Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

02/05/2026 Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 TAB WE'RE ON Maiden Plate 1900M
Benzino Rdr could offer no explanation for the performance of gelding. A post-race vet exam revealed the thumps. Ipswich 16/04/2026
Kick And Win Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Jockey C Meehan reported that his mounts tendency to over race during the event proved detrimental in the geldings finishing chances. Wondai 25/04/2026
Shifted inwards abruptly at the start, hampering MAGIC TYLA. Rockhampton 04/11/2025
Little Lunch (NZ) Held up for clear running from near the 350m until near the 200m. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2026
Approaching the 1600m, laid in, contacted the rail and raced ungenerously for a short distance. Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the home turn. Improved onto heels approaching the finishing line and steadied. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Preachabull Began awkwardly, shifted out. Ipswich 16/04/2026
Shark Park (NZ) Raced keenly in the middle stages. Doomben 15/04/2026
Alkebulan Hampered at the start. For some distance passing the 1500m, got its head up and raced keenly. Ipswich 16/04/2026
Raced wide until the 1000m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Moment Bumped on jumping. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
Promises Made (NZ) Rdr reported not intention to settle in a midfield position, however with the early speed shown by other runners, obliged to settle further back. Doomben 15/04/2026
Rdr could offer no explanation for disappointing performance. A post- race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 06/04/2026
 
Race 2 MEMBERS & MATES 6 JUNE Maiden Plate 1540M
I Am Etoile Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 10/11/2024
Zayyano (NZ) Raced keen early. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2026
Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
Namara (NZ) Bumped at the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Rizu Raced wide throughout. Ipswich 16/04/2026
Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to race. Tuncurry 04/04/2026
Sorutal Stumbled on jumping. Hung inwards in the home straight and was unable to be fully tested. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Moree 17/03/2026
Alkebulan Hampered at the start. For some distance passing the 1500m, got its head up and raced keenly. Ipswich 16/04/2026
Raced wide until the 1000m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Astern Powers Blundered on jumping. Gatton 26/04/2026
Flying Vision Bounded at the start. Murwillumbah 25/04/2026
 
Race 3 HAPPY WEDDING DAY MR & MRS LEE Maiden Plate 1150M
Future Hero Raced three wide without cover throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Made 1500m crossing awkwardly. Toowoomba 25/10/2025
Aerial Artist Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with Mildura Lad. Thereafter raced wide without cover through the early and middle stages. Ballina 14/04/2026
Near the 900m, raced in restricted room for a number of strides and was taken in. Approaching the 200m, put in an awkward stride and became unbalanced. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 04/11/2025
King Of Valhalla Raced keen early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Raced wide throughout. Sportsbet Nanango 04/04/2026
Cairo Queen Raced keen in the middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 29/11/2025
App stated mount raced greenly in early stages & she was required to ride it along with vigour longer than anticipated to establish lead near 1400m. App stated mount enjoyed moderate sectionals in middle stages however travelled keenly within itself. App stated mount sprinted fairly on straightening however peaked app 200m & weakened to line. App stated the manner in which mount raced in e&m stages was too its detriment running out 1700m journey, of which it was attempting for 1st time. P/R vet no ab's. Grafton 21/11/2025
Demes Girl Slow into stride. Gatton 10/04/2026
Began awkwardly and bumped. Sunshine Coast 29/03/2026
Hellarious Near the 1000m commenced to shift in, loosing its position, shifting wider and racing ungenerously. Ipswich 31/10/2025
Approaching the 100m, shifted to the inside into clear running. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/10/2025
Yes Kiss Began Awkwardly. Armidale 25/04/2026
Pfeiffer's Kiss Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Gatton 10/04/2026
Bumped shortly after the start. Passing the 900m, raced in restricted room & steadied. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Gatton 16/10/2025
Queen Of Aces Began awkwardly, shifted in. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/09/2025
Super Johnny Joya Began awkwardly. Over raced in the middle stages. Ipswich 31/10/2025
Thrash A Bully Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/03/2026
Chimborazo Near the 1000m was steadied when momentarily tightened onto the running rail a runner. Murwillumbah 24/01/2026
Brass Band Laid out round home turn. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 26/04/2025
 
Race 4 GLASSHOUSE @ HOLLINDALE BOOK NOW BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1150M
Count Nicholas Began awkwardly and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 25/04/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Approaching and round home turn was held up for a run. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Jungle Fever Bumped at the start. Ipswich 15/01/2026
Leaving the 100m, raced in restricted room and near the 50m steadied. Gatton 21/12/2025
Yes To Excess Began awkwardly and shifted in. Doomben 04/03/2026
Sat back as the start was effected and lost ground. Aquis Beaudesert 18/09/2025
Decadad Steadied after improving onto heels near the 800m. Rdr dropped his whip near the 150m. Coffs Harbour 09/03/2026
Boom Court A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Port Macquarie 16/03/2026
Charlotte's Here Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages. Gatton 26/04/2026
Mishani Quest Rdr reported mount failed to handle track conditions. A post race vet exam revealed mild heat stress and a poor recovery. Kilcoy 11/04/2026
Near the 1100m shied, shifted out and momentarily unbalanced both horse and rider. For a short distance approaching the 900m raced tight. Ipswich 20/03/2026
Fayetta When questioned regarding the performance rider reported that near the 600m the mare made an abnormal respiratory noise, giving the impression it had held its breath, and thereafter weakened noticeably. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare, which finished a distant last, revealed no abnormalities. Trainer was advised the mare must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. Trainer indicated that a decision regarding the mare’s immediate racing future would be made in the coming days Ballina 11/04/2026
Bumped on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/03/2026
Champagne Problems Raced wide without cover throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
 
Race 5 THE HUNTERS PUNTERS CUP BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1150M
Spirit Of Brodie Began awkwardly. Raced keen early. Laid in over the concluding stages and brushed approaching the winning post. Gatton 26/04/2026
Half reared as the gates opened and lost ground. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up for a run from the 400m until the 200m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 04/04/2026
Sea Warning Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Baltray Raced wide throughout. Near the 700m bumped and became unbalanced when racing tight. Again bumped near the 600m. Bumped near the 400m. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2026
Approaching the 900m, steadied when tightened for room. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/03/2026
Immediate When asked about the mare leading, Rdr said instructed to be in a forward position and when crossing & wide, pressed forward to lead. Stable rep confirmed instructions, noting mare had been successful when leading in its previous preparation, although had not done so in its current preparation. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Cast n/fore plate on route to barriers, refitted & vetted. Bumped on jumping. Toowoomba 27/03/2026
Marathia Began awkwardly and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 25/04/2026
Eastown Blundered on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 25/10/2025
Near the 400m, momentarily steadied and taken wider. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 08/10/2025
Cat Call Leaving the 900m steadied when tightened for room. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Cast its off-fore plate in the running. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Raced wide without cover early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
Beitsoo Began awkwardly. Shifted out near the 100m. Sunshine Coast 12/04/2026
Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Albion Square (GB) After being placed in barriers, became fractious and momentarily got off-fore leg up. Gatton 01/03/2026
Rdr reported gelding didn’t feel entirely comfortable in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 24/12/2025
Rock Lobster Raced wide throughout. Gatton 25/01/2026
 
Race 6 SNOWY'S PAINTING BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 2000M
Watermelon Raced wide early. Doomben 22/04/2026
Humanity (IRE) From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Rdr reported when he felt there may have been something amiss with the gelding, he eased it down over the final 250m. A post-race vet exam revealed no obvious abnormalities. Tnr was advised that, bearing in mind the beaten margin of 41 lengths, the gelding would be required to barrier trial prior to being permitted to race again. Since trialled satisfactorily. Warwick Farm 04/03/2026
Launcher Checked when tightened for room approaching 400m. Ballina 23/03/2026
Sly Corner (NZ) Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
Pepe Raced wide until the 1500m. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Rdr reported that after beginning well and settling near midfield the gelding raced flat throughout and was disappointing in the manner in which it closed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Hawkesbury 17/03/2026
Willie Or Wong He C/O/T-intention to settle midfield. Settled towards the rear. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Brain Wave When being held up approaching the home turn, bumped. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Hurricane Rosie Laid in round home turn. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Papal Miss Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
Quick Shot Vetted pre-race. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Smelter (IRE) Slow into stride. Caught wide early before being ridden forward to obtain a leading position near 1800m. When quest re tactics, in leading in contrast to recent races, Rdr stated as gelding was up in distance, intention to be forward as has not been finishing races off-said although gelding was slow into stride, as previous starts, was always intention to be forward & for this reason, rode to obtain lead near 1800m-added gelding raced comfortably & finished off race well. Tnr confirmed instructs, adding same instructs as always, horse has just been slow to leave the gates. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2026
On jumping away was hampered when tightened between runners. Over-raced throughout the early stages. Ballina 14/04/2026
Maurita C/O/T-further forward. Raced in a midfield position. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2026
Slow to begin. Ipswich 16/04/2026
Brave Boy Slow to begin. Kilcoy 11/04/2026
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 22/02/2026
 
Race 7 SILKS UNDER THE STARS 22 MAY BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1540M
Hollywood Epic Raced three-wide without cover. Ipswich 23/04/2026
Rdr reported gelding did not appreciate kick back. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Mr Bubbaluski Shortly after the start shifted out. Sunshine Coast 12/04/2026
Bit Of Grunt Improved onto heels leaving the 400m and was held up until shifting back to the inside near the 200m to secure clear running. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
Over raced early. Inclined to lay out over the final 150m. Sunshine Coast 29/03/2026
Pressalong Slow to begin. Grafton 30/03/2026
Best Coffee Passing the 600m, buffeted on a number of occasions. Doomben 28/03/2026
Dashing Mars Raced keen early. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Laid in approaching the winning post and had to be corrected. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Aima Sun Jumped away awkwardly resulting in the rider becoming briefly unbalanced. Rockhampton 12/04/2026
Effie's Joy Held up for a run from the 500m until passing the 400m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages and near the 1400m was awkwardly placed near heels, shifted out and bumped. Disappointed for a run and steadied near the 300m, had some difficulty obtaining clear running until near the 100m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Australasia Began awkwardly. Bumped, and unbalanced, rounding the home turn. Coffs Harbour 24/04/2026
Rider reported that after beginning well, he was instructed to settle where comfortable. Adding, he restrained in the early stages and settled towards the rear of the feild. App the home turn, with the rail out five metres, he elected to remain one off the fence and follow the runner ahead rather than shift wider and risk being carried further out. Upon straightening, a run developed and he placed the gelding under full pressure. He added that the horse finished the race off fairly and would appreciate a step up in distance at this stage in its prep. Vet no abs. Ballina 14/04/2026
Coco Jewel Reported after the race, to have lost its off fore plate. Ipswich 20/03/2026
Pauli Shifted outwards at the start bumping BARCLAY’S BANK. Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped with SKIEDA near the 600m. Wondai 25/04/2026
 
Race 8 XXXX GOLD RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1540M
Midnight Madness Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 24/10/2025
Archers Reign C/O/T-lead. Ridden accordingly. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2026
Change of tactics: to settle further forward. Settled behind the leader Ballina 14/04/2026
Neoclassicism Bumped on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
The Wellian Near the 1100m was steadied when tightened onto the running rail. Near the 400m was checked after attempting to improve into restricted room between runners. Ballina 11/04/2026
Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Crystal Garden Began awkwardly. A post-race vet exam revealed mild abrasions to the off-hind leg. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up for a run from the 500m until passing the 400m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
Damiani Raced wide without cover throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 14/02/2026
Brutal Sue Raced keenly in the early and middle stages, & leaving the 1200m, improved onto the heels & shifted out. Continued to race keenly and was allowed to stride to obtain a position outside the leaders near the 800m. Raced wide for the majority. Bumped round home turn. Warning for racing manners. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Shooting Firm Slow to begin. Armidale 25/04/2026
Sistine Chapel Near the 700m was steadied when tightened onto the running rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Ballina 11/04/2026
Jumped in and bumped. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Coco Jewel Reported after the race, to have lost its off fore plate. Ipswich 20/03/2026
Pauli Shifted outwards at the start bumping BARCLAY’S BANK. Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped with SKIEDA near the 600m. Wondai 25/04/2026