Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

02/09/2026 Ipswich



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 GORDON'S GIN Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden Plate 1200M
Farset Rdr reported the gelding was disappointing in the manner in which it closed off over the final 200m and, in his view, it failed to run out the 1550m distance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Canterbury Park 17/06/2026
Fidardo Raced greenly in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
Mildura Lad Shifted out near the 400m after being bumped. Aquis Park Gold Coast 01/08/2026
Began awkwardly and bumped. Near the 400m, momentarily steadied from heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/07/2026
Rum And Kirk Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Bumped on jumping. Grafton 19/07/2026
Speedy Crown (NZ) Near the 800m, obliged to steady from heels when the speed of the race slackened. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn and in the early part of the home straight. Ipswich 29/04/2026
Veomas (NZ) Rdr reported gelding was not suited to slow early tempo and stable has indicated at its next start, will be ridden more positively early. Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped the hindquarters. Ipswich 19/08/2026
Rdr reported mount was inclined to over-race. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Lost its off-hind plate. Eagle Farm 29/07/2026
Calisto Comet Raced keen early. Sunshine Coast 12/07/2026
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
No Wallet Reg Laid in under pressure for a short distance passing the 300m. Eagle Farm 06/06/2026
Yotei Slow to begin. Held up approaching the home turn. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 22/08/2026
 
Race 2 RACING AND SPORTS Fillies and Mares Maiden Plate 1200M
Bacetti Near the 1400m, momentarily steadied to avoid heels. Raced three wide without cover in the middle stages. Doomben 11/03/2026
Irreverent Shortly after the start was bumped. Southside Pakenham 09/04/2026
Kobability When the pace slackened, over-raced at heels passing the 700m and shifted wider momentarily. Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Raced wide early, then raced in a three-wide position without cover from the 700m point. Picklebet Park Warwick 23/02/2026
Little Miss Classy Stood flat footed as the start was effected and took no competitive part. Rdr reported required to make use of mount early to regain contact with the field and filly failed to respond when placed under pressure. Barrier cert prior to racing again. Doomben 11/02/2026
Approaching the 100m became unbalanced and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Major Hot Slow to begin. Ipswich 19/08/2026
Rocking Frocks Held up for a run in the early part of the home straight and then over the concluding stages, was awkwardly placed on heels and was not fully tested to the end of the race. Ipswich 19/08/2026
Put head down & very slow to begin (6 lengths). Warning for its barrier manners. Leaving the 300m shifted out and contacted hind quarters. Sunshine Coast 22/02/2026
Oregon Coast Began awkwardly and lost ground. Eagle Farm 14/02/2026
Shortly after the start was bumped on two occasions. Rosehill Gardens 31/01/2026
Pier Angel Began awkwardly. Rdr reported mount raced greenly throughout. Kilcoy 23/08/2026
Began awkwardly. Near the 900m shifted in. Toowoomba 01/08/2026
 
Race 3 BENCHMARK 65 Handicap - Base Rating 55 1100M
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
Jimmyinthejungle Laid out round home turn. Toowoomba 22/08/2026
Mishani Extreme Began awkwardly. Raced ungenerously with its head up early. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Eagle Farm 25/07/2026
Whispering Rogue Over raced in middle stages. Passing 500m, bumped on a number of occasions. When quest re tactics, particularly in pressuring mount in middle stages, Rdr stated instructed to lead if possible, however if unable to do so, have mount travelling comfortably & in close proximity to lead-said after mount began well, was allowed to stride to sit outside leader near 1000m, however at this point, was unable to cross & lead that runner, so elected to sit outside-added mount commenced to over race & proved difficult to restrain. Kilcoy 10/08/2026
Bumped on jumping. Weakened from the 200m. Rdr reported mount failed to travel comfortably throughout. A post race vet exam revealed cardiac arrythmia. RA Code of Practice section 1 protocol for cardiac arrythmia applies. Since passed Bar. Sunshine Coast 26/07/2026
Custo Rdr dropped whip near the 150m. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
Meet George When asked about performance, Rdr stated gelding may appreciate tracks with more give in them and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Tnr advised intention to remove Blks and would look to place gelding at other venues as form at Eagle Farm has been disappointing. Eagle Farm 07/01/2026
Fireforce Bumped on jumping away. Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Reared at the start and lost ground. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Rdr reported gelding proved disappointing and may have come to the end of its preparation. Tnr advised gelding going for a spell. Lost its near-fore plate. Eagle Farm 25/03/2026
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
 
Race 4 TAB BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2000M
Power Pack Slow into stride then shortly after hampered. Raced wide without cover for a majority. Near 1200m permitted to stride before settling in 3 wide position on pace approaching 800m. Tactics queried. When quest, Rdr explained instruct to settle handy, but after being slow into stride settled further back. When asked about riding from 1400m, Rdr explained bearing in mind instructs, felt mount would be best suited being ridden along to be in a more handy position as it has raced well at previous starts being forward. After viewing footage Rdr agreed best option, after 1400m, would-SEE FULL REPORT. Toowoomba 01/08/2026
Possibilities Near the 500m, steadied from heels. Held up round home turn until leaving the 100m. Doomben 05/08/2026
Super Fair Leaving the crossing at the 1500m, dipped. Near the 100m, Rdr fumbled with whip when attempting to use it. Aquis Park Gold Coast 01/08/2026
Slow to begin and then hampered by RUGBY. Commenced to weaken by the 400m and was eased down for the final 200m. A post-race vet exam revealed cardiac arrythmia. Toowoomba 03/07/2026
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
Wounder (NZ) C/O/T-intention to settle further forward. Settled handy. Ipswich 19/08/2026
Approaching the 600m, steadied from heels. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 500m until the 400m. Doomben 05/08/2026
Empire Of Art (GER) When placed under pressure in the home straight laid in. Rdr could offer no explanation for the performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 27/08/2026
Improved onto heels near the 400m before shifting wider to obtain clear running. Doomben 05/08/2026
Brooklyn Daisy Began awkwardly. Held up round home turn and shifted out to obtain clear running. Kilcoy 23/08/2026
Shied at the winning post on the first occasion and shifted out, unbalancing rider. Kilcoy 10/08/2026
Lord Protector (NZ) Vetted pre-race. Slow to begin. Leaving the 1200m, raced in restricted room and steadied. Continued to race ungenerously with its head up until the 1000m. Raced wide for the majority. Aquis Park Gold Coast 28/08/2026
Began only fairly. Murwillumbah 21/08/2026
Mosamour (NZ) C/O/T-intention to settle further back. Slow to begin and settled worse than midfield. Ipswich 19/08/2026
C/O/T-settle further forward. Slow to begin and settled midfield. Doomben 05/08/2026
Rocked Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 09/08/2026
 
Race 5 THE INDUSTRY SCHOOL Class 1 Plate 3YO & Up 1700M
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
Iconify Obliged to stop riding near the 150m to avoid heels. Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Hampered shortly after jumping away, resulting in Rdr becoming momentarily unbalanced in the saddle and slow into stride. Held up for clear run round home turn and until leaving the 300m. Eagle Farm 29/07/2026
Pour Benn (NZ) When asked about tactics, Rdr reported after beginning well and to avoid being trapped wide, elected to push forward and take the lead. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Spot The Aussie Held up round home turn. Eagle Farm 29/07/2026
Evade The Game Slow to begin. Over raced in the middle stages when the pace of the race slackened. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
Passing the winning post on the first occasion, commenced to over-race and at a point near the 1600m, commenced to hang out. Continued to do so resulting in the saddle shifting forward at a point near the 1300m. Jockey J. Bayliss then restrained the mare out of the event. Trainer P. Jenkins was advised EVADE THE GAME would be required to Officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. Trainer P. Jenkins advised stewards that the horse would now be sent for a spell and he would experiment with the horse’s gear prior to racing again. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 17/05/2026
Miss Linny Vetted pre-race after having raced at Toowoomba on 15/8/26. Bumped on jumping. Aquis Beaudesert 21/08/2026
Slow into stride. Toowoomba 15/08/2026
Sonic Flyer Slow to begin. Held up from the 600m until approaching the 300m. Kilcoy 23/08/2026
Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Picklebet Park Warwick 04/08/2026
Sweet Pretender Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rdr reported tempo of race did not suit mount and when placed under pressure in the home straight, failed to quicken as expected. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 22/08/2026
Tassorati Laid out under pressure in the home straight obliging its rider to stop and straighten on several occasions. Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Prince Of Synergy Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Beaudesert 21/08/2026
Hampered at the start. Passing the 400m eased off heels. Toowoomba 08/08/2026
Life Of Tree Raced with without cover for the majority of the race. Lay out round home turn and passing the 300m, was bumped heavily. Rdr reported gelding laid out when under pressure in the home straight. Toowoomba 08/08/2026
Proclaimer Slow to begin. Toowoomba 15/08/2026
Empire Of Art (GER) When placed under pressure in the home straight laid in. Rdr could offer no explanation for the performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 27/08/2026
Improved onto heels near the 400m before shifting wider to obtain clear running. Doomben 05/08/2026
 
Race 6 VINCE INSURANCE Class 5 Handicap 1200M
Addriel Forced wider round home turn. Doomben 15/08/2026
Hampered after the start. Doomben 01/02/2025
True Amor Began awkwardly. Over raced early. Doomben 15/08/2026
Began awkwardly. Rdr reported gelding was disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 28/03/2026
Gospel Girl Bumped and carried out near the 800m. Doomben 15/08/2026
Influential Slow to begin. Whilst over racing, restrained when improved onto heels appr the 1100m, before continuing to over race in the middle stages. Eagle Farm 21/03/2026
Bumped at the start. Doomben 11/03/2026
Exceed Speed Race wide throughout. Jock rep after being caught wide, proved disappointing concluding stages. Eagle Farm 25/04/2026
Raced wide throughout. Raced in restricted room for a short distance whilst weakening passing the 100m. Doomben 11/04/2026
Mishani Crown Bumped leaving the 300m. Doomben 22/08/2026
Hampered on jumping away. Eagle Farm 08/08/2026
Kingdom Undersiege Held up round home turn and until passing the 300m. Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Provance Began awkwardly and got its head up on several occasions. Momentarily inconvenienced near the 200m. Doomben 22/08/2026
Bumped on jumping away. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 08/08/2026
Becamo Began awkwardly. Leaving the 1000m, steadied from heels. Held up round home turn and had difficulty obtaining clear running until the 300m. Eagle Farm 12/08/2026
Stood flatfooted as the start was effected (3L). Warning for being slow to begin. Doomben 22/07/2026
I See You Coming Got its head up on leaving the gates. Shortly after the start was hampered and then shifted in to find cover. Toowoomba 08/08/2026
Custo Rdr dropped whip near the 150m. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
 
Race 7 FOUCHARD RACING Fillies and Mares Class 2 Handicap 1350M
El Centro Rdr reported not intention to lead, but to settle in a forward position, however when caught wide early, allowed mount to stride to the lead. Sunshine Coast 09/08/2026
Slow to begin. Ipswich 24/07/2026
Navy Nina (NZ) Laid out in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 02/08/2026
Over-raced early. Rdr reported after being caught wide early, obliged to make use of mount to obtain a leading position, which had a detrimental effect to its finishing efforts. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 22/04/2026
Ready For Aimee Rdr reported mount travelled well however wasn’t suited to fast tempo. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 18/07/2026
Ratenotice Raced wide throughout. Bumped leaving the 300m. Doomben 15/04/2026
Saveur Approaching the 1100m, eased when close to heels. Ipswich 14/08/2026
A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Rdr stated filly proved disappointing and may have come to end of its preparation. Eagle Farm 08/04/2026
Tam Na Ghar (NZ) Began awkwardly. Rdr reported intention to settle handy with cover, however after beginning on terms, elected to restrain mount to find cover rather than potentially racing wider than necessary. Ipswich 14/08/2026
Began awkwardly and shifted out. Rdr reported mount may have come to the end of its preparation. Going for a spell. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 04/03/2026
Autumngirl Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 28/08/2026
Began awkwardly. Doomben 15/08/2026
Monakeed On leaving the gates shifted in. Ipswich 20/03/2026
Silver Smash Rdr reported after being caught wide early, allowed mount to stride. Sunshine Coast 02/08/2026
Began awkwardly. Rockhampton 09/07/2026
Gagnante Enchere Raced keen early and at various stages near the 1500m, was awkwardly placed close to heels. Ipswich 19/08/2026
Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Taken wider near the 700m. Doomben 05/08/2026
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
French Melody Bumped shortly after the start. Murwillumbah 21/08/2026
Swanfels Began awkwardly and then bumped. In the early and middle stages, raced keen. From passing the 400m until near the 250m was held up for a run. Ipswich 19/08/2026
C/O/T-further forward. Ridden accordingly. Ipswich 06/04/2026
Lukey Blue Began awkwardly and lost ground. Doomben 15/08/2026
Bumped on jumping. Passing the 1100m forced wider and steadied from heels. Rdr stated intention to be more forward, however filly missed the start, and obliged to race back-added slow tempo of race and tight turning track worked against filly, adding mount did make good ground from the 400m, before peaking on its run near the 100m. Gatton 30/07/2026
Street Dazzler Slow to begin. Picklebet Park Warwick 04/08/2026
 
Race 8 FERTPRO Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 2 Handicap - Base Rating 57 1350M
Metaphorically Bumped near the 200m and shortly thereafter was steadied from heels. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026
Began awkwardly. Rdr reported the gelding did not travel comfortably throughout the race and was disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed the gelding to be lame(1/5) in the off foreleg. Tnr was told a vet clearance will be required prior to next race/trial. Vet clearance since received. Warwick Farm 03/06/2026
Sociable Shortly after the start was bumped. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight until near the 150m. Wyong 02/08/2026
Global Eclipse Held up when unable to obtain clear running from 400m to 150m. Shortly after and for some distance was disappointed for a run. Southside Cranbourne 27/02/2026
COT: more forward. Settled on pace. Caulfield 07/02/2026
Ten Good Reasons (NZ) Over raced in the early and middle stages. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid out in the middle stages. Near the 450m, steadied after improving onto heels. Obliged to steady leaving the 200m. Doomben 01/08/2026
Rochedale Hero Over-raced early. Near the 1000m, raced in restricted room. Sunshine Coast 02/08/2026
Chevallum Laid in when under pressure in the straight. Ipswich 07/08/2026
After the race was noted to have lost its near hind plate. Ipswich 26/03/2026
Kozak Prince Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 09/05/2026
Beat The Rap Began awkwardly. Ipswich 24/07/2026
Larusso Raced wide without cover throughout. Bumped and carried wider round home turn. Picklebet Park Warwick 04/08/2026
C/O/T-more forward. Ridden accordingly. Held up for clear running round home turn until near the 250m. Doomben 17/01/2026
Weekend Spirit Began awkwardly. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 16/08/2026
Passing the 300m, badly hampered. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rdr reported had to make use of gelding early to obtain a forward position, adding mount never travelled well throughout the run and proved disappointing overall. Ipswich 24/07/2026
Kadesky Slow to begin. Ipswich 19/08/2026
Bumped on jumping. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Cantankerous Held up for clear running from passing the 400m until approaching the 200m. Lay out over concluding stages. Ipswich 07/08/2026
Steadied approaching the 300m. Rdr could offer no explanation, however; advised connections the addition of blinkers may assist the gelding on its next start. Sunshine Coast 19/07/2026
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
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
Venturous Bumped at the start. Raced wide without cover throughout. Aquis Beaudesert 21/08/2026
Hampered at the start when tightened. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Picklebet Park Warwick 04/08/2026
Jacks And Soda Rdr reported mount raced keen early. Whilst over-racing, eased near 1100m when close to heels. Dalby 11/08/2026