Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

21/03/2026 Dalby



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 WINDSOR HOTEL Maiden Plate 1400M
Chidgey Rdr could not offer any explanation for performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Toowoomba 14/02/2026
Hanaa Boy Brushed rail near the 900m and near the 800m, steadied when momentarily tightened for room. Toowoomba 07/03/2026
Slow to begin.Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Toowoomba 14/02/2026
Powerful Warrior Due to the gelding racing at the Goondiwindi meeting on the 21 February 2026 a pre-race veterinary examination was undertaken. This examination failed to reveal any abnormalities and subsequently passed fit to race at today’s meeting. Raced keen early stages and then raced in a three-wide position from the 800m point for the majority. Picklebet Park Warwick 23/02/2026
Gluttony Raced wide with cover during the middle stages. Taroom 28/02/2026
Dream Summit Slow to begin. Raced keenly on heels near the 1500m and in the early stages of the back straight. Held up for clear running from the 500m until the early stages of the home straight. Toowoomba 06/10/2025
Elles My Name Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Toowoomba 28/02/2026
Began awkwardly. Picklebet Park Warwick 21/06/2025
Haberfield Inconvenienced and required to change course near the 75m when SKIEDA (Apprentice S. Callow) shifted out under pressure Picklebet Park Warwick 10/03/2026
Skieda - Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice S. Callow was questioned regarding the tactics adopted in today’s event. Apprentice S Callow reported her instructions were to have the mare settle in a position that allowed her to travel comfortably and in a fluent rhythm. She further added she felt the pace of the race was quite quick and thought the leaders would’ve come back to her in the straight. She agreed that in hindsight she could’ve allowed the mare to stride further forward towards the leaders in the middle stages and be closer to the leading horses. Picklebet Park Warwick 10/03/2026
Elegant Lucy Shifted in at the start and bumped. Laid in when placed under pressure leaving the 200m. Toowoomba 14/03/2026
Lettie's Lot Raced in a three-wide position without cover from the 800m. Toowoomba 07/03/2026
Steadied near the 800m. Toowoomba 07/02/2026
Straz Danz vetted pre-race. Kilcoy 07/10/2025
Redwood Grange Slow to begin. Near the 600m improved onto heels and was steadied. Toowoomba 28/02/2026
Vain Rossi Very slow to begin and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off-foreleg. Trainer M. Nolan was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again. Toowoomba 17/05/2025
 
Race 2 THE FINCH ENGINEERING GRAND FINAL SPRINT Maiden Plate 1000M
He Da Boss Raced greenly in the home straight. Toowoomba 07/03/2026
Igotmymindonyou Began awkwardly and then bumped. Laid out from the 200m when placed under pressure. Toowoomba 14/03/2026
Okanui Slow into stride. Raced wide for the majority. Picklebet Park Warwick 26/12/2025
Bronze Memory Slow to begin and lost considerable ground. Warning on mares’ barrier manners. Tnr stated felt mare was in season, which may have contributed to mare being slow to begin. Toowoomba 14/03/2026
Betty Boom Approaching the 600m, steadied when close to heels. Gatton 01/03/2026
Laid out near the 500m. Dalby 20/09/2025
I'lltellyouafter A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Casino 25/10/2025
Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure during the early stages of the home straight. Gatton 16/10/2025
Shown The Door Rdr reported filly is better ridden further back in the field. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/02/2026
Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/02/2026
Very Demure Began awkwardly and lost ground, Sunshine Coast 16/01/2026
Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced greenly in the home straight. Kilcoy 02/01/2026
La Swish Raced wide throughout. Toowoomba 14/03/2026
Vetted pre-race after not having raced an extended period. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Toowoomba 21/02/2026
Jakebrake Slow to begin and lost ground. Raced ungenerously early. Ipswich 17/10/2025
Reva's Choice Raced wide throughout. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Slow to begin (2L). Hung out at the entrance to the straight. Lismore 10/02/2026
Flertino Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed suitable to race. Albury 24/02/2025
 
Race 3 Wild River Concrete Coast Classic BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1000M
Copper Sunset Began awkwardly. Toowoomba 21/02/2026
Capiana Began awkwardly, shifted out, bumped lost ground. Inconvenienced near the 500m. Sunshine Coast 13/02/2026
Belistic Man Approaching the 1200m point was inconvenienced and the rider being forced to steady when a runner shifted in when not fully clear taking the gelding’s rightful running. Prior to the 1000m point shifted in while racing inside of WANTSOMEMOREOFIT which was over racing then shifted again across that same horse resulting in the rider of BELISTIC MAN having to steady the gelding. A post- race veterinary examination was ordered by Stewards this examination revealed a slow post-race recovery rate with no other abnormalities being detected. Picklebet Park Warwick 23/02/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Beaudesert 06/02/2026
Koga Ninja Crowded at the start & had to be steadied. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Stanthorpe 18/10/2025
Vetted pre-race. Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Picklebet Park Warwick 11/10/2025
Savvy Song Raced wide throughout. Chinchilla 20/12/2025
Xuanfeng Began awkwardly. Performed below expectations, a post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Chinchilla 20/12/2025
Casino Cat Hampered and taken in at the start and lost ground. Sportsbet Nanango 14/02/2026
Raced towards the rear of the field before improving into the race from the 200m and then ran on strongly over the final stages of the event. Tended to lay in while racing in the home straight. Miles 07/02/2026
Friday's Jet Fractious in the barriers. Tightened for room shortly after the start when MHASAHN began awkwardly. Failed to improve into the race despite the best efforts of the rider to do so. Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Stewards ordered a post-race Veterinary examination, this examination revealed mild skin lesions on the left hock with no visible lameness. Dalby 01/11/2025
Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced wide for the majority. Toowoomba 18/10/2025
 
Race 4 THE LEAGUES CLUB BEACH BASH BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1000M
Mr Encore Shifted inwards shortly after the start, impeding another runner. Over raced in the early stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Thangool 02/03/2026
Raced wide for the majority. Picklebet Park Warwick 23/02/2026
Smackeroony Vetted pre-race after racing on 3/3/26. Over raced early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
Mister Tudor Began awkwardly. Esk 07/03/2026
Raced wide for the majority. Picklebet Park Warwick 23/02/2026
Rowdash Slow to begin, raced at the rear of the field for the majority. Raced wide over the final stages of the event. Stewards spoke with Jky H Richardson who advised the horse wasn’t suited by the hard racing surface today, despite her best efforts to obtain a more forward position. A post-race vet examination was ordered by Stewards this examination revealed that although the horse was not lame, it was reluctant to stretch out normally when being trotted up. Stewards spoke with Trainer Mr M Kropp who gave an undertaking to notify Stewards should the condition of the mare deteriorate in coming days. Tara 04/10/2025
Yes I'm Ugly Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground as a result. Rockhampton 09/10/2025
Began awkwardly and slow into stride. Bumped rail leaving the 600m. Dalby 02/10/2025
Revitup Charlie Raced ungenerously early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
Over-raced badly in the early and middle stages and checked from heels approaching the 600m. Warning for racing manners. Sunshine Coast 13/02/2026
Beitsoo Raced in restricted room near the 900m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 04/11/2025
Goose Step Laid out under pressure near the 200m and again approaching the 100m. Kumbia 04/11/2025
Spring Bird As Jky D Evans did not ride at today’s meeting and was replaced by Jky P Hamblin. Goondiwindi 29/11/2025
Sense Of Humour Bumped with ANAISA shortly after the start. Goondiwindi 29/11/2025
Above The World Slow to begin. Sportsbet Nanango 14/02/2026
Sonic Arrow Hampered at the start. Over raced early. Kilcoy 18/02/2026
Easy Come Raced wide throughout. Laid out under pressure from the 100m. Rdr reported the gelding hung throughout. Chinchilla 20/12/2025
 
Race 5 CITY TO COUNTRY COASTAL COVER CUP Class 4 Plate 1200M
Lonergy Slow to begin. Toowoomba 21/02/2026
Vetted pre-race. Slow to begin. Dalby 11/12/2025
New Maher Rdr reported mount over raced early, proved difficult to settle and this had a detrimental effect on the finishing effort. Ipswich 15/01/2025
Laid in under pressure down the running, bumped near the 150m. Toowoomba 28/12/2024
Trapeze Warrior Approaching the 1000m, steadied when crowded. Toowoomba 07/03/2026
Well Held Raced three wide without cover throughout. Rider explained that he was instructed to ride the gelding in a forward position and after beginning well he allowed his mount stride forward however when runners improved to his inside he was unable to gain cover. Sportsbet-Ballarat 14/02/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out rounding the home turn. Made the 1200m crossing awkwardly and became badly unbalanced. Rdr said mount raced ungenerously throughout, and jumped the crossing. Post race vet exam revealed no abs. Hanging Rock 26/01/2026
Grand Crusader Bumped and became awkward near the 1000m when contacted. Esk 07/03/2026
Rangi Toa (NZ) Slow to begin. Raced wide early. Rdr reported heavy weight impost placed gelding at a disadvantage in race. Gympie 21/09/2024
Cardiologist The gelding was noted to have a minor abrasion to its off -hind fetlock following the event. No veterinary clearance required. Picklebet Park Warwick 10/03/2026
Held up from the 500m to 400m. After entering the home straight ran on well over the final stages. Picklebet Park Warwick 23/02/2026
Moonfleet Shifted in when racing in restricted room. Rdr reported mare didn’t let down as anticipated in the home straight and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 26/09/2025
Prince Carlos Change of tactics, to be ridden midfield – settled back. Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide throughout. Toowoomba 28/02/2026
 
Race 6 Devils to Diehards Shoreline Classic QTIS BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1200M
Grand Crusader Bumped and became awkward near the 1000m when contacted. Esk 07/03/2026
Purezza Raced at the rear for the majority of the event. Ran on well over the final stages of the event. Taroom 28/02/2026
Harlequin Field Bumped near the 1200m. Cunnamulla 11/10/2025
Capiana Began awkwardly, shifted out, bumped lost ground. Inconvenienced near the 500m. Sunshine Coast 13/02/2026
Crypt De Pin When asked about the improved performance, stable rep explained instructions on mare, which was first up from a spell, were to be positive from the wide gate. Gatton 10/02/2026
Revitup Charlie Raced ungenerously early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
Over-raced badly in the early and middle stages and checked from heels approaching the 600m. Warning for racing manners. Sunshine Coast 13/02/2026
Rich And Joyful Slow to begin. Over-raced early. Esk 07/03/2026
Steadied near the 700m. Checked when tightened for room near the 150m. bet365 Yarra Valley 29/12/2025
Craiglea Merida Slow to begin. Bucked shortly after the start, losing significant ground and was uncompetitive to the finish line. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Official trial prior to accepting for a future race for bucking and being uncompetitive. Sportsbet Nanango 14/02/2026
Jediah Raced wide and without cover throughout. Deepwater 24/01/2026
The Dark Side Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Thangool 02/03/2026
 
Race 7 THE AACO OUTBREAK BREAKAWAY QTIS BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1200M
Smart Recognition Raced wide until approaching the 800m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 17/12/2025
Moonfleet Shifted in when racing in restricted room. Rdr reported mare didn’t let down as anticipated in the home straight and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 26/09/2025
Helikedempretty Post Race vet examination due to below market performance this examination failed to detect any abnormalities. Taroom 28/02/2026
Miss Biittersweet Raced wide for the majority of the event. Tara 04/10/2025
Rangi Toa (NZ) Slow to begin. Raced wide early. Rdr reported heavy weight impost placed gelding at a disadvantage in race. Gympie 21/09/2024
Braidwood Queen Began awkwardly and shifted out. Kilcoy 18/02/2026
Dane Ichi Bumped with another runner at the start and began to weaken from the 500m racing at the rear of the field for the remainder of the event. Tara 04/10/2025
Sonic Arrow Hampered at the start. Over raced early. Kilcoy 18/02/2026
 
Race 8 THE PESTWORX BLITZ NEWMARKET OPEN Handicap 1400M
Drang A Tang Fractious in the barriers. Began awkwardly, bumped and lost ground. Esk 07/03/2026
Fractious in barriers. Approaching the 1000m was momentarily steadied. Toowoomba 28/02/2026
Koruto Began awkwardly. Toowoomba 28/02/2026
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 01/01/2026
Under The Cap Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 13/03/2026
Raced wide throughout. Round home turn was steadied when momentarily racing in restricted room. Toowoomba 21/02/2026
Tuhinga Near the 50m tightened for room and became unbalanced, raced in restricted room over the concluding stages & went to the line unable to be tested. Toowoomba 21/02/2026
Satay Chicken (NZ) Bumped on jumping. Toowoomba 28/02/2026
Began awkwardly, Raced three- wide with cover mid stages. Dalby 14/02/2026
Basil's Bow Raced in close proximity and bumped near the 1000m Esk 07/03/2026
Kiptanui After beginning fairly raced at the rear of the field before improving into the race from the 400m. Ran on strongly over the final stages, tending to lay out under pressure over the concluding stages. Taroom 28/02/2026
Began awkwardly and was then hampered. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Mr Wandji Bumped at the start. Over-raced early. Raced in close proximity and bumped near the 1000m. Momentarily steadied from heels near the 1000m. Took the crossing awkwardly near the 1000m. Rdr reported after making the crossing awkwardly, horse failed to respond to any further riding. Esk 07/03/2026
Approaching the 600m forced to see off the heels of CEEKAY’S CHOICE. Dalby 14/02/2026
 
Race 9 THE GWANDALAN COASTAL CLASSIC BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1400M
Basil's Bow Raced in close proximity and bumped near the 1000m Esk 07/03/2026
Gold Dazzler Slow to begin. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/02/2026
Raced three wide without cover throughout. Gatton 10/02/2026
Tickle My Tosen Raced wide throughout. Approaching the 300m, eased when tightened for room. Toowoomba 14/02/2026
From the wide gate was allowed to shift across and obtain cover at the back of the field. Gatton 25/01/2026
Sweet Anthe Began awkwardly and shifted in. Commenced to race fiercely whilst being restrained early, before continuing to race ungenerously for the remainder. Kilcoy 18/02/2026
Eased down over the final 100m. Rdr stated mount felt unusual in its action & elected to ease the mare down over the final stages. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs Picklebet Park Warwick 22/01/2026
Trusty Bandit Passing the 1800m, steadied from heels. Inconvenienced near the 600m, Toowoomba 07/03/2026
Rdr reported that it was not his intention to lead, however when the gelding began well, he permitted his mount to stride and near the 1700m was able to obtain the lead. He further added that his mount raced keenly during the race and that when placed under pressure near the 600m, it began to weaken and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no obvious abs. Trnr was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding for poor performance. Toowoomba 28/02/2026
Torvecchio Began awkwardly and bumped. Held up for a run approaching the 300m and then near the 250m, steadied across heels to obtain clear running. Toowoomba 07/03/2026
Tightened for room shortly after the start. Raced keen early. Raced wide throughout. Toowoomba 21/02/2026
Kindly (NZ) Began awkwardly. Near the 1200m, steadied when tightened. Gatton 01/03/2026
Raced wide throughout. Toowoomba 14/02/2026
Suisse Scandal (NZ) Fractious when being loaded. Miles 07/02/2026
Peach Galantes Raced keen early. Gatton 01/03/2026
Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Gatton 10/02/2026
Galactic Legend Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Sportsbet Nanango 14/02/2026
Tightened between runners at the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/02/2026
Bringme Slow to begin. Picklebet Park Warwick 23/02/2026
Vetted pre-race. Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 14/02/2026
Roigard Held up for clear running from approaching the 400m and when looking to shift out near the 250m was further held up until leaving the 200m. Approaching the 100m was placed near heels of runners and was unable to be fully ridden out before getting clear running over the concluding stages. Toowoomba 14/02/2026
The Dark Side Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Thangool 02/03/2026