Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

16/05/2026 Aquis Park Gold Coast



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SOUTHEAST QLD Maiden Plate 2240M
Benzino Raced keen early. Cast the off-hind plate in running. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 02/05/2026
Rdr could offer no explanation for the performance of gelding. A post-race vet exam revealed the thumps. Ipswich 16/04/2026
Donatello (NZ) When qts, rdr std he had been instructed to ride the gelding conservatively. He said in the early stages, he was content to obtain a wide position however, passing the 1200m his mnt was left without cover. He added he was prevented from shifting in and obtaining cover and as a consequence it raced wide without cover throughout. Approaching the 50m became unbalanced momentarily after being bumped. Kensington 27/04/2026
Luminized (NZ) Rdr dropped whip near the 200m. Ipswich 09/05/2026
Secret Fenkel Raced keen early. Ipswich 09/05/2026
Bumped shortly after the start. Doomben 22/04/2026
Vega Sicilia Was held up rounding the home turn. Kempsey 25/04/2026
Near the 1350m was restrained when beginning to pull hard. Continued to pull hard and was directed out and raced very wide for the remainder of the event. Tamworth 10/04/2026
Whatever You Think Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2026
I'm So Elegant (NZ) Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Toowoomba 25/04/2026
When the pace of the race eased near the 1100m, shifted out and allowed to stride to obtain the position outside the leader near the 900m. Toowoomba 11/04/2026
Shark Park (NZ) Shifted out in the home straight under pressure. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 02/05/2026
Raced keenly in the middle stages. Doomben 15/04/2026
Sorutal Raced wide without cover throughout. Near the 500m, was bumped. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 02/05/2026
Five Of Us Raced keen early & steadied near the 1300m after improving onto heels. Shifted wider near the 700m to improve. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2026
Moment Bumped on jumping. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
Rainbow Glitter Inconvenienced approaching 500m. When quest re riding from 600m until leaving 350m, Rdr stated unable to pressure mount during this period as when approaching the 500m, was inconvenienced when another runner shifted in at that point-added filly then felt awkward in its action & inclined to hang out. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Warning for its performance. Ipswich 04/05/2026
Rdr reported mount hung out throughout. A post-race vet exam revealed abrasions in its mouth. Vet cert prior to racing again. Doomben 22/04/2026
 
Race 2 CORNETTS SUPERMARKET QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200M
Final Crusade Jumped out at the start taking and bumped. Rdr stated that after beginning awkwardly she was required to pressure her mount to take up a forward position & raced on the rail which she felt was an inferior part of the track. Toowoomba 02/05/2026
Began awkwardly. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Aquis Park Gold Coast 14/03/2026
Hell Or Heaven Bumped at the start. When asked about tactics, Rdr stated instructed to allow gelding to settle where comfortable-said, approaching the 600m when trailing, runner in front shifted out slightly before being brought back in-added elected not to shift wider as was only traveling fairly and elected to look for runs nearer the inside approaching the home turn rather than come wide. Ipswich 29/04/2026
Approaching the 700m, was hampered and restrained to avoid heels. Obliged to alter course and shift in leaving the 200m. Doomben 11/04/2026
Private Max Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 25/04/2026
Profiteur's Fil Proved difficult to load. Began awkwardly. Raced greenly throughout. Bumped by over the concluding stages. Rdr reported mount was unable to muster early speed and raced greenly in the middle stages-added gelding did its best work over the concluding stages and would appreciate a step up in distance. Ipswich 04/05/2026
Catfish Slow to begin. Raced greenly in the middle stages. Laid out over the concluding stages. Ipswich 04/05/2026
Le Starcell Bumped on jumping. Rounding the home turn became held up on heels and was unable to be fully tested until shortly after straightening. Grafton 19/04/2026
Run Like A Girl Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 22/04/2026
Began awkwardly. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/01/2026
Run For The Girls A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
Escape Plan Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 25/04/2026
Spirit Falls Began awkwardly and bumped. Ipswich 29/04/2026
Approaching the 400m was disappointed for a run when attempting to shift out to improve. Doomben 15/04/2026
Chayse 'N' Pop Bumped on jumping. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
 
Race 3 GOLD COAST FAMILY ROOMS Maiden Handicap 1200M
Two Minds Bumped on jumping. Shifted in marginally near the 900m and bumped. Laid in rounding the home turn. Toowoomba 14/06/2025
Sealord (NZ) When being restrained early, raced ungenerously with its head up, and approaching the 1000m, steadied from heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/10/2025
Raced greenly in the home straight proving difficult to be fully tested. Approaching the 200m, momentarily steadied from heels. Warning on racing manners. Sunshine Coast 28/09/2025
Mister Blaze Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 22/12/2024
Poetic Angel Rdr std his mnt settled in a midfield position and travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages. Rep the mare did not sprint strongly on straightening but rather continually ground its way to the line, and would appreciate a step up in distance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Grafton 19/04/2026
Began only fairly. Ballina 14/11/2025
Sikka Bridle refitted in gates. Rdr could offer no excuse for the filly, which was having its second race start. A post-race vet exam revealed no apparent abs. Toowoomba 25/04/2026
Began awkwardly. Eased off heels near 500m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Gatton 10/04/2026
Arctic Bright (NZ) Rdr was permitted to ride half a kilogram over the allotted weight of 55 kilograms. Bumped on jumping by another rnr which shifted in. Approaching the 150m was eased when crowded between rnrs. Wyong 28/03/2026
A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small laceration to the filly's tongue. Newcastle 12/03/2026
Regal Rina (NZ) Slow into stride. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Began awkwardly. Rdr reported filly didn’t handle the heavy track conditions. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 29/10/2025
Jardin De Lys Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 25/04/2026
Lilsisterdon'tcha Near the 300m, steadied from heels. Shifted wide round home turn to obtain clear running. When questioned re tactics, Rdr advised instructed to settle in a forward position, however; after filly began only fairly, and didn’t want to be caught wide, elected to restrain mount to obtain a position with cover closer to rail early. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Beaudesert 31/12/2025
Raced wide without cover throughout. When asked about performance, Rdr advised filly, which was first up would derive benefit from run. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Doomben 12/12/2025
Monte Carlo Miss Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching and rounding the home turn. Laid out in the concluding stages. Murwillumbah 24/01/2026
Shaque D'amour Laid out from the 500m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
He Is The Kiss Leaving the 1000m steadied to avoid heels. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Xtravagant Gift Warning for pre-race behaviour in the mounting enclosure. Gatton 26/04/2026
Egyptian Goddess Raced three wide without cover throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Demes Girl Slow into stride. Gatton 10/04/2026
Began awkwardly and bumped. Sunshine Coast 29/03/2026
 
Race 4 WATT A RACE - MI ELECTRIC OPEN Handicap 1200M
Cloudland (NZ) Reared as the start was effected. Appr 800m steadied after improving onto heels. Tnr stated gelding had excuses for its perf for the first two runs of this prep and with the conditions to suit, was confident of a forward showing. Eagle Farm 25/04/2026
COT: To settle further forward; settled on pace. Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Approaching the 300m shifted out away from another rnr. Rosehill Gardens 28/03/2026
Our Magnus Dropped its head down as the start was effected, severely unbalancing and dislodging Rdr. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Toowoomba 27/03/2026
Hidden Melody Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Blue Spinel Approaching the 600m, commenced to over-race for a short distance after becoming awkwardly placed on heels. Held up for clear running leaving the 300m. Rdr reported mount may not have appreciated soft track conditions. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 25/04/2026
Contacted and checked from heels at the 50m. Doomben 28/03/2026
Muschialli Bumped shortly after the start. Eagle Farm 25/04/2026
Capo Strada Crowded leaving the gates. Ipswich 31/01/2026
Better Be Nordy Lost its off fore plate. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Geegee Jet By Slow into stride. Had difficulty securing clear running over the final 100m. Ipswich 04/05/2026
 
Race 5 RACE FOR ELLIE RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1000M
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
Booya Boy A post-race vet exam revealed heat stress. Ipswich 03/01/2026
Travelled keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid out rounding the home turn. Ballina 09/12/2025
Chayse'n'scotty Slow to begin. Picklebet Park Warwick 07/05/2026
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Beaudesert 06/02/2026
Siglo De Oro Slow to begin. Raced three wide, with cover, in the early and middle stages. Bumped wider at the entrance to the straight. Hung out over the final 200m and was unable to be tested in any capacity. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormality. Passed trial. Lismore 19/10/2025
Life Of Tree Raced wide without cover until approaching the 700m. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2025
Raced wide for the majority. Toowoomba 06/12/2025
Deep Stealth Began awkwardly and bumped another runner. Ballina 25/11/2025
Steffi Electrica Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 28/02/2026
Began awkwardly. Steadied early after over racing onto heels. Laid in under pressure home straight and 100m obliged to stop and straighten mount. Eagle Farm 31/01/2026
Hey Pumpkin Stood flat footed at the start and missed the start by 2L. Held up for a run at the 200m point ran on well. Warning placed on the horse. Dalby 25/04/2026
Began awkwardly. When questioned about seemingly disappointing performance, rdr said after missing the start, was placed at a significant disadvantage by not racing in normal position of being handy or leading-added mare felt well in running & both rdr & tnr were happy finishing efforts. Approaching the 100m was disappointed for a run and shifted out. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs.. Goondiwindi 18/04/2026
Lennystar Raced wide and without cover throughout the early stages. Near the 400m blundered and became unbalanced, shifted out and bumped a runner. When questioned regarding the performance rider stated that after blundering and becoming unbalanced rounding the home turn, the mare failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed cardiac arrhythmia for the first time. Trainer was advised of the provisions of the Racing Australia Code of Practice under AR88B(2)(b). Cleared to race. Ballina 11/04/2026
Cat Call Approaching the 200m, brushed on two occasions. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 02/05/2026
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
On The Target Rdr dropped whip approaching the 100m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
Causeways Raced towards the rear of the field for the majority. Jandowae 02/05/2026
Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed suitable to race. Was slow into stride. Armidale 25/04/2026
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
Xtravagant Gift Warning for pre-race behaviour in the mounting enclosure. Gatton 26/04/2026
 
Race 6 PULLMAN BRISBANE AIRPORT BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1800M
Barazin (IRE) Slow to begin. Kensington 27/04/2026
Rdr reported the gelding made an abnormal respiratory noise and she eased it down from the 300m. A post-race vet exam revealed the gelding to have lost its off-hind plate and to be slow to recover. Royal Randwick 03/01/2026
The Catch Over-raced early. Gatton 10/04/2026
Watermelon Raced wide early. Doomben 22/04/2026
June Shifted in on jumping away. Eagle Farm 02/05/2026
Weona Redwood (NZ) Momentarily inconvenienced leaving the 200m, having its hindquarters contacted. Doomben 22/04/2026
Mosamour (NZ) Momentarily held up for clear running passing the 250m. Doomben 22/04/2026
C/O/T-further forward from the good barrier. Rdr reported after beginning well, intented to be in a midfield position, however; when thought would be caught three wide without cover, elected to steady and settle towards the rear. For a short distance passing the 400m, raced close to heels before shifting to the outside of the field near the 200m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
Likeabeel Vetted pre-race after having raced at Ipswich 16/04/26. Hampered on jumping away. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Flying Rothe Slow to begin. Raced wide with cover for the majority. Burrandowan 09/05/2026
Vetted pre-race after having raced 23-4-26. Held up for clear running upon entering the home straight. Picklebet Park Warwick 28/04/2026
 
Race 7 KDL PROPERTY GROUP Class 2 Plate 1800M
Farwest Began awkwardly and lost ground. Improved onto heels near the 600m. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
Commenced to weaken from the 600m. A post race vet exam revealed cardiac arrythmia. Co-tnr advised of provisions of RA code of practice for cardiac arrythmia. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Kaazi (GB) On jumping was inconvenienced. Rdr rep after settling back, the gelding was required to make a wide run rounding the home turn whereby it failed to finish the race off. He added it may not have run out the 1800m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Kensington 27/04/2026
COT: To be ridden further forward; settled on pace. Rosehill Gardens 06/04/2026
Kiroro Peak (NZ) Began awkwardly and shifted in. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Rugby Rdr reported that it was not his intention to lead, that after beginning well he identified that he was going to be caught extremely wide and therefore allowed his mount to stride and obtain a leading position near the 1200m. Toowoomba 02/05/2026
Slow to begin. After making the crossing near the 1300m awkwardly, was eased from the heels. Soon after straightening, was bumped by rnr. Armidale 16/04/2026
Clive's Glory Rdr reported mount had difficulty taking the home turn into the straight. Ipswich 23/04/2026
Obliged to steady passing the 1200m. Inclined to lay out throughout Eagle Farm 08/04/2026
Miss Dynamo Approaching the 300m, obliged to alter course to avoid heels. Sunshine Coast 25/04/2026
Diversity Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Jock rep failed to travel from the 500m and may not have appreciated heavy track conditions. A post-race vet revealed a slow recovery. Eagle Farm 25/04/2026
Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 08/04/2026
Highgrove Rose aught wide early before being restrained to rear near 1100m. Rdr reported intention to secure a midfield position with cover however, from wide gate was unable to do so and therefore restrained which resulted in settling further back than anticipated-added filly put in an awkward stride near the 600m, then failed to respond to riding in home straight & proved disappointing. Tnr confirmed instructs but disappointed in performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Lady Tangalooma (NZ) Had difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 300m. Doomben 11/04/2026
Raced wide. Sunshine Coast 29/03/2026
Trump Card (NZ) Shifted out on jumping away and bumped. Held up for clear running passing the 250m and raced in restricted room before being restrained approaching the 100m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 22/04/2026
Gypsy Wish After leaving the enclosure was reluctant to go to the start. Warning for pre-race behaviour. Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Over the final 100m raced in restricted room and approaching the winning post steadied. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced wide with cover for the majority. Warning for being difficult to load Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/03/2026
Prestige Ice When shifting out to find clear running passing the 300m, raced tight. Then approaching the 100m, was taken in, tightened, contacted, became badly unbalanced and eased approaching the winning post. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
Kalkanli Bumped at the start. Raced three-wide early before being permitted to stride passing the 1600m before obtaining the lead near the 1300m. Ipswich 23/04/2026
C/O/T-further forward from inside gate. Settled just behind the lead. Unsuccessfully protested against winner when racing tight over concluding stages. Lost its off-fore plate. Ipswich 16/04/2026
Mosamour (NZ) Momentarily held up for clear running passing the 250m. Doomben 22/04/2026
C/O/T-further forward from the good barrier. Rdr reported after beginning well, intented to be in a midfield position, however; when thought would be caught three wide without cover, elected to steady and settle towards the rear. For a short distance passing the 400m, raced close to heels before shifting to the outside of the field near the 200m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
 
Race 8 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SOUTHEAST QLD BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400M
Demitasse Hampered on jumping away. Doomben 22/04/2026
Gambino Began awkwardly and then hampered. Passing the 50m, hampered and carried in. Eagle Farm 02/05/2026
Bovidae Reared as start was effected, became cast and took no part in the race. Official trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 23/04/2026
Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Doomben 19/11/2025
Sir Maurice Slow to begin. Approaching the 300m, when shifting ground in order to secure clear running, improved onto heels and steadied. Sunshine Coast 05/04/2026
Araletta Over-raced in the middle stages whilst being restrained. Doomben 22/04/2026
Itza Charmdeel Slow to begin. Ballina 23/03/2026
Vermeer Race wide, without cover, over the final 1000m. Bumped rounding the home turn. Grafton 05/03/2026
Go Maro A post-race vet exam revealed severe heat stress. Doomben 11/04/2026
Raced keenly in the middle stages and had to be steadied after improving onto heels on a number of occasions. Toowoomba 27/03/2026
Halfachance Slow to begin. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 02/05/2026
Prancing With Fire Began awkwardly. Rdr stated mount settled behind leaders & travelled comfortably, behind a moderate tempo, in e&m stages. Added when field commenced to sprint app h/turn mount was under immediate pressure and failed to sprint strongly down straight, felt reluctant to let down on heavy track. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Coffs Harbour 24/04/2026
Raced three wide, with cover, in the early and middle stages. Grafton 07/04/2026
Jukebox In Siberia Bumped near the 100m. Grafton 19/04/2026
Every Heart Held up round home turn. Doomben 15/04/2026
Rubydoo Shifted in on jumping and bumped. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
Toolatemate Raced wide throughout. Ipswich 04/05/2026
Yeah Copy Approaching the 800m, checked from heels when the pace of the race slackened. Checked near the 300m after improving onto heels. Obliged to alter course near the 200m to secure clear running. Ipswich 04/05/2026
Hello Lovely Reared and lost ground. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
Super Fair A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 03/01/2026
Hampered at the start. Approaching the 250m was obliged to alter course and shift in to secure clear running. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2025
Keiko Say Began awkwardly. Momentarily steadied near the 800m from heels. Picklebet Park Warwick 07/05/2026
Raced three wide without cover in the middle stages. When weakening near the 200m, steadied to avoid heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 04/04/2026
Yes To Excess Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 02/05/2026
Began awkwardly and shifted in. Doomben 04/03/2026
Five Rings (NZ) Jockey reported that his mount failed to finish the race off strongly and, in his opinion, raced flat. Port Macquarie 26/04/2026
Bumped heavily on jumping. Grafton 19/04/2026