Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

17/08/2018 Toowoomba



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1
Hessian Questioned re the seemingly improved performance of the gelding, trainer Mr. D Healey advised that, in his opinion, the significant reduction in weight from 59kg to 54kg over a more favourable distance of 1600m was to the horse’s benefit today. He added that the firm track conditions may have also suited Gatton 03/08/2018
Errol Slow to begin. Rider elected to improve three wide passing the 900m before being pushed four wide approaching the turn. Ipswich 10/08/2018
Valtari Raced three wide with cover throughout. Beaudesert 28/07/2018
 
Race 2
Faolan Raced ungenerously whilst being restrained near the 1000m, and shifted wider on the track. Toowoomba 04/08/2018
Oakfield Monarch Began awkwardly. Rider questioned re tactics adopted when leading, which is in contrast to last start -stated instructions were to take up a forward position and possibly sit outside leader. Aadded after pressing forward and due to the slow tempo elected to stride forward to the outright lead. Stewards noted that gelding was having its second start for the stable and would expect it to be ridden in a similar manner in future events. Gold Coast 04/08/2018
Skylight Momentarily hampered on jumping away. Gatton 03/08/2018
Gouldian Ran wide rounding the home turn. Casino 11/08/2018
 
Race 3
Benicstress Raced 3 wide with cover for the majority. Toowoomba 04/08/2018
In Seattle Raced keen early and middle stages. Rounding the home turn was disappointed for a run to the inside, shifted out for clear running over the final stages. Goondiwindi 04/08/2018
The Big Eater When questioned rider stated that his mount was agitated prior to the event and hung in and out during the event and raced greenly generally. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormality. Goulburn 15/06/2018
Zafox Slow into stride before mustering speed shortly thereafter. Overraced in the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance of ZAFOX, jockey J. Lloyd stated that after beginning only fairly the horse improved rapidly before being cluttered between runners. He added that the tempo of the race did not suit the gelding and then when asked to improve leaving the 500m he felt ZAFOX was flat-footed and failed to quicken. Jockey Lloyd also added that it was his intention to try to lead but after the poor beginning was obliged to settle behind runners. Ipswich 10/08/2018
Lillanliv Held up round the home turn and again over the final stages placing its’ rider at a disadvantage to ride her mount to the finish. Goondiwindi 04/08/2018
Sheer Matrix Slow into stride. Struck the running rail near the 600m, and became unbalanced. Gatton 19/07/2018
Pluckani Raced wide without cover throughout. Goondiwindi 04/08/2018
 
Race 4
De Novo Jumped awkwardly and made heavy contact with another runner. Sunshine Coast 05/08/2018
Lucky Fix Fractious in the barriers and reared prior to the start. Trainer B. Ahrens was advised that a warning will be placed on the horse’s barrier manners. Had to steady when tightened for room approaching the 700m. Sunshine Coast 27/04/2018
Trooper Kelly Slow to begin. Raced with its head in the air for a short distance whilst being restrained near the 900m. Shifted in marginally near the 300m and, as a result, was bumped on the hindquarters and shifted in. Toowoomba 11/08/2018
 
Race 5
Baby Boo Bumped on the hind quarters approaching the 500m. Bumped heavily by another runner approaching the 200m and became unbalanced. Raced 4 wide without cover throughout. Sunshine Coast 05/08/2018
General's Bride Raced wide. Sunshine Coast 04/03/2018
Global Factor Began awkwardly. Laid in over the final 150m. Toowoomba 04/08/2018
Hallside Fandango Steadied from heels when racing greenly approaching the 800m and shifted wider on the track. Beaudesert 28/07/2018
Miss Koko Bumped at the start. Toowoomba 04/08/2018
Shebrings Voice Hung out from the 800m. Doomben 21/03/2018
Wearetenfortyeight Momentarily steadied when awkwardly placed at heels near the 800m. Raced greenly throughout, and had a tendency to lay in over the final 150m. Toowoomba 04/08/2018
Coupe de Ville Slightly slow to begin and was placed in restricted room shortly after the start and was steadied as a result. Raced greenly throughout and was steadied from heels near the 500m. Sunshine Coast 05/08/2018
Miss Makepeace Apprentice H. English reported that her mount was inclined to hang out throughout. Gatton 03/08/2018
 
Race 6
Palace Tycoon Raced wide throughout. Roma 28/07/2018
Last Armageddon B. Stewart reported that his mount did not travel at any stage of the event, did not feel comfortable amongst horses and was very disappointing. He added that he could offer no explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Doomben 04/08/2018
Waltham Slow into stride. Gold Coast 04/08/2018
Chase the Wind Slow to begin. Doomben 28/07/2018
 
Race 7
Proof Perfect Blundered on jumping and bumped shortly after. Overraced approaching the first turn. Ballina 19/01/2018
Mister Spinks Jumped away very awkwardly, making heavy contact with another runner. Sunshine Coast 05/08/2018
Singapore Fling Raced keenly in the lead in the early and middle stages. When questioned by Stewards, jockey S. Bogenhuber reported that her mount travelled well until placed under pressure coming to the home turn, and proved very disappointing in the home straight. Toowoomba 17/02/2018
By the Law Began awkwardly and over raced in the middle stages Warwick 09/03/2018
Rotindy Raced wide without cover for the majority. Dalby 12/12/2017