Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

28/03/2026 Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 TAB HOLLINDALE STAKES DAY ON SALE NOW Maiden Plate 1540M
Hopetoun Park Vetted pre-race after kicking a rail behind the barriers. Ipswich 20/03/2026
Significantly slow to begin. Ipswich 14/03/2026
Verbalize Raced keenly in the middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/02/2026
Was fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight. Rockhampton 29/01/2026
Clearly Not Shortly after the start was bumped and became unbalanced. Kilcoy 17/03/2026
Shifted in on jumping and bumped. Commenced to weaken from the 500m and finished a significant distance from the main body of the field. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Trnr advised considering the poor performance, the gelding’s nomination for Provincial Tab meetings would not be accepted until it establishes more competitive form at Country race meetings. Toowoomba 28/02/2026
Namara (NZ) Slow to begin. Coffs Harbour 09/03/2026
Shortly after the start, was bumped by another runner, which shifted in. Tuncurry 21/02/2026
Alkebulan Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Raced wide early until approaching the 900m. Kilcoy 17/03/2026
Crystal Garden Jumped in at the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/02/2026
Kamigamo (NZ) Momentarily raced in restricted room shortly after the start. Kilcoy 17/03/2026
Momory Dipped near the 250m. Ipswich 06/03/2026
 
Race 2 VALE NOEL SMITH Maiden Plate 1900M
Blood Red Shifted out on jumping. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 18/03/2026
Slow to begin. Toowoomba 07/03/2026
Hopetoun Park Vetted pre-race after kicking a rail behind the barriers. Ipswich 20/03/2026
Significantly slow to begin. Ipswich 14/03/2026
Come On Mr Snips Leaving the 300m, bumped. Approaching the 250m, steadied when racing in restricted room and bumped. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
For the majority of the event, raced wide without cover. Aquis Park Gold Coast 28/02/2026
Cooloundra When making ground quickly near the 350m, checked when disappointed for a run. Ipswich 06/03/2026
Raced three-wide without cover early. Sunshine Coast 13/02/2026
Willie Or Wong He Underwent a pre-race vet exam after being fractious in the barriers was passed suitable to start. When qst, rdr std with blinkers on for the first time the gelding began better than expected and took up an early forward position. He said when racing wide, his mnt overraced and rather than restrain, he allowed it to stride forward to the lead near the 1300m. He added further it raced too keenly in the lead and as a result was left without a finishing effort over the concluding stages. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Hawkesbury 07/03/2026
Artistic Touch Raced keen early and passing the 1400m laid out towards heels. Held up for a run from the 200m and went to the end of the race without being fully tested. Doomben 18/03/2026
Passing the 200m was obliged to alter course and shift out to improve into clear running. Doomben 04/03/2026
Blightys Hope (GB) When asked about the tactics, Rdr stated from wide gate and after beginning well, was obliged to press forward and lead-said mare weakened from the 800m, noting this was mare's first attempt over the 2000m distance-added is better suited when ridden with cover. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Ipswich 06/03/2026
Hot Miss C/O/T-attempt to settle further forward. Settled in a midfield position. Approaching the 600m, raced in restricted room and steadied. Near the 250m, bumped heavily and became unbalanced. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Checked at the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/02/2026
Little Lunch (NZ) Rdr reported the mare, which was second up from a spell, was obliged to take up a forward position, which did not suit mount-added when another runner improved to its outside near the 900m and maintained that position for some distance, mount did not appreciate this, however; was not dissatisfied with the overall performance. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/03/2026
Preachabull Raced wide early before striding to lead passing the winning post on the first occasion. Kilcoy 17/03/2026
Two Time Girl Slow to begin. Kilcoy 18/02/2026
Alkebulan Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Raced wide early until approaching the 900m. Kilcoy 17/03/2026
 
Race 3 M & M CAUSER 30 YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1150M
Hollywood Epic Raced three wide with cover throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 08/11/2025
King Of Minto Began awkwardly. Rdr reported mount lunged at the gates prior to start being effected and was slow to begin, adding gelding may not have appreciated track conditions. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Aquis Park Gold Coast 14/03/2026
Blundered on jumping away. Leaving the 200m, commenced to lay in under pressure. Rdr reported after beginning awkwardly, gelding failed to muster early speed and took longer than anticipated to take up a forward racing position however, travelled well once finding the lead, but proved disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 25/02/2026
Spirit Of Brodie Laid in under pressure in the home straight and near the 150m shifted in and bumped before being corrected. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Toowoomba 21/02/2026
Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure over the final 100m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/12/2025
Tarps Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
Laid out under pressure from the 100m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 25/10/2025
Count Nicholas When quest re vigour app stated mount has a short sprint & has performed best when kept on bridle for as long as possible before being asked to sprint. App stated she was inst to ride mount in that manner today, particularly as it was attempting 1200m of which it is suspect. App stated on straightening she encouraged mount along whilst on bridle by slapping down shoulder before placing it under full pressure app 200m. App stated mount found line well ridden in this manner. Stewards review of gelds previous race starts confirmed advice. Explanation accepted. Grafton 05/03/2026
Adalie Began awkwardly and lost ground. Bumped near the 150m. Toowoomba 21/02/2026
Birmingham Slow to begin. Approaching the 900m, steadied from heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 29/11/2025
Devine Falls Raced wide early whilst over racing. Rdr reported mount didn’t travel comfortably at any stage, due to the rain affected track. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 13/03/2026
 
Race 4 THE GRANT GOLDIE MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1050M
Count Nicholas When quest re vigour app stated mount has a short sprint & has performed best when kept on bridle for as long as possible before being asked to sprint. App stated she was inst to ride mount in that manner today, particularly as it was attempting 1200m of which it is suspect. App stated on straightening she encouraged mount along whilst on bridle by slapping down shoulder before placing it under full pressure app 200m. App stated mount found line well ridden in this manner. Stewards review of gelds previous race starts confirmed advice. Explanation accepted. Grafton 05/03/2026
Dusan Raced very wide, without cover, in the early and middle stages. Not tested over the final 100m when a beaten horse. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormality. Grafton 28/10/2025
Began awkwardly. Murwillumbah 14/10/2025
Cat Call Had tongue tie readjusted at gates. Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 22/11/2025
Noted to have lost its off hind plate. Aquis Park Gold Coast 08/11/2025
Charlotte's Here Over raced in the lead early. Ipswich 14/03/2026
Laid out round home turn. Ipswich 03/01/2026
Minto's Prince Raced keen early. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/03/2026
Raced wide three throughout with cover. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/02/2026
Call To Courage Slow to begin. Ballina 09/01/2026
Blundered on jumping. Lismore 19/12/2025
Vega Nova Bumped heavily at start, shifted out and made heavy contact with another runner. Over raced early. Ipswich 12/02/2026
Bee Exact Awkwardly placed at heels near the 1000m. Esk 07/03/2026
Laid in under pressure over the final 200m. Ipswich 26/02/2026
Herecomesantorini Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
So Be Inspired Hampered on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/03/2026
Beitsoo Raced in restricted room near the 900m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 04/11/2025
Once A Lady Jockey reported that whilst he had not been issued specific instructions on where to settle with the mare, he did not anticipate it settling in a forward position due to it beginning poorly at each start this preparation. He said that during today’s race, mount began well and he made use of this good start to improve forward and obtain the lead without overly pressuring the mare. Port Macquarie 16/03/2026
Slow to begin. Coffs Harbour 01/03/2026
Sonic Arrow Hampered at the start. Over raced early. Kilcoy 18/02/2026
Xtravagant Gift Bumped at the start. Toowoomba 07/02/2026
 
Race 5 CHOOKIE MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2000M
Watermelon Raced wide until approaching the 1400m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/03/2026
Raced wide early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 28/02/2026
Power Ace Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rdr reported mount was inclined to hang throughout. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Inclined to lay in early. Rdr reported mount was inclined to lay in over the concluding stages. Kilcoy 18/02/2026
Forever Fortune Noted after race, gelding had cast its off fore plate. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 14/02/2026
Smelter (IRE) Inconvenienced shortly after the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
Began awkwardly. Passing the 300m restrained to avoid heels & lost rightful running. Doomben 30/07/2025
Alabama Girl Passing the winning post on the first occasion was checked after becoming awkwardly placed close to heels. Port Macquarie 16/03/2026
Began awkwardly. Near the 50m was hampered and carried wider by another runner, which shifted out slightly. Taree 03/03/2026
Jamcart (NZ) Raced keen early when wide without cover until the 1000m. Toowoomba 07/03/2026
Raced keen early. Toowoomba 28/02/2026
Hell Follows Tightened at the start between runners. Ipswich 06/03/2026
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 13/02/2026
Papal Miss Leaving the 400m, tightened for room and checked. A post-race vet exam revealed lameness in the near foreleg. Vet clearance prior to resuming. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Shifted in at the start. Ipswich 06/03/2026
Seeress Slow to begin then tightened shortly after. Townsville 27/02/2026
Maurita Near the 900m, improved onto heels & steadied. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Slow to begin. Toowoomba 28/02/2026
Flying Rothe Began awkward. Near the 1100m steadied from heels when the pace of the race slackened Kilcoy 17/03/2026
Brave Boy Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 22/02/2026
Track And Field Slow to begin. Wagga 15/01/2026
Pimpernel Raced three-wide throughout. Gatton 01/03/2026
 
Race 6 TAB WE'RE ON BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1540M
Italian Dancer Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Rdr reported mount was inclined to over-race early and proved difficult to settle-added gelding may benefit from the removal of blinkers next start. Doomben 21/02/2026
Over raced in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 05/02/2026
Ambassadors Obliged to alter course passing the 200m after improving onto heels. Doomben 21/02/2026
Our Orator Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 16/01/2026
Sly Corner (NZ) Resaddled at barriers. Toowoomba 14/03/2026
- Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Picklebet Park Warwick 23/02/2026
Archers Reign Raced keenly early middle stages. Raced wide for the majority. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/02/2026
Effie's Joy Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Inconvenienced near the 300m. Laid in on the entrance to the home straight Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Momentarily held up near the 400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 14/02/2026
Brain Wave When questioned, rdr stated mount was caught very wide, without cover, in early stages before he worked forward to settle outside leader app 1000m. Rdr stated, appreciating tough run mount had in early stages, he endeavoured to keep it travelling on bridle for as long as possible before asking it to sprint app h/home turn. Rdr stated mount failed to respond strongly to his efforts & was plain to the line. Rdr added that his mount raced like a tired horse. P/R vet no ab's. Murwillumbah 12/12/2025
The Wellian Raced keen early. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Aima Sun Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/02/2026
Bumped at the start. Laid out round home turn when placed under pressure. Ipswich 15/01/2026
Brutal Sue Approaching the home turn was held up for a run, before shifting in on straightening; and then approaching the 200m, was again held up, before being eased and shifted out across heels to obtain clear running. Ipswich 20/03/2026
Near the 150m was steadied after improving onto heels and shifted out to obtain clear running. Murwillumbah 01/02/2026
Neoclassicism Bumped on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
State A Fact Carried wider near the 1100m. Gatton 10/02/2026
Coco Jewel Reported after the race, to have lost its off fore plate. Ipswich 20/03/2026
Track And Field Slow to begin. Wagga 15/01/2026