Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

05/08/2026 Doomben



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 BECOME A BRC MEMBER Maiden Plate 1650M
Steady On Rdr reported the gelding laid out rounding the home turn and in the straight, limiting his ability to ride with his usual vigour. Post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Grafton 15/07/2026
Raced keen early. Aquis Beaudesert 07/07/2026
Wild Bean Leaving the 600m, momentarily raced in restricted room. Near the 300m, when weakening, raced in restricted room, obliged to steady. Sunshine Coast 26/07/2026
Slow into stride. Near the 1100m, improved onto heels and steadied. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Bossiri Shortly after the start, elected to restrain mount from the wide barrier to settle at the rear. Doomben 22/07/2026
Began awkwardly. Ipswich 14/03/2026
Highland Kitty When laying in approaching the 500m, steadied when close to heels and shifted out. Doomben 22/07/2026
Urban Princess Had the tongue tie refitted behind the barriers. Aquis Park Gold Coast 25/07/2026
Wingeandwin (NZ) Slow to begin and then steadied when placed in restricted room. Sunshine Coast 12/07/2026
Slow to begin. Ipswich 13/11/2025
 
Race 2 MEKKA RACEDAY 22 AUGUST QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1350M
Dragon Magic Raced wide throughout. Made the home turn awkwardly. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Raced keen early. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running from the 150m until shifting out near the 50m. Rdr reported mount raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/01/2026
Grieve Road (NZ) Began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 1000m, bumped. Raced wide without cover from the 800m. Rdr reported gelding, which was having its second start, raced greenly and was not assisted by being placed three wide without cover for majority. Ipswich 16/07/2026
Raced keen early and when being restrained, raced ungenerously approaching the 800m for a short distance. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Ipswich 03/07/2026
Perfect Tension Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 25/07/2026
Ted Lasso Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 25/07/2026
Madame Doubtfire Jumped away awkwardly. Near the 700m blundered when switching out across the heels of ABLESHEEBA. Rockhampton 11/07/2026
Slow into stride. Near the 1000m, put in an awkward stride and lost ground when racing in restricted room. Ipswich 25/06/2026
Raging Raider Began awkwardly and shifted out. Shortly after beginning, became awkwardly placed on heels & steadied. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight until near the 250m and was obliged to shift in to improve. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Inconvenienced shortly after the star. Sunshine Coast 12/07/2026
 
Race 3 THE GIBSON Maiden Handicap 1350M
Moscow Mule (NZ) After being slow to begin, hampered. Held up for clear run on entering the home straight. Rdr reported after beginning only fairly settled further back than intended as instructed to settle in a handy position if possible-said due to the tempo in the middle stages, was held up for clear run until shifting out in the straight where mount found the line well-added gelding would derive benefit from run & would appreciate a step up in distance. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 22/07/2026
Kuia Ma Laid out under pressure approaching the line. Sunshine Coast 26/07/2026
Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Near the 250m, bumped on two occasions and became momentarily unbalanced. Ipswich 25/06/2026
St Andrews Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide without cover from the 700m. Doomben 22/07/2026
Had It All Raced keen early. Rdr reported filly travelled well in the early and middle stages, but when placed under pressure on entering the home straight, mount only responded toriding fairly and was even to the finish-added filly may not have handled the 7 day backup and may appreciate a step up in distance at its next race start. Doomben 22/07/2026
Became unbalanced near the 1300m. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Prophet Of Destiny Began awkwardly and lost ground. Doomben 22/07/2026
Shortly after the start, raced in restricted room. Passing the 400m, laid out towards heels, steadied, and shifted in to obtain clear running. Approaching the winning post, was awkwardly placed close to heels and consequently was not ridden to the end of the race. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/07/2026
Isla Delilah Began awkwardly and shifted in. Doomben 18/03/2026
Near the 450m, became unbalanced when bumped heavily. Ipswich 06/03/2026
Cautionary Tail Began awkwardly. Doomben 22/07/2026
Began awkwardly. Ipswich 08/07/2026
 
Race 4 SKY RACING BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1650M
Carnegie Hill Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 500m and was struck on the nose by whip. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/07/2026
Rosso Levanto (NZ) Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Empire Of Art (GER) Inclined to lay in when under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 29/05/2026
Laid in under pressure in the home straight and near the 50m rider was obliged to stop riding and straighten. Ipswich 04/05/2026
Classique Gal Noted after the race to have lost its near hind plate. Ipswich 24/07/2026
Gagnante Enchere Held up for clear running round home turn until passing the 300m. Laid in under pressure from there onwards. Doomben 22/07/2026
Mosamour (NZ) Began awkwardly. Commenced a three wide run from the 700m. Weakened from the 300m. A post race vet exam revealed cardiac arrythmia. Provisions of RA Code of Practice for cardiac arrythmia apply. Doomben 22/07/2026
Held up from the 600m until leaving the 400m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 22/05/2026
Wounder (NZ) Began only fairly. A post-race vet exam revealed the mare to have lost its near fore plate and to have sustained a puncture wound to that foot. Tnr rep was advised a vet clearance would be required prior to next race/trial. Vet clearance since received. Warwick Farm 15/07/2026
On jumping became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarter. Hawkesbury 23/06/2026
 
Race 5 COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY 15 AUGUST Class 3 Handicap 2060M
Amplify Hung in when placed under pressure in the home straight obliging Rdr to stop and straighten on a number of occasions over the final 150m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
After beginning only fairly, from its wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Rdr reported the mare did not appreciate the Heavy track conditions and consequently finished tailed off. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Royal Randwick 11/07/2026
Diamond Show (NZ) Inconvenienced shortly after jumping away and lost ground. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Rugby Bumped at the start. Raced three-wide with cover throughout. Doomben 18/07/2026
Near the 800m improved up onto the heels of SIR MEMPHIS & as a result shifted out abruptly. Trainer N. Keal explained that in his opinion the improved performance was due to the reapplication of blinkers, settling in a more forward position along with a quick back up for the disappointing performance at Gatton. Toowoomba 03/07/2026
Trump Card (NZ) Hampered shortly after the start. Hampered and carried out near the 250m. Sunshine Coast 19/07/2026
Hampered at the start and bumped. Ipswich 20/06/2026
Cast Party (GB) Slow into stride. Rdr dropped whip at the 250m. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Sarah's Sonnets Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 25/07/2026
Aboveforty Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/07/2026
Old Faithful (NZ) Laid out over concluding stages. Sunshine Coast 19/07/2026
Launcher Slow to begin. Near the 200m, raced in restricted room. Aquis Park Gold Coast 25/07/2026
O'caldino Began awkwardly. Inclined to lay out in the early and middle stages. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced wide until approaching the 1000m. Rdr advised gelding did not begin well and obliged to do too much work early to obtain a forward position, which had a detrimental effect on its finishing efforts. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/07/2026
Lord Protector (NZ) Held up until the 300m. Sunshine Coast 02/08/2026
Slow to begin & then was hampered when tightened for room. Shifted wider near the 1400m and permitted to stride to settle in a handy position near the 1000m. Approaching the 100m when weakening was obliged to steady when close to heels. Toowoomba 18/07/2026
 
Race 6 DRINKWISE Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 1 Handicap 1200M
Dyami After passing the 700m, laid in despite the efforts of the rider before being steadied. Sunshine Coast 12/07/2026
Raced keen early. Raced wide without cover throughout. Rdr reported gelding became unbalanced for several strides passing the 400m. Ipswich 25/06/2026
Teelg Began awkwardly, became unbalanced and lost ground. Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages and approaching the 800m, improved onto heels and shifted out. Warning for its racing manners. Raced wide from the 800m. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Abraham Slow to begin. Rdr reported mount was inclined to hang throughout and proved difficult to ride. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Official trial prior to racing again. Sunshine Coast 19/07/2026
Raced wide early before being ridden forward to obtain a position outside the lead passing the 800m. Ipswich 14/03/2026
City Gold Field Near the 1000m shifted out abruptly and became awkward on heels. The gelding was then obliged to race wide and without cover until the 800m when being allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader. Rdr reported that the gelding travelled too keenly in the early and middle stages and, as a result, was left without a finishing effort. A post-race vet exam of the gelding did not reveal any abnormalities. Kembla Grange 13/10/2025
Kadesky Bumped on jumping. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Bumped on jumping away. Rdr could offer no explanation for disappointing performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 22/04/2026
Swift Duke Tightened for room at the start between runners. In the early and middle stages, raced keenly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 25/07/2026
Yes Donald Yes Bumped on jumping. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow post-race recovery and the thumps. Tnr advised going for a spell. Eagle Farm 07/03/2026
- Stewards spoke with Trainer Mr J Bruce stable representative regarding the above market performance of the gelding. The horse had worked well since its last run at Warwick on the 22 January 2026 where it ran on well over the final stages. It drew a good gate and with favorable racing conditions the stable was confident of a forward showing at today’s meeting Picklebet Park Warwick 23/02/2026
La Profecia Rdr reported mount was inclined to hang out. Ipswich 16/07/2026
Zalique Bumped on jumping. Raced greenly shortly after the start. Grafton 16/07/2026
Raced wide, without cover, in the early and middle stages. Lismore 04/01/2026
Starward Raced three wide without cover throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure over the final 100m. Gatton 30/07/2026
Ralos Star Over-raced early. Held up in the early part of the home straight until approaching the 250m. Sunshine Coast 19/07/2026
 
Race 7 XXXX GOLD Fillies and Mares Class 1 Handicap 1200M
Strada Varenna Began awkwardly and from the outside barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Rdr was unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of the mare. A post-race vet exam revealed the mare to be lame (2/5) in the off-hind leg. Tnr rep was told a vet clearance will be required prior to next race/trial. Canterbury Park 13/02/2026
From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Held up in the early part of the home straight. Rosehill Gardens 31/01/2026
Chatterley Soon after the start was bumped. Rdr reported he was instructed to obtain a position near midfield with cover, however when unable to achieve this the filly was required to settle towards the rear of the field, wide and without cover, and consequently it did not finish off in the straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Canterbury Park 27/05/2026
COT: To be ridden conservatively; settled back. From the outside barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Newcastle 19/05/2026
She Ours Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 25/07/2026
Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Vanessi Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages and could not be fully tested. Warwick Farm 11/03/2026
Capital Chord Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. Rdr reported instructed to settle further forward, however; filly raced greenly and may be better suited to racing with cover. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 21/02/2026
Don't Doubt Missy Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 08/04/2026
Approaching the home turn improved onto heels and steadied. Sunshine Coast 29/03/2026
Mehretu Over-raced in the middle stages. BLED 1st time-banned from racing for 3 months. Eagle Farm 12/11/2025
Mythology Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Tam Na Ghar (NZ) Began awkwardly and shifted out. Rdr reported mount may have come to the end of its preparation. Going for a spell. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 04/03/2026
Mercatello Began awkwardly and shifted out. Doomben 11/03/2026
Stein Began awkwardly. Passing the 300m was obliged to alter course to improve. Doomben 18/07/2026
C/O/t-attempt to settle with cover. Settled just off the speed. Eagle Farm 01/07/2026
Mandriana (NZ) Laid out round home turn then continued to lay out under pressure in the straight. Toowoomba 18/07/2026
Diva Las Vegas Began awkwardly. Passing the 1400m was carried in. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Iced Chocolate Rdr reported had no firm instructions, but due to the step up in distance and showing good gate speed, ended up further forward than anticipated-added mare may be better suited ridden with cover and back in distance at its next race start. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up round home turn. Ipswich 25/06/2026
Katie Aine Raced three-wide without cover early. Sunshine Coast 19/07/2026
Began very awkwardly with Rdr becoming awkward in the saddle and contacting the barrier partition with left knee. Shifted out under pressure passing the 300m. Sunshine Coast 21/06/2026
Geitz Slow to begin. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/07/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Toowoomba 27/03/2026
Swanfels C/O/T-further forward. Ridden accordingly. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Blundered on jumping away and lost ground. Near the 900m, when racing in restricted room, steadied when awkwardly placed at heels. Raced wide. Laid in near the 200m and was corrected. Eagle Farm 25/03/2026
Ocean Joy Slow to begin. Ipswich 03/07/2026
Crowded between runners shortly after jumping. Picklebet Park Warwick 28/04/2026
Red Moon Rising Raced wide until the 600m. Sunshine Coast 26/07/2026
 
Race 8 LADBROKES ODDS SURGE Class 3 Handicap 1350M
Certified Copy Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers after contacting the mounting yard gate when entering the course proper and was cleared to start. Jumped away awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages. Hung in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 11/07/2026
Bumped on jumping away. Laid out round turn passing the 600m. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. Doomben 21/02/2026
Detrimental Over raced in the early and middle stages. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Rdr reported gelding over raced throughout, which may have proved detrimental to its finishing efforts. Doomben 18/07/2026
Raced wide for the majority. Aquis Park Gold Coast 27/06/2026
Lovey Dovey Bumped on jumping away and lost ground. Rdr reported not suited to the moderate tempo in the middle stages of the event, adding mare raced flat. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr rep advised going for a spell. Eagle Farm 04/04/2026
Slow to begin. Doomben 28/03/2026
Shelstein Shortly after the start shifted in and bumped another rnr. Had difficulty obtaining clear running during the early part of the straight. Newcastle 12/03/2026
Too Hot To Torque Raced wide throughout. Doomben 18/07/2026
Bumped on jumping. Steadied near the 800m. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Artful Persuasion Rdr could offer no explanation for disappointing performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 24/06/2026
Warna Approaching the winning post was steadied. Sunshine Coast 12/07/2026
Land Bank Raced wide. Severely hampered passing the 200m, having its hindquarters turned. Doomben 07/02/2026
Bolshevic Road Raced tight over the concluding stages. Ipswich 25/06/2026
Possibilities Slow to begin. Laid in round home turn and when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rdr reported mare was not suited to tight turning track. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Youwroteuponit (NZ) Rdr q'd re handling. Stated instructed to obtain cover so after beginning well, restrained mount back to pos one out and one back. Stated mount travelled fairly however failed to quicken under heavy weight impost. Post race vet no abs. Trainer confirmed instructions. Port Macquarie 14/06/2026
Cambridge Bay On pulling up, rider had concerns with geldings near side hindleg. A post-race vet exam did not reveal any abs. Tnr advised must have own vet perform investigations on gelding and report back the findings, of which must be received before the horse is permitted to race again. Sunshine Coast 12/07/2026
Bumped at the start. Doomben 18/06/2025
Flaxlands C/O/T-further forward. Ridden accordingly. Doomben 22/07/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Ipswich 08/07/2026
Heart 'N' Power Raced wide early before obtaining the lead near the 1100m. Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 11/07/2026
Reared as the start was affected, bumped with TURBO TORQUE, was hampered by FUNDORA and was slow to begin as a result. Over raced in the early stages. Inclined to lay out entering the home straight. Rockhampton 19/06/2026