Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

27/12/2025 Eagle Farm



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 SEASON GREETINGS FROM BRC BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200M
Influential Slow to begin. Passing the 1200m, steadied after improving onto heels. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 19/04/2025
Began awkwardly. Near the 1200m, became crowded and steadied. Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 1100m. Eagle Farm 26/03/2025
Diana's Affair A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 30/07/2025
Brushed approaching the winning post. Doomben 12/07/2025
Unstopabull Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid out round turn near the 800m. Held up for clear running entering the home straight. Near the 300m, obliged to shift out to improve and was held up shortly thereafter until passing the 200m before shifting in and obtaining clear running over the final 100m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 12/12/2025
Began awkwardly. Canterbury Park 06/08/2025
Cheval Chic Raced wide without cover throughout the event. Laid out under pressure in the straight. Morphettville Parks 17/05/2025
Cho Oyu Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 02/08/2025
Bumped at the start. Raced wide for the majority. Eagle Farm 19/07/2025
Impendor Laid in under pressure near the 200m, before being corrected. Ipswich 03/12/2025
North Of Eli Brushed the rail near the 700m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/12/2025
Fighting Idol Raced wide. Eagle Farm 08/11/2025
Scripted Vetted pre-race after resuming from an extended spell. Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Began awkwardly. Trainer reported has subsequently had tie back surgery. Doomben 05/10/2024
Acappella Sun Held up on entering the home straight until approaching the 200m. Became awkwardly placed at heels near the 150m and was obliged to alter course. Doomben 19/11/2025
Joppa Lane Approaching the 900m, steadied after improving onto heels. Doomben 06/09/2025
Vetted at start. Doomben 16/08/2025
Bluepinot Shortly after the start was brushed. Raced keenly through the middle stages. Laid out rounding the home turn. Canterbury Park 19/11/2025
Moscow Circus Raced three-wide without cover throughout. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 17/09/2025
She Ours Rdr dropped whip near the 100m. A post-race vet exam and endoscopic exam revealed no abs. Tnr advised consider a tongue tie and cross over-noseband for mare. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Thats Archies Girl Raced keenly approaching the 500m. Toowoomba 13/12/2025
Shortly after the start was steadied when placed close to heels. Rider reported settled further back than intended. bet365 Swan Hill 28/10/2025
Kilonova Rdr dropped whip near the 50m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/12/2025
Passing the 1000m, restrained after improving onto heels when the pace of the race slackened. Doomben 29/11/2025
Bengal Diamond Held up for clear running from the 200m until the 100m. Doomben 12/12/2025
Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped, losing ground and then being hampered. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Cast its off-hind plate. Doomben 29/11/2025
Extreme Diamond Began awkwardly. Doomben 29/11/2025
Estrondo Slow to begin. Approaching the 700m, after improving on to heels, shifted wider. Doomben 16/08/2025
Obliged to alter course on entering the home straight to improve into clear running. Doomben 30/07/2025
 
Race 2 NOVA 106.9 BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 2400M
Sun Worshipper When quest re tactics, Rdr explained instructed to ride mare cold, similar to last start-said was able to get mare to settle early, however; was mindful on a quick back up, not to be exposed to an extended run too far out-said after 600m, when positioned in a pocket at rear was unable to improve & elected to ride for luck on entering home straight-added mare has a tendency to lay in & when commencing run on straightening, became awkwardly placed at heels for a short distance before finishing off race positively. Tnr not disappointed with run given large weight & quick backup. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Tapildoodledo (NZ) Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide until the 1400m. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Dillian (IRE) Raced wide until the 1300m. Shifted out to improve leaving the 900m and raced wide from that point onwards. Doomben 12/12/2025
Slow to begin. Eased when tightened for room rounding the first turn. Grafton 17/07/2025
Tajawal (IRE) Raced in restricted room between the 1100m and the 1000m. Rdr reported mount was inclined to hang in and became awkward in its action over the concluding stages and as a result elected not to ride out over the concluding stages. A post-race vet exam revealed heat stress. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Sir Lamorak (IRE) Laid in under pressure in the home straight and passing the 150m, Rdr was obliged to stop and straighten mount. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/12/2025
Cast the near hind plate. Sunshine Coast 14/11/2025
Ayasaki Bumped on jumping. Murwillumbah 12/12/2025
Slow into stride. Aquis Beaudesert 23/11/2025
Farwest Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keen early and leaving the 1600m, improved onto heels and checked. Leaving the 700m, laid in and made contact with rail. Passing the 200m, raced in restricted room for a short distance. When asked about performance and its racing mannerisms in the early and middle stages, Rdr advised gelding had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages and when asked for an effort from the 700m, became awkward in its stride & was left flat footed, which was detrimental to its finishing efforts. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/12/2025
Good Philly When quest re tactics, in particular riding near 1300m, allowing another runner to secure a position in front & riding from 700m until approach 400m, Rdr explained with no firm instructs & step up in distance, allowed mare to settle back, consistent with last start-said as mount had a tendency to over-race, was mindful distance increase & allow mare to travel comfortably rather than pressure to maintain position-added after 700m, applied pressure with spurs & mindful of step up in distance, felt was better served looking for inside runs to save ground rather than improve wider around runners. Ipswich 10/12/2025
Rdr dropped whip near 150m. Toowoomba 29/11/2025
Aldeenaary (IRE) Shifted out and bumped at the start. Raced wide from the 1000m. Laid out round home turn. Ipswich 17/12/2025
Autunno Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
Slow to begin. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 29/11/2025
 
Race 3 SKY RACING BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1600M
Deciduous Raced wide throughout. Roma 18/11/2025
Tuhinga When questioned re tactics, Rdr explained instructed to be positive from gates-added after beginning well and with a lack of early speed shown by other runners, allowed mount to stride and take up a leading position. Tnr confirmed instructs & said of the improved performance, had been unable to find suitable races of late due to wet weather & obliged to go to Gold Coast last start over an unsuitable distance-added coming back to a more suitable trip, expected an improved performance. Ipswich 03/12/2025
Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 22/11/2025
Cape Crusader Raced wide. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Man Of The Town Began awkwardly. Near the 900m, checked from heels when the pace of the race slackened. Held up rounding the home turn. Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m. Ipswich 10/12/2025
Near the 1400m, momentarily steadied from heels. Near the 250m, improved onto heels. Then obliged to shift out before being held up at heels for the remainder of the event and was unable to be fully tested to the finishing line. When asked about tactics adopted, in particular decision not to elect to improve into a 3 wide position near the 900m, Rdr explained mount was inclined to lay in throughout and over-race & as gelding is relatively lightly raced it may not have been capable of sustaining a wide run from back in the field. Ipswich 26/11/2025
Celestial Fury (NZ) Bumped shortly after the start. Eagle Farm 23/08/2025
Four Ace Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 15/11/2025
Expectant Began awkwardly and lost ground. Toowoomba 06/12/2025
Slow to begin. Left a trailing position and improved into a three wide position from the 1000m. Bumped on several occasions near the 800m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 26/11/2025
More Trouble (NZ) Bumped at the start. Near the 200m, had its hindquarters turned. Doomben 29/11/2025
Zou Big Boy Blundered on jumping away. Bumped near the 200m. Ipswich 26/11/2025
Carpaccio Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 20/12/2025
Held up approaching the home turn. Ipswich 03/12/2025
Midnight Spirit Began awkwardly. When asked about tactics, Rdr explained not intention to settle in a forward position, however; after being caught wide early, allowed mount to stride and take up a position outside of the lead-added after having to work early to obtain a position closer to rail, this may have had a detrimental effect on its finishing efforts. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Diamond Epic Began awkwardly, Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Raced wide. Cast its near hind plate. Ipswich 26/11/2025
Procean (NZ) Slow to begin. Raced keenly for a short distance in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Near the 200m was eased away from heels. Caulfield 26/07/2025
Special Artist Bumped on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/12/2025
In Society Began awkwardly. Whilst inclined to lay in approaching the 200m, steadied to avoid heels. Sunshine Coast 28/11/2025
Chance With Wolves Began awkwardly. Tnr reported not surprised to see improved performance of gelding due to the tempo of race and preference to good track surfaces. Sunshine Coast 20/12/2025
Raced keenly early and middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/12/2025
 
Race 4 XXXX Class 6 Handicap 1825M
Demon Darb Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Zaphod (IRE) Held up from the 300m until the 200m. Canterbury Park 12/12/2025
Rdr reported mount would be better suited racing on surfaces with more give. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 02/08/2025
Perfect Play (GB) Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 12/12/2025
Raced wide. Doomben 29/11/2025
Naval Seal Slow to begin. Doomben 29/11/2025
Larrikin Rogue Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up near the 250m before being directed outwards near the 200m to secure clear running. Doomben 15/11/2025
Last Chance Saloon Began awkwardly. Doomben 12/12/2025
Wirewalker Brushed near the 250m. Laid in under pressure over the final 200m. Sunshine Coast 20/12/2025
Roller Coaster (NZ) When asked about performance, Rdr advised mount didn’t travel comfortably throughout the event & didn’t appreciate racing conditions. Doomben 12/04/2025
Man Of The Town Began awkwardly. Near the 900m, checked from heels when the pace of the race slackened. Held up rounding the home turn. Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m. Ipswich 10/12/2025
Near the 1400m, momentarily steadied from heels. Near the 250m, improved onto heels. Then obliged to shift out before being held up at heels for the remainder of the event and was unable to be fully tested to the finishing line. When asked about tactics adopted, in particular decision not to elect to improve into a 3 wide position near the 900m, Rdr explained mount was inclined to lay in throughout and over-race & as gelding is relatively lightly raced it may not have been capable of sustaining a wide run from back in the field. Ipswich 26/11/2025
Aldeenaary (IRE) Shifted out and bumped at the start. Raced wide from the 1000m. Laid out round home turn. Ipswich 17/12/2025
Heyoka Passing the 100m, steadied to avoid heels, resulting in the mare losing momentum and having to shift in to improve into clear running. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Over-raced in the middle stages. Doomben 29/11/2025
Prince Levi Passing the 300m, when attempting to shift into a run where there was insufficient room to do so, checked and lost significant ground. Doomben 29/11/2025
 
Race 5 DOREEN BIRD BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1000M
Taltarni Fields Began awkwardly. Doomben 16/08/2025
Began awkwardly Eagle Farm 02/08/2025
Jonny Da Wolf (NZ) Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 11/10/2025
Vetted pre-race. Slow to begin. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/09/2025
Memoria Bumped on jumping. Rdr was unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing finishing effort of the mare. Tnr was similarly at a loss to explain the mare’s disappointing performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Tnr subsequently reported he suspects the mare may have jarred up and it has been treated accordingly. Canterbury Park 28/11/2025
Port Erin Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight and shifted out. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 30/08/2025
Zoubaby Blundered on jumping and lost ground. Eagle Farm 01/11/2025
COT: To be ridden further forward; led. On jumping was crowded for room. Rosehill Gardens 11/10/2025
Perfect Mission Slow to begin. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/12/2025
King Jester Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide for the majority. Doomben 06/12/2025
 
Race 6 MAGIC MILLIONS B.J. MCLACHLAN STAKES 1200M
Tornado Valley Slow to begin and bumped. Passing the 500m shifted ground slightly. Withstood protest. Flemington 04/11/2025
Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 400m to the 200m. Near the 100m was obliged to shift out around the heels of Torture to continue into clear running. Rider questioned near the 150m He explained he was unable to shift to the outside of a runner as he was not clear and for this reason he shifted back to the inside to endeavour to find clear running. He added when that runner shifted back in he was disappointed for that run and then had to shift out around heels near the 100m where once clear Tornado Valley ran on well. Caulfield 15/10/2025
Paradoxium Began awkwardly. Held up from the 400m until after passing the 200m where it shifted out and brushed another rdr. Royal Randwick 04/10/2025
Zip Lock Began awkwardly. Doomben 15/11/2025
Kickup Rocky Began awkwardly and lost ground. Doomben 06/12/2025
Magritte Bumped on jumping and lost ground. Doomben 06/12/2025
Near hind plate refitted at barriers. Raced greenly early. Doomben 15/11/2025
Remembrall Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Doomben 25/10/2025
Acrodance Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Over raced early when attempting to be restrained to obtain cover. Rdr reported filly raced flat which may be due to its short back up. Doomben 06/12/2025
Passing the 900m, was obliged to steady after improving into restricted room. Sunshine Coast 30/11/2025
Leaves Of Lorien Slow to begin. Raced wide. Doomben 15/11/2025
Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure h/s. Passing the 50m was obliged to alter course. Eagle Farm 01/11/2025
Fearless Win Laid out approaching and round home turn. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/12/2025
 
Race 7 SEVEN MEMBERS MILE 1600M
Snitzanova Bumped on several occasions at the start. Passing the 1200m, steadied to avoid heels. Race wide. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Encoder Obliged to shift in and away from heels passing the 200m. Toowoomba 27/09/2025
Victory Win A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Raced wide. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Demon Darb Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Cunnamulla Fella Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 25/10/2025
Miss Joelene Hampered on jumping away. Shifted out under pressure near the 50m. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Torabella When asked about performance, Rdr reported obliged to make use of her mount early & may not have appreciated the tempo of race. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
That's Molly Hampered on jumping away. Laid out round turn from the 800m. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
 
Race 8 MAGIC MILLIONS FALVELON 1200M
Hidden Wealth Over raced early. Held up for clear running round home turn until approaching the 250m. Doomben 06/12/2025
Shifted in under pressure over the final 100m. Raced wide. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Far Too Easy Raced wide throughout. Rdr reported gelding felt uncomfortable in its action in the home straight and was eased down in the home straight. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Now to be sent for a spell. Official trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. Sunshine Coast 05/07/2025
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 14/06/2025
Payline Raced three wide throughout. Rider reported his mount settled further forward than anticipated and added that the gelding may appreciate tracks with more give. Flemington 01/11/2025
Held up for clear running from the 400m to the 200m. Caulfield 18/10/2025
King Kapa Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until passing the 300m. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Raced wide. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Metalart Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Lubrication Laid in near the 900m. Doomben 06/12/2025
Hampered and lost ground at the start. Doomben 15/11/2025
Manhood Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Began awkwardly and shifted out, with rider losing use of his near side iron until the 850m. Inconvenienced approaching the 600m. Raced extremely wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Fire Star Rdr was permitted to ride 0.5kg over allocated weight. On jumping shifted out and bumped. Rdr reported the gelding did not demonstrate as much early speed as he anticipated, and it raced flat and was slightly disappointing. Royal Randwick 13/12/2025
COT: To be ridden further forward; settled on pace. Held up for clear running from the 400m until passing the 200m. Newcastle 15/11/2025
Pereille Rdr reported gelding never travelled comfortably and may not have appreciated rain affected track conditions. Doomben 15/11/2025
Vodka Martini Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Near the 700m was crowded for room and steadied. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
He's Heaven Began awkwardly. Raced keenly whilst being restrained early. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/12/2025
Fleetwood Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/12/2025
Blundered on jumping, unbalancing Rdr and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Swiss Exile Near the 650m, raced in restricted room. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the home turn. When asked about performance, Rdr reported gelding didn’t appreciate racing between runners and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 17/12/2025
Prince Of Boom Passing the 300m, raced in restricted room for a short distance before commencing to weaken. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
 
Race 9 LADBROKES MEGA MULTI QTIS Three-Year-Old & Four-Year-Old BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200M
Ramp It Up Shifted out under pressure over the final 150m Doomben 26/07/2025
Abender Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over-raced early. Ipswich 03/12/2025
Began awkwardly. Approaching the 200m was obliged to alter course after improving onto heels. Doomben 19/11/2025
Scripted Vetted pre-race after resuming from an extended spell. Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Began awkwardly. Trainer reported has subsequently had tie back surgery. Doomben 05/10/2024
Joppa Lane Approaching the 900m, steadied after improving onto heels. Doomben 06/09/2025
Vetted at start. Doomben 16/08/2025
Barberry Spur Shifted out marginally near the 900m. Tnr reported upon return to stables, gelding was found to have superficial abrasions to its near hindleg. Eagle Farm 18/10/2025
Thee Creek Bumped on jumping away. A post-race vet exam revealed minor lacerations to its near hind leg, consistent with being galloped on. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Anson Bay Bumped shortly after the start. Eagle Farm 13/08/2025
Cast its off fore-plate in the mounting yard, was reshod & vetted. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 23/07/2025
Moscow Circus Raced three-wide without cover throughout. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 17/09/2025
Thats Archies Girl Raced keenly approaching the 500m. Toowoomba 13/12/2025
Shortly after the start was steadied when placed close to heels. Rider reported settled further back than intended. bet365 Swan Hill 28/10/2025
Saxobushi Hampered on jumping away. Over-raced in the middle stages. Held up round home turn. Obliged to alter course near the 150m to secure clear running. Ipswich 10/12/2025
Kilonova Rdr dropped whip near the 50m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/12/2025
Passing the 1000m, restrained after improving onto heels when the pace of the race slackened. Doomben 29/11/2025
Whispering Rogue Shifted out on jumping away. Eagle Farm 23/08/2025
Bengal Diamond Held up for clear running from the 200m until the 100m. Doomben 12/12/2025
Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped, losing ground and then being hampered. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Cast its off-hind plate. Doomben 29/11/2025
Belle Affair Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 30/11/2025
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 15/06/2025
Sweet Pretender Bumped on jumping. Doomben 06/12/2025
Aquatier Began awkwardly. Rdr reported had to make use of mare early, which was on a quick back up-added mare was found wanting over the distance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 08/08/2025
Go Maro Shifted out on jumping and bumped. Became awkwardly placed on heels passing 1200m & steadied. Raced wide early before taking up a leading position passing the 700m. Rdr reported gelding over-raced in the early and middle stages and failed to finish the event off-added after gelding commenced to weaken noticeable, elected to not place mount under pressure in closing stages. Intention to go for a spell. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 16/08/2025
Raced wide throughout. Rdr reported not intention to lead, however; due to the lack of pace early, allowed horse to stride to a leading position. Sunshine Coast 25/07/2025
Dialidae Over-raced early. Eagle Farm 12/11/2025
Estrondo Slow to begin. Approaching the 700m, after improving on to heels, shifted wider. Doomben 16/08/2025
Obliged to alter course on entering the home straight to improve into clear running. Doomben 30/07/2025
Vivian's Express Bumped on jumping. Wyong 10/12/2025
Rdr permitted to ride 1kg over allotted weight. From the outside barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Newcastle 23/08/2025
 
Race 10 U&U RECRUITMENT Class 6 Handicap 1400M
Scud C/O/T-ridden conservatively from a wide barrier. Ridden accordingly, settled at the rear of the field. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Held up round home turn. Aquis Park Gold Coast 22/11/2025
Ser Joh Over-raced early & restrained near the 800m when awkwardly placed at heels when the pace of the race slackened. When asked about performance, Rdr reported tempo of event did not suit and gelding may appreciate a step up in distance. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Passing the 600m, steadied after improving onto heels. Doomben 29/11/2025
Deep Respect Passing the 800m, checked off heels. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Laid in and became awkwardly placed at heels approaching the 50m and was unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages. Doomben 26/07/2025
Excelladus Rdr reported the gelding did not stretch out fully when under pressure in the home straight and, in his view, is better suited to a track with more give in it. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Rosehill Gardens 19/07/2025
Made contact with its offside barrier on jumping. Held up from the 300m until passing the 200m. Rosehill Gardens 05/07/2025
Spanish Fox Blundered at the start. Raced wide for the majority. Doomben 06/12/2025
Slow into stride. Aquis Park Gold Coast 22/11/2025
Tribeca Star Raced wide. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Fractious in the barriers and jumped awkwardly. Eagle Farm 02/08/2025
Chief Witness Raced wide for the majority. Doomben 06/12/2025
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 08/11/2025
Silvanito Passing the 200m was directed inwards to obtain clear running. Rosehill Gardens 07/12/2025
Vetted pre-race. Doomben 15/11/2025
Apuntar Bumped on jumping away. Raced wide. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Bumped at the start. Doomben 29/11/2025
Arizona Dreaming Began awkwardly. Shifted out near the 300m before being corrected. Doomben 12/07/2025
Birmingham Slow to begin. Approaching the 900m, steadied from heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 29/11/2025
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 25/10/2025