Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

25/05/2024 Doomben



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 STRADBROKE CALCUTTA 13 JUNE BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1350M
Never No More (IRE) Raced in restricted room inside the 100m Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Improved onto heels passing 100m and as a result went to line unable to be fully tested Doomben 03/04/2024
Stuttering Near the 600m, steadied from heels and shifted wider. Near the 1000m, raced in restricted room and buffeted Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
When queried regarding the geldings settling position, Rider stated that after beginning fairly the fast early pace left the gelding flat-footed, noting its most recent race-starts having been over 1600m. Rider further added he was not disappointed with the performance Toowoomba 01/01/2024
Wategos COT: Option to settle further forward; settled back. When qst, rdr reported he was instructed to ride mnt in a forward position. Std after beginning only fairly, he rode mnt vigorously in the early stages to comply with instructions, however it did not muster sufficient speed to race in a forward position. Std to avoid being caught wide and without cover, he then eased mnt near the 1000m in an attempt to obtain cover, which then resulted in it overracing before settling towards the rear of the field. Newcastle 11/05/2024
Secret Plan Rider was permitted to ride 0.5kg over the allotted weight of 54kg. Commenced to over-race passing the 1000m and had to be checked off the heels of another runner. Wagga 02/05/2024
Slow to begin. Canberra 25/11/2023
Full Recognition Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Jumped awkwardly. Townsville 23/04/2024
Sir Warwick Over raced approaching the 900m. Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Midnight In Tokyo Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Doomben 30/12/2023
Hollywood North Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 300m until approaching the 50m Eagle Farm 04/05/2024
Standing Order Raced wide throughout Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/01/2024
Party For One Rdr stated that his mount travelled well throughout, however when asked for an effort in the home straight, failed to let down as expected. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Held up from the 300m until passing the 200m. Mornington 20/04/2024
Powerful Peg Bumped on jumping. Rosehill Gardens 27/04/2024
Arts Object Began awkwardly. Laid out during the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Raced wide throughout. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Hampered near the 150m Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Pacific Ruby Slow to begin. When questioned re disappointing performance, rdr std the filly did not muster any early speed and did not travel comfortably at any stage of the race, and he was unable to offer an explanation for its disappointing finishing effort in the straight where it was one paced. Co-tnr was not able to offer any explanation for the mare’s performance, and it was expected to perform well. A post-race vet exam revealed the mare to be slow to recover. Tnr Rep reported the mare pulled up well but advised it has now been spelled. Royal Randwick 19/08/2023
Disappointing. Rdr reported the mare raced flat. Co-tnr could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Flemington 01/07/2023
Avebury (NZ) Rdr reported mnt travelled satisfactorily throughout early & mid stages & although there was an initial response when placed under pressure in early part of straight, it then did not close race off as anticipated & was disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed the mare to be lame (1/5) in near hind leg. Tnr rep was told a vet clearance is required prior to next race/trial. Vet clearance since received. Canterbury Park 01/05/2024
Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight before being shifted outwards near the 300m to secure clear running. Kensington 04/10/2023
Spooky Spirit Momentarily raced in restricted room near the 300m. Rdr reported that her mount hung out in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Raced keenly in the early stages of the event. Approaching the 200m became momentarily awkward when placed on heels and had to be place out to obtain clear running. Toowoomba 27/04/2024
 
Race 2 THE STAR BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1110M
Contemporary From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. After being held up for clear running from the 400m, shifted out in an endeavour to obtain a run near the 200m, however was momentarily disappointed for this run, and was then unable to obtain clear running until approaching the 100m. Royal Randwick 30/12/2023
Hold On Honey Near the 850m, momentarily steadied from the heels. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be stepping short in the near hind and exhibiting signs of a slow recovery Eagle Farm 23/03/2024
Kote When giving ground near the 150m made contact with another rnr and became unbalanced. Hawkesbury 04/05/2024
Swiss Exile When asked to comment on the performance, Rdr stated gelding was inclined to over race and was disappointing in its finishing effort. Tnr rep commented gelding proved disappointing and may not have appreciated the step up in distance. Stable will report back to Stewards on condition in the coming days. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Golden Boom Over raced whilst leading in the middle stages Doomben 24/02/2024
Rdr reported gelding travelled well until asked for an effort in home straight and proved disappointing when placed under pressure. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Tnr rep advised would report back re gelding’s recovery in subsequent days. Sunshine Coast 27/01/2024
Tsunami Sam (NZ) Was tightened for racing room at the start between JAGUAR STONE and HAMOGANY. Raced three-wide in the early and middle stages. Had a tendency to over-race early to middle stages. Hobart 21/04/2024
Began awkwardly and knuckled after the start. Overraced in the middle stages. Sportsbet-Ballarat 11/03/2024
Vodka Martini Near the 800m shifted in and away from another runner. Laid in under pressure in the home straight Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
When being restrained at the 800m point, got its head up and became awkward in its action. Doomben 26/08/2023
Immoral Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until approaching the 250m. Approaching the finishing line, was bumped and became unbalanced. Rdr reported had difficulty using whip passing the 200m. Eagle Farm 04/05/2024
Kingston's Here Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running passing the 500m. After passing the 400m, was inconvenienced and obliged to steer away from the heels of KAVAK, which was taken outwards by LIME SODA, which was directed out to obtain clear running. Sunshine Coast 29/09/2023
Lost In Transit A post-race vet exam revealed gelding to have a slow recovery Eagle Farm 20/04/2024
Nashira Raced wide. Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Slow to begin. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. Doomben 13/04/2024
Helluva Barty Cast its near-fore plate in running Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Approaching the 300m was obliged to shift inwards to secure clear running. Eagle Farm 09/12/2023
Hidden Wealth Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped EF TROOP. Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Hakkai Maru Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. A post race vet exam revealed no apparent abs Aquis Park Gold Coast 09/03/2024
Liquor Awkward to begin. Raced wide throughout. A post-race vet exam revealed slow recovery. Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Began awkwardly. Laid in during the early part of the home straight before being corrected by its rider. Eagle Farm 16/12/2023
Muschialli Inconvenienced at the start Doomben 13/04/2024
Pioneer River COT: To be ridden further forward with intention to lead; led. Passing the 50m raced in restricted room. Rdr reported after obtaining a position outside the early leader, he would have been content to have remained racing in that position. He said, however, approaching the 1000m his mnt commenced to travel very strongly and advanced to be racing a margin in front of the leader, therefore he allowed his mnt to improve into the outright lead rather than to fight against it. Lost its near-hind plate during running. Rosehill Gardens 04/11/2023
My Snow Queen Laid out under pressure in the home straight Eagle Farm 04/05/2024
 
Race 3 SEVEN DARBY McCARTHY (QTIS BONUSES APPLICABLE) 1110M
Genzano Rdr reported that the filly settled in a forward position at its most recent starts in weaker grade and smaller fields. He said, being up in grade and drawn wide, he was instructed to obtain cover to ensure the horse settled. He said for this reason, when there was genuine tempo in the early stages, he was able to shift behind runners soon after the start to obtain a position midfield on the rail. Newcastle 18/11/2023
Began only fairly. Newcastle 04/11/2023
Show Me Mercy Began awkwardly and shifted out Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Raced keenly at heels near the 800m. Jockey M. Rodd reported that the gelding may not have handle the prevailing track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed poor post-race recovery and displaying clinical signs of heat stress. Doomben 30/12/2023
The Inflictor Slow to begin. Passing the 600m, elected to shift out and raced wide for the remainder. Approaching the 400m, shifted out and bumped with THE PUNISHER. Ipswich 09/03/2024
Targeted Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 17/12/2023
Skirt The Law When asked to comment, Rdr stated filly travelled well early, however was disappointing when asked for an effort in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed the filly to be lame in its off hindleg. Tnr advised vet clearance required prior racing again. Tnr since advised satisfied in the manner in which filly had recovered and intentions were to continue on with preparation. Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Rdr said mount travelled well however was disappointing in the straight. Post race vet exam revealed no abs. The Valley 29/09/2023
Tiger Shark A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr could offer no explanation for the poor performance and would report back on the condition of filly in coming days. Doomben 18/05/2024
Power Ballard Began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Flemington 20/01/2024
Outweighed Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Bumped on the hindquarters near the 50m and became unbalanced. Eagle Farm 23/03/2024
Fortuneer Raced wide with cover throughout. Eagle Farm 20/01/2024
Enterprise Lucia Began awkwardly and lost ground. Inconvenienced passing 800m. Raced wide for the majority Sunshine Coast Poly Track 05/05/2024
 
Race 4 CITY PROPERTY SERVICES BILL CARTER STAKES 1200M
Poster Girl Slow to begin Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Passing the 100m shifted out abruptly. Eagle Farm 23/12/2023
Lincolnshire Raced keenly in early and middle stages. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Laid out rounding home turn. Caulfield 27/04/2024
Raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Morphettville Parks 06/04/2024
Canara Raced wide & without cover throughout the event. Canterbury Park 17/04/2024
Clean Energy Began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with another rnr. Warwick Farm 08/05/2024
Run Lucy Run Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping another runner. Doomben 13/03/2024
Bank Book Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 05/05/2024
Bumped on jumping and became unbalanced. Raced wide throughout. Made the home turn awkwardly and shifted wider Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Tiye Tightened for room on jumping and lost ground. Doomben 24/02/2024
Sheraquay Slow to begin, crowded for room and steadied after the start. Approaching the 700m, improved onto heels and shifted out Eagle Farm 08/05/2024
 
Race 5 MAGIC MILLIONS NATIONAL 2YO CLASSIC 1050M
Spywire Raced keenly early & middle stages. Held up 400-50m & as a result went to line not fully tested. R- raced keenly early & middle stages & felt trailing eventual winner, would provide best opportunity for mount to settle. Rounding 1st turn shifted out slightly, however had difficulty moving wider & would have been placed on heels. The Valley 23/03/2024
Lead Me On Raced wide Eagle Farm 04/05/2024
Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped another runner. Laid in under pressure in early stages of home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed gelding to be severely heat stressed Sunshine Coast 27/01/2024
Astapor A post race veterinary examination revealed a poor post race recovery and mild colic Eagle Farm 23/12/2023
Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 25/11/2023
Gin A Tonic Raced greenly in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Embassy Slow to begin. Rosehill Gardens 24/02/2024
King Of Roseau Approaching the first turn travelled keenly when racing outside the early leader and, as a consequence, was allowed to stride forward into the lead. Rosehill Gardens 03/02/2024
The Hamo C/O/T-find cover. Ridden accordingly. Raced three wide with cover. Eagle Farm 04/05/2024
Inside the 50m, obliged to steady to avoid heels Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Eneeza COT: To be ridden near midfield; settled off pace. Royal Randwick 13/04/2024
From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Rosehill Gardens 23/03/2024
Arabian Summer Bumped and carried wider round home turn. A post-race vet exam revealed a poor recovery. Steward’s will follow up with the stable Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Shifted out shortly after start and bumped with another runner Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/01/2024
Devine Force Leaving the 800m, when restraining for cover, shifted in, bumping with another runner and becoming unbalanced. Laid in throughout. Eagle Farm 04/05/2024
At the 250m was hampered when it became awkwardly placed near heels. Royal Randwick 13/04/2024
Fields Amour Began awkwardly and shifted out Doomben 24/02/2024
Cryptostar Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 16/03/2024
Accelar Raced wide throughout. Laid in when racing greenly near the 200m. Ipswich 01/05/2024
Raced wide throughout. Bumped approaching the 50m. Jockey M. Harley reported at scale that the filly travelled well throughout however when asked for an effort approaching the 250m the filly failed to quicken adding he was of the opinion it had peaked on its run. Eagle Farm 09/12/2023
Balastier Laid out in the home straight and was eased down over the final 100m. Rdr stated his mount over raced during the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be lame in its off-foreleg and displaying a respiratory noise. Trnr was advised BALASTIER would require a veterinary clearance inclusive of endoscopic results prior to racing again. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Smashing Rosie Approaching the 100m shifted in, resulting in its rider having to correct the filly. Gosford 16/05/2024
Raced keenly in the middle stages. Tamworth 26/04/2024
 
Race 6 XXXX CHIEF DE BEERS 1110M
Spacewalk Got its head up and raced ungenerously in the middle stages. Held up for clear running from the 400m until approaching the 200m. Hawkesbury 04/05/2024
The Big Goodbye Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Doull Bumped at start Caulfield 21/10/2023
Shooting For Gold Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over raced early. Rdr could not offer an explanation for geldings disappointing performance. Co-Tnr asked to report should anything come to light in the subsequent days. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
King Kapa Jockey B. Thompson commented that the gelding travelled well but disappointed in its finishing effort. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Eagle Farm 24/06/2023
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 10/06/2023
Mishani Sniper Held up for clear running passing the 400m and was obliged to shift in an attempt to improve. Approaching the winning post had to alter course off the heels of NAMAZU to improve into clear running. Rockhampton 28/04/2024
Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 13/04/2024
At Witz End Raced wide for the majority. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Laid out under pressure in the home straight Doomben 13/04/2024
Ef Troop Bumped on jumping. Approaching the 150m had to be steadied after becoming awkwardly placed at the heels of ECONOMICS. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Approaching the 100m, whilst weakening, raced in restricted room Sunshine Coast 27/01/2024
Situation Room Raced wide throughout Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Smart Image Laid out round home turn. Near the 1100m steadied from heels. A post-race vet exam revealed gelding to have a slow recovery and mild dehydration Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Go Wandji Sustained a superficial laceration to its near hindleg during transportation. Vetted upon arrival on course. Restrained from a wide barrier to obtain a position closer to the rail. Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Raced in restricted room passing the 1000m. Apprentice J. Molloy reported that after being placed in restricted room during the early and middle stages of the event he was obliged to pressure the horse during this time to hold a position on the fence and in his opinion, this had a detrimental effect on the gelding’s ability to run out a strong 1400m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Eagle Farm 23/12/2023
Penthouse Rdr reported the mare did not handle the turn from the 600m until the entrance to the straight and was disappointing in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Oakbank 30/03/2024
Approaching the 100m attempted to shift out before bumping with another mount. The Valley 01/03/2024
Golden Boom Over raced whilst leading in the middle stages Doomben 24/02/2024
Rdr reported gelding travelled well until asked for an effort in home straight and proved disappointing when placed under pressure. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Tnr rep advised would report back re gelding’s recovery in subsequent days. Sunshine Coast 27/01/2024
Vodka Martini Near the 800m shifted in and away from another runner. Laid in under pressure in the home straight Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
When being restrained at the 800m point, got its head up and became awkward in its action. Doomben 26/08/2023
Willinga Beast When questioned re settling in a prominent position, rdr said it was not intended to race prominently, however mnt began extremely well, so he therefore took the initiative to allow it to roll forward and settle outside the lead rather than run the risk of being caught wide and without cover. He said his mnt gave no response to his riding in the straight and did not stretch out when giving ground, which gave the impression it did not appreciate the firmer racing surface. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Hawkesbury 04/05/2024
COT: To be ridden near midfield; settled off midfield. Leaving the 400m was steadied from heels. After endeavouring to improve into a position between rnrs where there was doubtful room, had to be checked at the 150m when unable to establish this run. Royal Randwick 13/04/2024
Lost In Transit A post-race vet exam revealed gelding to have a slow recovery Eagle Farm 20/04/2024
Outweighed Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Bumped on the hindquarters near the 50m and became unbalanced. Eagle Farm 23/03/2024
Helluva Barty Cast its near-fore plate in running Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Approaching the 300m was obliged to shift inwards to secure clear running. Eagle Farm 09/12/2023
My Snow Queen Laid out under pressure in the home straight Eagle Farm 04/05/2024
 
Race 7 DRINKWISE MILE 1600M
Deny Knowledge (IRE) Laid out early. Rdr reported travelled well during early and middle stages, however, was under pressure from the 600m and attributed the disappointing performance to racing surface. A post-race vet exam revealed no apparent abs. Tnr agreed with Rdr's comments and would report back on condition of mare in coming days. Doomben 18/05/2024
Raced three wide without cover before being allowed to stride and take up a position in the lead passing the winning post on the first occasion. Rider reported instructed to lead at strong tempo, was not aware of margin he had established as travelling well. Mornington 20/04/2024
Zoe's Promise Held up for clear running passing the 500m. On entering the home straight, attempted to improve into a run where there was insufficient room to do so and as a result became unbalanced for a number of strides. Approaching the 200m, when racing in restricted room, was again steadied. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/01/2024
Foxy Frida Had difficulty securing clear running between the 300m and the 200m. Apiam Bendigo 13/04/2024
Osmose (FR) Shortly after the start became momentarily unbalanced after being bumped. Royal Randwick 13/04/2024
Thalassophile Shifted off hind plate in running. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Shortly after the start was bumped. Rosehill Gardens 23/03/2024
Konasana Rdr stated after settling in a more forward position, his mnt initially responded when placed under full pressure, however leaving the 200m he became awkwardly placed behind another rnr and then had to be steadied approaching the 100m, and as a result his mnt lost momentum and was not able to be fully tested at a crucial part of the race. A post-race vet exam revealed the filly to be lame (1/5) in the off foreleg. Tnr rep was told a vet clearance would be required prior to next race/trial. Vet clearance since received. Hawkesbury 04/05/2024
On jumping was badly hampered when crowded. Royal Randwick 20/04/2024
Princess Rhaenys Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Jockey B. Thompson reported that it was not his intention to settle in a forward position however after beginning well and being caught wide in the early stages, he elected to take up a forward position with cover. Doomben 30/12/2023
Rebel Rama COT: To settle further forward from an inside barrier; settled on pace. Royal Randwick 09/03/2024
Sonora Leaving the 150m, shifted out under pressure and had to be corrected. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Tojaki Raced wide throughout. Shifted out leaving the 400m and bumped SEBRING GIRL. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Poetic Drama (NZ) Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Bumped at the start and lost ground Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Maracana (NZ) Rider reported felt uncomfortable in action. Vet no abs. Follow up. Mornington 20/04/2024
Tutta La Vita COT: To be ridden further forward; settled on pace. Rdr permitted to ride 0.5kg over allotted weight. Rosehill Gardens 30/03/2024
Firestorm (NZ) Approaching the 1200m, had to be steadied from the heels of PIER PRESSURE. Rdr stated that in his opinion the filly did not appreciate today’s track conditions. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Near the 1000m checked off heels Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Chica Mojito (NZ) Began awkwardly. Near the 1200m, was obliged to steady from heels Eagle Farm 04/05/2024
Began awkwardly, shifted in and made heavy contact with another rnr. Royal Randwick 20/04/2024
 
Race 8 ANZ BLOODSTOCK NEWS THE ROSES 2000M
Molly Bloom (NZ) Approaching the 1400m, shifted in after being bumped by MARE OF MT BULLER. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Approaching the 300m steadied after becoming awkwardly placed at the heels of the weakening PIER PRESSURE and as a result had to shift wider to improve. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Tutta La Vita COT: To be ridden further forward; settled on pace. Rdr permitted to ride 0.5kg over allotted weight. Rosehill Gardens 30/03/2024
Private Legacy Shifted out at the entrance to the straight and inconvenienced another runner Morphettville 27/04/2024
From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Royal Randwick 06/04/2024
Mollynickers Slow to begin. Morphettville 27/04/2024
Miss Joelene Raced wide early. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Inconvenienced when leaving the 1000m Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Good Banter (NZ) From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Royal Randwick 06/04/2024
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Prior to the 400m bumped and became unbalanced. Kembla Grange 15/03/2024
Pier Pressure Approaching the 1200m steadied after improving onto heels. Near the 1000m, when over racing shifted out momentarily Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Red Defcon Raced wide throughout. When asked about tactics adopted, Rdr reported after beginning well, elected to allow mount to stride and take up a position closer to the lead. Ipswich 15/05/2024
Slow to begin. Held up from the 400m until the 300m Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Scarlet Oak Began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with another rnr. Royal Randwick 20/04/2024
Our Gold Hope Bumped on jumping. Royal Randwick 20/04/2024
Began awkwardly. Rosehill Gardens 30/03/2024
Oceans Of Energy Approaching the 1200m, steadied when racing in restricted room. Near the 1000m clipped heels and blundered. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Bright Red Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Held up for clear running in the early part of the home straight. Kensington 25/04/2024
Mare Of Mt Buller Disappointed for a run on entering the home straight. Passing the 400m, was carried wider by MOLLY BLOOM (NZ) and as a result became awkwardly placed on heels for a stride. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Race wide Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Kind Words Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Approaching the 1600m was steadied when being crossed. Leaving the 400m was steadied when disappointed for a run, and consequently was shifted back in across heels to improve into clear running. A post-race vet exam revealed the filly to have a superficial laceration to the off-hind cannon. Royal Randwick 06/04/2024
Gentileschi On jumping had to be steadied to avoid the heels of another runner which shifted out abruptly. Scone 16/04/2024
Showdra Raced wide early. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Raced wide. Near the 1000m was inconvenienced. Approaching the150m steadied from heels Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
 
Race 9 XXXX DOOMBEN CUP 2000M
Numerian (IRE) Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Huetor (FR) Rdr stated that he wasn’t disappointed with today’s effort as he felt the tempo of the race was not suited although the gelding finished off well and HUETOR had dropped back from 2000m and would derive benefit from today’s race. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Slow to begin. Royal Randwick 20/04/2024
Kovalica (NZ) Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Detonator Jack (NZ) COT: To be ridden further forward; settled midfield. Hawkesbury 04/05/2024
Approaching the 600m improved to the outside of heels and, consequently, raced tight. When questioned re settling further back, rdr std he was content to allow another rnr to cross him in the early stages anticipating that rnr would then maintain the box seat, however when that rnr did not hold its position this resulted in his mnt settling slightly further back than had been anticipated. Royal Randwick 06/04/2024
Serpentine (IRE) Passing the winning post on the first occasion, raced tight for a short distance. Became unbalanced on the home turn when taken out. Rdr reported although he had hoped to obtain cover behind the leader in the early stages, his mnt did not show as much pace as it normally does and consequently settled slightly further back than he had hoped. Royal Randwick 13/04/2024
Young Werther (NZ) Near the 1400m was awkwardly placed close to heels. Near the 300m was steadied when tightened for room. Flemington 30/03/2024
El Bodegon (IRE) COT : Intention to be more forward; settled worse than midfield. Rdr reported the gelding travelled well, however failed to respond when placed under pressure and was disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. The Valley 27/10/2023
Hoo Ya Mal (GB) Hampered shortly after the start. Momentarily inconvenienced on entering the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarter and became unbalanced. Rdr reported he did not test his mnt over the final 100m as it did not feel comfortable in its action. A post-race vet exam revealed a laceration to its near fore fetlock. Rosehill Gardens 11/11/2023
Naval College (GB) Bumped on jumping. Warwick Farm 26/01/2024
Fawkner Park (IRE) Rider was fined the sum of $400 under AR131c after making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post. Wagga 03/05/2024
Hezashocka (NZ) Passing the 600m was eased when not able to proceed into a narrow run. Newcastle 11/05/2024
COT: Endeavour to be ridden further forward; settled worse than midfield. Rdr reported the intention was to ride the gelding in a more prominent position, however after beginning awkwardly and losing ground at the start, she was obliged to settle in a rearward position. Royal Randwick 20/04/2024
New Endeavour (IRE) A post-race vet exam revealed gelding to have heat stress. Doomben 18/05/2024
Amokura Slow to begin. Rosehill Gardens 27/04/2024
Slow to begin. Flemington 11/11/2023
Kind Words Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Approaching the 1600m was steadied when being crossed. Leaving the 400m was steadied when disappointed for a run, and consequently was shifted back in across heels to improve into clear running. A post-race vet exam revealed the filly to have a superficial laceration to the off-hind cannon. Royal Randwick 06/04/2024
 
Race 10 LADBROKES BRC SPRINT 1350M
Cepheus (GB) COT: To be ridden further forward; led. Rosehill Gardens 23/03/2024
From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Rdr reported the gelding was not comfortable on the soft racing surface. Royal Randwick 02/03/2024
Rustic Steel Rdr was permitted to ride 0.5kg over its allotted weight. On jumping was bumped. After racing tight to the inside then had to be checked due to further crowding. Royal Randwick 06/04/2024
When questioned, rdr stated his instructions were to race behind the lead if possible, however despite being ridden along from the start his mnt was lethargic, failed to muster speed and consequently settled back in the field. He added his mnt was one-paced when under pressure in the home straight and finished off only fairly. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Rosehill Gardens 30/03/2024
Vilana Bumped on jumping. Royal Randwick 20/04/2024
Shortly after jumping was bumped. Rdr reported his mount obtained a comfortable run but was disappointing in the manner in which it failed to close off, and he was unable to offer any explanation for the performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Royal Randwick 09/12/2023
Phearson When qst re tempo set through early & mid stages, rdr std he anticipated leading, & after beginning only fairly he rode mnt along to try to obtain lead, but after the 1300m when another rnr had a margin on him, he endeavoured to ease to allow that rnr to cross & to obtain cover behind it. Std mnt commenced to race keenly & despite his efforts would not come back & consequently continued to overrace to the inside of leader. Added due to tempo set through early & mid stages, his mnt was left without a finishing effort & weakened in the straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Rosehill Gardens 16/03/2024
Surf Dancer (IRE) COT: To settle further forward; led. Kembla Grange 25/11/2023
Here To Shock (NZ) Commenced awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Caulfield 04/05/2024
Strait Acer Near the 1300m improved to be racing close to heels and was inclined to lay in. Approaching the 200m became unbalanced after laying out and making contact with another rnr. Royal Randwick 13/04/2024
Yellow Brick Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
COT: To be ridden with cover; led. Rdr std although instructed to obtain cover, in early stages when racing in three-wide position, rather than risk remaining wide without cover, he allowed mnt to cross & initially race outside leader before obtaining the lead outright near the 900m. Added when giving ground in straight he desisted from testing mnt due to concern there may be something amiss. A post-race vet exam revealed gelding to be coughing. Co-tnr reported a subsequent endoscopic exam revealed mucus in the trachea which required treatment & intention is to continue current preparation. Royal Randwick 14/10/2023
The Inferno Knuckled on jumping away. Mornington 20/04/2024
Jigsaw Raced three wide without cover throughout. bet365 Yarra Valley 29/03/2024
Zarastro Raced wide throughout. Rdr reported mount may have choked down during the event. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr since advised satisfied in the manner in which gelding had recovered and intentions were to continue on with preparation. Eagle Farm 20/04/2024
Irish Songs Held up until approaching the 250m. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Tightened between runners on jumping. Raced wide for the majority. Approaching the 1000m, raced in restricted room whilst over racing and steadied. A post-race vet exam revealed gelding to have abrasions to both forelegs and subsequently treated on course Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Coco Jamboo (IRE) Slow to begin. Hawkesbury 04/05/2024
Slow to begin. Lingfield Park 07/11/2023
Freedom Rally Leaving the 1000m, inconvenienced when awkwardly placed at the heels of NETTUNO which laid in. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Jetty Raced wide throughout Sunshine Coast 27/01/2024
Estadio Mestalla (IRE) Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages and near the 700m was steadied when racing tight. Between the 400m and 300m was unable to be tested when being shifted to the outside to obtain clear running. Newcastle 11/05/2024
Legacies Raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight. Morphettville 27/04/2024