Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

04/03/2026 Doomben



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 BECOME A BRC MEMBER QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1110M
Exclusive One Began awkwardly. Raced keen early. Weakened from the 500m and was eased down in the home straight. Rdr advised colt when placed under pressure failed to respond to riding and may have had some breathing issues. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr advised intention to apply a tongue tie to its gear. Official trial to satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/01/2026
Hang Up Hampered at the start. Raced wide with cover for the majority. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Mishani Tango When under pressure in the straight raced greenly. Ipswich 20/02/2026
 
Race 2 SUNSET SOIREE BOOK NOW Maiden Plate 1640M
Crypto Magic Laid out round home turn. Ipswich 26/02/2026
Bumped at start and unbalanced. Rdr dropped whip near the 100m. Ipswich 12/02/2026
Cultural Attache Over raced for some distance between the 1100m and the 800m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/02/2026
Rider reported that there may have been something amiss with the gelding which gave ground quickly. No abs post race vet exam. Sportsbet-Ballarat 20/11/2025
Fergus En Marche Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Rusty Tycoon Raced greenly hanging out from the 700m before commencing to lay in after passing the 400m and continued to lay in for the remainder. Sunshine Coast 22/02/2026
Hampered and hindquarters contacted passing the 250m. Doomben 11/02/2026
Artistic Touch Over-raced in the middle stages and approaching the 1200m, steadied after improving onto heels. Raced wide until approaching the 1000m before being restrained to take up a position at the rear. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Had a tendency to lay out near the 600m. Doomben 14/01/2026
Peak Miss For a short distance approaching the 400m, steadied from heels, before shifting to the rail to obtain clear running. Ipswich 31/01/2026
Piggietales Passing the 150m, shifted wider to improve. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Strike Me Pink Brushed leaving the 200m and near the 100m. Bumped heavily near the 20m and became unbalanced. Toowoomba 21/02/2026
Rdr reported filly may not have appreciated track conditions and would derive fitness benefit from event. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 11/02/2026
 
Race 3 RACECOURSE VILLAGE Class 1 Handicap 1640M
Abraham Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight. Doomben 11/02/2026
Fireforce Over-raced early. Leaving the 200m, checked to avoid heels. Doomben 21/02/2026
Began awkwardly and shifted in. Doomben 11/02/2026
Piston Rebel Hung out when rounding the 1600m turn. Ipswich 03/09/2025
Began awkwardly. Ipswich 20/08/2025
Linas Reel Inconvenienced and forced wider near the 900m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 15/08/2025
Explosive Power (NZ) Laid in under pressure from the 400m. Aquis Beaudesert 06/02/2026
Began awkwardly. When asked about tactics, specifically leading, which was in contrast to the most recent start, Rdr stated instructed to be on speed or to lead. Tnr confirmed instructs, stating gelding was up in distance & in previous preparations, was able to race forward when stepped up in distance and had benefited when racing in this manner. Gatton 25/01/2026
Canara Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Doomben 21/02/2026
Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover. Approaching the 50m raced in restricted room for a short distance. Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 28/01/2026
Kirkall When questioned regarding his riding near the 1100m & whether there was an opportunity to stride forward & hold a position to the inside of another rnr, rider explained that his mount began very well and after viewing the other rnr proceeding forward on his outside he elected to ease his mount and allow that runner to continue forward as he did not wish to lead and would then allow his mount to sit in a handy position. Raced keenly through the early stages. Passing the 1000m had to be shifted out across the heels of the other rnr which crossed when not quite clear. Tamworth 13/02/2026
Poutchek (GB) Rdr reported mare did not run out a strong 1800m. Sunshine Coast 22/02/2026
Stoicism (NZ) Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 22/02/2026
Bumped on jumping away and hampered. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Saveur Over raced early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/02/2026
COT: To be ridden further forward; settled on pace. Canterbury Park 30/01/2026
Star Anthem Significantly slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 10/10/2025
 
Race 4 SKY RACING Fillies and Mares Class 3 Handicap 1200M
Just Precious Raced wide. Eagle Farm 14/02/2026
Fortuneer Raced in restricted for a short distance near the 100m. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Approaching the 100m, brushed. Doomben 15/10/2025
Cindersea Laid in under pressure between the 250m and 100m. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Thats Archies Girl Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Slow to begin. Near the 850m, steadied when racing in restricted room. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/01/2026
Jukebox In Siberia Began awkwardly. Approaching 150m, improved onto heels. Near the 50m, shifted out when awkwardly placed on heels. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Cordina Over-raced in the early stages. Nowra 08/02/2026
Bumped on jumping. Rdr reported the mare raced keenly in the early stages. Gosford 09/01/2026
Merchant Lady Jumped out at the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/02/2026
Kelanoa Raced in restricted room near the 1000m and shifted in making contact with rail for several strides and losing ground. Steadied when racing in restricted room approaching the winning post. Gatton 25/01/2026
Slow to begin. Rdr reported mount didn’t feel comfortable in its action early. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 13/09/2025
Intrecciato Raced wide. Rdr reported mount hung out in the middle stages and suggested to the connections mare may appreciate a step up in distance. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
 
Race 5 GIRLS DAY OUT 7 MARCH Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 3 Handicap 1200M
True Amor Raced in restricted room inside the 100m and hampered passing the 50m when awkwardly placed at heels. Rdr stated felt gelding failed to respond to riding and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Eagle Farm 31/01/2026
Astapor Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Doomben 21/02/2026
Enterprise Attack Over-raced in the middle stages when the pace of the race slackened. Doomben 14/01/2026
Runwiththetide Raced wide. Rdr reported mount not suited to being first up on a soft track, however; would derive benefit from event. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 14/02/2026
Grammar Lad Hampered at the start. Passing the 800m, became awkwardly placed on heels whilst over-racing and was obliged to shift wider. Held up round home turn. Doomben 04/10/2025
Shifted in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 20/09/2025
Irama Leaving the 200m was obliged to alter course after improving onto heels. Eagle Farm 04/11/2025
Began awkwardly and bumped. Held up for clear running for a short distance on entering the home straight. Eagle Farm 11/10/2025
Immortality Near the 800m steadied after shifting out marginally and becoming awkwardly placed on heels. Murwillumbah 01/02/2026
Blundered on jumping. Ballina 09/01/2026
Meldubious C/O/T-further back with cover. Settled towards rear. Bumped shortly after the start. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Rdr could offer no excuse for disappointing performance & recommended to connections gelding would be better suited over shorter distances. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 29/01/2026
He's For The Girls Over-raced early. Raced wide. Severely hampered and lost ground passing the 200m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 07/02/2026
C/O/T-settle more forward. Settled in the lead. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Ninjitzou Bumped shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room passing 50m. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout. Momentarily steadied from heels near the 150m. When questioned re tactics, Rdr explained no firm instructs, mount was inclined to over-race, lay out and unable to secure a forward position or a position with cover. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 12/11/2025
Extreme Spirit Began awkwardly and lost ground. Rdr reported saddle shifted back leaving the barriers. Doomben 21/02/2026
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
 
Race 6 XXXX GOLD Class 5 Handicap 1350M
October (NZ) Began awkwardly and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 08/02/2026
Vetted after arriving on course. Slow to begin. Ipswich 20/08/2025
Cho Oyu A post-race vet exam revealed heat stress. Aquis Beaudesert 31/12/2025
Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 02/08/2025
Kodiak Leaving the 1000m, steadied after improving onto heels. Rdr reported gelding felt uncomfortable in its action. A post-race vet exam revealed lameness in the near hind leg. Vet cert prior to accepting for a future jump out, race or trial. Eagle Farm 31/01/2026
Resurrected Rdr reported tempo of race did not suit mount and obliged to settle further back than anticipated-added gelding may not have been suited to the step up in class. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 11/02/2026
Streak Of Winning Buffeted between runners on jumping away. Doomben 07/02/2026
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Acappella Sun Near the 1100m became awkwardly placed on heels, shifted wider and raced wide for the remainder. Doomben 07/02/2026
When quest re tactics, in particular leading which contrasted recent established racing pattern, Rdr stated had not been instructed to lead & had expected to obtain cover early-added near the 1200m, had anticipated being crossed, however; when rider of that horse commenced to steady, was satisfied to allow horse to improve to the inside & remain in the lead. Tnr Rep confirmed instructs had not been to lead & anticipated the horse settling with cover. Doomben 17/01/2026
The Kewess Bumped at the start. Ipswich 12/02/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced wide, without cover, throughout the early and middle stages. Carried wider near 600m. Near 350m was bumped heavily. P/R vet exam revealed bled both nostrils for 1st time. AR79(4) applies. Grafton 20/07/2025
Pride Of Venus When asked about performance, Rdr reported mare proved to be disappointing and may not have appreciated racing surface. A post-race vet exam revealed the thumps. Now going for a short spell. Eagle Farm 08/11/2025
Yendy Rounding the home turn became held up on heels and was unable to be fully tested until near the 250m. Near the 200m was eased momentarily tightened for room. Coffs Harbour 15/02/2026
De Forza A pre-race veterinary examination of the horse which had blood in its mouth upon arrival at the barriers passed it fit to race. Began only fairly. Between the 300m and 200m was obliged to be ridden out across a number of sets of heels to obtain clear running. Coffs Harbour 15/02/2026
Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
 
Race 7 MAGIC MILLIONS MARCH YEARLING SALE BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1640M
Without Revenge (GB) Rdr stated gelding was having its first run back from a spell and after beginning well was able to ride forward to a position behind the leaders-said mount travelled comfortably and when placed under pressure from the 600m, held its position until entering the home straight before weakening-added gelding would derive benefit from race. Toowoomba 21/02/2026
Tambo's Justice Bumped on jumping away. Doomben 07/02/2026
Fat Fingers (NZ) Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 31/01/2026
Arizona Dreaming Leaving the 1600m, commenced to over-race whilst being restrained to obtain cover. Doomben 07/02/2026
Over raced early. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Delrico Raced in restricted room leaving the 200m. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Blundered on jumping away. Doomben 08/10/2025
Eclair Awesome Rdr reported mount over-raced early, which was detrimental to its finishing efforts and when placed under pressure, failed to respond. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 14/02/2026
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 31/01/2026
Rock Ya (NZ) Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 27/11/2024
Raced keenly whilst being restrained early. Eagle Farm 05/11/2024
Sunlord C/O/T-ridden with cover. Ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Sunshine Coast 13/02/2026
Over-raced middle stages and approaching the 700m steadied after improving onto heels. Eagle Farm 01/11/2025
Sizzling Gal Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Laridae Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Doomben 21/02/2026
Severely hampered passing the 200m, resulting in Rdr becoming awkward in the saddle and losing ground. Doomben 07/02/2026
Fireforce Over-raced early. Leaving the 200m, checked to avoid heels. Doomben 21/02/2026
Began awkwardly and shifted in. Doomben 11/02/2026
Grey Northern (NZ) Obliged to check from heels near 1650m and commenced to over-race for some distance thereafter. Continued to race keenly in the back straight. Improved and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 500m. Toowoomba 06/12/2025
Going To The Sun Rdr reported gelding did not handle the rain-affected track conditions. Toowoomba 14/02/2026
 
Race 8 LADBROKES QUICK MULTI RATINGS BAND 0 - 65 Handicap 1350M
Meldubious C/O/T-further back with cover. Settled towards rear. Bumped shortly after the start. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Rdr could offer no excuse for disappointing performance & recommended to connections gelding would be better suited over shorter distances. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 29/01/2026
Toro Strike Rdr reported gelding may be better suited to a shorter journey. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
Use Your Illusion Slow to begin. Doomben 08/10/2025
Noire Emperor Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/12/2025
Slow to begin. Doomben 30/07/2025
Addition (NZ) Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room in the early part of the home straight. Eagle Farm 01/10/2025
Best Coffee C/O/T-further back with cover. After beginning well, and being caught wide early, permitted to stride to a forward position leaving the 900m. Sunshine Coast 14/12/2025
Ninjitzou Bumped shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room passing 50m. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout. Momentarily steadied from heels near the 150m. When questioned re tactics, Rdr explained no firm instructs, mount was inclined to over-race, lay out and unable to secure a forward position or a position with cover. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 12/11/2025
Retainer Began awkwardly. Passing the 350m, had its hindquarters contacted. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Jukebox In Siberia Began awkwardly. Approaching 150m, improved onto heels. Near the 50m, shifted out when awkwardly placed on heels. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Tam Na Ghar (NZ) C/O/T-settle more forward. Settled on speed. Rdr reported mount was inclined to lay out over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Yes To Excess Sat back as the start was effected and lost ground. Aquis Beaudesert 18/09/2025