Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

10/02/2026 Gatton



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 QN HOTEL LAIDLEY Maiden Plate 860M
Rainsitpours (GB) Rider stated that his mount travelled well in the early stages however weakened from the 600m. Adding, in his opinion, the gelding raced flat and may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Coffs Harbour 13/12/2025
Travelled keenly in the early and middle stages. Coffs Harbour 04/12/2025
Amore Sirena Raced wide throughout. Chinchilla 24/05/2025
Bloods A Rushin' Bumped at the start by a runner. Murwillumbah 24/01/2026
Became fractious in barriers prior to the start & vetted. Slow to begin. Ipswich 10/01/2026
Lira Raced greenly whilst weakening in the home straight. Rdr reported mare felt awkward in its action. A post vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 16/01/2026
Scottville Scooter Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up in the early stages of the home straight until a point near the 400m. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Synergize Raced three-wide throughout. After the 300m was inconvenienced. Nowra 23/02/2025
Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages when racing wide without cover. Kembla Grange 08/02/2025
Thrill Seeker BLED 1st time-banned from racing for 3 months. Ipswich 24/04/2025
Lonesome Star Reared on jumping. Near the 1100m, steadied after over racing onto heels and obliged to alter course to the outside. Laid out round home turn passing the 500m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 31/01/2026
 
Race 2 BARRIER REEF POOLS QTIS Three-Years-Old BM58 Handicap 1400M
Mishani Comrade Raced wide throughout. Doomben 14/01/2026
Sleepy Joe Began awkwardly. Shifted out under pressure during the early stages. Dalby 30/01/2026
Swanfels Laid out under pressure over the final 100m. Picklebet Park Warwick 22/01/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
Lift'n'mehigher Near the 1100m, raced in restricted room and steadied. Gatton 25/01/2026
Mishani Steller Raced wide for the majority. Picklebet Park Warwick 22/01/2026
Nasiron Race wide without cover. Ipswich 31/01/2026
Dubble Hussle Raced three wide without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Kilcoy 26/01/2026
Vetted pre-race after having raced in the previous five days. Began awkwardly, shifted in, bumped and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 11/01/2026
Kachina Girl Slow to begin. Kilcoy 26/01/2026
Ran out rounding the first turn. Momentarily eased when tightened for room rounding the home turn. Ballina 26/12/2025
Oh Pretty Emma Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority. Picklebet Park Warwick 26/12/2025
Leaving the 900m, taken & steadied. Raced wide for the majority. Tightened for room near the 600m. Gatton 05/12/2025
 
Race 3 NOLANS INTERSTATE TPT GATTON Maiden Plate 1400M
Alzurri Steadied from heels approaching the 1000m. Ipswich 26/11/2025
Call Sign Raced wide and laid in, during the early stages of the event. Dalby 30/01/2026
Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Doomben 01/04/2025
Concador Began awkwardly. Raced wide early before being allowed to stride to take up a position outside the lead passing the 1400m. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Vetted pre-race. Shifted near-fore plate enroute to barriers & was refitted. Rdr reported not intention to lead, however after being caught wide early, allowed mount to stride and settle in a leading position approaching the winning post on the first occasion. Doomben 14/01/2026
Linwar Got its head up when being steadied to avoid heals near the 1000m. Raced wide with cover throughout. Doomben 29/01/2026
Dual Mastery Began awkwardly. Raced keen early. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Beaudesert 31/12/2025
Sicilian Warrior Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up for clear running for a short distance approaching the 200m before shifting wider to obtain clear running. Picklebet Park Warwick 22/01/2026
Began awkwardly and then slow into stride. Toowoomba 03/01/2026
Lonhro's Shadow Raced keenly in the early and middles stages. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Passing the 100m, when laying in, was eased when racing close to heels. Rider reported that the mare raced greenly and would derive benefit from today’s race experience. bet365 Colac 20/12/2025
Skieda When being steadied approaching the 1000m, got its head up and was awkwardly placed close to heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/01/2026
C/O/T-further forward. Settled at the lead. Aquis Park Gold Coast 27/12/2025
Wimoweh Held up round home turn. Rdr reported mare over-raced with blinkers & recommended their removal for next start. Tnr said would consider gear change as well as a step up in distance. Ipswich 20/08/2025
Global Currency Shifted out on jumping and bumped heavily. Picklebet Park Warwick 22/01/2026
Shortfastloud Failed to go the early speed and dropped back to race at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Dalby 30/01/2026
Stewards conceded to a request made by rider to ride 0.5kg over the allotted weight of 55.5kg, in accordance with the hot weather policy. Slow to begin. Moree 20/12/2025
Bad Boy Boone Raced wide with cover throughout. Leaving the 1000m, steadied from heels when the pace of the race slackened and shifted out. Ipswich 10/01/2026
Vetted pre-race-kicked behind gates. Kilcoy 19/12/2025
It Is What It Is Vetted pre-race. In the early stages, raced ungenerously and passing the 1000m, laid in and was checked. Ipswich 13/11/2025
Icey When QUSTD, rdr stated that her INSTN were to be pos from the gates & lead if possible. She stated that the mare began well, however when rounding the first turn her mount began to pull & while she attempted to restrain, the mare failed to respond. After viewing the patrol films, rdr agreed that there was an extended margin between her mount & the rest of the field and that she should have made a greater effort to restrain & travel at a more suitable tempo.Stewards accepted explanation. Rdr advised to ride her mount in a manner that leaves no room for query. Tnr confirmer INSTN. PR vet no abs. Deepwater 24/01/2026
Near the 1000m, steadied from heels. Raced keenly in the middle stages. When tiring round home turn, restrained to avoid heels. Ipswich 10/01/2026
 
Race 4 2026 MEMORIAL RACE DAY FRIDAY 10th APRIL Class 2 Handicap 1600M
Fire And Light Slow to begin. Ipswich 31/01/2026
Bumped on entering the home straight. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Spirit Of Nurai Bumped on jumping away. Over-raced in the middle stages. Raced 3 wide from the 1100m. Rdr reported after losing helmet cover early, goggles displaced near the 1300m and as a result, elected to shift wider to avoid kick back, which was affecting vision. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
Trusty Bandit Bumped with HEAVENLY LOVE after the start was affected. Between the 500m and the 300m was awkward in its action and wouldn’t stride out. Jky F Larson advised the racing surface between the 500m and the 400m was loose and he had to ease at that point. He added in his opinion, the horse wasn’t suited to the racing surface and when the gelding was asked for an effort to improve into the race, it failed to respond. Dalby 30/01/2026
Vacillation Near the 600m, was held up for clear running when awkwardly placed on heels before shifting out to obtain clear running near the 450m. Gatton 25/01/2026
Magadan Raced wide early before being permitted to stride to obtain the leading position near the 1400m. Bumped on the entrance of the home straight. Eased down in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed lameness in the near foreleg. Vet clearance prior to next racing. Gatton 28/06/2025
Arduous Near the 1200m, whilst over racing, eased. Picklebet Park Warwick 22/01/2026
A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Kembla Grange 01/08/2025
State A Fact Slow to begin. Lost the off fore plate. Gatton 25/01/2026
Ancient Mission Contacted at the start and lost ground. Approaching the 200m, disappointed for a run and held up before shifting in. Gatton 25/01/2026
Oakfield Eagle Blundered on jumping. Gatton 21/12/2025
 
Race 5 BOWE'S ELECTRICAL GATTON BM60 Handicap 1400M
Reggie's Folly Slow to begin. Steadied when racing in restricted room near the 1100m. Gatton 25/01/2026
When asked about tactics, Rdr reported after beginning only fairly, elected to settle further back than anticipated, rather than being caught wide. Ipswich 17/12/2025
Sly Corner (NZ) Near the 1100m steadied and lost ground when racing in restricted room. Gatton 25/01/2026
Innervisions Slow to begin. Doomben 17/01/2026
Raced keenly when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover leaving the 1000m. Picklebet Park Warwick 26/12/2025
Loose Unit Slow to begin. Kilcoy 26/01/2026
Lightning Strikes Began awkwardly. Steadied from heels near the 800m. Over-raced in the middle stages. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Near the 900m, obliged to steady from heels and inconvenienced. Kilcoy 02/01/2026
Trusty Bandit Bumped with HEAVENLY LOVE after the start was affected. Between the 500m and the 300m was awkward in its action and wouldn’t stride out. Jky F Larson advised the racing surface between the 500m and the 400m was loose and he had to ease at that point. He added in his opinion, the horse wasn’t suited to the racing surface and when the gelding was asked for an effort to improve into the race, it failed to respond. Dalby 30/01/2026
Toba Vetted pre-race. Raced keen early and near the 1100m, steadied from heels and shifted out wider. Raced in restricted room over the final 30m and was unable to be tested. Gatton 25/01/2026
War Too All Bumped at the start. Ipswich 03/01/2026
Coney Island Baby Began awkwardly. Ipswich 03/01/2026
Arduous Near the 1200m, whilst over racing, eased. Picklebet Park Warwick 22/01/2026
A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Kembla Grange 01/08/2025
Island Magic Blundered shortly after the start. Picklebet Park Warwick 22/01/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority. Kilcoy 02/01/2026
Pintura Rosa (FR) Stood flat footed and lost significant ground. Further barrier cert prior to resuming racing again. Gatton 29/04/2025
 
Race 6 LOCKYER VALLEY PAINTING 0 - 55 Handicap 1400M
Bole Le Bumped shortly after the start with RARE MOON and then over raced from the 1200m with Jky G Cartwright having to restrain her mount. Jky G Cartwright reported the horse over raced for the majority of the event. Dalby 30/01/2026
Near the 900m, raced keenly when restraining for cover. Near the 600m, carried wider. Ipswich 15/01/2026
Butwedid Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 11/01/2026
Azuki Near the 1400m steadied when racing tight. Ipswich 21/04/2025
Thunderous Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure in the straight. Ballina 16/01/2026
Began awkwardly. Held up for a run from the 400m until near the 250m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 27/12/2025
Miss Highfalutin (NZ) Began awkwardly and was taken in and bumped shortly after the start. Passing the 1300m, steadied to avoid heels. Rdr reported mare sprinted for a short distance on straightening but failed to let down as expected and was disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/12/2025
Bringme Slow to begin. Toowoomba 29/11/2025
Began awkwardly and shortly after the start contacted hindquarters. Ipswich 20/11/2025
Little Vain Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 300 – 100m. Picklebet Park Warwick 22/01/2026
Husson's Revenge Bumped on jumping. Rdr reported mount failed to respond from riding from the 400m and proved disappointing. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Kilcoy 26/01/2026
Shackamaxon Raced wide for the majority. After race, noted mare had lost its right fore plate. Ipswich 15/01/2026
Bumped at the start. Kilcoy 02/01/2026
 
Race 7 RDO EQUIPMENT GATTON 0 - 55 Handicap 1400M
Magadan Raced wide early before being permitted to stride to obtain the leading position near the 1400m. Bumped on the entrance of the home straight. Eased down in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed lameness in the near foreleg. Vet clearance prior to next racing. Gatton 28/06/2025
Standlee Shifted in, bumped, and became unbalanced. Raced wide from the 700m. Gatton 25/01/2026
Tickle My Tosen From the wide gate was allowed to shift across and obtain cover at the back of the field. Gatton 25/01/2026
Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
Rothweiler Shifted out at the start and bumped. Near the 150m was bumped and became unbalanced. Toowoomba 03/01/2026
Momentarily held up for clear running on the entrance of the home straight before shifting in. Gatton 21/12/2025
Ed I Am Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight and near the 200m bumped. Rdr stated gelding failed to respond to riding when placed under pressure from the 400m and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Gatton 25/01/2026
Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Gatton 21/12/2025
Calvary Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped a runner. Murwillumbah 24/01/2026
Near the 1100m got its head up when steadied from the heels of a runner. Ballina 14/11/2025
Hayaku Began awkwardly. Murwillumbah 01/02/2026
Slow to begin. Murwillumbah 24/01/2026
Resolute Lady Slow to begin. Held up for clear run from the 150m. When asked about tactics, Rdr stated instructed from wide barrier to restrain to a position midfield with cover, however when inside runners showed more speed than expected, settled more rearward than intended-added near the 600m, considered making a wide run, however at that point, runner in front then shifted wider and was mindful of having to make such a wide run at this stage of the race. Kilcoy 02/01/2026
Lissaro (NZ) Bumped on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast 22/11/2025
Kindly (NZ) Raced wide throughout. Near the 600m was bumped and taken wider on the track. Toowoomba 03/01/2026
Exceed The Sky At the start was hampered by a runner. Murwillumbah 24/01/2026
Vizstar Was bumped on jumping by another runner, which shifted out. Approaching the 1200m, restrained momentarily to regain his offside iron. Deepwater 24/01/2026
Half Moon Roo Momentarily raced in restricted room approaching the 1300m. Raced wide from the 600m. Kilcoy 26/01/2026
Track And Field Slow to begin. Wagga 15/01/2026
Slow to begin. Gundagai 02/01/2026
Maxie Tap (NZ) Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 11/01/2026
 
Race 8 LADBROKES MEGA MULTI 0 - 55 Handicap 1100M
Copper Sunset Bumped by SEEBURG shortly after the start. Dalby 30/01/2026
Approaching the 550m, steadied from heels. Picklebet Park Warwick 22/01/2026
Qickwit Warning for barrier manners after proving difficult to load. Bumped on jumping. Gatton 21/12/2025
High Security Bumped at the start with ABOUT RIGHT. Approaching 200m, improved onto the heels of ABOUT RIGHT, clipped that gelding’s heels and fell. Dalby 30/01/2026
checked and lost ground near the 800m. Goondiwindi 19/07/2025
My Sicada Difficult to load and delayed the start. Barrier cert prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Bumped approaching the 600m before being bumped heavily soon after and becoming momentarily unbalanced. A post-race vet exam revealed a mildly slow recovery. Toowoomba 30/08/2025
Sweetpea Moochi Shortly after the start was checked when crowded for room between a runner, which shifted out and another runner. Deepwater 24/01/2026
Revitup Charlie Raced wide for the majority. Dalby 30/01/2026
Passing the 700m, whilst over racing, steadied from heels. Near the 250m, shifted out. Sunshine Coast 09/01/2026
Mother Joy Shifted out abruptly on jumping. Wagga Riverside 24/05/2025
Torvecchio Slow to begin. Raced keenly through the middle stages. Rider reported that the mare laid out throughout the event proving difficult to ride out in his normal manner. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Tatura 22/11/2025
Dashing Hope Began awkwardly and shifted in. Held up near the 300m and shifted out to improve. Sunshine Coast 16/01/2026
Ilana The First Leaving the 1300m, commenced to race keenly and when being restrained, then checked near the 1100m. Rdr reported mare over raced throughout the race. Hung in over the concluding stages. Gatton 25/01/2026
Began awkwardly and was buffeted between runners shortly thereafter. Leaving the 600m, improved onto heels and steadied. Gatton 13/06/2025
Pacific Pirate Raced wide for the majority. Dalby 30/01/2026
Forced wider from the 800m Goondiwindi 19/07/2025
Crypt De Pin Held up for clear running from the 350m until the 200m. When asked about performance, Rdr stated mare never travelled comfortably throughout due to the quick tempo, adding horse was not suited to tighter turning track and after being held up for clear running approaching home turn, mount ran on only fairly and was disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Kilcoy 24/08/2025
Headline Legend Shifted out at the start and bumped heavily. Gatton 25/01/2026
Cotto Raced wide and without cover throughout the early and middle stages. Murwillumbah 24/01/2026
Bumped at the start by REVITUP CHARLIE. Long spell due to the horse having a knock to its tendon. Sportsbet Bundaberg 31/08/2024
Sonic Arrow Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Kilcoy 19/12/2025
Began awkwardly. Murwillumbah 12/12/2025
Roaring Success Underwent a pre-race vet exam after racing in Townsville on Saturday the 19th of July. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rider stated that the gelding didn’t handle the quick back up and was its first start on a dirt track. Trainer concurred with the comments of the rider. Blackall 21/07/2025
Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Townsville 19/07/2025