Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

31/01/2026 Eagle Farm



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 RACECOURSE VILLAGE QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1200M
Nifty's Treasure Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 17/01/2026
Over raced in the early stages. Toowoomba 03/01/2026
Yellow Crate Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 17/01/2026
 
Race 2 GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1000M
Big Boy George Began awkwardly. Near the 1200m, was restrained when tightened for room. Toowoomba 03/01/2026
Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide throughout. After passing the 300m, became awkward when bumped on the hind quarters. Sunshine Coast 24/10/2025
Concession Bumped on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/01/2026
Near the 100m, obliged to take action and shift in and away from the riderless horse. Cast the off fore plate in running. Toowoomba 29/11/2025
Earn To Burn Bumped at the start. Raced wide until working forward to the lead near the 600m. Sunshine Coast 01/01/2026
Just Precious Held up approaching and round home turn & steadied near the 350m when disappointed for run when being directed out and bumped heavily. Doomben 08/10/2025
Custo Bumped on jumping. Sunshine Coast 16/01/2026
Provance Began awkwardly and shifted in. Hung in throughout particularly over the final 100m and proved difficult to ride. Warning placed on geldings racing manners. Sunshine Coast 16/01/2026
Raced wide until a point leaving the 1000m when urged forward to a leading position nearer rail approaching the 700m. Weakened over final 100m. When asked about performance, Rdr stated gelding may have worked too hard early, which was likely detrimental to its finishing efforts. Lost its near hind plate in running. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Toowoomba 27/09/2025
Super Zamboni Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Toowoomba 03/01/2026
After being caught wide was restrained to take up a position at the rear of the field. Ipswich 17/12/2025
Star Rapper When giving ground near the 100m was inconvenienced Southside Pakenham 17/10/2025
Larado Began awkwardly and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 09/01/2026
Began awkwardly and was hampered shortly after the start. Rdr reported gelding would have appreciated the faster tempo set in the middle stages, however, was not entirely disappointed with its finishing efforts considering it was only second start. Eagle Farm 20/09/2025
Savagery Vibe Over-raced in the middle stages. Ipswich 10/01/2026
For a short distance after the 800m was awkwardly placed on heels. Caulfield 26/07/2025
Spiethtacular Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Near the 300m, laid out and brushed and became unbalanced. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
Raced wide without cover until the 500m. Rdr advised mare had to do too much work early which, felt was detrimental to its finishing efforts. A post-race vet exam revealed heat stress. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/12/2025
 
Race 3 LADBROKES OWNERS PROMOTION BENCHMARK 80 Handicap 1810M
Galifianakis (IRE) Came off the crossing near the 1500m awkwardly. Obliged to race wider passing the 1000m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/01/2026
C/O/T-settle with cover. Ridden accordingly. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
Brindavan (IRE) Over-raced for a short distance near the 700m. Doomben 14/01/2026
Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly. Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 1100m. Over-raced in the middle stages. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Wapiti Over-raced in the middle stages. Passing the 300m, had to take evasive action and shift wider. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
Rdr stated after dislodging shoe near the 1050m WAPITI commenced to hang in for the remainder Sunshine Coast 01/01/2026
That's Molly Slow to begin and lost significant ground. Eagle Farm 27/12/2025
Cape Crusader Began awkwardly, resulting in the rider becoming unbalanced and being dislodged from his mount. Ballina 16/01/2026
Travelled keenly approaching and rounding the first turn. Murwillumbah 29/12/2025
Naval Seal Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up approaching the home turn. Had difficulty securing clear running from the 150m until the 50m. Doomben 14/01/2026
Over raced in the middle stages. Eagle Farm 27/12/2025
Noble Conqueror Raced in restricted room approaching the 1200m. Near the 250m, improved onto heels and shifted out in order to improve. Doomben 14/01/2026
Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. When asked about improved performance, Stable rep advised stable were reluctant to step gelding up in distance beyond a mile, however; after two poor performances, elected to race over 1800m-added the fact gelding was able to settle and not over-race, resulted in horse being able to finish off race. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
Akkadian Emperor (IRE) Began awkwardly and hampered shortly after the start. Rdr reported as mount was first up, instructed to settle with cover-added was not entirely disappointed with the finishing efforts of mount, however, race wasn’t run to suit gelding and may appreciate a step up in distance. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
After beginning well from the wide gate, settled in the lead with little effort from its rider. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/09/2025
Wowit's Willywonka Shifted in at the start and bumped. Shortly after straightening, shifted out marginally, having its hindquarters contacted and became awkward in its stride. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
Began awkwardly, shifted out. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2025
Caracoron (NZ) Slow to begin. Unable to improve rounding the home turn when held up on heels. Murwillumbah 29/12/2025
Approaching the 400m was steadied after improving into insufficient racing room. Lismore 19/12/2025
Let Fly Severely checked from heels near the 1500m. Held up on heels near the 300m & steadied. Picklebet Park Warwick 26/12/2025
 
Race 4 TROY SMITH APPRECIATION OPEN Handicap 1600M
Victoria Road (IRE) Approaching the 1200m was checked when crowded. Royal Randwick 13/12/2025
Autunno Rdr could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs Official trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming (poor performance). Eagle Farm 27/12/2025
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
Edited By Near the 1000m, commenced to over race whilst being restrained. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 03/01/2026
Zoology (GB) Near the 100m shifted out to avoid the heels of the riderless horse. Approaching the winning post was steadied when awkwardly placed near heels. Ballina 16/01/2026
Living Free Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Raced wide. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
Mickey's Medal Slow to begin. Rdr could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 03/01/2026
Redford Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Fat Fingers (NZ) Shortly after the start became bumped and unbalanced. Ballina 16/01/2026
Thebarberofseville Bumped at the start. Raced keenly in the early stages and near the 950m was steadied from heels. Near the 150m, shifted in when placed under pressure and bumped. Toowoomba 03/01/2026
 
Race 5 DRINKWISE QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1000M
Blitzburg Over raced early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/01/2026
Began awkwardly, bumped and tightened for room shortly after the start. When asked about performance, Rdr advised colt, which first up, after receiving a bump at the start, settled further back than expected and had some difficulty obtain clear running over the concluding stages-added BLITZBURG was disappointing in its finishing efforts. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/12/2025
Sunrays Began awkwardly and shifted in. When questioned re tactics, in particular settling in a leading position, Rdr reported from a wide barrier, elected to go forward rather than be caught three wide. Tnr said after resuming from a spell, was not disappointed to see filly settle on the pace in a small field rather than be restrained early. Doomben 06/09/2025
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 07/06/2025
Earn To Burn Bumped at the start. Raced wide until working forward to the lead near the 600m. Sunshine Coast 01/01/2026
Get Ready Lass Bumped on jumping. Raced in restricted room approaching the 100m. A post-race vet exam revealed heat stress. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/01/2026
Shadwell Lane Rdr reported not intention to settle in a forward position, however after beginning well, allow mount to stride. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
Evareadymiss Delayed the start when proved difficult to load. Warning issued re its barrier manners. Returned to scale with blood in its mouth due to a small laceration to its mouth area. Townsville 28/12/2025
Steffi Electrica Bumped on jumping. Steadied when tightened for room approaching the 1000m. Rounding the home turn became held up for clear running and was unable to be improve until shifting out around heels near the 150m. Lismore 04/01/2026
Sweet Hesitation Bumped on two occasions soon after the start. Toowoomba 30/08/2025
Cryptic Beauty Shifted out near the 450m in order to secure clear running and was brushed. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 09/01/2026
Knuckled on jumping and shortly thereafter was contacted on the hindquarters. Eagle Farm 13/08/2025
 
Race 6 GIRLS DAY OUT ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1600M
Bengal Boy Began awkwardly and lost ground. Eagle Farm 23/08/2025
Ramp It Up Passing the 150m, steadied after improving onto heels & obliged to shift in to improve. Eagle Farm 27/12/2025
Eclair Awesome C/O/T-further forward. Raced wide for the majority. Eagle Farm 27/12/2025
Headhunter Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 01/01/2026
Rezone Rdr reported intention to ride in a more forward position, however when caught wide early, elected to restrain in order to obtain cover. Sunshine Coast 11/01/2026
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2025
Caracoron (NZ) Slow to begin. Unable to improve rounding the home turn when held up on heels. Murwillumbah 29/12/2025
Approaching the 400m was steadied after improving into insufficient racing room. Lismore 19/12/2025
Luton Hoo (NZ) Held up for clear running from the 400m until the 300m and when shifting out to obtain clear running near the 300m, became awkward when bumping with another runner. Sunshine Coast 11/01/2026
Bumped on jumping away. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Call Me Legend Began awkwardly and blundered shortly after the start. Sunshine Coast 11/01/2026
Maple Door Bumped on jumping. Hung in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 16/01/2026
Slow to begin. Held up round home turn until approaching. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2025
Thebarberofseville Bumped at the start. Raced keenly in the early stages and near the 950m was steadied from heels. Near the 150m, shifted in when placed under pressure and bumped. Toowoomba 03/01/2026
La Rosetta Began awkwardly. Held up from the 400m until near the 200m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 27/12/2025
Zheng You Raced keenly in the middle stages. Ipswich 15/01/2026
Jemoma Alpilage Bumped on jumping. Unsuccessfully protested against winner, alleging interference near 300m. Raced in restricted room and brushed near the 300m. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2025
Sanctuary Storm Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced in restricted room near the 1200m and was carried in. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. When asked about performance, Rdr reported gelding may be better suited to a shorter journey. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
 
Race 7 SKY RACING QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1600M
The Bear Began awkwardly, shifted in, bumped & lost ground. Over raced early. Rdr reported after beginning poorly, was obliged to settle further back than anticipated. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Rdr reported gelding raced greenly early. Sunshine Coast 09/01/2026
North Pole When asked about tactics, Rdr advised not intention to settle at the rear, however; gelding failed to muster early speed and obliged to settle further back. Aquis Beaudesert 31/12/2025
Began awkwardly and bumped Doomben 12/12/2025
Crash The Party Obliged to alter course over the final 50m to avoid heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
Slow to begin. Passing the 1000m, steadied after improving onto heels when the pace of the race slackened. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until passing the 300m. Rdr reported filly was not suited by the tempo of the race, however was disappointing in finishing efforts when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/01/2026
Kohler Kid Near the 350m, bumped and became unbalanced. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 14/12/2025
The Pool Boy Began awkwardly and was then hampered by a runner. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Ballina 16/01/2026
Began awkwardly. Hampered near the 900m. Held up for a run approaching the 50m and went to the end of the race without being fully tested. Ipswich 03/01/2026
Go Maro Hampered shortly after the start. Near the 700m, raced in restricted room. Bumped and forced wider near the 500m. Doomben 14/01/2026
My Charm Bumped at the start. Ipswich 03/01/2026
Slow to begin. Near the 200m, momentarily laid out. Ipswich 17/12/2025
Valouri Raced wide without cover until the 700m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 27/12/2025
Verona Affair When questioned re tactics, in particular leading event, which contrasted horse's recent established racing pattern, Rdr stated not intention to lead & envisioned settling midfield with cover-added after beginning well, filly quickly improved to obtain lead without being pressured & as horse was travelling comfortably, allowed mount to hold lead. Tnr advised filly had not been beginning well in its races & with removal of ear muffs & step up in distance, these 2 factors contributed to horse beginning more favorably & obtaining a more prominent position, despite no specific instructs to lead. Doomben 17/01/2026
Laid in near the 1000m. Bumped on the hindquarters near the 400m and became unbalanced. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rdr reported mount raced greenly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 27/12/2025
Madame Cody Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Approaching the finishing line, shifted in. Ipswich 10/01/2026
Paradise As Usual Passing the 600m, shifted out to improve and bumped on a number of occasions. Doomben 17/01/2026
 
Race 8 BECOME A BRC MEMBER Class 6 Handicap 1400M
Battlefield Bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide for the majority. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Became awkwardly placed at heels passing the 800m when the pace of the race slackened. A post-race vet exam revealed heat stress. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Mickey's Medal Slow to begin. Rdr could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 03/01/2026
Redford Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Ser Joh Bumped at the start. Approaching the 600m, steadied after improving onto heels. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 27/12/2025
Deep Respect Slow to begin. After race, noted had lost its off fore plate. Doomben 17/01/2026
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 27/12/2025
Just Flying Began awkwardly. Toowoomba 27/09/2025
Passing the 1000m when the pace of the race slackened, was forced to shift wide to avoid heels and as a result raced wide for the remainder. Doomben 06/09/2025
Show Some Decorum Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 03/01/2026
Near the 700m, tightened for room. Aquis Park Gold Coast 22/11/2025
Red Defcon Slow to begin. Doomben 17/01/2026
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 03/01/2026
Take A Picture Over raced early behind the leaders. Doomben 17/01/2026
Shifted out on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Toowoomba 03/01/2026
 
Race 9 XXXX BENCHMARK 90 Handicap 1000M
Vodka Martini Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Fleetwood Raced wide. Obliged to alter course approaching the 100m to improve into clear running. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
Raced wide for the majority. Hampered near the 300m when racing in restricted room. Eagle Farm 27/12/2025
Goldsborough (NZ) Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid in under pressure over the final 200m. Doomben 08/10/2025
Raced wide throughout. Toowoomba 27/09/2025
He's Heaven Inconvenienced at the start. Raced wide for the majority. Shifted out in the early stages of the home straight. Passing the 300m contacted, having its hindquarters turned. Eagle Farm 27/12/2025
Began awkwardly. Raced keenly whilst being restrained early. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/12/2025
Holy Racket (NZ) Laid out throughout. Passing the 300m, was inconvenienced. Passing the 150m, momentarily inconvenienced when awkwardly placed on heels. Eagle Farm 03/01/2026
Flag Hall Began awkwardly. Near the 900m, when racing in restricted room, steadied. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Raced wide throughout. Rdr reported gelding may not have appreciated track conditions. Eagle Farm 18/10/2025
A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Doomben 04/10/2025
Tectonic Plate Vetted pre-race after resuming from an extended spell. Raced wide. Round home turn was carried wider. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
Wondereach Bumped on jumping. Shortly after the start was taken inwards. Rosehill Gardens 17/01/2026
Shifted in shortly after the start and bumped. Warwick Farm 17/12/2025
Brereton Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/01/2026
When asked about performance, Rdr advised gelding might have come to the end of its preparation A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Doomben 16/08/2025
Tonneofgrit Slow to begin. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until the 250m. At the 250m, was allowed to improve and clipped heels and became awkward as a result. Sunshine Coast 09/01/2026
Began awkwardly. Ipswich 06/11/2025
Tiger Tie Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 30/08/2025
 
Race 10 LADBROKES BIG BETS COPY NOW BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1200M
Invahir Shifted out under pressure over the final 200m. Doomben 14/01/2026
Shihab Slow to begin. A post-race vet exam revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor post-race recovery. Wyong 10/01/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground (2L). Rosehill Gardens 07/12/2025
Tonneofgrit Slow to begin. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until the 250m. At the 250m, was allowed to improve and clipped heels and became awkward as a result. Sunshine Coast 09/01/2026
Began awkwardly. Ipswich 06/11/2025
Flying Destiny Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m. Doomben 14/01/2026
Raced wide throughout. Lost its off fore plate. Doomben 13/09/2025
Letmeletgo Raced wide. Approaching the 900m, obliged to steady when racing in restricted room. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
Gospel Girl Raced wide for the majority. Rdr reported mare would be better suited to tracks with more give. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/09/2025
Hampered on jumping away. Doomben 06/09/2025
Mean Approach Over-raced throughout. Raced in restricted room passing the 900m. Near the 700m, steadied from heels. Continued to over-race and passing the 600m, again steady after improving onto heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 03/01/2026
Kodiak Rdr reported became concerned with action of gelding and as such elected not to place mount under pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
Shifted out at the start and bumped. Noted the gelding had lost its near fore plate. Doomben 06/12/2025
True Amor When questioned re settling further back than anticipated, rider stated he was instructed to settle in a forward position, however after beginning only fairly and when runners to his inside improved quickly, he elected to restrain the gelding to obtain a position at the rear of the field where it travelled comfortably. Lost its off fore-plate in running. Gosford 28/12/2025
Amore Veloce Lost its near hind plate. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Big Boy George Began awkwardly. Near the 1200m, was restrained when tightened for room. Toowoomba 03/01/2026
Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide throughout. After passing the 300m, became awkward when bumped on the hind quarters. Sunshine Coast 24/10/2025
Amuseantes Slow to begin. Near the 300m, shifted out and bumped. Rdr reported mare may appreciate a step up in distance. Doomben 14/01/2026
Meldubious Bumped on jumping. Carried wider near the 1000m. Raced wide. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
Laid out round home turn. Doomben 17/09/2025