Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

14/02/2026 Aquis Park Gold Coast



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 AIRR & Tuckers Anniversary BM65 Handicap 1100M
Apollo Ten Hampered on jumping away. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight and was obliged to shift wider passing the 300m to improve into clear running. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Sunshine Coast 09/01/2026
Jungle Law Raced wide. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Beaudesert 31/12/2025
I'm Zac Bumped on jumping. Raced keen early. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Cast its off fore plate in running. Ipswich 27/10/2025
C/O/T-further forward. Ridden accordingly. Over-raced in the middle stages. Doomben 04/10/2025
Bonfire Spark Raced wide for the majority. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Count Nicholas Bumped on jumping away. Murwillumbah 01/02/2026
Sailor's Rum Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result. Rockhampton 19/12/2024
Bonnie Amore When asked about tactics adopted, Rdr said not intention to lead, however; after mount began well and there was no speed shown from other runners, elected to take up lead. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/02/2026
Shortly after the start was hampered when bumped by a runner. Near the 150m, when attempting a tight run brushed the running rail. Murwillumbah 24/01/2026
Express Barbie Raced wide. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Laid inwards under pressure in the straight. Southside Pakenham Synthetic 18/08/2025
 
Race 2 Hygain Edge OPEN Handicap 1800M
Hadouken Apprentice dropped her whip near the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, who’s best form appears to be on dirt / synthetic racing surfaces, did not reveal any abnormality. Murwillumbah 29/12/2025
Rogue Bear (IRE) Rdr reported it was not intended to ride the gelding in a prominent position, however after beginning well and identifying that notable on-pace rnrs did not begin well, he elected to push forward and settle on pace. Royal Randwick 24/01/2026
When racing keenly was steadied from heels near the 1200m. Royal Randwick 27/12/2025
Under The Cap Approaching the 200m was hampered and carried wider. Grafton 03/02/2026
Fat Fingers (NZ) Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 31/01/2026
Shortly after the start became bumped and unbalanced. Ballina 16/01/2026
Aspen Colorado (GER) Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 300m. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Slow to begin. Commenced to weaken approaching the home turn. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 10/01/2026
Believe So Began awkwardly. Approaching the 1200m, raced keenly when being restrained to secure cover. Lost its off-hind plate. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
 
Race 3 Gallagher, Protect What Matters BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1200M
Dream Hour Slow to begin. Doomben 25/10/2025
Held up for clear running from the 550m until the 400m. Sunshine Coast 28/09/2025
Krakarib Began extremely awkwardly resulting in Rdr's saddle slipping back. Near the 800m, commenced to race ungenerously due to the saddle slipping and was eased out of race. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Heroic Miss Near the 50m, was brushed. Ipswich 31/01/2026
Began awkwardly. Rdr reported became concerned with the action of mare and elected not to place mount under pressure in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
Letmeletgo Raced wide. Approaching the 900m, obliged to steady when racing in restricted room. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
Lady Shotgun Slow into stride. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/01/2026
Watermelon Passing the 350m, checked after being carried out on to heels. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Began awkwardly and shifted in. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 04/11/2025
Bravely Began awkwardly. Steadied when awkwardly placed on heels near the 1000m. Had difficulty securing clear running approaching the 200m. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
Devine Falls Rdr dropped whip near the 100m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/02/2026
Vetted pre-race after not racing for an extended period of time. Made the crossing near the 1300m awkwardly and momentarily shifted in. Laid out approaching the 1000m. Laid out near the 700m. Kilcoy 26/01/2026
 
Race 4 Zoetis & AIRR Classic Maiden Handicap 1200M
Eraja When asked about performance, Rdr indicated obliged to pressure mount early to obtain a position-added gelding travelled well during the middle stages, however was disappointing when pressured on entering the home straight and finished race off only fairly. Sunshine Coast 17/08/2025
Rockabilly (NZ) Laid out near the 1100m. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Gatton 25/09/2025
Elnajeeb Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Defiant Miss Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/01/2026
Law Marshal Began awkwardly. Near the 1200m, obliged to steady from heels. Sunshine Coast 20/07/2025
Began awkwardly and bumped. Hampered shortly after the start. Ipswich 09/07/2025
Icymiss Began awkwardly. When racing keenly passing the 700m, checked from heels. Held up for clear running from passing the 400m until passing the 200m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/01/2026
Near the 100m, when placed under pressure, shifted out, bumped and became unbalanced. When asked about performance, Rdr reported filly was inclined to race greenly and when placed under pressure in the home straight, failed to respond to riding and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed minor abrasions to both forelegs consistent with speedy cuts. Ipswich 03/12/2025
Secret Rose Buffeted between runners on jumping. Kilcoy 02/01/2026
A post-race veterinary examination of the filly did not reveal any abnormality. Coffs Harbour 04/09/2025
Unsure Miss Raced greenly throughout. Ipswich 15/01/2025
Eased down in the straight. Rider D. Smith could offer no explanation. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery and mild heat stress. Tnr indicated filly got its tongue over the bit and will be scoped in the ensuing days. Vet clearance, inclusive o Ipswich 18/12/2024
Airburst Slow to begin. Gosford 28/12/2025
Five Of Us Raced wide without cover throughout. Near the 300m was momentarily inconvenienced. Doomben 29/01/2026
Kvas Approaching the 550m was crowded for room when BRAVE EMMA shifted out marginally. Dalby 30/01/2026
Began awkwardly and bounded on jumping away. A post-race vet exam revealed minor lacerations to its off hindleg. Ipswich 10/01/2026
My Spirit Vetted pre-race due to resuming racing from an extended period. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/01/2026
Slow to begin. Held up for clear running round home turn. Approaching the 250m, was disappointed for a run and was obliged to shift in and was then unable to secure clear running until approaching the 50m. Doomben 06/12/2024
Shaque D'amour Rdr reported mount laid out throughout. Doomben 29/01/2026
Turned its head as the start was effected and slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority. Inclined to lay out obliging rider to stop and correct mount on several occasions in the home straight. Ipswich 15/01/2026
Black Assassin Slow to begin. Near the 1200m, checked from heels and lost its rightful running. Improved onto heels near the 900m and shifted wider. Eased down over the final 300m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 22/10/2025
 
Race 5 Virbac Animal Health 0 - 65 Handicap 1200M
I'm Zac Bumped on jumping. Raced keen early. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Cast its off fore plate in running. Ipswich 27/10/2025
C/O/T-further forward. Ridden accordingly. Over-raced in the middle stages. Doomben 04/10/2025
Limero Raced wide. Near the 300m was obliged to shift out to avoid heels. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Flying Shelly Near the 1000m, raced in restricted room and steadied for a position when awkwardly placed. Over-raced in the middle stages. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Sailor's Rum Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result. Rockhampton 19/12/2024
La Soeur Rdr reported mount commenced to weaken from the 300m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
Hampered and carried wider passing the 200m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/12/2025
Bonnie Amore When asked about tactics adopted, Rdr said not intention to lead, however; after mount began well and there was no speed shown from other runners, elected to take up lead. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/02/2026
Shortly after the start was hampered when bumped by a runner. Near the 150m, when attempting a tight run brushed the running rail. Murwillumbah 24/01/2026
Express Barbie Raced wide. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Laid inwards under pressure in the straight. Southside Pakenham Synthetic 18/08/2025
For Better Near the 1200m, bumped. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/01/2026
Maybe On two occasions passing the 50m, bumped. Doomben 29/01/2026
A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 23/07/2025
Fayetta Over-raced in the middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Champagne Problems Crowded and bumped on jumping. Ipswich 29/08/2025
 
Race 6 Keep Them Super with Supercoat Class 2 Handicap 1400M
Cardiologist Improved onto heels leaving the 100m and was unable to be fully tested for the remainder. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Kiroro Peak (NZ) Shifted in under pressure over the final 150m. Aquis Beaudesert 23/11/2025
Vetted pre-race. Aquis Park Gold Coast 08/11/2025
Tomba A post-race vet exam of the gelding, which finished a distant last, did not reveal any abnormalities. Kensington 16/07/2025
Gavin Began awkwardly, losing approximately 2 lengths. Grafton 25/01/2026
Sunny Disposition Rdr reported mount never travelled comfortably throughout and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 30/07/2025
Checked near the 200m. Sunshine Coast 15/06/2025
Monarch Express Shifted out under pressure between the 200m and 100m. Ballina 26/12/2025
Slow to begin. Travelled keenly rounding the first turn. Ballina 09/12/2025
Storm Force Ten Near the 650m, had to be steadied by its rider and shift outwards to avoid racing up onto the heels of SARAQUEL. Raced ungenerously for a stride upon entering the home straight. Rockhampton 29/01/2026
Vetted pre-race after resuming racing from an extended period. Fractious in the barriers. Kilcoy 02/01/2026
Beta Better Rdr reported mare felt short in its action. A post-race vet exam revealed lameness in near foreleg. Vet clearance prior to racing again. Gatton 25/01/2026
Sunday Georgie Dwelt at the start and lost ground (3L). Raced keenly in the early stages. Eased down over the final 200m. Rider reported after being slow to begin and having to race at the rear of field, the filly resented the kickback and failed to travel. Post-race vet exam - no abnormalities. Sportsbet-Ballarat Synthetic 27/06/2025
Intrecciato Raced wide. Rdr reported mount hung out in the middle stages and suggested to the connections mare may appreciate a step up in distance. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Effie's Joy Taken wider round home turn. Aquis Beaudesert 06/02/2026
Began awkwardly. When questioned, Rdr stated mare did not begin as expected and when it was apparent mount would be obliged to race wide without cover, elected to steady and come back behind the field-added with the blinkers off, mare was not as keen early as has been. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/12/2025
Iron Grace C/O/T-further forward. Settled behind the lead. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/01/2026
Glenray's Mate Near the 1700m, raced in restricted room for a short distance. Near the 1500m, commenced to over-race when being restrained in an attempt to obtain cover. Raced wide. Ipswich 21/01/2026