Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

31/10/2026 Aquis Park Gold Coast



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 Angus Flexible Pipelines Australia QTIS Three-Years-Old Maiden Plate 1000M
Bar Star Bumped shortly after the start and attempted to buck for several strides. Warning for attempting to buck. Raced greenly in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed a laceration to the off hind hock. Gatton 01/10/2026
Coastal Boom Bumped shortly after the start. Steadied from heels near 800m. Rdr stated he was inst to not race on fence for fear the ground was inferior. Rdr stated he raced a loose one off throughout e&m stages & mount travelled only fairly, being inclined to throw its head. Rdr stated mount failed to sprint strongly on straightening & weakened over final 200m. Rdr stated mount appeared to resent the cross over nose band added to its gear today. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormality. Lismore 25/09/2026
Hampered on jumping. Over-raced early stages. Passing 700m, raced in restricted room for a short distance. Doomben 16/05/2026
Cool Zumbelina A post-race veterinary examination of Cool Zumbelina did not reveal any abnormalities. Tamworth 24/04/2026
Fair Shake Race greenly over the final 100m. Rdr reported gelding race keen early, and when placed under pressure in the straight, did not finish the race off as anticipated. Aquis Park Gold Coast 03/10/2026
Rainbow Charlie Jumped out at the start and bumped. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 09/10/2026
Began only fairly. Rdr reported the colt travelled satisfactorily through the early and middle stages, however it came under pressure approaching the 400m and soon after weakened noticeably and he could offer no tangible explanation for the performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Tnr rep was advised the colt would be required to trial prior to being permitted to race again. Tnr subsequently reported the colt pulled up well but will be departing his stable. Gosford 11/06/2026
Shotpoint Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 04/05/2026
Palmanova C/O/T-further back, ridden accordingly. Hampered on jumping. Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 150m. Rdr reported mount raced greenly throughout and would derive benefit from the race experience. A post-race vet exam revealed a poor recovery. Eagle Farm 14/10/2026
Bumped shortly after the start. Eagle Farm 13/06/2026
Catfish Began awkwardly. Ipswich 16/07/2026
Charlie Choo Choo Slow to begin. Approaching the 800m, steadied when tightened for room. Gatton 16/10/2026
Busterboy Rdr stated app 800m mount resented racing in restricted room & hung out across heels, resulting in him having to check it & lose ground (~5L). Rdr stated mount continued to hang out from this point until the entrance to straight. Rdr stated once balanced up in straight, mount found line fairly. Tnr stated gelds 1st start & it did not appear to handle being tightened on point of turn. P/R vet no ab's. Warning placed on racing manners. Coffs Harbour 13/09/2026
 
Race 2 Powered by Next Level Racing Maiden Handicap 1400M
Worthy Stunnah For some distance after the 1200m, laid in. Held up for a run from passing the 500m until the 250m. Ipswich 08/10/2026
Irish Handcuffs Bumped shortly after the start. Laid out in the middle stages. Laid in over the final 200m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/10/2026
Whilst racing keenly near the 1600m, steadied from heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 27/06/2026
Lawes Road Held up home turn, attempted to ease wider leaving the 250m before shifting back in and becoming awkwardly placed on heels approaching the 200m. Raced greenly when placed under pressure. Doomben 05/10/2026
Poor Ol' Johny Ray (NZ) ($1.20 fav, unplaced) – Shortly after the start was tightened for room. Approaching the 100m rider had the whip struck from his hand by another rider, which was racing to his outside. Rider could offer no explanation for the performance other than the gelding may not have handled today's heavy 10 track conditions and may not have backed up from its last start. Moe 03/07/2026
Near the 700m made contact with the hindquarters of another runner. Near the 600m was hampered. Rider could offer no explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination did not identify any significant abnormal findings. Southside Pakenham Synthetic 29/06/2026
The Grey One Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/10/2026
Bellouise Rdr reported mount laid out over the final 400m. Gatton 16/10/2026
Rdr reported mare, which was having its first start, raced greenly throughout. Aquis Beaudesert 17/09/2026
Flying Poppi Bumped at the start. Doomben 03/06/2026
Grandstander Hampered at start. Contacted leaving the 100m. Gatton 16/10/2026
Near the 1100m bumped. Shifted out to improve leaving the 600m and raced wide from that point on. Approaching the 100m commenced to lay in under pressure obliging Rdr to straighten. Gatton 01/10/2026
Cool Adaline Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/10/2026
Goddess Minerva Slow to begin. Aquis Beaudesert 17/09/2026
Mr Betterman Raced keenly whilst being restrained early. Hampered near the 500m and carried wider. Approaching the 300m was bumped. Aquis Park Gold Coast 05/09/2026
Near the 1000m, raced in restricted room. Near the 200m, became momentarily awkward at heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 28/08/2026
 
Race 3 Carpet Call Maiden Handicap 1400M
Filthy Resaddled at gates. Approaching the 900m, steadied when momentarily crowded. Ipswich 15/10/2026
Bumped shortly after the start. Passing 800m was steadied from heels. Lismore 25/09/2026
Credibility Began awkwardly and lost ground. Leaving the 1200m restrained when racing in restricted room for a short distance. Leaving the 200m obliged to alter course and shift out to obtain clear running. Rdr reported mount, which was racing on the synthetic surface for first time, failed to quicken on surface-added gelding may not have appreciated quick back up. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/10/2026
Chayse 'N' Ralph Commenced to over race leaving the 1100m. Approaching the 400m, hampered and carried wider. Picklebet Park Warwick 10/10/2026
Shifted out to improve upon entering home straight. Crowded near the 150m. After the race, it was noted gelding had lost near hind plate. Tnr since reported gelding was found the be significantly lame in the off foreleg in the ensuing days and will be spelled. Tnr advised gelding requires vet clearance prior to its next race start. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 08/06/2024
Maritimo Began awkwardly. Ipswich 15/10/2026
Eased out of the race near the 400m. BLED 1st time-banned from racing for 3 months. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2026
Over The Louvre Bumped on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/10/2026
Began awkwardly and shifted out hampering CAUSE SHE’S MINE. Picklebet Park Warwick 24/09/2026
Symbolise Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Held up for clear running for a short distance near the 200m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/10/2026
Rising Queen Blundered shortly after the start. Kembla Grange 12/09/2026
Lean Warrior Raced wide throughout. Gatton 01/10/2026
Testy Nic Improved onto heels and checked when the pace slackened near the 800m. Tightened for room near the 500m when improving into restricted room. Sunshine Coast 02/10/2026
Slow to begin (2L). Near the 1100m was steadied after improving onto the heels of SWEEDISH QUEEN. Unplaced $1.85 fav. Rider B. Il’lssa reported that after being slow to begin he attempted to drive up to be as positive on the gelding as he could as he was instructed to settle in a handy position. He added that although he obtained clear running at the entrance to the straight his mount took time to build momentum but finished off well. Picklebet Park Warwick 24/09/2026
Cautionary Tail Bumped shortly after the start. From a wide barrier, was restrained in the early stages to obtain cover. Held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn. Lismore 18/10/2026
Raced keenly in the middle stages. Unplaced $1.95 fav. App A. McColm reported that his mount wanted to hang in under pressure in the straight & was only fair in its overall performance. A post-race vet exam failed to reveal any abnormalities. Picklebet Park Warwick 24/09/2026
Bellissimo Slow to begin. Kilcoy 06/10/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Gympie 19/09/2026
Miss Chamonix (NZ) Slow to begin. Doomben 05/10/2026
Violaceous When questioned re tactics, which were to lead in contrast to established racing pattern, Rdr advised that early, it had not been intention to lead, however due to the lack of pace in the event and when expected leader elected to steady near the 1700m when racing to outside, and mount was travelling comfortably, allowed horse to remain in a good rhythm rather than attempt to restrain. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
 
Race 4 Pipe Dreams & Photo Finishes JERICHO CUP - HEAT - BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 3200M
Samurai Warrior (NZ) Bumped at start. Shifted in to improve near the 250m. Doomben 17/10/2026
Forced wide near the 400m. Sunshine Coast 09/10/2026
Trusty Bandit Held up for clear running for a short distance when round home turn. Eagle Farm 14/10/2026
Ayasaki Laid in under pressure approaching the winning post. Doomben 30/09/2026
Miss Dynamo Had difficulty securing clear running early in home straight before shifting out and bumped near the 250m. Sunshine Coast 02/10/2026
Near the 150m bumped. Sunshine Coast 06/09/2026
Flaming Genesis Rdr stated mount led & travelled comfortably in e&m stages. Rdr stated passing 600m she asked mount to improve & it responded only fairly before peaking on run approaching 200m & weakening to line. Rdr stated mount was fresh for today's event & its race fitness may have told on its performance. Rdr added that she believes a query remains on her mount's ability to run out a strong 2200m. P/R vet no ab's. Grafton 13/10/2026
Slow to begin. Raced wide until working forward to the lead near the 1600m. Eagle Farm 05/09/2026
Papal Miss Slow to begin. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 24/10/2026
Slow to begin. Raced keen with its head up leaving home straight on 1st occasion. Commenced to race keenly passing the 1400m, shifted out & raced wide for remainder. Rdr dropped whip near 200m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. When quest re ride particularly in mid stages, Rdr explained instructed to allow mount to travel where comfortable, adding in mid stages, mare commenced to over race & near 1300m, shifted wider-said mare continued racing keen, so allowed mount to stride, however couldn’t reach lead, so caught in 4 wide position without cover throughout. SEE FULL REPORT. Gatton 16/10/2026
Showman (NZ) Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 09/10/2026
Shifted in near the 800m. Toowoomba 05/09/2026
Smelter (IRE) Raced keen early and passing the 1400m, got its head up when racing close to heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 24/10/2026
Travelled keenly during the early stages. Near the 50m, was hampered when awkwardly placed on heels. Lismore 18/10/2026
 
Race 5 LJ Building Construction Stakes BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1800M
Our Turn Now (NZ) Had some difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Toowoomba 26/09/2026
King Emperor Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 09/10/2026
Bumped at the start. Ipswich 14/08/2026
Fiorsum Fred Began awkwardly badly unbalancing rider. Steadied passing the 1500m when awkwardly placed. Held up from the 400m until passing the 300m. Near the 100m steadied when disappointed for a run and before being shifted out to obtain clear running. Toowoomba 17/10/2026
Bumped shortly after the start. Passing the 600m was checked and shifted out abruptly to avoid the heels of a runner which had blundered badly in advance of it. Lismore 25/09/2026
Contreras Began only fairly. Grafton 13/10/2026
 
Race 6 Tate Brownlee Real Estate Class 4 Handicap 1000M
Port Erin Began awkwardly and shifted in. Near the 650m steadied when racing in restricted room. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/09/2026
Concession Began awkwardly and bumped heavily. Eagle Farm 14/10/2026
Near the 750m, attempted to shift wider to improve around heels and in doing so, bumped on a number of occasions prior to the 600m. Ipswich 29/04/2026
Isti Star Began awkwardly. Eased down over the concluding stages. Jockey R. Maloney reported his mount failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure and weakened noticeably over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Aquis Park Gold Coast 22/05/2026
The Gambling Greek Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Near the 800m, improved onto heels and steadied. Again near the 700m, improved onto heels and steadied. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn. Rdr reported mount raced very keenly and may have displaced its soft palate. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/10/2026
Humphree Bear When questioned, trainer stated he did not believe the gelding was suited racing three wide without cover outside a moderate tempo in the early & middle stages. He added the gelding races best when able to settle with cover behind a genuine tempo which is to the benefit of its finishing effort. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Grafton 21/09/2026
Red Feather Boa Laid out when round home turn. Eagle Farm 14/10/2026
Leaving the 800m made contact with rail and became slightly unbalanced. Rdr could offer no explanation for performance other than mare may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery and the thumps. Going for a spell. Ipswich 12/02/2026
 
Race 7 Mane Frame Powered by Works Class 4 Handicap 1400M
Outakandy Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/10/2026
Rdr reported mount travelled well during the race but failed to let down in the home straight as expected-added gelding may not have appreciated track conditions. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 03/10/2026
Silent Call Raced wide throughout. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Doomben 30/09/2026
Began awkwardly. Doomben 12/09/2026
Laridae Resaddled at barriers. Rdr reported not intention to lead, however after beginning well, found in a forward position-said during middle stages was able to obtain comfortable sectionals, but when placed under pressure gelding didn’t respond to riding and weakened. Tnr advised gelding going for a spell. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 15/04/2026
For a short distance passing the 300m, was awkwardly placed close to heels. Doomben 18/03/2026
Swifties Bumped near the 1100m. Raced four wide, with cover, in the early and middle stages. Lismore 25/09/2026
Cool Panels Bumped at the start and then crowded for room shortly after. Aquis Beaudesert 17/09/2026
Sir Maurice Slow to begin. Picklebet Park Warwick 24/09/2026
Vacillation Held up for a run passing the 500m until passing the 400m. When under pressure in the home straight laid in. Aquis Park Gold Coast 03/10/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced keen early. Aquis Beaudesert 17/09/2026
Tuki Twelve Began awkwardly. Ipswich 25/06/2026
Waverley Slow to begin. Held up for a run from the 500m until passing the 400m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 03/10/2026
Glam Over-raced throughout the early stages. Near the 1000m, was steadied after improving onto heels. Lismore 18/10/2026
 
Race 8 2027 Suns Corporate Hospitality 0 - 58 Handicap 1200M
I Stole It Vetted after becoming fractious whilst being transported & sustaining abrasions to its near side hip. Severely hampered on jumping. Raced keen early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/10/2026
Raced keen in the middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 26/09/2026
Maurraqa Raced keenly passing 700m; checked and shifted wider when runner in advance gave ground. Bumped near 500m before becoming awkwardly placed on heels and checked. Steadied when crowded approaching 200m. Vet reported no abnormalities. Port Macquarie 09/10/2026
C/O/T-settle further forward. Settled midfield. Bumped shortly after the start. Eagle Farm 02/05/2026
Zoodoo Began awkwardly. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2026
Destinys Summit Steadied from heels of shortly after the start. Laid in during the early stages of the home straight and approaching the 100m, was momentarily steadied. Aquis Beaudesert 17/09/2026
Smashing Nova Held up for a run passing the 500m until the 350m. When under pressure in the straight shifted in, obliging Rdr to stop riding and straighten on several occasions. Aquis Park Gold Coast 03/10/2026
Raced keen early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 12/09/2026
Excessor Raced keen in the early and middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 12/09/2026
Extreme Spirit Began awkwardly and lost ground. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/10/2026
Stood flat footed & lost considerable ground(10L). Officially trial prior to racing again. Aquis Park Gold Coast 26/09/2026
Zouslayer Vetted pre-race after racing on 7th August. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Hung out from the 600m. Warning placed on the gelding. BLED from the right nostril-1000m gallop in presence of a Steward. Dalby 11/08/2026
Vetted pre-race. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Rdr reported mount hung out throughout. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Ode To Beauty Raced wide throughout. Rdr dropped whip near the 250m. Bumped over the final 50m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/10/2026
Privalova Slow to begin. Rdr reported had anticipated leading and was disappointed with the performance after being slow to begin, adding recommended to connections visors be reapplied. Kilcoy 06/10/2026
Australasia Approaching the home turn became held up on heels and was unable to improve until easing in around heels shortly after straightening. Checked from heels near the 150m. Grafton 05/07/2026
Shame On Sue Slow to begin. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/10/2026
Slow to begin. Ballina 04/10/2026
Mishani Impact Slow to begin, then bumped. Approaching the 400m, after improving onto heels, was eased. Picklebet Park Warwick 10/10/2026
Raced wide throughout. Raced keenly in the middle stages when the pace of the race slackened. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice O. Kendal reported her saddle slipped near the 1200m point which prevented her from testing her mount out fully. Picklebet Park Warwick 10/03/2026
Fortress Australia Rdr reported mount failed to travel early, however; responded well under pressure in the home straight, adding will be better suited over further distances. Gatton 16/10/2026
Began awkwardly and was slow to begin. Got back in the early stages. Sportsbet Mount Isa 22/08/2026
Shapin Power Race three wide without cover for the majority. Aquis Park Gold Coast 03/10/2026
Dashing Hope Momentarily held up between the 300m and the 200m. Sunshine Coast 16/10/2026
Slow to begin. Aquis Park Gold Coast 26/09/2026
Champagne Problems Raced keen early with its head up. Rdr reported mount began better than expected and settled further forward. Aquis Park Gold Coast 12/09/2026
 
Race 9 Vale Bob McHarg BM65 Handicap 1200M
Certified Copy Laid out rounding the home turn. Aquis Beaudesert 17/09/2026
Savaii Near the 700m, steadied from heels. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2026
Vintage Vibes Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/10/2026
Lost its off-fore plate in running. When quest re mid race tactics, in particular the margin gained on the main body of field, Rdr explained after making early use of mount to take up a forward position, gelding proved difficult to settle during the middle stages and rather than overly restrain, allowed mount to travel comfortably. After reviewing footage, agreed should have made greater effort to steady mount in the middle stages. Eagle Farm 19/09/2026
Champagne Lane Rdr reported mare was disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr reported mare may not have appreciated track conditions. Eagle Farm 10/10/2026
Laid out under pressure over the final 200m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 26/09/2026
Custo Laid in h/s. Awk placed on heels appr w/p, not fully tested. Doomben 17/10/2026
Lost both hind plates in running. Sunshine Coast 09/10/2026
Cool Panels Bumped at the start and then crowded for room shortly after. Aquis Beaudesert 17/09/2026
Prime Asset Over raced in the early and middle stages and hung out throughout. Warning for hanging out. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/10/2026
Herman Said Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/10/2026
Il Fratello (NZ) Began only fairly. Laid in, and shifted in, under pressure over the final 200m. Grafton 13/10/2026
Slow into stride. Raced in restricted room near the 400m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 05/09/2026
Rose Of Shiraz Vetted pre-race after having not raced for an extended period. Raced keen in the early and middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/09/2026
Ever So Ready Began only fairly. Grafton 13/10/2026
Bumped on jumping. Grafton 21/09/2026
Chilliwack Leaving the 1000m, whilst racing keenly, steadied from heels. Raced wide early. Aquis Park Gold Coast 28/08/2026
Caxton Lass Raced keenly in the middle stages. Near the 700m, improved onto heels and shifted out. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/10/2026
Hello Lovely Rdr reported had to make use of mare early to lead, and following on from a hard run at its previous start, did not finish the race off and was disappointing-added mare may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr confirmed mare will be spelled. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/06/2026