Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

08/08/2026 Eagle Farm



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1800M
I Am The Empire (IRE) A post-race vet exam of the gelding, which weakened in the home straight after leading, revealed no abnormalities. Kensington 10/06/2026
Social Outcast Shifted out on jumping. Obliged to alter course to secure clear running passing the 200m. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Moonshine Run Held up for clear running from approaching the 500m until passing the 400m. Gatton 27/06/2026
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
Bluepinot C/O/T-settle further back. Settled midfield. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 01/08/2026
C/O/T-further forward, ridden accordingly. Doomben 18/07/2026
Man Of The Town Over-raced early when the pace of the race slackened. Passing the 900m, after improving onto heels, shifted wider. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Slow to begin and tightened for room shortly after the start. Over-raced during the middle stages. Doomben 11/07/2026
Smart As Smart Raced wide early. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Doomben 11/07/2026
Diana's Affair C/O/T-further forward. Ridden accordingly, led. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Shifted wider near the 600m. Had difficulty obtain clear running during the early stages of the home straight before shifting wider near the 200m. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages and was awkwardly placed at heels. Rdr reported mount was not suited to the stop start nature of the event, which may have had a detrimental effect on the performance. Doomben 11/07/2026
Think Like Paddy (NZ) Began only fairly. Grafton 12/07/2026
Barbray Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 26/07/2026
Our Turn Now (NZ) Began awkwardly. Apprentice C. Sutherland reported that in his opinion, the gelding failed to handle the tight turning track. Gatton 27/06/2026
Big Ticket Boy Held up in the early part of the home straight. Sunshine Coast 19/07/2026
Thinking Gold Rdr reported mount was not suited to the fast early tempo of race-added gelding was unable to make ground when placed under pressure. Doomben 01/08/2026
 
Race 2 BECOME A BRC MEMBER BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 2400M
Tapildoodledo (NZ) When questioned re seemingly improved performance, Tnr said with drop back in grade from its last start, along with apprentice 2kg claim, was confident of a forward showing. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Raced three-wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Chillaxing (IRE) Over-raced in the middle stages. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Doomben 11/07/2026
Trapalanda (IRE) Approaching the 400m became badly unbalanced after making contact with another runner when improving into a tight run. Near the 250m was checked when disappointed for a run, then remained held up and was again checked near the 150m when disappointed for a tight run. Continued to be held up for clear running until approaching the 50m. Canterbury Park 08/07/2026
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
Captain Maverick (IRE) C/O/T-further forward. Settled outside of the lead. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Over-raced early. When the pace slackened near the 1000 again commenced to over-race before shifting wider to avoid heels and raced wide from that point onwards. Doomben 11/07/2026
Connecticut Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 1800m was placed in restricted room, contacting rail. Rdr reported gelding may not have appreciated quick back up and raced flat. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Began awkwardly. Doomben 18/07/2026
Benzino Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 01/08/2026
Farwest Slow to begin. Doomben 11/07/2026
Demarcay (GB) Shifted out under pressure over the final 50m. Aquis Beaudesert 07/07/2026
Artful Girl Approaching the 800m, when the pace of the race slackened, shifted three wide in order to improve. Doomben 01/08/2026
Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Doomben 18/07/2026
Sunny Disposition Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 19/07/2026
Raced wide throughout. Aquis Beaudesert 07/07/2026
 
Race 3 COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY 15 AUGUST No Metro Wins Handicap 1000M
The Fixer Slow to begin. Leaving the 200m, was obliged to alter course in order to improve. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 25/07/2025
Bonded Affair Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced fiercely near the 1000m and shifted wider. Continued to over-race badly and allowed to improve to the lead near the 600m. Official prior to racing again. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Paleface Ringo Raced wide without cover throughout. Doomben 22/07/2026
Just prior to the start being effected, the gelding put its head down and consequently when the gates opened, lost considerable ground (5L). Ipswich 08/07/2026
Shako Restrained from heels of weakening runner from the 500m and was then held up for a short distance until near the 450m Sunshine Coast 05/12/2025
Spirit Of Brodie Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/07/2026
When under pressure from the 200m, laid in. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/07/2026
Eagle Hawk Star Bounded on jumping. Checked from heels near the 150m. Grafton 05/07/2026
Lady Wardell Hampered and steadied shortly after the start. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Provance Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Rdr stated gelding raced dour and proved disappointing. Sunshine Coast 29/03/2026
Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 14/03/2026
King Jester Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Toowoomba 18/07/2026
Mercian Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Manpower A pre-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which made contact with a fence whilst leaving the enclosure, passed it fit to race. The loading of the gelding was delayed whilst staff located and refitted its near-side bubble cheeker. Proved difficult to load. Warning issued on barrier manners. Bumped heavily, and unbalanced, on jumping. Grafton 16/07/2026
Commenced very awkwardly. Over-raced in the early & middle stages. Passing the 200m shifted in & had to be eased when close to the heels of HIDDEN NUGGET. Shifted out under riding in the straight. 3rd place $1.70 fav. App Youngberry reported that her mount raced keenly & this may have been detrimental to the gelding’s finish. Toowoomba 03/07/2026
King Of The Jungle App R Thorburn reported the gelding travelled well, felt good in the run but when he asked for an effort, failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. He added the track surface may not have suited his mount. Dalby 30/01/2026
A post race vet exam revealed superficial abrasions to both hindlegs consistent with being galloped on. Sunshine Coast 09/01/2026
It's Raining Again C/O/T-further back from the wide barrier. Ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Eagle Farm 02/08/2025
Humphree Bear Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
Cryoseisms Began awkwardly. Shortly after the start was hampered and buffeted between KRACKACAN and DON’T TOUCH and lost ground as a result. Held up for clear running upon entering the home straight. Rockhampton 09/07/2026
 
Race 4 THE DROULERS CHEZ POCKETTE CUP QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1000M
Star Of Jamaica After passing the 300m laid out and made contact with another runner. Approaching the 100m was hampered. Rdr reported over the concluding stages his mnt laid out under pressure. Rosehill Gardens 14/03/2026
Underwent a pre-race vet exam after it was found to have blood in its mouth behind the barriers, and was passed suitable to race. Royal Randwick 28/02/2026
Touch Base Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Approaching the 50m, laid in and brushed rail. Warning for being difficult to load. Toowoomba 18/07/2026
Raced wide throughout. Toowoomba 21/02/2026
Star Of The Bar Laid out round home turn and again when placed under pressure over the final 100m. Ipswich 29/04/2026
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
Run Like A Girl Fractious in barrier - pre race vet. Shifted out under pressure near the 50m, resulting in its rider having to stop and straighten. Doomben 27/05/2026
Maria Clara Raced with its head up early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 27/06/2026
Profit In Paradise C/O/T-from the wide barrier, to be ridden further back. Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Settled at the rear of the field. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Official trial prior to next racing (barrier manners). Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Passing the 900m, got its head up when being steadied from heels. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Rdr could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/06/2026
Queen Olympias When under pressure in the home straight, laid out. Aquis Park Gold Coast 25/07/2026
Tale Of Tass Began awkwardly. Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight. Rockhampton 09/07/2026
 
Race 5 MEKKA RACEDAY 22 AUGUST BENCHMARK 72 Handicap 1200M
Spirit Of Brodie Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/07/2026
When under pressure from the 200m, laid in. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/07/2026
Acappella Sun Began awkwardly, shifted in and was then hampered. Obliged to alter course and shift wider on entering the home straight to obtain clear running. Laid in over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 21/03/2026
Stanislaus Shifted out at the start. Passing the 1100m, steadied when awkwardly placed close to heels. After race, noted to have lost the near fore plate Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/07/2026
Shortly after the start, steadied from heels when being restrained to obtain a position closer to rail. Rdr could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance. Tnr advised to be sent for a spell. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/02/2026
Count Nicholas Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/07/2026
Arctic Legend Began only fairly. Bumped wider passing the 700m. When questioned, rider stated that, from a wide barrier, his mount was obliged to race three wide, without cover, in a position worse than midfield. Rider stated his mount failed to travel strongly in the early and middle stages and he was required to continually encourage it along to hold its position. Rider stated his mount only ground its way to the line down the straight and he was of the opinion that a tough run, on heavy track conditions, was too taxing on the gelding. Vet no abs. Coffs Harbour 15/02/2026
Raced keenly during the early and middle stages. Rider was reminded of his obligations under AR132(6)(b) regarding use of the whip above shoulder height. Murwillumbah 01/02/2026
Not Surprised JAA Morphettville 09/05/2026
King Jester Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Toowoomba 18/07/2026
Mercian Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Manpower A pre-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which made contact with a fence whilst leaving the enclosure, passed it fit to race. The loading of the gelding was delayed whilst staff located and refitted its near-side bubble cheeker. Proved difficult to load. Warning issued on barrier manners. Bumped heavily, and unbalanced, on jumping. Grafton 16/07/2026
Commenced very awkwardly. Over-raced in the early & middle stages. Passing the 200m shifted in & had to be eased when close to the heels of HIDDEN NUGGET. Shifted out under riding in the straight. 3rd place $1.70 fav. App Youngberry reported that her mount raced keenly & this may have been detrimental to the gelding’s finish. Toowoomba 03/07/2026
Naturally Lit Slow to begin. Race wide throughout. Rdr reported mount was not suited to the slow tempo of race. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Luva Flutta Raced wide throughout. Laid out round home turn. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Neverenoughlego Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Inclined to lay inwards under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 09/07/2026
Bumped with TOO MANY KISSES at the start. Raced wide in the early stages. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Inclined to hang outwards rounding the home turn. Mackay 14/05/2026
Billionair Baby Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 12/07/2026
Approaching the 100m, shifted out under pressure and bumped. Doomben 17/06/2026
Electric Arrow Forced wider near the 1000m. Raced wide throughout. A post-race vet exam revealed minor lacerations to the off-fore heel. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Siesta Keen early. Doomben 22/07/2026
Perle De Chocolat Bumped on jumping. Sunshine Coast 26/07/2026
Shifted in on jumping and bumped. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Gosford 02/04/2026
 
Race 6 DRINKWISE No Metro Wins Handicap 1400M
Badgers Nuts (NZ) Travelled keenly in the early and middle stages. Grafton 19/07/2026
Larrikin Rogue Slow to begin. Rdr reported mount proved disappointing when placed under pressure. A post-race vet exam revealed a poor recovery. Vet cert prior to racing again. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Slow to begin. Doomben 11/07/2026
Divine Purpose Began awkwardly and hampered on jumping when PRIDE OF VENUS shifted outwards and PRESOCRATICS shifted inwards. Slow into stride. Rockhampton 09/07/2026
Whisky Dream Hampered on jumping. Doomben 18/07/2026
Forced wider near the 1000m. Near the 800m, shifted in, contacted heels and lost ground. Rdr reported mount laid in throughout. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Astra Star shifted outwards marginally near the 300m. Rockhampton 19/06/2026
Dillinger Slow to begin. Toowoomba 25/07/2026
House Of Cards Slow to begin. Approaching the home turn became held up on heels and was never able to be fully tested when continually disappointed for clear running down the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormality. Grafton 16/07/2026
The Louvre Had some difficulty obtaining clear running at the entrance to the home straight. Approaching the 200m shifted in when a gap had presented between runners. Toowoomba 25/07/2026
Raced wide in the early stages before restraining to shift in to obtain cover near the 800m. Approaching the 250m, checked and alter course to avoid heels. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Gatton 10/07/2026
Gambino Held up for clear running from the 400m until leaving the 200m. Eagle Farm 29/07/2026
Irama Raced keenly in the early stages. Approaching the 600m had to be eased after attempting to shift out making contact with another runner. Toowoomba 25/07/2026
Rdr was at a loss to explain performance gelding, adding mount may have not run out a strong 1625m. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Toowoomba 09/05/2026
Wrigley Field Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 25/07/2026
Jungle Fever Raced wide throughout. Laid in over the final 100m. Sunshine Coast 26/07/2026
Bumped on jumping. Near the 1200m, raced ungenerously when attempting to restrain. Sunshine Coast 19/07/2026
Ring Bearer Raced wide throughout. Rdr reported after beginning only fairly, was unable to secure a position near rail and obliged to race wide. Eagle Farm 04/04/2026
From the 700m, obliged to steady and lost ground from heels of the weakening runner and was unable to improve until approaching the 500m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from entering the home straight until approaching the 200m. Sunshine Coast 13/03/2026
Keiko Say Slow into stride. Raced keen early. Held up from the 500m until shifting in across heels near the 100m into clear running. Aquis Park Gold Coast 25/07/2026
Ready To Ignite Hampered on jumping. Approaching the 1400m, whilst racing keenly, eased after racing close to heels. Doomben 22/07/2026
Over-raced whilst leading during the early and middle stages. Doomben 11/07/2026
 
Race 7 SKY RACING BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1600M
Livalittle (NZ) Passing the 1200m, steadied after improving onto heels when the pace of the race slackened. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Leaving the 600m, attempted to improve between runners and steadied. Obliged to alter course near the 200m to obtain clear running. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Viminele Raced wide throughout. Doomben 11/07/2026
Just Flying Began awkwardly. Doomben 18/07/2026
Zambezi Khan (NZ) Began awkwardly and lost ground. When questioned re tactics, in particular settling in the lead, Rdr said instructed to settle in a handy or midfield position, however, after beginning awkwardly and losing ground, elected to ride mount positively from the wide barrier to improve, to travel comfortably and settle in a leading position. Tnr confirmed instructions. Eagle Farm 29/07/2026
For a short distance passing the 1000m, was awkwardly placed on heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/07/2026
Automne Tree C/O/T-further forward. Ridden accordingly. Bumped on jumping away. Over-raced early. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Larrikin Rogue Slow to begin. Rdr reported mount proved disappointing when placed under pressure. A post-race vet exam revealed a poor recovery. Vet cert prior to racing again. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Slow to begin. Doomben 11/07/2026
Mirra Impact Began awkwardly. Near the 250m was obliged to alter course and shift out to obtain clear running. Doomben 18/07/2026
Had some difficulty obtaining entirely clear running at the entrance to the straight. Toowoomba 03/07/2026
Ocean Zar Bumped on jumping away. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Rdr reported mount didn’t handle the soft racing surface and would take benefit from the run. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Golden Cross Leaving the 300m was obliged to alter course and shift out to improve into clear running. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Raced wide throughout. Doomben 11/07/2026
Whisky Dream Hampered on jumping. Doomben 18/07/2026
Forced wider near the 1000m. Near the 800m, shifted in, contacted heels and lost ground. Rdr reported mount laid in throughout. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Captain Eagle Near the 800m, improved onto heels and steadied. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn. Sunshine Coast 26/07/2026
Laid in during the early part of the straight and, approaching the 200m, raced tight to the outside of a runner. Continued to lay in over the final 200m. Grafton 15/07/2026
Hurricane Lu Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Held up for clear running from the 200m until leaving the 50m. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
 
Race 8 XXXX Class 6 Handicap 1200M
Pre Eminence Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Cosmo Centaurus Blundered on jumping. Rdr rep failed to travel and when placed under pressure from 600m, weakened. Vet exam revealed a slow recovery and mild thumps. Doomben 16/05/2026
Bossed Up Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. Doomben 11/07/2026
Mister Bianco Raced three wide, without cover, in the early and middle stages. Travelled keenly in the middle stages. Grafton 16/07/2026
Raced wide until working forward to outside the lead near the 700m. Eagle Farm 07/03/2026
Facundo Held up for clear running from entering the home straight until passing the 200m. Doomben 22/07/2026
Ser Joh Began awkwardly. Doomben 28/03/2026
Paleface Ringo Raced wide without cover throughout. Doomben 22/07/2026
Just prior to the start being effected, the gelding put its head down and consequently when the gates opened, lost considerable ground (5L). Ipswich 08/07/2026
Electric Arrow Forced wider near the 1000m. Raced wide throughout. A post-race vet exam revealed minor lacerations to the off-fore heel. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Mishani Crown Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Passing the winning post, raced in restricted room and steadied when close to heels. Doomben 22/07/2026
Commenced to weaken from round home turn and finished last. Rdr reported mare has come to the end of its preparation. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Going for a spell. Official trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming. Sunshine Coast 08/02/2026
Fragile Love Fractious in the barriers and prior to the start being effected, Rdr removed right hand from reins and as gates opened, did not have both hands on the reins before quickly taking another hold. As a result, began awkwardly and became unbalanced. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up from round home turn until shifting out near the 250m. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Began awkwardly and contacted. Eagle Farm 01/07/2026
Surprise Honey Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 18/07/2026
Began awkwardly and shifted in. Held up round home until approaching the 100m. Rdr reported after being held up in the home straight, mount failed to quicken over the concluding stages and proved disappointing. Ipswich 20/06/2026
 
Race 9 LADBROKES HOSTED POTS OPEN Handicap 1400M
Anemacore (NZ) Rdr reported mount failed to travel from round home turn and laid in home straight. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Sibaaq (GB) Rdr reported became concerned with the action of mount when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 14/03/2026
Pereille Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running during the early part of the straight before being shifted to the outside of a runner near the 150m. Grafton 15/07/2026
Leaving the 200m, was carried out. Eagle Farm 27/06/2026
Rising Pacific (NZ) Began awkwardly and lost ground. Doomben 18/07/2026
Began very awkwardly and shifted in. Over-raced in the middle stages. Approaching the 1000m, steadied after improving onto heels. Eagle Farm 27/06/2026
Space Tracker (IRE) Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Warby Slow to begin. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 18/07/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced wide. Eagle Farm 27/06/2026
Astero Travelled keenly in the lead approaching and passing the 1000m. Royal Randwick 11/07/2026
When questioned re fast tempo set through early stages, rdr std instructed to obtain a more forward position & had anticipated settling behind leaders. Std after beginning well, to avoid being caught wide without cover, she rode mnt positively & near the 1400m crossed rnrs to her inside & obtained lead on the rail. Std she then tried to restrain mnt to allow another rnr to cross, but her mnt was racing keenly after being ridden positively & did not respond to riding. Added her mnt continued to race keenly through middle stages & did not settle until after the 800m. Rosehill Gardens 27/06/2026
Castillian (NZ) Held up round home turn and in the early part of the home straight. Leaving the 200m when weakening, raced in restricted room. Ipswich 20/06/2026
Edited By Carried wider approaching and round home turn. Rdr was unable to offer an explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/07/2026
Express Payment Held up for clear running round home turn. Sunshine Coast 04/07/2026
Pocket Full Raced wide throughout. Doomben 11/07/2026
Atmosphere Over-raced during the middle stages. Doomben 11/07/2026
Leaving the 1200m tightened for room and contacted the rail. Sunshine Coast 22/02/2026
Mississippi Prince Rdr reported mount did not respond to riding in the home straight and was disappointing. Doomben 11/07/2026
Raced wide until taking a leading position leaving the 1000m. Doomben 23/05/2026
Naval Seal Laid in round home turn. Doomben 28/03/2026
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