Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

04/10/2025 Aquis Park Gold Coast



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 VEOLIA SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2210M
Justice Served Raced wide, with cover, in the early stages. Raced wide, without cover, over the final 1200m. Grafton 22/09/2025
Watermelon Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 27/09/2025
Rdr reported gelding raced flat. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 13/09/2025
Punjabi Landing Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 24/09/2025
When quest rdr stated mount settled handy & travelled comfortably in e&m stages. Rider stated tempo was only moderate & passing 800m he shifted mount out 3 wide to ensure it could work into sprint. Rdr stated he was confident app h/turn however mount failed to sprint as anticipated on straightening & ground to line. Rdr stated the only explanation he could offer was mounts form suggests it appreciates give in the track & it may have been reluctant to let down, under heavy weight impost, on good track conditions. P/R vet no ab's. Lismore 11/09/2025
The Claimant Proved difficult to proceed to barriers. Warning on pre-race manners. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 27/09/2025
Near the 1300m, steadied from heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 13/09/2025
Tennessee Whiskey (NZ) Bumped passing the winning post. Toowoomba 06/09/2025
Going To The Sun Raced three-wide without cover from the 800m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 30/08/2025
Planned Encounter (NZ) Passing the 1000m, attempted to shift out to improve and after being unable to do so, maintained a position on rail. Eagle Farm 24/09/2025
A post-race vet exam revealed to have bled from its offside nostril. Required to complete a 1000m gallop prior to resuming racing. Sunshine Coast 15/08/2025
 
Race 2 VEOLIA GREEN Maiden Plate 1710M
Future Hero Shifted out at the start and bumped. Raced in restricted room passing the winning post on the first occasion. Laid out slightly round first turn. Kilcoy 07/09/2025
Launcher Began awkwardly and shifted out. Eagle Farm 20/09/2025
Artistic Touch Began awkwardly and shifted out. Inconvenienced when awkwardly placed on heels over the concluding stages. Ipswich 10/09/2025
Cavaretta Held up for clear running from the 300m until passing the 200m. Eagle Farm 24/09/2025
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Ipswich 10/09/2025
Effie's Joy Hampered shortly after the start and lost ground. Over-raced in the middle stages Eagle Farm 20/09/2025
Raced keen early and wouldn’t settle. Got its head up and checked near 700m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 200m and was shifted out around heels to improve. Aquis Park Gold Coast 30/08/2025
Stoicism (NZ) Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 17/09/2025
Began awkwardly and bumped. Hampered near the 600m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/09/2025
The Messiah Vetted at start after horse in next gates was fractious. Aquis Beaudesert 18/09/2025
Rule Maker Rdr dropped whip near the 300m. Sunshine Coast 21/09/2025
Share Trader Commenced to race keenly approaching the first turn, got its head up and laid out. Doomben 17/09/2025
Began awkwardly. Raced greenly in the straight when under pressure. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/09/2025
Bargara Bound Very slow to begin. Raced wide from the 900m. Gatton 25/09/2025
I'm On Fire Bumped at the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/09/2025
 
Race 3 VEOLIA RESOURCE RECOVERY Class 1 Handicap 1800M
Rag Queen When questioned re tactics, in particular settling further forward, Rdr reported after beginning well and being trapped wide early, allowed mount to stride and take up a leading position. Eagle Farm 24/09/2025
Bumped at the start. When asked about performance, Rdr stated mount travelled fairly, however when asked for an effort, failed to respond and performed disappointingly. Noted mare had lost its off fore plate. Horse vetted & scoped on return to stables & lameness in the off fore leg was detected & an endoscopic exam identified mucus present. Vet clearance required prior to racing/trialling again. Doomben 27/08/2025
Rapid Cheval (NZ) Shifted out on jumping and bumped. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Round home turn and in the early part of the straight, was held up for a run. Aquis Park Gold Coast 30/08/2025
Throttle Response Near the 400m was bumped. Newcastle 20/09/2025
Shifted out approaching the 150m and bumped. Shifted in abruptly under pressure leaving the 100m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 17/05/2025
Welly Slow to begin. Aquis Beaudesert 18/09/2025
Passing the 900m, eased from heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 30/08/2025
Green Meadows Raced wide for the majority. Aquis Beaudesert 18/09/2025
Amahni's Girl Steadied passing 900m. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Passing the 300m, checked when attempting a tight inside run. Rdr dropped whip near the 150m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 30/08/2025
Rothsphene A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 05/09/2025
Rdr reported mount raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Beaudesert 16/08/2025
 
Race 4 VEOLIA WATER SERVICES Maiden Plate 1200M
Anxo Raced wide throughout. Doomben 17/09/2025
Bruckheimer After being restless in the barriers was slow to begin. Grafton 09/09/2025
Chicago King When asked about performance, Rdr stated gelding proved disappointing and may appreciate shorter distances. Eagle Farm 20/09/2025
Kobability Near the 1000m, steadied after improving onto heels. Over the concluding stages improved on to heels & was untested to the line. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 18/05/2025
Pensiero Near the 1000m, raced tight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/05/2025
Star Venture Post race vet no abs. Adj inquiry re ride. Taree 25/02/2025
Ninjask Slow into stride. Raced keen early. Near the 800m, raced in restricted room. Near the 700m, contacted rail when racing tight. Aquis Beaudesert 18/09/2025
Parading Gus Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 21/09/2025
Near the 900m, steadied when tightened. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 26/04/2025
Tidal Point Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 14/09/2025
Cairo Queen Near the 1200m was tightened for room and steadied. Grafton 13/04/2025
Zhongxin Koala Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover throughout the early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance rider stated that the gelding was dropping back in distance and after beginning neutrally and given the early speed in the race, settled further back than intended. Rider added the gelding then failed to travel comfortably throughout the event and did not finish off as expected. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Grafton 06/07/2025
When questioned re tactics, in particular settling in a leading position, Rdr reported not intention to lead, however after beginning well from an inside barrier, and a lack of pace shown by other runners, allowed mount to settle in a forward position. Doomben 18/06/2025
Video Vixen Over raced in the early and middle stages. Near the 800m, when being restrained, became unbalanced and lost ground. Aquis Park Gold Coast 02/08/2025
Laid in under pressure upon entering the home straight. Bumped near the 150m. Aquis Beaudesert 08/07/2025
Betty Boom Laid out near the 500m. Dalby 20/09/2025
Tamieka Warrior Steadied when tightened for room passing the 1200m. Near the 800m was steadied after improving into insufficient racing room. Ballina 17/01/2025
Gerry's Pick Raced wide, without cover, throughout the early and middle stages. Casino 18/08/2025
 
Race 5 VEOLIA ENERGY SERVICES QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1400M
Provoker Bumped on jumping. Near the 1000m, laid in. Raced wide throughout. Rdr advised intention to be further forward, however; after the colt didn’t begin as expected, was obliged to settle further back. Aquis Park Gold Coast 14/06/2025
Glad I Met You Began awkwardly. Over raced early. Approaching the 700m, restrained off heels, made the turn at the 600m awkwardly and shifted out. Rdr reported mount felt awkward in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 09/11/2024
Leica Lemon Slow to begin. Momentarily held up after improving onto heels near the 400m. Obliged to alter course near the 100m to obtain clear running. Gatton 25/09/2025
Les Amis Began awkwardly, crowded for room shortly after the start and lost ground. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 17/09/2025
Wily Jack Shifted in shortly after the start. Doomben 17/09/2025
Mayor Of Kingston Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Ipswich 29/08/2025
Approaching the 500m laid in. Eagle Farm 26/03/2025
Whata Sort Bumped shortly after the start. Sunshine Coast 14/09/2025
Raced wide. Ipswich 20/08/2025
Paradise As Usual Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over raced early. Eagle Farm 19/04/2025
Far Cry Bumped on jumping. Toowoomba 23/06/2025
On Any Tuesday Rdr reported his mnt travelled comfortably outside lead throughout early and middle stages, however when he applied pressure passing the 400m it did not respond to riding and commenced to weaken, and he did not test it over the final 200m when he had concerns something may be amiss. A post-race vet exam revealed the filly to be displaying cardiac arrhythmia. Tnr rep was advised of the provisions of the Racing Australia Code of Practice under AR88B(2)(b). Tnr rep advised the filly will now be spelled. Vet clearance since received. Newcastle 26/04/2025
Lady Barbarossa Bumped soon after the start. Laid in approaching the 100m. Toowoomba 30/08/2025
Mishani Moet Bumped at the start. Near the 800m, got its head up when being steadied from heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/09/2025
Raced fiercely early when being restrained to obtain a position with cover. Settled wide with cover and raced keenly for the majority. Ipswich 29/08/2025
Norty Forty Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 800m when being restrained to avoid heels. Carried wider on entering the home straight. Doomben 27/08/2025
Piertaga Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Laid in when round home turn and when under pressure down the running. Ipswich 29/08/2025
Passing the 300m, shifted in and contacted. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 06/08/2025
 
Race 6 VEOLIA INDUSTRIAL SERVICES BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1000M
Campai When questioned re seemingly improved performance, Tnr advised gelding was more suited by the distance and a more forward showing had been expected. Ipswich 29/08/2025
I Am Voodoo Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 27/09/2025
When asked about performance, Rdr advised gelding travelled well, but when placed under pressure, proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr explained instructed to take a sit behind lead in an endeavour to ensure gelding runs distance-added in hindsight, it would be best to allow gelding to settle where comfortable to avoid the kickback. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 13/09/2025
State In Texas Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Cast its off-hind plate in running. Sunshine Coast 14/09/2025
Improved onto heels having to be momentarily steadied and laying out near the 500m. Ipswich 29/08/2025
Bundella Began awkwardly and bumped. Ipswich 21/05/2025
Limahuli Raced keenly in the early stages. Momentarily hampered near the 1200m. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Toowoomba 17/05/2025
Raced wide throughout. Improved onto heels near the 400m & steadied when disappointed for a run. Continued to have difficulty securing clear running until leaving the 300m when directed out and making contact with another runner.. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Mishani Crown Began awkwardly. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 23/02/2025
Jungle Law Laid in under pressure approaching the 100m. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Eagle Farm 23/07/2025
Don't Be Dramatic Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped at the start. Held up for clear running from the 400m until approaching the 250m. Aquis Beaudesert 18/09/2025
Crowded on jumping, shifted in and bumped on the hindquarters, before being bumped again. Raced keenly on heels near the 450m. Ipswich 29/08/2025
Starsarise Raced three wide without cover throughout. Eagle Farm 20/09/2025
Shifted in near the 600m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Kilcoy 07/09/2025
Cabaletto Lost its footing behind when leaving the gates. Ipswich 06/06/2025
Manpower Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure. Dalby 20/09/2025
Shifted out at the start and then hampered. Commenced to over race leaving the 1000m. Continued to over race for some distance. Near the 900m, when over racing, steadied from heels. Continued to over race for some distance and approaching the 800m, raced in restricted room. Continued to race with its head up for some distance. Ipswich 10/05/2025
 
Race 7 VEOLIA REMEDIATION SERVICES BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400M
Midnight Drifter Bumped with a runner at the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Grafton 09/09/2025
Cape Crusader Raced keenly in the middle stages. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. Ipswich 14/05/2025
Inca Trail C/O/T-intention to lead. Settled in a forward position. Laid in under pressure down the running, before being corrected near the 200m and shifting out marginally. Ipswich 19/07/2024
Zousain Bolt Re-saddled at barriers Aquis Beaudesert 18/09/2025
Momentarily hampered approaching the 1000m. Ipswich 29/08/2025
First Man Raced in restricted room near the 900m and steadied. Gatton 25/09/2025
Magic In Me Raced four-wide without cover throughout. Doomben 17/09/2025
Bumped with HELIKEDEMPRETTY shortly after the start. Goondiwindi 06/09/2025
Ecclestone Began very awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Eagle Farm 20/09/2025
West Cork Underwent a pre-race vet exam and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. St George 27/09/2025
Raced keen early. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight, was held up from the 100m and went to the line without being fully tested. Gatton 25/09/2025
Ace's In Bloom (NZ) Shifted out over the concluding stages and bumped, resulting in Rdr becoming unbalanced. Gatton 25/09/2025
Isle Ornsay A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Bowraville 20/09/2025
Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/09/2025
 
Race 8 MEN MATTER RACEDAY 25TH OCTOBER Class 4 Handicap 1200M
Daytona Bumped at the start. Approaching the 400m, was carried out. Rdr momentarily lost the use of off rein round home turn before regathering. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/09/2025
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide. Doomben 06/09/2025
Mishani Renegade Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 21/09/2025
Vetted pre-race after resuming racing from an extended period. Slow into stride. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/09/2025
Yoshino Held up for clear running from the 200m and went to the end of the race without being fully tested. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/09/2025
Over-raced in the middle stages and passing the 600m became awkward at heels. Doomben 06/09/2025
Chilled With Ice Laid in under pressure down the straight. Grafton 26/08/2025
Smart Recognition Bumped at the start. Aquis Beaudesert 18/09/2025
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Ipswich 14/05/2025
Baltray Raced wide throughout. Doomben 17/09/2025
Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 30/08/2025
Private Tender Blundered on jumping. Aquis Beaudesert 18/09/2025
Near the 800m, raced in restricted room before being obliged to steady from heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 23/08/2025