Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

25/08/2018 Sunshine Coast



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1
High Cost Overraced in the early stages and then hung out making the turn leaving the 900m and raced three wide without cover from that point. Doomben 04/08/2018
Oradonna Raced three wide without cover. Doomben 04/08/2018
Stellarcraft Raced with its head in the air passing the 800m when being restrained to avoid heels. Doomben 15/08/2018
Brave Dazzler Slow into stride. Sunshine Coast 12/08/2018
From Within Bumped by TAWFIQ BOY at the winning post. Doomben 11/08/2018
Dream Kisses At the 700m restrained off heels. Lost the off hind plate in running. Doomben 10/03/2018
Il Riccio Began awkwardly and bumped SO INVINCIBLE. Hung out passing 600m placing rider at disadvantage. Rider questioned re riding over final 100m - indicated gelding was laying out when being ridden along and in his opinion could not finish race off any better he failed to apply any pressure over final 500m. Stewards reminded rider to be mindful of riding mounts out to the line. Ipswich 18/04/2018
Ima Farmboy Raced 3 wide without cover. Sunshine Coast 12/08/2018
Hi Fiver Slow to begin. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running a short distance after straightening. Sunshine Coast 12/08/2018
I Am Venus After being caught wide in early stages ridden forward after 800m to race outside the leader. Doomben 11/08/2018
 
Race 2
Mr Bellagio Held up rounding home turn and in early part of the home straight. Doomben 28/07/2018
Postmaster General Slow to begin. Obliged to alter course to secure clear running near the 250m. Sunshine Coast 08/08/2018
Tawfiq Boy Hung in over final stages. Doomben 11/08/2018
Mediterranean Slow to begin. Inclined to hang in early part home straight when attempting to improve between DISTRICT and ODELIA. Near 100m struck over the head by the whip of App Q. Krogh (ODELIA). Doomben 11/08/2018
Umberto Connections advised that the horse would be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly and raced outside the leader approaching the 800m. Doomben 24/03/2018
Linlithgow Dislodged rider in the preliminary, galloped a short distance before being recaptured, was examined by the veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and cleared to race. J. Lloyd was uninjured in the incident and was able to fulfil his engagement. Doomben 04/08/2018
Miss Wonderland Hung out rounding the home turn and in the straight and proved difficult to be fully ridden out. Canterbury Park 08/08/2018
Emtevee Queen Tightened for room shortly after the start. Toowoomba 04/08/2018
Yeahnah Overraced in the early stages. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse was suffering from thumps. Sunshine Coast 29/07/2018
 
Race 3
Pinch Memory Whilst overracing approaching 600m steadied to avoid the heels of MITTERE. Doomben 11/08/2018
Aileach Slow into stride. Doomben 11/08/2018
Defence Missile After improving into a tight run inside CAILINI, was restrained from heels near the 600m and lost ground. From that point onwards was held up and unable to improve and had to be restrained on a number of occasions until passing the 150m, and was then obliged to alter course again near the 100m to obtain clear running. Stewards questioned jockey B. Stewart regarding his riding from the 600m. He indicated, with hindsight, he would have remained further to the outside, which would have afforded his mount clear running earlier in the home straight. He explained that he felt it would be a better op Sunshine Coast 12/08/2018
Phantom Shadow Lost its near hind plate in running. Sunshine Coast 12/08/2018
I Dream of Green The start was delayed when the gelding cast an off fore plate and required the attention of the farrier. When questioned regarding the improved performance, stable representative advised that the gelding was first up today after winning a recent jump- out at Caloundra. She also added that the improved performance could be attributed to the addition of blinkers on for the first time. Gold Coast 11/08/2018
Hold the Line Began awkwardly and shifted in. Ipswich 01/08/2018
Zephyr Cruiser Inconvenienced and forced wider by another runner approaching the 200m. Sunshine Coast 05/08/2018
Cailini Jumped away awkwardly. When the pace slackened approaching the 700m improved onto heels and had to be checked. Sunshine Coast 12/08/2018
The Last Sequalo Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 12/08/2018
Too Hot to Hold Laid in under pressure in the home straight, placing its rider at a disadvantage. Sunshine Coast 12/08/2018
 
Race 4
Vassal Bumped on the hind quarters approaching home turn. Doomben 11/08/2018
Tumultuous Held up from the 300m until 150m. Doomben 11/08/2018
My Giuliano Cast an off fore plate during event and as a result pricked its hoof and was found to be lame in that leg. Doomben 11/08/2018
Exoteric Raced keenly in the early stages. Royal Randwick 04/08/2018
 
Race 5
Guard of Honour Slow to begin. Gold Coast 05/05/2018
Raido Crowded for room near the 1100m. Raced ungenerously whilst being restrained near the 800m. Toowoomba 07/04/2018
Tisani Tomso Raced wide without cover. Doomben 26/05/2018
Girl in a Million Began awkwardly. Raced 4 wide without cover. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained a laceration to the near hind leg, consistent with being galloped on. Gold Coast 18/08/2018
Brave Dazzler Slow into stride. Sunshine Coast 12/08/2018
 
Race 6
Sony Legend Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight and went to the line without being fully tested. Gold Coast 18/08/2018
Fortensky Trainer advised intention to settle in a handy position. Fractious in barriers and reared on a number of occasions. Hampered at start and raced rearward. Vetted - no abnormalities. Doomben 11/08/2018
Bergerac Slow to begin. When making ground in the straight was awk placed close to heels of another rnr near the 50m when inclinded to lay in. Then over the concluding stgs, impr into a narrow run between rnr's. Rosehill Gardens 11/08/2018
Zumbelina Trainer advised intention to settle horse in a handy position - ridden accordingly. Inconvenienced over final stages when bumped by HIRTSHALS. Doomben 11/08/2018
Glendara Raced three wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to race outside the leader near the 1000m. Momentarily hampered whilst weakening near the 350m when tightened for room between NO ANNAMOSSITY and LORD COCONUTS, which shifted out to improve. Doomben 04/08/2018
 
Race 7
Lucky Meteor Began awkwardly. Coffs Harbour 02/08/2018
Apoloboom Raced three wide without cover throughout. Doomben 04/08/2018
Kievann Bumped heavily near the 1200m. Townsville 28/07/2018
Arena Salon Slow into stride. Doomben 11/08/2018
Shesees Everything Shifted out rounding home turn and bumped HELLAROO. Doomben 11/08/2018
Seductive Dream Stewards questioned jockey M. Cahill and trainer T. Haydon regarding the apparent change in tactics as the horse was ridden in the lead in today’s event, which was in contrast to the horse’s recent training pattern. Jockey Cahill explained that he had not been issued specific instructions as to where to position the horse, however had been advised should he be found in the second half of the field he should be looking to improve his position to be closer to the lead when rounding the home turn. He stated he had made the decision on jumping away to be somewhat positive on the mare, and after Sunshine Coast 05/08/2018
 
Race 8
El Campeador Restrained from the heels of IRISH OPTIMISM near the 1200m. Doomben 28/07/2018
Victory Eight Began awkwardly and stumbled. Rider reported when pace weakened from 600m mount failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. Vetted - no abnormalities. Doomben 11/08/2018
Brocson Improved on to heels near the 450m and had to be steadied. Sunshine Coast 05/08/2018
Prioritise Near the 600m endeavoured to improve to the inside of another runner where there was insufficient room & had to be steadied. Rosehill Gardens 11/08/2018
Desert General Raced three wide without cover throughout. Doomben 28/07/2018
Muraqaba Slow to begin. Doomben 15/08/2018
Natural Black Slow to begin. Raced three wide from the 700m whilst improving into the event. Doomben 15/08/2018
Three Points Forced to alter course on a number on a number of occasions in the home straight to secure clear running. Sunshine Coast 08/08/2018
Pinch Passion Jumped away awkwardly, resulting in its rider striking his left foot. Raced wide in the early stages and until after passing the 1200m. Lost its near hind plate in running. Sunshine Coast 12/08/2018
 
Race 9
Cashing Up Began awkwardly. Doomben 11/08/2018
Bold Shot Raced three wide without cover throughout. Doomben 11/08/2018
Show Bender Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 15/08/2018
Mishani Phoenix Inclined to pull in the early and middle stages. Casino 11/08/2018
Rising Stock Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 08/08/2018
Scrabble Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time. Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 12/08/2018
Dapper One Steadied when crowded near 1000m and then near 900m brushed the rail and became unbalanced. Doomben 11/08/2018
Romney's Choice Slow to begin. Held up for clear running rounding home turn. Doomben 11/08/2018
Deer Mountain When questioned as to the tactics adopted in the early stages in leading today’s event, jockey J. Byrne stated that it was not his intention to lead, however, after beginning fairly he allowed the mare to stride forward to obtain a position closer to the fence. Jockey Byrne added that as a consequence he found himself in the lead leaving the 1200m and gave consideration to allowing CASINO EVIL to cross forward of him. Given the moderate tempo in the early and middle stages, he was content to remain in the leading position. Gold Coast 18/08/2018
Francisca Raced three wide without cover throughout. Doomben 11/08/2018
Balius When quest re perf. rdr stated mount travelled strongly in early & middle stages. Rdr stated when asked to improve app h/turn mount responded only fairly & failed to let down strongly in straight. Tnr advised geld worked well & he was confident. Tnr stated only excuse he could make was gelds best form is on rain affected going & it did not appreciate dryer conditions today. Tnr undertook to provide blood results & report anything amiss in coming days. Tnr added he would assess how geld pulled up before making a decison on immediate racing future. P/R vet exam found no ab's. Coffs Harbour 22/07/2018
Sunset Hills Rounding h/turn became held up on heels & was unable to improve until 300m. When quest re poor perf. rdr stated that as the start was affected his mount dropped its head and consequently was slow to begin (2L). Rdr added after the manner it began, and the fact it was back 250m in distance today, his mount was obliged to settle at the tail of the field and it failed to sprint strongly on straightening. Rdr stated that his mounts form to date indicates that the gelding races best when able to lead uncontested over a longer journey and it appreciates track conditions softer than that today. Ballina 27/07/2018
Makes You Think Rider reported at scale mount raced greenly in home straight. Doomben 11/08/2018