Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

16/04/2026 Ipswich



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 GIBSON ARCHITECTS Maiden Handicap 800M
Almond Gold Began awkwardly. Raced greenly throughout. Ipswich 24/12/2025
Pietari Raced greenly in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2025
Exceptional Rupert Bumped and crowded on jumping. Bumped near the 150m. Toowoomba 23/11/2024
Began awkwardly. Esk 09/11/2024
Goodonya Thelma Slow to begin. Dalby 30/01/2026
Aeropower Slow to begin. Ipswich 14/03/2026
Thrill Seeker Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 14/03/2026
After the race, noted to have lost its near-fore plate. Gatton 01/03/2026
Torque Too Easy Resaddled at barriers. Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 29/03/2026
Resaddled at barriers. Began awkwardly. Rdr reported mount took an awkward stride passing the winning post the first time. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 08/03/2026
Only Crunchie Hampered at the start. Gatton 10/04/2026
Crowded for room on jumping. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Townsville 15/03/2026
Cugat Queen Change of tactics to be ridden further forward if circumstances permit; settled on pace. Travelled wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Near the 150m, was hampered by another runner, which shifted in whilst improving quickly to the outside. Port Macquarie 26/10/2025
Rizu Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to race. Tuncurry 04/04/2026
Approaching the home turn became held up on heels and was unable to improve until shifting in shortly after straightening. Port Macquarie 28/03/2026
 
Race 2 BARRIER REEF POOLS Maiden Plate 1690M
Benzino Vetted after resuming from an extended spell. Began awkwardly and shifted out. Approaching 1200m, when bumped, momentarily lost the use of left iron before regathering. Near the 900m, when racing keenly momentarily steadied from heels and became unbalanced. Rdr reported concerned with mounts’ action over the concluding stages. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Blood Red Held up from the 500m until the finishing line and was unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Concador Bumped on a number of occasions leaving the 100m. Rdr reported after being caught wide, allowed mount to stride and settled further forward than initially anticipated-added that on straightening, mount failed to respond to riding, was inclined to lay in and proved disappointing over the concluding stages. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Hampered shortly after the start. A post-race vet exam of gelding which weakened from the 400m revealed no abs. Toowoomba 27/03/2026
Fergus En Marche Overraced in the middle stages. Passing the 1000m, shifted in abruptly when being restrained, making heavy contact with the hindquarters of another runner & lost considerable momentum. Rdr reported mount took charge near the 1100m. Official trial prior to racing again. Doomben 04/03/2026
Clearly Not Shortly after the start was bumped and became unbalanced. Kilcoy 17/03/2026
Sicilian Warrior Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Laid in over the final 300m. A post-race veterinary exam revealed no abs. Toowoomba 27/03/2026
Shifted out approaching the 250m. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Evade The Game Inconvenienced at the start. Raced wide until approaching the 1200m. Sunshine Coast 29/03/2026
Knuckled on leaving the barriers, unbalancing rider and losing ground. Held up for a run from passing the 500m until near the 300m. Ipswich 20/03/2026
Our Esprit Slow to begin. Near the 1400m, was obliged to take hold to avoid heels. Severely hampered, having its hindquarters contacted passing the 1000m. Doomben 04/03/2026
Preachabull Raced wide without cover throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Alkebulan Raced wide until the 1000m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Raced wide early until approaching the 900m. Kilcoy 17/03/2026
Kamigamo (NZ) Began awkwardly and bumped. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Momentarily raced in restricted room shortly after the start. Kilcoy 17/03/2026
 
Race 3 TAB Class 5 Handicap 1100M
Shot Of Whiskey (NZ) BLED 1st time-banned from racing for 3 months. Doomben 29/11/2025
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 15/11/2025
Concession For a short distance approaching the 700m laid in. Aquis Park Gold Coast 04/04/2026
Commenced to over-race in the middle stages when being restrained. Eagle Farm 28/02/2026
The Gambling Greek When quest re tactics, Rdr said instruct to be forward & allow gelding to stride freely, however; was required to pressure mount early to obtain lead-said after obtaining lead near 700m, while conscious pace was quick early, was on horse’s mouth as much as possible to control speed & mindful of instructs not to restrain as gelding had a history of breathing issues-added instruct to pinch a break coming to h/turn, but could not sustain run. Co-tnr confirmed instructs to lead if possible, clarified breathing issue & advised Rdr not to restrain as can cause gelding to flip soft palate. SEE REPORT Ipswich 12/02/2026
Speedy One Slow to begin and lost ground before mustering early speed and racing forward. Cast its near fore plate. Ipswich 26/11/2025
Hampered at the start. Rdr reported after beginning awkwardly and being inconvenienced, was unable to secure a leading position. Eagle Farm 04/11/2025
Cabaletto Rdr reported upon straightening, mount had a tendency to lay out and would be better suited to more rain affected racing surfaces. Eagle Farm 25/03/2026
Goodes C/O/T-attempt to settle further forward. Slow into stride and settle worse than midfield. Ipswich 26/03/2026
 
Race 4 LIVING TURF BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 2180M
Power Ace Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rdr reported mount was inclined to hang throughout. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Amalgamation Began awkwardly, bumped and was slow to muster early speed. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/03/2026
Likeabeel Allowed to stride from the 1000m and near the 700m was forced wider. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Reggie's Folly Laid in when under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 20/03/2026
Kalkanli Held up from the home turn until the 250m. Improved onto heels near the 100m and was unable to be fully tested to the finishing line. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Raced wide until the 1100m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/03/2026
Sacred Bull (NZ) Slow to begin. Steadied and obliged to alter course when racing after being tightened for room. Sunshine Coast 05/04/2026
Down Under Stunnah Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Held up for clear running approaching the 400m until on straightening near the 300m. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 06/03/2026
Hurricane Rosie Laid in round home turn. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Giddy Gan's Joy Bumped on jumping away. Over-raced for a short distance near the 1200m. Ipswich 06/04/2026
C/O/T-further back than its previous start. Settled at the rear. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid in near the 400m and again in the home straight when placed under pressure. Rdr reported mare hung in at various stages, proving difficult to ride. Warning for racing manners. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Prefer To Dance (NZ) Momentarily inconvenienced when passing the 100m. Eagle Farm 08/04/2026
Near the 800m, steadied from heels. Kilcoy 07/10/2025
Bolero Bumped at the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 28/03/2026
Maurita Near the 900m, improved onto heels & steadied. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
 
Race 5 IPSWICH TRIBUNE TODAY BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1690M
San Jose Boy C/O/T-further forward depending on how the gelding began. After being caught wide early, was restrained to the rear. Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 350 until near the 200m. Sunshine Coast 29/03/2026
Raced wide throughout with cover. Ipswich 26/02/2026
Noire Emperor Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 25/03/2026
Hampered on jumping away. Doomben 04/03/2026
Ninjitzou Near the 100m, obliged to alter course and shift in to avoid heels. Sunshine Coast 05/04/2026
Shifted in on jumping and bumped. Doomben 18/03/2026
Pele Princess Rdr stated mare travelled comfortably early, however; came under pressure from the 700m and failed to respond to riding-added mare felt sore upon pulling up. A post-race vet exam revealed lameness in off foreleg. Vet clearance before racing again. Toowoomba 14/03/2026
Cantarito Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching and round home turn. Ipswich 26/03/2026
Raced three-wide with cover throughout. Sunshine Coast 13/03/2026
Denetta Tired over the concluding stages. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 04/04/2026
Khant Fail (NZ) Hung out making the home turn. Taree 10/03/2026
Royal Charge Slow to begin. Near the 1500m was steadied to avoid a bucking horse. Near the 1400m was carried very wide on the track by a bucking horse and lost significant ground, removing the geldings opportunity to take a competitive part in the event thereafter. Ballina 23/03/2026
Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Armidale 13/03/2026
Maxie Tap (NZ) Slow to begin. Rdr reported tongue tie may have become detached in the run. Kilcoy 17/03/2026
Raced three wide with cover in the early and middle stages. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Gatton 10/02/2026
 
Race 6 GORDON'S GIN RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap 1350M
Chicago King Bumped on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/12/2025
Ludik Had difficulty obtaining clear running round home turn and in the early part of the home straight. Rdr dropped whip inside the final 100m after being struck by whip of another rider. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Silent Fox Approaching the home turn momentarily raced in restricted room. Kilcoy 17/03/2026
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
Somethin In Orange Bumped on jumping. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Toowoomba 09/08/2025
Yeah Copy Raced wide. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Artifactx Shifted out abruptly passing the 200m in order to secure clear running. Sunshine Coast 05/04/2026
Benfica Lass Slow to begin. Ipswich 17/12/2025
Laid in under pressure in the home straight, causing rider to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions. Warning for its barrier manners. Sunshine Coast 30/11/2025
Kirkall In the middle stages raced keenly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 04/04/2026
Rdr stated mount led under minimal pressure from the inside barrier. Rdr stated his mount raced keenly within itself in middle stages & sprinted fairly on straightening. Rdr stated mount peaked at 200m & weakened from this point. Rdr stated mount is immature mentally & he did not believe it was suited leading event. Rdr stated mount would be better served being ridden with cover so as to settle & sustain a finishing effort. P/R vet no ab's. Coffs Harbour 09/03/2026
Farnesina Raced wide. Eagle Farm 25/03/2026
Jupiter Hills A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the right hind and had mucus on scope. A veterinary clearance is required prior to being permitted to race again. Southside Pakenham 10/04/2025
COT: TO be ridden further forward: Settled on pace. On jumping shifted in and bumped rnr. Kembla Grange 14/03/2025
Jediah Improved onto heels in the early part of the home straight. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Near the 1500m was steadied to avoid a bucking horse. Ballina 23/03/2026
 
Race 7 VINCE INSURANCE Class 1 Plate 1200M
Braveheart Raced wide. Doomben 01/04/2026
Fractious in the barriers. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Passing the 300m, steadied and shifted to the outside to secure clear running. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 11/03/2026
Carnegie Hill When asked about performance, Rdr reported after a short freshen up, gelding travelled well until the final 200m and may not have appreciated the distance of race. A post-race vet exam revealed lameness in near foreleg and a slow recovery. Vet cert required prior to racing again. Eagle Farm 01/10/2025
Raced wide throughout. Shifted in under pressure near the 100m and bumped. Ipswich 20/08/2025
Ikasara Raced three-wide without cover early. Rdr reported, to avoid racing wide without cover early, elected to steady near the 700m and come back and race in handy position-added gelding did not travel as expected, although made some good ground late and may appreciate having blinkers added. Ipswich 20/03/2026
Il Fratello (NZ) Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keen early. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Beaudesert 31/12/2025
Venom Rush Began awkwardly and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 05/04/2026
Raced keenly whilst being restrained to obtain cover in the early stages. Shifted in under pressure over the final 100m. Murwillumbah 12/12/2025
Black Eyed Blonde Held up from the 400m until approaching the 200m. Donald 02/12/2025
Shortly after the start was bumped heavily and was tightened for room. Rdr reported, in his opinion, the mare failed to quicken on today's Soft 6 Southside Pakenham 21/11/2025
Broadbeach Miss RR the mare may be better suited when ridden with cover. Vet NVA. Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 17/09/2025
Farnesina Raced wide. Eagle Farm 25/03/2026
Immediate Cast n/fore plate on route to barriers, refitted & vetted. Bumped on jumping. Toowoomba 27/03/2026
Jupiter Hills A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the right hind and had mucus on scope. A veterinary clearance is required prior to being permitted to race again. Southside Pakenham 10/04/2025
COT: TO be ridden further forward: Settled on pace. On jumping shifted in and bumped rnr. Kembla Grange 14/03/2025
Better Sweet Passing the 250m was taken out onto other rnrs Eagle Farm 08/04/2026
Bumped on jumping. Obliged to alter course on entering the home straight and shifted out to obtain clear running. Eagle Farm 21/03/2026
Lucky Lass A post-race vet exam revealed lacerations to both hindlegs. Toowoomba 27/03/2026
Slow into stride. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Raging Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
Lift'n'mehigher Passing the 1300m momentarily tightened. Momentarily unbalanced when bumped approaching the 300m. Gatton 10/02/2026
Toute Sweet Approaching the 800m, momentarily steadied when racing in restricted room. Improved onto heels near the 550m and steadied. Laid in under pressure over the final 100m. Toowoomba 14/03/2026
Rdr reported not intention to be forward & after jumping well from the wide barrier, rode forward to obtain a position closer to rail and settled just behind the leader. Toowoomba 21/02/2026