Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

02/05/2026 Eagle Farm



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 LADBROKES STRADBROKE CALCUTTA BOOK NOW BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200M
Pareto Rdr stated gelding raced flat. Tnr advised gelding going for a spell. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/01/2026
Raced tight and bumped approaching the winning post. Aquis Park Gold Coast 27/12/2025
Contilda's Love Slow to begin. Near the 500m, shifted out to secure clear running and in doing so, bumped heavily. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
Cast the near hind plate. Sunshine Coast 05/04/2026
Mercurial Lady Rdr reported mare made the first turn awkwardly and was inclined to lay out-added mount was held up on entering the home straight and failed to respond to riding after obtaining clear running. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 15/04/2026
Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Doomben 28/03/2026
Without Parallel Bumped on jumping away. Raced wide. Doomben 11/04/2026
Shifted out on jumping and bumped. Near the 900m laid out and was eased when awkwardly placed on heels. Rdr reported after enjoying a comfortable run behind the leading division, the mare was unable to cope with the pressure of the race and, consequently, gave ground in the straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Royal Randwick 18/10/2025
Amore Veloce Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 25/04/2026
Cheval Chic Over-raced early. Eagle Farm 28/02/2026
Kaihoko Raced very wide and without cover throughout the event. Royal Randwick 04/04/2026
Bumped on jumping. Raced wide and without cover throughout. Armidale 13/03/2026
Balance The Books Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected and was slow to begin. Rdr reported mount failed to travel throughout and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Began awkwardly. Passing the 100m, was obliged to alter course and shift in to improve. When asked about performance, Rdr reported mare raced flat and when asked for an effort did not quicken as anticipated. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Gambino Began awkwardly and was then hampered. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Time Of My Life Rdr reported mare has a tendency to run its race before the event and last start was fractious in barriers, which contributed to its poor performance-added mare benefited from wide draw and loaded accordingly; and finished the race off well. Doomben 15/04/2026
Zoufani Bumped on jumping. Doomben 15/04/2026
Here The Crowd Passing the 1000m, improved into restricted room. Over raced in the early and middle stages. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Official trial prior to next racing. Doomben 15/04/2026
Itza Charmdeel Slow to begin. Ballina 23/03/2026
Champagne Lane Hampered and lost ground at the start. Commenced to over race in the middle stages and approaching the 700m, laid out. Doomben 15/04/2026
Slow to begin. Doomben 06/12/2025
 
Race 2 MORETON HIRE BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 2200M
Just Flying Began awkwardly and bumped. Near the 250m, disappointed for a run & obliged to steady from heels and shift out to secure clear running. Eagle Farm 04/04/2026
Autumn Winter (IRE) Shifted in on jumping. Warwick Farm 15/04/2026
Shifted out on jumping and bumped another rnr. Near the 300m was shifted to the outside of another rnr to secure clear running. Lost its near fore plate in running. Wyong 28/03/2026
Canberra Legend (IRE) Near the 150m, shifted in under pressure. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 21/03/2026
El Jasor (IRE) Shifted in at the start. Eagle Farm 04/04/2026
Picko Rocks Slow to begin. Doomben 22/04/2026
Punjabi Landing Slow to begin. Rdr rereported mount hung out throughout. A post race vet exam failed to reveal any abs. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Stood flat footed as the start was effected & slow into stride. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and obliged to shift in to improve. Rdr reported gelding was inclined to hang out in the home straight. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 28/03/2026
Grey Northern (NZ) Laid in, in home straight. Rdr reported mare felt one paced and may benefit from longer distance races. Eagle Farm 08/04/2026
Began awkwardly. Over raced early. Raced wide from the 800m. Toowoomba 27/03/2026
Prochester (NZ) Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages and passing the 50m, was obliged to stop and straighten. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Kiroro Peak (NZ) Began awkwardly and shifted in. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Prefer To Dance (NZ) Approaching the 1700m, commenced to race keenly and steadied from heels. Ipswich 16/04/2026
 
Race 3 XXXX SIDELINE BEER GARDEN BOOK NOW BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1000M
Esjay Shifted out on jumping. Laid out from the 600m. Laid in near the 350m before being corrected. Laid out near the 150m before being corrected. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Began awkwardly and bumped heavily. Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 03/01/2026
Wondereach Began awkwardly. Over the concluding stages, was inconvenienced when awkwardly placed outside of heels. Warwick Farm 01/04/2026
State In Texas Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 04/04/2026
Hampered near the 600m. Ipswich 14/03/2026
Surprise Honey Passing the 300m, brushed. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Jumped away awkwardly after having its head turned in the barriers and was slow to begin. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. When asked about performance, Rdr stated mare may not have appreciated soft track conditions. Doomben 29/11/2025
Aldolfito Slow to begin. Over-raced approaching 900m. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Passing the 300m, laid in under pressure and brushed. Rdr reported gelding may not have run out distance. Tnr advised intention to drop gelding drop back in distance next start. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 11/10/2025
Outweighed Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 29/03/2026
All Adore Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Balance The Books Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected and was slow to begin. Rdr reported mount failed to travel throughout and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Began awkwardly. Passing the 100m, was obliged to alter course and shift in to improve. When asked about performance, Rdr reported mare raced flat and when asked for an effort did not quicken as anticipated. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Dis Is Heaven Vetted at the barriers. Over raced in the middle stages. Doomben 28/03/2026
Began awkwardly. Near the 800m steadied off heels. Armidale 13/03/2026
 
Race 4 MAGIC MILLIONS BENCHMARK 90 Handicap 1825M
Nellie Leylax (IRE) Began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with another runner. Canberra 08/03/2026
Belvedere Boys Slow to begin. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Royal Randwick 04/11/2025
Don Diego De Vega (FR) Began awkwardly. Rdr reported it was his intention to ride the gelding with cover, however after beginning well he was left racing in the lead, and although it travelled comfortably through the early and middle stages it was disappointing in its failure to close the race off in the straight. Rosehill Gardens 21/03/2026
Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Near the 500m was checked when crowded. Royal Randwick 28/02/2026
The Right Way (NZ) Shortly after the start steadied when racing in restricted room. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Vetted pre-race after arriving late on course due to transport difficulties. Passing the 700m was hampered. Eagle Farm 11/10/2025
Mr Buster (IRE) C/O/T-settle further forward. Settled forward of midfield. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Near 300m, obliged to shift out to improve. Eagle Farm 21/03/2026
So You Are Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Doomben 11/04/2026
Had to be momentarily eased when slightly crowded near the 100m. Armidale 13/03/2026
Warp Speed Raced wide early before being allowed to stride to take up a position outside the leader near the 1300m. Doomben 15/04/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Doomben 28/03/2026
Jenni Moreese Shifted in on straightening, having its hindquarters contacted. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Laid in rounding the home turn. Eagle Farm 21/03/2026
Battleton Began awkwardly, bumped and lost ground. Doomben 15/04/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over raced early. Momentarily inconvenienced and carried wider passing the 250m Doomben 28/03/2026
Kaluakoi Held up round home turn. Disappointed for a run and bumped leaving the 300m. Doomben 15/04/2026
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 03/01/2026
Cavalry Man Began awk. Eagle Farm 25/04/2026
Laid out round turn passing the 500m. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Doomben 11/04/2026
Logan Street Lion (NZ) Passing the 600m, attempted to shift out to improve and after contacted, was disappointed and obliged to race in restricted room for a number of strides. Doomben 28/03/2026
I'm Heroic COT - further forward. Began awk, settled at the rear. Eagle Farm 25/04/2026
Began awkwardly. When asked about tactics adopted, Rdr advised shortly after jumping, was surprised with another runner leading and after mount established a position outside leader, elected to restrain to take up a position with cover rather than making use of mount to go forward. Doomben 15/04/2026
La Cometa (NZ) Obliged to race in restricted room over the concluding stages & was not tested over the final 50m. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
Slow to begin. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Koruto Began to improve into the race from the 600m point. Forced to ease off heels at the top of the straight and then in the home straight was dictated outward, losing ground and momentum, when approaching the 100m was then forced to redirect mount, finishing the race off well. Dalby 25/04/2026
Obliged to alter course leaving the 200m and was obliged to shift in to improve. Doomben 11/04/2026
Victory Command (NZ) Slow to begin. Rdr reported mount would have appreciated a more genuine tempo being set in the middle stages. Held up for a short distance round home turn. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
Slow to begin. Gatton 10/04/2026
 
Race 5 XXXX QTIS 3YO Quality Handicap 1300M
State Visit C/O/T-settle further forward. Ridden accordingly. Had near fore plate refitted at gates. Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Raced very wide and without cover throughout the event. Rosehill Gardens 21/03/2026
Icarian Dream Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until the 300m, shifted out and contacted. Doomben 11/04/2026
Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Warwick Farm 11/03/2026
Little Fella Rdr reported gelding became worked up pre-race, which was detrimental to its finishing efforts. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Doomben 15/04/2026
Camelight Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 14/12/2025
Venom Rush Raced three-wide without cover throughout. Unsuccessfully protested against winner. Shifted out & away from winner passing 100m.. Ipswich 16/04/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 05/04/2026
Kohler Kid Unable to obtain clear racing room until a point near the 400m. Rockhampton 12/04/2026
Duomo Near the 500m, became momentarily unbalanced. In the early part of the home straight, had difficulty obtaining clear running. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
Adorable Thought Slow to begin. Shortly after straightening raced in restricted room for a number of strides. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 03/01/2026
He's Tru Blue (GB) Slow to begin. Round home turn, improved onto heels & steadied. Eagle Farm 04/04/2026
Power Reece Began awkwardly. Over-raced early. Had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 15/11/2025
Kokatahi (NZ) Bumped on jumping. Doomben 28/03/2026
State Opera Near the 1400m, whilst over-racing, steadied when awkwardly placed at heels. Had difficulty obtaining clear running for a short distance passing the 300m. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
Began awkwardly, bumped and lost ground. Passing the 1110m, steadied after improving onto heels. Over raced throwing its head up for the majority. Doomben 06/12/2025
Queen Jeddah Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
 
Race 6 SEVEN DALRELLO STAKES 1000M
Itchintogo Began very awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
Seeiaye Passing the 150m shifted out abruptly, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and correct the colt. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Wyong 10/12/2025
The Next Episode Reared as the start was effected amd made contact with the barrier partition, then shifted in abruptly, made contact with rnr and lost considerable ground (4L). A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Royal Randwick 04/04/2026
Held up from the 350m until passing the 200m. Warwick Farm 11/03/2026
Lucky Pat Bumped round home turn. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Barracks Rdr reported the gelding initially travelled satisfactorily, however approaching the 600m commenced to race very keenly and had to be shifted out off heels. Std was inclined to lay in over the final 100m and proved difficult to fully test. Hawkesbury 14/04/2026
Shifted in on jumping and bumped another runner. Raced keenly through the early and middle stages. Rider reported that the colt hung out in the home straight, particularly over the final 200m and proved difficult to test. Trainer’s representative was advised that a warning would be placed on the colt's record in respect to its racing manners. Newcastle 28/02/2026
Dream Roca (NZ) Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Capital Illusion Approaching the 100m was steadied off heels. Warwick Farm 15/04/2026
Win Star Raced keen early and near the 900m got its head up when being steadied from heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/12/2025
Just A Duchess Bumped shortly after the start. Steadied from heels leaving the 800m. A post-race vet exam revealed a laceration to the off foreleg. Doomben 15/04/2026
Star Of The Bar Slow to begin. Raced very greenly and wide without cover throughout. Laid out under pressure in the home straight when under riding. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
 
Race 7 TICKETMASTER QUEENSLAND GUINEAS 1600M
State Visit C/O/T-settle further forward. Ridden accordingly. Had near fore plate refitted at gates. Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Raced very wide and without cover throughout the event. Rosehill Gardens 21/03/2026
Brave Monarch Shifted in on jumping away. Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Held up round home turn until approaching the 300m. Approaching the 200m, was obliged to ease wider. Eagle Farm 04/04/2026
Call Da Vinci Began awkwardly and hampered. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight after becoming awkwardly placed at heels. Leaving the 200m, bumped on a number of occasions, having its hindquarters contacted and shifting out. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Laid in under pressure in the home straight and passing the 100m, Rdr obliged to stop and straighten. Aquis Park Gold Coast 14/03/2026
Spanish Treasure Blundered on jumping away. Rdr dropped whip near the 100m. Laid out over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 04/04/2026
Options Shifted in on jumping and bumped, and was then shifted behind runners from the outside barrier. Royal Randwick 11/04/2026
Rider stated he was somewhat disappointed in the performance of the colt which may appreciate tracks with more give. Co-trainer indicated horse may not have run out a strong 2500m and advised that the colt would be spelled. Flemington 01/11/2025
Kilman (NZ) COT: To be ridden further forward near midfield; led. Rdr reported as notified to Stewards he was instructed to ride the gelding in a more forward position. He said, however, that due to the moderate tempo in the early stages and when another runner did not press for the lead, he allowed his mount to stride forward into the lead and as a result settled further forward than intended. Royal Randwick 04/04/2026
Bingi COT: To be ridden conservatively; settled off-pace. Royal Randwick 04/04/2026
Rdr reported the colt raced too keenly in the lead and refused to settle. Rosehill Gardens 21/03/2026
Special Artist Raced wide. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Inconvenienced and forced wider leaving the 1200m. Held up for clear running passing the 150m and after improving into a narrow run passing the 100m had its hindquarters contacted whilst racing in restricted room. A post race vet exam revealed several lacerations to both hindlimbs. Doomben 28/03/2026
Autumn King Bumped on jumping, and was then shifted behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier. Laid out rounding the home turn. Royal Randwick 11/04/2026
Shifted out on jumping and bumped. Beaumont Newcastle 23/03/2026
Duomo Near the 500m, became momentarily unbalanced. In the early part of the home straight, had difficulty obtaining clear running. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
Another Cashie Began awkwardly and shifted out. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Began awkwardly. When questioned, Rdr explained as gelding was first up and drawn very wide, asked to be conservative from the gate in an effort for the gelding to finish the race off-said after beginning awkwardly, shifted in behind the field, settled at the rear, gradually made ground toward the 600m and was obliged to race wide making the home turn-added when under pressure in the straight mount made solid ground but given gelding was obliged to race wide from the 600m and resuming from a break, was satisfied with the performance. Aquis Park Gold Coast 04/04/2026
Summation Began awkwardly. Rdr reported mount raced greenly throughout. Doomben 22/04/2026
Vandevelde Began awkwardly. Contacted on the hindquarters and turned in approaching the winning post. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
Bumped on jumping. Doomben 06/12/2025
Snitzel Dancer Began awkwardly. Shortly after was taken out. Hawkesbury 07/03/2026
Tupakara Obliged to alter course and shift out approaching the 100m in order to improve. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
 
Race 8 LADBROKES VICTORY STAKES 1200M
Uncommon James Over-raced in the middle stages. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Private Harry On jumping was bumped. A post-race vet exam revealed the gelding to be lame (2/5) in the near-foreleg. Tnr was advised that a vet clearance will be required before it is permitted to race/barrier trial again. Stewards will follow up on the post-race condition of it in the days subsequent. Royal Randwick 04/10/2025
When qst re performance, rdr std mnt knuckled on jumping & then soon after was crowded, & as result was required to ride it along for a short distance to have it race in a prominent position, as per usual racing pattern. Std mnt travelled strongly through mid stages, & when placed under pressure soon after straightening it failed to respond & did not close race off. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr expressed some disappointment with performance & felt the entire was unsuited being ridden along in early stages, which caused it to travel too strongly mid-race. Royal Randwick 20/09/2025
Hidden Wealth Bumped near the 600m and became unbalanced. Raced wide. Momentarily inconvenienced on entering the home straight. Leaving the 200m, became awkwardly placed on heels whilst weakening. Rdr reported gelding did not appreciate racing amongst other runners and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
Warnie (IRE) Raced wide without cover from the 700m. Southside Cranbourne 22/11/2025
Payline Shortly after jumping away became awkwardly placed on heels. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight approaching the 200m raced in restricted room before passing the 150m, shifted in to improve into clear running. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
Pereille Laid out under pressure over the final 100m. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and was obliged to shift out approaching the 300m to improve. Eagle Farm 27/12/2025
Lady Of Camelot Raced wide and without cover from the 1000m. Rosehill Gardens 15/03/2025
In Flight Shifted out on jumping and bumped. Royal Randwick 11/04/2026
In the middle stages commenced to race keenly and after passing the 600m was checked when improving to the inside. Rosehill Gardens 21/03/2026
Abounding Began awkwardly and shifted in making heavy contact with another runner. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Rdr reported as the start was effected the mare lowered its head and, as a result, was slow to begin and settled at the rear of the field. Royal Randwick 07/03/2026
Splash Back (FR) On jumping lost ground when badly crowded for room. Rdr stated his mnt settled further back than was intended due to crowding at the start. He said when endeavouring to identify a clear run in the straight he was unable to place the mare under full pressure until near the 100m where he improved into a tight run. Royal Randwick 11/04/2026
Slow to begin. Flemington 01/11/2025
 
Race 9 SKY RACING BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1400M
Mahagoni (GB) Leaving the 1000m, steadied after improving onto heels whilst over-racing. Raced wide. Doomben 11/04/2026
Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 22/03/2025
Keitel Slow to begin. Rdr reported mount failed to travel and has come to the end of its preparation. A post-race vet exam revealed the gelding to be stepping short. Gelding going for a spell. Doomben 06/12/2025
Near the 600m, was inconvenienced and carried wider. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Living Free Over raced early. Rdr reported gelding is better suited being ridden with cover. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 28/03/2026
Weigall Tiger Laid out under pressure. Eagle Farm 21/03/2026
Charcoals From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Rosehill Gardens 28/03/2026
COT: To settle further forward; settled midfield. On jumping was hampered when crowded for room. Kembla Grange 13/03/2026
Robrick Bumped on jumping away. Post race vets - EIPH on scope. Flemington 13/09/2025
The Drover Raced wide. A post-race vet exam revealed heat stress and the gelding to be stepping short. Eagle Farm 13/12/2025
Pasima Slow into stride. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running round home turn. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/01/2026
Viminele Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 08/11/2025
Geriatrix C/O/T-further forward. Settled midfield. Doomben 11/04/2026
Shifted out on jumping and heavily bumped. Doomben 28/03/2026
Our Magnus Dropped its head down as the start was effected, severely unbalancing and dislodging Rdr. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Toowoomba 27/03/2026
Harbourmaster Raced in restricted room passing the 50m. Doomben 11/04/2026
Bumped on jumping with BETTCHA THE CROWN. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room for majority of the home straight and became awkwardly placed onto heels over the final stages. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Chayse 'N' Artie Slow to begin. Inclined to lay in, in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 01/01/2026
Cosmo Centaurus Near the 1000m, checked when awkwardly placed on heels. Approaching the winning post was bumped and carried wider. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
True To Form (USA) Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Zondee Began awkwardly and lost ground. Rdr reported gelding made a respiratory noise on pulling up. A post race vet exam failed to reveal any abs, however; stable advised would require a endoscopic exam prior to racing again. Doomben 28/03/2026
Husk Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Royal Randwick 01/11/2025
Flying Embers Rdr permitted to ride 0.5kg over allotted weight. Slow to begin. Royal Randwick 11/04/2026
Slow to begin. Wyong 28/03/2026
Grammar Lad Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 11/04/2026
Over raced in the middle stages. Doomben 28/03/2026
Phenom Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room approaching the 1400m. Rdr could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 11/04/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over raced in middle stages. Obliged to alter course on entering the home straight and shift wider to improve. Doomben 28/03/2026
Sultry Siren Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026