Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

18/04/2024 Rockhampton



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 LATTER KENNEDY BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1828M
Phoenix Flyer Raced wide in the early stages before obtaining cover near the 1400m. Mackay 12/04/2024
Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 16/03/2024
Mr Dudwey Lost its off fore plate. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 24/03/2024
Roy's Road Pulled hard in the early and middle stages. Mackay 12/04/2024
Raced wide in the early stages and overraced in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
Vana Star Jumped outwards at the start Mackay 11/03/2024
Shadow Project Fractious prior to the start and slow to begin as a result. Lost ground noticeably over the final 300m. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
 
Race 2 PAC PLUS WHOLESALERS QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1100M
Astra Star Jumped outwards at the start bumping LITTLE TOWN FLASH which in turn bumped MISHANI AMORE. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
Bee Two Hung out throughout. Rdr reported mount raced greenly and ungenerously throughout Sunshine Coast Poly Track 07/04/2024
The Home Team Began awkwardly. Lost both front shoes in running. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
Horrible Hank Rounding the home turn, obliged to steady from heels Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 06/04/2024
Bumped on jumping. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. Warwick 12/03/2024
Querida Began awkwardly and slow to begin. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
 
Race 3 MAGIC MILLIONS QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1050M
Desert Grit Began awkwardly. Leaving the 400m bumped when SOBUTE attempted to obtain clear running. Toowoomba 16/03/2024
Began awkwardly. Laid out rounding the home turn. Toowoomba 09/03/2024
Replace The Ace Slow to begin. Mackay 19/10/2023
Hank The Hustler Approaching the 400m was carried wider. Ipswich 21/03/2024
Slow to begin. Kilcoy 11/01/2024
The Cranoch Fractious in the barriers. Tightened near the 1000m. Rockhampton 08/03/2024
Laid in under pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery. Mackay 19/10/2023
Rip Up Ruby Approaching the 900m crowded for room. Doomben 03/04/2024
The Underground Began very awkwardly. Jockey J. Stanley reported at scale that after beginning very awkwardly, the filly travelled well but when asked for an effort failed to respond to his riding from the 400m. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer’s representative W. Birchley was advised that THE UNDERGROUND will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again. Sunshine Coast 17/09/2023
Lady Consort Began awkwardly and contacted the inside barrier partition. Apprentice S Wilcock advised that rounding the turn near the 600m her mount raced very greenly and shifted ground when racing to the inside of DIVINE SIENNA and as a result she elected to take hold of the filly to balance around the turn. Rockhampton 09/01/2024
Our Berlinetta After being hampered by ANSWERING, preceded to race ungenerously for a short distance. Bowen 14/09/2023
Awkward to begin. Raced keenly over the early and middle stages. Near the 600m became unbalanced for a number of strides. Home Hill 31/08/2023
Grovers Prediction Slow to begin and trailed the field throughout. Emerald 30/03/2024
 
Race 4 SAVE THE DATE ROCKY CUP JULY 13 OPEN Handicap 1500M
Knight's Sword Near the 700m was briefly tightened. Briefly tightened near the 300m. Rockhampton 08/10/2023
Slow to begin. When passing the 700m over raced onto the heels of NO BETTER AFFAIRE and had to be restrained for some distance. Yeppoon 26/09/2023
Bold Pedro Bumped rounding the home-turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Chinchilla 18/03/2024
Jumped outwards at the start. Raced wide in the early stages. Laid inwards under pressure in the home straight. Mackay 11/03/2024
Fighting Commando Raced keenly for a distance near the 900m and laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 09/02/2024
Shamedy Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed NVA. Eagle Farm 16/03/2024
Held up from upon entering the home straight until obtaining clear running at a point near the 300m. Rockhampton 09/02/2024
Devil Kick Slow to begin. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
slow to begin Rockhampton 08/03/2024
Kotabharu See full report for jockeys actions from 400-250m. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
Knowitall Jack (NZ) Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Emerald 30/03/2024
Seisme Was fractious in the barriers prior to jumping. Slow to begin and was tightened shortly after. Held up for clear running from entering the home straight to a point near the 150m. Buffered between runners ORCA and DIVINE HUNTER, who both shifted ground over the concluding stages. Mackay 23/02/2024
 
Race 5 ROSSCO'S PIZZA Maiden Handicap 1200M
Spirit Of Heath When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding rider stated that his mount was obliged to settle in a rearward position after it was slow to begin. Rider stated his mount travelled only fairly behind a moderate tempo in the early and middle stages. Rider stated that the leading division sprinted rounding the home turn and his mount was unable to make any significant ground on them down the straight from its rearward position. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormality. Lismore 07/01/2024
Slow to begin. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight resulting in jockey P. Hammersley not being able to fully ride his mount out over the concluding stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 11/11/2023
Diamond Sky Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
Mummification Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Approaching the 400m bumped with another runner, again bumped after passing the 300m Sunshine Coast Poly Track 31/03/2024
Slow to begin. Ipswich 28/04/2023
The Eighth I Am Began awkwardly. Hung in throughout and most noticeably when placed under pressure in the home straight. Jockey J Stanley reported, that due to the gelding’s manners he had significant difficulty when riding the horse out to the finish. Rockhampton 08/10/2023
Tour De Field Raced wide through the early stages before obtaining cover near 700m. Rockhampton 08/03/2024
Cumin Spinner Raced wide in the early stages. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
Commenced awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Performance queried. Rdr reported that the filly hung and did not feel entirely comfortable in its action. No abs post race vet exam. bet365 Seymour 03/01/2024
Book Of Exodus When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey L. Tilley stated he was disappointed in the horse’s performance. Adding his mount was under pressure to hold its position throughout the event and weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore leg. Tnr advised vet clearance required prior to resuming racing. Kilcoy 22/02/2024
Divine Kamehalani Raced keenly approaching the 900m turn and became awkwardly placed on the heels of HEDON’TWANTME and had to be restrained. Held up for clear racing room until a point leaving the 400m. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
Slow to begin and checked soon after the start. Commenced to over race near the 800m and had to be restrained from the heels. Rockhampton 24/02/2024
Street Needs Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
Hadmytime Bumped on jumping away. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which was beaten 18.49 length revealed no abnormality. Trainer was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding in relation to being uncompetitive Grafton 06/02/2024
Began awkwardly Deepwater 27/01/2024
Send The Money Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure down the home straight. Rockhampton 29/08/2023
 
Race 6 2024 MAYORS CUP OPEN Handicap 1200M
Master Jamie Raced wide until the 700m. Whilst weakening, was obliged to steady to avoid heels Sunshine Coast 27/01/2024
Isis Carmella Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Doomben 09/09/2023
Approaching the 400m improved onto the heels of another runner and elected to shift out and bumping a runner to the outside. Held up from the 350m until the 250m. Townsville 12/08/2023
Brad Approaching the 100m had to be momentarily restrained and bumped several times when placed in restricted room Mackay 11/03/2024
Began awkwardly, shifted in and contacted MALONEY. Doomben 10/02/2024
Ready For Magic Held up for clear room leaving the 500m and then buffeted SIR ROCKET when attempting to shift outwards, before obtaining room leaving the 400m. Rockhampton 24/02/2024
Starhattan Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Thangool 13/04/2024
Lost near-fore shoe in running. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight and had to straightened by its rider on a number of occasions. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
Such A Whit Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Thangool 13/04/2024
Laurie Performed below market expectations. Rider stated that after the gelding commenced to give ground approaching the 600m, she became concerned with the gelding’s action and desisted from placing her mount under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery and the gelding to be exhibiting signs of heat stress. Goondiwindi 02/12/2023
Fine Shot Slow to begin. Mackay 23/02/2024
 
Race 7 STAGE AND AUDIO BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1300M
Momack Began awkwardly. Held-up rounding the home-turn. Chinchilla 18/03/2024
Began awkwardly. Commenced to race awkwardly when receiving heavy kickback near the 1200m. Roma 18/11/2023
Awol (NZ) Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight and had to be steadied by its rider. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
Tricky Beans Jockey stated that TRICKY BEANS raced well in the early stages, and didn’t feel as though his mount had to do much work to gain a forward position. He added though that during the middles stages he noticed the gelding started to come off the bit and failed to respond when placed under pressure. He added that the 62.5kg his mount had to carry was detrimental to its chances and during the straight TRICKY BEANS was struck by the whip of another rider. A post-race exam revealed an injury to the nearhind hamstring. Trainer advised a vet cert would be required prior to its next start. Rockhampton 01/12/2023
Bungarribee Lad Shifted out on jumping away. Doomben 13/03/2024
Inclined to hang out under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 09/01/2024
Dollar Dollar (NZ) Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 16/02/2024
Bold Hunter Reared on jumping and lost ground. Commenced to race ungenerously for a short distance past the 1100 metres. Lost the off-side front plate in running. Townsville 05/03/2024
Starhattan Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Thangool 13/04/2024
Lost near-fore shoe in running. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight and had to straightened by its rider on a number of occasions. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
Penman Jockey J. Stanley reported that the gelding hung out throughout and laid out considerably in the home straight when placed under pressure which made it difficult to ride out to the finish. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
Jockey reported that his mount raced greenly over the final 500m. Rockhampton 08/07/2023
 
Race 8 TAB 2024 CAPRICORNIA YEARLING SALE CLASSIC QTIS 2YO PLATE 1200M
Boogie Fever Knuckled at the start. Raced ungenerously during the middle stages. Rockhampton 08/03/2024
Margot Barbie Inclined to race greenly in the home straight; near the 150 metres shifted out and bumped with BETTER SHOW. Townsville 22/03/2024
Shifted in abruptly on jumping hampering ITHINKBETTA which was taken in onto MR GRUMBLER Townsville 05/03/2024
Oohlalouvre Laid in under pressure in the home straight Sunshine Coast Poly Track 15/03/2024
Rocky Blonde Laid in passing the 500m. Warwick 12/03/2024
Silver Glitter Shifted out after the start and bumped. Townsville 22/03/2024
Travelling Sweet began awkwardly Rockhampton 08/03/2024
Shifted out on jumping bumping with another runner. Rockhampton 16/02/2024
Victory Statement Bumped after the start. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 31/03/2024
Slow to begin. Near the 700m SCOTTVILLE SCOOTER, after improving to the inside of UNDER THE SHADOW, became awkwardly placed at the heels of ITALIAN RIVIERA, shifted in resulting in JUST CLIFFY being taken inwards and crowding the racing room of VICTORY STATEMENT which had to be checked. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 10/03/2024
 
Race 9 GREAT NORTHERN CAPRICORNIA YEARLING SALE QTIS 3&4YO CLASSIC Handicap 1300M
Just Super When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, Jockey N. Thomas stated he wasn’t disappointed with the performance as he was of the opinion that the pace of the race hadn’t suited his mount. Jockey Thomas further added that he also believed that JUST SUPER would derive benefit from the run. Rockhampton 16/03/2024
Slow to begin. Rockhampton 09/01/2024
Under The Cap Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 06/09/2023
Ringer's Reward Jumped in at the start and bumped with another runner. Doomben 03/04/2024
At the 1100m raced keenly at heels. Raced keenly during the early and middle stages. Approaching the 500m, whilst racing keenly, laid in and had to be corrected by its rider. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 20/03/2024
Arbat Began awkwardly and was slow to begin. Rider dropped her whip near 200m. Laid inwards under pressure in the early stages of the home straight then shifted out noticeably approaching the 150m bumping with SMIKO which as a result was checked and lost ground. Yeppoon 04/11/2023
Took an awkward stride near the 800m. Shifted in when placed under pressure down the home straight. Emerald 14/10/2023
Flaming Homer Bumped by another runner passing 200 metres. Townsville 27/02/2024
Hussy Empress Laid in before being corrected passing the 600m. Doomben 02/12/2023
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 18/11/2023
Robust Boy Slow into stride. Bumped the hind quarters of SHEZAPEARLER over the concluding stages. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
Bumped shortly after the start by DIVINE HALO. Jockey J. Huxtable reported to stewards that it wasn’t his intention to be so forward, however after jumping away moderately and noticing that other runners did not have much gate speed, he elected to make use of his position and race closer to the speed today. Rockhampton 01/12/2023
Skreatch Bumped with FLYING SHAMUS for a number of strides in the home straight. Mackay 12/04/2024
The Hairdresser Change of tactics, to be ridden more conservatively and settled accordingly. Rockhampton 16/03/2024
Upon returning to scale, Jockey J. Stanley reported to stewards that it wasn’t his intention to lead, however THE HAIRDRESSER was found to be in a leading position after beginning well from the inside barrier and due to the lack of pace in the early stages of the race, elected to settle in the lead position. Jockey J. Stanley also reported that filly was also inclined to hang out from the 600m. Mackay 30/11/2023
I'm Bluey Shifted out on jumping, bumping DEVIL KICK. Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted out under pressure, bumping KNOWITALL JACK (NZ) which had also shifted in slightly near the 200m. Mackay 16/12/2023
Jumped away awkwardly. Rockhampton 09/12/2023
Takeru Began awkwardly and contacted the barrier partition resulting in the rider becoming unbalanced. Over raced in the early stages. Rockhampton 24/02/2024
Jumped away awkwardly and contacted the outside barrier partition. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 16/02/2024
Eyes Are Lion Shifted out abruptly at the 300m and contacted KAISA. Townsville 04/04/2024
The Last Saga Raced greenly in the home straight. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance in today’s event, Trainer A. Jenkinson stated that at its most recent start, the gelding drew a wide barrier and raced wide from the 700m that day. Whilst somewhat surprised in how THE LAST SAGA handled the heavy track conditions so well today, Trainer Jenkinson further stated that he was still expecting an improved performance from its last start in Mackay and was pleased with the performance of the gelding. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
 
Race 10 WILLIAM NEIL BAULCH Class 1 Handicap 1200M
Roznamla (NZ) When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, jockey W Satherley stated that ROZNAMLA (NZ) had travelled well in the early and middle stages but commenced to weaken rounding the home turn and was disappointing in its finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Mackay 22/07/2023
Sennaprost Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Newcastle 26/02/2024
Slow to begin and then was shifted behind runners from a wide barrier in the early stages. Kembla Grange 20/01/2024
Sweet Jina Raced wide throughout. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
Gilbert's Gold raced wide early Rockhampton 08/03/2024
Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages. Laid in the early stages of the home straight. Held for clear room near the 400m. Rockhampton 24/02/2024
Hell Beaten favourite. Slow to begin. Passing the 1000m was bumped and taken wider by another runner. Rider reported the gelding was slow to begin, however was able to muster speed in the early stages and he was able to improve his position to settle outside the leader with little effort. Added the gelding travelled well, however raced greenly in the straight. bet365 Terang 01/01/2024
Diamond Money Jumped outwards at the start. Mackay 11/03/2024
Jumped away awkwardly. Bumped with VALTINO shortly after entering the home straight. Mackay 14/07/2023
Cryptic Verse Approaching the 600m, laid out and became severely awkward at the heels of INTENTIONAL LASS resulting in the mare becoming unbalanced and dislodging rider A. Allen Eagle Farm 23/03/2024
Began awkwardly and bumped. Momentarily crowded passing the 1100m. Shifted out and bumped approaching the 100m. Warwick 12/03/2024
Obliquity Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result. Impeded shortly after the start when SKYLIGHT SONG shifts in. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
When questioned on the performance Jockey J. Stanley reported that he was very disappointed with the performance of OBLIQUITY throughout the event. He stated that his mount was slowly away, never travelled and felt awkward in its action over the concluding stages. Trainer C Taylor concurred with the comments made by jockey Stanley and undertook to report back to stewards on the condition and immediate plans of OBLIQUITY. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Rockhampton 25/01/2024
April Love Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the middle stages. Had to be restrained at a point near the 900m when tightened for room between SWEET JINA to the inside and LITTLE SHOW which was racing to the outside. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
Jumped away awkwardly. Mackay 22/12/2023
Daytona Gal Bumped approaching the 800m. Laid in under pressure down the running. Chinchilla 18/03/2024
Ridden positively in the early stages to obtain a leading position. Warwick 29/01/2024
Rocky Rebel Shifted out on jumping bumping with DIVIDER. Rockhampton 21/12/2023
Held up rounding the home turn. Rockhampton 01/12/2023
General Wolffe Awkwardly placed onto the heels of PARAMEDIC (NZ) near the 650m. Bumped with ADAM’S APPLE upon entering the home straight. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 09/12/2023
Approaching the 100m shifted wider to maintain clear racing room. Rockhampton 21/11/2023
 
Race 11 ALLENSTOWN SQUARE MEATS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1050M
Divine Okay Laid out under pressure over the final 200m. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 24/03/2024
Vast Kama Near the 900m was steadied when crowded for room. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Toowoomba 28/10/2023
Valtino Began awkwardly and slow to begin. Rockhampton 24/02/2024
Bencoolen Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight. Rockhampton 08/03/2024
Kahaylaan Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 21/11/2023
Single Memo Shortly after the start was steadied from the heels of BAG OF WHITT which shifted in. A post-race veterinary examination of SINGLE MEMO revealed lameness in the near foreleg. Trainer M Currie was advised the horse would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start. Gatton 23/02/2023
Shadoway Drive Raced wide early. Barcaldine 30/03/2024
Laid in under pressure over the final 100m Longreach 16/03/2024
So You Battle Dipped on jumping. Townsville 06/08/2023
Overraced in the middle stages. Mackay 22/07/2023
Nano Star Raced keen early. Rockhampton 24/02/2024
Raced keenly in the early stages. Rockhampton 09/02/2024
Pretty Slick Rider reported that he had concerns with the action of the filly over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Mackay 22/07/2023
Archer's Treasure Began awkwardly and subsequently was slow to begin. Lost touch with the field leaving the 800m and took no further competitive part in the event. Gladstone 16/12/2023
Jumped awkwardly bumping with SHAMEDY. Rockhampton 01/12/2023
Doubting Eye Raced wide in the early stages. Rockhampton 08/03/2024
 
Race 12 MP SECURITY RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1400M
All The Shops Began awkwardly and lost ground. Commenced to lay out from the 900m until the entrance to the home straight. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 10/03/2024
Shifted out on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 27/01/2024
Brand New (NZ) Jumped away awkwardly. When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, Jockey J Stanley reported that his mount travelled well in the early stages but when placed under pressure passing the 600m his mount began to weaken and was disappointed in its finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Rider reported that he struck his leg on the barrier partition on jumping. Mackay 19/10/2023
Whakamiharo Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages Monto 23/03/2024
Raced wide in the early stages. Rockhampton 16/03/2024
Blue Jacket Slow to begin and raced wide in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
Slow to begin. Rockhampton 16/03/2024
Young Henry Raced keen throughout the event and held up in the early stages of the home straight before electing to shift out to obtain clear racing room near the 400m. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
Overraced in the early and middle stages and carried wider and had to be restrained near the 800m when the pace slackened. Rockhampton 16/03/2024
Lynric Lass Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding today’s performance, Apprentice Y. Lewis stated that her mount only handled the wet track conditions fairly today and during the home straight, she was unable to gather any momentum on the mare as AZURE DE LAGO was consistently laying in down the home straight. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
Bold Tyrant Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, bumping with MOON OVER MATILDA. Rockhampton 16/02/2024
Whatjeudoin' Tightened on jumping. When questioned regarding the improved performance in today’s event, Trainer S. Rundle advised stewards that this is WHATJEUDOIN’ second preparation and had previously raced well third up. Trainer Rundle further added that the appointment of an apprentice with their claim, the drop back in distance and a minor drop in grade attributed to today’s performance. Stewards noted Trainer Rundle’s explanation. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
Sheezalittletorque Held for clear racing room until approaching the 400m. Rockhampton 24/02/2024
Divine Hunter Raced wide in the early stages Monto 23/03/2024
Azure De Lago Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 26/03/2024
Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously in the home straight. Springsure 09/03/2024
Ruffin' It (NZ) Raced wide throughout. Rockhampton 05/04/2024
Raced wide throughout. Rockhampton 26/03/2024