12/2016
Rich Pride Began very awkwardly with its head up. Approaching the first turn was steadied after being ridden forward into a position where there was insufficient racing room. Tabulam 05/11/2016
 
Race 8
Cornrow Knuckled on jumping away. Hampered near 1100m. Eagle Farm 31/12/2016
Camouflage Checked near 1100m. Eagle Farm 31/12/2016
Cashing Up Jumped away awkwardly Eagle Farm 03/12/2016
Cheval Le Vent Began awkwardly. Gold Coast 31/12/2016
D'harmony Slow to begin. Had to be steadied from heels approaching the 1100m. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any lameness, however the gelding was stepping short in the off foreleg. Eagle Farm 31/12/2016
Haradify Slow to begin. Toowoomba 24/12/2016
Really Reilly Was held up for clear running in the home straight until approaching the 200m. Eagle Farm 28/12/2016
Sahara Siren Jumped away awkwardly Eagle Farm 03/12/2016
She's Worthy Began awkwardly, resulting in its rider striking her left shoulder. Doomben 02/01/2017