Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

03/08/2019 Aquis Park Gold Coast



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1
Improving Inclined to lay out when placed under pressure over the final 300m and proved difficult to ride. Jockey T. Gray was reminded of her obligations regarding the use of her whip. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/07/2019
Matello Eased when tightened for room shortly after the start. Raced wide, without cover, throughout the early and middle stages. Carried wider passing the 200m. Grafton 10/07/2019
Perjury Began awkwardly. After being caught wide early, was allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader passing the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. The gelding will incur a mandatory three months ban from racing under the provisions of AR53A. Representative for Trainer E Press advised Stewards that it would now be their intention to retire the gelding. Gold Coast 10/11/2018
No Doubt a Lady Inclined to hang out in the middle stages. Grafton 10/07/2019
Elite Grey When racing extremely wide near the 500m, jockey Stanley elected to restrain to obtain cover. Sunshine Coast 31/05/2019
Exploding Star Slow to begin. Casino 24/05/2019
Icelander Jumped outwards at the start, making contact with MAD IRISH TYCOON. Eagle Farm 19/01/2019
Say Sevena Began awkwardly. Laid out rounding the first turn. Ballina 16/07/2019
 
Race 2
Air Blazer A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding have a slower than normal recovery rate. Bathurst 17/06/2019
Effexx Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 20/07/2019
In Waves From the outside barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Near the 700m was slightly hampered when another rnr shifted out. Warwick Farm 27/03/2019
Lunch Session Slow to begin. Obliged to alter course near the 300m to secure clear running. Sunshine Coast 21/07/2019
Dissolve Slow into stride. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/07/2019
Absolute Glory Bumped near the 700m. Shifted in making contact with ALAN ALAN STEVE near the 200m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/07/2019
 
Race 3
Seamagic Disqualified from its fifth placing under the provisions of AR. 143(a) when jockey Beau Appo weighed in in excess of half a kilogram underweight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer C. Waller will be advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start. Toowoomba 16/02/2019
Arzu Laid out under pressure over the final 150m. Doomben 24/07/2019
Beyond Desire App 1000m was steadied when awk on heels. When quest re perf. rdr stated he was instructed to not overly pressure mount early but rather allow it to settle where comfortable & finish off race. Rdr stated when caught wide early he eased back to a posn worse than midfield to ride to inst. Rdr stated that his mount travelled comfortably in middle stages & went to the line fairly. Rdr stated mount may be better suited settling in a prominent posn over a longer journey. Rdr added mount still physically immature. P/R vet exam found no ab's. Grafton 11/07/2019
Ourlastpenny Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Ballina 12/11/2018
Shopping Paradise Near the 700m raced greenly, shifted out making contact with ABSOLUTE GLORY which then shifted wider bumping MISS CHUCKLE. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/07/2019
Daunting Warrior Inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 300m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/07/2019
Adventure Queen Raced wide, without cover, throughout the early stages. Grafton 11/07/2019
Liliero When afforded the opportunity to comment on the performance, Jockey L. Dittman stated that the filly failed to travel comfortably throughout the event and proved disappointing. Co-Trainer B. Guy expressed his disappointment in the performance and indicated that he would experiment with a barrier blanket in an attempt to rectify the fillys barrier manners. He also noted that the filly may be better suited when able to improve to the outside of runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities other than minor lacerations to the near hind hock. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/07/2019
Freedom Factor Connections advised that the mare was to be ridden more forward today. Ridden accordingly. Near the 1000m had to be eased after improving onto the heels of LOCUST. Near the 200m was inconvenienced by PINEAPPLIE BOOM and shifted out. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/07/2019
 
Race 4
Jule's Spirit Hung outwards in the straight, placing its rider at a disadvantage, and over the concluding stages had to be steadied on a couple of occasions when awkwardly placed on the heels of EPIC GIRL, which laid inwards slightly. Eagle Farm 20/07/2019
Missed Out Laid out rounding the home turn. Ballina 16/07/2019
Whitebait Pattie Bumped heavily on jumping. Raced wide, without cover, throughout the early and middle stages. Ballina 16/07/2019
Chikorita Held up rounding the home turn. Ipswich 29/05/2019
Nick the Skip Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 15/06/2019
Rioli Approaching the 300m was obliged to ease out around heels to continue to improve. Coffs Harbour 21/07/2019
Beat Za Drum Lost its near hind plate in running. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/03/2019
Dream Serenade Began awkwardly and shifted in, contacting another runner. Sunshine Coast 21/12/2018
Purple Cup Approaching the 1000m was steadied inwards after improving onto heels and struck the running rail. Trainer reported that the mare had been galloped on the off hind leg during the event. Grafton 10/07/2019
Mighty Mittere Bumped with NOTONYA NELLY on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Lost the near fore plate in running. Eagle Farm 20/07/2019
 
Race 5
Grey Skies Began awkwardly and lost ground before mustering speed and overracing when placed on the heels of TORQUATO TASSO and shifted wider on the course near the 850m. Inclined to lay in over the final 300m. Ipswich 26/07/2019
Nick the Skip Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 15/06/2019
Penasquito Had to be steadied approaching the winning post when tightened for room between SHINING BLUE and JACKPOT JAY. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/07/2019
Collision Change of tactics. Connections advised that the gelding would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Bumped on jumping away. When asked to explain the seemingly improved performance of the gelding, trainer J. Wilson advised that, in his opinion, the gelding has not appreciated the heavy tracks recently and with the good track today was of the opinion that this had an effect on its performance. Ipswich 19/07/2019
Out For Justice Began awkwardly and lost ground. Ipswich 19/07/2019
Lord of the Dreamz Laid in under pressure from the 200m. Gatton 18/07/2019
Mighty Moose Blundered on jumping Deagon 14/07/2019
 
Race 6
Joymaker Began awkwardly. Ipswich 12/07/2019
No Time Like Now Raced keenly in the early stages. Spendthrift Australia Park 26/04/2019
Amicitia Held up for a short distance rounding the home turn. Ipswich 12/07/2019
Decisive Heart Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages and inconvenienced another runner. Sunshine Coast 21/07/2019
Our Dilemma Passing the 200m raced in restricted room and was bumped on a couple of occasions. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Over final stages not fully tested in run to the line. Rider comment re performance - stated from wide barrier caught three wide without cover and being the mare’s first run back from a spell it weakened slightly over concluding stages and in his opinion would benefit from today’s run. Stewards noted his explanation. Ipswich 12/07/2019
Mystic Brook Passing the 200m raced in restricted room and was bumped on a couple of occasions. Ipswich 12/07/2019
Spiritosa Hampered on jumping away. Toowoomba 13/07/2019
Emshalky Bumped on jumping and again shortly after. Grafton 07/07/2019
Wicked Mama Raced three wide without cover. Ipswich 01/03/2019
In Her Zone Began awkwardly and made contact with QUANYIN. Toowoomba 13/07/2019
Dulcie Tie Stewards questioned Jockey A. Chau and Trainer J. Phelan re tactics adopted when settling outside leader in contrast to fillys last start. Mr Chau stated instructions were to be positive out of barriers and attempt to obtain forward position. Trainer J. Phelan confirmed instructions and noted at fillys last start had been slow to begin and settled further back than anticipated. Stewards whilst noting explanations advised Trainer J. Phelan whilst acknowledging fact filly settled further back at its last start, he would be expected to notify Stewards should tactics change from previous start Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/07/2019
Lady Eighty Eight Restrained shortly after the start to obtain a position with cover at the rear of the field. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/07/2019
Skye And Me Held up momentarily rounding the home turn and then when attempting a narrow run to the inside of DREAM BIG had to be steadied and was obliged to alter course. A short distance later was disappointed for a run and was unable to obtain clear running until shifting back to the inside of DREAM BIG near the 100m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/07/2019
 
Race 7
Nordic Show Stewards permitted apprentice M. Murphy to ride the mare claiming only 1.5kg of his allowance when no other suitable apprentice rider was available. Slow into stride. Had to be restrained from heels when the pace steadied approaching the 1200m, got its head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance. Doomben 24/07/2019
Limbo Star Brushed with CHAR CHAR after passing the 200m. Doomben 24/07/2019
Whakarewarewa Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 17/07/2019
They Call Me Rose Shifted in near the home turn. Cast the near fore plate in running. Aquis Beaudesert 27/07/2019
Iron Craft Inclined to lay outwards throughout. Eagle Farm 20/07/2019
Lefkas Island Bumped when racing in restricted room to the inside of CHAR CHAR passing the 900m and became unbalanced. Doomben 24/07/2019
Hussning Shortly after the start had to be eased to avoid the heels of PENASQUITO which shifted in when not fully clear. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/07/2019
Inveraray Began awkwardly and passing the 900m bumped heavily with ROCKUZZO when attempting to shift that horse out to improve Deagon 14/07/2019
 
Race 8
Perfect Witness Shifted the off hind plate in running. Eagle Farm 09/03/2019
Sornja Slow to begin. Passing the 600m became held up on heels and was unable to improve until obtaining clear running shortly after straightening. Grafton 11/07/2019
Collins Creek Began awkwardly. Doomben 12/06/2019
Reposition Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 24/04/2019
Alaskan Sun Hampered on jumping and lost ground. Raced three wide with cover after passing the 800m. After passing the 150m hampered and raced in restricted room between KOPELLA, which shifted in slightly and MINA HARKER, which laid out. Ipswich 12/07/2019
The Great Boombino Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 20/07/2019
My Dream Lover When quest re perf. rdr stated from a wide barrier his mount was required to work to obtain a posn outside leader near 1000m. Rdr stated mount travelled comfortably in middle stages & enjoyed moderate sectionals. Rdr stated when asked to sprint on straightening mount failed to respond & was disapp to line. Tnr stated that he believed the work the gelding was required to do in the early stages, to obtain a forward posn, was to its detriment over the latter stages of event. P/R vet exam no ab's. Grafton 10/07/2019
Holbrook Raced 3 wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/07/2019
Will's Bid Lost its near-hind plate in running. After being crossed by runner near the 1200m commenced to over-race and get its head up on a number of occasions until near the 800m. Shifted out under pressure near the 200m and again inside the final 50m. Lismore 20/07/2019
Volomite Passing the 200m was bumped by CANONGATE which laid in Deagon 14/07/2019