Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

28/08/2026 Aquis Park Gold Coast



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 11:11 GOLD STAKING Maiden Handicap 1800M
Iron Bull Slow to begin then hampered when in restricted room. Ipswich 14/08/2026
Laurie's Quill Passing the 1400m clipped heels and blundered. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Grafton 24/07/2026
Bobby's My Mate Approaching the 50m momentarily steadied when crowded. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
Bartle Frere Passing the 1300m inconvenienced. Near the 500m held up and shifted out to improve. Kilcoy 10/08/2026
Over-raced in the middle stages and steadied from heels approaching the 850m, bumped. Sunshine Coast 02/08/2026
Boscatine Raced wide without cover early. Rdr reported after being caught wide in the middle stages and with the lack of tempo in the race, elected to push forward and take the lead, passing the 800m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
Rdr reported gelding laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 01/08/2026
I Say I Say Shifted in on jumping, bumped & then bumped again. Ipswich 14/08/2026
Bills Angel Began awkwardly. Grafton 18/08/2026
When the pace of the race slackened near the 1300m, shifted wider and was allowed to stride to obtain the lead near the 1000m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/07/2026
Disgruntled Q'd re settling further back than anticipated rider explained after beginning only fairly from wide barrier elected to allow mount to drift back in field and obtain pos closer to running rail. Bathurst 28/07/2026
Mr Betterman Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide until the 700m. Doomben 22/07/2026
Five Of Us Near the 1500m, raced in restricted room. Continued to lay in at various stages throughout the event. A post-race vet exam revealed superficial lacerations to the off fore and near hind. Sunshine Coast 02/08/2026
Helluva Road Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped a runner. Ballina 11/08/2026
Approaching the 800m, inconvenienced when momentarily crowded. Ipswich 24/07/2026
Rose Of Chantilly Began awkwardly and hampered. Approaching the 50m, bumped. Kilcoy 23/08/2026
She Loves Me Raced wide without cover from the 800m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
Slow to begin. Commenced to weaken from the 600m. Rdr reported filly may not have been suited to the synthetic surface. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Official trial to satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/02/2026
Acts Alone After beginning awkwardly, was bumped, then shifted out and bumped with another runner. Toowoomba 08/08/2026
Miss Firestar Raced keen early. Ipswich 14/08/2026
Chance De Lune Vetted pre-race after having raced at Ipswich 14/08/26. Ipswich 19/08/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced keen early. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 14/08/2026
 
Race 2 ALLCOIN Maiden Plate 1000M
Drinkwater Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Near the 700m, improved onto heels and shifted out. Rdr advised gelding over raced throughout which was detrimental to its finishing efforts. Warning for racing manners. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
Began awkwardly. When asked about performance, Rdr advised mount, which was first up after a spell, travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages, however; when challenged round home turn, failed to respond to riding. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 12/07/2025
Magic Invader Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Rdr reported gelding made an abnormal respiratory noise on pulling up. A post race vet exam revealed cardiac arrythmia and a sample was taken. RA Code of Practice for cardiac arrythmia prior to resuming racing. Sunshine Coast 09/08/2026
Blundered on jumping. Cast the off fore plate in running. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Pierata's Spirit Blundered on jumping after bumping heavily. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Pietari Raced greenly in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2025
Poised Tycoon Bumped on jumping. Grafton 24/07/2026
Raced keen early and bumped near the 850m. Held up approaching the home turn. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
Defiant Miss Forced wider near the 800m and raced wide from that point onwards. Ipswich 14/03/2026
Gancedo Began awkwardly and bumped. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
Had its tongue tie refitted behind the barriers. Ipswich 24/07/2026
Goddess Minerva Slow to begin and crowded soon after. Moruya 10/07/2026
Mishani Senorita Difficult to load, fractious in the barriers and began awkwardly, losing ground. Trnr advised the filly would require a further barrier certificate before racing again. Kilcoy 22/05/2026
Snitzstream Improved onto heels near the 700m when the pace steadied. Held up for clear running round home turn for a short distance. Sunshine Coast 09/08/2026
 
Race 3 DISCOVER BENOWA GARDENS QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1000M
Si Si Si Siesta Began awkwardly and lost ground. Rdr reported colt may have gotten its tongue over the bit. Eagle Farm 28/02/2026
Brave Etoile A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 14/03/2026
Sweet Rebellion Approaching and round home turn, laid out. When under pressure in the straight laid out. Ipswich 20/02/2026
Began awkwardly and shifted in. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Xplain This Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Gatton 30/07/2026
Mishani Cabello Slow to begin. Laid out over the final 50m Kilcoy 10/08/2026
Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Zeddich Laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed mild heat stress. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Vincley Raced keen in the lead. Aquis Park Gold Coast 04/04/2026
Storm Petal Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in home straight. QOP drifter $4.6-$9. Rdr reported tempo of the race didn’t suit mount, adding filly would benefit from the run and further racing. Tnr at a loss for the performance of filly, which worked well in the lead up to race and anticipated a forward showing. Toowoomba 15/08/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages. Raced greenly in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 25/07/2026
Exclusive One Over-raced early. Tailed off on entering the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Official trial prior to racing again. To be gelded & spelled. Doomben 04/03/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced keen early. Weakened from the 500m and was eased down in the home straight. Rdr advised colt when placed under pressure failed to respond to riding and may have had some breathing issues. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr advised intention to apply a tongue tie to its gear. Official trial to satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/01/2026
Zhivago Bella Raced wide & greenly throughout. Toowoomba 15/08/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced greenly throughout. Shifted out under pressure at the entrance to the straight. Approaching the 100m, commenced to shift in & race greenly under pressure. Near the 50m, steadied when close to heels. Toowoomba 18/07/2026
 
Race 4 ALLTRA SMARTCHAIN SOLUTIONS OPEN Handicap 1400M
The Drover Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected. When quest re tactics adopted early, Rdr explained after beginning well, mount raced keenly, and when it was evident would be trapped wide, allowed mount to stride and settle outside of the leader. A post-race vet exam revealed a poor recovery. Vet cert with endoscopic results prior to racing again. Ipswich 20/06/2026
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 06/06/2026
Lupine (NZ) Began awkwardly. When over-racing, shifted in near the 1500m and bumped. Continued to over-race, proving difficult to settle and as a result was permitted to stride to obtain a position outside the lead near the 900m. Laid out round home turn. Rdr reported mount was inclined to over-race for the majority. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 22/08/2026
Began awkwardly. Over-raced early. Improved onto heels near the 1400m whilst over-racing and shifted out. Commenced to hang out from the 800m and took no competitive part in race. A post-race vet exam revealed abrasions to the gelding’s mouth. Vet cert and Official trial prior to racing again. Doomben 01/08/2026
Deep Respect Bumped at the start. Doomben 18/07/2026
Archer's Game Rdr dropped whip near the 100m. Doomben 21/02/2026
Maximum Vortex Leaving the 800m, steadied after improving onto heels. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 18/07/2026
Thinkhardandfast Displaced its nasal strip prior to start being effected & did not carry gear in race. Near the 250m, whilst weakening, became momentarily unbalanced when placed at heels. Rdr reported mare travelled well throughout, however; failed to respond to riding and was disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery and a cough. Vet clearance inclusive of an endoscopic exam prior to racing again. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Raced wide throughout. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 11/04/2026
Lady Shotgun Slow to begin. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 01/08/2026
Nails And Pride Passing the 1000m, steadied when awkwardly placed. Aquis Park Gold Coast 01/08/2026
Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Gatton 10/07/2026
Flying Bat Began awkwardly. Doomben 05/08/2026
 
Race 5 DRIVE THE FUTURE WITH BYD Class 4 Handicap 1800M
Roguery Bumped on jumping and lost ground. Rdr could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Stable rep reported gelding was not suited by the more forward position than its recent racing pattern. Doomben 15/08/2026
Hazey Hill Rdr reported gelding may not have appreciated track condition. A post-race vet exam failed to reveal any abs. Ipswich 14/08/2026
Cardiologist Had some difficulty obtaining clear running at the entrance to the straight. Near the 250m was disappointed for a narrow run, then shifting in abruptly when close to heels. Passing the 50m shifted out to continue into clear running. Toowoomba 22/08/2026
Laid out rounding the first turn. Townsville 08/08/2026
Old Song Raced keen early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 01/08/2026
In the early stages, raced wide without cover. Aquis Park Gold Coast 25/07/2026
Power Reece Held up from the 500m until the near the 50m, then laid in toward hindquarters and went to the end of the race without being fully tested. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
Shape Of Water Near the 1300m bumped and forced wider. Rdr reported gelding was left flat footed when the pace of the race quickened & would appreciate step up in distance. Kilcoy 10/08/2026
Brain Wave Vetted pre-race after having raced on 10-8-26. Rdr explained after consultation with Tnr, it was decided to try and settle further forward. Tnr stated intention was to be better than midfield but with the slow tempo early, settled more forward than expected. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
Restrained and shift out across heels passing 1300m. Passing the 600m, laid out and continued to lay out for a short distance after. Raced wide throughout. Kilcoy 10/08/2026
He's A Saint (NZ) Restrained from the wide barrier to take up a position at the rear. Rdr reported mount was inclined to hang in for the majority and proved difficult to ride out when placed under pressure in the home straight, Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Lord Protector (NZ) Began only fairly. Murwillumbah 21/08/2026
Vetted pre-race after racing on 5th of August. Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 09/08/2026
Contreras Bumped on jumping. Grafton 18/08/2026
Big Hitter Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Sunshine Coast 19/07/2026
 
Race 6 AUSTRALIA CHINA BUSINESS COUNCIL QLD BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200M
Enforceable Shifted in on jumping away and bumped. Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Outakandy Slow to begin. Ipswich 13/05/2026
Bumped at the start. A post-race vet exam revealed heat-stress. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
Certified Copy Unable to improve between the 400m and 200m when held up for clear running. Coffs Harbour 07/08/2026
Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers after contacting the mounting yard gate when entering the course proper and was cleared to start. Jumped away awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages. Hung in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 11/07/2026
Berezka Approaching the 100m, momentarily raced in restricted room. Doomben 01/08/2026
When questioned as to whether there was an opportunity to take a run near the 250m, Rdr explained did not wish to expose the mare too soon in the hope mount would finish the race off strongly and was concerned inside runner, which was tiring, may shift out-said was keen to follow favoured runner and was looking to shift to the outside of that horse when that gelding also shifted passing the 200m-added when able to do so, and in clear running, mount went to the line strongly. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Lumens Lenny Began awkwardly and bumped. Doomben 22/08/2026
Laid in under pressure in the home straight obliging Rdr to stop and straighten on two occasions. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Starry Jack Near the 900m was steadied outwards when awkwardly placed outside heels. Coffs Harbour 07/08/2026
Mr Bubbaluski Began awkwardly. Ipswich 09/05/2026
Strada Varenna Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Raced wide. Doomben 05/08/2026
Began awkwardly and from the outside barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Rdr was unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of the mare. A post-race vet exam revealed the mare to be lame (2/5) in the off-hind leg. Tnr rep was told a vet clearance will be required prior to next race/trial. Canterbury Park 13/02/2026
Battle Of Vienna Vetted pre-race after resuming racing from an extended period. Raced three wide without cover. Aquis Park Gold Coast 01/08/2026
Checked near the 900m. Approaching the 800m, got its head up when being checked from heels. Rdr reported gelding did not let down in the straight after receiving interference during the race. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/09/2025
Butterfly Style Over raced badly for some distance passing the 1000m Moruya 10/07/2026
Change of tactics: to be ridden more quietly; settled handy. Goulburn 22/06/2026
Immediate Tardy to begin and lost ground. Aquis Park Gold Coast 01/08/2026
Laid in when placed under pressure in the straight, obliging Rdr to straighten mount on several occasions. Ipswich 16/07/2026
Supido's Choice Bumped at the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
Slow to begin. Gatton 30/07/2026
Blue Allure Hampered & forced wider near the 1000m for a short distance. Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Slow into stride. Approaching the 50m, was hampered and carried in slightly. Doomben 22/07/2026
Maquisa Began awkwardly and shortly after shifted in and made contact with another rnr Newcastle 19/05/2026
Raced keenly in the early stages and was bumped. Wyong 07/05/2026
Caxton Lass Laid in under pressure over the final 200m. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
Began awkwardly and hampered, losing ground. Sunshine Coast 02/08/2026
Custo Rdr dropped whip near the 150m. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
Autumngirl Began awkwardly. Doomben 15/08/2026
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. Doomben 01/08/2026
I Stole It Rdr advised gelding travelled only fairly and was not suited to track conditions. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/07/2026
 
Race 7 GOLD COAST CHINATOWN YEAR OF THE HORSE Class 1 Handicap 1400M
Deep Focus (NZ) Tnr reported following disappointing performance, gelding going for a spell. A post-race vet exam revealed gelding to be short stepping in front. Vet clearance required prior to racing again. Doomben 13/09/2025
Jumped away awkwardly and failed to muster early gate speed. When asked about performance, Rdr reported gelding may not appreciate track conditions. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr commented after being slow away and having to do additional work early to maintain contact with the main body of field, may have attributed to geldings disappointing finishing efforts-added would look to add further education to geldings barrier manners. Eagle Farm 23/08/2025
Buckeye Lost off fore plate enroute to gates, refitted & vetted. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Near the 300m, was momentarily awkward on heels. Approaching the 250m, eased and became unbalanced when disappointed for a run. Ipswich 19/08/2026
Chatterley C/O/T-settle further forward. Began awkwardly, lost ground and settled towards rear. Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Soon after the start was bumped. Rdr reported he was instructed to obtain a position near midfield with cover, however when unable to achieve this the filly was required to settle towards the rear of the field, wide and without cover, and consequently it did not finish off in the straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Canterbury Park 27/05/2026
Artistic Endeavour Began awkwardly, bumped and then bumped with another runner. Checked round the home turn when attempting tight run and carried out across heels. Had difficulty obtaining clear running over the final 50m and went to the end of the race without being fully tested. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Raced keen whilst being restrained early. Raced wide early. Approaching the 800m, bumped and carried wider. Doomben 22/07/2026
The Torque Factor Passing the 50m was contacted. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Bumped on jumping. Inclined to pull in the early stages. Raced three wide, with cover, in the early and middle stages. Grafton 24/07/2026
Yes Donald Yes Laid out under pressure from the 400m causing its rider to stop riding and straighten near the 200m, and then continued to lay out for the remainder. Sunshine Coast 09/08/2026
Bumped on jumping. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow post-race recovery and the thumps. Tnr advised going for a spell. Eagle Farm 07/03/2026
Express Star Tightened at the start between runners. Raced three wide without cover in the early and middle stages. Ipswich 16/07/2026
Mythology Began awkwardly. Doomben 05/08/2026
Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Autumngirl Began awkwardly. Doomben 15/08/2026
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. Doomben 01/08/2026
Monakeed On leaving the gates shifted in. Ipswich 20/03/2026
Verona Affair When questioned re tactics, in particular leading event, which contrasted horse's recent established racing pattern, Rdr stated not intention to lead & envisioned settling midfield with cover-added after beginning well, filly quickly improved to obtain lead without being pressured & as horse was travelling comfortably, allowed mount to hold lead. Tnr advised filly had not been beginning well in its races & with removal of ear muffs & step up in distance, these 2 factors contributed to horse beginning more favorably & obtaining a more prominent position, despite no specific instructs to lead. Doomben 17/01/2026
Laid in near the 1000m. Bumped on the hindquarters near the 400m and became unbalanced. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rdr reported mount raced greenly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 27/12/2025
Captivate Legend Shifted out under pressure in the straight. Toowoomba 25/07/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Rdr reported left foot made contact with the barriers on jumping away and was experiencing some discomfort. Ipswich 03/07/2026
Peccavi Bumped at the start. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Approaching the 200m was disappointed for a narrow run. Was then held up again approaching the 50m and as a result, was unable to be fully tested to the line. Ipswich 21/05/2026
C/O/T-further forward. Settled in a midfield position with cover. Near the 1100m, steadied from heels when the pace of the race slackened. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Brutal Miss Near the 300m, was checked and lost ground after improving onto heels. Ballina 11/08/2026
Homeric Over raced in the early and middle stages, before shifting wider at the 700m and raced wide from that point onwards. Approaching the 200m, was brushed and as a result shifted wider. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
Raced keenly in the middle stages. Ipswich 24/07/2026
Gas Brigade Had difficulty securing clear running from approaching the 500 until leaving the 400m. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
C/O/T-further back with cover. Ridden accordingly. Rdr stated mount became under pressure 600m from home and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnrf reported gelding for spell. Sunshine Coast 12/04/2026
Wildspitze Began only fairly and checked when tightened between runners shortly after. Grafton 24/07/2026
Monte Carlo Miss Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
Bumped at the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast 01/08/2026
Mongolian Spring (NZ) Shifted in on jumping bumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
He's A Saint (NZ) Restrained from the wide barrier to take up a position at the rear. Rdr reported mount was inclined to hang in for the majority and proved difficult to ride out when placed under pressure in the home straight, Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Ready To Drink Momentarily held up for clear running near the 400m. Ipswich 30/05/2026
 
Race 8 TAB Class 1 Plate 2200M
Argentum Rock Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/07/2026
Explosive Power (NZ) C/O/T-settle further forward. Settled behind the lead. Shortly after the start was buffeted. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
When giving ground near the 200m, momentarily steadied to avoid heels. Ipswich 16/07/2026
Ormond Road Began awkwardly. Shifted out to improve to the lead approaching the 900m. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
Sir Zino (NZ) Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped a runner. Ballina 11/08/2026
Smelter (IRE) Travelled keenly in the early stages. Raced wide and without cover until near the 2100m. Grafton 19/07/2026
Obliged to alter course on entering the home straight. When questioned re tactics, Rdr advised not intention to settle as far back, however; gelding failed to muster speed, so obliged to settle at rear-added gelding never travelled in the early and middle stages, however approaching the 500m, responded to riding and finished the race off well. Aquis Beaudesert 07/07/2026
Triple Time Slow to begin. Murwillumbah 21/08/2026
Mahuika Maroi (NZ) Slow to begin. Grafton 15/07/2026
Rainbow Glitter Vetted pre-race. Kilcoy 10/08/2026
Vetted pre-race. Picklebet Park Warwick 04/08/2026
Nukatabe Held up for clear running from rounding the home turn until near the 200m, where it was shifted out around the heels of a runner to secure clear running. Near the 150m, bumped a runner. Casino 08/08/2026