Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

27/08/2026 Ipswich



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 FERTPRO Class 2 Handicap 1980M
Thinking Gold Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 08/08/2026
Rdr reported mount was not suited to the fast early tempo of race-added gelding was unable to make ground when placed under pressure. Doomben 01/08/2026
Empress Aspen Began awkwardly. Lay out round home turn and passing the 300m, bumped. Toowoomba 08/08/2026
Empire Of Art (GER) Improved onto heels near the 400m before shifting wider to obtain clear running. Doomben 05/08/2026
Inclined to lay in when under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 29/05/2026
Mini Boo Raced keen early. Toowoomba 15/08/2026
Had hindquarters contacted at start. Toowoomba 08/08/2026
Enidzel Over-raced early and shifted wider near the 1300m, bumping, becoming unbalanced. Raced three-wide from that point onwards, being allowed to stride and settling in the lead near the 800m. Ipswich 14/08/2026
Quality Miss Rdr reported after being caught wide early, elected to press on and join the leader near the 1400m-added mare was not suited to the synthetic surface. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
 
Race 2 BARRIER REEF POOLS BENCHMARK 65 800M
Medals Rdr reported gelding was not comfortable on heavy track, which attributed to the disappointing performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Gelding going for a spell. Toowoomba 14/02/2026
Heroic Chief Bumped on jumping. Toowoomba 15/08/2026
Yoweri On jumping, was tightened between runners. Ballina 11/08/2026
Leave No Doubt From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. A post-race vet exam revealed the gelding to have bled from its left nostril. Tnr was advised of the provisions of AR79(8). Hawkesbury 23/06/2026
Runaround Sue Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Toowoomba 15/08/2026
Mr Wandji Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Dalby 11/08/2026
Over-raced in the middle stages. Leaving the 1000m bumped on several occasions when racing in restricted room. Esk 11/07/2026
Drums Of War Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Toowoomba 15/08/2026
Raced keen early. Leaving 100m was tightened for room and lost rightful running. Gatton 30/07/2026
Cool Shalaa A post-race veterinary examination of the mare did not reveal any abnormality. Coffs Harbour 30/12/2024
Rider reported that she had intended to lead the event, however, after her mount obtained the lead in the initial stages, another runner displayed superior early speed & rather than engage in a speed battle, she elected to settle her mount & allow that runner to cross near the 800m. She stated that her mount travelled only fairly behind the fast early tempo & after being let off the bridle approaching the home turn, the mare failed to quicken & was one paced in the run to the line. Vet no abs. Trainer dissatisfied with recovery & vet report no abs. Tuncurry 09/12/2024
Tara's Reward Bumped on jumping. Sunshine Coast 26/07/2026
C/O/T-ride with cover. Over raced early when being restrained to obtain cover. Ridden accordingly. Rdr reported after travelling well behind the leaders, proved disappointing in the home straight and weakened badly. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
King Of Geraldine Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 14/08/2026
Hampered and lost ground at the start. Near the 900m, shifted in of its own accord, contacting rail for several strides, resulting in gelding becoming severely unbalanced and almost dislodging its rider. Official trial prior to being permitted to race again. A post-race vet exam revealed a minor laceration to its off foreleg. Ipswich 10/12/2025
 
Race 3 IPSWICH PARTY HIRE Maiden Handicap 1350M
Essessbee Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 14/09/2025
I Am Louie (NZ) Held up round home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Rdr reported after having difficulty securing clear running in the home straight, would appreciate a step up in distance. Doomben 01/04/2026
Raced three wide with cover in the middle stages before being taken wider near the 800m to race without cover. Doomben 11/03/2026
Spirit Of St Louis Began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly, despite the efforts of its rider. Warning in relation to its racing manners. Over-raced in the middle stages. Eagle Farm 29/07/2026
Prophet Of Destiny Began awkwardly and shifted in. Over-raced in the middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Steadied from heels near the 700m. Doomben 05/08/2026
Kaida Odori Began awkwardly and as a result settled further back than intended. Dalby 11/08/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced keenly through the middle stages. Toowoomba 25/07/2026
Law And Order Began awk and lost gr. Laid in under pressure in the home st. Sportsbet Nanango 08/08/2026
Bate Bumped rail near the 800m. Laid in under pressure down the running. Picklebet Park Warwick 11/10/2025
Russian Dahlia Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 26/07/2026
Welcome Advice Approaching the 1000m became unbalanced after racing close to the running rail. Rosehill Gardens 25/02/2026
Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Warwick Farm 04/02/2026
Cautionary Tail Began awkwardly. Doomben 22/07/2026
Goddor Began awkwardly and lost ground. Rdr reported after beginning awkwardly, mount failed to muster early speed and would appreciate a step up in distance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Beltone Slow to begin and then hampered. Picklebet Park Warwick 04/08/2026
Missed the start by 2L. Passing the 300m was hampered Inverell 18/07/2026
Hurricane Hank Hampered near the 200m. Picklebet Park Warwick 04/08/2026
 
Race 4 PRECINCT URBAN PLANNING Fillies and Mares RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1350M
Vostokova When questioned regarding the mare’s performance, rider B. Thornton stated that, in his opinion, Vostokova raced flat throughout the event. Trainer stated that the combination of racing wide throughout the event and the Heavy 10 track conditions proved too taxing for the mare. Trainer added that, in his opinion, the mare may be better suited over a longer distance. Trainer was advised that a warning had been placed on the mare in relation to its uncompetitive performance.Trainer further advised that he believed the mare was exhibiting signs of being in season. Ballina 11/08/2026
Held up for clear running from the 400m until the 200m. Ipswich 16/07/2026
Fiery Lass Began awkwardly. Raced greenly under pressure in home straight causing its rider to stop riding and straighten over the concluding stages. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
Heart 'N' Power Held up for a run from passing the 400m until near the 200m. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Raced wide early before obtaining the lead near the 1100m. Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 11/07/2026
Secret Rose Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
Bumped shortly after the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast 01/08/2026
Tartan Tiger Near the 1300m, became awkwardly placed at heels, becoming unbalanced and taken wider, and lost ground. Kilcoy 10/08/2026
Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 26/07/2026
Brutal Lass Slow to begin. Ipswich 19/08/2026
Stood flat footed as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Shifted out when placed under pressure over the final 150m. Further barrier cert prior to racing again. Gatton 30/07/2026
Shes A Belle Hampered shortly after the start. Held up for clear running from passing the 400m until approaching the 200m. Ipswich 14/08/2026
Raced keenly in the middle stage. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running approaching and round home turn. Picklebet Park Warwick 04/08/2026
Intrecciato Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid out under pressure round home turn and in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 09/08/2026
Slow to begin. Near the 800m got its head up when being restrained and hung out. Leaving the 500m commenced to hang out and raced ungenerously until entering the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Official trial for hanging out Ipswich 03/07/2026
Miss Steffi Slow into stride. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
 
Race 5 TAB Maiden Handicap 1100M
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
Written Reality Hampered on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
Miss Velcro Rdr reported mount dipped near 600m. Dalby 11/08/2026
Reconciliate On leaving the gates, tightened. Rdr could offer no explanation for disappointing performance, adding filly may have come to the end of its preparation. Stable rep advised going for a spell. A post-race vet exam revealed no abss. Doomben 18/03/2026
Raced wide for the majority. Doomben 25/02/2026
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
Welcome Advice Approaching the 1000m became unbalanced after racing close to the running rail. Rosehill Gardens 25/02/2026
Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Warwick Farm 04/02/2026
Art Tou It Laid in under pressure in the straight. RR made and unusual respiratory noise on pulling up. Trainer advised he will recommend to the connections to geld the colt and that Art Thou It would now be sent for a spell. Picklebet Park Wodonga 26/07/2026
Divinelle Raced keen early and over-raced in middle stages whilst be restrained. Dalby 11/08/2026
Pre-race vetted after contacting rail leaving mounting yard. Raced keenly passing the 600m and shifted out, before being corrected. Round home turn and in the straight, laid out. Ipswich 24/07/2026
Final Edit Tightened for room shortly after the start. Near the 400m steadied when disappointed for a tight run. Aquis Park Gold Coast 04/04/2026
Bumped at start. Over raced early. Ipswich 14/03/2026
Bay Of The South Began awkwardly and bumped. Aquis Beaudesert 07/07/2026
Cedrela Bumped at the start. Raced three-wide without cover throughout. Approaching the 200m when laying in, steadied from heels. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 02/08/2026
Raced wide throughout. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2025
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
Defiant Miss Forced wider near the 800m and raced wide from that point onwards. Ipswich 14/03/2026
One Of Them Girls Passing the 150m, laid in and brushed rail. Rdr reported approaching the 100m after mount laid in, raced in restricted room, eased for a stride. Toowoomba 15/08/2026
Sweet September Over-raced in the early and middle stages with its head up and near the 800m checked from heels. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Gold Stars Raced three-wide without cover throughout. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Slow to begin. A post-race vet exam revealed gelding to be coughing. Vet\ clearance with endoscopic results prior to being permitted to start in a race or trial again. Eagle Farm 22/10/2025
 
Race 6 SCHWEPPES Colts, Geldings and Entires RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap 1100M
Airswing Raced keen early and got its head up. Rdr reported gelding travelled well, but when asked for an effort in the straight, responded moderately and was somewhat disappointing. Ipswich 26/03/2026
Kinki Fish Rdr reported mount was inclined to hang out throughout. Ipswich 14/08/2026
When under pressure in the straight, laid out. Ipswich 24/07/2026
Thunderous A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Ballina 11/08/2026
Eagle's Fire Vetted pre-race & found minor abrasions to its near hindleg. Ipswich 24/07/2026
Purosangue Rdr could offer no explanation for the poor performance, only that gelding is better suited to tighter turning tracks. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Toowoomba 14/03/2026
Shortly after the start shifted out. Kilcoy 18/02/2026
Siglo De Oro Laid out under pressure round home turn. Gatton 10/07/2026
Sum Invictus Inconvenienced near the 400m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 01/08/2026
Unable to improve rounding the home turn when held up on heels. Grafton 30/03/2026
Wax On Wax Off Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running approaching the 100m until approaching the 50m. Ipswich 14/08/2026
Shifted in at the start. Doomben 15/04/2026
Flying Vento Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. Casino 08/08/2026
La Profecia Carried out over the final 50m. Doomben 05/08/2026
Rdr reported mount was inclined to hang out. Ipswich 16/07/2026
Rumble Town Near the 50m shifted out under pressure and bumped. Toowoomba 02/05/2026
Approaching the 800m, steadied when awkwardly placed on heels. Held up approaching the home turn. Leaving the 300m, momentarily raced in restricted room. Toowoomba 11/04/2026
Nine Mill Near the 200m was steadied out around heels to continue to improve. Lismore 10/02/2026
 
Race 7 AVS SECURITY Fillies and Mares RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap 1100M
Ceekay's Choice Slow to begin. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn before shifting to the outside of THEE CREEK leaving the 250 metres to improve. Townsville 08/08/2026
Deep Kharma Bumped at the start. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Lady Milan Began awkwardly and shifted out. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Mercatello Began awkwardly and bumped. Sunshine Coast 09/08/2026
Magic Moz Proved difficult to load, delaying the start. Warning for its barrier manners. Toowoomba 07/03/2026
Miss Zermatt Rdr stated when caught wide in early stages he permitted mount to work fwd & settle outside leader. App stated when leader held a posn one off fence, mount was obliged to race 3 wide, without cover, in e&m stages. Rdr stated mount failed to sprint strongly on straightening & felt reluctant to fully let down. Tnr stated he did not believe mare appreciated manner in which it was obliged to race today advising it races best when able to obtain cover in e&m stages so as to sustain a finishing effort. P/R vet no ab's. Grafton 24/07/2026
Shifted out under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 03/07/2026
Sapana's Pearl Shifted out abruptly at the start. Near the 800m shifted out and away from runners. Steadied out across the heels near the 500m when in restricted room. Dalby 11/08/2026
Bumped at start. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Toowoomba 01/08/2026
Extreme Ally Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 02/08/2026
Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/02/2026
Starsarise Vetted pre-race. Held up for clear run round home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Rdr dropped n/side rein near the 300m. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
Flying Scarlett Bumped on jumping. Raced four wide, without cover, in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly did not reveal any abnormality. Grafton 05/07/2026
Sun Sister When under pressure in the straight laid in, obliging Rdr to stop riding and straighten the filly on several occasions. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/08/2026
Rdr could offer no excuse for the performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 24/07/2026
Artie Vainqueur Approaching the 800m, had to be steadied when close to heels Ipswich 21/05/2026
Beau's Girl C/O/T-ride with cover. Steadied at the start and took up a position in the second half of the field. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
Champagne Problems Held up from the 500m until near the 300m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 02/05/2026
Raced wide without cover throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/04/2026
 
Race 8 CRUICE CREATIONS Colts, Geldings and Entires RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1350M
The Torque Xpress Raced keen in the middle stages. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Began awkwardly. Doomben 18/07/2026
Bee Exact Improved onto heels leaving the 300m and was obliged to shift out. Approaching the 200m, raced in restricted room. Doomben 15/08/2026
Held up for clear running from passing the 300m until approaching the 100m. Picklebet Park Warwick 04/08/2026
Vendemmia (NZ) Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages. Ballina 11/08/2026
Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages. Grafton 19/07/2026
Change The Deel When under pressure in the straight, laid in. Rdr dropped whip near the 50m. Toowoomba 08/08/2026
Bumped at the start & then contacted. Raced keen early. Checked passing the 1100m when racing in restricted room and then awkwardly placed close to heels. Toowoomba 18/07/2026
Clubhouse Slow to begin. Near the 1100m was tightened. Held up for run from passing the 400m until passing the 300m. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Tightened at the start between runners. Ipswich 16/07/2026
Tambourine Man Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Thief By Night Raced keen early. Dalby 11/08/2026
Began awkwardly and then inconvenienced shortly after the start. Raced keen early and approaching the 1100m when being restrained, raced with its head up. Gatton 30/07/2026
Brutal Glory Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages before being straightened. Picklebet Park Warwick 04/08/2026
Slow to begin. In the straight was hampered and carried wider. Toowoomba 18/07/2026
Shining Proisir (NZ) Vetted pre-race after having not raced since July 2025. Laid in approaching the 600m and made contact with rail. Passing the 500m, eased when close to heels. Toowoomba 15/08/2026
Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Cracker Essgee Bumped on jumping. Toowoomba 15/08/2026
Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Picklebet Park Warwick 04/08/2026
Ed I Am Shifted out on leaving the gates. Raced three wide without cover for the majority. Gatton 10/02/2026
Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight and near the 200m bumped. Rdr stated gelding failed to respond to riding when placed under pressure from the 400m and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Gatton 25/01/2026
Causeways Laid out under pressure in the straight. Dalby 11/08/2026
Save The Roses Slow to begin. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Hampered on jumping away. Ipswich 03/07/2026
So You Can Torque Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Picklebet Park Warwick 04/08/2026
Awkwardly placed on heels leaving the home straight on the first occasion. Kilcoy 17/03/2026