Racing Queensland

Stewards Summary (28/May/2016 Gold Coast)

  Race No.     Horse Name     Comment     Venue     Date  
  Race  1          
Aquator  Raced ungenerously for a short distance approaching the 400m.

 
Ipswich  13/05/2016 
Captain Tango  Bumped with EXTRA SHOT and became unbalanced near the 800m. Had to be eased when tightened for room approaching the winning post.

 
Ipswich  13/05/2016 
Destiva  Jockey J. Morris indicated that the horse weakened badly over the concluding stages and stated that the horse coughed post race. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer reported that in the days subsequent the horse was found to be suffering from a virus and in his opinion this would explain the performance. He indicated that he would report to stewards before sending the horse for a spell.  Sunshine Coast  6/06/2015 
Lilly the Filly  Bumped on a number of occasions in the early stages. Near 100m was momentarily eased when awkwardly placed at heels.  Murwillumbah  3/05/2016 
Media Maid  Bumped heavily on jumping and became unbalanced.  Ballina  13/05/2016 
Positive Quest  Approaching and rounding the first turn raced fiercely for a short distance. Raced wide without cover during the middle stages.  Ballina  13/05/2016 
Snuggle Pot  Apprentice B. Derbyshire reported at scale that the filly failed to show its customary early speed and as a result was unable to take up a leading position. She added that the filly was not entirely comfortable on today's racing surface.  Ipswich  21/02/2016 
Sorority Sister  Performed disappointingly. Trainer indicated that he would now consider giving the mare a freshen up prior to its next start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.  Warwick  20/02/2016 
  Race  2          
Denlago  Near 900m bumped on the hindquarters and turned outwards. Passing the 800m steadied when tightened for room. Eased for a number of strides when disappointed for a run rounding the home turn and upon straightening.  Grafton  10/05/2016 
Distortion  Slow to begin.  Canterbury Park  11/05/2016 
Mr Adjudicator  Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.  Ipswich  13/05/2016 
My Crimson Lad  Bumped at the start. Failed to muster any speed in the early and middle stages despite the efforts of its rider.

 
Ipswich  13/05/2016 
Perilous Love  Broke through the front it its stall, was quickly restrained, examined by the veterinary surgeon and deemed suitable to race.  Ipswich  9/12/2015 
Quite Magical  Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Raced wide throughout.   Ipswich  13/05/2016 
Ranen  Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout and hung out rounding the home turn. Vetted - no abnormalities.  Gold Coast  14/05/2016 
Rocksay  Slow to begin.  Ipswich  13/05/2016 
Sidere  Approaching the 900m checked when tightened for room. Passing 800m improved onto heels and had to be steadied.  Grafton  10/05/2016 
Stole the Show  Began very awkwardly, shifted in, bumped RANEN and lost significant ground.  Gold Coast  14/05/2016 
Tisani Grey  Tightened for room shortly after the start. Stewards questioned apprentice H. English in relation to the horse's performance. Apprentice English advised that after beginning reasonably, the horse failed to muster the necessary speed to obtain a forward position, which she attributed to the horse racing greenly. She added that whilst on face value the run may have appeared disappointing, she felt the horse's work over the concluding stages of the event would suggest it would be better suited in races over a further distance than tonight's event. Stewards noted the explanation.  Toowoomba  7/05/2016 
Wicked Queen  As L. Tarrant failed to arrive on course in time to fulfil his engagement,
G. Boss was substituted as the rider of the filly. Jumped away awkwardly. Hung out from the 600m and made the turn wider.
 
Doomben  19/12/2015 
  Race  3          
Avalanches  Raced wide throughout.  Gold Coast  7/05/2016 
Coastal Gem (NZ)  Slow to begin.  Gold Coast  14/05/2016 
Legsman (NZ)  Improved on to the heels of another runner near the 1900m and had to be steadied. Lost ground when steadied from the heels of a tiring runner leaving the 600m and again passing the 300m.  Beaudesert  22/05/2016 
Tap This  Had to be steadied when crowded for room approaching the winning post.  Doomben  14/05/2016 
  Race  4          
American Diva  When asked to comment on the horse's performance, L. Rolls indicated that he anticipated being back in the field, however on a number of occasions in the middle stages when attempting to improve to the inside of another runner, the horse was reluctant to do so. He added that he was obliged to pressure the horse from the 600m and the horse was again reluctant to improve into a tight run in the home straight. He felt that a step up in distance to 1400m would allow the horse to travel comfortably in a more prominent position.  Sunshine Coast  15/05/2016 
Drummer's Choice  Began awkwardly and was tightened for room between MASTODON and KAPSTAR, which shifted out. A short distance later was then severely buffeted between those 2 runners for a short distance.   Ipswich  7/05/2016 
Kaizari  Inconvenienced shortly after the start. Had to be steadied between the 1100m and the 1000m when placed in restricted room between runners. Raced wide throughout.  Beaudesert  22/05/2016 
Leap of Legend  Hampered and had to be steadied shortly after the start. Raced wide from the 800m.  Sunshine Coast  11/05/2016 
Lily Giselle  Checked near the 600m.   Ipswich  18/05/2016 
Moonlight Diamond  Raced three wide without cover.  Beaudesert  22/05/2016 
Scoutabout  Raced wide without cover throughout the event. Post race vet exam revealed no abnormalities.  Ballina  13/05/2016 
Stormy Leo  Overraced in the middle stages and as a consequence passing the 700m improved between FROSTSY KNICKERS and BOUND FOR LOVE where there was insufficient room, resulting in the gelding having to be checked and lose ground.  Gold Coast  21/05/2016 
Teekayo  Raced wide.   Ipswich  7/05/2016 
What's That  Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner. Jockey T. Harrison reported that after being slow to begin the horse was able to muster sufficient pace to take up a position just behind the lead and travelled keenly to the 800m, and despite weakening over the concluding stages was of the view that the horse would appreciate a step up in distance where it would be able to take up a forward position without being pressured in the early stages.  Sunshine Coast  8/05/2016 
  Race  5          
Apple Thief  Raced wide throughout.  Gold Coast  7/05/2016 
Divine Service  Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner.  Sunshine Coast  16/01/2016 
Fell From Heaven  Questioned re: leading - App stated not given specific instructions but to settle where comfortable. Sufficient speed early to settle midfield with cover but after began well rode forward and travelled comfortably in lead. Trainer confirmed instrucitions and expected to settle in similar position in second half of field. Trainer noted horse up in distance and had previously raced forward but had recently been tardy away. Can overrace when ridden forward after slow to begin hence instructions to settle where comfortable. Will instruct to ride forward if horse begins well in future  Ballina  13/05/2016 
Theresmusicplaying (USA)  Bumped rounding the home turn.  Kensington  21/05/2014 
  Race  6          
Amata  Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.  Gold Coast  14/05/2016 
Goornong Girl  Raced wide in the early stages.  Gold Coast  14/05/2016 
Lipread  Shited in at the start and made heavy contact with another runner. Questioned re - racing more forward today, rider stated instructed not to go forward but when the mare commenced well she was able to take advantage of its good get away and elected to take up a more forward position.  Rosehill Gardens  7/05/2016 
Name And Shame  Began awkardly. Steadied when hampered after racing keenly approaching the first turn.  Ballina  13/05/2016 
Umgeni  Rider questioned re riding tactics adopted in early and middle stages where the gelding led and set a fast tempo. Rider stated he rode forward from barrier and when he attempted to restrain the gelding approaching 1100m UMGENI commenced to overrace and for this reason was unable to slow the speed in middle stages.  Doomben  6/01/2016 
Wisconsin  Raced 3 wide without cover.

 
Ipswich  7/05/2016 
  Race  7          
Cartier Rock  Change of tactics to be ridden more forward - settled handy. Upon straightening bumped another runner. Rider reminded to ride mounts out to end of race. Stable rep questioned re drift in betting. Explained horse had worked well on Tuesday and that there had been no issues with horse leading into the race. Added that whilst horse had recently been competing in better class of races, it had been well beaten in those events. Post race vet failed to reveal any abnormalities.  Wyong  28/04/2016 
Cool Water (NZ)  Began awkwardly.  Grafton  15/02/2016 
Coomera  Raced wide throughout. Trainer questioned re improved performance - stated gelding had overraced at previous start and failed to run out a strong 1800m as a consequence. Added he had freshened gelding up leading into today's performance and it was suited by the drop back in distance to 1400m. Further added he had not been overly disappointed in gelding's performance 2 starts prior to today and 3 starts prior it was not suited by the soft track conditions. Explanation noted.  Gold Coast  14/05/2016 
Grande Glory  Began awkwardly.  Ipswich  7/05/2016 
Lanikai Miss  Bumped on two occasions shortly after the start.  Murwillumbah  3/05/2016 
Larebil  Slow to begin.  Gold Coast  21/05/2016 
Miss Granger  Trainer B. Currie was fined $100 for failing to present the horse on course by the prescribed time. When being restrained approaching the 1000m raced with its head in the air for some distance.   Toowoomba  14/05/2016 
MYSTICISM  Began awkwardly.  Goulburn  29/04/2016 
Runaway Ruler  Forced wide on the track by another runner near the 700m and raced wide without cover from that point.   Toowoomba  14/05/2016 
Water Boy (NZ)  Raced wide throughout.Questioned re performance - rider stated intention to settle midfield with cover. Caught wide early so elected to restrain to obtain cover but was still forced to race 3 wide at the rear of the field for the majority. Gelding never travelled comfortably in middle stages and was dissapointed with effort. Rider of the opinion gelding better suited when able to be ridden positively from an inside barrier.  Gold Coast  14/05/2016 
  Race  8          
Accord  Shifted out under pressure over final 300m.   Coffs Harbour  15/05/2016 
Afton Prince  Questioned re: disappointing performance - rider stated gelding never travelled comfortably and commenced to weaken when asked for an effort rounding the home turn. Of the view gelding failed to handle heavy track. Post race vet failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer of the opinion gelding failed to carry the top weight in the heavy conditions. Subsequently reported gelding pulled up well and would continue with current prep and would try to place the gelding on firmer surfaces.  Lismore  7/05/2016 
Awesome More  Raced wide throughout.  Gold Coast  21/05/2016 
Bring Me the Voice  Upon straightening was disappointed for a run to the inside of SACRED WATER and as a result was held up until near the 200m.   Gold Coast  21/05/2016 
Change of Luck  Bumped heavily passing the 100m and became unbalanced.  Beaudesert  22/05/2016 
Holy Harry  Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages before improving forward and racing outside the leader.   Ipswich  7/05/2016 
Mishani Scout  Jockey J. Orman dropped his whip near the 100m.

 
Ipswich  18/05/2016 
Really Sure  M. Cahill dropped his whip over the concluding stages. M. Cahill reported to stewards that the filly was reluctant to hold a position throughout the race and was under significant pressure after passing the 600m , however finished the race off reasonably. He added that it would be his recommendation to connections to race the filly in blinkers.   Sunshine Coast  11/05/2016 
Rum 'n' Song  Raced three wide without cover throughout.  Sunshine Coast  11/05/2016 
Walwa (NZ)  Leaving the 200m was inconvenienced by PURE INTELLIGENCE, which shifted in. Laid out under pressure over the final 100m. Jockey dropped whip over concluding stages.  Gold Coast  21/05/2016 

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