Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

20/02/2026 Ipswich



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 POCO VINO QTIS Two-Years-Old Handicap 800M
Sun Sister Began awkwardly and shifted out. Doomben 07/02/2026
Sweet Rebellion Began awkwardly and shifted in. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Mishani Rozay Began awkwardly, shifted out & was contacted. Rdr reported filly raced greenly throughout. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Doomben 07/02/2026
Craiglea Monnie Commenced to over race in the early stages. Rockhampton 29/01/2026
 
Race 2 TAB BM68 Handicap 800M
Campai Raced wide for the majority. Ipswich 15/01/2026
State In Texas Laid out round home turn and in the straight. Ipswich 31/01/2026
Began awkwardly. Rdr reported mount laid out for the majority. Eagle Farm 18/10/2025
Never Say Nay Bumped on jumping. Momentarily crowded near the 600m. Held up for clear running from the 500m until leaving the 400m and again in the early stages of the home straight. Toowoomba 28/12/2024
Beauty Bound Laid out under pressure in the straight. Morphettville 27/12/2025
Viale Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Doomben 07/02/2026
 
Race 3 BARRIER REEF POOLS OPEN Handicap 1100M
Goldsborough (NZ) Over raced when passing the 700m when being restrained from heels. Sunshine Coast 08/02/2026
Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid in under pressure over the final 200m. Doomben 08/10/2025
Brereton Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/01/2026
Emperor Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Slow to begin & eased from heels shortly after. Raced keenly app & rounding 1st turn. When quest re perf. app stated she anticipated settling in a handy posn however mount was slow to begin & settled worse than midfield. App stated mount was under pressure passing 600m & only ground to line. App advised mount raced like a tired horse. Trainer agreed & advised gelding would be spelled. P/R vet no ab's. Murwillumbah 28/08/2025
Sailor's Secret Fractious in gates, broke through & galloped a short distance & vetted. Bumped on jumping away. Doomben 07/02/2026
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
Troika Race wide with cover throughout. Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post. Ipswich 06/11/2025
Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight. Sunshine Coast 24/10/2025
Laydownlily Slow to begin. Near the 100m, shifted in and brushed. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
 
Race 4 GREAT NORTHERN Maiden Handicap 1200M
Legal Cause Vetted pre-race after not racing for an extended period of time. Kilcoy 26/01/2026
Slow to begin. A post-race recovery revealed the gelding to be displaying signs of heat stress and to be lame in the off-foreleg. Dalby 02/12/2024
Rockabilly (NZ) Laid out near the 1100m. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Gatton 25/09/2025
Delicious Derek Blundered on jumping. Rdr reported the gelding began well and settled in a more forward position than intended, however in his view, it did not see out the 1400m and will be better suited being dropped back in distance where it could be ridden more conservatively. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Warwick Farm 26/01/2026
Elnajeeb Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Poised Tycoon Began awkwardly and thereafter raced in restricted room between runners. Near the 700m, was steadied and momentarily unbalanced when a runner shifted in. Murwillumbah 01/02/2026
Lucky Artie Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Bumped near the 300m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 01/11/2025
Began awkwardly and shifted in before becoming awkwardly placed on heels soon after. Hung out under pressure down the running proving somewhat difficult to ride out, having to be corrected near the 50m. Picklebet Park Warwick 11/10/2025
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
Just A Sort Near the 1000m, steadied to avoid heels. Over raced until the 800m. Cast the near fore and near hind plate. Sunshine Coast 08/02/2026
Rdr reported mare was green throughout & when placed under pressure did not let down as expected, adding would derive benefit from run. Chinchilla 20/12/2025
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
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
Golden Notre Raced wide and with cover throughout the early and middle stages. Murwillumbah 24/01/2026
Approaching the 200m, became unbalanced when bumped. Aquis Park Gold Coast 27/12/2025
Kobability Raced wide. Sunshine Coast 01/01/2026
Raced keen early. Doomben 12/12/2025
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
Villandry Impeded at the start when Flaming Maree (NZ) jumped inwards. Raced wide in the early stages. Held up for clear running in the early part of the home straight and shifted wider near the 500m. Hung in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 05/02/2026
Momentarily held up approaching the 400m. Dalby 19/08/2025
Excess Capital Steadied near the 800m. Toowoomba 07/02/2026
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
 
Race 5 SEVEN NEWS BM58 Handicap 2180M
Likeabeel Inconvenienced near the 400m. Rdr dropped whip near the 300m. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Slow to begin. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Will It Snow (NZ) Raced wide from the 800m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 14/02/2026
Baccarat Rouge Began awkwardly and then bumped and became unbalanced. Gatton 25/01/2026
Whatjeudoin' Over-raced early and near the 1500m improved onto heels and steadied. Doomben 11/02/2026
Papal Miss Steadied near the 1800m. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Raced in restricted room near the 500m. Warning for reluctant to proceed to the barriers. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Hamilton Brown Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Near the 350m momentarily steadied. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
Autunno Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 800m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 14/02/2026
Carried wider near 500m. Ipswich 31/01/2026
Propose Slow to begin. Gatton 10/02/2026
Flying Rothe Raced keenly in the middle stages and steadied from heels on several occasions. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 14/02/2026
When asked about improved performance, Tnr stated believes gelding is suited to racing on the synthetic surface and with the short back up, expected improvement on its recent runs. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/02/2026
Maurita Near the 1800m, steadied when awkwardly placed at heels whilst restraining for cover. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Classique Gal Raced in restricted room near the 800m. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Noms at Metropolitan meetings refused until the mare establishes form at provincial level. Eagle Farm 03/01/2026
Quick Shot Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 200m. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Montevecchio Vetted pre-race after having raced 3 days earlier. Ipswich 31/01/2026
Hampered on jumping away. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Blueprint Near the 500m, raced in restricted room and steadied. Shifted in over the final 100m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/02/2026
Rdr reported that the gelding never travelled comfortably, wanted to lay in under pressure in the straight and was disappointing. Toowoomba 03/01/2026
Another Dazzler Near the 1300m, was obliged to shift out across heels & steadied. Kilcoy 26/01/2026
Tightened for room shortly after the start. Sunshine Coast 07/12/2025
 
Race 6 GORDON'S GIN Class 4 Handicap 1350M
Treporti Over-raced early. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Decisive Lass Began awkwardly and blundered shortly after the start, during which time rider dropped her whip. Ballina 16/01/2026
North Court Disappointed for a run in the early part of the home straight. Improved onto heels over the concluding stages and steadied. Ipswich 17/12/2025
Run Lucy Run Raced wide for the majority. Doomben 17/01/2026
Nightcapped C/O/T-further forward. Ridden accordingly. Sunshine Coast 13/02/2026
Approaching the 600m, got its head up when racing keenly. Ipswich 31/01/2026
Smart Action Began awkwardly and lost ground. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/01/2026
Bring Me Saki Bumped on jumping. Steadied when tightened for room approaching the 1000m. Raced wide, without cover, in the early and middle stages. Bumped close to the finish line. Lismore 04/01/2026
 
Race 7 RACIING AND SPORTS Class 1 Handicap 1200M
Dark Arts Raced wide. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/01/2026
Sir Winnie Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 28/09/2025
Near the 700m, contacted rail, became badly unbalanced. As a result, SAMURAI WAND, which was following, was checked, Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/09/2025
Gozo Rdr dropped whip near the 200m. Sunshine Coast 13/07/2025
Began awkwardly and shifted in. Doomben 25/06/2025
Dranitzelle Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages. Doomben 29/01/2026
I Saw The Light Round home turn, laid in. Near the 300m, became unbalanced and steadied when tightened for room. When asked about performance, Rdr reported mount proved disappointing and could offer no explanation for performance. A post-race vet exam revealed mare to have lacerations to its off hindleg Sunshine Coast 04/09/2024
I'm Nelson Shifted out at the start and bumped heavily. Held up for clear running round home turn. Held up on heels over the final 50m resulting in rider being unable to fully test mount to the line. Rdr reported gelding never travelled comfortably, however responded to riding and ran on well in the home straight-added had recommended to remove earmuffs. Ipswich 12/02/2026
Bumped with SECRET CYPHER as the start was effected. Dalby 30/01/2026
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
Moonlight Kicks C/O/T- ride with cover. Ridden accordingly. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
When asked about performance of gelding, which weakened noticeably in the home straight, Rdr stated from wide barrier, gelding was obliged to do a lot of work to obtain a position outside the leader at the 700m, and this had a detrimental effect on the finishing effort of gelding. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 17/08/2025
Brutal Sue Near the 150m was steadied after improving onto heels and shifted out to obtain clear running. Murwillumbah 01/02/2026
Inside the 1000m was steadied when a runner shifted in marginally before being corrected by its rider. Lismore 26/09/2025
Champagne Problems Crowded and bumped on jumping. Ipswich 29/08/2025
Leica Pherrari Began awkwardly. Ipswich 12/02/2026
Roaring Success Bumped heavily at the start and became unbalanced. Steadied from heels approaching the home turn before shifting out to obtain clear running. Ipswich 12/02/2026
Underwent a pre-race vet exam after racing in Townsville on Saturday the 19th of July. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rider stated that the gelding didn’t handle the quick back up and was its first start on a dirt track. Trainer concurred with the comments of the rider. Blackall 21/07/2025
 
Race 8 RAY WHITE IPSWICH 0 - 58 Handicap 1690M
Takunai Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/02/2026
Raced wide throughout. Gatton 25/01/2026
Treasurer Raced keen early. Aquis Beaudesert 06/02/2026
Artspace (NZ) Over-raced in the middle stages whilst being restrained to obtain cover. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Held up for clear running round home turn and continued to have difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight. After passing the 300m, when attempting to improve between runners, placed in restricted room near the 200m and was directed to the outside of heels in an attempt and secured clear running approaching the 50m. Sunshine Coast 09/01/2026
Clearly George Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Gatton 10/02/2026
Got Yourself A Gun Began awkwardly. Rounding the home turn was carried wider. Murwillumbah 01/02/2026
Slow to begin. Over raced for the majority. Near the 150m, obliged to steady. Approaching the finishing line, was awkwardly placed on heels. Ipswich 15/01/2026
Trusty Bandit Pre-race vet exam after contacting rail in mounting yard. Raced keen early. Gatton 10/02/2026
Bumped with HEAVENLY LOVE after the start was affected. Between the 500m and the 300m was awkward in its action and wouldn’t stride out. Jky F Larson advised the racing surface between the 500m and the 400m was loose and he had to ease at that point. He added in his opinion, the horse wasn’t suited to the racing surface and when the gelding was asked for an effort to improve into the race, it failed to respond. Dalby 30/01/2026
Headstrong Raced wide. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Mishani Impact Slow to begin. Leaving the 400m, steadied after improving onto heels. Momentarily held up near the 300m. Aquis Beaudesert 06/02/2026
Momentarily steadied shortly after the start. Raced keen early. Laid in under pressure in the home straight and steadied away from heels approaching the finish. Rdr reported mount was inclined to lay in throughout and was not suited to the smaller turning track. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Gatton 25/01/2026
Bright The Sun Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 30/08/2025
Shirley Pearly Vetted after making contact with barriers when being loaded. Rdr dropped whip near the 100m. When asked about performance, Rdr stated mare got particularly worked up prior to race, adding after making a long-sustained run approaching home turn, mare failed to finish the race off and felt had come to the end of its preparation. Tnr confirmed mare would be spelled. Aquis Beaudesert 18/09/2025
Inconvenienced leaving the 200m. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 05/09/2025
Classique Gal Raced in restricted room near the 800m. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Noms at Metropolitan meetings refused until the mare establishes form at provincial level. Eagle Farm 03/01/2026
Dubble Hussle Near the 1400m raced keenly for a short distance when crossed by ELEANOR NANCY. Toowoomba 07/02/2026
Raced three wide without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Kilcoy 26/01/2026
Rockrata Approaching the 800m, when attempting to shift out around heels, bumped and steadied from heels. Near the 300m, steadied after becoming awkwardly placed at heels. Aquis Beaudesert 06/02/2026
Bumped at the start. Ipswich 15/01/2026
Another Dazzler Near the 1300m, was obliged to shift out across heels & steadied. Kilcoy 26/01/2026
Tightened for room shortly after the start. Sunshine Coast 07/12/2025